A reunion

We were classmates from grade 4 to grade 6 at Jimel Academy, from 1st year to 4th year high school at St. Joseph's. We entered the University of Santo Tomas on the same year after our highschool graduation. Her brother is a classmate of my sister, her sister is a friend and classmate of my other sister. Her mom is a colleague of my mom in government service. I am ninang to her daughter and she is ninang to our boy. She is Gladys, my best friend, and we have come a long way. Although we are miles and miles apart we still manage to keep in touch.

She is based in the US now and have recently vacationed in the Philippines for the Christmas holidays. Because of the very stiff schedules both of us have, we only found time to see each other on December 29, 2008. Two or three days before their return to the US.

Our rendezvous was in Mall of Asia and we met up in the skating rink. With her was her family - husband Ed and kids Gianna and Erron. We had dinner at Super Bowl. We haven't had enough time to catch up because it was already late. They had a long day, we had a long day. But it's alright. Sometimes, because of the friendship built, the bond remains constant and lighted. As if time hasn't elapsed and distance is not a barrier.

And so we left it there. To Gladys, Ed, Gianna and baby Erron, it was nice seeing you and hasta la vista!