Grumpy Old Man
Do you ever feel like you are about to explode because of someone?
I was a busy bee today. I had to wake up early because my husband needed to be early at work. So with that being said, I was so exhausted because I had to do everything. My daughter had a fever last night, so I told her to rest more.
Then there is this old man who really pisses me off. I took my dog out for a walk to do his business (poop). With no other way, I had to pass in front of his house. And while me and my dog were in front of his house, he started cursing, spitting bad words that not even a dog could digest.
"Pisti na mga ido ni, pirmi lang di gatae sa akon ugsaran, daw mga yawa. Ang mga tag iya naman mga patay huya! "
I'd rather not translate it into English because it is so bad.
So I was like, "What the hell?" I was the only one passing at that time, me and my dog, so I know that he was pertaining to me. But I ignored him because I didn't want to ruin my day. When we headed back home, I could see that he was still there, in front of his house. If only there was another route so that we wouldn't be passing by his house, we would, but sadly, there is no other way.
And so there he goes again, spitting bad words as we were about to pass in front of him. So I asked him as nicely as I could. If he had a problem with me and my dog, then he started saying things like, "My dogs were pooping in front of his house and we did not care at all."
I told him that we are not the only ones who own a dog. In fact, there are many stray dogs in our neighborhood, and I do not let my dogs roam outside.
But he insisted that it was our dogs who were responsible for the poops, and so I was like, "Give me proof then." Show me some proof and I'd gladly clean up every poop in front of your house every day.
After I said that, he went inside his house without saying anything.
I am not being disrespectful because he is a friend of my father-in-law. In fact, they are best buddies, as far as I know. So I have no idea what is his issue with us. This is not the first time we have had a confrontation over the same issue. They had CCTV that could prove that it wasn't my dog. So I know for sure that he is wrong with his accusations.
I kept it secret from my husband because, knowing him, he would definitely confront the old man, and that could lead to a bigger problem.
He was not like that before. He was friendly to us and even helped us when he was the Barangay Captain. So I have no idea what made him that way.
Anyway, I just let it pass and am hoping that it won't happen again. I will avoid him as much as possible because I know that if there will be a next time, I am not sure if I could still be patient towards his attitude.
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Date Published: April 19,2022
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Grabe naman sis. Sana kung ganun hindi na lang niya pinarinig or what as he is not sure kung kanino ba talagang alaga ang nag poop doon. It doesn't mean na pag may nakita siyang aso na dumadaan eh yun na ang salarin, what if may dayo na may dalang dog na mapag tuunan niya ng init n gulo, eh di mas lalong nagkanda gulo na sis. Hay anyways, buti na lang beauty and brains ang sissy ko at alam mong i handle. hihi Finally sis I am here hehe, explore lang muna.