Sa Puso ng Japan (Part II)

I grew up in a very exclusive family (exclusive in this article is operationally defined as: closely connecting to only few familiar people)..Supposedly, I should have grown up shy and withdrawn, but it didn't happen...I grew up to be an extrovert and drawn to people. This is in fact a proof that sociability factor is never inherited, genetic factor is a rule-out! Ever since I was in kindergarten or even younger, our teachers encouraged me to make friends with others and develop a certain bond with another person. And it is true indeed when they say that having good friends and strong bond of friendship with another person is probably one of the best things that would happen to us in our lives.

In fact, friendship is what we believe as gift from God and one that should be cherished in our lives. Without the warmth of having friends, our lives can be empty and feels like we are living in a black hole sucking us into oblivion of coldness. Yes, the world is indeed a better place if you have friends by your side. I am totally overwhelmed because God opened so many rooms in my heart for new friends. We were drawn by fate and perhaps luck! We may had short emotional bonding, but the quality of our interaction was something deep and lasting. I may say our meeting was part of God's larger plan--we had no choice--we were simply put together for an experience of a lifetime! I am talking about the 23 student ambassadors and the 8 Supervisors I spent almost 12 days with in Japan and the Philippines for the Jenesys Program. Allow me to look into the reasons why I loved each and everyone of them:

Let me start with the 23 young "bagets" in random order: -Jeimee (I love her for being so free-spirited, beautiful and energetic..) -Marvi (I love her for being so cute and funny! I specially love her as the Aichi's Flag bearer--so proud and gay!) -Jerrine (her beauty projects sunshine and youthfullness) -Mervin (although he would correct me when ever I call him "sonny"..i love his being deep and quiet) -Kit (I love his innate antics and funny moves..a great dancer as well) -Jason (jason's innate goodness radiates like ths sun! ) -Jayve (my co-supervisor! I love how she carries herself despite of the little "issues" and I terribly miss her laughs!) -Myat (Small but terrible--goshh--i love how young she looks indeed!) -Quennie (I love her funny but smart moves, her affectionate character and the whole package!) -Third (my once prodigal son whom I learned to love! I love how proud he is with his sexual preference!) -Mund-Mund (My younger brother--so affectionate and courageous! funny with "r" words though!) -Bryl (I will definitely miss his allergies--but impressed with his leadership skills) -Guia (the shy, quiet but runs deep woman!) -Nicole (blessed with beauty+brains+free spirited persona!) -Jon (my guy version! i love his maturity and his blog articles--"iba-blog ko yan!" -Price (I love the way he calls me Ate! Love his funny antics and criminal mind!:-) -Shella (her leadership skill is totally impressive! Responsible and trully an "ate" of the other ambassadors!) -Chu (her silence is her plus point! Silent but runs deep as well!) -Pupple (I love her openness and smiling persona!) -Givette (so young and so fresh--her trademark would be her hair!) -Marko (super talented and assertive Marko! I so love his dancing skills) -Prince (I cant help but admire his intelligence and talent--my new RNB idol!) -Tim (So loving his direct-to-the-point, no non-sense ideas! and...i almost forgot.. his eating skills!)

These students made me appreciate Japan more than I could imagine! Thank you guys for being soooooo fun and so trusting the whole trip! I am soo blessed to meet all of you!

And of course--additional 7 rooms were opened in my heart--the rooms for my co-supervisors: -Ms. Cherry (I so love her accomodating attitude, simplicity and courage. Thank you Ms Cherry for sharing a piece of yourself to me!) -Ms. Eper (the ever motherly and kind-hearted woman! I admire how she manages her family well and how active she is as a woman!) -Ms. MAe (my new kumare--single and ready to mingle! I love her affectionate persona..so intelligent and charming!) -Sir Leo (his seriousness at times moves me to my deepest core--but--when Sir leo is funny-he's really funny in its truest sense) -Sir Dominic (i sooo loving his funny and free-spirited personality! I will never forget "katinko" because of him!) -Sir Randy (The ever-gwapo and quiet supervisor--sooo goodlooking in his "purple barong"..I so loving sir randy's appreciation of my "corny" antics! soo appreciatve and kind. and of course, Sir Jeff (my ever reliable partner, I soo love him for being so responsive and sensitive to the needs of the group!..) I cannot help but count my newest blessings--the gift of presence and friendship with the special people I mentioned above! Because of our efforts in developing this relationship now, not only will each of us enjoy a close unique friendship with each other, but we will surely pass on to others the wonderful gift of future strong relationships. Really, what can be more important and rewarding than that? Not much, it ranks right up there at the top!