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Because Laughter Is an Instant Vacation
January 23, 2008Laugh at yourself, but don’t ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don’t leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory. - Alan Alda
I don’t remember anymore how I came to call you Memeh. I remember how you laughed over the nickname, though. You laughed like you were spitting out a bellyful of stars. That is one of the things I like about you. You laugh like you don’t have sorrows and frustrations stashed in your car, revving with the engine. You have a big soul; you share time, laughter, comfort, presents, wisecracks as if you have several selves to give away.
It would be nice to be able to compile what we’re in awe of the most in our friends - Malou’s comeliness and determination, Aileen’s ability to create beauty wherever and however, Kaithy’s sparkle, Chichi’s serenity, Therese’s simplicity, Pat’s charm, creativity, and boldness, Normita’s zest for life, Chelo’s courage, your dry humor and generosity - fold these into a box, and keep them for the days when we’re feeling brittle in some places and crumbly in others.
Thank you mother Memeh for being the constant glue that’s keeping us together. There’s champagne in the kitchen, and more in the stars, and it has our name scribbled on them - in purple letters to match your blouse and Pat’s tablecloth. (peace 
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Photo 1: Chin and Mimi
Photo 2: Kaith, Mimi, Chin
Photo Credits: Aileen Siroy
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