Events

June 20, 2009, Saturday

It's already 8 am and supposedly it's my end shift from work. But I am still there in my post. Working on schedule changes PNRs (Passenger's Name Record). I was not really on a hurry that morning even though I will be going home to Sapang Palay, Bulacan because I know it was my fault why I should stay and finish those pnrs. From time to time I am texting my Nanay telling her that I am still in the office rendering overtime. The whole time I stayed there rendering OT, I am working on those ASC (Airline Schedule Change) pnrs and chit chatting with my very good friend Mommy Emz. Then 11:30 am came and I was all done with my work. I immediately kissed Mommy Emz good bye. I texted my Nanay and told her that I will be going to my apartment in Makati first before going there in Bulacan. She said ok. Her birthday is on June 22 but we'll be celebrating it this weekend.

When I arrived in my apartment, my baby, the person I am living with was already awake and waiting for me. I called my Nanay and told her that I am about to leave in my apartment to go there. My baby and I talked and I went to bed and I did not realize that I fell asleep. What I remembered was that my baby was waking me up saying:

"Baby, gising ka na. Alas-dos na. Kanina ka pa hinihintay nila Nanay sa Bulacan."

Of course, hearing that I immediately got up from bed and I just placed the things that I am going to bring with me inside my bag. I just washed my face and brushed my teeth then I kissed my baby and left our apartment. When I arrived in Guadalupe, I went to Goldilocks to buy my Nanay a cake. I texted her too to tell her that I am on my way to Bulacan. I ordered a mocha cake and when the lady from Goldilocks asked me:

"Sir, ano po yung message na ilalagay sa cake?"

It seemed I was surprised that is why I answered immediately:

"Ah, Happy Birthday Nanay! From Edz. No. Love Edz."

Gosh, I didn't even include the name of my baby. I am so sorry baby ko!

This is the cake that I bought for my Nanay.

After that, I immediately went out of the mall to wait for the bus going to Sapang Palay. I was able to ride to one as soon as I went out of the mall. While on the bus, I am updating my Nanay where I am. I also thought of buying fried chicken for them even though I am not eating chicken because I am allergic. My cousin, Ate Gemma along with her 2 daughters, Jen-jen and Jana, son Tevi and Jen-jen's son, her grandson Yuree were already there. They were all waiting for me. I also bought bread for them in Goldilocks. Thinking of that, I checked my money to see if I can still buy fried chicken. But to my surprise, I will not have enough money. I remembered that I already got my last money of 900 pesos from my atm card. So, I went straight home with the cake and the bread with me. When, I arrived home, my Nanay said:

"Oh, nandito ka na pala. Bumili ka pa ng cake."

The usual thing you'll hear from her. Because ever since, she is prioritizing me even with little things. I think it's because I am their one and only child. Hearing that from her, I just smiled.

I went inside our little home where my cousin as well my nieces and nephew and grandson were all there. I just rest for a while. Then suddenly my grandson whose 1 year old and 9 months of age was carrying the cake I bought for my Nanay and with just one second it was already on the floor. So, we immediately opened the box and found that some parts were already deformed. Upon seeing that I immediately took pictures of it. Then, we placed the candle and we lighted it and sang Happy Birthday to my Nanay. I took pictures of everybody. We were all happy.

My Nanay with her cake.

My Nanay, my Papa and my grandson Yuree.

I am happy that time at the same time, sad too. Sad because until now I cannot give everything to my mother. Sad because until now I haven't give her any money to renovate our house in Sapang Palay. Sad because I was not able to buy fried chicken for her birthday celebration. And sad beacuse, I know that I cannot yet equal her sacrifices for me, for our family.

That is why, I always say I love you to my Nanay whenever there is a chance and always hugs her whenever I am with her. I slept that night by her side hugging her.

June 21, 2009, Sunday

She woke up early to cook for us. She sent my cousin and her son to the market to buy the food that she will be cooking for us. We ate our lunch together and happy. That afternon, I was not able to go with them to the church. But before going to the church, I took pictures of my Nanay with her plants outside our house.

My Nanay with her flowering plants.

When they arrived I was about to take a bath. It was already, past 6 pm when everybody was ready to go. We waited for a tricycle with her. Before we finally go, I hugged her tight and said:

"I love you Nay! Tatawag ako agad kapag nasa Makati na ako."

And I kissed her.