
After winning the Title as Mr. Nursing 2009, I also became the first ever Mr. Fatima Antipolo (2009).
it's a LEGACY. (The farewell Walk)
Our Lady of Fatima University built another campus in antipolo last year. And as a trend of this institution, we have a pageant like this. Mr. and Ms. Fatima.
A wholesome, inactive and shy type guy like me doesn't have any interest on this kind of event. That's why it never crossed on my mind that i will be the one who stands right here before you.. I never expected that i'll be the first ever Mr. Fatima Antipolo.
How would i ever forget the first time when i walked to the stage as a candidate. The first time when almost everyone of you saw me. That night, I'm not only nervous abut also worried. i've been debating decision wondering if the moves i made we're right. but then, all my doubts we're replaced by happiness when the emcee announced my name as the winner.
This event does have a big change in my life. The typical inactive boy turns to a progressive person and the shy type boy became a cheerful one. For that, it feels like a rennaissance. A rebirth. Now, I always carry these positive traits in my sleeves all the time.
This great achievement would not be possible without the help of the people behind me. To mam pam, mam mendoza. eon and maggie. As the organizers, advisers and leaders. Thank you for the support you have rendered for me and bianca. Thank you for nurturing all what we need for the pageant. To jericho, the funny and kind person who never disappear beside me and never fail to give all the necessary things that im going to use for the pageant. To my partner, including her parents who always support me whenever nervousness strikes me backstage. To my classmates, dashtri, joyce, riz, arjay, ate ai's group, maja and the true friends who give me their unconditional support. All of you guys are the reason of my courage to go on with this pageant. My self-esteem bolstered whenever I hear you shouting and clapping when i hit the floor. to my parents, who are really proud for having me as their son and of course, GOD. thank you very much for giving me this achievement where only few of us we're given an opportunity.
For the candidates, and for the next winners, i hope you'll hold the title with vigilance and continue what we have started. don't ever try to look this event as a COMPETITION. instead, look behind the stage. the experiences that you have encountered. Think that its a way of God for us to be more progressive and to pursue our dreams. It is not necessary that all your undertakings and ventures are recognized. As long as you know and God knows you did you part then nothing more to say, nothing more to prove..
Mr. FATIMA ANTIOLO'09 signing off.
Mabuhay and thankyou. :))
