Happy First Birthday Eriel!

Sayang

I can't sleep. I can't stop thinking one of our former students. She wasn't a direct student of mine but I knew who she was. She was courteous even though I wasn't one of her teachers. She was one of the smartest girls in that batch.

Now, she's gone. I don't know how but she's gone. I wasn't able to go to her wake because I got the news late last night. I was able to talk to some of her batchmates and we all had the same sentiment: Sayang! They said that she was running for honors. She has achieved so much at such a young age. She had a lot going for her. But now it's over.

Why would anyone take his or her own life? What pushes someone to give up on life? She may probably have her own reasons and there's no point in questioning her now. We may feel sorry for her but all she needs now is our understanding and prayers. My prayers are with you....

Happy 10th BIrthday Cholo!

Walang Kawala

One month flew by so fast. My best friend left last Friday and he said that I lost in our bet. He's been planning to make me cry since he knew that he was coming home to Manila. After three years of being away, we planned to make the most of his vacation. But he said he had a mission.

The moment I saw him he automatically said "Rhaych iyak na!". Asa ka! With our initial conversations, he was leading to what had happened to me. But I wasn't that easy to give in. Then as the days passed he started becoming busy hanging out with his relatives and friends. I, on the other hand, was still thinking about what happened to Teepee. He said that of all the times, ngayon pa nabangga si Teepee. He didn't have car to go around. He was hoping to use my car. Sorry na ha!

Two days after my birthday, he got me cornered. There was no use escaping that moment. He knew me too well. As he had expected, I cried. I cried like there was no tomorrow. In between sobs, I was able to tell him everything. He was just quiet. No questions. No prejudice. He was just there to help me pour out what I felt like the typical psychologist that he is. He assured me that everything's going to be fine with me. I'm still his Amazing best friend.

It actually felt good. It felt good that it was with him that I unloaded what he said was my backlog for months. Before that morning ended, we found ourselves singing with all our mights at one of booths in Timezone Trinoma. I must have sang "Someday We'll Know" for a dozen times. And how can we forget our anthem? "Because of You" by 98 Degrees. It was good to have him around.

With almost 10 years of friendship, we had learned to accept each other's flaws and appreciate each other as well. I miss you and I'm going to miss you still. See yoo soon bro! Promise I won't be sleepy and too idle to go out next time.. Ingat!