“Mga games games nga ina kag mga computer computer daw wala gid na ‘ya sang pulos. Ano gid na da ‘ya makuha mo abi?” It has been a line I have heard from my parents when I was growing up. I hear it from time to time even after I’ve become an
October 11, 2021
“Sa A. Bonifacio lang ako, Noy! Sa may A. Bonifacio lang! This is what the little old lady said to the jeepney driver before she got inside the vehicle. She said it as if she was screaming for help. Loud. Booming. Repetitive. She was a tiny woman, presumably in her late 80’s.
October 6, 2021
“Ara ka na dira gali sa abroad, Nene? Stateside ka na gali! Sapatos lang akon ah o basi may extra ka da maskin five thousand lang. Patilawa man ta sang kinitaan mo.” It’s funny how some people can be shameless jerks just to score some cash or aid from their relatives who
September 22, 2021
Daw dugay na kamo gali nga kasal no? Ti pila na bata nyo? I’m sure you have heard these lines. I have heard it a hundred times; not always directed to me but it is always a staple. It seems to be the default follow-up question that most people would ask someone
September 14, 2021