Reminiscing In A Sentence Novels & Stories

Moments from the past flashes back. Those moments were my happy memories before. Pero ngayon ay naging parte na 'yon ng mga masasakit na alaala. When I try to recall those memories, I will only remember him. Napalunok ako at sinubukang pirmihin ang sarili. Naiilang at maliit na ngiti ang iginawad ko bago tumango. "Abegail," I said. "It's... nice to see you, again."

Lalo lamang bumigat ang pakiramdam niya nang sumagi sa kanyang alaala ang naturang memorya. Napasabunot na lang si Raymond sa ulo sa sobrang inis at tila paturok sa kanyang utak. "Why are you reminding me all of this!" irritable niyang ngitngit. Hindi niya napigilan ang panlisikan ito muli ng mata nang mag-angat ng tingin dahil sa tila paggating nito sa kanyang mga hinanaing.

I would often find myself reliving the memories of that day and feeling the same pain and sadness that I felt that day. Ang mga mata nilang nangungusap at ang mga bibig nilang nakabuka na parang may gusto sabihin ay paulit-ulit nag-rerewind sa utak ko. Lumuluha sila, nakita ko ang mga luhang iyon at hindi ko mapigilang makaramdam ng sakit sa tuwing ipapaalala ‘nun ang pagkamatay nila. Ayoko pa rin tanggapin na sila rin ang pumatay sa isa’t-isa. Mag-isa akong bumalik ng Maynila dahil ang sabi ko kay Ninang at Ninong, gusto ko muna mapag-isa rito sa bahay namin kaya tinanggihan ko ang sinabi nilang isama ko si Aragon.

Memories after memories are keep on flashing after my eyes. I know that what I was reminiscing right now are the things that I'd been praying to experience again--memories I have with him, with Michael. But fate was just too cruel to me, it was as if telling me that I need to stop grasping something that keeps on slipping away. If I just can return the time, I would with all my heart. I gaped my mouth open. I was too overwhelm by my surrounding, and my mind wasn't helping.

sabi ni Jael, “Do you still remember the old friend I mentioned the last time we talked?” Napahigpit ng pagkakahawak ni Amber sa kanyang manibela. Of course she remembered it. That friend he mentioned had once held a place in her past that she had tried so hard to forget. Ngunit hindi nagsalita si Amber. Nanatili itong tahimik, hinihintay ang sunod na sasabihin ni Jael. “Bukas ng gabi ang uwi niya,” malumanay na saad ni Jael. “Don’t you want to meet him again? Maybe reminisce a little about the past?”

"I think we're meant to each other." Lumakas lalo ang tawa ni Jade. "Sinabi ko na rin 'yon?" "May amnesia ka ba talaga? Why do you still remember those lines?" "Mahalaga siguro sa akin ang taong sinabihan ko niyon." Biglang natahimik si Jade. "I just wished that the rain won't wash away those memories I have spent with you."

“Is there anything I can do to support her through this process? I just want to see her smile again and have a chance at a normal life.” Tumango ang doktor na may ngiti sa labi nito. “Your presence and support are crucial. Reconnecting with loved ones can often serve as a catalyst for memory recall. Encourage her to engage in activities she enjoyed before, and perhaps spend time looking at old photographs or talking about shared experiences. It might help trigger some of those present memories.”

Sandali itong tumigil bago muling nagsalita. "Pero tandaan mo, hindi natin maaaring pilitin ang utak na maalala agad ang lahat. Minsan, kusa itong bumabalik kapag may nakikitang tao, lugar, bagay, amoy, o pangyayari na konektado sa nawawalang memorya."

Kumakain na sila. “Kanina sa burol ay maraming senaryo akong naisip kaso mabilis naglaho. Magulo kasi at hindi ko alam kung paano balikan,” kuwento niya. “That’s a good sign. Meaning your mind starts recalling your lost memories. Next time, pupunta naman tayo sa ibang lugar na madalas nating puntahan noon.”

malamig nitong wika bago humarap sa kaniya. “I’m reminiscing,” nakangisi niyang sambit. “This place holds a special place in my heart. This is where we first met—where we spent countless hours together, laughing, eating, and making memories. After hanging out here, we’d always end up at a bar for a few drinks. Don’t deny it, āsshōle. I know you haven’t forgotten the memories we shared in this place.” Natahimik bigla si Zachary. Mayamaya pa, dahan-dahan na itong umupo sa platapormang inaapakan nila. Natawa siya bago walang nagawa kundi ang umupo sa tabi nito.