I love living in my village. Every corner is just beautiful. So tranquil & serene, clean & green. Everything I have ever wanted my home to be situated in. But living in an elite village also has its price.
We have been residents for more than 20 years & yet we only know a handful of neighbors because everyone keeps mostly to himself & protects the privacy. Which is good in a way, albeit not neighborly. And in cases where we are lucky enough toΒ make friends, getting acquainted is not of our own doing. They happen to be parents of our children’s friends or classmates. Good thing we have 3 kids! π
Which brings me to my next point, when you do find good neighbors who turn out be your best friends, keep them in a box & throw away the key. Never let them go. Not literally of course, but you get the idea. π
2 such friends just celebrated their birthdays simultaneously, and we are thankful for the gift of their friendship. We are thankful that in a “room full of different people”, we have found our match.
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Jovic & Mae
Jovic & Mae are parents of Ate’s friend Miggy, who was her ka-loveteam in her debut video, and who also served as the emcee in her 18th birthday party. CLICK HERE TO READ. They live right across our house & are often our source of all things lacking in our pantry! The GOppets LOVE the Garcias! <3
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Jovic celebrated his 50th birthday with a big bang at Acacia Hotel & we were invited to join in the celebration before February came to an end. We of course, would never let it pass. Even if it meant we had to divide our time to get to another friend’s birthday celebration.
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Sheila & Noy
Sheila & Noy are also parents of Ate’s friends. We are so grateful to our kids for enriching our social lives! π Sheila is the producer for SUNDALONG KANIN which I have posted here in SSEN. CLICK HERE TO READ.
Sheila is also another lady who doesn’t do anything half way. She either goes ALL OUT or not at all! CLICK HERE to watch her daughter’s FUN & FAB, star-studded 18th birthday party. It’s heart-warming how they are always in all our occasions as we are in theirs. We have become more family than friends. <3
Sheila also celebrated her birthday as the clock struck 12 signalling the end of the love month. Maybe it’s because we both share the same birth month that we get along so well. Or maybe it’s because our kids are tied together which is why we get famously along. Their 3 kids are the same age as ours. All I know is, we click. Our friendship works. That’s what matters.
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Thank you Jovic & Mae, Sheila & Noy, for lending me a cup of sugar when I need it. For watching over our house when we are away. For sending us little gifts now & then to show you care. For being careful to set friendly boundaries & not being nosey. Giving us space when we need it, but also welcoming us with open arms when we need a good talk. You guys are, hands down, the BEST NEIGHBORS EVER! <3Β If we never leave the hood, it’s gonna be because of you guys! :-*
Happy Birthday, and may your tribe increase!
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EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! SI GAAAAAABBBBBBYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
(yun lang. bow.)
hehehe…
May 14, 2015 at 10:10 amhahahahaha my sentiments exactly!! ;))
May 14, 2015 at 10:11 amSeriously,Ms. Jane, mas matikas at mas charming tignan si Kap kesa kay Sir Gabby that night… Pero, Gabby is Gabby… Who wouldn’t be mesmerized by his presence di ba?
On another note, you are blessed to have very good neighbors and trusted friends. Bihira na po ang ganyan in this age and time…
May 14, 2015 at 8:38 pmOo nga buti nalang may nahihingian ako ng kape at asukal hahaha! Thank you Kei! :-*
May 14, 2015 at 9:17 pm