Jade Lopez

My cousin, Ate Adona booked a flight going to Bacolod for 8 days. We decided to explore some parts of Western Visayas, Bacolod-Guimaras-Iloilo (I’ll write about it soon on another entry). One of the highlights of my travel was meeting two of my twitter followers from ilo-ilo. It all started when Ate Adona asked me to inquire for tourist spots on DOT and the person who came up to entertain me was Marie. As a first time in the place I had many questions like what are the best places to see, where to eat, how to get from one place to another and so on but she just stared at me as if she did not hear anything. The supervisor came in the picture to assist me, answered all my inquiries and gave me brochures. At the back of my mind I was thinking “What is wrong with the girl who is still staring at me?” then finally she blurted “ikaw ba si Jade? Jade Lopez?” ; I replied, yes. She said that she is following me on twitter! I was in a hurry as my cab was waiting outside so I just told her to tweet me.

at Global Pinoy SM Ilo-ilo

I had no internet connection for two nights in Guimaras Island. When I got back to Ilo-ilo I immediately checked my twitter page and saw mentions from the girl on DOT, named Marie (im_so_MARIE) asking me if she and her friend can meet me up. I met up with them at SM. We had dinner at Ted’s (the famous batchoy restaurant), had a little chitchat and took pictures. They accompanied us to the cab and waved goodbye.

It was an amazing night! It feels good to know that there are still people out their who recognize me even if they don’t see me on TV anymore. I love to inspire and get inspired.