After Effects

Okay so, kakauwi ko lang medyo tipsy ako hehehe, pero bat ganun kanina wala amats ko nung song number ni Ate Sassy? hehehe. . . So anyway whoooooo! Yung dapat na karaoke night eh nagging chillax night, this time with some peeps from the other parish, hehehe! Ayos! the night turned to be astig. By the way I like your bangs! ahahaha! And thanks for the lift home pala.

But hmmm. . . I like the flow of my day today. Kasi we should meet like 6pm but it was pushed to 7pm. So before pumunta ako sa gimikan namin, I first went to mass at naka comfess na din at last. Hehehe it should have been done before the retreat but I was not able to do it on time.

So guys next week I guess hehehe, mall hopping naman! Hehehehe anywhere would do but I prefer at MOA, I want to view the sunset lang kasi hahaha! So yun nice night ulit guys! :p

Spiritually Refreshed

We had finished the retreat na. It was the best! Hindi lang ata retreat toh eh, parang nagging outing na din siya for me kasi nag bonding with friends and PCJ peeps. The retreat was awesome! There were a lot of activities, although there were people who got injured it was worth it; actually I got a scratch sa lateral forearm ko. I liked the bridge and tangled activty. The Bonn fire was also great, yun nga lang nagkalat kami sa cheering contest. I am really happy also sa na-compose naimng kanta, I am speaking for the whole groups hindi lang yung sa amin. Although I was really inspired when they told me that the composition ended up good and it was suited for our retreat, theme song kung baga. But I liked what the Tagalog team did, ang lalim ng words na ginamit nila and the cheeseburger's team lead lead singer tinodo na yung bosses. Yung ibang taong tahimik biglang nag shine especially some of the recently new recruits. I was touched by the praise and worship on the second night, especially when they sang When God Ran, it almost made me cry. I was also touched by the retreat letters given to me especially to those three persons. Sa mga binigyan ko sorry kung hindi niyo mabuksan at first yung origami na ginawa ko :)) and kung maikli hindi ko talaga alam kung ano pa ang masasabi ko, like what we said, words are not enough to show you how I feel, But it is real. . . I apologize again for the pasaway thing that I made and sa pagkalat ko ng mass. . . I liked the venue, the garden was really, really big and we were properly fed, hahaha! I hope the retreat will enable us to be more committed at our parish and at the ministry itself. I hope the project that we had proposed will be done and executed. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!! PRYM & FBB the, best!

The World of Someone Impaired

SHOUT IT OUT:

I can't wait for the results of my entrance exam, its this coming Tuesday. I'll pass it, hopefully, God willing.

I've met two of my high school band mates after mass. Man just seeing those guys felt like I am back to those days of rocking out. Well we've just shared our present situations in our life. I hope we could jam again this vacation. Kasi naman ppag hindi nagyaya biglang sumisipot, pero pag ako nag set ng date wala nang yayari, tama ba naman yun? hahahaha! The day for us to play on stage awaits. . .

FINAL THOUGHT:

Sometimes its funny when we see people impaired, we try not to laugh at there disability but we can't stop to burst out our happiness. Even I myself laugh at it sometimes. I know a person who is partially deaf. She helps out a lot at home but sometimes we have to shout out the things we have to say. Sometimes I can't help but laugh because my dad's voice can be overheard from outside already and yet she was not able to hear or understand a word. Simple instructions are being prolonged to adjust to her hearing capability. It's just like an old comedy show isn't it? But what if you were deaf to the world? People whom you think you trust might stab you on your back or swear right under your nose. Saying things that can degrade your personality and reputation in front of you but you interpreted it as an act of peace; making you a fool to everyone else. Yeah, it's funny when you're crossing the road thinking that its clear but all of the sudden you got hit by a car with its driver that's been hitting the horn very loud and clear. Not knowing a single happening to some of your relatives that are having fun while you just sit at home alone eating food that you can only afford. Or let's put it this way, eating with your family thinking its someones birthday or anniversary but it was a preparation for someones death. What if you were at his or her shoes, can you survive that kind of world? People make fun of you, say things on your back and not knowing everything. You better think again of making fun of people who are impaired and I've learned my lesson about it.

Chapter 3

She hurriedly compiled the papers, glancing at the clock every five minutes. The phone continuously ringing but not minding it at all and too focused on the papers. Clicking the stapler to the right pages of the files and rechecking it twice as she places it on their respective folders with different labels. Finally, seeing that there are no more papers left on the table she carried twenty folders on both arms. The shelf was near the door, she approached it with haste. Then without warning the door suddenly opened and a man on semi formal attire entered, apologizing on her and bent down to grab the folders and papers that were again disorganized.

“Oh no!” She said as they both fixed the files clattered on the floor.

“Jen, go ahead I’ll fix this mess.” The guy insisted looking at her while grabbing the files at random, “At least I’ll be able to recheck the files thrice at its rightful place.”

“Are you sure, Greg?” She said standing up grabbing her bag on a the table.

“No problem, just go now before you get late again.” He got up to his feet with the papers and folders on both arms and approaching the table where Jen’s bag rested earlier.

Jen got out the door but after five seconds she appeared at the door again and asked, “Are we going out later?”

“Not sure if he’s available too but I’ll give him a call, don’t worry.” He said and started to sort the papers

“Please do Greg, thanks, I am off.” And she was gone, here high heels echoed along the corridor and slowly faded. It didn’t take long to sort the files, and he placed it on the shelf near the door after. He sat on his desk, the smell of its newly bought features still present and it yet had no marks or scratch on it, except for a wet marked left by his cup of coffee. He took a sip from it, someone had added to much cream. Probably Jen, for he knew she preferred her coffee like this. Then the door of his office opened and appeared a middle aged woman holding a folder.

"Your appointed secretary is really on such a rush since you got her here that was like –- "

“For three straight weeks” He finished her sentenced

“Oh that girl sure has great spirit and dedication.” She said placing the folder on his desk and sat on a chair just in front of the desk.

“Is she yours?” He almost spilled his coffee while sipping from it and gave a laugh on her question, “Come on, boy, I’ve knowing you with my sister ever since she gave birth at you.”

“Come on, she deserves better.” He answered back grabbing the folder and scanning it

“Speaking of your friends, I haven’t heard from them. I remembered there last visit here and you were guys like a bunch of kids gone wild in bar or a children’s party.”

He paused for a while giving the file one last look, when he was done he placed down the open folder on his desk and answered.

“Well, Jen, to start of, is still finishing her course. She’s supposed to be a graduating student, now, but she stopped for this year and the school granted her a year of Leave of Absence. You know why I hired her as secretary, though inexperienced, I just hope I give her enough to pay even for her own dues. Scott is studying a vocational course in some school and simultaneously works as a call center agent and every six months he goes back to his mom, abroad, to pay for her meds and to take care of her. Lex is always on a business trip, but still pissed off of the company he’s in.” He then grabbed a pen from the left chest pocket of his polo shirt and signed the paper and pushed to folder afterwards towards the lady.

“And what about the other kid?”

“Oh” He gave a forced smile “Dray, he’s now a graduating student, but is recently in dilemma.”

“Do you mind speaking of this dilemma?”

“Well it’s his family, they sort of left him.”

“But isn’t he the kid who cam here enthusiastic?” She asked grabbing the folder then standing up.

Greg got up to his feet also, “Well yeah but I guess you’ll never know when these things grab hold of your life jut like that.”

“And that goes the same with you, boy, and with everyone else including me. So take care of your job that your mother is so proud of.” She extended her hand and offered a hand shake

“I will!” He said happily and accepted her hand shake

“Well the memo here says you’re next assignment will be given by him herself. Have a good day Mr. Gregory Mendez.”

“Thanks.” And she left the room. He grabbed his cellular phone from one of his pant’s pocket and dialed for Dray.