For the love of James and Nadine

Let me start with clarifying that I won’t be taking any side of the issue. To my co-fans who have been asking me about the situation via twitter, this is my answer - I don’t have the right to comment about it since I am not directly involved. I’ll keep my mouth shut about it. I won’t play the blaming game either, because I believe that everything happens for a reason. For the past articles that I’ve written, it’s somehow clear to everyone that I promote good vibes. Tonight, no matter how difficult the situation is, I will try to still do so. There’s this only one side that I want to take, it’s the peacemaker side.

Define Happiness

Before you give up, think of the reason why you started in the first place     

     

I wonder why I am here. Why am I writing this blog when I can sleep early tonight and get ready for my work day tomorrow? Why am I taking time posting tweets as JaDine Publicist? Why am I doing all these? I haven’t had any close meet and greet encounters with James and Nadine anyway, so why even bother doing this?

 I have found all my answers by simply looking at the pictures of two rising superstars, James Reid and Nadine Lustre. And for some unexplainable reason that only a die-hard fan girl can understand, when I saw their pictures, all I feel is that genuine happiness I experience over supporting the oh-so-deserving artists like James and Nadine.

Simply put, the reason of my existence in the fandom is all about James and Nadine. The happiness that I experience with their success is a fulfillment and an inspiration for me as a fan girl. That’s enough for me. Everything else is secondary.

Define Unity

I choose not to delve into details about what’s going on internally. I count this as a setback of a growing fandom who’s nominated to ASAP Pop Awards versus other fandoms that have been making waves for quite a long time. To name one, take a look that we are ‘healthily’ competing alongside an 11-year old fandom named Popsters of Sarah Geronimo.

What am I trying to say? Amidst the chaos, be it personal, internal conflict, or anything under the sun, we all have ONE MISSION – To promote James and Nadine (be it as individual, or as a tandem). That mission will make us all UNITED, regardless of internal issues or personal motives.

I say this often on my twitter post, if you love Nadine that makes me love you; same thing with James, if you love James, I also love you. That is enough for me. I won’t force you to do the exact same thing because we have different personalities. But it’s nothing personal. Let’s all be reminded of our purpose here. My heart skips whenever I see UNITY among Naddicts, Reiders, WeLoveJaDines, KehrBears and other fanclubs close to our hearts.

We are not competing against each other. Let’s not practice competition amongst ourselves. Two heads are still better than one. We are UNITED with ONE MISSION. For me, that’s all that matters.

Define Love

Love conquers all. Love will be the main reason why we forgive, why we choose to listen, why we choose to be open-minded, why we choose to go back, why we choose to keep on. Not even a single soul will distract me from expressing my support, all these… for the love of James and Nadine.  I have all the reasons to be frustrated, discouraged, downhearted, disappointed, but my love for this fandom, no… not this fandom, this family… and my love for James and Nadine are MORE than ENOUGH reasons to STAY. My love for James and Nadine is enough to conceal all the pain, heartaches and stress I have been experiencing whether it is fandom-related or not.

Define Faith

Because of the love we have for James and Nadine, the love that we have for this family that has been part of our system, I have FAITH that everything will be back to normal. It is FAITH that gives me HOPE that this, too, shall pass. It is FAITH that makes me believe that soon enough, for the love of James and Nadine, internal issues will be resolved and the scenario will turn to be a ‘lesson-learned’ among the group, both sides. It is FAITH that makes me believe, that in the long run, all things work together for good. It is FAITH that gives me that PUSH to stay STRONG.

Define Existence

You are not just a ‘nobody’ in this fandom. Behind every artist’ success is the SOLID Support of their UNBREAKABLE Fans. So, when James and Nadine say that they owe us a lot, yes they did. This means you are valuable. Walang boss. Wala ding hindi importante. The management protects us in the same way we protect and defend their artists. That’s how important you are. That’s why it’s heartbreaking whenever you hear news that somebody is leaving the fandom. Walang hindi kawalan sa atin.

Define LEADERSHIP

I salute the admins of fan clubs who are very passionate in showing support and being the face of their group especially during events and TV guestings; admins who shed extra effort physically, emotionally, mentally and financially (Naddicts, Reiders, WeLoveJaDine, KehrBears, etc.). You gain my respect and you deserve all the recognition and appreciation from fans, even from James and Nadine, from VIVA and ABSCBN.  

Some people may hold on to that thought that a fandom is not dependent on one person. Life goes on. A show must go on. Accept and let’s just move forward. But WE have our OWN CHOICES. We have the POWER to change a SITUATION if ALL, as in ALL Sides, are HUMBLE enough to hear sides, concede, talk about the issue, meet halfway, compromise, UNDERSTAND, settle… for the LOVE OF JAMES AND NADINE. PRIDE won’t lead us anywhere good, but LOVE will. So, for the love of James and Nadine, I strongly appeal to choose THE GOOD SIDE… and that is, the PEACE side. I heard both sides already. I feel you guys, masakit, hindi ganon kadali, but then again… for the love of James and Nadine…choose PEACE.

ON FAB 5 and FRIENDS

Girls, you have created this impact to people who have been following you since day one. You have been of great help to VIVA in promoting James and Nadine by all means possible. Setbacks are nothing but normal circumstances to any groups that are on their way to success. As the saying goes in Showbiz Industry, we really cannot please everybody; some may agree to us, some may not, but at the end of the day, it’s the LOVE of the people who support you that matters.

Because I have witnessed the passion of these people, I believe that the LOVE they have for this fandom will soon overcome everything that has happened in the past. It will take time. Let’s give them the break and space they really deserve, but I have FAITH that they’ll COMEBACK strong and it’s for the love of James and Nadine.

NO SIDE

Then again, let me reiterate that I am taking no side for this issue. I choose peace. For the rest of the days, let’s keep moving forward but at the same time, you are free to show express your love and support not only to FAB 5, but to all admins and members of Fan Clubs, and your co-fans as well. “This, too, shall pass” – may this be your mantra when you feel downhearted. Everyone has his or her special void in my heart. Know your value. You are important. We’re all in this together.

P.S.

If and only if they didn’t come back, I am pretty much sure that they’ll still support James and Nadine, maybe not as Poliii2014,or MsEch, or IRMA143xoxo, maybe just behind the scenes. Tulad ko, na nagmamasid-masid lang din dati. In my own way possible, I will try my best to make us back on our feet. Let’s PRAY for the best.