Private Conversations

Just saw Francis Escudero in Boy Abunda's show, Private Conversations and I must say I was impressed not only with how he handled himself with the questions thrown at him (some which may oftentimes offend others) but also with how much open he is about himself and how much respect he gives to the people around him.

You can feel from the way he answers the sense of idealism and the spirit of nationalism still there, intact. I don't know if that is one gift he has being a politician and all (that's the cynic in me), but it is an admirable that we still have good politicians in office (and here is the idealist).
I like how he answered the question "What is you definition of a good politician?" in which his reponse was "someone who takes a stand and keeps it till the end and knows when to keep the politics out" (I paraphrased that).

He is smart, quick witted and someone worth emulating. Really, it is really inspiring to realize that someone with that caliber can actually use that intelligence for the good of our country and not exactly leaving for greener pastures.

"Brilliance" was his response to the question "What turns him on?" but he quickly adds "that is with the nice face and body which is a given..."

... well, that's just my 2 cents for the day. :)

Free

Here is one good song for everyone:

And here are the lyrics:

Would you believe me if I said that we are the ones who can make a change in the world today?
Would you believe me if I said that all of thedreams in your heart could come true today? Yeah!
Would you believe me if I said that life can beall that you want it to be today? Yeah!

If I had wings I would fly
'Coz all that I need, You are
'Coz You're all that I believe
And the One that created me
Jesus, because of You
I'm free

Would you believe me if I said that God can make miracles happen today? Yeah, yeah!
Would you believe me if I said that you don't have to wait for the answers before you step out in faith?
Would you believe me if I said that nothing isever impossible for God? Yeah!

Just live your live
With God inside
You won't regret
One moment of it
Give all that you can for God
For God

Being Twenty - Something

(Read The Whole Thing.... It's worth it.)

They call it the "Quarter-life Crisis." It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are many things about yourself that you didn't know and may not like. You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now.

You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met, and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones. What you don't recognize is that they are realizing that too, and aren't really cold, catty, mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.

You look at your job... and it is not even close to what you thought you would be doing, or maybe you are looking for a job and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and that scares you.

Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and are constantly adding things to your list of what is acceptable and what isn't. One minute, you are insecure and then the next, secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life. You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly, change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life, but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away, and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward.

You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you. Or you lie in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough that you want to get to know better. Or maybe you love someone but love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doingthis because you know that you aren't a bad person. One night stands and random hook ups start to look cheap. Getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic.

You go through the same emotions and questions over and over, and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision. You worry about loans, money, the future and making a life for yourself... and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!

What you may not realize is that everyone reading this relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out .

Share this to your twenty-something friends...maybe it will help someone feel like they aren't alone in their state of confusion........

Bora Bora

Gone to Boracay over the weekend and it was F-U-N!

I was never really a fan of flat rates so instead of 10, here are 9 things I enjoyed about Bora:

1. The women - ok, so maybe just the people I was with but it was fun planning, going and staying in Bora with them.

2. D shops - I practiced my haggle skills coupled with some charms... *naks! hehehe... Speaking in Bisaya never fails to send a smile to the sales ladies (and lady-likes - I'm not proud of this though) in Bora...

3. The beach - It was beautiful. Well, compared to the other beach I went this year.

4. Parasailing! - Relaxation to the max! There is nothing like staying high up in the sky with your feet feeling the wind

5. Flying fish? - This one was stress! I tried my best not to fall but failed by four counts

6. The sunset I never got to see - The pictures are great though. I was either watching TV or earning money from Seph and BJ via a game of Tong-its during these times. :p

7. The food that we never got to picture

8. BomBom! - The picture below may not actually be what I was actually referring to. Bom Bom is a reggae club near our resort. It was a cool place and I enjoyed going there. I was not able to return on the 3rd night though. Just enjoyed the music and hanging around.

9. Picture taking - who doesn't!

Bora is fun and got me all worked up. I would surely like to go back in the near future but I guess for now, a short rest will do.

21 lessons

This is without a doubt one of the nicest good luck forwards I have received. Hope it works for you -- and me!
You have 6 minutes

There's some mighty fine advice in these words, even if you're not superstitious. This has been sent to you for good luck from the Anthony Robbins organization. It has been sent around the world ten times so Far.

Do not keep this message.

This must leave your hands in 6 MINUTES. Otherwise you will get a very unpleasant surprise. This is true, even if you are not superstitious, agnostic, or otherwise faith impaired.

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.

FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: R espect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.

Now, here's the FUN part!Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve.
1-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.
5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.
9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks
15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart. Do not keep this message.

Out of this World Announcement from Spiderman

Got an out of this world announcement from Spiderman from Carlos! This is way different kind of issue as Spiderman finally reveals his identity in front of the press as Peter Parker.

You can view the article from Yahoo News. The title of the article is Spiderman outs himself to the press. As a preview, here is a cut from the article.

For a comic book hero, it's the ultimate taboo. In the latest edition of the Marvel comic "Civil War" on sale, Spiderman does the unthinkable and removes his Spidey mask to publicly reveal his hidden identity.

Kiss me... a different version

Could stop laughing over this one! :) Hope you enjoy this one too...

Have a break from the stress of the real world! :)