2010 APPRECIATION: EVERYONE ELSE IN BETWEEN

I would like to say thanks to all the other friends who have been part of my life in 2010. Difficulties are abound in the past year yet I have survived because you did not leave me. Thanks for everything.

To my ex-GL CEEMEA Teammates and Project Team, thanks a lot for always being supportive. All your efforts are well etched in my heart.

To my ex-CPO teammates, it was fun having you for the most time of my career. Though for some of us, we may have parted ways, I still cherish the sweet memories.

To my ex-Deltek officemates, thanks a bunch. It was a short time with you yet a very fruitful one. One of these days, we'll meet again and I'll personally give out my appreciation.

To my Elem, HS and College classmates (those who I have not mentioned), my deepest thanks in keeping contact with me through the years.

To my relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces etc...), I may have not seen most of you frequently in 2010 and hope to see you more in 2011. Thanks to all!

To all my other FB friends (acquaintances, just FB friends), you form a part of my life and thanks to every single one of you.

To the blogging community, my great gratitude to you! It was a fun time writing and I vow to keep this community alive by writing more and promoting blogging to everyone.

And finally. to GOD thanks a lot for the blessings. It was a difficult 2010 but I learned a lot. Thanks for staying with me all the way!

2010 APPRECIATION: MY HS BUDDIES

In 2010 I have rarely made contact with my High School buddies. Some are already not in the Philippines while some are just too busy with work. But still, I would like to give them thanks for always being there. Hope to have more times together in 2011.

To Ronald, my pamangkin. Wherever you are, I would like to thank you for all the nice times together.
To DX, thanks for the willingness to help and the readiness to listen. I appreciate it a lot.
To Neil, naughty yet with a kind heart. I value the time and the effort to help. Thanks a lot.
To Donn (Laki), salamat. You have helped me in some of the most difficult times in my life.
To Phillip, you may be in another country, but thanks for keeping in touch and chatting from time to time.
To Donn (Liit), haven't heard from you in a while. Hope you're okay and thanks for the friendship.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY COLLEGE BERKS

In 2010, most of my college barkada were really supportive of me specially during times that I am down and almost out. To all of you, thanks a lot and here's hoping that I can give back to you in return in 2011.

Ahms, thanks for constantly being in contact with me. You have been a good friend ever since high school and you have never changed a bit. Simple and beautiful from all aspects, stay as nice and sweet as you are. You are indeed one of the kindest souls I have ever met.

Alex, I appreciate the likes on my blog and the regular FB comments. You have also been in constant communication with me. Thanks for all the help and it is really an honor to be friends with you. May 2011 continue to bring you nice stuff.

Claire, though you are far from us, the distance did not hinder our friendship. You are alwasy there to listen and send out a helping hand. Thanks a lot for that. Hope to get to talk to you again and share sweet nothings about life.

Leth, thanks for always being the bubbly person that you are. You are indeed a bundle of joy and it is surely fun being your friend. As always, thanks for trying to help out specially in times of my dire need. Happy 2011.

Jepoy, though you already have a family, you remain to be one of the good friends I have. Thanks for the willingness to share your blessings. Always keep the smiles as it does not only bring happiness to you but also to all of us.

Coy, I know it is a happy 2010 for you. Though I was not able to attend your wedding, I truly congratulate you. Thanks for being in constant connection with all of us. More blessings in 2011.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY CHARLIE'S ANGELS

Back when I was in P&G, I call a trio of girls my "Charlie's Angels". This is a monicker I gave since these 3 girls are relatively new in the group I have been working with and I am helping them in the training and all. And did I say, they are all equally pretty, talented and packs some punch? To them, though we are now not working together, thanks for 2010 and good luck on 2011.

To Fel, the first of the three. You are really intellectual and sincere. Your honesty has made me really like you in many ways. I admire you for being so humble despite what you have. Keep up and I hope to talk to you again one of these days.

To Belle, bubbliness personified. You can light up the room with your smiles, jokes and laughs. You are one of the truest people I have met. Simple at most instances but really wonderful inside and out. Thanks for keeping in touch in 2010. It is really appreciated.

To Cyriss, perhaps of the three you are the most silent in terms of working but still you can deliver. I miss your simple words that truly make us smile and sometimes inspire. May you continue to bring friendship to others in 2011.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY REGULAR FACEBOOK FRIENDS

In 2010, I began to explore more horizons and connect to more people using social networking sites, the most of which is Facebook. Along the way I have developed new friends and chatmates. Thanks for all the time and the nice conversations we have.

To Kristoff, though we have not met, it was a true pleasure to get to know you. Sayang, you did not win the 100 bachelors but I know God has other bigger gifts for you. A mind like yours is to be envied by others. Couple that with charms and great personality and you have a wonderful person. Thanks for the FB comments and the nice chats along the way.

To Astroboy, you are indeed one of the most kind of sould that I have known. You never seem to take any negativities. Your words have inspired me in many ways. I know you may be far from the Philippines right now, but still your presence here is felt. Keep safe and thanks again.

To Maynard, Mr. Twitter. =) It was fun knowing you and all our conversations or comment exchanges in FB are simply hilarious. Thanks for following my twitter and my blog as well. All of these are truly appreciated. You never fail to make me smile.

To Speed. I have known you since '08 and you still never fail to surprise me in one way or another. Though you seem silent and all, there is a great person underneath that quietness. Thanks for the great messages and inspiring words. Hope to build on more of the ties in 2011.

To Kerwin, thanks for being nice and all. The simple comment exchanges in FB is really appreciated. Hope to get to meet you this 2011 and become better friends. More success to you this new year!

To Will, thanks a bunch. You seem to be always online and really was one of the few people who gives full willingness to listen. You are indeed a wonderful soul. Keep the smiles and stay friendly as always.

To Sue, thanks a bunch for the inspiring messages and comments. You are truly a blessing to all of your friends. Hope that in 2011 you will reap more blessings of your own for you to be truly happy. Thanks for following my blog as well.

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2010 APPRECIATION: MY BLOGGER FRIENDS

2010 has been a major year for me in blogging. Though I have not really seen most of them in person, I have developed some connections in the blogging community and will definitely find time knowing them more. To all of you many thanks!

To Tolits, keep the smiles and hope you are okay whenever you maybe. Your frequent visit on my site is something I really appreciate. Hope to know more about you.

To Hazel, thanks for the frequent visit and comments in my blog. I also do visit your site on a regular basis. Remain as cool and nice as you are and have a blessed 2011 ahead.

To Vinvin, you are indeed a bundle of fun. I like your bubbliness and your pleasing personality. Did you know that my first prize on the net is with your 333,333 promo? Again, thanks for the nice posts and keep those smiles in your face.

To Lhan, a bunch of thanks as well for frequent visits in my site. I appreciate every single comment you had. More power in 2011.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY NEW FOUND FRIENDS

Before the year ended, I have met and is in the process of getting to know more new people - establishing friendship along the way. To the 3 of you, it was nice meeting you all. Here's hoping that we can keep the friendship always.

Nomer, I never would have thought that you are such a nice person. There is not a single inch of being rude or bad in you. It was fun talking with you and I enjoyed the coffee sessions and the lomi times. I hope that in 2011, we get to know each other better and have a continuous friendship. Thanks for the kind words and the nice stories.

Uly, thanks a bunch for being so approachable. And I admire your designs I might say. =) Our friendship is still relatively new but I hope it would just grow in 2011. Cheers to you and your good spirit. It is a pleasure to have known you.

Alain, quiet but indeed nice. Even if we have not had much time talking, I know you have a good heart. Thanks as well.

2010 APPRECIATION: MORE P&G FRIENDS

This circle of friends have been special to me as well. You hacomprise big parts of my life and somehow you gave reasons for me to still fight. I am hoping I could all give back to you with all the things you have done to me in 2010. Those things will forever be treasured in my heart.

Tin, you are such a kind heart, simply most pure and nice. You have been a big help and I know someday I can give back to you in return. 2010 has been difficult for me but at least I feel better days are ahead of me. Thanks for everything.

Raffy, I owe you a lot. Somehow, I have learned a lot from you. Thanks for all the memories and times together. Thanks for everything that you have helped me with. As I try to rebuild on a better 2011, I will constantly be in touch and I'd just like to remind you that all your help are not forgotten. I know I can repay you one day.

Elmer, thanks for the nice friendship. You have been simply nice. Hope you continue to stay happy and keep others smile as well. Soon, enough I will give back all that you have given. Thanks a lot for not letting go of the friendship.

Deynz, how far you may be, I still value the great friendship we have. Thanks for all and you know I have not forgotten. As I try tpo rebound from a trying 2010, I hope to share more laughs with you and give you everything in return as well.

Eric, feisty yet kind. You will always be treasured as a friend. Thanks for everything as well. I miss your laughs. Till we meet again!

2010 APPRECIATION: P&G LUNCH BUDDIES

My career has comprised mostly of work in P&G. In here, I got to establish real good ties with true people – people I consider friends even up to today. To my lunch buddies – original and additions, I would like to say thanks. Though 2010 has not been too much of meetings, you will forever remain etched in my hearts. I love you all.

Ate Jen – a picture of great composure and intellect, you serve as a mother, sister and girl friend all in one. You are certainly the light of the group. For most of the times we are together, you always keep us all tight. I miss you Ate. Your words of advice are always acknowledged. It is an honor to be your friend.

Junnel – ever reliable. You are one of those few people you can call whenever you need someone to talk to. Not a single moment with you is boring and you always crack up those jokes even how corny they were. Truly a gentleman and a kind fellow, thanks for the friendship.

Toni – one of the few people I really had great times with. You age with grace and poise. It is innate in you to find kindness in one’s heart. I miss your company and am truly thankful for everything that we have shared.

Derek – when it comes with deep conversations, I can count on you. There is value on every word you utter and it is a great pleasure to be friends with someone as intellectual as you are. Brave and courageous yet nimble and fragile in some ways. A true persona of a true human being.

Geno – silent yet sincere. You are the group’s biggest mystery but you have always stayed with us. We can always count on you when we go out and you are really honest and nice in a lot of ways. Thanks for the friendship.

Frytz – beauty, brains and heart all combined. I miss our talks about sweet nothings and the randomness of things. You are a funny lady and a very beautiful one at that. When we meet again, hope to continue the great friendship.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY SISTER'S LOVED ONES

Aside from having the gift of wonderful kids, my two sisters are also blessed by people to whom they vow to share their lives with. My two “bayaws” are nice in their own rights and are surely nice addition to our family. Thanks for being with my two sisters through thick and thin.

Kuya Roy, thanks for being  a constant believer in my sister’s abilities. Hope that your marriage would just continue growing more and more. Thanks for the love you have been giving my sister and your child, Kat. Keep the dreams. 2010 seems to end on a good note for both of you. Ride on the positive energy and continue with it in 2011.

Kuya Ryan, my full gratitude to you for fully accepting my sister and her kids, Gel, Gabo and Gian. You are indeed an individual of good soul. Thanks for the love you have been giving them all. I could only wish for your relationship to grow even stronger. I know it would only be better for you in 2011.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY BELOVED BESTFRIEND

Outside of my family, one person has actually become a big part of my life - my bestfriend Chris. I don't know how we became so close but for every bit of 2010, he was just there beside me to comfort, sometimes behind me to catch me when I'm falling or at instances in front of me to guide me along the way.

Chris, you have been one of the best gifts I had in 2010. You know how rocky 2010 was for me but you have just proven your worth as a friend. You were there during happy times but moreso, you never fail to be there during worst days. You became a brother, a friend, a confidant and everything else in between. Trying to rebound from one of the most difficult times in my life, I never would have imagined having someone like you. We are really similar in a lot of ways but for our differences, wow, they are just simply bipolar.

You are truly a special creature (does it sound like you're a monster or alien?). I am so much lucky to have you as a best friend. You are someone I have given my full respect and trust with. May 2011 be a better year for our friendship. Thank you so much for the friendship and I love you.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY BUNDLES OF JOY: NIECES AND NEPHEWS

And of course, I love everyone of my pamangkins. Gelyn, Gabriel, Catherine and Gian. My sister's kids has always made me happy. They make me smile in the most special of ways. Their innocence makes me want to actually become a kid again. Their laughs and smiles are simply infectious and I would never have a sad time with them.

Gelyn, you are indeed growing to be a beautiful lady. You're in your high school already and all I could ask is for you to keep the good grades coming. Aside from beauty, you are also one gem of a talent. Your voice is nice to hear and one would definitely have a nice time hearing you sing.

Gabriel, you are truly of celebrity makings. You are growing to be a fine lad. Make sure to continue nurturing your skills in sports and for sure a lot of girls would want to get to know you. Be good and always keep cool.

Catherine, a lady of exemplary talent. Brains and beauty combined. Simplicity at its finest. Your interests are really a vast bunch but you are sure one interesting kid. Always keep the smiles and forever value the importance of love and sharing.

Gian, the most sweet of them all. You are truly the bubbliest and that makes you close to my heart. You never fail to make me laugh with every nothingness you utter. You make one seemingly boring thing into a wonder of colors.

To my nephews and nieces, I love you all.

2010 APPRECIATION: MY TWO SISTERS

Being the youngest in the family is usually a blessing but it becomes an overwhelming experience if you have the best sisters in the whole world. My two sisters have been really wonderful and together with our parents have stuck with me along the way. We don't look alike (yeah, I know) but certainly we are binded by the bloodlines that crosses emotions and feelings. We also have different personalities but that only made us stronger. In times when I had all the difficulties in 2010, no one surrendered and just continue hoping and praying for the best.

To Ate Mel, being the eldest is a tough job but you have handled it perfectly. You have constantly reminded me to hang on in times when I want to let go. Silent in your own ways but nevertheless strong in all fronts. You have gone through a lot as well but all the blessings you have been reaping so far are fruits of your labor and your perseverance. You are a source of inspiration. On all things you do, you put your family (Roy and Kat) above anything else. Congratulations on being a new AM for BPI. You truly deserve it. I could not find the best words because the best seems not enough to describe you. Thanks and I love you.

To Ate Rose, you have been the risktaker and I have admired you for that. Aside from that, you never fail to put a smile not just on your face but also to us. I don't know how you manage all the stuff you have been doing but really you are wonderful. I am so thankful that you have found a new source of inspiration in Ryan. Together may you build on the emotions to really make the best on your kids (Gel, Gabo, Gian). Thanks for the smiles. I love you.

You two are so wonderful! I would have not asked for anything more. I appreciate the way you have supported me along the way, accepting me for who I really am. I LOVE YOU!

2010 APPRECIATION: TO MY LOVING PARENTS

I have promised that before the year end, I'll be giving several posts to my loved ones, special ones, friends, acquaintances and other people that have made a big part of my life in the past years, moreso in 2010. To get away with the normal Facebook greetings or text messages, this is a fresh way for me to show how all of you have been so nice. Here's hoping for more in 2011.

To begin with, I would like to thank my parents - 2 loving individuals who never fail to give me the best. It was a difficult year for me but without them, I would have not gotten by the day. They never cease to believe. They have always trusted on my abilities and they know I can get back the things I may have lost. I may not be physically together with both of them but one things for sure, they are always in my heart.

To Tatay, thanks for staying by our side. All the things you have given to me are well appreciated. The sacrifices that you have made are well placed in my heart. They will be forever treasured and cherished. Thanks for the love and respect not just for me but for Inay and my ates. 2010 challenged us in many ways we could imagine but with your belief we have made it through.

To Inay, the single most wonderful soul in the world. You have always loved me unconditionally and I could not ask for anything more. Though at times you still treat me like a kid, I enjoy it and truly feels blessed to have you as a mother. I hope things would always be better for you healthwise so that we can continue dreaming anew. 2010 will already be just a part of the past but its lessons will be forever brought and applied in the years to come. Mahal na mahal ko po kayo.

All I could say is thanks for everything and I really really love you. I am so lucky GOD gave both of you to me. You're my light and my strength.