Every college student who have studied and stayed in Cebu knows Fuente Osmena. A circular public park with a fountain right in the middle of Uptown Cebu.
Tens of thousands of Filipino professionals now residing around the world have thier own story, memories and unforgettable moments inside this monumental circle. Back when all they have were youth, dreams and hope to become somebody in the future. Fuente is a favorite place of the innocent, the dreamers and those who love open space.
As I wrote this article, I am sitting alone in this lonely bench that serves as a resting place for young and old people who cares to appreciate this long neglected park.
Fuente Osmena looks very much the same 20 years ago. A bit dark, not too crowded and lonely. A nest of people with less or no money in thier pockets. No wonder not a vendor of anything is in sight.
But no matter what, Fuente Osmena is dear to me. Its like an old friend who always welcomes me when I need time to reflect. I visited Fuente when I was still in college. I visited Fuente when I got my first job. I visited fuente when I became a father. I visited fuented when I lost my job. I visited fuente when I was deppressed. Now I visit Fuente to relax.
Yes. Fuente Osmena is my friend. It always welcomes me anytime. Its like an old friend waiting to be remembered, visited and appreciated.
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