August 1 2009. Former President Corazon Aquino died of Colon Cancer.

All through these years, the former president's actions have never so far touched my head. maybe because all her democracy contributions happened when I am still young, clueless about everything in the world.

When the news broke, I was sleeping. I just got a text message from my best friend saying that she died. Great. I was so sleepy so I didn't bother. But when I turned on the TV, everybody is already talking about it. Everybodys wearing yellow. Crap I am.

It was the same day as LUi's birthday so my attention was focused more on the party rather than mourning with the people.

The day after, I got the chance to tell stories with Lui's mom - how was it like before Edsa 1. From her stories, I cant help but be proud of Tita Cory. She's the only president who never asked for an extension of term, never bothered for a charter change and never acted as a powerful person.

I felt a big loss for our country. I actually wanted to see her wake but of course, time wont allow it.

August 5, 2009. It was the Former President's burial. I hurriedly went home just have a glance of what's happening. I watched the exclusive coverage and I almost cried with her youngest daughter's farewell speech. Uhm.. I think I can relate. I know the feeling of losing someone you love knowing that its gonna be the last time to see her. I lost my mom as well, and with the same r eason. harsh.

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