Life is...

"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect.

It means  you've decided to look beyond the imperfections."

-Unknown

Life has its fair share of bad, sad, stressful and busy days. But in spite the uncertainties, all things are passing and everything will fall into place.

Pillars

"Hope is the pillar that holds up the world"

-Pliny the Elder

Philippine Post Office

College days were the times when I got hooked with Greek Mythology. My memories of  how Poseidon saved me from a quiz bee and Pandora gave the word "hope" a different meaning in my life were still fresh. 

With all the chaos around, I am grateful that hope was left in Pandora's box. With that said, I am hoping that people will unite for the common good of our country. As long as we stand divided with our selfish motives, we cannot move further.  Let's serve as the pillar for our country's betterment.

PhilPost old printing section

"Happiness is a wine of the rarest vintage, and seems insipid to a vulgar taste"

-Logan Pearsall Smith

The old printing room of the Philippine Post Office

I was surprised myself on how my perceptions with things changed. As a child I used to love anything fancy and fairy tale like, but now I am more appreciative of the old, vintage and antiques. I am fascinated with the story and history of old barren places like this old printing section of the Philippines Post Office. Yes, it's dilapidated but somehow it's magical. Happiness over simple matters.

For the Mother of Civilization

Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when prefect, 

is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future

-Albert Camus

The facade leading to Jose Rizal's exile room in Fort Santiago

One thing you should know about me; I'm a sucker for history and culture. I love reading contemporary stories that's why I  wish to travel far to the other side of the world, Europe in particular as well as the rest of Asia. People say only idiot loves history but to me, those idiots are rich in heart for they appreciate the mother of this modern civilization. 

Someday, I'll visit Zeus in his temple, walks in the Great Wall of China, breathe the air of London, feel the love inside Taj Mahal, and admire the heights of the Pyramids of Egypt. Someday we'll see.

Memory of the Past

It's not good because it's old

it's old because it's good

-Anonymous

The photo was taken at Fort Santiago in Intramuros during the birthday celebration of my friend. I felt a different kind of bliss because it's in this stage of my life that I come to appreciate the beauty of the place and of my heritage.

Busy Life

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Daq Hammarskjold

Rest for a while

"He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities."

Benjamin Franklin

let's rest for a while