I am always a proud friend most especially of the achievements of my friends. Back in college, we developed this bond that the success of one is the success of all. We never outgrew that. Now, despite that we have our own lives and families, divided by different time zones and geography, we managed to treasure that bond.
Last Sunday, October 24, we were in jubilation after Maxi bagged the 2010 title of Convergys Idol. He hurdled the elimination rounds against 24 hopefuls. During the finale, he battled against the remaining six contestants. Conversely, I was one of the witnesses on how he worked hard and prepared for the competition. Max is always like that. He puts his heart into what he is doing and he does not settle for what's mediocre. He is very competitive, meticulous and part of that is studying who he's against with.
During the finals, Maxi sang "Ordinary People" by John Legend. Undoubtedly, his version was pitch perfect, spotless, effortless and relevant. Am not really a fan of that song but in some way, he has this ability to convince me to believe on what he is singing. I guess that's his gift. He is persuasive in his songs.
Max singing "Ordinary People"
While watching him on stage, I was seeing a sure winner. God forbid, if he lost, I might or we might have created a scene hahaha. But you see, you can never put a gifted singer down.
I have always been a fan of Maxi. Back in college, Max and I were members of two different important organizations in our university. He was a member of G-Clef, the resident glee club in our school while me and some of the barkada were the prime movers of our university’s theater company. Every time his group holds a concert either outside or within the university, we make sure that we have our banners and our loud cheers and applause ready in support of his performance. And Maxi never fails to deliver. He usually gets the solo. He usually sings the best part of the song. He is usually the crowd favorite.
Max owned the stage
Congratulations again langga. We are proud of what you've achieve. Your success is our success too. We will always be your number one fan.
Post script:
Pasalamat ka dili ayo ana ka tsada akung tingug or else, magtigi tang duha hahaha. Happy nalang ko na akoy murag modelon sa grupo. hahaha. Peace!
Cheers! Congratulations Max! if there's any word more than best... That's how superb you performed! You were great up there!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to watch his performance but having witnessed some of Max' performances on stage, I believe, he'd really pulled it off to the highest level leaving the assemblage, not to excuse the hopeful opponents, at AWE with dropped jaw. LOL!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Max! :-)