Saturday, August 18, 2012

Because of ...


People
 who are attracted to you because of your pretty face or nice body won't be by your side forever. But the people who can see how beautiful your heart is will never leave you. (Author Unknown)



In the height of the storm when the waters were surging and deepening, two people along with others with beautiful hearts stepped out and helped the soaked, the hungry, the homeless.


Minus the fanfare and the media blitz, they went.  If not for twits and phone cameras, their goodness would have gone unheralded.  "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?"

If not also for fans who got worried over the whereabouts of Kim and Xian, the following Instagram would not have surfaced.  Xian, whose ancestral home in Antipolo got inundated, helped Kim out after securing his Mom and Lolo. Very kind of Xian. In the spirit of sharing and giving and encouraging the downtrodden and the good hearts who are at a loss how to proceed, Lakam Chiu, Kim's benevolent sister released some photos.

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                               kamchiu Wer getting ready for u guys!! Be safe always,   1w


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     kamchiu At Brgy. Libis evacuation center. Again, lets all thank GOd for all d blessings that never fail to give us.. Lets start the week RIGHT!! And be HAPPY, take care everyone!!    5d


     CTO   Ate Lakam has taken Xian under her wing looks like.  The "pakpak" is now under another one's "pakpak".  The surrogate Mom warming up.




kamchiu Happy Happy Birthday Xian!!   1mon 
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Ate Lakam holding Xian's "rocket powered" Birthday Cake at a Surprise Birthday Party prepared for him by Kim with intimate friends and family - 7-11-12; Xian looking at Kim  all overwhelmed and completely taken by surprise.


In the continuing saga of Kim Chiu, her life and loves, one person stands out - Lakambini Chiu, eldest sister, surrogate mother to the youngest sister, an age difference of  9 years that could span 30 when Kim reverts to a world when she needed to be little again and go childlike  and ensconce herself  in  warm and loving arms. 

This is the same Ate Lakam who has a set type of man for Kim: On finding the ideal man--

What are the qualities you are looking for in a guy?
Kim answered, "Siyempre, yung faithful. Maalaga, mataas ang respeto sa pamilya...Maputi."
Kris asked the same question to Kim's sister if she were to choose a partner for Kim.
Kim' sister Ate Lakam said, "Gusto ko ng taong magmamahal higit sa sarili niya. Yung marespeto...Yung hindi ginagamit or something..." http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/kim-chiu-hopes-find-faithful-guy (Article based on KrisTV interview of Kim and Lakam 2-06-12)

Here is Kim saying she has engaged her family to know Xian more: 
During the event, Kim and Xian revealed the qualities they like about each other.
Kim went first: "Hopeless romantic siya," she described Xian. "Parang traditional so nakakatuwa..."

When it was Xian's turn, he answered, "Her personality, her eyes and her smile."

Kim admitted that she and Xian go out together but are often accompanied by her sisters.

“Lumalabas kami ni Xian if we have time. Sinasama ko ang mga kapatid ko, kinikilala siya ng mga sisters ko."

She added: “Ngayon kasi mas open ako sa mga sisters ko. Hindi katulad dati na secret lang ako sa sisters ko. Ngayon, mas kinikilala siya ng mga kapatid ko.” 

When asked about the status of their friendship, Kim said: “Hindi na kailangan ng label. Sa ngayon, labas-labas [lang kami].” 

Are they exclusively dating? “Hindi naman masyado,” she said with a laugh. 
When it was Xian's turn to be asked the same question, he said:  “Hindi naman natin kailangan lagyan ng label but yes, we’re having fun every time we see each other. I’m happy and I hope she’s happy also.” 
Kim mentioned that her sisters are already Xian's textmates. The actress also revealed that she has met Xian’s mother. 

How is Xian’s relationship with Kim’s sisters? “Natatawa naman sila sa mga jokes ko,” he said.  http://www.pep.ph/news/34082/kim-chiu-and-xian-lim-reveal-what-they-like-about-each-other May 13, 2012.

So how does Xian Lim rate?  Basic traits needed:  faithful, respectful, caring, 
unselfish and white-complected.  Looks like he fits the bill.  He just has to prove 
the first one when the time comes.  He professes faithfulness but this can only  be 
proven when tests come and he passes.  I have faith that Xian will pass.  

Xian has  multiple qualities unmentioned in the "requirements".  He has more than 
surpassed them, noting that he is also, this time according to Kim, " Si Xian ay 
funny, napakabait, thoughtful, caring, hopeless romantic" and to add, music-
minded, God-fearing and family-oriented.


I believe Ate Kam has found the "ideal man" for Kim.  She has been vocal and  visual lately...in her shouting "Isa Pa" for another birthday kiss for Xian from Kim as she impatiently egged Kim from her seat (Team KimXi birthday celeb for Xian 7-11-12).  Her accompanying the two in their exercise runs, their horseback riding, their dinners, his visits to the Chiu home; attest to this.  Xian has arrived in the hearts of the Chiu family with a big bang and looks like he's staying there! 

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jpchiuThe most powerful forces of good ever assembled: @jpchiu @kamchiu @ususero @xianlimm @chinitaprincess dedicated to truth justice and peace for all mankind!!


As Kim's Ate Lakam celebrates her birthday today, August 18th, we, from Team 
KimXi rejoice in the love that she unselfishly gives to her baby sister; the same 
love that Kim in turn shares with everyone around her.  One cannot give what one 
does not have; and she has plenty of it, first and foremost, from her Ate Lakam. 

Lakam, a strong instrument of God's love in the life of her younger siblings is 
reaping the harvest of what she has sown--a full and blessed life among friends 
and family.  

Her wide smile, her loving countenance, her being elder sister-surrogate Mom-
friend rolled into one is an umbrella that shields Kim and now Xian in the storms 
of life. Lakam deserves all the love that people also shower on her and the warmth 
that love on love generates is enough to reach out to where I am.  I  feel the love 
and I am blessed.


CTO - Happy Birthday Lakambini Chiu! August 18, 2012

chinitaprincess HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the ever supportive, super cool, super funny and my number 1 fan ATE LAKAM!! @kamchiu


CTO - Ate Lakam, the dancer in the family.
The Practice.


CTO - The Performance with Xian Lim cheering with the family!
Bottom row - all eyes on Kim and Xian (middle photo)

 Originally Posted by michz View Post
HI not a KIMXI fan...ashlloyd po ako just like to share na...

ang sweet ni xian kanina ehehehe siya nagtataas nung banner nila for LAKAM then lukaret ni kim sigaw ng sigaw  proud sister ang peg kanina....si xian rin yata sumigaw hindi ko lang sure kasi maingay silang tatlo nung kasama ni kim ....

una pa lang dumating si kim then sumunod si Xian....may nagtanong kay kim kung kanino yung isa pang chair sabi niya "kay xian, parating na siya"

kakatuwa yung mga tao kasi nung tahimik may biglang sumigaw ng i love you kim chiu!

yun lang ehehehe....May 22, 2012

Lakam shares a birthmonth with the Chairman and CEO of  ABS-CBN, the largest media conglomerate of the Philippines (Wikipedia), Eugenio Lopez III or Sir Gabby Lopez; a fete which Kim and Xian attended  along with studio stars and executives.  

     A stunning pair in coordinated wear...white with gold studs/buttons. 
Sir Gabby    Lopez birthday party - 8-16-12

Even the proud smiles matched.  Xian, standing tall and confident from his  highly successful Premiere Night and run  of blockbuster barkada  movie, The Reunion; Kim glowing alongside Xian in reflected glory, equally proud and happy! 

  PUSH ALERT ‏@Push_Mina
                     Pwede pa lang comedian si Xian! Kaloka ang eksena nya sa airport!

PAM ❤ ‏@PamyLoveKimXi
Kim got praised for her incredible performance in #TheHealing and Xian is being praised for his much improved acting in #TheReunion PROUD 👏


Roxy L ‏@Roxy_Liquigan
And super revelation si @XianLimm ! Impressive! #the reunion

Gerald Ivan Cruz ‏@navicruzivan
Level up din si Xian Limm sa #TheReunion. =) Congrats @XianLimm

Noreen Capili ‏@noringai
Still can't get over #theReunion. Di ko akalaing magagawa ni Enchong iyun! At si @XianLimm, jusme, laugh trip!!!

Noreen Capili ‏@noringai
@XianLimm nakakaloka ka talaga sa #theReunion, Joax!!!

There's also a beautiful review from Rod Magaru from this site : http://rodmagaru.com/2012/08/15/movi...medium=twitter and i'll just quote the most important part: 
I cannot imagine Enrique doing Xians or Enchong doing Kians or Xian doing Enchong etc. Enchong is flaming hot on a particular scene, Enrique is very romantic on his role, Xian is very matured on his interpretation of the character and Kean’s act is very effortless.




Congratulations, Xian!  We, KimXis, with Kim are vindicated as you are! Versatile in comedy and drama, you have proven your worth! So proud of you as Kim is! Looking forward to Ina, Kapatid, Anak and your movie with Kim!
CTO Roxy L ‏@Roxy_Liquigan
Spotted: Cute couple #rockwell http://************/s/235182562
  

  
 CTO - Kim and Xian with Maja and friends after the Boss' party in a tete-a-tete.


There are talks and there are talks.  The fact remains is that Kim and Xian are seen in public places after work when they need not be.  There is a choice and it appears clear that they choose to be in each other's company even if they also spend a lot of time with each other at work. "Happy, happy, happy being together," gesturing at Xian. (Kim (with Xian) to Henni Espinosa -Balitang America, May, 2012)


    CTO - " Happy, happy, happy being together"  "Easy, easy, happy, happy"
   Kim and Xian at Xian's birthday party which took him completely by surprise. July 11, 2012 (a day before his actual birthday).


CTO - the ubiquitous kurot...lull in the IKA taping.  Notice who's tired among them - Ate Haidz. August, 2012.
   Thank you, Xian, for putting back the smile on Kim's face.


CTO - Kim's fave body part of Xian and fave sandalan - Xian's chest.

   CTO - Xian and shy-looking Kim in a closer than usual pose for a fan's cam.

    CTO -   Kim at IKA taping.  So pretty and looking 16 in very light makeup.


There seems to be a question as to Kim's whereabouts today, August 18th, after spending some time in Davao yesterday, Friday, August the 17th.  Kim would be back in Manila for her elder sis Ate Kam's birthday, I would think.    Here's some solid proof from Kim herself:


CTO - Kim's IG of her arrival in Manila - 8-18-12.
 There's still sun in the IG and Kim is wearing her shades.  Left Davao for Manila 8-18-12.

Kim's non-attendance of the August 14th Premiere Night of  Xian's movie, The Reunion, elicited a lot of reaction from fans, KimXis included.  It appeared to some that  Kim did not show her support towards Xian, alluding to the time when Xian had to "fly" from Nasugbu, Batangas to catch the Premiere Night of The Healing .  

To those who understand Philippine showbiz, they would know that Kim, on the contrary, was lending Xian her strong support here.  She preserved the focus of the night on Xian and his love interest in the movie, Megan Young and on the movie itself. We also have to take into account Kim's very shy nature.  She reverts to being Kimberly when it's not work.


 CTO - Xian and Megan 
   The Reunion Premiere Night - 8-14-12 Red carpet

CTO - The leads watching The Reunion in full for the first time. 


Kim plays such an important part in Xian's personal life that her presence at The  Reunion Premiere Night would have dimmed  the lights that should only be trained towards the movie and its cast and director.  No inadvertent scene-stealing from anyone, especially from one who has such a giving nature as Kim, no matter how Kim and Xian would have wanted to be together that night.  Professional ethics versus personal wishes.  Professional ethics ruled this time.

CTO - Congratulations Direk Frasco, Xian and the rest...
The Reunion - 10m on its first day of showing.  Long lines.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!


CTO - Kim immediately liked Xian's photo at The Red Carpet.
Rjean ‏@camiaciara
Ang bilis mag like ni Ganda! Waah. :-):-) http://twitpic.com/ajaxfx 



Kim and her family and close friends paid their way in the first regular showing of The Reunion on August 15.  They stood to be counted with their tickets at the Box Office.  What a night!  Controversial in part because of Kim being interviewed regarding the movie by Enchong Dee. Here is Kim with her group taking a late dinner after the movie. Xian who rushed in  from the Quenatics (fans of Enrique Gil) Block Screening caught up with them.  

                       CTO - Snacks after watching The Reunion - 8-15-12
Kim unmindful of the waiter's cam; looks like she has one of her own. IG Kim?
JC ‏@ususero
#TheReunion night. http://instagr.am/p/OWen_ngK-u/


LAKAMBINI CHIU - it is your day today.  You are blessed!  "Somewhere in your youth or childhood, you must have done something good", a line from a song in The Sound of Music.  That was also a family story of how love can make the impossible possible with God's help.  May God continue to bless you!

CTO - taken exactly  a year ago on Lakam's birthday, August 18, 2011. Xian Lim, is that you? This time Xian is in Bacolod.  As with Kim in the PN of The Reunion,  Xian would be with the Chiu family in spirit.
So, this was one of those early friendly encounters with the family.  
Kim's earth angels - Lakam and Xian.

I now understand why Kris Aquino (Kris TV interview Kim and Maja 8-12-12), when Maja or was it Kim who mentioned that Xian goes to dinners and such with the family especially at the surprise birthday  party for Xian , she (Kris A.) was always quick to ask, "Kasama si Lakam?" and everytime the two nodded, yes, she broke into this beautiful smile; making one believe that Kris knows the stringent requirements there are by Lakam for Kim's new love and how she must have appeared inflexible to Kris about them.  


Lakam's presence in Xian's sorties with the family lends credence to everyone's belief that indeed Xian has passed muster and  is one who is  "faithful, marespeto, maalaga, maputi" that Kim is willing  to cross over to Lovelandia for and with.  Love. Love. Love.  As Kris A. would say.   Kim's loves are bonded and she is playing easy, easy, happy, happy with the man of her life right now, Xian surnamed Lim.



               CTO - Kim's Man of the Hour - Xian Lim - front view



                 CTO  - Side View.


         CTO - Chinita Princess IG on Tuesday - 8-14-12 The Reunion Premiere.
@chinitaprincess: "Good things come to those who wait,. better things come to those who dont give up,,,and the best things come to those who believe." HAVE A POSITIVE TUESDAY AFTERNOON EVERYONE!!! #sanadilumalaULAN 





                      CTO - Because of you by Tony Bennett and K.D. Lang.





Again, Happy Birthday, Ate Lakam!  We KimXis love you for the love you unconditionally shower on Kim; molding her into this lovely, loving, generous and kind person she is today!  How blessed Kim and Xian are for having you as their Ate.  Keep on keeping on!   

     CTO - Kim with her other loving Ate,Twinkle who resides in Cebu with her own family (Raine's Mom).  Beauty runs in the family.  (Kim's IG 2 mos. ago)
    yesterday bonding time with my ate twinkle!!


                               
                                 CTO - We are Family by Sister Sledge












Saturday, August 11, 2012

Till her heartaches end or hanggang mahinog ang...

“The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread but there are many more dying for a little love. The poverty in the West is a different kind of poverty -- it is not only a poverty of loneliness but also of spirituality. There's a hunger for love, as there is a hunger for God.” 
― Mother Teresa, A Simple Path: Mother Teresa

                                 CTO

"@chinitaprincess: "the best feeling of happiness is when you are happy because you've made somebody else HAPPY!!! KEEP SAFE,," IG



Moving from place to place from Tacloban in Eastern Visayas  to  Cagayan de Oro in Northern Mindanao to Cebu City in Central Visayas, to  Mindoro in Southern Luzon and to General Santos City in Southern Mindanao to finally settle in the Central Visayan city of Cebu when she was 13, Kim was unable to form firm friendships.  


CTO - Republic of the Philippines Map


Kim and her 4 siblings, Ate Lakam, Ate, Twinkle, Kuya William, and John Paul, moved around at their early ages to stay with relatives who were gracious enough to spend for their schooling.  There was always the question of whether they would be able to go to school the following year when their school year ended; a fear that  stayed  until their Grandma decided to bring all of them back to Cebu in 2003.


The family's last move minus the father propitiously heralded Kim's new life in only three years time; the year when she would turn  16 and Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition1 would open its doors for her.  Talk about being at the right place  at the right time and taking the bull by the horns; joining an audition, setting the shyness aside for a cause.


Kim led parallel lives with Xian who has revealed  on KrisTV today  that he also did not develop longstanding friendships while in the U.S. from his frequent moves.  He and his Mom moved from Daly City, California to Las Vegas, Nevada and even to Texas and finally to the Philippines in 2008.


CTO - KrisTV show (pls check 3:18-  )
    http://www.youmaker.com/     Thanks Disco.




Add to the rolling stone lifestyle, Xian suffered the wrath of bullies  in school for being fat and not fitting in anywhere. Like Kim, he  decided to take his own bull by its horns,  got out from being a couch potato and   went  into basketball, swimming and track and field.


Xian lost the weight but not the shyness and despite the accomplishments, Xian says he still has trust issues in developing close friendships, prompting Senator Chiz Escudero, the " He Said" to Kris Aquino's "She Said" on the KrisTV Talk Show, to say, "...we had someone last week saying that she also has "trust issues", to which Kris, quickly and smilingly and loudly said, "Si Kimmy!"



CTO - Kris TV Show (Pls check .51 secs onwards)
    http://www.youmaker.com/


It pays to know what one wants or what one does not want and get out from a wishful thinking mode and act on one's instincts and inner need.  This is where a supportive family or in Xian's case a loving Mom can come in and propel a dream into reality.  She helped her son settle in the country of her birth, a decision born of love and trust in her son's decision to flex his wings and be on his own.


Xian was at the time of his life when a 9-5 job was not something he envisioned for himself after College. His mother has always been an entrepreneur and taught piano on the side. Xian's creative nature dictates routinary work  would just sap his creative energies.  In 2008 when he was 18, Xian decided to move to the Philippines.


It is normal for young people in the U.S. to be independent after age 18.  Xian left the U.S. to finish College in his father's alma mater, the University of the East and join their Varsity team.  He was not successful in the latter but with his good looks and his short stint at modelling his discoverer, Ton Lao (his current stylist), introduced him to Mr. Johnny Manahan or Mr. M of Star Magic, ABS-CBN talent agency, and the climb to unleash the dormant creative energy began.


"You just don't luck into things. You build them step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities." - Barbara Bush, American first lady (1925- )                    

                           CTO    Year 2008 - KimXi on a chance pose 
               at an airport on the way home to Phil. after a Star Magic U.S. Tour.


CTO -   Kim in her trademark knitted brows. Xian and his cover up "arrogant" stance.  
                     The "Pogi" and "Pogita" looks discernible this early.


CTO - Look at them now!
Look Ma, a toothy smile!  Kim and Xian at the ABS CBN Trade Launch for Ina, Kapatid, Anak.



CTO      United States of America 



Growing up without her  Mom, Kim had  an attentive father, loving elder sisters and an autocratic but understanding grandmother standing by her.  Though shy and retiring, Kim possessed the  great resolve to better her family's lot.  


Kim learned hard and  vowed to herself not to repeat  the unfavorable business decisions her parents  made nor enter into an early marriage and have a baby in her teens which her mother did.  Learning from experience can be a great motivator and trusting in the help from the Almighty Father when one's own father is out somewhere raising another family set Kim for her life's journey.


Xian, without the benefit of  any siblings and a  father figure, received  much love, care and attention from  a single mother who nurtured her only child in traditional Philippine values, good manners and right conduct.


Xian's isolated childhood without any close friendships he could count on,  relied on himself more; developing skills in piano and other musical instruments in early teens; discovering basketball and other sports late but succeeded in shedding unwanted pounds, his main goal.


CTO - an uncharacteristically tearful, Xian whose main "cry" is to make Kim happy; make her feel special.


What Xian might lack  in social skills, not being strong in small talk, Xian counters with technical skills and an understanding of the human psyche, sensitive to the sensibilities of people and aware of what make them happy - a good preparation for  his life's calling - showbusiness and the exercise of his romantic nature.


Xian's patience and faith in himself and his God will come tested in the long, slow years with no work and no friends but God does not forsake His people and those who trust Him and trust Him fully will have their time to shine and how! Xian is among them.  What a good God we serve!



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Though raised in different worlds; one in a developing country, Philippines, the other in  highly industrialized  U.S. cities;  the two, Kim and Xian, surprisingly grew up so alike  in terms of their strong faith in God; their  love of family; capacity for hard work; , willingness to learn, to improve themselves and a certain amount of  positivism  that would carry  them through the  rough and harsh circumstances of their lives.  Credit their loving parents, surrogate and real ones.


     CTO -thanks to ESFO -  Kim and Xian in his birthday prod. ASAP 2012.
                     A dream come true - doing a dance with Kim on ASAP.


Kim and Xian met at the crossroads of their lives in My Binondo Girl; two stars colliding and their  brilliance blazed through the showbiz atmosphere  as they continually streak upwards in individual movies; Kim in  the blockbuster,The Healing and Xian in a soon to show (August 15th) The Reunion.


The Healing is going on its third week  in theaters nationwide, some of them in areas still inundated by  the deluge that brought Kim and Xian out shopping for relief goods, packing and distributing them in the middle of rain and mud  while Xian's Mom, suffered chest deep waters in Antipolo  and had flood water in her living room soaking everything except for some fixtures raised up a step.


CTO - Xian - he saved his own as he helped saved others.



 “Baha hanggang dibdib ang tubig," ani Xian na idinagdag na hindi pa din naalis ang tubig baha sa kanilang bahay. “Bungalow kasi ang house so walang second floor. At least mayroong isangstep at nandoon sa isang step ‘yung mga gamit. Pumasok ‘yung tubig at hanggang ngayon may tubig pa rin.”http://www.push.com.ph/features/8251/xian-lims-house-submerged-in-floods/


    CTO - Kim and Xian and co. packing relief goods bought from SavMore Katipunan. (Kim in a shirt with relevant print on the back; Xian in golden yellow).
None of the fans knew that when Xian spent a sleepless night packing relief goods for the ones who had to leave their homes to the elements; Xian was suffering the same way with his own Mom's home in Antipolo along Marcos Highway submerged in floodwaters.  His Mom and Lolo safely ensconced at his Condo after he fetched them to avoid any potential danger befalling them, he could now help Kim.

 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=96
Mga artistang tumutulong nakaka-proud 
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT Ni Master Showman Kuya Germs (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated August 11, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0) 

Proud ako na napakaraming artista na naman ang tumulong sa mga biktima ng baha. Hindi lamang sila nagpadala ng tulong na financial, food, and services, marami ring mga baguhan ang nagkasya na lamang tumulong sa pagri-repack ng mga relief goods at pamamahagi ng mga ito.

Napakaganda nilang pagmasdan habang namamahagi ng makakain sa mga nasa evacuation center bilang bahagi ng pagtulong ng mga network na kanilang kinaaniban. Marami rin ang tumulong sa sarili nilang pamamaraan at pagsisikap.

Ang daming artista ang namataang namimili sa supermarket ng mga bultu-bultong pagkain na alam mong hindi nila gagamiting pangsarili kundi para sa mga biktima rin ng baha. Tulad ng magka-partner na Phil Younghusband at Angel Locsin, Kim Chiu at Xian Lim, Robin Padilla at Mariel Rodriguez. Sa kanila at sa maraming ayaw nang mai-report pa, maraming salamat, Diyos na ang bahalang gumanti sa inyo.

@OhhMyJ Susko isang hagupit din ang binili ni kim chui sa grocery...

@annemarielleG: Kim Chiu and Xian Lim helping out. #ProudFan"

@yourqueengreta: Xian Lim and Kim Chiu nasa Savemore Katipunan ”




  
                                  CTO - Where wheels are not available.
Saving lives.


CTO - saving boy's best friend.


CTO - saving man's best friend.



The floods from days of unrelenting rain prove less than an  illustrious welcome to Xian's barkada movie, The Reunion, to show on the Feastday of the  Assumption of our Lady, August 15, 2012 in theaters nationwide.  This would be Xian's movie in a lead role, a preview to another movie with Kim and now the TV series,  Ina, Kapatid, Anak , already  in the works, also with Kim.


Xian, a non-barkada type of guy in a barkada movie; this we got to see.  Looks like Xian is on his way to "slaying his dragons"; he can start with acting them out and then slowly but surely, get out of the doldrums and like Kim say to everyone, "I have good news for you."



                                  CTO - Two thumbs up!
                                 Xian, positive and upbeat!

KIM's KTEXT 08-08-2012 : Her Message http://pic.twitter.com/L7HqjfPZ 



Let us  all troop to the movie houses and block screenings to help The Reunion, the  movie, be a success at the Box Office as we await the awakening of Xian, freed of his shyness and insecurities; watch him walk the walk over his trust issues into a barkada that is no longer a movie; a barkada with Kim as the pillar along with  his new-found trustworthy friends.



CTO - Kim, smiling again, finally, out of her shell after two heartbroken years.



CTO - The source of Kim's smiles - "ang lalaking pinakamalapit sa puso ni Kim ngayon - Xian Lim," according to Kim

CTO



CTO - Check the smiles that come unsolicited.  Happy Hearts!



CTO - Burt Bacharach
                                   " Raindrops keep falling on my head."


Nature has spoken and everyone listens.  There is some lesson to be learned and learned fast.  Nature spews out what people throw away.  Clogged drains must be declogged.  Living in dangerous flood-prone areas must be rethought.  The Government must also urgently  do their part.


Kim and Xian have weathered personal storms and as they tread water to keep themselves afloat, they saw each other bobbing in the floodwaters of the showbiz world; boarded the rescue vessel of My Binondo Girl together in God's will and grace and from there  knew their lonely journey was over...the aloneness replaced by togetherness; loneliness   by happiness.

  
 CTO - Broad smiles with the man she spends loads of time outside of work.
Kim with Xian.


There is someone seeking the happiness of another and his name is Xian. His efforts are not for naught.  The object of this pursuit named Kim has announced her 
Epiphany!  The "Eureka Moment" which beamed to the world on TFC that "...masaya, masaya ako ngayon"  and that she has some "good news" to share.

  
                      CTO - " Masaya, masaya ako ngayon", says Kim (KrisTV 8-3-12)
  


Finally, she has come out of her dark, dank world; the flood that nearly drowned her two years back except for the intermittent "breath of fresh air" from her "Mahfriend" and the "breath of fresh, pure oxygen" from another source, a man named Xian Lim.  Now, Kim has "broken surface!  She is alive and well!   Finally, after a long two years,  Kim's  heartaches have ended!  Thanks be to God and to Xian, God's instrument of  Kim's salvation!


     CTO  Kim and Xian -they even laugh alike!


The waters have receded in some areas of Metro Manila and still high in others.    One thing good we have seen is in the onslaught of nature's fury, we are comforted in the prayers and swift action of our countrymen, the heralded and the unheralded; some helping out animals, old people, infants; celebrities and non-celebrities alike bearing food/relief goods to the hungry, the homeless and the thirsty--a beautiful expression of love, care and generosity that will remain in our hearts forever reminding  us that in the midst of distress, we can count on and we are assured of help, sometimes, from unexpected quarters--from a man for example who continually says, "...Nandito lang ako para sa kanya. If ever mayroon siyang kailangan, problema, nandito ako para problemahin yun kasama siya."  (Xian regarding Kimmy) 


True to his word Xian helped Kim buy, pack, distribute relief goods to the less fortunate ones in Marikina.  It was only when the KrisTV show aired Friday (8-10-12) that people learned Xian is also a flood victim.  He  had to rescue his own Mom and Lolo from destructive flood waters from his Mom's residence in Antipolo where at its height the waters were chest deep.


Kim and Xian, God-fearing open, generous, caring and loving.  What is there not to love?


Hinog na ba ang puso ni Kim? Is her heart ready,  willing and able to fall in love again?  Kim says she's ready and she also says, "Only time will tell".  Xian counters, " Hindi naman ako nagmamadali".  Xian says he's not in a rush.  "Saya, saya, happy, happy."

Xian is marching to the beat of Kim's drum.  If she's happy then  he's happy and since they're happy being together, we can only be happy with and for them.

 Xian, you're the man! Where one made Kim cry; you dried her tears; where one made her sad, you made her happy; so, let me ask again but this time of Xian only, what is there not to love of Xian?

 As a Chiu family friend has said lately of Xian on twitter, and I quote:      Aug 9
Kaw na talaga yan Xi     


Again, Xian, you're the man!  Kimmy, you have landed with  both feet together from your gymnastics of life!  Ten out of Ten!  Good for you both, beautiful people; the once reclusive, shy and disappear-into-the woodwork type  people, are now in the forefront of life, smiling broadly, feet planted firmly on the ground; who are now each other's best friend, best friends for life--Kim and Xian! Keep on keeping on!   




“And what’s nice, the best part of it was that parang sinundan niya yung tip ko nung bata pa siya when I said, ‘Before you have a girlfriend, make sure you build up on the friend first. Because once you lose a girlfriend, you lose the girl and the friend. But when you build up a good friendship, you’ll never lose a friend.’ (Gary Valenciano in his advice to son Paolo)http://pep.ph/news/35179/part-2-gary-valenciano-says-son-paolo-chose-the-right-girl-to-marry/1/3
   


  CTO - to those who continue to bring Kim and Xian down, please take note:
                           



                     CTO - We are the world by Michael Jackson and co.



CTO - People helping people



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