This guy...we both knew each other, when I saw him I knew it was him. On the other hand, when he saw me, I sensed that he got surprised...sort of (nakalimutan yata ang pangalan ko, haha). He gave kind remarks (was that a compliment?). Maybe because we saw each other in one of the (un)coolest place to hang out, that is in a well-liked carinderia just outside the industrial zone. Later on I told him that is was my first time to eat there with my officemates, and he responded with something like "ano ka ba, ok lang yon kahit turo-turo no?". He thought maybe I was "dyahe" to be seen in that place, when all I meant to highlight was that it was my first time to eat there and with a charming twist of fate, I saw HIM.
Back in college, following my anti-crush policy, I usually just hang out with friends, even guy friends, and maintain that level of friendship only. Of course there would be some exclusion (read: angsty, musician guy-types), and some relationships which almost become real.
Back then, there was an air of mystery (the way I see him, and probably the way he sees me), which I can attribute to the fact that we do not know each other personally. He just happened to become a classmate in one of the entry-level engineering subjects we had.
And he gave me letters, worth-reading ones (And worth scrutinizing also, because he used the generic pseudonym. By doing so, I got convinced that it was indeed him writing the letters, because he gave the clue through his own handwriting also - the infinite loop in the manner he wrote the letter "M"). Which made me realize just now, that I'm lucky to have lived through the era of receiving hard-copy letters, even if sent personally or through snail mail (pity are those who did not experienced the thrill of receiving personal, handwritten letters, neatly tucked and handled with care, just so the recipient can actually sense the utmost intention of the sender be it expression of love, anger, friendliness, etc). I wonder if the bookstores are still selling scented, colorful stationeries nowadays :P
For now, I believe he is a busy man in the corporate world....living his happy life with his own family.
And that was it...it is always a pleasure of seeing familiar faces...
2. Today is labor day, and ironically, I worked in office today, just so I could fulfill all my obligations.
3. Umalis lang ako saglit, pagbalik ko lumalangoy na si Dyesebel, haha...
4. From 26 things, my To-do list is now down to 6 action items only (thank God). I should accomplish the rest before new things add up on my list. My major accomplishment - I was able to explain and negotiate with the insurance company to act on a 50K USD claim (huh, joke!).
Above list happened the past hours, the next hours require me to get ready with the following:
1. Meet the new staff which we hired recently. This would require my skill of making one peson feel that he/she is indispensable even though he/she is very new to the company.
2. Complete the expense reports in response to the red-colored, labeled email from our head office, which is now a fixture in my email inbox
3. Attend the summer getaway gimik with my officemates in Taytay falls, Majayjay, Laguna (or should I say, get my wallet ready)
4. More challenges, more interesting stories, more interesting people to meet, more blessings to come.
