Woah.. guess what? the anniversary.. it was fun and very memorable.. reminiscing 365 days of being on a relationship.. the tears shed perfectly, the laughs, the peevishness, grumps and tantrums, the kiss-and-makeups, the green-eyed mindset, the bears, the bracelet, everything.. it all started with one glimpse..

it was valentine’s day.. i was a sophomore then, she was new for me.. i mean, I have no idea that she would exist.. when I was running for the school org, my party was close-up, hers was jam.. i dunno what’s the meaning of the party anymore.. well, i was in the room when they were having their campaign and I said to myself “ano buh toh lahat ata ng mga kapartido ni ate rona may sira sa mata” [I’m referring to michelle’s close-open eyes – it’s a disease; and her eyes, it’s unusual, ‘kirat’ was the term for it – it’s also her talent, my sister told me that her eyes can do things others can’t.. but above all, it’s her asset, and that’s the reason why I fell in love with her..] nyweis, it’s not about her eyes.. back to the valentine.. as I was saying, i dunno her.. i was giving flowers then to my girl friends – my girl classmates, I mean.. and then one flower was left.. it was anthurium.. i met kikay in the hallway, her classmate.. she asked “kay sino mo na ihatag..?”, I replied, “ambot..ihatag na lang didto sa kirat oh.. haha”.. she said, “pagsure.. gingaan man siya ni kuya al sang white flower”.. I answered, “ah ok.. wala man takun balak ihatag ni sa iya..” then hurled the flower to the trash can.. but marking that day, it was the start..

summertime was almost there, my sister’s graduation was upcoming .. the heat.. i was then a first-time user of my phone.. I’m fond of having textmates then.. ada, her batchmate was one of them.. i asked her for new buddies, she gave me cha’s number.. haha.. i was stupid then, i was courting informally a girl from a notre dame school.. [her initials was CCP, from Isulan.. btw, my crushes have names starting letter C if not J].. so the first topic? the name, and everything which includes favorites and crushes.. i was asking her who’s her crush.. she told me, rey.. i said “ah.. ako di mo iask? si c*****n”, I was kapal that moment.. and from ultimate crush we switched to top five crushes.. she told me, first was rey, then kuya al and no more.. i replied her the names of c*****n, jue, anin, alyssa and no more.. but i was intrigued with her answer, why two when I asked five, she sarcastically responded with returning the question, why four when the issue was about five.. so I told her that she’ll be the fifth just to complete the list and she did the same thing, putting my name on her list.. haha.. that was the start..

i was in trouble that time, i am supposed to be committed with C but what am I feeling towards her? infatuation.. duh? acquaintance party was over and I was outside the school waiting for a ride when my classmates teased me.. she was there.. we had a pic.. so much for this.. starting that day, I began weighing things… august 17, 2007, I talked to her.. told her that I have an unfinished business with someone.. and guess what? I asked her if she could wait.. and she said yes.. ‘say you’ll never go’ by erik was playing that moment, we were in the gym, there were badminton players, the stage was occupied by the teatro..

that was it.. it was a long wait for a girl.. then, the feeling started to fade.. it was only revived by the RSPC ’07 in mlang.. i was desperate to console her, about being ashamed for not giving back to her parents what they deserve [she was the first place in photo journ in DSPC, her father bought her a camera for the regional SPC but she failed to be triumphant..].. then december 8, I asked if we are all on this together.. she said yes and explained to me that “ge uh.. tayo na.. laro-laro lang”.. i was annoyed by it.. so I waited for the right time to formally voice out what I feel.. ten days after it was december 18.. the Christmas party.. i was wearing a shirt printed with 18, and then I entered their classroom – no students, no chairs. empty [they were having outdoor party].. she pierced the room with her high-cut shoes suited for her jumper.. I gave her my gift, gryxia, and then she told me that the one she’ll give is the one I’m wearing.. that moment I realized that there is ‘destiny’.. i had her hands with my hands and told her the reason why there are gaps behind the fingers.. so that when the right man comes along, it will perfectly go with the gaps, locking it and walk with you forever..

corny, ayt..? that was the before and during december 18, 2007..

and then, trials come along with us – her parents, my friends, her immaturity, my schedule, her suitors, my attitude.. whew.. counting all the moments we’ve shared? it’s one fourth of the whole year.. the only time we are meeting each other was during our monthsary.. 18, kung minsan nga ay wala pa.. this year’s acquaintance party, was not like last year.. i was crying the whole night.. intrams was not like last year.. i was busying myself to work just to avoid her.. but then i realized.. what’s my point? to let myself suffer? O’cmon.. fucktardish.. so I gave up on my childish behavior.. and here is the fact.. we only talked to each other because of RSPC, december 15.. the contests were about to start and I approach her, “galingan mo ha.. good luck”, she replied.. “kaw rin” then yun lang.. she went home after her competition.. and that night, I realized that I’m sorry for myself.. for my attitude, I guess.. I apologized to her and then tadaa.. awarding time.. [I am not victorious], when her name was called for the second place.. I told myself, thanked God hindi siya minalas, malas na nga siya sayo.. and then shouted as if I’m the one winning.. janin even requested me to get cha’s medal since cha was the one receiving my medal in DSPC, but I refuse.. so that was it..? nope, I congratulate her.. and she said.. thank you.. that was the before december 16.

december 17 was Boyle’s Christmas Party.. only Boyle [meron pa palang Einstein pero madali lang sila sa school].. it was lunch time.. we were giving gifts then when joann told me that cha was waiting in the study area [nauna pa dito, ininform na rin ako ni gerique na sa taas daw si cha naghihintay..], I hurried up, and there she was.. my whole perception was we are not in good connection.. but we talked as if we are fine, she said “merry Christmas”, I retorted “tani bwas na lang.. malakat man ku house niyo.. nabilin ko bi regalo ko..”, she replied, ok lang.. she also said that I should leave because it will be my last class party.. but before leaving her, I whispered “I love you, advance happy anniversary..”.. she grinned..

so the 18?

It was late afternoon.. I was riding a cab.. people were curious about what’s in the paper bag.. that moment I become conscious of my cellular.. when I opened it, there were messages of greetings. I was in tacurong.. i have to take a ride from jollibee to 7^th block of new rosario..and then, there I was, standing in front of their house.. she went out, I told her that here is my gift and I’ll have to leave.. but she insisted to let me in.. and so I did.. she introduced me to her cousin, her sisters.. her classmate rue was also there scanning pics of their party.. and so we talked for a while, she had her hands on my neck.. she told me that I was sick and she was right.. it was a smooth conversation.. about everything.. she showed me her pics in the RSPC, her contest piece.. it was amazing.. the title was “it’s done and it’s gone”.. her pics was peculiar.. even the rejected ones – the calendar marked on it’s 18^th day of the last month, the converse shoes of jhed at the top of the stairs, the notebook with a girl writing what she wants this Christmas… it was all breath taking.. and then her cousin offered us ice cream, she scooped and gave it to me but I declined because I have coughs.. so she ate it by herself.. that moment, I formally gave her my gift.. she wanted to open it, I told her that I’m ashamed of it.. after giving me havaianas, wouldn’t I be ashamed of giving her another bear?.. we named it yuri.. our third child.. haha.. gryxia, exactly one year ahead of him, and jouve, born last august 17, 2008 was her siblings.. nyweis, I decided to leave.. I’m afraid her father will catch us.. so I bade goodbye.. I was about to get across the tricycle when I whispered her thanks, and more years to come.. 43!♥

That was it.. and it’s not the end of it..

so my gift? katleya gave me a pillow slash stuffed toy plus patches of "C+E" inside a heart.. i was overwhelmed.. anin gave me a book entitled, the prodigal summer.. azvee gave me a letter.. and guess what.. my gf gave me a pair of slippers.. the havaianas.what did i give? for joann, a cd of violin classical songs which includes one of my favorite - romeo and juliet, and a lamp, it's personalized.. for my gf..? another teddy bear.. i'm fond of giving her bears.. the first one was gryxia, who'll turn 1 year old tomorrow, the other was jouve.. and the recent? it's yuri..

hmmp.. tomorrow is our anniversary.. whew!
nyweis, it's not yet over..

we throw icing on every face.. mine was like a clown.. see that? it was from jue.. an unprotected file of her..

ekis-oh, ekis-oh
eduardo latino♥

jam, aire, eduardo, jue, peyt, narci, anin, norman and honey

well, the yearning for the RSPC was over.. haha... and i'm over it.. but still, i'm having some regrets.. first, i could have done better.. second, i did not stick to the guidelines [having the word "at" in the headline is a mortal sin according to narci..] and the last..? my girlfriend is going to the national level.. and so? oh c'mon.. naga is a good place to date, ayt.. nyweis.. my sister is going to naga.. they were the champ in the broadcasting elementary level.. no time to weep.. it's time to laugh..

the school paper had its good start in the media industry.. yep.. we won.. not as champs but in our right.. we deserve it.. i mean.. it's OUR school paper.. proud to say that we made it without the help of the mean teachers who only wished to criticize our work.. good thing we didn't have any awards for the feature page, coz if we do have, we'll slap to our teacher in math that we don't need any of her criticisms.. here are the list [as if naman ang dami..] of the the achievements..
tadaaa..

english..
1st place in photojourn - janin lou billano
2nd place in photojourn - charlene galenzoga.. ♥
4th place in photojourn - jeleena denisse jimenez
6th place in feature - johanna lyn malicad

filipino
3rd place in sports - xerxes john valdez
4th place in photojourn - dan jared samson
4th place in feature - rea jean barroquillo
4th place in cartooning - jonah panangguilan

broadcasting
best in technical application - anin "tuyok girl" billano

school paper bracket b english..
layouting - 5th place
editorial page - 6th place
sports page - 9th place

haha..
well..
that's all for now..♥

p.s. minalas talaga akuh dun.. nawala ang envelope kuh.. andun usb ku, id, manual ng radio natin, mga forms at files ng bawat org na sinalihan ku.. at andun ang pic ni cha.. huhu..

whew.. the mourning over my father’s uncle who i used to call as lolo was over.. he was sent to peace yesterday.. i wasn’t there.. i was in this division seminar for RSPC participants.. well, it’s quite good.. yes, the practice in the radio broadcasting is good.. but for news writing..? that would be an endless question mark.. i mean, no offense to the mentors but they should master what they teach.. it’s not because they marked my work wrong, it’s just that they don’t even know the subject.. enough for this..

i have my lil cousin at home.. she is charming and she used to kiss me before she goes to sleep.. [sweet, isn’t it..?] but then, since my sisters taught her to call me “yuck” because of my pimples..? i started to hate her.. not as much as i hate any other cousin.. haha.. still, she’s one of my favorite cuz.. having my cuz home is good, but having a house boy..? no way.. i wonder why my father decided to have him.. my father told me that he’s good in school and at work so he adopted him, will send him to school and at the same time to help in house chores.. anyhow, his intentions were good yet i dunno.. maybe i can’t have myself adjust for him..

status quo tomorrow.. i have loads of school work to comply.. assignments in calculus.. and the script in our film in fil101.. haha.. well, with regards to the film, as entitled hayskul layp, the story will focus on the friendship and rivalry of two girls and the people behind their back.. the tensions will turn in a sudden weeps as the story reveals the truth behind each conflicts.. and the amazing part..? having the lead killed…haha.. it’s a camp in katunggal where in we’ll have to shoot for more or less than a week..

i’m not only into school, i have to facilitate the papers and vouchers regarding our travel in kidapawan for RSPC and the payment of our school paper [we haven’t paid even a single cent.. shame on us..], i have also to check the schedule of our Christmas party.. it was set on december 16 but since we will be having RSPC from dec. 14-16, we’ll reschedule it on the 17^th.. it would still be fun.

hoy gwapo mapuli ka pa diri? daw wala ka kabalo nga may ginikanan ka nga gahulat sa imu ba.. kanami sa imu, dira ka nalang pag-istar.. (hey, are you coming back home? it seems that you don't know that you have parents waiting for you.. good, have your house there..)

and so i have to stay there to refresh my mind..

whew.. so much for this.. tears, tears, tears..

ekis-oh, ekis-oh
eduardo latino♥