Beautiful Thing Called Friendship

Singapore became our second home since 2007. We were so lucky to have the Mataacs and the Dys as our extended family. What we've got was not a shallow friendship, it was rather real and transparent. They've shown us genuine kindness and generous spirit.

 In December 2010, we received our first correspondence from the Canadian Embassy stating that our application for permanent residency has finally been processed. We felt extremely happy as the Lord never stopped to  lavish us with great blessings and answered prayers. 

At last, we will start another "bahay-bahayan" in another foreign land.

When we left Singapore, we felt that we have left good friends behind, friends who have painted us with so much caring. I was not too melodramatic about the parting as they all shared their excitement and happiness with us. A promise of constant communication remains.

Ricky with Baby Ulrich

Taken at Pasir Ris Ave.

With Melissa and William during Singapore's Flower Festival.

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimps

I miss Mel's delightful dishes.

They are not just friends, they are family!

The best ships Are friendships

I'm sure we all have good memories of better days.
I didn't spend the season of lent just praying, reflecting, exercising my panata and observing the tradition by fasting. I'm so lucky to have witnessed a faithful, playful and relaxed friendship.  Listening secretly to their conversations unlocked the thoughts of my younger years. I suddenly started missing my own circle of friends. Lucky, my childhood friend Norren was present. We shared a slice of Puto while exchanging stories about love and life - such kind of friendship is intuitive.

I am so thankful that I am blessed with friends who I don't get to see often, but when we do, there's that natural impulse of picking up where we last left off. Friends who know no demands and expectations. Friends who constantly comfort me in times of sorrow.

AC's friends at San Beda with Annelyn and Pipes
Taken at Tres Reyes Island

Angge's lovely pose.
Taken at Poctoy White Beach in Torrijos

To my good friend Dhel, I want to hug you at this very moment! I know you are entangled in a web of pain and I'm so sad that no words could probably comfort you right now but let me touch you through prayers.