Grand Things
"Ako po si Ronald, Surf Instructor 'nyo," he says. He holds out his hand. He is slim in stature, around 5'3" tall. He has clean-cut hair and an easy, kind smile. He is only 18 years old, a grade 12 student at the local high school. He lays the board on the sand and says, "Sir, Ma'am, 3 safety rules muna tayo, bago mag simula." (Let's know the three safety rules of surfing.) He proceeds to orient us with it in a clear, gentle but very firm voice. While he is laying out the rules, he looks at my husband. "Nakuha, Sir?" (Did you understand the rules?) He then turns to look at me. "Ulitin ko Ma'am ha."(I'll repeat the rules.) He repeats the rules this time directing them specifically to me. And then he looks at both of us and says, "Last time Sir and Ma'am ha. Para sigurado." (Just to make sure, I'll repeat it one last time.) Ronald reiterates the safety rules the third time. A good 15 minute