Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars. Respond to this person, this challenge, this deed. Quit the evasions. Stop giving yourself needless trouble. It is time to really live; to fully inhabit the situation you happen to be in now. ~Epictetus
Be Yourself....
~Ralph Wado Emerson~
The defining of age has define my beauty, increased my confidence and help me embrace the beautiful woman that lies within. I am learning at this stage in my life to embrace my beauty in all forms, from my hair; short and chic, to my eyes, to the accent of my curves, to my soft brown hue, to my petite height. I am not ashamed to admit how beautiful I am, how smart I am, how brilliant God created me. Some may say this is pure conceit but I beg to differ, this my Darlings is what you call "CONFIDENCE". It took me a lifetime to accept me for who I am now. I never got a chance to tap into the authentic woman I desperately wanted to become. The persona I created did not define the real me. Many people say be authentic, be real but we tend to live in a society where fabrication is accepted quicker than realness. Originality is described to be the state of having a freshness or newness that evokes a nontraditional persona. In 2011, I took time to examine myself and found out I was not the "Stylicia" I really wanted to be but just a fabrication of what others thought I should be for the sake of being polite. I am at a turning point in my life where I have decided to be true to myself and not allow anyone to define me. When I was in my 20s I was constantly trying to find out who I was so I went through different transformations in my hair, the way I dressed and much more. But when I turned thirty I realized I could not stay on this path I had to embrace the authentic me. When you begin to think of authenticity you think of realness, being bona fide and unadulterated. When you are authentic you are not a water down version of what others believe you should be for the sake of pleasing others. Authenticity has a class and charm that attracts other authentic people. It has been 9 months since I have been on this authentic journey and it has changed my life. There was a time I cared about what others thought of me and I spent time trying to explain myself. I finally got an "Aha" moment and realized I do not need to explain or justify who I am to anyone. The things I need to improve God will help me improve overtime but until then the Lord will help refine those thorns to make them a beautiful flower. So instead of spending hours of imitating someone else look, style, and persona how about you be bold, daring enough to create your own edgy look through fashion and through life. Express who you are by being true to you...God has created us for His glory and He did not make us all to be clones of each other. The Lord is a God of variety and diversity from different shapes, sizes, skin tones and cultures. Embrace who you are and be the "authentic" you!
Liham ng isang pusong napopoot.
"Hindi ka para sa akin, ayoko na!"
Every minute I stare at you my heart breaks.
From start to finish thoughts of you bring torment,
wrecking my spirit,
turning my hope into specks.
You are far from comprehension,
far from reach.
As my feet remain planted on the ground
there you are up in the heavens
hovering over my head
mocking my wits
shaming my pride
I despise you
Have I not exerted effort?
were my attempts too feeble?
I gave you the best gold
you gave me filthy rags
I gave you time
you spare not one minute
I spit on you
I thought what we had was special
I thought you and I could get along splendidly
I was wrong
I was very wrong
Depart from me
Be gone elsewhere
I hate you
Hindi ka para sa akin, ayoko na!
Stupid polynomials! noong bata ako numbers lang ang minumultiply bakit ngayon pati letters?! While taking our quiz after the short discussion, I kinda peeked into my seatmate's paper and I'm like "hala, bakit ang haba ng sagot niya". As expected, mine was wrong. Damn it! just when I thought I completely understood everything. I hate you math.
Let's Pretend! ( Mind also becomes Reality )
Only for today, all long day ....!
Through all of our thoughts and decisions:
that life is easy,
that everyone is meant to be very kind,
and that the time is sided with us.
Okay?
Through all of our thoughts and decisions:
that life is easy,
that everyone is meant to be very kind,
and that the time is sided with us.
Okay?
And let's pretend:
that we are extraordinary loved,
that the miracles conspiring in our behalf,
and that nothing can hurt us without our permission.
Agree?
And if we love this game, we also will play tomorrow, and next day, and the next days, and soon, this is not a game anymore, because life for us, will be that easier. Just as the day it becomes as easier today.
The mind also becomes reality!
(Notes from the Universe by Mike Dooley)
Bring it on 2012!
2011 has been a painful year. Don't worry, I won't go through every sorrowful detail I mean, I don't want to bore you readers with all my sob stories. To keep it concise, 2011 for me, was a year of betrayal. I struggled with agony from January up to the very last days of December.
Still, I am thankful. I am thankful for the lessons the past year has taught me, thankful to the people who were always with me in those dire times. 
2012 promises nothing but uncertainty. However, there is one thing I'm sure of... I am STRONGER NOW.
BTW I have 5 vows for 2012.
1. Update my blog regularly (at least once a week)
2. Read more books
3. Attend dance classes
4. Gain weight
5. STAY POSITIVE
Friendship Quotes
“My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake”
( Aristotle )
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A friend is a hand that is always holding yours, no matter how close or far apart you may be.
A friend is someone who is always there and will always, always care.
A friend is a feeling of forever in your heart.
( reference : Mike Explorer )
( reference : Mike Explorer )
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"There can be no friendship without confidence and no confidence without integrity"
( Samuel Johnson )
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"A worthy friend is a connection to life, a tie to the past,
a road to the future, and a gift given by GOD to stay and care"
( reference : Mike Explorer )
( reference : Mike Explorer )
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A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down
( Arnold H Glasow )
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The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart
( reference : Mike Explorer )
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Friend s are more than just people.
They are people who you can trust, people who listen, people who you can count on.
Those are your Real Friend
( Anonymous )
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I really really hate people who will be kind to their friend only when they need help !
I'll stay away with such people without notice as long as I can !
Eventhough they are my bestfriend !
[notice : bestfriend won't ever act like that anyway]
[notice : bestfriend won't ever act like that anyway]
( Anonymous via Dessy Ayu Anggraheni )
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Happy New Year 2012, Everyone!
Dear everyone, my friend and lovely readers, I know I should post this right on 00.00 of the date changing December 31st 2011 – January 1st 2011 like any other site, but again I’m late!! Pfiuhhh… so sorry! I just wake up late in the January1st since had my new year celebration with my neighborhood in the middle of night. Then I have to go to Shopping Centre since my refrigerator is empty and I have nothing to eat –how poor me! So, the second day of 2012 is my chance to open my best friend, my notebook to post this greeting and share it to the world.
HAPPY PLEASANT NEW YEAR 2012!!
When this moment come, time seems like moves very fast and don’t allow us to looking back and regret anything. I hope everyone can enjoy this new year and celebrate it with happiness feeling. Let’s colour the new year with more spirit, better attitude and great achievement. Some New Year Resolution is very need, so don’t forget to check out my previous article about New Year, New Resolution, Plan to be a Better Person!
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