I tried to recall what all of us were doing on that photo and now I remember what it was all about. A year ago, Jeco gathered all he deemed as worthy for this project he had in school. That was a Saturday, and I was just about done with my 3-hour immersion at Baseco Compound for the week. I got a text from him while I was at Mini-Stop Intramuros reminding me of what was to come. Another text followed when I was in Central Terminal/Arroceros Forest Park, and another when I was already on Monumento.
I was already on the way to our meeting place when I got the call that they're already on the way so I got off in front of Malabon Citisquare. It a while but before I knew it, Jeco and the guys: Mark, MR, Yoko, Diane and Chamy. I believe there were more whom Jeco invited but weren't able to come.
We went to Jeco's place (or what used to be no later than a month after) in Caloocan. I've only been there twice, once back when we were high school juniors and the second time was last year.
As the night was still relatively young, we were having a fun time doing Jeco's litle research. The reason for the gathering was for us to act like critics to his "thumbnails" (commercial advertisements to be exact) and give out comments and suggestions on how he could make them better. And it was all caught on tape, so at least there's proof that he had his works criticized.
Afterward, we had our friendly bonding time. We chattered about life, school, chismis and Graphiquetee. I had nothing to share much so I just listened hehehe (My life's boring anyway). I believe this was the first time I got to know on a personal level some of the people there that night: Mark and MR. I didn't know them that much when we were in SJA a few years ago but fastforward today, we all have this friendly vibe, being close friends and all.
Seriously, back then I barely knew everyone in my class except maybe for a good third of them (if they're in the same section as I am ever year). I was also on a disadvantage because almost everyone in the class of 2007 knew each other, most dating back during their years as pre-schoolers in SJA and on nearby schools. Even if I was in St James Academy for a good five years, my only strong connection there was Louie, who, until that fateful day (July 1, 2002), I only get to see every year during Christmas Day when we have our family reunion in Malabon.
Now I feel that it no longer matters if I didn't knew them since childhood because forging friendships and relationships can happen anytime in your life. And that's what I did: I managed to establish friendships with people I thought I will never get to talked without saying something that could stutter me. (Actually, I can't describe what I wanna point out so this is just as close as it could get).
And thus, I bid you a Happy Valentine's Day, Kung Hei Fat Choi and a merry SAD to all of us.
*Photo courtesy of Jeco Bonzon
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that's really sweet james.
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