2014 League of the Extraordinary

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

-Unknown

 

A lot of encounters in 2014 but here is the list of the extraordinary people who inspired me last year. May you also be blessed by their lives as they continue to inspire more people, all for His greater glory.   

 

1. Fr. Lando Jaluag and the COY Nova Leaders Alumni

Fr. Lando is the former Diocesan Youth Director of Novaliches. A former Jesuit turned Diocesan priest who has a preferential love for the Out-of-School Youth. Fr. Lando instilled in our hearts that we should always draw strength from God and that real service is going to the peripheries and extending our love to them by creating sustainable programs. Other than that, He is a friend and a mentor who knows every detail about each and everyone of us. 

Liza, Marlyn, Ate Rony, Roy, Aldrin, Kuya John, Migs, Alloy, Joel, Janine, Pam, etc. We were once all together serving God through COY Nova. Now, we are serving through different ways. You guys thought me the value of "saluhan", "pagtutulungan" at "pagmamahal". May we always be empowered by God's love to love others and be loved.

2. Zbejtuh, my HS Barkada and my College Barkada

Zbejtuh: Nina, Tin, J-ann and Ria 

College Friends: Cess, Carol, Mabel and Mahal

Real friendship is not measured in how many times we see each other but in knowing in our hearts that once in our life, we went through the same chapter and that we are there for each other, no matter what. 

  

3. My IBM STS Workmates

Everyday I go to work, I look forward working in a happy workplace even amidst a culture driven by deadlines and last minute requests. Thank you to my work mates Bubbles, Darlene, Iza, Che, Kym who make life in IBM extra happy with our "Happiness Galore".  

4. FOG & SPP-PYM

How can I forget my Spiritual Families? FOG is the community where I get nourished spiritually. I attend the Blessing Night every Wednesday and I feel revived every time I go home. Encountering Jesus need not be extravagant. It can be felt in simple ways because He is surely pleased by our simplicity in coming to Him.

5. Purificacion-Camba Family

For always welcoming me with a warm smile, for extending your love for Nikko to me, and for showing me the importance of family, thank you very much po. :)

6. Juanson-Signey Family

My loud but super happy mom's side of the family. 2014 - Lola and Tito Jap went home and we had a family reunion headed by my favorite Tito Jap. Thank you to Lolo Roger, Lola Alice, Tita Rose and Tita Paz for your love for us, as always.

7. Papa, Mama, Nene, Itchen and Isabel Cortes Family

My ever loving 24/7 support system - my awesome family.

8. Nikko Camba

In 2014, you gave me the sweetest surprise by proposing marriage to me. Can you not be part of my 2014? No way. I cannot imagine my life without you. :)