Love and Anger and Everything in Between

It always amazes me every time I read a Paolo Coelho post or blog. Give me one of his books and I won't really allow myself to entertain distractions all the way till I finish it. Mr. Coelho influenced me a lot to write.  He inspired me in so many ways --  his view of life, relationship, sex, love and anger and everything in between. I had a paradigm shift when I read his book The Alchemist. He made me cry and made me believe in wonders of waiting and faith in By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept as well as The Zahir. He aroused my imagination in Eleven Minutes. And he made me believe that I am a strong Woman in The Witch of Portobello. I usually read his 1 minute writings and musings. But this post really made sense. Brilliant.

A master asked his disciples:
‘Why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?’The disciples thought for a while, and one of them said, ‘Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.’‘But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you? ‘Isn’t it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you shout at a person when you’re angry?’

The disciples gave him some other answers but none satisfied the master. Finally he explained:

‘When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.’

Then the master asked:‘What happens when two people fall in love? They don’t shout at each other but talk softly, why? Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small…’And he concluded:

‘When they love each other even more, what happens? 
‘They do not speak, they only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love. ‘Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that’s all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.’

Very nice. Love simply is.


I heart you.
D.

Nevermind, I'll Find Someone Like You.

No matter how hard I try to deny it, feelings will just show. It's been 6 years but it still feels like it was just yesterday. Adele put it in this song best.

I heard that you're settled down

That you found a girl and you're married now

I heard that your dreams came true

Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you

Old friend, why are you so shy?

Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it

I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded

That for me, it isn't over

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you, too

Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

You know how the time flies

Only yesterday was the time of our lives

We were born and raised in a summer haze

Bound by the surprise of our glory days

I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it

I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded

That for me, it isn't over yet

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you, too

Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah

Nothing compares, no worries or cares

Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made

Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you

Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Never mind, I'll find someone like you

I wish nothing but the best for you, too

Don't forget me, I begged, I remember you said

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead

I guess, am just human. Nuff said. I fought for you and failed but loved you deeply beyond words.


Happy Valentine's Day.


(Congratulations Adele for sweeping the Grammys!)
I was gonna marry you....,
D.

Thank you Emma!

Yes.

D.

If Ever I'll Be In Your Arms Again

Traveled once and had an opportunity to go to the wonderful Island of Palawan back in 2006. I stayed with some family and friends in Taytay province (Northern part after Coron). Landing at the Puerto Princesa airport and travelling 4-5 hours via rough roads to Taytay was no comfort at all. Our bodies were in pain the entire trip but our eyes were full of unimaginable scenery at the same time. And yes, it was really worth it.

We dropped our baggage at the de Luna's home (the most hospitable family I've ever encountered) then off to Sabang Island where the Underground River was located. It was another 7-8 hours ride again. We had to go back the same way to the airport and move further to the south.  Ooooops, another pain in the butt, literally. We needed to stop for every two hours just to stretch and for others, to pee. We can actually take a Cessna plane from where we're at but opted to take it by land since we were a group, as far as I remember we were more than 10. Taking a boat ride was an option too, yet,  the family had a van all ready for us. We took a 30-min boat ride going to Sabang Island from Puerto Princesa port. And finally, when we arrived, believe you me, I cried happy tears. What I saw was beyond what I expected I'd see. It was really more than words, more than pictures. Then there we were -- experiencing paradise right before our eyes.

The next day was spent here: El Nido. Surreal. (Island hopping was the bomb!)

                             

And the next day....off to Snake Island -- where you can transfer to an island to another by foot. Your left and right, the vast ocean. 

The other days were spent in going round Puerto Princesa and Taytay Island. Tasted great food and met some awesomest people! 

*Butterfly Haven

*Pearl Farm (literally saw how to culture pearls!)

*Crocodile Farm

*Baker's Hill

*Puerto Princesa Museum

*Islands with no name... no one own it yet.. oooops kind of trespassing... (this is when we did island hopping)

I would like to be back in your arms again... After 6 years, romance me this 2012, Palawan. =)

And of course, cheers and Congratulations... we made it!
*please click the link

Puerto Princesa Underground River officially in New7wonders

Disclaimer: I had no evidences of the trip. =( All photos were taken by our official photographer, Kuya Val and Papa Caloy. It was way back when we had no digi-cams on hand. But of course, thank God for my retention, I had all snapshots saved in my mind. 

The world is a remarkable place, let's suck it up and travel!,

D.

Thinking of Reading This. Hmmmm.

Waking up sometimes gets boring especially when it's not yet time to wake up. (Did I make sense?) Anyhow, I was rummaging over my things and doing some installment cleaning for my apartment, I found these catchy lines at the back of a CD/DVD that I haven't played for almost a year or so:


"I'm building the world myself and putting new hats on everyday one by one... Before I go out, I'm going to have people in tutus, cops wearing sombreros, stock brokers with Viking hats, priests with panties out their heads. In the world I'm building, everybody shouts hello to everybody else from their car windows. People have speakers attached to their chests that pour out music so you can tell from a distance what mood they're in, and won't be too chicken shit to get naked when the rain comes."
-Let Me Stand Alone: The Journals of Rachel Corrie
(Rachel Corrie - activist/humanitarian/peacemaker)

I read some articles and criticisms about her - like standing in front of a bulldozer to fight for peace. What is it in her that made her that strong?

I have yet to discover who Rachel Corrie is. Must-read.

Peace y'all,
D.

How Long Have I been Gone??

Oh my goodness, I didn't know this until now! ( Of course, I'd prefer waiting, I prefer the excitement of anticipation)

How on earth did it miss my radar????? You sneaky J, you!

I knew this song will soar after hearing it last year on your concert. I even blogged about it. Wooooohooo! Makes me cry happy tears. =)

The release of Jason's new single "I Won't Give Up" Lyric Video



Found Me Crying,
D

Your Life is Happening Now. Live It. - TH

Happy Now Year Everyone!!!!! =)

I resolve to be positive. 

I resolve to drop dramas.

I resolve to be open to LOVE.

I resolve to have confidence in others.

I resolve to love my body and soul more.

I resolve to be connected to friends and family.

I resolve to live now and in the moment.

I resolve to be GRATEFUL- all the time. 

Be love.,

D