FRIENDS (the TV series) and thoughts this Christmas season

its early morning of the 27th, 2 days after Christmas, when i just finished watching a particular episode of FRIENDS and i was outside of the house smoking. i was still smiling recalling the episode i just watched (season 4 episode 11) when somehow i got to relate to everything about that show.

like rachel, monica, phoebe, joey, chandler, and ross, i was a part of a circle of friends. like them, i cherished being friends with these people.... my friends at work!

i remember around 2+ years ago when erick and i talked about the recent night-outs with friends from work that usually happened when some (or sometimes all) of us are still in shifts. we were both a bit concerned during that time that word might come out that we are going out for several beers even while on shift and it could bring trouble to us. we agreed that we should only go out with people we can trust so that this kind of things would remain as it is.... a secret between friends.

then erick had this idea: why not agree on who are these people we can trust. and its not
really as simple as that... we had to both agree 100% that we can trust such a person. if one of us couldn't trust one person 100%, we just wouldn't invite them when we decide to go out when we are on shift.

that basically did it and after that discussion, we had a group of people we both agreed we could trust. thus became the group which frequented bonfire even during working hours.

throughout the years, that group has become bigger and soon enough, gathering for a round of beers while on work hours became seeing movies together, going to yearly summer outings, celebrating each and everyone's birthdays, and even doing separate gatherings in each other's homes.

ok, so some others has since left the company for better career opportunities. someone else is actually due to leave in a couple of days. but the fact remains is that if there is an opportunity to get together again, these same people will also be invited. the way i see it, being friends is not limited to being together in one company. being friends is not contained in any boundaries.

so during this Christmas season, i realized how thankful i was being part with such a group of friends. sure we may have issues with one another sometimes, or some we may not be able to see every single working day, or even sometimes, some may not be able to join us on gatherings because they might have plans with their other (or new) friends. but as everyone is reflective and thankful for all their blessings, i am with my own.

i am thankful to have such friends! thank you guys! Merry Christmas and let's all drink to our
friendship (not now ofcourse, when we are all together on the 30th) !