A friend named Goddy

Just got back from Manila where I spent a very quiet holy week with my family. And as you may have noticed, I also took a short hiatus from Pinkoy since I decided to sort of abstain (even for just a little while) from updating this blog as my way of observing the lenten season (Oh, the suffering from not seeing that kitty up there...not even a peek!).

So when I finally came back, lo and behold...I got an Easter surprise from Goddy. But before I do the work required by the Neno Award, let me at least talk about this friend of mine named Goddy.


I first encountered Goddy when he visited my Subic Bay blog and became one of its first followers. I reciprocated and visited his blog, and well, let's just say that after that first visit, I instantly became hooked. His writings exude honesty, not to mention his gift for words. Reading his profile...he says:

"I believe I belong to the creative arts. I love music, I compose verses, and I sketch a little. Too, I have a penchant for writing. I am maverick, outspoken, and too good to be true. I cannot sing and dance the way others do, but I love to listen to their songs and to watch them dance. I have not outgrown my love for music. I consider VINCENT BUENO my rescuer... my hero! My extra-ordinary fondness for him and love for his passionate singing and graceful dancing as well as the pride in myself that I automatically gained (being a Filipino) upon the world's recognition of his great talents, liberated me from the fears and anxieties that had possessed and enslaved me for decades."

A profile so honest that it almost made me cry!

Then one day while I was working at the radio station, I got a call from...Goddy! Couldn't believe it at first but it turned out we both work for the same agency. We shared some tips on blogging and well, we just had a fun chat. But most of all, talking to him was a very humbling experience for me. And believe me, that Vincent Bueno?...he was definitely his rescuer.

After sometime I got another call from him and this time we sort of had a three-way conference with Czel of Vanity's Child fame, another colleague who has come a long way with her very popular blog. I'm just so thrilled that I got to personally hook up with these lovely people who I now consider good blogger friends.

To a friend named Goddy...thanks man! You're an exceptional person and I believe your stories will inspire a lot of people. And congrats to your blog for reaping all those awards and sharing them with me. It's truly an honor.