High School

I recently met up with my high school classmates and I rekindled good old memories of my elementary and high school years. Those were simpler and happy times. Life wasn’t so complicated then or it could probably be the way I look back on it now. We were fond of so many crazy things and the whole batch had to do it together even if it meant we were all going to be kicked out of school together or that our graduation was to be deterred. Who would think that choosing between wearing a toga or a gown for graduation would cause so much of a commotion for high school students?
Yes those were simpler times then when you look at it now. My high school classmates are my best reminder of how wonderful youth was and that we owe it to ourselves to laugh at our silliness during those years. I remember those times when we had to put out our hands for the painful ruler slap rule for buying ice-candy in nearby apartments. I remember the cheerleading days when we wore yellow short skirts and white t-shirts with golden pom-poms. Oh and who would forget the daily ritual of singing the Philippine National anthem, the Panatang Makabayan, and our Alma Mater song “San Miguel’s always firs to call..” It was so good to be with them, so good to drive my first time in crazy Dubai traffic all the way to Sharjah Safeer Mall just to take a look and spend few moments with Sharon. And who would ever stop laughing if you were with Giovanni?? We almost felt like we were still in high school although our body shapes have changed. I really had a wonderful time. It really felt like coming home. I miss you guys!!!