BEST OF FRIENDS

When I entered U.P., I really wanted to have my own set of close friends.
Perhaps, I needed to grow as a social being with a distinct kind of
independence. Upon knowing that I will be living an independent life here in
Manila, I knew that I had to make necessary adjustments to the new world
and life I was about to delve into. During the first week of class way
back in first year, my closest friend among my blockmates was Paulo Fontilla.
However, he got ill the next few weeks which was the reason why I became
close to Cleve Arguelles. We became the closest pals for about three days
(laughs). He just told me that we were too different from each other and
that we do not match to be the best of buddies. To be precise, he
metaphorically compared us to chemicals of different composition. Chemicals
which can never be mixed up. And so comes Richelle Ugalde. She became my baby sister. She was very supportive and until now, she remains to be one of my
four confidants. We even became dorm mates. But thenshe left the dormitory
and so I then found my college best friend—Lei Martheen Dela Cruz. We had the best of times together. What amazes me the most was when she took me
to the hospital when I got badly sick. She has been a loyal and trusted
friend. She LITERALLY knows everything about me. I am so blessed to have
her. Lei and I also became part of the coolest barkada on Earth—–TUKS.
(Cleve Arguelles, Ashley Astibe, Christina Fabito, Jeryl Maniulit, Mariel Quiogue,
Des Santos). We definitely rocked the streets with our noises and with
the ever-unexplained phenomenon we create. At present, Lei happened to transfer to UPD to take up
ACCOUNTANCY. (1.00 grade niya sa Math 11). I did not opt to transfer
because I wanted to go home to Sulu immediately. And so my best friend
is now away. But, life for sure continues. I made A LOT OF ADJUSTMENTS
this school year as a sophomore student. But, I am very grateful because I happened to gain new friends—great ones.
Joshua Bersamina and Mark Panganiban are my closest pals today.
We sing together a lot, we play the guitar, and we share tons of stories–
be it rational or not. We enjoy each other’s presence.
I gues I will be forever thankful to have met these guys. On August, we will be part of a 2-day event in Rizal. We can’t wait to be together again.
I also became close to Robert Go, Dien Castillon, THE MAROONS, POLIS, AMS, and CYA. Hopefully, BATINGAW din.

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