Originally posted on 1 April 2012
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This blog post contains mixed English and Filipino languages.
For Part One of this blog series: click here.
For the last part, click here.
Classroom scene: First Subject (27th March 2012)
I woke up at around 7:00AM. Pagkatapos kumain, naligo at pumorma, pumasok na 'ko sa klase. "Practical Chinese Writing II" ang first subject ko.
Sa tanang buhay ko, first time kong pumasok sa klase sa araw ng aking kaarawan. Lagi kasing walang pasok ang March 27 sa Pilipinas. It's either nasa Holy Week siya o nasa unang bahagi ng summer vacation. Kung natataong naabutan pa (ng patapos na school year), nasasakto siya sa Recognition Day at Graduation Day.
Nangyari na po sa 'kin iyan thrice. 'Yung una noong March 27, 1999, Recognition Day noong Kinder One ako. Pangalawa noong March 27, 2004 kung saan I got my second trophy for singing contest. Second placer po ang inyong lingkod nun, tinalo ako ni Achi Kaye, anak ni Ma'am Aquino (English supervisor namin sa school magpahanggang ngayon). At ang huli ay nito lang March 27, 2010, Graduation Day ko nung high school. Ito ay maituturing kong pinakamagandang birthday ko (so far) dahil sa birthday ko mismo, I delivered my third speech.
At konting trivia lang, ang birthdate ko ay Recognition Day ng Kuya John ko, Kinder One siya nun, wherein he got his first ever gold medal. Si Tiya Miling (my mom's oldest sister) ang nagsabit ng medal kay Kuya kasi nga kasisilang lang sa 'kin ng mga sandaling iyon. Haha!
Eh last year naman, nataong Linggo ang birthday ko kaya OK lang...at least walang pasok.
Going back, ayun, medyo nanibago ako; birthday ko, may class? Huhuhuhu...
Dumating ako sa classroom namin minutes before our class started, siyempre pagkakita sa'kin, happy birthday na lahat. Whew! Sinabihan ko silang 'wag masyadong maingay. Ayoko kasing ma-broadcast. Wala na 'kong magawa, kahit paglabas ko ng classroom panay bati na sa'kin. Hindi ko naman na sila mapigilan pa. Kahit 'yung prof ko sa naturang subject nalaman na rin. Kasi kinantahan nila ako while in class.
Nung kaka-start lang ng klase, nilagay ko 'yung cellphone ko pati ang bluetooth headset sa ilalim ng desk, naging habit ko na kasi, nang biglang may nakapa akong matigas. Napayuko ako. Shaks! Kahon! Napangiti ako. Okay. Ano 'to guys??????
Nung nag-recess, Jam told me to open the box na nakapa ko a while ago. Binuksan ko. Woah! A pair of red Vancl shoes! Binasa ko ang nakasulat sa loob ng box. "Happy Happy Birthday, Kuya Joemar! :) We love you! You rock! God bless! Tc." Hindi ako makapagsalita...napapangiti lang ako.
Grabe talaga......nakakaloko. I can't even say thanks to them kasi hindi nga 'ko makapagsalita.
Then, isinara ko ang kahon.
Sabi ni Jam, buksan ko pa daw ulit. Nabitin daw siya. So, I opened it again. Tsaka ko lang napansin ang mga post-it notes na inipit sa sapatos.
Binasa ko silang lahat. Mas lalo akong natuwa.
As a form of gratitude to them, ipinost ko dito ang kanilang mga messages para sa'kin.
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| From: Jolie Tie (Malaysia)
To: Joe
Happy Birthday!I greet you for getting a year older =) Hope that sooner or later you will find your.... Gf (heart) haha...
Jolie
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| From: Penpimon Jirasittikawin (Thailand) (indirectly translated) You are one of the lovely guys in our 10B class! On this year's March 27, you got one year older ><'' I hope that you will strive hard in your studies and keep it up everyday! "Happy birthday to you", "Wish you good health", "Wish you good luck".... :) (She drew of me pa, ha?) March 26 22:55 Fai [Her Chinese name]) |
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| From: Sheilla (Indonesia) Joe! Happy B'day (smiley) May all your dreams come true, bcoz u deserve it all (stars) Me: SHEILLA HO |
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| From: Kezia Dahlia Sumampow (Indonesia) Joe, Happy Birthday! Wish you all the best! -GBU- -KEZIA- (Her Chinese name is on the right side. Nice drawing, isn't it?) |
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| From: Shiela Mae Kee (Philippines)
Joemar,
Happy happy birthday!!! Hala, 19 ka na!!! Don't worry, susunod na rin ako. Haha. Anyway, I hope and wish that all of your dreams may come true. Kaya mo yan, kaw pa =)Sorry message lang yung mabibigay ko. Haha. Have fun! Stay happy! ("Happy Birthday to you!" in Chinese) --Shiela =)-- |
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| From: Hazel Joy Familiaran (Philippines)
Joemar,
Happy 19th Birthday. Well nineteen is not yet old. Still young! Thank you for being a good friend especially in times of need. May the Lord bless you, and shower all his blessings upon you.More birthdays to come Joemar. (heart)
Love lots,
Hazel
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| From: 余小羊(Thailand) HBD 2 Joe Wishing you a happy birthday! Studies: Grade A+ 2012.3.26 From... (Her nickname in Chinese followed by a smiley) |
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| From: Lisa Febriany (Indonesia) Joemar...Happy Belated Birthday!! Wish u all the best!!! GBU ^^
Lisa
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| From: Andrie Jamila Co (Philippines)
March 27, 2012
Dearest Joemar,
Happy Happy Birthday! Binata ka na. :)Anyway, thanks for being an awesome friend. If kelangan mo ng help, andito lang kami. Take care. God bless. (Good luck in Chinese). :) We love you, dude. haha. "Awesome kicks, right?" (referring to the red Vancl shoes)
Always,
Jam
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| From: Darlene Sy (Philippines)
3-26-2012
Joemar Colinares!
Maligayang kaarawan po! 19 ka na! Tanda mo na! =)Sana maging masaya ka everyday! =) remember na Laughter is the best medicine! =) God bless you always! (Her signature followed by her name) |
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| From: Juli Susanti (Indonesia)
From: Juli
To: Joe
Shoti, Happy Birthday, (followed by its Chinese and Indonesian translations)(smiley) (indirectly translated) Hoping that after your 19th birthday you will always be happy, and that you will have long-lasting success in life. Amen. (smiley) |
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| From: Umi Arfia (Indonesia) (indirectly translated) Joe Professor, Happy Birthday to you, wishing you a good health, excellence in studies, happiness in everyday and that your tummy will get smaller, hehehe (Her Chinese name followed by a smiley.) |
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| From: Sefti Ayu Wardhani (Indonesia) Hey Mr. Joe... Happy B'day...
+) Be Wise
+) Be Mature in Character and Sharp in Mind
Be the Best for all
GBU |
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| From: Tangsily Amphan (Laos) (indirectly translated) Self-respect and self-esteem are of no value. Wishing you a sweet and happy birthday. (Her Chinese name) |
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| From: Jessica Suharto (Indonesia) Joemar, Happy Birthday to You!! I am hoping that in your 19th birthday you will get more mature, more friends, get kinder and smarter :D (smiley) ~Jessica~ |
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| From: Mary Grace Young (Philippines) Happy Birthday! Hi Joemar! Happy Birthday! Last teen year mo na! LOL mararanasan mo na rin mga nafeel namin. haha. Take care always! --MG |
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| From: Navarat Pongpanit (Thailand) (indirectly translated) Wishing that you will go up day by day and will find happiness in your studies. (smiley) From...(Her Chinese name) |
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| From: Thumawadee Liwanuruk (Thailand) (indirectly translated) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Joe. I wish you a happy birthday and excellence in your studies. =D (followed by her nickname in Chinese) |
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| From: Thanittha Viwatbutsiri (Thailand) (indirectly translated) Happy Birthday Joe! You're the Robot man...I believe that you do have abilities, you can do everything. You surely are always tired...yet it is for the good of our class. Hope that you will continue to grow up! Good luck From (Her Chinese name) |
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| From: Job Lemuel Cu Lim (Philippines) Joe, Happy Birthday! Many Birthdays to come! (followed by "Happy Birthday!" in Chinese)
J. L. Lim
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| From: (unknown as of this posting) Happy Birthday Joemar!!! Wish you all the best (smiley) |
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| From: Luu Gia Yen (Vietnam)(indirectly translated) Professor, why are you so smart? Haha. Don't be so intelligent, you must share me some! What the man! (smiley) You have grown up now! I wish that you will be surprised in your birthday and wish that you will continue to learn a lot of things not only from books but also in your own personal life. (Her signature followed by the date written and her name in Chinese.) |
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| From: Nera Nautika Valentina (Indonesia) Haapy Birthday Joemar! Wish you happiness in more [the next] 365 days to [until] the next birthday. Haha (Her signature) |
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| From: Lau Pei Wen (Malaysia) Joe (heart heart) Yo! Happy Birthday! Wish that you will be happy always! From: (Her name in Chinese) 10A Class |
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| From: Chit Hnin Phyu (Myanmar) I wish Joe a happy birthday and that he will be happy always. From Leonie Wong (Her name in Facebook) :P |
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| From: Leakena Kim (Cambodia) (indirectly translated) Joe, happy birthday to you! I wish you excellence in your studies! (Last line is in Cambodian script: I wish you excellence in you studies.) |
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| From: Sonexay Inthavong (Laos) (indirectly translated) (My account name in QQ): Happy Birthday. I wish you good health. (smiley) You must reduce weight daily! I wish also that you could search for a partner (or girlfriend). (smiley) (His name in Chinese followed by his account name in QQ.) |
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| From: Ting Yau Sang (Malaysia)(indirectly translated) Doctor Professor 许 文成: Happy Birthday to you! (well, English follows.) Wish that you will always be happy and worry-free!!! (smiley) |
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| From: Lysa Ho (Indonesia) Selamat Ulang tahun! (HBD in Indonesian) Wish you all the best (smiley) GBU 冰 (Her nickname in Chinese) |
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| From: Photilath Khounmixay (Laos)Joe: (indirectly translated) You're now 18! (she thought I still am! =7) A grown up person! Today is your birthday, so I greet you happy birthday! Wish that you will be happy and healthy always! We love you! Happy Birthday. 丽青 (Her name in Chinese) |
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| From: 森玛妮 (Laos) Joe: (indirectly translated) Today is your happiest day. Hope that you will forever happy as you are today. Happy birthday! 森玛妮 |
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| From: Oeng Bunkoang (Cambodia)(indirectly translated) Joe: Happy birthday, I wish you good luck, good health, and excellence in your studies. Your roommate, 文光 (His name in Chinese) |
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| From: Sandra Song (Madagascar) JOEMAR!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! (big smiley) Welcome among the old ones! Kidding! Wish you all the best! Sandra. (Side comment:) Don't forget to show off with the (smiley) gift! |
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| From: Maylinda Oeij (Indonesia) (Her name in Chinese: 黄雪玲, followed by "Happy Birthday to you!" in Chinese: 祝你生日快乐!) Happy Birthday! ("Happy Birthday!" in Indonesian: Selamat Ulang Tahun!) Maligayang Kaarawan May God Bless You Abundantly...Keep Growing in God...God (heart) you! So we do! (Her signature) |
Hindi pa dito nagtatapos ang lahat! Ang haba ng araw ko on that day! May iba pang nangyari!
>> rrj@chn_2012-04-01
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