Missing you friend...

I don't know if it's a premonition or what.. But the friend that I'm referring into on my last blog is JM. He just passed away last December. After I wrote my blog. I never intended to write about his being missing in action.. I just came to my mind that it's quite a long time since his last message to me and i felt like he's forgetting me already. I never tought that he'll be leaving me for good.. leaving me with just the memories of good freindship.. good moments full of sharings and carings.. I will miss him surely...

I miss my friend...

I miss my friend. I never talked to him for such a long time now. Since I’ve been here abroad, I slowly lost contact with him. I must say I truly miss him. Once, did my other friends advise me not to be too close with him because they knew it will be difficult for me when I leave. And it did. It’s hard to believe that somehow, I lost him already. He had been so dear to me. I’m happy having him as a friend. I admire him in every way. When it comes to life, family, work and love he always has a say. He could make me laugh on his own simple way. He always has never ending stories about anyone and anything under the sun. I know his love story and I admire his patience when it comes to that. He also shares some of his shortcomings and I’m happy he trusts me with those for opinions. His humor in all times I really miss. I don’t know what really happened. I keep on trying to reach out to him but it seems that he’s the one cutting the thread. If I would to give up, I don’t know when. But I keep on hoping that somehow he will remember me. A friend he once had and will always be there for him. In any chance I hope he could read this and recognize that he’s the one I’m referring into.

I have so many friends, but few only stays. Too few remembers… But despite all these, they will always be a friend to me because once you’ve been there, you’ll always be a part of my life story that I can never erase…and will stay there for the rest of my life until I live happily ever after…

Love ko To!

"Kahit gaano mang kasama ang Pilipinas ang sarap paring balikan!" I always hear those line from Candy pangilinan's ad for TFC.And I do believe on what she said. Prices are high, there are always heavy traffic, crime rate is high too. Bombing is everywhere, pollutions of all kinds, lack of job opportunites. low income, corrupt officials etc. etc. Those are truths about Philippines. But... despite all these, Filipinos from abroad keeps on going back to their homeland because there are still more to look back for.. It's so nice to go back to those routine you've once done like riding on a jeepney and tricycle; pushing yourself just to have a space inside MRT and LRT; going to Divisoria to buy cheaper new clothes and some "abubot" (accessories); spending your 13th month pay and OT pay in SM, Robinsons, MOA during Christmas sales; watching free concerts in Eastwood after eating in your favorite resto with your friends; having your Bisita Iglesia during Holy week in different churches nearby; going to the cemetery during November 1 visit your loveones who passed away and meet again your other relatives; go to market early in the morning to buy fresh vegetables and meats then afterwards get some kakanin (rice cakes) for pasalubong (gift); spending your summer to some beaches together with your family and friends; stay at home and cook Champorado during stormy weather; attend Simbang gabi and have some bibingka, puto bumbong (rice cakes) and salabat (ginger tea) while roaming around the park; have your Christmas tree diplayed 2 months before christmas; have some "Kris kringle" (exchange gifts) at the office and at home; videoke all day long during birthdays and fiestas; walk, have some good talk,watch movie and dine with your special someone. Hayyy... there are so much more to look back...things that money can't buy. The happiness that simple things could bring. That strong feeling of family ties. The feeling of being home... that's why as the other Filipinos abroad always look for, i would love to go back home to Philippines.. Ther's no place like home. It's where my heart is..Pilipinas... Love ko to!