- The first time I saw Sam was in a tv for Maggi commercial when I was in the 2nd grade. I was amazed on how he sang the "parang may isang anghel" and I immediately memorized it (I can still sing it to you now!) I was drawn to him from that moment on.

- I love to smile because that is the only thing I can share to anyone anytime.
- There was a time when my mom texted me that Samuel is at the Walter Mart Makati for the opening of Karate Kid branch there. During that time, I still don't have a photo with Sam though I've seen him in his gigs. I was so jealous because my mom will get to see Samuel. When my mom got home, she showed me a picture of her and Sam. I was like "mom!!!! what's this?!" I felt miserable because I'm the fan and yet mom had her pic with Samuel first before I do. She teased me about it for the rest of the day.

- My first impression about Sam was that I thought he's the serious type of person who will not crack up even in the funniest joke. I proved myself wrong! He's persistent (in a good way) and jolly and he knows how to praise our Almighty Father. - Memorable words Sam told me...

Sam: Hey Rham! Happy Birthday! How old are you?
Rham: (I didn't understand what he said coz he kind of mumbled it and I was like "huh?!")
Sam: Ilang taon ka na?
Rham: Oh, 15 ;D
Sam: Wow. That's great. So, I wish you all the best. May God bless you.
-- those words are oh - so memorable because he approached me to greet me for my birthday ;)

SCC is my third family and the first reason of my gala. It is not just Samuel I'm looking forward to see but also my fellow Samsters whom I can spend some good time with.

Sasmter truly and sincerely from the heart.

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Now, here's the article about Rham and her 15th Birthday.

Last September 13, I celebrated my first ever birthday at SCC. Truth to be told, September 16 was the actual date of my birthday but I decided the celebration on that day because Sam has a show at SM Sucat and I was planning on going there.

Originally, all the members of D’anothers were to go to Sucat but unfortunately, some of us has more important things to attend to so our Get Together was cancelled that day.

Bea and I planned to go to Sucat late because both of us are busy in some school stuff. At 2:00 PM, I arrived at her house but she isn’t there yet thus, I waited for her for 30 minutes. While waiting, I texted Kuya Noriel to ask if it will be okay for him to wait for us so we can all go together. Half an hour later, Bea arrived at her house and 5 minutes after, we headed for 7-11 Rotonda to convene with Kuya Noriel. We met up with him then set off to the MRT Station at Shaw. We alighted at the North Avenue station and converged with Aileen there. The four of us departed to Sucat right away.

We arrived at SM Sucat 20 minutes past four. Obviously, we were late for the show. While walking to the venue, we all wondered who’s going to be there. We all bet that it will still be the same folks who are always going to Sam’s gigs. As anticipated, we were right. We immediately saw our fellow Samsters, Ate Sarah, Ate Yen, Janelle and three other persons I don’t know. Those whom I didn’t know introduced theirselves to Bea and I. Minutes later, the show ended and us Samsters went straight to Karate Kid(which is right beside the show’s venue) to eat ‘coz we are all starving. Sam also went to KK whereas Kuya Noriel and Ate Sarah were invited to be at Sam’s table. Before munching, Aileen bought me a cake so that it will really look like it’s my birthday. J While we are all eating, I sensed that Kuya Noriel is planning something (which was actually true.haha!) because they kept on looking at me while I gobble on my food. They even asked me to wave to some of the Elites they were talking to. “I smell something fishy...” I thought.

As I was still devoured on my provisions, I noticed Sam walked over the counter to have some picture taken with the staff, at first, I thought he was about to go but I was surprised to see him walking over our table! As I swallowed a mouthful of steak into my mouth, (that’s because of shock, truly.haha) he tapped me on my shoulders and as I looked around, I found SAM looking at me and he said, “Hi Rham! Happy Birthday! How old are you?” At first, I didn’t understand the “how old are you” part ‘coz he sort of mumbled it. Haha. Then I said, “Thanks! Ahm, huh?” “Ilan taon ka na?” he answered back. “Oh, 15. I’m 15.” I replied while smiling wildly. “That’s cool… Blah blah blah” I forgot the other things that he said, haha. After some talking, Picture-taking time! I suddenly found myself looking into more than a dozen cameras at our way. Every one was taking our photo. Haha! I’m in the spotlight today! A bit later, I gave the other Samsters a chance to also have their picture taken with Sam. Every Samster who approaches him, Sam always says, “Happy Birthday!” haha.. And after some time, it was Sam’s time to go, the crowd parted as he passed by. Then there he is, going, going and gone. Whew, I can’t believe it. Then I saw Tita Gene walking over us and asking, “Asan yung may birthday?” then I approached her. She greeted me, shook my hand then walked away. Haha. I feel so fortunate! ‘Coz in all of the SCC members, Tita Gene knows only a few of us. And now I’m lucky enough to be one of them. J

While we were walking, I still can’t believe what had just happened. Sam approaching, Sam talking to me, Sam putting his arms over my shoulders, Tita Gene’s greetings. Everything just seems like a dream. A dream that came into reality.