(People Blog)
To Infinity and Beyond
To be perfectly honest, I never liked high school that much. There were some things that just annoyed me and I never felt safe with most of my classmates. I'm not saying high school was all together TERRIBLE but it wasn't just the best phase of my life. It would've been truly terrible if I didn't have a special circle of friends...
who I still have till now.
Today marks the 5th year of our post-high school friendship: Me, Angel, Dancille and Gerard. We become close during the fourth year of high school. Well, Angel's been my best friend since 2nd year and Dancille's always been there since CASA days (but she had her own crowd) and Gerard's just...there. But circumstances during our senior year brought us closer (e.g. proms, failed 'supposed' romances, Twilight, etc.).
Once we graduated, we made a pact to still meet up whenever we had the chance. Dan and I were headed deeper in the South as we pursued college in UP while Gerard went to DLSU-D and Angel headed North for UST. We knew that we would eventually meet new friends but we also figured that we wouldn't be able to let a year pass without spending time with each other.
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We agreed to meet at least thrice a year, when most of us were free: sembreaks (October), Christmas (December) and summer vacation (May). We started off with 6 in the group but for the past two years, the four of us remained: stronger than ever.
I love hanging out with them. We began by just chilling at my house where we would cook pizza and fries and basically just talk about anything and everything. There was the usual sound trip and we made fun of each other. We walked my dog and we'd just take loads of pictures.
Eventually, we leveled up. We ended up going to Gerard's house where we played his games and danced off to Just Dance 3. We still made pizzas and decided to add some deserts such as Wicked Oreos. The usual chatter was never missed and the persistent laughing came.
And now, I'm proud to say that we have finally left the confinements of our homes and ventured to the outside world by deciding to spend time with each other...in MALLS. Yep, the floors of Festival and Alabang Town Center have been stormed by our feet. We have ridden roller coasters, bump cars and the likes. We've shared cup cakes, jumped a simulated jump rope and proven that being able to receive toys from the claw machine is not impossible.
Long story short: we've had fun, shared our stories and basically loved the company of one another!
While we were having lunch today, we talked about what the future has in store for us. We laughed as we discussed our next reunion, the 50th anniversary one, if maybe we could still be alive to celebrate the 100th one. As I listened to them, I can't help but pause, look back and be very thankful to the Good Lord for friends like them.
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5 years. 5 awesome years.
We don't see much (well, except Dan who's been my roommate since freshman year) but when we're together, we click and we explode! I'm so blessed whenever I spend time with them. Whether inside a house or outside towards a crazy mall, it's always fun and filled with love. I'd like to thank them one by one:
Gerard - The term BIL originally meant something different but it eventually evolved into Bestfriend in Life. Thanks for being the ultimate gentleman/undecided gender guy (okay, I'm kidding). Thanks for being there, especially when I nursed a broken heart and for making me laugh with your gay antics. Thank you for just being the BIL that I trust and I love! It's awesome that you now watch How I Met Your Mother and that you can relate to Ted! :) Don't worry, BIL, she'll come. Just not now. GRADUATE MUNA!
Angel - I know it's been long since we talked properly but I'm glad that things are looking up for you right now and it's cool to see you fill up some body fat (in a good way!). I hope we can have more time to share with each other and maybe have some more fun. I've missed talking with you about stuff and I pray that you'll be able to finish college successfully! Maybe you can be my personal accountant? Haha! Congrats on being the first to say 'Break na tayo.' I applaud you!
Dancille - This is gonna be hard. I'm not the emotionally expressive person and you know that. I always brush off your 'I miss you' comments and appear as if I'm the typical pusong bato. But I guess it's time to say that you've been the sister that I've never had. We've been together since...well...forever. From casa to grade school to high school to college! Super clingy! And now, you're leaving for OJT. I'm so glad may one week ka pa! I'll admit: mamimiss ko yung mga chika of the day mo and yung fan girling mo sa KPOP idols mo. I hope that we'll still see each other and that you can still meet up with us kahit na may OJT ka na :> Salamat sa lahat, friend!
I hold the three of you close to my heart and I'm so looking forward to more bonding moments. You remind me of the fact that high school wasn't so terrible at all. I pray that you will continue to be lead by God in your endeavors and that you'll be successful in your chosen fields. Sana makapag-out of town din tayo when we're working. Let's stick together, ha? Walang iwanan? KAPIT BISIG! :D
I pray that we will never run out of time. That we will still be around for our 10th anniversary. You guys are awesome blessings to me and you should know that. :)
Thanks a lot guys!
Together forever.
To infinity and beyond.
Love,
A <3
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| Awesome pic cause Gerard was covered! :D |
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| Smize! |
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| Good old days :) |
