On True Friendship

For the past 28 years, I've met different people. Some of them really helped me to grow as a person and, in one way or another, have influenced me and molded me into a person that people I interact with know at present. These are the people I really treasure and call them my friends.

I've realized, we call people "friends" yet we have different notions and attach different qualities to these people. For some, a friend means one they usually hang out with and share the same interests... that I call companion. For others, it's simply any person they meet, perhaps in a party hosted by a common friend or a social gathering. Someone they have conversed with and learned a few personal things. This one I call an acquaintance. What's worse (and perhaps you dont want to have this friend) is knowing someone who approaches you only when he/she needs you and mistakingly calling him/her a friend... that I call a friendly user.

For me, a friend is someone who never fails to keep your heart smiling, never fails to say "hi" or "how are you?" even without occasion... one who, regardless of distance, never forgets and doesn't just remember you when you're needed...one who is not present only to share with your joy but also to comfort you in sorrows and defeats... one who listens... and most importantly, one who's willing to tell you what you need to know and not just what you want to hear... in a gentle, sincere and caring way.

I'm so thankful that I've found true friends... friends I'd like to keep and cherish for a lifetime.

"People walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave fingerprints in your heart that will last for a lifetime." (cbs)

A HUMBLING EXPERIENCE

It's Maundy Thursday and usually people are having some reflections on this season.

The past three weeks have been unusual for me in the sense that I don't do the same things I've been doing every weekends. Some people might have been wondering why but I'd rather explain it in a general context.

A week before my graduation day, I had this humbling experience. Once in a while we need these kinds of experiences for self-check to help us recognize who we are, what we are and what we've been doing. But mine was a bit strange and off cause it happened at an unusual place and with an unexpected person. Ika nga of all places dun pa at sa lahat ng tao (ayokong magdowngrade) siya pa na dapat mas malawak ang pananaw?! I've never been humiliated like this all my life, and if "other people" said those things in front of other people, I could have understand it.

For weeks, I resorted to avoidance rather than confrontation cause if it happens again I do not know what I can possibly do. As I look back, I remember my constant prayer a few months ago and ask God whether this is His response to my prayer. Some people may not understand but I know the One up there knows me by heart. He knows my plans and intentions.

One thing's for sure, this too shall pass and I hope that happens soon... cause when I make decisions, I make firm decisions and there's no turning back.

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After over a year of silence, i just thought of reviving my bloggers account for those things i can't post over my friendster network. We'll I hope i'd be able to write a lot of things in here. =)