January 16 is a very significant date for me. I rejoice this event with memories I will hold forever. Nostalgia of old friends. Rendezvous of different scenarios of personalities i loved and hated.

January 16, 1953. My father’s birthday. I am very blessed! Having a father like him. Never be replaced. I love my Tatay! Blessed with sense of humor and sense of responsibility. I am very lucky to have him.

January 16, 1988. Michelle Prado’s birthday. She was the President of the Supreme Student Government in my Highschool. While I was the Peace Officer at that time. Military at heart. She opened my political carreer.

January 16, 1989. Maverick Dandoy’s birthday. My ex’s bestfriend. I always compare him to “Great Wall of China”. Why? Because in every quarrel he was there to blocked those hatred ways of us. I miss him alot!

January 16, 1990. John Mark Retardo’s birthday. One of my best buddy in highschool. He made me insensitive. After months of arguments. We separated ways and never talk again. But after all, text messaging made us realized what happened and maturity just blown up our minds.

January 16, 2008. A serious conversation with Mark Alvin Vidal. Thought we will lose him. After this exchange, I realized that I am very immature and very selfish. Yip! I was “praning” at that moment. But I am happy that it all happened to me. I trust and know him even more.

Counting more January 16…ÜÜÜ