MiSeDuCaTioN # 21: The Guessing Game.

        Last week, I was in a mall looking for a cheap replacement  for my lost  name-engravened Silver Parker Pen when I accidentally passed by a Book Sale Store.

I was overwhelmed. I don’t know how to start. I was so excited to scan those cheap books I can browse for free I almost forgot I only had enough to spend for a 20 peso ballpen. And while I was just canvassing  for something to give as a post Christmas present to a friend, I came across this thick, blue, square sized book which title caught up my attention.

                                                                                                                                                                              It was the “20 QUESTIONS” book. A classic game book where you need to guess the correct  answer by the 20 clues given for each subject.

 

 

 

 

 

At the back flip cover of the book there is a spinner to choose the subject.

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

                        …  and it can be PEOPLE. A PLACE. A THING or the YEAR.  

 

 

 “ Sounds  familiar.” I said to myself .   This game , apparently, is somewhat always current in a relationship. A game full of guessing and wondering of what’s the truth and what is not.   “Games people play.”   

 And speaking of games, My friend Kayleigh* played this game last month. After  breaking the record  for being single for 8 years in a row, she  finally decided to break off the chain. So she packed up her baggage full of singlehood memories and immediately flew out of Singlesville. She was so excited to be back  in a relationship again she wanted to have someone delievered  right to her doorstep like an order from e-Bay.com. But instead, she went in an online chatroom and met Ian*.  They were instantly attracted to each other over the webcam. She thought it wouldn’t make a lot of difference in person now so they decided to become online lovers. ” I’m so happy I met you. Thanks. “ she said one night during their midnight unli calls. ” Don’t say Thanks. It sounds goodbye to me. Just say I love you. – I love you, Kayleigh. “ Ian said.

 2 weeks of  phonecalls and countless I love you over the phone  later, They finally went for the much awaited eye-ball. They were exactly the way they described each other. They went to a small park and tried to make everything real like it was over the phone and  tried to be the best for each other that  night. Although they didn’t  kiss that night coz Ian said he needs to go early, Kayleigh held her hand before they went home. ” He might be too shy. ” she told herself.  “it’s alright. It’s still our first date. “  That night, kayleigh is officially in a relationship.

She woke up the next day still wearing a big smile she was wearing since last night. She can’t believe this is happening. She woke up non-single anymore. She is now in a relationship with someone that she likes and loves her back. Atleast that’s what she thought so. Until she read Ian’s text message on her phone while she was sleeping:

” Thanks.”

Kayleigh didn’t get it at first, but then she suddenly remembered what Ian meant with that word so she tried to call him back and sent him a message. But  no response.  

She  never heard of him again since then.

And just like that… Kayleigh was back in Singlesville.

I flipped through the pages inside the game book. I can’t help but think of  MY OWN QUESTIONS about this game called LOVE. Questions Kayleigh also have,  like: Does s/he really likes me? Why didn’t  s/he call me back?  What did I do? Why Didn’t I saw it coming? What have I done to deserve this?

 As I checked out this page with sample  clues to solve the puzzle, I noticed that it’s hard to know the answer right away  from the 1st given clue. For you to finally guess the correct answer, YOU NEED TO GET MORE CLUES.  Kayleigh was caught offguard. She wasn’t aware of the upcoming tragic. And before she knew Ian will blew it all over her face, it was over.

In a relationship, we all want to know the real score. WE WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH.  Wether if we want to know if someone is cheating, or somone wants to break up with you.- we all need clues  to find out so that we can avoid the most hurting part. If someone didn’t kiss you on your first date… does it automatically means the guy is just not that into you? Or are they too afraid to be accused of taking advantage? If you often calls your bf/gf first more than s/he do, does it necessarily means you have more feelings than s/he do for you?

I can’t help but wonder: ” IF YOU ARE BLINDED  INLOVE, ARE THERE ENOUGH CLUES IF SOMEONE WOULD ONLY BREAK YOUR HEART? “

~ ni themiseducationofzapped sa Pebrero 4, 2009.