Have you heard these sayings before? Cause patience is the best virtue.   I used to hear this a lot from my high school teacher. Alkitran, also known as asphalt, is a black sticky liquid used for coating roads that provides safety for vehicles against skidding. A pitch-black analogy used to compare a possible not-so-bright future for students or youngsters who refuse to take and make life decisions seriously.   Closest English translation: Been there, done that. It’s the Golden Card parents (and elders) pull in lecturing a stubborn teenager or someone younger. While experiences may differ, some paths still have the same tough, ziggy-zag road. Moreover, listening to our elder’s advises and wisdom won’t cause us a dime, so why not take it.   In other words, mind your own business!   Be mindful of your actions ’cause regret won’t be poppin’ in the middle. It always shows up when everything’s already too late—when it’s already too spicy for you to handle.   Instead of seeing your struggles as something negative, look at it in a much brighter perspective. Use it as motivation to strive more and become better than who you are yesterday.   Don’t do something that you’d clearly regret in the end. Make sure not to blame others too if you push through on something that ends up a wreck.   There’s always going to be that one person who won’t fit in—either they will exist unnoticed or stand out and rule the crowd.   Have you experienced popping in steaming-hot rice (’cause you’re too hungry to wait), but immediately spit it out as soon as it reaches your mouth? Well, marriage isn’t like that, Higala.   This one sounds a bit hugot but it’s true. Both sweat and tears roll out as soon as you reach an over-limit strength quota. Don’t forget to rest every once in a while. You deserve it!   Amid a painful encounter with someone so spiteful, take a deep breath and grab all the patience that you can get. Langga, let the karma do its work.   — What Bisaya saying did we miss? Let us know in the comment section below!