Dear Judith

Dear Judith,

While i was choosing my clothes to wear this morning i remembered you all of a sudden. I don't know why, just suddenly you popped into my mind. 11 years ago we met and we instantly became very close friends. We were high school sophomores back then. We were the exact opposite. You were very talkative and outgoing and noisy, while i was quiet and reserved and hesitant. But i just loved the way you were. We lost contact when i went to university, and i didn't have any idea if you went to college too, since we couldn't communicate by any  means as we didn't have cellphone or telephone. I also didn't know your exact address, and i was sure you didn't know mine too. It's just funny that we never bothered to ask each other. 

I can still remember one day you came to my house. You didn't know my address right? But you said you just asked some people in town if they knew my father, and they helped you find my place. You came to ask permission from my father if i could go with you to your house next town. I can't remember exactly, but i guess you just wanted me to see your place. You're so thoughtful. And the fact that you really tried to find my place was just amazing. It was very very far! Anyway, my father allowed me to go with you because he didn't want to embarrass or disappoint you. 

We took a tricycle and jeepney and another tricycle. We walked in the rice fields under the heat, and we trekked from the foot of the mountain to the top, and we walked through the woods, and we passed by a brook. Damn, i needed to breath. You didn't tell me how it was to get there! But there's no going back. I knew how hard it was for you to go to my place too. 

When we got to your house i was warmly greeted by your mother and relatives. I felt at home. We talked and laughed and just relaxed. We also ate steamed bananas or sweet potato? I was so happy. 

We shared a lot of good memories ^ ^. I only saw you again about 3 years ago at the hospital where  i was doing my volunteer work. I wasn't sure if it was you, but i stared at you for a long time. You stared back and i knew right away...i felt right away it was really you. Judith, my good friend, i wanted to cry at that time. It was so nice to see you again. I realized i missed you so much. You said you're already married to a German guy and you showed me a picture of your cute baby son. I was so proud and happy for you. You also said you battled against cancer (i forgot what kind of CA), but you were healed then. I forgot to ask your number but i added you in Facebook kkkkk. 

How are you doing nowadays? I'm missing you again, my good friend. I pray you're always doing great and having a good time. I hope your mother is doing well too. Take care. I love you. 




Rish