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System Builder (Backend, APIs, Architecture) | Bridging Enterprise Platforms & Modern Web Apps | ServiceNow | Dev Community Leader | Early-Stage CTO | PH100 Under 30

There's something liberating about being a beginner.When I joined volleyball camp five months ago, I knew I had a lot to...
13/09/2026

There's something liberating about being a beginner.

When I joined volleyball camp five months ago, I knew I had a lot to learn.

I was surrounded by people who were more experienced than me, and there were plenty of moments where I felt like I was trying to catch up.

But I kept showing up.

What's interesting is that the biggest lesson wasn't just about volleyball. It was about becoming more comfortable doing things I'm not yet good at.

The same thing happened outside the court. In one of our after-parties, I found myself casually dancing along to songs with my teammates—even though dancing in front of people used to make me extremely uncomfortable. 😂

Maybe growth isn't always about becoming excellent at something.

Sometimes it's simply reaching the point where you're comfortable enough to try, be imperfect, and have fun while learning.

Still plenty to improve in volleyball—and plenty of other things I want to learn—but I'm learning to appreciate the process a little more. 🏐

08/08/2026

Celebrating my 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

"Most Improved Camper."I honestly didn't expect to receive this recognition at the end of our volleyball camp.Four month...
08/08/2026

"Most Improved Camper."

I honestly didn't expect to receive this recognition at the end of our volleyball camp.
Four months ago, I joined simply wanting to learn something completely outside of my comfort zone. There were a lot of moments of frustration—working on my receives, learning different positions, missing serves, and realizing how much I still had to improve.

Looking back, this award isn't a reminder that I've "made it." Rather, it's a reminder that consistent effort compounds.

Showing up week after week may not feel dramatic in the moment, but over time, others start seeing the progress before you do.
I know I still have a long way to go. I'm continuing to work on my setting, overhead serve, receiving consistency, and developing a more confident spike. But this recognition reminds me to appreciate how far I've come while staying excited for how much more there is to learn.

Thank you to the coaches, my fellow campers, and teammates who challenged, encouraged, and pushed me to improve every session.

Here's to staying a student—on and off the court. 🏐

23/06/2026

A quick update on ATIN.PH.

We are excited to start the new chapter, please stay tuned.

I joined a volleyball camp expecting to just learn the basics. During my first month, I was scared of the ball. I avoide...
23/06/2026

I joined a volleyball camp expecting to just learn the basics.

During my first month, I was scared of the ball. I avoided receiving. I was mostly trying not to make mistakes.

Then one game, I unexpectedly scored twice as an opposite hitter through soft spikes.
Small moment, but it gave me confidence that I could contribute.

The following sessions were humbling. There were games where I struggled to receive, couldn't save balls, and barely got involved because I wasn't getting sets.

But recently, something changed.

I found myself attempting first receives, digging balls, and even setting in emergency situations. They weren't perfect — far from it. But my teammates adjusted, continued the play, and trusted me.

It reminded me that growth is rarely about suddenly becoming good. Sometimes it's simply moving from:
'I hope the ball doesn't come to me.'
to:
'The ball is coming. I'll try.'

In work and in life, we often wait until we feel ready before stepping up. But many skills are built by showing up, making mistakes, learning, and becoming someone others can rely on.

Still learning. Still improving. But grateful for the teammates who make the journey better. 🏐

Had a small realization during karaoke recently.I noticed I usually sing better after a few songs — higher notes feel ea...
17/06/2026

Had a small realization during karaoke recently.

I noticed I usually sing better after a few songs — higher notes feel easier, timing improves, confidence settles in. At first I thought it was just “warming up,” but I realized the same thing happens in a lot of other areas too.

Sometimes we evaluate ourselves too early.

The first few minutes of presenting, facilitating a meeting, coding, brainstorming, or even playing sports can feel awkward and restrained. Then somewhere along the way, the body and mind sync up, tension drops, and suddenly you perform closer to your actual capability.

I also noticed it’s more enjoyable when I’m with people who are musically attuned. Not because karaoke has to be serious, but because good energy and shared rhythm elevate the experience. You naturally want to rise to the level of the room.

Made me think about how much environment, repetition, and psychological safety affect performance — probably more than we admit.

Sometimes the “best version” of our work or creativity only appears after we’ve had enough time to settle into it.

A few months ago, I enrolled in a volleyball camp despite not coming from a sports background.At first, everything felt ...
15/06/2026

A few months ago, I enrolled in a volleyball camp despite not coming from a sports background.

At first, everything felt unfamiliar. Receiving, setting, footwork, timing—skills that experienced players make look effortless turned out to be anything but.

After two months of training, I decided to pause for a month to rebuild my gym routine. What surprised me was how much I missed volleyball almost immediately.

It made me realize something:
Sometimes the strongest signal that you're growing isn't mastery—it's the desire to keep showing up and continue learning.

I'm still very much a beginner. In fact, I probably have more weaknesses than strengths on the court. But somewhere along the way, volleyball stopped being something I was trying and became something I genuinely looked forward to.

A good reminder that growth often starts when we're willing to be beginners again.

What have you started learning recently that made you want to keep coming back?

After two months of volleyball camp, our graduation games ended with an unexpected lesson.During the after-party karaoke...
12/06/2026

After two months of volleyball camp, our graduation games ended with an unexpected lesson.

During the after-party karaoke session, I volunteered to sing first. It sounds trivial, but going first in any group activity carries a small social risk—you don't know how the room will respond.

What surprised me wasn't the singing itself. It was realizing how much I had been holding back from sharing interests that matter to me until the "right" opportunity came along.

Whether it's sports, music, technology, or community work, growth often starts with showing up before you're completely confident.

Sometimes the biggest win isn't performing perfectly. It's being willing to participate.

Volleyball taught me lessons about learning a new skill as an adult. The karaoke session afterward reinforced one more: opportunities often appear when you're willing to raise your hand first.

One unexpected thing I’ve realized in transitioning from traditional web development into the ServiceNow/low-code space:...
10/06/2026

One unexpected thing I’ve realized in transitioning from traditional web development into the ServiceNow/low-code space:
I didn’t just find a new platform to learn.
I found healthier engineering environments.

For years as a web developer, I thought constant pressure, figuring things out alone, and surviving chaos were just part of the job.

But recently, working with experienced seniors and mentors who prioritize clarity, collaboration, structured thinking, and psychological safety has genuinely changed how I view engineering culture.

What stood out to me is that strong technical people aren’t always the loudest or most intimidating in the room. The best ones I’ve worked with are calm, pragmatic, supportive, and deeply thoughtful about both technology and business impact.

It made me realize how much the right environment accelerates growth — especially when you’re learning something new.

Still early in my journey with the platform, but grateful for the people and teams helping shape how I think, build, and work.

A few months ago, if you told me I'd be learning about mediation, jurisdiction, demand letters, court filings, affidavit...
08/06/2026

A few months ago, if you told me I'd be learning about mediation, jurisdiction, demand letters, court filings, affidavits, annexes, and small claims procedures, I would've assumed you were talking about someone else's life.

Yet here I am.

What started as a refund issue worth ₱5,000 turned into an unexpected crash course in how consumer complaints and dispute resolution actually work in the Philippines.

Along the way, I learned that:
• Not every agency has jurisdiction over every complaint.
• Documentation matters more than emotion.
• A clear paper trail is often your strongest asset.
• Persistence and professionalism can go a long way.
• Sometimes the goal isn't to "win" an argument—it's to reach a fair resolution.

After months of follow-ups, mediation efforts, administrative filings, and eventually a small claims case, the matter was finally settled and the refund was returned in full before the scheduled hearing.

The amount itself wasn't life-changing. The experience, however, was surprisingly educational.

It's one of those situations I never expected to encounter, but looking back, I'm glad I saw the process through.

There's something reassuring about learning how institutions, procedures, and legal remedies work—not from a textbook, but from firsthand experience.

Hopefully I won't need to use that knowledge again anytime soon.
But if life gives you forms, annexes, and court notices... you learn how to fill them out.

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