Summer Time!

Summer's here once again. Although we have a tropical weather for the whole year but summer is hottest season in our country. A lot of people wanted to go the beach or go for the swimming pool to feel the coolness of the water. Some opted to go on malling or stay at home to avoid the heat of the sun.

But if you were to ask me which season I would chose, I will definitely want the heat of the sun rather than having heavy rain where you will get soak or wet when you go out or stranded at some place and laundry won't dry up, too. Anyway, I hope you will have a great time during this season. Have Fun!

April Fool's Day

The origins of April Fool's Day:

April Fools' Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar.

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new calendar (the Gregorian Calendar) to replace the old Julian Calendar. The new calendar called for New Year's Day to be celebrated Jan. 1. That year, France adopted the reformed calendar and shifted New Year's day to Jan. 1. According to a popular explanation, many people either refused to accept the new date, or did not learn about it, and continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1. Other people began to make fun of these traditionalists, sending them on "fool's errands" or trying to trick them into believing something false. Eventually, the practice spread throughout Europe.

April Fools' Day is observed throughout the Western world. Practices include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.

Source: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html

Life Goes On...

Here's one of the common lines that I've encountered:

Why is it that when I do something good, No one remembers? But when I made a mistake, everybody remembers?

Well, when one commits a mistake, it's really easy to remember. Just when you are being reprimanded by your boss, teacher or superior because of a certain error that you commit, from that day forward, you will never ever forget the experience. It's kind of irritating, annoying, embarrassing though but that's how most people perceive life. I hated it, too, but we cannot control the minds of people, we can't stop them if that's the only thing that they remember from us. One thing's for sure... Life goes on ;)

Life Is Great!

I can't believe that March is almost over. How time flies so fast without me noticing it. But I am so grateful for everything that had happened in my life. I may have experienced so many low moments in my life but I have so many happy memories and so much to thank for, and one of them is my family. They are so loving and supportive of me that I don't care much if I'm not that so fortunate in my career. Actually, part of it was my decision, too. I wanted to work but I've preferred spending it and taking care of my family. And if I ever opt to really work, having a meager wage is impossible that's why my family also considered that we go abroad to find a better work. Nah, let me set that aside. Let me just say this out loud today - thank God for this life, for my family and for everything...and even for the trials that I've encountered because it made me stronger ;)

May You Be Blessed

There are really people who are kind-hearted and generous that I want to thank them for the rest of my life. But sometimes, I wonder if I could ever repay their kindness. I pray that people like them will be forever blessed. Who would ever thought that they would include my daughter to receive their benefits and gave it as a gift where in fact, it is rightfully theirs? Tears really welled up in my eyes and I hope someday, we can also do something good for them.

Taking Advantage

I don't like it when some people are just taking advantage of me. They only look for me when they need me. But when it's my turn to do that, it's as if these people vanished into thin air. I sent them a text message, ym or even email, yet I could not reach them. And when I happen to see them by chance, they don't even give me some explanation. It's as if nothing happened. Ouch! Well, now I know what's my approach to them, too.

Try To Be Grateful

I found some people to be so insensitive enough. Sometimes, it made me think if they're envious or not. Like when they borrowed some things from others, instead of being grateful, they tend to comment the brand, the settings or whatever they wanted to say. Ok, not everything they expected to be there would work out but at least somebody out there was kind enough to let them borrow things that they don't have. If they want to comment, why not do it privately? Not out loud where everybody, even the owner, could hear it.

Try To Be Original

Many times, I wish to keep my big mouth shut...however, I love to talk and share my opinion to others especially when the conversation gets interesting and serious. And there's someone I've known who is really a good listener especially to what I am saying ~ but I don't know if that person remember that the lines and phrases that he/she use comes from me. This person even use it as an advise to me, duh? Couldn't he/she find something original?

Nosy

I really can't stand nosy people. I wish that if they want to extend their help, I hope they will not add mess to my already messy world. I think things were better if they stay out of my way - or sight, more specifically. Sometimes, I got paranoid that these people were actually checking on me (or maybe us) rather than actually trying to lend a hand. And the result of their being nosy? Disaster. I just wish for a simple and uncomplicated life. I wish they knew that...sigh

Cellphone

In a country like the Philippines, almost everybody has a cellphone. It is considered a necessity. Young or old people own a cellphone, rich or poor own a cellphone and only the brand differs. Before, I can say it's a status quo but now it's more of a need, a must, a requirement to easily gain access to the person you wanted to call or text. And if that's the case, of course, one has to answer the phone, too!

But one has the right to screen if they want to reply or not. It is reasonable not to answer if you don't know who's the caller/texter or if you don't like them. But what I don't like is when I don't get a reply from a person close to you ~ a person whom you consider a friend and I thought that I am also important to him/her. And it did not happen once or twice but plenty of times. And the reason? No load. I hope it's true. Another reason? "I texted you and you did not reply"...really, huh? Maybe I just expect too much then. Yeah, right. And I hate that. I guess I should stick now to my motto - that I should not bother to text or call that person anymore unless that person will do it first.