Louie

A year ago today, my friend Riza or Zai TO and I had just returned to Manila from our bittersweet trip to Tokyo. Bittersweet because her brother passed away before we made it back and because I learned I was not on the same page as the person I went to Tokyo for. 

It was Riza's last trip to Japan. Who knew it would be her last?

She was always telling me before of how everything is temporary and how I should not be scared of rejection, but of regret. She also told me I should believe I could get what I want to make it a reality.

I still believe in all that. 

Arigato, Riza-san.