Never easy
Goodbyes are never easy and there's hardly anything good about it. As a kid my mother always reminded me to say 'See you' instead of 'Goodbye' because according to her, we should never be that final with each other as we leave each other's side. I never really this teaching until recently when fate seem to have enjoyed making me utter that word.
The last couple of weeks has been a real struggle for me. I had to see my trainees off, back to their native lands and last Friday was my last trip to the airport. This is the flip side of airport visits that I don't like.. Seeing people take off and finding yourself once again being left behind. I've seen too many a plane take off in it were loved ones whom I haven't seen in a billion lightyears (hi Mama!).
Tomorrow, I will see one of my closest friends off.. Off to a new life in the UK. I always thought we were going to be flatmates but I guess fate had other plans for us.. But no matter, the important thing is that she's there chasing after her dreams and who knows, in a few short months, we might actually be sipping espressos together (ha! me drinking coffee.. that'll be the day!).
EJ was my very first friend in ESA (which back then was still Thames International School). It was the first day of school and true to being eager new meats, we were there bright and early... Only to find out we didn't have classes for another 6 hours! Talk about bonding. Hahaha. So EJ and I visited Eastwood -which has now become our second home-, ate at Yellowcab and attended our class (first) together. That was a little over a year ago (September 9 to be exact). I still have the receipt and all.. Yea, I'm getting sentimental here so sue me but can you blame a girl for tearing up over a loss? A loss that's going to mean so much more in the next couple of weeks when the reality of her absence kicks in.. No more late night phone calls. No more sleep overs. No more pigging out sessions. No more Gilmore Girls marathon. No more trips (seriously, it's a trip) to far down town Manila. No more random trips to someone else's condo *wink*.. and no more friend who flattens her rice. While we do share the love for books, the lifestyle network and dogs, we really don't have that much in common. She likes sparkly stuff, I like keeping it plain. She doesn't like mushrooms and sushi while I live for those stuff. Even in guys we're completely the opposite (which in a way was a good thing).. She's miss organized and I am, well.. not. Hehehe. We have varied opinions on certain opinions and I guess it was a good thing that we were both mature enough to look past our differences. I may not have understood her and her decisions all through the way (as I'm sure was mutual) but I have learned to accept and reconcile everything that has gone on.. She has certainly made my stay in ESA worth it and I am looking forward to more amazing memories (and years) with her despite the continental divide between us.
EJ, distance and time is of no consequence. I will be here, always. You have my word. I may not necessarily be there with you but know that I treasure everything we've shared and that nothing can ever break the bond we have. We all love you. Study well, Stay safe, GodBless and good luck flattening the potatoes there! Hahaha.
All our love to you. You'll be missed.
The last couple of weeks has been a real struggle for me. I had to see my trainees off, back to their native lands and last Friday was my last trip to the airport. This is the flip side of airport visits that I don't like.. Seeing people take off and finding yourself once again being left behind. I've seen too many a plane take off in it were loved ones whom I haven't seen in a billion lightyears (hi Mama!).
Tomorrow, I will see one of my closest friends off.. Off to a new life in the UK. I always thought we were going to be flatmates but I guess fate had other plans for us.. But no matter, the important thing is that she's there chasing after her dreams and who knows, in a few short months, we might actually be sipping espressos together (ha! me drinking coffee.. that'll be the day!).
EJ was my very first friend in ESA (which back then was still Thames International School). It was the first day of school and true to being eager new meats, we were there bright and early... Only to find out we didn't have classes for another 6 hours! Talk about bonding. Hahaha. So EJ and I visited Eastwood -which has now become our second home-, ate at Yellowcab and attended our class (first) together. That was a little over a year ago (September 9 to be exact). I still have the receipt and all.. Yea, I'm getting sentimental here so sue me but can you blame a girl for tearing up over a loss? A loss that's going to mean so much more in the next couple of weeks when the reality of her absence kicks in.. No more late night phone calls. No more sleep overs. No more pigging out sessions. No more Gilmore Girls marathon. No more trips (seriously, it's a trip) to far down town Manila. No more random trips to someone else's condo *wink*.. and no more friend who flattens her rice. While we do share the love for books, the lifestyle network and dogs, we really don't have that much in common. She likes sparkly stuff, I like keeping it plain. She doesn't like mushrooms and sushi while I live for those stuff. Even in guys we're completely the opposite (which in a way was a good thing).. She's miss organized and I am, well.. not. Hehehe. We have varied opinions on certain opinions and I guess it was a good thing that we were both mature enough to look past our differences. I may not have understood her and her decisions all through the way (as I'm sure was mutual) but I have learned to accept and reconcile everything that has gone on.. She has certainly made my stay in ESA worth it and I am looking forward to more amazing memories (and years) with her despite the continental divide between us.
EJ, distance and time is of no consequence. I will be here, always. You have my word. I may not necessarily be there with you but know that I treasure everything we've shared and that nothing can ever break the bond we have. We all love you. Study well, Stay safe, GodBless and good luck flattening the potatoes there! Hahaha.
All our love to you. You'll be missed.
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i'll miss ej toooooooooooo. huhuhuhuhu.....
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