Down By The River
It feels good to have finally released pent up emotions. Pride is so hard to swallow and admitting one’s mistake can sometimes take days. In the end, all is well that ends well. Life goes on and you learn another lesson until you’re again stuck in a rut, facing a blank wall, or lost in the middle of crossroads.
I still can’t get over the fact that I fell off the raft when we did whitewater rafting in Davao. And it happened when I least expected it. My theory is that my guardian angel pushed me (oops, sorry, I know that it impossible!) but still made sure that I will be saved, just to give me a little lesson. To make the trip not only about laughter and having fun but wisdom as well.
Having a wrist brace which I should wear for a few more weeks (or even months) made me decide not to join the rafting anymore. I already made previous plans to see the food festival while the others go rafting, but like in any vacation, changes crop up. I disobeyed my doctor’s orders and ended up having a great time traversing the river wild.
So what did I learn from the ride?
That life is a made up of still water and unruly waves, that somewhere along the way are “surprises” that may catch you off guard if you are not paying attention, or have become complacent.
That no matter what happens, help is just an arm reach away.
That looks are deceiving. No matter how weak you appear to people, you are still capable of saving others.
That trust is important even if you are surrounded by strangers.
That even if you think you are good, you can still fall.
That it’s all about the attitude. The same wave can appear exciting to one and dangerous to another.
That rest is necessary even if it is sometimes boring.
That you need to pay attention and put your mind and heart in everything that you do.
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This is the perfect time to drive without a destination in mind, just to wander through the streets until your head goes blank. I’m typing at a very slow rate for there in nothing coming out, no bright idea, no creative juices today. As I was driving this afternoon, as usual I was listening to Magic 89.9’s Friday Madness. The song “Butterfly Kisses” was playing and suddenly I remember my dad: if you know the lyrics, then you will understand why. It’s a very beautiful story about a father’s love and the melody is just as beautiful.
Even in the US, dad loves karaoke singing. Birthday celebrations are often spiced up with a videoke session over San Miguel Beer. Well, I think now he is drinking Budweiser Lite. Mom takes care of the pulutan and putting my dad to bed when he’s already too tipsy. When I was a kid, dad taught me how to drink beer and how to pour it into a mug without the froth. Thanks for the early training, Papcy!
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Today instead of speaking up my mind, I shut up and let my anger brew inside. I’ve become sensitive (the bad kind) and it didn’t help at all. Of course you don’t know what I’m talking about and it doesn’t matter. I’m just finding an outlet and for now this is the safest way to do it, just typing away not caring if I am making sense. I am recalling now Tom Hank’s character in the film You’ve Got Mail, when he said something like: "Do you sometimes feel you have become the worst version of yourself?" Somehow that is what happened to me. Sensing this imperfection is very uncomfortable for me and the sooner I get over this the better. Tell me, how does a mature person handle something like this?
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I have a confession to make — I love staying up late even though it’s not exactly a healthy habit. Puttering around my Friendster account led me to this forsaken blog since all my attention went to Multiply. Writing here is more like a spur-of-the-moment trip to the nearby 7-11 to buy something. Napadaan lang ako. Might as well write.
August is almost over and I’m so looking forward to September when I officially begin my Christmas countdown. Christmas is my favorite time of the year - bar none! As early as September, I often start planning the Christmas Menu, the dining table decor, and other Christmassy stuffs to place in the house. Last year I bought a lot of potted poinsettias and hopefully they will bloom well this coming Christmas. OMG, I can’t wait!
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