a friend forwarded this to me:
12 Better Explanations of LOVE....
"We all want to fall in love. Why? Because that experience makes us feel completely alive. Where every sense is heightened, every emotion is magnified, our everyday reality is shattered and we are flying into the heavens. It may only last a moment, an hour, an afternoon. But that doesn't diminish its value. Because we are left with memories that we treasure for the rest of our lives."
10) Love is not "it's your fault", but "I'm sorry", not "where are you?", but "I'm here", not "how could you?", but "I understand", not "I wish you were here", but "I'm thankful you are".
12) If a relationship is truly meant for you, your love will find a way to make it happen, and God will be there to make sure it will stay.
Thoughts and insights emerging from the deepest of my heart (and my mind) while drinking coffee...
note:
the author of this site has a tendency to be schizophrenic but it only lasts for a short while. right after one of her outbursts you will see her smiling at herself (or anybody near) and rolling her eyes. In some occasions you will see her laughing one minute and then crying on the next. you don't have to tell her that she is weird, she already knows that.
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
we went to Mactan island last friday, april 25, 2003 and stayed there until Sunday, april 27, 2003.
{april 25, 2003 friday}
i woke up at around 3:45 am because ms. tata, her sister and her fiancé will fetch me at 5:00 am that morning. I took my usual routine every morning (like taking a bath, brushing my teeth and arranging the things that I needed to bring) only this time, it is MUCH too early compared to my usual ones.
we reached the airport at exactly 6:00 am for our 7:00 flight. although a number of people are wearing mask for protection against SARS, people there are not as paranoid as I’ve expected them to be.
when we went inside the plane i noticed that it was just like a bus, only it doesn’t smell like one. and as we prepare for take off, i again felt the excitement that was stalled by my worries about SARS.
and as we soar above the clouds i realized that your perspective would change when you’re on top of it. on the ground you will only see high rising buildings & large volumes of vehicle. but when you’re on the top, you will see the creation of God and how He had planned it very carefully. He put the clouds in between the sun and the earth to give us some shade and shower us with water when the sun is too hot for us. but he never removes or covers the light in order for us to still see though the shadow.
after an hour we landed safely (thank God!) on the runways of Mactan Airport.
the airport was still 15 min away from Costabella Tropical Beach Resort where we planned to stay for the next 3 days.
when we reached the place we immediately set up our things and went to work. at around 12:00 mid night i eagerly lay me back on the bed and took a good night sleep for the next day’s tour of the city.
~~~
{april 26, 2003 saturday}
we had our breakfast as early as 8:00 am. then at around 9:30 am we (ms. tata, manay, ms. malou & me) were fetched by mr. dindo, one of the SBEP alumni, and gave us a tour of the city. We went around the place and stopped by Mactan Shrine and Shangri La Mactan (it’s really a place to be).
we went back again at the resort for the afternoon class. i readily look forward for the evening activity where mr. dindo promised to bring us to Cebu City.
***
that night, not a drop of rain was felt. It was like a million stars were thrown above the sky to watch over us.
while we’re having dinner students from Glaxo-Smith Kline eagerly shared ghost stories with us. but we had to cut them short because of the previously planned trip to the city.
from Mactan we crossed the bridge to be able to go to Cebu City. later, i learned that it was the only link by land that connected the two islands.
we visited TOP, where it was considered as the highest peak in Cebu City. it was a very simple place. you can only sense that there are a few benches around the place for stargazers. there, you’ll be able to see the whole of Cebu. it was like you’re watching a million fireflies dancing in front of you. and after staring at it for a few minutes you will realized that those lights did not come from fireflies after all but from the lights emitted by the buildings, houses and vehicles.
perspective really depends on where you stand.
on our way down we decided to take a cup of coffee first before we go home. we visited Bo’s Coffee Shop where the ambiance and the taste of coffee is nearing that of Starbucks only Bo’s coffee is much cheaper.
~~~
{april 27, 2003 sunday}
the next day was intended for work and checking out of the resort/hotel. we landed safely (again :) at around 6:20 pm and quickly went home to lie down on my bed, hug my pillow and sleep aware that i am home and nothing can make me feel better.
{april 25, 2003 friday}
i woke up at around 3:45 am because ms. tata, her sister and her fiancé will fetch me at 5:00 am that morning. I took my usual routine every morning (like taking a bath, brushing my teeth and arranging the things that I needed to bring) only this time, it is MUCH too early compared to my usual ones.
we reached the airport at exactly 6:00 am for our 7:00 flight. although a number of people are wearing mask for protection against SARS, people there are not as paranoid as I’ve expected them to be.
when we went inside the plane i noticed that it was just like a bus, only it doesn’t smell like one. and as we prepare for take off, i again felt the excitement that was stalled by my worries about SARS.
and as we soar above the clouds i realized that your perspective would change when you’re on top of it. on the ground you will only see high rising buildings & large volumes of vehicle. but when you’re on the top, you will see the creation of God and how He had planned it very carefully. He put the clouds in between the sun and the earth to give us some shade and shower us with water when the sun is too hot for us. but he never removes or covers the light in order for us to still see though the shadow.
after an hour we landed safely (thank God!) on the runways of Mactan Airport.
the airport was still 15 min away from Costabella Tropical Beach Resort where we planned to stay for the next 3 days.
when we reached the place we immediately set up our things and went to work. at around 12:00 mid night i eagerly lay me back on the bed and took a good night sleep for the next day’s tour of the city.
~~~
{april 26, 2003 saturday}
we had our breakfast as early as 8:00 am. then at around 9:30 am we (ms. tata, manay, ms. malou & me) were fetched by mr. dindo, one of the SBEP alumni, and gave us a tour of the city. We went around the place and stopped by Mactan Shrine and Shangri La Mactan (it’s really a place to be).
we went back again at the resort for the afternoon class. i readily look forward for the evening activity where mr. dindo promised to bring us to Cebu City.
***
that night, not a drop of rain was felt. It was like a million stars were thrown above the sky to watch over us.
while we’re having dinner students from Glaxo-Smith Kline eagerly shared ghost stories with us. but we had to cut them short because of the previously planned trip to the city.
from Mactan we crossed the bridge to be able to go to Cebu City. later, i learned that it was the only link by land that connected the two islands.
we visited TOP, where it was considered as the highest peak in Cebu City. it was a very simple place. you can only sense that there are a few benches around the place for stargazers. there, you’ll be able to see the whole of Cebu. it was like you’re watching a million fireflies dancing in front of you. and after staring at it for a few minutes you will realized that those lights did not come from fireflies after all but from the lights emitted by the buildings, houses and vehicles.
perspective really depends on where you stand.
on our way down we decided to take a cup of coffee first before we go home. we visited Bo’s Coffee Shop where the ambiance and the taste of coffee is nearing that of Starbucks only Bo’s coffee is much cheaper.
~~~
{april 27, 2003 sunday}
the next day was intended for work and checking out of the resort/hotel. we landed safely (again :) at around 6:20 pm and quickly went home to lie down on my bed, hug my pillow and sleep aware that i am home and nothing can make me feel better.
Thursday, April 24, 2003
i will be off to cebu tomorrow morning for the SBEP-Manila’s 2nd out of town conference in Costabella in Mactan Island.
excited? hardly. i cannot fully submit myself to the excitement since i’ve watched the news last night. SARS is quietly and rapidly spreading. as much as the people in the government, most specially in the DOH wants us to believe that philippines is still SARS free, we can’t help but be paranoid with what this sickness or disease can do to us. imagine being infected by such a dreaded illness wherein you’re only allowed to live days upon acquiring it. and in the process of dying you will not be allowed to even touch let alone hug your loved ones even for the last time.
*shudder*
dear lord,
please, i don't want to die not hugging my loved ones.
don't let us catch SARS. take care of us.
thank you and i love you.
jing-jing
excited? hardly. i cannot fully submit myself to the excitement since i’ve watched the news last night. SARS is quietly and rapidly spreading. as much as the people in the government, most specially in the DOH wants us to believe that philippines is still SARS free, we can’t help but be paranoid with what this sickness or disease can do to us. imagine being infected by such a dreaded illness wherein you’re only allowed to live days upon acquiring it. and in the process of dying you will not be allowed to even touch let alone hug your loved ones even for the last time.
*shudder*
dear lord,
please, i don't want to die not hugging my loved ones.
don't let us catch SARS. take care of us.
thank you and i love you.
jing-jing
from arlene:
"I think that i shall never see
a grade as lovely as a THREE
a THREE that's earned with blood and sweat
when failing is a serious threat
a THREE I've asked from God all day
knowing prayin is the only way
exams are taken by fools like me
but only God can give a THREE..."
~~~
ateneo taught me how to appreciate a 3 or a B (a passing grade).
"I think that i shall never see
a grade as lovely as a THREE
a THREE that's earned with blood and sweat
when failing is a serious threat
a THREE I've asked from God all day
knowing prayin is the only way
exams are taken by fools like me
but only God can give a THREE..."
~~~
ateneo taught me how to appreciate a 3 or a B (a passing grade).
Monday, April 21, 2003
happy 23rd birthday cha! mmmmmwah! :) i miss you so so much!
~~~
still no coffee even if holy week is over :(
{april 16, 2003 wednesday 4:36pm}
one of the pleasures of traveling is the undisturbed quietness and stillness that you can have while just sitting down and looking outside at the scenery. in doing so, you'll get to think (and thereby reflect) on things which in normal situation you'd easily neglect.
***
for the second time, i was able to watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
almost a year before i watched the film on TV, i was able to read the script and felt sad for the characters, Li Mu Bai & Yu Shu Lien and Jen Yu & Yu.
it was unfortunate that the first time i watched the said movie, was only able to glance at the second half of the film. and now, as i am inside a bus going to laguna, i was able to watched it from beginning to end and shamelessly shed a tear for Li Mu Bai's death.
***
their story: Yu was engaged to Meng Si Zhao who is the brother of Li Mu Bai by oath. One day, while in battle, he was killed by the sword of Li Mu Bai's enemy. after that incident Li Mu Bai and Yu went through a lot together. their feelings for each other grew stronger. but afraid to dishonor Meng's memory, they decided not to pursue the relationship instead.
it’s a pity that they kept their feelings to themselves and only get to say “i love you” to each only a few seconds before Li Mu Bai’s death.
most of us, wait up to the last minute before we say or do something that is long overdue.
***
then there is the story of Jen Yu and Lo, which deals mainly with following one heart’s desire.
Yu Shu Lien said to Jen Yu: “whatever path you take in this life... be true to yourself.”
***
vital lesson: "I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”
-- Mahatma Gandhi
~~~
still no coffee even if holy week is over :(
{april 16, 2003 wednesday 4:36pm}
one of the pleasures of traveling is the undisturbed quietness and stillness that you can have while just sitting down and looking outside at the scenery. in doing so, you'll get to think (and thereby reflect) on things which in normal situation you'd easily neglect.
***
for the second time, i was able to watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
almost a year before i watched the film on TV, i was able to read the script and felt sad for the characters, Li Mu Bai & Yu Shu Lien and Jen Yu & Yu.
it was unfortunate that the first time i watched the said movie, was only able to glance at the second half of the film. and now, as i am inside a bus going to laguna, i was able to watched it from beginning to end and shamelessly shed a tear for Li Mu Bai's death.
***
their story: Yu was engaged to Meng Si Zhao who is the brother of Li Mu Bai by oath. One day, while in battle, he was killed by the sword of Li Mu Bai's enemy. after that incident Li Mu Bai and Yu went through a lot together. their feelings for each other grew stronger. but afraid to dishonor Meng's memory, they decided not to pursue the relationship instead.
it’s a pity that they kept their feelings to themselves and only get to say “i love you” to each only a few seconds before Li Mu Bai’s death.
most of us, wait up to the last minute before we say or do something that is long overdue.
***
then there is the story of Jen Yu and Lo, which deals mainly with following one heart’s desire.
Yu Shu Lien said to Jen Yu: “whatever path you take in this life... be true to yourself.”
***
vital lesson: "I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”
-- Mahatma Gandhi
Wednesday, April 16, 2003
today is holy wednesday. 4 days to go before easter sunday.
you might be wondering why i am doing this, posting the days of the holy week. it may seems weird but i like lent better than advent.
i used to think that Christmas is the most important day of the year. in addition to the reason that it is the birthday of Jesus, it is also the time of the year wherein people would receive kindness (and gifts) from almost everybody.
but as time goes by, it became clear to me that it is not Christmas, but Easter that we should consider as the special amongst special.
It is when our Lord fulfilled his promise. The promise that he would rise up and conquer death and sin to save us.
~~~
i'll be out until monday. i'd like to consider this as my much needed break but I also would like to take this opportunity to reflect and be closer to HIM (sana :)
you might be wondering why i am doing this, posting the days of the holy week. it may seems weird but i like lent better than advent.
i used to think that Christmas is the most important day of the year. in addition to the reason that it is the birthday of Jesus, it is also the time of the year wherein people would receive kindness (and gifts) from almost everybody.
but as time goes by, it became clear to me that it is not Christmas, but Easter that we should consider as the special amongst special.
It is when our Lord fulfilled his promise. The promise that he would rise up and conquer death and sin to save us.
~~~
i'll be out until monday. i'd like to consider this as my much needed break but I also would like to take this opportunity to reflect and be closer to HIM (sana :)
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