Tweetiums Gathered

Wow! Last night was one of my greatest nights for this year as my Highschool circle met together to celebrate our Christmas. The group only meets rarely a year, once or twice. Emz was not with us that time as she was in Gensan with her family. We set this date so that we can meet each other before the year ends. The night was really a fun. We were able to bond with each other and fill those times when we have not met. Christmas is gift-giving so we have our exchange of gifts too.

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The Last Day of Bet

I actually greeted this year's last day with some friends. Except that I did not meet sunrise after the whole day's bonding. I was hoping I was awake 24 hours to greet the day with a visit at the church but I unconsciously lay asleep on the bed as soon as I got home early. I mean early in the morning.

The year has been good to me minus the recent incidents that quite affected me. Nonetheless, the year was great. After all it was the Year of the Rat, my year.

At two in the morning, I shyly smiled as I remembered I have a bet with a friend. And today's the last day that a fulfillment must be done. I thought I would be anxious but knowing that I cannot make a miracle in a day, I just smiled. My friends wondered why. I just gave no answer. I know that I must not cling on to something that I have no power of. Maybe this year was not a good bet for me, even last year, or maybe even the next year.. *sigh.. Yet I still did a bet this year. Starting tomorrow...

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It's Yet Another Love Story

I am having a hard time finishing the recent book I am reading. It's on my second day yet the will to finish has not yet sink in. Maybe it's because the story is, shall I say, a typical love story and the ending is anticipating. But in fairness to the book, it was beautifully written. The conversations are witty. Maybe I was just too immersed with Paulo's works that's why I was a little bias. I still have half way to read somehow. I hope I can have the interest to read the book in one sitting soon.

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Starting The Choice

Never thought I would be reading this book, The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. The author was the great man behind the books and were famously filmed Message in a Bottle, The Notebook, A Walk to Remember and Nights in Rodanthe.

I found the book a few hours ago after I was desperately looking for something to read. I told you, I was damn bored. I finally saw it in one of my bags. (so I did not bring it back to the office hehe) I jumped for joy for I can finally spend my time reading. Here I am starting on the seventh part of the book but decided to continue by tomorrow for the time won't allow me anymore. I say the book is interesting apart from the thought that it wasn't. The completion will justify it soon.

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What Else Should I Do?

I was supposed to go out tonight and meet some friends but unfortunately unexpected events happened and I have to be stuck again in the house all day. I was never used to staying in the house so long but now, the vacation is keeping me idle and bored. I didn't have my constant friend with me as she was home with her mom's reprimands. Oops sorry to spill that out. hehe

I was actually searching for the other book somebody lend me, The Choice, just to keep myself busy but I couldn't find it. I forgot were I placed it or if I intentionally brought it back to the office because I have no plan reading it at all. It's a love story. I have no other books to let me escape boredom so now I am planning to read it even if it didn't interest me much. I didn't find it though. Or should I better buy another Paulo book just to keep me upbeat. Hmmm... what else should I do? Damn! I am really bored. *sigh

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A Jist of Brida

I read Brida the whole afternoon the other day. Another laudable work of Paulo Coelho.

Brida is a story of finding one's destiny, of knowledge, of one's self, and of love. It is about a young woman who came in search for magic. She went in to the woods and searched for the Magus who she believed will help her find the answers. Magic, like life is mysterious as he said. The Magus taught her the Tradition of the Sun after seeing in her a Gift. Her Dark Night was the first lesson she learned from him. She went back to town and visited the bookstore of magic and witchcrafting she constantly visits. The storeowner introduced her to Wicca, an expert in tarot card reading, after he was being told that she went to the forest and met the magus.

Wicca saw in Brida a Gift too but was more curious of what interests the Magus about Brida, she must find out. She taught her the Tradition of the Moon. The two became Brida's Teacher, one who guides through revelation and the other teaches witchcraft. In her quest to the mystery of magic, she found out that she was a witch too, like Wicca, who has the gift of calling the spirits, incarnated hundred of years ago. The simple quest of understanding magic led her to her Soulmate, the Magus. But she must find her own path to life...

Did she accept the fate of being a witch? Will she end up with her Soulmate? That you must find out...

Some lines of this book caught my heart. Here are the few.

I learned that the search for God is a Dark Night, that Faith is a Dark Night. And that's hardly a surprise really, because for us each day is a dark night. None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, and yet still we go forwards. Because we trust. Because we have Faith.

Sometimes we set off down a path simply because we don't believe in it. It's easy enough. All we have to do then is prove that it isn't the right path for us. However, when things start to happen, and the path does reveal itself to us, we become afraid of carrying on.

But the path of magic - like the path of life - is and always will be the path of Mystery. Learning something means coming into contact with a world of which you know nothing. In order to learn, you must be humble.

Right, from now on, whenever you want to find out about something, plunge straight in.

Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong... Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Sometimes, certain of God's blessings arrive by shattering all the windows.

Judging oneself to be inferior to other people was one of the worst acts of pride he knew, because it was the most destructive way of being different.

I thought I knew what made me happy and what made me sad, then suddenly I realised that I need to think again.

God created the legion of His Left Arm in order to improve us, so that we would know what to do with our mission. But He put man in charge of concentrating the powers of darkness and creating his own demons.

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My Paulo Holiday

For two consecutive days, I was immersed in inspiration and hope. Thanks to Paulo Coelho who have never failed to inspire people in all walks.

The constant cheers and chats in the house made me intoxicated so I decided to seclude myself and started reading. I read on Paulo's two books, Brida and The Devil and Miss Prym. I fin'ly got the time to read them because I was too damn excited to swim in Paulo's great works. I read Brida on the afternoon of the first day and followed it by The Devil and Miss Prym, a friend's gift, in the evening but got sleepy and continued it the next day.

I thought I have great worries in life. Not until Paulo brought me into his world... again.

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Merry Weakmass

I was supposed to buy gifts today for our kriskringle for tonight but I was not able to wake up early this morning. I have not even picked up the CD I asked from a friend. My body is weak. A shiver in my bones is felt.

The rain seems not to go away this time.

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I Received Gifts

Yehey! I received my first ever Paulo Coelho book, The Devil and Miss Prym. Thanks dearie… Love it very much! Thanks too for my friends who have shared their blessings to me. Mommy and Manong, love you much! I will definitely be weeping without your presence soon… Merry Christmas to everyone!

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Same Species

We were at the coffeeshop that time waiting for an email from London which will be our soonest nest. While Thea and I were talking, a guy from the outside who belongs to the same species of the cat caught the attention of Thea. She then asked me how was the cat. I gave no reply except for 'I don't know'. Well, that was the best and the only answer I could give lol. We continued to discuss different topics when a local guy approached our table and asked for something which is mine. I was shocked receiving such an unexpected approach. I asked him why, replying that his friend was persistently asking for it. I told him to tell his friend to come over and talk to us straight. So he did.

He joined us in the table. He is of the same age as mine. Oh, and Thea identified him as the one who stood outside the shop just beside us. I was fairly impressed by his conversation skills. He was sociable and charming. The conversation was interesting, and so was he. Thea and I left the shop almost midnight.

He was different like all other his same species. That was I thought before we left. But it seems that their character stereotyped them all.

Thea and I laughed thinking how good he could have been if not for the manner he showed. Whew! Another character we must include in our list of do’s and don’t’s.

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The Shirt Was Sold

I met with my good friend tonight planning for a group Christmas party. As usual, we were the constant partners when it comes to circle plans and outing. After a few drinks and songs with Korean friends, the two of us went out for coffee and finally made options available for our group's approval.

Going home we realized it's another mallwide sale. I complained how the shirt I planned to buy the other day ran out of stocks in the malls I went. I forgot it was midnight sale last night. All stocks were no longer available when I came back at the two malls. I should have brought that shirt long before. I was thinking and hoping I would find better style at the other mall but to my dismay I found no better one. Worse, when I went back, it was no longer available. I was dismayed. I should be giving that to a friend by Monday next week.

I then remembered what my friend told me. When she and her 'candidate' were talking, she once told him, 'It's like buying a shirt in the mall. You love that shirt very much but you decided to leave it there for a week because your finances cannot afford it. But after a week, when you have all the finances, you went back to buy it but unfortunately, it was no longer available to you. It was sold out.'

The lesson? If there is something or someone you wanted the most, grab for it while it is still available to you. You might be disappointed that the one thing you've been dying to own is already taken by somebody else. And you were left to choose with the 'not so good' ones...

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Everything's OK... I Think

I somehow felt guilty for having afflicted trouble to other people who were unknowingly dragged in the incident. I admit and I apologize. I humbled, as what my great friend said. Well, maybe it's all I could do. I don't want to make the issue bigger so to cut it all off, I apologize, once again. Maybe it was just an outburst of emotions that one does not care if it pained the other. At least now, everything was settled. I fairly hope so. Read more...

Smile, baby!

My heart found a moment of comfort as I slowly watch the printer head moved side to side printing grandpa’s great grandson’s photo. I was thankful I was given a moment even if it was very short. Just two ticks of clock’s hands, my heart temporarily wiped the anxieties and began to smile. Maybe I need a little of something that would make me forget about life’s worries and pains and just smile and laugh and enjoy every bit of life’s pleasures. Thank you for this photo that even if my day was filled with anger, pain and worries, it gave me a sigh, a relief, and a smile.


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What do I want for Christmas?

I used to think I have nothing to ask this Christmas, except of course for money. But well, only my company can give me that much amount. Unfortunately, for this season, I will not be receiving big (blame it to the world crisis they were talking about) So let's crash it off my blank list. So instead of dreaming of it, why not make a reality check. So I wrote on my Christmas gift list, number one and only one, Paolo Coelho's books.

This thought came to me as I wander the NBS this afternoon waiting for my friend to see me. I got bored after buying my stuffs so I went in immediately to the section where the bestselling books were shelved. I was almost tempted to swipe all the books but realized I had better things to put aside my money for. So if you are thinking and planning to to give me gifts, I let you not bother buying me any other. I suggest you grab Paulo Coelho's and wrap it up for me. hehe. Veronika Decides To Die and The Alchemist are the two that interest me most to read. :D I am on my reading with Brida. ;)

I may have second, third, fourth, and so on things on my future list so better be updated. lol. Jaa, arigatou ne!

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Happiness: Contagious as a Flu

It's already past 5 so I can now give myself a little time to roam around the net. I was actually thinking what to blog about this day. I paused for a moment while pondering, then my eyes caught the title of a featured article in a newspaper that reads Happiness: Contagious as a Flu. I already read it an hour ago after my friend persuaded me saying it is very interesting. And yes, it did not fail me.

When Wiseman asked me what I and my friend were talking about lately, I told him about the article. He then said that anger spreads more than happiness. I then began to think. Well, I cannot speak of science but of experience. Then I concluded, yes., maybe he was right...

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A Flash of Some Things

Flashing memories unceasingly fill my mind these past few days. Maybe idle minds are victims of inevitable flashbacks but they made me smile remembering how every people I dealt with had left a beautiful mark in my life. I unceasingly smile how I was able to carry my feet during the moments when they were almost swamped and my hands were able to grasp ropes to pull myself up. And now everything was back to normal. Time again passes slowly...

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Wiseman Has Spoken

The group happily and excitingly pricked the roasted chicken served at lunch at 3:30 in the afternoon. While the group was talking and eating, Wiseman entered the room, sat and joined in the conversation. Fashionguru told him, "Sir, what do you think about giving these people vaccines against contagious diseases. It would be good if they are kept protected." Wiseman said, "Yes, of course. You make the request so we can discuss it with Them." Fashionguru said, "Yes. I will. I was actually hoping you can help me with it. Thank you Sir." There was a short silence. Then arrived Bigboss and joined in the conversation. Wiseman started...

Production. Production of crops entails proper planting and caring. Pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, etc. These are needed to produce quality and healthy crops in the harvest. Producing crops means investment. It is not solely counting how much you'll earn in the end but also spending during the planting season. Just like an organization. In order to gain productivity you must take care of those who are helping you achieve it. Healthy people equals productivity. The occurrence of a problem without any precautions beforehand will cost the organization more. As the saying goes, 'prevention is better than cure'.

Each has important functions and responsibilities. Like a human body who functions as whole. All of its parts have different roles to perform; different roles but working toward one goal. A little pain felt by one part affects the whole body.

The group was silenced. Wanderer felt a small pinch in the heart and was teary-eyed. Wiseman has just touched everyone but they did not know if Bigboss actually was.

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HOME

by: Chris Daughtry

I'm staring out into the night
Trying to hide the pain
I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't ever cost a thing
And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain

I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me

I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me

But these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home
Well I'm going home

The miles are getting longer, it seems
The closer I get to you
I've not always been the best man or friend for you
But your love remains true
And I don't know why
You always seem to give me another try

So I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me

I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old

Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all
And then some you don't want

Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all, yeah

Oh, well I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me

I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old

I said, these places and these faces are getting old
So, I'm going home

I'm going home

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It Might Be

The constant buzzing around numbed me. What's only left is the intention of moving out and starting anew. No other feeling has left this persona except for that thing.

Life has always been good on me but I regret I have not made the most of it. Regreting has always been a part of us. But this time, I can no longer go back and fix everything I did except that I can still construct my own way and follow it. It may not be the one I have been wanting, not the one I have been praying, but at least it's the one worth risking for. I do not know where it will lead me but I cling to believing in the guidance of the highest being.

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The Implications

I peered through the window at the second level and saw you approaching the house. I presume you will ask for an apology. I hide. Hide so you won't have another reason to hurt me. So I won't have the reason to see and talk to you again. I do not know why, but I hide myself in the closet. My housemate opened the door for you and you got in even after she told you I was not home. You insisted to stay and wait for me. I heard your footsteps. You sat adjacent to where I was hiding. I kept mum but stayed focus of the house's movements, checking if you are still in the house waiting for me.

A few minutes more I saw myself sobbing. I stretched my hands so I will feel a little relief but I unknowingly let myself seen. A hand grasped me from the outside. I screamed! Screamed because you found me. But it wasn't you. It was a friend. He knew how I felt. He saw me in tears and entered the closet without saying a word, sat beside me and held my hand like he has always longed so long. I looked in his eyes and my tears continue to fall. He placed my head on his shoulder and I felt relieved. Tears ran dry and soon I was no longer crying. I do not know why but my heart found peace. We were like that for almost ten minutes.

Then you found us. I got back to my senses and released the hand holding mine. You walked away without saying a word. I saw the fury and pain in your eyes. I tried to call your name but realized that it had always been like this. I was always the one running after you. You never saw my tears. You never hear me cry. You never felt my pain. Should I always be the considerate one? The consoling one?

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Shameless Me

I never thought I would be trapped in this situation. My cards were declined! I have always been careful not to be caught in a shameful situation, but well, there I was. My two cards were declined amidst the long line at the grocery. hahaha. Strange... Though the situation was shameful, I never felt any shame that time. Wooh wait a minute. Am I becoming too shameless now? That's a shame! ooops! lol

(Sigh! I got huge credit now. I must pay them all... huhu)

My friend called me for a financial SOS but it became the opposite. I was the one who asked her help instead. I only brought with me two credit cards and a 200 peso bill thinking I got big available credit line but brought the wrong card with greater balance. Whew! At least my friend brought a little money to pay the half. Good thing too I was meeting a friend that time. I asked him help after. Shameless me...

I got home early as I don't have anything left in my pocket. No extra. Even window shopping I didn't dare. I might got envious with dresses on sale. Sigh...

My friend and I unceasingly laughed remembering what had happened. Even when I got home, I can't stop smiling about the incident.
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