There are so many things I wanted to tell you but I know I would break down in tears if I say it face to face. So I just thought of writing this blog and dedicating it to you.
GOOD LUCK. You've probably heard this many times especially when you've told people you were leaving, as it is the most common thing to say to somebody who will start a new life. I will also say good luck because I sincerely wish you will have that, when you start this new chapter in your life. May you have the best of luck in starting a new career in NZ, because It will make me really happy to know that you've found a job that you will love, and is working with people who can be your good friends. I sincerely wish your friendship with them will be like ours, unpretentious, undemanding but genuine and loyal.
THANK YOU, for being part of my life because even if you are much younger than me, there are so many things I have learned from you. Thank you for being genuinely concerned about me, my friends and my family and for not getting tired of listening to my stories about them. Thank you for teaching me how to be a bit more practical (I'm still struggling with this - haha!), a lot more patient and forgiving. Thank you for understanding my quirks and weirdness and for not fighting back when i snap. Thank you for your words of praises and pats on the back when I do a good job and for scolding me when I am not being good to myself. Thank you for always being behind me as a cheerleader and a friend.
I WILL MISS YOU. There are so many things I will miss about you Bert, and the thoughts would constantly bring a tear to my eyes. I will miss our conversations about each other's daily experiences (what we saw on TV, read on the internet, what Sasha said, what you discovered in the supermarket, etc.). I will miss the times when we laugh at the simplest of situations or the silliest of ideas. I will also miss our serious conversations about our lives, our plans, hopes and dreams. I will miss my trail mix buyer, my gadget adviser, my Raon and Divisoria runner, my fashion police, my little brother.
My little brother. Yes that has been your biggest role in my life Bert and i thank God everyday for bringing you to my life. From a neophyte in the corporate world, you've fought your way through and has transformed into a no nonesense HR guy. For that, I am very proud of you. Promise me you will continue to learn and strive to fulfill your dreams because nothing can make me happier than knowing that you have reached your goals.
Hey, studies say that friendships that lasted more than 7 years will continue for a lifetime. We've been friends for exactly 7 years, so let's see if this theory will hold true.
Take care of Kat and Sasha and yourself. Be the best husband and dad you can be while I will continue to cheer you on from thousands of miles away. I hope to visit you one day but in the meantime, i will pray for you everyday.
God bless you my friend.
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