Ondoy (Ketsana)

Ondoy, a typhoon that hits Philippines last Saturday, September 26, 2006. I never thought of it as a typhoon because early that morning the weather was fine. Here in Cebu we thought it was just an ordinary rain that would only stop for a few hours but when I heard the news the next day, some places near Manila and the capital itself was flush flooded and many people died, cars were soaked and even small houses and tall buildings, the water rises on the 3rd floor, we didn't expect anything like this. It was surreal, my first thought was my brother who is working there but luckily he was assigned in Batangas. I quickly texted my brother if he's fine then he said he's okay but the house where we stayed when we paved a visited for him last July was soaked, I thought how? that is a 3 stories building, I said to myself "is that how high the water rises the time of the typhoon?', I really can't believe it.
I cannot help myself if I was there. How can I survive with the happenings.

So relieved

Today July 03,2009 is such a relieved...
this is the day I've been waiting for..
After a month of days work,
No scheduled class, I felt so relaxed..
I reminisced the time doing whatever I want to do without thinking of obligations,
But still have to prepare but at least I felt light..

What I did is I watched a film,
Though it's a just a short film, but it's worth it.
Entitled HOME, a documentary film,
the film give us information about what's going on with our planet Earth.

Actually I wanted to see something that thrills my sleepyhead,
but the title attracted my curiosity,

Essence of the film :
I've learned the scarcity of the nature that we people destroyed because of dissatisfaction, even though we had enough we still cater what is beyond our basic needs. Until such time natural resource unable to supply and we experience great crisis in our economy.

This is a life lesson that needs attention, awareness and solutions.

As for an individual I think of a solution of planting, minimize spending and eat less.
How about you? What's your solution?

Got Nothing to do!

You Are a Comb

You are expressive and outgoing. You like to experiment with your personal style. You are imaginative and very visual. You like to look good, and you're attracted to beauty. You are creative and design oriented. You redecorate often, and you like to make yourself over. You are inventive and extremely original. You do things differently just because it feels good.

What Bathroom Product Are You?

Your Expression Number is 3

A natural performer, your destiny lies in writing, speaking, acting, or teaching. Imaginative and unique, you have a natural creative talent in the arts. You're also a natural salesperson. You can easily sell your ideas and yourself. A total optimist, you are enthusiastic about life and living. You are friendly and social - and people are taken by your charm. Your role in life is to inspire, motivate, and raise others' spirits. At times, you can seem a bit superficial. Sometimes you're a bit unfocused and too easygoing. You're best off when you don't dwell on trivial matters, especially gossip.

What's Your Expression Number?

You Are Impressionism

You think the world is quite beautiful, especially if you look at it in new and interesting ways. You tend to focus on color and movement in art. For you, seeing the big picture is much more important than recording every little detail. You can find inspiration anywhere... especially from nature.

What Art Movement Are You?

Craving for something

Awhile ago, I went to my father's friend, a dressmaker, to get the clothes my sister left for redo. But sadly they didn't find it. I was waiting there for almost an hour and my second time to visit. I was upset, then I called my mom to let her get it.

I still have time to roam around before I go to work. I thought I would go to my colleague's house, so we can have a haircut, but I changed my mind since she never answered my message. Then I thought I could go to the local store nearby.

I took time to window shop, when I walked across the shoes department, I just thought I could buy a flat shoe, 'coz I want to replace my old one. As you know I'm really fond of flats. High heels makes me stand out in the crowd. But I can't buy it this time because I didn't bring enough cash suitable for the price.

On our office we have just talked about cellphones - when the Mall will have it's Sale we can purchase on a buy one take one cellphone, so it's more affordable. Later I realize my long for the shoe, so I thought maybe I could have discounted price also on the Sale date. Shopping is exciting.

I'm really looking forward for that time to come. ; )

Letter from a friend

My friend invite me to a back massage last March 1, 2009.
It was very relaxing and I really enjoyed.
I didn't pay for it. It was when my friend won two ticket for the love letter contest, but actually it wasn't a letter just a poem.

I was happy to be chosen for a treat. But felt embarrassed when I asked why, he said, I was his inspiration in writing that poem. I thank him and appreciated his work.

Here's the poem he wrote. He didn't put a title when he sent me this.
Enjoy reading!

You've change a part of me,

You've done so much for me,

You've come as fast as May,

In my life shaded with gray.

You've brought all this colors

I have not seen before.

This strange feeling that make me soar.

All those time we've spent together,

Make me wish i could live with you forever.

A day without you feels like a week of sorrow.

Everytime I close my eyes I just see you.

When I'm with you the time runs so fast yet so slow,

Just like the pulse of my heart beat so quick yet really weak.

I will not promise but i will do my best.

150 words in this letter may not be enough for me.

But this three words from my heart sure enough to say.

I LOVE YOU!!!

Obsession

Recently I've read an article about a woman whose addicted in plastic surgery that she even use cooking oil to inject on her face that resulted to disfigure It was very astonishing. I can't imagine myself in her shoe. I think people nowadays are conscious about beauty and health that they tried so hard to improve their physical being but not knowing too much can severely damage their whole being and no cure for it plus a waste of time and money. What has been damage cannot be restored in it's original form. That is why contentment is very important in our lives and be very thankful enough that we still have the natural things God given us. I'm blessed that I cannot afford everything that cost money, if so I may end up like that. So, think first before doing. There are many option to improve and enjoy life to the fullest that can benefit both physical, mental and spiritual well being. Life is short and live as if it's your last.

Venting

Vent by definition to let air out or release of emotion or to make vent for something.
This word strucked me when I was about to read an article entitled "Venting anger relieves it" a Happiness myth from The Happiness Project. It says "It's wrong to vent your anger instead you have to act in opposite" meaning fake it 'till you feel it'. I guess its true although you felt bad but acting as if nothing gives you a positive effect. Feelings and actions go together. Action is the result of feelings. Like when feeling mad we act violently or yell, that gives a negative effect to both person or thing involved but highly on mad person. It can damage mentally, physically and emotionally. Persons guilt and relationship barrier outcomes.
My friend always complain about something, sometimes it makes me irritated listening repeated problems and over acting. But I have to be calm and consider the side of the other person, 'does it hurt when I say this or walking out, not listening at all', I think it does and I don't also want to be rejected like that also. So, listening and giving advice help recovering give a positive effect. And also benefits relationship as well. The lesson: patience plays big part.
When I'm mad I vent by using my cellphone sending message to my friend or talking to them what happen but I don't directly say to the person I'm mad with 'cause I know its not good. That's my problem sometimes.I guess its a good way because they can give advice, make you feel at ease or smile and forgot the anger. But if there's no one to be there, just talk to yourself and say ' I'm happy and think there is a good purpose why it happened.

this feeling i felt

who I'm gonna be with?
scared, ashamed,
neglected, casting away
my life is dreary

I cannot comprehend
but listen to the sound of the air
test the time

burdened by sorrow
make me a little lighten

how do I wish for you
if I can't hold on to

ignore me, slipped away
don't think of me
make it no more

i can feel pain
don't ask why
my love for you would go by

Writing

I entitled my first blog 'Writing' because it's my first time to write on line.
I think everybody is viewing it I hope it will not spoil the reader.

My lay out color is dark blue with different colors of small dots.
I choose dark because light color hurts my eyes especially if I took a long time using the computer.

Honestly, I really had a hard time expressing my self through writing.
This time I'm going to do it so I can also practice.

Have fun.^_^