KITCHEN

THURSDAY. Slept past 12 mn. Not that I wanted to sleep that late, blame the body clock (he3!). Woke up around 4 am (talk about sleeping for four hours, windang ang beauty ko... lol!) I really had to drag myself from the bed (you know how I love to sleep). Anyway, I had to get ready for my trip to PhilRice. As usual, can't get enough of the excitement. Can't wait to see my friends, can't wait to share stories, for updates, and most of all, BONDING. YEP... Of course, my case study (the purpose of my trip) was on the side... LOL!

Kuya E (driver) was all pumped up. I didn't even notice he was stepping the gas to 140 kph!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gladly, I was asleep during that time.

Anyway, got to see my colleagues and friends... As usual, got to talk non-stop... it was just great seeing them again and of course, as usual, "Lou, pumayat ka... Anong ginawa mo?" I literally wanted to flap my wings (as if I have one... LOL!) and my default answer was "Ewan ko nga eh, wala man lang akong kaeffort-effort...". Everybody would smile or laugh after I gave them my answer. Yep guys, praktisado yun... But honeslty, the ingredients would be: school, sleep, food, and... social life...hehehe!

I was so pumped up that I was able to at least gather my thoughts for my case study. Was able to accomplish at least 60%... Anyway, I crashed at Ate Apple's room. But before hitting the bed, I was able to talk with friends at the tv room and kitchen. Shared some laughs and jokes. I MISS THEM...

I miss the noisy hallway.
I miss the kitchen especially during breakfast and dinner time (parang sardinas kasi...)
I miss the tv room where the one who held the remote was the most powerful person.
I miss violet sofa where I usually sit or lay and as if I owned it.
I miss the laundry area where I do my 5-minute washing.
I miss washing the dishes.
I miss cooking.
I MISS my KITCHENMATES.

I went to the kitchen and checked on our cabinets. I saw the handtowel that Toni bought for our group "kitchenmates". I opened a cabinet and saw our photos... My sentimental mode was switched on the moment I started moving my eyes on the stuff inside that cabinet: my mug, the spoons, the forks, etc. But more than that. I had my eyes fixated on that photo.

I miss them. No matter how much I want to keep things intact, somewhere, it has to end. But it doesn't mean it has to be forgotten. I know, they too, will be leaving. It's sad that "I went back to learn that they will be leaving..." I don't know when but I know for a fact that they will.

These are some of the ironies life slams to my face. Painful small truths that leave a pinch somewhere. The better side of knowing it is that it gives me time to be ready... but the best part of it is that I am freaking glad that photo was taken.