The Warning

The darkness seemed to devour us whole. The time was about 9:00 – 9:30 pm. There were lights meters away from us, just enough for us to be guided in our path. I told my friend to keep safe the phone, because its blue back light glowed intensely in the darkness. We continued walking. We were anticipating the joy the mini concert in that place would bring us. They did not heed my advice. They continued playing opposite on my phone. Until two men in a motorbike approached us in a quick motion. The man at the backseat got down with a gun, and pointed it to my friend who was holding the phone that time. As I saw the gun, my instinct told me to run as fast as I never thought I can. In the end of the street, where the enough number of light and people assured us the safety of the place, I looked back to check my friends who were left in the situation. But in my great surprise, a glowing blue thing captured my awareness and lured me to go back. “It’s my phone! It’s my phone!”

About one to two hours earlier, we were talking about self defense. The thought stirred our imagination as what kind of adventure an encounter with an aggressor would bring us. My phone also caught my friends’ attention. That was the prize I won in a contest – the model’s Nokia 8250, one of the best during that time (by the way, the event happened almost 6 years ago). Then the party in the next village was the next issue we talked about. The mini concert was what we were talking about in particular. Anyway, we were conversing during that moment inside the church shortly after the end of the meeting. If only I knew that there was a message entailed in every issue we tackled, I could have disagreed to go in that place so as to veto the chances of being robbed.

To tell you honestly, the hardest part was when I confessed to my parents that we were robbed, and it was my phone that they have stolen. As we went back home, my father just arrived together with my sister from buying hamburger and soft drinks. They were shocked as I told them about what happened. My mother got angry the most that she scolded me on the top of her lungs, forbidding me to go with my friends again. Though they did not hurt me physically, but the guilt inside me seemed like a scraping machine inside my heart. The two responsible for the loss of my phone, agreed to pay us even the quarter amount of the phone. The negotiation ended in a smooth way – at least.

Could all the ideas we have talked about been a warning sign or was just a mere coincidence? Either way the incident taught me a lot of things. My friends learned from there too. We just absorbed the idea the hard way.

MIND TWISTER NO. 1

There are two Indians, the big Indian and the little Indian.

The big Indian's son is the little Indian

But the little Indian’s father is not the big Indian.

What is the relationship of the two?

Are you good enough?

All you have to do is to prepare your pencil and paper. And just like every examination, follow the instruction and read the questions carefully. Just speak in truth.

1. Which is your favorite motto in the choices given?
a. First come, first served.
b. Try and try until you succeed.
c. It’s better to give than to receive.
d. God first before anything else.

2. Which do you hate most?
a. prayers
b. poverty
c. greed
d. pride

3. Which do you prefer most?
a. take money
b. make money
c. save money
d. give money

4. If you encounter a braggart, what will you do?
a. Brag yourself as well.
b. Scold him for boasting.
c. Just go away and keep the feeling of disgrace inside.
d. Just keep silent and understand him.


A= 1 point, B= 2 points, C= 3 points, and D= 4 points.

Add your score and see the results.

4 = extremely impious
5-7= certified wicked
8-12= slightly evil
13-15= average good man
16= angel in disguise

College Freshmen in an Outing

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Junior High School Memories

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Just to Name it Love

The wanting of one
To wander that day willed
There’re people known
While some are not
Suddenly a woman
With beauty that day filled
The idea that’s untrue
That in the mind turned flat

Tried to befriend through tongue
Composure not considered
But the confidence won
From within withered
To vanish is the future
Of what have felt claimed not love
Like a bubble well made
Will never reach above

Been long since fooling
It is just appreciation to believe
Flowing with the laughter
But in inside grieves
Happiness as if real
Shown as if felt
Smiles and cheers
Though pain dwelt

Another man came in
Perfection can be seen
It’s not the bearer of pen
Thus life was taken then
For this dead heart
Was numb enough from any hurts;
Just to name it love
The heart was thrown to lion’s den

People: Sheila's Points to Ponder

If sincerity is about trust, then why others cheat?

If loyalty is product of honesty, then why others lie?

If sacrifice leads to suffering, then why others still choose to do it?

If saying "I LOVE YOU" is romantic, then why others silently cry?

If kisses can ease the pain, then why others commit suicide?

If smiles are so sweet, then why bitter tears still fall?

If true love is about everything, then why can’t it answer all whys?

Jubilance and Whatever

Filipinos are known to be one of the happiest people in the world. So, here are eight ways to be happy from eight Pinoys .

1. Unload your baggages – Raffy
2. Always manage to smile – Jannen
3. Just enjoy life – Deena
4. Love those people who love you – Thea
5. Do the things that can make you happy – Cyril
6. Just live simply and be yourself – Jester
7. Sleep and eat. Then I’m happy – Eden
8. Be in love, eat chocolates, sleep 8 hours a day, and find the positive side of every aspect, even in your enemies. – Princess

People: Jannen and Her Drawings

By the way this is my sister Jannen. Just recently she got interested to fashion design or whatever you call it. These are few of her drawings (very kidlike):

My Wanna Haves

My birthday’s fast approaching, and by that time I’ll be 18 then. Of course just like everyone I also want to have something precious as a gift. So I listed eight things I want to have before my 18th birthday.

1. Sony Bravia KLV-40D300A LCD TV. It’s cool and it satiates my needs as a couch potato.

2. Sony VAIO TZ Laptop. I’ve seen one, and I’ve been attracted to it since then. At least this could help me update my blog more often. By the way, internet connection must be included, ha-ha.

3. IPOD TOUCH 16 GB. It is touchscreen, has an Internet browser, wide screen video. Wow it’s like fulfilling my needs on tech.

4. PSP SLIM. Portable, handy, and slim. Then I can have it played as multiplayer via WiFi.

5. MacBook AIR. World’s thinnest Laptop. Rating: A BIG WOW!

6. SCYIP double dribble. It’s very Pinoy. And I love to ride a bike too.

7. Nikon D300. Tech mags say it’s impressive. I got to tell you something, I’ve always wanted to be a photographer. TRUE!

8. Ford Focus TDCI Sport 2. 0L. I always wanted to drive a car, but we’re not that rich or should I say we’re not rich at all to have one. Anyway, dreaming is not prohibited by law.

Bleeding Diary

Sometimes we say, "I already moved on" but the truth is the otherwise. Sometimes we claim, "I found new one", but what's real is we're just loving the same person. Sometimes we pretend to be happy, just to hide the pain inside.
I don't understand what love is, anymore. But I'm certain, that this feeling is worth experiencing for.

From Church

I am still sleepy, but I have to prepare. We are going to church with my family. After few moments of riding and talking, then now we arrive. We are now late, the members are already singing, dancing, praising God. There's the sermon, It's about the relationship of people to God. Then comes the communion, then the giving of tithes and offerings.

Goodness, I'm now looking forward for next Sunday!

Pharma Exam

For three meetings we've finished more than ten chapters.
And in one night, I studied them all.
About less than three hours spent.
New terms, new names, almost all are new to me.

Then the sun rose.
I know, few hours from now is our exam.
I prepared myself. That's the least thing I can do.
Or should i say, That's the best thing I can do.

Acetycholines, dopamines, whatever.
New, terms, new names, almost all are new to me.
I answered but with doubt.
Hope I made it.

HOPE I MADE IT!

PRESSURED...

I am pressured as a student nurse.
I don’t know why.
At the end of my shift, I always ask myself:
Have I given the care my patient really needs?
Then another question comes:
Have I committed a mistake?
If I did, will that cause my patient serious harm?
I hope not! I hope not!
I am not bothered of having a low rating
(or should I say I just have little fear about it).
I am more afraid of the possible consequence,
my client might experience because of my incompetence.
I cannot take that.
My conscience will haunt me.

If only I can monitor my client at all time,
I will not be that worried.
They deserve the right care.
And I am tasked to give it to them.
I hope God will guide me in every procedure I perform.