Facts About Me

1. My full name is David Paul Gonzalo Mejia
2. I went to three schools, namely, Christian Learning Lab (nursery-kinder 1 <1989-1991>), St. John's Academy (Prep-High School<1991-2002>), University of Santo Tomas (Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts <2002-2006>)
3. I learned how to drive at the age of 13
4. Never had a real girlfriend (why? dunno. place your bids! )
5. My dream job is to become a pilot for Philippine Airlines (It's all set!)
6. My current job is bank officer in one of the top banks of the country
7. My best cousins are: Cara(+), Paolo, and Dianne (mother side); Bella and Mikki (father side)
8. I was just watching "Beauty and the Geek" earlier and I realized that I did not like pretty but dumb girls.
9. I think that these people are my best male buddies: TJ (from work), and Gene (from college), and Paulo (from high school)
10. I think that these people are my best female friends: Tori (former co-worker), Bianca & Jenny (from college)
11. I only loved one girl (romantic) in my life. A selfish kind of love...
12. At my age I still get excited when I see or hear airplanes
13. I like to listen to music - from folk songs to jazz to bossa nova to hip hop (not hardcore), OPM, trance, and almost anything that Alyssa Bernal sings. Just don't ask me something about them.
14. I love photography but unfortunately I don't own an SLR camera
15. I'm not much of a movie fan. I seldom get to watch movies in theatres.
16. I used to love being one of the cops in the game cops and robbers
17. I love to drive
18. My favorite city near Manila is Tagaytay
19. My favorite aircraft are the B747-400 and the A340-300 because they have taken me to far places like the US and France
20. I don't like people who mess with the organizations / groups that I belong or belonged to
21. My favorite sport is basketball
22. My favorite basketball teams are the UST Growling Tigers (college), San Miguel Beermen (local pro ball) and the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
23. My favorite city abroad is San Francisco, CA, USA
24. My favorite credit card is Diners Club
25. My favorite airline is Philippine Airlines (my father served that airline for 38 years)
26. I started dreaming to become a pilot aboard a Philippine Airlines B747-200 when I was just four years old.
27. I worked as a practicumer in Eat Bulaga... The longest running noontime show(2005)
28. If you see Kyla's music video of "till they take my heart away" (2005)you will see me in the background
29. If you watch the film "Ang Anak ni Brocka" (2005) you will see me
30. I am fascinated by the military (seriously)

2008 Retrospect (Part 1)

As 2008 comes to a close, I thought of the many experiences I had. Many were very nice and some were not so nice. Here is a recap of some 2008 events and discoveries.


GOOD-BYES
:(
On February 14, Pastor Kevin Alamag and his wife were killed in Commonwealth Ave by a rushing Nova bus. I did not expect that I would be affected by this because we were not close. I wish that we had more time to talk because our only encounter (thru text) was a real blessing. They left their two children behind.

:(
In April, my closest cousin passed away due to complications. She had brain tumor. (refer to "Dear Cara" entry). She was 20.


DISCOVERIES
:) :) :)
Some time in February I was searching for the video of Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" in YouTube. When the search results were displayed, I saw this headshot with this pretty girl in it. The title is "Singing Love Song". Boy I've been her fan ever since because not only is she talented, I also find her veeeerrrryyyy prrrreeeeeetttyyyy. Her name is Alyssa Bernal. She's one of my best discoveries this year. Search for hchsknights08 in YouTube and fall in love with her voice. It's her 19th birthday on December 22. She never fails to make me smile everytime I watch her videos. I wish I met her when I went to the States last July. She's a recording artist now. Hope that she does not forget me-- she posted a comment on my one of my posts. She told me "I like you. You're knowledgeable :)". I still keep that message in my email. :)

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I discovered that it is exciting to drink a little alcohol during flight. It calms the body. On my flight to the States I drank beer. On the flight back I drank champagne. :)









BLESSINGS
I have so many things to thank for this year.

My Family











Sorry I can't find other pictures





My Friends
Office Friends!!


High School Friends!
















And College Friends! (no photo available)



My US Trip (July 16-August 8, 2008)
Burning Hearts Genesis Growth
GCF Ushering Ministry
Pastor Eph Pascual and Venus


MY BASKETBALL TEAMS
University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers



Los Angeles Clippers



San Miguel Beermen



That's all for now. Can't think of anything else to write anymore. Be back with part 2. :)