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It was around lunchtime when i got an SMS from Ted's younger brother, checking up how i've been since the last time i was with them in Bulacan.

I had the chance to hang out with Ted and his family during their town fiesta last week and i had a blast. Nothing fancy though. What made it such an enjoyable, albeit short, stay with them was their simplicity and warmth. I was so overwhelmed by their hospitality and their openness in accommodating me. I really felt like a bisita, which i was not accustomed to, and they wouldn't let me help out in the kitchen even if i wanted to.

At some point i even felt a bit awkward because during meals, i was always the one who finishes last. Alvin (Ted's bro) was pretty vocal about his observation, to which i reasoned out that i was taking the time to appreciate the food. Mababaw lang ang kaligayahan ko sa pagkain 'Vin.

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It's always refreshing to hang out with people like Ted and his family. They don't have much, but they have each other. There is that openness among each member of the household and freedom of speech is not suppressed. The even make fun of each other or joke about themselves. Every moment was light, candid, spontaneous.

And yes, i really felt "at home" with them.

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So when Alvin texted me "next year ulit?"
I didn't hesitate to reply "sure! Oo ba!"

Pagpasensyahan mo na lang ang kabagalan ko sa pagkain ha...

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Salamat po ulit sa Borlongan Family sa pag-ampon sa akin last June 23&24.
Sa uulitin po!

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