I’m not really a fan of chocolates. But, whenever my mom would bring home chocolates I couldn’t resist to take a bite. Besides, chocolate does wonders on one’s mood and or feelings. Giving chocolates to show appreciation is also sweet and heartwarming, right?

Did you know that in 2006, Reader’s Digest conducted the “Great Reader’s Digest Global Courtesy Test” and among the 25 countries who participated in the said test, Manila ranked #22 land it in the least courteous list. Have we forgotten to say “Thank yous” to show appreciation and show gratefulness? Good thing, Toblerone started the fist National Thank You Day in October 20, 2007 and is now celebrated annually.

National Thank You Day Awards 2009 held November 20, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall

This year’s celebration of the National Thank You Day is made even more special with the introduction of the first National Thank You Day Awards held November 20 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, which aims to recognize outstanding individuals who the Filipino think deserve the country’s sincerest Thank You. For this year’s awards, among the nominees are People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao, the late Francis M., Comedy King Dolphy, Daniel Razon, Efren Peñaflorida and former President Corazon Aquino.

Alongside with the awards, a photo competition was also held called “Spread the Sweetness of Gratitude Photo Competition.”

Winners are: Remi Ann Sta. Cruz’s “My Best Playmate Ever,” Jordana Quedding’s “Walang Iwanan,” and Pat Lorico’s “Smooch and Pooch.”

It was then revealed that the First National Thank You Day Award goes to Former President Corazon C. Aquino (Posthumous).

Ms. Viel Aquino-Dee accepts the her late mother Former President Corazon Aquino's award

The award was accepted by Ms. Viel Aquino-Dee. I didn’t expect anyone from the Aquino family to accept the award. I was really going ballistic in my seat during the program because I want to have my picture taken with Viel Aquino-Dee. Star struck talaga. Praise the Lord because I was able to approach her and had my picture taken even though a group of media people is already mobbing her.

Ms. Viel Aquino-Dee

Thank you to my sister Dianne for taking this super fantabulous photo. Thank you always to our digital camera (and the memory card) for not acting up!

Remember my post last month about bugging Kris Aquino through e-mail, fax and snail mail asking her to join Twitter? Well, guess what? Kris Aquino is finally on Twitter and also Facebook!

My prayers have been answered! This isn’t just another poser! She announced on her show SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon about her Twitter and Facebook so I’m pretty sure that this is the real deal. During her announcement, I hyperventilated. Seriously. I rushed to my laptop and followed her in a heartbeat.

FINALLY, Kris Aquino is on Twitter (@iamkrisaquino).

I am not so sure if she received the letters that I’ve sent her. Well, I hope she did. Anyway, for as long as she’s on Twitter, I’ll be fine. Kris said that she’ll start posting regular updates on her Twitter account starting this Saturday, September 26, 2009. I can’t wait to @ reply to her tweets.

I hope Kris Aquino follows me soon.

I’m sorry if I’ve been raving about Kris Aquino in the past few posts here. It’s just that I’m really a Kris Aquino fan. I know that you’ll follow her on Twitter, too! HEHE.