New Old Friend

I "found" a "new old friend" this week. Or something to that effect.

We first met on August 2007 at a birthday party. We're never even introduced. After dozing off from too much drink, I just woke up, went to the kitchen and asked a friend for water. He tapped my back and said, "O gising na pala to' eh". (He probably doesn't remember that.)

We met again at a series of get-togethers at another friend's pad, where he played a trigger-happy photographer. Once he called me "Favorite", and then next thing I know I was in a lot of the pictures taken that day. (Hmm he probably doesn't remember that either.)

We all had a blast with our 6-day Boracay getaway last November, where (and I quote Rui) we strengthened existing bonds and forged new ones (e.g. me and him). Yep, he made my first Bora trip extra special. Hence the testimonial I posted on his Friendster profile.

Since we work at the same office, we would have meet-greet-and-joke weekly after the trip. He broadcasted a nice Happy New Year greeting via text. But we kinda lost communication after some time. I wouldn't dare send him another YM or text, thinking that I might bother or annoy because he's so busy. We hardly communicated in February this year.

When March came, I asked another friend how he's been doing. I learned that he's out of town to attend a family matter. Although we haven't talked for so long, I was still kinda concerned so I texted to let him know that I'm wishing him well. He replied "Thanks".

All of a sudden, the comm lines reopened. I found it surprising that we're having more interactions now. And after getting back from my Cebu-Bohol trip, I decided to drop by his post to say hi. Welcomed with a hug, we had a wonderful hour of catching up. Although he did say "Bakit parang tumatabarn ka?". I thought, langhiyang to'... kaya! Hahaha! But of course I said "Masarap kumain eh". Which is true, right?

Lately, we've been chatting online exchanging outrageous jokes, and serious talks. It's amazing to know that we have lots of things in common-- number one of which is our passion for friendship.

Early this week, we made a huge deal. From now on, we're going to be (real) FRIENDS.

I... am... deeply honored... overwhelmed... grateful... blessed. I don't remember ever feeling so important. Hoowaw.... Good job dude!

Fine, pa-blind item pa eh. Si Ron yon! Hahaha.... Ron, maraming salamat! :-)