I was thinking so hard if I'll blog this or not. But then I realized that it's pointless hiding coz almost all my workmates knew my fondness of Dingdong and Marian. So I decided to dedicate this post to DongYan and share my encounters with them.
By the way, I became a follower of them back in 2007 when they were paired as Sergio and Marimar. From then on I consumed most of my idle time at work browsing sites and forum dedicated to them. Then one day I joined a certain fansite and made friends with the members. But for some reasons I chose not to disclose, I'm no longer connected to that site but still still in contact everyday since 2009 up to present to some of my fellow true-blooded DongYans whom I considered my cyber Ate, cyber Mother, cyber friends and cyber sisters. I love them all so dearly.
It's a given fact that as a fan your ultimate dream is to meet your idols. Proud to say that I've already achieved that dream not once, not twice but five times. Yeah, I strongly believe that dreams do come true.
First. December 19, 2009 at Edsa Shangrila.
I lost my one-year-perfect-attendance-incentive at work because I chose to fly to Manila and be absent for a day. I wouldn't miss this rare chance to meet Dong and Yan upclose and personal. Right after my graveyard shift I bid goodbye to Cagayan de Oro city and said hello to Manila. Yes, Dec 19, 2009 at Edsa Shang, it was when and where one of my dreams became a reality.
I attended the Christmas party organized by the group I belonged before. When the two arrived, my hands were literally trembling and I had my proof to it. Look at the quality of this picture below, notice how blurry it is?
What I've felt that evening was beyond description. So unbelievable. It's been my dream that one day Im gonna see them both, I'm so thankful to someone who made this possible for me.
Watching them on TV and viewing pictures over the net with all their kilig moments, I admit are my stress reliever. Can you imagine what I've felt when I see them inches away from me hugging so tightly? waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah and I died many times that night.In that picture, they were playing pinoy henyo, when Marian guessed the right answer she went straight to Dong's waiting embrace. Soooooooo sweeeeeet.
In this picture, they were watching a clip with live narration about their journey back in Marimar days.
Here's my proof that once in my life Dong held me this way. For a few seconds I know how was it like to be held by E's 3rd sexiest man. Weeeeeeeeeeh, walang basagan ng trip blog ko to..lol
Pasensya na my look, have no sleep for 24hours that time.
I had my picture of Marian too. Im too shy to share this as well, eh ang ganda nya..Nagmukha akong ewan but I'm just so proud of this pic coz not everyday I had this chance.
I was literally jumping and grinning ear to ear after they left the venue. Sobrang saya..Experience of a lifetime indeed. I got the chance to ask them questions too and hear their cheeeeeeeeeeesy answers. Saw them kiss twice right infront of my two naked eyes. Oh love, love, love was, is and will always be in the air for Dong and Yan.
Second encounter. Jan 2010, somewhere in Makati City
An invitation came while I was at work. Another trip to Manila. I did not waste time and immediately arranged vacation leave and just like that I'm back in Manila again. Not even bad weather can stop me from flying, my flight was even delayed due to the weather condition.
I didn't know that part of the invitation was to meet DongYan again. My excitement intensified when I learned that I would be seeing them after that memorable first encounter. We went to the venue somewhere in Makati where supporters of the two from different fan groups gathered. The couple were already late because Dong was still in Cagayan de Oro and I guessed his flight was delayed too because of bad weather. But then as they say better late than never. The couple indeed arrived to the merriment of everyone including yours truly. No picture of myself with them this time coz there were so many supporters surrounding them. I still managed to take pictures and videos of the two but I can't share it coz it was saved to another memory stick that I misplaced. It was a short meeting yet everyone were so happy.
Third encounter. May 2010 at SM Megamall.
I had this plan to experience one day how was it like to attend a movie premiere. DongYan's movie You To Me Are Everything was the perfect choice to accomplish the plan. So I flew again to Manila just for it. Goodness, ganun pala yon? Super dami the crowd and sobrang siksikan. I was surprised that those crowd screaming and waiting for the artists walking at the red carpet were mostly fans who have no tickets therefore they can't enter the cinema. I was even surprised that there's a huge huge crowd already waiting inside the movie house. Btw, this was what I've observed during that night, I don't know for other movies.
That experience was truly for the record. Though I was not able to see Dong and Yan upclose but I'm so happy to see them a few distance away. Now if you'll ask me if I'll do it again? My answer is a big yes only if it's still their movie. No pictures to share on this encounter.
Fourth encounter. July 17, 2010 at SM Cagayan de Oro City.
DY were among the many celebrities who graced Kapuso Mall show last July 2010. It was my rest day so I went to SM hoping to have a glimpse of them. I was so inis because there's an insane traffic going to SM which was so unusual. I met my officemate first before going to the venue. When we get there the crowd were crazy huge. In fairness bongga ang crowd considering CDO is more of a Kapamilya territory. We don't want to brave that super huge crowd so we decided to stay at Mcdo. But then again, when luck will touch you even if you'll hide in a longest tower it will find you anyway.
A cyber friend who happened to be a friend and a trusted supporter of Dong texted me asking how's the mall show. So I told her it was full of crowd and that it's so hard to take pictures of them. Without me knowing she's doing magic na pala then she called and told me what to do so that me and my officemate, Elvie can somehow meet Dong and Yan.
I was instructed to do whatever I could to convince mga masungit na SWAT team, mga deadmang SM Guards at mga nakakainis na pulis that Dong knew us so that we can go to their tent. Believe me, they were so strict and they super deadma us. I can't blame them though, they're just doing their job plus there were so many people who wanted to get inside. So we waited whatever miracle coming and then a text came informing me that Dong said we can meet them after their first appearance on stage. I really don't know if it would happen coz the crowd was in chaos coz they wanted to see Dong, Yan and other artists inside the tent.
In the midst of that chaotic crowd, one Sungit guard called my attention and asked "what's my name?" My heart almost dropped. I'm joyfully elated at this time coz I knew it, really really knew it that I'm gonna go see Dong and Yan. So, I answered him firmly " SHANG name ko" with the look of a vindicated woman dahil sa pang-deadma nila sa amin ni Elvie.hahaha Then we entered the gate to the artists' tent and the people went wild why we were allowed inside. But the ever-sungit-guard answered them "Eh bisita yan ni Dingdong Dantes" ako naaaaa, akooooo na..Me already..Cut my hair, it reached Zimbabwe already. lol
When we entered the tent, I saw Dong and Yan eating pomelo. Dong then said he asked someone to look for me, can you believe that? To-you-who-made-this-meet-and-greet-possible thank you so much from the bottom of my heart and to Dong and Yan for allowing us inside. I'm extremely happy though it was just less than 10 minute encounter. So worth it. Ang sweet nila tapos chika chika kami.
Here's a screencaps from the video I took.
Here's my friend and officemate Elvie who was with me. She can't believe I managed to have exclusive encounter with the two.Aheerm thank you again you my cyber friend. Iba ka.
Sobrang saya. It was truly another experience I know I wont forget for the rest of my life.
Fifth and hopefully not the last encounter. Dec 5, 2010 at Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila
For the 2nd time I lost my 1 year perfect attendance incentive just to attend DongYan xmas party with the supporters. There's no regrets though and I'll surely do it for the 3rd time this Dec 2011 if there will be another invitation.
The couple were holding hands when they arrived.
After some beso beso Dong led Yan to their table then checked the food and announced that we should all eat na. Dong was right next to me when he called Marian, "YUM eat na tayo"...waaaaaah kakaiba pala pag first hand mo marinig his endearment to her. Dong got food for them and ....tan--ta--ran..... sabay subo to her Yum.
And I died for the nth time.
Meet Gwenny Dear, she's just 14 year old. Like me she's also a fan of these 2. Everytime we had DongYan meet and greet she tagged along her Dad or her Mom. Supportive parents lang.
This one hugging Dong like there's no tomorrow is Elden, I call her Baby Hipon and she calls me Mommy Hipon. Her parents drove her all the way from Lucena City so she can't miss the party. I so love their parents for being so supportive.
And here's my precious picture with them.
Before ending this long post, I'm gonna say that being a fan of the two gave me so many blessings. I've found a cyber family because of them. I can feel the love, care and trust of these people. Our bond is way beyond a mere fan of these two. I love you guys. You know who you are. We've been through a lot yet we are still here constantly checking each other's life. I can't thank you enough.
To Dingdong and Marian, carry on. Keep loving and trusting each other..
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