Name it and December 2013 can enflame it.
That is how I view this month as probably the highlight of 2013. There are always given dates that would stand out and I am very happy to have them. It is not yet the end of the year but we are expecting more for December and they are all the best.
Heartaches will always be there but the supremacy of happiness can never be denied just like what I wrote in my last essay. That's just part of it. We will never forget that this year Madame OA left us. As well as the heroes I mentioned in my last entry.
This month I was able to make it to Dasmarinas City Fiesta and attended the pontifical mass there. After that was a date with my nephew and two nieces Lizzeth, Lester, and Lianne. How can I forget that there was also the December 14 Christmas party of the company where we really had so much fun. We attended an after party night because that was also the birthday of Louie.
The day after December 14 is truly historical. Partially, I can say that it was the climax of December
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013
I Hate Bidding Farewell
For sure, everybody doesn't want to leave and be left. In just a month we bid farewell to a number of special persons that we would never want to let go if only we can keep them. June Kiethley has been an inspiration to most media personalities during the 1986 revolution in the Philippines. She has been instrumental to documenting the restoration of polity democracy in the Philippines in a post Marcos transition.
We also said goodbye to Maestro Agripino Diestro this November. He is one of the most supportive artists that I have known. I was supposed to have an interview with him during my college days but because of a conflicting schedule I wasn't able to get into CCP on the day he would want me to be there. He is for me the father of instrumental festival. His persona is so festive that you will never remember him as a lonely person but always a joyous one. This attitude was being captivated by his son Jopi who does his craft in a very festive manner also.
The world mourned last December 1 when we heard about the tragic death of actor Paul Walker. He is not celebrated because he is an actor. People's heart were touch because he is a philanthropist. He is a person with a big heart and open hands. He is generous and he values non material realities. The story about Walker buying a $9,000 engagement ring for a groom-to-be who cannot afford it and gave it to his fiance,it is of some worth. The story about his unhesitation to donate goods to Filipinos after the storm surge as narrated by the people who are with him in ROWW. Walker is a saint in his own right.
Just when we thought everything is done and no one will follow, Nelson Madela, the icon of world peace and equity died at the age of 95. His life is indeed a life worth celebrating. He championed the rights of people not just of his class but humanity in general. When the black people took over South Africa, they intended to get even with the whites. However, it was Mandela who exemplified the true meaning of the equality he was fighting for. He never sow hatred for white people.
Yes, I hate saying goodbye especially if goodbyes mean we will let go of worthwhile memories and persons that lifts the dignity of human race.The fact that we are still here, gives a chance for a difference. We are as capable as Walker, Mandela, Diestro and Kiethley in terms of what they have proven to the world. We are all capable of making a difference. Just remember, Pope John Paul II died.It was a devastation to all faithfuls.But now, we have Pope Francis and this Pope, alive that he is, continues tomake a difference.
My Mom just met Katriz earlier. She gave the box of truffles which I pre-ordered. When we were in highschool I never thought that she will be a mother who will become a pastry expert and will make people happy by bringing sweet tastes to their buds. How are we going to make a difference? It is a question that will linger in my head as I attend the city feast of Dasmarinas City tomorrow. Christmas is just hovering around the ambiance. Carrying on the dreams that I had last year, I am just too glad that in just a year I made a lot of difference in my life and soon I am hoping to make some improvements to others' lives as well.
We also said goodbye to Maestro Agripino Diestro this November. He is one of the most supportive artists that I have known. I was supposed to have an interview with him during my college days but because of a conflicting schedule I wasn't able to get into CCP on the day he would want me to be there. He is for me the father of instrumental festival. His persona is so festive that you will never remember him as a lonely person but always a joyous one. This attitude was being captivated by his son Jopi who does his craft in a very festive manner also.
The world mourned last December 1 when we heard about the tragic death of actor Paul Walker. He is not celebrated because he is an actor. People's heart were touch because he is a philanthropist. He is a person with a big heart and open hands. He is generous and he values non material realities. The story about Walker buying a $9,000 engagement ring for a groom-to-be who cannot afford it and gave it to his fiance,it is of some worth. The story about his unhesitation to donate goods to Filipinos after the storm surge as narrated by the people who are with him in ROWW. Walker is a saint in his own right.
Just when we thought everything is done and no one will follow, Nelson Madela, the icon of world peace and equity died at the age of 95. His life is indeed a life worth celebrating. He championed the rights of people not just of his class but humanity in general. When the black people took over South Africa, they intended to get even with the whites. However, it was Mandela who exemplified the true meaning of the equality he was fighting for. He never sow hatred for white people.
Yes, I hate saying goodbye especially if goodbyes mean we will let go of worthwhile memories and persons that lifts the dignity of human race.The fact that we are still here, gives a chance for a difference. We are as capable as Walker, Mandela, Diestro and Kiethley in terms of what they have proven to the world. We are all capable of making a difference. Just remember, Pope John Paul II died.It was a devastation to all faithfuls.But now, we have Pope Francis and this Pope, alive that he is, continues tomake a difference.
My Mom just met Katriz earlier. She gave the box of truffles which I pre-ordered. When we were in highschool I never thought that she will be a mother who will become a pastry expert and will make people happy by bringing sweet tastes to their buds. How are we going to make a difference? It is a question that will linger in my head as I attend the city feast of Dasmarinas City tomorrow. Christmas is just hovering around the ambiance. Carrying on the dreams that I had last year, I am just too glad that in just a year I made a lot of difference in my life and soon I am hoping to make some improvements to others' lives as well.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Our Common Past
I am writing this entry here in Laguna. Just went home yesterday so I can be with my family and to be able to go to Batangas for a visit to most of my friends whom I haven't been reunited for quite a long time. I was supposed to go there with Vien. But the weather of Christmas lurking around, never permit us. So I stayed home. Recollecting and resting. This is rest. This is a sanctuary. Laguna has been a fortress of mine from fatigue and loneliness.
How was my week? Perhaps that Friday when JS and I were together explains the climax of this week. We share common dreams and interests. It was her birthday. She's now 26 just like me and earning her money much more than I perhaps because she's been long in the teaching profession now while I'm just starting with a company.
What did we do? I was in front of Adamson University at 5pm waiting for her. From then we had the LRT-MRT experience. It's always the same thing. I pity the people whenever I see them inside the train. The experience doesn't seem to suit her birthday.She almost got irate because of the long wait for the trains, you see they are always loaded and we can't get in because it would over load. She even dropped her shoes down the train rail. Oh no... it's a good thing I was tehre to take everything under control.
Where did we go? To Robinsons Pioneer where she bought her new tent which she will use Wednesday for the hike. She's really good in mountian climbing I am not. Something that we don't share in common. That day is also the first major dance concert of Enrique Gil I was able to see Araneta outside but we know that the best is inside. The adoration for Enrique is something we don't also share in common. Yes we are at Trinoma where we celebrated her birthday and after that bought a pen for Chad.
The interest for fitness and wellness. Something that Aizee and I share in common. Before I even go to JS' birthday, Aizee and I started that Friday with physical exercises and most importantly a long run. Jogging is a healthy habit and how I wish we can do it everyday not only to be well but to bond with each other. Yet we know that the schedule of work and loads to do will never allow us.
Who can forget that we watched "Catching Fire" last Sunday? Oh it's been a week. One thing that really stood out as cool is the experience last Wednesday in A Veneto, Clyde celebrated his birthday on the 27th and I bought him a cake and placed it in our locker. He was so surprised when he open it. CJ, EJ Jeel and I went to A Venetto to have our lunch there it was quite fun.
This Sunday is fun too. Raph visited me in the house and right after that, Lorraine and I went to SM San Pablo just to treat ourselves and bond together. I am now watching the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television where Rey Langit received his lifetime excellence award. Congratulations to all who won sapecially to Kim Chiu who was chosen star of the night.
Our common past is something we value with our friends. Tomorrow, my friend Chesk Jessa Silvestre will celebrate her birthday. She died 5 years ago without me even knowing where she was buried and laid. Our common past is treasured even more when people leave us. Today we say goodbye to June Kiethley who passed last week, an icon of democratic broadcasting. Also to Agripino Diestro who was hailed as the resident conductor of PPO. And just early today, to Paul Walker who just attended a fund raising event for the typhoon victims in Visayas.
What links most of us is not only our ancestry and tongues, we are linked and connected by our common hope, common visions, common dreams.
How was my week? Perhaps that Friday when JS and I were together explains the climax of this week. We share common dreams and interests. It was her birthday. She's now 26 just like me and earning her money much more than I perhaps because she's been long in the teaching profession now while I'm just starting with a company.
What did we do? I was in front of Adamson University at 5pm waiting for her. From then we had the LRT-MRT experience. It's always the same thing. I pity the people whenever I see them inside the train. The experience doesn't seem to suit her birthday.She almost got irate because of the long wait for the trains, you see they are always loaded and we can't get in because it would over load. She even dropped her shoes down the train rail. Oh no... it's a good thing I was tehre to take everything under control.
Where did we go? To Robinsons Pioneer where she bought her new tent which she will use Wednesday for the hike. She's really good in mountian climbing I am not. Something that we don't share in common. That day is also the first major dance concert of Enrique Gil I was able to see Araneta outside but we know that the best is inside. The adoration for Enrique is something we don't also share in common. Yes we are at Trinoma where we celebrated her birthday and after that bought a pen for Chad.
The interest for fitness and wellness. Something that Aizee and I share in common. Before I even go to JS' birthday, Aizee and I started that Friday with physical exercises and most importantly a long run. Jogging is a healthy habit and how I wish we can do it everyday not only to be well but to bond with each other. Yet we know that the schedule of work and loads to do will never allow us.
Who can forget that we watched "Catching Fire" last Sunday? Oh it's been a week. One thing that really stood out as cool is the experience last Wednesday in A Veneto, Clyde celebrated his birthday on the 27th and I bought him a cake and placed it in our locker. He was so surprised when he open it. CJ, EJ Jeel and I went to A Venetto to have our lunch there it was quite fun.
This Sunday is fun too. Raph visited me in the house and right after that, Lorraine and I went to SM San Pablo just to treat ourselves and bond together. I am now watching the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television where Rey Langit received his lifetime excellence award. Congratulations to all who won sapecially to Kim Chiu who was chosen star of the night.
Our common past is something we value with our friends. Tomorrow, my friend Chesk Jessa Silvestre will celebrate her birthday. She died 5 years ago without me even knowing where she was buried and laid. Our common past is treasured even more when people leave us. Today we say goodbye to June Kiethley who passed last week, an icon of democratic broadcasting. Also to Agripino Diestro who was hailed as the resident conductor of PPO. And just early today, to Paul Walker who just attended a fund raising event for the typhoon victims in Visayas.
What links most of us is not only our ancestry and tongues, we are linked and connected by our common hope, common visions, common dreams.
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