Listen to the mustn’ts, child.Listen to the don’ts.Listen to the shouldn’ts, The impossibles, the won’ts.Listen to the never haves,Then listen close to me …Anything can happen, child.Anything can be. ~Shel Silverstein Sheer Silverstein genuis. Sheer truth. I leave you with some food for thought that hopefully will inspire you all to have a different kind […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Reflections’ category
A Date with Daddy
Inspired by one of Justice’s posts last week, I tried something for the first time. I asked my father out on a date. Because my father is non-confrontational, I invited him via SMS. “Are you free Sunday? Let’s go on a date, just the two of us.” He replied, “Ok… pick u up at 645.” […] Read more…
No matter how silly something looks, it’s always worth trying. You’ll never know what fun it can bring you if you don’t try. There was an inflatable boxing ring in the middle of the mall. The gigantic boxing gloves tempted us. H donned his eagerly, but I was apprehensive. “We’ll look so stupid!” I complained. […] Read more…
Before Sunset
Julie Delpy’s A WALTZ FOR A NIGHT: Let me sing you a waltz Out of nowhere, out of my thoughts Let me sing you a waltz About this one night stand You were for me that night Everything I always dreamt of in life But now you’re gone You are far gone All the way […] Read more…
The Eulogy
Since I was unable to go to his service in L.A., Mama read this for me during the service. This was my first time to write a eulogy. It took me over 3 hours to finish it as I would break down every once in a while. It was a good catharsis though. I felt […] Read more…
For my Grandfather
I wrap my fingers around a stringHolding on to the memory of your smile.Your laughter still rings in my headYour booming voice still throbs in my heart.I used to tell you I loved you,A grin would break upon your face andYou’d pat me hard on the back.I still feel the jolt of that pat.The head […] Read more…
Boracay calls
Boracay has always been a magical place to me. Whenever I visit, I always vow to return. I enjoy having breakfast by the beach. Waking up to the gentle crashing of the waves is a beautiful way to welcome the morning. In the afternoons, I enjoy conversing with those who sell beaded anklets and necklaces. […] Read more…