Egay is the name of a good friend of mine. He was the former boyfriend of Cecil Villa, one of my barkada from Comm Arts in UST. But now, Cecil lives abroad (I think somewhere in France) and Egay is married and a parent to one child.
There is another Egay that millions of Filipinos are familiar with. Yes, “Egay” the storm that brought much needed rain to the Philippines for the past four days. The eye of Egay would close to within 100 km of Bataan Island on Saturday as it blows toward Taiwan. According to PAGASA, (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), “Egay” (international codename “Sepat”) was moving toward the northern tip of Luzon with gusts of up to 220 kilometers an hour.
“Egay” continues rains to dry agricultural fields up North, either to the delight or disgust of farmers. Other families were sad and angry as “Egay” brought floods and landslides to them.
“Egay” also made millions of students, including my own thesis class at UST happy. Imagine, no classes for a long stretch. I bounced off an email to my thesis team, Eia Belveder, Kristine Buendia, Jeeno David, Jessa de Guzman, Cheska Genato, Lyan Go, Migs Gutierrez, Christine Kiac, Kristel Leonardo, Gian Nealega, Andrea Ong, Asia Parreno, Marianne Quan, Lloyd Querijero, Jac Remo, Chico Santos and Ingrid Torricer to keep the focus and maximize these free days to make their parents happy next year by finishing their thesis and graduating in March 2008.
It is times like these that give parents opportunities to find quality time with their children. Go the mall and watch “Rush Hour 3” or “Bourne Ultimatum.” Spend hours at Time Zone. Eat out at Jollibee or Italianis. Or just stay at home, enjoy home-cooked sinigang or nilaga.
For me and Chief, we just enjoyed a nice breakfast. Omelette with kamatis, potatoes and green bell pepper. Plus, pork and beans.
Later, we might do some groceries, go to a wake and meet Olwen and some friends for dinner.
Enjoy “Egay” weather.
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