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Past, The Friendship and The Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:16:33 PDT

Looking Back Those Moments…
Feels like so many things have changed. Did I change? Or it’s just the things around me that changed?

The Past...
For someone that I used to know - I haven't thanked him yet for the memories because I was bitter at first. Well, I can say that it was short but sweet somehow (though he never gave me flowers). At least that's what I felt. But some things must come to an end. He ended it, what can I do? So I set him free even though it was so difficult at the beginning. I’ve cried some nights for it – asking myself what wrong I have done for me to experience such pain. But now, I can say that I finally moved -- not “on” but “forward”. Just acceptance is everything. Now, I am starting a new path. I am living the past behind, and face today and tomorrow with new hopes.

The book is closed, the year is done, the pages full of tasks begun. A little joy, a little care, along with dreams, are written there. This new day brings another year, renewing hope, dispelling fear. And we may find before the end, a deep content, another friend.
-- Arch Ward

The Friendship
I am not that so friendly person when I was a child, and I carried that unfriendly attitude of mine since elementary maybe because of the fear for the fact that some things come and go, like friendship.

Well, I became a little less unfriendly - at least - when I entered high school. High school, yes. Being one of the CAT-I officers in our school, I need to. I know that I can't command a platoon with just a strict look and voice. I knew from the very start that I must befriend them -- for them to obey me, and the most important thing is to gain their respect, not their fear.

I realized that there's nothing wrong being friendly at all when I entered college. I gradually came out of my "shell" and shared smiles to my classmates and schoolmates. I had fun being in SC organization and I felt such fulfillment being a part of giving help for my co-schoolmates regarding school matters and to other people as well. My favorite part there is the annual outreach program where our organization goes out to urban places to give away toys, clothes, books and food for the needy ones. Oh, how I miss those days. One day I’ll pay a visit to my alma mater.

Friends are great!
I met another bunch of real good friends many months ago. I can say that their company is great and when I’m with them, I am just me. No one else. I can be so persistent, so loud, weird and annoying. I can even smile my heart out and laugh like a child. I have learned many things from them. They’re really wonderful so thanks to them.

The Quotes!
Some quotes dedicated to those people (you know who you are, guys!):

Sometimes just a smile on our face,
Can help to make this world a better place.
Stand up for the things that are right.
Try to talk things out instead of fight.
Lend a hand when you can, get involved this is good.
You can help to make a difference in your neighborhood.
-- Robert Alan

If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them; I'd be at the bottom to catch them.

A friend drops their plans when you're in trouble, shares joy in your accomplishments, feels sad when you're in pain. A friend encourages your dreams and offers advice--but when you don't follow it, they still respect and love you.
-- Doris Wild Helmering

A friend is someone who, upon seeing another friend in immense pain, would rather be the one experiencing the pain, than to have to watch their friend suffer.
-- Amanda Gier

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.
-- Henri Nouwen The

Ako Mismo

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:29:46 PDT

AKO mismo is about YOU…

… making a stand and taking real action for the causes you believe in.

Causes that you yourself can truly pursue to make a real, positive difference to your fellow countryman, to your country.

It is for you who still dare to hope that life for millions doesn’t have to be a hopeless battle against problems like poverty, illiteracy, unemployment.

It is for you who believe that not enough is being done about our country’s problems. And that to do right things, you’ll do them yourself.

It is a movement where you can show your patriotism and compassion, and make these traits infectious.

It’s about action that eradicates hopelessness in every Filipino.

How hard will this be to accomplish? Well that will be entirely up to you.
In AKO MISMO you get to choose the cause you wish to pursue. No cause is too small as long as it is a noble one. All we ask is that you make a pledge to do it.

You yourself can pledge anything: from teaching English to your yaya’s kid, to making sure that your barangay is dengue-free.

Or make a pledge to do your part in ending corruption, prostitution, illegal drugs or the inhumane treatment of animals. The choice is yours.

No matter how small, as long as you pledge that you yourself will take action, it’s sure to make a big difference.

Giving more hope for Filipinos to stop merely surviving, and start living. And it starts with you.

MISMO yan.

Click here to register and make your pledge.

Life Is...

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:24:54 PDT

Life is like a gamble
Where some things are at stake
There are times you may encounter some troubles
There are times where some difficulties are hard to take

Life is like a basketball game
If you missed the ball
Then an opportunity just grasped out of your hands
And it would be the other’s gain

To a child, life’s like a fairy tale
Wishes granted, dreams were fulfilled
To a child, life’s a big play
Nothing’s so much to worry, nothing so much to be afraid

Like is like a movie
You can be in any roles you want
You can be in a place you dream to be
But wrong turn means more takes to be done

Truly, our lives has many ups and downs
But don’t let your weaknesses and failures turn you down
Make it as an inspiration and a motivation for you to succeed
With God’s help, there’s nothing you can’t achieve

Earth, Water, Fire and Wind

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:26:35 PDT

Earth is my greatest home
Where every living thing roams
Land that is full of colorful things
That the mankind must unite in nature preserving

Water for rivers, seas, lakes and oceans
A symbol of life that should not be ignore even for once
It’s for everyone’s duty and call
Because the benefits of it is for all

Fire as a symbol of warm hearts
As warm as the welcome of a brotherhood’s arms
A flambeau in every life
And a hope for tomorrow in sight

Wind has called my name
Even though unseen, but eases those pain
A sweet music that floats in the air
That promises everything will be okay

Finally Home

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:43:37 PDT

I have seen so many faces
I have been into many places
Different walks of life I have seen
But still confused on what’s been missing

Searching for the empty part that fills my heart
Hoping that one day I will never be apart
Apart from someone I can call “home”
From each sad and happy moments I’m on

Where in the world that someone could be?
I keep myself asking if it’s meant to be
But I know that somehow, someday I’ll find that someone
And be contented and loved for my searching is done

Hand in Hand

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:43:09 PDT

Sometimes you may feel
Your problems are too much to deal
Sometimes you’ll see that the heavy loads are all on you
And you’ll say, you’re in way too blue

Try to look up in the sky
Just maybe you can seek some light
Never hesitate to call my name
Always bear in your mind that I am your friend

Never ever surrender from all the hardships
For every tomorrow there’s hope for you to keep
Never give those doubts and losing a chance
Take it as a challenge and your sorrow will be gone

I will help you face this world, hand in hand
There is a way of hope you can look upon
Never to leave you on your life’s journey
In this world that is full of uncertainties

A Little Hope

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:58:00 PDT

Hiding from the shadows
Trying to conceal the feeling of sorrow
Alone and thinking why I am always left behind
Still the emptiness fills my disoriented mind

Heart as cold as the lonely night
Feelings of encumber grasping me with tight
I try to scream but no voice came out
What I can feel are the sadness and doubts

Believing in promises and dreams without a foundation
Hopes that turned out to be just illusions
Tricking me in such a world covered with fantasies
Only to discovered life has also its miseries

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody please help me?
Help me stand in this life for me to see
That I am still needed and that I am free

To Dance With You

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:34:23 PDT

To Dance With you

I maybe new to you
I maybe a stranger to you
But as the music starts
I took a few steps
As my heartbeat seemed to stop

Who would have thought I’d find you here?
Who would have thought?
A moment like this with you
Is a worth to share?
If you could just hear me say
Oh, hear me say..

To dance with you
Just like a dream come true
To dance with you
Makes me feel brand new

As you walk into my life
Everything just turns so bright
And you speak as if
You’re an angel to my sight

With this dance with you
Time always stops
I see you and me
To a journey of love

This Is Love

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:33:06 PDT

This Is Love

A love is like a little rose
Wait and watch until it grows
Never regret from putting your heart on it
Although we all know that love is sometimes bitter or sweet

Roads of love can be smooth or rough sometimes
See how this thing can confuse us in some ways
For no one knows which road that leads to happiness
Or if the road can take you to sadness

Just like rose, love has thorns
But once it came, try to be strong
Fight for your love and try to win from it
And see that love might be yours for keeps

Always remember that love is always beautiful
It makes our life so meaningful
But bear in mind that the love you may receive
Is the best and greatest this you can ever give

What if I die today

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Sun, 03 May 2009 06:35:58 PDT

What If I Die Today?

Have you ever asked yourself about it?

People these days are much busier with their own lives, thinking and doing everything they want in life. For others, it’s what that makes them happy. But what happiness really means to you?

Is it from the extravagant gifts you receive? Is it the luxury cars and houses you own? Is it the non-stop leisure and caprices that always takes most of your time? Does money means your life?

Money. Well, the world cannot go round without money, right?
Everyone needs money. Most of the material things cost money. You can eat because you can buy from the money you have. You worked hard, even risked your life – may it be good or bad – just to give your loved ones a better life. Well, good for you. Maybe. But on the other hand, have you ever asked yourself what they really need from you? Have you? Do you take time with them, walk with them to a park or pay a visit to the church together? Have you ever give them simple gifts such as picked flowers, greeting cards or just a simple note saying how much they’re important to you? Do you take time to talk with them?

These things just need a little effort, isn’t it? What really matters most is, how much busier your days or weeks are, you still remember them. By just telling and showing how much you love them won’t take or cost you neither a lot nor material things. It is the real meaning of happiness. Making others happy.

Come to think of it, if you always got the habit of making others happy, by seeing them being glad, you –yourself would already feel happy. Vice versa, other people would also give back the happiness to you and they’re also became happy. It’s just a give-and-take situation.

Living your life to the fullest doesn’t always mean material things. You can always find happiness in the simplest things that’s just always around you that you sometimes tend to ignore or overlook.

Most important thing is pray, it can serve as our shield from harms. By means of praying, you can also thank God for everything you have – and never forget to thank Him for it. Yes, we always try to get things we want, but did we really thank God for everything He has given us? Did we ever thank Him for the life He has given us?

Life is short but life is beautiful. No matter how many trials that come into your life, always takes on the brighter side. Never let these problems turn you down. Always look forward, let others into your life. Happiness comes from the good heart and we earned it since our childhood. We sometimes just don’t know how to show it. Ask God for help.
Time may past. You can never be sure how long you will be in this world. What’s the most important is, you made your life sensible by sharing warm smiles, thoughts and ideas that makes life really worth living.

The Diary

noreply@blogger.com (ZereenHeart) — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:42:13 PDT

It was one lovely morning. The sound of the chirping birds had awakened her. She rose up from her bed and stared herself at the mirror.

“Today’s my sixteenth birthday,” she smiled at the thought upon writing in her diary. She dated it November 11, 1990. “I feel I have a better day ahead of me.”

She placed her diary on the bedside table after that and excitedly rushed into the bathroom to take a shower. Though it’s her special day today, she still has a class.

After she took a bath, wore her uniform and fixed herself, she goes to the kitchen. Upon entering the kitchen, she smells the delicious aroma of the meal on the dining table. It was like there is a feast.

“Oh, how thoughtful my Mom is!” she exclaimed while she put her school bag on the other chair.

As she was about to sit, she hadn't seen her Mom this morning yet, as well as her Dad, her little sister and her younger brother.

“Oh, well. Maybe Dad has already gone to his work. My little sister maybe goes to her schooling and my brother? I bet he’s still sleeping. Mom’s surely went to market today to prepare some good food for my birthday,” she said to herself then she started eating.

Right after that, she brushed her teeth.

After a few minutes, as she approached her school bag which she didn’t find it there.

“Odd. I’m sure I’d put it there earlier… Oh, maybe someone’s playing tricks on me. Maybe it’s my younger brother!”

So she decided to go to her brother’s room, but didn’t see him there. She thought that her brother’s hiding somewhere and put some little play on her. She still has thirty minutes to look for him and ask if he knows something about her losing school bag. She knew she can’t go to school without it.

She looked around the house, even in the bathroom, thinking she might find him or her bag from there.

She stared at her wristwatch. “Only fifteen minutes. I got to find that damn bag or I’ll be late! The school bus will be here any minute from now.”

She went to her room next and saw her diary fell on the floor. She grabbed it to put it back to the table when she noticed something strange from the diary.

It was as if it had gone through a lot of years. She has just bought it a month earlier. And just as earlier this morning, she saw it looking neat. She opened it and astounded by what she saw. The pages really look old like a decade has passed now.

“This can’t be!”

She felt disoriented from what’s happening around her. Hoping to get some fresh air, she goes out of the house.

There she was standing in front of their house when suddenly a young man in a bicycle came to her sight. It was the newspaper delivery boy.

She knew the young man for he was the one who always deliver the broadsheet to them.

She greeted him by waving her hands. But when the boy looks at her, fears written all over his face and hastily goes off and not looking back, to her dismay. The boy didn’t even notice a bundle of newspaper that fell on the ground. She realizes that he’s not the one who used to deliver the papers to them though. But why the sudden rush?

Trying to ignore the mixed thoughts that coming out from her mind, she picked up the broadsheet and decided to get inside the house.

As she enters, she notices the sudden darkness inside. Strange again, it was still broad daylight but why the dimness? She looked outside and found that it was bright outside and she saw tall grasses covering around their house! How could she get out and get in their house without even noticing them?

Confused on what going on around her, she goes off to her bedroom while still holding the bundle of newspaper. She felt tired and fell her body on to the bed and take a look at the broadsheet. While reading, something from what she saw on the newspaper’s front page strucked her.

She took her diary and opened it, which was dated: November 11, 1990. But why the newspaper has the date November 11, 2001? It is just a typographical error?

“No, this can’t be!” she unbelievably said as she fell out of consciousness.

On the other hand, a young man in bicycle came home when his grandmother notices him sweating and faint.

The boy tells his grandmother what he just saw when he passed by along the road where a huge white house lies.

“Oh, so you see Maria?”

“Maria?”

“Maria and her family have been dead for 11 years now. They were murdered on Maria's birthday and the case has not been resolved yet until now. Some say that yearly, she’s been appearing around their house. And you saw her today because it’s her birthday!”

“How frightening is that!”

“Son, you shouldn’t be frightened. Let’s just pray for Maria and her family’s souls, for them to be at peace.”