february fever

ang bilis. pebrero na naman. parang utot lang na dumating ang enero. brace yourselves, people. humanda na sa sandamakmak na pula at puso sa kung saan saan. kanina lang ang dami kong nakitang valentine ads sa internet. sa guadalupe naman, heart-shaped donuts, sa office, mga offers ng flower deliveries. parang all of a sudden it sets you into panic mode and start to re-evaluate your capability to actually have a valentine this valentine's day. well, at least that's how i was programmed during my past life. right now i do not seem worried, nor bothered with the upcoming february hoolabaloo. ika nga ni oprah, "you don't have to be 'in love' to have a happy valentines. pero sa totoo lang, nakakatuwa around this time kasi people tend to have a positive aura at sadyang mapagbigay sila and less cranky. andyan yung barrage of flowers sa office coming from mystery men (or women) that really brings a good vibe at work. you will really see the effort of these guys to make it a memorable day for their significant others. mas tagos sa puso ang mga love songs at mas tagos sa bulsa ang gastos, hehehe!

kung ang motto nung isang Christmas song ay "kahit hindi Pasko ay magbigayan," ang motto naman dapat ng valentines ay, "kahit hindi Valentine's ay magmahalan." oo na, ang baduy, pero it's pretty basic. hindi naman kailangan ng ganitong kabonggang hype para ipakita mo sa tao na mahal mo sila. at hindi naman dapat limitado sa iisang araw for you to show a romantic gesture. at hindi naman kailangang magjowa at mag asawa lang naman ang magcelebrate nito, kundi bawat isa sa ating capable magmahal at mahalin.

advanced happy valentine's to all. don't forget to share the love.

oh, it's 09!

another new year. wow. i saw on tv that the year of the ox will be good for those born in the year of the monkey (that's me) so woohoo to that. i don't know what to expect this year but as usual, i remain optimistic. and thankful. first of all, for typing this blog with all ten fingers still intact. for all the leftover food that need to be munched on. for waking up each day knowing i'm still alive. for the barrage of text messages from friends knowing you're remembered. for work-related e-mails knowing that i still have a job. for the simple comforts in life that i tend to underestimate. 2008 has brought me so much memories that a whole year isn't enough to cramp them all in. i consider 2009 as a part 2 of my 2008 but with an additional challenge to upgrade myself. to be more patient, understanding and optimistic to whatever this year will bring for me. i will try to make my life more substantial looking from an outside-in perspective rather than inside-out. i will try to contribute as much as i can in order to be productive. and i will try harder this time.

may everyone's 2009 be filled with great memories and even greater lessons to learn. cheers!