Thursday, December 30, 2004
Tradition
One of the best days I ever had for the year 2004, the "Tradition"
It has been well over 8 years now since Martin, Richmond and I had that party in Chili's and yet there we were again, in the same place after all these years. Every year, we ate at Chili's then go out for a day of fun, no excuses, it was going to happen no matter what. I don't know but it's something we do not fail to do at all and at each gathering, more faces would join us. But what is most important was the fact that Richmond and Martin were there, two of my oldest and dearest friends.
During that time, we caught up with what's going on with everyone's lives. Most were apparently surprised by my lack of hair, haha. But more importantly was that we took the time to at least meet up. Honestly, I didn't think we could have had a reunion this year with everyone busy. We didn't even meet after graduation, how about that? But at least, we made up for it and then some, with the addition of Ryan, James, Mc and Lester.
We talked about stupid stuff, childish stuff, haha catching up on high school days and people we met on the way. We gave a toast to those who weren't here any more and who we missed most (that's you Manuel!) hopeful that our bonds would never sever and in fact, this tradition of ours has yet to face its demise. Imagine recapping all the good times with your closest friends, that's the whole point of it. There is no title attached to what we do, we jsut do it because it is something we all want, to rekindle friendships forged since way back when.
I admit that we all have changed a lot over the years but at least for one time in the year, we can go back and reach down into our origins. My friends are important people to me, I can't live without them, they're like my brothers somehow.
Riding the Lightning
8:55 PM
