I saw my neighbor after 20 years - yeheyyy

By Jane
@jaiho2009 (39142)
Philippines
November 11, 2012 9:43pm CST
Last 2 years ago I found my cousin in Facebook and we communicate through that social site. We exchange text message during special occasion. She lives 5 minutes drive away from where I live. But we haven't got the chance to see each other due to her busy schedules. We often kid each other- why our roads seems to keep us apart. Then yesterday- (after that surprise late birthday treat my friend gave me) We're about to go home so we leave the food court and passing through tables of people having dinner. There is this odd feeling that forced me to look back at one of the tables. Automatically I looked back and my eyes landed on a couple having dinner. The girl who is also looking at my direction moved her lips whispering my name. I don't know exactly what happened next. All I can remember is that we're hugging each other After 20 years- yes, after 20 years. At long last..... So much surprises coming randomly Have a great Monday everyone jaiho® forever - enjoying the surprises (^_^) 11-12-2012 11:44am Monday PT
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@silentwill (1685)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
Reunions are sweet During my father's wake I saw my classmate from First Grade till Second Year High School. We never saw each other after I dropped out due to being sick and transferred to a different school the next year. That's about 16 years. We caught up a bit about each other and talked about our other classmates. We remembered being seated next to each other a lot of times due to our surnames being close alphabetically. I found out he still lives and works in our town and I envied him a little. I saw him again in passing after that but I think he did not recognize me because I cut my hair real short.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello silentwill, Exactly- it's a sweet reunion. Imagine after 20 years- we can't explain the real happiness that we felt on that moment. We just hugged each other for a moment- feeling the miss and how we really missed those years. We're not just cousin, but we're the best of friends during our childhood days. Thu we've parted ways and been away from each other, the feeling never change. There's no hesitation, no doubts and awkward moments. Thanks for the share and have a great day
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Nov 12
wow, i am glad your friend recognized you are happy to meet you. I have sen some friends who in spite of remembering, they hesitate to recognize after so many years, i don't understand the matter at such times, they hardly give a smile. I don't understand how come you are your cousin are not in contact these many years , i mean she is your cousin and not in contact? It never happens here, we all (relative)will be in contact all the time .
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello prashu, I lost contact with my cousin when we're in college and then I got married. It is because I lived here in metro city and she lives back in our hometown. When I visit our hometown she's working in different places, thu we still have news with each other through our family members. Then, later we found each other in Facebook and since then we started communicating each other again- but like I wrote- her work schedule give us so much trouble. She's travelling a lot local and international. Yesterday marked one of the greatest day in our lives Thanks and have a great day
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@riyauro (6421)
• India
12 Nov 12
I have cousins with whom I am not in contact with also. They are my mom's sister's sone ans daughters. I am away from home but when i was back at home also i had not been in touch with them because they are very very elder to me and I am like a kid in front of them. they were grown ups married and gone far away from their home also. so i have some cousins whom I am not in contact with. it might sound weird but it is true..
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
@riya, I have cousins whom I haven't meet in person till date. Because two of my mom's older brother settled at their wives native place- miles away from us. Most of them I only met through facebook and that's even better than not knowing them at all.
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
Hello Jaihosis, that's unbelievable, who would have thought that you will get a chance to see neighbor you haven't seen in 20 years? that's really something. if you didn't turn back, you neveer would have known. maybe you should add her to the facebook so that you can continue talking there if your too far away
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
dear brother, She's my cousin and we've added each other in facebook two years ago. We haven't seen each other for 20 years since we've studied in different college. I got married and lived here in metro city and completely we lost communication since I seldom visit our hometown- and she got married too to someone who come from a different place. Though we communicate constantly in facebook and plan to meet each other- the time never give us any chance. You can just imagine the surprise and amazement in our face the moment our eyes met It's hard to explain and no word comes close enough to describe the feeling
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• Philippines
12 Nov 12
After so long, you've reunited with your neighbor, that's great to know. It's always so great meeting people after not seeing them for a long time. The catching-up is always exciting and interesting. You'll learn a lot of things they've done over the years, and you also have a lot of things to tell them about your time.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello front, She's my cousin. We lost contact after highschool days since we studied at different colleges. Till the day I got married and lived here in metro city. It's been 20 years and last two years ago we found each other from a common friend in facebook- that's when we've come to know that she lives near my place. But due to her work that requires her to travel a lot- our schedules never meet. Though we communicate constantly through facebook and text messages. She's one of my best buddy and the the closeness we've shared during our childhood days give us so much memories and entangled our hearts. The moment we saw each other- it's like we've traveled back in our younger days. We hug each other like we're afraid to lose each other again.... That was really amazing. Thanks for your comment and have a great day
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• India
12 Nov 12
A person meets many people in life but there are only some who leave a lasting impression in our minds There are people we can laugh with,cry with and depend on with utmost degree of faith.Friends make it easier for us to go through hardships and struggles in life.They provide a shoulder for us to cry on.Meeting an old friend after days of separation can be one of the most satisfying experiences of one's life.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
I am sure your that your friends also remember you and the happy days
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello ramkumar, I agree, people come and go in our lives. People leave something to remind us about them. Some people are easy to forget while there are people who are too special that leave spots in our hearts and mind. Thanks for the comment and have a great day
• India
12 Nov 12
Yes a good friend may far from us we may not see him or talk to him daily but their will be feeling and hope somewhere in heart that my friend will be their at my side when I need him/her
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12 Nov 12
that happened to me a couple months ago with someone i grew up with and was close with. i havent seen them since i was 10 and i looked up and there he was. it was amazing seeing him again
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello LMS, I can't explain the exact feeling. We spend hours talking as if we are running out of time. That was really amazing, until now I can't moved on from such a surprise and happiness that filled my heart Thanks for the comment and have a great day
12 Nov 12
i know the feeling so no need to explain. me and my friend i havent seen in yrs are now amazing close again like no time has passed. its the happiest thing.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Nov 12
Hi Jai! It means you do not interact in persons with your neighbors and devote much of your time in on line activities, that is why you could see her after 20 years. Please keep interacting with those who are around you.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
14 Nov 12
You say you that you are not a sociable person, however you take part in association's activities. I agree that some of the persons do not indulge in a regular chit-chat or gossipping and it is OK. What I understand that your neighbour happens to be your (distant) Cousin and you did not meet him for many years. At last you could see her and this would have given you a great amount of satisfaction and relief.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
we find out that we're neighbors just recently. she bought a condo unit near my place - 5 mins drive from my place.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello dpk, Honestly dear, in my 14 years of stay here in our place I don't know my neighbors by name. I only know them by face since we greet each other formally with a simple hi- hello and smile. I am not a sociable person along the neighborhood- but I am not a snob as well. I do attend function, like home-owners association's meeting and other activities. But aside from that- I do not go to my neighbor's house for a chit-chat. You cannot see wives along the street chatting or gossiping as well. Our subdivision is very quiet and peaceful- so you are not allowed to cry out loud Anyway, regarding my topic- she's not my ordinary neighbor. She's my cousin whom I lost contact for 20 years. We lost each other after we've studied in different colleges and we got married. I lived here in metro city and she lived to a different place since she got married from someone who comes from another place- far from our hometown. We found each other through facebook 2 years ago and we're able to communicate through facebook and text messages. but her work that requires her a lot of travelling hinder us from meeting each other. Imagine that moment- the surprise and happiness that we can hardly contain. That was really amazing and one of the greatest day in our lives. Have a great day
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@shaggin (71662)
• United States
13 Nov 12
Wow why has is been 20 years since you saw this neighbor? That was a really wonderful surprise to go there and run into her after 20 years. I can tell how happy you were. Did you make plans to stay in touch such as exchange phone numbers? I've kept in touch with people through facebook. Without facebook I wouldnt rarely talk to anyone because I never get out.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
hello shaggin, She's not an ordinary neighbor- she's my cousin (I just want to make a confusing title- that I use to do) We lost contact after we got married since I lived here in metro city and she also married someone from a different place. Two years ago we found each other in Facebook and we found out that we're just neighbors (5 mins drive from my place) But due to her busy work, she keeps travelling in and out of the country, we haven't got the chance of meeting each other. It's fate that bring us together...and I believed on that. Thanks for the comment and have a great day
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
Oh wow that must be a nice experience ms.jai.. i love events like that..
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
Thanks dear- that was one of the greatest day in my life
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
15 Nov 12
Jai sis, wow indeed you are quite lucky that another surprise treat leads to another much surprise meeting as well. Seems like, both of you must be very close to each other when both of you are still young. Have both of you exchange contact number, so able to chat again when both are free? Hope you are having a great moment talking and exchange news with your that old friend. do take care always...
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
15 Nov 12
hello sis She's a surprise leading to another surprise- that indeed a GREAT DAY FOR ME She's my cousin and we are very close during our childhood days. We lost contact when we're in college since we studied at different collages. I got married first and lived here in metro city and she also got married and lived in different place (to her husband's place) Two years ago we found each other in facebook and recently they bought a condo unit just near my place (5 mins drive) But due to her work that requires her to travel a lot- locally and international, we're not given the chance to see/meet each other in person. We have constant communication through text messages and in facebook- but of course meeting in person again is another thing. So, that day marked one of the greatest day in my life...after 20 years Thanks again dear sis and take care always (^_^)
@riyauro (6421)
• India
12 Nov 12
wow 20 years it is been long long time.. there must be so many changes in them that you must have noticed. i have not seen my neighbors in a long time but it is like 5 years. you have broken the record..haha well I am happy that you have met them. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead..
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello riya, She's my cousin and we haven't seen each other for 20 years. We found each other in facebook two years ago and found out that we're just neighbors - she lives 5 mins drive away from me. But since she's travelling a lot, locally and international due to her work, we haven't got the chance to see each other. Until that day- and that was so emotional. She's my closest cousin and we shared a lot of good thing and memories during our school days. We can never forget each other- thu we've separated for many years due to many reasons. Thanks for your comment dear and have a great day
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• China
12 Nov 12
Yes,so much surprises in our life!Life is full of ups and downs,meeting an old friend again is really a happy thing!
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello Gretchen, Life is indeed full of surprises and that day is one of the greatest day in my life. Imagine seeing someone close to me after 20 years- that was really great and I don't know exactly how to describe the feeling Thanks for your comment and have a great day
@shilran (178)
12 Nov 12
Oh that's must be a great moment i guess. Thanks god about it. :) anyways Jaiho look like you are an old member to mylot? nice to meet you on Mylot. i sent you a friend request as well.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello shilran Welcome to Mylot Request accepted :) Yes, that was really great moment with my cousin. I have so much to thank, blessings are coming my way Have a great day
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
You're most welcome and enjoy mylotting
@shilran (178)
12 Nov 12
Ok. Thank you ! :) have a great day you too.
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@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
12 Nov 12
sometimes just seeing someone you have not seen for long time give ecstatic feeling, excitement specailly the one who have made impact in your life... or should I say, the one who have contributed to your growth and maturity. Such a pleasant surprise ... savor it...
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello Mavic, Exactly. She contributed a lot of my childhood days. She's the closest person to me, we compete in many things but we never become rivals. It bring us more closer to each other and took every challenge a healthy competition. Our closeness leave so much memory in our hearts that never changed in time. Thanks and have a great day
@savypat (20216)
• United States
12 Nov 12
Life has it's own timing. As mine goes along I find that each event arrives at it's own time. Of course it's only clear to me when I can look back on it. Blessing and enjoy.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello savypat, I agree ma'm, life has it's own timing. And I believed that it's our fate that bring us together that day. After 20 years at last we've come to see and hug each other again. Thanks for your comment and have a great day
@ptrikha_2 (45527)
• India
12 Nov 12
Yes, at times, we meet a very long lost or long back met friend, and we get so much of joy. It is a great feeling, and we feel so much over the top. A nice discussion. Thanks.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
Indeed jaiho, i can feel your happiness. Imagine seeing an old friend after 20 years. And still you were able to recognize each other. It means you and her still looks like when you were friends 20 years ago.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello D, She's my cousin and we're the best of friends during our elementary days. We're competing on many things during our school days (honor roll, quiz bee, sports and so many extra curricular activities) But in our innocence we never had any rivalry grudge- indeed the competition bring us more closer to each other. We parted ways during highschool days but still seeing each other on weekends (we've stayed on different dormitory) And totally lost communication on our college days till I got married. Until now I can still feel the happiness and contentment we've both had yesterday. She forgot her husband and I forgot my kids (hahahaha) Hoping to see/met each other again next week (she promised me) Gosh- she just live 5 minutes drive from me. Thanks again and have a great day
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@Shavkat (137220)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
That's a good thing to catch up for old friends. The smile wear on our face to know what's going on to their lives. Good day!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello Shavkat, We really had a good time as if it's just the two of us (hahaha) She forgot her hubby and I forgot my kids (lols) At long last, after planning to meet each other our roads crossed by destiny Thanks and have a great day
@lizlee (208)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
Wow! Nice to hear that. Its such a nice feeling when you catch up with your old friends or neighbors.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
hello lizlee, When we saw someone who shared a great memory of the past- it's a great feeling to cherish. Thanks for your comment and have a great day