Article#2 March 31,2022,part 1

Woke up early and waited for the honk of the pandesal vendor. I fondly called him "Anak" or son because he is a young boy probably 15-18 years old. Every morning he is going to honk to signal his arrival in our area. No need to go to a bakery or pastry store to buy some bread for breakfast. Pandesal is a common breakfast in our place paired with a hot coffee or choco. If budget allows , it is good to have it with fried eggs, hotdog or simply put butter on it. Or if" G na G" ( gipit na gipit hehe! - meaning low to no budget) dipping the bread in hot coffee will do.

We are living in a small town of Calumpit , province of Bulacan wherein basically people know each other , wherein neighbors are relatives and people are fondly calling each other ..

• Sister / Mare- even if not really related.Referring to a girl friend.

• Kuya or Manong - referring to a man older than you.

• Brader / Pare - referring to a guy friend.

So whenever a delivery man did'nt know his way to his customer, just asked the first person you see in the street and ask " Brader or Pare kilala mo ba to? or Saan ba to? ( Do you know this name or place?) even if its block or miles away from the address they will gladly teach you the right way to their house ( no need for waze).

Freebies !

One of my favorite fruit Papaya , our dessert for the day is actually free ! Given by my inlaws coz they have a small lot with different vegetables and fruit bearing trees like guava ,mango and papaya.

You can eat fresh veggies and fruits as long as your Masipag to plant . Exchanging cooked meals or giving meals to your neighborhood still on practice. Specially when there are birthdays or any celebration in the neighborhood , you can have a satisfying free meal for one whole day.

Children running around ,playing marbles , text and traditional Filipino games still exist. Bathing in the river when waters are clear and catched some shrimps and fish as they went home. Is'nt it great to live !

Boodle fight

We usually celebrate several occasions with a " Boodle fight " where in meals are served in banana leaves and eat the food kamayan or using bare hands. A meal consist of inihaw or smoked fish , meat or veggies.

If you are the type of person who loves nature and simple things , living in the province is for you. Or if you want a break from the city life, a short vacation in your hometown is a sure way to relax.

There are lots of things i want to share regarding life here in the province but that would be all for now.

An advance thank you for those whose going to drop by and read this one. It's already 11:48 in the evening and a busy day is waiting for me tommorow. Goodnight folks and Godbless!