"Ang gusto ko happy ka!"

For my birthday, I received a phone call from a dear friend who is currently based in Abu Dhabi. Without getting into details (because she just might smack me right in my face), her call just made my day..

To you Chons:

We haven't had a lengthy discussion over this new development in your life but, without you telling me, I know that you are genuinely happy. Needless to say, whatever decision you make, I will be right behind you. I certainly appreciate the trust you have given me these past few months. For that alone, I am grateful to have been called your friend.

I know we have the same sentiments about matters pertaining to love. We are both romantic, we love too much that mostly we end up getting hurt --- but hell, that's what loving is about --- SELFLESS.

You have once called me your love guru. Oh, dearie, you just might regret this one. Here's a tip: If I give you a piece of advice, please do the opposite. It might save both our lives.

I have always believed that we should go after what makes us happy. Because ultimately, finding one's happiness is the greatest achievement of all.