My birthday is coming so soooooon…and Im a year older again…OUCH! But Im so BLESSED, so why complain? I have so many friends around me that even if I don’t get to see most of them often, I know in their hearts, they care for me…So, let me have this chance to thank those people who have been my inspiration all through these years…( this is in random ok?)
1. Faye ( since 2002)– She knows what I need…she helps me get through it all, and eventhough she’s already in Canada now, she has still proven to be my bestfriend…keep the $$$ coming…hehehe
2. Angie (since 2002)– We argue a lot, over a lot of things…and we insult each other a lot, tease each other no end, but Im strong in this little island of Dumaguete because of her..
3. YL family, Jumawan sisters, Lyssa Pastor, Ate Nena, Kuya Noel, Yasi brothers and the rest (since 1984)– they have molded solid my faith, we’ve learned together the word of God in style…I have my values and convictions firm because of them…
4. Lifeline friends (since 2002)– Grace, Gerard, Hannah, Arn arn, Gilbert, Myla, Pitchina, Kelly, Coreen, Andy, Roma, Yenyen and the rest – you were my first set of friends here…you made my life easier
5. Radio people (since 1991)– Macoy, Aimee, Candice, Alberca sisters, Yenyen, Baktoy, 523, 562, 602, 515 group – those years that I was fleeting, you were there to cheer me up…
6. STC ’86 (since 1982)– I have not seen most of them for over 20 years now, yet the fun we had in high school lasts a lifetime…I wish them all the luck..
7. Chacha and Cecile (since 1986)– 2 of my batchmates who were closest to me – both of them so beautiful, so charming, so much appreciated until now. I wont forget you, and all the beautiful memories I had with you. Hoping to see you soon.
8. Pinky, Kirk, Abe, Danny, Leny, Regine, Lalay, Gemma (since 2005)– I can call on them when I need things done fast…and they are loyal too.
9. ALFA family (since 2005)– you are my family now, thanks for believing in me. They are not only my colleagues and bosses, but my friends too..esp mention to Maya, Beth, Ms. AZG, Derek, Nice, Ms. Juliet, Ms. Belen, Ms. Hermie, Sir Mike, Sir Johnny, Karl, Sonny, Ms. Geney, Sir Gilbert, Ruby and the other BSAs Ive met thru this company..
10. USC friends (since 1986)– Rachel, Mayette, Nanath, Juvy, Kim, Chona, Ledge people, Canteen people, basketball people, ABC, Bukid – My college life was the best life next to highschool because of these people..
11. Bulacan people (since forever)– my friends and relatives there…I enjoyed every vacation I spent with you guys
12. SLI (since 1994)– Joyce, Tata, Shirlene, Dan, Wilbec, Ingrid, Suzette, Jill, Phoebe, Windy, Ichu, Suzette, Janet, Marcia, Mamang, Abegail, Mina, Rina, Toni, Philip, Sir Rey, Gary, Rolly, the Tatays, officers, sanitary aids, messmen, the rest of the crew – this was my best job ever…fun, fun, fun!
13. Basyong, Jerome, Philip ( one after the other, I guess)– the 3 guys I have loved….thanks for the memories..
14. My sisters – they are strong women, we can triumph every trial, we can survive any tragedy, we are one in times of tears and joy.
15. Dra. Go (since 1992)– you know I care for you, you just have to dig deeper in your heart.
16. Conching, Linli, Nora, Judyville neighbors (since 2006)– thanks for being there when I need help for my house, and for inviting me to your houses when I have nothing to eat…lol
17. Sir Jonathan (since 1994)– my former boss and still my friend., for 14 years now
18. Kristine (since 2005)– thanks for laughing at my jokes mam, and for listening when I need to vent out my frustrations about our work.
19. Flores family (since 1992)– they have my respect, I know they consider me part of the family and I really appreciate that.
20. Boyet and Badong – my 2 brothers, I care for them, I hope they care for themselves.
21. My nieces and nephews – they make me appreciate my father the more…I love them all.
22. The friends I met thru work, vacation, night outs – the other group in bulacan like reymand, jeoff, etc…it was great going out of towns with you…
23. Bill – you always have that soft spot for me, and I thank you for always understanding me my friend.
24. Garrett – you just know what to say to me that can make me giggle. You have to be good and make good in your life because you are so talented and so intelligent. Don’t waste it.
25. Ken, Gary, Mark – wherever you are now, I wish you’ll find your true loves…my web friends
26. My shortlived romances – Dodo, Tonerette, Lou, the others I have forgotten the names ( bad jubang!) – thanks for the sweet kisses…
27. Jake - who loved my son so true, and who was loved by so many. May your soul rest in peace.
28. Baseline boys – Allan and the Climaco brothers, Randy, Dodoy, Mutuc..etc.. – the highlight of my teenlife was with them….life with them was always free…free disco, free food, free ride…lol
29. Roxanne – how could I forget our sleep overs at the station you worked for before? You were a great friend and until now, you are still one.
30. Len-len – Shes my sticker mate. My bestfriend in YL, my sister in faith.
31. Timmy and Nathan – my buddies in YL, the reason I enjoyed every camp and every club meetings…they keep my feet on the gound all the time.
32. Yman and Ping – my best friends, my red Horse buddies…Thanks for always making me laugh.
33. Marilyn – my very best friend in SLI, she has put up a lot because of me…and I really love her for that…
34. Nana Juling, Ate Azon, Mamang Peping – they have kept me under their care when I was schooling in Manila…thanks for all your caring hands..
35. Johannes, Mabel, Jovicar – new friends that as early as now are already appreciated.
36. My mom – who has gone thru a lot of pain and worry because of her children. Mom, we are all grown up, you don’t have to do that anymore…
37. My father – my greatest hero, I am what I am today because of what he taught me. Be nice to your fellowman, be kind, be generous, be helpful…the reward is in heaven…wait for me there Dad
38. And lastly, my son Zach – he has never fallen short of love for me, as we always say to each other, we love each other to the moon and back…
These people are my greatest treasures, and the best reasons that I am thankful for my 38 years of existence….because without them, life would be very scary and incredibly boring. I love you guys!
