09/08/2025
For three years now, I have carried a quiet role — one that works behind the scenes, shaping colors, lines, and words into something that hopefully tells a story. Every fiesta, year after year, I have been entrusted to be the layout artist for our barangay’s celebrations. And though my name is never in the spotlight, my work often finds its way into the hands, eyes, and memories of our people.
I am not the best at what I do. My edits are not flawless, my designs are not masterpieces, and I still see room for improvement every time I look at my own work. There are nights when the colors refuse to blend, when the letters seem out of place, and when doubt whispers that someone else could do better. But in between those moments of uncertainty, I find the quiet satisfaction of knowing that every piece I make is born from effort, intention, and heart.
Way back then, I was hesitant to even try. I knew my limits too well, and fear often convinced me to step back. But every fiesta, the barangay chose to believe in me — not just once, but again and again, like handing me a blank canvas each year and saying, “We trust you to paint this for us.” And for that, I will forever be grateful.
To Sir Norman — thank you for being the very first to believe that I could do this. In 2023, when I still doubted myself, you chose to see potential in me. You were the first to hand me the brush and say, “Kaya mo ’yan,” and because of that first trust, I found the courage to start.
To Kuya Antonio Pasia Narito — thank you for always being there. I know the pressure that comes with this role, yet you never hesitate to approach me, to trust me, and to make me feel that my work has value. Your confidence in me has been a quiet push to keep going, especially during the times I felt unsure.
To Konsehal Alfie — thank you po, for your constant trust. Each time you choose me for this task, you remind me that what I do matters, even in the simplest way.
And to Chairman Jeff Pasia — thank you for your unwavering trust and for always pushing me beyond my own doubts. You have this way of making me believe that I am capable, that I am good enough, even when I don’t see it in myself. Your encouragement has been a steady light in my journey, reminding me that growth begins when someone believes in you. I am deeply grateful for the faith you’ve shown in me
Every layout I’ve made for our fiesta is more than just a design; it’s a quiet contribution to our collective story. It is my way of holding up a mirror to our community — reflecting its colors, its joy, its pride. Each line I draw becomes a thread woven into the fabric of our celebrations, and each finished work turns into a small piece of our history.
I may never be the perfect artist, but I will always be the willing one — willing to learn, to work, and to pour whatever I have into something that belongs to all of us. And as long as you continue to trust me every fiesta, I will keep doing my best to turn ideas into images, and memories into something we can hold, see, and keep.
In the end, it is not the perfection of my work that matters most, but the heart behind it — and that is something I promise will always be there. 🎨✨
