I was in second year high school then. Fernieva, or Nieva, is what I remember to be her nickname, was a classmate. The class had a field trip somewhere I could not remember.While those who know how to swim frolic in the swimming pool, I was sitting by the edge watching them. Aside from being a recluse, I was also very afraid because I do not know how to swim. A close (?) friend kidded around and pushed me to the pool. I panicked. I was gasping for air, kicking and grabbing anyone I can grab. It was Nieva who pulled me out of that frenzy. Only to discover that I can stand on the water without drowning.
That's all I can remember, nothing more. But it is the kindness probably that made me remember that cute, petite girl.
I did not have the chance to thank her enough. She did not know that a minute part of the fear was diminished. And though now that we had already become women who might be resorting to curvatrim reviews or anything of the sorts, I would like to say thank you for showing kindness. I know I was not a close friend before but you made me feel you cared. Thank you very much, Nieva. Thank you Facebook! :-D
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ReplyDeleteI too have found a lot of my high school friends and a few elementary friends on Facebook. So far, it's all positive experiences with Facebook.
ReplyDeleteall positive experiences for now, too, photocache, with FB. it's a lovely tool.
ReplyDeletehappy for you. reconnect and revitalize that's what we need before we forget how.
ReplyDeleteagree, beatburn! :-D
ReplyDeleteYep! Panick can overcome logic especially if you have a premature fear of something.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Mother's Day, bing!
thank you, blogusvox! it gave me unforgettable lessons - how panic conquered logic.
ReplyDeletei remember a similar situation, not me but a friend was pushed into the water, initially she panicked but she was thankful afterwards, why? because instantly she learned how to swim and she was swimming the whole day after that. :)
ReplyDeletegood for her! i did not learn how to swim, zherwin. i learned how to panic! ha ha ha
ReplyDeletei never learned how to swim :( I remember I was the laughing stock in the group on the outings because of that :(
ReplyDeleteuntil now, nalen? :-D
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