Loly

Yesterday, I went to Cosmo because Loly's coffin was displayed there. Loly is my colloquial term for lola which means grandmother in Filipino. I was really close with her despite of no blood relation. She became my adviser, my comforter and my friend all rolled into one. I used to remember, she would gave me pakapin or extra amount of viand whenever I bought in her small restaurant. She had been telling us not to transfer in any boarding house because the place that we have been staying is the cheapest and safest of them all.

But what I misses about her is that I made a promise that if I could have my salary in my second job, she would be the one who will cook my favorite chocolate cake for my cousins and my friends. Now that I was accepted in a job, I know that this would not happen again.

Well, I wish that Loly would be happy wherever she is now.

Afraid

These past few days, I had been asking God for signs and yesterday He showed or granted my wish. But, I didnt have the courage to face this particular person. I am afraid of everything. Afraid that history would repeat itself again. Most of all, I am afraid of the insults nor the pity that this person will give me. Moments ago, when I was riding in a jeepney, I couldnt help but tears fell from my both eyes. I couldnt imagine that all these things would happen again. I know that when I am choosing a path over the other, it means no turning back. However, I didnt expect how hard it is.

My Havaianas

I did not post his picture to tell the world that I have a Havaianas--- a brand of slipper that is one of the most popular in the Philippines. I just wanted to tell a story about this thing which women are drooling on it which is supposed to be NOT my first time to own it.

Three years ago my mother gave me money to buy Havaianas. Instead of going to malls to buy it, I went to Uyanguren Street. When I was walking at the third stall, a slipper caught my attention. It was not a fake Havaianas as everyone would think but a Shuta slipper which is colored pink.

Moreover, I bought those slippers and used them everyday. However, when my mother knew what I did, she did not give me money to buy any kind of slippers.

Piracy

Days ago, I watched the "Illicit the Dark Trade" by the National Geographic Channel. In my country, the Philippines, piracy can be related to Dark Trade. Piracy is the copying of any videos such as movies and selling them in the public for monetary purposes without asking permission from the author or the owner. Before, they were just selling CD's and DVD's at the sidewalk but now they are renting a stall in a commercial building. I really dont know if the government are against them or they permit such activity because it is unlawful.

Well, I am not writing here to judge or fight for them. What I only believe is that as long as poverty exists in my country, piracy will continue. People will continue to buy and sell pirated movies.