The Only Josh

For me, you’re a leader more than a boss and a friend more than a mentor.

There is a heavenly purpose behind me meeting you. I like to believe I am a hungry learner, you are an unselfish maestro. We’re a match!

I know this isn’t the end of the road for our mentor-apprentice relationship and you know I don’t blog much but I just want you to know how grateful I am for all the knowledge you’ve imparted, for making me feel special because you let me in your life and for being an understanding and super fun leader.

More than a boss, you are a leader. You are an inspiration. I see you surrounded by all this negativity and mediocrity but yet you still manage to always work with whatever little was given to you and reach for the stars!

You’ve been through a lot but you already know all things works together for good for those who love God. And hey, it takes longer time to build a palace!

You remember my first few months? I know nothing but you took your time with me and brought the best out of me. For that I am truly grateful.  I entered this new chapter in my life, fresh from college, not knowing what to do. I was struggling and you directed me. You oriented me - from starting a work day to ending it - and because of that, there will always be a hint of JOSH in all my works until the end of my time. I am just so blessed to have a part of you with me. From the deepest part of my heart, THANK YOU for training me. You know how I always say “There is a purpose behind you training me”? Go with knowing that I shall not fail you.

During my first few months in GMA, people would always ask me, “So, how is Josh as a boss” and I would always say, “He’s the best boss ever.” and you’d always say “Of course you’d say that, I’m your first boss. I’m your only boss.”

Although you used to doubt my statement, I hope saying that I still stand by what I said one year and seven months later makes it more believable this time around. I have been exposed to a lot of bosses, managers and mentors throughout my life and you are genuinely one of a kind. You will ALWAYS be my leader.

I remember you telling me how much you hated the other Josh in the newsroom only because you’re so tired of turning your head around whenever he is called and you were joking around saying you’d kill all other JOSHes. Haha. Sir, there’s so many JOSHes in this world but you’re the only JOSH like you. I’m saying this for everyone else who knows you like I do —- You set such high standards that there will never be another JOSH in my life.