Okay so another year for me to change number in my information sheet under the classification Age. I remember when I was a kid how I wanted to excitedly "convert" my age everytime my birthday is fast approaching. When asked how old I was, I proudly tell them that I'm 13 though I was just 12 at that very moment. This lasted for about a couple and a couple (add 4 to 13, that is) of years.
That was me back then. The kiddo who wanted to grow up (by means of my age) right away.
Few days before my special day, I had some flashbacks from certain events in my life. I remember Ivy telling me that i still have the thinking of a not-so-mature person (though I think that I really am matured) with regards to that certain issue. She said she already went through what I was going through back then and she was certain that I'll be over with that attitude. Oh well, she may be right. Hey Ivy, know what? I guess now I know what you were really driving at. We may have been friends just recently, but there has been a lot of changes since that I-was-not-so-mature day. I'm a super kid now. I'm telling you. Haha.
Just after that tragic (well not really for me, but for that person. Oh I wish you luck!) event, I had some talks with one of my good friends. I thank you my friend, Jobs, for telling me that I have been a stronger person. That meant a LOT. I know you know that you have witnessed a lot of my downfalls during my college years. I won't be surprised if you know me better than my friends from HS. You have been really a big part of my life. I consider you as my best friend. I thank God for letting me feel this kind of contentment in life I have now. I really feel like I'm a super kid. Seriously. Because now I can be really strong for those people I love, and that includes YOU. I love you, Jobs! You know that.
I remember every time mom would approach me and we'll talk about family issues. It must say it's really deafening to hear those stories over and over again. I'm sure she is feeling the same way, too. To make her feel at ease, I just joke around and not seriously take what we are really talking about. I realized that it is now about time to take things like these seriously. I mean it's not always that I can escape certain realities with regards to family issues. There will come a time when I will be really the one whom my parents will run to. And I think it's about time to be the strong ice that I am to my friends to them. I'm now submerging myself into far greater responsibilities.
8daysAweek have introduced me to a lot of people. And I mean a LOT. What we do in 8days is something I really love. Well some would say because you're earning. But no, that's not it. It's beyond that. We have been experiencing "downfalls" recently but that does not stop us from continuing this service. Yes, I call it service. It's hard being in a production. What we get (in monetary value) is not enough for all the efforts and labor. But what keeps us going is the people, the bands, the guests, and other very important persons we meet who appreciates and love us also for what we do. We love you guys. You are the lifeblood of 8daysAweek.
Tsaran! My birthday is quite different this year. Why? eh kasi walang lablayp! hahaha! It's been quite a long time since I celebrated my day in solitude. Haha. Technically single that is. No relationships, no flings, no whatever. So this is the feeling? I missed this feeling. And I'm loving it. Seriously. No headaches, no heartaches. And i guess this is one of the reasons why I'm feeling real contentment right now. I have found some quality time for myself. I'm indulging in things I have missed during those times. I'm really happy now. I hope they are also happy now -- happy with their own lives and happy for me.
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So what is this entry really all about? Well, this is just about the realizations of a person who's becoming older. Haha. Or should I say realizations of a person who is slowly getting into the phase of her life wherein certain realities are now bound to be faced by an individual who is now stronger -- stronger than ever. Strong ice.
