The Pretty Girl In Spectacles

The second episode of the Level-Up Brotherhood Salutations series of 2011.

I can still remember how I met the pretty girl in spectacles.

 It was an ordinary afternoon at GAB 308 almost seven years ago; amidst chemical bondings and the valance electrons of my take 2 Chem14 class, a friend of mine introduced her to me.  One of the first things I noticed was how this girl is incredibly shy and how blithely unaware that she is pretty. She hesitated for a bit before she shook my hand and in a hush tone, she said that her name is Dominique. What a pretty name I thought, and what a very pretty girl. Little did I know that, that very handshake would be the start of one epic friendship.

As I have already mentioned, the girl in spectacles is oblivious on how the world sees her as a thing of exquisite beauty.  She is statuesque and slender, and the paleness of her skin is contrasted beautifully by her long ebony hair. And when she walks, oh boy when she walks!  Everytime she and I would walk side-by-side to the mall during our lunch breaks I feel the envious stares of guys that see us together. How can a schmuck like me get to be close with that kind of girl? I know right? We were very close during our college years and many thought that we were a couple. I didn’t correct them though, haha, let them think that we are a couple! With a girl as pretty and smart as Nikki who was I to complain? But I knew that we were destined to have more than just a cliché romantic relationship, we were destined to be great friends...for life.

Over the years I have known this pretty girl in spectacles, I’ve seen her best and worst sides.  From accompanying her in her marathon window shopping trips to experiencing her after-exam tantrums. I’ve seen her bitter, I’ve seen her frustrated. I have seen her in her most depressing times. I have also seen her face light up when we talk about intellectual things from Miss Saigon to books by Umberto Eco. I’ve seen the intellect from her eyes when we discuss contrasting philosophies.  I’ve heard her immense and profound insights on life, many of which have influenced my own. I’ve seen her face blush when she talks about her future plans, her future love. I’ve seen her passionate academic side and most importantly, her sweet, vulnerable side, like that of an innocent young girl.

 This pretty girl in spectacles, as frail and delicate as she may seem, has become one of my rocks all throughout these years. And I can’t thank her enough for that. She was always there after the end of every horrible exam, every late prelab and every failing grade I had during college. When most of my college friends shifted to a different degree, she was always the one I turned to whenever I felt my insanity slipping. I know I can always vent out to her even in my most blasphemous self and she would always have a sympathetic ear to listen. After I was done cursing everything that went wrong, I always felt better knowing that she was there and I wasn’t so alone as I thought I was.  Not all guys have such strong supportive friends who are pretty at the same time. I am, no doubt, a very lucky man to have met her.

Today as we celebrate your twenty-fifth year of existence, The Brotherhood and I want to express our gratitude to the Creator for giving us a friend like you. You, with your comforting silence and your words of compassion have helped us through some of the most difficult times in our lives. We cannot stress how lucky we are to have you, Nikki as our friend.

Sometimes I wonder why this pretty girl in spectacles hasn’t been snatched up yet by some dashing debonair prince charming. Any man would be lucky to have her and I am sure a lot of these men have already tried winning her heart. But maybe that’s how it should be at the moment. God decided that at this time, a precious gift of beauty and grace, is to be loved not just by one mortal man, but by all the people who was touched by her charm, compassion and kindness. 

So to you my dear pretty girl in spectacles,

HAPPY HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY!

WE LOVE YOU.

Your intellectual non-sense friends,

-The Brotherhood.

The Author and the Pretty Girl Sans Her Spectacles

Author's Note:

Due to the shy nature of the birthday celebrant, the author has a few photos of her and most of her photos are without her glasses. But the author assures its readers that this girl is as blind as a bat without her spectacles.

Credit:

www.picknik.com for the photoedit.

Sorry for the lack of artistry. Due to connectivity issues (through Globe Tattoo USB Modem), creating and editing photos through picknik.com is like ice skating on a brick road. XD

Tajo: The Beginning

It’s hard to admit that I might be falling,

since I have long resigned to the thought

that I am complete 

on my own

without anyone’s help.

Yet here I am,
waiting for you to come alive,

and eager to hear what you will say 

about the randomness I’ll ask;

or how you’ll complement my thoughts

and make me realize how much I have to learn.

Who knew a somewhat similar soul exists

whom I’ll be able to share
even the most mundane of things?

Day dreams,
they prophesied you're not supposed to happen yet,
not until in my distant years

when everything is perfect,
and steady and constant

when I am ready.

Yet here you are,

now,

amidst all the imperfections in my world,

ready to pursue an endeavour I deem futile.

How long has it been?

For the both of us?

Can we still remember what it used to feel?

Are you healed? Am I ready?

Is this right?

Is this going to be worth it?

I guess we’ll never find out unless we try...

Self-restraint,
I think I've had enough.

Let’s see where this road takes us.