I don’t really know if I’ll be offended or flattered. Recently, a friendly neighbour approached me and started to have a conversation. He introduced himself as the one living just across my flat and he said he has noticed me from his window for some time now. We exchanged some few pleasant words including his visit to the Philippines last year and how much he liked it there. Then, maybe he could not contain himself any longer, he asked if I am in some sort of a student exchange program or if I am completing my university studies here. Whoa!!! I can’t quite describe the shock that registered in his face when I told him that I am here for work and mentioned the company that hired me. He apologized for assuming since he thought I am still in my late teens. I volunteered to divulge my age and he said that I don’t look like it. Hehe!!! At that time, I was sure I was flattered.
Then days after, I decided to stop by a supermarket to buy a bottle of champagne for my father who was then celebrating his birthday. Confidently, I marched to the till and was rummaging my purse for some coins when I was asked for any ID card as I looked young according to the cashier. Luckily enough, I still have my SSS ID with me with my date of birth indicated. She took a long hard look at it and eventually entered the item in her register. I was a bit embarrassed at that time since there are a few people in the queue and they all craned their necks to check on me if indeed I am of legal age to purchase alcoholic drinks. Haay!!!
Maybe looking young has its own pros and cons. It can be flattering but can cause some embarrassment as well when people seem not to trust you thinking that you are just a mere kid. But I think it’s better than ladies of my age here in UK who seem to look beyond their years. I guess looking young and feeling young is a manifestation of how happy I am living my life. ;-)
2 comments:
ganyan talaga mga pinoy, baby face jejejejje
don't worry Don, I know the feeling :) -Elanie
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