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Stop Taking Money From Jeepney Drivers!
In other words, stop using discounts when riding on jeepneys! Stop taking a peso from them because it adds up.
Think about it.
Yes, it may be your right to take that discount but come on. If you’re reading this blog you wouldn’t probably be needing that extra peso.
I mean would you look at their situation.
Inhaling polluted air of the metro day in and day out. When they come home everyday they complain shortness of breath and chest pain. After years of exposure they develop cancer. Incurable. Even if it were, they wouldn’t have the money to pay for the medical bills.
Show some generosity!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )How to Feel Lucky In Under 5 Seconds
We all want to feel good and lucky. Especially during bad days.
We need to feel good to increase our mojo, do our job well and gain confidence.
I was thinking, “When will I get the money to buy a new cellphone?”. My current phone is like an ancient Pentium II computer in today’s standard (It’s colored so it’s a better analogy than a 486).
Then a limping man caught my attention.
Both arms amputated and limping. He was carrying a tray of candies and snacks. I noticed his shoes are too small for his feet.
1st and 2nd second: I observed him and felt pity as I walked pass.
3rd to 5th: I felt lucky. Lucky that I’m healthy with no disabilities and although by no means we’re rich, I still have the privilege to go to class and be educated.
I’m not saying that when you’re feeling down, go look at disabled people, no.
All I’m saying is that somehow the reason those unfortunate things happened to them involves you.
It happened for you to realize that, the crappy life you got right now? It’s better than what a lot of people have.
Be thankful. Feel blessed.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Happy Days.
I miss the days with my high school friends.
Back in high school we’d hang out in a friend’s place, play some playstation or maybe some basketball and then eat street foods.
In college we’d spend the days chatting in IRC, making blogs and then talking about movies and music, exchanging our picks.
I missed the feeling that I get doing those things. Sometimes when I hear a song that reminds me of those days, I miss it more.
Happy days.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )When Someone Says “No”
I heard from the radio yesterday that during a break up when the girl can’t accept the guy’s “no”, it’s like a child not getting what she wants.
Some rebel and go silent all of a sudden.
Some cry and pouts up to no end. They think that pity will get them the candy.
Some accepts the situation and just moves on.
They said that kids who were trained early in life by not always giving them what they want turn out better at handling disappointments when they grow up.
I had this girlfriend that hounded me, my family and my friends because she can’t accept the fact that I broke up with her. She talked to everyone about the situation. She did some tactics but my decision was final.
I wished back then that she could just learn to let it go.
There was one time I tried to make amends, saying sorry seeing how she was doing. She replied with a casual bitter tone. Too soon I thought to myself.
Since then I’m very uncomfortable speaking or interacting with her. Seeing her or her picture just repels me. I can’t help it. It’s mean, I know but that’s how I feel.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot of nice things about her too. But I guess writing them down woudn’t vindicate my words.
The thing is when someone says no, ask if there’s anything more you could do. If there’s nothing left, just accept the situation and move on with your life. Yes it’s hard but you are supposed to deal with it. You do not control the actions and decisions of others. The only thing that you can control is your own.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Praying at Night
I was browsing PEx and I saw the topic: “nagdadasal pa ba kayo bago matulog…?” (Do you pray at night?)
I was touch by their stories. It really uplifted my spirit.
My favorite post:
usually hindi na yung “formula prayer” parang kinakausap ko nalang si GOD… nagpapasalamat, humihingi ng laka(s) ng loob, nag sosorry pero nagdadasal din ako minsan ng mga formula prayer. Translation: Usually, I don’t pray formula prayers. I pray like I’m talking casually to God. I thank him, ask for courage and apologize to him. Sometimes I do pray formula prayers.
It really hit me, the post where he was asking for courage from God. Where else would we ask for strength but from God right? I experienced it too.
I also liked the post:
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )nagdadasal pa din (we still pray). lately, my sister and i say our evening prayers together (we share the same room kasi). take turns kami kung sinong magle-lead ng prayer ( we take turns who’ll lead the prayer). We pray in our own words. It really works when praying together – lahat ng (all of our) worries namin, sa (in) work, family, & personal life sinasabi namin sa Kanya (we tell it all to Him).
Some Things Money Can’t Buy
A text message from a friend. I can really relate to this.
Happiness isn’t about money. It’s every little thing around you. Love and appreciate it. :)
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Selfish Bastard
I’m not a frigging tech support. My neighbor is bombarding me with questions about computer stuff.
Could you put up your ftp? Do you have winamp? How do I use guildftpd to acess you ftp server?
I have to admit that I used to think of him as my guitar teacher. My own. The one with all the answers about guitars. I may have done the same thing to him. Bombarding him with questions.
I am a selfish bastard.
I take and take. When it comes to giving, my head constricts and I start to get grumpy and transform into my egoistical self. I feel special. By doing them a favor, they owe me more than what I did for them. I expect more.
I really regret it that I’m like that. I try to change you know. I am trying.
The thing is, I haven’t got everything figured out. I do adjustments here and there. I think that I’m weak because of that. I meet people. Opinionated people. People who just don’t care. I wonder, doesn’t what others say about them bothers them? I admire them in a way. They got themselves figured out. Or am I assuming too much?
There’s a lot of things I don’t know how to handle. I feel like others are ahead in that area. I’m just catching up.
I mean I want t have some ground here. I want to be formed. Firm.
I thought about these things. Me being a selfish ass and how I hated being one.
I thought it’s not easy trying to get it right. It’s not easy doing the right things. Maybe it’s not supposed to be.
I guess the prize here is having a great conscience and knowing that I myself is a good person, that makes me feel good.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Love, Shame, and the Human Pecking Order
This is probably one of the best reads in a while. A great learning experience from Violent Acres.
Love, Shame, and the Human Pecking Order
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Setting Goals and Keeping Them
I’ve read a great article at Ramit’s Finance Blog.
It’s about the proper way of changing things and keeping it that way.
Set smaller goals: impress friends, get girls, lose weight
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Inspiring Moment
I saw this kid on TV and it really broke my heart to see him blind. He was born that way.
He looked so happy and alive. I really mean it. I really don’t get sentimental about these stuff but you should have seen him.
He made me feel blessed and ashamed. Blessed that I can see beauty, see him. Ashamed because here I am with my eyesight, my life and I still complain. Ashamed because I don’t make the most out of it.
An inspiring moment for me.
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