A Teacher's Diary

River Festival

July 26, 2014

Saturday

I slept late, I checked the movies T. Darius copied for me on my hard disk. Less than 10. Not the number I expected. I can finish it all in one day. I watched 'Unofficially Yours', Sex is Zero' and 'The Flowers of War'. I'm finished by 1 AM.

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"Special good morning for you ^__^ prul.. Great day."

From: Juno Halili 6:58 AM

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I woke up past 10 AM. I showered and did my laundry at the same time. I can't hang my clothes in the terrace since there will be pagoda later. Mom prepared for this occassion today. I tried to think of people I can invite today but everyone seemed unavailable. Kumag and Bubb didn't reply. Ghie texted that she's with Ray on their way to Running Man Philippines' second anniversary gathering. Tet texted she's at work. Donna will be at serve for the Iglesia ni Cristo. I thought of Juno. But if I invite him and he goes here alone, that would be weird. So I immediately dismissed the idea.

I was trying to contact Joanna with the new number she used in texting me yesterday but when I tried to text her, it says 'message failed' and when I call her, it doesn't even ring, it won't even go through any recording. I was not able to attend her baby's dedication.

Kuya Fred and I made an effort to watch Sophie and DK perform at the church. But it took so long to start and I think there was a misunderstanding because when they start to dance and the 'poong Ana' went out, the acolites leading the ritual went straight to where the boats were waiting. And at the top window of the patio were people who were throwing candies and biscuits for 'paagaw' so the crowd suddenly gathered there. The kid dancers were no more being noticed. And the others were unable to perform. And I was disappointed because I waited for too long and I pity them because as far as I know, they practiced it very hard.

We went home to watch the pagoda.Kuya Fred was first to leave since he's riding his bike. When I arrived, the house was crowded. Ate Chelle's relatives came.

This happens every year. Give me some sort of flashbacks.

There was once, I experienced riding a boat to join the pagoda with Von together with his family. And it was raining. And it feels like I was in some sort of a movie. Loving the experience but unsure what to feel towards the leading man. I wasn't ready to fall in love. He tried to win me over. Although, I gave him time and chance because he asked for it, I was unpredictable towards him.

I remember when he asked me, "Pwede bang mahalin mo ako? Kahit kunwari lang?"

Few weeks later that day, I honestly told him that I'm not into him. And I can't pretend that I am. So, I stopped dating him and giving him false hope. This happened a long time ago after my relationship with Jeivee. When I suddenly realized I haven't moved on with Warren yet. Long before I met EJ.

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Today's pagoda was merrier than last year since today is Saturday. I let myself soaked in the rain. I didn't catch anything today. Unlike last year, I managed to catch at least 3 santols.

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I finished my Lesson Plan and tried to think of something for the script and quiz for my pupils. After a while, Kuya Godi decided to fetch ate Wina. She's in Manila Ocean Park for a tour but we waited for her at Pembo. We parked at Chowking and ate halo-halo while waiting for her. I just missed talking with the kids.

While we wait, I received a text from Nut (My endearment for Mirasol Torio) using Gary's (her partner) number:

"Kamuzta bav?"

I immediately replied to her to reciprocate the question. I learned from Babe (Demie Caine Dela Vega) that through our FB group that she had a problem with her cervix just few days ago. She's two months pregnant. She and Gary seemed to be serious in making a family of their own. They both have kids from different partners. Because both didn't work out. Sila naman talaga nung una. But after they broke up, they met someone else. Gary had 2 kids with the woman if I'm not mistaken. Si Nut, 2 din sana, unfortunately, the first one died of sickness. So, she was left with Xander (her baby boy). Hindi sila pareho naging masaya sa mga asawa nila, they called it off to both of their partners. Kaya naging sila ulit ngayon. Very complicated. Good thing, according to Nut, Gary and her baby is now safe. She just needs a bed rest until Tuesday.

I remember, when we had our conversation in FB, Alex said he's not shocked with the news about Mira being pregnant. And won't be shocked if Demie will be. He can be honest to us anyway. He said, he won't expect that it would happen to me because I'm not doing it. Doing that thing which would impregnate me. I wonder what was Demie's reaction to this. I just stopped commenting.

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We went home after ate Wina finished her halo-halo. I slept past 9 PM. Early, because I am looking forward to go to Manila Ocean Park for the Trick Art adventure I'll have with EJ.