All of us were born with one ultimate purpose in life: To Love. 

Against Their Will...

Sometimes, people keep their distance not because they have totally forgotten about you... but only because they have decided to give you exactly what you want: they gave you time, they gave you space... even if it devastated them.

Love Is My Best Birthday Gift

On the eve of my 30th birthday, I cried... but not due to despondence but because of bliss.  

Experiencing the Holy Spirit... that was Daddy God's birthday gift for me on my 30th birthday... plus the assurance that I am so much loved.

I am loved by my children.  I'm blessed to have my kids even at an early age because Raisha and Andy are so sweet, kind and loving.  Sometimes, it's hard being a single mom.  But to experience their love and to witness how they love each other is more than enough reason for me to be thankful that God chose me to be their mother.

I am loved by my family.  We may have had our differences, but I know how much my family loves me, most especially my parents.  My pain is their pain.  Our support system could not be easily shaken.  In my weakest points, I was strengthened by the warmth of their embrace and the assurance that they'll all be there for me no matter what.

I am loved by my friends.  They are like the extension of my family.  Not only were they there to party with me during those Friday nightouts, but they were also there to listen to my repetitive rants.  In every heartbreak they were there to remind me that it's more of the guy's loss.  Lolz!

Time will come, a guy out there will fall in love with me and accept me wholeheartedly for who I am and for who I was.  My heart may not have been spared from heartache, but that's no excuse for me to give up.  I may not be meant for those guys who broke my heart or whose hearts I have broken, but my heart is meant for someone.  I know in time, our roads will meet.

Yes, I am loved. :)  I am so much loved.  I may be single right now but I'm loved by the people I treasure the most.

Daddy God, thank You so much for letting me celebrate Your love by experiencing it through the love of my family and friends.  In turn, I promise to love them, just like how much You love them. 

The reason why smart people are smart is because they have open minds.

While most people allow themselves to be caged inside the certainties of orthodox ideologies, smart people break free and succumb to the lure of their own curiosity.  They dare face the risk of failure, because they know that they'll eventually find their way out.

Before Deciding...

You never lose someone by loving them... usually, you lose someone by holding back. Yes, in some cases, letting go is the better choice... but before you do so, think twice. :)

Developing Strength

I used to think that with the right willpower, everything is possible... but this year, I realized that it's not always the case... Although you may develop your strength by fighting back, but in some cases you develop it by embracing defeat.

Washing The Face Off

Whether we admit it or not, the way we present ourselves to this world is dependent as to whom we're interacting with. Of course, we tend to flaunt a much prim behavior in the presence of authority or when situation deems flirtation is necessary. Both men and women wear this "makeup" during the first interactions. Indeed, the passion to impress is innate in humans. But to wear that impressive mask may be tiring at some point.

When a relationship reaches a certain comfort level, the previously repressed persona becomes more apparent. For some, the significance of the difference is so drastic, hence the reason why we usually hear some people utter the phrase, "You've changed."

People changing may not always be the case. More often than not, that's the real them. You weren't just able to notice that before because they were wearing a mask... and come to think of it, it's also possible that your own mask partially blocked your view.

Constant Companion

I love the security that companionship brings. Nothing compares to the joy of being with those people you love like family, friends and colleagues. But nevertheless, it's inevitable reality that people in our lives come and go... even family.

In our lifetime, our one constant companion is actually no other than ourselves. Therefore, more than anything else, one of the most important relationships we need to develop and cherish is that relationship with "self".

Last Day

Always treat a day as if it's your last day. Before you let go of an opportunity, think of the possibility that there might be no next times.

Letter to Cupid

Dear Cupid,

I hope these two things are not too much to ask:

(1) Get your eyes checked
(2) Practice your aim

Thanks.

Dont' Get Left Behind

People who opt to dwell in the past and not move on usually gets left behind.

Slicing the Pie

Living life is always 100%... although learn to accept that nothing will be divided in equal proportion. Finding the perfect balance is so hard to achieve that some looks at it as an almost impossible mission. But come to think of it, you can always tweak the ratios of your priorities. So it’s just a matter of how creative you are in slicing the pie.

You Won't Necessarily Get What You See...

Do not believe everything you see, for you may find yourself trapped in the fallacy of your own perception... whatever their depth, not a single ocean is really blue.

Keeping My Sanity from Friday to Saturday

On a typical Friday, I’m out with my friends: it’s like my way of “keeping my sanity intact”. Depending on what my friends feel like doing, I would either have coffee or dinner… or grab some booze and enjoy the heat of the dance floor. My friends know how to party and we usually finish Saturday early morning. Thankfully, my parents don’t mind it. They understand that my Fridays are mine and whenever I’m lucky, I also get Saturday and Sunday nights as bonus, too. Well for them it’s OK, as long as I fulfill my motherly obligations… so what more can I ask for? ;)
But some Fridays, just like today, is different. I went home early.

I was supposed to be in a Girl’s Night Out after my team’s dinner, but then a lot of the girls handed over their rain checks earlier this day. Normally, I would ask my other friends where they are so I could kind of tag along with them. But because I was dragging three bags with me, including a laptop… I told myself, forget it. I’m heading home.

I checked the clock when I got home… t’was an hour before midnight. That’s uncommon… very much uncommon pour moi.

I already felt a bit sleepy awhile ago, so I started with my evening rituals…inside my bedroom, I unraveled my messy bun and ran my fingers through the locks; for a few seconds, I allowed myself to be enamored by the sweet curls that the bun has set. I then went to my dresser and grabbed a tube of serum: I like it better compared to moisturizers because I find it less oily. I traced the serum unto my face and enjoyed how its coolness caressed my skin.

I went out of my bedroom. All corners of our house were silent as I was the only one awake.

I peeked inside my parents’ room; my kids would usually sleep there because my room doesn’t have an A/C. The kids are sound asleep… Andy was literally sleeping on the naked floor, leaving the futon abandoned. Raisha was all curled up inside the comforter, probably feeling cold again.

I went to the kitchen and grabbed a pack of M&Ms. I also grabbed a bagel and a small banana. I’m all set for my midnight snack.

Before heading back to my room, I passed by our library and grabbed a book to read. I’ve decided to read Paulo Coelho’s “By The River Piedra, I Sat Down And Wept” over again. I love this book so much. It has its certain depth that will make you reflect. Paulo is a very impressive author, I think I got all his books but I’m more inclined to reading his works related to love. I’m a hopeless romantic after all.

Also in our library, is my favorite corner: my computer area. Hence, I decided to turn it on and compose a blog, just to make sure I don’t suffer from another writer’s block.

In a jiffy, I’ll be going back to my room and read a book until I fall asleep… Tonight (or should I say this Saturday morning?), that’s how I’m going to keep my sanity intact.

Time and Too Much of It

Taking your time to think before doing something may be a good idea... but taking too much of your time is a whole different story...

Sweetness and delectability can be attained by waiting for a raw fruit to ripen... but not consuming it once ripe merely exposes it to rotting.