Sunday, November 23, 2008
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today, I was a kid again. I fully immersed in enjoying my time with my niece. I looked like a fool running around at chuck e cheese. oh we'll, it was all worth it. hopefully she can stay as innocent as she is as long as possible. as young as she is, I am able to learn from she teaches me. love, life for the moment, and always be a kid at heart!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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wow! theres definitely some times that I get tunnel vision and end up focused on what my wants are and to go through of the mishaps of what is not working well in my life. however, looking back into the my experience of the pass few days I am reminded how truly blessed I am.
this past saturday, I was able watch the culmination of 3 years of labor of putting together the documentary of the Manongs, a documentary based on the first wave Filipino immigrants of sonoma county. this documentary was able to bear fruit thanks to the hard work of the children of the manongs. most of the folks who worked on this project were the daughters of the manongs and I am blessed to have been surrounded by these powerful women! they probably will never know but I have learned so much from them. I am thankful that I was alowed to be in there presence.
this past few days has also renewed my passion for what I do as a job. actually, I wouldn't want to call ajob as I am doing what I love for a career. in an case, just being around such great individuals who identify, shape, and advocate for youths who have endless potential is simply amazing! what little part I did for the conference turned out to be such a great experience and a confidence builder. in some aspects, I was a part of every aspects of the behind the scenes work of the whole conferene. but what I pride myself the most is being able to be part of fundraising for scholarships for program students. we raised over $1200 through drawing prices and yes! through kareoke performances! great conference. great people. great experience. also, this conference gave me the booze to know that I have made the right choice changing working environment. I am blessed for such a great opportunity!
in addition, I watch history happen today as barrack obama became the US president elect. he brings new hope and new energy! just looking through this election process spirits have been awoken as debates were happening through emails, phone conversations, and other means. a surge of people were got themselves involve with the world of politics and took back their power - the power to tell stop compalinin and take action! both sides of aisles were engaged - young and old, men and women, heterosexuals and homosexuals, majority and minorities, conservatives, democrats, and independents, blacks, whites, latinos, asians, immigrants, citizens, FILIPINOS - all emerge to plug into the political arena and its a beautiful sight! I am blessed to have witnessed history!
simply put, I AM VERY BLESSED!
this past saturday, I was able watch the culmination of 3 years of labor of putting together the documentary of the Manongs, a documentary based on the first wave Filipino immigrants of sonoma county. this documentary was able to bear fruit thanks to the hard work of the children of the manongs. most of the folks who worked on this project were the daughters of the manongs and I am blessed to have been surrounded by these powerful women! they probably will never know but I have learned so much from them. I am thankful that I was alowed to be in there presence.
this past few days has also renewed my passion for what I do as a job. actually, I wouldn't want to call ajob as I am doing what I love for a career. in an case, just being around such great individuals who identify, shape, and advocate for youths who have endless potential is simply amazing! what little part I did for the conference turned out to be such a great experience and a confidence builder. in some aspects, I was a part of every aspects of the behind the scenes work of the whole conferene. but what I pride myself the most is being able to be part of fundraising for scholarships for program students. we raised over $1200 through drawing prices and yes! through kareoke performances! great conference. great people. great experience. also, this conference gave me the booze to know that I have made the right choice changing working environment. I am blessed for such a great opportunity!
in addition, I watch history happen today as barrack obama became the US president elect. he brings new hope and new energy! just looking through this election process spirits have been awoken as debates were happening through emails, phone conversations, and other means. a surge of people were got themselves involve with the world of politics and took back their power - the power to tell stop compalinin and take action! both sides of aisles were engaged - young and old, men and women, heterosexuals and homosexuals, majority and minorities, conservatives, democrats, and independents, blacks, whites, latinos, asians, immigrants, citizens, FILIPINOS - all emerge to plug into the political arena and its a beautiful sight! I am blessed to have witnessed history!
simply put, I AM VERY BLESSED!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
it all seems like a dream
this change - this move to a familiar yet new environment seems like a dream. it all happened too fast as I ask the world to slow down and let me catch up. im scared that apart of me has died and parts of me will die. however, I know parts of me will continue to grow. maybe this change is all to new which seemes likes its too fast. after all I never left sonoma county for I have left my roots there
Monday, October 20, 2008
Distraction
$15 for haircut
$28 for a carwash
$3.85 for a chai latte
all distractions of what's really to be looked at
the uneasiness of being alone with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings
causes to distract from what's real
but to live is to face these uneasiness
$28 for a carwash
$3.85 for a chai latte
all distractions of what's really to be looked at
the uneasiness of being alone with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings
causes to distract from what's real
but to live is to face these uneasiness
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Prettiest Friend - Jason Mraz
Prettiest Friend - Jason Mraz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIZmDHPqGl4
This is what I look like today
And I'm trying not to pull out my hair
I'm trying not to show it 'cause I'm far too shy to grow it back there
That's probably why I like wearing hats
There's no denying I'm deferring the facts
Avoiding confrontation
Lacks tact in a situation
Behind every line is a lesson yet to learn
But if you ask me
The feeling that I'm feeling is overwhelming
And oh, it goes to show
I've so much to know
I wrote this for my prettiest friend
Who while trying not to prove that I care
Trying not to make all my moves in one motion and scare her away
Well she can't see she's making me crazy now
I don't believe she knows she's amazing how
She has me holding my breathe
So I'd never guess that I'm a none such unsuitable, suited for her
But if you ask me
The feeling that I'm feeling is complimentery
And oh, it goes to show
The moral of the story is boy loves girl
And so on the way that it unfolds is yet to be told
I know that I should be brave
Even pretty can be seen by the blind
I know that I cannot wait
Until the day we finally learn how to find each other
Redefining open minds
And if you ask me
The feeling that I'm feeling is overjoyed
And it's golden, it goes to show then
The ending of this song should be left alone
And so on 'cause the way it unfolds is yet to be told
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIZmDHPqGl4
This is what I look like today
And I'm trying not to pull out my hair
I'm trying not to show it 'cause I'm far too shy to grow it back there
That's probably why I like wearing hats
There's no denying I'm deferring the facts
Avoiding confrontation
Lacks tact in a situation
Behind every line is a lesson yet to learn
But if you ask me
The feeling that I'm feeling is overwhelming
And oh, it goes to show
I've so much to know
I wrote this for my prettiest friend
Who while trying not to prove that I care
Trying not to make all my moves in one motion and scare her away
Well she can't see she's making me crazy now
I don't believe she knows she's amazing how
She has me holding my breathe
So I'd never guess that I'm a none such unsuitable, suited for her
But if you ask me
The feeling that I'm feeling is complimentery
And oh, it goes to show
The moral of the story is boy loves girl
And so on the way that it unfolds is yet to be told
I know that I should be brave
Even pretty can be seen by the blind
I know that I cannot wait
Until the day we finally learn how to find each other
Redefining open minds
And if you ask me
The feeling that I'm feeling is overjoyed
And it's golden, it goes to show then
The ending of this song should be left alone
And so on 'cause the way it unfolds is yet to be told
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
In the midst of transition...
In the midst of transition from - one space to the next; from one job to the next; from reality to the next - there more questions than answers. But, all I have to do is ride the waves and see where life takes me... I'm trusting the process as I learn and re-learn to exhale and take it all in strides.
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