In love with a left handed.

Its been another blessed year! Whoah! I couldn’t have everything without you all.

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23years in 5,477words
By Victor Michael Luna

Viktorio to his Dad… Miguel to his Mom… Kuya to Marvin… Michael to Lola Rosie… Kel, Kuya, Toots to his family… Victor to his classmates and friends… Mayor Vi to teachers and classmates… Besi, Bekbek, Pangga, B2, Bogs, Twinnie to his bestfriends… Mike to some friends… Miguel, Miggy, VM to colleagues… Vikvik to Kenken…

For twenty-three years God showered me with a lot of blessings to thank for. He blessed and entrusted me to a very loving and supportive family. Lucky I am to be raised well by my loving parents plus a caring grandmother. My Dad and Mom supported me with my studies and gave me everything, may it just be a want or a need. For my parents who never gave up on me, I love you both. You always wanted the best for me, this may not be the life you wanted me to have now, but I know that you are still proud and will continue to be there for me. Thank you Marvin, my brother whom I know is always there and loves me back. I am looking forward spending the days with you as you go to college. Credits should be given to my Lola Rosie who took care of me as I grew up and spoiled me with all my needs. My lola whom I slept with even though I am on my twentys na. I am lucky enough given the care of my two grandmothers and considered as their youngest son – Lola Rosie and Nanay Nene. I miss my Lolo Renato who used to sing for me every morning in our veranda when I was younger.

Big thanks to my Titos and Titas who keep on believing and wishes me success in everything. To my cousins, thank you for the respect gained and for the love showed. To my Ate slash Zizzie Jude, I love you bigtime. Thanks for all the reminders and advices. Thank you for being there, so near yet so far. I miss laughs together with my favorite Kuya Dante (well you’re my only Kuya). His hilarious antics will surely knock you down. If there would be one who knows me well, it will be Jai. We grew up almost together and even been closer when we went college. She’s my wardrobe consultant, my secret keeper and the shock absorber of my everyday’s adventure and misadventures on life and love. Thank you for keeping up with me and my mood swings. To Dianne, I love you kahit buraot ka daw. Every meal together with Joyce is one great show, thanks my only fan. To Mae and Sheena, I could have slept on streets without you opening the door for me when I go home late at night or early morning. Thank you. To my little cousins, thank you for putting a smile on Kuya’s face. All of your presence made a difference.

We may not be as wealthy as others, but I will always be proud in saying that my parents strived hard to give me the best of everything. They have given a La Sallian education which I treasure a lot and brought me where I am now. Spending more or less 11 years at De La Salle enriched my mind, touched my heart and transformed my life. In Elementary I met and learned together with some friends whom until now I get in touch with. Thanks to James being one of my best friends. Thank you to my Elementary barkada, classmates and playmates after class: Jec, Daryl, Alvin, Jackson, April, Mika, Monika and Veronica. Together we hang out on weekends, maybe watch a movie or go somewhere. I will never forget bonding and playing touch ball with Sir Erwin after class at the corridor. Sir Erwin is one of my favorite teachers in Elementary together with Ms Buena and Ms Karen. They are the coolest, I tell you. As I continue to type this note, tears fall because I know how good Sir Erwin’s heart is. Thank you, you’ll always be someone that I’ll look up to.

I miss my High school barkada: Tinne, Michelle, Veronica, Pipay and Dan. Even though we’ve never been together as classmates, we still see to it having lunch together. I miss hanging out with you guys on weekends. I miss staying in the lover’s lane in the morning and staying in the gym after lunch waiting for the bell to ring. Thank you for being my friends. Those moments shared will forever be cherished and looked back to.

One of the favorite Classes that I had in High school was my Level 9 BB43 Class. It is one of the competitive Classes that I became a part of. They have given me the trust to run and represent the class as the Class Leader. It was never a difficult job handling you guys being responsible and determined students in all aspects, may it be academic or extra curricular. It has always been our goal winning in every competition but on top of it, having fun, enjoying and giving our very best is the most important part. It was really a record, winning the first ever Fashion EK amongst 42 other contestants. Whew! It was really unexpected. One person whom I really look up to is Mr Basco, he was really great. Hands down. He being able to recognize, be proud and expects from me is really heaven. Kung siguro minura nya ko in class, I’ll be happy and proud but I never had the chance to. It was indeed a big reunion of my Level 7 JB42 Class. Thank you: Lally, Vanessa, Kat-kat aka Catherine, Karen for helping me with things that you are a guru, Zarah with the unforgettable line “Anak ng pitong kuba.”, SJ and Celica. To my equally gorgeous looking friend, Ave I miss you and the line “Kapuso and everytheeeng!” You are now a certified recording artist. I’ve seen the video, conquering NYC huh! I am proud of you. I miss Ms Gina reading the Daily Bulletin. Unfortunately our pledge to have the same class in Level 10 failed, but then it helped us grow and keep the friendship.

My sincerest thanks to my Level 10 BM 34 adviser, Ms Olive for the trust she gave me as Class Leader/Mayor. Thank you so much for believing in my talent and my ability to handle the class. There may be expectations that I was unable to meet, I know it was not my best yet and that I could have done more. But every hard work was worth it having the title “CHAMPION” for the Class Spirit of the Year Award in the end. I have learned a lot and I continue to look back and be proud of those glorious days with you guys. Those experiences made me of who I am now. Thanks to my classmates who were all responsible enough for every task given. To the support of subject teachers, thank you. I hate Math but I miss and love my Trigonometry and Geometry teachers, Mommy Teng and Nanay Cora. Physics and Math are cousins, and so I miss Ma’am Baby. Thanks to my twin sister Clarizza being my number one fan which extends until her family. I’ll never forget how our friendship started. I was down then, we were seatmates and during class, we were passing notes as I share it to you. Thanks to our closest friends Honeylet, Nicho, Gerard, Ivan and Via. I miss hanging out with you guys after class at Mc Donalds and Robinsons. I miss spending my birthday with you at home together with my family. Being on my birthday is the sweetest thing that you can do for me. I love you guys. I may have come up on stage receiving a lot of trophies and awards for the class, but the best was when I received my DLSL diploma part of the BM34 graduating class of 2004.

To my Papa Tel and Mama Ginger thank you for adopting me as your son slash daughter. No wonder I am blessed having Tinne, you both behind it. I miss visiting your house in Tanauan as you share your dining table with me – “No left-over.” Thank you Tinne for always being there, for so many years, you’re still there and never failed to check on me. Never get tired ha, I love you and Papa and Mama.

Elite thanks to my Elite Circle of Friends in college, learning is a lot exciting with guys. To my best buddy cracker, Bernice thanks for everything. You are the sweetest. You made the impossible, possible – erasing ink just like a led. Richter, you’re one of a kind – witty, pretty and sexy. Your hilarious antics, new terms everyday are truly amazing and cracks boredom. JP, you are exceptional, thank you. PJ, good luck on your new life, I am happy for you though. Go greens solid. Tinay I’ll never forget my bentang bentang impromptu line, one night as we went home when I called Gesmund at the top of my voice. Ti, remember the reason what makes me blooming? This made you laugh I know, “Tamang scrub lang.”, an unforgettable exchange of comments in Facebook that we made. Glenna, I miss you and who would have thought na we will be working in the same company for our first job. I miss being with you guys on UAAP events.

I couldn’t have graduated college without my Group 79 Intern/Duty Group. From the shortest quiz, until the longest exam; from oral recits until the final Research paper defense, we have all been together. Leading a group is a though job, but Marla was able to make it. Jeffrey Cuevas with an ease was able to make our papers on time with his resourcefulness and intelligence. Rosell’s moles are really charming and were a good luck for the group. Merjim’s electrifying thoughts bought us. Kristina, Catherine and Angelique’s silence contributed a lot. Winnie is the cutest and most bibo nurse on earth. Though never came a day na wala kang reklamo, Tina we still love you, iba ka talaga! B2 will never be effective without his partner B1, Louise. There are a lot things Louise and I shared, from the simplest school requirements until the most complex issues within our personal lives. I’ll never forget our very first and last conflict. It was December and in time for Christmas. Christmas party at FEU-NRMF Hospital was a tear jerker for us. Thank you so much. I miss cooking for you guys. I must say na kung gaano man kalalim ang iniiwang bakas ng bawat tagyawat sa aking mukha, e ganoon rin kalalim ang ating pinagsamahan. To my dearest RNs, no matter what happens remember that I’ll always be your chef and creative consultant.

I miss my Bogart - Leeann. She is one of my best friends in college. I haven’t seen you for more than a year now. I miss spending my everyday with you. It has always been a Dora and Diego adventure. We usually start the day together pag pasok sa school, sunduin kita sa dorm mong orange. I miss being late in class, yung terno ung bag natin. Late na pumapasok sa review. Remember the times that we loiter around the campus, nagtatago tayo sa mga stalker mo and manliligaw. Cool! With you I was able to explore part of Quiapo looking for DVDs. I love eating kwek-kwek and turon at R. Papa, its truly priceless. Funny how we end the day, together with us would be guys, trying to win your heart – parang caterpillar lang papuntang dorm. And syempre makakalimutan ba naman natin yung mga away natin, sa tuwing ipagtatanggol na lang kita ako pa inaaway mo at yung conversation natin forwarded lahat kay Vic. Galling mo din talaga. Haha pero love pa rin kita. Thank you. Behave ka dapat love mo si Vic ha. Mabait yung tao, wag kang abusado. Haha I know I owe you and Tita Mavic a lot already. I hope to make it up with you both sometime soon.

Who could have thought sharing one of the best friendship with someone you had conflicts at the start. For more than ten years now, I am thankful having a friend in the person of Celica. She is someone whom I have shared a lot in life. Thank you for supporting me all the time. Thank you for the care and being there for me. I know your one of my great fans, thanks for believing. We may have not shared everything yet, things that I know about you may still be little but those little things made me love and prove that you are such a good person. Despite a bad start, we were able to keep our friendship this long. My life was added with more colors, you sharing even your own friends with me - UST Med Tech Barkada. With you I was able to have additional best friends, one of which is Hanie. JM, my Wonderboy hows Teddy? I miss you both. Matoy, Water I am happy for you having the love of your life. To Kekek and Mickey, Sieg and Nica, I wish the best for you guys. Nico and Hero, good job! Richard and Prince, good guys - love ko kayo. Rajiv will always be a chick magnet. I miss every Red Horse bonding with you guys any spot in Dapitan or Noval. Who could have forgotten me, knocked down and throwing up dahil sa lambanog? It was really unforgettable.

Hanie, my chocnut thank you. It has really been a small world for us. Celica and I were friends. Leigh and I are also friends. You are Celica’s bestfriend in college. You and Leigh are bestfriends too. And to top it all we became bestfriends as well. Circle of bestfriends. Chocnut I miss saying I love you at night before going to sleep. But then kahit din a natin nagawa yun, we know naman between ourselves how much we love each other. The life that we have right now is a lot different from what we used to before. From just the usual weekly RH bonding somewhere, now its been an everyday facing life’s serious issues. Funny how I gave you advices before, and now you are giving me back those advices. Haha That’s how really life is. It’s hard but the best part of it is learning. I hope we could have more bondings just like what we did one time in Makati. By the way, how’s Patrick and the hundred eggs? I miss you so much chockies. We miss Leigh, my Pangga and your Birdie na talaga naman sigurong busy sa kawang gawa. For sure she’s okay and happy with whatever she is doing. Lets support kase GK-Ateneo.

Marge and I have been friends for years now. We’ve know in each other since we were in Level 7. Since then, nothing has changed she is still that same Marge that I knew. Just like my other close friends that I got there are a lot of things that we were able to share na rin. I think our classy taste, creativity, sweetness and wit made us jive together. One recent exchange of thoughts that we had was when we had our deep conversation over a snack at Mc Donald’s Greenbelt before we went to the Salon. “Akala natin ang dali-dali lang, pero kapag anjan na at nakuha na natin, wala na tayong probema. Pero may mas mahirap pa palang darating at kailangan nating pagdaanan.” One thought that really makes sense. I am really looking forward in the accomplishments of our dreams. You graduating Med school, me being a Pastry chef, and of course being with the one we love the most, living a happy and simple life. Thank you so much for all the words. Our friendship is one of those that I really treasure.

If there would be a friend whom I almost grew up with, It would definitely be Thy. Since first grade we already knew each other and have shared so much of what we have until now. Aside from the friends that we share, we even share clothes and stuffs. We were together as we conquer our mid life crisis. Never left each other as we face major break downs in our lives and here we are, standing strong. Despite our busy schedules, we still manage to update ourselves from time to time. You’ve been more than a friend, truly you’re my kapatid. From the clothes to wear, money, necessities, needs, current and future plans, and troubles, you never fail to check on me and see to it that I have them all okay. Kapatid, we’ve been through a lot already. Thank for always being there. For the understanding, for caring, for listening, thank you. Together with you, I want to thank our kapatid na Leani. We’ve always been together. Pinsan, thank you so much, you’re always there for me. For being so sweet and caring thank you. There maybe a lot of times with your sensitivity, I have pissed you off and made you cried, sorry and thank you. I love you. And of course Thy, I won’t miss thanking you for always wishing me to have the happiness that I deserve, love-wise.

Three friends with equally great wit, look and talent - Trios. My big thanks to these two friends – Honeylet and Eugene, who never left and stayed with me when I was at my darkest. I couldn’t have been here, finishing this note and celebrating my birthday with you guys who really encouraged me to fight and help me won the battle. I can say that it made our friendship stronger. Yes, we maybe apart now, we may have chosen different paths for a while but then within ourselves, whatever they may say this friendship will remain solid and promising. Hanging out with you guys may it be in school, in our house, in malls and in hotels are really the best. To Honeylet, whom I share all of my life’s drama and failures in love, thank you. There are a lot of things that we’ve shared that are really unforgettable. Level 10 days made us close thus, putting up Trios made us even closer. You’re such a great person. Though we may not be communicating for quite some time now, I know you are doing well and is happy for whatever you have now. It’s just hard for me to answer my dad and mom when they ask me of your what-about and where-abouts. I am hoping to see you soon. Thanks to your mom – Tya Linda, sister – Mareng Joy and family for also believing in me and never treated me different. Make sure Pia grows as happy, blessed and bright as we are. (Sana mawala na yung tampo na hindi ako nakarating sa 50th ni Tya Linda sometime March) Eugene, thank you so much. I know how kind your heart and how strong your personality is. I am lucky enough to be one of your friends. I value the thoughts that we are sharing together, most importantly the trust that you gave me, letting me be the first to know who you really are and what your heart has. Marge’s 18th birthday is one important event of this closeness we have; her 18 layered cake marked the start of our close friendship. Receiving your Friendster testimonial really touched my heart. I’ll always remember how you wish me luck and pray for me in every exam and interview that I went through. We have shared a lot of dreams to fulfill, and I am happy seeing you starting to be there. You were with me up or down, thank you. You’re the best brother that Jinggoy will always be proud of and so Tita Anzia you as the best son slash daughter. It’s really hard for me to think of the perfect words to say what I feel having you guys. Trios will always be a special part of my life.

To my Besi, Jimell I must say that I have been blessed having someone like you. You’re truly one great person who is always there to give support and love. I want to thank you for everything, for those times that we had sharing lifes color and for those lessons that we are learning from each other. It has been a very exciting life for us. I miss those sneak out days just to be with us. Sleep overs, movies, night outs, inumans, coffee breaks are really made special. Thank you for introducing me to friends that are also nice and fun to be with. I’ve never been different, akala mo residente din talaga ako ng San Lorenzo Village. I am looking forward for more moments with you in the future. Love love Besi. Our life could have been dull without Tita Amy. With her lines, stories, knock down! These things are serious but then with the manner how she delivers it and explains it, whoah! Mapapasabi ka na lang ng “Tita Amy you’re the best!” No pretense and any reservation, there can only be one Amy Obrador. Thank you Tita Amy for being you and for being a mom to me as well. Besi you are lucky having Tita Amy, she’s a very supportive, loving and caring mother. Love natin sya ng bigtime. She’s our one, true Besi.

My first job experience was really memorable with NCO. I was introduced to a new environment and was able to meet new people to spend each day with. This time I am working on my own, no more group and pair works compared to school and the best part - earning your own money. Thank you to my TM for Xbox Raymund. Thanks to the people of Amazon – Baebrix and Rimas. This experience was indeed special because I was able to meet my best-est friend, Candice and never missed the chance knowing a kind-hearted baby boy, Russel. My thanks to those friends that I met and worked with, you are a lot. Thank you: Pen, Jordan, Twinkle, Raphael, Gayle, Bonny, Gian, Mich, Em, Marj, Mommy Beck, Barron and others. Thank you and I super miss Mommy Ice one of the coolest young mom.

One reason to thank God be being a part of a happy family made in a four-corner room of RCBC Plaza Tower 1. There I met my AWWC-E TRADE family whom I get a chance of learning together with them for quite some time. A number of people with different personalities, stories and dramas in the end clicked as one. We may be all separated from one another now but the love that we have is still there. I wanna thank them because I know it has been hard for them keeping with me at first because I have my own world and am a suplado. Thanks for the acceptance and love that you all gave me. I surely miss Papi as we eat lumpia on weekend breaks. I also miss eating at a merienda buffet somewhere in Cubao with him. I miss the texts that we share in EOP. Thank you Abbie for sharing her Ipod every day, for the stories that we share and for making me feel loved. Toni will always be a special part of my stay being my bestfriend. To whom I learn a lot. I truly admire and look up to her despite all the struggles that she had with her life, she didn’t give up and still moves on dreaming. She made me realize how lucky I am having all the things that I wanted. Thank you Ate Minye, I so love you and our favorite movie “Paano Kita IIbigin”. You’re the coolest. Though it has been a short time working with you, but then you were able to define me perfectly as a muffin who may seem coarse in the outside but has a heart full of love and substance inside. Thank you Miriam for the uploaded photos and for those times we spent together. I’ll never forget those. Thanks to Jeoff and Ferdie as well. Thanks to Andy, he never treated me different. Thanks to Patria, I miss kissing you every morning. To Dek and Rico thanks na rin kahit wala. Ryan and Ivan thank you, love you both and love your brains minsan wala talaga sa itsura yun. To the cutest, PJ thank you and I miss you saying “ewan ko sayo”. To Ms. Anna and Lara thank you so much for believing though I failed you guys. Thanks for the patience teaching us everyday. I really learned a lot. And of course, I will not forget my Twin sister Kwin. Thanks for everything. Super updated pa rin talaga tayo. Well thanks for sharing Honey Rico, your boyfriend na talaga naming nag eenjoy flirting with me. haha I super miss you all guys and our inuman nights.

This year introduced me to my new set of friends, my colleagues whom I share almost my everyday with. I was able to meet one of my best friend/lolo, Jeff whom I share every thoughts that I have. He was very eager to listen and never missed to give ideas and advices which I so take and listen to. Thanks “te”! You’re such a wonderful person. Hope you’ll never get tired of my unending dramas on life and love. I know sometimes my attitude is really annoying, lalu na kung minamadali kita. Extend my thanks to “mahal”, your boyfriend who is such a consintidor. We may not know each other personally, but with you sharing my stories to him e he knows me na rin. Though not perfect, your relationship is something I look up to. Indeed great. Let me extend my thanks to special friends Andrea and Jinky. Two friends who both have different stories with ups and downs, but still managed to stay strong. Thank you. I’ll always be proud of Marse Jinky, despite everything, she never gives up in raising her daughter and wanting the best for her family. I love you Marse and thank you. Jeff, If I am 23, how old are you on the 15th? Yung totoo!!! 36! Ok. 26 on paper, fine!

A bucket of thanks and credits to Karen, Gracie and Pipou for the warmest welcome when I was starting pa with Yahoo!. Thanks for answering my questions, though sometimes it is already a cycle. I am really learning. How can I forget to thank our friend from the other side, Lea who is so sweet, sexy and smart. Thank you girl, sana yung feet mo lagi lang nasa ground unlike our ex-friend. For the sweetest His and Hellos, for the sexiest Goodbyes, thank you.

One of the reasons that keep Miguel going to work is his cherkie Yahoo! friends. My closest colleagues slash friends whom I share my smile and my sadness. They are people who were once strangers and eventually were able to uncover the real Miguel piece by piece, from being the easy-going, laid back, cherkie, funny, witty friend until his mushy, serious side. It’s my first birthday with you guys. Thanks to Ate Rosie for being so patient and understanding. For laughing even to my corniest punch lines. I’ll never forget the time that we started our close friendship with our own stories of love. Thanks for your Facebook expertise that kept my wall updated and my Farmville growing. Never will I get tired of saying thank you to Ishie. There wouldn’t be Miguel without Taylor. You’re the cutest mentor. Thanks for all the reminders, for all the whats hot and whats not work related stuffs. Though I am taller, no doubts, you’re still one of those that I look up to. I love you so much. Thank you Mylene though you are against with my affair with your fiancé. Haha Thanks a bunch My. To pet, Rona shet! You are definitely the hottest chick in town. I wish I could turn down guys too. Thank you for the laughs. Now, that you have resigned being pet, I wish all the best for you. Pag isipan mong mabute. Being a bitch is really cool with Fiona. Thanks for the updates, chikkas and all. Our closeness wouldn’t be possible without the bitches who tries to steal scenes around. To Sherry Silbor-Santos I truly admire your love story. I hope I could have one too. Gusto ko din ng tricycle. As a promise, I’ll strive to be a millionaire so I could put up an AC bus line going to Paranaque. Thanks Sherry. To my Mareng Jaja, thank you for being with me on lunch, I admire your super saver tips. I love it when we share gossips. And of course, this note wouldn’t be complete without thanking Rachel, Curly who is rumored to be my best friend – err! ASA. Thank Curly, my closest naman talaga in all fairness. No doubts there will really be envious people who’ll really create issues and will truly make us laugh na lang. Super duper thanks for being there everytime, for understanding, for keeping it up with me, for answering all my questions, for listening, for all the stories we’ve shared, for the foods and gifts we’ve shared, for cab rides, bus rides, LRT rides that never became dull with our daot stories. You’re the sweetest. Love love love yew! Nobody can beat breakfast mornings or pet days shared with you guys every payday or even on regular days. I miss you guys. Thanks for joining me as I celebrated my birthday.

“Humility” a reminder that I’ll never forget my TL taught me. My biggest and warmest hug of thanks to my TL Del Santos. Thank you so much for believing that I can. For being there guiding me all through out. Being with Yahoo! and Convergys wouldn’t be possible without you. I surely miss coaching sessions with you, updating you with my adventures and misadventures on life and love, bonding time after work. For appreciating me being me and all the things that I do, Thank you so much. Extend my thanks to the two hot guys beside you, Waggie and Toffee – hilarious guys that really make my day with laughs. Thanks for wearing blue on my birthday.

If there will be a female version of Victor Michael it will definitely be Romina Candice. Everything seems perfectly the same for the two of us. We are in the same wavelength. Things that we have shared maybe a lot, but we know to ourselves that those things are still little. There could have been more if we were together. I am still looking forward spending one of my birthdays with my best-est friend slash Ate slash twinnie, Candice. Thank you because you keep on believing in me. Thank you because you never get tired of telling me that I am such a beautiful person inside and out, especially when I do not deserve the treatment I am getting from other people. Thank you twinnie for everything, if ever I will have a run-down of those things, mayday! This note isn’t enough. Love you and miss you bigtime. To babe, Tessa thanks for taking care of twinnie.

A life’s blessing… I have always been thankful for this person, someone whom I consider as every sunshine’s gift. One who completed this blessed twenty-three years that I have right now. Someone who makes me smile and laugh; makes me feel sad and sometimes cry that nobody else can. Someone whom I share the best and the worst of my day. Someone whom I love spending time with either by watching a movie, having dinner or having coffee. He has changed those unreasonable perceptions that I had from the past. He taught me how to love and trust again. Kenken, you know how you have been so important to me. You’re one big part and made me become of who I am now. There are lot things that I have learned through you, consciously and unconsciously. You have completed me. —To the highest point of my life, thank you.

For accepting me at my worst, it is just right for you to deserve me at my best.

Until then, I’ll see you all soon, and stay smart! Lovey’all,
Victor Michael