Seeing the region where my family comes from all but devastated and in shambles pains me. But beyond my thoughts is the call to respond to the dire need of the people. My kababayans need any help they can get. With no food, no water, shelter and lost livelihoods, there have nowhere else to turn to. I heed and appeal to people to...

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Just recently, my friends and I came across this fun site where people can ask you questions and you can also do the same. Dare to ask me anything, I'll try to give my best answer.:) http://ask.fm/chakringggg These past few days, too many negative vibes are encircling around me. So, I found a very cute song to just lighten up the mood. ...

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Since I am starting anew, I am glad to just start thinking positive thoughts and to appreciate the sun again. Yes, I mean it literally and figuratively. While I was on a short hiatus, enjoying the calm sea while the weather was suffering from a mild bipolar disorder today, I immediately took a pen. (This is already a habit I cant change when...

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Maybe it’s the weather to blame. No, it's a lame excuse maybe it’s me. I was inspired to write a poem and express myself through writing. I apologize for any grammatical error. :D  Could’ve Been It could have been you, simply you and me But I was so wrong that I failed to see All I am good at is to run away...

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Uh,oh. Seriously, I am starting to hate seeing candles lighted on my upcoming birthday cakes. They remind me how I get old throughout the years haha. Just this Monday, I celebrated my 25th birthday and to be honest, I kinda feel old. I am hoping I don’t look my age. Since it’s my birthday, I have decided to come up with a new...

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"Do you know what's waiting beyond that beach? Immortality! Take it, it's yours."-Achilles  People akin to me and those who hold me dearest would always dub me as Gabriela (a Filipina hero – bold, strong-willed and astute) and they say that I have this tendency, whether directly or implicitly, to come out so strong and to scare people away (especially guys lol), when...

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"I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."- Galileo While I sat alone in lush greenery, drawn into the vast wilderness of the sky and as the chasm of earth and the sky dilated, I caught a glimpse of that star. “Indeed, a very precious one.” I murmured. For it shone the brightest, drew all of my attention...

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P.S. The wedding of Maricar and Richard Poon is really an inspiration for me and I bet for all women who are hoping and dreaming of God’s written love story for them. Since I haven’t posted anything yet for my June blog entry, I opted to write an open letter to a person I am yet to have. (haha Im already claiming he...

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As the ray of light suddenly diminished, the used to be well-lighted room was now covered with blind darkness; silence entirely muted every minute sound. Even the cast of the moon’s shadow was far from sight. The place started to get humid and while groping in the dark in the hope of finding either a worn-out candle or a decent match, I stumbled...

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The euphoria of the love month is almost coming to an end. From the Chinese New Year celebration to Valentines day and even the usual days that went by, I got the chance to learn many things, ponder some thoughts and definitely, appreciate the beauty of life a little bit  more. Chinese New Year As I embrace the Chinese New Year, my hopes...

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I was so damn busy these past few days that I didnt even notice that January already ended. With the coming of the so-called love month, I am embracing it with new hope along with the new challenges.  Hmm.. and so what am I expecting for this month. Love. Love. Love. oh, yes I've always been a hopeless-romantic person and Im proud of...

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Excerpt from the movie Letters to Juliet "What" and "If" are two words as non-threatening as words can be. But put them together side-by-side and they have the power to haunt you for the rest of your life: What if? What if? What if? I don't know how your story ended but if what you felt then was true love, then it's never...

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