I met her way back in college.
She was one of my classmates in my majoring classes of Communication Arts in DLSU.
We were from different groups or social circles. Totally different. Must be because we were not from the same block.
Nevertheless, she has this certain image of being a "party girl". Yes, that's what me & my friends used to call her in our group as that's the exact image that exudes from her.
She's petite, pretty and thin. If looks could kill, you would really think she goes to party everyday after school as she almost always goes to school with her hair done, make-up and all.
Not sure if it was true, but I heard somewhere that she wakes up super early to get this all done before classes.. and yeah, I am the complete opposite as I go to school still have my hair wet from the quick shower I did to prevent being late. LOL.
But yeah, I admit. I'm one of those people who judged her from her looks. Little did I know, that whatever you see on the outside doesn't really reflect how good she is on the inside.
And yeah, I just realized how it was really a loss for not knowing her then.
Flash forward to 10 years later...
Who would have known that a social network like Facebook, would let me know the real her?
It was really quite ironic for somebody who was thin back in college watching a reality show on tv about weight loss. Well, this show got me talking to her and we were cheering for this certain Filipino obese-chef contestant (now all muscular and thin, LOL). This I believed, was the start of the friendship.
I understand we still may not be that close, but I learned a lot from this mere acquaintance back in college. I realized that she's one tough woman... and I learned how to be strong despite of all the challenges I've encountered and have a strong faith in God.
Maj, thank you for all the support you have provided.
You don't know how much it meant to me.
You don't know how much it meant to me.
That is why I consider you as one of my angels here on earth.
I wish you well in everything.. especially your health. I still may not understand God's plan in why I have to undergo all of this, but it sure made me stronger.
I woke up this morning and saw a Facebook post from her account. Her brother Jyle announced that she passed away and provided information as to where the wake will be held.
To say that I was shocked, is an understatement! I'm completely, utterly devastated with the news! I've been crying my heart out since 7am... yes, I am crying.
I'm crying because I lost a good friend. A friend that I only knew through a social network. A friend who reached out to me in deepest, darkest hour and offered comfort to me to look at the bright things in life. A friend who prayed for my healing.
And now she's gone...
I wasn't even able to publish that post I wrote way back in August for her to know how grateful I was for her help. :(
Maj, I may never get to know you more now but nevertheless, I'm deeply grateful for the friendship. I'm lucky to say that at one point in my life, I have gotten to know you and you have touched my life.
Again, thank you for reaching out to me. As I've said before, you're an angel here on earth... but now you're a real angel.
Rest in peace, Maj Guanzon. You will truly be missed.
