"Waaaah!"

Waaah! – an expression of insanity, extreme happiness, excitement, panic, sadness, relief, and mixed emotions you don’t know how to express.

Weeks ago. The first "waaah!" of excitement. I received a text message from Kyaleks: "Angkol Sam, Hir ay kam...” I was thrilled! My smile's from the left ear to the right. Kyaleks is going to the US for a training-seminar! He will see snow for the first time, go to a place where he is not the tallest, visit the land of milk and honey, travel, go to US, go to US, and go to US! Waaaah! That's really a major thing! I dreamed of going there myself since I was a kid. (I had opportunities to go but decided not to... I was afraid or something...). Anyways, I was sooo excited I can't wait for him to go back to the office to share the details of the interview at the US embassy. I called his mobile, and asked for the kwento immediately. Waaaah!!!! He is going to US! He is going to US! He is really going to the United States of America! Waaaah! He arrived at the office, shared the same story with our team, then to the ates, kuyas, bosses, etc., and yes, I was there, every single time, listening and laughing at the same hirits! Somewhat pathetic, but I don't care! Waaaah! I am just so happy!

Days after. Another "waaah!" This one, on the other hand is of panic. We have agreed with the publishers of FISH Mag to be one of their ticket outlets for the Jars of Clay Show You Love Concert, and committed a guaranteed sales of a certain amount. At first, I thought it was easy. We have a good distribution network naman, I told myself... But as days went by, well... the next "waaaah!” Mahirap pala. hehe :) So there, we prayed, prayed and prayed... And voila! We were able to sell enough tickets! (clap, clap) A "waaaah" of relief. ;)

More days after. "What??? FREE tickets to the Jars of Clay Concert? Patron A seats?! The seats really near the stage?! WAAAAH!!!!" You bet! This "waaaah!" is an expression of extreme happiness!

March 2, 2005. Concert proper. I can’t remember how many “waaahs” came out of me. And yes, they were all expressions of insanity, extreme happiness, excitement, and mixed emotions I dunno how to express—all at the same time! I now love Jars of Clay!!! I even bought their newest album. :) By the way, I was with Daphne and Kaye, and I believe they shouted the same “waaahs” I shouted. Had a really, really great time. I had a free ride home courtesy of Kuya Roovin and Te Maela. And yes, they did not hear anything from me while in the car. Except for my “WAAAAH!!!!” Lots of them. Hehehe :) Thanks for bearing with me. :)

Hmmm… are you wondering when my “waaaah” of sadness happened? Well, it happened March 3, 2005, almost midnight. I was teary-eyed when I arrived home from a dinner with friends. And I was crying before I slept. Waaaah. :( Kyaleks is flying the next day. I know for sure that I’ll miss my Kuya Aleks. Araw-araw mo ba naming kasama tapos biglang hindi? Waaaah talaga yun. Sent him an sms: "Umiiyak ako. Fangeth ka! Gumawa ka ng paraan para di kita mamiss!" To which he replied: "Buhay pa ko! At nangungulangot." Hahaha. :)

Next picture. Friday morning. I’m in shades; and you know why. ;) As soon as I reached my work station, tears flowed. There was a chocolate bar near my PC, with a note from Ivy that really touched my heart. I felt cared for and special. Waaaah. (mixed emotions I dunno how to express). Wrote her a note: “Bijoi, Touched Ako. Hehe :) Love you 2 – Ate Glads” ;)

Waaaah! There are lots of things that the Lord allowed to happen in my life that made me say lots of “waaaahs”. These “waaaah moments” helped me understand myself better, appreciate people around me more, and thank the Lord for the opportunities to say “waaaah” in many different ways.

Waaaah, Lord! Love mo ko talaga! Very Much. :)