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Me in the big, big boat!
*Row row row your boat* *Gently down the stream* *Merrily merrily merrily* *Life is but a dream* I remember my kindergarten teacher every time I hear this nursery rhyme because she sang it gleefully with action. I could no longer remember her name but since then, I have always wanted to ride in a boat.
I was born in Davao in the year of the monkey. Our family belongs to the lower class. My father was a mechanic while my mother is taking good care of us. We have a big extended family, like a total of 20 members living in the same house. Just imagine the struggles of our Lolo and Lola to feed all of us, even though my father has a job at that time. It was still not enough. So our grandparents thought that the only way to have a better life is to work abroad. My Lolo was the first one who applied for a job abroad and luckily he got the job because of his skills. Then after a few months, we can feel the little change in our lifestyle. We can now afford to eat meat and not always dried fish and sardines. And for same reason, my mother decided to work abroad. And that is the reason why we end up with a broken family, and my Lola had to take care of us while our father was working in a distant place but I won't go on the details. After a few years, our grandparents decided to live in Manila. I was left behind because I am still studying at that time together with my Tito's and Tita's and cousin who was also studying, the same grade as mine. I am so excited to study in Manila. In my young mind, we are going to be rich once we live there. I was in grade two at that time, I can't wait for the summer because that is the time of our travel going to Manila. I was so excited that I keep telling to my friends that I am going to ride in a big boat! The Big Day This is based on what I could remember. I was only 9 years old. The night before, my Tita's were so busy packing. I remember seeing three big traveling bags. Then I also remember packing my coloring books. Then morning came, and I remember my Tita woke up early just to prepare a "baon" for the trip.
Image Source https://images.app.goo.gl/uXU8cLVNNM3Vh9yz9 Then my most awaited moment comes. When we arrived at the port, I was so amazed at the big boats that I saw. There were so many people too so my Tita told me to not wander around and stay by her side. My cousin Michael was so nervous but I wasn't. So excited to board a ship! Then we finally made our way to board the ship. Mt Tita was holding my hand so tight while I was holding my cousin's hand. Then we reached our bunk beds, I chose the top bed while my cousin was below me and mt Tito and Tita were in the bunk bed beside us. I remember seeing so many children, some were just infants. Most of them were crying. And the ship was full of passengers. Some were just lying on the floor. My Tita keeps reminding us to stay on our bunk beds and not to wander around because we might get lost in the sea of crowds. Then later that afternoon, almost dusk, the big boat started its sail. Some kids were crying while some were happily clapping their hands, including me and my cousin. Then I could hear the splashing of seawater so I told my Tita if we could go out and watch the waves. So we head out with our Tito and we were so happy to feel the sea breeze on our faces( as in sobrang happy ko noon). I even remember telling my cousin how nice it would be if we could swim in the ocean. Then my Tito gave me a slight tap in the shoulder and told me that I would die because it was so deep. Our first day in the big boat was exciting and happy. I befriended some of the kids. Most of them were Muslims. We played jackstones. I even remember bringing my paper dolls so we played with them too. And then I started to get bored. Imagine that our travel would be 3 days and 2 nights(if my memory serves me right). I keep asking my Tita when are we going to arrive in Manila because I am so eager to see my Lola and sisters. She always answered me, *"tomorrow Ne"* and I would answer, *"lage na lang bukas bukas"*, hahahahha! Then one day, the waves were so big and I and my cousin started to get seasick. My cousin threw up everything he ate while I was just lying in my bed trying my best not to puke until I fall asleep. Then the next morning, Tita told us, *"Bukas ng madaling araw ang dating natin sa Manila".* My cousin and I were so excited to the extent that all we talked about that day was to be in Manila " bukas ng madaling araw". Mt tita started to packed our things and reminded us to make sure that no belongings will be left behind. Then later at night, my cousin and I were talking about the things that we should do once we arrived in Manila. Then he suddenly asked. *Ne ano ba ibig sabihin ng madaling araw? Sabi kasi ni Mama madaling araw daw tayo makakarating sa Manila.* *Ahh, yun ba? Ang ibig sabihin nun eh mabilis tumakbo yung araw kaya tinawag na madaling araw.* *Ah yun pala ibig sabihin nun,galing mo talaga sabay apir.* (HAHAHA HAHAHA! Every time I remembered that moment, I always end up laughing. What's more funnier was that my cousin believed it, HAHAHA!) The next morning, while Mr. Sun is under his bed, the big big boat arrived to it's destination. My Lola together with my other Titos we're already there and waiting for us patiently. I gave my Lola a big hug and showered her with kisses. *the end..* Lead image Source https://images.app.goo.gl/FUQaSfHonpasDtuh6 `Date Published: August 23, 2021`
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Mabilis tumakbo yung araw kaya tinawag na madaling araw lol 🤣 That would be me believing it too! Takot ako sa barko. Seasick din ako yung bangka nga feeling ko tataob. Kakanood ko siguro ng Titanic pero after ng pauli uli dito e nakaya ko naman kahit lagi pa rin akong ninenerbyos. 😅
Hahaha, ewan ko ba momshie, that time eh confident na confident ako sa pagsavot sa pinsan ko, hahaahah.. Kaya kapag napag uusapan namin yun eh grabe ang tawa namin dalawa, hahahaha Ako may seasick din pero ngayon wala na kasi nasanay na eh, heheeh
akala ko noon ibig sabihin ng madaling araw is ung literal na nagmamadalinfg araw HAHHA jusme patawarin HAHAHAA
Hahahahaha, literal na literal ang meaning sis😂. Eh ako noon confident tlaga sa pagsagot eh, akala mo alam na alam, hahahaah..
I still remember my first boat ride. It was a little scary and also exciting at first. My mom was there to hold my hands always and that's all i needed to forget about my fear. Very interesting article, it really brought back a lot of memories.
Hello solumvis, glad to see you here in my article. Yeah, it sure brings a lot of memories. Most of my articles were about my past so I hope you like it. Thanks for reading!
3 days and 2 nights sa dagat? OMG!...Ayoko nun ..hindi kasi ako marunong lumangoy. . Though ang province namin ay tawid dagat din naman from here (Oriental Mindoro) pero pinakamatagal na ang 3 hrs na nasa dagat. Kapag sumasakay kami ng barko, unang una kong hinahanap kung saan ang lagayan ng life jackets at doon ako pupwesto. Tapos nireready ko na yung utak ko kung anong gagawin ko in case of emergency.
Oo sis, ganun katagal ang byahe. Pero that time di ako nakakaramdam ng takot. Pero ngayon ganyan din ginagawa ko, hahaha.. Dun pumupwesto sa may mga life jackets..
Ayus ngayon ko plng nalaman ibig sabihin ng madaling araw 🤣
Hahaha wag ka maingay atin atin lang yan😂
*Ahh, yun ba? Ang ibig sabihin nun eh mabilis tumakbo yung araw kaya tinawag na madaling araw.* Like seriously, wahahahagaga ang dami kong tawa madam utot ahahaha. Pero grabi namang tagal ng byahe talaga ano. If ako yan, masaya din siguro. Nag travel din kamo before ee sa barko taga alalay ako nong mahiluhin na kapatid ni Mommy Ding. Diko na gaanong tanda.
Hahaha, wag ka ano jan madams, pinagisipan ko ng husto yun sagot ko na yan, hahahaha... Oo madams, tagal ng byahe, buti na lang di ako masyado hiluhin sa byahe, mahirap kasi kapag ganun, di mo maeenjoy eh..
Hi ma'am. I found you here hehe pinaka una una kong i subscribe. Ganda ng mga articles mo ma'am
Oh hello Ryan, magsusulat ka na din dito? Good yan..
Hahaha susubukan ko lang ma'am.. pero mahiyain ako baka wrong grammar ako ma'am. Kailangan ba talaga English dito ma'am?
Hindi naman, madami ako nakikita na tagalog article. Try mo lang.
Ano po yung log article maam?
Hahaha! Dami ko pong tawa sa madaling araw. Lols! 🤣🤣 Gusto ko din matry sumakay ng barko. Huhu! Pero naaalala ko din ung Titanic eh. 🤧
Hahaha, masarap kaya, heheh.. Pero tama ka, nakakatrauma din dahil sa mga napapanood natin. Kaya make sure na marunong ka lumangoy, hehehe
Ang galing mo sa pagsagot, Ate hah. Napa-clap your hands tuloy ako. Hahahaha Feel kita 'dun sa ang hirap kapag ang dami n'yong nakatira sa iisang bahay. You know naman why divaaa? Pero soon, like your family, mas makakaginhawa din kami. In God's perfect timing. <3
Morel beh, lahat kasi may tamang oras. At buti naman napatawa kita dun sa madaling araw, hahahaha.. Nagmamagaling kasi kaya yin ang sinagot sa pjnsan ko😂
Akala ko pa naman ie-explain mo talaga, Ateee. HAHAHA
Yun lang kinaya ng powers ko, hahahahaa
Tama naman un madaling araw haha! Di pa ako nakasakay ng ship. Yan ang gusto ko mode of transpo next :D
Masaya sya sis basta wala kang motion sickness. Maeenjoy mo tlaga.. Saka lalao na ngayon, kumpleto na din halos ng ameneties ang barko..
A fun little adventure. I am all to familiar with boats having served in the navy. :)
Do Americans are required to serve in the military, or not?
Not currently. Our military is an entirely voluntary force. There are times when drafting is imposed. But the last time we did this was during the Vietnam war.
Oh I see, well I guess serving in the military helped you become the man you are right now.
It definitely has. And I come from a long line of military in my family. My father retired from the Navy after 23 years of service. My grandfather was in the army, my sister was in the air force, my uncle was in the marines. I love my country and wanted to do my part.
Oh I see. My youngest sister is also in Air force but she's more office kind of work. But she told us that if more soldiers are needed in the battle, that is the time they will have to be in the battle field. Hopefully, that time won't come..
That's like my sister. She was in the medical field, and spent a 6 month tour in Iraq. I served during peacetime, so I never saw any action.