In my reckoning, we were the closest of batchmates and friends, literally and otherwise since high school but of course in different fields. Not surprising, our surnames are almost the same, and so our seats. We were among the top guns of the class. I mean, the top supporters and escorts most of the times of the top guns in our class. We just couldn't resist supporting these top guns as they always made us feel to be similar or just like them. Maybe similar, but not during exams. Perhaps the same, but not in caliber.
But that was a couple of decades back. I suspect he does not know this. My friend, Abner has made his way up to make a name for himself through patience, hardwork without losing his values, his patented smile... in our batch. He is the same Abner who seemed allergic to prolonged anger, though. He is still my friend who doesn't know taking center stage... always supportive and simple in his ways, in his words. A loving husband to his wife and a caring father to his kids. Feet always and still very much on the ground.
But I would like to emphasize why he is now a name. I'm sorry padi, but I just want them to know that you've been a silent but active leader of our batch now. Your endless and much-needed contributions, big and small in making our batch activities always a success could not be discounted. I salute you for that, padi. You are the face of many other batchmates who in one way or the other, contribute their selfless efforts for the good of batch and our beloved Bulusan as a whole. Madi Emily, Madi Gina G.,Madi Paula,Padi Itot, Padi Bong and Padi Bugoy,are just a few of them.
Salamat, padi! Here's a toss for you!
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