Hope springs eternal (?)
02 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
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I met (who I thought was) the love of my life through “unconventional” means. I met one of my best friends when we clicked instantly back in college. Both of them screwed me over for another person. Was my heart crushed? To pieces. Have I fully recovered? Not yet, but hopefully soon. Do I have a point? Yes, I do.
What I realized today is that people will choose to fuck you, regardless of how special you think your relationship was; regardless of the endless nights spent staying up late, sharing your deepest darkest secrets and making pinky promises; regardless of would-be happy-ever-afters; regardless of those memories you still hold so dear in your heart; regardless of how close you were or how much you loved each other; regardless if you were best friends instantly or lovers for many years. They will not only hurt you. They will tear you apart before they leave you. Those you loved the most will leave the deepest scars, and that’s a fact. It doesn’t happen to everyone (thank goodness), but it does happen.
Does that mean you stop taking a chance on others? No. But it doesn’t mean that you have to be unbelievably daft, either.
I don’t think I will ever stop going after what I think is right. There is no other way.
And I cannot repeat this often enough: I am thankful for the people who are still in my life. Because every day is a decision to stay or go.
“If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” –Nietzsche
What a beautiful mess this is
27 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
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It’s funny. Usually when I decide I’m tired, I just drop everything. Most of the time, I just give up whatever it was I was doing, lie down and rest. When it comes to my own issues, it’s the same. Right now I’m tired of having issues and storing up negative feelings. I’m not sure if I’m going to give them up completely but right now I’m glad I get to do that.
I’ve let go of my negative feelings towards certain people for now. I’ve grown tired of dealing with it and explaining to people why what they’re expecting is far from happening—at least anytime soon.
What I am doing instead is enjoying the little things; Listening to music I like. Watching shows and movies I find entertaining (Charlie Chaplin will never be not entertaining). Talking to interesting people. Talking to them about interesting things. Being sad together and being happy together. Knowing that there are still people who get you.
And what about the rest whom I don’t get to talk to and see? I usually don’t think about them, except now when I thought about why I don’t talk to and see them. I don’t hate them. I don’t care enough to hate anyone right now. And it’s easier to do that now than before. I’m not sure if that’s ultimately good or bad—but for now I feel good. I get to let go of everything negative.
And speaking of letting go of everything negative, every night I read from my book “Perks of Being a Wallflower”. And Charlie said something particularly beautiful to Sam. It involved The Beatles so I’m going to share it here:
Last came Sam. I had been thinking about this present for a long time. I think I thought about this present from the first time I really saw her. Not met her or saw her but the first time I really saw her if you know what I mean. There was a card attached.
Inside the card, I told Sam that the present I gave her was given to me by my Aunt Helen. It was an old 45 record that had the Beatles’ song “Something.” I used to listen to it all the time when I was little and thinking about grown-up things. I would go to my bedroom window and stare at my reflection in the glass and the trees behind it and just listen to the song for hours. I decided then that when I met someone I thought was as beautiful as the song, I should give it to that person. And I didn’t mean beautiful on the outside. I meant beautiful in all ways. So, I was giving it to Sam.
Sam looked at me soft. And she hugged me. And I closed my eyes because I wanted to know nothing but her arms. And she kissed my cheek and whispered so nobody could hear.
“I love you.”
That was perfect. It really was.
And also because I’m on the subject of staying positive, I’m going to share some feel-good (and some not–but with feel-good melody) songs I’ve been listening to a lot recently. Thank God for these:
Something – The Beatles (of course)
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Magic – Colbie Caillat
Inevitable – Anberlin
You Make It Real – James Morrison
The Girl – City and Colour
Only You – Joshua Radin
Raindrops – Regina Spektor
Come Home – One Republic feat. Sara Bareilles
Bulletproof Weeks – Matt Nathanson
A Beautiful Mess – Jason Mraz
To My Subconscious
15 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
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“I want the real deal.”
“Forget about the real deal. You don’t find it, it finds you.”
“What does that mean? I don’t know what that means.”
“It means that you get to a certain age and then you’re ready. You know, you’re ready for kids or a commitment or, you know…You know what I mean? And the person that you’re with then, they become the one.”
“So you’re saying it’s not who, but it’s when.”
“Exactly.”
Marvin Agustin is a load of crap
14 Jan 2009 2 Comments
in philosophy, quotes that make you go whoa, rants, usual sarcasm Tags: karen walker quotes, marvin agustin, will and grace
I’ve always believed, in my heart, that Marvin Agustin is full of crap. And now, with his new Bear Brand commercial, he’s proven just how much crap he is actually full of. His ridiculous commercial features him talking to a bunch of kids, saying he used to wait tables as a kid, and look at him now, his own restaurant! Full of crap. As if his wages from waiting tables were the sole reason why he eventually established his own business. As if his being in showbiz doesn’t have anything to do with all of it. See, I told you, full of crap.
It might’ve fooled the kids and some, but not me, because I’ve seen it before. Karen Walker of Will and Grace, told Jack in an episode, trying to inspire him in a career in Nursing,
“Honey, I know it’s scary. Hey, when I started working in the corporate world of Grace Adler designs I was terrified. Would she like me? Would I be good at my job? And now look at me, honey, I’m one of the richest women in the world. Yes there’s no connection but if you pause in the right places and emphasize the right words it sounds very inspiring.“
See? Full of crap.
Rock the Riles 08
02 Dec 2008 2 Comments
in quotes that make you go whoa Tags: rock the riles, rockEd
Since 2005, Rock Ed Philippines has been ending its work-year with a mammoth celebration of Human Rights. We hold eight (8) simultaneous events in eight (8) train stations of the MRT line along historic EDSA. ROCK THE RILES is held every Sunday closest to International Human Rights Day. (Intl HR Day is celebrated every Dec 10)
Despite having no commercial funding this year, we all decided to push through with it anyway. Everyone involved in ‘Rock the Riles 2008′ pitched in to make it possible. Shelled out cash, lent some equipment, lent expertise, talent and time. This is funded by the generosity of many many people.
So we can squarely say: This one’s ours.
This gathering is our rally of sorts, that one time we decide to physically come together and say the same thing at the same time. That one time we decide to pool our voices and say “No more excuses, Philippines.”
Next Sunday, take the train.
Choose a station.
Watch a gig.
Take a stand.
Rock and roll.
Save the date: 7th of Dec, 2008. 2-7pm at any MRT station nearest you.
Confirmed artists: Radioactive Sago Project, Sugarfree, Up Dharma Down, Gasulina, Giniling Festival, Paramita, Ang Bandang Shirley, Sleepwalk Circus, Swissy, Juan Pablo Dream, Musical O, Outerhope, Urbandub, Intolerant, Taken by Cars, Typecast, Switch, Out of Body Special, Hilera, Nyctinasty, Salamin, Severo, Faspitch, Subscapular, Peryodiko, Cambio, Enemies of Saturn, Blue Jean Junkies, Analog, Agnes Ingarra, Analog, Pin-up Girls, Bagetsafonik, Roots of Nature, Chillitees, Mozzie, Lahi, Chicosci, Lowtechs, Playphonics, Nyco Maca, College Coed, Join the Club, The Youth, Jeepney Joyride, Sopiz, Zelle, Menaya, Ciudad, Head, Chardonnay, Miko Aguilar, Nityalila, Matilda, PhilTag, Nokia-Rock Ed ACTS Music Scholars from Childhope Asia and Virlanie Foundation, Tribu rap artists, Beware of Death Threat, Miscellaneous, Monique, Ill-J, Mike Swift, Pamilya Dimagiba, People’s Future and more.
Source: RockEd Philippines
Fete dela musique 2007
17 Jun 2007 7 Comments
in music, opm, quotes that make you go whoa, sadness and everything along with it, typecast, urbandub
Bakit wala ako nabasang Urbandub?!?!?!
Tongue-sealing technique
16 Jun 2007 3 Comments
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Sabi ni Rodel kanina, tongue-sealing technique daw yung kapag kumain ka ng isang malasang pagkain, yung susunod na pagkain na kakainin mo nawawalan ng lasa. Nalaman daw nya sa Cooking Master Boy. May isang episode daw kasi dun na crab ung main ingredient dapat na gagamitin, tapos yung isang contestant, crab bisque ata yung ginawa, tapos yung kasunod nya fried lang yata. E unang tinikman nung judge ung bisque kaya malasa dahil lahat ng katas ang laman ng crabs andun. Tapos nung tinikman daw yung kasunod na fried lang, oil lang daw nalasahan ng judge. Ang galing no? Haha. Naexperience daw ni Rodel kanina yun nung kumain sya ng ubod tamis na ginatang halo-halo, tapos uminom ng melon. Parang tubig lang daw yung melon. Haha. Totoo daw yun, pramis. 
May bago na naman akong nalaman. Nyehehe.
Stereotyping to the highest level
20 May 2007 6 Comments
in quotes that make you go whoa
I’ve seen this testimonial entitled “TRUTH BEHIND GANGSTERS VS.
ROCKERS” circulating around Friendster lately, and although I find it amusing, I was more curious to find out who started this. Hehe. Whoever he/she is, very observant. Pero yun nga, sa tingin ko masyado namang “inside the box” yung ganung description at pagcocontrast nung dalawang grupo. Lalo na nung nilagay yung gangster mahilig sa loose pants, rakista sa fitted, apparently they don’t know Greyhoundz. Lol! I like Greyhoundz kasi they were able to blend rap and rock, tapos ang astig nung kinalabasan. And they belong sa “rakista” na group, pero ang porma ni Reg Rubio is downright gansta kung ibabase dun sa description. Hehe. Sana when listening to music, walang discrepancy ng porma, or ng capacity gumastos. Lol. Music is about having something in common, which should then make people closer diba. Pero nakakaaliw parin naman basahin, hehe. More
Tagged!
19 May 2007 8 Comments
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July tagged me, so here. 
Instructions:
Each player of this game starts with 6 weird things about you (him/herself?). People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog. No tagbacks
6 Weird Things About Me:
- Tuwing pinapanood ko yung wedding nila Monica and Chandler pati kina Phoebe and Mike (Friends) umiiyak ako, haha. Hindi ko talaga mapigil yung luha. So there, isang proof na babae ako.
- Madali ako magkapasa. Usually, most women nagkakapasa kapag malapit na magkaroon ng period. Ako, everyday! Lol. Kahit pitik lang, kahit maliit na kurot, o kaya mabunggo lang ever so lightly, pasa na yun for sure. One time, naglalaro kami ng volleyball buong maghapon, pagkatapos parang pinaddle yung braso ko. Hehe.
- Hindi ako halatang nagpapanic kadalasan. Kahit napakamiserable na ng nagyari sken, kunwari pag sa school, tulad nung muntik na kaming madrop sa isang subject, tapos nung may problema ngayong summer classes ko, hindi ko mapakita sa mga tao pag may kasama ako. Mas nasasabi ko pa sa text, pero pag personal napaka-kalmado ng itsura ko kahit nababaliw na ko sa loob. Haha. Olrayt!
- Sa lahat ng sinulat kong tulat at short stories, isa lang gusto ko, at dun lang ako proud (Alitaptap). The rest, wala lang. hehe. Chorva!
- Wala akong masyadong acquaintances. Either we’re friends, or we’re not. Ganito yun, kunwari kapag kasama ko sina Ann, tapos may nakasalubong kaming kilala nya, kahit ipakilala, wala akong reaction. Wala akong effort makipag-usap din or gumawa ng kahit anong move para ipakita na interesado akong makipag-kaibigan. Usually kasi, hindi talaga ako interesado. At sa tingin ko hindi naman mandated sa kahit anong law na dapat kaibiganin mo lahat ng kaibigan ng kaibigan mo. Gets?
- Pangarap ko talagang trabaho ang pagiging travel show host. Weird yun para sakin dahil hindi naman ako daredevil, ayoko ng underwater at takot ako sa heights. Feeling ko kasama yun sa job description, kaya siguro makakaya ko pag natupad yun! Hahaha! Gusto ko rin palang maging chef at photographer. Lahat wala sa linya ng course ko ngayon, good luck. Hehe.
Ok, so now I’m tagging Margo, Cielo, Blue, Pat, Ronald, and Jeric. Good luck naman kung gawin nila ‘to.
Quote for the day
16 May 2007 2 Comments
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“Mahirap labanan ang katamaran, nakakatamad kasi.”
-galing kay Ivan
Everything starts with “R”
16 May 2007 2 Comments
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Cool nito, nakita ko lang sa friendster, try nyo na rin! Napaisip pa ko dun sa ibang tanong e. hehe..slept over at Ann’s last night kaya walang post kahapon.
Use the 1st letter of your
name to
answer each of the following…They
MUST be real places, names,
things…NOTHING made up! If you can’t
think of anything, skip it. Try to use
different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial.
And remember – you CAN’T use your name
for the boy/girl name question.
Your Name:
roch
Famous Artist/Band/Musician:
radiohead
A song:
red, red wine!
4 letter word:
read
Color:
royal blue
Animal:
rabbit
TV Show:
rounin haha
Country:
russia
Boy Name:
ricardo.lol
Girl Name:
rosita!haha
Occupation:
reading specialist
Celebrity:
rowan atkinson
Food:
risotto
Something found in your kitchen:
rc
Sa mga bumoto kay Victor Wood
14 May 2007 1 Comment
in quotes that make you go whoa, whatnot
Just now, I saw on the news some bit about Victor Wood. I found it so funny, I can’t help myself from blogging it. Si Marc Logan kasi nagrereport, so naturally kengkoy talaga. Tinatanong sya tungkol sa panghuhula ng “ex-girlfriend nyang si Madam Auring” kung mananalo sya, tapos sabi nya, isang matinding lips to lips lang daw ang katapat nun! lmao! Tapos kumanta pa sya on cam. More
Sa mga boboto kay Tessie Aquino-Oreta
06 May 2007 7 Comments
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I’m not a registered voter, so I don’t really care about these candidates. But I was watching Isang Tanong on GMA earlier, and I happened to watch the bit with Tessie Aquino-Oreta. There was this video footage before the actual “isang tanong” wherein they are asked yet another question. So the question for Aquino-Oreta was, if she weren’t involved in politics, what would she be doing today? More
Truth and justice
04 May 2007 2 Comments
in quotes that make you go whoa, whatnot
Fr. Mark Lessage gave the homily kanina. Sa tingin ko, simula nung 1st day ng novena mass, sya yung may pinakamagandang sinabi. At partida, matigas pa yung dila nya magtagalog. The irony diba. More
Kudo Shinichi is L-O-V-E
02 May 2007 3 Comments
in quotes that make you go whoa, random thoughts and crazy wonderings
Nauuso yung mga “..is love ..is love” crap ngayon. Madami na ko nadaanang blog na may “is love” sa sidebar o kaya sa post, na mga Korean actors na crush nila. Tinry ko lang kay Kudo Shinichi. Wala lang, di ko parin gets yung line na yun. Hehe, engot ko naman. More
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