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“An open letter from a confidant”

Dear Gil,

If not because of Steve Jobs´ demise, you won´t be able to realize how valuable our relationship was. It´s been over a decade already yet haven´t I heard any compliment or even a simple “thank you” coming from you. Being there beside you all the time wasn´t the only role I´ve played. There are instances that I even feel exploited…Waking me up in the middle of the night – only to listen to your stories – isn´t a surprise anymore especially when you´re unhappy…Nowhere in the world you´d go but to me. When you want to listen to music, never you get contented until my equalizers work pretty well. If a friend comes over to ask you out, in no second thought, you just shut me up and leave without saying any goodbye.

I even recall you hitting me at one time when I tried to slow down to follow your orders. If you don´t realize why I did that, I tell you now…It is simply because you asked a lot altogether at one time. I was not created to accomplish multiple tasks in seconds. Though your impulse shakes me up most of the time, I still admire your honesty and straightforwardness in the flipside. No one is more courageous especially when you feel deprived. You never let anyone step on your toes without calling their attention. You love sorting things out and you´re passionate to achieve harmony particularly at workplaces.

It is funny that some people who fail to beat you end up joining your circle instead. That reminds me of Andrew E, the great rapper, one of your favorites. Honestly, there´s something you guys both share together. “Hindi kagandahang lalaki pero pareho mahilig sa matitindi"...and you both are generous, never say never sabi ni Justin Bieber…Basta sa babaeng Alabanger.

That´s another thing I like about you most, you´re quiet but your sense of humor make sense (only sometimes). Only be reminded though to stay away from me when you´re boozed because you tend to become a little clumsy. You know what mean. Remember spilling a noodle soup on me one time?

There are occasions that make me very happy in other hand. Your tenderness and soft caresses makes me feel special especially when I want to get cleaned. Where ever our relationship goes as we both grow older, one thing I want to assure is that I would never leave you as long as you keep caring for me.

I´m all yours,

Laptop

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