BELATED HAPPY GRANNY’S DAY!

Seriously, I was about to post this early morning yesterday or before September 11 ends. But while I was writing it, I can’t help but feel so depress. I wanted to finish it kaso later on I feel the other way around na naman. I can’t fully express what I wanted to share. Quite affected… And then, one question suddenly popped out from my head and it goes like this “what makes this day an I-cannot-relate-celebration?” It’s kinda sad. Hindi, extremely sad pala. Kasi I have no one to greet this line while giving them a tight hug man lang sana and a luscious kiss on both cheeks. It’s heartbreaking to say that my grandparents of both family sides are happily living with our creator now. That’s why I really envy those who still have their lolos and lolas alive and still kicking like they were also born in our era.

Actually, I didn’t get the chance to have known my grandfathers of both sides, my grandmothers only. So, I really don’t know the feeling of being a spoiled lolo’s apo. Again, I envy those who got their chances to spend bonding time with their lolos.

I was a bit teary eyed while writing this coz’ I miss my lolas badly. Sayang, wala akong pictures nila. Lahat kasi nasa Ilocos, compiled pa nga yun e. I usually browse the photo albums everytime na uuwi ako dun. Nostalgic moment indeed! Gayunpaman, I’ll just share a little of everything about them and about some of my cherished memories with them.

I’ll start with my lola from my mother’s side named Luisa Marzan Tupasi. My Mama and her siblings and so as we grandchildren call her “Nanang”. I din’t really had that ample time to establish a deep attachment with her because I was only a kiddo then, elementary days. And I could remember we only go there occasionally. I forgot to mention, from Tayum Abra yung family ng Mama ko. So kapag mga birthdays, feasts and other unexpected events lang kami nakakapunta dun. Until, my Mama wanted me to spend a part of my summer vacation there. Tamad kase ako noon sa bahay. Hahaha. Pinadeport ako para matuto daw ako ng household chores. Haha. Shocks! Wala akong maalala na certain situation na talagang nag-usap kami. She’s not the type of a chatty lola kasi e. Medyo taciturn type siya. But I often see her smiling towards me and maasikaso naman siya pag andun ako. E kasi nga bata pa ako, puro laro lang nun. Kumbaga dedma lang. Ang alam ko lang, mahilig siyang manigarilyo noon ng tabako. Everytime nga na dadating or aalis na ako, I was used to kiss most of the people close to my heart. E amoy tabako di ba? It’s a bit awkward because of the strong stink of the cigarette, but then, nasanay na din ako. And when she passed away, I was a 5^th grader then. I felt so poignant that I did not invest a quality time with her when she’s still alive. What’s more difficult to accept was, she died because of a supernatural cause. Some of this generation might not believe but those things really exist. During that time, kase sinabi nila sakin nun kung sino yung lumabas na may gawa nun sa kaniya. Nagmarka sa isipan ko yun e. Kaya everytime na umuuwi ako dun, pag nakikita ko yung tao, it’s like I wanted to just grab her, punch her until she reaches her last breath and last words. Pero kase, matanda na din siya eh. And you know what? Buhay pa din siya hanggang ngayon! Masamang damo talaga mahirap mamatay. Until time passed by, parang tinanggap ko nalang na, siguro that was God’s given span of time and plan for my Nanang. Kaya everytime na nakakauwi ako ng province, I see to it na makadalaw sa Tayum for a couple of days lang. One hour travel lang naman kase from our house. Kaya keri lang.

So, eto na.Yung isa kong lola from my father’s side naman. Her name is Victoria Cabanting Doles. I call her Lola Toyang. Eto, marami talaga akong memories with her because we lived in the same house together with one of my uncles. She’s the opposite of my Nanang. She’s very talkative. As in, super! Di ako nakakatagal. And everybody who knows her can attest to that. Hahaha. Lalo na pag nakainom yun! Nakow! Dati nga, lagi ako nun inuutusan bumili ng isang bote ng red horse sa store namin. Kung si Nanang amoy sigarilyo, amoy alak naman siya. Hahaha. Yung isang bote ng red horse hinahati hati niya yun. Siguro sa loob ng tatlong gabi saka niya yun nauubos. Minsan nga pag umiinom din yung uncle ko, patago yun, nakikitikim din sa gin na nakalagay sa lamesa. Hahaha. Another one, during weekends or natataon na walang klase, what I usually do, I manipulate the button of the radio in our sala where in I set and tune it in a blurry station so that I could watch the television programs. And when she asks me to fix it, I was acting like I can’t find the station where she regularly listens to and then she’ll apparently get mad maybe because she knows that I intend not to help her fix it. Hahaha. Then I would say “Lola, luktak jay tv’n ah, agbuya ta laengen”. And when she herself can’t fix it na, she would have to agree with me and she’ll ended up saying “La lukatam ta tv garuden”. Success! J Tapos isa pang namimiss ko talaga, every Sunday kase she makes it a point na aattend siya ng mass, kahit na nasa 90’s na siya, still strong, no illness, she’s not even a hunchback ha. After the mass, she would go to the market pa to buy stuffs. And ang lagi niyang inuuwi sakin was either popcorn or yung tinatawag naming “bagis bagis” in Ilocano. Parang intestines siya ng baboy na ginawang finger food. Basta yun na yun. Haha. Tapos, may instances kase na parehas ang ulam na niluto nila ni Mama, like adobo. Alam niya kaseng favorite ko yun eh kaya magseseparate pa siya ng ulam ko. Kaya lang minsan sinasabi nalang ni Papa “Alaem datan, isu met lang sida mi”, tapos wala na siyang choice, kukunin nalang niya. Tapos ang ginagawa ko nalang para hindi naman siya madisappoint, after ko kumain, pupunta ako dun sa kusina, habang kumakain siya dun, sasabayan ko siya ulit. Sisimutin ko nalang yung inihanda niya para sakin. J Pero eto panalo, kase dati, mahilig ako makipaglaro eh, inaabot na kami ng magtatakipsilim nun. Habulan, patintero at “Paway” whereby we use our slippers when playing it. She’ll go out from the house, will try to stop us from playing. Kapag hindi pa rin kami tumigil, sisigaw na yun, tapos papasok ulit ng bahay, paglabas niya ulit, may dala-dala na siyang tabo na may laman na tubig. As in! Sinasabuyan talaga kami. Hahaha. Ang dami kaseng beliefs eh. Kaya yun. Pero above all, ang pinakamiss ko sa lahat, whenever my Papa’s scolding me, tapos bigla nalang ako pupunta sa sala, andun siya, icocomfort nalang niya ako bigla. Lalo na pag pinapalo ako nun, magbubutt in talaga siya para sabihing wag na akong paluin… My God… I’m like crying now… L

Then, first year college na kase ako nun when she passed away. It was an accident. That was dawn, she got slipped out at the kitchen. And what’s more painful, I wasn’t there man lang. Yung feeling na, sobrang nanglalata ka kase alam ko sa sarili ko na sobrang kulang yung time na pinagsamahan namin. Kahit na sinasabi pa nila Papa na, we shouldn't feel sad kase wala na siya, instead we should be grateful enough na sobrang haba ng bonus na years ng buhay niya. Kase yung iba nga hindi na umaabot sa ganung age bracket e. Pero, sayang lang talaga. Buhay pa sana siya ngayon eh. Baka abutin pa niya yung 100 years niya.

Yun lang naman... It saddens me lang talaga pag naaalala ko na, di man lang nila ako nakita grumaduate. Di man lang nila nawitness yung every changes na nangyari not only sa akin, sa aming lahat. Yung pagovercome ng mga obstacles na dumating, yung failures na di naman talaga maiiwasan. Sobrang laki lang talaga ng impact ng pagkawala ng pesence nila sa buhay ko. And I know naman na most of you can relate on what I felt and what I'm feeling right now...

And to end this post, let me just share two pictures I took when I went to Trinoma. Impulsively decided to watch a movie that day. At ang dami ko nakasabay na senior citizens na manood sa sinehan nun. Parang natuwa lang ako kase talagang sinusulit nila yung privilege na nakukuha nila from being a senior citizen. Nagwiwishful thinking na nga lang ako that time na sana umabot man lang ako sa ganung edad para makalibre din ako sa sinehan. Kewl! :)

So, I wanted to greet all granny's in the whole world a HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!!! Alam ko one day late na, pero bakit ba? Pwede namang gawing everyday yun a! For as long as may mga lolo at lola pa kayo, tell them and make them feel how great grandchildren you are for having them as your grandparents... Given na yung minsan naiinis kayo sa kanila, pagbigyan niyo na tumatanda na e. Mareareach din natin yang edad na yan (SANA) and marerealize natin na ganito pala! So, CELEBRATE EVERYDAY! REPRESENT! :)

FLOWING RANDOM THOUGHTS...

Am i being mean if a friend asked me, "Do you still love me?" The mere fact that it was an easy question, yet I didn't actually gave the answer. I just asked "What kind of question is that?" A follow up question, "Do you love her more than me now?" At the back of my mind, I could absolutely give her an honest answer with YES. But, i refused to because I know how it feels. You know, things changed. Far different from how we talk before. It's like there's a big barrier between us. Attachment leading to detachment. Quite hard to be true but, I'm kind of dealing with it now...

The two of them are different. They both have their own unique personalities. They are both close to my heart. They have their own way on how to make me feel "Hey I'm your friend!" But, if I am going to weigh things now, I can say that I'm now closer with the new found friend. I really don't know what happened. Maybe there are just things which remain unexplainable. Let it just remain as it is.

I just realized one thing, that TIME FRAME when it comes to friendship doesn't really have to do with "I should be closer with you coz' we've been friends for such a long time and vice versa." It just sucks. And I know it's unfair. But, the moment you feel like things aren't the same as the way they used to be, I think it means something...

I don't know if it is just me, or do I have a social problem... I don't know if I should feel sorry for making her feel like sometimes I don't care. I'm kinda figuring out the reason why ended up feeling like this. And I found out that CONSTANT COMMUNICATION really matters when it comes to friendship. The OPENNESS, the NATURAL FLOW OF CONVERSATION. Some may say, there are those friendship which succeeded even when they talk once in a blue moon. Well, we have different concepts of friendship and I respect what others think about it. Before, I can tell all things like "I don't need to hide anything from you coz' we're so close friends." But now, it's like there's something which stops me on sharing things. It's sad, but it's really happening now. I tried bringing back the connection but I can't hardly feel it now.

I thought of not telling her what I really feel right now coz I know she can feel it. She noticed it already. I just don't think it would be a better idea to admit to her frankly coz I know it will just caused too much pain. Afterall, she's still my friend. And that I still care. It's just that, we just have to deal with the concept of THE ONLY CONSTANT THING IN THE WORLD IS CHANGE...

A Priceless Moment to Remember [August 5, 2011… Rakenrol Jamming with Yeng Constantino ]

Oooops! Wait! Let’s have a quick recap… [Imagine the rewind soundJ]

Three weeks ago, July 13, 2011, Tuesday, 4 days before my birthday [yes, it’s still fresh in my mind, how could I forget thatJ], my bestfriend and I went to MU Live. I promised myself that I need to see Yeng Constantino in person, grab the chance to take a picture with her and if given a little little chance, to atleast have a word with her. That would be the best and perfect birthday treat ever. It was all well planned. I was highly excited that night and I couldn’t explain the feeling. So, we got there just in time. Hours passed. Until I heard murmurs and conversations from the side that Yeng won’t make it that night because she needs to rest her voice and Juris will have to take her place. Long pause… Long pause… Long pause… It’s like everything’s in a stop motion except me and I want to just oppose with a doubtful face and say “Come again? I think you’re talking non-sense and you’re definitely giving us the wrong info.” Then several minutes had passed again and I wasn’t able to absorb the info yet. “Did I just hear it right?” I asked myself again and again and again. Right there and then, I can clearly hear my bestfriend’s voice and “OH MY GOD! IT’S FOR REAL. NO YENG FOR TONIGHT! ” That was really sad. L

Fast forward… [Imagine the forward soundJ]

Yeng’s concert is fast approaching and I’m really decided to be there and watch it because the MU Live experience was really unfortunate one. Again, it was all well planned! That time, I’ll be with the company of a close friend/niece. But then, still conflicts occurred. We tried to find ways and we ended up with the same opinion which is “I WON’T BE ON YENG’S CONCERT!” It directly came from my mouth and I couldn’t believe I’m saying it! Coz’ I consider things like “Will I enjoy the show by myself?” So, that’s a double epic fail.

A week before the concert… I’ve watched several tv promotions, tuned in to several radio tours, read some articles online and other sources about the upcoming concert. I couldn’t stop thinking and feeling disappointed, frustrated and upset everytime I hear Yeng saying “it would be a great show” and remind everyone to grab a ticket now. That time I was already thinking twice. It’s like I can’t really imagine that I’ll be missing that great night! Until, I dropped by at Yengsters page. There were games posted where in everyone has the chance to win free tickets. Again, free tickets! If I’m not mistaken, I think that time, 4 free tickets were already given. Those Yengsters who weren’t fortunate enough to win the games were asking another game. But the admin said “As much as we want to give away free tickets, we don’t have too much.” Many felt bad and I’m one of them.

A day before the concert, someone posted a link in Yengsters page that there is another way to win free tickets. I immediately browse it. It’s true and they’ll be giving away 6 free tickets! I followed the instructions correctly and I even asked my cousin to do the same thing so that we’ll atleast have two chances to win. Good thing it won’t be based with the number of likes instead, winners will be picked randomly. And on the day of the concert, result will be posted at exactly 12 noon. I told myself I won’t expect but at the back of my mind, I really am expecting. Come what may.

Same day, dropped at Yengsters page again. One of the admins posted “One free ticket will be given away tonight. Just stand by and prepare for the game.” Just in time… Everybody’s waiting for the game!!! All were excited and aggressive/competitive enough to win the ticket. Again, I wasn’t expecting but at the back of my mind, I really am! Hahaha. Gooogle’s ready! And the question was posted. I was tensed! Seriously! After I google some items I wasn’t able to answer by myself, I was able to post my complete answer at the comment box. I was confident enough with my answers! Thanks to Google! J I browsed other answers of other Yengsters, I was glad enough; I was the only one who posted completely correct answers. And the admin posted “We already have a winner!” I was in jitter mode! I browsed again the wall post, the question and other answers posted only to find out, it was a triple epic fail! L My God! I wasn’t able to read the instructions clearly. Last note was about, “ATLEAST 8 CORRECT ANSWERS!” There were 10 items, I thought…. Whew! Never mind!!!!! Almost there!!! But what did I do? Gash!!!

Moving on… August 5, the day everyone’s waiting!!! I woke up early for no reasons. Am I excited? Should I be? Am I sad? Well, probably. Do I still have time to make a move? I bet it’s too late. It was a mixture of emotions. But the bottom line, I won’t be able to witness a grand epic night. I wasn’t feeling well, like I want to just blurt out and cry. Seriously… I was highly nervous while waiting for the result… I can hear myself hardly praying at 12noon, crossing my fingers so tight!

Drum rolling… with a fast heartbeat! I was really feeling cold!

As I stopped by to check the result, two winners were already posted, and I was like, here I am again… “Will it be a quadruple epic fail?” I was already speechless. I restarted my laptop right away… I was convincing myself, “Its okay. Don't feel bad. There’s still many next time…”

Two hours later, I opened my Facebook account. Shoot!!!!!!! One message! I opened it. Boooooooom!!!

I was really shocked!!! I was yelling and shouting! My hands were shaking! Well, I grabbed the opportunity! I texted the contact person and confirmed my attendance and other details. Several minutes ago, Sir Ryan San Juan (contact person from Wentot's Thoughts) texted me again if I wanted to bring anyone with me to the concert coz’ one winner backed out. So, they’re giving me one more ticket. I immediately replied yes. I was looking for a companion then. I texted my bestfriend but unfortunately, he wasn’t able to see my text message earlier. I also tried convincing my cousin but he was tired from work. I also texted other high school batchmates who’s near at my place so we could go together at the venue but no one confirmed. I also tried convincing two of my closest friends from college. One didn’t reply, and then the other one was already asking for details. But, unfortunately, she needs to accomplish her chores for that night. If only if I informed her earlier she said. That’s why I explained to her what happened. So, bottom line… I’ll be watching the concert all by myself. I informed Sir Ryan that I won’t have any companion and that I was sorry for that. One ticket wasted! Sigh!

At exactly six in the evening, I left the unit. I was very relaxed that I’ll be on time. I had two hours travel to Aliw Theater. One hour later and I reached Quiapo with terrible traffic. I left the jeepney, and it was already raining hard. Good thing I brought my sweater with me. I didn’t expect the change of weather coz’ the sun was brightly shining when I left home. Then I rode another jeepney to Vito Cruz. I was really wet! Traffic still… And I texted Sir Ryan and inform him my location. I was worried that I might be late. Panic mode! Good thing, I still have 20 minutes remaining when I reached Vito Cruz and I need to ride another vehicle to Aliw Theater. I was really in a hurry! And as expected I encountered many Yengsters who’s also on the way to the concert venue. Most of them were students. I got the chance to talk to one of them named Erwin, a second year college student who came all the way from Caloocan. We kept our company until we reached the venue. Then I met Sir Ryan with his wife. He handed me the ticket and asked me if he could take a picture of me holding the ticket.

I was really happy! Gosh! I can’t believe it! I was haggard but it doesn’t matter anymore, what’s important is I was really excited for the concert! J

As we enter the venue, I've encounter different individuals who definitely came for just one reason, to support Yeng Constantino.

Inside Aliw Theater... Everybody's waiting for Yeng to come out the stage. Some were shouting, some were bracing themselves while relaxing at their respective seats. Thanks to Chiro band and 3AM band for gracing us with their talents while waiting for the performer of the night.

Here we go..... Camera's set!

YENG'S Voice over: Shhhhhhhh... Aliw Theater....

MUSIC FADE UP! J

Here's the link of my own copy of the opening. click it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XZyrD9SBoA

Goosebump opening!!! If you are going to watch the video, I was shouting ROCK YOU! Hahaha. That's what you call OPENING NUMBER! BLAST! I tried not to move so often so as to capture good video angle but I really can't helped it but join the crowd as Yeng sings We Will Rock You and Yugyugan Na. My eyes were really intact at the stage. I was amazed! It's like the feeling of being at the cloud nine. I wasn't dreaming! It's for real! I'm seeing Yeng performed infront of me, infront of her bunch of supporters...

Anyways, here are some photos I grabbed from Yengster's Admin Rinna Leong and Xymei Crisostomo. Maybe next concert, I'll be able to capture pictures of Ms. Yeng Constantino with my DSLR. As of now, can't afford! Haha. Wishful thinking. J

Photos arranged according to the sequence of the concert.

Opening

With Tutti Caringal

With Gloc9

With Raimund Marasigan

Time In Different Versions

With Maria Aragon

With Ivan Dorshner

Jeepney Live MV Re-enactment

With Sam Milby

With Mr. Gary Valenciano

4th Album and Bamal na Aso Santong Kabayo Live Performance

My own copy of the Finale

I was able to capture one before the battery got empty

What can I say aside from praise releases? Remarkable night indeed! Roller coaster of emotion. The effort was all worth it from the staff, guest performers and Yeng herself. The moment she said it'll be a 200% performance at her best, precisely her point! Yeng Constantino, you made all your supporters proud of you!

After the concert, you know the feeling of you don't want to leave the concert venue because you really can't believe what just happened! The show lasted for almost 3hours. It's as if you could wish it never last! Hahaha.

Outside Aliw Theater, still with the company of Erwin. We were sight seeing the Yengsters Admins. We wanted to approach other Yengsters but we were so shy. Until I saw a familiar face, Aliessa Gratil, we already had a conversation through facebook. At first I waved at her just to know if she recognized me, and she did. I approached her and had a little conversation. It's but natural to feel uneasy right? Haha. After I approach Aliessa, Erwin approached Ate Myeth Ramos, whom he always chat in facebook. She's one of the admins also. I was just listening at the side while they're talking. Maybe next time we see each other and other Yengsters, I already have that courage to approach each one of them. And be able to say, "HEY! I'M A MEMBER! I'M ALSO A YENGSTER!" J

I think this proves how fan I am. I never did this in my whole life! I swear! Just that night! So close!!! I could almost tap her back and shoulder that night when I waited for her to come out after the concert. I was really speechless. My God!!!

I grabbed this photo from Gina Sobrevega

Yeng was shouting I LOVE YOU YENGSTERS!!!

I was suppose to post this the following day after the concert but unexpected circumstances occured. Then the following days, I wasn't really feeling well. As much as I want to finish the blogpost, I really can't think of the proper words to say and type. Sorry for the delay. Hehe... I just hope I come up with a worthy material out of this. I am just one of those ordinary bloggers who wanted to contribute for the said concert.

So, the bottom line...

Ms. Yeng Constantino/Ate Yeng, thank you for inspiring me and a lot of youth all over the world. You are an epitome of beauty, intelligence, character and talent. I'll always be one of those bunch of Yengsters shouting I LOVE YOU YENG!!! J

ANG MUNTI NAMING HANDOG PARA SA'YO!

HELLO BIRTHDAY HOT MAMA! :)

We prepared SOMETHING just for you.

Take a look... Take a look...

As simple as that ma'am. Wala na nga din ako maisip na ibang sabihin kase parang nasabi ko naman na lahat sayo. Hahaha. Basta, MAHAL KITA. MAHALAGA KA SA AKIN. At higit sa lahat ma'am, on behalf of our batch, patuloy kaming nagpapasalamat kase may isang SHINING BLACK na dumating sa buhay namin. Super thank you! Pavirtual hug naman ako. :)

-JUNAH

"May happiness surrounds

you always"

-MARY JANE

And ooooopppppss.... May humabol! Hindi namin siya batchmate, pero may gusto siyang ipaabot para sa iyo... :)

Sinubukan naming makumpleto kami lahat para batiin ka sa iyong kaarawan pero, hindi namin nagawa. Sana po magustuhan mo itong munting handog namin para sa iyo. MALIGAYANG BATI MA'AM! MAHAL NA MAHAL KA PO NAMIN!!! :) GROUP HUG..... :)

21st Birthday of my Bestfriend

I think nowadays, it is very usual with girls to have a boy bestfriend, may he be straight, bi-sexual or homosexual, and vice versa. Thank GOD, mine's straight, as far as I know. Hahaha. No offense bez. O_o And what i mean for bestfriend is, he is the only one. There are some who are very close to me like with the same gender, but then again, the bond i had with him is incomparable. Yeah, as in we've been through a lot of trials which tested the firmness of our friendship, and I think that's normal. And what's important is, our friendship stands still. :)

Anyways, this is a super mega late post. I should've made this like two weeks ago to feel the freshness and recency but, shit happens. Hahaha. Was sick for a week, measles plus flu, colds and cough! One time big time illness. Yikes! The supposedly holy week vacation was extended for another sick week vacation. Isn't that a good experience huh? Summer indeed!

This entry is for my bestfriend. His name is Robel Cabalo, but those who are relatively close to him, they call him Rb, and me? I call him BEZ.

First picture taken when he arrived here for his review. :)

The highlight of this post is his birthday, whereby I prepared a simple birthday token for him with the help of a few common friends, a few of his friends and a few of his relatives and family. Thanks a bunch to all of you! :)

Here it is!!!

HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY BEZ... :)

Here are the compiled birthday messages...

*Today is your birthday, and I want to say I'm grateful for having you as my friend. Wishing you a very happy birthday and a continuance of its joy through all the year to come. Many more happy days. Godbless!

-Krisha Joy Mina

*Today marks the day a good person was born, with a lovely heart, a beautiful body, an enchanting smile, an influential mind, and an appealing personality. Yes, today is your birthday!Wish you a many many happy returns of the day. May God bless you with health, wealth and prosperity in your life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.

-Juna Rova Cruz

*Many things have changed over the years but you're still the same great person you always have been.Every year that passes is another stepping stone to greatness.

I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and to let you know that you are not alone. Should you need someone to lean on, I will be here for you. Thank you for your friendship through out all of the years.

You'll always be my friend, beyond words, beyond time and beyond distance.

Looking forward to many more years of fun and friendship.

Happy happy birpday bro... Keep up the good work... And always take good care of JUNAH...

Treat her more than a sister or a friend... coz she's your bestfriend hehehehe! Happy 21st birpday bro...

-Mark Ecelle Cablas

*Bro, happy happy birthday. Parang kelan lang. Ang liit mo lang nun ngayon dalaga ka na. Hehe joke peace tayo... Wish you all the best bro. Take good care of yourself.. Mwaahhh mwaaahhh! Dito lang kame para sa'yo kahit maging manager ka man. Hehehe.

-PJ Darang

*Surprise!!! Happy birthday robel. Wish you having good times while not busy in life. Live life like it will end tomorrow. Fake it good if you have too. Don't work hard just be smart like you always do. If someone gave you their middle finger, throw it back with times two!

-Karl Louie Dasalla

*A few words, painless and short,

It’s your birthday, be a sport.

At your age, you look great,

Have you been, lifting weight?

Wish you health, and all the best,

Joy and laughter, I suggest.

Happy birthday, one more time,

Times are tough; here’s a dime.

Happy Birthday Robel!

-Karen Foronda

*Happy birthday. I miss te kabalyo of our batch. Hehehe. Stay humble and cute as you are. Ganun daw?!?!? Hehehe. Hmmmmm, basta ingat nalang lagi. May you have more birthdays to come. Happy bday!

-Queenee Tolentino

*Happy birthday robel! Have a blast. Dalaga ka na. Huwag lumandi okay? Magshare ka ng boys mo.

-Pamela Antolin

*Hi rb! I'm about to give you a speech but I ended up thinking that a simple message would do. Happy happy birthday and for sure you'd pass the board. God makes you fall at times, takes away what you desire, but to give you more than what you desired for. Stay what you are coz' I like you what you are. And you're all the things I like. I love you friend.

-Ivy Molina

*Happy birthday robel! Haha. Goodluck sa exam! Aja! Godbless...

-Jenie Ulibas

*Happy happy 21 birthday Rb. I just wish all good things will come through your way and all your dreams will come true. Have a blast and enjoy! Mwahhhh!

-Kimberly Angeles

*Robel,

Birthday mu? Ket? Anyan ton? Ahahaha.

Ket sapay kuma ta maragpat mu amin nga arapaap mu ti biag, nu maragpat mu man sapay kuma ta dim lipaten ken tallikudan ti naggapwam =)

Wen, haan ta unay close, but still malagip ko bday mu.. hahaha este inpalagip ni junah kadi =)

Ket kastan...... ay wait!! Adda malagip ko.. KABALYO!! haha peace! Haan ka masair hahaha..

Ket agilibre kan ah? Adda met ngata kwarta mon? Di last ta ngkita jay Tamag inlibre ka! Nu malagip mu pay.. haha bbq ba ejay idi nia? LOL

Anian a nagpateg a patibkeren tayo ti pinaggagayyem tayo babaen ti nawaya nga kommunikasyon, isu nga sika ROBEL CABALO, agtext ka kanyami ta dimi ammu no. mu!! Hahaha!

NARAGSAK A PANAGKASANGAY ROBEL =)

Take care much=)

-Kristine Escobar

*Hhmm... Haha tanda ka na!!! Happy beerday pads... Tagal na rin mula nung last na nakita kita sana hindi na abutin pa ng isang taon ulit bago magkita kita.. Hehe. Next time na magkita tayo, syet mas magaling ka ng magdota saken. Hahaha! Wala na akong praktis :D Enjoy your day pads... Happy birthday! Make it count. Celebrate it with the ones who really count in your life... Family before Dota! Hahaha...

-Eliseo Dasalla

*It's a nice feeling when you know that someone likes you, someone thinks about you, someone nedds you. But, it feels much better when you know that someone never ever forgets your birthday. Happy birthday my friend. Hope matupad lahat ng gusto mo sa buhay. At proud ako sa'yo coz' you'll be a CPA soon. Goodluck and godbless!

-Marie Fe Nerona

*Kick off ur shoes,take a break

Crank the tunes

Dance & Shake

light the candles,cut the cake

Make it a day, that’s simply Great!!!

Happy B’Day Bro...

On your birthday, special one,

I wish that all your dreams come true.

May your day be filled with joy,

Wonderful gifts and goodies, too.

Congratulations! You're finally legal.

Happy 21st!!

-Jo Anne Ortega

*Dear Bella,

You were born that way so you should accept the fact na you're not perfect.. Me too... Whatever the imperfections that you have and what you did there's still chance for you to make those things right even not so much...

Hmmm in this special day, make it productive one.

Hmmm. I want to start this by greeting you a happy birthday. Para diretso na, dun din naman pupunta 'to eh! Hahaha. Make this day a special one. Spend your day with your family. Ofcourse you're not here, if not because of them. Graduate ka na di ba? Kung ganun man, find a job na para matupad mo yung dream mo na maiahon sila sa poverty. (Ako nga wala pa! Hahaha.) Yung mga girls, huwag muna please. Kahit may "FES" (face) ka e go na ng go. Agurnong ka pay ketdi. Bamta agita babai. Aglalaki ka pay ketdi, nalaklaka lang bassit. Hehehe. Basta focus ka muna sa goals mo ha? Para winner sa life!

Happy bday Robella! Libre mo kami ng chicken joy at chicken pops! Hahaha.

P.S.

Pasimuno si Junah dito, igreet ka daw namin.

-Keith bagtit ngem pintas at sexy na

*Happy birthday! To begin with.... Another year has gone by and once again you're a year older.. But okay lang yan it's just numbers and 21 is the time to have fun.... Perfectly legal to do everything na!! Hahaha.. May your special day filled with hapiness and blessing... Have a great bday batchmate and i wish u all the best...

-Rosalie Cortez

*Robel,

Hey buddy! Surprise much? :D

Wishing you a happy and blessed 21st birthday! You are finally considered as a grown ass man! Welcome to the real world. I don’t have much to say unfortunately since we did not really have that much communication after I left the country but you have made an impact to my life and to all of us ( your high school friends) that no matter how far the distance parted us, you’ve always been considered as one of my good friends. I wish you good health and more lucks on whatever you may want to partake in life. Happy 21st Birthday!!!!

Ps: I am back home on April 14- May 12! Would love to see you all!!!!

-Jordan Ong

*Robel.. how are you old friend? Still remember me.. sana nmn OO xe alam mo yung mga taong nakakalimot sa akin may KARMA!.. hehe.. anyway, birthday na natin ah.. ilang taon ka na ba. 50? 63? or 70? ano na nga ba ulit? haha!.. you know what, youre not getting older actually.. kase youre just a little closer to death!.. hehehe..kaya dapat kabahan ka pagka ganitong kaarawan mo kaibigan..hehehe...JUST KIDDING.. pinapatwa lng kita ha.. mukha ata xeng seryoso tayo sa mga buhay2 natin ngayon..hehe..but i know naman na you'll always be forever young..(naks) Bait mo nga diba..pero wag ka masyadong maging mabait kse baka kunin ka ni papa jesus..kawawa naman c junah...iiyak ng bonggang bongga yan which is ayaw kung mangyare yun xe ikamamatay naman sa part ko na umiiyak ang pinakamamahkal kong c JUNAH-POT!..kya umayos ka robel ha...hehehe.. Anyway, I just wanted to wish you a happy bday and to let you know that you are not alone.Should you need someone to lean on?i will be here for you. On your bday, lots of people aRE thinking of you and i just wanted to let you know also that i am one of them..:) Thanks robel for being such an awesome friend! Hoping that your day will be as special as you are. Wishing you all the great things in life..hope your bday will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest.. Again..HAPPY BIRTHDAY my friend and may all the wishes and dream you dream turn to reality..Godbless...

-Erin Mae Diga

*Happy birthday pare!!!!!!!! Manu tawen mon??Hihihi... Mustah kana?? Long time no see and communication ahh...

Anyway, sana kung nasaan ka man ngayon masaya ka... I wish you all the best things in life dude!!!

Kakamiss ka pala ehhh!! Ahahaha..I remember lang nung highschool.. Wahahahahaha..Grabeh ang memories natin noh??? Kakamiss ang batch natin....

Nga pala bestfriends kayo ni junah di ba??? Akala ko pa naman magkakatuluyan kayo.. Hahaha.. Joke!!!! Basta alagaan mo lang siya ha??? I know marami na kayong pinagsamahan nyan.. Happy for the both of you...I miss you both!! Hihihi.. Tulad ngayon may pinagdadaanan siya.. Comfort her.. Wahahaha..(peace junah!!:)))))

May sasabihin pa ba ako??? Hihihi.. Basta happy birthday ulit... Hope you'll have an unforgettable day... Goodluck sa ating lahat and always pray!!! I miss u Robel Cabalo!!!Hihihi.. Hope to see you soon... You guys.. soon..

Siningit ko lang 'to sa work ko 'kala mo ba.. Hihihih...

keepsafe always dude!!! Iloveyou and I miss you.. mwuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :)

-Lovely Dawn Viloria

*Happy bday po... May you have many more birthdays to come. And sana you're in good health always. Tsaka mahanap mo na po sana yung girl na magpapatibok ng puso mo. Ehehehe. Happy bday po ulit.

-Daisyree Darang

*Hei rb, balita ko mgdedebut ka daw, magiging ganap ka ng dalaga este binata pala as you reach your 21st bday.. ;) i remember way back when we're still eLem, you have your own plans regarding your future and it turned out that really things changed as you grow oLd. You're now in your point of reaching your biggest dream as far as career is concern.. Sa ngayon siguro, ramdam mo na ang pressure dahil malapit lapit na ang board exam nyo. I know the feeling, at eto lang ang maishashare ko sayo. Just do your part, review very well and leave the result to God.. Think positive and claim even rightt now that you already conquered the board exam.. And when that time comes, be humble and give thanks to the One who gives you the wisdom, the Giver of everything.. Congrats in advance!;)

Happy happy birthday and may God fulfill your wishes in life.. pakabait, Tumatanda kana.. hehe Godbless!

P.S.

"Therefore, whatever you ask for in prayer, beLieve that you have received it and it will be yours" Mark 11:24

Hold on to this promise.. Godbless sa board!

-Jessica Abalos

*It's your bday again my dear. It's time for you again to make a few wishes and blow out your candles. And I just want to tell you a few wishes of mine. First, I wish you lots of warm and sunny days, the same kind of days whenever you get together with your loved ones. We may not have those kind of days together, but I'm looking forward for the sunny and rainy days with you. I also wish that life has lots of nice gifts in store for you. Like good health and a happy heart. And finally, I wish that all your special dreams come alive even the quiet ones you keep to yourself. So, dreambig this year and I know there are many people aroun like me who think the world of you and hope everything goes your way. Godbless!

-Pearl Angelic Somera

*Dear Robel,

Happy 21st biryhday! Thank you for being a good and wonderful person to us. May you have more birthdays to come. Do your best to fulfill your dreams. Saka na muna ang lovelife... It can wait. Goodluck on your upcoming board exams! Again, happy birthday! Enjoy your special day!

-Ate Ten, Kuya Deck and Baby JM

*To the bday guy! Ihong,i just want you to know that you're my bet for my little darling J, jeje! Well, well, happy bday nakkong. This is a rush message coz' am at work right now. I wish you all the best! Continue striving for the best. Felicitats y molt b0na suerte. Mwah!

-Ma'am Badeth Ramos

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBEL!!!MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS AND WISHES BE REALIZED.. And i wish that you and junah will tie the knot in the nearest future!!!

-Ma'am Leonida Sison

*I really don't know if you'll be surprised because of this. Kinda thinkin' many times if this will atleast make you realize your worth as a human being. Hahaha. I kid you not. I mean it! You're 21 now bez. And I'm expecting you to be... No, instead I'm wishing you to be thinking and acting like a mature man already. Am not saying you're totally an immature one, well, for sometimes. If I'm wrong you can appeal though. It's your day, I'm giving you the right to do so. Haha.

Well, you know, I've been planning this whole thing for like months. Seriously. It was hard coz' I'm not sure if I'll be able to make something different out of this. I had only one solid goal. And that is to make you feel special on your birthday through these messages from your family, batchmates, friends and mentors. And thanks to most of them they cooperated so well. I tried reaching a few but they weren't able to give theirs. But it's okay. Hahaha. This is just simple. It's cheap. It's effortless. But what makes it one of a kind? YOU! Yes, it's because of you bez. I really hope you will like this. Wishful thinking? Hahaha.

I still have lots to say but, i guess i need not to write down all those stuffs here. Coz you should know by now how much I care for you, how much I thank God for giving you as my bestfriend, how much i love you and lastly how much i treasure our friendship. Feel that? Haha. Happy happy good friday birthday bez. Wattah timing! Haha. As what most others' wish, I also wish you good health, happiness and continue to be a blessing to your family. And above all, my One solid wish is for you to pass the board exam. Success all the way! Am praying so hard for that. I know you'll make it happen. Way ahead bez! You just need a little more push on that. Kamown, just believe! Negative vibes shoooooooo! Haha.

Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEZ! Hugs and kisses. You already :)

-Bez

*Happy birth anniversary kuya rb.... May this year bring u all things that makes you smile. Age is all but a number. :) Hope your birthday is just the beginning of a year full of hapinness. Again, Happy birthday kuya ..

-Abigail Damaso

*Often times, we are overwhelmed by the volume of work that we do everyday and all things in between. That’s why we block the view of God’s blessings--- One of which is to meet people who turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones and can definitely be called winners in their own right. I was given the distinct and singular honor to greet my loving pamangkin... I am not just elated, but excited. I am very proud my son. This is it already. I know you can make it, though... Quote unquote... Just put in your mind and plant in your heart, nothing changed. I’m always your Dadz forever... Happy birthday! Goodluck to your chosen field of human endeavor... Don’t worry, I’m always here praying for you everynight... Godbless...

-Dadz

*Kuya happy happy birhday to you. Ehehehe sensya kuya tagalog, kasi d ko alam masyado mag-english eh.. Hehe. 21 ka na kuya malapit ka na mag-asawa.. Uhmmm... Wala ako masabi kuya kasi di ako sanay sa mga ganito eh. Nung ginagawa ko 'tong letter ko sa'yo, di ko alam kung paano ko sisimulan kasi wala ako maisip.. Ayaw ko naman magdrama kasi baka maiyak ka... Uhmmm, alam mo ba na nakailang sheet ako ng papel ko kasi di ko alam kung ano ba sasabihin ko sa'yo.. Uhmmm, basta thanks sa kabutihan mo sa amin kahit makulit kami ni Maebelle. Salamat din kasi binibilhan mo pa din kami ng gifts kahit wala ka ng pera. Ehehe. Kuya, sana di ka magbago samin ha? Ingat ka lang lagi kuya.. Alagaan mo sarili mo.. Tsaka pinagdadasal namin na sana kuya makapasa ka sa board exam. Wag mo isipin na hindi mo kaya. Magtiwala ka lang sa sarili mo. Wag ka masyado mag-isip ng ganun kasi baka yun yung magdown sa'yo. Isipin mo para yun kila mama at papa. Kaya mo yan kuya. Wag ka mawalan ng pag-asa. Iloveyou kuya.. Mwuah.. Happy happy birthday to you.. Imissyou!

P.S.

Kuya, hindi na nakagawa sila Mama, Papa at Maebelle. Kasi si mama busy sa barangay. Si papa sa farm naman kasi tumutulong siya dun. Tapos si Maebelle, ayun wala daw siya maisip. Ehehe...

-Lovely Cabalo

*My dear son,

Hope the arrival of my awaited short message reach you in good health and good condition. How's your exam my dear son? I have nothing to say but happy birthday anak. Sana'y tuloy tuloy ang kabaitan mo due to since birth 'til now, wala kaming masabi ng papa mo. Napakabait mong anak. I love you so much anak and i miss you a lot!

-Love and care, Mama

Here is the token. This is what it looks like!

And here are some photos taken when Bez opened the gift and read the messages :)