Last month I attended a friend's 60th birthday party. Okay I have to admit, I didn't want to attend especially so that my mom can't come. Like, what would I do there and why did I get invited in the first place? What can we talk about? Crap!
But my friend kept calling that day so I went to the party anyway. Glad I did. I met some wonderful women in their golden years. And I would say, I see the person that I want to be when I grow up, or at least when I turn 60!
These are women who are still fabulous (!) not only because they look good for their age but more importantly because they've accomplished something. They had a career and cherish being a mom and lola (grandma) too. It was a blessing that some have rich and uber-supportive husbands as well. hahahahaha. Kidding aside, aside from enjoying their senior years, they are also nice and not a bit arrogant.
I noticed too that their conversations didn't include "tsismis" (gossip) about friends who weren't at the party or some other common friends. I didn't hear any bitterness in their stories especially about growing old. Instead, they enjoyed reminiscing about their younger days. Some guests were high school classmates, would you believe?
Some talked about the digital slot machines in their last Vegas trip. The other one was talking about her Indonesia trip. Still another, shared that she has a Facebook account and plays FB games as well. Yesss!
Showing posts with label college friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label college friends. Show all posts
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Monday, June 09, 2008
June Vibe
It must be a good thing to start the month by meeting with your true friends. Just finished a chat with a high school and college friend and they're both requesting for a get together. So I need to organize one again or two or three. Too many requests. :)
I just noticed that things are getting better. Probably because there are not too many people in the house anymore. I am back to the old set up, that is, it's just me, Magnolia and Ching Ching.
Suddenly the sun is shining brighter and prospects are getting clearer. Whatever those prospects are am not sharing them here.
Btw, my spare computer is up and running again. Actually, this is the first blog in a long while (since December last year I think) that am using my desktop. My laptop which I bought last December (now you know the reason the desktop is a spare) is now my main computer (I call it Najja, meaning second born). I use it for work, for my copywriting assignments and web design drafts.
And I need storage badly. My 160gb (80 for my laptop and 80 for my external hdd) is almost full! With 80gb additional, I can get by till my birthday (it's a good excuse to get a 500gb or better 1 tb hdd). Gosh, I need a new keyboard too and lcd monitor and vacuum cleaner. Hahahaha.
One at a time.
I just noticed that things are getting better. Probably because there are not too many people in the house anymore. I am back to the old set up, that is, it's just me, Magnolia and Ching Ching.
Suddenly the sun is shining brighter and prospects are getting clearer. Whatever those prospects are am not sharing them here.
Btw, my spare computer is up and running again. Actually, this is the first blog in a long while (since December last year I think) that am using my desktop. My laptop which I bought last December (now you know the reason the desktop is a spare) is now my main computer (I call it Najja, meaning second born). I use it for work, for my copywriting assignments and web design drafts.
And I need storage badly. My 160gb (80 for my laptop and 80 for my external hdd) is almost full! With 80gb additional, I can get by till my birthday (it's a good excuse to get a 500gb or better 1 tb hdd). Gosh, I need a new keyboard too and lcd monitor and vacuum cleaner. Hahahaha.
One at a time.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Old Friends, New Friends
Two months ago an unexpected sms from an unknown number put a smile on my face. It was from an old friend. A college friend. She got my number from another college friend (now a lawyer, married, with kids) when they bumped into each other in a mall in Bulacan. I never thought I'd hear from her again. It has been 18 years! I remember her to be a very nice person, studious, patient but straightforward. I don't need to say that she's smart because in our school, we all are (hahahaha).
We are hoping to meet and update each other and gossip a lot. Whatever happened to my college friends? My college best buddy is a lawyer, married (to a lawyer as well) and has two kids. Our common friend, last time I heard is working with SSS (Dagupan, Lingayen or Urdaneta?), married, but no idea how many kids she has. Last time I saw her was during my college best buddy's wedding in Dagupan. I am in touch with another friend who is a senior business reporter for a major daily newspaper. She is attending Harvard next school year before tying the knot in NYC the year after. That is, if she doesn't change her mind (again!). Another friend is working with one of the senators (malapit cya sa kusina). I recently met with another, who is based in Dagupan but planning to relocate here in Manila. Still another, hmmmmm, she left a message on my friendster but I don't really know what's happening in her life. And then there's the happily married friend who works in a bank here in Manila. I regret not ever visiting her in Palawan when she was still based there.
Just last week, I received another message from "my partner in crime" and fellow writer. With two photographers in tow, we went to Caramoan for a travel assignment.
She is now in NYC, not sure if she's teaching at NYU or it's her husband who's working/studying there. I will have to ask. hahahaha.
She misses the beach and maybe that's one of the reasons she googled me! We had such a great time in Caramoan, that's in Camarines Sur. We went island hopping, did some rock climbing, she took the challenge of exploring a cave while I frolic in Lahuy Island's Golden Beach (literally the sand is peppered with gold, hence the name).
Long before Survivor French Edition discovered the beauty of Gota, we had explored, had lunch and found solace in that beautiful place. It was just one of our stops. Yeah!
While we were in Naga, we stayed at the White House, courtesy of the governor of course. The White House is where VIPs are billeted. The President stayed there during a visit to the province. We didn't stay in her room though but we nonetheless had a good tour of the House. Might as well post my article here huh!
Anyway, it was nice to reconnect with friends, colleagues and acquaintances. Whether they bring about good, exciting, bad or embarrassing memories, they all contributed to what I am now.
Salamat friends!
We are hoping to meet and update each other and gossip a lot. Whatever happened to my college friends? My college best buddy is a lawyer, married (to a lawyer as well) and has two kids. Our common friend, last time I heard is working with SSS (Dagupan, Lingayen or Urdaneta?), married, but no idea how many kids she has. Last time I saw her was during my college best buddy's wedding in Dagupan. I am in touch with another friend who is a senior business reporter for a major daily newspaper. She is attending Harvard next school year before tying the knot in NYC the year after. That is, if she doesn't change her mind (again!). Another friend is working with one of the senators (malapit cya sa kusina). I recently met with another, who is based in Dagupan but planning to relocate here in Manila. Still another, hmmmmm, she left a message on my friendster but I don't really know what's happening in her life. And then there's the happily married friend who works in a bank here in Manila. I regret not ever visiting her in Palawan when she was still based there.
Just last week, I received another message from "my partner in crime" and fellow writer. With two photographers in tow, we went to Caramoan for a travel assignment.
She is now in NYC, not sure if she's teaching at NYU or it's her husband who's working/studying there. I will have to ask. hahahaha.
She misses the beach and maybe that's one of the reasons she googled me! We had such a great time in Caramoan, that's in Camarines Sur. We went island hopping, did some rock climbing, she took the challenge of exploring a cave while I frolic in Lahuy Island's Golden Beach (literally the sand is peppered with gold, hence the name).
Long before Survivor French Edition discovered the beauty of Gota, we had explored, had lunch and found solace in that beautiful place. It was just one of our stops. Yeah!
While we were in Naga, we stayed at the White House, courtesy of the governor of course. The White House is where VIPs are billeted. The President stayed there during a visit to the province. We didn't stay in her room though but we nonetheless had a good tour of the House. Might as well post my article here huh!
Anyway, it was nice to reconnect with friends, colleagues and acquaintances. Whether they bring about good, exciting, bad or embarrassing memories, they all contributed to what I am now.
Salamat friends!
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