I went to Tarlac last Saturday. I went to visit soem old friends and pay for my son's educational plan (incidentally, I got the plan from the Tarlac branch of a reputable company). I haven't gone there for the better part of this year. So I made the trip last Saturday.

I got to visit one of my old college buddies, Wilson. I was surprised to find out his wife was pregnant wih their second child. About time. Their daughter is almost seven I recall. I gave her her aguinaldo before I left. I might not have the chance to go backa to Tarlac for Christmas adn aI have a lot of time to make up for. That was just her second aguinaldo from me since her baptismal, and she's almost seven! Bright kid too. Makes parting with my money easier to think about - hehehe.

Then I got to visit my old fraternity brod, Odie. We go way back. 10 years or so. I listened contentedly to his raves about the changes that've happened in his life. He's started a mortgage for a new house, for one. His oldest kid is now in her freshman year. His now actively campaigning for composting/recycling in his youngest daughter's elementary school. I'm happy for him. When I was about to leave for home, another brod came by. We traded a few more stories before I was off on my way.

When I got home, I played with my son a couple of hours. Then i slept for another 2 and I was off to the office. It was a tough day. But in the end of it all, it made me a happier man.