I'm waiting.. for you.

16 years is pretty long, I must say..

But throughout those years, I wasn’t able to find my happiness (so far)..

I’m not literally unhappy.

Yeah, my family and friends always put a smile on my face.

But I don’t feel complete..

I need something,

or maybe someone WHO WILL inspire me.

WHO WILL comfort me when my world’s falling apart.

WHO WILL say, “don’t worry, everything will be fine.”

WHO WILL stay when everyone turned their back.

Sweet, isn’t it? :(

Maybe this is not the right time for me to be in a relationship.

Or I’m destined to be a single?? (NO WAY! :D)

I know we’ll find each other someday.

I will wait for you to come along..

And if God will give you to me,

I will accept you wholeheartedly.

I will just wait and wait for you..

Hoping that someday,

I will hear you knocking in my heart..

And the warmth of your smile,

will fade the coldness of my heart.”

:) ♥

P.S: To all the cupids out there, hit me with your arrow of love. And match me with the right person. Someone who deserves my love, and someone who will give their unrequited love :)

WHORE-ific Gaga and Starlight!

tsk tsk tsk! that's all i can say.. :o

Happy New Year!

Happy new year to everyone! Year 2009 has been a memorable year to all of us. There are lots of things that happened from the past 12 months. And one of the most unforgettable things that I will never forget is that when Typhoon Ondoy hit our country(Philippines). Many Filipinos died, many houses have been destroyed. But despite of what has happened, we were able to move on and live a new life. We should be thankful to all the volunteers who extended their helping hands to help the other families who are in dire need. Anyway, it's the first day of the year 2010, and another days are yet to come. Another chance for us to change all the wrong deeds. And I hope that we welcome the New Year in with humor and inspiration. Let's face the year 2010 with an open mind and a loving heart! Happy New Year again! Have a great weekend! :)

The Cult of Noynoy Aquino

By: Carlo Ople

source: http://www.thepoc.net/commentaries/3401-the-cult-of-noynoy-aquino.html

I’ve written so many negative and harsh articles on almost all of the Presidentiables. Most of the time, people cheer on especially if the issue is a big one. I noticed one thing though people tend to have blind faith when it comes to Senator Noynoy Aquino. It’s as if he’s made a cult out of his supporters and they rush to defend him blindly as if he’s some sort of appointed savior. Allow me to just categorically say that I find this behavior frustrating, inept, and just plain stupid.

I wrote an article recently about how Noynoy Aquino has to answer the questions being raised against him, especially with the surfacing of old news clips of him defending the dispersement of the farmers in Hacienda Luisita, which eventually resulted into a bloody massacre. Some people screamed that it was black propaganda. They put more weight on the blogger writing negatively about Noynoy than the content of the actual post.

Let me just set the record straight. Noynoy Aquino is riding on a campaign of integrity and character. He keeps on saying that this election is a battle between the “good” and the “evil” (therefore saying that he’s good and everyone else is bad). If that’s the case, then all the more reason for him to answer these issues. The Hacienda massacre is no joke. We’re talking about people dying and getting shot at. It’s about children losing their parents and vice-versa. If someone who claims to be a person of integrity and character defends that, then our value system must be totally screwed up. The more his campaign harps on how his campaign is a moral one, then the need for him to resolve this grows as well.

Black propaganda becomes black when the material being passed around has no substance and truth. What makes the recent issue credible and NOT plain propaganda is that fact that it is supported by news clippings. If you’re the type that just dismisses stuff like this and would jump in and rabidly defend Noynoy, then it’s about time that you get inducted to the “Cult of Noynoy”. Now that you’re part of the cult, go out and buy the official Cory watch. Stop using your Nokia and get one of those Cory phones. Oh, let’s not forget the black shirt with the yellow Pilipinas map design (which Bench ripped off from Collezione). Go ahead and tie a yellow ribbon on your car too.

I’ve already received word that one of my friends has photocopies of the actual clippings which was used in the video. I’ll read through the entire material and write a follow-up entry. I am hoping that the Noynoy blogger event will finally push through in January so that we can get answers directly from the horse’s mouth.

To end, let me just say that if you really want to help this country, then don’t be stupid and defend your candidate like a faithful guard dog. Ask questions, challenge the campaign staff, and push him/her to take action. Don’t forget that more than a supporter of Noynoy, you are also a Filipino and I don’t think nationalism entails blind whole-hearted trust to your candidate of choice. Put that passion and energy into actual things that can help the country and maybe then you can make a real difference.

Disclosure: I am not employed or am doing any consultancy work for the Presidential candidates. I worked before for Senator Roxas and Escudero’s offices as their consultants but I am no longer connected to them. The only candidate I am clearly and openly working for is my auntie, Susan “Toots” Ople, who is running for Senate in the 2010 elections. Please feel free to visit http://juancountry.com for more of my articles.

Photo by Noemi Lardizabal Dado. Some Rights Reserved.

Trick or Treat?

Just want to send my greetings of a Happy Halloween. :) I think “Happy” isn’t the appropriate adjective to describe how we feel when Halloween comes. Because I feel so scared now. Hahaha. There are so many horror movies/T.V. shows that are coming out during the Halloween season. And I always find time to watch those horror films. Those movies make me scream. And I must admit, Halloween is one of the best. :) So thats it for now. Good evening. Scary Halloween! :D

“I think a lot more people are getting into Halloween because it’s the one time of year where adults can be kids.” -Craig McDonald

image source: "http://www.flickr.com/photos/16916080@N05/2987965607/"

Typhoon Ondoy, a horrible experience.

A pleasant morning to all of us! How's everyone right now? Maybe some of you are cleaning their houses filled with muds. Tsk tsk tsk. I didn't expect that typhoon Ondoy can be so destructive. And I really feel so bad for the houses that have been destroyed. All that we can do for now is pray. We should believe in the power of prayer/s. Things happen for a reason. And inspite of what happened, we should still be thankful because we are safe. "ALWAYS LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE. NEVER LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE LOST."

One of my friends experienced this horrible flood somewhere in Marikina. She gave me the pictures that she took during that incident. Let me share you those pictures and you will see how Typhoon Ondoy destroyed the city of Marikina.

Now you saw how devastated that city is.

"There are countless victims out there, our friends, people we may not know and there are also alot of people who still are missing or we have not heard word from until now." - Charles Tiu

To everyone, please help the Ondoy victims.

Another post from Charles Tiu's Facebook account. I've decided to repost it for us to know how many people got affected by Ondoy. Let us pray for them. We can also donate relief goods and old clothes. I''m really sad to see those people who are in dire need. :'( Hope that I can do something to help those poor families.

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Charles Tiu: To everyone, please help the ondoy victims

As we all probably know by now, lest those ignorant people, we have been struck by a disaster which has changed so many of our lives in one way or another. There are countless victims out there, our friends, people we may not know and there are also alot of people who still are missing or we have not heard word from until now. i know that a lot of people feel this way, just based from what they tell me, that they always want to do something to help the less fortunate and the people in this country, but they do not know how. Well, now is the perfect chance for that. EVERYONE can contribute and make a difference here, regardless of how much you are willing to give. If all of us could just spare something, no matter how small, a lot of lives can be saved, but if we tell ourselves that "i'm just one person, i can't make a difference, what i give won't help anyone" then we are failing ourselves without even trying, because for sure, if all of us thought this way then no help would be done at all, but instead, if we all decide to give even the smallest of contributions and pool them all together, they would be a big big help for the people. It's time to stop being all talk, and take responsibility for what is going on, time to put into action, because after all, it is our fault in one way or another why this has happened (Al Gore we hear you!)

We just came from Marikina and saw firsthand how devastated that city is, and not to mention all the different stories we have been hearing. While there is no better feeling than to be able to help someone, there also is this feeling of anger burning up inside me, because i know that no matter what, not everyone can be saved. No matter how much we give, it still won't be enough for some. Just handing over the goods to the people in the area we went to, and seeing how some of them were already fighting for it, jumping lines and arguing, and seeing how the goods we have weren't enough is very painful, because those people will not be able to survive without food.

But at the same time, i am very proud to see a lot of my friends, students, alumni or whoever, just giving their whole day to try and help these people. A lot of these people volunteered their cars (i'm sure to the horror of their parents) and went to the areas affected by the rain, and just gave goods, while a lot of other students have been in Ateneo since morning until night time and they probably are going to stay there and sleep there. It says a lot about them, and i definitely salute them. These are the real heroes we have, and the kind of people our country needs.

To everyone else, there still is a chance to help. I'm sure wherever you are, there are a lot of drop off areas for relief goods. But if you cannot find any, then by all means feel free to help out in Ateneo. We are still in need of a lot of goods, clothes, biscuits, water and food. Starting at 6am tomorrow there will be people manning the station in the College Covered Courts, so please feel free to drop by and give assistance, or give goods. They will start mobilizing again and sending goods to different areas by 1pm, but you can come and help anytime of the day.

Remember, one person can make a huge difference

source: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=138790073930&ref=mf

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