Quotable Quotes

       I just wanted to share how I'm feeling now and how I'm dealing with the unfavorable things around me.

What made me decide to post these 'not-so-very-new' and 'kind-of-common' yet 'simple' quotes is the inspiration I got from those people around me who may have 'accidentally' inspired me in their own little ways, those people who believed in my sincerity and for the read-worthy prayer booklet, 'Our Daily Bread', I have read last night.

       The first quote goes this way...

"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." -by Anonymous

       I received this quote just yesterday, via sms by a good old friend of mine named Dit-Dit. This bubbly, cute and small-but-terrible gal is actually fond of sending messages to her circle of friends. She's use to send us quotes she have on her drafts. And this one stroke me the most upon reading. It's because, for me, the saying is also parallel to what I  have realized recently:

"Judge-mental people wouldn't care to listen to your sincerest reason on why you did such thing...they just directly blame you into the mess they thought you have started and find for your faults in the case."

Killer stare!

       I could imagine how those people would stare at me when they're at my back. haha

Nice try from myself! ^^,

       Anyways, here are the others...

"Trials are like fire they can destroy or strengthen you depending on your character and outlook in life. Remember: The fire that melts the butter is the same fire that hardens the steel."

-by Anonymous

       I got this from a concern friend. I think she sent me this one to enlighten me and to cheer me up. Thanks for this one Lois. :)

"If you want to be happy for a moment, take revenge. But if you want to be happy for a lifetime, then grant forgiveness."

       And this one is from a former schoolmate whom also is a good friend. Her name is Eva Mae.

Lastly...

       The quote, which I think, sums up everything.

"Trials come because we live in a broken world, but if we decide that we will learn the lessons taught, there are no 'ifs' about it--it is an important way to GROW."

       -Bill Crowder, Our Daily Bread

       I finally realized how good He is. That, truly, whatever happens on me, He'll never leave me. And also, He'll be there when I can't carry the heavy load anymore. I am so thankful that He did ways to enlighten myself when I almost gave up. 

       So, for those people I meant for this post. I just forgive and forget everything. Go on! Just continue to spoil me if that's what makes you happy. I really hope you are! haha

       You deserve this...

A big smile on  my face! :)

  

       It's hurting me so much seeing those people, whom I look up to the most, acting like they don't deserve some respect. I wanted to try in getting things fix earlier but seems like they're not worth any effort. I see how their true colors are revealing. And, I also ache noticing how they stare at me as if I'm the one to be blamed and as if I did such thing for my own benefit.

       I now knew how unfair the world in here is...how they try to succumbed in their own faults...and how immature they are not to accept criticisms from others.

       I may be wrong somewhere...but, I knew, in my part I did what I thought was right. All that matters now is that I showed them how a tiny speck can awaken their blinded eyes. It was not my intention to please anybody because it's not about me, it's all about us.

       Sometimes, I feel like giving up and exit from the inside, thinking it is the easiest way to solve the problem. But, I realized it is quitting what makes one a loser. So, I'll just let them bark on me. Anyways, I'm not going to mind them, they are just dogs barking.

       ......................................

       After what has happened, I really do hope for forgiveness and acceptance. Forgiveness for people I may have hurt. Acceptance for the people who can't accept their own flaws. 

       It was something I can learn from and I know for somebody too, who share the same sentiment I was feeling. Therefore, I must move on. Life must go on. 

Forget You!

It has been a long, stressful and depressing week last week.

So, now is my time to start a new beginning...

to forget everything and take a new path this second semester.

"Move on", I say...and "Forget You", I must sing.

Lalalala ♫♫♫♪♫♪...

I see you drivin' round town with the guy I love

And I'm like, forget you

I guess the change in my pocket Wasn't enough

I'm like, forget you

Yeah I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari,

But that don't mean I can't get you there

I guess she is an Xbox and I'm more an Atari,

Mmm, but the way you play your game ain't fair

I pity the fool that falls in love with you

(Ooo, she's a gold digger)

Well

(Just thought you should know)

Ooooooh

I've got some news for you

          Yeah, go run and tell your little girlfriend

I see you drivin round town with the guy I love

And I'm like, forget you

I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough

I'm like, forget you and forget him too

Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya

Now ain't that some sh.. (Ain't that some sh..)

And although there's pain in my chest

I still wish you the best with a

Forget you

Now baby, baby, baby, why d'you wanna wanna hurt me so bad?

(So bad, so bad, so bad)

I tried to tell my mamma but she told me

"This is one for your dad"

(Your dad, your dad, your dad)

(Uh!) Why? (Uh!) Why? (Uh!)

Why baby? (Uh!) I love you

I still love you

Oooh!

I see you drivin round town with the guy I love

And I'm like, forget you (Forget you)

I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough

I'm like, forget you and forget him too

Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya

Huh, now ain't that some sh.. (Ain't that some sh..)

Although there's pain in my chest

I still wish you the best with a

Forget you!

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/g/glee/#share

Bleeh!☺

Reminder for a Blogginner (Blog-Beginner)

       I entered the blogging world in order to improve my writing skills, especially in creative ways. Before, I always tell myself  to practice writing, read and read articles and the likes, and become writing as one of my hobbies. Just this afternoon, I visited few blog sites and I found there write-ups very interesting and read-worthy. I really envy them. Although, I have a valid excuse, that I am still a neophyte at blogger so I still have long long way to go to be like them. It's been almost six months already since I started blogging yet I notice myself 'slowly' improving. Tsk

       So, I visited Mr. Google and searched on how to improve my writing skills. I might as well keep it by myself because it's maybe senseless sharing something to people who don't need 'reminders'. But, please allow me to do so, so that I'll always be reminded and reminded in case I somehow forget.

       I found different articles but I find this one a more interesting exercise. I chose this because I think this is apt for me as an aspiring creative writer. :)

Here it is:


1.) Take a mediocre, horrible or fabulous piece of your writing. It doesn't need to be long, just writing. Go through it and look for non-descriptive words, such as 'nice', 'beautiful' and 'wonderful'. List these words, and detail what they are actually supposed to be describing.

A nice outfit - Nice means as many things as there are people! Does nice mean green or blue? Cotton or polyester? A skirt or pants? Matching or eclectic?
A beautiful day - Some folks like rain, some love the sun. Are there clouds? Is it morning or evening? Is it a day to lounge at home or go out and socialize? What constitutes a beautiful day? Beauty? What's that?
You can see by these examples that non-descriptive words rob your writing of what makes it unique - you!

2.) This is one of my favorites. I came across it as I was studying metaphors. On the left side of the page, list tangible nouns. Ocean, flood, steam shovel, cinder block, spoon. On the right side of the page, list intangible nouns. Respect, desire, hunger, flight. Now combine them in a phrase like this:
'a of '. Examples would be 'an ocean of respect', a spoonful of desire'. Let yourself get carried away with this, and you will come up with some very powerful images.

3.) Open up a dictionary. Choose a word and write about it for 10 minutes, non-stop. Choose another word and do the same. Choose a third and write 10 more minutes. Although you have three different words, there may be a common thread running through them. Look for it. The day I did this, the rainy weather permeated my three pieces of random writing. If a thread is not there, try and connect these three separate pieces of writing.

4.) Make a list about something. Choose something ordinary and make a list of things about it or related to it. Do it off the top of your head, taking just 10 minutes or so. Now read it. You will feel a rhythm to it after a few lines, and it will sound poetic. If you make a list about a kiss or love or flowers, you may have a sweet poem when you're done.

The class I did this in listed a yard sale. Sounds dull? It was actually very interesting to hear what everyone had to say about a yard sale, the contents, the seller, the other buyers, the type of day it was and so on. A yard sale is not dull subject matter!

5.) Find a picture in a magazine. Make sure it interests you. Look this picture over carefully for just a minute and write about it for at least 10 minutes. Describe the detail, the light, the subject matter. Are there people? What are they thinking? How did they get there? Who are they? You could do the traditional 'Who What When Where Why' routine. You'll be surprised at how much you can see in a picture when you have to!

(c)  Demand Media 2011
http://www.essortment.com/improve-writing-skills-writing-exercises-34649.html

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       Another thing. I remember our writing workshops before facilitated by our technical adviser in the yearbook publication. Our adviser also introduced different good exercises. Wiw! Though those have been nerve-cracking sessions but at least those sessions pushed me to improve and keep my creativity flowing. >.<Now, it's time for me to double time... Wish me luck! Write On! :D

Uhm...

       It's 1:20 pm. I am not in the mood to study. I'd rather procrastinate  make something else.
Well, I'm pretty sure this isn't a waist of time because I'm making my remaining forty minutes 'productive'. Maybe? (insert smiley face with a winking eye) I'm probably one of the luckiest persons in the whole world today. Hoho Yeah. Like, first, I wasn't able to study my lessons in Philosophy and Management but I found the tests sort of not that challenging. I mean it. Hihi And also, it's because of my 'kind' seatmates. (If you know what I mean!) Hmmm...
      My cellphone's time strikes at 1:26 pm. I'm still busy typing the keyboard and facing the monitor, writing what's on my head.Weird. I find myself weird. I'm not like this before; carefree, happy-go-lucky. Somebody just awakened my sleeping creative juices. (chos!) Uhm. I have an exam at 2:00 pm. I haven't even studied anything. I just finished doing my "Earth's Wheel of Information" for my Physics class. Now, I'm already contented. Haha I really don't care. I sound insane. I know right?
Well, oh-well. That's what I'm feeling right now.
     1:34 pm--the time. I guess it's time to say chao now. Actually, I still have to do some "ninja
 " moves for my Physics exam. Our instructor required us to do so, in Cebuano we call it "kodigo." This is crazy! Haha Well, I'm a good student. I just follow what he told us. Hihi
     It's twenty minutes before two already. Yet, I don't feel butterflies flying in my stomach. I still very confident. To kill the remaining time is what I want to do.
     Express what I feel right now. Write what I want to say...because  it makes me feel better. To unleash the depressions and stresses within me. I just want to be inspired and feel like I'm totally free--from worries outside. So that when I go out form this cool place I'll be wearing a warm smile and say hello to the world. No fear--if I'll fail or get low score.
    Now it's quarter to two. I have to stop this heaven I'm feeling inside of me. Whether I like it or not. I have to face the reality that I have to take the exam not really ready. This is it!
Chao!
 Honestly, I'll be getting ready. Don't worry. :)

What's Happening?

       I hate it because something's going wrong with Mr. Post a Comment, Sir Add and Bro. Insert Image in Blogger which I didn't expect to happen. It's already (seriously) displeasing to me and for sure to the blogger users out there who are also 'greatly' affected by these problems. But, I just hope that these aren't 'universal' problems (insert poker face here) and I'll be able to determine how to solve these ASAP.

       Well, here are the three problems that really bothered me:
            
            1.) The "Post a Comment" box is not working. I noticed that after I typed my comment and clicked the Publish button, the comments are not published. Then the phrase "Please choose a profile" shows. And, I really have no idea what it means! >.< My goodness!

             2.) I wanted to follow someone but whenever I click the Follow button, this dialog box below eventually just popped out. 

            3.) Lastly, inserting photos to my post from the computer took me centuries to do so! ;-/ OH-EM! Good thing I got Dora's power of being an adventurous explorer and I was able to make some solution for it! Haha

        Anyways, does anyone know the solutions? If you do, please leave a comment. (I wish you could! *evil grin) I know Mr. Google is just a monitor away but I think it'll be better if you'll extend some help.

Thanks ahead! ;)

These stuffs hinder me to enjoy blogging so please help me. ^^,

Smile

                   

"A smile is a lighting system of the face, the cooling system of the head 

and the heating system of the heart."

                 I just want to share a picture of mine I just edited a while ago (which I deserve a CLAP CLAP). And the quote above first came out from my thoughts. It's actually a saying I got from a high school classmate whom also my friend. I really can't forget it since it's like  I've been repeating that line in my so-called "speech" (parody or collection of speeches I made  when I was still in first year high school) whenever my group of friends and I got bored. Like, yeah? One way of killing boredom. FYI, I was kind of the batch comedian before. Anyways, you're maybe familiar with the quote since it's not originally from her.

                 

               Going back to her, this gal is a close friend of mine. I remember how we shared smiles and laughters before. We used to laugh like there's no tomorrow. As in! If Batman has Robin as his side-kick (far-out! Wala na ko'y ma-think), it's like me having her. That's how close we were. That's why, when I was editing this photo, I remember that girl. Her name is Erla. But maybe, unlike your best or true or whatever you call your close friends, we super barely see or spend some leisure time chit-chatting each other. Because she's studying at the neighboring university--and that also cause me to miss her a lot.


              Although she maybe can't read this, I still dedicate this post and the edited picture of mine to her. ;)






     

         

Who says I'm totally happy?

That I'm a no-problem person...

That I just laugh at life's uncertainties...

That I'm very optimistic!

That sadness and loneliness is not my friend!

Who are they?

Aren't you one of us, are you?

Sometimes, life is just so unfair.

They think I'm very alright...

That I have true friends who are always there for me?

That I'm not alone in this effin world?

That I am in bliss?

But actually I'm not!

Deep inside I'm slowly drowning,

Wilting...

And dying...helplessly.

Young Sprouts

Shoveled the richest soil and put us on

To be nurtured well and be primed

For the outside's challenges we will be facing

Amidst the uncertainties, we must believe!

Beneath the earth, we patiently waited

Water's our life

Then our roots dig down to the core;

To build our foundation--our soul!

Now our life's anew every spring

I'm one of those who stands so firm

So proud and fresh; young sprouts--so green

Breath life; AHA! Look what you've seen!

(c) Jeanie Chadwick

http://blog.jeaniechadwick.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

Acrostic Poem

Let you go--I'm not forcing you to stay but,

            Ever beloved of mine; not now, please think

                                                     All of the times we had, don't want to forget

                                                     Valued everything we had; but,

                                                     Enough? If it wasn't...now leave. I'll set you free.

Icarus

The time has come
To come away from this place
Where dreams of mine turned into reality
The world outside, they'll surely see.
That once a speck

Became a precious creature
Now equipped with enough knowledge
Ready to face the realms of life with courage.
I'll escape with nothing in my heart
Except for love
Love for the challenges and adventure
In this battlefield for me to endure.
Time to flip my wings
Need not afraid to fall
I must try
Must learn to soar high.



http://www.zuzafun.com/surreal-paintings-of-vladimir-kush 

Creative Drought

"...undeniable truth: our wells of inspiration are bound to run dry from time to time."

       I was stroke by this line upon reading a short article about art inspirations. I stopped reading and thoughts started to pop out at the back of my mind. I asked myself, "How would I possibly get myself inspired? Where would I seek inspirations? To whom? In what way?... Will I ever be?"
I sighed. Pause for a while. Then, I continued reading...
       As I browse the page, my creative fire was suddenly lighted. At last! I was dazzled by the paintings below the article and the stories of the various artists. Everything was just so inspiring to me. Although the works are not that splendid but at least they've done something unique coming from their wild imaginations.
So I told myself not to give up and make something inspiring too. My well was filled already but, not much. At least...

And this is how I felt.

Nobody knows how I uncertainly feel about this stuff.

Not anybody. Not even my closest friends...

I am so confused...

Things are going uncontrollable...
I never thought it wouldn't be that easy...
But, I'm fun of taking risks...
There's no time for me to turn back...
I have no choice; instead, to continue what I've started...

Words Left Unsaid

       Those days were gone but my love for her still remains. The waves of regrets haunted my inner thoughts. The blue sky turned into a dark gray one--it was vague. I regret those times. I was about to catch a lovely being's heart but that time I was uncertain. I was afraid. I wasn't so sure about it. I was even thinking back then, "What if our worlds wouldn't cross each other? What if...?"

       I've tried once. I only tried once. Whenever she passed by, I wore my sweetest inviting smile. I sang beautiful songs together with the swaying grasses and the whistling wind. The birds above us sang lovesome songs too. But she's not noticing me. She just touched my heart and left nothing but footprints--it hurt me so much. Am I invisible or is she the one that's naive? I've even wished to be like her--her being, so that I could escape to this lonely world of mine and we could be together. The blissful sun, the quiescent moon, and the twinkling stars, they  knew everything; the times when I was in deep sadness.

       Parts of me now are slowly wilting. This lonely world of mine might end too soon but, my love for her will always be with me eternally. But, if and only if, I did tell her what I truly felt then, this wouldn't be a useless lonely world of mine. Now, my everything's gone; she's gone. Goodbye my beloved butterfly. See you in the next wonderful world of ours. Farewell. I'll be bringing those memories we had. In this quiet seashore, I, a poor wild dandelion take it's final look into the world where everything started. But, my love for you remains...

Introducing Me

I am: an ordinary person trying to be extraordinary...

I think: I'm on the right track. Baby, I was born this way! XD

I know: I still have more to learn in life. ^.^

I want: to improve in many aspects of life, especially in writing. B)

I have: a dream, a song to sing, to help me cope with everything. ^.- 

I wish: I am a fish swimming in the sea but a fish on a dish, I never wish to be!

I hate: those wasted times that i didn't use my "coconut shell." >.< Err.

I miss: my old self--a very loud me.

I fear: my best isn't good enough...

I hear: the sweet music of LIFE. ;)

I smell: my armpit often. hekhek XD sshhh..

I crave: for true love. ;'3 (long story) Haha

I search: for answers to my unanswerable questions... hmmf.

I wonder: what's my purpose in living this kind of life...?

I regret: for the mistakes I've done in the past but, I learn from them.

I love: everyone as well as I love myself.

I ache: when people are so mean to the world. Pfft.

I was not: able to give my very best this second semester... I hope it's never too late.

I am not: usually good at cracking jokes but I'm naturally funny. XD Maybe because of my face? lol.

I cry: when he ignores my presence...when I feel like he hates me. But now I don't 'cause I feel like my heart is already numb.

I believe: everybody deserves to gain true love and true happiness, in God's time...

I dance: when I feel to dance. ;D Dancing is one of my hobbies.

I sing: random songs. Anything that relate to me...

I read: books...                                                                                                           UNFINISHED. ;P

I don't always: hide what I truly feel inside. I'm not secretive kind of person.

I fight: 'cause I'm a fighter but I still know my limitations.

I write: not using my pen and paper. I write through my wild IMAGINATION... XD (wehh?!)

I win: because I continue living...

I lose: when I feel like giving up.

BUT...

I never: give up. I'm not a quitter.

I always: grab every opportunity. I don't waste time.

I confuse: names of the people I meet along the way... I just easily remember their faces but not their names.

I listen: to music when I'm stressed-out. It's my one way of relaxation.

I can usually be found: anywhere...  ;D 'cause I'm a "red-but fly." HAHA 

I am scared: of DARKNESS... especially when I'm alone.

I need: to strive hard for me to pass my Major subject. I don't want to shift another course. o_o

I am happy: with my life yet still seeking for more. I know it'll still turn better.

I wake up: every morning telling myself, "God has given you a brand new day... make something productive out of it and thank Him for everything He has given to you." ;)

I sleep: after a very long day of mine... and while sleeping I wander in Dreamland not knowing what's there on the other side.

      I was just observing to those who were busy doing stuffs using Photoshop. I got bored so I went to Sarah, who's confused on what to do. I decided to grab the chair and started editing the photo (the farm background).

      It took me some time to look for a man standing showing its back but luckily I just did. Then, I added some kind of a shadow on the man. *credits to some of the affiliates who "patiently" taught me how. :D

       And the highlight, the so-called LENS FLARE!!! HAHA Try to look for it. 

I really like the effect. ^.^ *just don't mind the "beginner" Thanks also to Kuya Hapi for telling me what to do for the flare.

        I'm so proud of my first creation! Watch out for the next ones. ;)

         

1st Creative Writing Workshop

We were asked to randomly pick the following:

1. Character:     a new mother
2. Time:            a cold and stormy night
3. Place:           a college library
4. Situation:      you reach your goals
    
And to make a story out of those... Here's mine.


       As I was making my way to the institution where I graduated, I was amazed by the big changes in the place. It wasn't like it was before. The place has changed a lot.
So, I continued walking...

       Surprisingly, the dusty stairs leading to the library caught my attention. My feet wanted me to go there hurriedly. I can't control them; as if they have their own life. Then when I reached there, a cold gust of air brushes my face.
I was uncertain.

       I don't know what exactly to do. It seems like it was my first time to get in there. I then told myself, "You can do this!" After sometime, I didn't notice that tears run down from my eyes. I remembered the things I used to do before. Then, I was shocked when I saw my favorite chair where I used to read books.

       This is what I'm fearing of--to move on from the past. It has been my frustration on how to overcome my greatest fear. I cried and cried, thinking of the mistakes I've done in the past. Then, I felt unconscious without noticing the time. When I was awake, I slowly looked into the window. Heavy rain is pouring down, just like my shattered dreams.

       It did turn into a cold and stormy night. I was all alone in the library. Like my world, I am all alone with nobody else. It's my greatest fear to be alone. Like my old favorite chair, both of us were left by him.

Realizations stroke me.

       But I did overcome my greatest fear, when the sunny morning and the beautiful weather came the next day. It was a new hope for me--to live my life as a full time librarian and as a single mother to my one-year old child.

This is just the beginning of my story.

The End.