coming of age.

yesterday was Mia's day off from work. so we decided to go out early and spend time in SM.

it was just the regular day out that we had. ate at Jollibee, Bread Talk, Coffee at Dunkin Donuts and Eat Yo-go Boy's Frozen Yogurt (which was a disappointment since the yogurt was not as good as it is the first time we had it. may after taste sya nga wa mi kasabot.)

we texted our niece rochelle anne to come over so that we could give her the cake we brought for her. :)

rochelle came and so we decided to hang out at the northwing. :) as all the Cebuano knows there is this grand piano there that plays twice a day. one in the afternoon and one in the evening. we usually hang out there coz i like listening to the songs played by the pianist who is really really good.

this time i left the two talking and i concentrated on listening to the music. then i notice an old man on my left side, he is with a crane and a plastic envelope that seems to contain all his important documents. at first i didn't mind him. 

but when the pianist played one piece...he tap the floor with his crane in appreciation... then he bend down on his hands holding the crane and closed his eyes as he listened...

i was so enthralled at what i saw. i could feel his loneliness...

ang sakit...

i was in tears...really.

coz i felt so sad for him...coz it seems that this place is his only refuge to the rest of the world...a diversion on whatever problem he might be facing these days.

i could also see the tears falling from his eyes...the faint smile that shows the glories of his past. 

i just could imagine my tatay when he comes this age...magingon ana pud kaha sya nu? 

he seems to be drifting away to the wonderful memories of his yesteryears... untold stories, unspoken words...unrequited love...these might be the reason of the tears that has been falling from his eyes.

i don't want to grow old alone... 

i know i won't... coz i have myself to talk too...and my diaries and book collections to read on. 

i would try to be happy and show to all the people that i love..how much i love them. :D

i will try to enjoy life so that i wont have regrets when i come to age. :D

i pray for that old man that whatever it is that he is seeking he will soon find it. 

and that God will grant his hearts desire. :D

bless the old people Lord, especially those who are alone...