On Stoked

Unknown sensations
Trickle in as I close in
This is it, pancit!

Hear the waves roaring
See the white water crashing
Excitement kicks in

Blood pumps through my veins
Adrenaline rush
This is the moment!

After many falls
Nth volume of water drank
That cannot stop me

After each wipeout
I pick myself up each time
To attempt again

Thanks, fighting spirit!
I finally got to ride!
This is what stoked is.

On Temptation

Everyone becomes serious when the cupid’s arrow hits them. However, not everyone is strong enough to avoid temptation. We have eyes to see and hands to touch the beauty around us. Is it bad to appreciate the Ultimate’s creation? I don’t think so; it is how we handle the situation that matters.

Now the question is how should we handle temptation if it is lurking around? We should be mature and responsible enough not to entertain these enticement. These temptations are mere moments of happiness. It is better to be incomplete than suffer eternal suffering. So we should cut it off before it is too late. When all is done, I bet it will be worth it.

Pagod

Do I need to give more effort?
Do I need to alot more commitment?
Do I need to sacrifice more?
Do I need to work my butt extra hard?
Do I need to be more responsible?

Ewan ko. Pagod na ako.

On Alcohol

Alcohol is perceived as something that can help out in difficult situations. It is the cure to relieve stress and anxiety. It is a source of courage and confidence. After a bottle/glass or two… three… four and so on, you tend to change your behavior. You have this feeling of well-being wherein you become talkative and relaxed. It is the time and opportunity in which you are able to blurt out whatever it is inside your head and heart for the world to hear.

On the negative side, due to alcohol speech may be slurred, coordination is impaired, visual attention is impaired, etc. These actions may be a cause of arguments. You tend to utter things not meant to be divulged. You tend to display actions not usually done. You tend to see unreal things.

So for the “alcoholics” out there, handle your alcohol properly. Yes, maybe all you need is alcohol to gain courage. However, always remember: alcohol should go straight to the belly and not take any kind of turns to the mind, heart or wherever.

On Day 3

Food for thought: you only fail once you stop trying.
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I nearly lost hope
One point is what I yearned for
The bleeding won’t stop

So so desperate
Gave my ultimate effort
Pushed to the limits

So near yet so far
One pass and successful catch
Oh, butterfingers!

Frustration aroused
Upset on the missed chances
Heat and tempers clashed

Exhaustion kicked in
Things became more challenging
Another setback

Feel so dishearten
It hurts emotionally
But cant back down now

Please give me the strength
The confidence, heart and will
to fight and play on.

On Twitch

There's this little twitch
Whenever you are around
Heart pounds much louder

Just a glimpse of you
Day is already complete
Oh happy, joy.. joy..

Who am I kidding
Stupid infatuation
Where will this lead me?

Will it be worth it?
A moment of happiness
For the uncertain

Should I entertain
The vague possibilities
Or ignore this twitch?

On Weekend

Help, I cannot breath!
Impatiently just waiting
For my weekend off.

On Inspiration

Living zombie-like
Where art thou, Inspiration?
Don’t know what to do

Day in and day out
I go through the same movements
What am I to do?

Is it time for change?
Oh Inspiration, push me
To get up and move.

On Possibilities

Uncovered knowledge.
There're many things to explore
Where should I begin?

Know that I don't know
Things yet to be discovered
So whats first in line?

Oh, psychopathy!
Please don't get the best of me.
So good luck to me.

With or without sense
Many possibilities
Makes it exciting.

On Mixed Emotions

The outcomes of the two games were extremes. I am happy but sad. Fulfilled yet frustrated. I am happy that we finally got our first W for NY 2001 but sad because bokya kami the next game. I am fulfilled because somehow I saw the fruits of our hard work in practice, yet frustrated because we still have a lot to learn.

Indeed, day 2 was a roller coaster ride of sorts. The twists and turns were electrifying. The drop was a very high one that I haven’t recovered yet. As they say life is like a wheel, sometimes you are up and sometimes you are down.

When will I get out of this pit?

On Secret Infatuation

When I first met you
I was sort of attracted
But can't do a thing 

Seemed you liked someone
So I stayed in the background
Didn't do a thing

Shy to make a move
Maria Clara, I am
Admired from afar

Weeks, months, years gone by
But attraction is still there
What am I to do?

Should I express this 
Secret infatuation?
Or leave it as is?

Oh my, the so called bug has bitten. 

On Bwakaw

I perceive you as someone full of pride. Thus it caught me off guard when I found out that you somehow got affected. Affected to the point that you had to seek advice from someone with wisdom. I do not have any intentions to put you down. However, I will not apologize for my actions.

I hope you did not misinterpret my actions. If you are bwakaw or not, that is fine. It is not important. If that is your style then go for it. You are who you are and I accept it. Early in the careers of Magic, Bird, MJ and Kobe I bet they had their own share of "I think I can do it all" mentality. After their own share of disappointments, look at what they have achieved and I guess they would not have accomplished what they have without having that mentality and attitude.

My actions may have appeared negatively but I will not apologize for it. Why? Because I don't want
to hinder you from achieving your full potential and eventually greatness. All I can do is accept your nature and give you (tough) love and understanding. I hope your pride can accept that.

On February

Today marks the beginning of the second month of 2011. It is Christmas for couples and lovers and All Soul’s day for “TIIS” people. I do not understand what the hype is all about when you can go dine in a spectacular restaurant or give flowers/gifts on any day. Everyday can be hearts day. Why wait for February to do those stuff? The 14th to be exact! Imagine the volume of people in the eating place and skyrocket prices of the flowers. Ewww.


Hah, so who is bitter? February, please be good to me.