A Teacher's Diary

About EJ: Remember

Remember the day we first met? It was Keizer's birthday. I was forking potatoes from the menudo when I heard him call my nick name. No, it wasn't me because it's also your nick name. I just got confused. You asked me my name and I answered AJ. And I learned that yours is EJ. That's the first time we talk with each other.

Remember the day we agreed to see each other? It was our first time to eat lunch together. We ate at Gretchel's. Your hands were shaking. I found it cute.

Remember when you asked me to celebrate with you on your birthday? I was honored. I wanted to make it really special. We went to see Sherlock Holmes and after that I lit a candle in a cupcake and sang you a happy birthday.

Remember the night we fought and walked away to each other? We parted ways, both having broken hearts. The day after, we seriously talked in your room. You cried. I cried. We realized we both don't want to give up. It made our love for each other stronger than before.

Remember when we celebrated our First Valentine's Day together? We went to the UP Fair. I was jealous because you just made a compliment with one of that night's performer which happened to be a girl.

Remember the day you texted me, "gudmorning

- ej"

And that was it. You're the only ej who entered my mind. I smiled.

Remember the day we exchanged messages through Friendster? It was the day we started to get to know each other.

Remember the night we had our usual walk to Animal Trail? It rained so hard and we were stranded. We stayed at what you called, Tiki Statue. There was a guy who was just few meters away and we noticed he kept on glacing at us. It was like a horror movie. We were both scared.

Remember the times you went with me to accompany Sophie for her Ballet Class? We also learned from it, right?

Remember when we bought pizza and you got mad because I didn't eat it because you put a hot sauce on top of it?

Remember the night I cried? You were trying to cheer me up. We walked the Animal Trail and then suddenly it rained. We kissed under the sky.

Remember the first time we went to Mall of Asia? We shared moments and stories by the bay while the sun sets. It was amazing.

Remember when I went to Bayan but you texted you don't want to see me because you're not in the mood and you're still mad because I said something the night before? I had so many things to give you but you drove me away. I texted your friend, Michael so I could ask him for help in giving those things to you. I told him, I would just go home but he stopped me and said, "If you go, you'll just justify that you don't care for him at all." Then, I decided to go to your house. Because even though I was hurt, I wanted to show you how much I care and love you. I ended up giving you the things I brought. When I saw you. I smiled. And you smiled. We were fine.

Remember the night you made me attend your Christmas Party at SEHS? That's when and where I met your Uncle Jess. I was tipsy drunk. And we both know we parted ways with broken hearts.

Remember when we decided to walk from your home until Bayan? We dropped by at your Lola's house. We went there for a drink of water. And then you introduced me to your other relatives.

Remember when I was confined in the hospital? It was our 11th monthsary. We celebrated it on my sickbed. We ate and shared the cake you brought me.

Remember when we accompanied Ate Wina and her kids at the Playpark? It was Danielle's birthday. You bought her a cake. It was ruined but she liked it. We watched the dancing fountain and you laughed because you heard the kids say, bouncing fountain. We had a great time.

Remember when we drank red wine at SM Centerpoint? We were a little bit crazy that day. You transferred the half of it into a mineral bottle so you could take it home.

Remember when we had a double date with Giselle and Raymond at the Star City? We rode the roller coaster and we were thrilled. You screamed. I screamed.

Remember when you were my escort in Vixen and Omar's Wedding day? We were so in love. My whole family witnessed our kiss. It was embarrassing. But I felt awesome.

Remember when we had our first trip together? We went to Ilocos Region and had a great time together.

Remember when we had our first climb at Mt. Daraitan? Demie was with us, glad to be our third wheel.

Remember when you had your first tattoo? I was there holding your hand while you were in pain when the artist was inking you.

Remember when we went on a trip to Pollilo Island in Quezon? It was a long ride and was definitely exhausting but we had fun. The donuts we bought from the Infanta pier was cheap but yummy.