Yes, we can!

"I thought it was just a simple rain out there. But when I finally get to see it on the television, I was so shocked."

I do not know how it all happened. And I do not know how such a horrible thing happened.

The cities affected were like oceans where houses have been drowned and cars were like floating dead.

Families were separated. Homes were destroyed. Lives were shattered.

But as I look beyond this, Filipino heroes came to existence again.

Giving and helping each other. Sacrificing for others. Giving what they have. And sharing what's left to them.

And of course, the best thing about the Filipinos, no matter what challenge the world offers, we still know how to paint the brightest smile.

May all the Filipinos overcome this. May we stand from what makes us fall.

I know we can.

Keeping and Losing

I lost a handkerchief again.
I'm always like that. Perhaps I have lost a hundred. (Oh, of course that's an exaggeration.) But I really have lost too many.
Keeping a handkerchief on my hand has been my habit. I don't know what's with the hanky but it's just like that. And I often lose it.
I was thinking what if forgetting the pain and hurt be as easy as losing a handkerchief.
That when you drop the feeling, it won't come back again. And when you lose it, you'll forget the pain.
But I guess it will never be that way.
All the pain is part of our life. The wounds may heal but it will leave a scar that would remind you of what causes it.
And just like my habit of holding a hanky on my hand, maybe I would also be keeping the hurtings on my heart.
And would someday lose them.

Always Good, But Never the Best

Humans are like the planet of the galaxy. We rotate on our own axis. We are positioned in a certain order. There are those planets that are so near the sun, it could explode on its warmth. And there are those that are so far, it could freeze to death. And humans are just like them. There are great people, good, bad and worst.

One thing is for sure. I am not the Earth that is best suited for living creatures. I am not the Earth that contains the oxygen, water and warmth that everyone needs. I am not the best planet. I am simply an unknown planet waiting to be discovered and accepted.

But I do not exactly know which planet is that. All I know is that I simply rotate on my own axis unnoticeably. And as part of the other routine, I always do my best in revolving in that huge bright star. Just so to continue my existence and survival. But just when I thought I had my best, other planets start to eat me and dominate my world.

ON THE LIST
I remember during my elementary and highschool days. I am one of those studious and well behaved students. Always on the list of honors. And until now, I still see myself doing my best but wasn't able to be the best, simply always good, just included in the long list.

COMPARISON
So here's another story. I recall back when I was 13 or 14 years old. I was compared to my older sister. He said " Buti pa ang ate mo ganito, ganyan." It sometimes hurts that even to him I can not be the best.

AT PRESENT
I have accepted reality. I just do and give what I can. I accept anything that life offers me and changes only some part of it when I know I can. I realize that it's not really important if I'm not the best, what matters is that I'm surrounded with great people.

"Being unable to be the best is just a part of yesterday's rotation and revolution."

And who knows, time might come that a shooting star may fall on this unknown planet and bring the best gift of all.