i got this from the "super dami" na blog entries ni sir bong last week. LOL! it made me stop & think...and i realize, sometimes, we are the ones slowly killing our ourselves with things that we should not worry about...anyway, just read on...its worth it...
How To Kill Time
Leo Rock, SJ
How do I kill time?
Let me count the ways.
By worrying about things
Over which I have no control.
Like the past.
Like the future.
By harboring resentment
and anger
over hurts
real or imagined.
By disdaining the ordinary
or, rather, what I
so mindlessly
call ordinary.
By concern over what's in it for me,
rather than what's in me for it.
By failing to appreciate what is
because of might-have-beens,
should-have-beens,
could-have-beens.
These are some of the ways
I kill time.
Jesus didn't kill time.
He gave life to it.
His own
Friday, August 17, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Beyond Forgetting
Beyond Forgetting
Rolando Carbonell
For a moment I thought I could forget you.
For a moment I thought I could still the restlessness in my heart.
I thought the past could no longer haunt me—nor hurt me.
How wrong I was!
For the past, no matter how distant, is as much a part of me as life itself.
And you are part of that life.
You are so much a part of me—of my dreams, my early hopes, my youth and my ambitions—that in all my tasks I can’t help remembering you.
Many little delights and things remind me of you.
Yes, I came.
And would my pride mock my real feelings?
Would the love song, the sweet and lovely smile on your face, be lost among the deepening shadows?
I have wanted to be alone.
I thought I could make myself forget you in silence and in song...
And yet I remembered.
For who could forget the memory of the once lovely, the once happy world such as ours?
I came because the song that I kept through the years is waiting to be sung.
I cannot sing it without you.
The song when sung alone will lose the essence of its tune, because you and I had been one.
I have wanted this misery to end, because it is part of my restlessness.
Can’t you understand?
Can’t you divine the depth and the tenderness of my feelings towards you?
Yes, can’t you see how I suffer in this even darkness without you?
You went away because you mistook my silence for indifference.
But silence, my dear, is the language of my heart.
How could I essay the intensity of my love when silence speaks a more eloquent tone?
But, perhaps, you didn’t understand...
Remember, I came because the gnawing loneliness is there and will not be lost until the music is sung, until the poem is heard, until the silence is understood....
until you come to me again.
For you alone can blend the music and memory into one consuming ecstasy.
You alone...
Rolando Carbonell
For a moment I thought I could forget you.
For a moment I thought I could still the restlessness in my heart.
I thought the past could no longer haunt me—nor hurt me.
How wrong I was!
For the past, no matter how distant, is as much a part of me as life itself.
And you are part of that life.
You are so much a part of me—of my dreams, my early hopes, my youth and my ambitions—that in all my tasks I can’t help remembering you.
Many little delights and things remind me of you.
Yes, I came.
And would my pride mock my real feelings?
Would the love song, the sweet and lovely smile on your face, be lost among the deepening shadows?
I have wanted to be alone.
I thought I could make myself forget you in silence and in song...
And yet I remembered.
For who could forget the memory of the once lovely, the once happy world such as ours?
I came because the song that I kept through the years is waiting to be sung.
I cannot sing it without you.
The song when sung alone will lose the essence of its tune, because you and I had been one.
I have wanted this misery to end, because it is part of my restlessness.
Can’t you understand?
Can’t you divine the depth and the tenderness of my feelings towards you?
Yes, can’t you see how I suffer in this even darkness without you?
You went away because you mistook my silence for indifference.
But silence, my dear, is the language of my heart.
How could I essay the intensity of my love when silence speaks a more eloquent tone?
But, perhaps, you didn’t understand...
Remember, I came because the gnawing loneliness is there and will not be lost until the music is sung, until the poem is heard, until the silence is understood....
until you come to me again.
For you alone can blend the music and memory into one consuming ecstasy.
You alone...
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Top 10 Reasons Why There Couldn't Be A Filipino-American U.S. President
got this from email...shows the typical Filipino manners we got...ahahaha =)
10. The White House is not big enough for in-laws and extended relatives.
9. There are not enough parking spaces at the White House for 2 Honda Civics, 2 Toyota Land Cruisers, 3 Toyota Corollas, a Mercedes Benz, a BMW (Big Mean Wife), and an MPV (My Pinoy Van)
8. Dignitaries generally are intimidated by eating with their fingers at State dinners.
7. There are too many dining rooms in the White House - where will they put the picture of the Last Supper?
6. The White House walls are not big enough to hold a pair of giant wooden spoon and fork. (this, made me laugh...)
5. Secret Service staff won't respond to "pssst...pssst"
4. Secret Service staff will not be comfortable driving the presidential car with a Holy Rosary hanging on the rear view mirror or the statue of the Santo Nino on the dashboard.
3. No budget allocation to purchase a karaoke machine for every room in the White House.
2. State dinners do not allow "Take Home". (or Bring Home, BH in other words..hehehe..)
1. Air Force One does not allow overweight Balikbayan boxes!
10. The White House is not big enough for in-laws and extended relatives.
9. There are not enough parking spaces at the White House for 2 Honda Civics, 2 Toyota Land Cruisers, 3 Toyota Corollas, a Mercedes Benz, a BMW (Big Mean Wife), and an MPV (My Pinoy Van)
8. Dignitaries generally are intimidated by eating with their fingers at State dinners.
7. There are too many dining rooms in the White House - where will they put the picture of the Last Supper?
6. The White House walls are not big enough to hold a pair of giant wooden spoon and fork. (this, made me laugh...)
5. Secret Service staff won't respond to "pssst...pssst"
4. Secret Service staff will not be comfortable driving the presidential car with a Holy Rosary hanging on the rear view mirror or the statue of the Santo Nino on the dashboard.
3. No budget allocation to purchase a karaoke machine for every room in the White House.
2. State dinners do not allow "Take Home". (or Bring Home, BH in other words..hehehe..)
AND THE NUMBER 1 REASON WHY THERE COULDN'T BE A FILIPINO-AMERICAN U.S. PRESIDENT IS...
1. Air Force One does not allow overweight Balikbayan boxes!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
What is Marketing?
i got this from sir bong...funny talaga =)
What is Marketing?
1. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I
am very rich. Marry me! " (Direct Marketing)
2. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl.
One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says: " He's
very rich. "Marry him." (That's Advertising)
3. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her
telephone number. The next day, you call and say: " Hi, I'm very
rich. "Marry me." (That's Telemarketing)
4. You're at a party and see gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten
your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink, you open the door
(of the car)for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her
ride and then say:"By the way, I'm rich. Will you "Marry Me?"
(That's Public Relations)
5. You're at a party and see gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and
says:"You are very rich! "Can you marry ! Me?"
(That's Brand Recognition)
6. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I
am very rich. Marry me!" She gives you a nice hard slap on your face.
(That's Customer Feedback)
7. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I
am very rich. Marry me!" And she introduces you to her husband.
(That's demand and supply gap)
8. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before
you say anything, another person come and tell her: "I'm rich. Will
you marry me?" and she goes with him.
(That's competition eating into your market share)
9. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before
you say: "I'm rich, Marry me!" your wife arrives.
(That's restriction for entering new markets)
Watching Heroes Series
for the past few days, ive been sleeping late. nope, i don't have insomnia (thank God!).
i stay up late just to finish the DVD of TV series Heroes.
i know im kinda way behind the excitement for the tv series but hell, i don't care. i still get to watch it! alex was kind enough to lend me the DVD (even though im not the person next in line to borrow, hehehe...) and now, im not getting enough sleep. maybe, im being punished for cutting in line. hahaha =)
BUT, i love the series! reminded me of the way i was ga-ga over charmed and alias. but this is different. every episode is exciting =) its really worth watching.
the DVD has 17 episodes. man, im still in episode 8...long way, but i can't wait to watch it =)
i stay up late just to finish the DVD of TV series Heroes.
i know im kinda way behind the excitement for the tv series but hell, i don't care. i still get to watch it! alex was kind enough to lend me the DVD (even though im not the person next in line to borrow, hehehe...) and now, im not getting enough sleep. maybe, im being punished for cutting in line. hahaha =)
BUT, i love the series! reminded me of the way i was ga-ga over charmed and alias. but this is different. every episode is exciting =) its really worth watching.
the DVD has 17 episodes. man, im still in episode 8...long way, but i can't wait to watch it =)
Monday, July 2, 2007
Prayer for Broken Relationships
i got this from a contact in multiply & i waNTED to share it with people...
continue to HAVE FAITH in HIS PEREFECT TIME..
Lord Jesus, you are the source of all love and goodness.
You have created us to love and be loved and you have given us our family, friends and loved ones to experience this love.
I come to you now humbly asking for healing as I suffer now because of a broken relationship.
Grant me, Lord, the grace of true forgiveness, to let go of all my bitterness, anger and buried resentments and choose to forgive even if it hurts.
I ask that you grant me the grace of humility to ask forgiveness, too, for my own mistakes and for patience and perseverance to keep on in this journey towards reconciliation despite the challenges and trials along the way.
Lord, you know all things, you can do all things and you love me as you also love (name of person).
Touch our heart with your power that can heal all damaged relationships and bring reconciliation realizing the importance of being at peace with ourselves and others.
Let all blaming ease and let each person see things from your point of view and through your eyes of love.
Let your love break down all dividing walls and barriers, restore this damaged relationship and lead us to seek and follow your will and divine plan for our lives.
Let joy rest in our hearts once again....AMEN.
continue to HAVE FAITH in HIS PEREFECT TIME..
Lord Jesus, you are the source of all love and goodness.
You have created us to love and be loved and you have given us our family, friends and loved ones to experience this love.
I come to you now humbly asking for healing as I suffer now because of a broken relationship.
Grant me, Lord, the grace of true forgiveness, to let go of all my bitterness, anger and buried resentments and choose to forgive even if it hurts.
I ask that you grant me the grace of humility to ask forgiveness, too, for my own mistakes and for patience and perseverance to keep on in this journey towards reconciliation despite the challenges and trials along the way.
Lord, you know all things, you can do all things and you love me as you also love (name of person).
Touch our heart with your power that can heal all damaged relationships and bring reconciliation realizing the importance of being at peace with ourselves and others.
Let all blaming ease and let each person see things from your point of view and through your eyes of love.
Let your love break down all dividing walls and barriers, restore this damaged relationship and lead us to seek and follow your will and divine plan for our lives.
Let joy rest in our hearts once again....AMEN.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Letting Go Takes Love
LETTING GO TAKES LOVE
To let go does not mean to stop caring,
it means I can't do it for someone else.
To let go is not to cut myself off,
it's the realization I can't control another.
To let go is not to enable,
but allow learning from natural consequences.
To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means
the outcome is not in my hands.
To let go is not to try to change or blame another,
it's to make the most of myself.
To let go is not to care for,
but to care about.
To let go is not to fix,
but to be supportive.
To let go is not to judge,
but to allow another to be a human being.
To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes,
but to allow others to affect their destinies.
To let go is not to be protective,
it's to permit another to face reality.
To let go is not to deny,
but to accept.
To let go is not to nag, scold or argue,
but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To let go is not to adjust everything to my desires,
but to take each day as it comes and cherish myself in it.
To let go is not to criticize or regulate anybody,
but to try to become what I dream I can be.
To let go is not to regret the past,
but to grow and live for the future.
To let go is to fear less
and love more..
To let go does not mean to stop caring,
it means I can't do it for someone else.
To let go is not to cut myself off,
it's the realization I can't control another.
To let go is not to enable,
but allow learning from natural consequences.
To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means
the outcome is not in my hands.
To let go is not to try to change or blame another,
it's to make the most of myself.
To let go is not to care for,
but to care about.
To let go is not to fix,
but to be supportive.
To let go is not to judge,
but to allow another to be a human being.
To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes,
but to allow others to affect their destinies.
To let go is not to be protective,
it's to permit another to face reality.
To let go is not to deny,
but to accept.
To let go is not to nag, scold or argue,
but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To let go is not to adjust everything to my desires,
but to take each day as it comes and cherish myself in it.
To let go is not to criticize or regulate anybody,
but to try to become what I dream I can be.
To let go is not to regret the past,
but to grow and live for the future.
To let go is to fear less
and love more..
of new beginnings..
there are no more reasons.
to regret.
to feel anger.
to doubt.
to fear.
there are reasons.
to hope.
to love.
to accept.
to forgive.
to be grateful.
i am letting go now.
im letting go of what cannot be undone.
im opening up to what will be.
im looking forward to the great things to come between us..
thank you for the prayers.
thank you for the words of encouragement.
thank you for the understanding.
i will be grateful forever to you who gave me the hope & strength.
God has blessed me so much.
i learned.
and i chose.
time is on my side.
and i have great faith in God's perfect time..
to regret.
to feel anger.
to doubt.
to fear.
there are reasons.
to hope.
to love.
to accept.
to forgive.
to be grateful.
i am letting go now.
im letting go of what cannot be undone.
im opening up to what will be.
im looking forward to the great things to come between us..
thank you for the prayers.
thank you for the words of encouragement.
thank you for the understanding.
i will be grateful forever to you who gave me the hope & strength.
God has blessed me so much.
i learned.
and i chose.
time is on my side.
and i have great faith in God's perfect time..
Thursday, June 14, 2007
PLUGGING..PLUGGING..PLUGGING
please visit my multiply account...lotsa lotsa worthy images to see..hehehe =)
Friday, June 8, 2007
What Color Green Are You?
| You Are Mint Green |
 Balanced and calm, you have mastered the philosophy of living well. Your friends seek you out for support, and you are able to bring stability to chaotic situations. You're very open and cheerful - and you feel like you have a lot of freedom in life. Your future may hold any number of exciting things, and you're ready for all of them! |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
