ACHOOT: my favorite sister ( the only one i got)
Sunday, March 13, 2011 1 commentsACHOOT:
Definitions:
2. the sound my big brother Gary makes., when he reluctantly drives out air by force from his mouth and nose in a volatile, sporadic uncontrolled action predominantly a resultant from nasal mucous membrane irritation. In other words, when he has colds, it’s how he sneezes. Say. ......AH—CHOOT..! (loudly)
THINGS I MISS ABOUT ACHOOT.
1. her cooking. these are my favorite:
a. binagoongang baboy
b. pansit canton with kikiam and tofu flavored with sweet-salty-sour sauce
d. oatmeal cookies
e. puto pao
f. blueberry cheesecake
2. Sundays with achoot:
a. CSI marathon
b. cheesy “love story” movies at the cinema
c. bumming around the house.d. tea party at our vestibule
e. Sunday mass and eat out after
THINGS I HATE ABOUT ACHOOT:
1. running errands: she has an annoying way of asking favors. She wants that “whatever something” be done right away. No patience at all. We always fight about this and she always wins. I do what she desires…she makes me do things against my will. I couldn’t say “NO”.
2. the waiting game: she always brings me along every time she does:
a. SHOPPING: she loves buying undies. It takes time for her to decide. I wait for hours. And she buys them in dozens. Shoes. She buys 3 pairs every month.
b. HAIR REBOND. I leave her at the beauty parlor and do window shopping at the mall, read novels at the bookstore and when I get back, she is still undone.
3. She is too honest about what she thinks of me and the things I do. She is my best critic. No sugar coating on her words. Her way of motivating me is too straightforward. Strong words, frank and irksome. She listens to reasons but she gives the impression of being a Ms. Know- it- all. And oftentimes she is right, it’s so hard to argue with her.
4. when I look bad and terrible, she tells me right away, flat on my face. Funny but I look exactly like her. (Please notice the forehead)
5. she thinks my big brother is more good looking than I am. NO. She thinks my big brother is good looking and I am not. (again, I look exactly like her) .
1. she knows the things I like and buys them even if I don’t ask her to.
2. I’ve gone to several trips all expenses paid by her .Subic, Clark, Corregidor, Bohol and Bicol. (SFC days)
3. she believes in my talent. (public speaking) She trusts me and let me train her high school students (leadership training / creative writing workshop/ oral recitation :declamation/oration)
4. she thinks I write well.
5. she likes some of my photography.
I CAN SAY SO MANY THINGS ABOUT HER. I miss her, I hate her, I love her. One thing is sure though. No matter what happens, no one can take away her place in my heart. A lot of my friends envy me because of her. They want to have a sister just like mine. Caring and loving and intimidating. They are willing to “fit in my shoes”...so to speak. BUT I WONT LET THEM. Because I love my shoes. LaCoste , Chuck Taylor and Ralph Lauren.. cmon..!
My dear sister achoot… I miss you… I love you… I hate you because i won't be able to kiss you…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY…!
i wish you all the best ...!
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thanks bunso... love you so much.