Tried and Tested

I was just finishing my lunch (of pork sisig and guisado mongo...YUM!) and an episode of Desperate Housewives when I received a message from my friend Daniel. As I finished reading it, a feeling of warmth enveloped me. His message said something like this:

You know what Ben, I think I've never said this before but I believe you ought to know. A man can know many people in his life, but only few can he call real friends. You and Sheila are a few of those people whom I am very happy to keep as true friends, and my life is richer. I am truly glad to have you guys. O, sha, I'm just being mushy...!

I feel exactly the same way about him and our group. I've met so many people in my entire life--both here and outside the country, but I can say that these guys are some of the really scarce people I consider REAL friends. These are friends that you don't really see much of, but you are comforted by the idea that they are there for you...and when you finally do see each other, you'd be picking up from where you left off ages ago, as if you were just together the day before.

That cliche goes, "Tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are". If I am, in any way, a reflection of who and what my REAL friends are, then I am ennobled by the idea that I am someone gracious, level-headed, compassionate, open-minded, and full of love.

I'll see you guys soon. I can't wait to be in the company of true pals.