Buhay sa Ibayong Dagat

Marami na akong naranasan,
Marami na akong napuntahan;
Ilang beses nang naparusahan,
Ilang beses nang naiwanan.

Mahirap ang maging mag-isa,
Tumira sa bayan na walang kakilala;
Minsan ay mawawalan ka ng pag-asa,
Minsan ay bigla ka na lang luluha.

Minsan ako ay napapaisip,
Punan ng isipan hanggang sa pag-iglip;
Sa aking binatana ako'y sumisilip,
Malayong tingin at malamim na isip.

Ngunit hindi lahat ay malungkot,
Hindi rin lahat ay nakakatakot;
Minsan nga lang ay nakakabagot,
Lahat ay mapapawi kung alam mo ang sagot.

Alak at sigarilyo aking kakampi,
Sa masamang araw at malamig na gabi;
Walang kayapos at walang katabi,
Ngunit ako ay hindi magaatubili.

Kinabukasan nakakilala ng kababayan,
Mga bagong mukha at bagong kaibigan;
Ang iba naman ibang bayo ang pinanggalingan,
Nagbigay ng sigla at katuwaan.

Maraming kaisipan ang natutunan,
Maraming bagay ang pinagdaanan;
Pinalakaas ang pananalig pumunta sa simbahan,
Kumuha ng lakas sa pinanggalingan.

Ang buhay ay sumigla at sumaya,
Lahat ng bagay naging kaaya-aya;
Ang kalungkutan biglang tumiyaya,
Tumibay ang dibdib dahil sa pananampalataya.

Lahat ng bagay ay ay dahilan,
Siya ring nagdadala sa paroroonan;
Biglaan man o dahan-dahan,
Kailangan lang ang katibayan.

Rainbow

A lot of depressions, a lot of setbacks, a lot of obstacles that may take you aback. Gloomy moods, senseless agonies. This is not what I want my life to be. So many complaints, too few steps taken. Always whining no fighting.

This is life. This is what we do. This is how most people see and face reality. This is how most live. This is what everyday looks like.

A lot of people do not face challenges head on. A lot hide under the table. Some behind daddy' pocket. Some hide somewhere else. Depression predominantly hinders us to bounce back. Everyone needs a rainbow after a gloomy, rainy day.

For those who needs inspiration, let me share you something. Something worth your while. Something that will make you realize that "life is full of challenges" but "we are living in a world that's beautiful".. It is a simple song by a popular band in the Philippines, their name is South Border...

Check this out:


"Rainbow"

Fallin' out, fallin' in
Nothing's sure in this world no, no
Breakin' out, breakin' in
Never knowin' what lies ahead
We can really never tell it all no, no, no

Say goodbye, say hello
To a lover or friend
Sometimes we never could understand
Why some things begin then just end
We can really never tell it all no, no, no

But oh, can't you see
That no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
So baby, just smile
'Coz I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful
Life is for you and me

Take a little time baby
See the butterflies color's
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything would be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain

Ohh, whoa

Hittin' high, hittin' low
Win or lose you should go, yeah yeah
Getting warm, getting cold
Weather could be so good or bad
But baby this is life now don't get mad no, no, no

'Coz oh, cant you see
That no matter what happens
Life goes on and on
So baby, please smile
'Coz I'm always around you
And I'll make you see how beautiful
Life is for you and me

Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything would be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain

Life's full of challenges
Not all the time we get what we want
But don't despair my dear coz I know now
You'll take each trial and you'll make it through the storm
Coz you're strong my faith in you is clear
So ill say once again this worlds wonderful and
Let us celebrate life that's so beautiful, so beautiful
Ohhhh

Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything would be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain

If you want to see the video, check the link below...


http://youtube.com/watch?v=gWtrkp0IUFs

Banging and Rocking 2K8

New Year comes with new hope, new dreams, new trial, new friends and new experiences...

I was never an optimist. I am more of a realist that an optimist. At times I can be very very skeptical. But not this year. I just came of a week off back to the Philippines. I was recharged, refreshed and rejuvenated. I was a bit down here in Shanghai. I just realized it when I came back. I was off my game in all things. I took a well deserved breather.

2007 was a year of mixed emotions. Promotion, demotion, redemption and more options. I was given a secret. A secret that I can say turned my life for the better. A secret that saved me from a lot of despair. I became acquainted with the Law of Attraction. Works like a charm. People might think otherwise but for me it creates wonders.

This year I welcomed the new year in another country. With new found friends and a familiar drink. We welcomed this year with cheers. I talked to a lot of people I loved and liked at the same time. I had a few more people in mind but I was not able reach them all, yet I was still happy... Very happy actually. Not the New Year Celebration people will envision. But it is something for the books. Although the fireworks did not match my expectations, I made my own fireworks in my heart. It is bigger than any fireworks man can ever make.

2007 gave me knowledge, wisdom, experiences that made me who I am today. I do not regret anything that happened. The mistakes, the downfall, the heartbreaks, the pitfalls; for it made me better, faster, smarter and stronger. I am not the person that I am today without them.

Bring on 2008, this is my year. I am a rat! Equipped with new knowledge, new language, new wisdom and new outlook... Bring it on!!! Happy New Year to all! May all of your desires turn into reality! :)