Mabuti pa.

Mabuti pa ang kalendaryo, may date.
Mabuti pa ang school, may chemistry.
Buti pa ang chemistry, may lab.
Buti pa ang fireworks, may spark.

Buti pa ang test paper, sinasagot.

Mabuti pa ang math problem, pinag iispan.
Buti pa ang bees, may honey.
Buti pa ang farm, may chicks.

Buti pa ang halaman, may nag aalaga.

Mabuti pa ang bulaklak, blooming.
Buti pa ang salamin, minamasdan.
Buti pa ang lungs, malapit sa puso.

Buti pa ang nawawalang gamit, hinahanap-hanap.

Mabuti pa ang kotse, mahal.
Buti pa ang unan, yakap mo sa gabi.
Buti pa ang assignment, inuuwi.

Buti pa ang keyboard, may type.
Buti pa ang film, nadedevelop.
Buti pa ang galosina, nagmamahal.

Mabuti pa ang telepono, hine-hello.

Buti pa ang basketball, may ring.
Buti pa ang soccer, may goal.
Buti pa si Michael Jackson, may moves.
Buti pa si Kobe Bryant, nakakascore.

Mabuti pa ang probability, may chance.
Buti pa ang hersheys, may kisses.
Buti pa ang hininga, hinahabol.
Buti pa ang tindera, nagpapatawad.

Mabuti pa ang pera, iniingatan.
Buti pa ang report, may objective.
Buti pa ang patay, dinadalaw.
Buti pa ang nakakulong, binabantayan.

Buti pa ang radyo, pinapakinggan.

Mabuti pa ang poste, steady.
Buti pa ang araw at buwan, consistent.
Buti pa ang Rosary, may mystery.

Buti pa ang bagoong at kare-kare, pinagsasama
Buti pa ang sapatos, may kapares.

Mabuti pa ang stationary, personal.
Buti pa ang sandwich, may fillings.
Dahil ako, parang notebook; filler lang.

source: matabangutak

I just figured out why I am bored most of the time

It is not because I do nothing at home. It is because I do a lot of activities and chores at home but they only take a few minutes to finish them. Besides, doing them doesn’t need too much effort to get tired and need a time to rest. And when they are all done, there is nothing left for me to do.


Sometimes, you're just unaware that you've done a lot of things in a day. Good thing there is blogger and tumblr to make use of my time here on the internet when there is really nothing else physically to do at home.

Life was simple when apple and blackberry were just fruits!

The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just have to decide who is worth the pain.

                                      

                                                                                                      -Your Heart


matabangutak ..

I’ve felt like this before. we care too much what people think. but it’s hard not to. but you know what? we care because we think they’re judging us, but they’re only judging us because they care what other people think too. it’s like this little circle the world has created and now we’re obliged to follow. 

But if one of us can break free of the chain, then more will follow. let people be who they are, let them say what they want, let them be free to express themselves however they choose. who are we to judge them? who are we to change them? 

If we all just stopped thinking “omg he’s/she’s so weird” or giving people those witchy “wtf” looks, we’d all feel so much more confident about ourselves. we’re taking away all the uniqueness our world needs by making people feel like they have to fit into this mold. screw what people should be, just let them be whoever they want to be. 

I won't let the temptation go over me!

Because it is holy week we, Christians, have to do some simple sacrifices. Like no meat, no luxury, do fasting, etc., etc...

I was thinking of eating a chocolate this afternoon, just a small one. I'm beginning to imagine the illustration of that mini bar inside my head, twirling around like being shown in the commercial. And the fridge is just 5 steps away to grab one. So I started to walk, while walking nearer I was thinking if I should really eat even just one, because I know to myself that I should make a sacrifice. If I'll go over my temptation and have that delicious, peanut butter filled chocolate I might experience karma! Because God knows this was supposed to be a sacrifice.

Finally, I had my decision to not eat at all. I might have those disgusting pimples around my face. And I want to keep my face clean when I go out next week so I will not feel embarrassed with this friend of mine. 

And because of thinking too much about the chocolate, the karma and the pimples, I bumped my head at the refrigerator not noticing the distance! Dannnggg! That’s my Karma!

Catching Up.. 2

Hello there! Finally I’m back after a week not posting anything new in this blog. I was lazy those times. Sorry about that :)

But today I have the guts to update you with my entire week! Let’s see if I can reminisce them all.

On Monday, I went to Miriam College to have an appointment with the nurse for a medical check-up. Other applicants were there too (part of the school’s requirement). It took long minutes before the assistant called our names, so I was bored to death! Good thing was someone started a conversation with me. She asked me if I can look after her belongings for a while because she needed to go to the comfort room. I smiled and said “sure, no problem.” Eventually, many of us started to make friends while seated in our own chairs asking what courses we are about to take, where do we live and what is our FACEBOOK account. That was a cool thing to do. So now I have seen my future school mates.

On Tuesday, Mom and I decided to start our jogging session every morning from 6 am to 7:30 am at the sports complex. While doing some laps I made a playlist with all Justin Bieber’s songs and listened to them until we finished. It’s good to sweat out! Refreshing!

On Wednesday, I was with my lil’ bro. After jogging we took pictures together showing on Facebook how tired we were from chasing each other! LOL. When I got home and surfing on the internet, I saw a competition on Photobucket about submitting a photo of converse shoes and the best photo will receive a gift certificate. I submit an entry since it’s easy. The result s will be declared on Friday. Not bad, uh?

On Thursday, my brother was taught by mom how to ride his bike with only two wheels. At first, he was having a hard time. He was even feeling scared and giving up, but soon he started to have his balance. When we came home, I just did my normal routine, doing my household chores, eat, sleep, internet, eat, then sleep.

On Friday, after my mom and I jogged and my brother to ride his bike, I quickly opened the internet to check the result of the contest on Photobucket. As I was there, I didn’t win the first place nor the next hundred place. But I was happy because there were 1,700++ who joined the competition and I wasn’t the last one! I was placed 155th. Not bad! I was already glad I made it that place, not to mention, I didn’t even edit my photo! Wow! I had a fun and I will do it again.

On Saturday, we went to Cavite to visit my aunt’s place and have an overnight stay. We didn’t do much but to eat a lot of Pasta, junk foods, fruits, chocolates, and many more. And it’s good to see my cousins and having a bonding with them.

On Sunday, It was Palm Sunday and the start of the holy week. We attended mass and bought palaspas for the priest to bless it, and will display in our house. When it was afternoon we all packed up our things and went home. Home at last! It’s good to be here! Finally I had my full rest.

Now it's Monday. I'm just at home having more rest :)

Reformation

Lately, I’ve been going to the wrong direction and thinking in a wrong way.  I lost focus of what I always love to do and that is---- to BLOG.  To make some clarifications I asked myself,

“What’s wrong, Erica? What makes you down? How will you be successful if you’re always like this? What are the possible ways to put you on full strength again? Where is the eagerness you used to put in yourself to reach that goal? You need to answer these questions right here, right now. Don’t waste time. Come on! You used to repeat the phrase make use of my time again and again in your mind. But what are you doing? You’re just sitting there and looking at nowhere. Isn’t this the right time to use it? ”.

Don’t get me wrong, but I really talk to myself often.

Remember my last post before this? You can read it back if you want so you can understand clearly what I am talking about.

If you just know, Blogging is a big deal for me, earlier as now I am practicing myself for bigger purposes. I am putting myself to the test, to ready myself to make my career successful in the future, and this is a perfect way to start. I always wanted to be a WRITER. I love writing; I always have abundant imaginations and can make them out of a story.

I often picture myself holding a book in front of the Medias throwing questions of how I made it, that the book I have created is now a bestselling not only in my continent, but also worldwide. That my name is very famous and is always seen in magazines and newspapers, and paparazzi are everywhere to snap photos of me for their own article, and they might also put it in their blogs too. And that I’m well- known by people just like how Ophra Winfrey is right now, and so as Bill Gates, and the others.

Doesn’t it feel good to be true? I want these things to happen, I really do.

But in every big achievement it is necessary to start at the small one, because there is a saying, “In every thousand miles we start with one step”.  But how will it be as big as my imagination to make it in reality if in small areas I am not making a move?  I should stop being happy-go-lucky and should set a goal.

Just like yesterday, I know there’s something nice to blog about a grandpa and my unusual feeling of what happened that the readers will find it touching, but I didn’t post it because I’m lazy and tired. I’m tired because I’ve been doing nothing the whole day.  See? This is not good. When I get a job I can’t be like this. Do you get what I mean?

If you’re telling me that maybe I’m getting the wrong choice of career, you’re wrong. This is what I love, being in the industry of authors, editors, writers, columnists, etc. This is really the profession I wanted to take. I’m just being TOO LAZY.

And I find my courage again when a friend of mine, Mr. John Marine, had an article about blogging stuff which I find it absolutely true. He inspires many people across the world including me. And his words are very powerful and meaningful that you will get up from where you are seated and start doing what you really love that is good for you and for your career. I appreciate everything he does for me all the time.

If you want to meet him, just visit his blog here.

And this time, I’ll make it sure that I’m heading the right direction to success with God’s guidance.

Here we go again!

I hate this kind of feeling when I have nothing to blog about and there are abundant things and events happening in my life everyday (except this issue). I just can't find something significant, or am I not good in expressing those here?

I don't know. It's awkward today and the previous days. Been here at home for a while. Nothing new. I wish I have plenty of money to travel anywhere and do the things I want to that money can only pay.

Staying at home really kills me to death :|

Pull the brakes, neighborhood!

Oh no, what have I done? Was it my fault? or was he in a hurry?

The story starts like this. Ever since I arrived here in the Philippines I never talked to this boy, who until now is still my neighborhood. I don't go out our street that much. People see me really rare and they never had the chance to talk to me too. They even think I am snobbish and very anti-social. And whenever I walk around our street, the boy who I never talked to stares at me but abruptly look at a different direction whenever I spotted him.

And years pass by...

On our graduation day, he was there! I was surprised to see him in my school. I found out that he's one of my batch mates' friend and was there to watch the event. So I gave him a wry smile when our eyes met each other. That was nothing. Really nothing at all. Just a friendly approach/ welcome that he came. For the first time in a decade my neighborhood recognized my name when I came up the stage as the emcee announced it.

Then he started searching me on Facebook and sent a friend request. I accepted it with no doubts. It would be rude if I didn't, it will prove more that I'm really antisocial when in fact I am really friendly. When he spotted me online he asked for my cellphone number and I gave it. I thought that gaining a new friend is a good thing. He send messages most of the time, but I don't for I limit myself. He even invited me to attend events in his school. I told these about my parents and they allowed me since the school is less than 2 KM away from our house.

So there and there. Events are over but we still text each other. To be honest It's really awkward to reply his messages and I know I am taking it for granted. And it became more awkward when he told me that he loves me!

Say what? I was really shocked!!! As in really!

I didn't see that coming! I never really envision that that could really happen. We were communicating like less than a month for him to tell me that. Too fast. Too fast. He doesn't even know me at all. Does he even know what is he talking about? And worse, He said he will wait for me and I don't want him to, I know it's not true. My heart is already locked to the one I really love and it's hard to tell him how opposite my feelings are for him.

And now, I keep giving excuses just to avoid him and I hope eventually he will get tired of it and he'll find someone to focus on.

I should have listened to them

A week not blogging? Oh come on! I missed this.

My summer vacation is really that busy, we travel here, we travel there. It's just so fun. But now i'll be staying at home for some while now and enjoy watching TV shows (just this summer) not until April 23  :)

I feel so regretful with what my mom and my grandma keep reminding me:

"Wash the dishes first before you use the computer/laptop!"

(sigh.)

They were so right, very right. I've learned this lesson a hundred times, but I just keep doing this over and over again. I didn't listen. And I can't bring back the time now-- as many say, the time where I should have obeyed what they have told me.

Now, my right hand keeps shaking even if I don't want to. It trembles anytime it wants and I don't want this to happen TO ME. In Tagalog my hand is Pasmado.

arrgghhh... Is there a solution for this to stop?

Yummy Pies inside the house!

How will I ever lose a pound if we have Buko Pie, Pinya Pie, Apple Pie, Blueberry Pie and Cassava cake here in our house?

We bought them yesterday in Laguna when we went there to meet family friends we haven't seen for a decade now.

The aroma of those pies make my mouth water! I can't resist not to have a slice of each one of those because it's so tempting! I want more...I don't care if I gain more weight as long as I'll get the satisfaction I need (kidding).

Hmm, well, I can have my diet tomorrow.