I am 3 decades old today. So what? So what if my officemates tease me that I'm old? So what if I'm no loger part of the youth sector? So what if I'm almost out of the monthly calendar dates?
I can proudly say that I have lived a fruitful 30 years shuns the failures along the way. But still I'm up and continuing to live each day of my life and this is because of the people who helped me manage and survive the 30 years of my existence.
Let me thank them in no particular order and if in case you're not in this list, I'm so sorry. 30 years old na eh, yung ibang brain cells nag-degenerate na.
Nanay & Tatay
-for making me. Nanay for endlessly hearing my sentiments and understanding my moods. Tatay for being unreasonable thus making me realize that I'm a strong person.
Kuya Rei
-for the endless fights we had growing up til recently we grew tired of it. Thank you for always being there for me.
Kuya Roy
-for your sense of humor at sa walang sawang pagalit kahit wala na sa lugar.
Hiyas
-for understanding me at the start of your relationship with Kuya Rei and accepting me as your sister.
Cholo
-sa mga malalim at mababaw na conversations na nae-enjoy ko with you.
Luisa
-sa pagiging madaldal and for doing so well in school. I'm proud of you Ate!
Eriel
-for making me laugh with your newly-learned tricks and skills.
My Cousins
-for the undying support and pang-aalaska sa inyong youngest cousin, sa mga patawa, kalokohan at kainan.
Ninong
-for the rewards that you gave me when I did well in school and for helping my parents for my tuition fee.
Auntie Nida
-for hearing my stories, for all the support and padalas and for being my first lakwatsa buddy.
Auntie Liza
-for being a second mom to me.
All My Pamangkins
-for all the hugs, kisses, fun and games.
Rowlyn
-for exceeding the definition of being a best friend, for the endless laugh trips and chikahans, for hearing me out all the time, for all the fun, laughter and tears.
Atty
-for the undying support in everything that I do.
Janice
-for being my childhood kaaway to being one of my treasured friends, for being brutally frank in times when I'm uber tanga.
Ellen
-for the love, support and accompanying me to gimmicks and shopping, for letting me do my projects at your place back in college and for always welcoming me in your home.
Jen
-for being my college roommate at UPLB and for watching over me.
Bliss
-for all the patawa and lambings.
Gladys
-for always hearing me out and supporting me.
Kathoy
-for all the fun, laughter and crazy adventures, sa pagiging makapal ang mukha and for being my booster when I'm down.
Sally
-for always extending your support.
Charles
-for the love, support and finally friendship.
Anna
-for all the laugh trips and endless kwentuhan whenever we're together.
Jen-Jen
-for being my partner back in crime in college.
Rechelle
-for all the letters that we've exchanged with each other.
Mariz
-for all your prayers and support.
Monday
-for you talent and kalokohans.
Melvin
-for your friendship.
Aileen Chichioco
-for the friendship and having faith in me.
Mrs. Zeny Toco
-for giving me the chance to show my potential.
Mrs. Teresita Santos
-for believing in my talent.
Ate Darene
-for the endless kwentuhans from service to school and vice versa.
Joedhel
-for the isaw and toma nights.
Paolo
-for loving me the best way you can.
Ate Mic
-for always treating me like a sister and for trusting me.
Ms. Olive Santos and Mrs. Talens
-for believing in my mathematical abilities .
Ms. Rose Torres
-for the friendship and believing in my potential.
Ms. Judith Muncal
-for the patience and the friendship.
Ate Lalaine
-for believing in me and tapping my leadership potential.
Ogie
-for the support, friendship and badminton games.
Tanya, Blythe, Portia, Gladys, Karen, Mitch, Mira, Chard. Jetro, Gary, Jenny, Dada and Gretch
-for a year of being each other's support system during the PMS application.
Tin, Lala, Ming, Claire, Noy, Rose, Paolo, Roj, Tads, Richie, Calub, Yoggs, Jack, Rona, Jay and Jorge
-for making my PMS days so much fun.
Frances Cendana
-for the chance and tapping my potential to be a good teacher.
Dra. Rosalinda Yangco
-for believing that I can be a good teacher.
Ms. Patino
-for all your support and patience.
Suzie Fajardo
-for the friendship, understanding and kwentuhans.
Armie, Be-Anne, Joy, Ruth, Mavic and Jux
-for all the crazy meteor garden addiction that led to the super fun friendship.
Mrs. Magtrayo
-for all the hugs, advice and support.
Ate Lani
-for the unwavering support.
Sr. Teresita Agana
-for all the prayers and support.
Sr. Aileen Bonifacio
-for the paryers and understanding all my kalokohans.
Cerry Ann & Maja
-for being my first two best friends.
Tin
-for being a very supportive and understanding boss.
Ate Sundee
-for all the loving advice.
Vhal
-for being my partner in crime.
Frank
-for teaching me self-respect.
Joyce
-for the endless patawa and chikahan.
Carol
-for your friendship and understanding.
My SPCP students
-for the wonderful and painful experiences, for all the love and support.
At dahil lagi nameng pinag-uusapan ng sister-in-law ko ang mga celebration sa ASAP and how it would be like when we say thank you on air, gusto ko na rin (mag-try) magpasalamat kay Sir Gabby, Ma'am Charo, Sir Deo, Tita Cory, Tita Mariol and Mr. M.
The first thing that my Nanay told me when I got home last Tuesday was "Kinasal na si Judy Ann!". Of course, I did not believe her right away. After all, it was only 8:30 in the morning and who would get married early, too early make it on the early morning news? Besides, there had been many speculations on their altar date. So how can my Nanay say that? I even said, "Bat alam mo eh hindi ka naman invited?". When I turned on the tv in my room, the news was indeed true. There were no footages yet but there were phone patch interviews with the very exclusive guests. Even the guests themselves were surprised that the wedding was happening that morning. They were only informed a fews days ago. Amazing!
