MY Kuya Aleks

How do you talk and write about someone who's quite famous, known by many and loved by all? How can you accurately describe how it is to be his friend when you, in one way or another, are overwhelmed by it?

It really takes a lot… a lot of effort to convince myself that I can do it: I can write about Kuya Aleks, though it is much easier for me (and more enjoyable!) to talk about him. :)

I met him during my freshman year in college. He is one of the famous kuyas of the KalCFers, a kuya everyone adores. He was even a marketing tool for the core leaders! The attendance is good when the MCM people know he is attending the dorm fellowship meetings! It is always fun whenever he's around. ;)

He is MY kuya. Kuya sha ng marami, pero kahit minsan di ko naramdaman na ISA LANG ako sa kanila. He never made me feel insignificant. He listens to all my stories - may sense o wala, importante o chicka lang - kahit di pa kami close nun. Ngayon, (di pa rin kami close. Hehehe) sya na shock absorber ko! Sya nakakatanggap ng mga drama ko sa buhay. Sha nakakarinig ng mga daing ko, reklamo, at sama ng loob. Nakukulitan na yan sa kin, lam ko! Pero wala lang, tuloy pa rin ako! hehe :) I'm just sooo comfortable talking with him and sharing with him the things I can't share with just anybody. I can be myself with him. He understands me, and somehow, I'm assured that he will accept me kahit anong klaseng tao pa ako at kahit ano pang drama ng buhay ko (Remember my text dramas and “pathetic” moments? hehe)

He is my encourager. I was afraid to sing in public, his words made me try. I was afraid to lead in the praise and worship, he’s put some sense into me and never gave up in encouraging me even if I was crying! But what I appreciate most about him is his COURAGE. He is not afraid to be a real friend. He is not afraid to rebuke and confront, to care and appreciate. I've seen him handle difficult situations and he is not afraid to face problems, even stressors head on. He is not afraid to ask questions; jologs man o profound. hehe

He is music to my ears. :) I love listening to him. When he speaks, may wisdom! When he sings, may dating! (Shempre, lagi ko shang inookray. Pero atin-atin lang 'to: pa-cute lang yun. haha para masaya) Advantage pa na officemate ko sha! Masaya ang lunch, at madalas pati dinner! Oo nga pala! Gustung gusto ko shang kasabay pauwi kasi nililibre nya ko sa jeep or sa bus! :D

When I think of Kuya Aleks, I can't help but thank the Lord. Kyaleks is an oversize blessing! The thought of him being my kuya is overwhelming! There is comfort, there is joy; because I know I'm accepted and loved no matter what. Alam ni Lord na kailangan ko ng isang kuyang tulad nya kaya for almost 8 years now, he is My Kuya Aleks.

Kuya, pag nagka-girlfriend ka na, Kuya pa rin kita ha?! :)