Gratitude

"There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle,

or you can live as if everything is a miracle."

-Albert Einstein

Mary Immaculate Parish (Nature's Church) - Cafe

It's a long weekend (for us). There is nothing more serene than to rest on the comfort of our homes.  This picture reminds me of our old home after the volcanic eruption. A refuge my father built for us while our home was being built on a new and higher location.

Simple, good old days! Love them!!! I want them back, I miss them.
I give thanks for them.

Life is two-riffic with twins

" A friend is someone who understands your past,

believes in your future and accepts you just the way you are"

-anonymous

You know my wishes, you know my words. What more can I say?
Happy Birthday Twin sis!

P.S. - Please spare my life when you get the chance to see this. Love yah!

Heart vs. Eyes

"Judgement prevents us from seeing the good 

that lies beyond appearances"

-Wayne Dyer 

MOA Eye, San Miguel by the Bay

We, humans were not righteous. We commit mistakes but let's not make it a habit to judge others by physical appearances. We're all imbibed with a flaw and be grateful enough if yours wasn't visible. Let's use our heart instead of our eyes.

Rainy Days

"Anyone who says  sunshine brings happiness

has never danced in the rain"

-unknown

At Fort Santiago during a friend's birthday celebration

It's ironic how I love rainy season but I'm a weakling at cold temperature. Anyways, I believe we're in the transition period and meaning to say rainy season is on it's way, hooray for the raindrops lover like me.  But the truth is, rainy days makes me nostalgic about my childhood. It reminds me of cancelled school days where I spent the time home sitting near the window writing, reading or sleeping. Well, need I say more?

Industry and Finance

"A man may be very industrious, and yet not spend his time well.

There is no more fatal blunderer than he

who consumes the greater part of life getting his living."

-Henry David Thoreau

Industry and Finance - Tailored for each other. Best match. Meant to be. Right?

Whoever puts the two signs together was a genius. It serves as a reminder that in order for us to have a better finances, we have to be industrious. Nothing is gained without shedding sweat and it's glorious to spend the fruits of your labor.

But anything beyond normal is fatal. With that being said, I am taking  two days leave from work (Cheers to that). My body dictates that it's necessary (right now) to have lazy days, bury my body on the bed and just let the day pass without worrying about anything. 

Don't you just love that?

Brand new day

"Whenever something negative happens to you,

there is a deep lesson concealed  within it"

-Eckhart Tolle

at dawn beside our office

No matter how bad the day is, always look on the brightest side of life. As Eckhart said, there's a deep lesson concealed within it.

May this day be a brand new day filled with love, bliss, and hope for everyone. The sun will shine for you today. *Hugs

Judge not

"Judgments prevent us from seeing the good

that lies beyond appearances"

-Wayne Dyer

Who doesn't judge others anyway? We're just humans right? I do!

Let's assume this door is that of a coffee shop. If vanity strikes, no one will dare to touch the knob but would rather leave outright just because it's full of rust. How would you know what waits for you inside then? By turning your back behind the chances, you were about to miss the best brewed coffee and the rarest and finest combination of herbs.

Same goes to human beings. As much as possible let us not judge others as if we're the purest soul on earth, unless we witnessed what really happened. It's hard to be drowned with self righteous things.

Because today is my day

"There are  exactly as many special occasions in life 

as we choose to celebrate"

-Robert Brault

On our way to Puerto Galera, Mindoro Oriental

Because today is my day, I will live as if everything is a miracle (Einstein), look into the world with optimism and grace and thank God for all the blessings.

Thank you very much to all of you for your greetings on Facebook, Twitter, text messages and Emails and on Instagram. You made my day extraordinary and super special.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Time fades

"Many fine things can be done in a day 
if you don't always make that day tomorrow"
-Unknown

It had seen the best of time but didn't endured the test of time. 

One of the things I want to ditch this year and the rest of the coming years is procrastination. Procrastinating isn't my forte until I worked on graveyard shift. The darn schedule is really exhausting and you can pretty guess what is the most dominant of my activities - Sleeping!

TIME among other things cannot be replenished and brought back once gone. Better exhaust it in worthwhile activities that makes us happy and productive.

Agree or agree?

Reminder

"Age is strictly a case of mind over matter.

If you don't mind, it doesn't matter"

-Jack Benny

Two granpas at Metropolitan Theater  (MET)

They remind me of/that:
1. Simple life
2. Finding happiness in ordinary things
3. Contentment
4. How blessed I am
5. Growing old is mandatory

How about you, what do they remind you of?

Start new

"Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new"
-Sammy Hagar

For the past two years, I was half upset during my birthday. I felt that celebrating was really different when you were a kid. I am feeling the same jitters again and as the day comes nearer the weariness multiplies. And to contrast the feeling, I pulled out an inspiring photo and decided that my official 2012 will start on Saturday.