18 Signs You've Studied In A Pinoy Elementary School

Here's a list of nostalgic events that can fully stamp your life as an alumni in a Philippine Elementary School.

18. You had one of these bad-ass lunch boxes.

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Talk about a separate file cabinet for rice, ulam, bread and dessert.

17. For some reason, you become a psychic and know what's inside that lunchbox without you seeing when your Mom was preparing it.

Or corned beef, or scrambled eggs, or sometimes a combination of the three.

16. You look whiter than Michael Jackson every damn morning because of the face powder your Mom applies to you.

It's as if, gusto ka gawing breaded chicken nang nanay mo.

15. During "Exchange Gifts", you either get a box of "bimpos", a box of panties or briefs, or any of those 2 boxes with a combination of cornik.

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Do you really think I am lacking supplies in underwear? And what's the cornik for?

14. You line up better than the US Marines during Flag Ceremony.

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“Find your height!” "Arms Forward, Raise!”

13. You had one of these artista notebooks.

Talk about being a fanatic.

12. You had a classmate named April, May and Jun and they had their own separate cool groups.

And.. you're stuck with the leftovers.

11. You're forced to wear the same pair of underwear from yesterday because your Mom said that it's still fresh.

Maybe that's why someone gives you a box of underwear during Christmas.

10. You're eager to show your classmates this Picasso-like tool to paint rainbows and unicorns. Or carabaos.

No Photoshop needed here brother.

9. And you're like a god if you have this bag.

Why? It's like coming from the airport. Only you don't have a passport.

8. You walk home. You don't wanna ride the bus back because you get to talk to your elite circle.

This is the only time you get to talk to them. "No talking to seatmates!" - Madam Teacher

7. You're Mom gives you 10 pesos for the entire day and manage to bring back 15 after school.

It's like you're Houdini or something. Amazing.

6. You managed to survive with just fishballs, snowballs, squidballs and other types of balls. On a stick.

No wonder your immune system is stronger than the Hulk's.

5. You know what a 1/2 lengthwise and 1/2 crosswise is. And how pissed off you are when your classmates ask for one.

They think you own a paper factory or something.

4. For the boys: you showed everyone your spider collection. Which is inside a matchbox with their own rooms.

I think this is a Gagambang Snow. Some even have Gagambang Ninja, Gagambang Tiger, Gagambang Kuryente, etc..

3. Slum books. Or others call it, Autograph. Where you would know someone's darkest secrets. (evil laugh)

Who's your crush? "Ikaw."

2. You have a Tito Boy or Tita Baby that would pick you up after school if your parents are busy.

"Your Nanay made me pick you up. Hay. Lagi nalang."

1. You feel like you've just been released from prison when you hear the 5PM bell.

This signals another adventure. The way home.

But of course, elementary school is what molds you to become great in the future. A happy elementary means a happy high school and college. Raise your glass to the Madams and Sirs!