a friend sent me this message today:
"Good friends are like stars... You don't always see them but you they are always there."
~ I definitely won't get lost in the dark with "stars" to guide me, 'di ba? ;)
Monday, February 14, 2005
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Valentine's Day
Two more days of mushy love songs, corny gift ideas and pitying looks, but, hey, I know I will survive.
Don't get me wrong. I don't have anything against Valentine's Day. I love reading romantic novels and watching romantic movies. But, I totally get so irritated when people "sympathize" with my so-called miserable single state.
Okay, I probably won't achieve that "perfect" happiness or fulfill my "destiny" as a woman, but, should I be mocked time and again on how "incomplete" my existence appears to be?
I may not have found my better half so does that make me a lesser individual? I hope I won't give the impression of being bitter. It's the frustration talking here, believe me!
I did dream of "and they live happily ever afters" growing up. I even had a clear picture in my mind on how my ideal man would be. But, when reality set in, I learned to accept the possibility of carrying my father's name until the day I meet my Maker.
Happiness is a choice and I choose to be happy. Instead of giving me "tips" on how to find the right partner, come and celebrate life with me!
Don't get me wrong. I don't have anything against Valentine's Day. I love reading romantic novels and watching romantic movies. But, I totally get so irritated when people "sympathize" with my so-called miserable single state.
Okay, I probably won't achieve that "perfect" happiness or fulfill my "destiny" as a woman, but, should I be mocked time and again on how "incomplete" my existence appears to be?
I may not have found my better half so does that make me a lesser individual? I hope I won't give the impression of being bitter. It's the frustration talking here, believe me!
I did dream of "and they live happily ever afters" growing up. I even had a clear picture in my mind on how my ideal man would be. But, when reality set in, I learned to accept the possibility of carrying my father's name until the day I meet my Maker.
Happiness is a choice and I choose to be happy. Instead of giving me "tips" on how to find the right partner, come and celebrate life with me!
Thursday, February 10, 2005
muddled thoughts #03
"If you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life." ~ Confucius
hmmmmm.... so, does this mean if I loved not to do anything, it would still be ok?
hmmmmm.... so, does this mean if I loved not to do anything, it would still be ok?
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
choice
the sun is shining brightly today
when I looked out the window
but I can't see beyond the clouds
the skies appear to be clear
and I can hear the birds chirping
but I remain clueless on what way to go
I don't know when and how
confusion seems to have settled in
whether I like it or not
I sigh aloud in an attempt
to release the pent-up emotion
but the heavy burden remains
I know happiness is a choice
and I am the one who makes the decision
when I looked out the window
but I can't see beyond the clouds
the skies appear to be clear
and I can hear the birds chirping
but I remain clueless on what way to go
I don't know when and how
confusion seems to have settled in
whether I like it or not
I sigh aloud in an attempt
to release the pent-up emotion
but the heavy burden remains
I know happiness is a choice
and I am the one who makes the decision
Friday, February 04, 2005
warning
i can't shake off this feeling
of something is about to happen.
i can't dismiss this warning;
i have to tell a friend.
this is really unnerving me,
no matter how hard i ignore.
the thought of the unknown is scary,
i shiver and quiver to the core.
i also try to make light of it
and pretend i'm strong.
but fear never lessen even a bit
and everything feels so wrong.
i don't know how long i'll last
with this hanging on my head.
is this related to my past
or is it a warning on what's ahead?
of something is about to happen.
i can't dismiss this warning;
i have to tell a friend.
this is really unnerving me,
no matter how hard i ignore.
the thought of the unknown is scary,
i shiver and quiver to the core.
i also try to make light of it
and pretend i'm strong.
but fear never lessen even a bit
and everything feels so wrong.
i don't know how long i'll last
with this hanging on my head.
is this related to my past
or is it a warning on what's ahead?
Thursday, February 03, 2005
First Daughter
I wasn’t keen on the movie, First Daughter, even though it starred one of my favorite young stars, Katie Holmes. It just didn’t pique my curiosity (kindah reminded of the time I first saw the trailer of Titanic) at all. But, it was a boring Saturday night and I needed something to pass the time. So, in lieu of a life (Ha! Ha! Ha!), I blindly picked a disc from a dusty of pile of DVDs beside the TV.
"Uh-oh." I uttered when I saw the opening credits. Another one of those girl-locked-in-the-ivory-tower-raring-to-get-a-life-with-a-dashing-prince-to-the-rescue plot (Hey! Isn’t that my make-believe life or what?!? Ha! Ha! Ha!) that would have me yawning before the girl announces, "I want to be free." Then, there was Marc Blucas. I have nothing personal against him (actually, I don’t know him personally) but I can’t forget how he went between my all-time favorite stake, I mean, star-crossed lovers on TV, Buffy and Angel. Needless to say, I don’t see him as the leading man type at all.
Sam (played by Katie Holmes), the girl who grew up in the political limelight, is about to start college far from home. Its a good decision, considering how her every move since childhood was scrutinized and reported with nary a thought nor care to her feelings. She’s a public figure without a choice. Her over-protective father, about to start his own campaign for a presidential re-election bid, reluctantly, agrees to lessen the number of bodyguards but secretly posts a Secret Service agent as a student.
Naturally, the guard and his unknowing charge fall in love and Daddy, not to mention the rest of the nation, has a lot to say about it. With her father’s re-election bid hanging precariously up in the air, Sam leaves school and helps out in the campaign, presenting a picture of a solid family.
The president wins another term and eventually realizes that his little girl has grown up to a young woman with maturity and grace. He finally decides to give her the freedom she craves for and re-assigns the young agent to be a part of his personal security coterie.
It kindah sound mushy, right? But, reality is far from it. Actually, I find it an intelligent movie. I wasn’t given the usual fare of bimbos and jocks that supposedly should make Sam feel inadequate. Nor were there obviously contrived romantics scenes between Sam and the agent. The story was simple and the movie was just like it.
First Daughter is not an eye-popping box-office success nor it could win acting awards for its cast and crew. There’s one thing I’m sure though, this movie will always be on my short list of films I truly enjoy.
"Uh-oh." I uttered when I saw the opening credits. Another one of those girl-locked-in-the-ivory-tower-raring-to-get-a-life-with-a-dashing-prince-to-the-rescue plot (Hey! Isn’t that my make-believe life or what?!? Ha! Ha! Ha!) that would have me yawning before the girl announces, "I want to be free." Then, there was Marc Blucas. I have nothing personal against him (actually, I don’t know him personally) but I can’t forget how he went between my all-time favorite stake, I mean, star-crossed lovers on TV, Buffy and Angel. Needless to say, I don’t see him as the leading man type at all.
Sam (played by Katie Holmes), the girl who grew up in the political limelight, is about to start college far from home. Its a good decision, considering how her every move since childhood was scrutinized and reported with nary a thought nor care to her feelings. She’s a public figure without a choice. Her over-protective father, about to start his own campaign for a presidential re-election bid, reluctantly, agrees to lessen the number of bodyguards but secretly posts a Secret Service agent as a student.
Naturally, the guard and his unknowing charge fall in love and Daddy, not to mention the rest of the nation, has a lot to say about it. With her father’s re-election bid hanging precariously up in the air, Sam leaves school and helps out in the campaign, presenting a picture of a solid family.
The president wins another term and eventually realizes that his little girl has grown up to a young woman with maturity and grace. He finally decides to give her the freedom she craves for and re-assigns the young agent to be a part of his personal security coterie.
It kindah sound mushy, right? But, reality is far from it. Actually, I find it an intelligent movie. I wasn’t given the usual fare of bimbos and jocks that supposedly should make Sam feel inadequate. Nor were there obviously contrived romantics scenes between Sam and the agent. The story was simple and the movie was just like it.
First Daughter is not an eye-popping box-office success nor it could win acting awards for its cast and crew. There’s one thing I’m sure though, this movie will always be on my short list of films I truly enjoy.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
thank you #05
*****to continue
jean ~ we rarely disagree, well, except on a certain korean (HAHAHAHAHA), but, still, the friendship nurtured since college has become into one of my steady anchors against this mad, mad, mad world.
to be continued*****
jean ~ we rarely disagree, well, except on a certain korean (HAHAHAHAHA), but, still, the friendship nurtured since college has become into one of my steady anchors against this mad, mad, mad world.
to be continued*****
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