I am scared of fireworks. Well, not really of fireworks, but more of firecrackers-- Rebintador,
Plapla, Super Lolo, Bawang, etc. Also, I'm not really scared of them, but I believe the words, "intense mortal fear" would best describe how I feel. During December 29 to 31, I would be a big tightly wound ball of nerves everytime I get out of the house. Which I actually avoid doing, mind you. My mother would ask me to do an errand, and I would be all, "But I'm TIRED! And SLEEPY! Zzzzzz....See?!"
Another reason that I do not go out during these dates is because of the effect of said firecrackers on me. I would be walking peacefully, and then BANG! My whole body would...well, not convulse, but twitch. Hard and quick. Like whiplash hard and quick. Even if I do anticipate an impending explosion, like if I saw someone light a firecracker, when it does explode I would still twitch. And? It is very embarrassing. Very. Especially if I'm on board a jeepney. BOOM! I twitch. People stare.
Point? HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am a wuss.