Friday, July 6, 2007

Pantasya ng pag-ibig ng isang istupidong ako


Sa buong buhay mo, inakala mo na bang umibig ka? O kaya naramdaman mo ang malaking kabulastugan na tinatawag na "pag-ibig". Masakit di ba? Masalimuot, mahapdi, mabigat...

Ang pag-ibig, isa itong malaking kasinungalingan. Nang ikwento mo sa akin ang love life ng mga kaibigan mo, sinabi ko nga sa iyo na "big joke yun". Kagaya ko, joke ang nagyari sa akin. Madali kang matatamaan ng pana ni Cupido, di lang ng basta pana ang tatama sa iyo, kundi pana na may lason. Pag-ibig na lason sa mundo mo. Nabuksan ang puso ko, nakita ang niloloob ko kaya't madali mo akong ginago. Di lang ginago, pati baligtarin ang mundo ko.

Ilang taon na ring nakatayo ang mga depensa ko laban sa kagaguhang tinawag na pag-ibig. Ani ko sa sarili ko, di ako magpapalamon dito. Di ko pababayaan na bigyan ako ng sugat sa mga kalokohang pag-ibig. Ang pag-ibig, ito ang alamat ng ating henerasyon. Ang alamat na kung saan binibigyan ng pinagmulan ang mga kalokohan ng sangkatauhan.

Agosto noon. Sa isang napakaordinaryong araw, nakita kita. Sa isang istupidong araw, may isang istupidong tao, na walang pinagkaiba sa mga istupidong tao sa paligid ko, ang umupo sa harap ng pinakastupidong tao sa istupidong mundong ito. Siguro nakita na kita bago noon pero noon lang kita napansin. Ang ganda nga ng ngiti mo noon.

Sa unang tingin cute ka. Hindi gwapo, kundi cute. Mataas kasi ang batayan ko ng kagwapuhan. May ideya ka siguro kung gaano kataas, isa ito sa una mong tinanong sa akin, kung sino ang gwapo para sa akin. Para sa akin, isa lang ang gwapo sa buong mundo, isa lang. Kaso di ko nasabi sa iyo, na pangalawa ka sa listahan ko sa mga pinakagwapong lalake sa mundo. Na ikaw na ang pinakamalapit na lalake, kasama ang mga nasa telebisyon at pelikula at supermodel, sa depinisyon ko ng gwapo. Sa Ingles, "you may not be the epitome of beauty itself but you're beautiful nonetheless".

Kaso, malala pa sa tibay ng bato at tigas sa blokeng semento ang depensa ko noon laban sa ideya na ibigin ka. Bakit pa? Isa ka nga sa mga pinakamagandang lalake sa mundo na madalas kong nakikita kung saan saan pero ewan ko kung bakit. Siguro mahiyain ako. Siguro di ko gusto yung mga nasa paligid mo noon. Siguro di lang kita napapansin. Ilang buwan ka ring extra sa pelikula ng buhay ko.

Tapos sa isang napakaordinaryong araw, may malaking kabobohan kang ginawa. Kinausap mo ako. Ibang klase kang kausap, iyon ang kwento ko sa kaibigan ko noon. Ayun na, nawili na akong kausapin ka mula noon. Nagkakilala tayo tapos naging magkaibigan tayo. O baka sa isip ko lang na magkaibigan tayo. Hanggang ngayon pa naman, kung tanungin ako, kaibigan kita. Pero ewan ko kung kaibigan mo pa rin ako.

Tapos naging close tayo. Unang date natin umupo ka sa tabi ko. Di ako nagpahalatang may gusto na ako syo noon. Ibang klase naman kse ang ngiti mo. Kung pwedeng mabuhay ang tao sa ngiti siguro ay doon na ako maninirahan sa mga ngiti mo. Kumain tayo, tapos nag kape sa Starbucks. Nanood tayo ng sine at naglaro sa grocery store na parang mga batang walang pakialam sa mundo.

Doon mo napasok ang katakot-takot na depensa ko. At tanga naman ako, hinayaan kong pasukin mo ang mundo ko. Mula noong unang date natin, hindi na sa akin ang buhay ko. Ibinilang kita sa mundo ko. Binigyan kita ng parte ng buhay ko maski wala ka namang hiningi, ni katiting.

Unti-unti, ikaw ang naging sentro ng buhay ko. Naniwala ako noon sa pag-ibig. Naniwala ako na mahal kita kahit di mo masusuklian ang pagmamahal ko.

Ano pa ba?

Paggising, ikaw. Pagtulog, ikaw. Sa panaginip, ikaw. Ang kasama, ikaw at di na yung barkada ko. Ang palaging kasama, ikaw at mga kaibigan mo. Kapag kasama ko ang barkada, ikaw ang bukambibig ko. Sa mga email sa kaibigan, ikaw. Ang kwento sa kaibigan, ikaw. Ang unang pumapasok sa isip ko, ikaw. Ang dahilan ko para pumasok sa trabaho, ikaw. Ang katext, ikaw. Ang kausap, ikaw.

Dumating sa punto na hindi na ikaw ang sentro ng buhay ko, kundi ikaw ang buhay ko. Ikaw, ikaw, ikaw, ikaw, ikaw... Nawala ako sa malaking ikaw!
Dumating ang panahon ng pasukan mo sa eskwela. Nagsimula doon ang pag-unti ng dalas ng pagkikita natin. Bumihira ang pag-uusap natin. May pinasok kang mga pagkakaabalahan at ako rin. Yung mga dating ginagawa na kasama ka, mag-isa ko nang ginawa. Ewan ko kung tama yung naramdaman ko pero iniwasan mo rin ako. Sa madaling salita, nawala ka sa buhay ko.

Nalulong ako sa kasinungalingan na umiibig ako sa iyo. Napasok ang buhay ko ng kasinungalingan kaya't nilamon ako ng pag-ibig at ako'y natigilan sa kadiliman ng mga kagaguhan ng pag-ibig. Weirdo nga, dahil habang pinipigilan ko ang sarili kong aminin kung gaano kita kamahal ay ganun naman ang pagpapadama mo sa akin na mahal na mahal mo ako, na ako lang sa buhay mo, na wala ng iba, na tayo hanggang sa huli.

Pero ano tayo ngayon. Nasaan ka? Nawala ka din naman. Anlaki ng butas na pupunuin sa pagkawala mo. At tuwing magkakasalubong tayo at umaarte kang di mo ako nakikita, parang may bubog na unti-unti bumabaon sa puso ko.

Masakit. Hindi lang masakit lang sa puso't isipan. Hindi lang basta masakit. Ito yung sakit na pinupunit ang kaluluwa mo, na parang niluluto ang lamang loob mo, na nasusunog ang katawan mo, na dinadaanan ka ng pison, na ginagarote ang utak mo, na nginangata ang sikmura mo ng daga, na hinihiwa ng lagari ang katawan ko, na parang unti-unti kang binabalatan ng icepick.

Ganoon kasakit.

Bakit? Kaya ko lang manghula. Dahil siguro akala ko mahal kita. Siguro dahil nawala ng buo ang buhay ko sa akin. Siguro dahil kagaguhan ang umibig. Siguro dahil nagpaloko ako sa mga kasinungalingan ng buhay ko. Hindi ako sigurado sa mga dahilan pero sigurado ako sa epekto, masakit.

Nakita kita noong isang araw. Nakasuot ka ng pula at nakangiti. "Kamusta na?", ito ang bigkas ng labi ko sa pagsalubong natin. "Mabuti" sabay ngiti, ngiting peke.

Sana nga nasa mabuti kang kalagayan habang ako ay nananakit at pilit na pinupuno ang puwang na naiwan mo sa malaking kalokohan na pinamagatang "Buhay Ko".

Dapat walang bagay na makakagawa niyan. Na kayang kang saktan na kagaya ko. Lalo na ikaw. At maski ang pantasya ng pag-ibig.

Oo, isang pantasya ang pag-ibig.

Thursday, July 5, 2007

God's Answers



In restless dreams
I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of
A neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence.
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more.
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one deared
Disturb the sound of silence.
Simon And Garfunkel


It's impossible = All things are possible (Luke, 18;27)

I'm too tired = I will give you rest (Matt, 11:28-30)

Nobody really loves me = I love you (John, 3:16)

I can't go on = My grace is sufficient (II Cor, 12:19)

I can't figure things out = I will direct your steps (Prov, 20:24)

I can't do it = You can do all things (Phil, 4:13)

I'm not able = I am able (II Cor, 9:8)

It's not worth it = It will be worth it (Rom, 8:1)

I can't forgive myself = I forgive you (IJn, 1:9 & Rom, 8:1)

I can't manage = I will supply all your needs (Phil, 4:19)

I'm afraid = I have not given you a spirit of fear (IITim, 1:7)

I'm always worried and frustrated = Cast all your cares on Me (IPet, 5:7)

I don't have enough faith = I've given everyone a measure of faith (Rom, 12:8)

I'm not smart enough = I give you wisdom (ICor, 1:30)

I feel all alone = I will never leave you or forsake you (Heb, 13:5)

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Three heads and a better half

Despite the fact that there are over four hundred fourty four thousand people on the city of Makati, there are times you still feel shipwrecked and alone.

Times even the most resourceful survivor would feel the need to put a message in a bottle... or on an answering machine.... or post a blog on this site...

But you have to figure ... if the world's fattest twins can find love, there's hope for all of us.

Somewhere out there is another little freak who will love us, understand us, and kiss our three heads and make it all better.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Fairytales and a tale without a fairy


Would you believe in Fairytales,
If there was no damsel in distress?
Would you try to climb a bean stalk,
If the sky were any less?
Would you believe in ever-afters,
If there was no happily?
Would everything be perfect,
If we lived in fantasy?
Would time ever stop turning,
If we asked it to?
Would you stay with me forever then?
Or I with you?
If i gave to you a lock of hair,
Would you the courage to climb it?
If i promised you my heart,
Would you the valor to cherish it?
If I sang to you the siren song,
Would you the courage to listen?
If i waltzed around our reverance,
would you the valor to start dancing?
If i was to ride away with you,
would you ever change?
If i told you that i loved you,would you feel the same?
Do you believe in Fairytales?
Do you believe in mindless love?
Do you believe in reality?
Do you believe I love you just because?
Would you wish your life away
on some star crossed wishing well?
Would you forget the hopeful love,
and take on pain or hell?
I believe in a Fairytale
where you are my prince charming.
I believe in a reality
where broken hearts are not alarming.
Would you believe in ever-afters
If there was no happily?
I believe that everything is possible,
If you were my fantasy.

Most people have a fantasy about relationships. It goes something like this:

One day they will meet their ideal partner. This person will understand them completely and will easily connect with them. There will be no arguments. Everything will be perfect. Magic will happen and will continue forever.

The reality of relationships is quite different. An intimate relationship is one of the most powerful opportunities for personal growth. And growth -- even for the most transformed person -- often brings pain. But it also brings incredible joy. Relationships are akin to life - sometimes sublime and sometimes challenging. As with life, the amount of satisfaction you derive depends on how much you are willing to move outside of your comfort zone.

Love, by definition, requires that we make ourselves vulnerable. Loving someone who loves us in return is the only thing I consider beautiful in this strange world of ours. But as it is said, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." True, we should choose our adventures with caution, but risk will always be a factor. Sometimes we get hurt or deceived, but if in the end we find someone who is of a same giving heart and takes joy in loving us as we do them... then the preservation of a kind heart will be its own reward.

Relationships are not the way they are portrayed in fairy tales. The beauty of relationships is that they are an opportunity for each partner to transform. Growth will be painful at times because it will require each partner to go beyond what they know about relationships.

If you are unwilling to look within yourself and move outside your comfort zone, then stay single and date casually. If you are willing to grow, you will reap the benefits of a dynamic, loving partnership.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Only remind you of “you”


Always remind yourself that love is a wonderful feeling and experience and should not be generalized based on your past experiences. Do not use facts about your ex as a way to judge new people in your life.

Leave your past behind you and focus on moving ahead. Get to know new people for who they are, not by comparing them to others, what they are not, or what they could be.

Once you have observed their personality, values and everything else, trust yourself to make the right decisions without constantly doubting yourself.

If you wish to try having a new relationship, then do so. If you do not however, then do not feel guilty to kindly walk away from the situation. You would be doing both you and the other a person a huge favor and saving time and emotions from being hurt. You have nothing to fear or worry about.

After all, there will always be one person who will always love you, appreciate who you are and be there for you… and that is YOU.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

The Greatest Lies in the World

The check's in the mail.

I'm from the government and I'm here to help you.

I thought I already gave you that money I owed you.

I promise I'll pay you back next Friday.

I've never been this drunk before.

I'll never get this drunk again.

I've checked this Email out, and it's really not a hoax.

Now we're even.

I'm fine.

We found and fixed the last bug!

The software will ship on schedule.

It was as simple as that.

It's all your fault!

I love you.

You don't need to use a condom; I'm on the Pill.

I don't need to use a condom; I've had a vasectomy and tested negative for STDs.

A representative of the government says...

We'll have the repairs on your car done by noon.

Operator, my calling card number is...

You look like you haven't aged a day.

No, I don't think that outfit makes you look fat.

This is what it will cost to repair your car.

If elected, I promise...

You're going to love working here.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Nine out of ten people surveyed said...

Please hold, and a customer service representative will be with you shortly.

I'll only take a minute of your time.

Our cellular phones will give you more freedom...

100% compatible with your existing equipment.

!!Make Money Fast!!

Lose all the weight you want!

I'm being totally unbiased.

I promise I'll pull out in time.

With all due respect...

For your convenience...

In order to serve you better...

I'm planning to get a divorce so I can marry you.

I'll call you.

I never meant to mislead you.

My wife (husband) is okay with me seeing other people; s/he just doesn't want to know about it.

I'm not leaving you for him/her; I just need some space to think things through.

This will only hurt a little.

This will hurt me more than it does you.

I'm doing this for your own good.

It's only for a little while...

I didn't mean any harm.

Oh well, no harm done...

It was an accident.

I didn't do it.

I don't know who did it.

We are experiencing a peak level of call volume...

Free Adult XXX Web Site!!!

No obligation!

You may already be a winner!

This product was made in an environmentally friendly manner.

I know it's none of my business...

I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but...

This should be easy.

To speak to a representative, press "9".

It's nothing personal.

This isn't partisan politics; it's for the good of the country.

I'm not addicted; I can quit smoking any time I want.

New and Improved!

Trust me.

That was special.


*Out of all the lies he told me, "I love you" was my favorite and "I miss you" was a close second.

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Romantic Side of the Prince

Most romantic thing:
Someone writing a song/poem for someone, and then learning an instrument to play it for them.

Ideal *realistic* date:
Home cooked dinner, with candles lit and soft music playing. Leading to a movie on the couch, cuddled next to each other… Afterward, driving to a park with a blanket and laying starring at the stars. The night ending with nothing more than a kiss.

I look for:
Sense of humor. If someone can't laugh, they won't smile. Looks always are a part of liking someone, but, it comes down to feeling comfortable around them, and that comes from personalities. How could you be with someone that you clash with?

I get turned on when:
Someone is happy to just be around me.

I get turned off when:
Someone has bad breathe or smells bad.

Love is:
Waking up thinking about somebody. Smiling when you're around them. Missing them when you're not. And never doubting a moment you're with them.

Sex is:
A term I don't use, I stick with "making love". And it's something that shouldn't be rushed.

A kiss is:
Amazing when you're done and think..."wow".

A hug is:
The best way to show someone you care.

3 things I like to do..
1. Go to the gym with someone special.
2. Unlock car door for someone before I get into the car (cab should be more appropriate for now, hehehe)
3. Hold someone else’s hand.

Favorite part of a relationship:
Giving my heart to someone, whether it gets broken or not. When you give your heart to someone, that's when it's love. And although love can be the cruelest thing in life, it's always one of the greatest feelings when you have it. Just don't let people try to tell you what love is, decide for yourself. Life is about mistakes, and learning from them. Don't let someone tell you you're making a mistake, just make it. You'll learn from it. Because some of the greatest mistakes in life can be love.

Friday, June 29, 2007

Spotlight on a spotless mind

They once said that everyone has a moment in his history which belongs particularly to him. Just him alone…

There will come a time when the spotlight will be focused on one single person… one single soul… All eyes will be on him… everyone will feel his heart beating… the world will suddenly stop for him at that very instance…

It is the moment when his emotions achieve their most powerful sway over him, and afterward when you say to this person 'the world today' or 'life' or 'reality' he will assume you mean this moment, even if it is fifty years past.

I am having that moment now…

Or am I??

Because this could just be one of those days…

I don’t know if I like it. I feel like giving up… to fold up my dreams and put them away.

Then… from somewhere inside… there comes a song of courage and we know we can never give up.

I can’t…

I won’t.

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Letting go is when love hurts the most

Sometimes you sit and think, and you wonder if he can see it in your eyes...

Can he tell you still love him...that there's nothing you would rather think about than the times he held you in his arms...

Can he see the tears? Cause they sure are there...deep down, sure enough, along with the pain and the loneliness that you bury so deep you're sure no one can tell.

Sometimes you would give anything imaginable to be able to make him understand... to have one more chance to make him know how much he meant... to be able to feel complete...

But you smile through it all… you talk like you always used to, the best of friends... and every time he smiles at you a tiny little pang of hope springs up, but you crush it before it can surface, before it can give you away...

...and you hug him good-bye like it's nothing... while all you want to do is hold on forever...

But you let go, smile and walk away... then cry all the way home because you know it will never be the same...

Because try as you might you can't make someone love you, sometimes you have to let them be free...

And letting go, that is when love hurts the most.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The "U" in Y-O-U matters

It is rewarding to find someone you like, but it is essential to like yourself. It is quickening to recognize that someone is a good and decent human being, but it is indispensable to view yourself as acceptable. It is a delight to discover people who are worthy of respect and admiration and love, but it is vital to believe yourself deserving of these things…

For you cannot live in someone else.

You cannot find yourself in someone else.

You cannot be given a life by someone else.

Of all the people you will know in a lifetime, you are the only one you will never leave or lose.

To the question of your life, you are the only answer. To the problems of your life, you are the only solution.

Oh, if it’s any consolation, I want you to know that you matter to me…

You do.

God Bless.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Interesting Facts

1.) Coca-Cola was originally green.

2.) The most common name in the world is Mohammed.

3.) The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with.

4.) The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

5.) TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row ! of the keyboard.

6.) Women blink nearly twice as much as men!

7.) You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.

8.) It is impossible to lick your elbow.

9.) People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze, your heart stops for a millisecond.

10.) It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.

11.)The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.

12.) If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.

13.) Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history.
Spades - King David
Clubs - Alexander the Great,
Hearts - Charlemagne
Diamonds - Julius Caesar.

14.) (111,111,111 x 111,111,111 == 12,345,678,987,654,321)

15.) If a statue of a person in the park on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.

16.) If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle

17.) If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.

18.) What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common?
Answer: All invented by women.

19.) Question - This is the only food that doesn't spoil. What is this?
Answer: Hone

20.) A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

21.) A snail can sleep for three years.

22.) All polar bears are left handed.

23.) American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.
24.) Butterflies taste with their feet.

25.) Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.

26.) In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.

27.) On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.

28.) Shakespeare invented the word 'assassination' and 'bump'.

29.) Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.

30.) The ant always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.

31.) The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

32.) The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.

33.) Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over million descendants.

34. )Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

35.) The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

36.) Most lipstick contains fish scales.

37.) Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.

Sunday, June 24, 2007

I USED TO...

Life is about how you feel.

That's it.

It's really the only sense we have that matters. It's the only reason we're here. How we feel… and what caused it.

I used to feel too, but all I felt was pain. Happiness was unfamiliar… joy was just an idea… laughter was unknown.

And now?

Now I don't feel anymore. I don't think anymore. And the only reason I can come up with is that my heart just couldn't feel the pain any longer so it gave up. It became immune to the feeling.

I used to feel too… up until I died inside.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Him1 and Him2, do you know them?

If you saw him1, you couldn't see him1 loving anyone like he does him2, a boy who never has anything but a smile on his face when he's talking to him2 and how there was no place he would rather be.

If you saw him2, you would see a guy whose heart melts with the sound of his voice, and smile on his face, a guy who wouldn't love any other like him1, no one can take his place.

If you saw them, you would see two people who couldn't be any happier just being next to each other, two people in love, him1 and him2, two people not thinking of another.

If you knew him1, you would know, he's scared of being with him2, he's afraid of feelings he can't show.

If you knew him2, you would know, he doesn't let that stand in his way… he hangs on for the both of them, no matter what he may say.

If you knew them, you would know, they are so far apart, losing sight of how they feel, two people drifting from the heart.

And, if you knew love, you would see, those two are right for each other...

Him1 and Him2, those two are meant to be.

And hey Him1, I still believe in you and me.

Friday, June 22, 2007

Falling in love and falling out of it


Sometimes we fall in love and it feels so great --- so great that we never want to fall out of it...

But sometimes, though we hate to admit, we have to fall out of it… and falling out of love is such a great decision to make...

Actually, it's one decision that can haunt us forever...

Falling out of love doesn't just mean that we don't love the person anymore. It means more than that. It means not wanting the person whom you have thought to be a part of you --- to be a part of your today and tomorrow. It might also mean that you don't want to care for the person anymore. Or rather, that you have grown tired of waiting for that person to come back to you... And that it's that waiting that made you fall out of love...

It might also mean that you can't have what you want, and that you are no longer wanted by the other person. Now that would hurt a lot, but if that is the case, then maybe, falling out of love is the right choice.

But how can a love as sweet as mine be so wrong? How and why would I want to fall out of love from someone I truly care for? Why would I want to start my life all over again when I can just pick up the pieces and go from there? But most of all, why would I want to teach my heart not to love someone whom I have known in my heart, as the one person that I will love forever.

These questions and so much more can be answered by a single word… And that word is "LOVE".

Though we don't want to admit it to ourselves, love has two sides… Falling in love and falling out of love. It has two faces and we tend to forget the one that hurts…

And maybe, this is what I, myself have forgotten. Maybe I have forgotten, that when I let myself fall in love, I also let myself vulnerable to feel the pain of falling out.

This is this risk that I have to accept.

If I want to experience "LOVE" and it is this "LOVE" that has led me to where I am today; maybe it is not all love that will keep us in a relationship... Maybe there's more to it than love… Maybe relationships need more ingredients other than love…

Maybe if patience, loyalty, trust, respect, honesty, and communication are added, then maybe, the relationship will be better.

But what happens when we all know these and more yet we still do fall out of love…

What is next?

Do we fall out of love like a lightning? Do we fall out of love as if we got burned?

No --- we don't...

For falling out of love takes so much of who we are. It takes away our strength and our heart. Falling out of love is like trying to stop something that we are fond of doing, or trying to stop what we like so much...

It can also mess up with our minds... 'Coz when we fall out of love, we try to be so analytical if why it has to end.

So now I ask, if falling out of love is so hard to do, then why do we still have to fall in love in the first place?

God walks with me

Sometimes I don’t know how to ask for help…

I just don’t…
I can get trapped inside my pain. Some nameless thing seems to tear at my insides. I freeze, thinking that if I don’t move, it will go away. So I don’t ask, I don’t talk, and the pain grows.

Does my face look calm?

Don’t be fooled.

I’m just afraid to let you see the truth. You might think I’m foolish or weak. You might reject me. So I don’t talk, and the pain remains.

But I listen…

And through other people God does for me what I can’t do for myself. One of the miracles I have found is that help often comes when I most need it…

When I can’t bring myself to reach out for help, it sometimes comes to me…

When I don’t know what to say, I am given the words I require…

And when I share what is in my heart, I may be giving a voice to someone who cannot find his own.

Today I have God who knows my needs.

As I walk, God is walking with me.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Life in a Plexiglass

I was home alone watching TV last night and I saw a game show where a man stood in a Plexiglasss box, and dollar bills swirled around him in a miniature tornado. I watched as the man tried to catch as many dollar bills as he can.

Suddenly, a thought occurred to me: Life is like that... you can keep whatever you can catch, but it's all whipping past your head so fast, and how were you supposed to tell which were the big bills and which were the small?

How could one train for such an infuriatingly stupid challenge?

How could anybody catch all the beauty in the present moment, when, after years of misery, there was suddenly a day when all the wonderfulness of life unexpectedly blew down from all directions at once?

And how were you supposed to store joy, for the ugly days when the bleakness returns?

I think, at the end of the day, we catch what we can. We try twice as hard as we did yesterday and thrice as hard as we did the day before that. We keep as much as we can in our pockets aside from the prayers we said the night before.

But no one can really prepare for what’s going to happen next. No one knows when the wind will blow on the opposite direction.

However, if we have faith in our hearts, unknowingly, we could have caught the really big bills… and unknowingly, we have so much spare we could rest for a day.

Just for a day…

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Truth Hurts

I read a friend’s blog today and I felt sad…

There’s nothing wrong about what he wrote. He was just being honest… Retelling things as they happened… Besides, he has every right to screw around…

But there’s just something in the manner he wrote it… maybe it’s the candidness of what transpired… or the sharpness of his words… His last statement was so blunt I almost felt numb…

I mean, I am perfectly happy being his friend; in fact I love it... I just have this incredible urge to kiss him, that doesn't go away and this feeling that we would be perfect together…

It haunts me…

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Vain Wishes and Childish Fantasies

What do you do when you feel like there's no hope left, nothing better coming along, no future but one filled with sadness and pain? What do you do when your sorrow and fear is so strong that hot and cold flashed wash over your body, every part of your body throbs and aches, your head pulses with a dull hum, and your stomach burns ulcerously? What do you do when you feel yourself spiraling into a dark hole of torment; unable to stop your fall and certain that no one is to blame but yourself?

Maybe you would make yourself so busy that you wouldn't have time to think about it. I was like that once; that was all my life was about for a while --- working so hard and so many hours that I didn't have time to let anything come to the surface. I can't do that anymore, though. There's too much to hold back, and now that it has been flowing for a while it won't be denied any longer.

Maybe you would confront your demons and your fears and decide what you needed to defeat them. I've tried that, but the things I need can't be had... not most of them anyhow. And the few things I might have a chance to get are not mine to take but for others to grant, and there is no one to offer these things.

Maybe you would just end it --- suicide sure seems better than what looks like a constant future of pain and suffering and hopelessness. Nah, this one's not for me. I know that I have no idea of what there is to live for, but I can't actually see what there is to gain from death either. I mean, I'm in hell now, and I'll probably be in hell later --- what's the difference?

Maybe you would pray. I can't. I did for a while, but I can't. If there is a God, he gave up on me a long time ago, and I really doubt he was ever on my side to begin with. If there is a God and I have had this fucked up of a life, why should I think that God would ever do anything differently in the future?

Maybe you would turn that pain onto the outside world, hurt those who have carelessly hurt you. I've thought about it, I really have. But I can't. All of the pain and hurt I receive, all of the anger and fear I develop - everything gets turned inward. I know deep down that all of my pain is, because of this, my own fault to some extent. I can't bear the alternative, though. I fear hurting anyone (possibly more than anything else)

Maybe...

Maybe you would die inside a little bit more each day, becoming empty and beyond redemption, destitute and disenfranchised. This is all I know now. I wish for someone to help, but wishes are vain, childish fantasies.

There is no great hero.

There is no white knight.

There is no fair prince.

There is no savior.

And no one will ever come to save me... or kill me. I will simply be left to suffer.

So, what do I do when I feel like there's no hope left, nothing better coming along, no future but one filled with sadness and pain?

Tell me...

Monday, June 18, 2007

Keep The Faith


When we were little, life worked perfectly.

No matter what happened, everything turned out alright in the end. Scraped knees, canceled play dates, dropped ice cream cones --- we would cry for a short time, but by the end of the day, everything would be perfect.

And now as we've grown older, we've lost the faith as we stumble through each day, crying over broken hearts, lost friendships, and lost dreams.

It seems like life and perfection have turned their backs on us, but really its just that we've grown up.

As children we didn't pay attention to such details about our daily lives, but now we are more aware, and little details seem to be amplifying our pain. But just remember that when we were younger, life was hard too, but we had faith in perfection because we could look past faults.
So don't lose your faith.

Learn to know that each day will pass, each heartache will be mended, and everything will be perfect in the end.

Just keep your faith.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Did You Know That...

Did you know that when you envy someone, it's because you really like that person?

Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart are real weak and most susceptible?

Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need someone to protect them?

Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are: I love you, Sorry and help me? The people who say these are actually in need of them or really feel them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have said them.

Did you know that people who occupy themselves by keeping others company or helping others are the ones that actually need your company and help?

Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves?

Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty?

Did you know that those who dress in black are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?

Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two folds?

Did you know that those who need more of you are those that don't mention it to you?

Did you know that it's easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?

Did you know that what is most difficult for you to say or do is much more valuable than anything that is valuable that you can buy with money?

Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted?

Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really knew, you'd be surprised by what you could do.

But don't believe everything I tell you, until you try it for yourself, if you know someone that is in need of something that I mentioned, and you know that you can help, you'll see that it will be returned in two-fold.

AND DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON ME?

AT THE MOMENT, TIME AND PLACE THAT YOU NEED ME, CALL ME, I WILL BE THERE.

One day, we will change the world... or we are already changing it.

THE BALL IS NOW IN YOUR COURT...

If the world were to end in 24 hours, all the phone lines, chat rooms and e-mails will be saturated from people sending messages to others, saying: "I regret having made you feel bad", "Pardon me", "I love you", "I hold you in high esteem", take good care of yourself" and sometimes "I have always loved you, only I never told you".

Let's all make the most of today. =)

That I assume you already know. *wink*

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Ingat, tanga ka pa naman

Before, hinahabol kita pero di mo ako pinapansin. Tapos isang araw nawala ako, hinanap mo ako at tinanong, "Bakit ka nagsawa?"

Ngumiti ako, "Hindi ako nagsawa. Natauhan lang."

Pwede mo kong lokohin pero wag kang magpapahuli sakin. Pwede mo kong palitan pero siguraduhin mong mas mahal mo siya sakin. Pwede mo kong iwan pero siguraduhin mong kaya mo. Kasi pag ako sobrang nasaktan, wala ka nang babalikan.

Boys? Pare-pareho lang yang mga yan. Pag trip ka, magpapakilala. Kaibigan kuno hanggang pumorma na. Tapos pag nahulog ka na, ayun, goodbye na dahil sawa na sila. Pero dapat walang iiyak at smile lang tayo. Punyeta, anong silbi ng karma?

I fell in love and got hurt but I didn't shed too much tears nor did I ask him to love me again. Instead, I stood up proudly and said, "Mahilig ka pala sa magsasaka, hindi mo sinabi kagad!"

Simple lang para hindi ka masaktan. Kapag minahal ka, mahalin mo din. Kapag ginago ka, gaguhin mo rin. Pero kapag umiyak ka, tanga ka! Ginago ka na nga, iiyakan mo pa?

Pag iniwan ka ng mahal mo, wag mo siyang sisihin! Kausapin mo siya ng harap-harapan at sabihin mong, "Ingat, tanga ka pa naman!"

Masakit pag iniwan ka ng mahal mo. Pero wag kang magagalit ng husto. Kahit papano may pinagsamahan naman kayo, diba? Kaya for the last time yakapin mo siya at ibulong mo, "Gago, kukulamin kita!"

If the one you love doesn't love you back, don't get depressed. Just think about it for a while, maybe cry a bit then wipe your tears and say, "Ang weird naman niya. Bakit ayaw nya sa gwapo?!"

You only got one life so live it well... one heart so take good care, one soul so keep it pure. One boyfriend? What a waste! Make it two or more!

Sayang naman ang kagwapuhan natin! Pag sinabi sayo ng mahal mo na ayaw na niya sayo, hayaan mo lang. Wag kang iiyak at magpapakagago! Imbis na iyakan mo siya, ngitian mo lang at sabihin mo ang ganito, "So, pano? Bye na! Naghihintay na ang kapalit mo!"

Who cares about break-ups?

Oo nga, masakit. Makirot sa puso.

Pero tandaan mo: a break-up isn't only an end to a relationship. It's also a beginning of a new one and an end to a living hell called "ex".

Friday, June 15, 2007

Perfectly Unperfect Heart

One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart they had ever seen.

The young man was very proud and boasted more loudly about his beautiful heart.

Suddenly, an old man appeared at the front of the crowd and said "Why your heart is not nearly as beautiful as mine." The crowd and the young man looked at the old man's heart. It was beating strongly, but full of scars, it had places where pieces had been removed and other pieces put in, but they didn't fit quite right and there were several jagged edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gouges where whole pieces were missing.

The people stared - how can he say his heart is more beautiful, they thought? The young man looked at the old man's heart and saw its state and laughed. "You must be joking," he said. "Compare your heart with mine, mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars and tears."

"Yes," said the old man, "Yours is perfect looking but I would never trade with you.

You see, every scar represents a person to whom I have given my love. I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they give me a piece of their heart which fits into the empty place in my heart. But, because the pieces aren't exact, I have some rough edges, which I cherish, because they remind me of the love we shared.

Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart away, and the other person hasn't returned a piece of his heart to me. These are the empty gouges - giving love is taking a chance. Although these gouges are painful, they stay open, reminding me of the love I have for these people, I hope someday they may return and fill the space I have waiting.

So now do you see what true beauty is?"

The young man stood silently with tears running down his cheeks. He walked up to the old man, reached into his perfect young and beautiful heart, and ripped a piece out. He offered it to the old man with trembling hands. The old man took his offering, placed it in his heart and then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man's heart. It fit, but not perfectly, as there were some jagged edges.

The young man looked at his heart, not perfect anymore but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man's heart flowed into his.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Postponement of Blessing


What is postponement of blessing for you ?

Isn't it that it is the thing you hoped for, the very thing you prayed for every single waking hour that you have?

To some it is a child, to the single, it can be to hear a wedding proposal, to a jobless person the words " you're hired!", or to a parent whose child has wondered off, it is to have him back and hug him... To you what is your postponement of blessing?

Postponement of Blessing simply means that God is delaying what you really really want.

Why?

Maybe He wants you to learn other stuff before He gives you your ultimate dream. Maybe what you are praying for, for the time being is not really what you need and He may have something better for you.

However the long streches of waiting can weary the soul, the feeling of failure can creep in. But what we may feel as failure may only be a postponement of blessing. He may want us to explore other ideas, new horizon or out of the box thoughts before giving us our ultimate reward in life.

On the other hand , it doesn't mean that we need to wait for that blessing to fall from our laps. Maybe we need to work it out more in order to gain it or achieve the position we are vying for.

The art of waiting can be agonizing if you look at it that way, but the brighter side of that, we are made to wait for a greater purpose.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Right time, wrong person. Wrong time, right person.

Somebody once told me that, “Finding the right person is very hard and very wrong... it is best to be the right person for the one you love and start from there... you'll always end up disappointed when you set standards and define a "right person" for you. Don't rush things.... coz somewhere somehow God is preparing somebody for you."

You can never be perfect... the person you love can never be perfect too... but both of you can be perfect through love and prayers, and your love can be perfect through the both of you.

But, no relationship is complete without God… a great relationship is one that is bonded not only between you and your loved one.... but also with God.

Our relationships fail not because (s)he's not the right person… it’s because we expected too much and we decided on our own. Let God do the work... you may call it waiting time.... but while you are waiting... pray. Let God guide you always...

He knows better. No, He knows best. Love is not what you think it is....

Sometimes we mistakenly feel that our first relationship will be our last. Because we are overwhelmed with joy and romance, we forget to learn the meaning of true love. Some are saying that love is unselfish, blind, and unconditional or simply denying oneself for the sake of someone very important in our life. Others are saying love is immortal and can never be defined.

When we think we're in love the first thing we almost wanted the whole world to know is that our love for someone very special can never be taken away from us. We say this phrase: "You are the most wonderful gift from GOD I have ever received..." After a terrible fight or sometimes even a petty quarrel we then say "You are the biggest mistake I've ever made for my entire life!!!". Now, how do you say and spell the word L-O-V-E? Are you really deeply into it?

Nobody can tell what love really is until experience speaks and whispers right into our ears. Most of the time, these love promises --- "Forever, Till Death do us apart, etc." would end up "Never" and "We should part ways, I'm no longer happy with you! My love for you is DEAD!!!" Many times we thought after having committed to someone and your trust too drops down to zero degree.

He isn’t the right one. I should probably wait for the right one to come. But the big question anyone could not answer is "Is he the right one?" "When is the right time?" that made us stick to whom we are with.

Will you always be waiting for the right person to come and the right time to commit? A big YES is the answer.

Don't be in a hurry to get into a relationship because you can never find love if you insist that you are already into it. Try to find time to really understand your real feelings, to know who you really are and what you really want in a relationship.

You're right, there is no such thing as a perfect relationship, but there's a compatible partnership that goes along with it. If you already knew that you're too big to fit into a small sized t-shirt, don't give it a try. You'll probably break it and pay for the damages you have made. If you knew and felt that the relationship will not last, don't go deeper into it. You'll just suffer the consequences and live like hell the rest of your life.

It's really hard to say goodbye though, but you can't make it any better by just pretending you still have the same feelings. Try to let go and give yourself a chance to live life to the fullest. Give yourself a chance to grow and give your heart a much needed attention. Then you will find that you have made the right decision and you made it all by yourself.

More frequently than not, we all act in a hypocritical manner for some reason. We call it love when we can't leave someone and see them crying as we try to let go. We are wrong, it's just pity. We call it love when we're too attached and think that losing the one we love will somehow make us weak and unable to face the storms of life. We misunderstood; it’s just that we're too much dependent on them. We call it love when we give our whole life to them, the wholeness of us and imagined that if they leave, no one would accept us and our past. We are mistaken, it's just insecurity.

But no matter what the definition is, the truth still remains that love isn't something you can buy nor beg. It is real and existing.

You can't touch it but you can feel it in your heart. You can't find it, but it will knock before you when you least expect it to come.

It can make you the happiest soul in heaven, but don't forget that it also can make you the most miserable person in the whole galaxy.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

The Best and The Worst

You know what I think is strange?

When I look back at the good times I have had, I mean the really great times I have experienced in life, you were always right there by my side… But more importantly, when I look at the real rough times, all the trials, you were STILL by my side.

It has been 5 months since that first day I saw you and you have never left my thought since then.

I have to say I'm the luckiest person in the entire world. Why? Because I'm one of those lucky people who found someone like you.

Back then, the thought never entered my mind that you'd be the person I'd love and trust the most. But you showed how valuable our relationship is by always lending me a shoulder to cry on and always finding the key to solve my problems.

You never caused a single tear that rolled down my face, instead, you were always there to wipe the ones others had triggered.

You battled my tough times with me, and you shielded me from everything that harmed me. I will always remember the tough times we went through, but what I will remember most are the times when we laughed so hard tears came rolling down our faces.

I remember watching all those movies only to find that when I was crying you were crying, when I was scared, you were scared, and when I was laughing, you were laughing with me. I remember all those quiet walks we shared. Sometimes we would have so much to say to one another, but sometimes we were short of words but even through the silence, I was having the best walk out of my life.

Probably, you are with someone new now, but I want you to know that you are the pinnacle of what it is to be a real man, to be intelligent, to be strong, to be sweet and endearing, to be full of tenderness, and passion and pain, to be understanding and imperfect, to be in control yet not be.

I want you to know that I continue to admire you and respect you and that I continue to yearn for you, your company, your words, your mind, and your stunning and illuminating and beautiful smile.

Never shall I forget the time I have spent with you. Please continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours.

And when it seems you have nowhere to run, when it can't get any worse … when you need a shoulder, when there is no one left to turn to… I will always be there.

Monday, June 11, 2007

The Ride


I guess, if anything, it's about taking chances, even when you think you're all out of chances. It's about giving forgiveness and unconditional love, even when it seems like you should only do the opposite...

It's about trusting that God puts people in your life at certain times so that you can capitalize on the opportunity.

It's all about the possibility. It's all about what you do with those possibilities.

Life is short, but it moves so fast. Hang on and enjoy the ride.

And when someone comes along with whom you enjoy spending the ride with... hold on tight...

And never let go.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Email and Microsoft

A jobless man applied for the position of "office boy" at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.

"You are employed" he said. "Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.

The man replied "But I don't have a computer, neither an email".

"I'm sorry", said the HR manager. If you don't have an email, that means you do not exist. And who doesn't exist, cannot have the job."

The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a 10Kg tomato crate. He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours, he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the operation three times, and returned home with $60.

The man realized that he can survive by this way, and started to go everyday earlier, and return late. Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles.

5 years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US. He started to plan his family's future, and decided to have a life insurance. He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan. When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his email.

The man replied, "I don't have an email."

The broker answered curiously, "You don't have an email, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e mail?!!"

The man thought for a while and replied, "Yes, I'd be an office boy at Microsoft!"

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Technical Support


Tech Support: Yes, ... how can I help you?

Customer: Well, after much consideration, I've decided to install Love. Can you guide me though the process?

Tech Support: Yes. I can help you. Are you ready to proceed?

Customer: Well, I'm not very technical, but I think I'm ready. What do I do first?

Tech Support: The first step is to open your Heart. Have you located your Heart?

Customer: Yes, but there are several other programs running now. Is it okay to install Love while they are running?

Tech Support: What programs are running ?

Customer: Let's see, I have Past Hurt, Low Self-Esteem, Grudge and Resentment running right now.

Tech Support: No problem, Love will gradually erase Past Hurt from your current operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory but it will no longer disrupt other programs. Love will eventually override Low Self-Esteem with a module of its own called High Self-Esteem. However, you have to completely turn off Grudge and Resentment. Those programs prevent Love from being properly installed.Can you turn those off ?

Customer: I don't know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?

Tech Support: With pleasure. Go to your start menu and invoke Forgiveness. Do this as many times as necessary until Grudge and Resentment have been completely erased.

Customer: Okay, done! Love has started installing itself. Isthat normal?

Tech Support: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program. You need to begin connecting to other Hearts in order to get the upgrades.

Customer: Oops! I have an error message already. It says,"Error - Program not run on external components." What should I do?

Tech Support: Don't worry. It means that the Love program is set up to run on Internal Hearts, but has not yet been run on your Heart. In non-technical terms, it simply means you have to Love yourself before you can Love others.

Customer: So, what should I do?

Tech Support: Pull down Self-Acceptance; then click on the following files: Forgive-Self; Realize Your Worth; and Acknowledge your Limitations.

Customer: Okay, done.

Tech Support: Now, copy them to the "My Heart" directory. The system will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching faulty programming. Also, you need to delete Verbose Self-Criticism from all directories and empty your Recycle Bin to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back.

Customer: Got it. Hey! My heart is filling up with new files.Smile is playing on my monitor and Peace and Contentment are copying themselves all over My Heart. Is this normal?

Tech Support: Sometimes. For others it takes awhile, but eventually everything gets it at the proper time. So Love is installed and running. One more thing before we hang up. Love is Freeware. Be sure to give it and its various modules to everyone you meet. They will in turn share it with others and return some cool modules back to you.

Customer: Thank you, God.

Friday, June 8, 2007

Saan ka ba papunta?

Tumatanda ka na, tol.

Nasa Friday Magic Madness na yung mga paborito mong kanta. Nakaka-relate ka na sa Classic MTV. Lesbiana na yung kinaaaliwan mong child star dati. Nanay na lagi ang role ng crush na crush mong matinee idol noon.

Dati, pag may panot, sisigaw ka agad ng "PENDONG!". Ngayon, pag may sumisigaw nun, ikaw na yung napapraning. Parang botika na ang cabinet mo. May multivitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, royal jelly, tsaka ginko biloba.

Dati, laging may inuman. Sa inuman, may lechon, sisig, kaldereta, inihaw na liempo, pusit, at kung anu-ano pa. Ngayon, nagkukumpulan na lang kayo ng mga kasama mo sa Starbucks at oorder ng tea.

Wala na ang mga kaibigan mo noon.

Ang dating masasayang tawanan ng barkada sa canteen, napalitan na ng walang katapusang pagrereklamo tungkol sa kumpanya ninyo. Wala na ang best friend mo na lagi mong pinupuntahan kapag may problema ka. Ang lagi mo na lang kausap ngayon e ang kaopisina mong hindi ka sigurado kung binebenta ka sa iba pag nakatalikod ka. Ang hirap nang magtiwala.

Mahirap nang makahanap ng totoong kaibigan. Hindi mo kayang pagkatiwalaan ang kasama mo araw-araw sa opisina. Kung sabagay, nagkakilala lang kayo dahil gusto ninyong kumita ng pera at umakyat sa tinatawag nilang "corporate ladder". Anumang pagkakaibigang umusbong galing sa pera at ambisyon ay hindi talaga totoong pagkakaibigan. Pera din at ambisyon ang sisira sa inyong dalawa.

Pera. Pera na ang nagpapatakbo ng buhay mo.

Alipin ka na ng Meralco, PLDT, SkyCable, Globe, Smart, at Sun. Alipin ka ng Midnight Madness. Alipin ka ng tollgate sa expressway. Alipin ka ng credit card mo. Alipin ka ng ATM. Alipin ka ng BIR.

Dati-rati masaya ka na sa isang platong instant pancit canton. Ngayon, dapat may kasamang italian chicken ang fettucine alfredo mo. Masaya ka na noon pag nakakapag-ober-da-bakod kayo para makapagswimming. Ngayon, ayaw mong lumangoy kung hindi Boracay o Puerto Galera ang lugar.

Dati, sulit na sulit na sa yo ang gin pomelo. Ngayon, pagkatapos ng ilang bote ng red wine, maghahanap ka ng San Mig Light o Vodka Cruiser.

Wala ka nang magawa. Sumasabay ang lifestyle mo sa income mo. Nagtataka ka kung bakit hindi ka pa rin nakakaipon kahit tumataas ang sweldo mo. Yung mga bagay na gusto mong bilhin dati na sinasabi mong hindi mo kailangan, abot-kamay mo na. Pero kahit nasa iyo na ang mga gusto mong bilhin, hindi ka pa rin makuntento.

Saan ka ba papunta?

Tol, gumising ka. Hindi ka nabuhay sa mundong ito para maging isa lang sa mga baterya ng mga machines sa Matrix. Hanapin mo ang dahilan kung bakit nilagay ka rito. Kung ang buhay mo ngayon ay uulit-ulit lang hanggang maging singkwenta anyos ka na, magsisisi ka. Lumingon ka kung paano ka nagsimula, isipin ang mga tao at mga bagay na nagpasaya sa yo. Balikan mo sila.

Ikaw ang nagbago, hindi ang mundo.

Thursday, June 7, 2007

It is not what it is


Most of us are preoccupied with things that in the final analysis will not count much. We waste our lives pursuing the wrong dreams fuelled by misguided visions. We are often obsessed with what we are not and what we don’t have.

Why don’t we focus instead on what we are and whatever we have, no matter how little? Why not spend our lives in fervent gratitude for these and celebrate life selflessly with others?

Life really depends on our priorities and points of view. Here are a few reminders to wake us up to what really matters:

It is not where you come from; it is where you’re going that matters.
Don’t worry where you are coming from. If you are already at the top, there is nowhere to go but down. But if you are coming from the bottom, there is a lot of space to grow. Where you come from is not so important; it is where you want to go and where you your dreams to take you that matters.

It is not what you have; it is how you use it.
You may have a brilliant mind but if you don’t harness it, it’s useless. You may have all the material possessions in the world but if you don’t enjoy and share them, you might as well have nothing. You may have all the talents in the world but if you don’t exploit them, they will be of no use to you and others. Thank the universe for the gifts you’ve been given, develop and utilize them to the max.

It is not what you say; it is what you do that counts.
What you say, even when expressed in the most profound words, means nothing if it is not followed by action. Everything you speak must be substantiated and supported by your deeds. Action speaks louder than words. Prove that believe in what you say by practicing what you preach. Walk the talk!

It is not what you do; it is how you do it that counts.
Even if you are just a lowly janitor, endeavor to be the best janitor that you can be. It is really how you go about what you do that makes all the difference. Perform your job with genuine joy and infectious enthusiasm, and soon, people will notice you and reward you. Furthermore, as they say, “It is not whether you win or lose but how you play the game.” Play the game with honesty, dignity and love.

It is not what you receive; it is what you give that counts.
In this life, we receive everything. But ironically, we cannot really keep anything. Everything belongs to God and we are merely His custodians for the moment. We must share whatever blessings we have with others. Anything hoarded is useless and will lose its value. We were born with nothing and cannot bring anything when we finally go.

It is not how much money you have; it is how you use and share it.
People often say, “When I get rich, I’ll be happy.” Truth is that there are many people who are filthy rich but are desperately miserable; there are people who live simpler lives but are actually so much happier. Money cannot buy true and lasting happiness. are the goods and services money can buy and experience insurmountable joy.

It is not the hardships you suffer; it is what you learn that matters.
Life is one big course and the universe one huge university. Every experience, good or bad, brings with it precious gems of knowledge and enlightenment. Concentrate on the life lessons that you learn from your travails, not the pain and the hardships they bring. The diploma you will earn from the school of life is wisdom.

It is not what’s on the outside but what’s inside that counts.
What good is a beautiful and attractively packaged box if there is nothing of value inside it? In this day and age, we put so much emphasis on packaging and presentation, not true worth. But just as we should not judge a book by its cover, we should never judge people from their looks alone. Get to know what’s inside that person---real treasures are found within.

It is not quantity but the quality that matters.
What good is accumulating many things when they have no real worth? So your life will not be stressed with clutter, be very discriminating about acquiring possessions. Be quality, not quantity conscious. The same hold true for time you share with your love ones and friends. Make sure to provide them quality time. These precious moments are what create a quality life.

It is not how you conform; it is the difference you make that counts.
Conforming to society is fine but only up to a certain degree. Don’t be controlled by other people and end up like puppet on a string moving to their dictates. Never lose your individuality and personal values. Remember that it is the positive difference you contribute to the world that will eventually matter.

It is not how old you are; it is how young you think, feel and dream.
Age only matters if you are wine cheese or an antique. Realize that you are never too old for anything in this world. Never too old to live, love, learn, lust and laugh. You are never too old to dream and achieve. As long as you are alive, hope springs eternal. Don’t ever get discouraged from climbing the impossible Mount Everest of your life.

It is not their life you are living; it’s your life and yours alone!
It is not what others say, it is what you feel and want that really matter. Live life with the awareness that your choices bring about consequences that you will either savor or suffer from. Live your life for yourself, for what you believe in, for what you value. But realize that your thoughts, feelings and actions have a crucial and irreversible impact on other people’s lives.

I believe we write our own stories and each time we think we know the end, we don't. Perhaps luck exists somewhere between the world of planning, of chance and in the peace that comes from knowing that you just can't know it all.

Life's funny that way... once you let go of the wheel, you might end up right where you belong.

Have a Blessed and Fruitful weekend everyone!

I love you all!

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

WHAT'S SO FUNNY?

Isn't it funny how one person can walk into your life and right at that moment you think that they are the one?

Isn't it funny how after all the tears, and the hurt and the pain you still think that they are the one?

Isn't it funny how no matter what this person does to you or says to you in your heart you still feel that they are the one?

Why is that?

Why do we make ourselves fall head over heels for someone who in return isn’t that great? When more often than not the right one… the nice one, the one who won’t hurt you and betray you is staring you right in the face…

And he could be a friend, or someone that you occasionally talk to...

But isn't it funny how no matter what everyone says that that one person that hurts you and betrays you is never going to go away…

And no matter how many people you meet that will probably never do that to you... but then we still push them away...

Why is that so funny?

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

To Be or Not to Be?


When you break up with someone, and you hang out with your friends, you want him to be there but then again, on second thought, you don’t want him to be there because you enjoy his presence and you like being with him…

Why?

Because he is always the one that can make you laugh, even when no one else is laughing; he is always the one that will make the stupid comments and the immature jokes, but you always laugh, and you can’t figure why…

But then you don’t want him to be there because every time you look at him it makes you want him even more.

You look at him and in your mind you’re saying “right now, I would be holding his hand, or kissing him” and it kills you that he doesn’t see how much you are hurting, but you try hiding it by smiling when he says hi to you or if he even looks at you…

And at the back of your numb worn-out mind, you wonder if he thinks or feels the same way you feel because you want to tell him how you feel so bad, but is afraid that he will laugh in your face, or even worse, not even pay attention….

So what do you do?

You mask all your feelings with a smile, pretending nothing is wrong, until you get home, where you cry yourself to sleep holding something dear to you that he gave you…

Silently wishing he also felt the pain that you feel…

Monday, June 4, 2007

I'm Not Average

Remember prison ball and jumping jacks and how your P.E. teacher made you try to climb that rope that hung from the ceiling and you never could, never?

Or how you had to do chin-ups and see how long you could hang and you could only hang something like 2.5 seconds but that wasn't good enough, oh no, you had to hang something like 65 seconds and you could never do that and thank God it was only pass/no pass and you got a pass just for showing up and trying. Which was good.

But when you got older. And P.E. teachers got smarter. Because now you got graded.
You got graded and at least once you got the dreaded C or the equally dreaded C+ and there went your whole grade-point average and speaking of average that's what you were now: plain-old-just-mediocre-better-luck-next-time-see-ya-later-average and you thought:

Now wait just a gosh darn minute who, exactly, is average?

And the answer came back ringing loud and clear over the top of that chin-up bar: Nobody.

You're not average because average is a lie. You're not average because average means stuck and you're not stuck, you're moving and becoming and trying and you're climbing over every bit of fear or opinion or "no you can't do that" you've ever heard.

So you scoff at average.

You laugh. You guffaw. And you run and you play and you move and the more you tell your body that it is a well-oiled machine the more it starts to believe you.

And then one night you have the craziest dream.
You're in the middle of your old gym. Your P.E. teacher is standing there. She is grinning. There is a rope before you...

So you climb it.

And there is absolutely no place to go but up.

Sunday, June 3, 2007

WANTED: PERFECT LOVER

Initially, I really didn’t want to answer this question because I think it’s too cheesy. But since I am always being asked of what I am looking for in a guy, I might as well describe eight different points of what I think a male perfect lover should be.

Besides, who knows, he might get to read this blog.

Here it goes...

1) He's gotta be grown-up. Does he do what needs to be done? Does he know what needs to be done to begin with? Is he responsible, trustworthy, and reliable? Can he admit when he's wrong? Does he take responsibilities for his words and actions? Most importantly, does he take charge of his life or is he one of those self-destructive victims who blame everyone but themselves for their unhappiness (In that case, he can look elsewhere).

2) He must be funny and imaginative. I like guys who laugh easily, and who aren't afraid to be silly and spontaneous. He must know how to make me laugh and he should smile often. He and I must be able to have fun anywhere we are, whether it's at a rock concert, or inside a theatre watching a horror movie, or a walk in the park, or bumming on a sofa, or at a 7-Eleven --- anywhere!

3) I simply cannot be with a boring person. He must be the type of person who enjoys conversation. Someone who always has a say on things. If I can talk to him for hours and hours straight, and be genuinely interested in what he's saying the entire time, then that's 50 pogi-points. But he must also enjoy being silent.

4) Passion is sexy. He has to be passionate about something --- be it sports, music, art, anything, theatre, movies, books --- so long as I can tell his heart is in it, and his eyes light up when he brings it up, and he can talk about it like life is not worth living without it. (Note: this does not hold true for drugs, alcohol, pornography... you get the idea)

5) He must have direction in his life. Ok, so maybe he's in his twenties and going through confusion. Maybe he doesn't have to know exactly what he wants to do. But in the meantime, I would at least like him to be actively searching for what he wants to do, and not just bumming around watching TV or playing computer games at home.

6) What makes me fall in love is not perfection but imperfection --- little quirks that define a person's personality and character. I don't want perfect taste in clothes. I just want him to dress like himself, whoever that is. I don't want perfectly neat hair, or perfect skin. I like my men touchable, real, comfortable with themselves, and yes, a little messy, and scruffy, and madungis. ;-) It's just personal preference.

7) It is important to me that he has a spiritual life. This is not about being Catholic. This is about believing in a transcendent being, a belief that there is something beyond all this that we must strive for. I want him to pray, not just the Hail-Holy-Mary kind of praying, but real praying. It's okay if he's not entirely sure what he believes in yet, as long as he's searching.

8) Last but not the least, I would like him to be the kind of person who cares about humanity. I want him to be kind, and compassionate and capable of making good moral decisions. He must love his family and he must learn to love the people I love, or at least understand why I love them. He must have a cause, and a desire to make a difference. Ok, he doesn't have to save the world, but I do want him to have other ambitions besides getting rich, buying a nice house, and a nice car.

Anyone qualified?

Who wants to apply? Send me your updated resume. =)