a reflection on Fr. Arrupe’s famous quote
>> Monday, October 11, 2010
someday, someone or something will amaze me with joy and gratitude. and then i’ll know. :)
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steady
>> Tuesday, August 03, 2010
someone just described me as “steady lang” and it got me thinking. yeah, maybe i am. and for that, i am thankful. :)
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one of the few
>> Thursday, July 15, 2010
last night was one of the very few instances when i wished i wasn’t alone.
the winds of ondoy were scarier but i had my then roommate with me at that time. for some reason, i can’t sleep when i hear the sound of the strong winds. and i’m scared that the windows would break and shards of glasses would hit my face.
paranoid.
Mr. & Mrs. B
>> Sunday, July 04, 2010
I think Mr. & Mrs. B.'s is the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever been to — simple yet very personal and detailed. I am fortunate to have been part of it.
It felt like watching a movie that is so touching and inspiring that one can’t help but tell the story to other people. I think I have told their story to everyone I have seen in the next 24 hours, including a person whom I’ve just met. I’m not usually very good at telling stories specially if it entails mushy stuff but I must have done a good job that a total stranger (at least at that time) enjoyed the story so much that she made me promise to share the couple’s love story video to her if it gets uploaded.
Their’s is a must-see movie. A classic. Even the soundtrack is great! [ ♫ To Make You Feel My Love ♫]
But what’s greater is that it is no movie at all. It is real — no scripts, no sets. And yet if it were, this is surely one movie which we never want to hear the director say, “Cut!”
a mothers’ day letter
>> Sunday, May 09, 2010
Dear My, Ma and Nang,
Just like the typical daughter or son, I rarely (if ever) tell you that I love you. But I do hope that you know.
And in this letter, I would like to let you know why I know that I do.
I know that I love you because I would always think of you whenever something good would happen to me. Whenever I am in a beautiful place, I’d wish you were there too or would get the chance to be there, as well. Whenever I eat something delicious, I’d wish you could taste it too.
Whenever people appreciate me for doing something good or for simply being there for them, I’d wish you can hear it too. Whenever I stand up for my values in even the smallest ways, I’d wish you learn about it. So that you’ll know that in those moments, I was successful in being the person that you have raised are raising me to be.
I want you to know that I will try my best to do at least half as good as what the three of you have done for me and my brothers (and even cousins). I still find myself in awe thinking about the selfless acts you’ve done you’ve been doing for us. You may be misunderstood at times, but please know that despite those disagreements and above all those “in between’s”, you are loved.
Happy Mothers’ Day! :)
quarter-year appraisal
>> Saturday, May 01, 2010
As I’ve set, this year would be all about fitness and well-being. After 4 months, I can say that I am doing a good job. I haven’t been able to go to the gym often but I am happy to be able to go for ~4km run/walk on a regular basis.
I’ve also been able to play badminton quite often. And I’ve started taking table tennis lessons last week. Yey!
I just need to do a better job and having breakfast everyday. I can do this! :)
greater than’s
>> Friday, April 16, 2010
night > day
regular > diet/zero/max
old > new
waiting > instant
blending with > standing out
table tennis > badminton
giving gifts (though very rare) > receiving gifts (even if this happens more often)
hot > cold
faith > religion
staying up late > waking up early
One Tree Hill > Gossip Girl
vegetables > fruits
dressing down > dressing up
BBC > CNN
tequila > beer
choir > solo
dreams > reality
..well at least for now. :)
Q2
>> Monday, March 15, 2010
in a few days, the second quarter of my life would start. of course, that is if i live up to a hundred years.
do i have to mark it with something?
and if ever, with what?
v-day
>> Monday, February 15, 2010
I never thought that my v-day weekend would be filled with a lot of activities. The original plan was to take a much needed rest this Sunday, but I was able to get home by 1am already. Nevertheless, it was very very nice. I’m happy to have been able to give myself some pampering and to have spent it with dear friends.
And yey for invisible retainers, mojitos, fried green tomatoes, red wine and catching-up’s. :)
Stages of Love
>> Saturday, February 13, 2010
i wish they would stage this again..
There are many stages that the heart goes through
Just read the many pages that have led you to
The one your heart belongs to
And sings its songs to
But how did you get here from there?
Do you remember when you first saw her?
What were you thinking?
How did it feel?
When you first saw her
What were you thinking?
Were you saying to yourself
“How could someone like her possibly like me?”
Love happens when you don’t look for it
Open the door when it comes a-knockin’
Don’t ignore it
How did you greet her
When you got to meet her
What were the first words that opened doors?
“Hello. My name is…
It’s nice to meet you.”
While you were saying to yourself
“Oh, forget introductions!
Take me I’m yours!”
There are many stages that the heart goes through
And so it may take ages before he gets to you
But if it’s just beginning
Girl, just enjoy the ride
And soon enough you’ll reach that stage
When he’ll be by your side
When he first called you
Could you believe it?
How did you answer?
“Hello? Who’s this? I don’t recall…
Oh, yes. I remember…”
While you were saying to yourself
“Oh, thank you God!
Please, tell him I’m his!”
Love happens every day and minute
Open the door, a journey’s waiting
Go begin it
First dance, first dinner
First kiss
Remember first time he told you
“I’ll never go”
(yeah, right!)
First fight, first break-up
First time you made up
While you were saying to yourself
“I hate him… Love him…
Hate him, love him so!”
There are many stages that the heart will pass
So if you say this love just isn’t gonna last
Don’t you believe it
Don’t leave it
Boy, just enjoy the ride
And soon enough you’ll reach that stage
When she will be your bride
But as time goes by you wonder
How to keep the rhythm beating
How do couples who stay together for so long
How do they do it?
But as time goes by you realize
That the answer is simple
When you really love each other
There is nothing to it
There are many stages that the heart goes through
Just read the many pages that have led you to
The one your heart belongs to
And sings its songs to
It all begins with hi, hello
Then love her, hate him
Love her so
First dance, first kiss
First call, you know
It’s all a part of
The stages of love.
going home
I find it weird when people would ask me why every time I tell them I’m going home to our province. I would often reply, “Why not? That’s where I live, right?” I know I’m not able to go home often but I still consider “going home” as the normal thing — not being able to go home is not normal. There’s no need for any special occasion for me to do so.
After almost 10 years, I still don’t consider myself as someone residing in Manila though that is something that would, from time to time, cross my mind. It gets a little confusing sometimes. I guess it’s a little hard when you live your life someplace, and then call someplace else home.
disbelief
>> Saturday, January 30, 2010
My Facebook live news update shows that my 13-year old niece is in a relationship. It earned a number of comments, the last one being one of my brothers asking: “Alam ba yan ng Daddy mo?”
Can it be true? Oh my, oh my..
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>> Wednesday, January 27, 2010
i hope i can watch this. clever idea, isn’t it?
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>> Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Assuming that I was able to use the weighing scale properly, I’ve lost 3lbs in less than 2 weeks. I don’t know whether that is a big or small amount, but a loss is a loss. haha :)
3 more lbs and I think I’m ok. Now, how to get rid of those extra body fat?
2010
>> Sunday, January 24, 2010
Because there’s just so many things that I want to do in life, I figured perhaps it only makes sense to pick a theme for the year. In that way, my efforts would be focused and I will not get overwhelmed (and frustrated if I am not able to do them) of my to do’s.
And so, my 2010 would be all about health and well-being. This means that I would have to:
1. Take my gym enrollment seriously
2. Watch what I eat and eat on time. Plus make sure that I eat breakfast everyday
3. Be active in at least one type of sports
Now, the above only answers the physical aspect. I also know that I need to seriously look into the spiritual side. I have not been really out of touch in terms of this, but I know I was also not able to grow deeper in the past year. I do not have any concrete plans for this yet, but one thing that I seriously need to do is to allot more time for prayer.
I hope things work out fine. Bring it on 2010! :)
trying out Windows Live Writer
>> Saturday, January 23, 2010
hmm.. looks good.
this application can be an inspiration to start blogging again.
i better start with changing the blog layout. :)
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