Before anything else

Before you talk, listen.

Before you react, think.

Before you spend, earn.

Before you criticise, wait.

Before you quit, try.

forever

A thousand pair of eyes may speak of admiration over me.
Sometimes it could be flattering.
Sometimes it draws a smile on my face.

But at the end of the day, no matter how many people expresses such admiration,

I would still want to be with the person who doesn't only see me as someone to be praised.

But someone who despite seeing my weaknesses, still accepts me, embraces and kisses me and shares our laughters and pains forever.

handcrafted

No one promised that life would always be fair.

People are imperfect; we make mistakes and bad decisions. You may have been hurt by others in the past, but the important part is how you choose to deal with that hurt. Failing to let go of the past and holding on to grudges and anger can only cause harm in your life.

Trials are the proof how strong we are as a person and there's no need to worry because we are 100% genuine handcrafted by God.

greatest disease

The greatest disease in the world isn't medical.

It's being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for.

We can cure physical diseases but the only cure for despair is love.

There are those who are dying for a piece of bread but many more are dying for a piece of love.

Share it everyday.

-Grey's Anatomy

..st vs. st..

Find arms tht will hold you at your weakest,
eyes that will see you at your ugliest,
a heart that will love you at your worst..

And not those who will love you just because you are the strongest, the prettiest, and the best.

Bitter But Strong

Those who are bitter are stronger individuals.
Wanna know why?
Because strong people know how to control their emotions.
And bitter people know when to realize that it's enough and it's over.
Bitterness is not totally a negative thing.
It's just a way of showing to others that in life, there is such thing as, "I still love you but I do not want to care anymore."

It's Worth the Wait

Learn to wait for the perfect time so that you may discover that all the pain found in waiting has a magnificent and awesome purpose.

In God's time, you will fall in love for the right reason with the right person.

When that time comes, love will be worth the wait, the tears and the pain.

Then you'll forget that you ever waited.

Just Exist

The best thing you can do for someone is to just exist --

to be there when they suddenly realize that they need you right then.

Never Beg

Never beg people to stay against their will.
Sometimes the gift of goodbye opens up another door.
Here's the catch:
Move on, but don't move away.

Voluntary

If you love a person, don't give up. Just wait for that person to come back and if that person won't come back, wait until your heart voluntarily QUITS.

Bicycle

Life is like riding a bicycle.

You have to balance everything.

And in order to maintain balance,

you have to keep moving on..

Same Way

It's sad to fall in love with someone who does not seem to care of what you feel..
But it hurts more when that person feels the same way,
Yet pretends to actually feel nothing..

Miss

You can miss someone that died.

You can miss someone that moved away.

But the worst way to miss someone,

is missing someone you see everyday..

By Tin

Isa sa pinakamalungkot na sitwasyon sa buhay ay yung gusto mo syang ipaglaban..
..pero pagsuko na lang ang tangi mong pagpipilian.

--last txt message sent to me by my friend Tin. Rest in peace my dear..

Run The Race

Someday, we'll forget the hurt, the reason we cried and who caused us pain.
We realize that the secret of being free isn't bitterness, but letting things unfold in their own way and time.
After all, what matters is not the first, but the last chapter of our life which shows how well we ran the race.
So smile, laugh, forgive, believe, and love over and over again.
Enjoy the race.
Keep dreaming.
Keep loving.

Be Tempted First

You can't claim to be good if you've never been tempted to be bad.
You can't claim to be faithful if you've never had the opportunity to be unfaithful.
Integrity is built by defeating the temptation to be dishonest.
Humility grows when we refuse to be prideful.
And endurance develops every time you reject the temptation to give up.

Learning Takes Time

Someday, we'll all be looking back to those days we learned to love, get hurt, cry, and fight.
Maybe when that time comes, we'll be laughing at our old dumb selves, realizing how stupid we were to stand up for things we knew weren't really meant for us.
But I guess, learning takes time, and mistakes make one's journey fun.
Life is what we make it.
Love makes the world go round.
So let's live, love, and take whatever pain it brings.

Uncertainty

"The scariest part in being loved by someone

is the uncertainty that they may stop anytime.."

Human Nature

There's always the possibility that a person can get attracted to another. It's human nature and it's not wrong. But when you're in a commitment, you discipline yourself. One may get attracted to numerous prospects and it's okay. As long as you don't entertain the feeling and know the borderline between cheating and fidelity. Recognize the reality that you already have the person that give you more that what you can get from cheap thrills of attraction.

With Me

With me, you don't have to be fancy or talk in a special way. You don't have to mind your manners or wear your best clothes and shoes. You don't have to pretend you're happy when you're feeling sad. With me, you can cry. You can laugh out loud. You can speak your mind or say nothing at all. You don't have to try hard to impress me. Because with me, you can just be you and I appreciate and accept you for that.

Matured Realization

Everyday, I wish for someone to love and who will love me in return.

Today, I think I'm gonna wish something else--

--the maturity to realize that if it wouldn't come, I would be just fine.

Life Without A Purpose

The most important thing on being a grown up is to realize that you're not there to please anyone. Rather you're there to do something good. Something that makes you happy. Something that could define your life. Because the worst thing than death is life without a purpose.

be a treasure

"Nothing is ordinary if you know how to use it."

--William Wolcott

People under the influence of an empowering person are like paper in the hands of a great artist. No matter what they're made of, they can become treasures.

Very Appropriate

Don't look for things or people that aren't there, just always be thankful for what you have; because the more you look for something or someone not with you, the more you find something wrong with what you have.

it's still you

We know what hurts but still haven't learned to stay away.. because as painful as it is, if that's the only way to feel their presence that we're so attached with, we always give in. Check on them every now and then just to see what's been happening since they left. That even if sometimes we say we just want to see them happy, deep in our hearts, there's still a voice secretly praying:

"Sana, marealize nya na ako pa rin, ako lang, ako na lang ulit.."

most difficult phase

The most difficult phase of life is not when no one understands you.
It is when you don't understand yourself.

little effort

Sometimes words are not enough to make someone feel that we care for them. Sometimes it needs a little effort to convince them that we exist.

i miss the feeling

It feels good not being committed into a relationship..

No crying moments..

No mind-bugging quarrels..

No partner to think about..

But it feels better when you have someone taking care of you, thinking about you, honestly, sweetly, faithfully and securely loving you..

I miss no one..

I just miss the feeling of being taken cared by a special someone..

just friends

Sometimes two people decide to be just friends even if they have feelings for each other.

Wonder why?

I suppose it's not the love that's so hard to sustain,

but the commitment that complicates everything.

message

I wish I could live life 10 times over.

Then I'd be born 10 different places,

and I'd stuff myself with 10 different food from around the world.

I'd live 10 different lives with 10 occupations..

But then, for those 10 times..

I'd still choose to fall in love with the same person I love now.

my friends

I love how they laugh at me whenever I crack stupid jokes.
I love how they laugh with me whenever I feel high.
I love how they get angry whenever I forget my responsibilities.
I love how they put my heart back together after it was torn apart by some stupid ass.
And yes, I love how they seem to make the world euphoric with just a hug or a tap on the back.

best relationship

It's when you both know you're in love with each other yet you stay friends.

hardest

Two of the hardest tests in life:
1. The patience to wait for the right moment.
2. The courage to accept whatever you encounter.

without telling

If someone loves you, there is actually no need to ask nor beg for something you like or want to happen.

because when a person loves you, that person would perfectly learn about what makes you happy even without telling what it is.

radiantly beautiful

One thing we've got to learn is that no person is better than the other. Some are blessed with knowledge, some with beauty, some with great wealth, some with strength, and some with a unique gift from Gof that they have yet to find. The essence of being is not your rank or "greatness" but being who God made you to be - radiantly beautiful inside and outside.

painful

It's painful to realize that you prefer not to hold on to a certain person anymore,

for the fact that if you'll stay, you will only get hurt everyday.

no turning back

Why are there people who choose to hang on rather than to move on immediately?
Maybe it's because they're strong to endure the pain..
or just because they want to feel the pain more until their smallest strands.
So when they let go, there's no turning back..

Love Story

It doesn't matter how long it would take for love to find you.

What you should know is that..,

out there..,

somewhere..,

there is someone..,

someone who will love you..,

more than how Romeo loved Juliet,

more than how Jack loved Rose,

and even more than how Edward loved Bella.

playtime

Never try to play with other people around you for you may never know that they play better than you.

tick-tock

Every tick-tock of a clock corresponds to an action.
When it tics, something is done,
and when it tocks,
I hope you don't regret what happened in the ticks.

Noel Qubein

Winners compare their achievements with their goals,

while losers compare their achievements with those of other people.

opinion and time

Opinions are like wrist watches.
Everyone's watch shows a different time from others.
But everyone believes that their time is correct.

let go and set free

If you love someone, never hesitate to show what you feel, just follow your heart.
Listen. Never waste your time. Never fear, nor doubt. Never quit, nor stop. But never expect in return.
Don't be afraid to become stupid. Just love, be real. You might get hurt, but you must not give up. Just live your life. Love the way you want. Never get tired. Just stay alive to love. And stay in love to live.
Til you learn to let go.
Til you learn to set free.

I love You by Robert Solomon

-a warning
-an apology
-an interruption
-a plea for attention
-an objection
-an excuse
-a justification
-a reminder
-a trap
-a blessing
-a disguise
-a vacuum
-a revelation
-a way of saying nothing
-a way of summarizing everyhting
-a surrender
-an opening
-an end

giving too much is suicide

When I think about what love has brought me,

I remember the times when all I can do is to cry.

Because after crying,

I forget about the person I have given the power to hurt me.

Experience has taught me to be wise,

and I keep with me one hard earned lesson:

--giving too much fo myself to somebody is almost the same as suicide..

Don't Give Up

Cherish the things that once made you laugh and smile, because when you're having hard times, these memories will motivate you not to give up.

George Barnard Shaw

"The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them."

worst and greatest person

Why do some people choose to love a cheater and conceited person rather that a good one? Why do we always believe that they are good even they are not?
Maybe because, in love, you can't see the bad reality of things, unless you get hurt by them.. You'll suddenly realize how worse that person is.. That's the pathetic part of being in love, that sometimes even the worst person in this world can be the greatest person for your own belief.

Paolo Coelho

Let things go. Release them. Detach yourself from them.

Nobody plays this life with marked cards, so sometimes we win and sometimes we lose.

Do not expect anything in return, do not expect your efforts to be appreciated, your genius to be discovered, your love to be udnerstood.

In the end, only three things matter:

how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.

--Paolo Coelho

Life Goes On

Life is too short. Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness.
Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Love deeply and forgive quickly. Take chances, give everything and have no regrets.
Life is too short to be unhappy. You have to take the good with the bad.
Smile when you're sad. Love what you got and always remember what you had. Always forgive but never forget. Learn from your mistakes but never regret.
People change and things go wrong but always remember life goes on.

Mistakes

Do not place your mistakes on your head. It can weigh you down and crash you.
Instead, place them under your feet and use them as a platform to view your horizon..

FRIENDS

They love you but they are not your lover..
They care for you but they are not from your family..
They are ready to share your pain but they are not in your blood relation.
They are.. FRIENDS!
True friend scolds like a Dad!
Cares like a Mom!
Teases like a Sister!
Irritates like a Brother!
And finally loves you more than a lover.

high-five vs. holding hands

The dilemma of being friendly lies in the realization that everyone will high-five you, but no one will ever hold your hand..

loves every bit of you

It's not about being who everyone else wants you to be..
It's about being yourself..
And finding someone who loves every bit of it.

Who They Are

Most of what's being said about you by other people doesn't really say about who you are..
It says more about who they are..

Stay Nice

Whenever you share the goodness in your heart,
You always end up winning..
Because life is an echo.
It gives back to you what you have given..
Stay nice even others are not,
even others cannot,
even others do not,
and even others will not..

Life Gets Better

"Nothing dries sooner than tears.
Life can never promise us to be always happy,
but life gets better after we accept things we can't change.."

You and GOD; Never You and Them

The good you today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemy; succeed anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of being selfish, and having ulterior motives; be kind anyway.
What you spend years building, someone may try to destroy overnight; build anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; be honest and frank anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; be happy anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it's between you and GOD; it was never between you and them anyway.

Henry Ford

If there is any secret of success,
it lies in the ability to get the other persons point of view
and see things from that persons' angle
as well as from your own.
--Henry Ford

live to the fullest

Life is a constant change.
Love is the greatest surprise.
Friendship is your best defense.
Maturity comes with responsibilities.
And death is just around the corner.
So expect little, assume nothing, learn from your mistakes, listen to your heart, take care of your friends, treasure your family, achieve your goals,
cry because of laughter, laugh because of pain, eat your pride and throw up all hatred.
And always remember that life is the best gift and not everyone gets the chance to enjoy it.
Live your life to the fullest.

forgot to let go

I was in the stage of moving on..
I was discarding everything that reminds me of our past..
Though it's heavy in my heart but I need to submit myself to the idea of living a separate life apart from the one I love..
Days passed and I was able to manage being away, living on my won..
But when I saw the one I love with someone new, I broke down into tears..
And suddenly I realized, "Yes, I've moved on..
But I guess I forgot to let go.."

message from a guy

Why is that the same force that pushes me to get closer to you..
is also pulling me away from you?..
My body aching to be with you..
To hold you tight in my arms..
To kiss you like prince charming would..
To make you laugh, and wipe away your tears..
To your joy, and your strength..
And because I love you that I can't be with you..
Because I know you deserve a better man than I am..
And your happiness is what matters most..

Proud to say

I sometimes miss the comfort of having someone,
but I'm getting used to being alone..
Grown tired of waiting,
til I've learned to give up..
Proud to say I'm finally moving on,
and that time has made me strong..
I screwed up at one point,
it's stupid, I know.
But life goes on after all..

Lesson you get about the sand

You can't hold too many things,
no matter what you do to make them stay,
and no matter how much they want to stay,
the wind will always blow them away.
So learn to let go
and choose carefully which you want to stay,
because like the sand,
only those which are in the center of your palm
will last.

memories

It's important to remember that you can never regain something you left in the past.

Change your focus to the present and deal with the state of things as they are,

instead of clinging to some memory of what you once had.

Memories are nice, but that's all they are.

Thank You!

to those who:
HATED US- they made us humble persons..
LOVED US- they made our hearts grow fonder..
ENVIED US- they made our self-esteem grow stronger..
CARED FOR US- they made us feel important..
ENTERED OUR LIVES- they made us who we are today..
LEFT US- they showed us that nothing lasts forever..
STAYED- they showed us the true meaning of life..

you're not alone

Love doesn't mind if you make lousy coffee or your hair is messy.

Love will still kiss you even when you have colds.

Love moves your seat back when you need it, reminds you to bring your hanky, smiles if you do.

Love may not have time for intimate dinners or walks in the beach. You'll sometimes make do with a night of t.v. shows.

But love will stand by you, guide you, remind you..

That you're never ever alone..

hit him back

When someone throws you a stone, go ahead, find a hollow block to hit her/him back.
It's not all the time that you have to endure the humiliation and pain.
Sometimes you just have to let a person learn his lesson the hard way.

Sacrifice

A love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.

Relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love is time.. Whenever you give your time, you are making a sacrifice, and sacrifice is the essence of love.

You cannot give without loving,..

but you cannot love without giving..

greatest advice

There are choices ahead which could change your life.
Unfortunately, there aren't any crystal balls to provide the answers, telling you where to go ot what to do.
But it is true that centuries of wisdom have never improved on this advice:

just listen to your heart..

laws of lifetime personal growth

1. Always make your future bigger than your past.
2. Always make your contribution bigger than your reward.
3. Always make your performance greater than your applause.
4. Always make your gratitude greater than your success and always keep God in the center of your work.

God is Good

God is good, love is patient and kind;
it is not jealous or conceited or proud;
love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable;
love does not keep a record of wrongs;
love is not with evil but happy with the truth.
Love never gives up;
and its faith, hope, patience never fail.

endings

Sweet words are easy to say; nice things are easy to buy; but good people are difficult to find.
Life ends when you stop dreaming; hope ends when you stop believing; love ends when you stop crying; friendship ends when you stop sharing.

companionship

A perfect partner in life is someone you can be with and talk about anything without realizing that the day was over.
Someone who will always listen and feel twice the joy or pain you're going thru.
When you start to feel that "connection", never let it go..
Because there is more to companionship than to love only..
Because in the end, when all else fails and are consumed, you will always hold on to those times when you don't even need to hear the words "I love you.."

rewarding and satisfying

Nothing starts easy.
Everything begins at some level of difficulty.
Even waking up requires certain efforts, dipping to the cold pool water takes a certain courage.
But one thing beautiful about life is the fact that what is most difficult is also the most rewarding and the most satisfying.

a verb

If you love someone, you better prove it.

Because if you don't, they might not believe it..

"For love is not a noun to be defined but a verb to be acted upon."

true contentment

It is amazing to realize that living in simplicity gives true contentment. We go as we come to this world. In the end, nothing is ours to keep.
So let's share everything that we have.. material possessions, knowledge, good words, and even simple expression like smile..
Life will be more worth living.

humble heart

A brilliant mind is useless
without a humble heart.
Always remember
that you make an impression with what you say
but you make an impact with what you do.

Gift of Life

Today, don't think of saying any unkind words,

think of the people who can't speak.

Don't complain about the food you eat,

some have nothing.

Don't complain about life,

many die young.

When you're tired of your job or schooling,

think of the jobless, the disabled and those who wish they had yours.

When sad thoughts seem to put you down,

paint a smile on your face..

and thank GOD you're alive..

and you're still around.

Life's a gift.

Live it well.

regaining balance

A step backward doesn't mean
you are giving up.
It's just your only way
of regaining your balance
and be able to move
two steps forward.

which is better?

If you really love someone,
showing it is better than just telling it..
If you don't love them anymore,
telling it is better that showing it..

people behind

A soldier fights

not because he hates

the one infront of him

but because he loves

those people behind him..

sometimes..

Sometimes when I say,

"I'm okay",

I want someone to look me in the eyes,

hug me tight and say,

"I know you're not.."

Love is all about..

Sometimes we just have to let go of someone who matters to us not because we want to but because we have to. Because it's the right thing to do.

Let us remember that we can't force anyone to love us.

We can't beg someone to stay when he wants to live and be with someone else.

This is what LOVE is all about.

However, the end of love is not the end of life, it should be the beginning of understanding that love leaves for a reason, but never leaves without a lesson..

One of the Saddest Truths in Life

People will adore
and love you
for all the things
you've done for them,
but will hate you
or a single mistake
you commit.

being happy

Life is not about the money you earn and the success you've achieved.
It's all about being happy with who you are,
who you've got,
and who makes your life worthwhile.

Comfort zone

The only way to grow is to have the initiative to get out of your comfort zone..
And do things you thought you couldn't do.

Be optimistic!

Choose to see goodness in everything around you,
and you'll soon appreciate your life more.
Choose to see the good side of every event, thing, or person in your life
and you'll never run out of blessings to count.
Let love embrace your life.

Who I Am

I am inexistent, but in the eyes of those who understand, I exist.

I am evil, but to people who learned to dig dip within me, I became the definition of good.

I am numb, but to a few whom I learned to like and trust, I became the most sensitive person they ever knew.

I am simple, yet complex.

I would either be your friend or your enemy.

To the world, I'm nothing, but to the lives I've touched, I may be everything.

In whatever way you may accept me, I'd still be who I am.

someone who..

"I wanna love someone who'd get me drunk to make me realize that it's bad.
Someone I could run to if I'm with a fight with my parents, and just bring me home after giving me some "sermon".
Someone who could stop my mouth from talkin' shit.
Someone who would stop me from having some gimmicks.
Someone who'd feed me the whole day with sweet kisses.
and mostly, someone who'd make me realize how special I am."