When I was in high school, I fell so deeply inlove with a “mystique” guy. I used to call him Cutie RJ. Cutie because he’s just 2 – 3 inches taller than me (I guess) and mystique because he captivated me in a lot of ways. At first I thought it was just a power tripping so I went with the flow. But as days go by, I became fascinated with him – his eyes, his cute dimples, his voice, his smell, and above all, his attitude and sense of humor.

          We first met at a common friend’s birthday celeb – a swimming party. We were teased because I was clumsy way back then (I’m always being caught red – handed, by him of course, on a “fish catch” game). We’ve undergone this “sabay” stuff and all. Almost everyday, he waits on the front gate of our school. He complains that mosquitoes are having a feast on him, but still he waits for me until our so called extension class ends. When I hear his jokes, all my frustrations and tiredness fade away. He was indeed my super shock absorber. I can’t enumerate all the happy moments that we spent together maybe because the thought of them only makes me regret and also because I can’t retrieve all of them from the specific Brodmann’s area where all my memories reside.

          This may sound a little bit corny but I’m proud to say that he’s worth all the heartaches (nociception, palpitations, and all the -tions that I know,hehe!). Now I believe that you will only realize someone’s worth when he’s not yours anymore, or worse when he’s already with someone else. It’s all my fault, I pushed him away…Anyway, here’s the top ten memories that I’ll always cherish, until the clock stops ticking (excluding technicalities such as battery empty of course).

Thank you for:

1. Helping me passed my song analysis. If I only knew that you sacrificed a lot in exchange of my grade. I feel so guilty!

2. Introducing me to your family as your first girlfriend (*blush!*).

3. Dedicating a song for me when your band played during one of the school programs.

4. Attending weekday masses with me before the flag ceremony starts in the morning (though the mass is almost done).

5. Sending me heartfelt - written cards, cuddly teddy bears, perfumes, and chocolates.

6. Inspiring me to keep fighting academically (thanks sa support dude, I made it!).

7. Touring me around Camiguin Island. It was my first and last time actually.

8. Teaching me how to play soccer and guitar.

9. Visiting me at home on boring weekends.

10. Making me feel special (always!) and making my high school life close to perfect.