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 in an almost endless staircase which made it more difficult if not totally impossible to search for the things I need.

That hurts like hell. I blurted out my frustration.

How could one possibly find those things without any light? I could only go as far as my visibility would lead me. Crazy. I smirked. Even when things came to light or even with broad daylight, the naked eyes can still refused to see and worse, the naked eyes could even deny existence, what more in a place filled with nothing but obscurity?

After my serious and tiring attempts, I decided to just stop. In that still moment of despair when rescue seemed to be futile and my exhaustion is at its all time high. I started to see..

A single…

No…

Many.. I started to see many fireflies flocking the vast wilderness of the night. Their natural glow defeated the gloom that besought the place.What appeared to be a moving constellation finally drowned the darkness.Losing light for a while is not that bad. I told myself.

While appreciating the beauty and gaiety of these fireflies, I managed to open my eyes somehow, not only with the things I just want to see but also with those I hate to see and finally embrace what I am yet to see.

In constantly amusing myself and totally forgetting the need to search for that heedless match/candle, the light made its way back.

Having to deal with darkness can be really dull and sullen but not when those fireflies are around. J 

Take a leap of faith..:)

Bracing all of the best things 2013 has to offer...

Happy happy new year everyone! This will be my very first post for the year 2013. The previous year was good to me. There were ups and downs. But amidst the clutter, I survived. Now that I am finally letting go of certain things and including people (haha not that I am being sentimental or whatsoever). I have decided to write a post of the things that I am eagerly looking forward to do this year.

This series is really hilarious but can be a tearjerker.

Photo taken from HBO Boxing

From by observation, there are various things that emerged in this bout:

Suddenly I thought of the law of diminishing marginal returns. Sometimes, when we idolize someone, we tend to put the person on a pedestal not realizing that the person is still human and there are still limitations.

I don’t know if I can categorize this factor in the bout but from what I can see Marquez was able to snatch some luck when Pacquiao turned to his left side and where he was able to have his right hand landed straight on Pacquiao’s jaw which led to a knockout. Seriously that time I was thinking, what the heck is Pacquiao thinking of moving close to Marquez side on the left and leaving his jaw open?

 We all know that the jaw is the trigger point of every boxer. Once someone lands a solid punch in either your left or right jaw, you will definitely hear the angels singing. Right there and then, I felt somehow there is another force that determined the fight.

3.  Even the best fall down sometimes.

The recent bout between Manny Pacquiao and Marquez shows us that the law of diminishing returns applies. What goes up will inevitably go down. All of the strong leaders, warriors, legendary figures that we have known in history or even other fields, experience their greatest downfall.

We witnessed how Julius Ceasar, dubbed as one of the greatest Roman generals, was stabbed by Cassius and Brutus which led to his death; Hannibal, another great general who was eventually defeated by Scipio Africanus; Napoleon Bonaparte, even Andres Bonifacio and Jose Rizal. The rest of the list goes on.

This rule also applies to Pacquiao and to all of us.

Just sharing some thoughts…

When we come to think of it, the thoughts of defeat come to mind. Are you willing to set sail and move to a direction you  haven’t not yet known? Do you still want to attempt soar high even if you know that you will eventually fall?

This bout has made an impact on me not just a boxing fan but also as an ordinary individual who is fighting in this battle called life. Fear of falling into the unknown, into a shameless defeat would somehow titillate and to some point even torture my mind.

 Sometimes, I just want to be complacent. But which is better, doing nothing and just remain exactly where you are- safe, steady, no motion or are you willing to take your chances and go beyond your inner fears?

Applying these thoughts to myself, I personally don’t know what awaits on the other side. Striving hard to get there, to be on that summit, I know my journey will never be easy.

What if I fall? What if I fail? All of these questions start to circle around my mind. But my inner clamor to achieve far beyond what my mind tells me is making a loud resonance. My heart and my mind is urging me to fight and get back up whenever I stumble.

Pacquiao, like the rest of us, has experienced failures, defeat and disappointments. It does not matter how many times we're knocked down or how many times we have faltered. 

But it is in how we rise up, learn from those mistakes and conquer our fears that we ruly emerge victorious in the different battlefields that we all facing.

And so, I say never be afraid of stumbling or of failing. What goes up must come down and once you are down there is no way but up. 

Life goes around in circles. It is continuous. 

When you are still alive, you need to keep on fighting. You have to keep going.

"In boxing, one punch can change everything... in any weight class. No matter how bad you're losing, you're always a single punch from winning."

As November finally waves its goodbye, I am now saying hello to December, embracing the new month and upcoming year with full of hope and love. Just today, I am so glad to borrow my friend's guitar and recorder haha.



Last night, I happened to watch Xian Lim playing my all time favorite song Kailan by Smokey Mountain and so I decided to sing this again.  OMG I have always been attracted to guys who are inclined to music. :D

P.S. I opted to use arpegio to achieve a more acoustic sound. I apologize for my voice. Whenever I play the guitar and sing at the same time, I always end up compromising either my playing or my voice haha Im not a professional singer so its understandable. :D Sorry for the chakang voice. lol

Kailan

Bakit kaya nangangamba
Sa tuwing ika'y nakikita
Sana nama'y magpakilalaIlang ulit nang nagkabangga
Aklat kong dala'y pinulot mo pa
'Di ka pa rin nagpakilala

REFRAIN
Bawat araw sinusundan'
Di ka naman tumitingin
Ano'ng aking dapat gawin
Bakit kaya umiiwas
Binti ko ba'y mayroong gasgas
Nais ko lang magpakilala
Dito'y mayroon sa puso ko
Munting puwang laan sa 'yo
Maaari na bang magpakilala

REFRAIN
Bawat araw sinusundan'
Di ka naman tumitingin
Ano'ng aking dapat gawin

CHORUS
Kailan (kailan), kailan mo ba mapapansin ang aking lihimKahit ano'ng aking gawin, 'di mo pinapansinKailan (kailan), kailan hahaplusin ang pusong bitin na bitinKahit ano'ng gawing lambing, 'di mo pa rin pansinBakit kaya umiiwasBinti ko ba'y mayroong gasgasNais ko lang magpakilala

REFRAIN
Bawat araw sinusundan'
Di ka naman tumitingin
Ano'ng aking dapat gawin

CHORUSKailan (kailan), kailan mo ba mapapansin ang aking lihimKahit ano'ng aking gawin, 'di mo pinapansinKailan (kailan), kailan hahaplusin ang pusong bitin na bitinKahit ano'ng gawing lambing, 'di mo pa rin pansin
x

The final installment of the Twilight Saga Series, The Breaking Dawn, is just phenomenal. It is simple, straightforward, yet it teaches us the basic essence of life- love and why we live- for the people we love (family).

Love





While watching the movie, this thought continues to put a strong imprint on my consciousness. Right now, I am living and enjoying my life as a single. In the future, I know someone will make my heart beat again. I don't know if I have bumped into this persona, if I have known him all along or  if I am about to meet him soon. No clue or even the slightest hint comes to mind. But I hope he will take care of it, I hope he'll protect me and fight for my honor, the same way as Edward had fought for Bella.

Family

Other people can turn their back on you. They can leave you and they can let you down. Just when you feel you've got no one else left, turn to your sides and you see your family beside you.

With warm smiles, comforting hugs- nothing but sincerity and unconditional love shows. With them, you are sheltered, loved and cared for deeply. There are no words needed for just one smile, one pat, one embrace, you already know what you mean to them and how much they care.

As the only daughter, they say Im the apple of the eye. Guess, what most of them said is true. My omma and my papa have given me protection all throughout these years. They continue to nurture me, take care of me and I believe they have raised me well. My parents made me who I am today- a feminine, vibrant, soft-hearted but strong-willed person. And so, my life's convictions and principles also came from them.

Alongside with my mama and papa are my family members and friends who have brought utmost happiness to my life. I am truly grateful to all of these people.



This movie reminds me of life's most important treasure. Often, we tend to forget what truly matters. We spend long hours working, thinking of negative thoughts, worrying, running away from something we want, fearing of just about anything.

But to be happy, you just have to let go of yourself, take risks, love like you've never been hurt and let go of the things that weigh down on you.

Me=> trying to create a doppelganger image lol

You've got one life to live. While you still can, be thankful and show to your loved ones how important they are to you.

For Charline's weather forecast, the sun is about to shine soon. Hopefully, its rays will finally touch my wet cheeks after the heavy rain. With this I end my post with two of my favorite songs and a very useful quote.

No person deserves to be an option. :)