"Hey!" Migz calls on Caloy. Caloy pretends to ignore him. James tells Caloy. "Kausapin mo na. It's time. Close kayo ni Mama niya pero siya mismo di mo kinakausap. Pati mga kapatid niya lagi mong kinakamusta. Usap lang." It's December and they are at Migz's house for their annual class reunion. Caloy never misses their reunions but it's always a little bit awkward because Migz and Caloy have not spoken a word to each other ever since Caloy blocked Migz on social media when they were in first-year college. It has been 10 years. And Caloy feels he should be a little less petty. "Okay, sige na nga. Pag lumapit ulit, kakausapin ko na," he tells James. James goes to Migz, "Lapitan mo na." James hands over a glass of whiskey to Migz, "give him this para kausapin ka. Wag mo kasi asarin." "Oy! Grabe to. Usap na kasi tayo." Migz approaches Caloy again, handing him the glass of whiskey. "Unblock mo na kasi ako." Migz asks Caloy. Caloy retorts "Bakit kasi ang hilig mo akong asarin? Magme-message ka bigla para lang mang-asar. Alam mo naman pikon ako." Migz answers, "Ayaw mo kasi ako pansinin. Lahat na ginawa ko, di…
Month: August 2022
Dear Love 08.22.2022
Dear Love, It's me again. I just wanted to write today. I have been meaning to do something. I never thought I would seriously consider it. I never did. You know me. I know I will not be good at it or the best at it, I do not even try. But this time... I want to do it. Like think about it everyday kind of want. I do not have a good enough reason other than the thought would not leave my mind. And though it scares me, it excites me and makes me think I should have tried it a long time ago. Will you jump in with me? I need you there. Will you smile and be proud of me? Are you going to tell me I did well even if I end up being mediocre? As I write this, I am listening to songs that remind me of days when I was a little bit more confident. When I thought I was the best and infallible. When I did not have plans but it did not matter because I was smart and good at almost everything. The songs also remind me of the days that inspire…