Mr. Banana Q

One of the highlights of our visit to Zambales was meeting Mr. Banana-Q. Too bad I forgot to ask his name.





We were on our way home when the bus stopped to give us our "bladder break", "yosi break for some".

I did not leave the bus, though. I just heard someone shouting "Banana Q" in a "slang" way. I looked up, curious to find who he was. It was then that he asked us if we like to buy "Banana Q" for only 10 pesos. My teammate bought one. He was then asked "Which do you like soft or hard?", "Yung malambot na lang po.", responded my officemate. I then jokingly asked, "What's that food beside the Banana Q?". I heard him say something like "Kereoke". He then added, "It's made from cassava." (I think it's Karioka).

We were laughing with amazement. He speaks good english and knows how to pronounce it well. He began asking questions that most of us can't answer. But one of our officemates were able to answer 2 of his tricky questions and he was generous enough to give her free "Kereoke".

Someone asked him about his job. He said he has tried working in various companies before - Radio Veritas included, but he decided to sell Banana Q now. He said he liked it better since he is his own boss and he has his own schedule. So true.

Before he left the bus, he even told us to put God in our hearts always.

I am proud of you, Mr. Banana Q. You are one inspiration I would not forget in my life.