Still In Love with My Childhood Crush

"Fate took over. We started developing romantic feelings for each other, but because of our friendship, it took us quite a while to admit what we felt for one another."


♥ CHAPTER ONE ♥

We Were SoYoung Then.

1995 -1996. I was 7 years old when we moved in our hometown where I met my childhood crush. I had crushes before but those were totally different.

P was the cutest guy in our place. I felt something strange for him. Whenever I saw him playing basketball near our house, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I felt shy and embarrassed. I felt nervous. My cheeks got red.

What was that feeling? I had a crush on that boy who played basketball really well. I found him cute when he smiled. Whenever I looked at him and he smiled back, I melted. For me, he had the nicest hair. The stories by my brother on how my crush danced triggered the admirations I felt. Fate took over. My eyes just went straight to him and it was as if a glow was all around him. I was excited to go home after school because I would be able to see him playing.

For years, I have only seen him when he passed by our house or whenever I passed by theirs. One thing was for sure. He never noticed me. He only knew me because he's friends with my brother. Most of the time, I stayed inside our house during my teenage years playing Crash Bandicoot and Sonic with our Sega.

♥ CHAPTER TWO ♥

My Childhood Crush Broke My Heart.

Fast Forward2005. Years passed and social networking sites boomed. Friendster was the "in" thing when I first learned how to interact through the internet. One day, I saw himsitting in front of their house. I knew he no longer recognized me. I tried to search his name in Google and I found numerous posts about him. My heart felt something inexplicable for the same person the second time around. R was in a relationship when I checked his Friendster account. I just said to myself, "Ang gwapo pa din niya." But how could I compete? The boy-next-door turned out to be the apple of the eye of every girl in town. My childhood crush blossomed perfectly.

I felt my admiration for my childhood crush for the nth time. Good thing though, my family and I moved to the city. It was easier for me since I didn't get the chance to see him in person. But honestly, it was always a fantasy; something that could never happen in real life for so many, many reasons. As I got older, I realized this. As I got older, my childhood crush faded into memory.

♥ CHAPTER THREE ♥

Start of Something Unexpected.

P and I crossed our paths again in April of 2008. We were already friends in Friendster, but no nothings. One humid night, I received a new message in my inbox from P. I screeched to hell since I saw his name. Yes, P sent me a message! He said, "Hi! Dalaga ka na ah. Parang kailanlang! Kamusta na kuya mo?" My heart skipped for joy, but I tried to hide it. It was an unassuming message, yet for me, it was more than something! Notwithstanding the spark, I tried to control my feelings as I would like to rest for some time as I had just recovered from a dreadful 3-year relationship.

But what can I do? We can't change the inevitable. The friendship had just begun. No one thought that it would develop into a more serious bond, neither me. We started chatting every night for the first two weeks. Subsequently came the 24-hour texting stage. First thing in the morning,we would exchange good morning messages. It was solely pure friendship. Honestly, I was hesitant to know him more since I have known him as the heartthrob who made a lot of girls drool and cry. Girls were the one pursuing him.

We started dating and a lot happened in between. My brother learned about us. He advised me not to see him anymore. They're friends since their salad days so he knew a lot about P and his past, including girls in the aspect of P's life. I tried to avoid P, but I failed.

We continued our communication. Constant dates, dinner,movies, shopping, 24/7 texting and chat. We were both happy. We enjoyed eachother's company. We discovered a lot about each other. Dreams, goals, plans, aspirations -- name it! We have discussed and experienced almost everything like a real life couple.

But what was lacking? There was still no commitment. There was no guarantee. It was certainly one of the toughest parts of our relationship. Frustration, fear and jealousy were there. We started developing romantic feelings for each other, but because of our friendship, it took us quite a while to admit what we felt for one another.

♥ CHAPTER FOUR ♥

The Hardest Battle.

Fast forward November 2008. Both of us have met each other's families. We started calling each other "by". Albeit the tight bond and the friendship we developed for the past 7 months, there was still no commitment yet.

His family.

Her family.

P was scheduled to leave the Philippines for work on the 14th of November 2008. As we were counting down the hours of separation, God magically blessed us! We became an official couple the day before he left me.

Long distance relationship must be the most avoided part of a relationship amongst all the couples out there. True enough, it was hard! But we both believe that everything worth having is worth waiting for. We held tighter instead.

3 years shortly, in October 2011, we ended our hardest battle. We finally ended the dreaded distance between us. Yay to us! We survived! Long distance relationship worked for us!

♥ CHAPTER FIVE ♥

Changes Ahead.

It feels like we have been together longer and I am sometimes surprised when I realize that it has only been three years. It feels like a lifetime in the most wonderful way you can imagine.

Here I am, a small town girl in my hometown, moved from the province to the city,and from the city back to the province, just to make our lives easier. At the end of the day, I am full of hopes to see my childhood crush waiting for me at the end of the isle wearing tuxedo and teary-eyed; looking perfectly handsome showing his perfect smile.

♥ CHAPTER FIVE ♥

Under Construction.

Our fifth chapter is still under maintenance. But one thing I assure P-- only God knows what I would be without you...


To P: Advance Happy 3rd Anniversary, baby! I soooo love you to the moon and back!

Medical Examination for Australian Visa

Before entering some foreign territories, one must have a validvisa to enter. To have a visa, one must undergo a medical examination.

Here in the Philippines, St. Luke's Medical Center is one of the accredited hospitals to conduct medical examination for Australian Visa Applicants.

I have already undergone my medical examination last July 2011 so it's gonna be P's turn tomorrow. I just finished his requirements and I thought of making a blog post about it.

OPENING HOURS

For the convenience of those who come early, the guards may allow applicants to enter St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic premises as early as 4:30 AM but the schedule of operation of each working area will be observed.

Reception Area	7:00 AM
Follow-up Area	8:30 AM
Sputum Collection	7:00 AM
D.O.T.	7:00 AM
Cashier	7:00 AM
X-ray	7:00 AM
Laboratory Reception	7:00 AM
Physical Examination	8:00 AM

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

IMPORTANT!

Before coming for your medical examination, please know your:

a. Visa Subclass

b. Lodgement office

c. For temporary applicants, your length of stay

You will be asked for these information at the reception area. We cannot proceed with your medical examination without these information.

1. Letter from the Australian Embassy, if available (please photocopy)
2. Valid passport/ national ID (SSS, postal ID, voter's ID, driver's license, PRC ID, school ID) and birth certificate.
3. Four (4) PHOTOCOPIES of passport/ nationalID
4. 4 pieces recent passport-sized photos (white or blue background)
5. Form 26/160, E-Health referral form*, furtherance letter

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/

Whenever applicable, please bring the following:

1. Old chest x-ray films not less than 6 months prior to the medical examination
2. Detailed medical certificate regarding a previously-treated or currently managed clinically significant illness which should contain the following information:

• duration and date of treatment
• surgical procedure or medical intervention done
• complete final diagnosis
• outcome of treatment or treatment plans and prognosis, if available

MEDICALEXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

A. For PERMANENT Visa Applicants

Age	Required Examinations
0-4 years old	Physical Examination
5-10 years old	Physical Examination, urinalysis
11-14 years old	Physical Examination, urinalysis, chest x-ray (CXR)*
15 y/o and above	Physical Examination, urinalysis, CXR, HIV

* Chest X-ray may also be required for children 10 years old andbelow if they have had exposure to TB Cases or history of TB disease

B. For TEMPORARY Visa Applicants

Age/Duration of Stay	0-3 months	3-12 months	12 months
<15 years old	N/A	Full Medical
15-74 years old	N/A	Chest X-ray	Full Medical and Chest X-ray
75 years old and up	Pro-forma Form	Pro-forma form + Chest X-ray
STUDENT	Chest X-ray, HIV, HBsAg, and Anti-HCV (regardless of length of stay)
WORKER: Hospital or Healthcare Contact
WORKER: Non-Hospital or Healthcare Contact	Form 160 (Chest X-ray Only)

MEDICALEXAMINATION FEES

AGE BRACKET	MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS	MEDICAL FEE	MEDICAL FEE (E-Health)
0-4 y/o	Physical Examination	Php 1,950.00	Php 2,650.00
5-10 y/o	Physical Examination, urinalysis	Php 1,950.00	Php 2,650.00
11-14 y/o	Physical Examination, urinalysis, chest x-ray (CXR)	Php 2,900.00	Php 3,400.00
15y/o and above	Physical Examination, urinalysis, CXR, HIV test	Php 3,400.00	Php 3,900.00
N/A	Form 160 (CXR only)	Php 1,000.00	Php 1,500.00
OTHERS (in addition to medical fee)
N/A	Courier charges (visa application lodged in the Philippines)	Php 100.00	N/A
	Courier charges (visa application processed in Australia)	(1)Php1700.00	N/A
		(2 or more) Php2500.00	N/A

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic does not accept cheque or credit card payments. Fees must be paid in Philippine Pesos. Other examinations, when required, will be charged accordingly.

WORKING FLOWCHART

REMINDERS:

I. Applicants are advised to take their meals prior to coming over for their medical examination since food is not allowed within the premises and all the initial blood and urine tests do not require a fasting state. There are restaurants near St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinicand drinking fountains are available within the building.

II. Females within the reproductive age group are advised not to schedule their medical examination during their menstrual period. Otherwise, they will be required to come back one week after the lastday of their menstruation.

Note:

• Medical results and documents will be released according to the physical examination,x-ray and laboratory results, which will be conducted and processed in accordance with the guidelines set by the Australia Government - Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
• The medical report and chest x-ray are submitted by St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic via courier to the

a) Australian Embassy, for spouse visa and tourist visa applicants, or

b) Lodgment office where the application was filed, for working visa and business visa applicants. For E-Health applications, medical reports and x-ray (DICOM image) are electronically submitted online.

All the information here are taken from St. Luke's Medical CenterExtension Clinic. You can visit their website here.

Good luck! :)