It’s been a good and unpleasant experience revisiting this place and see my real home, the ugly things I am used to, the people I grew up with, and the old life which taught me how to be fierce and strong.
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Looking back, I remember how it felt to be a part of this picture. Ten years ago I was just a little boy with just a simple dream, and that was to get away from this place. I never denied the truth about the life I had but I knew that I was meant for something better, the reason why I didn’t let my environment corrupt me.
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Fulfilling that dream, however, wasn’t easy. I have just realized how difficult it is to be the breadwinner of my family. And I regret those days I have wasted and those opportunities that passed me by because of my selfishness.
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Now, I am more aware that I am not getting any younger, and so are my parents. It’s just about time for me to take life seriously. “Hindi cute ang buhay, ” as my mother always tells me.
Grammar Killer 
Nostalgic bah?
Yeah. Everything I see and touch brings back memories, both good and bad.
how pensive we are right now
It feels so good to be pensive when you think nostalgia is your best friend.
i feel you man..
Thanks. I found it all bit difficult to write about it but it also felt good–the honesty.
The picture, the “hindi cute ang buhay.” and the post itself, and for the blogger, thumbs’up* 🙂
Wow. Ka-touch naman. ∩_∩ Thanks Fradgee.
Naiyak ka? :)) Joke. Welcome! 😀
Naiyak ako nung inihatid ako nina Mama sa terminal ng bus. 😐
ay mahirap talagang maging breadwinner lalo na kung nung bata ka eh nasanay ka sa pagiging well off. tapos paglaki mo, hindi na. ang sakit sa bangs! pero steady lang. blessing na may more means tayo to prove our love to our family.
Yeah, it was difficult but I am also thankful that during my younger years our life was a bit easier, something my two younger brother had missed.
aww… made me teary-eyed *a little bit.. er.. yah, a little more than a little bit*
and my gosh, the photo.. it captures nostalgia.. it’s lovely..
oh, and thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.. it means a lot.. i appreciate your kind words..
It’s not everyday that i encounter blogs that i can actually read. so i am also fortunate to have found yours. thanks as well for being and appreciating what i’ve written.
It took you a month to post again. Let me welcome you back. Too much nostalgia is too much drama for me. Cheer up. Life is wonderful.
What I write depends on my mood. I am a pensive person in my normal state, though it also shows in my writing whenever I am happy.
I know you will be more successful because of the way you see things dude…
“hindi cute ang buhay “— tama !! hehehe …
Thanks for taking the time to visit and read, yahjme05. I also believe that you will be successful. You write. And those who write knows better.
its my pleasure to visit your blog …
writers has always s0mething to say. I mean, they free their mind and their brain just speak effortlessly and sensibly ..hahaha
Well, for me it’s not effortless. If you only know how difficult it is for me. It’s worth it, though, so I don’t tired of it. : ]
Hey Jerro!
It must be difficult for you trying to support your parents and siblings. Life really has uncertainties and learning to accept these will help us to understand and find solutions to most of life’s problems. Life definitely ain’t cute.
I admire your will to take action amidst the negativity. As they say, deciding that you’re not going to stay where you are right now, that you will go somewhere, is the first step of success.
Be strong,
Cheers!
It really is difficult sometimes but it’s all worth it. Thanks for the meaningful words. You’re very welcome here. :]
Thanks very much for the welcome!
You’re welcome. :]
uhm, why is the sofa covered with white sheets? memacomment lang 😀
I love the pictures that come along with your every blog post, just saying. Their designs are so well thought of and artistic. And this post…it’s short and all the more bittersweet.
Also: Er, I’m very much tempted to quote your mom’s “hindi cute ang buhay” and make it my Facebook status. Lol.
Thanks Dardenita.
I’m really pleased that you’ve noticed the way I present my posts. I want my blog to look good para naman pag mainspire ako magsulat sa tuwing makikita ko. : ]
Ditto on Dardenita’s wanting to quote, “Hindi cute ang buhay”
My Mom is a bit of the serious type. At naiiinis kasi siya sa mga puro pa-cute lang ang alam, kaya niya siguro nasabi yan.
You revisited the things I would never dare go back to. Haha. I do not deny the fact that it is nice to revisit your past, pero para sa akin lang, if you can run away from what made you miserable then, then by aaaall meaaaans. Haha. Pero I think this only applies to me. Chosero ako. :p
Asking for permission to borrow that “Hindi cute ang buhay” from your mother. 😀
I’m not good at forgetting. I’m taking it slowly but surely.
Wow, someone’s blossoming into maturity. I can almost hear Madonna singing This Used To Be My Playground.
Crap, me and my gay references. lol
I don’t have much to look forward to. So I look back often. 😐
well, its good to visit places from the past once in a while. they serve as reminder of what you used to be and how far you’ve gone in your life. keep the fire burning!
This really makes sense. To know the difference, we always need a point of reference.