In July 2008, I went home (Philippines) to bury my Dad. Earlier this year (April), I did the same to bury my Mom. These were two unhappy occasions, but in spite of all that, they were cherished times, as I was reunited with family and the more important people in my life.
Friends come and go, and that is a fact of life. But there are a few of these so called friends that remain, regardless of the distance and the many years of separation, as well as the misunderstandings that come in between. I don’t have tons of friends, I have tons of acquaintances, but I only have few real friends. Friends who continue to be there for me through thick and thin, and whom I continue to do the same for.
They were there during those two unhappy occasions except for the few who are now residing in other parts of the globe. Last April, one of my BFF’s expressed her longtime desire to buy a necklace similar to a piece that I was wearing. She tried and fitted mine. I watched her eyes glow at that very moment. She could very well afford to buy hers, as she is gainfully employed but more often than not the scarcity of the piece is her deterrent.
I was moved. I wanted to give her my old piece, but no, I was determined not to give something used and old. I secretly went looking for an identical piece at the Tiffany boutique in Rustan’s. Unfortunately, it was not available.
Two days before our departure for New York, she met up with us once again. Incidentally, that same necklace was on my neck. I took it off, and I offered it to her. She was hesitant to accept it at first. I recounted to her my search for the same piece, but I was unfortunate in my search. In spite of my hesitation on giving something old, prior to meeting up with her, my husband convinced me that it was okay. That was my way of extending my appreciation for her presence during my time of grief. On both occasions (my Dad and Mom’s passing), she had to take a week off from work just to be with my family.
I knew I gave away a long cherished piece. It was a piece that used to be a part of an ensemble, therefore, I missed it. But I didn’t hesitate giving it away as she is a very dear friend. But I soon realized, I can’t be separated with my heart tag toggle necklace forever, and that it has to be returned to me (by me) LOL.
I did the next best thing. I bought the replacement during Tiffany’s Night Out last September. Now, my friend and I have another thing in common.
return to Tiffany heart tag toggle necklace
Ka-Nice!
Tama ka dyan…pag totoong kaibigan talaga nandyan thru thick & thin. I’m sure na kahit ‘used’ yung gift mo sa kanya eh super syang na-touched with your gesture. At si F…bow ako kasi he surely understands…so bow ako sa kanya. And I’m sure na kahit nagamit mo na eh mukha pa ding bagong bago yun….’KAW PA! [all caps yan].
Hey…it’s your turn tomorrow….goodluck ulit! I hope you get a clean slate of health from your onco.
Tuks
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<i WOW! You’re such a real nice, sweet friend, Sis! I’m sure sobrang moved yong friend mo with the gesture of giving off your most cherished possession. You’re rare!
Sobrang ganda naman pala nyan! NO wonder naghanap ka talaga ng kapalit
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@ Tuks
nahiya nga ako kasi used, but F insisted na ok lang. siya pa eh iba ang kultura at perfectly acceptable kaya I felt ok na din. yun nga lang sa ilang buwan that I didn’t have it, para akong napilay, kaya ni-replace ko. medyo it showed some ‘age’ kasi gamit ko din siya but well kept nevertheless.
@ Lainy
hindi naman mahirap maging sweet and nice di ba? basta ba sincere and true friend. nagka-iyakan nga kami nung binigay ko sa kanya kasi she can practically buy anything but iba daw ang dating yun sa kaniya.
hindi kasi pinapalitan ng financier ko kaya ako na ang naghanap ng kapalit hehe (siya din naman ang taya
) .
Ang ganda ng necklace sis
but your heart is even more beautiful kasi you know what’s more important.
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@ Rocks
thanks for your kind words. nice to see you back.
Super ganda ng necklace! How lucky your friend kasi you’re a real Bff! I agree that real friends are rare kaya worth treasuring if you have one. Giving away such ‘used’ necklace doesn’t really matter. It must be valued more kasi it’s been part of you. Bow din ako kay F! He knew it’s for friendship’s sake kaya okay yun sa kanya. Buti na lang, meron ka pang nakuhang kapareho.
Sana hindi pa malamig dyan! Have a nice day J!
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lulubog lilitaw ako ngayon sa blogging world sis dahil sa prepaid na internet
but I make sure to visit you and back read mga posts mo 
Have a nice day!!
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@ Rocks
oks lang Sis. kahit naman ako ganun din. Thanks for taking the time to drop by.
@ Tita Beng
I knew that makukuha ko pa din ang kapareho kasi thisis one of their core styles. thanks for the nice words as always.
it was nicer today but fluke lang siya because we will be back to normal lamig tomorrow. hope you’re having a nice day too.
very pretty necklace
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@ ces
thanks.