friendster

I had extra time to spare at the office and I decided to put my Friendster to good use to catch up on my friends. Could not help but smile because I saw nothing but happy faces.

A lot were former students, now young ladies. Besides feeling a little old, I was so thankful that God has blessed these little girls. Now their concerns are different, I’m sure...boys and all those other girl stuff. They probably would have forgotten their grade four days when they were happy just being able to run on the field without their teacher shouting at them.

Some were my classmates in high school and college, now married, attached or happily single. Those married now had babies and toddlers in their arms, who looked like them! Their captions epitomized the joy and pride of calling a child your own. I pore over their pictures, happy for them and a little bit envious...And then there were my classmates who were shy and simple (“,) like me. We were those girls who never even gave boys a second look, who studied a lot and went to the library instead of a tambayan. Now they were with their significant others, blooming and happy. As if they were saying, hey, this person was worth my wait. And then there are more pictures of friends in faraway places that they’ve been to...Singapore, Hongkong, Norway, Switzerland, China ... with backdrops of greenery and castles. Gone are the days we’d call going full trip on a UP Ikot jeep thrilling.

I like looking around in Friendster despite some saying it’s corny or a waste of time. Each page is actually what that person is proud of and would like to show friends. It’s his or her story in a few words and pictures. It’s the equivalent of them saying to me, “Hi! I’m okay. My life is beautiful. I’m happy.”