check out JOHN WEST! :)

He'll be on stage at the Roxy at 4:45pm sharp for a 40 minute set.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY HIS MUSIC! :)

family love

my sister and 2 nephews arrived here in cebu last monday. and i've been crazy busy trying to keep the house clean and trying to prevent my nephews to wreck everything they touch. so far, im doing a good job but im so tired. its good that i don't have a class because of the intrams. so, yep! i miss the fun during the intrams but i don't really care coz i'd rather be with my family who i haven't spend time with for a long time than be in school watching games and spending time with friends. it's not that i don't like it. i do. its just that family comes first to me.



im here in the apartment right now. my siblings went out to check something and im left here with the 2 lil boys. a 1 yr old a 4 yr old super naughty boys! but they're fun and cute. just when our about to pull your hair, they would smile at you, hug you or in Dylan's case, say 'i love you' ...now who can't resist that?

i can't wait for my dad and brother in law and Yco. it would be totally great to be with the whole family! ..next week, im back to school. its going to be crazy beating all the school work and noise here in the apartment but whatever. i wouldn't trade it for anything.

iLOVE Philippines. NO MATTER WHAT.

last monday, august 23, a hostage taking took place at Quirino Grandstand. i didn't see the live coverage on tv because i was busy being excited with my sister's arrival and 2 nephews. i just tuned in via twitter. later that day, i turned on the tv and still the hostage taking isn't done. while watching, all i can do is pray for the people inside the bus and for the hostage taker for his heart to soften and just let go of the people and not hurt them.

but we all know how it ended. 9 people killed, mostly Chinese tourists including the hostage taker, Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza. the whole story on what triggered him to do this, how everything happened, the media and the SWAT team-- you can go to gmanews.tv. this post i made because my mind just won't stop thinking about it and i want to let it out so bad.

Some Filipinos in Hong Kong, lost their jobs because of how mad their boss are to what happened to their countrymen. some blame the media for showing everything on tv, even where the SWAT are positioned, gave the hostage taker an idea on what they're doing to stop him and how they're going to do it. he also saw on tv inside the bus how the police dragged his brother out from the scene and that made him even madder. some would blame the police in how the handled the whole thing. some blames all the Filipinos.

i love my country and i would defend it.

what happened last monday is an isolated case. hostage takings happens everywhere! i made this post with the citizens of HK in mind. please, do not generalize. we Filipinos are very hospitable and caring. we always strive to make our visitors happy. and we are also saddened of the outcome of the hostage taking. one Rolando Mendoza doesn't make the whole Philippines.

and to the Filipinos, it would be better if we should just help each other and pray rather than bad mouthing the government and everyone that was involved in the crisis. we should all work together and show other countries, that we are still the Filipinos who are always willing to help, and are nice. that Philippines is a country that's still worth visiting. that no matter what country you go to, there's always a possibility that something bad might happen.

to the Chinese people, we Filipinos don't like what happened either. and we are deeply sorry for what happened and the loss. we know that some of you are so mad and sad that no words can make your pain go away and with that, i pray for everyone's piece of mind and kind heart to be able to accept and forgive those who need it.

yea... YOU!

HEY! Hey YOU! yea you, the one reading this.guess what?im in love with the greatest guy anyone could ever have.he'll steal bread and make me red when he writes me poems that's not blah like this one i have.he'll prepare a hot bowl of soup when i get sick and also a hot cup of chocolate drink--minus sugar coz he forgot.but would definitely remember to give me kisses a lot.coz he knows i like that.whenever i get a tummy ache,he'll rub it till i get ok.and whenever i say ït's hot, he'll fan me like crazy and bring me to a cold spot.of course, an excuse to shower me with his amazing hugs.coz then, i'll feel a little chilly,but get warm again as he whispers some cheesy lines about our forever.and if ever im sad,he'll walk all the way to Gorordo or McDo to buy some chicken and fries,and see me smile,after he forms IM SORRY using ketchup while we try to talk and understand why we had a fight.Hey you reading this poem or whatever you call it,im in love with a guy named, Arthur Antonio, do you know?he lives near the beach but doesn't surf.he does magic to earn so he can return to his girlfriend's turf.he listens to jazz but looks like a rocker.there's still more but for now, this one's over...

talking to myself

*** i know there's a lot of people going through the same thing im going. i know there are people who are stuck somewhere but wanting so bad to break free and just flap their wings. i know there are people who needs a lil push to make them work on their dreams. i know there are people out there who doesn't have the confidence or the resources. but what they didn't know, it's just out there. their dream is just there waiting to be touched. waiting for their masters to make them a reality.

i know my dream is just out there. it may be hard for me right now but that doesn't mean im gona give up. im taking lil steps and believe it or not, its working. my dream of putting up a charity organization, raise funds through concerts, modelling, writing... i can see it. i may not go BIG, but at least im doing something.

i suggest you do the same. you owe it to yourself.

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JUST DO IT!

You’re surrounded with mud but be glad you know how to hop
You can skip through it even if sometimes you slip
And if things get worse, you might curse
And hate life for giving you another reason to burst
But know in life you can’t give up
You just gotta keep going so you can achieve that
Something you've been dreaming about
it might take you years to reach that dream
but the feeling of not quitting is more than everything
life’s tough so you have to be tougher
it’s not easy but you got to enjoy the laughter
around you, coz a friend is there
who will never leave you
and your family who is willing to give support
in every step you take, so don’t break
you’re not alone.
Be strong, nothing’s wrong
If u shed a tear, don’t fear
Look up, He’s there,
The one who won’t leave you in despair
Have faith, don’t hesitate
He won’t just disappear.
It’s a challenge, something you can handle
A chance for you to grow
So go...
and live life to the fullest
achieve that dream and let no one take that away
For it’s yours and no one else's
your story, you make it happen
and watch it unfold
Take that step and never back down
Coz you’ll never know
It could be something so beautiful.

rhyming my wifi whatever rhyme

*** ok... story behind this one?
one night i was tryin to connect to wifi. not mine. neighbors wifi. FREE!!! and i was having a hard time i think its coz of the weather.. so while waiting, i ended up making this. and when i read this after, i can't stop laughing! was trying so hard to rhyme and ack! its just not me.. hahaha!
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CONNECT ME TO TENDA

Connected but nothing’s on the screen
Success yet nothing’s to be seen
I’ve been trying for hours
But it feels like I’m in planet Mars
TENDA, is on 3 bars
Open a window and you can start praying right now.
Im sweating and can’t stop thinking about you
Are you dreaming of me, too?
I want to be there when you wake up
Just like how you wait for me even if our time for today is up
I don’t want to miss you
But its happening again
I got a new surfboard but I can’t seem to bend
I need you to teach me so I can learn
You know im better if its you beside me
With my each and every turn
Im getting excited every minute
Yet every click happens to have shit in it
2 more hours till u open your brown eyes
2 more hours for me to fix this freakin lie
And when I get it, I’ll rejoice
Nothing beats seeing your face and hearing your voice
From Souteast Asia to SoFlo
Even in your sleep
You’ll hear me sing and feel my flow

When LOVE happens...

*** this is something i made a couple of weeks ago while waiting for my boyfriend to wake up on the other side of the world. most of my schoolmates, started to ask me to write more of this kind of stuff. some even asked me to write letters so they can give it to their other half. :) guess my cheesiness is workin!

WHEN LOVE HAPPENS

When you love someone,
you’ll do anything to be with that person.
No matter how hard it is,
no matter how many sacrifices you have to make, you won’t care.
When you love someone,
you’ll do anything to see that person smile,
even if it means tears in your eyes,
even if it means him being in the arms of another.
Sacrifice.
When you love someone, distance is nothing but numbers.
Months away from each other, TRUST,
because there is no other.
When you love someone,
you support them with whatever passion they have.
You’re there holding their hand with each step they make.
Words of encouragement you know they need to take.
When you love someone,
you don’t give up on them.
With each fights and arguments, you stay.
Waiting for everything to calm and see yourselves back in each others arms.
When you love someone,
you don’t need any reasons.
Instead, patience and understanding is what you should have.
LISTEN.
When you love someone know that you’re opening a door to heartache
---but you still dive in because for you, it’s worth it.
When you love someone,
it’s not always laughter and smiles,
its not always rainbow and sunshines.
You have to be ready to climb a mountain,
swim the deepest ocean and survive the waves.
Learn to weather the storm and walk your way
---through heavy winds and all.
And even if it’s like that, you’re still standing,
heads up and smiling.
Because you love him and
you've shown the world that you’re not just in it for the ups
but most especially for the downs, too.
When you love someone,
you do your best to inspire them,
help them meet their fullest potential.
Even if that means you’re his second or even third option.
When you love someone, you see God.
Not because he is a God but
because you just want to be good in everything and
you see the world in a different way.
Because with him, you feel like you’re in higher place,
somewhere closer to the Man above.
Flying and jumping
through each and every cloud.
With him, you feel free, like everything is falling in its place.
Nothing can stop you.
You feel light, even if the world’s crashing
because you know, you have him.
When you love someone,
you can write stuff like this in just 2 minutes
because even if he’s far away and sleeping,
you feel him beside you,
whispering,
I LOVE YOU...

THE CREED OF BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME

*** last year, i attended a seminar about people with down syndrome. and they shared us this creed. everytime i read this, it makes me teary eyed and the fire in me to help these kids is getting bigger and stronger. i am a Special Education major. and hopefully, a year from now, i'll finish my degree so i can start helping not just kids with Down Syndrome but everyone who needs special care. few people acknowledge that they need help and our affection. most of the time they are ignored and laughed at. i hope even in my little ways of spreading the word like this, would help change people's negative treatment on them..

please read and know how they feel.


THE CREED OF BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME




My face may be different
But my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry
And I take pride in my gains
I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As God in the heavens
Looks down from above
To him I’m no different
His love knows no bounds
It’s those here among you
In cities and towns
That judges me by standards
That man has imparted
But this family I’ve chosen
Will help me get started
For I’m one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you
That love is acceptance
It must come from the heart
We all have the same purpose
Though not the same start
The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace
And I’ll do it as you do
But at my own pace...

what to expect...

i know.. it's almost been a month since i danced my thoughts here.. it's not that i stopped writing. actually, i've written some poems but posted it on my facebook acct. and i feel bad not posting it here. because this blog has been my supah buddy for 2 years now. and the fact that there's a bunch of things that's been happening in my life for the past months, i know should've shared it here. i don't really care if someone's following me (shoutout to my precious 5 followers! LOL!), or someone's really looking forward on reading my blog, or if people have me in their blog roll. all i know is that, i want to write and share what i feel and just let it all go. and hopefully one day, someone will be touched and learn from my story. even just one soul.

2 days from now, my family is coming here in Cebu. my brother's gonna have his church wedding so some of the relatives and childhood buddies are coming. im really excited! it's been a long time where me, my brother, sister and dad are together. if there's a gathering or some party, there's always one missing coz its either we're busy in school or work and can't go home. so yep! im pretty much excited!!! and im glad i don't have a class next week. i got a whole week to have that sister bonding thing i've always wanted to have with my Achie. and spoil my nephews to death!

it's going to be a really busy weeks ahead but i'm gonna make sure to update at least every other day. omg! im a major procrastinator so im really crossing my fingers on this one.

oh! and something big is coming up soon.... im not really sure what's it gonna be but its definitely bout one of my dreams becoming a reality! :)