we used to dream about meeting each other someday. that day has come (after almost two years of being friends through words and wire). meeting therese was like finding a long lost twin sister. over crepes and gallettes, we laughed and exchanged stories. mark made us laugh with his straightforward, witty one-liners. sharon (who i miss dearly) was there because she and therese are such good friends. they introduced me to their barkada, jipsie, who was a delight to be around. i've spoken with therese many times before over the phone. and meeting her in person was truly magical. and she was everything i imagined her to be — smart, thoughtful, and charming.