Almost 1.5 years ago I posted in the R4R subs looking for a friend. Nothing romantic, just wanted someone to talk to and share my woes and joys.
I was very (still am) depressed and got a LOT of pings, however only less than 5 kept in communication over the following weeks. Doesn't help since Im of Tita age I got more weird requests than genuine friendships.
Enter TravelDude - not his Redditor name, he has been a good constant pen pal. He listens to my drama and I his.
He hit me up yesterday saying he is in my city. Mind you na nasa Pinas sya when we originally chatted. So what are the chances of all the US cities he got to visit was my actual hometown.
Fate talaga the hotel he & his fam was staying at is close to my work. I took him to the best Italian spots sa amin and we caught up.
He is happily with his GF and ako naman told him of my current life updates.
It nice talaga to have a in person ka chikahan. He leaves bukas and though its gonna be months before uwi ko sa pinas, he made a promise to return a favor of him and his GF (hopefully wifey na) to take me on a foodie trip sa Manila.
Pics of our food and our animated selves. Mine is Carbonara and his is Pesto Gnocchi.
I pray to find more authentic friendships moving forward. Sana all :)