explore my optimistic world

Time: 03:02 in the afternoon.
State of being: Relieved

On the sixth stage of sleep (for me ‘coz I know there are only five stages), when I was about to wake up, I just realized that a sweet smile was put on my face upon hearing the laughter of my board mates who are playing slipper mannequin’s up, “tumba-balay”, “ bulan-bulan”, shatom, “ dakpanay”, and other games outside.

I can hear their gleeful voices as they were taken back to their childhood days. I went out, and as I watched their vigorous movements and expressions, I was also reminded of my younger years, when I used to play in the grounds of Sitio San Juan, a densely populated place in La Libertad filled with so many children.

When I was four to seven, I used to play alone, but when I stepped at the age of eight, nine, ten, I started playing with my neighbors. I could still recall the times when though it was already 7 or 8 in the evening, but I was still playing outside.

Any kinds of games for boys and girls, I have tried. I fought, but oftentimes cried because of being involved in squabbles which rooted from the unfair rules of the game. I stumbled. I lost footing. I frequently fell on the tree, on a vehicle, on anywhere we wanted to climb. I was blown by male playmates. I became a friend and foe to other groups and playmates. I was reprimanded by mama and papa because of being stinky, sweaty, and very dirty. But I didn’t regret the experience for above these all, I laughed very hard because of too much joy. Thus, I could say that I had the best childhood life because of the place we’re residing.

When I saw them, I wanted to join and play with my board mates, but I have other important things to finish. I wish that some time in the future, I could play those games again with my old and new playmates.