should not even last for a second.
Have you ever met someone who, at first, added on to your stress because of his incapability?
For sure you did.
But have you ever sat down, talked to this person, and then realize, “Hey, he may not be the brightest person in the room, but of all the people here, he’s the one trying to do his best to make it right”?
Life can really be so confusing.
While I am currently celebrating that my best friend is doing well after her house was hit by the floods caused by Typhoon Ondoy, I’ve finally shed some tears regarding what has happened… all because my sister blogged about how proud she is to be a Filipino, even if she no longer calls the Philippines “home”.
So today, as it has been for the past few days, I feel an overwhelming pride in being Filipino. I told my girls: Look at what our countrymen would do for others, and look at why even if you grew up in the US, you will always have this bond with Filipinos you’ve never met before. This is really what the Filipino soul is made of. There is a Muelmar Magallanes in each of us if we look hard enough because sometimes, you just throw caution to the wind and you just do what you have to do.
(Photos from my contacts and friends at Facebook, Flickr, Multiply, Tumblr and Twitter.)
For those who would like to help —
1) Attend "Raise the Roof"
A Benefit Concert for the Victims of Typhoon Ondoy
Where: Mega Tent, Meralco Ave.
When: Show starts at 2pm, October 1
Entrance fee: Its either you pay 100php or bring a "SURVIVAL PACk" that includes 1L of water, 2 pcs of canned goods, 2 pcs of instant noodle packs and some crackers.
2) You may visit the ff sites (just click on the images):
3) Donate via SMS:
4) And for those in other countries (kudos to moongirl for this list):
Donate Online
Donate by Phone
Donate Through Your Community
There might be people in your community gathering relief goods and donations. Find them and go.
Pilipinas, sa bawat pagsubok , may araw na tiyak sisikat.
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…if helping makes the emptiness all worth it.
RIP, John Hughes (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009)
My childhood is slowly fading…
Sigh.
This is turning out to be an obit site…
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Today, our beloved Cory Aquino was laid to rest… and Filipinos all over the world are one with her family in trying to cope with the loss.
Here are a few of the touching words from the people she has embraced:
Fr. Catalino Arevalo, SJ, her spiritual advisor:
Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters
She was the only true queen our people ever had, and she was (a) queen because we knew she truly held our hearts and in the gentleness and greatness of her own.
She made me proud again to be a Filipino
Kris Aquino-Yap, her daughter:
Photo by John Javellana for AP
You (the Filipino) have given our family honor beyond anything we could ever have hoped to receive, that no matter how great the sacrifices of my parents, I can honestly say to all of you that for my family, the Filipinos are worth it.
Dad (the late Senator, Ninoy Aquino), it’s your turn now. You are her one and only love. Now that you are together again, no matter how painful it is for us to let her go, we were comforted knowing that mom is happy to be reunited with you
It would take a lifetime for us to be okay because we will forever miss you.
Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, Jr., her son:
Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters
Mom, I really truly believe, without an iota of doubt, that you have truly fought the good fight, that you have finished the course, and that, undoubtedly, you have kept the faith.
Insp. Mel Mamaril, her security escort for 23 years:
Photo by Aaron Favila for AP
One could always feel her compassionate heart for all those in need and in want. She also radiated a deep sense of prayer and devotion that, I believe, was the foundation of her being a person of integrity and uprightness.
(At the end of his speech, Mamaril went near the casket of the former President and saluted her.)
Vivette, my friend, who posted this on my Facebook wall:
Photo from: Definitely Filipino
We will always be thankful to them for making us proud to be filipinos.
Paul Cabral, her favorite designer and a close friend:
Photo by Dennis Sabangan for Reuters
I miss you.
A sign held by an old lady as she waited for the cortege to pass in front of her:
Photo from: Definitely Filipino
Goodbye, our beloved President.
Fidel V. Ramos, her successor and her People Power ally:
Cory Aquino represented the past and the future of our people and led in the direction of a better future for our people.
Jim Paredes, singer/songwriter, People Power Revolution personality:
Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for AFP
Photo by Aaron Favila for AP
May she rest in peace and may she be resurrected in every Filipino.
Gina de Venecia, wife of former Speaker Joe de Venecia, and her good friend:
Photo by Aaron Favila for AP
She was a beacon of hope, a leader who proved that true greatness is found not in power and prestige. Rather, it was rooted in something far deeper. She led and loved with a pure heart from which sprung great humility, goodness, and true moral character.
Rep. Teddy Locsin, former Aquino cabinet member:
Photo by Nat Garcia for AP
I knew then she was the answer to my prayers.
A Tumblr post:
Photo by Yellow Ribbon for President Cory Aquino
Let us not forget to carry on today’s meaningful message. Let us remember.
But perhaps, the most touching part, was something unsaid.
It was when everyone gave a rousing applause as her casket was being wheeled towards the cathedral exit.
Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters
Tears have been flowing from my eyes the entire day…
because I know that I owe her for giving me the chance to live the way a free person must live.
PAALAM CORY.
***************
Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters
“I am burning the candle of my life in the dark, with no one to benefit from the light. The candle slowly melts away. Soon its wick will burn out, and the light is gone. If only someone will gather the melted wax, reshape it, give it a new wick. For another fleeting moment, my candle can once again light the dark, be of service one more time, and then, goodbye.” – Cory Aquino (1933-2009)
We are currently mourning over death of the Mother of Philippine Democracy…
by J-Ann Reyes’s album, “View From the Top – Tita Cory’s Procession”
…but are also rejoining for the gift given to us: Freedom…
by: Joey Rico’s album, “Paalam Cory”
by Aids Tecson’s album, “Cory Passing Thru Ayala”
…the strength to fight for what is right…
by: Joey Rico’s album, “Paalam Cory”
by Aids Tecson’s album, “Cory Passing Thru Ayala”
…and most of all, the prayers that we are still able to say.
by Joe Galvez (searched from Google Images)
Salamat Pangulong Corazon Aquino.
from Joval Pantangco’s Facebook Profile
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When the final moment does come
Let not my loved ones grieve for long.
Let them comfort each other
And let them know
how much happiness
They brought into my life.- Mrs. Cory Aquino’s Prayer
I love music.
"Never take it seriously, you never get hurt. Never get hurt, you can always have fun. And if you ever get lonely, you just go to the record store and visit all your friends."
- Penny Lane (Almost Famous)
... and I'm scared of revolving doors.
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