24 people I'd like to thank

24 people I'd like to thank

Chris Gabriel and Eca Balagso, for teaching me the value of my life and the lives of those I consider my friends. May God rest your souls.

The Cybergate First Friday Mass Choir, especially to Agnes Gorrieza and Tony Derramas Jr., for providing me a constructive release when work gets to my nerves and teaching me to become a better singer.

The Philippine Air Force Badminton Club regulars, for keeping me engaged in my four months of bumhood.

Chris Guanche of MAHQ.net, for publishing my mecha reviews.

The Sun Valley Music Ministry, for the company and the nights out.

Edith Cao-Agosto, SVMM choirmaster, for being patient with teaching me the songs and recording the notes I need to practice.

Aileen Apolo, for relating with me so well. Let's go to Ruins again sometime!

Accenture, for hiring me and assigning me to the best project and team, ever. I doubt I have a long future in IT, but so far so good.

Barclays' Virtual Channels team, for the memories, camaraderie, and making my transition from college to work practically seamless. I do NOT want to get rolled-off.

Paolo Jaucian, for being my resident "big brother" at Barclays since day one.

Dionie Lim, for making me realize how people with a similar temperament as I do don't have to be doomed to it. I'm sorry for the times I was overly critical of you.

Mark Molina, for making me sing my heart out in front of my coworkers and popping my stage fright cherry. And for all the jamming sessions. Music is our medicine.

My college blockmates, LC24, for making all efforts to stay together despite conflicting schedules and diaspora.

Paolo Cruz and Gracey Dacumos, for being my patient badminton doubles partners and putting up with me.

Flo Hernando, for teaching me SP and all the support.

Mel Mejia, for her own way of rebuking me when I do things out of process. And for the free food.

Anton Guidotti Jr., for the crazy stories, the laughs, the approachability, the tips, the nitpicking/criticism of my work, and the lovely CDs.

The Itchyworms, for a stellar CD. "Noon Time Show" rules.

Urbandub, for consistently breaking the mold and delivering rock music that defies the local/foreign divide.

Haruki Murakami, for the novels that are equal parts fulfilling, disappointing, erotic, enlightening and interesting.

Bill Dare. You, sir, make British comedy proud.

My dad, for the new watch and having enough trust in me to come home at the time I say so. Now how about a key for the front door?

My mom, for the new monitor (hurrah!) and all the sumptuous food you cook.

The Lord Jesus Christ, for every day I live, and every chance I have to try and make you proud.