#JHUNCHA JOURNEY

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THE JHUNCHA OFFICIAL WEDDING VIDEO

12.12.12 @ TAGAYTAY

Officiating Priest: Father Sherwin Tristan Aromin 

Church: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church Tagaytay 

Reception: Casablanca Tagaytay 

Photo/Video: Nice Print Photography 

Preparation Hotel: Tagaytay Highlands 

Florist/Wedding Coordinator/Emcee: Mr. Arthur Castor 

Make-Up: Ms. Pong Niu 

HairStylist: George Aliben

To everyone who have been part of this wedding, and most especially of our lives - THANK YOU SO MUCH.

We feel grateful and blessed for having you all.

God bless us.

How did we met?

A LITTLE HISTORY:

Jhunie has never had any girlfriend since birth. Charrie has never been into another relationship after her first failed relationship.

And everything changes until…

Charrie gave her best friend a Square-shaped Photo Frame, Pen Holder with Music when you rotate it.

She bought Yellow Color for herself; and Blue for her bestfriend, Cathy. :)

Charrie placed pictures of her and Cathy on each of the four frames.

Cathy brought this gift to the office and place it on her desk.

Cathy is Jhunie’s officemate.

Jhunie first saw Charrie here.

Charrie shared her version of the story:

I have no plans yet of finding someone in my life despite my 26 years of age.

I have been single for some years now and i don’t mind being single for few years more.

Its a choice that I made.

There are instances where I can already be with someone but i still chose not to.

I had some suitors, but i always choose to just be friends with them and remain single.

My reason?

I find it hard to trust men again.

But I know and believe that God will still give me a reason to be happy.

True enough, I was enjoying my work, busy fulfilling my dreams, and just having fun as single.

Although I admit that whenever my best friend, Cathy, shares stories about Jhunie,

it gives me a reason to smile and feel appreciated.

“But I do not want to think about it that much because i don’t want to expect anything.”

“I am happy now being single, and i feel that since I have surpassed the stage of moving on and finding my new self, i dont want to be in that stage again where i’ll have love problems and be in pain.”

so after 3 months of sharing stories about Jhunie -

he finally asked for my number from Cathy.

But two (2) months have already gone by, and yet I still have not received a single text.

Unfortunately, Cathy was out of the country and so, i do not have a way to know.

It was after two (2) months, when i knew that he LOST my number.

Please do not laugh.hehehe okay, you may, cause im laughing too while writing this.hehehe

So after Five (looong) months…

He finally sent his FIRST text. 

He introduced himself to me in his text.

And he added that all he wanted is a new friend. That’s all.

And so, i said, it is better that way.

On my part - i made it clear that I do not want an “Eye Ball” or to meet, unless it is already at least three months.

He said, it is better that way too, since he does not want an “Eye Ball” either. (Wow!hehe Imagine the rules?hehe)

at first, i was not into entertaining him.

but God did His works.

He gave me signs - which i want to keep private (but some of my friends knows this)

I experienced situations which allowed me to give attention to jhunie and notice him.

Its like an eye-opener…

it felt like God is putting a spotlight on him.

and telling me, “LOOK AT THIS GUY”

and so, i tried.

but i still have doubts.

i still did not believe that he could be that somebody in my life.

as i begin to know him thru text, these were some of the things that were going through my mind - “he is just kind because we are starting to be friends. but he will just be like anyone else. he will soon hurt me and give me pain. i know. thats how it is. thats how love is”

i did not believe the things that he’s telling me.

i was not convince at all.

i felt - that this were all just his best food forward.

that its impossible to find a good man at this point.

and then, i felt embarrassed. why?

because after few events in my life, i was able to confirm that i was wrong, and he was right.

he is real. he is true.

and i know that it was God who showed me ways to know.

i felt so bad.

i got mad at myself for being the person that i was.

for not believing in him and not trying to trust.

i knew he did not deserve all this.

he deserves a clean plate.

i feel sad for him, and for myself.

and It was after three (3) months of texting

that i finally gave in and decided to meet him.

my mindset on this meeting was simply - to gain a new friend. thats it.

maybe God wants me to be friends with him because he needs my help in something.

i honestly dont want to expect anything. especially that i dont know him yet, and i dont know what will happen after.

but the day i met jhunie - it was happiness :)

a diiferent kind.

its a friendly group date but - somehow, its different.

as i am observing him and looking at him…

i felt the person that i am texting and the person who is infront of me is the same. he is true to his words - hindi siya bolero.

(photo taken: june 20, 2008)

physically - he looks very simple, which is what i really want. simple and presentable. :)

but what i really like about him is the way he carries himself. his humble, shy, hindi mayabang, and most importantly - he looks studious. :)

i love intelligent-looking men. i dont know why. i find it attractive when men wears eyeglasses and looks very studious. 

plus, singkit. i really like that. :)

so jhunie physically has things that i love - studious looking (wearing eyeglasses) and being singkit, plus quiet type.

so... pwede!!!hehehe

anyway, while i was looking at him, i realized that i want to take care of this guy. (hehehe)

that night, he was so quiet and looks so tired, and so i felt that if we became friends, i will help him with his daily life.

because maybe, my mission is to be friends with him so that someone will help him cope up with his busy and workaholic attitude.

i keep repeating on my mind that i am not expecting anything on this date. my mindset was just to meet him and gain a new friend.

but honestly, the way he sat down on that couch while we are having our coffee, i felt that i wanted to give him a warm hug to ease his tiredness.

may pagnanasa na?hehe

anyway, i dont know. but thats what ive felt at that time, and i just want to open it now.hehe

i wanted to be the friend that he might need.

a friend from far away (since we live in the province) and a friend thats outside his work and usual group.

at the end of the night, on the way home…

i was smiling, cause it was a good night.

and i knew that jhunie was different from the others.

And in my heart I felt that…

“IF it is Jhunie, its worth the try again, its worth the pain again.”

and then, somehow, i started to see him the way i think God wanted me to see him.

for me, its not so hard to fall in love with someone like jhunie.

he is genuinely kind.

i saw his innocence.

and i saw the fragile part in him.

i saw him this time, not in a friendship level.

im beginning to see him in a romantic side.

i ate all the words i said.

he is really someone with a good heart.

he is genuine.

he is really somebody else.

jhunie slowly gave color into my life.

im beginning to sing love songs again, in a different tune.hehe

he made my heart smile again...

and replaced all the pain and doubts with

honesty and genuine love.

and with him - i slowly learn to trust again.

Since then, my weekends are always spent with him.

And as i get close to him more, i saw what God is trying to show me.

“That sometimes, it only takes a true good man to make you see things the right way. “

As time goes…

I was changing - my views, perspective, feelings and beliefs.

I felt changed and renewed.

Jhunie unintentionally influenced me with his genuine personality.

And slowly, i fall…

(photo taken: dec 6, 2008)

Going to mass every Sunday was our usual activity.

Enjoying the weekend and each other’s company.

And after a year, everything was a history.

We became officially boyfriend/girlfriend.

“So if ever you’ll come to a point of loosing hope on love..

Our story maybe helpful to you in realizing…

That sometimes..

Dreams still come true.”

NOTE:

When Jhunie and Charrie started building their relationship,

Cathy decided to give her Blue Pen Holder to Jhunie.

She said that it has already served its purpose

and should be given to the person who deserves it more.

Jhunie’s version of the Story --> The JhunCha Journey

Full details of our Wedding: --> The JhunCha Wedding 121212