happy meal (09/01/2009)

It was already 6:46, I was supposed to meet my father at the SM Annex by 6PM. I wasn't able to text him about the delay of my arrival because my phone's battery died after frantically exchanging texts with my group mates. We all ran out of money to shoulder the expenses for our group project. It was very stressful because I was thinking a lot of things at the same time. I decided to go home first then recharge my phone and go back to the mall to meet my father. After arriving at the bus stop in front of SM North, I walked laboriously towards the sky garden not minding my 3 day-old hunger pang. As I was about to enter the mall, I saw my father smiling, like he had been there forever waiting. I smiled and said

"Pa, lowbat po kasi ako eh, kanina ka pa?"

he replied "Nakita kitang bumaba dun sa bus, bakit dun ka pa dumaan anlayo?"

I was amazed that he, once again, was able to find me wherever I go, and regardless of how long I've been gone.
We went to KFC afterward and mama was able to catch up with us. It was euphoric because the week has been very stressful for me (lack of sleep, money and food - I even passed out once.) It was very ideal to have dinner without ever minding if you'd still have money for the next day.

haha. wala lang. i miss being a kid again.
happy meal na lang, kumpleto na.
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Well, this is definitely one of my favorite posts. This reflects all the longing I have felt during my college years. I have experienced the ultimate form of hunger and when I remember the days and the things I used to do when I was  hungry, I just smile and miss the good old days when I used to eat kanin with ketchup packet and a tomato. Hahaha. Those were the days. Also, most importantly, this post reminds me of how sweet my parents can be. They definitely are not showy with their emotions that is why when they show affection towards us, it's always surprising and effectively sweet. And we also had McDonald's delivery last night so I opted this post.