As Metro Manila eases back to its pre-pandemic routine, why do I feel like another chapter is coming to a close? I am anxious to go back to our previous routine, only to find that we've drifted apart. Friends and family have relocated to far away places. Some have simply chosen to move on. Some have decided to scale down to what's really important. This pandemic has reduced relationships into memories. Part of me is sad to face the reality that maybe it is time to end this chapter, too. I was looking forward to making more memories with lots of you. Maybe, it is time to begin another chapter anew.