Tuesday, July 21, 2020

GO CLICK THAT POST BUTTON!






You want to say something about your day
or share how you feel
But you do not want to chat with anyone
You just want to write it on your page
to blurt out whatever it is that's been on your mind
Go ahead post it!

You want to write a comment on things you find
interesting, cute or funny
and you want to share that on your page
so your friends could laugh with you

Or you are outrage about some news you read in Facebook
and you want to get that anger or frustration out of your chest
Or you are just simply curious about something that catches your eye
Go ahead, write it! Your opinion matters

You found your meal too lovely to eat
so you took a photo to appreciate its beauty
and you want to show it to your friends
to give them an idea what to try next
Go ahead, upload it and share!

You are in a nice place but you are alone
and you want to meet up with friends nearby
catch up with them while you have time
or perhaps you are hoping to find a date
Go ahead post your current location

You are in a relationship
and you love taking photos when you're together
and you want to share it on your Facebook or Instagram
because you want to share your happiness
and to save those photos
so you have something to look back a year from now
Go ahead, post those sweet photos!

You are browsing your news feed
and you read a nice life quote
and you want to share it on your page
but afraid your FB friends might think you are talking about them
Go ahead! it's fine!
In fact, you might be helping someone by sharing it!

You went shopping and you bought plenty of nice stuffs
so you took a photo to share to your friends
your recent haul and where you bought them
You are not bragging.
You just want to share what you found in the mall
Girls love to talk about shopping
So, go ahead post it!


You went on a trip and you took hundreds of photos
From the moment you boarded the plane
up to the moment you're saying good bye to your tour guide
and you want to upload all those photos in an album
to serve as your "online hard disk"
and to share it to your friends
so they'll all see that you had a good time
and you have a skill in photography
Go ahead, post all those photos!


Girl, it's okay to post because it's your page!
As long as you're not being rude or nasty
As long as you're not insulting anyone
As long as you're not using photos that are not yours
As long as you're being honest and not pretending
Go ahead, enjoy your page. It's yours!

Expect that there will always be someone who will get jealous
Expect rude comments
Expect wrong judgment
Because some people are forgetting what respect is all about.
They are forgetting that they are just mere audience of your page
and they don't have any right to misjudge you.

Some people forget that there is such a thing as an unfollow button
IF they don't like what they see you on your page
If they hate seeing you on their newsfeed
Remind them that nobody's forcing them to follow you
There are people who don't like you
but are always watching you
Because deep inside, the are curious about you


So if I were you, only accept people who truly loves you
who acknowledge you for who you are
Get rid of those jealous people
You don't need a lot of friends
You only need few good ones
Hundreds of likes are nice
But a sweet comment from a friend is nicer

So go ahead...click that post button!



Wednesday, July 8, 2020

I LOVE THOSE THINGS I HATE BEFORE


I used to hate rainy days
I hate it when rain drops on my head
And my feet get wet as I walk on damp roads.
But now the sound of rain comforts me
I now prefer the cold damp weather
Over this hot and humid summer



I used to hate waking up early in the morning
But now I enjoy getting up just minutes after sunrise
I think it’s the best time of the day
When everything is quiet except for this tiny bird
that often visits my window
Yes I think I enjoy my time when I am alone
Not that I hate company…
I just enjoy quiet mornings more often now than before




I used not to like hot coffee or even warm.
I live in a tropical country so I prefer to drink something cold
But now, a cup or two or maybe even three of hot coffee completes my day
I like how it warms my hand whenever I am holding a cup
And I like how a warm cup comforts me when I am feeling down
You say coffee is not healthy. You say caffeine is bad
But if it can make me smile... I wouldn't mind.


I used not to like the color red.
I used to say it is my least desired color
But these past few years, as I look at my travel photos
I came to realize I have been wearing plenty of red attires
So better not say no to a color
until you have tried it on and looked at yourself in the mirror


I used not to like snails. Oh how I hate seeing them in our garden
Then one day, my big dog spotted a very small snail
Just as he was about to crash it with his big paws
I grabbed the snail with my bare hands
I didn’t think twice. In fact, I didn’t think at all.
I just know I have to save that tiny snail
And now that snail is bigger than my hand
Safe and having the best life in a corner I made for him
Or her?


I used to hate it whenever you cross my mind
I used to stop myself from worrying about you
Because you forgot me for a long time
And it breaks my heart
But now I smile when I think about you
I laugh at our memories when we were young
I know i will always care about you
You are my friend after all
I might not agree with you sometimes
I might not like the way you live now
I might not readily accept the new you
But it is still you.
We might forget to keep in touch again
We might be too far away from each other
But this one I am sure... when you need me
I will come and help you
And fight anyone who will go against you

photo credit to the owner of this photo


I guess it's true
The more you hate...the more you love




Saturday, January 13, 2018

Thank you 2017


2017 was a difficult year
But it was not harsh
It was challenging
But not bad
I was exhausted
But not restless
It was stressful
But I survived


I met danger few times
But I managed to escape
When a dreadful thing came
And I lost someone very dear
I did not cry. I remained calm.
It was very painful. But I found comfort.


Just when I thought nothing good was happening...
Amazing and wonderful surprises came.
They were beyond my imagination.
I’ve been to places I only see in dreams
I’ve seen things that are out of ordinary


Those things are as bright and colorful as a rainbow
But I only smiled because I saw my special one
He made everything beautiful and magical
I know I don’t deserve these or maybe I do
But it is true...Dreams do come true
Good things always happen when I least expect it


When I was about to give up
Help came at my side.
And when I think about it
I was never alone
I was never lonely
I was never lost
I always find my way


So 2017, thank you for making me braver
I am stronger now than before
You left me very exhausted
I almost couldn’t stand up
Yet I survived with a grateful heart



A Quarantine pass is more precious than gold (a continuation to my first morning of pandemic life)

After my nap, my mom asked me to accompany  her to the grocery store to again find some alcohol, canned goods and frozen food to help us ...