"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." ― Muhammad Ali
I totally agreed with Muhammad Ali. Ten years ago I met my best friends - Ea, Nhing, Cha and Gladys. It’s a day I won’t soon forget because our friendship has grown over the years and we have become sisters and a family. Last December 2014, my Ea Gang (that is what you called my peer group), celebrated our 10 years of friendship.
During these 10 years, we've made so many brilliant memories together. I really am very happy that I am allowed to be their sister in soul and best friend. Looking back, I was simply overwhelmed.
I once asked Ea and Nhing about their first impressions to each member. However, Ea added some of her assessments over the years.
NHING said...
"ANA is bubbly and approachable. GLADYS is a shy type of person but once you get to know here, she is very fun to be with. CHA is the mysterious one. And EA is the most secretive among the group."
EA said...
"ANA is the most talkative among us. She is so loud and there are no dull moments when you are with her. She never runs out of stories to tell. She used to walk and talk like a tomboy but over the years; I get to know the real ANA. She is really childish and very easy to fall in love. She is really fun to be with. She is a total cry baby and immature. She always opted to show a strong personality when she is hurt, in pain or when she is going through some rough times. She hides her tears in her smile. She is a true friend. She always put herself last on her priority list. GLADYS is the most modest in the group. She is the typical shy type. She is pliable. She is too easily influenced or controlled by other people's ideas or comments. She was the "laughing stock" in the group but she never got pissed off. The good thing about her is she is nice and very kind. She is very responsible and a very trustworthy person. CHA is known for her grumpy grouch attitude. She is very sophisticated and very smart. She sets a good example of how to handle your finances wisely. She is stick to one and you can always count on her. NHING is the model student type. She is smart and very dedicated in everything she does. She is responsible and very independent. She can make her own decisions."
I was so blessed for these ten years. The saying "opposites attract” cannot be any truer when it comes to the five of us.
To...
Ea - Thank you for being the leader of the group. I know you were forced to. Hahaha! Let's meet soon. I know you're busy in your work. Hangout with us soon.
Nhing - Thank you for correcting me when I was wrong. Thank you for being one of my prayer buddies. I am sorry when I left you after you got saved and starting to walk with God. You know I love.
Gladys - Why you didn't asked me to be one of your bridesmaids? Hahaha! Kidding! Thank you for being the second comedian in the group. By the way, just so you know, you can't take my place as the ultimate comedian in our group. Hahaha! I love you!
Cha - I always feel relieve when you are next to me. Why? Seeing you and Charles and your almost 12 years relationship gives me a hope that soon I will have a boyfriend and we can have a beautiful long relationship too just like yours.
There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t thank God for my best friends. I can’t imagine life without them. Ending this blog quoting some parts of a song entitled "La Familia" by Jun Matsumuto.
"Found a reason to be strong
You are the one always in my heart, my friend
Every time you call my name, I will be there
No matter how far, we are friends
Sono toki dare ga soba ni iru darou? Kitto go nin de iru darou?
Mawari wo mireba ima datte Anata ga iru minna ga iru
Sono toki dare ga soba ni iru darou? Kitto go nin de iru darou?
Mawari wo mireba ima datte Sono negai omoi wo koko ni tsudzuru"
Happy 10 years, Ea Gang! I love you!
During these 10 years, we've made so many brilliant memories together. I really am very happy that I am allowed to be their sister in soul and best friend. Looking back, I was simply overwhelmed.
I once asked Ea and Nhing about their first impressions to each member. However, Ea added some of her assessments over the years.
NHING said...
"ANA is bubbly and approachable. GLADYS is a shy type of person but once you get to know here, she is very fun to be with. CHA is the mysterious one. And EA is the most secretive among the group."
EA said...
"ANA is the most talkative among us. She is so loud and there are no dull moments when you are with her. She never runs out of stories to tell. She used to walk and talk like a tomboy but over the years; I get to know the real ANA. She is really childish and very easy to fall in love. She is really fun to be with. She is a total cry baby and immature. She always opted to show a strong personality when she is hurt, in pain or when she is going through some rough times. She hides her tears in her smile. She is a true friend. She always put herself last on her priority list. GLADYS is the most modest in the group. She is the typical shy type. She is pliable. She is too easily influenced or controlled by other people's ideas or comments. She was the "laughing stock" in the group but she never got pissed off. The good thing about her is she is nice and very kind. She is very responsible and a very trustworthy person. CHA is known for her grumpy grouch attitude. She is very sophisticated and very smart. She sets a good example of how to handle your finances wisely. She is stick to one and you can always count on her. NHING is the model student type. She is smart and very dedicated in everything she does. She is responsible and very independent. She can make her own decisions."
I was so blessed for these ten years. The saying "opposites attract” cannot be any truer when it comes to the five of us.
To...
Ea - Thank you for being the leader of the group. I know you were forced to. Hahaha! Let's meet soon. I know you're busy in your work. Hangout with us soon.
Nhing - Thank you for correcting me when I was wrong. Thank you for being one of my prayer buddies. I am sorry when I left you after you got saved and starting to walk with God. You know I love.
Gladys - Why you didn't asked me to be one of your bridesmaids? Hahaha! Kidding! Thank you for being the second comedian in the group. By the way, just so you know, you can't take my place as the ultimate comedian in our group. Hahaha! I love you!
Cha - I always feel relieve when you are next to me. Why? Seeing you and Charles and your almost 12 years relationship gives me a hope that soon I will have a boyfriend and we can have a beautiful long relationship too just like yours.
There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t thank God for my best friends. I can’t imagine life without them. Ending this blog quoting some parts of a song entitled "La Familia" by Jun Matsumuto.
"Found a reason to be strong
You are the one always in my heart, my friend
Every time you call my name, I will be there
No matter how far, we are friends
Sono toki dare ga soba ni iru darou? Kitto go nin de iru darou?
Mawari wo mireba ima datte Anata ga iru minna ga iru
Sono toki dare ga soba ni iru darou? Kitto go nin de iru darou?
Mawari wo mireba ima datte Sono negai omoi wo koko ni tsudzuru"
Happy 10 years, Ea Gang! I love you!