The Global Pinoy...

After Quorum Lanier closed each and everyone, uncertain of their future, bade goodbye to close friends and co workers, who at one time or another share a common bond on a common work place...After 5 years the people of Quorum Lanier still lives...

Manuel Romasanta...CANADA
Jay Puray...QATAR
Marie Zamora...HOUSTON
Alfie Vera Mella...CANADA
Victor Dumotan...QATAR
Sherman Dumogan...QATAR
Edwin Pascual...KUWAIT
Celine Pascua...NEW YORK
Gene Reyes...NEW YORK
Chris Juan...ITALY
Dhong Esmero...SAUDI ARABIA
Orlan Cabrera...CALIFORNIA
Rey Borja...CANADA
Rochelle Pacia...CALIFORNIA
Shella Madrinan...SOFALA
Woody Malate...CALIFORNIA
Edward Corpuz...SAUDI ARABIA

Friendster Reunion...

While trying to come up with something to write I stumbled upon friendster.com where people can make or find lost friends (yup just now...). Since I started to frequent the net because of my blogspot I started rummaging through my various friends and thier friends friend and out of the stack I found old acquaintances from Quorum. I was happy to see thier old familiar faces along with the ones I kept in touch with. Not only does friendster connects you from friends it also posts recent pictures with detailed descriptions and has also a blogspot for journal writing. Some of the friends I stumbled on are former coding supervisors Marie, Joel, Alfie, and Natz along with former co employees Angie, April, Babes, Earl, Gat, Hazel, Jessy, Jo, Julie, Magene, Manny, Socky, and Mhel...

Marie - was my very first supervisor in Quorum and was the one who gave me directions on being an excellent Document Analyst...she instilled respect but she also blended well with her subordinates...

Joel - ah who wouldnt forget the coding supervisor who I was very much at ease with...he would always hand you a very sincere smile...and would project a down to earth persona...

Alfie - weird was one of my first impressions because he would go to the office wearing an elf hat (out of his monicker). But time passed by I was surprised to see him on the net scribbling various masterpieces of literary art, self adventure and musical wizardry...

Natz - who would ever forget Padis Point were we all hanged out after bouts of coding work together with his wife Julie.

Angie - everybody liked this girl because of her smile and after a while her laugh that would echo in coding area like wildfire...

April - A free spirited girl, together with Rona and Marvin we were always hanging out whenever we can.

Babes - I would greet her with a smile I had known her first because she was Jays wife but she had also a warm presence.

Earl - Who would ever forget pareng Earl we could always talk about everything even my bouts in the gym.

Gat - Ah the techno geek, Gat would always inform us about the latest gadgets available whether it be cellphones or computers.

Hazel - One of the many gimmick girls around Haze was also a nice person to be with.

Jessy - The dancing king, but never limited to that we could always talk about everything too.

Jo - Ate Jo a person who you could confide your secrets not because of her imposing figure(joke joke...)but because she is a very nice person.

Julie - Before becoming Natz wife we would always share stories with each other well after becoming Mrs Natz we still do.

Magene - A long way back but you could always have a nice conversation with her.

Manny - Manny my lunch buddy with Soyti well more than that he was always a good friend.

Socky - Mama Socky, as I would always say "You remind me of my sister"

Mhel - My cellphone buddy we would always share stories of cellphone technology.

The path of life often leads us to many situations and along the way we end up meeting someone who would eventually have an impact in our daily lives. Whether good or bad, friends will always be there to add spice to our neverending tons of memories. Since my articles would mention no names (except for my wife), this column will be dedicated to my unending list of friends who at one time or another shared a memory or two with me.
THE DARK SIDE OF BEFRIENDING...
Although not all friends come to you to the holy grail of companionship...Some evidently will show you there true color the side which will catch you off guard and dismiss you as a pavement to stomp at or walk over. The same person who metamorphosed into a bee instead of butterfly stinging you in everyway possible. Realizing that the very essence of friendship is "acceptance for the real you" friendship is like finding gold in the street, a one in a million chance. Thats why I admire all the friends of my wife who like gold are suprisingly abundant. They exude the virtues of real friends through thick and thin (till death do us part)...still it pains to be jolted to reality that there will always be a person who will try to do anything even at the expense of others just to achieve the agenda at hand...Trying to reason out as anything but...is trying to hide the truth...or dismissing it as trying to get along with others...the jinx is up...
NOW ITS YOUR TURN...
Don Jose Buddies:
Mickey - its been awhile since trading stories whether its new wave or sound systems, well theres always email...
Jopet - sorry did not have a chance to attend your wedding maybe next time(golden anniversary or something)...
Budjie - still playing basketball...?
Don - no news about you but surely your married already...
Poy - hows your life in the US...?
Lyndon - hows about a discount on the insurance policy...
Benjie - thanks for the various emails youve sent...
Ronnel - where are you...?

Assumption College:

Bernard - how many kids already? regards to your wife...

Noel - hows the business its been awhile...

Jun - no news about you hope your doing great...

Alvin A. - youve just dissapeared without a trace...

Cecille - thanks for being there always not only for my wife but for me...

Alvin C. - even though we havent had beer for a while your always going to be a friend to me...

Gina - life isnt always a bed of roses but for friends like us who care life can be...

Tin2 - hoping a baby for you to light up your world...

Rissel - what can I say my wifes twin sister take care always together with Kylle...

Lenlen - how are you long time not hearing from you...

Ronnie - I do hope you added some weight...

Mercy - a future husband for you because time is of the essence...

Emchie - hows the golden voice of everyone...?

Marivic - I remembered when we went to Tagaytay...

Vicky and Jojo - How are you both and your kids hope your all doing fine...

Alma - Hows life going...

Irene - we all miss you very much...

Salyn - my wife I love you very much...

QUORUM LANIER:

Ate Jo - still looking for your future papa dont worry he will show up...

Marvin - I will teach you how to write emails long and with stories to tell...

Rona - good luck in your career I know you will make it...

Melvin - hows archer? still killing terrorists...

Jojit - hows the pizza business no one to play billiards here...

Manny R - hows my inaanak next time we will see each other...

Manny S - hows my favorite friend whats up...?

Julie - wishing you the best in the married life department regards to Natz...

Angie - the tough single mother with the killer laugh...

Alert - when I get home I will hire you as my peronal bodyguard...

Pen - how are you doing...?

Gene - congratulations on your wedding "go out and multiply"...

Arnold - hope your doing fine and ok...

Hazel - no news about you how are you doing? you have a new boyfriend...?

Mhel - I bet you have a new cellphone more high tech...

Rico - I wish you could see what I see here with regards to scooters...

Nam - how are your kids and my inaanak regards to Levy...

Orlan - you magically disappeared computers here are getting high tech by the minute...

April - you have work already...? how tall are you...?

Soyti - too long a time not hearing from you take care of my inaanak...

Mike - where you now...? working I hope...

Joel - hows your son...?

Cesar - are you still living in Dona Carmen...?

Italy:

Raciel - thanks for giving me a job, I wont forget it...

Ate Alice and Kuya Lito - thanks for the many pieces of advice you gave me...

Gianncarlo - my boss thanks for being patient with me dont worry I will do my best...

Pastor Noel and Family - thanks for having me in your home and being a second family to me God Bless...

And others who were not included but nonetheless knew me in a way thanks for the memories(you know who you are)

Special Mention:

To my brother, sister and relatives...

Alfie Mella - thanks for inspiring me to write...