>> Monday, April 30, 2007 ; 7:49 PM
Love?! (100th post! Weeee!)
//Woah. After about 3 years (I think), I finally reached my 100th post! Weee!
I know. I know. The topic sounds cheesy. Let it sound cheesy if it must, because I want to express my thoughts about the "thing" (idea rather) that is supposed to make the world go round - love.
Probably, the briefest and best definition I came across about love is "You don't know why you love a person. You just do." Weirdly, I read this so-called definition of love through the form of a fanfic, (Yes, a fanfic. haha.) and it had struck me ever since.
Famous definitions of love include the following:
(1)"Love is God."/"God is love."
- I don't blame people for always spitting this sentence out, but how about those who don't believe that God exists?
(2)"Love is patient. Love is kind. It envies no one..." 1 Corinthians 13:4
- This definition is one of my favorites. It must have shot to fame because of the "A Walk to Remember" movie. However, it is too long to memorize, and in some cases, too intimidating to understand.
(3)"Love... makes the world go round."
- If you have watched the Powerpuff Girls, you must know this one. However, I still cannot figure out how it actually makes the world go round.
I don't know about other people's opinion, but that definition (You don't know why you love a person. You just do.") is the best one for me. It answers all the questions as to why somebody loves the other. Why parents love their children, why God loves us, etc. Maybe at first, you love somebody because there is a reason behind it. Babies love their mothers because mothers take care of them and guide them, but as these babies turn into adults, the things that their mothers did to them are just memories. Many people might be mislead and say that people love each other because of the so-called "utang na loob". But then, when I try to think of it and ask myself why I love the people I love, I will end up saying "I don't know why. I just do." Maybe, I first loved my parents because they gave me what I needed in life, but as I grew older and they slowly became my friends, I spend time with them because I just do. The things that they did for me when I was a kid really isn't the basis on why I continue to put up with them every single day, because as I said, I love them because "I just do". Love is unexplainable. It will always remain a mystery. So far, "I just do" is the most precise answer I can give to those who ask why I love them. To my relatives, friends, pets and God. Go think it over yourself, and tell me your opinion, but for me, I love somebody because "I just do".Labels: love
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>> Friday, April 20, 2007 ; 6:05 PM
Inspired
I want to share a reading I found in "God's Little Devotional Book for Leaders", pages 244-245. Here is how it goes.
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Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.
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...get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
-Proverbs 4:7
When nine-year-old Shantee began having trouble with her homework, Mary Pinkney decided to set an example for her granddaughter and an older cousin, Alvin. She told a writer for Woman's Day.
"Shantee needed help with third-grade math and I couldn't do it. I knew then that I needed to go back to school - not just so I could help myself, but also to give my grandchildren the help they needed."
Pinkney had dropped out of grade school to get married, more than forty years before and was now 61 years old. Even so, she returned to school, attending at night while holding down a full-time day job at a seafood plant. It took her four years to complete her stdies for a high school diploma, but she made the grade!
She became an honor roll student in the process.As for Alvin, he was inspired to complete his own high-school degree and go to college. He said, "She showed me I could do it too." Mary was so inspired by Alvin that she joined him to study computer technology at Brunswick College!*
There's more to an education than knowledge. There's also the inspiration factor - sometimes, being an inspiration to others, and sometimes inspiring yourself!
*quoted from Peter J. Daniels
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I was struck when I read that quote about Newton and the apple, and of course, the story of Mary Pinkney. Nothing is impossible as long as you set your heart and mind to it. There are a lot of things going on in this world that pass by us and we just don't mind them at all, but these things are what make you become who you are, whether it gives you worldwide recognition, inspire others to make most out of their life, become some succssful businessman, and the list goes on.
Now, this reminds me of my Pisay days (interesting Kamae, interesting...). What made me survive the school is the thought that there had been many students who walked pass those halls before me, and they managed to make it, becoming stronger and better individuals compared to the first time they entered Pisay. It is never easy to go through school, may it be high school or not, may you be a grown woman, like Pinkney, or a teenager, like me; there will always be struggles, academically, socially, emotionally, physically or spiritually. Same goes with life, and after all you've been through, you look at the past and you see yourself smiling because you managed to finish the marathon set before you by life.
-KamaeLabels: inspirational, life
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>> Tuesday, April 17, 2007 ; 10:50 PM
Hello to the blogging world... again...
Yes yes yes... I know. I haven't blogged for 3 months. Woah. 3 months na pala yun?! Grabe!!! Ang daming nangyari! I cannot believe my Pisay experience is now over. I actually graduated from that school! ... And you know what? I did not regret a thing. I was so happy I was able to go up the stage and receive an honor medal. (It's one of my ambitions since 3rd year... hehehehe.)
PKMNph also had its first anniversary last April 1. Thank you to all the people who helped (and are helping continuously) make this community what it is today! ^_^ I am so thankful! Grabe!!! We actually lasted a year throughout the ups and downs of the Pokemon fandom here in the Philippines! Sige, I'll thank you individually... first of all, To Kuya Mics: Kung 'di mo ko ininstant message that faithful day sometime in early 2006, hindi mag-eexist ang PKMNph! To Patrick: Ikaw rin! Salamat sa pagwebdesign ng site at sa pagsama sa akin sa mga Pokemon tourneys! Thanks ultimate lakwatsama te! To Anjo: Greetings! Kamusta naman! Isang taon na tayong buhay! The best editor in the world! Mapatagalog o English! (ex. inedible... haha. inaudible pala ^_^) To Kevin: Thank you for helping PKMNph push through with the plans! Continue mo rin uyung Top 3 anything-Pokemon section mo! I love it! To Ron: Welcome back!!! Kung 'di dahil sa iyo, 'di successful yung first forum natin sa proboards!!! To Darwin: Salamat sa domain name! Ano ang magagawa namin kung 'di mo nakuha ang pkmnph.com?! To Nigel: Your CG artworks rock! Keep up the good work! To Prof: Salamat sa lahat ng card reviews! You give me and the other PKMNphers great info on the TCG! To Jesmon: You have been with PKMNph from the start. Yan! Staff ka na! You deserve it! To the other staff members I haven't talked to yet, Jorelle, Joven and Reniel: Hope to know you more, guys! Let's get PKMNph alive and kicking! To all PKMNph members and the TCG League Leaders who support us: Thank you for all the support. Kung 'di dahil sa inyo, 'di kami aabot ng one year!!!
Oh yeah. People, tumanda na ako ng isang taon. Yet again. I'm sixteen now, but I don't feel any difference compared to being 15. hahaha. Oh well, that's life. People grow older. Sabi nga naman ng PinkSoda ad doon sa A. Bonifacio, "The one constant thing is change." Well, it's true. Hopefully, this year, I become more mature, emotionally, socially and spiritually. The incredibly many experiences I had last year should make me learn more. The death of my first dog, Prince, last October 11, the death of one of our two puppies, Pichu, last March 29, my graduation from Pisay last March 28, and many more memories I have not mentioned in this post. I think I'm too serious na. Let's get this post into a lighter mood. *smile* I'll keep you more updated with my life now... (That means more posts! *hint* *hint*) Till then!!!
-KamaeLabels: life, thanks
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