I want to surprise these three good friends with whom I had the chance to spend good and happy memories for the past few weeks. For being so nice, accommodating, and helpful, this is one of the best ways I could think of to show how much I appreciate their presence in my life. For all the things that they did and are doing for me– consciously and unconsiously– here’s my humble tribute to the “kings of kings”.
To avoid billing problems (as if it matters), I am presenting them in alphabetical order:
BARAQUIO, JEFRAN F.
Jeff, my confraternal brod in the UP Palaris Confraternity-Baguio Chapter, is usually misunderstood. A highly intellectual person, he is someone who speaks out his mind (and means what he says) regardless of what other people will say about him. In his own words, it’s either you like him or you don’t.
Not everybody knows, however, that behind his suplado and hard-to-please demeanor, Jeff is a very kind and generous person. He loves his family members and friends that he usually goes out of his way to make them feel they are taken cared of and appreciated– albeit at times in his trademark nega way. Though he is not showy with his emotional side, I assure you that this side of Jeff is definitely something for keeps. He can be the most loving and caring Martian on earth– good traits that any (rational) woman out there would surely die for.
COMETA, ANTO V.
My first encounter with this guy last November 2007 was very brief. Jeff introduced him to me at the UP-SOLAIR campus and after the usual “his and hellos“, I didn’t have a close encounter with him again ’til June of this year.
He first caught my attention when I heard him sing his own version of the song “Half-Crazy”. I’ve always been fascinated with guys who really know how to sing. A certified campus heartthrob (he’ll probably hate me for this), he makes heads turn with his good looks, friendly smiles, and cool fashion sense. More than the physical aspect, however, there is more to this guy that I find much more endearing. He is one of the most thoughtful, passionate (about a lot of things), and intelligent people I’ve known. Brains, looks, and character. Ladies, what more can you ask for?
PONCE, EUMEL E.
I was forced to talk to him at the Treehouse one Saturday night while waiting for Jeff and the other SC officers finish their meeting. Our conversation was on-and-off. Mostly I threw the questions, then he’d answer with one-liners. We talked about his trips to Palawan and Bohol and some insignificant stuff just to keep the ball rolling. Hahaha…
Initially, he struck me as someone very quiet and serious but as days passed by, he turned out to be the funniest guy among the three whose punchlines never fail to make me laugh out really loud! I swear, he could easily take the wits out of you without really trying. Honestly, I do admire his self-confidence, sensitivity (in a positive way), wit, and sense of humor. If I’d be given the chance to have another younger brother, my choice would be him hands down. I can see that he’s a likeable person in a lot of ways. Lucky is the girl who will win his heart for good.
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