subTEXT

I've read and watched the two scenes (unang eksena and ikalawang eksena) from Njel de Mesa's play entitled subTEXT and in these two scenes, it basically tells us about how text messaging plays a role in our daily lives as a so-called "important" bridge to people who are in a way, connected to us.

I admit.  I used to be an avid fan of texting.  Way back in High School, I'd usually top up my number with the 25-peso load (I used to be a TM subscriber then) and then register it for a 24-hour unlimited texting with Globe and TM subscribers.  I also had some of my romantic stories thru texting.  I even had a boyfriend through text and eventually broke up with him also through text.

Upon entering college, I stopped this kind of habit for the reasons one, I don't need to text anyone because most of my blocmates lived in the same building as mine and second, it was hard to find a signal within the EBL Hall.  And after this, I'd only load my phone if I really needed to and the text messages that I sent to my close friends, it's because I have something left to text for you guys. Haha!

So, in conclusion, I don't like texting too much, more likely I'd like calls (kaya ako may Sun).  But if I get really bored, I'd text (using my Sun number only).  I don't feel like wasting money for my Smart Load.

Anyway, in relation with the play that Njel de Mesa wrote (and take note: it was an award-winning play by the Palanca's), I realized that there is no better way to communicate with friends than personally being there for him/her.  

By sending a "T_T" to a friend, he/she couldn't really feel the agony he/she is feeling at the moment and a *hug* won't make him/her feel really better.  It could only tell him/her that at some point, you cared.   What's worse is when you are in your darkest moment then wala palang load ung friend mo!  It may come to a point that he/she may do drastic things (e.g.  killing himself/oneself).

As for romance in text, I think it's a really big illusion to be in that situation.   It's hard to tell if the person on the other line is lying or not. 

"QUOTING A LINE IS ONE THING, BUT YOU'VE GOT TO MEAN IT FOR IT TO WORK"

- Njel de Mesa