On Headlights

Stupidity strikes once again.

Pa-uwi na ako galing Ultra. Kakaliko ko lang sa San Miguel Ave. galing Julia Vargas tapos mayroong enforcer na sumesenyas na tumabi. Nung papalapit na ako tsaka ko na-realize na ako nga talaga ang pinapatabi kasi wala ng ibang sasakyan sa likod ko. Oh noes.

Enforcer: Ma'am according to article blah blah, section blah blah, bawal po na walang headlights.
Me: *checks* Ahh, wala po ba akong headlights?
Enforcer: Malayo palang kitang kita na walang headlights.
Me: *opens headlights* Oo, nga noh.
Enforcer: Naku Ma'am, kailngan ko makita ang lisensya yo.
Me: Talaga? E asa likod e.
Enforcer: Ma'am pakita po.
Sister: Baka naman po pwedeng warning lang? New driver kasi.
Enforcer: Lisensya po Ma'am.
Me: *gets out to get license*
Enforcer: Ma'am saan po ba kayo galing?
Me: Ultra
Enforcer: Naku Ma'am ang layo yo na pala, buti kung sa parking lang.
Me: Hindi ko po napansin. Maliwanag po kasi dito.

Pagpasok ko uli sa coche wala yung enforcer.
Me to sister: What if i-go ko na ito?
Sister: ATEEEE!

Dumating yung enforcer.
Enforcer: Ma'am lisensya po.
Me: *gives license* So kuya ano po bang patakaran sa no headlights?
Enforcer: Ma'am, may dalawang options po kayo.
Me: Ano po iyon?
Enforcer: Kukunin ko ang lisensya yo at bibigyan ko kayo ng temporary. Tapos kukunin yo sa Pasig.
Me: Ahh, ganoon ba? Hindi ko kasi talaga napansin. First time ko lang kasi hawakan tong coche.
Enforcer: Opo Ma'am, baka mahassle kayo kasi 5-working days yun e.
Me: Pero kung yun ang patakaran, e di ganun.
Enforcer: Ma'am baka magulat kayo kasi kelangan pang tubusin.
Me: E, pasensya po, kung yun naman po ang patakaran.
Enforcer: Ma'am may 2 options po tayo...
Me: Ano po iyon? Kung yun yung sa patakaran, e di ganun.
Enforcer: Ma'am, sigurado po kayo?
Me: Pasensya po Sir, alam ko na mali ako...
Enforcer: Ma'am, inuulit ko po, may 2 options po tayo....
Me: Pero ayan na oh, nakabukas na. Baka ok na?
Enforcer: May 2 options po tayo, delikado kasi yung walang headlights.
Me: Kung yun nga po ang sa patakaran...pero ok na siguro ngayon nakabukas na oh...
Enforcer: Sige Ma'am, next time po siguraduhin yong bukas ang headlights yo, cause kasi yan ng accidents.
Enforcer: *hands me my license*
Me: Salamat po.

On Second Opinion

Today marks the second month of the eventful day when I landed on both of my folded knees. The pain is not that grave anymore. I can run, but I cannot sprint. I can jump, but I cannot leap. Since it has been THAT long and the pain has not completely subsided, I decided to get a second opinion.

Ortho did not look at my x-ray. He just looked at the reading, asked me questions regarding what happened, pinched my knee and moved my leg like a puppet. Based from that he concluded that I have ACL. He looked so sure about it. Parang wala lang, ACL yan. Taena!

After my consultation with Ortho, I was endorsed to the Rehab doctor. Rehab doctor read the "letter" from Ortho and basically asked the same questions. This time around Rehab checked the x-ray. Then she created a physical therapy plan for my left knee and tight quads/hams. Hello to another 6 sessions of PT! But take note that ACL related exercises/activities were not included in the plan.

Oh well towel. Results of the MRI on August 23 will have the answer. I wish and pray that this is just a nuisance alarm. A wake up call not to overwork my body. No, I would like to think that this is just a wake up call to be more diligent in taking care of my body and to take time for strengthening and flexibility.

Kuya Jess isinusuko ko na po ang lahat sa Inyo.
Kayo na po ang bahala sa akin.
Salamat.

On First Love

I will always remember my first love. Our first meeting was a bit awkward. The circumstances were not within the norms. My parents, especially my mom, raised an eyebrow. However, as I spent more time with you I became comfortable and slowly got attracted. Moments with you soon became pleasurable almost like an addiction.

We had a long journey filled with more downs than ups. Hearts were crushed. In the process I became stronger as I rose after each and every failure.

An experience of passionate love is truly indescribable. During the time we were apart, I have met others. But even so, it is undeniable that there is still SOMETHING that will linger between us. You will always be a part of me cause somehow you have influenced the person that I am today.

A first love is indeed unforgettable.

On Moving On

I realized that trying to move on is useless. It is difficult. As long as there is still something lingering there is a possibility that I would fail. Whenever I deny the pain I would just fool myself and risk my well-being.

Thank you that when I opened my eyes I felt calm and relaxed. The pain is still there but not that intense anymore. Then and there I knew that the turmoil is almost over.

Here we go again! Baby steps... :)

On Long Term

Am I ready for a long term commitment?
How would life be if my time with the things I enjoy are compromised?
Would I still be sane?

Do the pros weigh heavier than the cons?
Am I willing to sacrifice temporary pleasure for long term goals?
Am I ready to take that huge step to be that person?

Abangan...