F*#kboy Chronicles 1: The ‘PAASA’

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Self-check: Am I “PAASA”?

 

“Lesson learned: Di na ako aasa at magpapaasa kasi I know how it feels.”

 

Does this statement seem very familiar? Of course, YES! Add it up this: “Mamatay na sana kayong mga paasa!” These might be harsh and rude, but what is harsher and ruder than shattering one’s heart that has been valued and guarded all one’s life? Apparently, none!

But have you thought of the idea that you’re “paasa” too without knowing it?

Paasa, according to my dictionary, stands for:
PA-kakagatin ka sa plano
A-agos ang bugso ng iyong damdamin
Sa-sakay ka naman kaya ka iiyak sa huli.

So, here are some self-checking signs to know if you are one of the bandwagon:

 

Sign #1: You’re PAASA if you DON’T CLARIFY YOUR INTENTIONS from the start

“Hi This is David. Pwedeng makipagkaibigan?,” says a text message you received from an unknown number.
By saying this, do you really mean just friends or you want to know more about him/her and see what will happen next? Undeniably, the message contains subliminal meanings. If you intend to purely make friends, follow it up with: “I want to make friends because I find you funny or we share same interests.” Saying directly your intention would set the limits or fine line between two parties: what should be expected or not, what should be said or not among many.

 

Sign #2: You’re PAASA if you GIVE COLORFUL WORDS despite doing sign #1

“Nag-eat na you? Please, don’t skip your meal. Magagalit talaga ako.”
Who wouldn’t hope when you hear these words? Always keep in mind to create a fine line in every message you give so as not to create something that you would regret soon.

 

Sign #3: You’re PAASA if you put YOURSELF AS AN EXAMPLE in the talks/advices you give.

“Why would I focus on the mistake he/she did over many happy situations we’ve shared together? Besides, it is normal to commit mistake but not doing something to correct it isn’t.”
Putting yourself in the limelight, especially if it talks about life lessons, will make someone fall. Inspiring people, without knowing it, make you a subject of attention and that make them sapiosexual. Kaya, be careful how you magically turn simple words into a well-crafted sentence.

 

Sign #4: You’re PAASA if you’re GOOD LOOKING

Yes, being good looking may be a sin. To simply put it, good looking people attract many. So, it cannot be argued that admirers will fall in line. They will hope that the universe will conspire to them someday just like in ugly-duckling-turn-swan movies. Others will also rebut: Sa mukha naa-attract pero sa ugali mai-inlove.

 

Sign #5: You’re PAASA if you always make LIBRE

“Let’s eat!” “Let’s visit this place.” “Want some joy ride?”
Why do you keep on doing these? Giving someone free stuff would mean that you are interested on him/her and when time comes that you are confronted about it, your mouth shuts up. Congrats! That’s how you’ll be labelled “paasa.” Minimize doing this. But if you are generous enough, then try to go out with friends and say you’ll pay 40% of the expenses instead.

 

Self-checking is a good way to evaluate oneself of who and what you really are. No matter how clean you think of yourself, there is always a tint of taint painted on you. Perhaps, you could relate to one or two in the list but you should always bear in mind the golden rule: Do not do unto others what you don’t want others do unto you.