Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Goodbye, Tito Dad

Tito Dad passed away this afternoon, losing his battle with a stroke that left him in a coma for 3 days.

My heart just sank upon hearing the news.

Papa was admitted into the hospital last Wednesday, and before I left for Manila last Friday, I went to visit him at the hospital and Tito Dad was there. Having a flight to catch, I bid everybody goodbye, and kissed them on the cheeks, including his.

On Sunday, I was asking how was Papa recovering, but got the bad news instead. Tito Dad looked perfectly fine that day, having lunch and reading the newspaper in the ward. His stroke came so sudden, that I think everybody in the family couldn't believe it as well.

I was worried about Tita Vic as well. She just had a heart surgery in February, I was so afraid she might not be able to cope.

Perhaps, it was time for him to go, but I never like seeing people go, so suddenly, just like that.

I don't know if this is a mere coincidence, Lolo Samuel passed away last year, the day after I saw him in the Mondia's house and after I left Bago City. Is it a consolation that I was able to see them before their passing, or should I wish that I was never there?

Maybe I shouldn't even be thinking about that.

Tito Dad and Tita Vic live just across the Matti's house. If I wake up early enough to sit with Papa outside the house, or if I return early before dinner, Tito Dad would always be around, chatting with Papa. He was always so welcoming, and just like Papa, he would ask if I have eaten, where have I been to, where would I be going.

Now, I won't get to ask him back the same questions, but I know the answer, because he is already in a place with no sufferings and no agony.

My condolences to the Yulo and Matti family.

Goodbye Tito Dad.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Greetings from Bago City

Life here has been good, in my own words, a good way to detox from all evils. Haha. It might have been a short stay, but nothing falls short from feeling right at home here in Bago City.

I have not yet gotten to meet up with everyone (too many people I've known here), but of those people whom I've seen, they are doing fine. Except for Papa, he has just been admitted into a hospital due to his high blood sugar level. But I'm sure he will recover and get well soon.

This trip would just be a rest-and-relax trip, a time for me to get together with my friends, and some time for myself too. I did not plan for any activities or gift-giving for the children, I hope they won't be disappointed.

And so far so good, I have been sleeping and waking up early (so different from my usual body clock back in Singapore), and eating well too. :) Of course, I've satisfied my craving of chicken inasal, and lots of Starbucks because it is cheaper here in the Philippines. :)

But things have changed too. As the years passed, all of us have matured, and for various reasons, we might have grown closer, or become further apart. For whatever that may mean, I'm learning to accept that.

Alas, time is never enough. I have always wished I have had more time with my friends here. I wish them well, as always.

Till next time. :)

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Hello Philippines :)

Yup, it has been a while. It has been 5 months. And now...

Hello Philippines! :)

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Time for a change

A change is not a bad thing. We ought to try to be different at times, otherwise life would be boring. :)

Don't worry, I'm not quitting my job. I'm still here. Haha. And apologies for the lack of posts (again). There has been an intense lack of inspiration due to my recent over-intoxication with korean dramas and my preeettyboy. ;D