This
letter is actually long overdue. I was supposed to write this as a part of my
New Year ritual but I got a bit preoccupied with so many things the past few
weeks. Still writing and posting it now because I really want my message to
come across kaya medyo bear with the drama parts nalang :p
First
of all, I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone na naging bahagi ng writing
journey ko. It has been awesome since Project Ex at talagang nakakamiss kayong
kakulitan. Thank you for being my source of strength and motivation. Marami sa
inyo laging sinasabi that I have inspired you in some way pero gusto kong
malaman niyo na kayo din ang inspirasyon ko why I do the things that I do.
Thank you for giving me so many reasons to keep this fire in my heart burning.
I can’t thank you guys enough for the love and support.
To all
the admins of Abciddinians (Dezza and Jenny), Team ABCD (Thet, Mommy Faith,
Levi and Vi-anne), WeLoveAbciddy and sa mga OP’s ng mga social media accounts
ng mga characters sa mga kwento ko, you guys amaze me. Really. The dedication
and the time that you are giving just to show your support to me, ibang klase
kayo. Sa lahat ng bumili ng libro ko, sa mga nagbasa at patuloy na nag-iiwan ng
feedback sa mga pinopost ko sa Wattpad, sa lahat ng nagbibigay ng suggestions
at requests, sa lahat ng love messages and tweets that you guys send me, sa
appreciation, sa mga ngiti at hello at mga personal letters na natanggap ko sa
mga booksigning events… MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT. You guys have no idea how
grateful I am to God for giving me each one of you. I hope you guys know that I
cherish this small family of ours and I will continue to share stories hanggat
humihinga ako.
Sa mga
nagtatanong what’s going to happen next with Abciddy, naku. Mahirap magupdate
ng mga ganap ko sa ngayon because I’m working on so many things. If you have
been reading my blogs and social media posts, I’m sure you guys know my ultimate
dream and I have been working on it for years but I made a conscious decision
that I’ll do it full blast this 2016. I have dropped a few activities so I
could focus on writing so expect several updates here and there starting this
month of February.
Kung
ako ang tatanungin, I am already living the dream. Hindi pa man dumadating yung
major break na hinihintay at pinagdadasal ko but having published a physical
book (Thank you so much PSICOM) and 5 stories in Wattpad, plus having awesome
readers like you guys who I consider my friends too, this is way more than I
have imagined. Sa mga masusulat ko pa in the future both books or movies (hopefully,
Godwilling), sa passion na meron ako ngayon, all of it I offer first to the
Lord and of course, sa inyong lahat who have walked with me on this wonderful
journey.
About
the get-together, yes. Magkakaron po this year. It was hard to plan it in 2015
but whatever happens, we will make it happen this year kasi excited na ko
talaga na makabonding kayong lahat. Hopefully, this year din, if time and
budget will permit, I really want to push yung free writing workshop as a form
of giving back na rin to the writing community. I’m also thinking of one
charity event din that will involve volunteer work from my readers who would
like to take part. Help me pray na maachieve natin lahat yan this year.
To end
this open letter, I would like to encourage you guys to make the most out of
2016 because this year will only come once. Hindi na maibabalik. There’s always
something special in turning a new leaf so take this as an opportunity to start
fresh.
Sa mga
students, study hard. I know cliché na pakinggan pero totoo, pag labas niyo sa
real world mamimiss niyo ng sobra ang pagiging estudyante because the battle
field when you leave school is a lot tougher and you will need to carry as much
good memories as you can to keep you going. Work on your future now. Get good
grades, do well in school, enjoy the company of your friends, and ito, totoo ‘to,
get to know your teachers and professors because you will benefit from their guidance
and wisdom.
Sa mga
nagtatrabaho na, kahit na ano pa ang edad niyo, pursue whatever it is that God
wants for you. Share your blessings and always value kindness and generosity
because trust me, it will go a long way. Kung may pinagdadaanan ka, sa trabaho
man yan o lovelife o kung ano pa mang aspeto ng buhay, isa lang ang weapon mo
to survive – PRAYER. Never forget that.
Sa
lahat ng mga nangangarap, God knows your heart. Gaya ng sinabi ko sa isa kong
tweet… BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU PRAY FOR. Whatever dreams you have, work for it.
Sabi nga nila “The more seeds you plant, the more chances to harvest.” Walang
sukuan kahit mahirap… dapa, tayo, lakad… tuloy lang.
Tonight
and always, I will pray for your heart and your dreams. God bless you guys! :)
Carpe
diem!
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<3 Forever Fan ;) - Chicks
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