Nothing Compares To My Happy Family in Davao

In Davao Bisaya, the title translates to “Walay Kaparehas Sa Akong Malipayong Pamilya sa Dabaw.”

I am writing this while drinking an ice-cold glass of Coke Zero. This type of Coca-Cola concoction has been my family’s all-time favorite beverage because my father can also drink it. My father is diabetic and is not allowed to taste the most delicious things in life. However, he can enjoy a glass or two of Coke Zero because it has no sugar or calories. At least his blood sugar does not go up whenever he drinks it.

So every time I see a can or bottle of Coke Zero, it gives me that immediate feeling of happiness. The thought that my beloved father could drink that and enjoy our meals with us is enough to make me happy. This is also open happiness for all those times that Coca-Cola was the ultimate beverage in every family get-together or occasion. Since Coca-Cola has a wide variety of products to choose from, people with different needs can enjoy their beverage with their loved ones.

It is my daily prayer that we will always have special family moments like this. It was only recently that I realized that family is the most important thing in the world. I treasure my family gatherings now more than ever. When you will lose almost everything that you invested your life on, your family will always be there for you no matter what. That’s why I always look forward to every family get-together because it gives me another chance to show my love to my family and receive their love as well. Plus, Coca-Cola has always been there to be part of the celebration of life.

The highlight of our lives at home will always be the coming home of our father after his work overseas. Then again, Coke Zero is there as our complete family shares lunch or dinner. The bottle of Coke Zero will be long gone, but our family still stays at the table chatting about random things or talking about profound insights in life.

We may not always be together, but whenever we are, we are the happiest people on earth.

Whenever my father gets a vacation from work, he will always share his blessings to family and friends. A family reunion to one of the beaches in Samal Island is usually the order of the day. And I could vouch that Coca-Cola tastes better when you drink it at the beach. There’s something with the saltiness in the air in the middle of a hot beach day that a bottle of Coke quenches your thirst and refreshes your spirit.

My family in Davao extends to my best friends since high school. Up until now after graduating from high school and then college, we remain very close and support each other in our endeavors. We meet each other almost every week to catch up on each other’s lives and have great conversations over meals. Whether we are playing Word Factory at GSIS Heights or eating street food at San Pedro, a bottle of Coca-Cola shared makes everything more special.

 You don’t take too much attention to that glass of beverage that has always been there whenever you bond with your loved ones. It has always been there and will always be for more gatherings to come. It is this silent symbol of happiness.

I have been to different places but I always look forward to coming home in Davao. Besides the wonderful environment and great opportunities, there’s always that warm and welcoming attitude of the people that made me consider that they are my family and this is my home.

With this collection of thoughts, I realized that Coca-Cola has always been there to add more color in our lives. Drinking a bottle of Coke by yourself gives you a sugar rush, but when you share it with others you get a rush of love and happiness. Nothing compares to a life well lived with a happy family. And I shall never forget that the incomparable Coca-Cola has been a part of it.

How about you? What’s your incomparable moment with Coca-Cola?




(Note: Coca-Cola watermarks can be downloaded here and here. Gotham font can be downloaded here)

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