Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Happy! Birthday!

Journey

Clouds

Suero

♥♥♥

Love is stronger than anger.

I don't even know how to explain that. But after being in the midst of people who seem to misunderstand my personality, and eventually my intentions... After slightly ranting and questioning why or how seemingly shallow and juvenile they could be... And after I engage in constant breathing, calming and control of my thoughts/emotions... That statement pervaded my mind. I was in the shower slowly being awakened, cleansed and refreshed.

Love is stronger than hate.

Why remain mad and unknowing when you can let love make you understand? Why NOT understand when you can TRY to understand? Why wallow in hate, pride, greed, fear, insecurity when you can bask in the warmth of love?

Love is stronger than anything.

It's a choice on how you want to be. On how you want to live. In the end, what do you think prevails?

Love is.

Silence

The quieter you become, the more you can hear...

...the more you can "see"...

...the more you can "feel"...

Circa 2005

just got these pics last week. =)

back when i was... uhm... slim?... slimmer? hehe.

hmpf

magkalimutan na.

In Rhythm

It's remembering that makes me smile these days... And I am left wondering why I only thought of these now.

I think it isn't much because of the nearness of you. Or your towering height as compared to mine - the difference lessened by the 3 or 4-inch suede stiletto heels I never thought I'd wear in this lifetime. It isn't being impeccably dressed in an expensive barong (which made you look rather dashing) or wearing those shiny, black, leather shoes. Not how you managed to see beyond the drab brown color of my unchic and unrevealing dress and the simple make-up I had applied - both of which seemed to have easily caught your eye and appreciation, thank you.:) Neither is it the gentle, albeit slightly firm, grip of your hands. Nor the mild tugging and the bemused expression on your face as you quietly insisted that I just follow your lead.

It is hesitation, anxiety, and doubt gradually turning into trust. Consciousness becoming confidence. Conforming, then reveling. Freeing the mind and soul from its self-imposed bonds of control. Moved by the mesmerizing look in your eyes. Spinning in exhilaration. Not wanting it to stop. Leaving one in utter breathlessness.

It is like Sagada and badminton to me. A new thing that was conquered. A feeling of fulfillment, not solely because of my own doing, but of yours, too. Simply because you believed in me, even if I was stubborn enough to do so.

It is the magic of being with you and experiencing together what I never thought we would.

*

me+

you:

music-

dancing,

swinging!

A Beautiful Mind (& Heart)

Nash: You once said that God must be a painter because he gave us so many colors.
Alicia: I didn't think you were listening...
Nash: I'm always listening.

Alicia: Well, how big is the universe?
Nash: Infinite.
Alicia: How do you know?
Nash: I know because all the data indicates that it's infinite.
Alicia: But it hasn't been proven yet.
Nash: No.
Alicia: You haven't seen it.
Nash: No.
Alicia: How do you know for sure?
Nash: I don't, I just believe it.
Alicia: Mmm...It's the same with love, I guess.

I've always believed in numbers. In the equations and logic that lead to reason. But after a lifetime of such pursuits, I ask what truly is logic? Who decides reason? My quest has taken me through the physical, the metaphysical, the delusional and back. And I have made the most important discovery of my career. The most important discovery of my life. It is only in the mysterious equations of love that any logical reasons can be found. I'm only here tonight because of you. You are the reason I am. You are all my reasons.

Perhaps it is good to have a beautiful mind, but an even greater gift is to discover a beautiful heart.


-A Beautiful Mind, starring Russell Crowe & Jennifer Connelly-

***HAPPY VALENTINE'S! =)

Cheesy Na Kung Cheesy

Reading a romance novel is one thing. Reading a romance novel on the week of Valentine's day is another. It's suicide! Aaaggghhh! Hehe. Mapagbiro nga naman ang tadhana. My officemate lent this to me. Biglaan lang. And since I didn't have anything to read during the weekend, well, what the heck...=)

"Well, you were honest and hardworking and kind. You were polite and patient and more mature than any guy I'd dated before. And when we were together, you listened in a way that made me feel like I was the only woman in the world. You made me feel complete, and spending time with you just seemed right."

Naman! =)

Busy...Tried...Given...

Today wasn't exactly a great day.. Patience was all gone & yet no one witnessed the breaking up in halves. Poor pencil. A victim of sheer frustration..

Hehe. at gawing artistic pa rn ba ang napagbuntunan ng galit? Pic came out nice. Thank God the day is done. :)

:P

I'm a bad blogger. I missed too much.

In San Diego Harbour, CA

Love creates bridges where it would seem they were impossible.

-Like The Flowing River, Paulo Coelho-

Weddings

P: "Ikaw lang ang kakilala kong pinakamadaming weddings na in-attend-an."

2005
Mar 11 Ib-Ethel
Oct 08 Jojo-Acel

2006
Feb 25 Romy-Harmony
Mar 11 Chris-Rorie / Jon-Gigi*
Mar 18 Errol-Miggie
Mar 25 Marco-Laksmi**
Jun 05 Voopee-Mich
Nov -- Henry-MM***
Dec 02 Zaldy-Ai**
Dec 16 Franz-Che
Dec 22 Jenner-Ally**
Dec 29 Mark-Coco

2007
Jan 20 Cook-Karen
Sep 01 Reuben-Liezl
Sep 08 Koko-Jing
Nov 24 Jay-Cathy

2008
Jan 05 Jewel-Maricel
Dec 20 Justin-Nadia

2009
May 30 Mike-Chinkie
Nov 22 C-J
Dec 11 L-G

2010
Jan 17 D-J


*wasn't able to attend because both weddings for the day happened simultaneously.
**wasn't able to attend because of some reason or another.
***wasn't able to attend because it happened in California.

Unexpected Realizations Come To Long Unanswered Questions

Because forgetting someone is not exactly an easy thing to do... The more we force it to happen, the more we remember.

Because it's difficult to "un-believe" something we truly believed in in the first place... And only the passing of time will heal and make you understand.

Because it's not really about forgetting and "un-believing"... But accepting... And remembering things that really mattered... Things learned from that person.

Because nobody really wants to get hurt anymore... And yet we know it's an essential part of learning.

Quote

Nil magnun nisi bonum
(No greatness without goodness)

When Will I See You Again?

Arya: Tomorrow may see us together again.
Eragon: Then I'll be waiting for tomorrow.
Saphira: Tomorrow may come sooner than you think.

Capable

It's not always that easy to distinguish the good guys from the bad guys. Sinners can surprise you and the same is true for saints. Why do we try to define people as simply good or simply evil? Because no one wants to admit that compassion and cruelty can live side by side in one heart... And that anyone is capable of doing anything.
-Desperate Housewives, Season 2, Episode 10-