Sweaky, Where Art Thou?

A loyal companion, a trusted friend, the clown of my life - that's Sweaky. I wonder where he is now.

I last saw him in early 2006. That was when our office was transferred from Ortigas to Valenzuela. It was a disappointing management decision but who were we to complain. We're just employee bound to obey whatever the force-that-be wanted. In a matter of months, the entire staff retired, including me and Sweaky.

I have met Sweaky in 2005. He was introduced to me by a friend. I brought him to the office and then he became my first ever best friend. How would I describe him? Hmm..well, he's a perenially happy guy, actually there were times I was bothered why he never gave up on always flashing that wide smile. Sometimes I thought he's getting crazy. Then I realized that it's just the way he is. Sweet. Care-free. Always ready to say hi.

When we were in the office, he liked to sit on my desk watching all the things that I do. Sometimes I got embarassed bacause he would stare at me all the time whether I was picking my nose or getting rid of those nasty and stubborn pimples. His smile was annoying at times but he knew I wasn't vain. That's what I had liked about him. He never talk down to me, not a single word. He stayed with me all the time. If I had to go overtime, he was there to join me even without any dinner or so. He hated eating, very conscious indeed.

We were really the best of friends and I was always proud to introduce him to new office comers. When we transferred to Valenzuela, he never reacted or anything. I knew deep within that he would follow me wherever I go and whatever decision I make. December 2006, I retired from office after working for more than six years. I had to leave San Miguel and every thing that I have learned while under his providing arms. Sweaky too, I know was also grateful because we have come to know each other when I was with SMC.

When I packed all my things, I left nothing but Sweaky. I was too excited that I have forgotten my one true friend. Pity me! Damned me! How could have I done that? I wasn't sure. I was so stupid. It has been three years now and I am thinking of where has he been. I have no idea. I have contacted all my friends in the Philippines if they could help me find him and they too, have not seen him. I had no one else but myself to blame. I lost him. I lost a beloved friend.

click here to see the only picture of Sweaky, with friends Froggy and Santy. In any case you see him, please do inform me, thanks.