JOURNAL 2000: McDen at 17

MCDEN AT 17

Dear friends,

11:30 P.M., January 23, 2014

A while ago, I rented a computer to watch a video tutorial of “Talk Dirty” dance cover. Thanks for the serene moment a while ago because there are few people who are renting computers that I somewhat managed to dance just by my feet while I was sitting. Anyways, a few more minutes to go, one of the (I anticipated to be) best and special days for me would be celebrated again with delicious foods, full-of-efforts gifts, my family and friends, greetings and wishes.

Time check: 11:58 PM. Minutes and seconds are counting down and finally, I will turn to 17.

Even though it’s a bit disappointed coz I’m getting older again (just kiddin), I’m very thankful- especially to our Almighty Father, for he allow me to wake up and start living for another 24 hours until now- writing this simple journal of mine.

Three, two, one…

“Happy Birthday to me!”

12:00 midnight, January 24, 2014

Somebody tapped my shoulders while I was sitting in the corner and he said, “McDen, tumanda ka na naman! Happy Birthday!!”

My eyes are making their own decision to close but I resisted just to reply back those texts of people who waited that long just to greet me at exactly 12 midnight! Haha, my gratitude was more than the number of letters, spaces and symbols you tapped on your keypad!

The truth is, I really wanted to sleep very early but because of my painful sneezy nose, I cannot sleep continuously that every ten minutes, I will go to comfort room just to spurt out of my nose that freakin… never mind. Haha.

Well, I should obey what my eyes want, good night for now. I need more than 100% of energy for the big day tomorrow! Zzzz.

11:00 P.M., January 24, 2014

OK! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! That’s the big word for this whole day! Let me start to thank Papa Jesus for all the blessings I received and going to receive! Thanks for all the people He sent to me to make every pages of my story wonderful and splendid. Even with many up-and-down moments, I still manage to stand and continue living. It is because of my family, friends, knowledge and talents which I considered as precious treasures that nobody can steal. All of this is because of Papa Jesus. Because of that, I always do my best to make in return all the blessings I received by being a blessing to others. Thans Papa Jesus!

Of course, thanks to my ever beloved family- to my Mama and Papa, who makes my birthday wonderful and unforgettable- by allowing me to have a simple party, videoke sing-along, and to attend over nights, I love you so much Papa and Mama! And of course, to my naughty and lovely brothers and sisters, especially to my beautiful girls, thanks for the gift!

Thanks also to my BSA I-1 Classmates, especially those who went in and endured the long trip going to our little house. Thanks for taking the risk of going home very late just to be part of my party until the end. Thanks for enjoying the warm welcome in our house and those reactions that you “enjoy inside our little house!” Also, thanks to everyone coz you sang my favourite songs- “count on me”, and that not-so-true-issue “brown eyes”. I just want to add also the song “I’ll be here for you” for making me sob and cry. Haha! Lastly, thanks to those people who gave their best on the big card given to me! From the moment I was guessing who wrote the letters up to the point I am comprehending every words, it was a wonderful gift! Absolutely! To Jessa, Vanesa, Peter, Lester, Romel, Rona, Kim, John Paul, Reniel, Mae-ann, Allen, Myla, Paolo, Shayna, and others who didn’t make it to attend the party (but they really wanted to), Thank you so much! I love you guys! More bonding and happy moments to come to all of us!

While I escorted my college classmates to the bus station, I came across my awesome and splendid high school classmates! Thanks for all the corny jokes and the laughter inside the jeep! It was really a euphoric moment for me! And also, thanks for all your effort of going to our house despite of the time (it was nearly 8:30 P.M.), you never disappointed me. Lastly, thanks to those a-ca-awesome people who made those wonderful letters and gifts! To Justice, Christine, James, Riah, Shann, Joshua, and Revin, thank you so much! I almost cry every after I read your letters. You always let me feel how important I am in your lives and that is the reason why I am continue living and doing good deeds. I love you guys so much! Please always keep on telling that I am a significant one in your lives, I’m afraid that one day, you all will forget me and because of that, I’ll lose the reason of living.

Somebody knocked on the door, and my Ministry of Altar Servers were at the back door! Haha! I would like to thank them for singing “Happy Birthday” every time I entered. Thanks to those people who put their hearts on their gifts, especially for the Cytus, Fiesta Shirt, Chocolates, and the Banner!!!! And of course, thanks to all of my brothers who gave time in attending my birthday party despite of their heavy schedules tomorrow. To Kuya Cas, Sir Nino, Sir Kim, Laurence, Sir Prince, Kuya Cris, and those people who wanted to go but was not able to do so, thank you so much! Your presence is farther than I expected! And of course, I intentionally separate these people because they extent my birthday until midnight. Thanks for playing with me UNO, Cards, and Cytus (through the wonderful gift of Kuya Ervin), sleeping in my small bed that we still managed to make ourselves fitted into it, thank you soo much! To Kuya Edison, Sir Arvee, Kuya Jayson, Sir Jonathan and Kuya Ervin, thank you so much for making my whole night overwhelming! You guys are really an important bulk in my heart since they are the ones who let me feel of being a young kiddo! J I dream of having a big brother and you guys let me feel it. I owe you that thing, thank you very much!

Finally, to those people who greeted me, who forget about my birthday, who make me cry because of your heart-touching messages and who still making a lot of surprises to me, Thank you so much guys! I cannot put into words how I feel thankful, grateful and joyful to you guys for making every birthdays of mine special and remarkable! I love you all guys! Now, it will be another 365 days of journey of laughter, tears, problems, success, friendships, and wonderful memories!

To all of you, once again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! <3

Your Toddler Friend,

McDen