Many years ago on the 28th of September...

...two people were born and one day, they would come into my life. Then, they would change it, and either stay or leave. But, this post was not written to ponder on unforeseen episodes of my life for they are better off left to the future. Instead, I am here to say...

...Happy Birthday! \(^o^)/

Celebrant 1: Vin
The two photos below show how much we've changed since then. We've grown to be different but not, I hope, indifferent. We used to have such a love-hate relationship. I got on your nerves and you got on mine. I teased you and we would end up in a heated debate. But, there were good times too. There was En-Lit class where it all started. We looked after each other, joked around, and probably even motivated the other. It definitely made my mornings a little less dull. Then, there were the parties. You were always up for anything, and in many ways, you made those crazy nights with WCOF memorable.

However, these fond moments are still incomparable to how you affected me as a person, as a dear friend. You always listened to whatever I had to say. It wasn't that I was confident to say them but, rather, you gave me the confidence to do so. How? You accepted me exactly for who I am and for who I could be. We fought a lot but, one thing was always clear: You are my friend, and a real one at that. So, thank you very much for being born.:)

Also, I MISS YOU! Hahaha. We should get coffee some time soon and catch up. You know, relive the Life Tarb days.;)

Vin and Aika in Jollibee (2010)

Vin and Aika at Zhan's 18th Bday in CDO (Summer 2011)

Celebrant 2: Vanz
The guy with the moves, I first met you during auditions for the ARSA RIB 2010 lineup. To be honest, that night, I don't think I knew what I was getting into. The same goes for our unlikely friendship.;)

Now, more than a year has passed and we have been through our share of ups and downs. It hasn't been easy but, I don't think I regret it. You brought out my passion for dancing and showed your courage for self-expression that has been nothing less than inspiring for me. So, for that and much more, thank you for being born.:)

(Sorry this is the only photo of us I could find.-__-)

Vanz and Aika in Starbucks Katipunan (2010)