No matter the distance, true friends will always be true friends. After so many years apart, when we got back together again, it’s as if it were just yesterday & we took off right where we left.
When I learned that we were U.S. bound last 2018, I searched & searched for this elusive couple online but I couldn’t find them, huhu.
Julie was following my IG stories so she knew the fam favored Chinese food. Pero nagmakaawa aka sa kanya na UTANG NA LOOB, ibang putahe naman at suyang-suya na talaga ako, waaah. 20 days na kaming puro Chinese food! Tama naaa, sobra naaa, ayoko naaaaaa. @_@ So she took us instead to this popular korean resto, GEN Korean BBQ House near her house in Torrance. As of this writing though, nagbukas na sa atin, meron na ito sa ‘Pinas. When we visit GEN Manila in the near future, I will only have fond & happy memories of our lunch in LA with Julie. <3
Julie knows we are BIG eaters, so this resto that offered unlimited meats satisfied our tummies & souls hehe. We must’ve stayed here for 3 whole hours, alternating between lamon & non-stop chika. Lugi na yung resto sa lakas naming kumain. ;))
Costco
Hindi ko na talaga pinakawalan si Julie my love. Ayan oh, lagi pa kaming magka-holding hands. Akala mo mawawala! ;)) Oh how I have missed her so. Btw, Costco is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. Parang S&R/Landers sa atin. We were able to buy some necessities for the duration of our stay in LA.
The Grove
Idinaan din kami nila Julie dito saglit para sa susunod, alam na daw namin ang pagpunta. The Grove is Los Angeles’ favorite shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination. The girls knew it wasn’t that kind of day today, so they just took note of the stores they wanted to check out the next time we came. Thank you for being so patient & understanding, kids. You could have gone off on your own & left us today, but you guys stuck around coz you knew these people are important to us & spending time with them made us happy. #grateful
Santa Monica Pier/Pacific Park
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier (with Pacific Park for amusement rides & attractions) at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old. Julie & her daughter Trish took us here even though it was a bit of a drive. All girls lang kami dito kasi Kap & Babyson checked out a tennis store in the area, but they quickly followed suit.
Nakakatuwa at nakakaaliw dito sobra. Para syang maliit na karnabal sa loob ng pier -with rides, booth games & street food. This huge cherry funnel cake caught our eye. Actually, busog pa talaga kami from our long lunch, but this baby is definitely NOT to be missed. Ang saraaaap! <3
Mabilis naubos ang araw namin, pretty soon it was nightfall & almost the end of our day with Julie. :'((
Buti nalang I have Kap to always steady my moods & lift my spirits. He knows how to cheer me up when I start feeling melancholy. How nice to have a husband who is also your best friend. <3
Dahil nga sabi ko pahinga muna sa Chinese food, Jong suggested we meet up & have dinner at Boiling Crab. The Boiling Crab offers cajun seafood cooked per pound, perfect for this chilli day! \m/ Mahaba-habang kainan at usapan na naman ito. Yehey!
No matter how far we get from each other, the feelings in our hearts will remain the same. Thank you for the time that you gave us, and the love that you made us feel.
- Friendships of utility are those where people are on friendly terms mainly due to the benefits each brings to the table. Business partners, colleagues, and schoolmates are examples.
- Friendships of pleasure are those where people find each other because of the enjoyment it brings. People hanging out due to fitting hobbies, common interest, and fishing buddies are examples.
- Friendships of the good, are most important as among the three types of friendship. These are friendships based upon respect, appreciation for each other’s qualities, and a strong will to aid and assist the other person because one recognizes their greatness.
I won’t cry because I know this is not another goodbye. It’s “see you soon”. Love you both, so proud of the life you have made for yourselves here in LA., and rootin’ for ya! :-*
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