Two days ago, it was my sister Joan, who celebrated her birthday. Today, however, it’s my sister from another mother, who’s celebrating her birthday. Yup, I have only one biological sister but I have this friend from high school, whom I consider like my sister as well, Darla.
I’ve known Darla since 1991. That was twenty years ago and over those years our friendship has really grown deeper. Darla and I have a lot of similarities not just in personality but also with some life experiences. I guess, those similarities were responsible for bonding us so well. We’ve both witnessed each others ups and downs and shared lots of unforgettable memories. Apart from Kai, she’s the first person I text or call whenever I have good or bad news, or even when I’m just bored. Among all my friends, I think she’s that one person who gets me the most. She is just the best friend anyone can have. We’ve seen each other through our best and worst moments. I just know that she will always be there for me no matter what and she knows I will do the same for her.
I just miss her so much though. A lot has been going on in our lives lately that we haven’t really seen that much of each other. But I’m confident that even if we don’t see each other, our friendship will remain solid until we both grow old and gray. Nevertheless, it would be nice to catch up with her soon. For now, though, let me just greet her on her special day.
Happy Birthday, Darla!!!!!
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| Darla (in the middle) w/ me and our friend Carina in Tagaytay |
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| Darla and I during her birthday a few years ago |
