… and I am who I am.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
My family, in-laws, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousin, husband and I gathered around the lunch table in my parents’ veranda on a balmy Sunday afternoon, cracking jokes and laughing out loud. These are the moments that make me feel supremely thankful and happy.
What is your greatest fear?
Losing loved ones always gives me the shivers. While I know life isn’t permanent, my love for them IS.
It is often difficult to comprehend the true substance of a good blogger. The internet is one of the last places where one can look for meaningful social interaction. People need to see faces and interpret body languages to acquire an initial understanding of how other people are really like. Even with a crude interpretation like that, there can be trouble. A book is not always judged by its cover. Miscalculations and overestimations of personalities are frequent. Because of these, friendships are often stained with quarrels and petty misunderstandings. …
Bago niyo po basahin ang mga liham at pasasalamat namin sa 2007, nais kong ipakilala muli sa inyo ang mga Rebels without Because. Heto na nga, ang Blogkadahan, isang barkada ng mga Pinoy at Pinay na mahilig sa jokes, sa pagkwento at siyempre, sa pagsulat. Sa simula, bloggers lang kami sa isa’t isa. Ngunit pagkatapos ng ilang pagkikita at pagtitipon sa Pot & Noodle House, sa Starbucks, sa bahay ni Batjay at kung saan-saang bahagi ng mundo ay para bang naramdaman namin na hindi lang blogging ang aming common denominator. …
Each year makes her stronger, more soulful, sassier and sexier — our gorgeous Ajay gives her thanks to a much-loved 2007 and excitedly looks forward to a spectacular 2008, one that looks to be filled with even more lovin’.
I work in the service industry where Thank You is an overused word. Perhaps it takes pondering on what “Thank You” really means that we get to see the beauty and poetry behind it.
Thank You Lord because each time the sun rises, I know that there’s another day to be enjoyed …
With his trademark wit, Batjay gives us a glimpse of how the year was good to him. Feel the pride and share the love with him and his 2007.
ang dami kong ipinapagpasalamat ngayong taon. nasa banyo ako kaninang umaga nung sinulat ko ang listahang ito sa toilet paper habang nakaupo sa trono.
Thank you 2007
for the gift of words
through these I have reached out
connected
hopefully inspired
hearts and souls and random strangers.
The more words are written, the more people are touched.
I hope I have made a positive difference.
Thank you 2007
for the gift of travel
through this I have embraced
cultures, colors, sounds and sights
one doesn’t experience everyday.
They add to life’s flavor beautifully.
Thank you 2007
for the gift of creativity
through this I have determined my life path
not one dictated by decimal points and career paths
but one driven by passion, positivity and
that inner fire.
I have chosen correctly.
Thank you 2007
for …
With positivity, acceptance and an understanding of what the world has shared with him, Bong K embraces all of 2007’s gifts with fervor. There is always a reason to give thanks, be they minute or grand, and he lightheartedly and beautifully shows us how.
Everyday is education, we learn new things about us, our family and friends, acquaintances, people in our neighborhood, our work and officemates, playmates and even enemies (if you have one) etc.. and we revisit or re-learn them, each lesson we experience, and sometimes we even forget …
Mari is a warrior maiden — tough, calculating, passionate. 2007 has presented her with vast opportunities to shine. In her thanksgiving to this year, we see how this woman radiates with a hard-edged strength that is softly tempered by the love of family, of self, and maybe even something more.
We are now at the culminating part of the year. A lot of things had happened – some eventful, some the inevitable humdrum and the few serendipitous yet unforgettable ones. These have all made a striking impact as to who I …
A little lilac flower uncurling its petals, slowly, quietly, welcoming the morning dew as it touches its skin in greeting. This is the imagery of Jet’s graceful words. In her poetic thanksgiving, we feel her heartfully embrace the charm and fascinating surprises her life brings.
I once wished there was more substance I could attribute to my life. I should have been careful, I guess.
‘Benign’ is a word I have associated with my life for some time. Some friends have a different word for it… ‘charmed,’ I believe it is. …
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” True friendship is difficult to find but a joy to keep indeed. Over time, it is nurtured. Over time, it blossoms beautifully. To find the right circle of friends for you can also be quite a challenge, but when you have discovered that circle who cherishes you, and who you love back genuinely, in a way, you can say, you have found a home away from home. Sachiko shares her …
