Let’s be thankful for the things we complain about…

I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT’S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO, BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE crazy people I work with
BECAUSE they make work interesting and fun!

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

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all i know is that i am happy when im with you and that it takes two to tango, whether i crash and burn or live well and free, i will deal with it like i’ve dealt all my other endeavors… come what may, i only should think about the present… nothing more, nothing less…

i miss you

everytime i hear the alarm clock, i wish id wake up next to you
everytime i see the sun rise, i wish you’d still be holding my hand
everytime my phone rings, i wish you’ll be on the other line
everytime i receive a message, i wish all messages were from you

you have placed me under your spell
turned 180 degrees from where i once was
now i wait yet again for togetherness
for your hand to hold mine

i miss you

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium…

Mr. Edward Magorium: 37 seconds.
Molly Mahoney: Great. Well done. Now we wait.
Mr. Edward Magorium: No. We breathe. We pulse. We regenerate. Our hearts beat. Our minds create. Our souls ingest. 37 seconds, well used, is a lifetime.
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Henry Weston: You know, some people… send flowers, or cards, or… give people hugs. I… make sure their paper work’s all in order. I thought I’d try something different.

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Mr. Edward Magorium: Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.

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Mr. Edward Magorium: Name the Fibonacci series from its eleventh to its sixteenth.
Henry Weston: Umm… 89, 144, 233, 377, 610?
Mr. Edward Magorium: Perfect. Number four, do we really need it?
Henry Weston: If you like squares – you do.
Mr. Edward Magorium: Oh, I like squares. Good. Now, the hot dog, the hot dog/bun ratio, why for the love of mustard are there never enough buns?
Henry Weston: Extra hot dogs…
Mr. Edward Magorium: Yes, but why?
Henry Weston: In case you drop a couple.
Mr. Edward Magorium: What kind of insufferable fool drops a hot dog?
Henry Weston: Anything can happen, sir.
Mr. Edward Magorium: Anything can happen. How absolutely true. You’re exactly the mutant I’m looking for! You’re hired.

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Life is short! Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile! – Albert O

re post

God’s will, I will accept. God’s plan, I will follow. God’s laws, I will obey.

hold-hands

Girl: i like it when you hold my hand in yours…

Guy: me too… your hand fits perfectly on mine…

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Moving on… Letting go… Enjoying life…

distraction

I met him during the TF Cebu trip. I know his brother from the previous trip but Miggy isn’t here this time. With my other friends, we had fun. I was happy since I don’t have to think about work or any problem or even kulet. I can talk freely with and to him. I can talk about my previous relationships with very minimal comments. We shared stories and hang out together. It was great until he held my hand. I am not used to sweetness. I am not used to being taken care of. Somehow I am glad and scared. It is also confusing.

Now that we went back to reality. I have to face mine. Leave the world I had for 4 days. Friends will always be there. I just thought that if he doesn’t make himself available from this day until my birthday, then this is just another challenge. Another phase. Another test. Another ditch. I have to focus and leave whatever it was. Need to get back to my reality.

places i’ve been too

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