ATID: Benefit Concert

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Official AlDub|MaiDen Nation in cooperation with Mindoro Mission Team

presents

ATID: A Benefit Concert for the Mangyan Children

March 12, 2016 | 7:00 PM | The Lounge, Tomas Morato

* Limited Slots Only

* 500/ticket inclusive of food and souvenirs

For more details, you send me a PM or through Twitter account @mainealden16

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

*All proceeds will go to the Mangyan Children Project*

ALDUB: Calming The Weather

     Last Saturday (13th Feb 2016), we witnessed Maine (aka Yaya Dub) and Alden's first ever road trip to Tagaytay. No lolas, no Rogelios and definitely no plywood. It was a rare experience for the split-screen couple to be able to talk and unwind. It's been seven long months that they have been waiting to do such thing since they are both too busy doing their own engagements and would only have the chance to exchange words during KS.
     One of the highlights of that episode was when Maine gave her surprise to Alden. A poem that will answer what Alden wrote during their 30th weeksary. After Maine said her piece, everyone was speechless. Most of us cried. We felt Maine's sincerity and her pain. For months, she tried to contain her feelings for him. She tried to read his actions, thinking if he's still acting or being himself. She observed his intentions and if that thin line between reel and real can be answered once and for all.
     The fact that Maine finally expressed her "true" feelings, was a brave move. Believe me, it was hard for Maine. But to end all speculations and negative write ups, what she did was the right thing.
     For me, it was one of the most genuine episodes I've ever watched. Coming from a person who barely expresses ones self gathered all her courage just to speak up on national television. That alone for Maine is not an easy thing to do. But she did it. She did it to keep herself intact. She did it so it will lessen her pain. She did it not just for herself but most specially for Alden.
     And then, everything was sealed when Alden hugged Maine and kissed her twice on her forehead. That simple gesture of Alden was the one I was waiting for. A closure to the doubts of everyone... and to Maine's doubts as well. (ctto for the pics)


   

An Open Letter to Maine

Dear Maine,

I've heard and read so much this past week regarding those people bashing you and creating stories about you. Maine, you have all the right to feel bad about it... you can be in pain, you can cry if you want, you can stay in a corner and choose to be in silent about it. Actually, almost all of us who supports you feel the same way you do. We feel bad because we can't do much to alleviate how you feel about things. But rest assured that we, the AlDub Nation got your back no matter what. We will stand not just behind you but around you so you won't feel alone. Even if you don't show it, we feel the presence of that pain in you. Although there are times that life is unfair and you feel like bursting out all those suppressed anger... go ahead and shout. Like I said, you have all the right to admit you're hurting.

I guess nowadays, the more you keep things to yourself, the more they will think that it's OK. Like you don't really care. And they will just continue to say bad things about you. It's alright to let them know. Besides, you are a human being. And human beings have feelings... have emotions. Famous or not, people still have unfavorable words to say about one another. Even friends can be enemies. And enemies can be friends.
You are an intelligent young lady, no doubt about that. And you have to tell yourself that whatever other people say negatively about you, they are just words trying to pull your esteem down. You are not weak, Maine. You are stronger than you think you are. Only that, you have to convince yourself that you are capable than those words being thrown at you. Like a true queen, do things with poise and grace.

Remember, there are (more) people who truly care and love you than those bashers. Maine, you have proven so much to those who have doubted you. And you have already proven yourself that even the introvert side of your personality is also loved by many. May it be real or reel.

We know that it's not easy going out of your comfort zone just to fulfill your (secret) dream of becoming an artist. And you have mastered up your courage to face that dream with your head held high. So don't be scared of what's going to happen in the future nor of the past. Specially when people try to dig up what you have been through,  You walk your own path to stardom, you alone did that. So don't fret. You will always make it through the day. We, your supporters will always be here to help you move on... may it be one step at a time or one time big time. KAPIT LANG!

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Mahal ka ng marami, Maine. Mahal ka ng sambayanan (here and abroad). At kung sino man ang naninira sa iyo at nagpapa-bad vibes, isipin mo na lang na marami silang free time para gumawa ng istorya. I bet makakabuo na sila ng libro sa dami ng versions ng mga kwento nila. Let them be. Keber lang! Oras naman nila ang sinasayang nila sa hindi magandang gawain. Sabi nga, digital na ang karma... Enjoy fulfilling your dreams. Enjoy being loved. Hang out with friends (true friends)... Watch concerts and movies... go on a picnic with your family, write when you can... basta, live free. As long as you think you're not stepping on someone's pride, go lang! Push lang!

Kung sabihin man ng iba na hindi mo mararating kung ano man ang narating mo ngayon kung hindi dahil sa suporta ng nation... ginusto namin/nila 'yun. At hindi kami nagsisisi dahil nakita naming totoo ka sa mga gawain mo. Buong puso ang pagsuporta namin sa iyo, kay Alden, sa JoWaPao at buong EB cast.



♥Dyeysi♥

pic: credit to the owner

The FANmily... A Family

It actually took a while before I can think of how I'm going to start this blog. My mind went completely blank. Instead, flashbacks of how I started and what has become of me now after joining a fans club came to mind. So let me share my point of view regarding being a "fan" (myself)  in a fans club (but hey, I'm not forcing you to agree with me. This is all me).

Before I became part of the AlDub|MaiDen Nation, I was once a silent, secret fan. I exclude myself from the whole AlDub Nation "society". In short, I consider myself a crazy, loner fan giggling all by myself in the house.

While browsing my Twitter, I saw pictures of fans club doing different projects under AlDub's name. As a former "super active" volunteer, it made me think... what if I join an AlDub group? And since I have some free time, I can put it in a good use. So I searched for various groups that allow individuals to join their group. I filled up lots of different forms and waited for replies. Days passed but there was no single reply from any of them. I was a bit impatient (naiinip). I said to myself, the first group who'll add me will be my group. More days passed and I became impatient (naiinip) again, so I decided to direct message one of  the admins of a group. Fortunate enough, she replied and added me afterwards. I was excited for no reason at all. It made my heart beat fast... probably because I can get out from the house, meet new friends and to top it all... I can finally help others again.

I became part of the AlDub|MaiDen Nation fans club. A few weeks later, another group added me, a group that is solely in support of Maine Mendoza and another from a group solely for Alden Richards... Oh, I remember... there was a group who asked me if I am already a member of another group, I said yes and apologized that I have to revoke my application in their club.

When I first joined the Get Together of the group, I was in total shock. Warm smiles and friendly faces welcomed me... I even thought they already knew each other for a long time. To my surprise, it was also their first to meet one another. This made me realized that I ended up in a wonderful group.

Before, I was so hesitant to come to the Get Together. I thought people in the club are like a bunch of stalkers or group of people who does crazy things just to be noticed by the KalyeSerye actors... but I end up eating my thoughts. Mind you, AlDub|Maiden Nation members are professionals. There are engineers, doctors, CEOs, entrpreneurs and so on. They are educated members who admire and support Alden and Maine (plus JOWAPAO and EB Cast). They are ordinary people coming together to achieve a goal.

Many of us would still think that joining a fans club is a waste of time. In reality, it is not. It may be an escape goat for others from boredom but in reality, it is more than what meets the eye. More than the excitement of seeing your idols... more than the screaming of meeting them in flesh.
It is the about the people you meet. The people you connect with, The people that in the long run will be part of your life's story.

Months passed and I became active in many of their projects and events. I met a lot of people... good and warm-hearted people. We became friends. We became a family.

So you see, being in a fans club has benefits, too. And I am just as blessed and lucky to have met a group that thinks about not just the idols but the members as well.

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For those interested in joining our club, click on the link below.

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