Wednesday is Edz' day off. We usually go to the movies, go out to eat or just hang out at Godfather's Bar. Last Wednesday, because I was at the office late with a meeting of the Friends of the Monument, we stayed in. After the meeting I picked up some take out Mexican food from Hawaii Bar & Grill and brought it to her house for a quiet night at home.
Edz' roommate, Ann, also has Wednesdays off. I've only known Ann since she started working at Godfather's about a month ago. She's a nice girl and very close with Edz. The three of us shared the cheese quesadilla, chicken enchiladas, rice and beans while watching some hokey Filipino soap opera on TFC. Afterwards we sat around and watched more TV, just another exciting night in Saipan.
I don't remember every minute detail we talked about that night, but we talked about life in Saipan, complained about the local economy and shared our hopes for the future (Ann urged Edz to go to nursing school). At one point Ann showed us a photo album full of pictures of her and the man she was going to marry one day.
I vaguely remember the commercial for the new iCarly TV movie, iGo To Japan, coming on and both Edz and Ann lamenting that they would be at work during the premier. Like I said, a truly exciting evening.
It was a happy night, just three friends sitting around, eating, laughing, and enjoying each other's company. Nothing of special importance happened, but it is a night I will remember for a long time.
I will remember it because they were the last moments I spent with a friend. Ann passed away early this morning. She was only 19.
She finally succumbed to injuries she sustained in a car accident the night before. Before Ann, the crash had already claimed the lives of two other friends, including Ann and Edz' other roommate, Haydee. Haydee was just 26.
I will reflect on the roller coaster of emotions experienced yesterday; I am going to appreciate those seemingly insignificant moments I spend with friends and family.
Mom, Alex, Tiana, Kevin, Catie and Jim, I'm looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Edz' roommate, Ann, also has Wednesdays off. I've only known Ann since she started working at Godfather's about a month ago. She's a nice girl and very close with Edz. The three of us shared the cheese quesadilla, chicken enchiladas, rice and beans while watching some hokey Filipino soap opera on TFC. Afterwards we sat around and watched more TV, just another exciting night in Saipan.
I don't remember every minute detail we talked about that night, but we talked about life in Saipan, complained about the local economy and shared our hopes for the future (Ann urged Edz to go to nursing school). At one point Ann showed us a photo album full of pictures of her and the man she was going to marry one day.
I vaguely remember the commercial for the new iCarly TV movie, iGo To Japan, coming on and both Edz and Ann lamenting that they would be at work during the premier. Like I said, a truly exciting evening.
It was a happy night, just three friends sitting around, eating, laughing, and enjoying each other's company. Nothing of special importance happened, but it is a night I will remember for a long time.
I will remember it because they were the last moments I spent with a friend. Ann passed away early this morning. She was only 19.She finally succumbed to injuries she sustained in a car accident the night before. Before Ann, the crash had already claimed the lives of two other friends, including Ann and Edz' other roommate, Haydee. Haydee was just 26.
I will reflect on the roller coaster of emotions experienced yesterday; I am going to appreciate those seemingly insignificant moments I spend with friends and family.Mom, Alex, Tiana, Kevin, Catie and Jim, I'm looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.