The simplest joys are best enjoyed with the greatest of friends.
I remember when I had this cup of hot chocolate with my good friends. We had just spent our lunch singing our hearts out at Red Box, jumping up and down to the upbeat tunes of OPM songs. After about three hours of singing, we sought relaxation in Max Brenner. I had this relaxing cup of hot Danish chocolate, my best friend E had a cup of thick Italian chocolate, B had a mocha, and Diane had… what did you have again? Mocha or white chocolate? My memory deceives me. H had a strawberry milkshake. Mmmmm delicious sips with the most wonderful friends. After an afternoon with our hot chocos we were all so giddy and went into hyperdrive, giggling at every little thing. High on chocolate, that’s what we were!
A cup of hot chocolate. A mug of hot coffee. A basket of french fries. A plate of dilis. A pint of ice cream. Best friends are those who make the simplest of all joys the happiest ones.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Junnie
July 4, 2005 at 12:21 pm (19 years ago)sometimes the silence between sips of coffee shared with a friend, is the best sign that you dont have to say something to prove the strength of your friendship.
great shot by the way….
tin
July 4, 2005 at 1:03 pm (19 years ago)nice photo, toni!
Toni
July 4, 2005 at 2:16 pm (19 years ago)junnie: what you said is so true. the best friend is one who you can be comfortably silent with. and thanks for the compliment! chamba shot!
tin: thanks!
pinayhekmi
July 4, 2005 at 3:00 pm (19 years ago)Hey, that is a very good pic. And what you said is true. The most mundane things can be so much fun because it is with true friends.
Toni
July 4, 2005 at 3:09 pm (19 years ago)tintin: thanks. and yep, those mundane moments can only be spent with the truest of friends.
Alma
July 4, 2005 at 3:52 pm (19 years ago)Toni, I have yet to try chocolate with dilis! Must be heaven!!! Makes me want to go and bolt to Max Brenner’s!
Toni
July 4, 2005 at 4:11 pm (19 years ago)Alma: Oh I was pertaining to two separate occasions, heehee.
emaleejayne
July 4, 2005 at 4:51 pm (19 years ago)Hello, Michele sent me! Happy 4th of July!
Im gonna look around a bit.
Cheers!
AnP
July 4, 2005 at 7:03 pm (19 years ago)I see you saw that polaroid link from Grass!
BabyPink
July 4, 2005 at 9:36 pm (19 years ago)i had the nakakalasing na white chocolate, which i finished in four or five gulps kasi i didn’t want you, guys, to wait pero nauna pa pala ako kay erik. hehehe:)
hmm, what did ria have?:)
paz
July 4, 2005 at 9:41 pm (19 years ago)when my hubby and i have tampuhan, a cup of white chocolate mocha from starbucks reunites us!
Linnor
July 5, 2005 at 12:11 am (19 years ago)i’m not much of a coffee drinker but the few times that i do get a cup, i enjoy it especially if in the company of friends or loved ones.
Mikey
July 5, 2005 at 1:24 am (19 years ago)The last line hit the nail on the head.
Toni
July 5, 2005 at 7:30 am (19 years ago)emaleejayne : Thanks for dropping by! Happy 4th of July!
AnP : Yeah! I saw this Polaroid thingie on LJ!
Diane: Oo nga ‘no, nakalimutan ko. Eep! Thanks for reminding me.
paz : That’s so nice! (And thanks for the tip… hahaha!)
Linnor : Yup. Coffee is great for moments of solitude but even far greater when enjoyed with loved ones!
Mikey : Why yes it did.
Paparazzi
July 5, 2005 at 8:51 am (19 years ago)With chocolate, coffee or no drinks at all basta when real friends congregate, tiyak yon, sobra ang saya!
“Best friends are those who make the simplest of all joys the happiest ones!” Amen to that, Toni!
beabear
July 5, 2005 at 10:30 am (19 years ago)Hi Toni, just dropping by. I like this entry a lot, and all of a sudden I miss my friends!
But just the same, trye friends dont need to be talking often. You always know youre there for each other no matter the distance and time apart.
Have a happy week
Toni
July 5, 2005 at 1:37 pm (19 years ago)Tito P: Yes! Coffee, chocolate, pizza, sinigang, pulutan o kahit Chocnut lang, basta shared with friends… masaya!
bea: Wonderfully put. That’s so true that real friends don’t need to communicate often to know the depth of their friendship.
angelbeam
July 5, 2005 at 9:25 pm (19 years ago)yep, it’s always refreshing to touch base with old friends. no matter how often (or how rarely) you see each other. NOW i’m craving for a steaming cup of hot chocolate.
jey
July 6, 2005 at 10:38 am (19 years ago)i’m drooling over chocolates! another chocoholic!:)
Toni
July 6, 2005 at 12:38 pm (19 years ago)angelbeam: i love touching base with my good ol’ friends.
and yes, do go to max brenner’s & get that cup of hot choco now!
jey: i’m not a major chocoholic but max brenner’s turns me into one so temptingly!
selina
July 8, 2005 at 8:39 pm (19 years ago)a mug of hot chocolate to warm your body on a rainy day, and close friends sharing that moment to warm your soul. can’t think of a better way to spend my time.
Toni
July 11, 2005 at 10:35 am (19 years ago)selina: Yes! A mug of hot choco on a rainy day with good friends. Yum. Good for the soul indeed.