The Dream
`Juan's POV`
**"The place where you can find yourself into an escapade"**
**"The place where you can find yourself into an escapade"**
**"The place where you can find yourself into an escapade"**
**"The place where you can find yourself into an escapade"**
Iyan ang tila walang katapusang pangungusap na siyang patuloy na lumalakbay sa aking isipan.
Nakakabingi, nakapanghihina, hindi ko maigalaw ang aking katawan. Tila ba may nakapatong sa akin na mabigat.
Nais kong sumigaw pero tila isa akong pipi na nawalan ng boses. Walang lumalabas sa bunganga ko kahit isang salita. I tried to open my eyes at sa kabutihang palad I succeed.
But suddenly the whole place becomes dark. I can't see anything but darkness. Nabulag na ba ako kaya wala akong makita?
I saw a light from up above, it strikes through my eyes. Nakakasilaw. Bigla na lang may dumapo sa aking mukha. Hindi ko maipaliwanag ang bagay na iyon. Tapos bigla na lang akong kinain ng bagay na iyon.
When I opened my eyes, I saw many trees. It looks like I'm in the middle of a jungle. There are so many monkeys climbing up and swinging. I think it is the Wildlife.
I am all alone. I can't find ways to escape from this place. It's as if I was teleported in a weird place all of a sudden.
I do not know what to do. It's like I am about to be crazy. My head is full of questions and I can't find any answers. I even tried to look carefully in the trees maging sa mga bato para lang tignan kung may nakasulat bang paraan para makaalis sa lugar na ito.
Tears continuously dropping from my eyes. My prayers are endless. I am so helpless. All I have now is my strong faith with our Almighty God.
Hindi, hinding hindi ako papayag na ganito na lang. I was born with braveness and it can be seen from my eyes. It's not yet over. I need to be strong.
May hindi magandang nangyayari and I need to find it out. Hindi ako susuko, tutuklasin at tutuklasin ko kung anumang nangyari at bakit ako napunta rito. There must be a reason why I am here.
I need to seek answers. Kahit imposible gagawin ko pa rin ang lahat malaman lang ang nasa likod ng misteryong ito.
Patuloy pa rin ako sa paglalakad. Tumigil muna ako sandali ng makaramdam ako ng pagkagutom at pagka-uhaw. Sakto naman dahil mismo sa parteng tumigil ako ay may nakita akong isang puno ng niyog na may maraming bunga. Bigla tuloy akong natakam lalo pa't matagal na rin akong hindi nakakatikim ng niyog.
Hindi man ako marunong umakyat, inakyat ko pa rin ito para sa kadahilanang wala na akong ibang choice. I was torn between aakyat ako sa puno ng niyog para makakain at makainom o hahayaan ang sarili na mamatay na lang dito ng dahil sa gutom.
Sa unang subok ay duma-usdos ako pababa, ngunit hindi ako sumuko. Patuloy pa rin ako sa pag-akyat until I reach the top of the tree. Wow naman, natakam agad ako pagkakita pa lamang sa mga ito.
Naalala ko na wala pala akong dalang kahit anong matulis na bagay para madaling makuha ang mga bungang ito kaya naman buong pwersa ko itong hinugot. Sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, kasabay ng pagkahulog ng niyog ang siyang pagkahulog ko naman. Tila bumagal ang takbo ng oras, ipinikit ko na lamang ang aking mga mata habang hinihintay ang aking pagbagsak sa lupa.
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`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
***Weird Beginning*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***Weird Beginning 2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p2-3186984f
***Weird Beginning 3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p3-2979e034
***Weird Beginning P4*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p4-bd02b702
`Second Chapter`
***Independence P1*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/independence-p1-15d2c595
***Independence P2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/independence-p2-a04de662
***Independence P3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/p3-c3295cc0
***Independence P4*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/fourth-part-03f3793f
***How is it?***
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Fourth Part
Nakarinig ako ng mga halakhak mula sa likod. Narinig ko pa ang ilan na nagbubulungan na sobrang napakalabo daw ng mga mata ko para hindi mabasa ang nakasulat sa harapan ko. As I turned my head in front of it, talaga ngang nagkamali ako. Sa sobrang hiya muntik na akong tumakbo palayo sa kanila pero I am not that kind of person na sa isang pagkakamali lang ay magbaback-out na.
"I'm very sorry ma'am for disturbing. Akala ko kasi iisa lang ang pila kaya nakipila na lang ako" sabi ko na bakas sa aking mukha ang pagkakahiya
"It's okay, Nanggaling ka ba sa probinsya?" balik na tanong niya sa akin
"Opo" maikli kong sagot
"Kaya pala"
"Kaya pala ano po?"
"Nevermind, just go there (sabay turo sa kalapit na office) diyan ang pila para sa mga may gusto sa ABM Strand"
Kahit pala sa ganitong paaralan ay may diskriminasyong nagaganap. Hindi ako nasaktan o kaya naman nagalit sa sinabi kaninana ng registrar. Pero the way she throws her words to somebody like me is something that is inappropriate. Since she was a professional, I showed her respect because it is the best thing to do regardless of the situation.
"Sige Thank you po ma'am" sabi ko sabay punta sa itinuro ng registrar.
Eto ako ngayon, nagsimula na naman sa umpisa. Break time na rin pala, naririnig ko na ang paghuni ng aking tiyan.
"Are you hungry? Here" sabi ng babaeng nasa hararapan ko na tila narinig ang malakas na huni ng aking tiyan.
Gustuhin ko mang abutin ang iniaalok niyang pagkain hindi ko pa rin magawa dahil nahihiya ako.
"No thanks" sabi ko na lang
"No, I insist" sabi naman niya. May kakulitan din to. But this time kakapalan ko na ang mukha ko. Wala akong choice eh, gutom na gutom na talaga ako.
"See, gusto mo rin pala" sabi niya sabay ngisi
"Hindi porket tinaggap ko ito baka sabihin mo nang patay gutom ako ah"
"Of course not, hindi ako ganyang klaseng tao no. Stacey nga pala" sabi niya sabay abot ng kamay.
"Juan naman" maikli kong sagot
"Okay, nice meeting you Juan"
"Nice meeting you too!"
Naging friends kami in an instant. Nagkwentuhan kami ng kung ano-ano. Napagalaman kong galing siya sa isang sikat na angkan dito sa Quezon City, ang angkan ng mga Amenda. Siyempre nakaramdam ako ng hiya dahil isa lang naman akong mahirap na nilalang. Pero ng malaman niya ito, wala naman daw problema sa kanya dahil she believes that everyone is equal in the eye of God regardless sa estado sa buhay. Ito yung isa sa nagustuhan ko sa kanya, she got a good heart and a good physical appearance. Ewan ko pero parang mas bumilis ang tibok ng aking puso.
**--*--**
Pagkatapos naming mag-enroll nagpasiya na akong umuwi dahil wala na din naman akong ibang pupuntahan pa. Ganon din siya nagpaalam na din siya dahil may lakad pa siya.
Nag-abang na ako ng masasakyang jeep. Saktong may huminto sa harapan ko. Nasasanay na rin ako sa buhay Manila kahit kahapon lang ako nakapunta dito. Maybe this is because madali lang akong mag-adjust sa mga places na napupuntahan ko.
Makalipas ang ilang sandali nandito na ako sa kanto na malapit sa dorm na inu-upahan ko. Pagkababa ko bumungad agad sa aking harapan ang mga batang naglalaro sa lansangan, hindi ko tuloy maiwasang magbalik alaala mula sa aking pagkabata. I really miss those days, those innocent days na tanging laman lang ng isipan ay ang maglaro ng maglaro. Minsan lang sa ating buhay ang pagiging bata, kaya't hanggat bata pa sulitin niyo na dahil hindi niyo na magagawa pa ang ganito once na nasa state na tayo ng pagiging adult.
Ilang sandali pa'y humirit ng pagkalakas lakas ang hangin at tila magkaka-ipo-ipo pero salamat sa Panginoon at walang namang nagyaring masama.
Ipinagpatuloy ko ang aking paglalakad hanggang sa may hindi inaasahang pangyayari. Sa kamalas-malasan naapakan ko lang naman ang jackpot. Hay nako, bakit hindi ko napa-iral ang pagiging advance kong mag-isip.
Eto ako ngayon hawak-hawak ang aking sapatos na may jackpot. Agad kong tinungo ang pumping sa gilid ng dorm. Maigi kong nilinis ang aking sapatos hanggang sa wala ng bakas ang jackpot sa sapatos.
Pagkatapos ay ibinilad ko na ito sa ilalim ni haring araw, tapos tumungo sa harap ng pintuhan. Bago ko binuksan ang pinto ay suminghap muna ako sabay sabing **"It was just an Epic Day."**
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
***Weird Beginning*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***Weird Beginning 2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p2-3186984f
***Weird Beginning 3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p3-2979e034
***Weird Beginning P4*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p4-bd02b702
`Second Chapter`
***Independence P1*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/independence-p1-15d2c595
***Independence P2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/independence-p2-a04de662
***Independence P3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/p3-c3295cc0
***How is it?***
By the way it is just the third part for this chapter. Stay tuned always for more updates. You can click the subscribe button and hit the like button. :)
P3
*Continuation...*
Naalimpungatan ako dahil sa mga apak na naririnig ko. Bigla ko tuloy naalala yung sinabi ng landlady kanina. Pagtingin ko sa aking relo, biglang lumaki ang mga mata ko dahil saktong alas otso na. Bigla rin akong nakarinig ng mga kaluskos. Andito na ang ikinakatakot ko. Ano bang dorm itong napasok ko. Ipinikit ko na lamang ang aking mga mata.
Tapos isang liwanag ang aking naaninag. Ano bang ibig sabihin nito? Nasa heaven na ba ako? Patay na ba ako? Sana hindi, marami pa akong kailangang gawin. Lord please help me! Mas ibinuka ko ang aking mga mata. Napansin kong nasa loob pa rin ako ng silid, dahil dito nakahinga ako ng maayos.
Magtatalukbong na sana ako ng kumot ng biglang may nagsalitang lalaki.
"Oy!"
Tinignan ko kung sino yung nagsalita. Nang masilayan ko kung sino ito ay napansin kong nakangisi pa ito.
"Bakit?"
"Anong bakit? Dapat ako ang magtanong sa iyo niyan?"
"Ano bang sasabihin mo?"
"Bakit kaba nagtatalukbong tapos bakit ganyan ang itsura mo? Para kang nakakita ng multo?"
"A-ano kasi, A-alas otso na"
Biglang tumawa yung lalaki. Sa tingin ko siya yung roommate ko
"Anong nakakatawa?"
"Naniwala ka naman sa sinabi ng landlady?"
"Oo, kasi parang totoo eh"
"Naku, panakot lang ng matanda yon para wala ng lumabas sa ganitong oras, tsaka kung totoo man yun matagal na sanang may nangyari sa akin dito"
"Ibig ba sabihin matagal ka na dito?"
"Oo, isang taon na rin. Ako pala si Jace" sabay abot niya ng kanyang kamay at akmang makikipag-shakehands.
"Ganon ba. Ako naman si Juan" sabi ko naman
Pagkatapos non ay nagpaalam na siyang matutulog na din. Dahil don nabawasan ng kunti ang aking kaba at sa wakas may kakilala na rin ako dito.
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KInabukasan, maaga akong nagising because it is the day, the day wherein I'm going to FCU or Filipino Citizen University para makapag-enroll. I can't conceal my excitement. I feel nervous at the same time. I am going to meet new people, new faces, and new friends.
When I saw him-Jace, I suddenly remember what had happened in the evening. I can see his weirdness from his silhouette. I can't totally explain what I feel whenever I see him, he's so mysterious and that is what I want to discover. I want to know everything about him, the mystery of his being.
**--*--**
I am currently here at the campus, and as expected napakaraming nag-eenroll na tiyak kong maggre-grade 11. Of course, this is the day reserved for us incoming senior high schoolers.
I can see a group of people funneled into the main gate. As I enter the gate, I can feel the ambiance of the place; it is far different from the province. I continue looking at the whole place, it seems that serenity is widespread in the area, I can't see any troublemakers and I hope it will continue.
Nasa harapan na ako ngayon ng SHS Building ng paaralan. Bumungad agad sa akin ang mahabang pila ng mga mag-aaral kaya naman agad na rin akong nakipila without even knowing kung anong strand itong pinipilahan ko.
Isa-isang natatapos ang mga nasa harapan ko hanggang sa ako na ang nasa harap. Agad akong tinanong.
"Why did you choose this strand?"
Hindi pa nagsisimula ang klase ngunit mapapasubok na ako.
"I choose this strand ma'am because I want to fulfill my dream which is to become a Certified Public Accountant"
"Well, nice answer but I think you don't know kung ano ang pinilahan mo"
"A-ano pong ibig niyong sabihin?" tanong ko dahil sadyang naguguluhan ang utak ko.
"Nako iho, marunong ka bang magbasa? STEM Strand ang pinilahan mo" sabi ng guro in a relatively high tone.
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
***Weird Beginning*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***Weird Beginning 2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p2-3186984f
***Weird Beginning 3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p3-2979e034
***Weird Beginning P4*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p4-bd02b702
`Second Chapter`
***Independence P1*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/independence-p1-15d2c595
*Independence P2* https://read.cash/@MJCD03/independence-p2-a04de662
***How is it?***
By the way it is just the third part for this chapter. Stay tuned always for more updates. You can click the subscribe button and hit the like button. :)
Top 10 Coldest Countries on Earth P1
Ordinarily, when the climate is chilly, cuddling beneath your quilt, relaxing adjacent to a chimney, or wrapping yourself with pretty thick garb usually takes the deal and assures that you retrieve the feeling of heat back.
Notwithstanding, for the ***top 10 coldest countries all over the world,*** this thing mentioned above might not work.
Without so much ado, let us uncover the list of top 10 coldest places on earth.
By the way, please take note this list, was based on my research on various sites.
Let us begin – and we will commence at number 10 and manage our way forward to rank 1.
**Mongolia**
**Mongolia,** known as ***Land of the Eternal Blue Sky,*** is a country in East Asia between China and Russia.
The **coldest** month in this country is January. The **temperature** is ranging from -10 °Celcius to -32 °Celcius. The monthly average temperature of 16 °Celcius to 27 °Celcius.
If you plan to visit this place, but you do not like the cold, do not worry because you can still enjoy summer vacation here because the summer season is usually warm.
**Kazakhstan**
Kazakhstan is one of some Asian countries on this list. This country, having known as the largest landlocked country in the world, is situated in Central Asia.
It is bordered on the northwest and north by Russia, China on the east, and by Kyrgyzstan on the south. Also, Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea, and Turkmenistan; the Caspian Sea surrounds Kazakhstan to the southwest part.
The coldest month in Kazakhstan happened to be on January, with an average high-temperature of 0.7°C and an average low-temperature of -8.4°C.
***Notwithstanding, like other countries on the list, while Summer, especially around July, temperatures can increase up to 30 degrees.***
Estonia
Estonia, having known for possessing the historic old town of Tallinn which is well known for its beautifully maintained medieval architecture, is a northern European country where the weather, though fair all year round, is much cold during the winter months.
Estonia is very cold in Winter – and the temperature ranges from 16.3 °C on the Baltic islands to 18.1 °C during February, which happened to be the coldest month of the year.
Notwithstanding, if you are not the kind of individual who likes cold or the intense temperatures that accompany ice all through space, Estonia is one of your best options to visit around July which happens to be the warmest month of the year.
All different things factored, Estonia as a country sufficiently handles for the groove of one of the coldest countries in the world at this time and a very dependable and extraordinary refuge for everyone and everything that prefers cold.
***So, if you are a someone who adores the cold temperature, and all conditions moderate, then you can add this graceful nation to your bucket list.***
**Finland**
Finland, having known as one of the world's most northern and geographically remote countries, is located in Northern Europe and borders many impressive and incredible countries like Sweden.
The coldest temperatures in Finland happens every winter, and it ranges from -45°C to **-**50°C in Lapland and eastern Finland; from -35°C to -45°C elsewhere; and -25°C to -35°C over islands and coastal regions.
In northern Finland, winter temperatures frequently drop as low as -30°C or even dropping to -50°C, sometimes with stiff, cold easterly or northeasterly winds.
***Endowed with an overall peaceful and calm environment and an assemblage of wildlife, the country is a refuge for those who are pro-peace and appreciate a simplistic, non-complex and absolutely candid life.***
**Iceland**
The name itself says it all, Iceland is regarding ice.
Kidding aside, this European country, with its scattered population is wholly in the association of nations that cold has become an integral part of the nationwide culture and a normal entity.
Iceland, having known as the country of extreme geological contrasts, is a remote island situated in the North Atlantic Ocean on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
The southerly valleys of the land average around 0 °C in winter, while the north averages around −10 °C. The coldest temperatures in the northern part of the island range from around −25 to −30 °C.
Between November and March is the season of winter in Iceland. Also, these are the dullest months of the year, with inadequate daylight. The year's shortest day occurs just ere the Christmas holidays, on the 21st day of December.
***Did you know that Iceland is a haven to some of the most massive glaciers in Europe? And some of the world's most active volcanoes? Iceland is also the place of light and darkness.***
This is just the first part of this article. The second part will be posted later. I hope you enjoyed reading it.
Of Audacity and Magnanimity
***Superman is not that really firm. He only has supernatural power that makes him powerful. Without it, he couldn't defeat all the villains. He will be only one of the ordinary characters in his story and shows.***
When we were kids, it is undeniable that we once dream of having supernatural powers. The television show is one of those that greatly influences us to desire such things. This thing is one of the countless ways to enjoy as young individuals. It gives colors to the fantasies and aspirations we once had in our little minds.
I can still remember my childhood days when my friends and I play together while imitating our favorite heroes. We made use of scraps that are available in our houses. It is worth remembering how we use our superpower *kuno* while trying to act the heroes' same action.
But, as time passes by, these dreams of ours when we were young can change. The reason is that our rationality and the way we think becomes deeper.
A hero can be defined as anyone noted for his or her braveness and nobility of his or her character.
***One does not need to have supernatural powers just to become a hero. Anyone can be a hero in our ways.***
In life, we had amazing people who continuously serve and do their duties. The things they do, even without powers, make them heroes. It is not about having powers, but it is about having the capability to help others and mold them to have a great future.
**First, we have our parents**.
Our parents play a significant role in our life. They are the first persons who mold us to become better individuals. It is of great importance for them to instill love, give time, and give lifelong lessons we needed in our life. The way they guide us going through the right path and all the things they do for our betterment are enough for them to be called heroes.
**Secondly, we have our dear teachers**.
They are known to be our second parents. Their job, I believe, was the noblest profession. As students, we are molded in our second home, which is the school. Their sacrifices and all the lessons they are teaching into our minds while we are learning and preparing ourselves for our chosen career field can suffice the distinction for them to be hailed as heroes.
**Next are doctors, nurses, caregivers, and everyone in the medical field**.
Even before, they are already considered heroes knowing that they are the ones who cared for anyone being sent to the hospital for treatment. In this time of the pandemic, it is very vital and very proper to call them modern heroes. Their lives are put in danger, but they still do their jobs because it is their duty since they are so-called frontliners. Thanking them would be of great importance.
**We also have soldiers, policemen, and women, firefighters, many other individuals, including you!**
***You, too, can be a hero!***
Saving and helping other people who are in need is a choice. Each one of us can contribute help and be a hero in our little ways.
***Mythically speaking, what power do you like to have if you were given a chance?***
The following are answers taken randomly.
*If I have any powers, at first, I will try to remove poverty. Because in this epidemic situation, poverty is one of the main problems, and many people die for the cause of poverty. For poverty, people can't get an education for their simple knowledge. So, I will try to remove poverty all over the world.*
*If I have the power, I'll choose to have a super-powerful mind that can think and create anything. I will make a vaccine for this virus, "a sure vaccine" that can be already used today. This virus has done so many things already. It should be stopped as soon as possible. Many lives have gone, business went bankrupt, people being jobless, economy dropping down. We need our lives to be back to normal. No worries, no fears, just living the everyday life that we used to be.*
***How about you? What power do you like to possess if you were given a chance to play a superhero role?***
`Disclaimer`
*Images that were used in this article are from Pixabay. Credits belong to the respective owners.*
Independence P2
Pagkatapos kong basahin ang lahat ng nakasaad sa papel ay bigla na lang bumungisngis ang landlady na siyang nagpataas ng aking mga balahibo.
"Ayos lang ba? Bale Isang libo ang upa mo rito" sabi niya
"Ayos lang naman po medyo nakakatakot lang ng konti ang iba haha"
Pag-kaabot ko ng bayad sa upa ay papasok na sana ako ng may ipina-alala ang landlady.
"Paalala lang iho, malapit ng mag-alas otso" Pagkasabi niya don ay bigla na lang siyang naglaho sa dilim. Ano ba kasing meron sa alas-otso na yan.
Bago pa man ako kainin ng kilabot at takot agad ko nang tinungo ang aking magiging silid. napansin kong 2-story lang pala ang dorm na ito pero malawak naman. Puro babae ang nasa baba, malamang baka nakalaan para sa mga babae ang unang palapag. Aakyat na sana akosa hagdan ng mapansin ko ang isang babaeng nakaupo sa may sofa, ewan ko pero parang may nararamdaman akong kakaiba sa kaniya.
Bigla ulit nagsitayuan ang mga balahibo ko kaya naman umakyat na ako sa hagdan pero dahil sa pagtataranta ay nadapa ako sa pinakamataas na bahagi ng hagdan pero buti na lang mahugpit ang pagkahawak ko sa kahoy na hawakan kaya hindi nila nakita ang sana'y nakakahiya at masakit na pagkakalagapak sa baba.
Pagpasok ko sa aking silid napansin kong pangdalawahan ito. It means I will also have a roommate. Napansin kong may gamit na sa ibaba ng double deck na kama na nasa harapan ko. Sakto lang naman ang espasyo nito para sa dalawang tao.
Dahil I have no choice, umakyat na ako sa itaas ng kamang ito dahil malamang sa malamang may mas nauna ng pumunta dito at mas pinili niya diyan sa ibaba.
Pagkatapos kong ilagay sa dapat kalagyan ang mga gamit ko, naisipan kong tawagan muna sina mama at papa.
Kinuha ko agad ang cellphone ko at tinawagan sila. Sinagot naman bigla ni mama.
"Hello anak? Maayos ka lang ba na nakarating diyan?" Si mama.
"Oo ma. Ayos lang naman kahit papaano." Hindi ko na sinabi 'yung mga nangyari kanina dahil baka mag-alala pa sila.
"Anak, mag-ingat ka diyan ha? Huwag na huwag kang magbubulakbol diyan. Tandaan mo, pumunta ka diyan para maabot ang mga pangarap mo." Sabi ni mama na halos mangiyak-iyak.
"Siya nga pala 'nak, gusto ka rin daw kausapin ng papa mo." Mula sa kabilang linya ay nadinig ko ang boses ni papa.
"Juan, musta ang buhay Manila?" Panimula ni papa.
"Okay lang naman po." Sabi ko na halatang pagod.
"Oh, tila napagod ka yata. Sige, magpahinga ka muna. Sa susunod na lang ulit. Basta tandaan mo na magpapakabait ka diyan ha? Kung ma mang-away sa'yo sabihin mo para resbakin natin." Sabi pa ni papa.
"Sige pa."
"Huwag mo munang ibaba may sasabihin pa yata ang nanay mo."
"Sige po."
"Nga pala Juan. Siguraduhin mong hindi ka magtamad-tamad diyan ha? Maging alerto ka palagi! Kundi papaluin kita kapag umuwi ka."
Bago ko ibaba ang tawag ay may pahabol pang sinabi si mama.
"Labyu nak! Miss na kita!"
"Labyu din mama. Mas miss na kita!" Sabi ko tapos naputol na ang tawag.
Bigla tuloy akong napatawa. Kahit ilang oras lang pala na mawalay sa kanila ay nakakamiss na. 'Di bale, magsisipag ako dito para matulungan ko silang maiahon sa kahirapan ang buhay namin.
Pagkatapos ay natulog na ako dahil na rin sa pagod sa biyahe.
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
***Weird Beginning*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***Weird Beginning 2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p2-3186984f
***Weird Beginning 3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p3-2979e034
***Weird Beginning P4*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p4-bd02b702
`Second Chapter`
*Independence P1* https://read.cash/@MJCD03/independence-p1-15d2c595
***How is it?***
By the way it is just the second part for this chapter. Stay tuned always for more updates. You can click the subscribe button and hit the like button. :)
Independence P1
**Juan's POV**
As I stepped my two feet on the ground in this new place, I felt the excitement and also sadness maybe it is because it will be my first time to live without my parents. This time I can say that I am an independent person now.
The whole place was surrounded by many trees and at the back of it is a forest. And then, I suddenly felt strange but I just ignore it then I precede going inside.
Pagpasok ko sa loob naabutan ako agad ang landlady at masaya akong binati nito.
*"Magandang gabi iho"* pambungad na bati ng isang ale
Nakakagulat naman ito buti na lang hindi ako inatake sa puso.
*"Magandang gabi rin ho, kayo po ba ang landlady"* tanong ko.
*"Oo, ako nga iho. Nga pala ito ang mga rules and regulations sa dorm na ito."* sabi nito sabay abot ng kapirasong papel sa akin.
*"Uso po pala ang ganito dito."* sabi ko naman na bakas sa aking mukha ang pagkagulat dahil may ganito pala dito akala ko kasi sa mga paaralan lang, nako sinusumpong na naman ako ng pagka-ignorante.
When I opened it, my eyes suddenly become bigger. I didn't expect anything just like this.
**Pamana Dormitory**
Ano ba namang klaseng dormitory ito. Parang matagal na itong naipatayo at mukhang ipinamana mula sa isang henerasyon sa isa pang henerasyon. Parang nagkainteres tuloy ako na alamin kung ano ang misteryong nakapaloob dito.
1. Wala ng mag-iingay kapag sumapit ang alas otso ng gabi.
Hindi ko alam pero bigla akong kinilabutan dahil dito.
2. Siguraduhing nakapasok na sa dorm bago pa mag-alas otso ng gabi kung hindi masasaraduhan.
3. Pets are not allowed.
4. Bawal manigarilyo. Baka magdulot pa ito ng sunog.
5. Bawal magpapasok ng ibang tao kahit kilala mo pa ito.
6. Bawal magtagal sa loob ng banyo. Alalahanin hindi lang ikaw ang may kailangang gumamit nito.
7. Bago matulog huwag kaligtaang manalangin.
Dahil dito, naalala ko na naman ang aking mga magulang. Kabilin-bilinan kasi nila sa akin na magdasal muna bago matulog.
8. Huwag ng lumabas sa kwarto pagsapit ng alas otso. Kapag nahuling lumabas at pumunta sa kwarto ng iba lalo na kung hindi kayo parehas ng kasarian, nako pasensiya na, kailangan mo nang magligpit ng gamit dahil mapapalayas ka.
So, hindi lamang pala ito panglalaki, bale may mga babae rin dito.
9. Bago umalis dapat siguraduhing nakasarado ang iyong pinto para hindi pasukin ng ibang tao.
10. Huwag mo din sana abusuhin ang Wifi. Hindi porket libre ay lulubus-lubusin mo na. Tandaan mo **NAKIKIGAMIT KA LANG.**
Pagkatapos kong basahin ang lahat ng nakasaad sa papel ay bigla na lang bumungisngis ang landlady na siyang nagpataas ng aking mga balahibo.
"Ayos lang ba? Bale Isang libo ang upa mo rito" sabi niya
"Ayos lang naman po medyo nakakatakot lang ng konti ang iba haha"
Pag-kaabot ko ng bayad sa upa ay papasok na sana ako ng may ipina-alala ang landlady.
*"Paalala lang iho, malapit ng mag-alas otso"* Pagkasabi niya don ay bigla na lang siyang naglaho sa dilim. Ano ba kasing meron sa alas-otso na yan.
Bago pa man ako kainin ng kilabot at takot agad ko nang tinungo ang aking magiging silid. napansin kong 2-story lang pala ang dorm na ito pero malawak naman. Puro babae ang nasa baba, malamang baka nakalaan para sa mga babae ang unang palapag. Aakyat na sana akosa hagdan ng mapansin ko ang isang babaeng nakaupo sa may sofa, ewan ko pero parang may nararamdaman akong kakaiba sa kaniya.
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
***Weird Beginning*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***Weird Beginning 2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p2-3186984f
***Weird Beginning 3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p3-2979e034
*Weird Beginning P4* https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p4-bd02b702
***How is it?***
By the way it is just the first part for this chapter. Stay tuned always for more updates. You can click the subscribe button and hit the like button. :)
There's no one who will complain
We don't deserve having new friends here who spam and write unnecessary things.
What we need is to have new friends who can make a trash into something useful. What I mean is that, those users who always write good articles filled with interesting topic, useful information and friendly ideas.
I cannot hide the fact that there are those users who are really trying their best, but in the wrong way. If only each one of us knows the responsibility of correctly following each given rule, there's no one who will complain.
The number of users is getting larger and larger as time passes by. With this, the number of people telling the same things over and over again is also rising up. One reason is that, they might lack up of inspiration and most especially determination that is why they can't do anything but to keep on posting those such things.
I cannot blame them though for doing those things. But it is better and will always be better to abide the rules and to follow the right path that will lead us towards achieving what we wanted.
Each one is entitled to do what he or she wants, but it is most appreciated if it is done in the correct manner.
There is a saying about this thing - determination, and it goes like this:
**"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."** - Mario Andretti
Being determined means to have a focus with a strong desire and actions to accomplish something.
We must get what we deserve, but do in in the correct way. Doing the opposite may just cause you ending up full of regrets. No matter how many times you try to impress, you will still face the same fate if you cannot learn what is supposed to be learned. It's the quality that matters, not the quantity.
Determination is a key to unlock one of the doors that can help you enjoy writing and achieving. It's a matter of time to fully master writing, but if you are determined, writing here will no longer just a task to do to earn, but an activity that gives happiness while you are also learning from others.
It's been more than a month of exploring and enjoying this platform, and I must admit, reading those articles about bitcoin cash, inspirations, and those comments in my articles telling phrases of appreciation caused me to improve.
These things fueled my determination to strive harder and write better. I still lack of ideas sometimes, but with the help of observation and researching things, it becomes a little bit easier to continue writing.
It is indeed a passion. I must say that I never felt this way of happiness in other platforms before. My hard works are being paid off and this makes me happier.
I was motivated not just to express, but also to inspire. My mind is a universe of thoughts, and as long as I have something to share, I will definitely share it.
My determination keeps me going and I will always keep on being determined to achieve more things in life. I have many more things to face, but just like what I have used to, I will give my best and God will do the rest.
So, if you think you are losing hope here due to your personal reasons, learn to reflect, boost your confidence, and let your determination raging. If you ran out of fuel, find the things that inspire you and make those things as your fuel to continue and to have a better version of you.
Let this article remind you to stay on course, to not give up, to persevere and persist despite obstacles and challenges.
Weird Beginning P4
Sabay karipas ng takbo papasok sa loob ng jeep. Hay, salamat talaga at naiwasan ko ang flying tsinelas ng nanay ko haha.
Ngunit ano itong nakikita ko? Totoo bang hinahabol ng nanay ko itong sinasakyan ko?
"Hoy juan, lumabas kang bata ka!" sigaw ni nanay habang matulin na tumatakbo
"Nay naman oh, biro lang yun!" sigaw ko sa kanya
"Anong biro ka diyan!...." magsasalita pa sana siya ng bigla siyang huminto at tuluyang nakalayo ang sinasakyan kong jeep.
She may be the angriest and funniest person in the world but still, she was the best one for me. I know that deep inside her, was a caring woman who will do everything to give a bright future for her son. Basta ito ang itatanim ko lang sa aking puso't isipan, I will go there to study hard so that I will be able to raise the kind of life we have. Hindi magbulakbol at mapabilang sa mga taong tumatahak sa maling landas.
Habang nasa kalagitnaan ako ng biyahe, may feeling ako na tila may nakasunod sa akin na mga mata. Dahil dito parang nababawasan na naman ang self-confidence ko. Dahil ba sa marami akong tigyawat sa mukha? Ewan ko pero parang may instinct talaga ako na ganon.
I cannot conceal it anymore. Hindi ako mapakali, I want to catch that person. Agad akong kumilos pero pagtingin ko sa likuran ko wala naman akong napansin na tumitingin talaga sa akin.
Biglang tumayo ang mga balahibo ko. Biglang bumilis ang pintig ng puso ko. Biglang napalibutan ng misteryo ang sinasakyan ko.Tapos ayon!
"Sa wakas huli ka!" medyo may kalakasan na sabi ko
Pero teka bakit ito ang nakita ko. Isang hamak lang pala na stuffed toy na may malalaking mga mata at sinabi pa nito ang nakaprogram nitong mga salita.
"Am I Funny? Am I Ugly?"
Dahil dito, halos tumawa lahat ng nasa loob. At eto ako ngayon, tinatakpan ang buo kong muka dahil sa kahihiyan.
"Peste yung laruan na iyon, napahiya tuloy ako" bulong ko sa sarili.
**--*--**
Bigla akong nagising mula sa tapik ng katabi ko.
"Boy, nadito na tayo"
"Saan po to?"
"Nagbibiro ka ba boy? Malamang sa Manila"
"Ganon po ba? Sige salamat po"
Ito na ba ang Manila? Kung ganon, sobrang kaka-iba ang itsura nito sa amin. Magkakadikit ang mga gusali. Halos wala ng espayo.
All of a sudden, a man from behind forcedly grabbed my phone. I run as fast as I can upang habulin ang taong iyon but it seems like it was an unlucky day for me dahil kung kalian may hinahabol akong magnanakaw ay nadapa pa ako. Tumayo ako at suminghap sabay sabing "Ganito pala sa Manila. Maraming mandurugas."
"Nako boy, talagang maraming ganyan dito. Kayong mga dayo dito ang mostly na target nila kaya hangga't maaari huwag mong ibalandra ang mga gamit mo" sabi ng dumaang lalaki sa harapan ko na nakadinig ng sinabi ko.
Pero okay lang, kahit hinablot niya yun. Haha sigurado akong kinakamot na ng humablot ang kanyang ulo. Malamang eh pekeng Samsung lang naman iyon. Hindi naman yun talagang cellphone kundi isang laruan lang na parang Samsung na nabili ko sa bente-bente sa amin sa probinsya. Hindi ko tuloy mapigilang ngumisi.
Nadapa man ako, naisahan ko naman siya hahahaha.
Agad na akong humanap ng tricycle na masasakyan para tumungo sa dorm na uupahan na malapit lang sa paaralang papasukan ko. Habang nasa biyahe bigla ko ulit naalala ung pangyayari kanina. Hay isa na namang weird na pangyayari ang naganap.
Since medyo malayo pa ang aking pupuntahan, kinuha ko muna ang totoong cellphone ko na de-keypad lang naman sabay saksak ng earphone sa tenga ko para makinig sa isang music na pinamagatang *Best Song Ever* ng *One Direction.*
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
***Weird Beginning*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***Weird Beginning 2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p2-3186984f
***Weird Beginning 3*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p3-2979e034
***How is it?***
By the way it is just the last part for this chapter. Stay tuned always for more updates. You can click the subscribe button and hit the like button. :)
Weird Beginning P3
Habang nasa kalagitnaan ako ng tulog, bigla na lang akong nagising mula sa isang panaginip. Mayroon kasing isang papel na dumapo sa aking mukha. Tapos pagtingin ko dito, nakasaad don ang...
***"The place where you can find yourself into an escapade"***
Tapos bigla na lang akong kinain ng papel na iyon kaya agad akong napabalikwas mula sa pagkakahiga.
Pagkatapos non ay agad ko ding ipinagpatuloy ang aking naudlot na tulog sabay sabing.....
Panaginip lang iyon.
Tumatagaktak na ang aking pawis dahil sa init na nanggagaling kay haring araw. Patuloy pa rin ako sa pagtratrabaho hindi dahil sa takot ako na mapagsermonan na naman ni inay kundi dahil isa ito sa mga responsibilidad ko bilang anak.
Nakakasawa. Paulit-ulit. Nakakabingi. Oo, hindi na naman ako nakaligtas mula sa matalas na dila ng aking ina. Kung sabagay alam kong may patutunguhan din lahat ng mga pangaral niya sa akin para hindi ako lumaking basagulero at bastos.
I didn't notice how fast the time that passed by. This day, I'll be going to Manila. I can't hide my excitement and at the same time loneliness. Every second. Every Minute. Every Hour. Every Day. Every Month. Every Year. Surely, I'll miss my parents when I'm in Manila.
I am very grateful because of this. This is an opportunity that is why I need to grab it. I will not be going to disappoint them. I will do everything; I will strive harder to fulfill my dreams in life and overcome poverty.
*"This is it!"*
I am about to say goodbye when my mom hugged me tight and doesn't want to release me.
*"Nay naman oh, tama na ang drama"*
*"Huwag ka nang tumuloy nak"* si nanay
*"Anong huwag ka diyan, gusto mo ba na habambuhay tayong masadlak sa kahirapan?. Tandaan mo nag-iisang anak lang natin siya at siya na lang ang natitirang pag-asa natin na magpapatuloy sa naudlot nating pangarap"* si tatay
*"Sige po mauna na ako, naghihintay na yung sasakyan ko"*
Bago ako pumasok sa loob ng jeep biniro ko muna ang nanay ko.
*"Tsaka nay paalala lang, ANG PANGIT NIYO PO TALAGANG UMIYAK!"*
Sabay karipas ng takbo papasok sa loob ng jeep. Hay, salamat talaga at naiwasan ko ang flying tsinelas ng nanay ko haha.
Ngunit ano itong nakikita ko? Totoo bang hinahabol ng nanay ko itong sinasakyan ko?
*"Hoy juan, lumabas kang bata ka!"* sigaw ni nanay habang matulin na tumatakbo
*"Nay naman oh, biro lang yun!"* sigaw ko sa kanya
*"Anong biro ka diyan!...."* magsasalita pa sana siya ng bigla siyang huminto at tuluyang nakalayo ang sinasakyan kong jeep.
She may be the angriest and funniest person in the world but still, she was the best one for me. I know that deep inside her, was a caring woman who will do everything to give a bright future for her son. Basta ito ang itatanim ko lang sa aking puso't isipan, I will go there to study hard so that I will be able to raise the kind of life we have. Hindi magbulakbol at mapabilang sa mga taong tumatahak sa maling landas.
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
***Weird Beginning*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***Weird Beginning 2*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-p2-3186984f
***How is it?***
By the way it is just the third part for this chapter. Stay tuned always for more updates. You can click the subscribe button and hit the like button. :)
Weird Beginning P2
Kinabukasan, mas naaga akong nagising. Siyempre ayaw kong maulit muli yung tagpo kahapon. Masakit pa rin ang aking tainga, namamaga pa rin kaya naman hindi ko muna paiiralin sa ngayon ang aking kapilyuhan.
Unlike yesterday, it looks like she was beautifully awake. If I am not mistaken, it seems like she is having a serious conversation with my father. Even if I was the naughtiest son for her, I respect their privacy.
When she noticed me, she asked me if I have heard their conversation. Of course, I said no and when I ask her why she's asking that lame question to me, I heard nothing but secret. She told me that, they will tell it to me tonight.
Maghapong napuno ang aking isipan ng iisang tanong lang.
Hindi ako mapakaling malaman yung sasabihin ng mga magulang ko sa akin. Ewan ko para kasing hindi maganda ang sasabihin nila. Natatakot na tuloy ako. Ngunit kailangan kong tibayan ang aking loob. I should not miss the chance to know it.
Ang hirap talaga. Sabay-sabay ang tagaktak ng aking pawis. Nakakapagod. Ngunti wala naman akong ibang magagawa pa. Ganito kasi talaga sa probinsiya. Kailangang magtrabaho lahat para mas madaling matapos ang mga gawaing bahay.
*"Ang sipag mo ngayon ah?"* biglang sabi ng aking itay mula sa aking likuran
*"Naku, nakakagulat naman po kayo"*
*"Nga pala, pag-iigihan mo ang pag-aaral mo sa maynila ha?"* sabi ni itay na ikinagulat ko at ikinataka.
*"Ano? pag-iigihan ko ang pag-aaral ko sa maynila? Bakit doon po ba ako mag-aaral?"* tanong ko naman
*"Nako, lagot ako ngayon sa nanay mo"*
"Bakit naman po" sabi ko habang gulong-gulo pa rin ang aking isipan.
*"Ano kasi"*
*"Anong ano po? sabihin niyo na, nambibitin pa po kayo eh"*
*"Total, nadulas na lang din ang aking dila sasabihin ko na sa iyo ang buong pinag-usapan naming ng iyong ina."*
*"Sige, sabihin mo na po"* sabi ko habang di mapigilan ang pagka-excite
*"Ganito kasi iyon, bale napagkasunduan namin na sa Maynila ka na mag-aaral doon sa Filipino Citizen University, libre na daw kasi ang matrikula doon tapos may libre pang allowance kapag naging scholar ka."*
Did I hear it right? Will I study at Manila? Wait, panaginip lang kaya lahat ng ito, kung oo sana hindi na matapos ang panaginip na ito.
*"Oo naman, bakit mukha ba akong nagsisinungaling?"*
*"Ay bago ang lahat, huwag na huwag mong sasabihin sa nanay mo na sinabi ko na sa iyo. Ay nako lagot ako nito kapag nagkataon. Kilala mo naman yang nanay mo, nakakatakot kung magalit. Lahat hahamakin masaktan ka lang"* si itay na bakas sa mukha ang pag-aalala.
**--*--**
Kinagabihan, nagtipon-tipon kaming tatlo sa hapag-kainan. Habang kami ay kumakain, nagsalita si inay.
*"Nga pala bago ko malimutan yung sasabihin ko. Sa maynila ka na mag-aaral. Yan yung napag-usapan naming ng iyong itay kaninang umaga"*
*"Talaga po?" kunwaring kalalaman ko lang*
*"Oo, kaya magpursige ka don, kung hindi huwag ka ng uuwi kung ayaw mong durog ang iyong katawan"*
*"Siyempre naman po, matalino kaya itong anak mo"*
*"Aba'y pasalamat ka at sa akin mo iyan namana" pagmamalaki ni inay*
*"Sa kanya daw, eh kaya itay naman talaga" Bulong ko sa sarili*
*"Anong sabi mo?"*
*"Wala po, sabi ko sa inyo nga ako nagmana ng katalinuhan"*
*"Mabuti kung nagkakaintindihan tayo"*
Pagkatapos ng tagpong iyon, eto ako ngayon malalim na nag-iisip sa aking kama. Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala sa aking nalaman kanina. It was such very good news. Hanggang sa nakatulog na ako kaka-isip don sa nalaman ko mula sa kanila.
Habang nasa kalagitnaan ako ng tulog, bigla na lang akong nagising mula sa isang panaginip. Mayroon kasing isang papel na dumapo sa aking mukha. Tapos pagtingin ko dito, nakasaad don ang...
***"The place where you can find yourself into an escapade"***
Tapos bigla na lang akong kinain ng papel na iyon kaya agad akong napabalikwas mula sa pagkakahiga.
Pagkatapos non ay agad ko ding ipinagpatuloy ang aking naudlot na tulog sabay sabing.....
Panaginip lang iyon.
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
`Preview`
***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
`First Chapter`
*Weird Beginning* https://read.cash/@MJCD03/weird-beginning-1b3cd4dc
***How is it?***
By the way it is just the second part for this chapter. Stay tuned always for more updates. You can click the subscribe button and hit the like button. :)
Weird Beginning
**Ilocos Region is genuinely an incredible place to look in on. This is the place where histories, as well as nature, converge!**
*This is my home.*
*This is our place.*
`Juan's POV`
The rhythms of different animals were really captivating. It always makes my day starts well but my mother who seemed to be the "queen of bad vibes," always tries to ruin it.
*"Hoy Juan napasarap ka na naman ng tulog?!!!"*
*"Aba'y nasusunog na ang dagat ngunit nariyan ka pang nagmumuni-muni sa paligid!"*
*"Totoo nga yata ang sinasabi ng lolo mo na may saltik kang bata ka!"*
Umaarangkadang mga salita na nagmumula sa walang prenong bibig ng aking ina na daig pa ang kotseng pangkarera.
*"Anong may saltik po? Eh mas mukhang may saltik pa po kayong tignan kaysa sa akin eh!"*
*"Talagang ginagalit mo akong bata ka ah!"*
*"Kikilos ka ba? O papaluin kita diyan nitong patpat na hawak-hawak ko?"*
*"Oo nay, ibaba niyo na po iyan eto na ho tatayo na ako"*
Wala pang alas sais ngunit pinapabangon na ako. Mukhang inaatake na naman ng kasungitan itong nanay ko. Hay nako talaga kuya Juancho! Nagiging advance na naman akong mag-isip.
After putting my beddings in the right place, my stomach starts gurgling. It's as if my stomach was a volcano and is now ready to erupt. Nevertheless, I realized that I am already hungry and I need to eat as soon as possible.
I tried to ask my mother if there's a food or something which can subside the hunger that I feel but instead of having a good meal, a sharp word of her is what I have received.
*"Wala!"*
I insist to her that I am really hungry and I need something to eat no matter how little it is but again I get nothing but hurtful words.
*"Aba'y problema mo na 'yan"*
I whispered everything that she said and sad to say it seems that she noticed it and for the third time around I saw her monster-like eyes. It's as if she was a hungry monster who is ready to swallow me.
*"At nakuha mo pa talagang bumulong-bulong diyan ah"* sabi ni inay habang beast mode pa rin.
To my surprise to what she said instead of throwing insulting words I just said a compliment. Just like what I expected a growling monster suddenly turned into a sweet tamed lamb. But since she always said that I am naughty, well it might be the perfect time to at least prove it in a funny way without intentionally hurting her feelings.
*"In your dreams!"* sigaw ko para makapaghiganti sabay takbo.
Ngunit huli na ako. Kasi hawak-hawak na niya ang isang tainga ko.
*"Susmaryosep! Ano naman ba ang pinag-aawayan niyong mag-ina?"* Biglang singit ni itay sabay hawak kunwari sa bandang puso niya.
*"Aba'y isa ka pa! Huwag ka ngang magkunwari diyan. Pareho talaga kayo ng anak mo. Parehong may saltik!"* sabi ni inay sabay walk out.
Kinabukasan, mas naaga akong nagising. Siyempre ayaw kong maulit muli yung tagpo kahapon. Masakit pa rin ang aking tainga, namamaga pa rin kaya naman hindi ko muna paiiralin sa ngayon ang aking kapilyuhan.
Unlike yesterday, it looks like she was beautifully awake. If I am not mistaken, it seems like she is having a serious conversation with my father. Even if I was the naughtiest son for her, I respect their privacy.
When she noticed me, she asked me if I have heard their conversation. Of course, I said no and when I ask her why she's asking that lame question to me, I heard nothing but secret. She told me that, they will tell it to me tonight.
Maghapong napuno ang aking isipan ng iisang tanong lang.
`Disclaimer:`
*This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.*
`P.S`
*I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.*
***Photo © Pixabay***
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***Jacinto Treasure*** https://read.cash/@MJCD03/jacinto-treasure-adb11764
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Discipline
Sa pag-usbong ng isang virus na tinatawag na Covid-19 , kay daming bagay ang siyang naapektuhan. Nagdulot ito ng matinding lagim sa buhay nating mga tao at sa isang iglap nabalot ng takot ang ating katauhan.
Kung maihahalintulad ito sa larong chess, ang ating mga magigiting na frontliners ang nasa unang linya at direktang sumasabak. ‘Yun nga lang sadyang mahirap kalabanin ang kalabang hindi nakikita. Ang mga backliners naman kagaya ng mga lider ng bansa ay kailangan ding protektahan dahil sila ang may hawak ng pinakamahahalagang desisyon upang tayo ay maprotektahan. Hindi maikukubli na kung wala sila ay magiging kawawa ang sanlibutan.
Sa isang banda, tila pinagsakluban ng langit at lupa ang mga kababayan nating mahihirap na hindi matiyak kung dahil ba sa virus o sa gutom sila mamamatay. Buti na lamang at may amelioration program na kahit papaano ay nagbibigay ayuda sa atin. Ang social assistance na kanilang ibinibigay kagaya ng relief goods ay talagang malaki ang naitutulong sa atin lalo pa’t may mga lugar na nasa ilalim pa rin ng enhanced community quarantine. Kaya sana ang lahat ay gawin ang kanilang parte. Huwag nang hintayin pa na ito ay dumapo mismo sa iyo bago ka matauhan.
Kung may disiplina ang bawat tao, ang pandemic na ito ay mapipigilang lumala pa. Nasa kamay pa rin natin kung paano ito mapipigilan kung kaya’t gawin ang dapat na gawin. Isa itong seryosong krisis kaya kailangan ding magkaroon ng seryosong mga aksyon. Kailangang matuto at palaging manalig sa Diyos upang sa ganoon ay mailayo tayo sa kapahamakan at upang makahanap na ng vaccine ang mga eksperto na siyang magwawakas sa matinding epekto na dulot ng kalabang ito na hindi nakikita ng ating mga mata.
`Translation in English:`
With the emergence of a virus called Covid-19, many things have been affected. It has caused great horror to the lives of our people and in an instant our humanity has been enveloped in fear.
When compared to the game of chess, our brave frontliners are in the first line and jump right in. ‘It’s just that it’s really hard to fight the invisible enemy. Backliners like the country's leaders also need to be protected because they hold the most important decisions to protect us. It is impossible to hide that without them the world would be miserable.
On the one hand, heaven and earth seem to cover our poor countrymen who are not sure if it is because of a virus or starvation that they will die. Fortunately, there is an amelioration program that somehow helps us. The social assistance they provide such as relief goods really helps us a lot especially since there are areas that are still under enhanced community quarantine. So I hope everyone does their part. Do not wait for it to land on you before you realize it.
If everyone is disciplined, this pandemic will be prevented from getting worse. It is still up to us how to prevent this, so do what needs to be done. This is a serious crisis, so there must also be serious actions. We need to learn and always trust in God so that we can be spared from disaster and so that the experts can find a vaccine that will put an end to the severe effects caused by this enemy that our eyes cannot see.
Actually, this is one of the essays I made on one of our subjects. As you can see, the main topic is so timely. The pandemic is still there, so we must do the things that are important to completely eradicate this opponent that cannot be seen by our naked eyes.
Stay safe, everyone!
Jacinto Treasure
Jacinto Family is known for two things: wealth and power. One day, their wealth and power suddenly disappeared at one glance.
The treasure became missing. Where can it be found?
Many have tried to find it, but they failed.
Some have lost their lives, while others live in misery.
It is still a puzzle that remains unresolved in the present day until the birth of three young adventurers who are destined to solve it.
**JACINTO TREASURE**
**Status: On-going**
`Disclaimer:`
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
`P.S`
I do not own any of the pictures. Credits to the respective owners.
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