Some of us make a living from blogging, while others simply want to share their lives and passions through writing. It was incredible how much we grew from the very first day of our blogging journey and how it tremendously affects our lives right now. We have various inspirational testimonies on how writing changed us completely and in what way it saves us financially. It’s no joke to write, think, and publish daily blogs, especially when there’s nothing fancy going on with your life.
Aside from that, blogging helps us gain virtual friends all around the world. There is no limit to forming friendships, and communication is becoming stronger as we converse with each other. I’ve become friends with a lot of Filipinos and Nigerians in particular. Something that amazed me was how somehow blogging became an instant instrument for retired introverts, aspiring writers, and artists to share what kind of life they have and inspire others as well.
One thing I always look forward to is meeting a virtual friend in real life. I’ve never had a chance to meet anyone, although there are people near me. It’s just that they are quite older and busy with their lives. Meeting up is beyond their schedule. However, my wish came true when a friend of mine asked me if I could help him buy clothes and juices for their year-end party. I think we had planned our meet-up before, but unfortunately, it didn’t happen.
Now that the opportunity has arisen, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. It was around 9 in the morning when he messaged me, and our meeting time was around 1 p.m. In all honesty, I was very excited to meet @cli4d because he’s someone close to my heart. He’s a good friend, too. I prepared early and ate my lunch around 11:30. I reached SM Bacoor five minutes early for our meeting. But he was experiencing traffic at that time, and I had to wait for him for an hour and a half. I just read books at Booksale and the National Book Store to kill time.
When he messaged me that he was finally outside near SM Bacoor, I was quite nervous, and I didn’t know why. The moment I saw him from afar, I was completely speechless. I believed he was the one who spoke to me first, and my first sentence was, "You’re tall!" Our heights were almost the same, and I kept staring at him from the side because I felt surreal. We just strolled around the mall, and he was fitting some polo shirts. There were outfits that looked the best, but he didn’t buy them.
We went to the fourth floor of the mall because the food court was there. There were plenty of people dining, as expected since it was Friday. We ordered a box of pizza and bottled water. I believed we had to secure our budget for that day since, personally, I couldn’t afford to spend much. The pizza was good and creamy. Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture of that pizza. Honestly, I treasured the moments we had together rather than capturing the moments. I don't want to be known as someone who is somewhat rude and is constantly on the phone while speaking. Especially since it was our first meeting,
We went shopping at the mall once more. I suggested to him to buy some clothes and pants in the thrift shop in front of SM Bacoor. Personally, I loved to buy secondhand clothes rather than brand-new ones because they were still the same. We managed to find some quality pants with a bright color. It fit him well. That particular thrift shop already filtered all the items, so all of them are in good shape. Thus, some are branded, like those from Uniqlo, Zara, and Tommy Jeans.
After he bought a pants, we headed back to SM Bacoor because he’ll now buy boxes of juice for their year-end party in their class. The price per box increased tremendously compared to previous years. The inflation is so real. Then, I secretly took photos of him at the back. I guess he wasn’t aware at all. It was fun having a conversation with him. I didn't expect him to talk more than I did. I just wanted to listen to whatever he was saying, and most of the time, I nodded and answered briefly.
Before we went out of the supermarket, I decided to buy my favorite healthy snacks. I bought 100 grams of chamoy and 200 grams of dried plums. I told him that this was healthy, and he decided to buy it as well. Its sweetness is natural, and it's the perfect snack for me while writing or watching a film.
After we paid for them, it was time to say goodbye to each other. Our time together wasn’t long, but I totally enjoyed it. I didn’t go away because I waited for him to hop in the cab first. It was the next day that it sank into my mind that we really did meet, and I hope we’ll meet again soon. It’s the same wish among my other virtual friends as well.
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Nice to meet you @dennnmarc:)). Mas cute ka sa personal hahaha and magka-height lang pala tayo
I'll take it as a compliment. Char! Ano kaba, mas cute ka nga eh. You look very young at your age. Sanaols! Hakhak
Ehem ehem. Was it the plum or sometingelse? 😏
If ever I meet one of you guys I should be extremely shy hehe! So different when I am just behind the screen.
Maybe both, just kidding! The plum po of course. It's my favorite snack talaga ever since eh.
Feeling ko naman sa una ka lang din mahihiya pero after after couple of minutes, chika na ng malala. Lol!
Ahhh may date sila oh, di pa ako niyaya sana nakapunta din ako hahaha so sino mas matangkad? @dennnmarc or @cli4d? Uwu sana oll bois.
Wag ka na sumali. Hayaan mo sila hahaha!
Ay sige, tayu nalang dalawa mag meet, G ka?
Magkaheight lang kami yonong, medyo lamang ako slight hahaha. Bumawi sa cuteness si denden
Grabe sa cuteness. Ang haggard ko nga in the whole time. Lol!
yes, biglaan lang naman ang lahat bro. Ayy mag join kaba bro? Next time sa Baguio na, akyat kana lang don. Lol! Mas matangkad si Fordie ng ilang centimers I guess.
Wow! It's good that both of you have the chance to meet each other in person. For sure you had a great time together. Indeed, this platform could be the way to meet new friends virtually and personally if given the chance. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and God bless.
Indeed. It feels great and satisfying to meet your friend virtually and the time we meet, I felt like we have been friends like for years. Thanks so much for this warm response. Likewise!
Don't mention it, it's my pleasure.
That's awesome! Meeting our virtual friends is really exciting. Anticipating how it will go is nerve racking sometimes. Glad you had a great time together. To more meeting and friendships 🍾🎉
Definitely exciting. I can't wait to meet him once again and not only him, but of course, everyone who's willing and available to attend a meetup. Cheers to friendship!
OH MY! I think I would be speechless too when I get to meet a virtual friend in real life. If we will meet, I don't know who will talk a lot 😂
Ang tatangkad nyo naman! @cli4d looking good bro! We miss you in HivePH!
And wow, healthy snacks ha. Char lang!
Sarap kausap ni denden sa personal kaya di kayo mauubusan ng topic hahaha.
Miss ko na din kayo huhu. I don't have enough energy lang talaga to socialize kaya inactive.
Ok lang yan! Sa bakasyon na bawi
Ibang sarap ata yan ah 😏
Ako ay kinilig sa kanilang dalawa. hahahaha
IKR! Actually, they look like siblings 😅
Para kasing nakaka starstruck si Fordie talaga in person. Or perhaps, I can't just believe na yung kausap ko online, nakita ko na in person. Lol! Feeling ko machika ka miss sa personal eh. Surely, you'll talk a lot as well.
di mo sure 🤣
si ford na lang ang chichika satin hahahaha
Para kayong magkapatid hehe..mgkamukh 😅
Yes, ganun nga ang nakikita ng iba ate. We look like a sibling daw. Lol!
Ay ay ay ayieeee! Bakit parang mas kinkilig ako habang binabasa to? Finally, nagkita na din kayo sa tingal tagal ng plano niyo.
Lol! Grabe sa kilig ate. We're just both happy na nag kita kami after a long time. Hindi man nasunod ang plano before pero at least natuloy pa rin sya one way or another.
Gusto ko din ng ganito - Eyeball sessions with someone from Hive. Hahaha.
On a serious note, happy to know that you both got to meet in person, connect and made a bond. It's really different when you meet someone for the first time right? Ay naku. chika din ako sa inyu if nasa Manila ako para ieyeball niyo din ako. hahaha
Oh my gosh miss! Sure sure, gora talaga ako kapag nag Manila ka. Yeah, nakaka excite talaga makipag meet since comfortable din naman ako kay Fordie kaya parang nung nagkita kami, chika na agad. Wala ng "hi, I'm Denn!". Hakhak.
Pwede bang kiligin din? ☺️
Pwede naman po ate. Char! Mygosh! Nahiya ang ferson tuloy, uwu.
Yong parang textmate lang na nagmeet sa mall. Hehe
Ang saya naman from strangers to friends.
Sa last photo Ikaw ba yang nasa right side @dennnmarc? Parang magkamukha na kayo ni @cli4d. 😁
Yes po, ako po young nasa right side and Fordie in the left side. Hmm, siguro dahil lang po sa eyebags namin dalawa. Hahaha.Totally agree with you @missleray. The joy of friendship from a stranger to a friend is amazing.
hahaha..eyebags lang talaga kung bakit may pagkaparehas.😂
Uy that's nice! Minsan naiisip ko din ma-meet mga virtual friends ko from different communities hahaha.
Mukang matangkad nga si kli4d😆
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Looks like you had a great time!
Yes, I was. It was my first time to meet a blogger friend as well. Pretty exciting!
Naks naman! Buti ka pa may nameet na sa mga virtual friends mo @dennnmarc .. Kitang ang saya naman din nung kaganapan sa pagkikita niyo kahit maikling oras lang. Di niyo sinayang yung chance na yun.
How I wish na mameet ko din yung virtual friends ko.😌
Oo naman po ate. Sigurado ako na mamemeet mo din ang ilan sa kanila. Lalo na ngayon na medyo may budget ang karamihan, hindi mahirap makipag meet sakanila. Cheers!
Sana nga Dong. Hihi. Pero di muna mag-e-expect masyado.
Waaaah! Finally!
Ang kyut nyo together, sana all nakapag meet up na.
Hoping it's not the last time you meet tho!
Hello, C! Yas. It will not be the last time, I hope so. Ang cute nga ni Fordie sa personal eh. Looks very young sa age nya. Hakhak.
Yun oh, so nice na nag karoon din kayo ng bonding not just here sa online.
Right on I've had some amazing friends that I've met up on the blockchain!
Excellent post and hopefully you will continue engaging and meeting with other people.
Awiehhhhh, it's a detuuuuu 🥴😍😍✨. Sana lahat denden mushiiii and forda ferson UwU. 😍