rest in peace

maybe that sunset was miguel reminding us to appreciate the world by taking a breather and snapping a picture.

here's a photo he took during that weekend we spent with him in sta elena.

and even if it's so hard to say goodbye to one really lovable and funny friend, allow me to list down how (i think) i can honor his life by living the way he did:

1. to be accepting of everyone

(i remember one of our first nights out, we were with all these gays in malate; and they unanimously agreed that miguel is their favorite hetero-sexual. just goes to show how unassuming and genuine he really is.)

2. to be silly

(no need for explanations here)

3. to be there for friends unconditionally

(i can't remember or even imagine him ever saying 'no' to anyone)

4. to always say "i love you"

(his texts and phone calls would always end with these 3 words -- or sometimes "143" haha)

here's another one of his photos that weekend...

bye, miguel :) 143