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Still riding on the crest of excitement brought about by The Amazing Race (TAR) 6 finals, I met with the some JVP friends last Wednesday night to discuss possible recreational activities for the upcoming Grand Reunion (GR) in Boracay. I, of course, suggested that we run our own version of the race—JVP style! The group (which is appropriately called the “GR Recreation and Break-out Groups” Committee, and headed by Maits) heartily approved of the activity. They even agreed that the race is a “must-do” during the GR. JVP, Boracay and The Amazing Race—a great combination, that one!

I, for one, am very excited about this “project”. I’ve always been interested in either joining TAR, or being part of the staff that conceptualizes and puts together such an “amazing” show (pun intended…hehe). But since I am not American, and am nowhere close to being a TV executive or even a member of the crew of any show (reality TV or not) in any country…I might as well put that aspiration aside. Harhar. Instead, I have to be realistic and make do with what I have where I am. For example, I (together with my co-workers in Pathways) used to create mini-versions of the race as part of training seminars and teambuilding activities for our student participants. Once, I even incorporated the “race” into the program of a friend’s bridal shower! Any excuse to do the race.=)

Now, I found another excuse—JVP and Boracay! This one's bound to be a bigger and better race, for sure. Can’t wait for the committee to draw up concrete plans for it. I even have possible Detours and Roadblocks listed out already. It doesn’t even matter that I won’t be in the GR to actually witness the race, since my good friend is getting married the same weekend and I’m part of her entourage. Somehow, “to go or not to go” (to the GR) is no longer an intrusive thought in my head, as it was a week ago. Funny, but the nagging question in my mind right now pertains to “who would fill in the role of Phil (the host)?” Of course, that person has to be someone that the contestants will all recognize and be so happy to see at the end of the race. Someone who looks credible even when wearing a Hawaiian shirt and spandex shorts. Someone who, without breaking into fits of laughter, could say to the winning team: “After 25 years, 600+ volunteers, and 250 communities…You’re Team No 1!” Perhaps someone like...Sir Tim? or Jo? or Fr. Mario? Hehehe. We'll see...we'll see.

sayang, di ka punta! :(

pero am excited about the JVP AR. steeg! I remember the wonderful Bing Renco-Soriano AR... hahay. asan na ang picture niya na naka silk robe at gold shoes? asan!

-anj

mario! mario! mario!

anyway, still hoping you'd consider the advance party thingy :)

anj, you're right, we should find that pic of bing! that was truly an amazing bridal race.=) but of course, what came AFTER was even more AMAAAZZINNG. remember? mwahahaha!

may8, mario gets my vote too. haha. too bad i won't be there to witness any of it.=( the advance party thingy is really tempting, but i really have to decline. or else, i might not be able to leave the place anymore! hehe.

ang saya! maits asked me to be part of the committee too, gusto ko sumali sa planning! pano kaya yun eh nasa dabaw ako?

my vote for "phil" woulda been mark lopez. ;)

p, sino ikakasal at di ka pupunta?

hey kaladkarin girl! college barkada ko ang ikakasal,april 24 AM. parang photofinish masyado and di sulit if i leave bora on the 23rd agad. can't afford to be "not practical" these days lest i drain out my savings. am now a full-time student, so no cash coming in at all.=(

you're right, mark would be a good "phil".=) but i just realized that the other lopez--teacher mike--would be THE perfect "phil"! don't know if he'll be in the GR though.

anyway, if you want, email your amazing race suggestions na rin lang to maits. hope you're here (or i'm there in davao) so we could plan together. you're fun to plan these things with eh. remember eric and bing's reception? hehe.

hey p... didn't know you also had a blog pala. interesting!!! especially since i'm just so lazy to do my work.

unfortunately, i won't be going to the GR too. obvious bang maraming gastos ngayon taon na ito?!? pero di bale... exciting din naman ang pagkaka-gastusan ko.

for the role of phil, i think mario pa rin... i'm sure he'll come up with crazy comments like he often does.

march na... handa ka na magpasukat??? ako hindi pa. hehehe.

chubs

fr. mario okay. but mike lopez... stupendous. ang saya nga mag-planning ng ganyan. wah! miss ko MLC. oh well.

anj pala yung last comment

hey chubs, nice to "see" you here! i'm ready as i'll ever be for the measurement. i don't think i'll be losing a lot of weight even after march anyway. hehe. so yeah, bring it on! harhar.

btw, congratulations to you and john--the jvp-mlc badminton champs (advanced level)! unbeatable team talaga kayo.=)

hey anj, mlc misses you too. hala bilis, punta na dito at maki-plan na!=)