Happy Birthday, Baian!

BRYAN ELMER PASTOR BAGACINA:

A shortcut to his surname, he is known as Bagz by many. But to us, his bestfriends, we call him Baian aside from "Bakekang" Jo teasingly call him. He is celebrating his birthday today. And since I can't give him a gift (I'm Purita), this is all I can do.

A friend who is willing to give up his old post in Feature Writing in the Secondary Press Conference for his bestfriend by not doing his best during the "try out". Unfortunately, his bestfriend also did the same, so a first year student represented the school for feature writing! Epic fail! Haha!

The one who claims to be my number one fan in writing...

The man who will pull your shirt down when the lower part of your back is showing. You did that to me many times during high school! 

The man who is not ashamed to cry in front of his bestfriend because he was broken-hearted...:-) I still remember that! Peace!

The man who ignores his close friends when he sees them wearing spaghetti-strapped or sleeveless blouses and/or short shorts. When he did that to me, I never worn sleeveless in public again, especially if I'm with him...:) Talk about being conservative...^-^

Yey! You're 24 already! We have the same age na.. haha!

The man who is good in imitating others, and will give you a good laugh when he does it..:D

Wrestling-lover, and a big fan of John Cena, he would describe the whole fight to you in detail, even if you don't totally understand what he's talking about..

The one who started to call me "ate" because according to him, I'm older than him. Well, accepted. But I'm older than you by four months only, right, Kuya Baian? The one who started calling me "Nah", in short for "Ynah"...

The one who cried during our fourth year high school just because he learned I passed the Bicol University College Entrance Test, and thought I will be studying there, and he doesn't want me to leave his side. Separation anxiety, Baian? :)

Remember this song? The one your mom wrote for us at the back of your notebook? :)

Anyone who can see him treat his mom or hear him talk about his mom would easily conclude that he is a mama's boy. But I definitely would disagree. I think I would even facilitate a rally against that! Haha! He just loves his mom so much.

The most thrifty man I've ever met. He wouldn't spend his money for snacks during break time so that he can save for future use. May pinaglalaanan? hmmmn? :)

I remember the time when we were in fourth year college. There is an upcoming Regional Student Nurses' Conference which will be held at  Regent Hotel, Naga City. He is urging me to go, but since I lack the financial capacity to join, I cannot go. He said it is the last time in our college years that we will be able to attend an event like that so we must join. During the previous conferences, I already attended once, so I said I won't attend anymore. He was not able to attend before so he should be the one attending. But he said he won't come if I wouldn't come. And to make the story short, he lent, rather, he gave me the money for my own registration! I want to pay him after that but he refused. Thanks a lot, Baian! I owe you one..:)

Absent: Mike. As usual..:p

He's also good in making caricatures and portraits. When we were in fourth year high school, while our catechism teacher is busy explaining to us her lectures, Baian is also busy in drawing her face. Like a virus, that portrait spread in the whole 47 members of the class, resulting in controlled laughters. 


For an evidence, see the photo below..:) He is not fair though. He covered his face with a helmet. :-|

His gift for my 20th birthday. The only "picture" where the five of us is present.

Once, while I am busy denying my "heartache" with my now-boyfriend, Harvey, I didn't know he was just observing me. After I got home, I got a text message from him: "We've been friends for a long time now and somehow, I know you. You're smiling but your smile doesn't reach your eyes. I know from the look in your eyes that you're hurting even though you're saying you're not." Awww. I really can't hide anything from him.

So long. I only want to say this: Happy happy birthday bestfriend! We've been through a lot. We know each other's ups and downs but we're still together. I am very blessed to have you as my bestfriend. Thank you for always being there for me and the rest of the gang when we need you. You will always be our Baian.

Enjoy your day! Cheers!

P.S.: During high school days, he dedicated me a song... Sweet! Here, listen..:)

I've racked my mind the whole night and day thinking about this song. I have asked Mike and Joyce already but they also forgot. Last resort: ask Baian himself... pity I forgot this! :(