All I can remember is we were high school batch mates. Whether we became classmates or not, I don't even remember anymore. That's how long the time has been since we have seen each other in V. Mapa High School.
But thanks to FACEBOOK. Despite the distance and time, we became VIRTUAL FRIENDS. We liked and reacted to each other posts. We sent private messages and chatted over certain things. We tried to rekindle the friendship thru the social media and I knew, we succeeded.
Yesterday, amidst the teary weather, the batch "72 of VMHS had a great and grand celebration. My virtual friend Eleanor Silvestre, aka Stellasophia Arim, was in town. She gave a lavish treat to her "very important friends" during those "bygone era" for her third birthday as a SENIORa in a beautiful mansion at Mt. Olympus in Alta Vista, Antipolo City owned by the Ocbena's. As expected, there was an array of scrumptious food catered by our very own Puring Go and those who were on diet have forgotten what DIET is all about. The heavy downpour of the rain never barred the unstoppable singing and dancing where everyone had a fair share of fun and laughter.
I could hardly believe that, one day, she'll be right there in front of me, swiftly cracking jokes, telling everyone how wonderful life had been despite whopping struggles. She sounded very humorous but I could see a figure of a very firm ,strong and determined woman who wanted to make the best out of what this life has to offer.
A few days from now, she'll be going back to her second home in London. We will surely miss her and her contagious laughter, her anecdotes, her wisdom! But the mere thought of her leaving gives all of us the hope and joy of seeing her again someday
At last, Eleanor and I are VIRTUAL FRIENDS NO MORE. We both have felt the warmth of our embraces and we both have heard each other's voice loud and clear.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY , Eleanor! May God's blessings be always upon you and your loved ones! No more tears of sadness. May your life ahead be full of joy!
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| She's Eleanor aka Stellasophia Arim in FB |
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| One of the few birthday cakes she had |
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| Lord, make all here wishes come true! |
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| A cute and sweet treat from Malou Diaz |
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| It's lunchtime! Wait, just got some few reminders from our very own caterer, Puring Go |
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| Eleanor with some of her friends from VMHS'72 |
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| Video video lang si Emmz pag may time....hahaha |
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| The beautiful Eyie Ocbena ( in printed black and white floral gown) with Puring Go, Zeny Panganiban (partly hidden) Leony Sison, Edhnna Lumbal and Fel Ureta |
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Eleanor and Emmz singing under that native umbrella. Sorry for their blurry faces because they're
on the other part of the world . . hehehe. Just enjoy one of the nice views in the Ocbena mansion.
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| The pool waited the whole day for any bather. I guess, there was none! |
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