I Was There

My Story: I Was There

My Story: I Was There

I couldn't help but smile while browsing the photos I took for today. I think these are my best shots after weeks of practicing with my new toy. The fiery ball's reflection on the clear ocean made the water look on fire. Hours of waiting and setting adjustments were worth the photo I took.

"This is it! Ito na ang susi ko para makapasok," I proudly say, smiling from ear to ear.

This is my passion, my dream ever since I was a kid, to be a professional photographer. To be able to do that I need to make a portfolio that will be accepted at the modeling and photography company in the US. Kapag pasado ang portfolio ko ay mapapatunayan kong may mararating ang trabaho ko.

My parents are still skeptical of my decision to shift course to pursue my passion. Hindi sila naniniwalang may mapupuntahan ang pagiging isang photographer. I tried to change their minds by presenting some famous photographers but they still refused to believe me.

"Key! Hindi ka pa ba tapos?"

Luminga ako sa taas at nakita ang kuya kong naniningkit ang mata.

"Tapos na! Babalik na ako!" sigaw ko naman pabalik sa kaniya.

Pinatay ko ang camera at maingat na bumaba mula sa mga batuhan. Ayokong magkaroon ng galos ang baby ko.

"Kanina pa tawag nang tawag si mama kung malapit na ba tayo," sambit niya sa akin nang makasakay na ako sa van.

"Dapat sinabi mong kumuha muna ako ng litrato para sa portfolio ko," saad ko sa kaniya.

"Key, sa tingin mo tatantanan ako ni mama kung sinabi ko 'yon? For sure lalo lang niya akong tadtarin ng text kapag nalaman niyang naubos ang isang oras sa pagkuha mo ng pictures."

Nagkibit-balikat ako. "Ikaw naman ang favorite niya, baka makalusot."

Ever since naman noong bata pa kami, siya parati ang pinapaboran. Maybe because he's the first child or.

We are having our vacation here in Cebu, for kuya specifically since he just passed the Physician Examination. After this, he will apply for a residency program that he's not yet sure which one to choose. Kaya itong bakasyon ay regalo at time ni kuya para mapili kung anong specification ang kukunin niya.

When we finally arrived at the resort, some hotel staff assisted us to bring our luggage to our respective rooms. Our rooms are located facing the crystal clear ocean which our mom suggested para raw makalanghap ng malinis na hangin ang si kuya. It's quite lucky for me since I can immediately find a subject just being outside the veranda.

I checked my room and it's pretty huge. It has a queen-size bed, it has a bathroom, a flatscreen television, and an air diffuser. I just hope the internet will be okay.

"Lamig," bulong ko nang pumunta sa veranda. I saw some people walking down at the seashore. It's already a bit dark.

Kukunin ko sana ang camera nang biglang tumunog ang phone ko. I saw it was my mother.

"Ma," I answered and went back to my bed.

"Tawagin mo nga kuya mo at hindi ko ma-contact ang number niya. Mag-di-dinner na sana tayo."

I silently sighed and got up.

"Sige 'ma sabay na kaming pupunta riyan ni kuya," sagot ko.

"Okay! Bye."

Pagbaba ko ng tawag ay tumungo ako sa kwarto ni kuya at kumatok. I told him to get ready for the dinner dahil hindi kakain si mama kung wala si kuya. Told ya he's really the favorite one.