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18
Mar
14
A story of a girl…
This is a story of a girl who lived a life of solitude in love. A girl once believed that every guy is the same yet still entertains the thought of a happiness which can be shared with a person she loves. A girl who exerts her best effort and asks nothing in return but to be loved.
A lady who is not afraid to take risks but gives importance to herself and had shown immeasureable kindness towards others to the best of her abilities. A woman who is willing to stand up for what she believes and fights for. A woman who can never be backed down by threats and criticisms, though at first stresses herself on it.
A woman who is a one of a kind. A woman named AYA…
In this story they call life, a lot may happen but none in which you would say that i have lived… Not yet. It’s all what you have experienced that will lead you to the thought that this is it, the feeling of being contented to what you are given. Things come and go but your presence is the only thing I don’t want to disappear.
Now I am given more than happiness, beyond it and I hope that this is really it, nothing more to want, nothing more to need… To write in short sentences does not cover everything i need and want to say but I hope in a simple expression will…. And the expression is I love you….
30
May
13
The Idea…..
A cold rainy morning this 30th of May, shattered by the thrill of emotions, bursting from the inside. As little as it may seem but there really are things that is beyond our reach and control. The things that goes through our minds that little did we know would prevail.
As early as childhood we faced so many trials that would seem so enormous without even realizing that whatever decision we made back then would be the same thing that would define us now, how we walk, talk, and present oneself.
So now it makes me wonder, what were the choices I was given in order for me to have come this far in life? What were the good and bad decisions? What were the factors that greatly made that contribution in my life, and I wonder if I ever came up short with those decisions that I made. Did I ever make a step back to assess things? What would have really worked for me, things such as those…. I really wonder.
Now I still make decisions in order to adapt, survive, and stand tall before anyone, but, should I be doing It alone? Should I be the only one to assess myself? But if there is someone would she understand these decisions? would she support me through these times? would she let me run and then catch me if I trip? would she do these things? For me to be able to give me that power and strength I so dearly need?
Now comes this question, I am an ordinary guy with limited capacity to work things out, so… would she really leave me behind just like that?
Just when I thought my day wouldn’t get any intriguing, there I was on my way home, just dropped by my sister at her dorm and my friend at school. Because my FDC sister wanted some company I waited for her text message until finally came to the conclusion that she was not allowed to go out anymore and so I went home.
I passed by the usual places, Cultural Center of the Philippines then straight rightmost part of the road turning right to World Trade then Macapagal Road then straight passing by Bluewave then straight up to the very end of the road then finally turning left back to Aguinaldo Hi-way and there the unexpected happened. Out of all the places to see that Delica in front of me I saw it right then and there in front of me, so I threw my cigarette and rushed on so as not for them to notice me anymore.
Surprisingly the Delica was on its regular speed and not on its usual high-speed run. I didn’t know who were inside but I had a thought of just passing by it as one of which passed by me.
With my heart pounding and doesn’t know what to do anymore I stopped by 7eleven to buy something to calm me down, unfortunately Samba chocolates were all out. and just when I went out, again the Delica passed by in front of me. It was then that I was sure whom it was.
Now I just thought of writing it down so as to lose the thought before I sleep. I don’t want that memory anymore, it was sweet but unfortunate just like the chance of there being Samba in 7eleven outlets.
I know you are reading this… I miss you but please don’t show up unexpected again very soon…
Not now, not yet.
And to finish this I would quote you “Walk straight even though the place only reminds me of you.”
19
Aug
12
Stories that were never heard…
Just last night I heard from a homily of a priest that romanticism died in the Philippines, did it or its just that people don’t recognize the romance anymore?
This too is a question for me but of what I can see, it never died, it is not just lived by most anymore. Oh how I wish I can experience it. I guess its just not the right time yet for me. Romanticism is still there and I hope I get to experience that once again.
Hopes and wishes are vague and are bound not to come true but most people would wish it would. In times when we wish for it to come the opposite happens. It is God’s will I guess and a simple lesson that he wants to impart to us.
No matter how tough it gets, let romance live for it is a part of a relationship that all of us would need and want but not yet, not yet….
Everyday a struggle, everyday a challenge, everyday a heartache, everyday a sorrow. All of which comes my way and those who feel the same way too.
A challenge so great it becomes a problem for some but all problems, challenges, have a solution, it starts from within you. Being stronger in mind, heart, body, and soul, that is the key. Easy to say but hard to achieve.
Each and every person have their way of coping with such challenges. In my case dancing is the most effective way of coping with the world. Supplementing it are singing, writing, public speaking, teaching. Educating fragile minds of what might happen in a world of reality but with limited fantasy for fantasies in the real world are mere ideas and those ideas can change the entirety of the world but with limited capacity for we surrender to the idea of society wherein we do actions so long as it doesn’t harm others. That is the reality we are in and the only thing that is constant is change.
My sister once asked “when things don’t happen the way we want it to, does it mean its not for you?” and I answered saying that “No, it just means that you have to work stronger and harder for it to be yours” and that also is another reality.
Most of us are good at some things which others are not but it doesn’t mean that we can’t make our way through other things we are not learned.
A simple challenge or problem, it is merely that so leave that negative thought behind and live your life. You are strong in a simple way my friend.
07
Aug
12
The Price of choice
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Just now I almost experienced a bursting flame. No doubt I was still lacking in so many ways but it wasn’t too late. My mother was able to tend to it that saved the house. I was a minute late but its good nothing happened. The most regretful thing in this world would be being in that situation wherein you know you can fight but didn’t had the chance to do so, I n my case its a test of choice and now a little bit I see where my choices go wrong. I have this personality of being in the wrong place at the wrong time in the wrong situation and tend to practice my timing through dancing but I guess its not enough. Not listening to the beat before I make my move, that’s the sickness and the habit I never got to practice changing since the only constant change in this world is change. Constance, a steadfast name that means constant, Wife of the late Emperor Henry IV, daughter of Constantine the Great and daughter of William the Conqueror.and what Constance stands for is the continuous evolution of everything…. No matter how big or small.
Stood for…. Died for….. doesn’t really matter when you know nothing about History like me… merely a name for most and that also is a choice whether to be relieved or not…
You make your choices. prove In Rem that you can handle it well then they will soon follow…
As for me, I have a different journey to tend to but knowing your name was a pleasure of mine but until we meet again Constance take good care of that person. Farewell Choice Farewell empathy.
22
Jun
11
weird right?
I felt something new. Just now. From the road, coming from a classmate hangout, till the moment I reached home, everything seemed different. The smell from the road, the things I see, the Things I feel, everything seemed weird enough because something is different. From my point of view, I don’t really know if something changed so sudden, or is it because I just felt something different, like right now, I can’t afford to lose the opportunity to write these things down.
So what is it really?
A week full of hardships and good graces, but I can’t seem to identify what felt different. Every little thing suddenly became a big thing for me, like the smell of the soil, which I have to walk from my parking space, to my home. The rain that suddenly poured down on me, the smell of my room, the smell of the sala, and even the aura of the surrounding I was in. (laughing right now) weird right? How can I suddenly react to these simple changes when in fact I am used to this.
So to you, who is reading this right now, if you have and idea or an answer, please do tell me, so I can understand…
So, how do we see? It is a matter of what are we really looking for. People want to see all that they want within the reach of their hands. People want to have what they see from others, but not all definitely. Some would say that they are fully satisfied of what they already have, really? We may think so, but in reality, there are times that we want what we see, just a random, sudden feeling of wanting something. There are the times, and we do overcome them eventually, HOW? By wanting something else or thinking about nothing at all. It is in the middle of the urge and satisfaction that we find answer to our wants and thinking more of the needs.
For a short period of time it is so, but how about in the long run? Are we able to feel the fulfillment? On my own experience, there are times that I feel happy about my decision and there are sudden and random times that makes me think why did I really chose that in the first place. Is it because of a sudden bliss, or just wanting to find that comfort zone where I can go back anytime I want.
If someone could be in my shoes as an alter ego, always in contrast with my decision, would I be better then? But of course it is impossible to happen in reality, that is why dreams always show us the scenario we might be in if we make that decision, triggered by feelings that erupted because of that particular event.
I hope when I sleep tonight, It will show me the other side of the story. I really hope so.
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The latest trend of every season is? Get with the season. Get with what? Get to it. Every once in a while we go out with family, friends, especially if its within the season. The normal seasons would be, Summer, Spring, Winter, and Fall, but as tropical as our country is, we only have the Summer and the Rainy Season. Rainy seasons are of no concern to us, except when it floods, human nature right? Of course during the Summer season, now it all begins.
What do we usually do when summer comes? We go out and enjoy the heat of the sun having an opportunity of having a natural tan. What else do we do? We go to different places right? So when we reach other places what else do we do to keep that memory intact with us? To remind us of what happened during those days? We take pictures. Admit it, you do it too. So most people take pictures when? The answer is even before we reach that destination we plan to go to, and of these places we speak off, because of the works of modern man, have different landmarks that sometimes, can only be found in that specific place. For example, the San Juanico bridge that can only be found in Samar crossing Leyte.
So for this particular example what other works can be found almost anywhere in the Philippines? Posters, Billboards, Bingo! that’s what I am talking about.
So the question lies here, are these works copyrighted? Yes, actually they are indeed copyrighted. So with these regards, is there a copyright violation as well if you take pictures of these works as your background in one of your pictures?
Some of my colleagues would say there is, BUT, as pertaining to the Intellectual Property Code under section 185.1[c] The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and section 185.1 [d] The effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work, it may be classified under fair use of copyright, especially when the doer is a natural person.
The thing about it is that when in terms of copyright, it’s protection still remains, while when we talk about the individual himself/herself, the purpose of the constitution for protection is denied. How is this so? For professional models, Model Release forms are necessary to be given by anyone in use of their talent before broadcast or for it to be shown in public, either by pictures, dance, song, act.
The thing is, on individuals, their protection for such is deemed waived for the reason that they themselves voluntarily did the act of taking the pictures of such billboards and/or posters, pictures. Just by doing so the said act they are accidentally promoting some works on billboards and/or posters, pictures, of any person or companies just waiting to monopolize the whole industry.
Where now is their supposed protection for their rights? Gone! Right out the window. Do you think its fair for you to be used by others like that? Well you can’t sue them, you brought this all to yourself, by yourself. Now do you understand what I am trying to say? I hope its clear enough. Then now what should you do? Do you still favor taking those pictures? Think twice my friend, for this is a world where the greatest in the field succeeds.
For now be aware of what you do and when you do it, think of it as an act on your part with full understanding of what you just did. Close enough? I hope so. Till next time, when we get the chance to take that picture of yours and show it to the world and say, “THIS IS MY WORK AND IT HAS MY COPYRIGHT” but remember, most of this is applicable, ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
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