Ode to my shorts.

Do you own an article of clothing that is more than…let’s say 7 years? I could be a pair of jeans, shorts, or a shirt that you just wear at home? You do this even though they are ripped, tattered and has seen better days. Why do we do this? Why ware stuff that is past their prime?

I was going through some old cloths in my cabinet so that I could make room, I gave some away while others I choose to keep. Then I noticed my good old first year high school PE shorts. Its a green, short shorts (the one that PBA players wore back in the late 70’s) ripped from the crotch to the back. It still has the name of our school stitched to it (MCS, that’s for Malate Catholic School). Aside from the history that goes with it, this particular shorts is one of the best “pam-bahay” shorts that I have. It’s comfy and its ventilation system is next to none. My Grandma thought that I was going to make it a foot rag or something but then I again it is still my shorts.

Now on its 14th year, my shorts has indeed seen better days, the garter is loose, the sides have holes, and the ripped crotch…lets just say that is more of a loin cloth than a pair of shorts. I have decided to do the unthinkable, the unimaginable…have it repaired, or should I say restored.

For those who think I’m crazy, in the words of the Bartman “Eat my shorts!”

Comments

[Mac]

Me too! I still have my old Malate stuff. Though they don't fit me anymore - they serve a more vital purpose - they remind me of the fun times, the bad ones too, and the humiliating moments of our younger years back in Malate! My memories from those times are starting to slip and fade, and I could definitely use a reminder. That's why I'm glad that I still have all my old tattered Malate junk! Ingats, bro.