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Friends? I have lots of them - from the old ones to the new ones. I am not the only person in the world, and there are many people to be my acquaintance. Among all the people in the world, several of them are very special to me, except my family. This people made me realize that life is important and special for me. I always make sure that I am with them. They are always there for me, and I also let them feel that I am here to support them and to be there strength whenever they are weak. They are my entire classmate since elementary except for Bia. But this is not an excuse for her to be out of the group.
Bia is the prettiest girl in the class. She has all the character that everybody should love and appreciate- the brightest eyes, the beauty, the intelligence, and the greatest smile. She is always there for us and she makes sure that we can feel her presence even though she is absent. She tells us when should we stop and how to control ourselves. Because of her beauty and kind heart, many boys admire her. She tells us her insights and she knows we are her shoulders to lean on. In fact, when we mat her on the first day of school, she easily gets us. We often call her “frutos” because she smells like a fruit mixture.
Jurrine was our first honor student in class during our elementary level. She is a silent and a still girl. She is beautiful and she has the talent. She loves to watch the TV show ‘the prince of tennis’. She is very cute- her eyes, her dimples, and her retainer in the teeth. In spite of all the talents that she had, she is still unassuming.
Another friend, Janelle, is a ‘kikay’ friend of mine. For me, she has all the latest and the newest things. She has everything unique- the newest and the latest issues of the WITCH magazine, colorful hankies, and lots of accessories. She is slightly talkative and she loves collecting colorful things.
The chattiest person in the class is John Rhey. He is a strong fighter. He even gets enemies because he is very sensitive and strict. Whenever you make a wrong move at him, watch out, coz he will surely kick you out. Actually, he is the founder of the VIP’s in the class. (hehehehe)
Lastly, Irene. She is my friend since grade I. I always trust her for everything. She is very popular in class and often called ‘Betsy’. She loves boys. Not just ordinary boys, but cute, Korean boys. If you will just meet her, she will surely rock your day. Those people stated above are very special to me. They are always there to make me happy and help me every time my day becomes worst. I got them and so I am more than okay. They always make me feel that I am not alone.
Time has passed, and another day welcomed me.
I woke up early and moved –out from my bed. Then, I stepped on the floor and paused for a while, thinking of what to be done.
It was the day before the celebration for the Sinulog festival, which is one of the yearly traditions of the Cebuanos. My friends and I planned to meet and go to our alma mater to watch their general practice for the sinulog because they are one of the contingents. But mom scolded me because she thought I was going to somewhere not so important. I forced her to allow me to go with my classmates, until she said ‘yes’.
At 1:00 p.m., I went out the house and go with my friends, Irene, JohnRhey, Jurrine, Janelle and Dan. When I saw two of my friends at the sidewalk, they were screaming and shouting calling my name. I immediately ran towards them. We waited for the others to come and after a minute of few, we all met each other.
We went to our past school, and without more ado we rushed to the court and there we saw the dancers, and heard the deafening sound of the drums. We found their ritual dance good. We were staring and enjoying the show.
Suddenly, a girl was calling us. I thought it is the mother of a classmate but she isn’t. She is our teacher when we were still in grade six. She asked us to help them in sewing and preparing for their props and costumes. Of course she is a teacher, if we say ‘no’, it looks like disobeying her. We said ‘yes’. We went to the place and helped them. We were six and after some time, another ally came.
After that we went to our next destination- to the internet café. As we went out the school, we saw many policemen riding on their giant motor bikes with balloons. The people were speeding and they are making noise. For our curiosity to be answered, we also rushed towards the group of people.
Oh! It was Angel Locsin. We saw her in personal. She was very beautiful and so charming with a pink blush on her cheeks. She had a motorcade for her new show.
We shouted loud calling her name. She was smiling and waving her hands at us.
After that incident, we were talking about it and we were planning to share what we discovered for this day. We went to the internet café and have one hour online there.
And finally, we went home. The sun was going to set and I need to go home before my mother and father went home first. There was nobody home when I went there except for my big brother. I was waiting for my mom and dad to come. I was very forlorn and so I slept. I woke up at around 6:30 p.m., and at that time my parents came. They said they went from my aunt’s house. I ate the pasalubong that they brought for me. We were all talking with each other. I told them my experiences for the day especially when I saw a gorgeous girl, Angel Locsin.
When I was still around 1-4 years old, I always celebrate my birthday with cakes, balloons, all the designs, and everything that a child wishes in a birthday party. We always invite our neighbors, and my friends. They sang a happy birthday song at me and we much games, and they all greet me a happy birthday. I have all the gifts and I always blow a candle on my birthday. My Titos and titas visit me and the party lasts until the night time. I open my gifts before going to bed. My mom and aunt clean up the table and keep the extra food in the refrigerator. After the whole day, my parents rest and tell me a ‘goodnight’ at me.When I was in grade-I my mom cook the food and we just invite few people- my uncle and aunt. I have no balloons and I don’t have the greatest party anymore. I have gifts but not like the gifts that I have received for the past years that I celebrated my birthday. At night time, my father and my uncle drink beer and they talk with each other for some matters, just like what our dads usually do if there are any occasions. He greets me goodnight and I went to nap. It’s alright or me. I have no party but I have the celebration. I think it is because I am a big girl now and I am not the kid that wishes for everything anymore.I still remember when I was already 9-11 years old. I celebrate my birthday by going to church and upon going home my mother cook spaghetti and chicken. Then, my father buys a chiffon cake and sliced bread in the bakery. No more blowing of candles on a birthday cake, no more singing of a happy birthday song, and no more friends that are invited. It is not like my past birthdays, with a colorful cakes and delicious icing on the top of the delicious cake. Again it is just alright. I’m already a big girl. I don’t need those balloons and games on my birthdays. I think my parents just can’t afford to furnish me the greatest party anymore. I know it is hard to find money nowadays.I am not that small anymore. I am now a big girl and nobody can stop and treat me like I am the smallest kid in the world. I am not the girl who goes with their parents every time they shop or go to anywhere. I am not the one who needs to be guided always every time I go out the house or the ones who need to be told of what to do.Now, I am already 13 years old. Do I need to have those giant balloons, party hats, or even those colorful cakes and so much food? Hmmmmmm…. I don’t think so.I just need my family. If my birthday comes, I would not wish for many gifts, instead many blessings. I understand. My parents just can’t give me those expensive things. Besides, I don’t need those things. As what I have said a while a go, I am big, and that is what I think.
No classes! The roads were all closed and there were many guard and policemen on the street. From the first day of the ASEAN summit until this day, January 15. I found this day very boring. Of course, I can’t go out the house the whole day. I just have to stay in the house all-day long. I wanted to call one of my friends, Irene, so that I can have someone to talk with. But, shucks!!! Looks like I have a bad hair day for this day, that I forgot her telephone number.I can’t even do what I wanted to. I was just lying on the sofa, watching for those stupid shows. My sister pleased me to teach her about her assignment but I refused. I felt lazy at that time, and I don’t want to stand up and move. I wanted to sleep for the whole day. I shouted at her., and so she walked away and seems that she have all the sadness in the world. So she just did her assignment by herself. But I don’t care she’s none of my business. Everything is bitter and worst to me and I have to experience it.
I thought of something to be busy with. But I can’t think for anything. After some time, I approached my sister and ask her if she is already done answering her assignment, but she didn’t answer. I ask her for the second time, “Are you done with your assignment? Please answer me.” But just like the last time, she still didn’t answer. It seems like nobody is there to answer me. I think it was too late for me to help her answering those dim assignments. I just go away from her and again, think of what to be done. Suddenly I have remembered, I forgot to fix my things for school. I rushed to the sala and grabbed my bag. But father was asking me to wash the dishes because mom was still doing for something. I did not mind him, and act like nobody was calling my name. I think I am already busy at that time. Later, my father scolded me.
After setting up my things, I felt bored again. I watched those TV shows lining up on the noontime. Somehow I enjoyed watching the show until I went to nap.
When I woke up, it was already 3 in the afternoon.
Suddenly I remembered, I have to work on my project in social studies which was to be submitted on the next day. Meanwhile, mom asked me to check my sister's answers in her assignment, because she was complaining for the past few hours.
Hmmmm… I conclude the world indeed is very big and there is so much to do. So I have to move. How exhausting that day was!
Friends? I have lots of them - from the old ones to the new ones. I am not the only person in the world, and there are many people to be my acquaintance. Among all the people in the world, several of them are very special to me, except my family. This people made me realize that life is important and special for me. I always make sure that I am with them. They are always there for me, and I also let them feel that I am here to support them and to be there strength whenever they are weak. They are my entire classmate since elementary except for Bia. But this is not an excuse for her to be out of the group.
