"Lovelife?" Then a long pause. "Give me a break!" That would definitely be the least I would ask for this New Year 2010, the last thing my mouth would utter, or perhaps, one that would never come out from it – eternally never.
Anyways, could it be a bad sign if your explosives don’t burn and explode as they are supposed to be when the clock strikes 12 o’clock at the tail of December – as in New Year?
I did not give the chagrin much of a thought. Instead, I just busied myself with the pleasure of devouring the Double Dutch flavored ice cream which my mother bought for our media noche. And there’s a chocolate cake too, tapioca , and uh, I can’t really recall them all. The ice cream just had a soothing effect for me over the stress of knowing that I still have my term paper to be done and a lot of Math activities to be dealt with.
It’s New Year afterall – why in the world would I burden my mind with so much thoughts? At that very moment, I care least with everything and all, except for the fresh arrival of 2010 at the doorsteps of our house – and of course, the delicious ice cream in my grip.
I became oblivious again with the time. Before I knew it...
"10... 9... 8... 7... 6..."
Here it goes! The usual synchronized countdown of the multitude during this time of the year now reverberates with euphoria in the air – to welcome the New Year! And then...
"5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Happy New Year!"
I couldn’t imagine that within just a fraction of a second, we’ve finally taken the leap from 2009 to the fresher 2010. Just a fraction of a second.Whew!
With the uncooperativeness of the explosives we bought, I just solemnly watched the fireworks in the plaza which could still be visible from our place even if it was too distant from where the fireworks are actually being lit. I just watched from a distance – with peculiar sadness yet with joy, with fear yet with excitement and hope.
That’s all I need to feel now. Hope and love. Knowing that everything would be okay... with my cherished friends and family... and with God and my faith in Him along every undertaking... I am so much at ease now.
What if the 12 kinds of round fruits in the table don’t come in complete attendance? What’s the matter if the explosives don’t burn and glow? I deliberately don’t care now, as long as I am happy with the people I love as I witness 2010’s arrival – that would suffice.
And now a faint curve of smile paved its way on my face, then I murmured: "Maybe that’s why I don’t need ‘ love life’ then..."
I can still gladly embrace 2010, and welcome the next 365 days, with or without this intriguing LOVE LIFE. =)
(waLang magawa!!)
