Dependency in alcohol is not a common thing. Yes! Drinking a few bottles of beer or a few shots of brandy during gatherings is not bad, but when your day becomes incomplete without your daily dose of alcohol, that is something to be bothered about. But there is a solution to that, alcohol rehab centers just like a drug treatment center are there to help patients give up their addiction and go back to their normal lives.

Most of the time I avoid watching the news because what I’ve been hearing lately is the food crisis facing our nation, fuel increase, crime and evident corruption. As it seems, we are somewhat being pulled through the black hole. But as drug addicts have hope in drug rehab, in our own little way, we can still do something for our dear country to improve. Just keep the faith!

I am wondering if my P550 per OT session is worth the one-hour therapy that Marcus is taking every Saturday. Btw, Marcus is one of those lucky children who were diagnosed with mild ADHD and has the luxury to undergo treatment. Lucky because we, as parents, were not ashamed of admitting that the boy has a disorder, we even seek ways to help him. Luxury because I must admit it’s quite costly. It maybe too soon to realize the effect because it has only been 4-hours worth (including the initial evaluation), so I am still keeping my fingers crossed.

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Did the title sounded like a statement from one of Sesame Street’s Muppet characters, Count von Count (Count Dracula)? Imagine him saying “ME and the number 30… AH AH AH AH AH!” as thunder roars overhead and lightning flash. We all know that he has an obsessive love for counting (arithmomania) that according to him, “When I’m alone, I count myself. One count!” (so funny!) Unfortunately, if Count Dracula enjoys relating himself with numbers, I don’t! 

Let me start whining…

I have this fear of reaching 30. A month from now I’ll be celebrating my birthday and I keep on denying to myself that I’ll be ending my exciting 20s saga. Well, first and foremost I don’t feel like it. When people would ask how old I am, saying 30 is like admitting that my waistline is getting bigger, my skin starts sagging, my bones are becoming brittle and that my closet is filling-up with loose flowery blouses instead of polo shirt. (Geeezzz!) I know most of you will say, “Really? You’re already 30? You don’t look like it!” (You look like 29 years and 11 months old.. haha!) but then again it is something I have to deal with every time I complete my personal information. You have to agree with me that when you write 30 in the age field, its somewhat closer to 35 than 29. See the point?

Oh my! When reality bites, it makes sure that you feel every little inch of thrust it creates. (Please don’t be inspired on how I make a big deal out of something I have no control of, I love punishing myself… haha!)

Second reason is that for me being 30 brings bigger responsibility and expectations. I don’t have any reason at all to stay immature and act childish. (I can’t stand the thought!) I imagine myself in executive dress, prim and proper (which by the way I should have been at least 5 years ago), with complete cosmetics on and very poised. (Brrrr….)

Anyway, career and relationship wise, I guess I have been balancing them quite well. I have reached what I have set for myself before I reach 30. So far, I am contented as to where I am, how I look and what keeps me busy. So what’s this fuss all about? It’s just that I am not yet ready to leave the young generation. I know friends who reached 30 ahead of me would hate me for this. Don’t worry guys, I don’t see you that way. This is all about ME and the number 30… AH AH AH AH AH!   

The first time I heard about ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was 5 years ago when it was featured on television. This documentary would most likely have an impact only to those experiencing or seeing somebody experience the symptoms. I never imagined that a healthy and hyperactive child may have the possibility of having a behavioral disorder. But lucky for kids experiencing ADHD nowadays, they have the chance to be assessed and undergo appropriate corrective actions before its too late.

I remember when I was a kid, I was also hyperactive. It was difficult for me to remain seated (if I do sit at all) and keep quiet. Falling or being stuck is a normal scenario to me. I even locked myself once in the bathroom with no keys to open the door. 

When I was in Grade 1, I remember my mom crying and talking to my school adviser. I should have been the first honor, but thanks to my conduct which was B-, I was disqualified in the honor roll. (gosh… now I understand how frustrated my mom was). All throughout my elementary and high school days, although I was consistently in the top 10, I was always noisy and talkative. (To think that at that time, I was wondering why I was not getting a Christian Living award! Poor me.) During recess, I don’t want to spend time with studious and behaved girls. I’d rather go with the happy-go-lucky brood. (Aw! That is why I prefer playing with boys).

Now that I have a degree and have a decent job, I still do experience misdemeanors. At work, when I don’t like what I’m doing or didn’t like the person I am working with, I tend to be inefficient, emotional, display low self-esteem and worry about being judged.
I also have problem focusing on work when I have something in mind and I want to do it right away. These symptoms push me to be impulsive and well change jobs frequently. (haha! Plus the fact that I get easily bored when I get used to my responsibilities).    

Am I saying that I had and still have ADHD? I don’t know and wouldn’t want to know. I guess its too late for me to undergo therapy or even medication. And so far things are going great for me, except for some difficulties at times. All I want to tell you is that before we “brand” a person, specially kids as “pasaway, makulit o tamad,” let us give the person a chance to be understood. (I’m guilty with this!)