10.10.10

About 6 or 7 years ago, we made a pact on the big rock and coconut tree in front of MSU-High Gensan. Probably that big rock  had long been pulverized and the tree had been totally chopped down when there was a major improvement on our alma mater but our memories haven't.

J3AESRAC, the best high school barkada. Our senior year, 6 years ago. Taken after our Christmas party.

The pact was about us, to reunite on October 10, 2010. We swore that no matter how busy we are, we'll come back home wherever we are and meet again on that same spot where the big rock was once seated. But things change and we're already grownups and have our responsibilities. So I guess, it's a matter of acting as a grownup rather than compromising commitments over childish promises. This doesn't necessarily mean that friendship have been taken for granted since after all these years, we still keep in touch and remain as very good friends. I think that's all that matters.

Jervin, Jezel and Cherrie Anne are all callcenter slaves based in Manila and Davao respectively. Jessica, Alvina, and Cherrie Anne all have their very own family so it's another thing aside from school (Jessica's part)  and work that keeps them rooted where they are. Arthur is also busy setting things right with his life (hope he is serious this time) and is currently in Davao. Last time we saw Eris was around late last year to early this year. Unfortunately as of the moment, we don't have current news about her. She's also busy with her work so I guess that's for us to consider. So, it all boiled down to this...

I and Raiza. Our pre-celebration for 10.10.10. (oct. 7, 2010)

We, who have all the time in the world decided to just enjoy for the J3AESRAC's 10.10.10.

There is magic in long-distance friendships.  They let you relate to other human beings in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more profound.  ~Diana Cortes