In the midst of searching for a very important document (which is the subject of another article in the collection), I happen to chance upon drafts of missives I have shared and distributed to people of my past (for I do not have any inkling as to where and how they are as of the moment.
It was almost summertime if my recollection is right. It was time to bid goodbye and time to fill the gap with moments worth keeping. Between the recent end and the upcoming, fast approaching, new beginning is a gap so void-like that uncertainties, anxieties and wishful thoughts race their way to fill it up. I am sure that everyone was able to survive the flash flood. I believe all of us were able to move on and forward.
Herein I include samples of what transpired during the interim separation. Let them be food for your recollection. I wonder where these have led the recipients to. I wonder how far these have moved them so. I felt a lil twinge when I read through. Haha! I felt so detached from the one who was the source who was the author who is me. Has the gap eaten me alive? I hope not. J
(Recipients are not actually named for security and privacy reasons…if you know what I mean ;-)
DRAFT 1:
Dearest Jane,
Are you, in any way, related to Veronica? She really looks just like you! Your long-lost sister maybe....haha! I hope the first lines made your imagination work (a bit). I really admire your artworks and Ms. Art Teacher is so proud of you. I am too! I hope that you keep up the good work and keep improving your craft. Invite me to your exhibit ha? You know how to contact me. Godbless in your endeavours! May this picture help inspire you. Go and make the world a more beautiful place! J
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| Queenstown 2009 |
DRAFT 2:
Dearest Joyce,
My fondest memory of you would be the moments when you simply allowed me to call you Joyce, even with the smirk on your face hahaha! I know we have not “bonded” that often but I always feel your presence in the classroom, even without words said, heard, or noticed. J Thank you for the smile, and for being easy to be with. This picture is of a Makahiya plant...its leaves would shy away when touched. Interestingly amazing, ayt? Just like you – with your mystifying smile! :D May you continue to spread the love with your candidness, sincerity and amiability. Till we meet again! God bless you!
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| Queenstown 2009 |
DRAFT 3:
Dearest Veronica,
You are ‘small but terrible’, quiet but with a voice so powerful!
You have amazed me in many counts; for your presence, I am grateful!
For the very supportive gestures in early morning sessions,
For the easy smile and undivided attention during discussions,
For the hand-drawn bulletin board decoration,
Merci mademoiselle, yours is my admiration.
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| Queenstown 2009 |
DRAFT 4:
Dearest Isabel,
Since that afternoon when you hypothesized that I was an anti-matter kind of creation, I have been so relieved...I thought I was weird, but I found out you are a bit weirder than I am! That makes me more normal. Bwahaha! :D I hope, though, that you were able to gather enough information through the year to finally come up with a sound conclusion as to what I am really made of. J I will miss you and our “educational” banters. May this picture remind you that the world is so wide and that inquisitive beings like you will always find satisfaction in its material and immaterial realms. May you continue your exploration, enriching both you and your next “subject/s of inquiry”. Ask. Learn. Master. Share. God bless you!
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| Anawangin 2010 |
DRAFT 5:
Dearest Bernadette,
Time flies as fast as the golden snitch! It seems like I have just welcomed Older Sister to my Physics class, and now I am bidding you goodbye. :”( But I believe we had time well spent. Thank you for reminding me that I can be (if not yet) young (younger than my age hahaha!) forever. Though we age with the Harry-Ron-Hermione gang, magic - in all its forms - will keep us at our best, that is, alive and kicking! You may not have the wand to call out “Reparo!” to undo mistakes, or “Lumos” to avoid getting in touch with the dark and dangerous elements of the world out there, but you have you and Him to win over the dementors. :) May this picture remind you of Hedwig, and all the wonders of the world. Stay young and excited. Make the world more wonder-ful with your magical presence! J
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| Baluarte 2009 |
I hope this reminiscing has brought back nothing but the happy memories of the past. For the meantime, may we all enjoy the beautiful, mysterious, amazing, wonderful and magical world where we belong. Ciao!
Yours truly,
TicToc J
