YOUNG VOICE
Friends and chocolate mousses
There it was, neatly sliced on the edges. A thick layer of foamy chocolate on top of a lush crust of brownie garnished with soft delectable mallows, it was heaven on a dessert plate. It was Chocolate Mousse. I get the same tingles on the taste buds each time I brought the fork nearer to my tongue? My first year college classmates opted to surprise my 18th birthday with this heaven-sent delight. The cake box was covered in scribbles of black permanent marker as if screaming their birthday greetings with all the excitement and an unwavering hope for a lunch treat. For many years, it was apparent to my liking that Chocolate Mousse is just the second best thing next to Blueberry Cheesecakes, but for that time being, simply because it was given by such special persons, Chocolate Mousse became my number one. It’s amazing how friends could make cakes a lot sweeter.
Friends, why does the world see them as special? They used to be strangers who later became reasons why we whistle a tune while going to work, why we have barbeque parties, and why we bother to wear our uniforms and skittle to our early morning classes. Unlike our families who are bounded by birth certificates, friends can easily break and do away without the relationship anytime, but in the end they choose not too and just stay right beside us.
Friendship doesn’t have any reason to remain and grow except friendship itself. Like cakes and desserts, these friends come in different flavors, colors and sizes but the taste of acceptance and trust is common.
You might have friends like Marinel, who is honest and genuine; someone who would simply fight for her principles at any cost yet melts like cheese at the sight of some cute chinito guy. Treasure her, you’ll be aware of your mistakes and together you laugh or cry at them and continue living agreeing to be better the next time around. Have come to know a Christopher? A wise and practical adviser whose every word you consider as relevant and who won’t let a day pass without making you giggle as he struggles for prioritizing between a box of doughnuts or a cup of halo-halo. Be glad you are friends with him; you’ll be able to make better decisions each day.
Then, there is someone like Janine, who can brighten up your dimmest hours with her cheerful smile and unmatched words of encouragement. You’re lucky you know her, by then you’ll never lose faith and trust in what is to come.
You’ll be happy you made friends with a Jayzon; a talented, energetic and hilarious leader who is amazingly objective and sensitive to the needs of others. Keep him close, he’ll teach you how to stand on your feet while assuring you his untiring loyalty.
Sometime in your life, you might meet people like Kevin, Janus and Ryan who are the best set of lunch mates and nice to converse with. Take care of them, they’ll expand your thoughts to the wackiest and yet the most enlightening.
Ever met a Rose Anne, a Monika or an April? They can scold you a thousand times for the right reasons, yet you’ll never regret befriending them. Be pleased they’re your friends; they’ll show the most concern and give the best set of hugs in the world.
You might be best friends with some like Tracy and Hope. They are the most family-oriented and kindhearted people you’ll meet, who’ll be at your refuge 24/7 since they almost treat you like family. Don’t ever let them go, they’ll remind you of your family and the love you must give back.
Look around and you might know someone like Clever and Julian. Though more feminine than they should be, they defend their friends like no other gentleman can. It’s great you have them; you’ll always be assured that someone indeed pledges to protect you against your enemy.
These are among the many types of friends that exist in this world, they each possess qualities which makes you comfortable about hanging out with and pouring your deepest secrets to them.
Friends are those who would always want the best for you. They have the courage to tell you to shut up when it’s enough or because your breath stinks. Friends don’t exactly wipe your tears because tissue papers are quite abundant, but they sit by your side and cry along hoping after sometime you’ll laugh at the problem and move on. This is my way of thanking those remarkable set of people who remain my friends.
Blueberry Cheesecake tastes better. But, Chocolate Mousse will always be more special.
BSN WanBee, my friends I thank you for choosing to stay with me.
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