ROMEO 'ROMI' GARDUCE, second from right, huddles close with his Sherpas on this Everest summit photo taken on the 19th of May 2006. this very same photo made it to the front page of The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Cool noh?
nope. i didn't had that chance to scale the world's highest peak.
that 29,035-foot piece of rock surely has enchanted not a few, including me. this despite the fact that i nurture this (almost incurable) fear of heights.
the Everest experience goes beyond summiting the mountain revered by Tibetans with the name "Chomolungma" which means 'mother goddess of the universe'.
the Everest experience gave me a chance to work with some of the most aggressive, professional and yet down to earth people - the top execs, managers and staff of the GMA News and Public Affairs department.
here i am sharing a moment with Josh, Ms. Rikki and of course - Romi Garduce.
on this photo, Ms. Marie shares the 'kodak' moment with us.
of course, i share the limelight with my poging bossing - Boss Rams, the coolest dude to hang around with come crunch time.
ngarag moment na, pero sige pa rin ang pa-picture.
and finally, matapos ang trabaho i had the chance to get my picture taken with
THE MAN, GARDUCH! hah!
'di naman ako madaling ma-startstruck na tao.
but Romi's humility was simply overwhelming. straight from the airport wherein he was given a very warm welcome, walang arteng nagpaunlak sa isang presscon. tapos, isinalang ulit sa isang press briefing pagdating sa GMA. tapos, isinalang sa 24 Oras.
a thanksgiving mass was held, afterwhich dinner. pero siyempre, 'di naman nakapag-dinner kaagad ang ating bida. sandamakmak na picture-taking at interviews muna ang pinaunlakan niya. a little before 10 p.m., when the last mediaman was able to secure his exclusive, dun pa lang siya nakakain.
sobrang kapagod gawin ang EVEREST PROJECT na 'to...
but it was well worth.
and if i'd be asked to join the team once more, i'd still say YES!
without batting an eyelash.
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