Alanis Morissette - You Learn

"You live you learn, you love you learn

You cry you learn, you lose you learn

You bleed you learn, you scream you learn"

The Way Back Into Love - Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore

I like Drew's voice. Cute :) Nice movie soundtrack, too.

Moon and stars

The moon and its stars from last (last) week. ;P

Sayang anliit. I tried my luck in getting the shot using my phone. It was a lovely sight, though. The last time I've seen something as beautiful as those was almost two years ago. Gave me a sigh. :)

Dream SMALL

I have small dream(s) y' know. ;)

A red Mini Cooper is one of those SMALL dreams. ^_^*

Note to self - Excellence

"Carry yourself in such a way that when people are sitting, you would be standing; and when they are standing, you will stand out; and when they stand out, you'll be outstanding; and when they dare to be outstanding, you will be their standard."

Note to self - Quality Life

"Live life with less, but only with the best."

Des'ree - You Gotta Be |Lyrics|

Disclaimer: I don't own this video.

I love love looooove the message of this song. Very inspiring.

Note to self - What to be

"Picasso, the Spanish artist once said, 'my mother said to me, "If you become a soldier, you'll be general; if you become a monk, you'll end up as the Pope."  So instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.'  (Citylife Magazine)"

I lost my Identity Card

What is it like to lose one’s identity?

Fingerprints, hair style, blood type, scar, attitude and so on, any of these can be a person’s identity.  Uniqueness that only he or she can possess.  Everyone is unique.  I believe in that saying.  Even twins have differences.  Determining one’s identity can only be done by you.  No one will do it for you.  Your name is already an identity in itself.  It is what makes people different among other individuals.  Losing one’s identity is like being in a situation that you do not recognize yourself anymore.

Losing one’s identity comes in different forms.  It could be through aging, choices, decisions or losing one’s path in life.  Throughout the process, consciously or unconsciously forgetting one’s identity is tragic.  It leads to anguish and desolation of a person.  Losing one’s identity is like living in a useless and meaningless world  (First two paragraphs from my essay for World Literature II, 3/5/2007).

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Just a thought. I actually have forgotten I wrote something about "identity" few years back until today. It's kind of funny to read something like this (in just plain objective context at that time) and later on experience it first hand and when you read it again you'd go like, "Ahh okay, naexperience ko to recently ah. Now it makes sense."

Can I ask for an advice?

It takes me a great deal and a huge amount of trust before someone can make me open up and talk about myself. My life is never an open book. I only open it up to few trusted people and to those interested.

Today God answered my prayer when I was just thinking few days ago until today, I needed someone to talk to. I was actually hoping for someone older, experienced in life, open-minded, mature and someone who wouldn't judge my thoughts. Things just suddenly feels like I'm playing it safe. It always scares me each time that idea occurs in my head. Last time I did, it was three years ago? No one wishes for a stagnant life.

I knew I needed an advice. Honestly, I could feel I needed some sort of guidance on how to live my life. I'm not lost, I'm out of focus. I supposed, asking for an advice from someone wouldn't hurt. And, it's okay to ask for help, once in a while.

There are things we can't do ourselves; sometimes, an advice is a must. Also, even in their stories you can get something to learn from.

2-12-12 - Absolutely Random

 2-12-12

I don't do vision boards; I do inspiration boards of my previous works, instead.

Today is 2-12-12 (PST)... Nice! I'm just actually posting for the sake of that. ;P

Just...now... errr... I encountered a favorite quote I haven't heard for a while, "Everything happens for a reason." Does today count? I accomplished a lot of tasks this weekend. A couple of things left undone from my annual list 2011. 

Speaking of list, have you heard of The Secret? It actually teaches everyone to realize the power of vision boards and positive thinking, basically. By doing so, your goals will be manifested (of course if you believe that they will happen). 

I don't do that (vision board), instead, I do listing. I share it with people a lot, because I really believe in it and it really works. It helps me by guiding me towards my goals. I need it especially that I'm a spontaneous type. It's nice to have some guidelines I could take a peek on once in a while to check my progress.

Note to self - On Effort

“I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don’t do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.” – Michael Jordan

Just a thought and red orange nails

On this day of your life, Maricon, we believe God wants you to know ... that it's time you stopped hiding from life, and said yes to the adventure of being alive.
	Enough of the routine already. Go on, have an adventure, - do what you always wanted deep within your heart. Do what brings you alive, and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.

Will this matter a year from now?

Start doing what you love.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

On this day of your life, Maricon, we believe God wants you to know ... that tomorrow you will harvest the seeds you sow today.
	What kind of seeds do you need to sow today, so tomorrow turns into the dream you have always wanted?

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Been thinking literally nothing about my future yet ironically, random thoughts about it still find their way to get into my head. I'm not anxious, I guess these are just buried thoughts I thought were gone and never coming back.

I'm sure not lost, in fact I feel closer to the fulfillment of my designing dream more than ever. The only problem, I just don't know how to get it started, really.

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On the lighter side,

I had my nails done! And, it's red orange!!!! ^_^* There sure is something about newly polished nails that lifts one's mood. It gives a certain boost to anyone like it literally gives you a feel-good-feeling afterwards. And, I love it. :)

Tried Essie this time. I hope it lasts longer like Orly and OPI.

Happy LOVE Month! :)

The output made me smile.

My desk

Here's my desk in my room. For the first time, I liked how clean and clutter-free it is. Yay! It has finally served its purpose. Now, it's really looking more like a desk - not anymore a storage of unused stuffs.

Getting personal.

These put a smile on my face. There's my father right there.

Note to self - Reality Bites

Nothing lasts forever. In just a blink of an eye, things can change. And, it's always when you least expect it.

VNC: February (2012)

Hello new pair. :) As always, I loved it. What's not to love, it's nautical inspired plus it's blue.

Thank you VNC. ♥