Happiness is a Luxury

Its kadayawan here in Davao. Everyone at the office is amped up for the festivities. The talk of salary distribution polluted the hubport air. How can one enjoy the festivities with an empty wallet! At that time my thoughts were filled with the idea about my nose being pierced. Salary distribution was still unclear when I left the office. I asked Tino to text me if the salary is really given. I went to Gmall bought a silver stud for my nose (i didn't know that it came in different sizes, I picked the smallest one). The other day Tino had accompanied me to Rhostie's since I didn't know where it was. I was suppose to have my nose pierced then but apparently they had no available jewelry for the nose. My sister wanted to come to the piercing but I was kinda scared. So I decided that I will face my fear alone. At was already at Rhostie's when Tino text that the salary will be released. The guy was already prepping up for the piercing so I hurriedly replied that he will wait for me.

The Piercing was not that bad. I didn't cry out in pain or did any hysterics. I hurt though but not that much. It just caused my to shed a tear. I paid the guy and when out to look for a taxi. At that time I already felt the throbbing pain across my face. I couldn't do any acrobatics with my nose. The pain robbed me of my sleepiness. When I arrived at the office I asked ma'am Weng if the salary will be released. She said no. I wanted to wring Tino's neck! I could have been sleeping right at moment at home.

Fortunately my effort coming back to office was not wasted since I had a meeting with the client (sosyal!). Everyone was not in the mood since their Kadayawan would be super dry (and that is not the beer). I was waiting for Tino and Jay plans (Yes, Tino is still alive, i forgave him even though a few moments ago I wanted him to bury alive). Jay was still very eager about going out salary or no salary. Tino was really broke so Jay suggested that he borrow money from Mitch...and that story gave a new meaning to 50 pesos! Don't ask me because I don't want to imagine the Mitch-Tino scenario. With nothing else to do we slept in the extra room at the office. i did not really sleep the bed was too damn flat.

The fruit of the final four's (from all the morning shift we were the only ones left)effort was finally paid off. We got our salaries but unfortunately it was only partial! We all got 1200.

With the money matter out of the way the final four faced the rain in order to hail a cab. It took time till we got a taxi! When we finally got one halfway to Bak-bak the taxi ran out of gas! Jay was exasperated. It didn't really took us long to look for another cab. Jay immediately asked the driver if he had enough gas or if his tires were ok. Is God sending signs for us not to drink?

We finally got to Bak-bak! Yehey!