I learned about the Love Struck Writing Contest by Ms. Noemi a few days before the deadline. I was hesitant to join because I had so much to read and do for the next few days for school but my good online buddy Igno, prodded me. (Guess who won the argument? *wink*)

Two scrapped drafts later, I came up with my best effort to retell how our love story started.

I didn’t expect to win. After all, there were so many good entries (this, in particular, made me cry).

Anyway, I’d like to thank Ms. Noemi Dado for the opportunity to share my talent and my story and her daughter, Ms. Lauren, the judge, who gave me a winning nod out of the 47 entries.

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. ^_^

UPDATE: (02-24-08)

“Lauren says This story is captivating because it focuses on just one aspect of the love story – the first kiss. Other events and details were written in such a way as to emphasize the magic of that moment. ” – from here

Thank you! From the bottom of my lovestruck heart ^_^

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It’s amazing how one guy can just kiss your sadness away.

I lost my phone last night. I went to attend mass with Bee at a nearby church here in QC. Like what I’ve gotten used to, I paid the Holy Sacrament a visit at the adoration chapel after mass. It wasn’t after we have already parked our car in front of Napoli’s when I realized that my phone was nowhere to be found. Turns out I left it at the adoration chapel and it was already 45 minutes since we left the premises of the church. Being the baby that I am, I went into uber-panic mode and was close to tears after realizing the stupidity I’ve committed. We went back to the church but I wasn’t able to find it there anymore. We tried calling my phone but it just kept on ringing with no one picking up. I was distraught. It was my first time to lose a cellphone in all 9 years I’ve had one. But, what surprised me was the way I handled the situation.

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