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Most of my friends know that I do not eat pork. I am not a Muslim nor a Jew, but I somehow observe their diet when it comes to pork. Somehow because I can still eat pork.

It all started when I was 7 or 8 years old. I've always been fond of reading. We had enough books at home to keep me interested. One day, when I was quite bored or perhaps just curious of the books we had at home, I checked our cabinet and looked for something informative and interesting.

I found Modern Medical Guide. I decided to read anything from the book. As I was turning the pages, I found something about worms then I saw a picture of a pig and how it is fed. A pig eats anything and almost everything it can put into its mouth, including what goes out of the body. With such piggy character it is not impossible for the animal to have worms. These worms are not easy to be eliminated. They even settle beyond the digestive system.

I remember a picture of pork that has not been cooked or prepared properly and the pork was about to be ingested (or eaten) by a man. It was when I decided that I shall eat no more pork.

Whenever I refuse to eat pork, people usually ask me if I am a Muslim. What a pity. Muslims are not the only people who do not eat pork.

Of course I have eaten pork in the past two years. I broke my "oath" when a friend of mine told me that I only live once. I was craving for a Siomai but the only Siomai available was Pork Siomai.

When I bought the Pork Siomai, I was bothered. First, because I broke my "oath" and second, the taste was quite bothersome. It's been years.

During summer last year, I also ate pork. It was barbecue. To my surprise, I liked it. Perhaps eating barbecue with friends was a factor why I liked the pork barbecue. But I think those barbecues were the last pork I consumed.

Oh, not actually. I had another pork a couple of weeks ago. I wouldn't have eaten it if it wasn't because of someone who prayed for the food. I only refuse to eat pork if the person knows that I don't eat pork or, at least, he can understand that I don't eat pork.

If I happen to come to a house where I will be served with nothing but pork, I shall eat it. I give justice to the food served for me. It'd be impolite.


If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake.
-1 Corinthians 5:27

The long weekend is finally over. It was quite tiring. Well, yes, it was. It all started with Sunday. Spent more time outside home. I went to church in the morning, attended our Youth Alpha Course then headed to SM Megamall for Aya's birthday in the afternoon. Some Gamer Clan buddies also came.

I called Joan in the evening to discuss our visit plan for Monday. It wasn't 11PM yet but both of us were so tired. We had a long Sunday. And good luck with Monday!

When Monday came, a lot of experiences were into our lives. First, Jojo came to our appointed meeting place on the dot while I came almost an hour earlier than the call-time because I almost didn't know. Let's just say I got confused. Well, we just laughed it off.

A lot more happened like these:
*Being chased by the AlphaLand guard and felt like being locked up inside the mall. Question is how did we even get there?
*The pink fence! We had to... I guess I'll just keep that a secret here. We told Ate Cess about it. Gosh, I'm grinning in amusement here.
*A pedicab driver did a sales-talk to us! We could've even walked ourselves all the way to the hospital if it wasn't raining, most especially if we knew how to get there in the first place.
*Joan and me waited for Kat and friends as well as for Ate Cess. They were held in the traffic because of INC's Manalo's funeral service.
*We were sent out of the hospital. The guards thought we were loitering.
*After we reasoned ourselves to get inside the hospital, we ended praying outside. Just outside.

Ate Cess treated us for lunch in McDo. Thank You, Lord, for Ate Cess! Keep blessing her. Amen. Kat, Jenna and Joan were also with us. It was a hearty lunch.

When we parted ways, Joan and me were still together in SM Makati and Glorietta. Yeah, hindi pa kami nagsasawa sa isa't isa. Actually, magkikita pa kami bukas. Haha!

For our purpose on Monday, I believe and I have the faith that it is done. Hallelujah!


Music:
No Doubt w/ Hayley Williams & Janelle Monae - Stand and Deliver