some thoughts..

time flies so fast.. it was like just yesterday when i was talking about the new year and stuffs related to it.. but now, January is about to end already.. it's been more than 3 weeks since the last time i posted a blog entry.. i do write on my journal but i barely have time to encode my thoughts.. i remembered having it as a resolution: to blog regularly.. but again, resolutions are easier said than done.. hehe.. anyway, i'm back.. and once again, i'll be sharing my thoughts and experiences during my 3-week 'break'.. don't be misled, i did have a break, but on online stuffs only.. the truth is, i've been so busy doing a lot of things - academics, part-time job, service, and a whole lot more.. the introduction's been long enough.. here goes my blog entry.. ^_^

let me first share with you some of the best text messages i've received since the year started.

*In the Lord's Prayer, the word 'love' did not appear; 'forgive' was used. Perhaps it's because forgiving is the highest expression of loving.
-> this is something to ponder on. when i read this message, i was deeply moved and i asked myself, 'am i really loving?' i think i haven't truly forgiven and forgotten yet.. but i know in time, i will.

*Coffee has evolved in years - with cream, iced coffee, coffee with choco chips or cookies. But no matter how people try to innovate coffee varieties, it still doesn't lose its distinct aroma. Just like us, no matter how we clothe ourselves with different personalities, still, our character remains. People may destroy your image, stain your personality, but they can't take away your character. Live. Exist. Let your character diffuse its distinct aroma, because no matter what, YOU ARE ADMIRED BY PEOPLE WHO REALLY KNOW YOU.
-> enough said. and i agree. ^_^

*You'll never find anybody that achieves great success in life without a give-up story. Nothing comes free. And there will come a time when you will find that you too will have to give up something GOOD if you want something BETTER.
-> i've found that out already. and i've given up a lot of things already. did i get anything better? yes.

*Do not ask the Lord to guide your steps if you are not willing to move your feet. -> some really wise words.

*"I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be 'happy'. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is above all, to matter: To count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all." -Leo Calvin Rosten in Passions and Prejudices
-> good thing i'm living for the true purpose of life. my fulfillment comes from knowing that i've done something great, that i've made a difference, and that i've touched lives.

*There will come a point in your life when you'll get tired of chasing everyone and trying to fix everything. It's not giving up, it's just a realization that you don't need certain people and all their freaking dramas.
-> i've come to that point already. and only then did i realize that i do get tired.. marunong din pala akong magsawa.. hindi pala ako martyr gaya ng iniisip nila at iniisip ko rin dati..

*Live life so completely that when death comes to you like a thief in the night, there will be nothing left for him to steal.
-> ^_^

*Every person has been given a unique self, and the purpose of life is to share the very best of that with the world.
-> true.

*Being alone sometimes gives you space to grow. Sometimes, it's hard to grow when you're too close to someone. Remember that trees are planted far from each other so they can spread their branches and be matured.
-> oo nga naman. i agree.

and the best of them all..

*Love isn't just about the words, but the meaning behind them.
It's not just "you can trust me" but "i'll never make you doubt"
not just "don't do this" but "let me do it for you"
not just "take care" but "let me hold your hand"
not just "don't go there" but "let me go with you"
not just "i'm sorry" but "i'll never hurt you again"
not just "i'm here" but "i'll never leave you"
not just "don't get wet in the rain" but "let me hold your umbrella"
not just "don't worry" but "i'll never give you reason to"
not just "i love you" but "life has no meaning without you."
-> from now on, eto na ang basis ko ng love, aside from what is written in 1Corinthians 13. the next time will be the last time. and i'll make sure that i'll get it right then. no room for mistakes and heartbreaks. i've had enough.

ang dami ko na atang nasabi.. puro text messages pa lang yun.. should i go on? hmm.. masyado na kasing personal yung ibang thoughts ko.. mga bagay na mas mabuting ako na lang ang nakakaalam..

ok, share ko na lang yung lecture namin sa leadership class last Saturday. the president of Nestle Philippines gave a short but really powerful and influential talk. just like Sir Jim (P&G Philippines President), Nandu (Nestle Philippines president) focused on the fundamentals of leadership: attitudes.

based on the leadership model that he presented, three things make up a leader: behavior, skills, and attitudes.

and the two best advices he gave were:
1. know yourself (what you want, your strengths, skills, principles, etc)
2. be yourself (in any given situation)

my goal before the month ends: to reexamine myself, spend time alone, and really think things over.. i need to do a lot of self-examination, meditation, reflection, and quiet time with the Lord.. i need to think about my priorities, my principles, and everything else.. no, i'm not lost.. medyo lang siguro pero clear pa rin naman kung anong gusto kong mangyari sa life ko at sa mga buhay ng mga tao sa paligid ko.. gusto ko lang masiguro na i have the right reasons in everything that i do and in everything that i decide on.

until my next post, God bless everyone! ^_^

happy new year! ^_^

masaya ang naging pagsalubong namin sa 2008.. at masaya rin ang pasok ng taong ito.. sagana sa pagkain at higit sa lahat, sa pagmamahal ng bawat kasapi ng pamilya.. buo kami.. at pagpatak ng alas-dose, isang malaking 'family hug' ang sinalubong namin sa year of the rat.. masaya at sabik naming pinanood ang naggagandahang fireworks na matatanaw sa malawak na kalangitan.. mabuti na lang at iisa lang ang ulap natin.. wala kaming kahit anong pailaw pero nakuntento na kami sa aming mga nasaksihan.. buong galak naming pinagsaluhan ang masasarap na pagkaing nakahain sa aming hapag-kainan.. at mapayapa kaming natulog matapos ang aming mga gawain..

happy new year talaga.. tingnan niyo naman, nagtatagalog na ako.. hehe.. ayos di ba? ^_^

i'm just typing everything na maisip ko kaya bahala na kung tagalog o english o taglish pa ang masulat ko.. ang mahalaga, i am able to express my thoughts.. i just can't contain them.. masaya talaga ako.. may ilang naging problema ang mga taong malalapit sa puso ko at syempre hindi ko maiwasang maapektuhan.. but other than that, masaya at payapa ako..

i'm claiming this year.. sabi nga ni rowell, "it's my time to rise".. pero may dagdag ako dun.. "it's my time to rise and shine" ^_^

kaya naman para sken, kay rowell, at sa lahat ng umaangkin sa taong ito, a toast to us! let us emerge victorious! let's play to win! =)

this is my year, our year.. this is the start of the best years of our lives..

happy and blessed 2008 everyone! ^_^

Love & Peace,
aiza/unai