My Traffic Life

I am Mae German. 34 years old. Born in Mangatarem, province of Pangasinan. I was taught and trained by Juan Dela Cruz, and I am currently being trained for more by Uncle Sam. Writing since the age of 12. Blogging since 2001. I keep a notebook and a pen in my bag, on my bedside table, and inside the bathroom. Misses a lot. Sometimes even my own voice. Loves to laugh. Sometimes even at myself. I am a work in progress. My ultimate dream is to be a SAHM. That is, if I am bound to have that chance in this lifetime... and I am.

My Traffic Rules

Don't take my words personally. At times, not even literally. This is my journal. You're my reader. My spectator. Applaud. Yawp. Yawn. Smile. Frown. Rave. Rant. Or not. Neither can I see you from where I am standing nor can I hear you.

This is not my life. Maybe just a part of it. But this is me meandering through life. My emotions fluctuate. My opinion varies. If it's too hot in here and you can't take it, leave. If it's dull and too cold, go somewhere else for warmth. I won't wipe the frown on your brow.

My stories, unless stated otherwise, are mostly fictional. Fiction could be based on reality. Still, they are fiction. Don't own it. Don't live in it. It is what it is. Leave it.

Watch out for the traffic light. Follow the rules. Cruise.

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Madalas noong bata pa ako, sumasama ako sa panga-ngaroling sa bahay-bahay sa aming probinsya. Ngayon, ang mga kabataan ay hindi na kasing-palad tulad ng mga kabataan dati na may mapulot ka lang na tansan na pinagsama-sama, pwede ka na pumunta sa bawat bahay at umawit ng mga Pamaskong awitin kahit wala ka sa tono. Ngayon, karamihan ng barangay ay nangangailangan na ng permiso mula sa barangay upang mangaroling (may mga bata pa namang nakakalusot).

Iba-iba ang pamamaraan ng panga-ngaroling sa ating bayan.

Isa sa mga nakakaantig-pusong pangangaroling na natunghayan ko ay ang A Special Christmas na kung saan isa si Drae, sa mga umawit para sa aming mga manonood. Kasama niyang na-ngaroling dito sina Jose Mari Chan, Oggie Benipayo, Randy Gilongo, Arms Cruz, A.K.A., Jed Balsamo, at ang grupong Hangad. Ang nalikom nila sa kanilang pag-awit ay inilaan nila para sa mga special children.

Hindi ko na matandaan kung kailan ako huling nakasama sa Karoling... pero bilang musmos sa puso, ramdam ko pa din ang galak sa tuwing maaabutan kami ng maybahay kahit na bente singko. Aawitan pa rin namin sila sa bandang huli ng:

"Tengkyu, tengkyu, ang babait ninyo, tengkyu!!!"

Sabay takbo at lipat sa kabilang bahay. Tara nang mangaroling sa mga ibang ka-LP natin!