Manila, Manila!

If you are one of the faithful, you normally don't believe in coincidences. God has a reason and season for everything.

In this Manila trip --- Gemma wasn't really supposed to be back, but since fate (and work) takes her to the land of the chocolate boys, we are finally seeing each other in La Manila!

Happiness!!!

There's a lot to be thankful for --- opportunities, TNC birthday celebrations, Ninay's baptism, R.'s birthday, to name a few. Sometimes, I just marvel at God's generosity and kindness.

This trip is a much-awaited breather for me. I've been going through some things at work - transitions, more responsibilities, and more transitions. In moments like this, I want to be comforted with the familiar and the trusted.

And that's none other than the Manila Circle.

True - life can be better in other places and countries. But Manila - bumagyo man, tumaas ang gasolina, o uminit ng todo-to-the-max, you will eternally have that special place, because you have my roots.

'Looking forward to coming home in a couple of hours. =)

Silence

Sometimes, I resort to silence when I have nothing good to say. Most of the time, I have to bite my tongue since when I lash out, it can be a very sharp double-edged sword that can slice and bleed someone to death.

Soooo... since I'm trying to rake in good karma points, I'd rather be silent.

Why I'm silent with you, friend?

Because I question your integrity --- or the lack of it.

You don't need to lie about things to get what you want. Or if you want to fool around and cheat, make sure you do it flawlessly.

Or just tell the damn truth that you want to fool around, for crying out loud! We are all grown-ups but you behave like you're still in high school.

My utmost disappointment is you seem to have not changed, throughout all these years. Bummer. For you. Not for me.

You say one thing...then do another.

My silence actually pushed you to do certain things ---- which actually just proved my point.

Nagpaulan ng integridad sa mundo, tulog ka.

Resume silence. Anything following this is already really unpalatable for you.

And it's so not worth it for me.

One night...

...to pack the stuff that I need to bring to Manila.

Haven't organized and I have to go straight from the office to the airport!

Panic mode!!!

Yet another bahala na si Batman mode.

At the same time, I feel happy that I will go home - even just for a little while.

I need to breathe and learn how to swim faster, with the tide of changes, and not against it.

I just really want to see familiar and trustworthy faces right now.