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Friday, June 17, 2011
Guinness names Filipino as world’s shortest man
A poor Filipino blacksmith’s son who stands less than two feet (60 centimeters) tall was declared the world’s shortest man by Guinness World Records on his 18th birthday last June 12, sparking a celebration in his far-flung hometown.The title was bestowed on Junrey Balawing in Sindangan in the southern Philippines, with Balawing’s parents, villagers and officials showering the coastal town’s newly famous resident with a feast, a cake, balloons and cash gifts.
Balawing measured 23.5 inches (60 centimeters) during the ceremony attended by about 100 villagers and journalists. Guinness World Records representative Craig Glenday presented Balawing with official recognition of his status as the shortest adult man in the world.
Balawing, who wore infant-sized shoes and a white shirt emblazoned with the Guinness seal, took over the title from Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal, who is 26.4 inches (67 centimeters) tall, Glenday said.
Sindangan, about 450 miles (730 kilometers) south of Manila, has not had so much attention in years – with dozens of journalists descending on this fishing and farming town of 90,000 to cover the event.
“Thank you,” Balawing told the crowd through his father, Reynaldo, who interpreted his son’s words spoken in a local dialect. Balawing blew the candles on a cake and clapped heartily each time the crowd applauded. He was later heard saying “Kapoy,” or “I’m tired.”
Balawing’s mother grew teary-eyed during the ceremony. She said earlier that she was happy with her son’s instant fame.
Glenday said he was struck with the lively personality of Balawing, who constantly smiled and appeared not to be hampered by his condition. Balawing – who is about the size of a toddler and has a child’s demeanor – was photographed propping himself up using empty Coca Cola bottles, which were taller than his waistline.
CREDITS TO: GOODNEWS PILIPINAS
1.) I think about you throughout the day. I think about you when I hear our song, when I watch basketball, when your tv show is on, when I text someone for hours on end and I know it should be you.. But of course, it’s not. But mostly, I think about you at night. When there’s no place to hide and nothing to keep me preoccupied. I think about you because I know that it won’t be a “good night” without your words to comfort me. Why are we wasting our time when we have no communication? We both want it to work, but for how much longer will we be able to hold on? Just let me know.
You are so pathetic. Sometimes I can’t even stand to be around you. He was a stupid fucking boy, who used you and threw you out and strung you along MORE THAN ONCE. But you keep going back to him. No matter how much you will bitch and complain about how much of a douche he is, you and I both know that you will always go back to him when he decides he wants you again. I just want to scream in your face that he will never love you. I just want to shake you back to reality so you can get on with your life without him constantly dragging you down.
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My boyfriend of a year and four months and I broke up the other day. I made a huge mistake. I made out with another guy, which is what triggered the break up, but now I just feel so stupid. I keep sending my… ex text messages that say, “I love you,” but he doesn’t reply. He said he’d always love me, and I just can’t get him off my mind. Everything reminds me of him and I’ve slept in his shirt every night since the break up.
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I want a boy best friend who will call me beautiful, and like my photos on facebook, commenting them saying things such as the fact he's proud to have me as a bestfriend. One that I can call up, crying about other boys, and him saying he'll beat the shit out of them for me. A boy best friend who will drive me around like he's my big brother, and kiss me on my cheek/forehead when he knows I'm upset. One who becomes friends with my boyfriend and one who calls me up to see what I'm doing. I want a boy best friend who will tell me when I'm wrong, and force me into fixing things and apologizing because he knows that it will make things better for me. I just want a perfect boy best friend, who will love me and protect me from all the other boys.
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