February Coffee with Diane

I started my weekend with an Ebe Dancel concert last Saturday at Trinoma. I appreciate his music because it reminds me of the best days of my college life. I had all the feels as he sang my favorites, such as Tulog Na and Burnout

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The next morning, I did some brisk walking at UP. 

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There was a color fun run, so I had the chance to peruse their pink powder. 

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I had my usual ice cream sandwich: avocado and cheese!

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And since it was a Sunday, my strawberry taho vendor was there to dish out this sweet dessert. 

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I had to deal with some personal matters, so I was hungry by noon. I drove to Breakfast Bin for my beloved toasted naked longganisa. 

But first, I went twinning with the drinking glass.  

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Finally, it was time to devour my lunch.  

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I listened to some pop music while enjoying my slow Sunday meal.  

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After lunch, I found two teen girls selling balloons. I bought a heart one for Diane, and I had my photo taken while holding their merchandise.  

I have always wanted to do this! 

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Confession: I do buy balloons every now and then to spruce up my room. I’m forever a kid at heart! 

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Then, I went back to UP to burn my lunch.  

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After my afternoon walk, I bought French Vanilla coffee from a convenience store.  

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And then, I delivered my Valentine’s treats to Diane. 

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I tied her balloon around her stuffed flowers.  

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I also got her a bracelet with a meaningful saying from Papemelroti. I hung it around her bud vase. 

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As always, being with Diane was a time warp. I spent some quiet time with her. 

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Before I knew it, it was time for me to go to my next engagement.  

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Spending time with Diane gives me a sense of peace and tranquillity. Whenever I felt sad in high school and college, I would always run to her for advice and comfort. Now that I’m already thirty-one, I still do so. I am lucky to have her in good times and in bad. Like me, she was an only child. She knows how it is to cheer oneself up. Her memory inspires me to continue doing so. Her life motivates me to keep going.  

Thank you Diane! I will see you next month.