"My land's only borders lie around my heart"*
Has it actually been a year?

Exactly this date in 2006, I mourned the end of one Philippine Idol aspirant's journey. After that now iconic performance of "Be My Lady", I was shocked at the premature farewell for Reymond Sajor from the Idol stage.

Still, God's plans are grander than anyone can ever imagine, and fast forward to August of 2007, Reymond is not only a Philippine Idol, but a talent worthy of world recognition. That voice, that determination, that heart--he has indeed crossed borders. Solid proof that dreams travel only as far as you're willing to take them.

The last time I heard Reymond live was at the WCOPA fundraiser, where I was lucky enough to witness that powerful number, "Anthem". I can only imagine how magical it would have been to hear the actual winning performance, but the outcome of it all resounds well and clear enough.

Yes, Reymond, you may not have 'won over' this country, but the world has become your stage. And I am so glad and proud to have been cheering on from the beginning.

So forgive me for this long overdue reaction, but there is a reason and a time for everything, as Reymond himself has so perfectly displayed. Could anyone have known that a year after the tears, a far greater victory was in store?

My warmest congratulations go to Reymond Sajor, Grand Champion Vocalist of the World. Somehow, I knew it all along.