5pm

Sa paglubog ng araw sa dapit-hapon
hayaan ang mga yapak tumungo sa isang sulok ng mundo
upang magnilay at magdasal
sa katahimikan, damhin ang pagmamahal...

Sa malaking silid dasalan
sa hanay ng mga upuan
kagaya ng mga nakaraang araw--
ikaw ay naroon
nag-iisa sa gitna ng karamihan...

Pinagmamasdan kita
habang ikaw ay
taimtim na nagdarasal
ng may malalim na pagmamahal;
binubulong kay Kristo
ang tibok ng iyong puso...

Tapos na ang misa
lumingon uli ako
sa kinaroroonan mo
sa aking isipan...
nasabi ko sa'yo--
bukas uli ha…

Gusto kitang makilala.
Kelan kaya yun?
Sana bukas na...

curious lang ako
kung sino ka?
at baka sakaling gusto mo maging--
Heswita...
hehehe

[para kay Praying Alone, isa sa mga regular 5pm mass goer sa Christ the King Church. Kukuha lang ako ng tyempo, para magpakilala sa'yo.)

007

Today marks my 7th year in the Ateneo....
work and friends
• Joy at work comes from the humble reality that I am one of those who help in the formation of men and women who are Christ-centered, Competent, Persons of Conscience and Compassionately committed to change.
• Co -workers here are not just colleagues but also friends, who journey with me every day. They share in my difficulties and multiply my happiness. They are my support system equally strong as the four pillars.
lessons and wisdom
• Formation work is a continuous journey to be better and to give more, that in doing so, I do not just learn cognitive ideas and useful skills but also important life lessons and more, I come to embrace how to be truly human.

joys and struggles
• The joys that I have are the happy memories that I treasure in my heart--the blessing of good friends, the opportunity to serve and the chance to share in the mission of working for the Primum Regnum Dei.
• The struggles made me more aware of the stirrings within, they taught me to be more discerning, to always decide in freedom and clean conscience.
love and consolations
• Love is fire that lights my passion. It is the air that sustains me. The reason that moves me.
• My heart is grateful for the consolations, graces, blessings and beyond that I received, they are more than what I prayed for.
a journey to magis
My pledge is to embrace life fully and walk in the path, the way and manner that will lead me to the purpose, meaning and reason of my life, my God.
+amdg+
In thanksgiving, I say, to God be the glory.

lucky me

I placed a bet on this week’s big lotto jackpot. I spent 20 on it pesos (isang cornetto na yun). I hoped to be the lucky winner (along with millions of Filipinos).

I did not win, but someone did.
With that, I asked myself,—what are the “treasures” of my life?

•My beautiful family whose love sustains me through the years, across the distance and beyond the test of times. Their love strengthens me to spread my wings and soar high.
•The countless relatives who made my growing years (up to this date) really remarkable and truly fun. I have countless memories and experiences of happy times with them.
•Wonderful and genuine friends who made me happy with their companionship and undaunted support. They are the angels who brought sparkles of heaven on the path I walk on earth.
•My mentors who taught, motivated and patiently formed me through my education and provided inspiration beyond classrooms and throughout my life.
•My life. It cuddles opportunities and chances that give me occasions to discern and to choose. The ability to search, hope, risk, love, hold on, let go, set free and move on. The moments to learn, forget, remember, cherish, linger, dwell, nurture, reap, sustain and change. The times of laughter, tears, pain, joys, sorrows, triumphs, consolations, desolations, answers, doubts, fullness and emptiness. The instances of enlightenment, confusion, darkness, light, depths, shallow, shadows and clarity. All these, I have felt in one way or another, speak to me heart and created stirrings that lead to embrace fully my life.

I am not perfect but I’m giving my best shots to remain committed to magis. I rely my entire being on my Core, my Creator. I am committed to grow more in my intimate relationship with my God.

I may have a good life but I don’t have everything. I still desire for more and want many.

I looked at my lotto ticket, reality sipped in. I did not win, but somebody did. However, the question, stirred me to look deeply into the realities of my life and made me appreciate more the countless blessings I have. I guess all these are far better than 356 million grand prize. For having and living my life with the people I love and with the opportunities I have is far beyond better than hitting the jackpot.

Once again I bowed my head...
Lord, thank you for all. I don’t have everything but I have the bests. Lucky me.
At isa pa, birthday ko nga pala ngayon. Yehey!

brooks

Sunrise road run
Eucharistic celebration
Healthy breakfast
Happy Wednesday
Good morning sunshine!

I'm looking forward to Sunday
I'm excited to run on new routes
with Myang Ligaw and Running Warrior

I'm still discerning if I will
wear this (my new motto)
on my back as I run--

RUNNING HAPPY.
LIVING FREE.
LOVING MORE.

for a mutant friend

You are a man of few words, minsan may mga kwento at reklamo ka rin pero ang dating macho pa din. Siguro ganoon talaga ang personality mo, direct to the point, wala masyado explanation and emotion. At lalo pang naemphasize ang yung pagiging tahimik kasi ang mga kasama mo ‘di matigil sa pagsasalita (sabagay kung sasabay ka pa sino na makikinig sa kanila). You’re a man of action. Kaya siguro ang galing mo tumakbo. Minsan duda ako na mutant ka,(most likely totoo nga) okey lang mabait ka naman. Palaging busy, pero may social life. Focus and rational. Adventurous and carefree. Seryoso at low profile.

Salamat

For the many movie treats (lalo na kapag 3D), ‘di ka nadadala magyaya. For the ice cream times. masarap talaga sa CS (lalo na kapag libre) at masayang kakulitan ang mga kasama. Tawanan at kwentuhan na walang humpay. For the road trips (photoshoots at swimming) mga lakad na kung saan-saan, basta may kalsada, may pwedeng puntahan, sa mga bundok, tabing dagat at mga falls. Because of your sense of adventure, mas napamahal ako sa ganda ng bicol. For the get togethers. Isa ka sa mga promotor ng buko juice sessions, of which I’m very thankful na dun ko kayo (mga katulad ko na lakwatsero at ayaw umuwi ng maaga) nakilala at madalas nakasama (nung may mga bisyo pa tayo hahaha).. Kwentuhan. Tawanan. Inuman. Kainan. Pagkakaibigan. For the road runs (our saving grace) sa ating lahat ikaw talaga yung seryoso dito. I was privileged to witness your metamorphosis as a runner.. From your first 10km run up to your farthest, lagi ako happy and proud sa tuwing mag-aabang kami sa pagdating mo finish line. Thank you for the tips and techniques (running coach), sa mga pagkain at energy drink na baon mo (na halos kami ang nakakaubos haha) and for the challenge and encouragement you give to us to pursue for more.

I will miss your company and your eccentric (in a good way) personality. I am very happy that you survived the last two years (despite the dangers, storms and earthquakes) without change of heart. Let my prayers accompany you, as you journey back home.
Go on, the road is long, run along. Be free and be happy. Together let’s run to the finish line! God bless you, dear friend.
See you soon.

basta

Sa tuwing tayo'y magkakalayo
Hindi matahimik ang puso ko
Bawat sandali hanap kita
'Di mapakali hanggang muling makita ka
Dahil kung ika'y makita na
Labis-labis ang tuwang nadarama
Magisnan lamang ang kislap ng iyong mata
Kahit ano pa ay kakayanin ko na

**Basta't kasama kita
Lahat magagawa
Lahat ay maiaalay sa'yo
Basta't kasama kita
Walang kailangan pa
Wala nang hahanapin pa
Basta't kasama kita.

Giliw, sana ay ikaw na nga
Ang siyang mananatiling kasama ko
Dahil kung ika'y mawawala
Pati lahat sa buhay ko'y maglalaho

Repeat**

Walang kailangan pa
Wala nang hahanapin pa
Basta't kasama kita.

luma na ang kantang 'to. korni rin kung iisipin. pero kamakailan lamang ay nakuha ang atensyon ko ng muli ko itong marinig(dun sa korean teleserye na secret garden hahaha). ewan ko ba kung bakit may kilig at kakaibang haplos sa damdamin ko. para bang may kiliti sa puso ko tuwing naririnig ko ito. pakiramdam na may mumunting kuryente na tumatawid sa aking dibdib at nagdadala ng ngiti sa labi ko. toinks!

siguro dahil, ikaw ang naiisip ko--espesyal ka talaga sa buhay ko.

hehe, excited na ako magvideoke. kakantahin ko ito sigurado.♥♥♥

sunday's best

Dear God, please bless all mothers, specially mine. Thank you so much for their great love, constant presence and gentle hands that unceasingly love and nurture us. They have shown and shared to us generosity, endurance and strength through their comforting words and unparalleled support that motivate and inspire us in our endeavors. May we (their children) make them proud and happy for they are our inspiration. And through our simple ways, may we make they feel that they are loved beyond measure and they are irreplaceable in our lives. Amen.

mama, without powers and magic you are the best heroine in my life.♥♥♥

happytears

I was very happy to hear the news. Listening to you, excitedly telling me the story in between sobs(drowning with joy) on the end of the line, brought happy tears in eyes. We’ve been waiting for this. The prayers had been granted. The blessing was given.

My only regret is that, I’ll not be able to witness the ceremony in person. For that, I am very sorry. But I will surely celebrate with you, across the seas and in between islands.

Never forget how happy and proud I am of the man you are now. I will never cease to thank God for allowing you to be part of my life. You will always be my best memory of summer.

Prayers and love for you always. ♥HB

heaven

Beautiful moon
Starlit sky
Top of the mountain
Freezing weather

Simple cabin
Lighted fireplace

New acquaintances
Adventure companions
Warm hosts
Delighted guests
Dearest friends

Delicious wine
Delectable chips
Cheerful people
Funny games
Entertaining stories
Meaningful conversations

A cloud nine adventure
Amazing grace

Peaceful mind
Thankful spirit

My heart is happy.


Thank you for all
04.10.2011
11:58pm, George’s, Rum 4
This was the picture of my last night in Sagada. The whole experience was an amazing 3 days and 2 nights of heaven on earth.

silent miracle

Dear Running Warrior,

For all that had been, there are 5 things that I would like to thank you for---
• For every day fun and laughter. You are a poor joker, bad in math, master blooper but your one liner banats are truly remarkable. The everyday dosage of semplang is like vitamin that never fails to lift up our mood. Totoy bibo, crowd’s favorite, may sapi minsan (kaya hambogon man), madaming fans and certified crush ng bayan (weeehhh!). Gaya ng sabi ko sa’yo – kahit ano o sino ka tanggap ka namin, pinili ka (kasi wala ibang choice). At kung magdadala ka ng malaking lata at maglalakad-lakad sa centro hehe ‘di kita tutulungan pero sasabay pa rin ako sayo (kahit sobrang nakakahiya) hahaha!
• For the chance of knowing your friends and family. Thank you for welcoming us in your home and for allowing us to meet your great family, we really enjoyed it, it was super fun.
• Thank you adventure companion. We’ve been to many adventures—road trips to the hidden beaches, falls and beautiful bicol sceneries, hike in mt. isarog, calaguas weekend, caramoan escape, albay adventure and the coming soon sagada trip. Thank you for the coko café breakfasts, pansit canton lunch in my apt, GD and sta cruz’ snacks. The memorable dinners at Karlos, Molino, Chicken Bacolod, Grill Plus, Mcdonalds, Shakeys, and more. The countless Coffee and Co sessions (with a spy), Starmark times, Kwentong Starbucks and the heartwarming TCB moments (ang sacred space sa favorite couch). Birthday surprises. Christmas parties. Disco nights. Toing-its and sungka games. Basketball games. Eucharistic celebrations. Processions. Movies and sound trips. Buko juice buckets and videoke concerts. Photo shoots and kung fu panda poses.
• Thank for your constant presence (kumbaga sa student-perfect attendance, sa guard-on duty, sa doctor on call…) Thank you for sharing yourself in this friendship--lights and shadows, ups and down, laughter and tears, runs and pauses, talks and air gaps, humility and humbugs, insights and reflections, kaaway at kakampi, funny arguments and stimulating conversations, crowd and solitude, coded stories and bold assumptions, maturity and hayskulon, waaah and weeeh, choices and options, heartaches and heart leaps, beauty and madness. Thank you for sharing the joy in the sunshine and for resonating with the magical moon. Sa alon ng buhay, ihip ng hangin, tibok ng puso. I believe in my heart that you are the brother God forgot to give me but he surely made up for that—He allowed you to be my friend.
• Thank you and ‘good morning sunshine’. Among many things that I’ll miss having you around is our morning road runs. Maogma na makaiba ko kamo sa jogging, sa training and actual runs. Kamo ang idol ko. Thank you for the patiently waiting at AdNU main gate, thank you for keeping up with my pace as we run, thank you for sharing the blessings at sunrise. Thank you for the opportunity of running with you from our simple jogging days up to the great 80km ultra marathon. Future road runs will be tough for me because both of you will not be around anymore. Salamat sa tips, techniques and encouragement. See you at the finish line soon.

I am deeply happy that after two years of rerouting, you are going back home. God had called you and blessed you with a gift of vocation, may you remain committed to it in times of consolations and desolations. May you find reason to stay beyond cognitive understanding and feelings, may you always have a discerning heart and may you never forget that all is grace. Palagi at‘di ako titigil na kulitin at lambingin si God na ‘wag kalimutan pakinggan ang iyong mga dasal, panatilihing payapa ang puso at isipan at palaging may saya sa damdamin..

I look forward to life thinking I’ve been friends with you—it’s truly a blessing, having a friend like you, a silent miracle. Indeed, I am lucky (but still, you are luckier wahahaha).

With love and prayers,
heartbeat*