looking back

this 'golden moment' picture struck me so much, it made me think of my own great moments...

from www.postcardsfrommanila.com

it's not that i'd like to live in my past, but once in a while, i just want to enjoy the memories... to keep me from losing hope. to overcome bouts of loneliness. to be assured that my life is indeed well-lived. =) feel free to comment on our shared memories... ;)

* santa maria * san fernando * old site * flat tops * books * honors * siblings * mcdo * toll house * charlie charlie * senyang's * orchid's * service * pinatubo * funtime * baking * new site * intrams * open forums * telebabad * code names * letters/notes * group studies * chips ahoy * nepo * jeepney rides * movie dates * babies * miching & the rest * world youth day *

* orsem * texts * kenny rogers * victory * five star * UP * edsa / quezon ave * choco banana * rides * national bookstore * xavierville * jogging * cuts-turned-to-gimiks * chapel * manang's * US * laptop * debut * manila * loyola heights * tapa king * dunkin * ken afford * kfc * red ribbon * jollibee * kamirori * martha's kitchen * mang jimmy's * starbucks * ggppl trips * philosophy * miss saigon * uaap * higad park * atsca room * choir/caroling * overnights * edsa dos * evsems/retreats *

* pasig * eastwood * robinson's choice * sqatterz * ot * sportsfest * yebah * mrt * badminton * fitness first * harry potter * mister donut * megamall * galleria * shakey's * in n out * makati * overnighters * auntie anne's * cinnabon * fazoli's * tokyo tokyo * simbang gabi * gesu * coffee * meteor garden * quezon * tagaytay * antipolo * puerto galera * astoria * despedida * desires *

* family * westwood * beach * snow * catering * moves [granada hills, west hills, sylmar] * aliza * sfc * hook * las vegas * karaoke * household * tennis/bball * perfect love * knotts * blood * crossroads * f.r.i.e.n.d.s. * campings [lakes, stars, hikes, scenic views] * blackout * universal * visits * bus * burbank * seattle * gk run * san francisco * san diego * monterey bay * los angeles * sun valley * texas * sd * gym * gary v * seaworld * lacc-ccna * fire * facebook * arizona * ucla-seo *

i will probably get back to this post and update it accordingly. for now, this is it. =]

give and take

yup.

"i can only do so much" - but i'd still want to give [life] my best shot.

"i can't have everything" - but i'll surely take what i can get.

better to refocus when the going gets tough. and smile at the wonders of the world. =)

* an aching back is good when it reminds me of my productivity [gym + a bit of cleaning]
* lack of sleep is fine when it means i spent quality time with loved ones
* too much sleep is also okay since i got to rest
* not being with friends on special occasions may hurt right now, but i do believe they're gonna miss me much anyway, and i'll still feel the love. hehe..
* and so on, and so forth...

quick bit

just couldn't resist posting -

"love has its way of expressing itself despite the silence"

- from the ever silent me.

the need for energizers

why do i need them? hmm. i just want to get on with bits and pieces that i've been neglecting. started on stuff last saturday:
- gym [treadmill, swim & jacuzzi = all done!]
- studies [using the internet for entrepreneurial marketing
= up to date!]
- movie watching [done!]
- sinus writing [need more effort!]
- room sorting [throwing out of excess baggage = ongoing...]
- closet reorg [replace summer clothes w/ winter ones
= to be done soon!]
- blood donation [maybe in a month]
- more to be added as i move along...

so how can i keep on going.. and going.. and going...?
- lists [crossing out completed tasks makes me feel accomplished]
- coffee [starbucks really does it for me!]
- music [will be buying a cassette player so i can play my old tapes ;)]
- daily readings [my favorite hobby of all time]
- nature trippings [hopefully i have a lot of saved up memories from the summer - sea world, lakes, camps, canyons - to last me for several weeks/months =D]

idadaan na lang sa kanta

me:
i’ve still been searching
and long have i waited
for someone to like me as me...
to laugh with, to cry with, to be just beside with,
a friend, that’s who i need
- a friend [keno]

Jesus:
when you’re down, and troubled,
and you need a helping hand
and nothing, oh nothing is going right,
close your eyes and think of Me
and soon I will be there
to brighten up even your darkest nights...
- you've got a friend [james taylor]


today marks another year gone by. five years now since i left the philippines. my current feelings are totally unrelated to this, but i just had to mention the milestone.