Thank You!

Every year, my family and friends have somehow managed to come up with something to make my birthday very special.. It's either we go to a place i like very much, or surprise me with a party.. Every single year.... has been unforgettable! I guess the thing i like most about it is... the idea that all the people who are very much dear to me never failed to make their presence felt during my birthday..

But somehow... i feel like this year is the best so far (not that i'm saying that the previous ones weren't as nice, cuz believe me... the other years had been a blast!).. Saturday morning, i woke up early.. feeling soo good about myself.. Everything just seemed so perfect. There is something about that morning that made me very happy.. me and my family were in Tagaytay.. and everyone knows how much i soo adore this place. and as i woke up, i felt the cold breeze of tagaytay air. It was 8:00 am.. and on a weekend like this, you will NEVER ever catch me waking up early. but then again, the "unusualness" feel came into me... it's like, a fresh new day! and i have never felt anything like it!

As i checked on my cellphone, i saw 6 new messages.. and 2 missed calls.. greetings from friends, both old and new ones.. as i open it, another message comes in.. one by one... it's like christmas... but better cuz i know that this particular greeting is meant especially for me only..

My boyfriend ariel called up.. and i told him how happy i am right now.. this year.. i felt all my prayers answered. It has been a rough road for me.. but i'm proud to say that i was able to get through with it.. for those of you who doesn't know me well (those who think that i'm just childish in my ways.. the happy-go-lucky type).. you have no idea how much hell i've been through.. this smiling-always-cheerful face, helped me get through the toughest times i had in the past. sometimes, "concealing" helps lessen the pain. and if it meant having to wear the same smiling face every single day... i would. and i couldn't care less to anyone who thinks otherwise.

This year, I have been blessed with so many things.. I went to church, and didn't wish for anything.. I was just sooo grateful to God for always being there for me.. He may not have given me some of the things i want... but eventually, i realized why He didn't. the blessings i have received are simply overwhelming. Bangko Sentral has always been my dream company, and now i am in it.. still adjusting with the new job but hey... that's all i ever asked from Him. Having the most loving family and friends, and an amazing boyfriend. What more could i ask for?? it's like a complete incredible package for me.. all wrapped in one single year!

Before, i used to wonder why sometimes, i am given trials that are just soo hard to surpass. i have been an obedient daughter, responsible student, loyal friend and a good person. but somehow, these things still happen. i still get hurt. people, or i guess circumstances, continue to hurt me. it's like asking myself for the nth time, what? where did i go wrong?? Now i know why... cuz God prepared me by letting me experience all the hardships... so that when He gives me the perfect "GIFT", i would know how to appreciate and value it more. Today, i have learned to value what i have.. more than ever.. to be grateful for the blessings that come my way. and i am willing to go through it all again, if it means having to experience a wonderful thing like this!

To everyone who remembered my birthday... thank you.. so so much!

Angelo Fernando
Andrea Jongo
Grace Luna
Raine Maristela
Patti Sales
Thes Veneracion
Lois Grozman
Niki Liwag
JA Bruan
Jen Pascua
Sir Sonny
Tita Mela David
Pinky Amora
Greca So
Emily Rodriguez
Ate My and Kuya Leslie
Jun Volante
Randy de Vera
Kris Sendin
May Gerolaga
Liezl Martelino
Kendi Ramos
Pia Evangelista
Jd and Ans Lee
Kristoffer Wycoco
Mich Realo
Keng Angeles
Abby Santos
Bombom Saulo
Jay Tiangco
Yam David
Ninong Noel Benitez
Sir Tino
Rayan Ramos
Ate Myrna
Myreen Evangelista
Sirikit Santiago
Pamela Muncal
Ian
Tita Dina and Tito Ely Bote
Ate Beng
Jun Dimayuga
Mareng Melai Paran
Ate Corrie and Adrian Dela Paz

but of course!!! Ariel Atangan (hihi)

tita arlene and mama son... thanks for the beautiful bouquet of pink roses. loved it!! and to my officemates who gave their belated greetings.. the thought was deeply appreciated!

to ate billie and the best kuyas ever... kuya anchie and kuya mon... thanks for calling... i am so lucky to have all of you.. and i would never wish to be with any family other than the ones i have (just want you all to know that.. hehe)!

and to those who came to celebrate with me over the weekend..

Mama, Papa, Kuya Richie, May, Joanne, Pats, Nico, Kuya Marz, Tita Lou, Tita Esther, Tita Neriz, Tito Gil and Manang Tessie....

Thank you all sooo much!!!!