CLARITY AND PROWESS

New season of American Idol is on and so many talented young men and women are showing their best of voices in front of audience and the judges, whom will determine who’s in and who’s out. I chance to watch several episode of season 13 audition in Austin and was amazed by the huge crowd of talented person patiently waiting for their number to call so the judges could hear that golden voice. 

I remember during my teen days I was also one of those gifted with voice,(As I claimed) Yes I am as my friends and family would tell me. In fact I was selected to be part of the choir in our school. My lola even brought home a microphone like that of rode mic at musicians friend . We were all excited in the house to test that stuff if it will give our voice a clarity and highlight its prowess. That moment I realized that I inherit that gift of singing from my lovely auntie’s and with my lolo as well.

A PIECE OF COLLECTIBLES

I chance to watch the featured items in one of Barter King where  the host was able to trade a tattoo kit worth 200 dollar for a rare photograph of rolling stone performing  a decade ago worth 800dollar to a piece of collectible electric guitar  that worth 1500 dollar. The were able to make their trade value goes up.

I liked the photograph of rolling stone as well as the electric guitar so for me the barter kings do great in their business. I hope next time they could take home more of ts808 that rockers out there could take advantage of the trade offer.

COOL BREEZE

Feeling cool and refresh today, I thank God for the good sleep I had this afternoon. I was worried that I might not get the rest that I wanted when I thought of the heat covering the room during midday. But blessing came, I was saved from opening the air-conditioner as the wind blow and the weather went shady. The wind  makes my curtain dance freely , giving time to replace the humid temperature inside my room , and producing my fan a cool air.

It's a blessing to experience a windy afternoon ,specially when you have prepare yourself of the heat you sure, be feeling for the day. But God is great, the wind blew. Sunshine did not boast it brilliant light. My bed has become a precious possession sleep was rewarding, and so the day was lovelier than yesterday.

PLAY IT LOUD

Surprise by the voice of my brother, I stand from slouching in couch to ask his concern. After that I came back and increase the volume of the music I was listening as my brother requested. I could not hide my smile when I return to the couch, why not? he do not like my music as he usually complaint. When I went to check him back downstair I saw my brother browsing at some musical instrument at buy boss pedals , from the page I saw. Though I am curious what is it that he want to buy I reserved my question, I just wait when that instrument is already at his hand. 

HAPPY CHRISTMAS ,HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

This year's Christmas celebration for me is one of the memorable that I have celebrated in my entire years.Why? is because I am surrounded by family and friends. I received gifts that I never expected that I may be receiving. Received blessings that I do not know if I am worth it. But I guess I am worth it,maybe I have been good through the year , the reason why I am blessed. Blessed with my family, and loved ones.

After the Christmas, the following day it was my mothers birthday. And seeing my mom in good shape and in health is much more than material blessing that she could ever receive. Mom is now forty and nine yet she looks younger in her age. You rock Mom! and yes you are right, you are beautiful than me, Its okay I won't contest to that, you are the most beautiful mother for me.So let's toast to that:)

COOL VOCAL CHORDS

It is my first time to hear the voice of my new housemate this morning, looks like she was a good singer the way she deliver the lyrics , I got star struck with her while listening and also doing my thing in front of the best monitor stands I believe to be. When were having breakfast this morning I told her of my discovery, that she has a cool voice. Lovely and powerful. She smiled at me and she started sharing her story about her descendants who has gift on singing. My curious mind was given a clear answer , now I am privilege to have known a good singer inside the house. :)

UNDECIDED TO WHAT IT MEANS

If it's not meant to be, then let go and live a life. To some this is so easy to say specially for those who have not experience such scenario in life. To some who are aware of the fact but are not yet ready to accept the process, they tend to pretend and just live under their own world of compromise. While to some realistic people who are desperate to live a life without any pretension, absorbing the fact ,after  weighing the gravity of happiness , lies, satisfaction , hurts, brokenness and losses. They manage to break free and be smart enough to start a peaceful life.  Why was I talking about these? my answer is that, I wanted to describe the different people of different personality that I am privilege to meet.I will try.

The other one, that I used to know along time ago has his own story to tell. A complicated one. The other one has also her own piece to share, same as the third one. What they have in common is that, they all both have a complicated stories which makes their feelings to be trap. These people are smart and successful in their careers but somehow the two of them cannot get out of their self made trap and are even willing to live under compromise.But what's puzzling me is that behind those compromise  I could see these three people seems to live a happy life, but though they seemed to be happy. I do not know now how deep is that and how long it will last. Now I am pondering what is really meant to live a happy life, Is it about satisfying your self , choosing to be happy amidst complicated status, or is it about acceptance.. acceptance that life is not fair to all ,or is it one of the  mysteries of  life.hmmm..

PLEASURE TO HAVE THEM AT ONCE

If I am to count those stuff that I wanted to have there sure plenty. As I have so many interests in life that frustrates me at times. But to be specific, I can name some of them I wanted to own. Since I have a heart for music instrument, I would love to have a new acoustic guitar that comes from a well known maker in town.For sports and recreation a badminton gear, for water I would love to buy swimming goggles for underwater adventures.Again, I have plenty to list down. hehe.If only I could afford to have them all at one stop shopping, much pleasure is mine.

SHOWDOWN THE ROAD

There's a parade that will take place in the city three days from now, and per inquiry with my neighborhood it was a project of our Barangay Chairman here. During those parades, you will expect to see fabulous looks of motors and vehicles joining the parade, and its one of the main attraction. The wheels owner boost their machines with accessories and designs like  motorcycle covers and other likes.Why do they do that? the Chairman chooses the creative wheels among the paraders , and give an amount a material amount as a reward for the masterpiece.

OLD FRIEND REUNITED

I received an unfamiliar number calling me this morning , hesitant to pick up the call as I am avoiding promotional calls from agents that steals a minutes from me explaining their product. So, to avoid those uncontrollable calls from strangers, I beg to disclose anything for their benefit. Going back, when I receive the call she introduces herself telling me she was my old time friend from then the conversation started. I was invited to meet them, by the way we where five in the group, the closest one before in the previous company we work with. According to this friend of mine our friend from abroad has arrived and ask them her to contact us in the group to have a get together this month. 

After her call, our friend that arrived also calls me after an hour. Now everything is set, see you girlfriends and boy friend this coming week. :) Reserve all those stories that is kept, as we are to open it up and share it to see once again those laughter and tears that strengthen our bonds with or without constant hi and hello's. Also, to the social network who keep us updated of ones status offline and online. Excited much.

VIBRANT AND LIGHT

I went home tonight with full of energy though I am occupied with so much work at the office, glad my heart is full of love tonight. hehe. I am counting the works that I need to accomplish and those lessons that I need to re visit and the good thing is that I feel like I am full of so much passion. wow! I wish that this  level of energy and positive attitude will remain in me day by day. No boredom, stress , pressure and lazy bones moment for me, what a happy life. Every thing is light. 

Could it be, because I cut my hair short. Which makes me feel  younger than my age, Aw! Yesterday at the office, I received different comments on my new haircut. Half of the ladies in the house  prefer my old long hair, while some guys love the new cut . Hmm.. regardless of those feedback, I still am happy and is not entertaining negative vibes. :).  If this has  something to do with the feeling I had that I cannot explain myself will leave it that way. Anyway, never mind, as long as I am benefiting the good feeling it is producing me that makes my soul sing,I will be thankful for the peace and joy it is flowing within me.Life is good.

EXCITED FOR THE COMING PARTY

As I have mention earlier on my post, we are about to celebrate the last treat for the summer fun which we are to held at the residence of our very own friendship who own a fun-tastic pool. Everything is set up and has its own fair share to the success of the party. We divided ourselves into four, the first group is dedicated in food preparation, while the second group is housekeeping , the third group on activity and program, and the fourth group is in charge of the sound system. They are the ones responsible in making some good sound in the house that everyone will hear would be encourage to buy acoustic kind of guitar when they start playing their prepared  numbers.Excited much. Aw!

SUMMER IS NOT YET OVER

The summer is almost over , as it started raining now. But while I believe that rainy season enter more of my friends are yet not over for fun in the beaches and pools. Which is why I suggested that we had our farewell party for the summer fun at the house of our close friend as well who has there own pool. And per the owners comment over our plan, He will be instructing their pool maintenance server to start up the  swimming pool pump  prior to our visiting to prepare the place to our favor. Wow!. 

THAT STONE

Help wanted! need some advice and opinion from friends , family and experts as this is very important event of the love of my life. I want mother rings with birthstones for my ever pretty motherhood. As special as she is to me, so as her birthstone because she deserves the best. This is the reason why I am in need of experts opinion regarding stones. Anyway I am not in a hurry to own a piece for now, I will take my time to look for the finest and would compliment my mother's worth. Now, let me know if you can give me some stone classification and explanation.

HAPPY PEOPLE LAUGHS MORE

Laughter and crying are closely linked from a psychological and physiological standpoint. Think of the last time someone told you a joke that made you buckle up with laughter and you could hardly control yourself. You felt a tingling sensation all over it, right?  It is because our brain released endorphins into our system that gave you what was once described as a natural high and is the same experience that drug addicts get when they take dope. 

People who have trouble with laughing at the tough times in life often turn to drugs and alcohol to achieve the same feeling that endorphin induced laughter produces. Alcohol loosens inhibitions and lets people laugh more, which releases endorphins. This is why most well- adjusted people laugh more when they drink alcohol, while unhappy people become even more despondent or even violent. Some people drink alcohol and take drugs to try to feel how happy people feel normally. Paul Ekman found that one of the reasons we are attracted to smiling and laughing faces is because they can actually affect our automatic nervous system. Come to think of it, If you are surrounded with miserable , unhappy people you will also like become miserable and depressed just like those people.

Now, what are you? Do you belong to the people who drink to release endorphins, to make you laugh. Or , do you belong to the  adjusted type of people  who laugh out loud easily. Let's smile every time we get the chance to smile. Laugh to tears once in a while, it feels good.

PRETTY TEACH

I had this mixed feeling of emotion towards my friend of more than two years. We are  working in the same company, but last year she started to pursue her real calling, her teaching career. She enrolled for board exam review by the help of God, was able to passed the board exam this year. She tendered her resignation last month as a liaison officer and tomorrow is going to be her last day at work in the company. I am somehow sad and happy for her leaving soon. Sad because we've been so close and she was like a best friend to me. We have shared so much pains and happiness for the past two years , I could say our friendship has been tested already though the years and maybe it is one of the reason why I am sadden by her leaving. I will miss the conversation , laughter, eye talking and bonding, crying moments and rants. You girl made me feel so blessed to be a friend of you. But I am happy for  you that at last you  can now share your  talent with children who are ready to learn and be mesmerized by teacher Jen.

I will miss her really but I know things will be okay soon as I know the journey she is now preparing to walk through is aligned to what she really wanted to be.For you Jen, Keep up the good work, keep the faith. I love you pretty teach.

HAPPY HAPPY PAPSY !

For the sacrifice and selfless effort to support us, your brood. For the sweat of hard work you produce to have meals on our table, we wanna thank you. Your love greatly inspires us to become a good and better person and to become a good example as you are to us. Pa, Forgive us, for the times that we disobey you and we act as if we know better than you know.For being so proud and arrogant when you were trying your best to align us, correct us, teach us to become wise and humble. Though it hurts you badly to see us sailing in the wrong direction, yet you did not give up on us, how many times did your heart melt every time we come back defeated, countless , indeed.  You seemed  tough outside but my bare eyes could see , could feel the longing to comfort us with those arms. How sweet it is to let the tears run down my face while you wrapped me in understanding.

I thank you for being my Father, Happy is the day that the Lord has made.Pa, you are  God's gift to us.
Happy Fathers Day!

COMMITMENT

Almost everyone in our group received a Wedding Shower Invitations from our soon bride to be friend this coming month. The date is coming fast, if I am to describe my friend's feeling as the date comes near, her excitement is undeniably felt. We are all happy and we wish them well and lasting love and commitment as they come to enter the new chapter in their lives together. When the day comes where she has to give her vows and promises of love with her partner, we will be the witness of that sacred matrimony, soon.

LIVING SIMPLE AND HAPPY

Mother of my housemate is staying in the house for half a month, I was told of the reason why their mother visits them. The sister of my housemate needs support, I heard the nanny went away so mother comes over.First, I was glad she liked our place and she is comfortable, though shes not used to stay in the metro but she seems to enjoy he stay with us. She was telling me about their way of living in the province, she said the water in the province is free, food is fresh and cheap and healthy too,they have water pump for their rice field for the irrigation and everyone is helping each other. She was so proud of their village that everything is simple. Electricity is not yet centralized but they can live with it. One day when I retired from work, I will also enjoy that simplicity of life. 

GRADUATION DAY

Graduation reminds me of three things , one is that school is over and a new challenge outside is waiting. Two, is missing buddies in school that you grew and make friendship inside the campus. Three is it reminds me of flowers, you will see different kinds of flowers in places of events, you will see it from the participants, mothers , mentors and the sellers outside the parking area. A mixed emotion during graduation day is expected to reside in every graduating students. I could still remember my graduation day, It was plain and simple but the highlight of that graduation day of ours was when the commencement was done and everyone is taking pictures everywhere, my friend that was not talking to me for one semester, approach me and have picture with us. The feeling was like a Sidney OH flowers that smells good and beauty abounds in every petals. After that wonderful moment with my dear friend, all walls and barriers I made, melt down, and it all happen one day once upon our graduation day.