Haiku

Red orange yellow
The sun shines brightly on you
Hope springs eternal

this haiku of mine is somewhat representative of everyday these days.. Don't get me wrong..am still dark, broody, cynical yet optimistic ming...but well, hehehe, yeah.

Today is the first day of Buddhist lent. I did catholic lent, ash wednesday to sacrificing 6 things for 40 days...though sorry mommy, didn't do the passion and the visita iglesia., and now its Buddhist lent, which runs for 3 months, and again, I decided to give up a few things to gain more clarity.

I'm feeling a little tired, possibly from my crazy weekend. I went home for mommy's surgery, which went well, but sleeping in the chair at Makati Med for 3 nights (4 days-- parang hotel booking) is surely no club med experience...but the lack of sleep was fine as I got to hang with my bro, my cousins, my parents...see my crappy dogs who are really, so cute..and see some friends..thanks for visiting me at the hospital you guys. In the 4 days I was home, I saw my room and my house all of 5 hours I think..but its alright..at least I got mommy in and out of the hospital, safe and sound.

As I got out the car at the NAIA terminal, I felt a kick ass pang of homesickness..I looked back and daddy was waving at me from the car, and I wanted to cry...because I miss my people so much. I am soooo looking forward to christmas.

Back to my haiku. I read a blog today, Zharine's, and you know, its been 15 years since high school graduation..does time fly or what? But i have no regrets...life brings you challenges and blessings, and its what you make out of it that counts..so live every day like its a new day bearing in mind that you should hold yourself accountable for all your actions and reactions.

So, if I can ask all my friends/family who read this entry of mine, to give a little love and kindness, to someone, to anyone..give someone you care about a hug, a real one that says you are really here, or help someone in need...and (but ofcourse) show some kindness to the world that we live in, throw your garbage properly or advise someone else to do the same..or turn lights off when you leave a space...

hugs from here :)