The Red Shoes

One Sunday morning, I was walking along the busy street of Pasay when I passed by a small Ukay-ukay shoes store at the corner. I admit I am a fan of wag-wag items even on clothes. Aside from being cheap, you are sure that you will not meet someone along the way that has the same item as yours. You are unique. :)

As I enter the shoe store, there were also class A rubber shoes on the side. They were all branded, but as I have said, they are imitations of the original. The shoe rack at the middle is used for ladies shoes with heels, some of them have glitters, sequins, and other elegant details. 

As I turn around, there were also improvised racks at the wall of the store. That Red sneakers caught my attention. I grab the shoes and try to fit it. "Sakto!", I said to myself. I immediately asked the owner the price. The shoes cost 360php. At that time, I was alloting my money for the renovation of the apartment that were about to transfer in. So I decided not to buy the shoes.

I went home thinking of that shoes (not only because it's red, but the style is nice). I fell in love with that Converse shoes. It was the old style with embroidery at the end part. Yes, that Red Converse shoes.

That afternoon, I will be meeting my friend. When we walk along the street I told her about that red shoes. So we decided to visit that store. She also agreed that the shoes is beautiful.

The next day, I asked my younger sister that she must see that red shoes. I was so excited to tell her about the shoes. And she agreed that it looks good. So we decided that on my birthday if the shoes is still there, I will buy it. 

Days passed, and Saturday has come. I was about to go home in Bulacan that day, and tomorrow is my birthday. Excitedly, I went to the store. I rushed into the shoe rack where I saw that red shoes. But unfortunately, it was not there anymore. 

"Kuya, nabili na po yung Red na Converse?"
"Oo, kahapon. Sale na kasi yun eh."

My mood really shifted. My shoulders dropped as if the world has crashed on me. I was late. 

I went out of the store, and started walking. Still thinking positively, I comforted myself its okay. Maybe the shoes is not meant for me. Just as what I said days ago, that if the shoes is still there, it is for me. 

Two days have passed, but until now, Im still thinking of that red shoes. I regretted that I should have buy that the moment I saw it. But now, the shoes is already owned by someone else. I let the chance to have that snappy red shoes. 

Life goes on... There are still other ukay-ukay stores in Pasay. I just have to discover. I believe that one day I can find another pair of red shoes but then, not the same as the red shoes I fell in love with before.

Still, I'm wishing everyone a...

Heaven-nice day! :)

You're the Man!

It's been a great night with ate Lady. When I finished posting my blog last night, I went straight to my room and prepare for an early rest. I'm not really feeling well but thanks to Potencee, you're a real buddy! I lay down on my bed with the TV open (because of Tiray). I scanned channels when ate Lady came in from work. After a few minutes, she asked me to go out with her. Since I can feel some relief because of my buddy, I agreed. We asked Jhei to drive for us. We went to Resort World and that was a great Thursday night! :D

It's almost 4am when we got home. A little chat with Dayak and Pungs then I went to my room again. This time, it's for real, I WILL SLEEP. As same as the other days, I got up from bed at past 12 noon.I ate my lunch alone. This summer break taught me to forget was is BREAKFAST. :(

After eating Mami got a phone call from Dadi's office that we should prepare for today's event: DESPEDIDA party for Dadi. They are not my biological parents. Dadi is my mother's youngest brother and Mami, his wife.

I marked this day a girly day. I wore a floral dress with a Tom's sneakers for my shoes. Thank God that the dress has pink details.

In the party, we witnessed how Dadi was acknowledged and was recognized by his colleagues. He did very well in his field. I am a proud niece!  :) The words they gave Dadi were all short but meaningful. His boss was right in saying that we should be proud for having Dadi in our lives. I also remember what his former mistah and now an enlisted personnel said, "Ever since he started his cadetship, I saw his dedication..." Kuya Pao and I had a great admiration for Dadi. We are all DADI's fan.

After hearing everything, I felt a deep silence. Maybe because I realized, Dadi and Papa are two opposite persons. They are my father-image idols, but they have their own different ways of handling their own families. My Papa is our cook, labandero, driver, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, taga-sundo't hatid and he stays at our house while Mama is at work. On the other hand, Dadi is a working dad. He attends meetings, conferences, briefings, parades, trips, signed up commos, read reports and others. He have little knowledge or even no knowledge on cooking, plumbing and fixing broken things (Peace tayo Dadi! :p ). They are both Fathers in their own capabilities. :D

It's been a fair weather the whole day. My colds were still alive and kicking. I want to thank God for yesterday, and today. I know, You're the man behind what's happening in our lives. Be our guide in reaching our goals.

Heaven-nice day! :)

Free-ze

It's approximately five days before my semester starts. Texts messages were still confusing because Independence day falls on a Sunday, and everybody's waiting for an extra holiday like the previous administration did. So we(my Sisters and I) are still waiting for last minute announcement for changes though I am not affected if the classes starts on Monday because MONDAYs,FRIDAYs, SUNDAYs are my rest days. :) I still need to check the changes regarding my Saturday classes.

*crossed fingers* It can't be. That would supposed to be plenty long weekends this semester right? HAHA. Three days in a week classes, isn't it wonderful? :D

My cousin already had her classes yesterday despite of the bad weather. College students are considered Waterproof People. Classes will only be cancelled if and only if, the location will be listed under SIGNAL NO.3. :(

I left my bed around 12noon. The air conditioner was turned off but it is still cold. The rain had stopped but the wind was not yet calm. Scheduled tasks were cancelled. I've waited for my cousins to wake up earlier than their usual time but unfortunately, they woke up late. They got up from their beds at around 3pm consequently had their beauty rituals. I'm stocked. Kuya Bryan was not around, no one knows how to drive manual cars, so we just stayed inside the house.

I'm starting to sneeze. I'm not feeling well today. Maybe because I wasn't able to attend the scheduled mass that we were supposed to attend. I just remember my grade school teacher once said, never ever promise to attend mass if you're not 100% sure that you can or else, you will be sick. (Maybe this is the proof for that.)

We had salmon for our dinner and some pancakes afterwards. I finished my food ahead of them because I am watching 100 days. I was touched when little Ana was visited by the gate keeper of heaven before she went to sleep. She chased the smoke and talked to it asking for extension. She only have 80 days left in fulfilling her mission. Unfortunately, NO EXTENSIONS.

Life is too short for those who ask for more, but it is more than enough for those who are contented on what they have. 

I'm frozen. I cannot move properly. I need to have my early rest. I'm wishing everyone...

Heaven-nice day! :)