All about VJ . . .

Choices.

True or False? Yes or No? A, B, or C? To do it or not? Right or left? – these are the common choices that we face each day. Life is never complete without choices. No matter how small that choice is, we should consider and choose the best one, what we think is the right one for us. Let’s all remember, our choices today shape our life tomorrow. What we are now is the result of what we have decided or chosen yesterday.

Sometimes we ask, “Can we be on neutral ground? Pwede bang maybe or half yes and half no?” IT’S NOT POSSIBLE MY FRIENDS. We only get to choose one side. But, sabi nga ni Peter Parker sa SPIDERMAN 3, “It’s the choices that makes us who we are... and WE CAN ALWAYS CHOOSE TO DO WHAT’S RIGHT.” If you can’t decide agad, look up and ask GOD for help. He has always been very willing to help us when we’re confused.

Is it a DEAL or NO DEAL?

Last summer, while on my way to work, I saw the comeback ad of Kapamilya Deal or No Deal on TV. On that ad were the instructions on how to join as a studio contestant. At first, I was hesitant to join because last year I tried but never received a message from them. But the thought of trying again bothered me… “Why not? P2.50 lang naman mawawala sa akin.” So I tried and before I sent my registration, I prayed, “Lord, sana kahit sa screening lang. Pa-experience naman dyan oh.”

A day after, I got a text message from 2331 that I have a chance daw to be a studio contestant and was invited for screening on May 22, 2007 at 10:00 am. Grabe, bigla akong kinabahan. God answered my prayer within 24 hours – ang bilis! Amazing!

So I went to ABS-CBN and tried. I learned from the ABS-CBN gate security guards that not all people who texted and tried to join receives an invitation for screening, meaning, receiving a text from the show was actually, their first screening. On the second screening, we were divided into three (3) batches because we were too many – about 700. I was in the second batch.

We waited for about an hour for the first batch to finish. When it was our turn, grabe I felt cold. There was a host-wannabe there na super funny and he’s entertaining the hopefuls. Pero strategy na pala nila yun para makita ang mga taong di nahihiya sa cam. He was throwing funny jokes sa amin, although some were a bit personal, and it made us feel relaxed. Then Dr. Randy Dellosa, PBB’s well-known resident psychiatrist, administered a psychological test. There were three parts and only answerable by OO, HINDI, MEDYO, MINSAN. So that means there’s no right or wrong answer, they’re just looking for unique personalities that would fit to be a studio contestant.

To make the long experience short, out of the 700 people, I was part of the TOP 20. I made it to the third screening. The last screening was like an artista search wherein you face the camera and sell yourself and your story and do what the other show staff wants you to do. I need not mention what they asked me to do kasi nakakahiya (pero I did it, huh?). Pero one thing in this experience that I won’t forget…Dr. Randy Dellosa commented, “VJ, you have a unique personality and pwede ka sa Big Brother House. Bakit di ka nagaudition dun?” Grabe, I was so elated. I was not part of the chosen three studio contestants pero I went homel happy because I realized that the chosen ones really deserved to be chosen…they need the money more than I do – one of the contestants was a breast cancer survivor, the other one was on a wheel chair, and the third ay nasunugan ng house sa Navotas. Okay na okay na ako na makapasok sa first and second screening and sa comment pa lang ni Dr. Dellosa, I already felt like a winner. I felt so blessed.

Lesson learned: There is really no harm in trying. Don’t afraid to plunge yourself in challenging activities, in the end whether you win or lose, you gain something – a lesson!

Amazing. Ang Galing!

I hosted again (2^nd straight year) the THANKSGIVING CEREMONY of the College of Business- Accountancy Department for the New CPA Board passers last June 13, 2007. As usual, I was approached at the last minute so after my Production and Operations Management class, I quickly dressed up and went to Finster Chapel. FYI: I told myself last March that after grumaduate ni Jog, I won’t host any event na pero I can’t resist eh, this was my only chance to interview Mr. Top 7 in the CPA Board Exam this year and ask some tips. Yes, you’ve read it right, AdventistUniversity of the Philippines has again produced a topnotcher (wala dawng ganitong word sa dictionary, pasensya na I’m using it) in the name of Sir/Kuya Geryson Magbojos. AUP’s passing rate? 75% and the school ranked 2^nd in the 10-25 examinees category. I’ve learned lots of lessons from the CPA Board passers…very inspiring and I’m more challenged to exert more effort to be the best be that I can be. I just hope that two years from now, I will not be the host of the Thanksgiving Ceremony anymore but the one being hosted and recognized, if God permits.

Correcti Bacillus (the scientific name for Correction)

From my last post....

Wrong: For those people who lives in Mars and have never heard of Prison Break...

Correct: For those people who live in Mars and have never heard of Prison Break...

To my editor-in-chief/Sister : Thank you for the corrections. I stand corrected. Salamat.

My Music Pick for the Week.

Haven’t seen the movie yet but I was bitten by this song’s last-song-syndrome bug. Heard it only a few times but it kept on playing on my mind and it always makes me sing sa bathroom even though I don’t memorize the lyrics. I sing like , “All I wanna do is find a way back into love…nanananananananananana.” So for the people who were also bitten by the same bug, the lyrics of this song is for us.

[Cora]
I've been living with a shadow overhead
I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed
I've been lonely for so long
Trapped in the past, I just can't seem to move on

[Alex]
I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away
Just in case I ever need them again someday
I've been setting aside time
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

[Cora & Alex]
All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
Oh oh oh

[Cora]
I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine
I've been searching but I just don't see the signs
I know that it's out there
There's gotta be something for my soul somewhere

[Alex]
I've been looking for someone to shed some light
Not somebody just to get me through the night
I could use some direction
And I'm open to your suggestions

[Cora & Alex]
All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart again
I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end

[Cora]
There are moments when I don't know if it's real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

[Cora & Alex]
All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart to you
I'm hoping you'll show me what to do
And if you help me to start again
You know that I'll be there for you in the end

FAVORITE TEXT MESSAGES I RECEIVED LATELY

“ If you can’t be a good example, then you’ll just have to be a horrible warning.”

Ruby Anne, friend

“ I love you Vic Jun”

- Trisha, my little sister

VJ: (Wondering…) When did my little sister learn how to send a text message, hmmmm….. and talagang complete first name, huh? Pero I find it very sweet.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Ate Jynny. What’s the web address of your online journal? I’m dying to read it. Thanks for dropping by.

Sir Jerry Galapon. Wow, thanks for the comments…very inspiring. Super honored ako makareceive ng comment sa naging right hand ni Ma’am OT (A prolific AUP English professor and the ex-adviser of the student publication)

Ate Gina Royo. Isa ka rin pala sa nagbabasa ng mga adventures at misadventures ko sa buhay? Thank you for always reading my posts. It inspires me to write more articles despite my busy sked.

MJ and Jen (THE ONE 2009 friends). Thank you for the very positive comments. Send my regards sa mga katropa natin way back in highschool.

Mommy Tayen, Tita Fridz, Kuya Ramil Ate Judy and Sir Nilo (My NPUM mentors and family). Thanks for the lessons you taught me…hindi lang tungkol sa Accounting ang mga natutunan ko kundi pati about life. I learned a lot from you po and maraming maraming salamat. Namiss ko kayo….sobra. Thanks for the MAX’s and KFC moments.

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