I stumbled upon this interesting poem. I just find it beautiful, and thought I might share it to everyone.  Its a good reminder of the fact that sometimes things aren't, or doesn't have to be complicated, and whether we've actually lived our lives.

Have a great day people!

It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the centre of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shrivelled and closed from fear of further pain. I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy mine or your own. if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, remember the limitations of being human. It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself. If you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. If you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy. I want to know if you can see Beauty even when it is not pretty every day, and if you can source your own life from its presence. I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand at the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon,“Yes.” It doesn't interest me to know where you live, or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children. It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back. It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself, and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.

© Oriah Mountain Dreamer, from the book The Invitation published by HarperSanFrancisco, 1999

(http://todoke.net/invitation/)

How is it possible for people to be one thing, and be morph into something else the next minute?

Its been really difficult adjusting to so many NEW things that's happening in my life. Its overwhelming. It would be much easier to be on a public transportation -you just have to create some sort-of sound to inform the driver that you want out (be it a knock on the vehicle's ceiling, or say politely sa tabi lang po). Unfortunately, our lives are very different...far more complex than a jeepney ride.

What can be possibly done?

Ahh. As the old saying goes: When life throws you lemons, make lemonade...and sell them? Hahaha. Apparently, that's what most people I know and have observed are currently doing. They have accepted their fate, made the best out of it, took advantage of it, and are stomping on people along the way. Harsh.



Honestly, I haven't got a clue what I'm blabbering about anymore. This must be the effect of having-so-many-things-to-do-but-too-lazy-to-start-on-them mood I'm having.

I still prefer the thing I said about the ride on the jeepney. Let's go back to that. Yes they might not always stop when you want out, but God gave you two feet anyway! You can use them and walk to your destination. Just think of the perks!

- You move at your own pace,
- You can have stop-overs at places you've never been, and
- You can stop anytime you want.

Of course, there are many craters on the streets of Manila. They're definitely gonna cause some boo boo on your part, but they're there for a reason. What doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger! Those craters and stumbles you might encounter while walking are there to prepare you to be stronger and wiser, for future falls you'll have on your way. I think that's more better than breezing through them on the jeepney, which makes it easy to forget them, and which makes you think less of being ready for another bump ahead.

Wouldn't it be great to live your own life, rather than letting someone else take hold of it?

Hmm. Its almost 3pm. I need something sweet. :)

Ahh. LV!
Its such a lively (definitely an understatement!) city

Since most of the time I feel like a "pirate", i.e. on a quest to find my treasure (although in my case, I'm not looking for material wealth and all that superficial stuff, I'm on a quest to find something that seems to be missing), I keep on engaging in activities that seems worth my while.

Anyhew...
I now found a new hobby that e x p a n d s my horizons.


Its challenging and fun at the same time, and best of all, it makes me feel good about myself since I'm able to express things through what i'm doing. (Btw, if any of u are interested or if u like what I'm doing -i.e. I'm selling these! I can modify some parts on the jewelry, according to what u like. So please just message me. I'll be adding some when I'm done with a project.)

I was at the mall earlier today and saw this sign that made my day. It was on an old jukebox that was on display at a vintage art gallery.

It's funny but sad at the same time, since there are still people who are not as fortunate as most of the people I know, who also deserve the same things. :P

This is a scene from the show 3rd Rock From The Sun. Super hilarious!

I actually don't know why that is the title of this entry. Its just the first thing that entered my mind. Anyhew, here it goes.

I've just "celebrated" my appreciation of the Internet! Since I kinda didn't have internet connection at home for a few days, it felt like I was soooo super out of touch from the world. Its kind of sad really, because my life revolves around this thing. Its like reality i.e. the real world is taking a backseat while the cyberworld is in superduper full swing. Hay naku. Parang ang labo yata.

Well... The day didn't turn out bad, I kinda enjoyed shopping in Greenhills. (I think it was my 5th time to go there... How embarassing!) I felt like a kid who was given the go signal to get anything they fancy in a toy store. Everything was soo cheap! It was such a liberating feeling to buy there. Harharhar. Ang babaw!

Hay. Hirap kapag di ka masyadong exposed sa mundo... :P

I've been meaning to do this for quite some time, I just haven't really gotten around to it.. Anyhew, its the official "unofficial" site that ua&p people and aspiring ua&p people go to.PS. I especially recommend the entry about the essay of Nicky Mapa.

I've just noticed how different things are right now. I, in particular have been pretty down lately -actually ever since I stopped taking coffee regularly parang naging matamlay na ako most of the time. NO! I'm not justifying, or giving myself, or convincing myself to drink coffee religiously again. It was just an observation...

I've just been missing a lot of things in my life a lot. There are things I've been wanting to do, people I've been wanting to spend time with, and the me that was funny back then. It feels like I became this dried up prune who never takes risks anymore and who's always thinking too much. (thinking before doing something is good in intself, but thinking too much just spells c-r-a-z-y!)
I want to be careless and careful at the same time! How does one do that? To enjoy things and still be on the right track?