While on our way to KFC I saw one of my highschool classmates. She's one of the popular girls at school-- pretty face, lots of admirers and teacher's pet. We were seatmates for almost 3 years(her surname starts with 'O'), which made us close friends. Gosh, I even remember her asking me to play a part in her talent portion for the beauty pageant she joined in school. Honestly though, it was one of the things I wish I never took part of- it was quite embarassing. Anyways, college happened. We lost touch after a few years of not seeing each other. I don't know what happened to her after our HS graduation though I heard from a friend that she got married... at 18, if I remember correctly.
Seeing her today at the mall looking all pretty and glam made me realize many things. First that came to my mind was- a woman can still look very dalaga-like after having babies (haha).
I also thought about how different we've become. Here I was trying to finish loads of tables, outputs and programs while she was at the mall having a good time.
During our highschool days I had moments when I wish I could be her-- you know, pretty and perfect and all that. But now, I really am happy just the way I am. I would never want to trade places with anyone.
Not wishing to be someone else amidst all the problems has got to be one of the greatest feelings one could have. It makes you count your blessings, lets you think how great your family and friends are, lets you realize how wonderful your significant other is, and gives you this huge smile on your face... :)
