A Journey of Friendship

Yeshi and I

Catching up with old friends is always a joy—it brings back so many memories and a wave of nostalgia for the good times that we will never quite get back. Throughout life, we meet different types of friends: some are there for lighthearted fun, others drift in and out, and a special few leave a lasting impact and stay close forever.

For me, one of those friends is Yeshi—my high school buddy and a bit of a ladies’ man.

We first met back in seventh grade at Damphu, just two young boys in the old classrooms of Damphu Campus. Fate brought us to the same school, both for -education. Together, we set off on that journey, driven by dreams of making something of ourselves. Now, by the grace of God, we are each building our own lives, making our own paths, and writing our own history, just as we had hoped.

Whether in person or over social media, catching up with friends is such a great way to relive those memories. Thanks to technology—and the brilliant minds behind it—staying connected has never been easier.

Talking with old friends always brings a rush of nostalgia and hilarious memories from our mischievous days: bunking classes, teasing a few girls, racing to the canteen for a treat, and standing in line for a scolding from our teachers. These are all moments I hold close.

Yeshi and I made countless memories, and I am so proud that we still make time to catch up. One memory that stands out is when we used to sneak out of the hostel, hiding behind bushes and slipping through fences, to explore town for a treat. Some days we are lucky; other times, we have returned empty stomachs.

Beyond the classroom, I learned so much from my friend—fearlessness, the world beyond textbooks, and friendship.

Though we live apart, we still make time to chat about our school days, life, studies, work, family, and our futures.

I have yet to pick up his basketball acumen—which, no doubt, helped him get plenty of attention from the girls!

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