To you, my Danielle Josh by Dwayne Michael

Happy birthday, Josh!

dwaynegordolan — 2024-09-17 15:07:12 UTC

Before you became the shining star that you are, you have been a little boy whose dreams are made up of: (1) being a doctor, (2) being loved, and (3) a life with all the things you deserve. Tuwang tuwa ako kapag nakikita ko 'tong picture na 'to kasi I still see it in you, that little boy who just wants nothing but all the love in this world. Happy ako to see these, to look at these, kasi maybe in the future makikita ng mga bata to and say how handsome their father is. Ang cute cute mo, baby Josh, if only you know how life would turn out to be so great for you. Yes, there'd be challenges along the way pero masaya ka ngayon. And that's what matters.

Pogi, Jojo!

dwaynegordolan — 2024-09-17 15:15:17 UTC

I always wondered how it feels to be your friend, to feel the warmth and comfort that you give platonically (can't relate kasi mahal mo ako in all romantic ways possible chz haha :P) but I want to let you know how lucky these people are and how lucky you are with them. I am luckier kasi I get to meet them and be friends with them <3 Such an achiever, babi. Proud na proud ako palagi sa mga narating, nararating, at mga mararating mo. Ipagsisigawan ko palagi kung gaano ako kaproud na mayroon akong ikaw. And P.S. Mahal na mahal ka nila and you'll know how much ;)

The First—for a reason

dwaynegordolan — 2024-09-17 15:21:31 UTC

In your 20 years, you always proved to be the best. Always on top, palaging nangunguna when it comes to things kasi alam mo kung gaano ka sinusuportahan ng mga taong nasa paligid mo. But I want you to know that behind all your achievements lie your happiness. Minsan kinakalabit kita kapag sobrang stressed ka, siguro maiinis ka sa akin when I bother you at times lalo na kung busy, pero kasi gusto kong magpahinga ka. To take a deep breath, maybe hug me, or just let loose. It's alright to not win sometimes, to take losses, kasi alam naman ng lahat na you are what you've achieved, we've known each other for almost a year now and nakita ko kung gaano mo pinu-push 'yung sarili mo to achieve the highest. You are called 'the first' for a reason, and always know that behind those achievements na pino-post mo sa stories mo is me, cheering you on palagi :) Sobrang happy ako to meet such a smart person, tatandaan mo, some people may ask 'bakit ganito lang?' kung hindi mo maabot 'yung expectations nila, but remember your journey getting there. Your perseverance always matters more than the result. I love you! Next top niyan ay Board Topnotcher na!

Bulldog, arf arf!?

dwaynegordolan — 2024-09-17 15:28:26 UTC

Minsan, iniisip ko. What if you never pursued Psychology. Maybe you would've thrived agad in the Nursing field, pero what if fate really led you that way? I do not want to imagine a world where we did not cross our paths, 'yung tipong ngayon mismo sa moment na 'to, if you really did not become a Nationalian, hindi mo binabasa 'to ngayon, you probably may be with someone else. But then again, you became a Bulldog and met me <33 As funny as it sounds pero I never envisioned becoming who I am today, if you would ask anyone who had been my friends before, alam nila kung gaano mo ako binago in millions of positive ways. Salamat, dahil nakita kita. Salamat, dahil nagkatagpo tayo. Salamat, dahil ngayon minamahal kita.

Then you met me!

dwaynegordolan — 2024-09-17 15:32:21 UTC

Look how vastly time flew by us! Last year, you were just receiving gifts from many of your admirers and ngayon, you'll be receiving gifts from your boyfriend:) Meeting you in that day, talking to you in that specific moment, kissing you for the first time, and all the firsts I've ever had with you, lahat 'yun ay vivid pa rin sa akin. Lahat 'yun nakatatak sa isip ko kasi it's one decision in my life I will never regret ever doing, kasi nakita ko 'yung taong nakaintindi sa akin and in all ways, showed me love and the light I always longed for. I usually don't get emotional at little things, but look at me now. Thank you for looking at me the way you did the first time:) Sobrang minahal at minamahal kita.

To the ten months and beyond.

dwaynegordolan — 2024-09-17 15:36:42 UTC

Happy 10th monthsary, mahal! It really wakes me up at night kung gaano kabilis 'yung oras kasi it feels like yesterday when you said 'yes' to my unexpected question. We picked out rings and made promises to each other na we'll be loving one another 'til the end of time. These pictures. They always hold a special place in my heart, kasi hindi man na natin magawa 'to, I always have these memories to hold onto whenever I feel alone. Thank you for warming my heart and letting this boy know how much he deserves to be loved. Lahat ng efforts ko, I know won't be in vain. Who ever thought you'd be receiving these if you were ever asked last year exactly the same day?

To you, Danielle Josh

dwaynegordolan — 2024-09-17 15:43:25 UTC

This is one of the few times I'd get to snap photos of you. It stings me a bit where we are now but I know, we're just growing as people c: You are now ganap na SN, donned in full white, doing your hospital duties, and performing whatever it takes to reach the future na alam kong simula bata pa lang pinangarap mo na. Typing all of these, even exactly at this moment, makes my eyes tear up. Hahaha. Probably because I am so proud of what you've become and alam kong ginagawa mo ang lahat to be the person you wanted to be. Danielle Josh, you are 20 now and it feels like you have transformed into an amazing person who will do so much for everyone. Baunin mo lahat ng natutunan mo all throughout your formative years to your future, and malay mo, I will always be destined to be in it. This 20th birthday mo, sana alam mo kung gaano karami ang nagmamahal sa'yo, na pinaghandaan ko nang lahat ng makakaya ko to make you feel that you celebrated for real. Alam kong hirap tayo these days but we will get by. I have said so much pero wala pa 'yan sa sasabihin ko kapag nagkita tayo. Galingan mo, Danielle Josh G. Camarce, RN! I love you, and happy happy birthday <3