And this is how we were... Complete as ever, for the 50th Golden Anniversary.

 Indeed, it was HEARTBREAKING. Seeing my relatives walk out that door, knowing that they'll be leaving for good (well, somehow.) and that it would take quite sometime before I get to see them all again, made me realize how much I became closer to them in that little span of time we spent together. I had to say goodbye to the uncle, aunt, cousin, and "tita manang", who became not only a part of our household, but also a part of our lives. It wasn't easy. And though I knew well about their departure and all, doing those last hugs and seeing them wave goodbye, made me all fragile about it. Letting go was never easy...

      It made me reminisce all those times we've spent together. All our lively mornings, fun and crazy family bondings, our Bora trip, and those light and happy conversations. Truly, they made our lives a little livelier, happier, and a little more fun. Okay okay, not little, as a matter of fact, VERY MUCH.

I'm missing you, CJ. 

Uncle E... Thank you. Kahit sankatutak na pamimikon ang inabot ko sayo bago mo sakin binigay yung iPOD, kahit madalas eh lifestyle ng tamad ang natututunan ko sayo, kahit puro kalokohan ang tinuturo mo sakin, at kahit asaran ang bonding sessions natin, you'll always be my favorite and... my idol. Please, be back on June for my 18th birthday -- like what you promised. Kuya RJ, I hope to see you soon. I heard you're really planning to study here in the RP to be with us. I'm soo looking forward to it. Sige na, you have to gimme a copy of all your iPOD albums and we'll be soundtripping the whole day pa. Haha! :)

Uncle C, Auntie B, Tito Rudy, Auntie Emma, Manang Divine. You guys definitely made my sem-break memorable. THANK YOU. I'm missing you all. Nga pala, special thanks to Uncle C: Thank you for always making us laugh, for sponsoring everyone's Bora trip plane tickets and expenses, for giving Ai her most-awaited guitar, for the dollar$.. Haha!...And for simply being the funny and cool uncle that you are -- THANK YOU.

... At kahit next year ko na kayo lahat makikita ulet, you guys will always be in my prayers. You guys promised to be back for my debut... I'll be waiting. :)

PS:

Nanay, wag mo na kami iwan. Wag ka na po sumunod sa States.
We need you here. I love youuu, Nay. :)
(Hehe, sino nagsabing lola's girl ako, ha? Haha.)