Life's Surprises

Do you guys remember F.L.A.M.E.S.? The most memorable episode for me was the one which featured Patrick Garcia and Paula Peralejo. I’m not sure how many stories they portrayed in that TV show but what I remember was the one wherein they were childhood friends and (sweathearts?). I was very much kilig that I managed to escape school for three days during the weeklong episode! Unfortunately, the universe did not conspire on what I wanted and so I was not able to watch the remaining two days. I remember how two of my classmates share the same misfortune with me. Our faces were crumpled and we spent the short minutes in between subjects to come up with our “scientific hunch” of how the episode will end. See, we knew how to apply classroom lessons in real life situations! :p Not contented with it, one of my classmates even bullied our then class loveteam to portray what we thought was the ending! Bear with us, there was no Youtube that time. Ah, it was my most hilarious fan-mode state (I am secretly laughing now)!

That was about fifteen years ago - when the world was so big for me and the technology has not yet reached its grandeur. It was perhaps one of the simple pleasures I had when I was a countryside, growing teenager. I told myself, if only they knew how insane we were, they could have laughed with us! :)

Fastforward to 2009. I saw and met Paula Peralejo – this time not on TV but in person. I guess that so-called six degrees of separation is indeed true! A sixth-grade mind back then has not even thought of meeting this girl she stalked in that defunct TV show. It made me smile! Life’s surprises – that is. I no longer carry that torch of a stalking-fan, what I had during the encounter was a pile of happy and hilarious moments coming back into my mind! More importantly, it made me realize how small the world is, that what we thought is impossible is only in the state of mind. This is a classic tale of life's little surprises!

Now I have the chance to share this funny story to them. Thanks to the gift of technology. :)

How about you? In what instances did my mysterious friend, Life, surprised you? :D

Sigh

I love the perks that I am getting as a "successful" woman. I have the society's respect, I have my family's pride, I have some luxuries that I can afford... But in all these lovely things, I cannot alienate some things which are beyond my control. Things or perceptions that are really going on the different slope as against what I really want in life.

Just this morning, I received a text from my dad presenting to me the option of what if I work abroad? He told me that I am in the best position to go out for a high paying job because I still don't have a family. I should think that may be my kakayahan is passing me by. And I have to remember that "kalingawan" or some enjoyments are enemies in disguise....

I mightily appreciate my dad's concern for my future and my career since birth. He has been my greatest adviser and my guardian ever since the word "decision" was linked in my book of vocabulary. His words are very powerful to me that when things are dubious and I am too tired to think about decisions, I sometimes blindly follow the insights he is giving me. I trust his choices more than mine.

But there are times that I felt he has occupied my sense of decision-making enormously. These are the times that I felt I am running out of breath because I sensed the need to follow what he thinks is the best even though my mind and my heart tells otherwise. I do so because I fear that if I won't follow him, I would end up walking the wrong path. This makes me unhappy. This puts me in an awkward situation.

Sigh... who's on the same boat with me?

Back in the arms of BOOKS

Thanks to boredom, I now find myself lurking in books once again! I love the serene and imaginative mind that is eating up my system the moment I bury my eyes on the pages of a book, Ah, not to mention the unique smell of these knowledge-keepers! For me, ALL books - no matter how boring or shallow they might be, still pen down knowledge.

So I'm happy to say that this blog would have an additional content - lessons or insights I learned from books! Right now, I am reading three books alternately. Am I normal? Oh well, if not, "then walang basagan ng trip!" :D My mood plays a very lucrative part on this seemingly not so normal routine. My three books now discuss love, life, and history.  I turn to the pages discussing Greek wars when I am in the state of a historian wannabe. I join the world of the little prince when I seek wisdom on everyday life. I do taste love's sweet and bitter experiences when I am extra loving and on emo mode.

I love the idea of getting out to the reality and swim to the world of the past, the far far places, and the fictional settings. Yes, this is one of life's littlest yet sweetest pleasures!

OK. Next blog, I'd bring you to the world of Alexandria!!!

Disorganized Me and How It Kills My Life

As posted on my Twitter today, this is another day of  'no-phone' mode because I left my "old" gadget back in my bed. This has been happening frequently. And I hate it.

I hate it when my being a disorganized freak is creeping my whole system. I am aware of it, but I just do not have that urge to fight it back or to make ways of getting rid of this negative attitude of mine. It is killing me both in a minor and major way. Recent proof: losing my wallet with a hefty amount inside it.

Sigh. How can get out of this lousy game? Agh.

Uncertainty Is A Gift Of Life

Why does God allow uncertainties?

I really don't know the absolute reason as I have not talked to Him personally. And in times of turbulence, you just have to fasten your seatbelt or get a strong parachute that will give you a very good landing once you did a take off.

In the period where I can't seem to grasp a sensible thought, I look back to the wisdom of the wise men disguising in the form of quotes. Here's what I get:

“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” - John Allen Paulos

“Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity.” - R. I. Fitzhenry quotes

“The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next.” - Ursula K. LeGuin quotes

“The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers.” - Erich Fromm quotes

“Uncertainty will always be part of the taking charge process.” - Harold S. Geneen quotes

The lesson I learned? UNCERTAINTY IS A GIFT OF LIFE =)

Good vibes!