Silence

Friendly Letters Pt. 2 (01-15-19)

To the beauty and brain of Team Maco Army, Amethyst Briones...

Hi Met! The same with Lorelie, I wasn't expecting that we would be friends. I knew you since Elementary but we never had a casual conversation until we reached College. Back then, I was intimidated by you because you are out of my league. We even became seatmate in high school but I was too shy to talk to you even once. Met, wala jud ko nag-expect na in-ana diay ka kabuang. Sorry sa term but yes, you are. And that's what I like about you. Naa na sa imo ang kagwapa, kabright, height, and all but you still stayed humble. The perks of you defined who you are right now and you deserved all the praises and love by the people around you. Met, remember when we had our RDR days at your house? Even though, I don't really interact with other groupmates, I don't really felt outcasted because you were a good leader. I enjoyed all the laughs and stuffs though dli na sya related sa atong RDR. The spicy pancit canton, and tinapa na naay itlog, the dream I shared with you na about zombies and the tabi about Lor and Rey. I was very comfortable at that time. Biskan nagkalisod na, chill lng gihapon. Met, I like your blunt personality. You say what you want to say and do what you want to do. You are our asset when it comes to dealing with plastic and advantageous people that sorrounds us. I also like your diverse and adaptive personality. You embrace all types of trends, be it hollywood, kpop, ppop, jpop, movies, kdramas and all. I admit you are all-knowing and I admire you for that. Met, I'm very proud to be your friend. Though title holder na ka sa mga beauty pageant, wla gihapon ka nagbag-o. You are still that purple happy-go-lucky Amethyst na catlover. The Amethyst that had similar taste like mine. Fries lover, and addict kay Kim Tae Hyung. Ihatag nlng sya sa akoa met, naa na bitaw kay imo. Hahaha... I will miss the BTS gaming nato last year. The epic failed reaction video nato sa MIC DROP na naa sa imong phone. I hope you kept that. The Seventeen era na nainlove ka kay Sungkwan, I don't know why. And the beautiful selfies nimo na hangtod karon naa pa sa akong phone. By the way Met, advice lang nko as a friend, since pareha man jud ta late comers, I hope na mausab na na na routine. Pareha bya tag lab school. I challenge you, paunhanay tag abot sa school. Hehe... Di na nko patas-on pa akong message met kay magkita ra man gihapon ta. Basta, Thank you Met and I love you! Goodluck and let's graduate together...

To the Snow White and Sleeping Beauty of Team Maco Army, Jeanly Abregar...

Hi Jean! You are our last member of this team and you are very welcome to be one of our friends. Even though we just met you recently in College years, it doesn't mean that you are given the least importance of our friendship. We wholeheartedly embrace you as one of us because we saw that one thing in you which made us love you. Among us, you showed maturity which made us realized the real beauty and cruelty of life. I learned a lot from you. You showed independence which urged me to adore you. There are lot of values that I want to learn from you. On the other side of the coin, there was a childlike personality that are still left in you which I also like. You are that type of person na dali ra mohilak kay wala naapil sa picture or laag-laag. Mohilak kay ginabully ni Amethyst, Vincent, og Justil. But despite that, you still managed to smile with us because you knew it was just a joke. Jean, though permi ka wala sa mga laaglaag og pictures, you are still part of our group. Ma-timingan lang jud na busy ka and we understand that. Jean, I hope you still remember but there were a lot of epic moments I'd like to reminisced with you. It was in first year when Maria cried loudly because she thought she lost her iphone. She even went all the way to the canteen and outside the campus just to find her phone. The funny things was you were just keeping her phone all along. Another thing was when Maria and I got addicted to Akane's works and recruited you all as casts for our short video to win a book. You really did your best in doing your part because you almost fell down hugging the plants as your support. It was a blast! But the most unforgettable and crazy moment with you was when we had a sleepover in my house. At the middle of the night, a frog leaped on you. You did not budged nor shouted in panic. You just face the frog and said "Ay frog." without and exclamation point. Jean, I'm thankful that you still remained the same biskan panagsa ra ta magkita. My parents even became fond of you. I just want to say that you are very welcome to sleep on our house kay makamata jud kog sayo kung naa ka. Makapressure pud ka kung mag-group study ta kay kugihan kaayo ka mag-outline. I really miss those moments Jean. Now that we are in the same lab school, please influence me more sa imong pagkaresponsible. Help me grow up! I will also do the same for you. Jean, goodluck on your practicum journey. I know you can do it. Let's graduate together...

To the future Magna Cumlaude of Team Maco Army, Maria Luisa Umbrosa

Hi Mars! 8 years of our friendship has brought us a lot of memorable experiences together. We had went through a lot, shared our deepest secrets and sentiments and I'm so happy that until now, we stayed true with each other. High School days was like a big wave in our lives. There were a lot of high tides and low tides. Full of immaturity you were but the big tsunamis had washed-out all those childlike attitudes in you. I witnessed all those pains, fears, and tears you had been dwelling back then especially during fourth year. I almost cried in silence because I don't know what to do to comfort you. I'm very proud of you Mars because you had surpassed all those challenges. Despite those hindrances, you still managed to succeed on your goal. Mars, people may turn your back and talk bad things about you, just don't mind them. They are just jealous and insecure of your life. Being competitive is one trait that people saw in you. Some may view it as one your flaws, but I believe that you are doing it not just for yourself but for your family. You have your reasons and I respect that. Just don't be affected of others' opinion and judgement because you knew yourself better than them. Mars, I'm sorry if sometimes I misunderstood you. I'm sorry if sometimes I failed to defend you when you are badly talked by others. Deep inside, whenever I heard someone backstabbing you, I, too was deeply hurt because I know you are a lot better than them. Mars, don't let others define you. Don't carry all the burden because you are not alone. We, the Team Maco Army are always here for you. Always aim for excellence Mars but be reminded to look back where you had started. Stay humble and remember us always. We are your supporters future Magna Cumlaude! I wanna congratulate you in advance for a job well done. But before that, Goodluck on your practicum journey in Maco. I will miss you friend. I love you, mwahh...

To the lazy but competent, Jovel Say-a..

Hi Jov! You are one of those amazing people I've known. Frankly speaking, procrastination is your biggest flaw. You love beating deadlines in a minute, dugay mahagilap sa school kay mawala rag kalit but you still managed to excell. Honestly Jov, I was partly worried when I knew that you were our leader in LR because I am the type of person that is easily distracted of my environment and I badly need someone who can discipline not just me but all of my groupmates. I'm sorry for that Jov. Nevertheless, you have proven to us how good you are as a leader. You became responsible and understanding Jov and I was learning a lot from you. You are also very considerate. You always listen to our opinions and suggestions. I find it cool even though sa sugod-sugod palang kay wala pa kaayo ta nagwork og sineryoso, nahuman gihapon nato. I was thankful of our team in LR especially to you because you never failed us. You showed to us that despite your laziness, you are competent enough to become a leader, a researcher, a friend. I hope I can be like that, too. Jov, I'm a bit sad because you are always MIA whenever the Team Maco bonds together. I hope you can join us for the next several times in the future. Jov, I really miss those memorable moments I had with you. Remember our first overnight at Joyce's house? You brought all the fun during that time especially when you read out loud the wattpad's bed scenes in front of us with outraging feels and sound effects. Lorelie cannot even breathe because of that. Also, you are not just cool with humor, you are also cool with your heart-wrenching advices and stimulating opinions. I don't know, basta ikaw ang moistorya jov, katouhan jud. You are really a great speaker. Every serious talks with you kay motagos jud. You are not impulsive of your words because you had well-picked the rights words to say. One thing I also like about you was that, you understood me in every way. I admit, I'm not a good talker and it was hard for me to express my thoughts and feelings but whenever I share it with you, you already knew what I meant. You never judged me instead, you even uplift my weary thoughts through your words of encouragement. Thank you for that Jov. I really appreciated it. You are a truly a great friend. Continue to be competent but lessen the laziness and procrastination. I know you can do better than what you have right now because you are born full of wisdom and knowledge. Don't waste that talent of yours for useless distractions. I know you are responsible especially that you are now flying to Vietnam. Goodluck on your practicum journey in Nabunturan and Vietnam. Thank you and I will miss you Jov...

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