Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:38:40 -0500--- Last Sunday, the 25th of February, we were invited to a
party at Agnes’ home in celebration of her nth birthday. That was my first time
to reach that part of Alabama which is situated midway between Ashville and Rainbow
City. Her home, the seventh in a row on the right from the main gate, is simply
beautiful and cozy. It was not a grand celebration. True to her style, she just
invited a few friends for a small get-together. Having known her for only about
a year, I felt honored to be invited to her home and probably being considered
now as belonging to her inner circle. The food was plentiful and we never ran
out of eager karaoke singers.
I first met Agnes during one
gathering at our home more than a year ago. Being new in Alabama at the time, I tried to meet and
greet every guest while trying to memorize their names and the faces. Agnes was
sitting on a chair in the dining area
and when I approached her, she introduced herself to me as someone from Zamboanga City. We met several times after that on
various occasions.
Last August 25, she sent me a “smile”
in my friendster site with a request that I add her to my roster of friendster
friends. That I obliged right away and gladly. From that time on I know more
about her personality and her thoughts through reading her blogs.
Today, Agnes, whose friendster
name is Annette, is one of the most prolific bloggers in Friendster that I know
of. Considering that English is not her native tongue--- it’s her fourth
language, actually--- she wrote with such fluidity and mastery that I will not
be surprised if one of these days, she will become a syndicated columnist or a
novel writer. Casting all future possibilities aside, Annette is a true friend.
Someone who makes you feel comfortable and at ease in her presence.
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