Badass

Sometimes in this life, you just feel like wanna be a big badass.

~Quetzal

Forgotten dream

The world I currently live in, is a strawberry with rare wine, under the moonlit sky, where you is now a forgotten dream.

~Quetzal

Sorry

I’m sorry for hurting you,

It was the only way I know

to set you free

and have the one you truly want.

~Quetzal

He

The moon is staring back at me,

Fate has spoken its glee,

The stars are on sparkling delight

Of heaven and earthly life.

Life full of magnanimous – splendid things,

Yet, oblivion takes over almost on every thing.

Love, faith, compassion and history,

That soon end the every life unheartily.

Unheartily, maybe, but not all humans

For always there’ll be this one,

That with all the rights he stands

Brining back all things as one.

~Quetzal

Desire

Here I am thinkin’ of you

Should I leave or should I stay?

I find no light to go,

Hope and faith have fade

Where I feel empty as I lay.

Love where did you go?

Once here, now I have to let go,

Let me feel I am still yours

And that you are mine..

‘coz I love you, and wanna be forever at your side.

~Quetzal

Heart

Heart with bliss,

turns to stone.

Life with hope

perish soon,

Think to flee,

Seek thy glee,

Life’s a mess,

Start to fix.

~Quetzal

Acquaintanceship

The very first time I saw you,

I never thought I would fall for you.

Captivated me is what you did

And put colors in my life indeed.

There comes a time when I’m all alone,

Thinking of you ’til the break of dawn.

Asking if you feel the same way too,

But in the way you act it’s not true.

Yet, acquaintanceship betwixt to be free,

For that’s what destiny wants us to be.

I got for you this funny feeling,

But it seems in wrong place and timing.

Now what this heart of mine can ever do,

Is to pretend I never met you.

And now, days and nights are passing by,

Finding myself in state of cry.

There’s no reasonable cause at all,

Why I have to suffer and fall?

So this time, this feeling has to end,

And time for a change to amend.

~Quetzal

English and Filipino Quotes from 2004-2010

If some of you here (readers) were my batch mates or classmates back in these years of 2004-2010, then you definitely know most of these quotes. ๐Ÿ˜

High school life is quite fun and usually the most memorable stage in life. This stage is where a person started to grow mature; it is between of childhood and adulthood. This is also known as the puberty stage (ages 13-19). A person started to develop admiration to the opposite sex and sometimes that kind of admiration turns out into love. There some couples who started as lovers when they were in high school and got married in the end. Some had been into relationship, got separated but then after a few years they met and found themselves being in love with each other once again, then got married too.

Back in my time in high school, well it was quite memorable, there were some foolishness, fights, fun and most of all during the exam, and you probably know what I mean… cheaters are everywhere. (suspicious laugh) The most common one back in that time was courtship (in such a young age…(smirk), oh smugness. (hahaha)

That time there were already mobile phones, not like nowadays which is a touch screen model, but ours was the one with a keypad. Guys back then would ask for your mobile number and that is quite a hint that the guy likes you or has a crush on you. Once he got your number, the usual greeting is… “hi.. usta? (hi.. how are you?) and the conversation starts there. On the other hand if your number was taken from someone/somebody (usually took your number from a bff -best friend forever), the texter would greet this way,”hi.. can you be my text mate?” It takes a day or two before the guy would confess his feelings and soon will ask if he could court the girl he likes.

The most common way of courtship through text is by sending love quotes. Through quotes teenagers express their feelings to the person they like. Love quotes back then felt so necessary that you have them on your phone. Outbox and draft section were always loaded of these quotes. There came a time that you felt harried and pathetic when you need to delete some of these treasure of yours, because your phone can no longer receive new messages due to lack of space. ๐Ÿ˜‚

There are quotes as well that talks about friendship, love quarrel, hope, advise etc.

Here are some of the quotes I wrote down back in 2007. These were some of the most common quotes teenagers used during my time. I received these kind of quotes back in my high school life, some were intended for me and some were from a group message. (English followed by Filipino quotes)

I’m so glad I wrote these down on my diary, because nowadays they are nowhere to find, seems they just became bubbles. The first quote below is my most favorite, until now I’m using it whenever I lecture my students or my friends. Now it serves as one of my philosophies. ๐Ÿ˜œ

Never explain yourself to anyone because the person who likes you doesn’t need it! And the person who doesn’t like you won’t believe it.

It hurts so much to be rejected by someone you really love, but believe me it hurts ten times more when you have already moved on and he says “I still love you”.

Teach me how to be strong before you go. Teach me how to believe your lies. Teach me how to control my tears, before I start to cry, and please teach me how to smile before you say goodbye.

I’m only a person who’s willing to give you the best of what I can be, but I’m not a perfect person.. So, I hope you can appreciate the things that I can only give, like being as simple as I am.

You maybe out of my sight, but not out of my mind. Out of my reach, but not out of my heart. Out of my side, but will always be a part of my life.

Before saying the words I love you forever.. first ask yourself if you are ready, because most of us are ready for “love” but not everyone is ready for ‘FOREVER’.

We come to love not finding a perfect person, but learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.

I don’t have to speak loud just to say what I want to tell you, a soft whisper of “I love you” is enough. Because it’s not the mouth that really talks.. it’s my heart.

A person like you is a gift, that paints a smile in my heart… that will stay in me.. not for awhile, but for a lifetime.

If a person did everything for you, love you and trusted you in everything.. You don’t ever let go of this person for you will realize one day that this person is willing to love you forever.

It can never be bought or borrowed or sold. A gift to be cherished, true friendship is a treasure beyond compare.

I have learned to love you and I trust you more each day, for no matter what the trial, you will always be my love.

When anger stirs with in your heart because of the wrongs you see, you must with love address the fault if helpful you would be.

Though all around is darkness, earthly joys have flown; My love whispers his promise, never to leave me alone.

Living for my love a life that is true, stirring to please him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free. This is the pathway of blessing for me.

Let my love like sunlight, surround you and yet give you illuminated freedom.

My heart today smiles at its past night of tears. Like a wet tree glistening in the sun after the rain is over.

In the mountain, stillness surges up to explore its own height; In the lake, movement stands still to contemplate its own depth.

When I say I love you, would you reply to me ‘I love you too’

When I’m going to say sorry for the things that I’ve done wrong.. ‘coz you know I’ll do everything for you, it’s because I love you.

Be very careful if you make a woman cry because God counts her tears. Every tear a woman shed is equivalent of man’s sacrifices in life.

No need to teach a bird to fly, or teach a tree to touch the sky, or teach the sun to shine above.. or teach a gentle heart to love.

Forgetting you is like forgetting how to breathe. I’ve grown so used and so dependent on it, that I can’t forget you. But I’ll forget you eventually, after I’ve forgotten how to breathe.

The woman came from a man’s rib, not on his feet to be stepped on; not on his head to be superior, but on his side to become equal, under his arms to be protected and near to his heart to be loved.

Happiness isn’t something you have in your hands. It is something you carry in your heart. Give it away generously and it will return a thousand folds.

Love is stronger than pride, so when you love someone tell them and never let go. Love is a gift, not an obligation, follow your heart and always trust the person you love.

True friendship is knowing someone cares about you!

At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.

I’m afraid to love you, I’m afraid to care you, I’m afraid to hold you, I’m afraid to touch you.. I’m afraid to love again, ‘coz it hurts when love fails.

Quetzal (most were taken from a lyric)

The true measure of success in life isn’t about money, fame or power, it’s laugh lines.

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

The best and most beautiful thing in the world cannot be seen or even touched, it must be felt with the heart.

My heart is like an open book. It depends on how you read me, don’t judge me by my cover, look inside and discover I will be one of your true friends forecver.

Behind those tears and sadness the time will come that the beautiful lights enter to your heart and give you happiness once again.

Quetzal

The rain may cover the sun, but we know that the sun never forgets to shine. Just like you, we might not see each other, but you always shine in my heart.

Never walk away from true friendship, when you see some faults, be patient and realize that nobody is perfect. I am not perfect, but I can always be your real friend.

The memories of a good friend cannot be forgotten, because they’re already part of ourselves. You are one good friend that would stay in my heart all the days of my life. Take Care.

Spend your time knowing others, keep on having faith in your heart. Time will heal your wounds and sooner before you knew it, you’re living a lot more happier life.

He left me, empty and shattered. I told him I needed him, but hell! You know what he told me? “If you need me, I need someone too, and I’m sorry but it’s not you.”

A simple “hi” to make you smile and to remind you of me once in awhile.

Filipino Quotes

Ang buhay akala mo pag in love ka, laging okay, lahat masaya, lahat maganda. Pero pag nasaktan kana, bigla mo nalang maiisip…

“Badtrip! Bakit ba kasi nabuhay ka pa, minahal tuoly kita ng sobra!”

Bakit kaya minsan kailangan mamili? Kahit mahirap, kahit masakit.. at kahit alam mong masasaktan ka. Pero sana iyung pinili mo di ka iiwan, dahil iyung pinabayaan mo, di mo na mababalikan pa.

Hayaan mong mahalin kita hanggang sa kaya ko. Hayaan mong masaktan ako dahil sa pag-ibig ko sa’yo. Lahat ng ito gagawin ko, dahil para sa akin ikaw ang mahal ko.

Huwag mo sayangin ang time na ipakita sa isang tao na mahal mo siya, lalo na’t alam mong mahal ka rin niya.

Maraming nabubuhay ng masaya daghil sa salitang ‘mahal kita’. Pero mas marami and lumuluha dahil sa salitang ito. Bakit kaya? Kasi marami ang bibig na sinungaling kaysa sa pusong nagmamahal g totoo.

Bawat bagay mahalaga. ‘Di mo lang nakikita kasi ‘di pa nawawala. Bawat tao may importansiya, ‘di mo lang napapansin kasi nandiyan lang siya. Pero pag nawala na, hinahanap-hanap mo na. Tsaka ka lang manghihinayang pag iba na nakikinabang.

Madaling ma-inlove, mahirap masaktan. Madaling lumayo, mahirap magpa-alam. Madaling sabihing “break na tayo” pero mahirap tanggaping “wala na tayo”.

Ingatan mo ‘yung taong laging nandiyan para sa’yo, laging nag-iisip, laging nag-aalala. Kasi pag ‘yan nawala, mahirap na kaya ikaw ingatan mo kung sino man siya.

Kahit ‘di tayo lagi magkasama isipin mo nasa puso kita. Kahit saan magpunta, busy man, ini-isip pa rin kita. Basta lagi kang mag-iingat kasi mahal kita.

Bakit ang kaibigan pag may problema ka tutulungan ka, pag malungkot ka nandiyan siya. Pag umiyak ka papatawanin ka, pag may lakad isasama ka. Pero pag sinabi mo na mahal mo siya, iiwasan kana.

Masakit kapag nalaman mo na, ang mahal mo may mahal na iba. Masakit isipin na pinagtripan ka lang pala niya. Pero mas masakit isipin pag sabihin niya na, kahit kailan ‘di kita kayang mahalin.

Limutin man kita’y ‘di ko magawa, limutin mo man ako, ikaw ang bahala. Ngunit tandaan mo sa balat ng lupa, walang umi-ibig ng ‘di lumuluha.

Walang pinipili ang pag-ibig, kahit mahirap ka pa o mayaman. Pero paano kung minahal ka ng isang mayaman at isang mahirap? Sino ang pipiliin mo?

The one who has everything or the one who is willing to give everything.

Magtitiis ako para sa’yo, ibibigay lahat basta kaya ko. Ang sakit titiisin para lang sa’yo, pero kung ‘di mo pa rin ako mahalin sa kabila ng lahat ng ito. Para sa’yo lalayo ako.

Mahal mo ba siya? Mahal ka ba niya? Paano ‘yun eh, mahal din kita. Kailangan ko bang magparaya para sumaya ka o kailangan kitang ipaglaban, dahil mahal kita?

Paano kung inlove ka sa isang tao, tapos bumalik ang una mong minahal ng sobra, sinong pipiliin mo? Ang unang dati na gusto mong balikan o ang pangalawa na ngayon ay ayaw mong saktan?

Mahirap idaan sa walang kibo, mahirap idaan sa walang salita. Mahirap idaan sa pag-iyak; kung mahal mo siya bakit ‘di mo sabihin sa kanya? Malay mo kinabukasan mahal ka pala niya.

(sa torpe diyan, hoy!)

Madalas kitang hanapin palingon-lingon, palinga-linga, tapos pagnakita na kita, ‘di makapag salita. Bakit? eh paano akong magsasalita kung buong kahulugan ng buhay ko nasa harap ko na.

Huwag mong sayangin ang oras na ipagtapat sa isang tao na mahal mo siya. Lalo na kung alam mong mahal ka rin niya. Dahil baka dumating ang araw na sure kana, pero siya may iba na.

Mahirap umasa sa wala, mahirap magmahal sa taong may mahal ng iba. Mahirap magtanggol ng taong walang pakialam sa’yo at higit sa lahat mahirap masaktan ng walang karapatan.

Ikaw kasi eh! ‘Di mo ako sinubukang mahalin, pagkasama kita kung sinu-sino pa ang hinahanap mo! Nasasaktan ako pero parang wala kang pakialam. Paano na ngayon yan? Sabi mo mahal mo na ako, sayang.. ngayon lang kung kailan pagod na ‘ko.

Tulad mo ‘di ko sinasadya na makilala ka. Bigla na lang naganap ng ‘di naka plano, hanggang naging close na walang kamalay-malay at naisip ko na.. swerte ko talaga dahil nakilala kita.

Mahirap hanapin ang kagaya mo. Wala akong nakita na hihigit pa sa’yo. ‘Di na ‘ko magtataka kung maraming gustong pumasok diyan sa puso mo, dahil madali kang mahalin. Problema nga lang, mahirap kang limutin.

Mahirap maging perpekto sa taong mahal mo. Nagbago ka dahil sa kanya.. pero ang sakit, perpekto ka na.. iniwan ka pa!

Paano mo malalaman na mahal ka niya? Isang gabi badtrip ka, nasumbatan mo siya. Halos murahin mo pa, tahimik siya. Tanong niya, ‘tapos kana? Limapit siya, niyakap ka tapos bumulong.. mahal kita, may sasabihin ka pa?”

Kung makita mo ang dating mahal mo na may kasamang iba. Huwag kang magseselos, ‘wag kang umiyak, ‘wag kang magalit, at ang sabihin mo’y, ang basura kasama ang basurera.

Takot akong masakama ka, baka masanay akong nandiyan ka. ‘Di naman sa ‘di ko kayang mabuhay ng wala ka… kundi takot lang akong dumating ang araw na paghinanap kita, wala kana.

Sabi ng puso ko, ikaw ang tinitibok nito. Ikaw ang gusto ko, ikaw ang mahal ko. ‘Wag kang magtaka kung bakit ikaw at hindi siya. Kasi siya man ang tadhana ko, ikaw naman ang buhay ko.

Masarap maging kaibigan ang tulad mo. Mabait, malambing at laging nandiyan para sa’kin. Sana ‘wag ka ng magbago dahil, sa buhay ko kontento na ‘ko sa isang kaibigang tulad mo.

Marunong ka bang mag-alaga? Mag-alaga ng kahit ano. Siguro oo, kasi mabait ka naman. Ipapa-alaga ko sana itong puso ko. Alagaan mo naman para ‘di na ulit masaktan.

Nang makilala kita ‘di ko inakala na magiging special ka. ‘Di ko man maipakita, ‘di ko man maipadama, pero gusto ko malaman mo, isa ka sa pinaka mahalagang tao sa buhay ko.

What is the True Meaning of Love in a Relationship?

For you, what is the true meaning of love in a relationship?

Nowadays love is a bit hard to define, especially when we talk about love relationship. Some would say love is better in the old days, seems these days the word love has lesser value especially to the young ones now, not all but most. It seems just like a play, a garment or worst… like a cigarette.

Some would actually depend on dictionary on how to define it, some would take it from famous philosophers with their great quotations/philosophy about love, while there are people who based it in religion/belief. Some would just simply say they don’t know, and some are kinda speechless about that.

Most of us have experienced to love and to be loved, been in a relationship, been hurt before, stumbled in love and learned to get up and smile again. While others were stuck with their unfixed broken pieces and some became martyr with their nebulous affection.

How exactly do we know the answer for this question? What is the meaning of love in a relationship?

I asked a few people, and here are their answers.

Respect+protection=LOVE

Auntie Mado

For me Love is all about commitment and sacrifice to someone you love because every time you fall in love you need to always prepare yourself. Sabi pa nga ng isang talata sa facebook โ€œOnce you fall inlove, kakayanin mo lahat-lahat. Yung sakit, selos, sama ng loob and the truth na kahit masakit na, still mahal na mahal mo pa rin siya. Because true love never surrender. It always finds a way to understand the pain.” Maybe as a youth wag natin madaliin, lahat may perfect time. For me I promised na kasi sa sarili ko next na ma fa fall ako sa tamang tao na maybe sa ngayon letโ€™s enjoy kung anong meron tayo may plano si LORD sa lahat.

Kiboy Tundag, 18 College Student

Everytime people ask about Love the first thing in my Mind is this verse โ€œLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.โ€
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 | NIV
And yes this comes from the bible! Because Love is Jesus ๐Ÿ˜‡ put this in Mind you know what love is if you know jesus! Yes i know we are not perfect we can do mistake sometimes or worst most of the time but Jesus loves Us even we are Not perfect even weโ€™ve done lot of mistakes! He still accept Us because that is Love acceptance ,keep no records of wrong…

In any different aspects of Love Our life evolves only to Him !
READ THE BIBLE THEN YOU WILL KNOW WHAT LOVE IS ๐Ÿ˜‡โค๏ธ

Lovesue53, 30 OFW

LOve in a relationship: 1. A fruit of a faithful prayer of guidance from GOD and His revelation of the HIS written love story for both of you. 2. Acceptance (imperfections) is present between  opposite sex.  and continues working to make it right. 3. understanding and commitment 4. God is in the center.

Janice, 29 Teacher

In such a very fast-changing environment in our world, the concept of love as well keeps on changing. Furthermore, nowadays, we acknowledge different relationships in our society – may it be between two lovers as the most common example, between family members, or between friends. True love then in a relationship may invite several answers. However, there is one thing that most people in relationships lack: inclusiveness. An inclusive behavior invites the mix of communication and understanding, both of which are very essential when establishing rapport towards multiple personalities. Therefore, the true meaning of love in a relationship is being inclusive towards everyone involved, their beliefs, and their own meaning of what love is as well. In that way, love becomes a virus that infects everyone who feels casted away, isolated, and has developed a negative disposition towards the world. Love indeed in this century has grown to be very vague, which is why finding its truest meaning is rather challenging. Nonetheless, if we start inviting people into the conversation with an inclusive disposition and an upbringing demeanor, everyone’s own meaning of love is considered and understood. After all, what we strive for when we would want to be loved starts with the realization of being accepted and included.

Joshua John Noble, Single, Grade 12

Love is an intangible thing yet it is in everything, and in everyone around us. It is something that binds us to each other, something that strengthen our ties with a person. The true meaning of love in a relationship is many things but one: poison.


It may seem that you’re choked up in a relationship and you begin to doubt things and you feel like giving up but love – being in love – was never a bad thing. It was never a bad call. True love is not gentle. It is not black and white, and it’s definitely never easy. If anything, it is strong like the slaps of waves in the rocks, forgiving like a breeze in summer, and understanding like a moon in a dark night. Love in a relationship may be sloppy at times but that’s the essence of romance, isn’t it? The uncertainty and the genuineness of every waking moment is what makes it so special. True love is not perfect, it never was. It has many loopholes and you’ll make mistakes in a relationship and most of the time you’ll be confused because you don’t even know why you love a certain someone and you can’t pinpoint exactly what you feel except that you’re blissful when you’re with your person, you’re feeling thankful you had a shot at love in this lifetime and you feel funny because you never knew anything so close to this like before but that’s the point. It’s love because you don’t its love until it hit you in the face in the most unexpected time.

Bey, Single, College Student

These are the answers I got from these wonderful people. Seeing their own point of view about love makes me think that, it is always fascinating to know the mind of other people especially those who surround you. We can definitely look on the same thing and perceive it differently, right? For some, love is such a wonderful thing, a paradise, a summer kiss, a hot shower in a cold evening and this may turn different for the others. Maybe a nightmare, a fantasy, an impossible thing, a smoke, or a dream that will never come true.

Now, if we search this question on Google, we will get this kind of answer; “

Love is being able to understand someone fully.When you look at someone and they just get you, they know your needs and your wants and both of you put each others’ happiness above your own. There’s a level of respect and trust and affection when you are in love that is staggering.

Whoever uploaded that answer we know that it’s just another person who give his own discernment about love. If we asked some random people to give their ideas, the meaning of love depends on the person’s perception. It varies from relationship to relationship as well.

Sometimes a relationship ends because you thought that this person doesn’t love you, just because he doesn’t express it the way you want him to. Keep in mind that each person has his own standards in defining love and showing it. Each individual has different ways in expressing and showing love.

Now if you ask me about my answer, this is how I define it…

For me the true meaning of love in a relationship is that…

Love is being sincere, you are true to your feelings for that someone and that you are not deceiving the person. Next is being understanding, being in a relationship both must be open-minded, willing to listen and there comes understanding. Protective and compassionate to the person and to your relationship. When you are compassionate you are thoughtful and you are sensitive to the feelings of the person you love.

For me love contains all the goodness in this world, anything that is done with good intention for that relationship or for that person is the true meaning of love. Did you ever wake up with a great smile on your face, like everything that surrounds you shine and that it feels like you are so blessed. (effect of being in love) When it comes to relationship no matter what kind, (i.e. opposite sex, same sex, friendship, family etc.) we give care, we are being thoughtful, respectful, we do things that can make the person happy because of love. We give what we can give without question, without doubt, we are so compassionate to the person. A feeling that you can do whatever it is, despite of pain and heartaches we still love the person, we forgive and never let go.

Yet there is also another form of love that is so true, when being in a relationship and knowing that the person you love is in love with someone else, we used to let go for the sake and happiness of that person we love so dear. This is what we call unselfishness.

Love is definitely mind and heart blowing thing for me. hahaha’

I want to share this to you my dear readers, while I was trying to search online I saw Tayi Sanusi’s blog about the same topic and I really love her explanation. Take time to read it too, here’s the link:

https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-true-definition-of-love-in-a-relationship-according-to-9-people-great-im-crying-9384415


To the wonderful people who took time to share their understanding about love, thank you so much. May you find true love along the way. Live life to the fullest.

How about you? What is your perception about this love thing in a relationship? Do you have the same belief/idea? Come on and share yours on the comment section.

Jesus’ Face

Portrait of Jesus painted by Akiane Kramarik

Beautiful mind

Each person has a beautiful mind.

Quetzal

Past

It’s nothing but a fragment of your past.

~Anonymous

Choice made

We should never regret the choice that we made.

One great love (The movie)

COOL FACTS

Cool Facts:

Coffee beans aren’t beans – they’re fruit pits.

The attachment of human skin to muscles is what causes dimples.

Dogs and humans are the only animals with prostates.

There’s enough water pressure in one onion cell to cause a steam engine to explode.

Did you know your foot and your forearm are the same length?

Apple seeds are poisonous. (If you consume too much)

Hugh Jackman went through approximately 700 claws as the part of Wolverine in X-men.

The only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible is the cat.

Unity in diversity

Unity in Diversity, an example of this is our fingers. They differ from one another, different lengths, sizes, they have specific functions but they help one another to achieve a common goal.

a remarkable quote from Mr. Anthony Liobet

Haiku

Demise heavenly
Dementing the core of me
Hoping to be well.

Quetzal

Haiku

Surcease chronic ill
Zephyr meliorate mine soul,
Elysian heal all.

Quetzal

Friend

Beauty of life

You can value the real beauty of life only when you experience its abrasiveness.
~Quetzal

One in love

That love was once a distant star
Out of reach, a glimpse from afar,
Standing in the midst of the crowd
Looking at you was my heart’s felicity,
Wishing you look my way to see

Heart was waving to your sweet smile
Borrowing some colors to put in mine
Never thought you watch me from secret
Knowing my heart was delighted
And so, I was in love again.

You come all so easy
Suddenly I touched the warmth of you
Cherish every moment with glee
Never wanted to be apart
And so, we decided to make us one in love.

~Quetzal

Good Music

Listen to happy music when sad, Listen to hopeful music when suicidal. ~Quetzal

Many conundrums a person could face
Sometimes ended up cutting the life’s lace,
For they never seen hope’s light
Forever pain is in the heart to guide

Sometimes music could kill the stress
Remembering someone that you miss,
When your life is like a mess
Choose good music — a soul wilt bless.

Times that you feel like drowning in hell
Due to pain and conundrums where you fell,
Get up and find a good music beat
Sing and dance to your heart’s revel.

Labor day protests on social media on May 1, 2020 (Philippines)

PHILIPPINE NEWS (Editorial)

My concern is, people are always jump into conclusion or reacting first without knowing the whole thing. You are just seeing the part or the piece of the news, but when you were commenting on it, it was like you knew everything. People are doing this, not just in news but also in some other stuff. This is real talk, you better read fellas before you react. You better investigate well before you take action, you don’t wanna fry yourself with your own oil.

While scanning on my facebook, I saw this news, and I was about to outburst as well when I read that it has been confirmed that there are several groups of protests who decided to carry out their rally activity on May 1, 2020 despite of the fact that we’re in this crisis. It is quite clear that people need to stay at home for their own safety, this is against the rules and that they’re taking a big risk. Below is the exact statement I read on that facebook post.

“Kinumpirma ng ibat ibang grupo na tuloy ang kanilang kilos protesta ngayong Mayo 1 (Labor Day) kahit na mayroon pa tayong problemang kinakaharap.
Saan ba dapat lulugar ang gobyerno sa inyo?
Puwede po bang ipagpapaliban nalang muna, ang kilos protesta na yan. Tapusin muna natin ang Covid19 Pandemic.
Maliwanag po ang STAY AT HOME.
Kong ayaw nyo pong tulungan ang gobyerno, maawa nalang po kayo sa ating mga Health Frontliners na nag sakripisyo para mapanalunan natin ang virus na to.”

We Heal As One
We Fight As One
Pctto

Via TV Patrol.

After reading this, I did click the link โฌ†๏ธ and it proceeded me to this page that has a cover photo of protests. I immediately noticed that these people weren’t from the Philippines but more likely to be Chinese people. Due to this, I had a doubt about the news, there seems to be something wrong. So I opened the link and read and learned the fact, it states here that..


MAYNILA

โ€” Tuloy ang taunang malawakang kilos protesta ng iba’t ibang grupo sa Labor Day sa Mayo 1 sa kabila ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Pero sa halip na mag-rally sa kalsada, bagong bihis ang protesta dahil sa social media idadaan ng iba’t ibang grupo ng manggagawa ang kanilang mga panawagan at hinaing sa gobyerno, ayon sa Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU). 

Sa virtual press conference nitong Martes, sinabi ni KMU chairperson Elmer Labog na gamit ang social media, palalakasin nila ang kanilang panawagan sa gobyerno na tiyakin ang maayos na kalusugan, kabuhayan, at karapantan ng mga manggagawa habang umiiral ang enhanced community quarantine.Magsusuot din anila ang mga manggagawa ng pulang face mask bilang pagsuporta sa patuloy na paglaban sa COVID-19.Ayon pa kay

Labog, bukod sa social media, magsasagawa pa rin ng pag-iingay at protesta ang mga manggagawa pero sa kani-kanilang bahay na lang muna habang sinusunod ang physical distancing.Hirit ng mga mangagawa, dapat solusyong medikal ang ibigay ng gobyerno at hindi umano solusyong militar.Sinabi rin ni Labog na tungkulin ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) na maghanap ng budget para sa mga naapektuhang mga manggagawa, lalo na ang mga “no work no pay” na walang mapagkakitaan ngayong lockdown.

Sa higit 1 buwang pagpapatupad ng lockdown, maraming kuwento ng mga manggagawa ang naiulat, na ang ilan pa ay namamalimos na lang matapos mawalan ng hanapbuhay. Naglaan ang DOLE ng cash aid para sa mga manggagawa pero inamin nilang hindi ito sapat para matustusan ang lahat ng nasapul ng lockdown.Sabi ni Labog, sakaling magbalik-trabaho ang mga manggagawa ay dapat may kongkretong nakalatag na plano ang gobyerno at kompanya para matiyak na ligtas ang mga manggagawa laban sa coronavirus. 
 

It was stated clearly that these people will still protests (just like the headline says) but through social media and that they will still follow the stay at home policy. Yet there are still people who misunderstood the news, they outburst in anger and worry that the protests will be on the streets on May 1, 2020. For some who have read and understood the article bashed those who just commented without understanding. Some of the comments are shown below. โฌ‡๏ธ

After all it’s inevitable, because there are some people who wanted to rally no matter how hard we try to educate them not to. They have their own reasons, what’s important is that they follow the quarantine rules for the safety of all.

Lessons learned for these people on the comment section, “Think before you react.” “Have enough knowledge before you involve yourself.” Read before you say.” Don’t get fried with your own oil.”

Another thing, for those who used to post or repost news, please be mindful of your act. Like this news, using a different photo (unrelated stuff) that came from somewhere else will deceive your readers/viewers. Be responsible, it must be true, factual, you only use original stuff to be included on the news. Stop using photos that can mislead people on your news.

If you agree with this or learned something from it, kindly hit the Like button.

Comme il faut buff

Eld of mine life glide by
Lufu for thee ne’er die
This echt love and live
For thy love is a grand gift

Grateful mine heart of graces
Betwixt mine heart and mind
The heart throbbing
Sweet adore of my life.

*Lufu – love; feeling of love (archaic)
*ne’er – never (archaic) (British)

~Quetzal

Bagong sintomas ng COVID 19

Bagong sintomas ng COVID 19 ayon sa CDC o Center for Disease Control
Nauna ng ibinahagi ng CDC na may tatlong sintomas ang COVID-19. Ito ay ang ubo, lagnat at hirap sa paghinga. Sa ngayon, makalipas ang ilang buwan, ayon parin sa ahensya ay may anim na bagong sintomas ng COVID 19ang nadagdag sa mga ito. Ito ay ang sumusunod:

Chills o maginaw na pakiramdam
Pangangatog ng katawan sa sinasabayan ng chills
Pananakit ng kalamnan o muscle pain
Headache o sakit ng ulo
Sore throat o pamamaga ng lalamunan
Loss of taste or smell o kawalan ng panlasa at pang-amoy
Ang mga sintomas na ito ay maari umanong maramdaman ng taong infected ng sakit dalawa hanggang labing-apat na araw matapos ma-expose sa virus.

Nangingitim na sugat sa paa o COVID toes
Maliban nga sa mga ito ay may isa pang palatandaan ng sakit ang napansin ng mga health experts sa mga biktima nito. Ito ay ang pagkakaroon ng COVID toes o ang nangingitim na sugat sa paa ng mga biktima ng sakit. Madalas umano itong lumalabas sa mga bata o young adults na tinatamaan ng sakit. Sa kanilang pagsasalarawan, ito ay parang frostbite na masakit o mainit kapag hinahawakan. Madalas itong makikita sa talampakan ngunit maari ring lumabas sa ibabaw na bahagi ng paa.

Source: https://ph.theasianparent.com/sintomas-ng-covid-19/web-view

Literary Works: Online Publication

ACCEPTING LITERARY PIECES

If you want to publish your literary works online, message me. Either it’s a poem for a loved one, crush, friend etc., haiku, narrative (short story), quote etc., it’s up to you if you want to use your first name or you may create your own pen name.
You may attach a photo or any sketch for your literary piece (must be original, searched images not allowed).
You may send your literary work via email romniagd3@gmail.com. For inquiries leave it on the comment section. I’ll get to you as soon as I can.
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Sympathy vs Empathy

Sympathy is a shared feeling, usually of sorrow, pity or compassion for another person. You show concern for another person when you feel sympathy for them. … Empathy is stronger than sympathy. It is the ability to put yourself in the place of another and understand someone else’s feelings by identifying with them.

Why do people lack emapthy?
People lack normal empathy, or the ability to feel what others are feeling, when something has gone wrong in their brains. It might be the result of a genetic defect, or physical damage due to trauma, or a response to their environment.

No Empathy Without Sympathy (10.3) โ€œEmpathy without sympathy is dangerous; sympathy without empathy is blind.โ€ … Empathy means โ€œfeeling intoโ€ โ€” the ability to project ones personality into another person and more fully understand that person. Empathy allows you to imagine what it’s like to be me, him, or her.

Itโ€™s empathy.

Hereโ€™s a list of empathy statements to have handy at all times. Use these with your partner regularly for a more intimate couple bond.

Youโ€™re making total sense.
I understand how you feel.
You must feel so hopeless.
I just feel such despair in you when you talk about this.
Youโ€™re in a tough spot here.
I can feel the pain you feel.
The world needs to stop when youโ€™re in this much pain.
I wish you didnโ€™t have to go through that.
Iโ€™m on your side here.
I wish I could have been with you in that moment.
Oh, wow, that sounds terrible.
You must feel so helpless.
That hurts me to hear that.
I support your position here.
I totally agree with you.
You are feeling so trapped!
You are making total sense.
That sounds like you felt really disgusted!
No wonder youโ€™re upset.
Iโ€™d feel the same way you do in your situation.
I think youโ€™re right.
I see. Let me summarize: What youโ€™re thinking here isโ€ฆ
You are in a lot of pain here. I can feel it.
It would be great to be free of this.
That must have annoyed you.
That would make me mad too.
That sounds infuriating.
That sounds frustrating.
That is very scary.
Well I agree with most of what youโ€™re saying.
I would have also been disappointed by that.
That would have hurt my feelings also.
That would make me sad too.
POOR BABY!
Wow, that must have hurt.
I understand what youโ€™re feeling.
You are making a lot of sense to me.
Okay, I think I get it. So what youโ€™re feeling isโ€ฆ
Let me try to paraphrase and summarize what youโ€™re saying. Youโ€™re sayingโ€ฆ
I would have trouble coping with that.
What I admire most about what youโ€™re doing isโ€ฆ
That would make me feel insecure.
That sounds a little frightening.
Tell me what you see as your choices here.


Source:
https://www.couples-thrive.com/blog/couples-therapy-fort-lauderdale/44-empathy-statements-that-will-make-you-the-greatest-listener/

Ano ba ang sympathy at empathy?
https://youtu.be/rt_bQIvXVWM

A quote

Life is not always all about looking at the biggest picture, but rather looking on different angles that make things better.
~Quetzal

Life

Coffee is commonly bitter, but sprinkling an ample amount of sugar, things change, likewise in what so called LIFE.

Quetzal

Beautiful goodbye

Beautiful’ goodbyes are better than bitter hellos.
~Quetzal

Love Relationship (short narrative)

Never give up the relationship you built, no matter how hard the trials are, no matter how you fight each other, because love is greater than all of these.

~Quetzal

2012-present

We started our love relationship in 2012 of October. It happened when I decided to go on training at Negros Occidental Language Information and Technology Center in Bacolod (NOLITC). I was a scholar by former Gov. Alfredo Maraรฑon and so he was. That training was a Finishing Course for Call Center Agent NCII. We started in August though it was good for a hundred of hours only, we took more than a month due to some Australians who came to teach us Australian accent. We ended our training in the first week of October as far as I can remember.

It was the first day of training, everyone came so early due to excitement. We were gathered in one room, there was a given task for all of us. We must compare ourself to a thing, draw it and explain in front of the crowd why did we choose that thing. After of random people taking their drawing in front and explained it, it came my turn. I chose a pen, after all it was my favorite thing, after a brief explanation I told them a famous quote which I believe in it, that.. “Pen is mightier than sword”. While I was explaining in front, I saw him at the back sitting while having a conversation with another guy beside him. I thought that he was kinda cute. (stupid flirt) ๐Ÿ˜‚

Once I was done, I went back to my sit, I was in the middle. It was Abi’s turn, our gay teammate who had a crush on this guy too. After Abi, it was his turn, he didn’t draw a thing, it was an image which was half angel and half evil for sure you already knew what it means. A fact that humans have that kind of nature, every good person has his own beast deep within him, and not all bad are quite evil. He was remarkable amongst of us for having such mind, a thought of mine.

Our batch was divided into three teams, and I did not expect that we will be in one team. After that day, it was like a normal day, but everytime we were together I felt a bit of admiration for him. I don’t know until now if he really did notice me before those days. His friend, our teammate as well, had a crush on me, and that guy was always talking to him about me. They were in one group, since I was in a different group, my companions were always the three good guys (since we were living in one place, that’s why).

Since I love this kind of training I did excel very well and that made me lead the team. Whenever I got problems his guy friend who became my admirer always comforts me. That guy wasn’t my type, I did tell him, but still he insisted to keep admiring me and so we just became good friends. The training was nigh to end. One night we rode on a bus, we used to go home late. We were sitting at the back, Abi was sitting right next to him when he/she called me and said, “Hey Romnia, Jomil likes you daw.. coz I did asked him, Is there someone you like from our team? and he point you out. I hate you ‘coz he likes you not me.” he/she said. I was a bit flattered and shy at the same time, everyone heard that, maybe not everyone but most of our teammates and even the other people there.

The next day was a bit awkward for me, I didn’t know on his part. Then we went home together again with some of our teammates too, we were just living in the same city. I was too sleepy, I was sitting at the back end of the bus, that was a higher seat than the rest, and he was in front of me. I leant my head down at the back of his seat due to sleepiness. I put my hand forward crossing their shoulders. I felt that he took my hand, and turned my palm, he touched it, caressed it, then he put my hand on Katrina’s shoulder (our teammate, she was a bit older than us) and he put his face on my palm. (me: What in the world did just happen?! For real?! pretending to be sleeping yet I was no longer sleepy, damn electricity in my veins!).

After awhile of that moment, he took his phone out and he took pictures of me sleeping at the back (me: What the heck are you doing!? Still pretending to be asleep)

When we arrived I just pretended nothing happened, and that I was truly sleeping, he woke me up telling me we arrived at the bus station. (good actress, witchy laugh, but damn I got arm cramps)

Lets make it short, month of October was about to end, I got a job, and so he was. He already started to text me, he confessed his feelings and that he was willing to wait if I am not ready to be in a relationship once again. I was touched, he made a promise, he will wait he said. A promise that no matter what, it will not be broken he said. There were other promises, that I thought it would be hard for him once he knew my past, but he kept his promises. (me: he’s really remarkable, one of a kind). We dated whenever we got same offs.

We were working in different BPO companies, one night (night shift) I was on break at the third floor of our office when someone called me out that he was outside the building, at the ground floor paying a visit with his colleagues which actually some of our teammates as well. We met at the ground floor I did not expect even our friends that, he would kissed my cheeks and hugged me tightly, when they saw his act they thought “oh maybe a friendly kiss and hug” well they didn’t know what was happening, and after a few minutes he left, but then again just another sweet kiss from him. (me: what a sweet surprise, I like that.. hahaha)

There was another night, it was our night off, and we spent time together outside their office, staring at the moon and stars (like the old romantic days of our ancestors, haha). We bought ice cream, and we sat on a plant box’s edge. It had thought of something, so I did ask him, just what if, “what if we’re not meant to be together forever?”. (I did turn my back away from him) I was shocked to his response, he cried so much just all of a sudden, I regretted why did I ask him that. (stupid me) I had a hard time comforting him, explaining that question was just a what if.. ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ He said he don’t want us to be apart.

Now, we’ve been in this relationship for almost 8 years (Oct. 28). We had fights, love issues-jealousy (‘coz sometimes I am his headache)โœŒ๏ธ, misunderstanding, etc. but then, we’re still here. Now we have a son that really looks like him.

In love relationship, we are building trust, faith, learning to listen even if our hearts are in broken pieces. We learn to forgive even if it’s too painful, intense quarrels are tests in a relationship, yet despite all of these we chose to stay together, because of love, because our love is stronger than pride, stronger than our problems, believing each other that we can be a better version of ourselves. Whenever we find faults, we talked about it, find solutions, we hear things from each other, we give space when needed. We wanted to live together ’til our hair whitens.

Never give up, ‘coz when you give up, regret might find you in the end.

Yours truly,

~Quetzal

Path

They said, same path taken over and over again seems boring.
But it is actually on how you take it.
Another, it never gets boring’ when you take’ the same path with someone who holds your hand.

Quetzal

A quote.

No matter how ugly or plain life can be, you just have to look at one side and see beautiful things in it.
Hold on to that, everything will turn better soon.

Quetzal

Unique beauty

There’s always one unique beauty in the midst of the common ones.

Quetzal

Beautiful Mother

Nanay Erlinda (aka Erly) (Poetry)

She was my diamond in a rock

She was the gentle breeze consoling my soul,

The fresh-clear water in my river

The wind beneath my flimsy wings;

My hefty tree I used to lean on,

She was my beautiful home

And from that day on sheโ€™ve been missed

She is a fading rose scent

A sun behind the grey clouds,

A melting sweet ice cream in a sunny day

The deafening silence of an empty place,

The lost diamond in my life,

The brightest star in the night sky

But so out of my reach

I wish she never left

Life will be so much better,

If I have to live again

I will always choose her to be in my life,

I miss her voice, her words, her touch

Her kisses, her care, everything about her,

So please nay, donโ€™t forget me wherever you may be.

~Lyn-Lyn~

Many Why’s of a Person

Many Whyโ€™s of a Person

This was given to me by a group of senior high students. They asked a favor from me if I could help answering the following questions for them, it was a sort of interview. This was a project given to them by another subject teacher, and here are my answers.

1. Why were we created?

     We were created because of God’s greatest love, and so we are considered as God’s greatest creations. Physically looks like Him and we deem goodness/compassion like His heart.

2. Why did God make us to rule over the other creature?

     For me we were not exactly created to rule over the other creatures. We might have a high noesis but ruling over others is not the exact purpose of the human race.

ย ย ย ย  We are noetic compared than the other God’s creations since that we were created from His image and we are the lower version of Himself, having a loving heart just like His that feels compassion and love towards other living things, and we have higher noesis unlike any other creations that only have instincts. We are supposed to be the guardians/shepherds of this world and of His other creations.

3. Why shouldn’t we remain children?

     We are not supposed to remain children, that is to say that we are not supposed to stay innocent, naive or childlike for we need to grow in order to learn and develop for the betterment of this world where we live. As a shepherd one must grow, learn and develop, through that we will know our purposes, fulfill our duties/responsibilities along life’s road.

4. Why can’t we be contented with what we have?

     Being a human is not perfect, unlike God. Despite of having His image we have flaws, imperfections, atrocious mind and one of these is discontentment. We used to invoke more than what we could have or what we deserved. It has so many reasons why, sometimes itโ€™s envy, jealousy, greed, voraciousness, treachery, faithless and wanting to have something better.

5. Why is it better for one to be optimistic rather than pessimistic?

     Being optimistic helps us a lot, it really turns out things right. It helps us move on from something dire or dreadful. It gives us hope to go on in life no matter what happens, it helps our mind, behavior and attitude turns positive. Being buoy up makes us and other people around us to be more affirmative towards life.

6. Why should we be concerned with what’s right or wrong?

     It is quite important for us to be aware of what is right or wrong in order to bilk the bad consequences of every decision we make especially to bilk hurting others as one of Godโ€™s commandment.

List of my YouTube videos.

I got my YouTube channel first before creating my website, so instead of posting them one by one I’ll post it on a list here to avoid repetitions on my Facebook page, since it automatically updating on my fb page.

Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share. Please support and SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

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Some videos you may watch:

MEMORIES: Behind the scene of Ai Ai Comedy Skit (Theater Workshop)
https://youtu.be/CqaFBWCDj5g

Campuestuhan Campuestuhan Viking Ride/Pirate Ship Ride
https://youtu.be/HDDzxAJJpuM

Easiest way on How to put Thumbnail on YouTube video.
https://youtu.be/3Rg2WYd0Xio

Tukhang and Ai Ai (comedy skit)
https://youtu.be/5lwU952NvGI

16 words we mispronounce: Standard American English Pronunciation: FEED YOUR MIND
https://youtu.be/qFgL4C3aojg

FILIPINOISM: Behind the scene. Crazy Me.
https://youtu.be/sbjiEVfmPto

FILIPINOISM: Wrong grammar! Sometimes syntactically correct but semantically wrong. FEED YOUR MIND Vlog #4
https://youtu.be/nEEg4UOGy9Q

Kalanggaman Island: Summer vacation 2019
https://youtu.be/yua4ZZJTF9Q

UPDATES: PARA SA MANGKASANON
https://youtu.be/ILTpjlJTMYc

TikTok FAIL: Dati kasi tatanga tanga pa sa tiktok. hahaha
https://youtu.be/e4U6agJJY20

UPDATE: ENHANCE COMMUNITY QUARANTINE; CHECKPOINT CHECKLIST LGU LA CARLOTA Vlog #3
https://youtu.be/gU9gaOBP8bk

Too late, when you realized that you once dared God. Vlog #2 (1st day of ECQ)
https://youtu.be/2sDWogrh57Y

La Carlota City before the Enhance Community Quarantine Vlog #1
https://youtu.be/tePW5mvuM9A

TikTok
https://youtu.be/1LKF3lteerw

Kalanggaman Island 2019. Summer vacation.
https://youtu.be/JnDDrOzp2xA

Baby Erson and mom’s great convo. 2 months and 22 days.
https://youtu.be/InJcA9fKNzg

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Baby Erson and mom’s great convo. 2 months and 22 days.