THE PROWESS OF OUR MINDS

"They say your mind can make or break you" - i have heard this line from an acquiaintance and was struck the moment the words come in to my mind.

 It’s as if my brainn had leaped to where it was, affirming such statement. Indeed, she was and still is, RIGHT.

When we were little kids we were taught to dream high. Think big and reach for our goals. We were never taught to fail but rather how to stand up in every trials we may encounter. From then and onwards, we have framed our minds to be able to withstand life’s turmoils and unwanted circumstances. We do not take failure as a reason for not wanting and aiming more…

As we live our lives, came our adolescence; we take time putting together the small pieces we have had in preparation for our future. Chosen a degree and enrolled ourselves to the prestigious university in town. Soon we graduate and leave the portals that had equipped us with tools we need to have.

As in my case, I had chosen to be employed as one of the administrative officer in a daily publication in our region for more then a year nearing two now. I am committed to a my boyfriend who is  leading to a vocation most unlikely of the majority. We have been together for more than three (3) years and thankfully still counting(",)

Taking our story, i confess that my mind for the past has been clouded with a lot of apprehensions and what ifs… I even took a number steps closer  before when we had our first date. I confronted him of a number of things… jumping to a crucial topic than just simply enjoying the jest of the first times… I was far more concerned of the future… of the what will be’s… forgeting to savour every moment there is. Hence, like my clouded mind, our relationship had gone through that dark and rocky road where my the cloud on my mind had casted its shadows.

I could say that for so many atimes, the light that radiates in side of me had flickered from the winds that blew beneath. Struggling and yet remains to be lit. What i have been through is nothing… incomparable of what is to come. Hence, i am very proud to say atleast i have made it through and still is fighting for my one great love. I believe… and so be it

For the moment, i am more than happy to share my thoughts. my convictions.  And with that in mind and heart I shall continue to live. Full of spirit and vitality, came along that unexplainable joy i am experiencing. If i had only settled to crying my heart out during the days I am expected to be, I would not be as happy as i am today.

I"ndeed, she was right"… What you have in mind, greatly affect the person you are. So be careful of what you think. As for me, i shall and will continously think of being happy with him.

Hear the drums beat!

The short and long hand of the clock points to number 12. People in the household busy themselves creating noises as we all welcome the year of the rat. New year, new life!

They say that what you on this first of each year shall radiates to the rest od the calendar days. Indeed the folks are true. As merry as we celebrated the first day so are the days of the first month.

January in the Philippines signifies the start of a long list of festivities. Among the highly celebrated od all is the feast of Sr. Sto.

"SINULOG"  Pit Senior!!!

Every third week of the month, Cebu with Aklan (Ati-Atihan) simultaneously, celebrates Sinulog. The commemoration od highlighed by the fluvial parade at the waters of cebu and a procession in the afternoon followed by a high mass at the Basilica Minore de Cebu. People from all walks of life, light their candlesticks and dance to the Sinulog beat. and for the 2nd year i attended the merrymaking with mom dad and angeli",)

"Dinagyang" Hala bita Iloilo, Viva Sr. Sto Nino"

In the last Sunday of January, ilonggos give honor to the Sto. Nino. Jaro Cathedral is flooded by a number of devotees not only from naighboring regions but the rest od the world as well. Aeucharistic celebration every hour was done to accomodate a huge size of devotees.

A showcase of ilonggos’ talents is very evident in its "Dinagyang Festival". the parade of colorfull custumes matched with the exquisite presentations from the contesting tribes left the audience in awe making them look forward to more of next years event. Private and Public entities in any way they could, take part in making the merrymaking worthwhile. Some give out food for free.

I even met a fellow from cagayan de oro. He has been witnessing the fascinating event for almost 13 years now. This is his own way of thnking Sr. Sto Nino for the blessings showered him.

OOoooppppssss!!!! I almost forgot. Having attended these, i also discovered my long lost fondness taking pictures…") fyi my shots were accomodated at the front page of our newspaper! (whaaaa insi man gid tikalon ah hikhik)

well, just hope for all the best to come:)