Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Haunted Boarding House


I decided to transfer from my sister's house and live independently because I can't take the attitude of my sister's husband, It takes 1 week for me to look for a boarding house because I have a high standard for a room to rent and most of the room for rent today are pretty expensive. My friend Nochelyn accompanied me in searching for a room since she is also looking for one also. We've gone to a lot of place searching everyday and almost lost our hope.


It was Thursday and almost the end of the week and our goal is to be able to find a boarding house before the end of the week! And luckily after many hours of searching we've met this man which is the neighbor of the owner of the boarding house that we've rented in. He approached the owner and the owner tour us in the house. The house that we've looked at is the first floor of the 2 storey house and it's kinda pretty old but looked furnished and accommodating, after we've settled for the payment we have then decided to come back later that night to give the downpayment because Nochelyn requested to the owner that she wants her room in the living room because that time the house do only have 2 bedrooms and we are 5 in all to live in there.

It was Sunday afternoon and I went to the house to check if it is good to live in now, as I arrived I saw the owner and his wife cleaning the house and a carpenter doing the room that Nochelyn requested, I've even bought them snacks and we've talked. The owner said that I can transfer that night since they are almost done. So I went home right away to pack my things and went back to the boarding house and arranged my stuff in there, luckily I'm not alone there since Cresa's brother OGIS transferred that night also together with his Girlfriend. That was my first night in that haunted house.

Next couple of days, Nochelyn and her friend Maylin which happens to be our boardmate also transferred in the house. So we are now one big Happy family. We talked and laughed a lot and I'm always the so called CLOWN.




The Horror Begins....

Everything went well, until one day as I'am sleeping, it was 1:00 in the afternoon and I'm sleeping since my shift changed to 3pm-12am, I had a wonderful sleep but all of a sudden I'm dreamed and in my dream I saw myself sleeping. Yes! I can see myself literally and I'm wearing the same clothes that I'm wearing that day, I'm now panicking and in my mind I'am awake but I can't move a single muscle and I can't scream for help. I told myself to relax after a while I can move my hands now and never go back to sleep again.. This happens for 3 consecutive days in the same situation. 

I shared with my colleagues about my experience and according to them I've experienced "UROM" and advised me that I need to sleep with the accompany because this is a serious problem that can cause my death, I even Google it on how to avoid such event. But I still got nightmare's.

I have a sleeping problem now and afraid to go to sleep because I may not able to wake up. Now, I'm so eager to transfer again because I got a feeling that my room is really haunted because aside from having nightmare's I can also sense that there is someone who is watching me from anywhere in the house and I feel so creepy.

One event happens that pursue my willingness to transfer happen's is when me and my boyfriend is texting in the middle of the night when I came home from my work, we are arguing via text and I'am really used in double sending my message when sending it. The last sentence that I used in my text is "Makasapot ka" he then responded and said " Bakit ka umiiyak?" I responded again and asking " Bakit? may sinasabi ba akong umiiyak ako?" then he said that Yes! That's what you've texted me in your last text and I was like very confused on what is happening, he then suggested that he will send my text again, as I received it I read all the messages and all is right except in the last portion which has "Nagahilak ko karun,guitly kaayo ko,I l love you so much" as I'm reading this I'm getting goosebumps and getting nervous! I responded to my boyfriend and said that he is just playing with me and trying to scare me, but he said he will never do that and he said he will not delete the message on his Inbox and he said that I should also not delete it mine as well so we can check it in the morning. As I go to sleep my chest is pounding and I want to cry cause I know there is something creepy that is creepy happening.

The morning comes and my boyfriend arrived, we right away compare our messages and confirmed that he is not playing with me, both of us is really scared right now. He told me that I should transfer to another house which I did.

The Real Story...

One day, I bought soft drinks from the store which happens that the owner is a close friend of mine, her name is Loi and I use to call her ATE LOI, she is so kind to me and really accommodating. As we are talking I told her that I have transferred to another house already, and she asked why and I told her the whole story, She said that a lot of boarder before that she used to know experienced the same thing I've experienced. She also added that there is a woman that have died in that house while giving birth long time ago. She also share's that the boarder from the second floor share's some stories to her about this woman that they have seen walking in the house. My chest is pounding again and I've shared the whole story to my friend Nochelyn who eventually transferred also.

That is my horror story, I can even imagine I've experienced this and I hope this will never happen again in my entire life.










Monday, May 20, 2013

Getting to Know Me...


Who are you? 


- I'm Jayr Manalo, but I prefer to be called with my nickname JHAI, I got my nickname Jhai when I was in high school when we'v danced the PCD hit song "Jhai Ho" during our school program, since then every student I have met in school they call me Jhai. =)

What are you passionate about?


-I'm really passionate in leading people and working on interesting projects. I love the emo stuff and "ME-TIME" is very vulnerable to me since that is the only time that I can reflect the things I've done during the day and plan for my future.


What are the achievements you are most proud of?


-By far of my existence I could say that being independent is what I'm most proud of. At the age of 17 I'm already working and somehow earning money though it's not enough to sustain my needs but I consider that as a starting point. I also managed to be a working student when I was college because I'm not sure if my grandparents can sustain my studies, I'am also a full-time scholar that time so I'm not paying any single centavo for my school. I'm working as a service crew at a well-known food chain in Davao and it helped me a lot financially and I'm not asking for "BAON" during that time. I resigned on this job because of my willingness to earn more because I believe I deserve more than that and I'm the kind of person who is not comfortable about what we have already, I always wish for more. I tried my luck in the call center industry and thank God I'm still here for almost 3 years now and now I know with hard work and determination I'll get a promotion very SOON.


What are the most important things to you in life?


-I'am a very family oriented person and obviously they are the most important thing in my life. I grew up with my grandparents but I have never felt lonely because they have provided all the love I need that I grew up having the fear of God and respect to myself and to other people. My grandma taught me to be strong and be INDEPENDENT because in life only you can help yourself. 


How would you describe yourself?


- I'am the essence of overconfidence! I love to have fun, to party, to drink , go to beach, get wild and to try everything adventurous! I'm very loud and candid but silent when I have a problem because for me problems should be kept to yourself because of all of the people you've shared your problem only half of them are concerned and the rest are happy .


Do you love yourself?


-Yes! I do love myself  =)


If you have one day left to live, what would you do?


-If I have only one day left to live, I would spend it with my Father. I don't know how it feels like to live with a father so if I have one day left to live I will cherish the moment with my father and I would talk to him and share every achievement that I achieved .



If you are yourself 1 year from the future, how would you advise the you now? 


-I would advise myself to let go of negative thoughts because that is the thing that will hold you back from getting your dreams.



What are you busy with today? 


-As of now, I'm busy with my work as a Project Manager for an Australian client and I love it! 



What opportunities are you looking for?


-Ofcourse everyone would love to have a better job and higher salary but personally I'm happy with what I have now and if God would give me some more my arms are wide open.



What’s the top priority in your life right now?


-Hmmmm.. Right now the most important thing that I want to prioritize is my Job, to prove to other people that I'm confident and equipped already. I see to it that I'm having fun with everything that I do and I don't force myself to work on a project which doesn't fit my passion. I always enjoy every moment of my life and count my blessings.


If you were to die tomorrow, what would be your biggest regret?


-I would regret nothing! I mean what for?? I'm proud of myself and the adventure of my life, I appreciate every struggle and downs of my life because they are the one who made me stronger now and somehow made my life perfect.


What is your ideal career?


-Since I was a child I always wanted to work on a Magazine Publishing House. Everything that is about fashion I love that!



What do you fear most in life?


-To grow old having nothing.


What bad habits do you want to break?


-Being a negative, irritated, and insecure person.



What are the times you are most inspired, most motivated, most charged up?


-When I'm so down and depressed I keep myself motivated and be inspired by the people who always there to help me.



Who inspires you the most?


-My Grandma inspires me a lot, I love to hear her life lesson again and she taught me how to be independent in life.



What kind of person do you enjoy spending time with?


-The kind of person that I enjoyed spending with is a person who is positive, very out-going, fun, not Killer Joy, loves to hang out and true to you even you are not with them.



That's It! Thanks for spending time reading my page. =)