Everything Is Temporary
Things happen for a reason. You may not know what it is at a certain moment but there is, at least, one that is yet to be discovered. Some, you'd realise as it occurs; others, afterwards. This maybe a little cliche-ish for an intro but I hope you find your reasons as you read on.
A. Jobie and I wanted to see
Les Miserables so we decided to meet after our working hours, that's Saturday
afternoon. She came in quite late which I don't really mind because as usual I
was enjoying browsing books at the bookstore and enjoyed it pretty much that
when she came we lost track of the time it was already 6:30 and we weren't
aware that Les Mis was on, 6:20. The next was scheduled 9pm and we both
couldn't afford to wait on it so basically we decided to just eat because 1)
we're hungry 2) we have thought of going to Shang instead but the LFS (last
full show) would start around 9pm as well it seemed to be a not-so-good plan 3)
we really are hungry.
B. McDonald’s was the first
choice (so we can use her discount coupon hahaha) but KFC was the closest so we
ended up eating in there.
C. I don't usually use one
but as a part of our lez-try-something-new-everyday self-improvement thing, we
bought planners.
D. I'm looking for a jar for
my 2013 happiness project.
The usual. We were having
chitchats about our week, work, life and stuff, even checking dates on our mataray na Papemelroti planner (move
over, Starbucks planner. Ours is radder, siriusly haha) for possible
out-of-town trips in Ilocos (dang common. Our CE little brothers and sisters
were here a few weeks ago, apparently), Marinduque (I prefer this), Bora (not
really looking forward to this, but if it'd push through, I'd gladly come)
when..... it happened.
People running outside the
diner, inside the mall.
Staff haphazardly trying to
close the entrance’s steel doors.
I HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT'S
GOING ON.
All I know is that there's
some commotion outside and we need to hide ourselves for a possible I don't
really know. Ninja me crept into the utility room, see, we were the fastest to
hide. Staff's said there was a shootout and that's all we know. Some said there
were gunshots though I didn't really hear. Jobie and I are trying to keep it
cool and relaxed, joking here and there though of course, it's pretty hard.
Some kids panicked, even cried. Almost everyone's clinging to their handphones
as they communicated with their loved ones. I didn't message any of my family
members (not after we got out, I texted my sister) because I don't want them to
worry much about me.
After some 15 to 20 minutes
we were allowed to go (though I have learned afterwards from the news that the
lockdown stretched to almost an hour). And quickly we exited the mall. I am not
proud of how I handled the situation because I almost freaked out, even thought
of exiting on the first exit that we'd see (the mall parking) but that seemed
to be not a very good idea (parking's too open and we don't know what'd be in
there. Walker alert, kind of lol) We risked walking on the mall grounds despite
the panic.
"Dali, picture-an kita. Kunwari natatakot
ka."
"Pwede tayong magtago dito kaso basurahan 'to.
Ready ka na bang magdive?"
"Wala ng Walkers. Pwede na daw tayong
lumabas."
On a possible entrance of the
robbers in KFC..
"Bakit sila papasok dito? Dun nalang sila.. Dun
sa pangmayayaman!"
"E kasi nga dito daw yung bukas kaya dito sila
papasok" (the steel door's lock
happened to be broken, unfortunately, which causes more panic.)
I must admit I reacted pretty
badly that time. And that's mainly because of the idea that earlier that night
we were talking about our future plans, then all hell breaks loose now we don't
even know if we'll get to live the next day. Exagge thinking, maybe but things
could happen and there is no way we could predict of what really lies ahead. Prayers are my only guard that time. I
put my trust into Him and that's what's kept my composure, if I even have some
left.
And thank the Lord we got
home safe.
Then I told my sister and some
friends about the experience.
The sister and I even watched
Pitch Perfect that night together. God is way too good.
Reasons
a. Because we weren't able to
see Les Mis, we didn't get stuck in the mall for long. That would have been freakier,
not knowing what's outside. Or people inside would panic and all head to the
fire exit. That's more risky.
b. If you've been to Megamall
a couple of times you'd know that McDonalds’ area is pretty open. Not much
space to hide yourself. KFC though is located far from the mall's exit because
it is somewhere in the middle. But other than that, it felt safe at the back of
the room.
c. So that is why we bought
planners, with the first entry: "Trapped
inside a diner because of a shootout" hahahaha the heck.
d. Jar forgotten. But at
least the incident happened while we're eating. If we happen to be wandering
around the department store.... Ugh. I don't even want to think about it
anymore.
What has happened is one for
the pages of our life book now.
A realisation: We get to
experience life at its extremes, be it on the good or bad, and to still be
alive and to be able to move forward is something to be grateful of.
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| Camwhoring as it happens. |
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| Smelly utility room. The proposed hideout. |
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| "Dali, picture-an kita. Kunwari natatakot ka." |
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| Walker alert. |
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| Ze planner. |
Note: Title’s from a Kris
Allen song called Turn The Pages. I don’t know, it just suits my feelings at
the moment.
“This wasn't meant for you
You know it's never too late
Tomorrow still will come
And this will be yesterday
But right now you're caught in it
A moment of regret
Erase it from your mind
'Cause everything is temporary
Every line of every story
Let me be the hero in the one that never ends
'Cause it ain't over till it's over
Wish that I could hold you closer
And we could turn the pages...”
You know it's never too late
Tomorrow still will come
And this will be yesterday
But right now you're caught in it
A moment of regret
Erase it from your mind
'Cause everything is temporary
Every line of every story
Let me be the hero in the one that never ends
'Cause it ain't over till it's over
Wish that I could hold you closer
And we could turn the pages...”
It just felt like I'm reading JK's portion of Order Of The Phoenix where Bellatrix, Lucius and the Order's member throwing casts of spells everywhere! Suddenly, this Falling Up tune exaggerates the scene to a comic way of imagination. I literally fell! Those lines of picture-an kita might be seen on the Daily Prophet but heck, that Felix Felicis audio of the writer brought them the luck and me to my real BBMing loud laugh (sending once I've posted this!) Oh kris allen, you better read this! It was inspired by your song! Nice. Keep safe and always be hungry!
ReplyDeleteCoincidentally, I was listening to Falling Up on the tryke on my way home that night. Hahaha thanks, Joe! Yes, always hungry!
DeleteWhat an experience. Glad you were all safe. Btw, what's 'walkers'? hehehe! Loving the new design! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha thank you po. Found a red one and will probably stick with this for quite some time. "Walkers" = zombie. The Walking Dead pretty much has corrupted my mind :)
DeleteGood thing you're safe, magkikita pa tayo. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha tama. At nalalapit na yan. Thanks. ;)
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