Friends

posted under Funny , Personal by greynut

E. freond, prp. of freogan "to love, to favor," from P.Gmc. *frijojanan "to love" (cf. O.N. frændi,friund, M.H.G. friunt, Ger. Freund, Goth. frijonds "friend," all alike from prp. forms). Related to O.E. freo "free." Meaning "A Quaker" (a member of the Society of Friends) is from 1679. Feond ("fiend," originally "enemy") and freond often paired in O.E., both are masculine agent nouns derived from prp. of verbs, but are not directly related to one another.

-www.etymonline.com-

Obviously the original context of friends is from applicable in the current society. How about a contemporary version?

1 a: one attached to another by affection or esteem b: acquaintance

2 a: one that is not hostile b: one that is of the same nation, party, or group

3: one that favors or promotes something (as a charity)

4: a favored companion

5capitalized : a member of a Christian sect that stresses Inner Light, rejects sacraments and an ordained ministry, and opposes war —called also Quaker

-www.merriam-webster.com-

Okay, definitely easier to understand given the circumstances are what we are accustomed to.

Friends are important. I don't see any need to eloberate on that. They are so important that there people have a phrase just to show no man can live alone; no man is an island.

Well, I have my friends. Unlike others with large networks, I am the type which is satisfied with a smaller group of people. I got to know most of my friends from school. So in a way, they are my schoolmates and friends. If I am to count how many friends I have that didn't go to the same school I did, I think one hand would suffice. Not that I am proud of it, but that's just how I am.I know a lot of people but that doesn't mean I think of them as friends. More as acquaintance perhaps.

In a way,I wouldn't ask for more. Every buddy of mine is unique to me. Yet, I consider them equal, different but equal. The guys are who I usually hang out with, doing all sorts of things; camps, sports, movies, etc. The girls are somewhat different. I don't know why, but I felt that it's easier to share some personal matters with them than telling the guys. Probably some unspoken rule that says guys having what's equivalent of girls' pillow talk makes them, erm... less masculine. There are some notable friends who I had a great time with when we dwelled on our interest; mostly trashing thing that's so ridiculous that the world is better off without.

I really appreciate my times with them. Yet, something is bothering my mind and it may mean that I am not that appreciative of them after all. I don't feel any attachment at all. When I was deciding where to study after high school, the thought of leaving my friends never bothered me. I was hell bent on my path. My goal was vividly visualized in my head that I did not have room for them in my head. By that time, everybody was already occupied since graduation and meeting each other regularly was hard. I guess that makes it even easier to let go.

Until I received a sms from a friend who eloped,haha travelled few hundred miles down under on her own seeking employment. Man, that message sure knocked some senses into me and reminded me what I have taken for granted. Don't worry, I'll be joining you soon, though instead of dreading it, I am anticipating it so much. =)

I would like to use this opportunity to at least show that I love hanging out with you guys. And girls. Erm, you might as well as treasure it as I don't think I am doing this kind of stuff in the near future. Apropos, I managed to maintain my poker face when I wrote this entry. Some cold-blooded bastard I am HAHA.