.`Friday, September 25, 2009.
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THE MISTRESS TURNED 15.
It was a very, very, simple birthday. I didn't have a birthday bash since we are going to AFP theater that day [Sept.11] to watch Kanser. Anyway, I had a cute cake. I love the colors that's why I told my sister to buy me one.
And I am so glad since my online accounts have different ways of greeting me a happy birthday. Here are some snaps:
Another Year. Woho!
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2:01 AM
.`Friday, September 11, 2009.
abalthea♥
8:24 AM
.`Monday, September 7, 2009.
abalthea♥
CHAIN MESSAGES ; I HATE THEM.
I really don't get the idea why some people create these chain messages. I've said it several times already. I hate them and I don't like to receive them whether through my mobile phone or my e-mail address.
Those messages, they are irritating. Especially when the "creator/s" used the name of God. They link "stupid" things to His name which is not right. They use His name to make fun. And I am not happy of it.
Here comes stupid people who pass it to other people. And the people received it, will again, pass it to other people. The cycle of stupidity continues by people thinking of getting the "surprise" or "miracle" written on the text/e-mail message.
I won't deny it. I also sent chain messages years ago but I regretted it. I realized that it is not right. And it is not good. So, now you know. Better not send some chain messages to me, or else.. I'll bite you! Ha! Ha! Ha!
6:01 AM
.`Thursday, August 13, 2009.
abalthea♥
My Mentors
I consider my parents as my first mentors since they have contributed a lot in me, being an individual of this society. They are the ones who first taught me how to stand, to crawl, to walk, to talk, to write and to read. These things, even though they are simple, helped me a lot in communicating and socializing with others especially when I first went to school. They have taught me the good morals and right conduct that I need in life.
Goodbye parents, hello to professional teachers. They are my second parents because they take care of me when my biological parents are not around. They not only instill the lessons written on the books, but also guide me to achieve my goals. They gradually mold me to be the leader of my generation and motivate me to become a better person.
I also consider the people around me as my mentors. I gain more things through our daily conversations and because of their criticisms and judgments in everything I do, I knew how to be strong and I learned to stand, and prove them that what they thought about me is wrong.
Last, our Divine Providence is my greatest teacher because he never stops in enlightening my mind when I am so confused and he never stops in leading me towards the best path where in the end I am so blissful and thankful that I have achieved my dreams with His guidance.
7:43 AM
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abalthea♥
IT WAS HER. ONLY HER!
It was Saturday morning at yahoo.com.ph when I first knew that Cory Aquino passed away. I did not mind it at first since I do not know much about the things she had contributed in our country aside from those written on books. Text messages came in, group messages, articles on online blogs and different posts -- all pertaining to her death. At that moment, for me, it was only like, "Uhh. All right. She's dead. May her soul rest in peace and condolences to the Aquino Family." but for those who were able to witness the EDSA Revolution, her death is something big and worth it to be mourned.
Aug 05 came, Wednesday. We do not have classes since it is our Former President Cory Aquino's National Mourning Day. PGMA declared it a holiday as a sign of respect [I guess.] I have personally chosen to wake up early because I really want to witness such a big event. It is about 9 AM when the mass started and it was aired on different networks here in our country as well as to selected places where there is a Filipino community.
Yellow color -- I can almost see it everywhere. The color which meant a lot during 1986, the color of the EDSA Revolution which marked in the world's history, and most of all, it was Mrs. Cory Aquino's trademark color.
The mass was so solemn, yet it was very beautiful. Artists sang different Makabayan songs and Lea Salonga did the singing of "Bayan Ko" so well. It made me feel that I am Filipino and I should be proud of it.
It was so touching when Kris Aquino started to say things about their family, her mom and significant people around them. I cannot forget what Mrs. Aquino said, "I thank God for making me a Filipino." She was so honored to be a citizen of the Philippines and I guess, she is not ashamed in being a Filipina. Kris' message made my tears fall. She had showed her much love for her mom and even said that it would take a lifetime in order for them to be okay. It is really painful. Even I do not know Ex-Pres. Cory Aquino personally, I can say that she is definitely a good person because of those people who endured the rain just to show their condolences to the family and have waited for her coffin to pass by their streets. If Manila Cathedral is near to us, I would love to be there and personally see her coffin and thank her once more for being an instrument in having our freedom.
Yes, I've cried because I felt the pain. But one thing is for sure. It was only her and her husband's funeral procession where many people came to show their grievances.
It was such a sad thing. I'll move on, soon :))
7:21 AM
.`Monday, July 27, 2009.
abalthea♥
QUALITY FRIEND
Friendship is one of the most treasured things of people because it cannot bebought nor destroyed by money. Having a friend is like having a pillowto cry on when everything is wrong and a candy to add sweetness whenyou feel the bitterness of the world.
I more prefer having few friends whom I can counton whatever happens rather than having tons of friends who are onlythere when things are okay but will leave when things are bad. It is alot easier to deal with fewer but better friends since I can spendquality time with them and fully know their preferences and attitude.Given a situation, studies plus extra-curricular activities plus family affairs plus tons of friends plus minor dilemmas equals CHAOS! Quality friends are true friendsbecause we share secrets with one another and they cherish situationsto be the greatest of all. We share never-ending laughter of good timesand comfort one another when sorrow of a bad time comes. In short, weenjoy the company of each other. I am glad I have two of them; Graceand Sheila. Our friendship has been tested by trials yet we are stilltogether. Thanks girls!
Truly, friendship is not ranked bywhom we have known the longest, who came first or who cares the bestbut it is about who came and never left. Voila! That is a qualityfriend. You are lucky if you have one. And it is better to have one TRUE friend than having many TRAITOR friends.
"I would rather treasure someone who frankly says that he/she hates me than a friend who secretly destroys me." -- T.F. Gayanes
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7:02 AM
.`Saturday, July 18, 2009.
abalthea♥
THE HAPPIEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE [SO FAR]
At first, I thought that the happiest moment of my life is when I was able to finish my elementary days with many achievements and when I won in the Silver Anniversary Salvo. But after all the recognitions and the fame that I got, the happiness vanished. That was not the happiest moment of my life, I concluded.
It has been hard for me to identify the happiest moment of my life since I have many happy moments. But now, I knew it. The happiest moment of my life is when I became a high school student because I discovered what and for whom I am living. It changed my "wrong" belief about life. I abandoned the image of the elementary student before who only prioritizes the happiness of the people around her. I only care about my ranking before and I only mind my life in school. I only did what my teachers said to me to maintain that "Oh! She is a good student." image but now, it is different.
My high school life is the happiest so far because is the time when the "real" me bloomed. It changed my outlook in life because I learned that I don't live to make others happy on what I am doing but to make myself satisfied and proud that I have dreams to achieve and goals to accomplish. It is the happiest because the more I get used to it, the more I love it. And I guess it is the main reason why it is the most blissful moment of my entire life [so far].
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6:31 AM
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abalthea♥
NAIINIS ACO SA SARILI CO!
Asar! Sobra, Masyado kasi akong affected. :(( Hindi ko alam kung bakit. Bakit pa kasi naimbento yung larong ganun kung hindi lang din matutupad. Crap! I really don't know. Naiinis aco sa sarili. Para tuloy akong STUPID ngayon. Dyahe naman oh! Badtrip.
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6:14 AM
.`Sunday, July 5, 2009.
abalthea♥
AM I A LEADER?
School Day, English Class.
We discussed many things about life. Things that we want to achieve this school year and also the things we want to change. Then suddenly, we talked about leadership. Each one of us was given a minute to talk in front and say if he/she is a leader or not. It was a pop-up impromptu speaking. I am lucky because I am sitting at the back row so I got more time to think what to say. I am so nervous because I also do not know if I am a leader or not. Now, it is my turn.
I got so excited. I went in front immediately after my classmate have finished speaking. People pass by every now and then. This is it. This is my moment to prove who I really am.
I am nervous to the point that when I am already in front, I cannot move my lips to speak. My teacher looked at me and said, "Go. Speak."
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"Saying that you are a leader is easy but being a leader is a hard thing to do. Those titles, those positions and those rankings are useless until you do something to make changes. I was able to lift some friends to the right path, and for me, that is leadership. I was able to encourage them to participate well in class, to be active and to be responsible enough to handle their own stuffs. And with that, in my own little way, I can say that I am already a leader." -- T.F.G
My teacher commented, "Very well said."
To stand there, in front of the class is easy, but when I start feeling their eyes all concentrating at me and judging me, I started to be frustrated. I'm glad I was able to deliver it well. Clap.Clap!
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1:09 AM
.`Saturday, July 4, 2009.
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MY GREATEST FEAR
It was during my childhood when I first felt fear. I got so afraid when I was left alone in the middle of a dark street without the people whom I used to see and after awhile, I started to cry. Years have passed and I grew up; realizing that I should not have cried because it is normal, there will be times that I will face the world on my own without my family at my back to catch me if I fall. I was able to conquer my very first fear when I started to go to the school. As I traverse my life as a student, I gained more fears like losing my trusted friends and my love ones, also to be defeated in spite of all my endeavors but the greatest is death. I become paranoid every time I think about what will happen when I die. I cannot still face the fact that everything comes to an end which includes every man’s life. Even while writing this composition I keep on screaming and acting lunatic because I really do not know what to do when it is my time to face the end. I guess I can conquer this not by facing it now because I still have many dreams, but through slowly preparing myself not only physically but also mentally and also by living my life without much worry so that when it is my time to leave, I can easily bid goodbye and spend time with our God Almighty.
“It is not only about being brave in facing your fear, but also in believing that you can overcome it.” – Tessalonica F. Gayanes
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3:27 AM
.`Monday, June 22, 2009.
abalthea♥
ISANG TAON SA MUNDO NG BLOG
Ngayon ko lang naalala. Lagpas isang taon na pala ako sa mundo ng blogging.
Halos naka 90 entries din ako sa loob ng isang taon. Iba may kabuluhan, ang iba ay puro kalokohan lamang. Dati, ang papananaw ko dito iba; yung parang diary lang na sususulatan mo ng mga pangyayari sa isang araw ng buhay mo. Pero sa paglipas ng isang taon, naiba na ang blog para sa akin. Isa na itong malawak na espasyo kung saan malaya akong gawin ang mga kagustuhan ko. Dito, walang pumigil sa akin. Walang nagsabing bawal akong umangal laban sa kung sino man. Sa madaling sabi, nakamit ko ang tunay na kalayaan.
Dito ko rin naibuhos ang kagalakan at kasawain ng aking mundo. Nagkaroon ako ng instant na kaibigan na handang makinig at dumamay sa akin sa kahit anong oras. Nagkaroon ako ng isang unan na maaari kong iyakan, 'yun nga lang, hinding-hindi ito magsasalita, magpapayo, at magsasabing, "Tumahan ka na, andito lang ako para sa iyo."
Dito rin ako nakakilala ng mga bagong kaibigan, mga online buddies ika nga. Marami silang naitulong sa akin. Sa pagdalaw pa lang at pagbabasa ng laman ng blog ko ay malaking bagay na para sa akin. At least, may nagtitiyaga pang magbasa ng minsan ay wala kong kabuluhang mga artikulo.
Natututo rin ako sa paggamit ng theme ng isang blog. Nung una, sobrang nawili ako kasi nga baguhan ako at unang tapak ko dito wala akong kaalam-alam. Parang newly-born baby sa mundo ng blogging.
Pero, masasabi ko na masaya ako at pinasok ko ang pagbloblog. Hindi lang dahil sa mga bagong kaibigan kung hindi dahil sa kagaangan sa kalooban kapag naibabahagi mo sa iba ang iyong mga pananaw sa buhay.
At kagaya ng sinabi ko noon. Kahit anong mangyari, mas nanaiisin ko pa ring magsulat sa wikang kinagisnan ko. Hindi lang dahil sa mas maiintindihan ako ng mga kababayan ko kung hindi dahil para sa akin, sa maliit na paraang ito ay mapapasalamatan ko ang lupaing kumupkop na sa akin ng maraming taon, na sa simpleng paggamit ng wikang Filipino ay mapatunayan kong Pilipino ang lahi ko.
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5:00 AM
