My Great Singapore Experience

This Monday at 630 AM I will be boarding my flight back to the Philippines.

Though I have sent my farewell email to my Filipino colleagues, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the locals and other races that one way or another have touched my life during my great stay in Singapore.

It has been a very great ride -- though a not so good of an ending and not the one that i prefer or expect, it is very much needed for me to grow as a person.

I would like to thank each and every one of you...

First the best bank in Singapore, United Overseas Bank for the opportunity. I give thanks to the management for their confidence and trust given to the Filipino callboys and callgirls. I hope you still continue to look for talents in the Philippines.

To Aaron, na kasing gwapo ko I will never forget the birthday cake, mooncake, tshirt and the Team spirit that you try to spread among us.

To Leon, na kasing gwapo ko rin thanks for taking the extra mile of helping me. From now on, I will try to immitate that contagious smile of yours.

To my teammates. Vela thanks for the food and the tears that you shed for me. Its very obvious that you had a crush on me. Glycel thanks for the prayers and the suppport you have extended to me, especially introducing me to your church. Belle, for the patience and beautiful chinese songs you sang. To Anna, for those cheap packed lunch. To Rodel, na katanungan ko din sa mga cases na hindi ko alam at sa mga tech na kwentuhan. To Marineth, na type din ako, may utang ka pa sakin sa taxi fare ha! Elaine, yung puso mo ha. always check your blood pressure. Dont eat pork, dont eat beans. You are not getting any younger OK? Avon, ehem! excuse me?! Betty Boop istatue?

To my Pares and yosimates and future patients of Lung Centre -- Laarni and Jill(non smoker), thanks for the great time in JB. Laarni dami ko na palang utang sayo. regards kay Dodong. Hermy, H-E-R-M-Y, damn! ill surely miss you pare and those long nights working. Dont forget to turn of the lights and the aircon! Donna, yung pag-arte mo galingan mo ha! Too bad Martin is not there anymore. Razel the epitomy of filipina conservatism, can you forward THAT picture? Richard, pare kaya mo yan! To My fellow Manileno batchmates (Lea, Cath, JR, Nikki, Neys) Kita-kits tayo sa Manila kung uuwi kayo ha.

To my other batchmates (Bisaya and Ilongo) you all know who you are. Daghang Salamat!
Pinoys in Block 144, Sa mga "kabible study" (drinkmates) ko Loi, Mamu, Jeff, Jason, Roel, Christi, Sheila, Gladys and others, Every Friday or Saturday Night is always a great time for me.

To my former housemates (ala Birdcage) -- Pochi for your understanding and patience especially on my rubbish that you untiringly cleaning. To JP, JD, Ice, Monet-- thanks to you guys. All of you made me strengtehn my respect to the third sex.

To the Kamotes -- Renz for the great voice. too bad performing at one of the bars in Clark Quay or Esplanade will not materialize anymore. Nelo for the old and corny jokes. Rey for reminding me that no matter how old or corny a joke is you can still enjoy it, all you need is a small brain and shallowness (Mababaw, tama ba ung english?) Don for the inspiring and truthful words. Though we are the same age, your knowledge and wisdom is far more profound, for this I envy you. To Mark and Rica, Sophie, Sally, and Kuya Mike I will never forget the history of your family, how your casual story telling made a crybaby out of me. I can relate to the struggles that you and your family had overcome. I am confident that the future of your family is bright.

Nelo, Don and Mike-- I really learned alot from you guys. All those talks about fatherhood and the sacrifices you've made for your families humble me. I hoped I knew you guys earlier. Renz and Rey-- the bachelor kamotes, please let go of the insecurities of me. Pedro is Pedro, Juan is Juan and definitely Mark is only Mark -- no matter how you dress or how many bling-blings you have you will not come close to my awesomeness (hehehe)

To the Malditas and my true and trusted friends -- Mommy Owen na nauna na sa PInas, Rheena, Coy Gerald I thank you for helping me out especially when I first came to Singapore. To Alma, Jean, Joan, Kirk and Dionne, Ms Joan, Mike and Cris, Karen and Briggs and Leah and Nathan you really showed me the true meaning of friendship.

To others that I wasnt able to mention kilala nyo kung sino na kayo. If you owe me money pls FT it ASAP. If you cant remember then thats why I updated this blog and sent you an sms to remind you. I need the money. (hehehe)

I really dont know to describe my feelings right now and how emotionally indebted I am. I guess words are not enough or cant express what I want to say. Again, thank you very much for the great experience!

PS
Donations are welcome for my scholarship foundation! 355/382/563/4 (UOB) AND remittance: acct no. 360/900/988/7 Bank of the Philippine Islands, Dona Soledad Branch. (Shery Funcion). Any amount not lower than $10 is very welcome!!! All proceeds will be directed to my personal and familys' needs while I am looking for a job!!!