Kilala mo ako, ako si Jireh Simpleng tao, na maraming problema Sa dami-dami ng kasalanang ginawa Ni hindi di ko na alam kung saan nagsimula Puro na lang gulo at pagkakamali Ako laging nakikita ang laging nasisisi Hindi ba nila alam na ako’y nahihirapan Kapag nakikinig sa kanilang mga iyakan Meron din akong sariling iniisip … Continue reading Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw – The Meaning behind the Lines
I recently discovered this Filipino band, “The Juans,” this month and I already know they are worth listening. First, I heard “Hindi Tayo Pwede,” it was so painful and yet good. The lyrics are so powerful because the writer is making a point that it is about forced love. We tend to love someone because … Continue reading Why You Should Listen to “The Juans”
Maswerte ang mga taong mabilis makalimut. Ang mga taong madaling maka-move on. Ang mga taong pagkatapos masaktan ay malakas bumangon. Sana ganun din ako. Subalit, kahit ilang beses kong sabihin, “eto na,” ako ay hanggang salita lang. Mayroon mga good memories, mga bagay bagay na nakaraan na natutuwa ka lalo na kapag pinag-uusapan ng mga … Continue reading Kakalimutan na Kita
This is an emotional, unedited, and raw entry of what I’m feeling. If I hurt you, I’m sorry. Three weeks working from 6:00AM to sometimes 6:00PM. An hour or so break means an hour nap in between. I can already feel my body weakening. I feel like a 90 year old man. My feet, my … Continue reading Diary Entry: My hope in Christ
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD Minsan lang ako kiligin, maiyak, at mabigyan ng review ang isang Filipino movie. “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” is definitely a movie to remember. The last time na sobrang napangiti ako sa kilig ng isang Filipino movie ay, “My Ex and Whys.” Tinapatan at siguro natalo ng “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” ito. First, the subplot, … Continue reading Hello, Love, Goodbye [Movie Review]
A good friend once said to me, “I can love you and still let you go. ” So, ________, I love you, and I let you go. And I miss you. And I hope that wherever you go next, you feel peace, you feel safe in a way that you never did. Wherever you go … Continue reading I can love you and still let you go
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh As the years go by, I am learning to say goodbye. I am blessed that I had an outstanding therapist that provided great assistance on how to cope well with goodbyes. Recently, I went through another month long … Continue reading Meet me
For my final project, my professor asked us to pick an organization and make it our own ministry. I picked SPEAK YOUR SILENCE. Why? “The stitch saved my life.” This is the mock-up story (short version): 39,000,000: The estimated number of Americans who were sexually abused as kids. It’s a mainstream tragedy and is at the … Continue reading Speak Your Silence
Another wedding, another story. But, this time, it is closer to home. My dearest friend since middle school tied the knot to a beautiful, gorgeous, and wonderful lady. Wedding, the celebration of love, is a beautiful display of commitment. I am quite amazed that this current season of my life, I am experiencing the theme of … Continue reading A Love That Never Fails
Bakit ganoon? Hindi naman tayo Pero namimiss kita Bakit ganoon? Lagi kang nasa isip Napapangiti kapag Naaalala ka Pero hindi naman tayo Bakit ganoon? Kahit ayaw mo sa akin Masaya lang Kapag nakakausap ka Hinihintay ang ingay ng cellphone Kung nag-message ka na ba Bakit ganoon? Hindi naman tayo Basta alam ko Ikaw ang dahilan … Continue reading Tula
Provider's Hands, Heart, and Mind 