I’ve seen on TV some people who’ve lost loved ones from the floods. There are still plenty out there stuck in their rooftops including our friends in the arena of running. Some areas are still flooded, without power, and without potable water to drink. Hope you’re all safe and sound right now with your loved ones.
September 26, Saturday, will always be remembered as it was the time when text messages were circulating that New Balance will be postponed due to flooding in many areas of Metro Manila and the incessant rains brought by Storm Ondoy.
I was not exempted from packing my things. The sudden sudden rise of water caused by heavy downpours made me panicked a bit. However we were spared. Our place was not flooded. With aching body (results of carrying stuff to and from) I went out early on Sunday morning, to check the area near my place and saw some streets still flooded. I wanted to buy bread but saw that the nearest bakery was still closed. And I was not surprised as electricity was only restored just a couple of hours then. While waiting, I saw a guy who after smoking just threw the cigarette butt on the street unmindful of the street sweeper who recently cleaned the area. It was an example how careless and irresponsible one can be. What happened last Saturday was a reminder of Mother Nature to us that each has a responsibility to dispose of our trash properly. Whatever we give to Mother Nature, it will come come back to us. It was indeed a natural disaster, a man-made disaster.
When do we learn from our mistakes?
Running Diva PH 
Hi Rouselle! Grabe, nakakainis talaga yan. We gave out cup noodles sa amin… And my sister and I felt the same way – after the people ate – they just threw out the cups… Kami pa din yung nagtapon ng trash nila 😦
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Terrible natural disaster, but I am glad that you are safe. My prayers go out to all those affected by the storm! Talk to you later, hugs!
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Yes, there are just too many of them with no care at all of that they're doing to the environment. Hope you are OK out there Gigi!
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Thank you Kerry. Philippines is now worldwide headline. Hope the international community will be able to help. It's just too much for our national and local government to. Relief goods are done by some volunteers and families who were not affected. Many areas are still without water, food, and electricity.
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