It's a bit lonely on this mission when isolated, but I have to journey on solitarily without Orangutan, as he is too avaricious, which shows that he is not a true frie...
The Fifth Element
Saturday, March 15, 2025
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time after time
Time flies... On this day, another cycle repeats. The clock ticks -- perhaps it's already halfway through? No one really knows how many left, but we can remain hopeful.
Cycles seem to lengthen, and the journey back is longer and more arduous as time goes on. Like a pigeon flying home, distances...
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Endure
For a natural deviation/distraction that has since long passed and was mild for a man, with nothing physical that transpired, it was blown out of proportion, perhaps as justification for an extended vacation or spree. And I guess that's fine, since I am currently constrained in currency having...
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Reflection
There is a saying, "Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image," and that can be interpreted in behavior as a projection, but it can also mean how others have projected upon us. Keep repeating the same behavior that instigates issues, don't be surprised to see that reflected back in...
Sunday, August 04, 2024
Achilles' Heel
I'm sorry. I'm still alive. I've just been battling some health problems. If I am unable to get the positive momentum I need, then you may very well be witnessing the twilight phase -- the last few posts of this blog.That day may come, but not today. Though I am disheartened...
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Sleeping Child
As a child, our world is very small, and our joys simple, pure, and
innocent. We live mostly by the day, not really concerned about plans
and mostly ignorant of future complexities. But as we grow, strings and
chains start pulling us in different directions, the expanding world
gradually...
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Dark Horse
Simon and I ventured out again. We wanted to explore outside of Manila,
but it was already too late in the day, so we just chose a random spot
on the map that was near the coast (Tanza in the Navotas-Malabon area)
and hoped to catch the sunset, in which we were unsuccessf...
Sunday, May 07, 2023
Black Hole
Apparently, I was informed life has become too comfortable for some that
it has become boring to take care of responsibility. This to me, seems
very childish or immature. I was a bit taken aback by that, since if
we were to reverse that to my viewpoint, had I given up or not taken
care...
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Castle in the Sky
Dingalan has somehow cast a spell on me. The brightness, the
positivity, the paradise -- have somehow enchanted my soul. But the
problem is, it has caused a glitch in my mind, and has now revealed the
darkness in my li...
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Islands
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I am having a bit of withdrawal symptoms from my recent escapade. It
seems my mind and body is still hanging onto that carefree feeling of
not being tied down to work (which I have been doing for many years) and
just enjoying the sun, the water, the nature all around, and the nature
within...
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Abyss
I've been doing some long-distance biking again to nearby provinces (Rizal, Pampanga, Cavite). I also climbed a mountain recently (Mt. Arayat), as I wanted to see if my body could still handle the physical exertion, since it's categorized as being a fairly difficult climb, particularly North Peak...
Monday, August 22, 2022
Alchemy
Stabs in the back are painful, and even more, disheartening or even devastating when it is someone you trust who starts to connive with others, against you or for your demise. A mere insult from others, if liked or agreed upon by the one who matters to you, or perhaps if they should even laugh...
Saturday, February 05, 2022
Flag
I am not enchanted by money, the famous, or big names. Neither filthy rich billionaires, powerful politicians, nor glamorous stars leave me in awe. Nothing does. If you know the meaning of life, if you know the secrets of the universe, if you know a "fountain of youth," if you know...
Sunday, June 06, 2021
Love and Spirit
Sunday, June 6, 2021I sometimes lie awake in bed, having a hard time sleeping. Eyes closed, but thoughts run through my mind, segments of my life flashing before my eyes. From various periods and places, even memories from long ago, as early as I can remember during childhood and growing...
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Light
Saturday, January 16, 2021I should have been getting some rest, with never-ending work to do. But for some reason, I had the yearn to take an aimless walk, something I had not done in a while. As I walked the dim streets, it seemed as though I may have been the only one out wandering with...
Friday, September 18, 2020
Serpent
Friday, September 18, 2020
Stress has been getting the better of me lately. It preoccupies my mind, day and night, even while I work. And when I am able to sleep, it sometimes infiltrates my dreams. It has disrupted my routine, day-to-day life, and positive momentum. Essentially,...
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
Kryptonite
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Some have asked whether I am still alive. Yes, I am. I have just been trying to focus as I deal with things, and I tend to stay quiet and try to manage with all that I carry on my shoulders, so as not to affect others. But, there are times when there is a...
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Dreaming of You
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
I wake up, back in this dreary world. The curtains shut, with only faint light coming in; I can't tell if it's still day or night now, but there is no reason to check, so I don't bother getting up. I was looking through photographs earlier, when my mind began...
Sunday, November 03, 2019
Cherish
Sunday, November 3, 2019
This illness is passing, but it has left me lethargic, nauseated, and devoid of all energy. It seems to have sucked out the motivation, appetite, and pleasant mood out of me. Not only that, but it has left me shaken in some way (and sometimes literally shaking/jittery...
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Still Sick
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Almost a week now, and I'm still not feeling well. I'm losing a bit of weight, as I have not been able to eat much, since there is no one around. When I am not so busy with work, I think I will need to get some lab tests done at the hospital since other symptoms...
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Sick
Sunday, October 27, 2019
There is no one around, and I have been sick for three days straight and counting, with fever that has not yet gone back to normal temperature, bone/joint pains, achy muscles, excruciating lower back/kidney pain, migraine, eye pain/sensitivity to light, and inability to stay...
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Paradox
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Try as I may, I am having a hard time focusing these days (months, actually... almost half a year now, and it just keeps twisting and piling up). There is a deep sadness and disappointment that clouds over me as I ponder upon life... You try your best and give...
Friday, August 30, 2019
Heart of the Earth
Friday, August 30, 2019
I have not been feeling my best and luck has not been going my way, but my mind is still fairly intact and my body is somehow still holding up -- enough so that I had the energy today to go on a long walk to meditate...
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Walking to the End of the Earth
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
I've had a string of bad luck lately that have gotten me feeling down. But interestingly, earthquakes struck the past couple of days, and they have given me some perspective, that I should still be thankful. Grateful that I'm alive and healthy, and appreciative...
Monday, April 15, 2019
Fever and Night's Solitude
Sunday, April 14, 2019
I went out on a past-midnight walk/run, wanting to break a sweat and shake off this deep cough. The night's solitude and the fever were temporarily therapeutic, partly dissipating thoughts that were occupying my mind...
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Binangonan - Kalbaryo
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Well, it's been a while. Thank you to all who remembered me and greeted me a happy birthday last month, as well as to those who have sent messages regarding my inactivity for the past several months. I guess I've been busy, with work and other things. And...
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Monsoon
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Wave after wave, the rains slam down. There are times, where you believe clear skies are finally ahead, only to be shocked that you were dead wrong. In fact it is during these times, where you may lower your guard somewhat, that the blow knocks you down and hurts...