Yesterday while I was conducting a training, I got an excited message from Chris. He was euphoric. His grades for the previous semester were enough to merit a University Scholar. After all those presentations and term papers that he had to write, he finished the semester with flying colors. I called him up during break and he was so excited. I was very happy for him knowing all the hard work that he had done - juggling work, photography and school. There are moments in our lives when all the hard work that we have done were rewarded abundantly. Some people would complain that they are so unlucky to have so much workload, or problems, or pain in life. But they pull through and after all these passed, they realize how stronger and wiser they have become. One cannot realize how much potential he has until his talents are tested. A deep river cannot be tested until the water level goes down to the rocks below the surface. Then all the frailties and obstructions are exposed and only then is one able to confront and maneuver around those obstructions. Only then you will realize the extent of your creativity, strength of character and determination. I have learned that being deprived - of material things, emotional support, etc. - makes one strive to overcome those limitations. This is how one builds his own person. And find a kind of happiness that goes beyond words.
 | nice read sir jun and congrats jc. |
 | you are correct sirjun!
thanks for sharing this...
congrats brojc! |
 | An inspiring read - looks like your apprentice has come a long way sir Jun
Congrats JC! |
 | hala, naka-blog na pala ito. hahaha... thank you very much sir jun for unending support, and for always pushing me whenever i'm about to give up. c",)
and for all of you my good friends who always believed in me, thank you very much for the friendship, for the brotherhood, for the laughter and fun, and for the memorable moments we shared on the same passion we have in photography. i have learned a lot from you guys even beyond photography... you are one of my inspirations, all these are nothing without you. naks! pang famas ang acceptance speech ko ah... hehehe... c",)
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 | iceallen wrote on Nov 16, '06, edited on Nov 16, '06 sir jun true true, grabe I can relate sobra naiyak ako dito. It's been tough for me too, dunno nga lang if I can get the same results as Chris anytime soon, but its true it does make a person stronger. Sadly you can't complain really coz as I always say when faced with adversity...c'est la vie...that's life. What matters is how you deal with it, that tests the mettle and character of a person. In this case Chris really deserves it, he's been through hell and back pero tingan mo naman ang kulet pa rin haha, minsan nagdadrama pero mamya nangkukulit na naman hehe. One more admirable person who can relate to this would be atchi too, she's been through worse. Sorry ha di ko pa nababasa ung nobela ni Chris ang haba kasi hehe.
Congrats ulit JC, lam ko naman di mo ko matitiis sinabi mo rin haha couldn't wait til the weekend.
Ingat po kayong lahat and I do hope ya'll have a fruitful day today. Take care, I'll see you tomorrow ;-)
*PS bagay ung pic ni Karen sa blog na to hehe pagpinagsulat ako ng sawing article yan rin lalagay ko hihi |
| kaya nga nagsama-sama kaladkarins e... makukulit pero madrama ang buhay... naks!!! hehehe... c",)
see you tomorrow guys... allen, bring your 2-piece ha, shoot kita sa swimming pool sa gabi. very loooong exposure... hehehe... c",) |
| hahaha uu nga
what time ba talaga bukas at san? Shirt nga saka shorts=2-piece =p
Uy paburn naman/ email po nung mga shots ko last time kina karen T_T |
| will pick you up and lee at metrowalk, 6PM sharp. bawal late ha, baka may uminit na naman ang ulo. hehehe... joke! c",)
dala ka CD, will burn it nalang sa hotel... c",)
have a class later today... di pa ako pressured, la pa mga reports, presentations, papers, at deadlines e. hehehe... c",) |
| otei will do ^_^ ok lang last time naman siya unglate eh hahaha kaw kasi di mo hinanap agad receipt nung falcon eyes e =p
ingats sa pagpasok and behave ;-) schoalar ka na wag pasaway =p |
 | go go go JC.... you can fly! (kahit di ka fly) |
| think of a happy place JC ;-)
mishu Atchi ^_^ si missy lang kinukulit ko dito saka si buntis wuhuhuhu |
 | ferrz wrote on Nov 16, '06 Kuya Jun .... i love what you had written .... its really true! :)
JC - congrats! :) |
 | Way to go my li' brother JC i am SO PROUD OF YOU...KEEP ON SOARING, YOU HAVE ALL THE POTENTIALS, don't ever let anything or anybody hinder you in attaining your goals and aspirations(i know u shared 2 me once some of your past bad experiences and i am very impressed that it never affected u @ all in a negative way)...luv u baby bro. and i always wish the best for you!!! |
 | Wow. impressive po. congratz diay. hehehe. |
 | CONGRATS to the subject, im guessing JC! =)
very well said and very inspiring. thank you so much for those wonderful words even if it wasn't intended for me.
it has given me inspiration in this very challenging face of my life! (^_^) |
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go go go JC.... you can fly! (kahit di ka fly) 
