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“Sana ang tubig kong panligo’y galing sa balon”

It was a nightly ritual. A 5 minute cold shower. My father had a practical, almost mechanical response to douse off body heat.  Maybe this is caused by high blood pressure. Were these ignored signs of the early stages of aneurysm? Seeking medical help was either impractical or an admission of weakness.
“You know what would be better?”he said, closing his eyes and massaging his temples.
“Sa Mabitac, anlamig ng tubig, gagaling ang sakit ng ulo ko don”