Have you ever felt so happy in your life that you were not able to think right?
I did.
Last August 27, 2010, 91,008 (times 3, for the parents and loved ones) hearts beat so fast at the same time as they wait for the NLE July 2010 results. 36,679 came jumping, crying, shouting and doing things that signifies triumph and happiness while the rest of the number almost committed suicide.
I did not expect that the feeling would be like this. The victory poison’s effect is abrupt. The first stage is critical, it can kill. You jump, you cry, you hyperventilate, you shout. Jumping may cause head trauma. Crying can irritate your eyes especially if you accidentally scratch or injure your eyes. Tsk, scleral damage. Hyperventilation expels CO2 which causes respiratory alkalosis. Shouting will cause you to injure your vocal chords. Be careful now, I would like to see us alive and attend our oath taking.
Second stage is severe happiness like being high from intake of illegal drugs. Name the type and you will manifest it depending on your body’s response.
Hours after passing the board exam
Me: Momi, luwas kau?
Momi: Oo, pasado ka na eh!
After 5 minutes……
Me: Momi, luwas kau?
Momi: Oo nga! Natanong mo na yan kanina eh.
2 Days after the NLE results came out
Mom: how do you feel anak?
Me: I feel goooood, I feel like I’m flying (imagine me, imitating a big, fat bird who has just been stoned by narcotics)
4 days after results came out:
Momi: Yung bedsheet palitan mo na. Pero wag sabay sabay kase baka maubusan ng sampayan sa labas. Unti untiin mo lang ha. Tapos ung halaman ilabas mo na din para maarawan. (Countless series of commands being given by mother dear)
Me: (stares dumbly) ha?
Momi: (Explains again…… Ashowa, showa, showa, blah)
Me: Ulit po.
Momi: (Explains again but this time with her forehead crinkled)
Me: Ano po? Di ko ma-gets?
Momi: Anak, you’re so high. Anyway…. (Explains again and laughs)
At school canteen
Me: Just!!! (Does the flying kiss motion)
Justzam: Oi! Congrats! Yung grupor, 100%!!!!!!
Me: Oh sige!!!!! (big smiles. Realized after 10 minutes that I gave an inappropriate answer)
Third stage: Recovery. Everything is back to normal: normal physical and mental functioning. I am at this stage now, Glory be to our Lord!
-Cha
