Wonderful (Adventures of Life)

Melting...

everyone's clamouring about how hot it is today.

Wiping...

my hands that sweat so much.

Lying...

about where I am already.

Feeling...

satisfied as it was not bad at all.

Carrying...

my observatory behavior with me, I end up

Grinning...

because of the funny and unusual things happening in this van.

Listening...

to radio music for leisure.

Stopping...

we've already reached our destination.

Closing (Those nights...)

Standing...
I can now feel the pain in every part of my body.

Looking...

in any direction just to entertain myself.

Crouching...

doesn't help that much.

Eating...

what is left of my sandwich to keep my energy up.

Missing...

all those times when I could have slept early to gain enough energy. So, now I'm

Regretting...

why I chose to become so hard headed. I'm presently

Paying...

my jeepney fare because finally, it arrived.

Calling...

this a day relieves and comforts my exhausted brain and body.

Heartbreaking (Almost a Casualty)

Seeing...
what seems like the end is

Bothering...

my feelings for the day. Then I end up

Noticing...

that the other passengers of this van were not aware. Anyway, I've been

Thinking...

of what might be a good distraction. Now I'm

Writing....

again, to express and release this feeling. My heart still keeps on

Pounding...

fast and kind of irregular. I can feel the pain.

Traveling...

right now to school because I have a class so I'm

Hoping...

that this feeling would end eventually.

Doctor Who?

''...No, no, no! Hate what some of them do, hate some individuals if you must, hate intolerance and injustice and slaughter and man's inhumanity to man,  but never, never hate people...''

Why is it that we humans tend to become very hard headed? I mean after all of the things that we've been studying we seem to act like we didn't learn anything. I don't know. Maybe we learned. It just so happens that we chose not to apply them.

Doctor Who is a character in what they say as a hit series in BBC. I learned about him through a book I read. The very first one is entitled 'Doctor Who: The Last Dodo.' He is not human and I'm not yet sure he is under the category of aliens.

I can't help myself but notice that there are messages relayed in different forms. I mean, in a story in reality, a real person teaches others with or without his knowledge. But mainly, in a fictional literature, lessons are conveyed through the use of non-existence. It’s the same way with the cartoons and animes.

For this instance, it is Doctor Who who made a point. Aren’t our creative minds very amusing? We found a way to show the message by other means. The only question left is,  ''Is the intended message received properly by the audience?''

Welcome To Their Family

''...Perhaps the secret was to stop looking for greener grass.

Perhaps the secret was to make the best of what you have...''

A mother having an affair, a father being ill, a son who is gay, and a daughter who is re-marrying... you will find this kind of family in Mark Haddon’s book “A Spot of Bother.”

He is an interesting author, Mark, I say. His first book, “The Curious Incident of Dog in the Night Time” really caught my attention. I became very interested in it because it was a story of a child who is autistic. I wondered how the story will go on having that kid as the main character.

This time around, his work still interests me. I find ‘A Spot of Bother’ fascinating – it has its dramas but still, comedy exists in the middle of it. Imagine a family forgetting the numbers of one another. How silly is that? They are not an ideal family, yes, but there are so many things to learn from them.

For those people who doesn't read that much, I still encourage for you to try reading it. For those bookworms, this novel is very much recommended.

Welcome to their family. It would drive you crazy. Just remember to hold to your sanity.

Satisfying (11:29; 09:25)

Waiting...
that's what all people who lives in Cavite do.

Staring...

that's what I can do in this heavy traffic.

Sleeping...

well, everybody's tired from today's activities AND THIS HEAVY TRAFFIC.

Suffering...

I am from the pain brought about by this headache.

Smiling...

I saw this cute literally smiling Mazda.

Doubting...

should I take his picture? The driver might see me.

Writing...

that's what I end up doing.

Ending...

I regret it, but I still got home. Thank God. Good night! :D

Restricted Freedom

After everything we've been through, we deserve a semestral break. We need REST! After all, this is what everyone’s looking forward to. Semestral break... Wow! How good that sounds. :) Getting the grade report would just definitely come second - in my opinion. XD

The problem of the majority when it is already sem break is being “broken” in a sense that one, there is no allowance, and two, boredom strikes. I don’t have any problem on my own. One, I have savings and two, I always have something to do. it may be repetitive, but I certainly enjoy every moment of it and I’m used to it.

The only thing that I worry during sem break is getting everything back to normal. Sleep cycle, bath time, proper time management, etc. All that concerns the daily routine are at risk. I fear that now that we have a lot of time, some people would have the tendency that instead of getting enough rest that you desired during school days, you would prefer to do all the things you missed to do because you just can’t while there are still classes. Right now, I’m making this entry because I am still awake because I am really having a hard time sleeping. My worry is already here!

Look at it this way. People don’t have any problem with time anymore because presently, we have it all in our hands. People can sleep whenever they want, not just whenever they need. It’s now a matter of whenever wanted. The sad part is that, the thing that I have in mind, my body clock is pretty messed up, not operating like it’s supposed to. It is so hard to get it back to its proper running time. It’s been what... more than a week now since I can sleep only after breakfast? All the time when I was lying in the bed in the early hours of the new day were useless. I am asleep during daytime and I am awake during night time. What does that make of me, a bat?

The only solution I am thinking is the resume of classes, hoping that it will make everything better.

So, yes, this is semestral break life... because we have freedom... with consequences.

Collector's Edition

(Photo not mine. I just found it in the internet from a long time ago.)

Some books are expensive. We cannot avoid that. But for someone like me, who is quite a book worm, I managed to collect books that are of my interest, so far, mainly bought at cheaper prices. I am contented with them even if they look like old or torn or damaged. The important thing for me is that I have my copy. Hehehe... Proper maintainance is the key after acquiring them. :))

If ever that I decided not to buy, I have my sources. I download e-books. However, it is not going that well because I haven’t finished at least one book yet reading in a computer because it is tiring and it hurts my eyes. But the thing is, I have it with me already if it so happens that I have no more book at hand to read. I have dozens of options to choose from, many are best sellers of known authors. :D

Buying school books is no problem because they are required. But if one of your hobbies is reading and you don’t have enough money to buy so much, you tend to become really resourceful. Other than e-books, you may borrow from your friends. If in case you really like to have a copy of your own, and you are really itching to buy, for someone like me, I learned how to wait. I am glad to say that it all became fruitful. Majority of my collection are those that I really wanted. All I do is be patient, go around the store, and time would really come that they will go to me. Most of them are from Booksale, but not everything can be gathered there. Some comes from National Book Store sales. If you will take a closer look at the prices, you will notice that generally, each are worth a hundred pesos or less. That’s my collector’s edition and I am really enjoying them. :))

New Life Eh?

“Life stinks, so hold your nose.”

According to Callum Innes, private detective is different from private investigator. The first “solves the case” while the latter “just looks into it.” Having said that, P.I. doesn't interfere. He just observes. Cal Innes was a P.I. and when he was asked if P.I. beat people because he did, his defense was “They do if they’re pissed.” This is how Ray Banks put it in his book entitled “Saturday’s Child.”

I still remember how I acquired the book. I bought it from Booksale along Pedro Gil when I still don’t feel like going home just yet. It’s kind of near from school so I paid it a visit before I went home. It was still kind of early that time, so why not right?

I was browsing each section in the big room. Some didn't have labels, but I still managed. I think only a few people were there by that time. There were three women chatting around the cashier. They work there. Then I found it. I wasn't really sure about it at first. But, what’s to lose when it is already hard bound at a cheap price? As I come near them, they stopped talking and said to each other, “Don’t block the way. That’s why no people buy.” Or something like that or along that thought. They were all excited. I was laughing inside, not showing it because it was rude to laugh in that situation. it would be weird and awkward. and it would really seem disrespectful. I hand over the book. What did they got excited for? A 5php book. That’s why i was grinning inside. :P

Anyway, I like the book. It’s something new to me - the way the two characters that narrate the story uses different style of languages. The difference in personalities is very distinct. It’s not the first book though that uses the style of alternate narrations. The first one I read was 'The Hardy Boys.'

The first character, which I like better, uses simple English. Plain and simple, easy to understand. That was Cal. The other one is kind of gangster lingo. I had a hard time with it because I ain't no gangsta so I don’t don't speak like one an' I don’t understand much when I encounter one. Haha! I just got the hang of it. XD

I took note of the anger management ideas from it. When Cal was still in jail, he took a that course. Their group leader said that “First, don’t try to ‘laugh off’ your problems... Rather, use humour to help you face your problems more constructively... Second, don’t give in to harsh, sarcastic humour, that’s just another form of unhealthy anger expression.” It makes sense.

Cal chose a new life, from being a prisoner to a private investigator after he got released when his friend got him a parole. But in the end, the things that he’s doing in P.I. were the things that brought him back to prison. He is smart, thinks of the things he does. He even thought that “early morning silence gives you space to think, even if you don’t want to” and he is aware that “money’s a bitch for bringing the worst out of people, especially when they've got an addiction to feed.”

He knew what he got himself into. His friend tried to stop him, lecturing him an’ all. He said, “I get it.” The thing is, he still went for it. His friend replied, “Nah, mate, I don’t think you get it all.” So, where did that bring Cal? Into trouble.

So, with that in mind, it should always be remembered that decision making takes time. Don’t just decide right away. Think! Cal’s new life isn't a new life at all. If before he gets into trouble, he still gets into trouble now. He may chose to change the way he lives, but nothing is really new there. What’s new is if he’s living a normal life, away from the danger. There should be at least some peace even if the past will haunt him. He should have moved forward. He has a friend who stood by him. As Cal puts it, “He saw something in me I couldn't see in myself.” It was a start he chose to ignore. Don’t do that to your friends. You shouldn't let them go and ignore the. Who knows? They might be rare nowadays. So, you’re lucky if you have one. Value them. :))

It Is Time

So this is how it feels? It’s nice. At first, I was really nervous. But after a while, it slowly faded. I got used to it. There’s nothing new actually. It was like it was just normal. It is likable. But once is enough. I've learned my lesson. It won’t happen again.

Easy like 1, 2, 3

I missed being in a block section. I miss my friends. Also, the feeling of no hassle because every resource you would be needing is already at hand’s reach. I feel this way because I was in different sections last semester. It is still kind of semi-block because for major subjects, I was with the other section wherein some other friends are there. What happened was not by choice at first, but somehow I saw it as a blessing in disguise. I made peace with it; I even loved it. :))

As it turns out, all the hardships that I've been through paid a lot. It was worth it. I learned valuable lessons. There were problems, but I’m fine. We all made it through the 3rd year 1st semester.

This coming semester, I am going back to the other section. Yesterday was enrollment day. I was fascinated at how fast and easy it was. With just a blink of the eyes, it was already done, easy like 1, 2, 3 and tada! I’m enrolled. :P

I still hope that I get to visit the other section because after all, I'll miss them. I had lots of fun with them. :D

This is going to be a new semester and I believe I’m still going to enjoy it. :))

Moving On...

To be able to fix my malfunctioning Nokia 1680c phone, the repairman said that everything had to be restarted because while repairing it, it still malfunctioned. How about that?

After finishing the job he was supposed to do, yes, my phone was fixed but it comes with the fact that everything it had is now gone... forever. I have made peace with that. PAST IS PAST. I don't regret losing everything it had. I don’t remember them all anyway but clearly, I have moved on. It was a nice feeling, actually. Letting go and moving on from all those messages of pain, of suffering, of hurting others via group messages. Even those of getting to know each other better are now behind me. The important thing is that I still have communication with my friends and all that matters is NOW. Moving on... :P

Hooray for Today!

I AM SO HAPPY TODAY!!! You are probably wondering why so, let me tell you.

First of all, my fourth phone, a Nokia 1680c (present), malfunctioned for about two months and is now finally fixed. Yehey! [For the record, I first owned a Siemens (old); second, Sony Ericsson K70i (old); third, Nokia 1208 (old); and fifth, Torque DTV37 (present)]. I feel great. It is my favorite phone. My mother gave it to me. :)

Second, when I got home, placed my sim card on the gadget that i regard to be new again, after i opened it, the first thing i got was a call... from my mom! Isn’t that amazing? :))

Third, before all of that, today is the day that i got my report grade. I may not be a scholar again, i may not be a cum laude candidate long ago, and i may have just lost the opportunity of being part of the honorable mention, but I am proud of myself with my performance. I am so thankful to God Almighty for bringing me through it all. I survived because of Him. I am happy and contented with what i have and it is God who gets all the glory. Hooray for today! :D

Simply Amazing

"Things are not complicated, my child. They are never and they never were. It's what you do that makes them complicated."

-Taken from

"CROSSROADS: Love and All That's Left"

by MJ Mariano

It has long been in my mind that this is very true. Now that I finally have the opportunity to make a composition out of this, I might as well grab the situation and make good use of it. XD

Every thing is simple. That's how it is. What's complicated is actually us because it's kind of programmed in us to make things complicated. You may say that it is some what our nature.

For instance, people who have misunderstanding will keep on explaining their sides that eventually leads to an argument which will involve shouting. Where in fact, a brief explanation will do, then end it by saying sorry (all of you people involved!). Our pride will keep us like this because many of us won't admit that some things are our fault. The usual  "It's their fault!" drives people to be so stubborn.

In a school set up, some students will make activities more difficult when you can easily finish them fast and simple. I get the point that some will really exert so much effort to have a good quality output (because I'm one of them ;P) but some people doesn't take into consideration the capabilities of their members (not me any more because I know how to divide labor according to capacity). My standards are high, but I know how to adapt to this kind of situation. I do this simply because I want them to learn... that they should not depend on others always. But, you see? It's also my nature to make things complicated. Hahaha! XD Nevertheless, I BELIEVE IN THE BEAUTY OF SIMPLICITY because that is how I work most of the time - individually.

There are a lot more scenarios like this but I will not tell them one by one. It might be better if you guys will reflect on it.

Some people may be happy from a simple thing. In Filipino, 'mababaw ang kaligayahan.' I am like that because I know how to appreciate the simple things. As Sherlock Holmes says (my favorite quote as well), "It has long been an axiom of mine that the simple things are infinitely the most important." because at the end of the day, after all, every thing is simply amazing.:))

Masining na Pagpapahayag

Kung ako ay nag-enroll na lamang sa iisang klase, mas dadali ang pamumuhay ko. Pero marami ang nagtatanong, bakit nga ba pinili ko pang maging "irregular?"

Marami akong bagay na isinasaisip bago ko gawin ang kung anuman ang nais ko. Mukhang mahirap, oo. Pero para sa akin, sa paglipas ng bawat araw, dumadali rin ang lahat.

Ngayong isa na akong "irregular student," mas marami pa akong bagay na natututuhan. Napag-alaman ko na rin na kahit kailan, mukhang walang gagawa sa akin ng mga bagay na nagawa ko na para sa mga irregular students. Marahil ay hindi ko na kailangan iyon dahil kaya ko rin namang tumayo mag-isa, pero habang nasa ganito akong kalagayan, mas lubos kong naiintindihan at nauunawaan ang hirap na dinaranas ng dati kong mga kaklase.

Sa kasalukuyan, masaya ako dahil may mga bago na akong kaibigan. Masaya silang lahat kasama. Hindi ko na rin masyadong nararamdamang irreg ako. :))

Para sagutin ang katanungan, pinili kong maging irreg dahil gusto kong maranasan at makita mismo ng sarili kong mga mata ang buhay sa ganitong anggulo. :D

Not For Sale

I FEEL SO WEAK...

My eyes are watery; my body is aching; I feel defeated.

I just finished reading a friend's short story. It reminded me a lot of Saw - the brutality of it. But he is just a kid. A lot of things is to learn from the story, I just hope it's not happening in reality.

I like the way it was written. From a third person point of view, a narration is made. Not the usual narration I read that describes the scenario, a narration that seems to tell the character what to do. It's new to me. It's the first that I encountered one, I believe.

Poor Boy's Pain is really painful. As I was in the middle, I cannot continue reading anymore. What pushed me and kept me going on is my determination to see how it will end. I'm glad to say I found hope. I was happy that he was able to come to his senses. No matter what happens, it is your family that's your starting point, and no matter where you are, you can always return to your home base.

Philippines is a country wherein poverty is an issue. I am thankful that my family is not poor, and equally not rich. We're just in the middle, average. In spite of that, it is unavoidable that there are times when I myself experience poverty in this family. Having no money is very difficult, it immobilized me. I cannot move because I cannot go some place else, I can even buy neither what I need nor what I want.

His case, of course, is a lot worse than mine. He's not properly educated so he doesn't have enough knowledge of how other people are capable of using the likes of him. He took the bait because after all of his experiences in that tunnel, he longed to taste a good life. He kept his dignity, I liked it. But it seems that he was inconsistent of being a good child when he decided not to go back to his family and do whatever it takes to stay in that luxurious room. His charge were fingernails, hair, skin, and eyeballs to be able to stay there.

The ending was very smart and turning. The character I knew from the beginning of the story has finally returned, and he realized that despite a lot of hunger and pain, he is not for sale.

We Will Survive

"French films are not commonly recognized."

This is some of Mr. Martin Macalintal's words before the movie was played. He is from the Embassy of France to the Philippines who accompanied Director Stephane Rybojad to promote the film in SM Mall of Asia.

Special Forces is a film about a French journalist who was kidnapped in Afghanistan.*  The word journalist is present, but the story is mainly about the special forces, a military team sent out to rescue Elsa and return her safely to her land.

Some brutality were depicted. There were murders. Those scenes reminded me of Maguindanao Massacre. It was so cruel. That's one reason I felt some tears around my eyes. But, primarily, all was because of those men who gave themselves willingly to distract or hold the enemy off for the safety of the others.

I have friends who are taking AB Journalism. I was with one when I watched the film. We can relate to all that has happened in the movie because we are aware that it is part of life in media. Only two were left on my batch in Lyceum. Unlike in first year, second year, and fourth year college. They are also few. But compared to our batch, it is considered plenty. It may somehow be recognized as the normal count because only a few take Journalism in LPU. I salute those who choose to take and stay in Journalism.

From a viewpoint of someone who watched for appreciation, I always admire how courageous journalists are to pursue the truth. I will never wish, or even think, that the main character will die in the end. The movie was also her story. Moreover, if she died, everything those soldiers did will be for nothing.

From a stand of someone who watched to critique the camera angles and shots and those alike, I'm sorry to disappoint you, I did not care. I did not take mental notes. After learning all those stuff in production classes, my friends and I looked, from that moment on, at how every scene is executed, how the scene was shown, etc. But I believe, they are not always to be applied, most especially when one merely watches for the sake of entertainment. For this film, I was more after what would happen next because of the action and the drama than all the preparation done for the movie.

Those soldiers made a lot of sacrifices, even at the cost of their lives, just to fulfill their duty. They know what they've signed up for when they decided to join.

That's why I, as well, will not shift on any other courses. I know that there are some dangers attached to the career I've chosen to pursue, but this is my choice. This is what I want. This was given to me. I will not back down; I will not quit. I know what I've signed up for.

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*http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1656192/

I Have a K.I.T.* of Good Friends

Year 2006 ended a chapter of our lives and started a new one. We're no longer kids. We're done with our elementary days and we're on with our high school life.

Now, six years have gone by and it's 2012. We're already college students. Time flew so fast that we didn't even get a chance to have a get together back when we were in high school. And the reunion we've been planning for so long has finally come true... with plenty of surprises.

Who knew that we even have to prepare a dance? It was kind of hard but the important thing is that we enjoyed the moment... together with the celebration of Kyle's 18th birthday. :))

It was only in this time that we were able to have pictures again after a long time. A lot of stories were reminisced and a lot of stories have been told; there's even a continuation. Seeing one another showed us that we grew up a lot from the small people who used to tease one another, smash some classmates, run around the classroom, make a lot of noise while the teacher's not around and a lot more. We are now pursuing a degree in which in the near future, we can consider ourselves professionals. :D

That's the thing with elementary peers. You may not have constant communication at first, but in the end, you will still know them. At one point, time will come that you will see each other again and you will know how much others have grown. "Dati, ganito 'yan. Ngayon, ito na sya." You will see how much others have improved. And I feel very proud of all of them. :))

It's just kind of sad that not all was able to come. It might have been a lot more fun.

Nevertheless, the company of each other is still comforting. Now's the part where we will continuously Keep In Touch. :))

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*K.I.T.
1. a group of persons or things
( http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kit )
2. an acronym for Keep In Touch ;)

That AWKWARD Moment...

Some scenes and languages are not suitable

for very young audiences.

Parental guidance is advised.

I didn't expect the pilot episode to open like that. They are still in high school. That's not normal here in the Philippines. I'm not saying that it's really a normal scenario for them, what I mean is, after all, they are in and from a liberal country, and we are in and from a conservative one.

I like the weird sense of humor though, and sometimes the exaggeration. Of course, the annoying line of Sadie, "You're welcome."

Jenna's parents are very supportive , most especially her dad. But, there was this awkward moment at the season finale where she might have discovered who wrote and sent her the letter that either helped or ruined her life, something to look forward to in season two.

Nevertheless, I will always be part of Team Jake. Boys will be boys, and girls will be girls. But in a relationship,  it is always important to define it or else, you will have no direction, and the quality for a relationship guy is found in... none other than JAKE!!!

In the show, there are two guys who portray different personalities of men. Jake: a smart, outgoing class president; a sensitive guy with a heart of gold.* The other is Matty: popular, athletic, handsome, insecure.* Among the two, I can relate more with Jake and I will always admire his being gentleman. As for Matty, I will never like the way how he treats Jenna. And of course, Jenna, Jenna, Jenna, That Girl Daily? From Invisible Girl Daily? Really? Whatever! I hate you for pushing yourself too hard onto someone who's not the type to totally make you happy. In my opinion, you deserve Jake.

But never underestimate the power of the production team! It is them who decides how to run the story. We might not know, in the end, maybe, Jenna and Matty will be together. I hate the thought. There's still the possibility that she will go with Jake. We'll never know. Let's just keep on watching and see what will happen. :P
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awkward.

The Dark Night No Longer Exists

Now that I am a college student, there are so many days that I come home late, may it be due to night classes, school projects, or work. Majority of it, I walk instead of ride a tricycle.

Most nights, midnights, or mornings (like 1 am) are terrifying because of the dogs I encounter along the way, but I manage. But, there was this certain night that I got nervous for as I was about to enter a dark shortcut, near our house already, a man who was sitting in front of a closed store stood up and I saw him walk towards my direction. As I move forward, I heard footsteps, just few paces behind me. Even as I got out of the shortcut, you may say I'm paranoid, I thought that he was following me. I tried to stay calm, but my heart beat fast and I made my steps far apart with increasing speed. When I entered our gate, that's when I moved really fast to get inside the house. This is still a time when we had no street lights.

Some details are forgotten as they slowly slip from my mind as time pass by, like "when this was exactly?" Or "what did I do and think as I entered our street?" "Was he still following me?" "Did he pass our house as  if he was going the same way?" But I am sure that this was a night when I got home from work.

After a reported stealing some days ago, a light post (without a light from ages ago) was given light (finally!). It's just right beside our house. So, the dark night no longer exists. But I believe that if I come to decide to walk again instead of take a ride, some parts of the road will still be lurking in darkness.

The light post only took half of my worry...

Custodian

I consider myself a kitchen king. 

*(These are not my pictures.)

*(These are not my pictures.)

The funny thing is I don't know how to cook. Want to know the reason how it happened? It's because I have to keep our kitchen clean and organized. If I don't, who will?

It may not always be fun. At times I'm mad and tired and still, no one helps me. I'll live. :P

Here I Go

I am now officially a registered voter. It's time to apply every thing I have learned and still learning.

Healing

I already have enough wounds and pains to recuperate from. I won't take any more for now.

Understand

Why? Is it hard to understand? Why can't some people just understand the fact that I am a terrible liar? That it really bothers me to do something not truthful? That it is hard for me... that it makes me feel so down and weak and uneducated. Why can't you see that? Why can't I just say it? I want you to feel... to be sensitive... to be observant. I am not that type of person and I hope that you could just simply respect that without asking any more further questions.

Can You Feel It?

Do you know how I feel? Oh, that's right, you don't. How come I was able to say that? It's because you never felt a thing, have you? Do you even really care about me? You've been insensitive in my eyes!

Go ahead. I'll just let you bug me with your same repeating questions. You heard me. Just relax there and I'll do everything for you people. I'll put my name and my reputation on the line while you are enjoying your life.

You know, it's a good thing that even if you don't help, I have people I can approach and ask for help. Lucky for me because if I don't have, well good luck to me. I'm probably wasted by now.

One thing I can say is, it's a good thing that I know self-preservation. I don't know what would happen if I'm not. I just won''t let anyone corrupt me that easily. So you better take note of this, you cannot easily persuade me. You're going to have to exert a lot of effort to make me change my mind from what I've decided.

Trust... it's a hard thing to gain back once you broke it so I'm keeping it for myself so that in the end, when everything falls apart, I'll be standing and surviving.

Any Relationship Problems?

What makes up an ideal couple?

Maybe a lot would answer this question, but I think everyone will agree with me that there is no simple answer to that. I have not yet engaged myself in a relationship, but I believe that we should let all things fall into their places.

'Perfect Couples' is a series that talks about a relationship not only between the two of you but also your relationship with people around you. It's only today that I've watched another episode of it and I doubt if it still has continuation. What I watched may be the last one because as I've looked around the net, there has been no clue yet if there will still be a next one. It is a good series, though I regret it to have ended early.

In any way, are you experiencing relationship problems? Watch Perfect Couples and see how they solve those problems.

Yum, Yum!

Ahaha! Hindi ko lubos maisip na sa tinagal-tagal ng panahon, ngayon lang ulit kami bumili ng ice cream para kainin ng buong pamilya. And when we finally do, anong maririnig ko? "Ubusin nyo na kaagad yan. Matutunaw na." That's definitely the line. Why? Kasi bihira lang kami magbukas ng ref. It may be irritating, but guess what? I'm already used to it. Nonetheless, yum, yum! Masarap ang ice cream. :P

I Am Still Here

The moment I chose this book, I picked it up because of what the title simply implies. “Where are you now?” It’s either the story is about a missing person or about a person who chose to hide from the face of the earth and to keep distance from people in his life. It turns out to be, as written in the synopsis, that it is about a person who disappeared ten years ago and only calls his family on Mother’s day.

It took me a long time before I read it. I bought it on September 20, 2011. So, after I had bought it, it was just sitting silently on my shelf. At first, when I read it, I was sleepy, kind of bored, and was confused on the way it was written. So I decided to stop.

Then again, I started from the beginning. I read it few chapters a day.  Only when I was in the middle did it caught my attention and after that, I read it continuously. It was interesting after all.   But after I finished it today, I realized that my mind was not conditioned and prepared to read it every time I pick it up before.  

What is the story behind the ten years of disappearance? I never expected that the ending would completely twist away from my hunch while reading each chapter. In any way, it is a good book written by Mary Higgins Clark.

Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly, get ready. You’re next.

P.S. You will notice that some of my books are about crime or mystery. Well, that’s one of my line of interest. Hehe.. :D