pEOpLE oF mY 2012

Looking for some newspaper in my dad’s home-office, what I found was the old Time Magazine. I have read one of the article, “Person of the Year”. There were stories of those people who influenced the world of another person, what did they do to their country & why they are so important to some people or most of the people. Honestly, it inspired me that's why  I decided to come up with my own list...

so I would like to honor the people who made a big impact on my life for 2012…This is my little way of saying thank you for what they'd done(consciously or unconsciously).

JORY JOHN F. FLORES

My hubby, my man, my partner, my best friend, my travel mate, my lover, my pillar, my knight in shining armour, my prince, my suitor forever, my shoulder to cry on, etc. in short, MY EVERYTHING…i just wanna share how this man have changed my life. His thoughtfulness, his kindheartedness and pagiging maalaga makes me love him more and more. I learned from him to be more patient, to understand life the way it treated us.. For him, "walang masamang tinapay"! This man is beautiful inside and out! And i would like to be more of him this year! ;)

VIRGILIO “VER” RIVERA

I will always remember how he took care of me since i was a little. The love and affection that a father can brings.. Mula sa pagsusuot nya sa akin ng medyas nung elementary ako, pag attend ng mga PTA meetings sa school, pag-gawa ng projects and assignments ko, even my first "broken hearted" issue..he was there too - giving me some advices about life and love... i remember he told me na, "hayaan mo na yun, wala syang backbone to defend you" sabi nya pa, "charge to experience and learn from it". At kahit ngayong may asawa na ako, he's still there whenever i needed some advice...

My dad keeps on inspiring me on his point of views in every aspect of life..I have learned and lived the values he taught me just by being him. I admire his principles in life. He make me believe that anyone can be an instrument to have a better society. I can't thank my G enough for letting me be as his daughter. He is the dad all daughters would wish and pray to God for. I am one grateful and lucky daughter and i will always be my daddy's little angel.

ARNIE STO. DOMINGO-RIVERA

A wife, a mother, a sister, a mommy to all her nieces and nephews and a career woman! What i always remember from my mom during my childhood days was i'm her constant shopping companion. I love the way she took care of me and giving me what i want. She supports me in some of major decisions of my life and give advice when needed. I've seen her a woman of strength. She is amazing superwoman, a multi-tasker, all around inspiring sister/aunt. She's definitely something to be admire and emulated. Oh by the way, she's also a good cook! 

1. NICKANOR S. RIVERA

My super lolo! Way back my childhood days, masasabi ko na sya ang tumayong tatay pag umaalis ang dad ko papuntang ibang bansa, sya ang taga pagtanggol ko pag inaaway ako ng mga kalaro ko. Marami akong vivid beautiful memories with him…mula sa pag gawa ng mga projects ko sa school hanggang college hanggang ngayong may asawa na ako.. Anjan yung time na pinapayuhan nya ko sa buhay may asawa. Mula pagkabata ko hanggang sa ngayon ay ramdam na ramdam ko ang pag-aalaga, pag-gabay at pagmamahal nya sa akin.

2. Danielle Reign R. Rivera

This little girl inspired me to be an independent woman..bata pa lang sya kakikitaan mo na na kaya nyang alagaan ang sarili nya. Since OFW ang parents nya, 3 years old pa lang ako na ang nag aalaga sa kanya. Sa mura niyang edad hindi nya alam na marami akong natututunan sa kanya. Nasa grade 1 pa lang sya ay marunong na siyang magtupi ng damit nya. I admire her kasi despite na malayo ang mga magulang nya nakakaya nya kung paano tumayo sa sarili nyang paa. Sana lahat ng anak ng mga OFW ay kagaya ng magkakapatid nina Reign, marunong magpahalaga sa kanilang magulang.

3. Rexie Lyn R. Pelijates & Beverly M. Sison

These are my very close/open friends way back in elementary(beah) and high school(rexie).. sila ang dalawang taong subok ko na ang loyalty sa akin. Sila yung mga taong maasahan ko in times of ups and downs ng buhay ko.. They will defend me as long as they can.. they are the kind of friends na hindi mo kakayaning itapon. Yes, bihira kaming magkita-kita pero hindi nababago ng panahon ang friendship na meron kami. And even meron na kaming mga kanya-kanyang pamilya, sila yung hinahangaan ko kung paano mag handle ng family. They inspired me and will look up to them always.

4. Ira Viola Margaret O. Bendaña, Cezylyn P. Vidanes & Rose Lyn P. Rivera

We know each other since high school days, they are my religious buddies, my tropa, my girlfriends and my confidantes! I admire my girls for being soooooooooo religious to the nth power! I will always admire them and follow their steps and will pass it on sa kaapu-apuhan ko. Thanks girls for everything! Through thick and thin, we'll be stick to each other...the magic in our friendship will always be there! =)

5. Ram, Bullet & Jacob

My nephews! I will always be in love with these kids.. they are so precious to me. Every time I woke up in the morning they never failed to make me smile. Priceless! They remind me to be a child-like always. Hoooooray for these kids! 

6. Rhodora F. Dionisio

We’ve been officemates since 2005 and became my Godmother on 2010 when I got married. For me, she’s a superwoman, a woman of substance and strength. I admire her for being such a loving mother to her children. She’ll do everything for her family, come hell and high water. She inspired me on how to handle trials in life. She will be my living example on how to be a GGL (good, great and loving) mother. Btw, sa kanya ko nakuha ang word na “TIIS-TIIS and PRAY”.

7. Kaye Vien S. Sto. Domingo

My cousin! We are not biological sisters but we treat each other as sister. Last year, we are given the chance to have time together specially when hubby left me for abroad. She is my driver..yes she is because wherever i go she always accompany me.
She knows my problems specially sa lagi kong iniiiyak sa kanya. Alam ko mahal ako nito and I know she cares for me big time and ganun din naman ako sa kanya. We are cuszzy-sissy for life! I love this gurl…we are alike… sometimes! ..lalo na pag uminom kami ng mocha frap! Lol :D

8. May-Ann D. Rosal & Ma. Janice C. dela Cruz

The communications between all of us are open even though we are miles apart, our friendship won’t change it.. Thank you to FB, Skype and Sun.

Sila ang mga tipo ng kaibigan na hindi nakakalimot kahit malayo sila. Sabi nga ng isang commercial, “malayo man, malapit din”. Hanga ako sa dalawang taon ito na nagpupursige para sa kanilang pamilya. Tinitiis ang lungkot at hirap para mapasaya ang kanilang mga magulang at pamilya. Hindi sila nagbabago at nananatiling nakaapak ang paa nila sa lupa that’s why they are so blessed. Silang dalawa ay modelo ng isang mabuting anak, kapatid at kaibigan..and I’ll continue admiring both of them.

9. Marie Grace P. Muller

A businesswoman and a friend to me. I admire on how she handles her work, family and business all at the same time! She’s the person behind the success of my online shop, the FaB shop and i will always be grateful and thankful for the trust that she’s giving me every time we have a huge transaction. Little did she know that she inspires me every step of the way!

10. Pia Monina R. Subida

My cousin Pia inspires me to be strong, taught me to fight if needed and also taught me to be fabulous in my own simple ways. Her smart and good character brought her to what she is right now. She is a wife, a mother and a career woman all at the same time plus she's a good singer and pretty preggy! She can do everything for her family no matter what...

11. Cheann Jelyn Aragones, Sherwin Cruz, Jo-Ann Ramos & Reign

They are my SFC Family turned movie dates! Every time i would like to watch a movie these guys always accompany me. We share the same kind of interest! like watching movies, concerts and food tripping! We have different kind of profession but we "click" each other! I just wanna thank you guys for giving me sheets of tissue whenever i'm crying over the heavy drama movies and comedy as well! More movies to us this 2013!

Dax Balajadia, Waq Francisco, Lox Perea and Tox Santos

The Band

These guys love their families and kids so much. They are good providers to their family. Sila ang mga tatay ng tropa. You would see them na parang wala lang, mababaw sa mga katuwaan but if you get the chance to talk to each of them..you would say na ang mabababaw na to ay may itinatagong lalim din. They would give advice to us girls and you know what? super spoiled kami sa kanila and I know they would defend us always. Keep on rockin'!

Cezylyn Vidanes, The Juezans (John Ray & Karen)

Jayvee Vocal, Ian Paron & Jeffrey Vidanes

Ishna Fernando, Our Trainor Bernard  & Frances Eloise Silao

12. THE VERTUDS

Since I decided playing badminton, these beautiful people became my buddies! Sila ang inspirasyon ko to lose weight (go for 120 lbs!),  kumain ng gulay pag may time at maging fit and fabulous pag may time din! I'm so thankful that they became a part of my  2012. Looking forward to 2013! 

P.S. Thank you for taking time to read the people who made a big difference in my life. Ikaw, sino ang mga taong naging mahalaga at naging bahagi ng buhay mo sa nakaraang taon? Never too late to thank them! =)