Girl: Do you really love me?
Boy: Of course I do.
Girl: I wanna hear you say it.
Boy: I don't have to.
Girl: Why not?
Boy: Because...
Girl: I just want to hear you say it in words.
Boy: I can't...
The girl started to cry softly and said:
Then you don't love me...
The two continued to walk in silence. They
reached the girls home.
Girl: Why?
Boy: Do you really want to know?
Girl: (hesitantly) Yes.
He hugged her gently, kissed the tip of her nose
and whispered in her ear,
"Because three words are not enough..."
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
NOVEMBER RAIN
What’s with November 1’s rain? I was home in Albay for All Saint’s Day and by tradition, my family and I would go to the cemetery and visit our relative’s grave and it rains everytime! This year was no different. It was sunny the entire day but come afternoon, it was pouring!
This is the second year that we are visiting Lola's grave. When she was still alive, I remember accompanying her to visit Lolo's every feast day. We would go to the cemetery late in the afternoon and stay a couple of hours more after the 6pm mass. Lola would sit there for hours (in the rain), being the gracious host to the other immediate and distant relatives who would come visit. It's always festive, celebrated just like an annual reunion.
This year, we got together, prayed, lighted some candles, brought flowers and took lots of pictures. I miss Lola.
Together at last...
This is the second year that we are visiting Lola's grave. When she was still alive, I remember accompanying her to visit Lolo's every feast day. We would go to the cemetery late in the afternoon and stay a couple of hours more after the 6pm mass. Lola would sit there for hours (in the rain), being the gracious host to the other immediate and distant relatives who would come visit. It's always festive, celebrated just like an annual reunion.
This year, we got together, prayed, lighted some candles, brought flowers and took lots of pictures. I miss Lola.
Together at last...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
THE OPTIMIST'S CREED
I PROMISE MYSELF…
To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, prosperity to every person I meet.
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.
To give so much time improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me.
CHRISTIAN D. LARSON
To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, prosperity to every person I meet.
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.
To give so much time improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me.
CHRISTIAN D. LARSON
Monday, October 20, 2008
SOME QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT ASK
Is the soul solid, like iron?
Or is it tender and breakable, like
the wings of a moth in the beak of an owl?
Who has it, and who doesn’t?
I keep looking around me.
The face of a moose is as sad
as the face of Jesus.
The swan opens her white wings slowly.
In the fall, the black bear carries leaves into the darkness.
One question leads to another.
Does it have shape? Like an iceberg?
Like the eye of a hummingbird?
Does it have one lung, like the snake and the scallop?
Why should I have it, and not the anteater
who loves her children?
Why should I have it, and not the camel?
Come to think of it, what about the maple trees?
What about the blue iris?
What about all the little stones, sitting alone in the moonlight?
What about the roses, and lemons, and their shining leaves?
What about the grass?
MARY OLIVER
Or is it tender and breakable, like
the wings of a moth in the beak of an owl?
Who has it, and who doesn’t?
I keep looking around me.
The face of a moose is as sad
as the face of Jesus.
The swan opens her white wings slowly.
In the fall, the black bear carries leaves into the darkness.
One question leads to another.
Does it have shape? Like an iceberg?
Like the eye of a hummingbird?
Does it have one lung, like the snake and the scallop?
Why should I have it, and not the anteater
who loves her children?
Why should I have it, and not the camel?
Come to think of it, what about the maple trees?
What about the blue iris?
What about all the little stones, sitting alone in the moonlight?
What about the roses, and lemons, and their shining leaves?
What about the grass?
MARY OLIVER
Saturday, October 18, 2008
NO AIR
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air?
[Jordin]
If I should die before I wake
It's cause you took my breath away
Losing you is like living in a world with no air, oh
[Chris]
I’m here alone, didn’t wanna leave
My heart won’t move, it’s incomplete
Wish there was a way that I can make you understand
[Jordin]
But how
Do you expect me, to live alone with just me?
‘Cause my world revolves around you
It’s so hard for me to breathe
[Chorus-Both]
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air?
Can’t live, can’t breathe with no air
That’s how I feel whenever you ain’t there
There’s no air, no air
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gon be without me?
If you ain’t here, I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
No air air, No air air
No air air, No air air
[Chris]
I walked, I ran, I jumped, I flew,
Right off the ground to flow to you
There’s no gravity to hold me down, for real
[Jordin]
But somehow I’m still alive inside
You took my breath but I survived
I don’t know how but I don’t even care
[Both]
So how do you expect me, to live alone with just me?
‘Cause my world revolves around you
It’s so hard for me to breathe
[Chorus-Both]
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air?
Can’t live, can’t breathe with no air
That’s how I feel whenever you ain’t there
There’s no air, no air
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gon be without me?
If you ain’t here I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
No air air, No air air
No air air, No air air
No more
No air
Baby
There's no air, no air
Hey, oOoOo
Oooooooooooooh
[Chorus-Both]
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air?
Can’t live, can’t breathe with no air
That’s how I feel whenever you ain’t there
There’s no air, no air
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gon be without me?
If you ain’t here I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
[Jordin]
(Do you expect me, to live alone with just me
Cause my world revolves around you, It's so hard for me to breathe)
[Both]
Tell me how I'm supposed to breath with no air?
Can't live, can't breathe with no air
That's how I feel whenever you ain't there
There's no air, no air
[Outro-Both]
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gonna be without me?
If you ain’t here I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
No air air, No air air
No air air,
No air
[Jordin]
If I should die before I wake
It's cause you took my breath away
Losing you is like living in a world with no air, oh
[Chris]
I’m here alone, didn’t wanna leave
My heart won’t move, it’s incomplete
Wish there was a way that I can make you understand
[Jordin]
But how
Do you expect me, to live alone with just me?
‘Cause my world revolves around you
It’s so hard for me to breathe
[Chorus-Both]
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air?
Can’t live, can’t breathe with no air
That’s how I feel whenever you ain’t there
There’s no air, no air
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gon be without me?
If you ain’t here, I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
No air air, No air air
No air air, No air air
[Chris]
I walked, I ran, I jumped, I flew,
Right off the ground to flow to you
There’s no gravity to hold me down, for real
[Jordin]
But somehow I’m still alive inside
You took my breath but I survived
I don’t know how but I don’t even care
[Both]
So how do you expect me, to live alone with just me?
‘Cause my world revolves around you
It’s so hard for me to breathe
[Chorus-Both]
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air?
Can’t live, can’t breathe with no air
That’s how I feel whenever you ain’t there
There’s no air, no air
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gon be without me?
If you ain’t here I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
No air air, No air air
No air air, No air air
No more
No air
Baby
There's no air, no air
Hey, oOoOo
Oooooooooooooh
[Chorus-Both]
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air?
Can’t live, can’t breathe with no air
That’s how I feel whenever you ain’t there
There’s no air, no air
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gon be without me?
If you ain’t here I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
[Jordin]
(Do you expect me, to live alone with just me
Cause my world revolves around you, It's so hard for me to breathe)
[Both]
Tell me how I'm supposed to breath with no air?
Can't live, can't breathe with no air
That's how I feel whenever you ain't there
There's no air, no air
[Outro-Both]
Got me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gonna be without me?
If you ain’t here I just can’t breathe
There’s no air, no air
No air air, No air air
No air air,
No air
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experience
An unmistakable ability to enjoy the moment
A loss of interest in judging other people
A loss of interest in judging self
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others
An inability to worry (this is a very serious symptom!)
Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation
Frequent acts of smiling
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than to make them happen
An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Another half year, 30th June 2008
MY CURRENT LIFE IN 85 QUESTIONS
1. What are your plans for tomorrow?
Get to the office on time. Go to CCP for dismantling of exhibit.
2. Who's car were you in last?
Tina's
3. When is the next time you will kiss someone?
November 2008... sigh
4. What color shirt are you wearing?
Black
5. How long is your hair?
A little bit longer than shoulder length
8. Last movie you watched?
DVD - Bourne Ultimatum. Cinema - don't remember...
9. Last thing you ate?
Chocolate!
10. Last thing you drank?
Nescafe 3-in-1 + Milo
11. Where did you sleep last night?
My bed
13. Are you happy right now?
Yes and No
14. What did you say last?
Call me
15. Where is your phone?
In my bag
17. What color are your eyes?
Black or Dark brown
18. When was the last time you had your heart broken?
A couple or so years ago
19. Who/what do you hate/dislike
Being far away from David.
22. What are you listening to?
No One by Alicia Keys (my officemates player, actually)
23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
David beside me.
24. What is your Favorite Store?
Shopwise
25. Who makes you happiest right now?
David
"**wtf happened to numbers 26 to 32?**" said Karen (where i got this post from)
33. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had?
Coors
34. When is your birthday?
September 30
36. Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Jean
37. When is the last time you were in a swimming pool?
Last week
39. Where was the last place you went shopping?
Glorietta 3
40. How do you feel about your hair right now?
I need a hot oil
41. Do you have expensive Jewelry?
Expensive, none. Priceless, yes.
46. Where does most of your family live?
Albay province
47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
3 siss, 1 bro
49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
I hope to get to the office on time.
50. Do you drink beer?
Yes
52. Friendster or Myspace?
Friendster
53. Do you have T-Mobile?
None
54. What was your favorite subject in school?
Chemistry
57. Do you have any talents?
Not that I'm aware of
58. Have you ever been in a wedding?
Yes
60. Did you take a nap today?
Not yet
61. Ever met someone famous?
Imelda Marcos
63. Do you want to be famous one day?
No
65. Are you multitasking right now?
Yes
66. Could you handle being in the army?
I think so
67. Do you believe in Karma ?
I try not to
69. What was the highlight of your week?
Monday is the start of my week. That's today so none yet.
70. Favorite tv show?
I don't watch tv
71. Ever been to another continent?
Not yet
72. Ever been to Las Vegas?
I wish
74. Have you ever been gambling?
Yes
75. When is the last time you updated your blog?
September 2007
76. Have you been to New York City?
Not yet
78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Garfield and Odie
82. Stupidest thing you ever did with
Let it fall
83. Last time you were sick?
I'm sick right now
84. Do you like anyone right now?
Yes
**Where's 85?***
1. What are your plans for tomorrow?
Get to the office on time. Go to CCP for dismantling of exhibit.
2. Who's car were you in last?
Tina's
3. When is the next time you will kiss someone?
November 2008... sigh
4. What color shirt are you wearing?
Black
5. How long is your hair?
A little bit longer than shoulder length
8. Last movie you watched?
DVD - Bourne Ultimatum. Cinema - don't remember...
9. Last thing you ate?
Chocolate!
10. Last thing you drank?
Nescafe 3-in-1 + Milo
11. Where did you sleep last night?
My bed
13. Are you happy right now?
Yes and No
14. What did you say last?
Call me
15. Where is your phone?
In my bag
17. What color are your eyes?
Black or Dark brown
18. When was the last time you had your heart broken?
A couple or so years ago
19. Who/what do you hate/dislike
Being far away from David.
22. What are you listening to?
No One by Alicia Keys (my officemates player, actually)
23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
David beside me.
24. What is your Favorite Store?
Shopwise
25. Who makes you happiest right now?
David
"**wtf happened to numbers 26 to 32?**" said Karen (where i got this post from)
33. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had?
Coors
34. When is your birthday?
September 30
36. Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Jean
37. When is the last time you were in a swimming pool?
Last week
39. Where was the last place you went shopping?
Glorietta 3
40. How do you feel about your hair right now?
I need a hot oil
41. Do you have expensive Jewelry?
Expensive, none. Priceless, yes.
46. Where does most of your family live?
Albay province
47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
3 siss, 1 bro
49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
I hope to get to the office on time.
50. Do you drink beer?
Yes
52. Friendster or Myspace?
Friendster
53. Do you have T-Mobile?
None
54. What was your favorite subject in school?
Chemistry
57. Do you have any talents?
Not that I'm aware of
58. Have you ever been in a wedding?
Yes
60. Did you take a nap today?
Not yet
61. Ever met someone famous?
Imelda Marcos
63. Do you want to be famous one day?
No
65. Are you multitasking right now?
Yes
66. Could you handle being in the army?
I think so
67. Do you believe in Karma ?
I try not to
69. What was the highlight of your week?
Monday is the start of my week. That's today so none yet.
70. Favorite tv show?
I don't watch tv
71. Ever been to another continent?
Not yet
72. Ever been to Las Vegas?
I wish
74. Have you ever been gambling?
Yes
75. When is the last time you updated your blog?
September 2007
76. Have you been to New York City?
Not yet
78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Garfield and Odie
82. Stupidest thing you ever did with
Let it fall
83. Last time you were sick?
I'm sick right now
84. Do you like anyone right now?
Yes
**Where's 85?***
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