Myopic Thoughts

I browsed the bible diary my mother gave me last Christmas; I was trying to land my fingers on the reading for January 29 but instead they rested on the gospel for May 13. The reflection that accompanied the reading is what struck me the most:

"Have you ever wondered why it is quite difficult to obey certain individuals and yet it is also exceptionally easy to obey some? Could it be so because obedience is deeply embedded on good relationships?

Obviously, it is easier to follow people we know than those we do not know at all. And it is even easier to comply with the people we love than the people we tend to hate. For obedience is closely connected with knowing and loving. Without these two things it is very hard to inoke obedience. If we want  therefore, people to obey us let us take time to lay the foundation. letus take time to build qualitative relationships with the people around us.

Jesus, in response to the request of Philip, beautifully illustrates once again his intimate relationship with the Father. His incomparable union with the Father is what compels him to give that obedience par excellance to the Father. He knows well the Father and the Father knows him well too. Jesus knows that the Father does not wish him anything bad. More importantly, Jesus loves the Father and the Father loves him. Because of this he obeyed the Father. Knowing and loving, truly, precede obedience.

How about us? Do people feel connected with us? Or are we the kind of persons/superiors who just demand obedience from our subordinates by virtue of authority? Or do we solicit obedience from others based on knowledge and love? " -Fr. Gerry Paat, SVD

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I’m gonna be as frank as possible and admit that I’m missing someone though I don’t know if she still remembers me, or even my name for that matter. Maybe she’s already living the life she had always wanted, becoming the person she had always wanted to be, spending the days with someone who’s giving her what she wants and what she needs, and having that kind of happiness she wasn’t able to find in me.

If this were any other day I would have said that I’m still hurting, and that I don’t want to let go. But as strange as it may seem, it’s alright. I’m alright. I’m alright with it.

She seems so…distant now. Too far out of reach. But it is because of that distance that I am able to see some sort of consolation as to why things had to be. It wasn’t her fault. And neither was it mine.  In another place and another time it could have been the two of us for all eternity, but right now, Life deems us not fit to be together. It takes a great deal of effort to accept it and say we’re not meant for each other, but I guess all men have to face the truth. Someday I may find her back in my life once more, or this may truly be how it’s supposed to be. Whatever happens, I’ve no regrets. God gave her to me at a time when she needed me, and for what it’s worth, I appreciate the whole of her being. She has and will always be a wonderful person to me. I will always be grateful because she came into my life, even if it was but for a moment. Wherever you are, I thank you for having shared your life with me.

Paborito ko na to. Astig.

Kwentuhan

By Sugarfree

–Verse I–

Kanina pa

Tayo magkasama

Umaga na pala

Maya-maya lang ay may araw na

Kahit tayo’y pagod

Buong mundo ay tulog

Ikaw at ako

Dire-direcho lang na walang pakialam

–Chorus I–

Kwentuhan lang…wala namang masama

Puro usap lang…Ibaon mo na sa limot ang lungkot, yeah

–Verse II–

Tatawa tayo

Sabay seryoso

Unti-unti kang nakikilala

Ang sarap-sarap mo palang kasama

Dati kasi

Tahimik ka lang palagi

ngunit ngayong gabi

Parang kay rami-rami mo nang sinabi

–Chorus II–

Kwentuhan lang

Wala namang masama

Puro usap lang

Dahil gusto kitang

Makilala’t makasama…

Makasama

Ahh…

–Verse III–

Umaga na

Tulog ka na

Ang himbing mong managinip

Ang sarap-sarap mong umidlip

Uwi na kaya ako

O dito muna siguro

Samahan muna kita

Dahil parang ayaw mong mag-isa

–Chorus III–

Samahan ka

Wala namang masama

Kung samahan ka

Hanggang lungkot ko’y

Makatulog din

Ohh…

I’m not really a fan of boxing (unlike my dad), but seeing Manny Pacquiao give it all out this afternoon drew from me a certain respect for the sport. His vital stats were in every way a disadvantage compared to Morales’, but those figures didn’t prevent him one bit from delivering those fantastic blows - leading to Morales’ defeat in round 10 (I dunno why the T.K.O. was declared in the 11th round - Pacquiao brought his opponent down -twice - during the 10th- the referree stopped the game soon after)

Three cheers for the ‘Pacman’. Again, you’ve made us all proud to be Filipinos. May your tribe increase!

Okay boys…pay up. Nobody chickens out of the bet. I will have guards standing by the classroom doors on Monday.

Heard this on the radio a couple of weeks back. Beyond the nostalgia of several Eraserheads songs, "Join The Club" kinda hit that "sweet spot" effortlessly. They look sh*tty though on MTV.

Good song, this one.

NOBELA
by JOIN THE CLUB

ngumiti kahit na napipilitan
kahit pa sinasadya
mo akong masaktan paminsan-minsan
bawat sandali na lang

tulad mo ba akong nahihirapan
lalot naiisip ka
hindi ko na kaya pa na kalimutan
bawat sandali na lang

at aalis magbabalik
at uuliting sabihin
na mahalin kat sambitin
kahit muling masaktan
sa pag alis akoy magbabalik
at sana naman

sa isang marikit na alaalay
pangitaing kay ganda
sana ngay pagbigyan na ng tadhana
bawat sandali na lang

sumabay sa biglang pagkabahalat
lumabis ang pagtataka
tunay na pagsintang di alintana
bawat sandali na lang

I don’t understand. I’m supposed to be wailing in anguish right now (right?). How come I’m still doing well in school? Still able to make other people laugh? Still able to go out with my friends D.U.B. style? Still comin’ up with all these insane "oris"-confections as if they were mere words from my mouth?

This must be my psyche’s new way of coping with the ordeals. Yeah. I know for sure I wasn’t like this before. No way near this. Ba-duh. I was always a wreck then.

They say people change - WELL DAMN RIGHT THEY DO!!! I didn’t realize I’d be one o’ them though. Well, I guess it was bound to happen. I’m not saying I’d totally morph into someone else, it’s just that…there are things in me I want to leave behind.

I’ve heard some of my friends say they miss the old me, but hey, guys, if you love me you’ll accept me still, regardless of who I am, right? I just hope you do, or else… Kiddin’!

Third shifting has come and gone…boy, I must say - it was one hell of a ride.

Here comes the last one. People of UPHMed-I, "clear the mechanism" one last time (at least for this year! Hehe! ’still a long way to go.)

Alex - we gotta get that pimp mobile up and runnin’, ya hear?

Jo, Ray and JM - help me out with the tutorial thing for our classmates, aight? No pay, just favors! Hehe! Joke!

Archie and Kissy - don’t bail out of ‘the plan’ -gotta ‘zig it while it’s fresh.

One more thing…damn, I love my steth.