It is not easy...but I will not give up

It's funny to know that there are people who see me as a girl who gets everything
They think that whatever good things I have now...i got them easy
"Perhaps because she's an only child...she gets what she wants"
"Perhaps because she's close to her boss"
"Perhaps because she graduated with honors"
"Perhaps because she have well known friends"

They made several "theories" with no basis.
One person said "because she is using her charm"
"She knows who to meet and attract"
"She is using her connections"
They make stories based on what they believe not on what they see

Their malicious minds prevent them to see the real me.
They cannot see how hard i work everyday to achieve my goals
To have an 8 hour sleep became my yearly birthday wish
They cannot see that God is only blessing the work of my hands.
I have plans and dreams
But none of it will happen if it is not God's will.

In everything, I always do my best
But it is through God's grace that things which I thought are impossible becomes possible.
It is He who made some of my dreams come true.


My life is not perfect. It is not always happy.
I just choose to be thankful all the time.
I have problems too. But i rarely speak about them.
The more you talk about problems the bigger they become.
I don't bore people around me with my worries.
But if i need help, i know who to ask.


I don't choose who I meet
But i choose my friends wisely.
I remember people who are always there for me when I am feeling down and sad.
I appreciate people who are happy when I am happy
And I am loyal to those who truly love me.

It doesn't matter who they are or what they have
I don't care about their status.
I care whether they are true to me or not.
I know how to treasure good friends.


It's funny that they are wondering why I am always smiling.
I didn't know that smiling all the time could be a problem.

I know nothing is permanent
So i learned to appreciate everything.
I enjoy every minute I am with my parents
I enjoy my time with my friends. I laugh at our silliness when we're together
And i enjoy every moment I am with the person I love.

I learned not to complain much
I learned to be patient
My life is not easy.
Trials come and go
I have fears and doubts
But I don't want to give up
Unless...God tells me to stop

Final Decision: I WILL NOT VOTE FOR DUTERTE!

I like that he is brave and courageous
I like that he is man enough to face his opponents
I admire his wits and confidence
I like that he has dreams and plans for our country
I like that he do not deny his words

But...
Too much bravery makes a man fool

I do not like it when he cursed the Pope
Although I am a Born Again Christian, I know the Pope should be respected
But if he cannot respect the Pope, surely he cannot respect an ordinary person
Much more a person with nothing but a name given to him by his mother

I do not like it that he talks about "killing" as if it's just another household chore
I understand that criminals should be punished and that some deserve death
But to speak of killing as if it's a normal thing to do
Only encourages the minds of the young to think
That "killing" is an immediate option
And that it solves anything faster than fair justice.
He is giving an idea that "violence" is not wrong
But in fact, should be practiced

I do not like it that from his mouth comes
foul words
He speak words that a would be President should not speak
I believe a President should be a role model to everyone
There's no perfect President.
Surely whoever would be the next one...Has flaws...
But a President's words should always be true and proper
A cursed word should not come out of his or her mouth.

I wonder what things are in the heart of Mr. Duterte
Perhaps full of hate and anger
For you will know a person's heart from the words he speak

I do not like his lack of respect for women
His recent comment towards a certain rape victim is unacceptable
Again he showed his character...brave but fool
Even if he didn't mean it...and said it as a joke...
A wise man would know which words to use...

I hate him for his lack of compassion for stray animals
He said in an interview that the best way to solve the growing population of strays
And to control rabies virus is to shoot or poison the stray dogs and cats.
Now I know that a man can be brave even if he has no brain
Instead of promoting "neuter and spay" programs to solve the growing population
And to sponsor free anti-rabies shot...
He again decided to solve the issue by "killing"
How easy it is for him to kill innocent creatures...
Perhaps he had not heard that a man who is cruel to animals surely cannot be a good man

I do not like that whenever he would lose in battle of words and wisdom
He would provoke his opponent to engage in a boxing match with him...
Being a brave man is not measured by the number of fights he won or number of people he killed
A brave man stands up and speaks with dignity and respect
Fast to admit his mistakes and would act with integrity
Honest and promotes peace
He would value life and protect it like a man that honors God
And most of all a brave man knows who to fear
That above him is God
That as a man he should do what is right in the eyes of God
And not what he thinks is right


I am thankful I am in a Democratic country
I am free to choose who I want to be the next President of the Philippines
I have the right to speak, write and share my opinions
So do not hate me for saying I will not vote for Mr.Duterte
I respect anyone who says "Duterte is my President"
So respect me also for saying "I will not vote for Mr.Duterte"

DEAR 2015

Dear 2015,

I was so excited to meet you when 2014 left
I was so ready to greet you with a smile
I was expecting to receive a gift from you
But you brought me a very big problem with a black ribbon
I didn't know what was wrong with you
You took precious gifts that 2014 gave me.
I hated you immediately for that. I hated you a lot.
I told myself, I shouldn't have waited for you.
Maybe you felt bad too for bringing me a wrong gift
Maybe you were so sorry for what you did
And you decided to be friends with me
So you surprised me with plenty of gifts
Some are beautiful and big
Many are colorful and cute
You showered me with wonderful surprises
I was amazed! I was overwhelmed
You sent me gifts I didn't expect to receive
I smiled and laughed a lot
I loved you after that
I said "you are the best than other years i met"
But, maybe you are not used to hearing praises
Maybe you don't want to be loved
Maybe you don't know how to accept gratitude
Maybe you thought I didn't appreciate you at all
You took back some of those gifts you gave me
It's fine. I can accept that.
But you also took the gift that God gave me.

Why? It's not yours. It's mine.
For 15 years, I've been taking good care of it.
You're not supposed to touch it.
Who are you to take it?
Even if you send me gifts now
You can never replace it.
I will always be thankful for those beautiful gifts you gave me
I didn't know they are not free so you took one precious thing from me.
Soon, you will be leaving me
Although, I hate you a lot and wouldn't want to see you again
Still, thank you for leaving me with wonderful memories to remember.

Good bye 2015. Do me a favor, please tell 2016 to be good to me.