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JAIRUS JAN VERDADERO

born: December 16, 2006

christened: April 8, 2007

at the Immaculate

 Conception Church

our little angel 

Don't Matter

I was supposed to attend the christening of Ate Lala's baby boy, Jairus Jan, today but eventually, my mom asked me to attend our family day instead. My mom's contention wasI am rarely with them and many times i have missed some family gathering so it's about time that I make up for the lost moments with them. Finally, I agreed to attend the family day instead of spending the day with Ate Lala and baby Jairus whom i greatly want to see.

All the while, I'm going to be stuck with boredom for I planned not to swim since my batchmates and I will be having our swimming party tomorrow. So, as my little cousins were enjoying the pool, I found a great relief. I found that playing with stufftoys (Elmo) could bring back the memories of my childhood days and I had fun twitching Elmo, pretending that he's dancing to whatever music I hear on my ipod. Just then, I suddenly miss talking to my relatives. Before, I would usually sit with my mom and aunts and listen to their girl talks. I did that, just today and I learned that my aunt is having marital problems with his guy. As the afternoon started to end, I suddenly felt that I missed a lot of things. I haven't been to my cousin dana's recital, my cousin lei-anne's award-winning declamation contest, I haven't been able to talk to cousin elaine and I can feel that she wants me to listen just like what we used to do before and I haven't been able to be there for my cousins and relatives when they need me for support or for them to share with me their joy.

Maybe yes, I was too busy with my thesis then but how could I miss something more important than thesis? I have a sense of guilt as of the moment. But it's not too late, I know that. There is still some time to make up for those things. Geez, i'm sorry.

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currently listening to:

Akon - Don't Matter

Read.Learn.React2

What is the secret of success?

"taking pain" said the nail..

"keeping cool" said the ice..

"driving hard" said the hammer..

"being up-to-date" said the calendar..

"being sharp"said the knife..

"making light around you" said the fire..

"sticking to it" said the glue..

"being bright" said the lamp..

"being on time" said the clock..

"saving a drop" said the faucet..

AND BEST OF ALL...

"learning from it" said the mistake.

Read.Learn.React

it is always easier to hear an insult and not retaliate than have the courage to fight back against someone stronger than yourself

we can always say we're not hurt by the stones others throw at us, and it's only at night - when we're alone and our wife or our husband or our school friend is asleep - that we can silently grieve over our own cowardice.

Tribute to my Friends Part II

Now, now, whoever told you that the tribute to my friends has no continuation. Nuh-uh, I have to thank a number of people but I'm considering them batch by batch, not according to the level of importance but to the availability of descriptions as they enter my thoughts. So, the part two continues..

JHOI

My fellow puppy..^_^ Hey, I have to say that I miss hanging out with you. Though we don't really have much to share, the common things that we have surely give us a blast..haha. The fact that we share the same experience when it comes to our family, our father(s) particularly, gave me something to hold on to, that somehow I could reach you and momentarily be part of Jhoie's world. The fashionista, the artist, the musician, the writer, name it, Jhoi has it. Nevertheless, one thing that she uniquely possess is the ever dearest Amado who love her ever deeply. Pupi, I don't know exactly what's been going on around you but I'm just here, we're just here to listen and keep you company. I miss you...truly.

JULIE

The toughest person that I ever knew but a very as in very soft hearted when it comes to LOVE. She's the type of person that I never thought I could get along with but in the end, when I had the chance to know her, she was an extraordinary girl. Someone who values her family so much and is willing to sacrifice for the sake of her family. Hmm..pede na mag-asawa tita (baka magalit si momi...hehe). Tita Jules would always keep her goals high and with that, little by little, she strives to achieve her dreams. Tita, I can say that you've been successful in terms of achieving your goals. I just wish that we had more time to talk, I mean, I could have known you better if I just tried to talk to you before. Thank you for always being there, may it be for tears, for joys and for your unique jokes.

LALA

My ever dearest Ate Lala. The turtle who can be a tiger when she needs to. The only mestiza of the group and an oh-so-great dancer. Her fragility would always tell us that she needs to be protected but looking on her other side, this girl simply appreciates the simple things in life. When you hug her or kiss her, she feels really touched and that's what I love about her, very appreciative. Oh yeah, try holding her hand, it's as if your worries are slowly fading. Hey, I know that what you're going through right now is hard but whenever I see you glancing at your baby producing a simple line on your lips makes me think that despite the sacrifices and the hardships that you've and you are to experience, you still find happiness and you are not to give up that happiness. I just wish that you're happy right now Ate Lala, things will come into place. Just have faith.