Thank you...

As I eagerly & hurriedly opened Cha’s birthday gift (a Lea Salonga CD. Yehey!!!) , I can’t wait to read her acknowledgments. Siguro it’s such a great feeling to show gratitude to people who have helped you get through life. They are not just there to witness how you blossom into a great person that you are, but they were there as well to see you go through hell and back. It’s such a joyful thought that God is so good as He has blessed me with wonderful people who have been there – those who have basically seen me in my pangit and glorious days.

Thank you Mommy & Daddy for the unconditional love, the patience and faith that you have showered me all these years. We all know that I’m such a pain to put up with, really, thank you. I’m just so sorry that I hardly show gratitude for all your understanding. But really, it truly is whole-heartedly appreciated. I love you.

Tsie-tsie, for being my the only one who understands me, without passing judgment on me, for being patient with me. I admire your generosity. I am glad we’ve come this close. You’re one of the reasons why I’m still sane. To my nieces and nephews na super doper cute na mana sa Tita nila, you’re the cutest babies I ever laid my eyes on!

Cha, Mikhai, Janice, for being my constant companions. For the friendship that has spanned for more than 10 years. I’m glad we have reconnected a few years back, and you will always be my Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. Grabe, sa lahat ng kabaliwan at ilusyon, kayo ang kasama ko. Mikhai, we don’t get to talk often but please do remember that I’m proud of you, for what you’ve become, most especially at work. Hindi ko matatawaran ang PR mo, mare! Cha, my new-found church buddy. Thanks for helping me renew my faith. I thought I’ve reached rock bottom, but you proved me wrong. Thank you sa mga learnings and wisdom and sweet morning messages. You are so thoughtful. I’m also proud of you, for being kind-hearted, spiritual and malambing. Tanga lang ang hindi makakapansin sayo. Janice, bakla! Sa lahat ng kahalayan, magkasundo tayo. Lahat ng mga heart problems, tayo lang ang relate sa isa’t isa. Salamat for making me laugh. Iba ka! Be strong. Andito lang ako even if you choose not to be too open to me at times. It’s your prerogative. But since you were there for me when I was down, dito lang din me! =) Mwah! Love ko kayo to the highest level!

To my EPCI friends – Portia, JP, Patis, Laurie, Barbs, etc. – sobrang happy ako when we got together kahit na-spoil yung night out natin! Hahaha. Miss ko na ang barkadahan. I still believe that our Puerto Galera is the best shindig we ever had! Sana maulit pa in this lifetime.

To EPCI CorBank, you just don’t know how proud I am to have met you and become a part of the ever elite group of CaMPS/CorBank. You’re the funniest, wittiest, most cultured people I know! Cheers to more summer outings and spectacular Christmas parties!

To you-who-must-not-be-named: THANK YOU! As in! For the past 3 years of my life, it was your hand I was holding. Thanks for all the love and happiness you’ve given me and most especially all the learnings you’ve taught me. Ive learned more about myself. Marami akong na-realize or naramdaman that I felt I wasn’t capable of feeling. I’ve learned to be generous and selfless. You taught me how to pray hard, that you and I never end. You also taught me to dream, and waking me up from the same dream. After all, this is just a dream…