Not The Usual Me

One downside to being the resident comic among your friends is that sometimes they never treat you seriously even if you are going through tough times.

"Pare, na-rape ako."

"Kelan ka pa nagkaroon ng kipay? Hahaha!"

"Tol, may anak yata ako."

"Ilang buwan ka nagbuntis? Sampu? LOLs!"

Maybe I should also blame myself. I make light of every iniquitous predicament I'm in. I can make a sour situation turn sweet. I see the good in the bad. The imperfect becomes perfect. The deficient, ample.

Sometimes, when life's BS is more than enough to bear, a hearty laugh from a friend isn't enough. Sometimes, a pat on the shoulders and the words "This will pass" are all that I need to get me through.

Right now, I need the tap and the words. But a hearty laugh will still suffice. Ngayon ko lang kasi nalaman na S-L-A-M-B-O-O-K ang tamang spelling.

Akala ko SLUMBOOK. Sheemas!