‘Bida’
My sisters and I were having a conversation one lazy afternoon when we ended up discussing our previous stage drama roles. Since we studied in the same high school, we were members of its theater guild together for at least a year. We had a good laugh when we remembered how we portrayed our respective characters. Not one among us was the antagonist or the protagonist, but we definitely made an impression on the audience by performing well.
Amid the reminiscing, my youngest sister casually asked what would happen if one of us became the main star in a bigger production. We considered it for a while, but dismissed the idea quickly even if it presented both a developing undertaking and fun. It’s not about being the “bida” [main star or lead character], anyway. It’s about how well we expressed ourselves on stage.
Giving it a second thought though, being a bida is something I could look forward to. But what does it really take to be one?
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She taught me Jingle Bell Rock just this Christmas.
…sang a lot of chinese songs with the Xiajang Gongshang gang.
…played The Concentration game.
…and ate Ish’s very delicious ube dessert in one late dinner session at the canteen.
I am just so proud of our Mae-Mae.
Good work dearie.
