My friend in her usual spur-of-the-moment invited me to go to Tagaytay today. No plans really, as it was meant to chill over stress and what-have-you of life. So she swinged to my house at around 7, we arrived Tagaytay between 830 to 900, had dinner at Pancake House. Yes, Pancake House, and so?! we just want to have our dinner in Tagaytay, so it didn't really matter which resto to eat. Had coffee at Starbucks, and chat over a lot of things. Then she dropped me off to my house at 12.
You bet! t'was really a great time. And though we chilled at the regular food establishments we visit around Manila none of it is disappointing. Obviously, there's nothing really special to go to these places when you know these are next door favorites. But heck, the point of our trip is to chill. So we did, literally.
A certified Tagaytay chill, coffee anyone?!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Postcard from Lebanon
Today, Alex just made my day! :-)
For the longest time, I've been waiting for a promised parcel from Germany or from Scotland where he is currently enrolled. This year we've been keeping in touch, exchanging hi's and hello's from wherever we are on earth. And in between those chats and musings, he'd never fail to make promises. Today, at least for once I could say: i so believe his promises! yay! so sweet of him! Its like forever whenever we're not speaking, but with him yesterday is like today. He's his usual carefree guy in our International Organization Class in 2007, or that endearing, silly exchange student from Aberdeen, who never fails to play tricks when he wants to.
So here's my shout for you:
Mr. Isele, you really know when to make me smile! thanks for remembering me all the way from Lebanon. I know you've been busy with all your interviews for thesis. I hope they're all friendly and nice to you. Don't forget to thank the owner of the flat where you are staying (haha! that is, if you have any intentions to inform him that you're using his place!) Say hello to Foucault, I know he's not easy to understand, but trust his theory, and you won't have any problems with your framework. I shall be online in skype, to see how my thesis buddy has gone far. You're almost there, and so am I?! (that's if i'd make good with my defense on March).I shall see you and your degree, ill bring mine too, if i make it this year (i'm keeping my fingers crossed). We shall see at least!
Always.
For the longest time, I've been waiting for a promised parcel from Germany or from Scotland where he is currently enrolled. This year we've been keeping in touch, exchanging hi's and hello's from wherever we are on earth. And in between those chats and musings, he'd never fail to make promises. Today, at least for once I could say: i so believe his promises! yay! so sweet of him! Its like forever whenever we're not speaking, but with him yesterday is like today. He's his usual carefree guy in our International Organization Class in 2007, or that endearing, silly exchange student from Aberdeen, who never fails to play tricks when he wants to.
So here's my shout for you:
Mr. Isele, you really know when to make me smile! thanks for remembering me all the way from Lebanon. I know you've been busy with all your interviews for thesis. I hope they're all friendly and nice to you. Don't forget to thank the owner of the flat where you are staying (haha! that is, if you have any intentions to inform him that you're using his place!) Say hello to Foucault, I know he's not easy to understand, but trust his theory, and you won't have any problems with your framework. I shall be online in skype, to see how my thesis buddy has gone far. You're almost there, and so am I?! (that's if i'd make good with my defense on March).I shall see you and your degree, ill bring mine too, if i make it this year (i'm keeping my fingers crossed). We shall see at least!
Always.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Side trip: Liwaliw sa Liliw
After our side trip to the Underground Cemetery of Nagcarlan, we went to yet another famous tourist destination in the Province of Laguna. No less than our gracious local friends volunteered to bring us to the famous tsinelas capital of Laguna, Liliw, it is.
Liliw is 17 kilometers away from Laguna’s Capital. It is believe to have been named after a bird. According to the story, Gat Tayaw erected a bamboo pole to name the town after the bird that would first alight the top of the pole within four days.
However, the first bird to alight the pole was a crow. A crow symbolizes something bad. Gat Tayaw and his men decided to transfer the bamboo pole to the south, and a beautiful bird alighted the pole and sang “Liw, Liw, Liw”. Thus, the town became Liliw. During the Spanish regime, the name Liliw was used. Americans called the town Lilio, since it was easier for them to pronounce it.
Liliw is best known for its sizeable tsinelas industry. Whatever the season, slippers never go out of fashion. In Gat Tayaw Street are the nicest collection of trendy slippers and shoes. The street is the most sought-after attraction being labeled as the “footwear Capital of Laguna. Tourist, especially from Manila enjoys checking out the latest designs on slippers, sandals and slip-ons.
From Nagcarlan, take a right turn after passing by the town hall. Upon entering Liliw, you would be directed to Gat Tayaw, a street lined with retail shoe stores that sells very cheap but nice slides and shoes. It will surely be a feast for any woman who loves shoes.
Before making a liwaliw at Liliw, things you should know:
1. You can park your car on the street. But, since it's a certified tourist destination, parking space maybe full. Don’t worry the people of Liliw will surely assist you.
2. Visit all retail stores as much as you can. You’d surely find something different in every shop.
3. Footwear is cheaper than bags or anything else sold at Gat Tayaw. Try to bargain, because you’ll surely get good items you like, at a cheaper cost.
4. Some of the most trendy, modern-looking stores are Socialite, Entrada, Badong (one of the olders) Pias footwear, La chika, Shalom and Aishe footwear.
5. When you get hungry there are places to eat like Arabelas. There’s also a Chowking branch next to the shoe shops.
6. You could buy some great pasalubongs as well, like: uraro, buko pie, lambanog, espasol and kesong puti, and some souvenirs.
Liliw is 17 kilometers away from Laguna’s Capital. It is believe to have been named after a bird. According to the story, Gat Tayaw erected a bamboo pole to name the town after the bird that would first alight the top of the pole within four days.
However, the first bird to alight the pole was a crow. A crow symbolizes something bad. Gat Tayaw and his men decided to transfer the bamboo pole to the south, and a beautiful bird alighted the pole and sang “Liw, Liw, Liw”. Thus, the town became Liliw. During the Spanish regime, the name Liliw was used. Americans called the town Lilio, since it was easier for them to pronounce it.
Liliw is best known for its sizeable tsinelas industry. Whatever the season, slippers never go out of fashion. In Gat Tayaw Street are the nicest collection of trendy slippers and shoes. The street is the most sought-after attraction being labeled as the “footwear Capital of Laguna. Tourist, especially from Manila enjoys checking out the latest designs on slippers, sandals and slip-ons.
From Nagcarlan, take a right turn after passing by the town hall. Upon entering Liliw, you would be directed to Gat Tayaw, a street lined with retail shoe stores that sells very cheap but nice slides and shoes. It will surely be a feast for any woman who loves shoes.
Before making a liwaliw at Liliw, things you should know:
1. You can park your car on the street. But, since it's a certified tourist destination, parking space maybe full. Don’t worry the people of Liliw will surely assist you.
2. Visit all retail stores as much as you can. You’d surely find something different in every shop.
3. Footwear is cheaper than bags or anything else sold at Gat Tayaw. Try to bargain, because you’ll surely get good items you like, at a cheaper cost.
4. Some of the most trendy, modern-looking stores are Socialite, Entrada, Badong (one of the olders) Pias footwear, La chika, Shalom and Aishe footwear.
5. When you get hungry there are places to eat like Arabelas. There’s also a Chowking branch next to the shoe shops.
6. You could buy some great pasalubongs as well, like: uraro, buko pie, lambanog, espasol and kesong puti, and some souvenirs.
Side Trip: Nagcarlan and the Underground
Last November 24,2008 was my first taste of driving out of town. Thanks to the kids who participated in a project on citizenship, it gives me the opportunity to experience a lot of firsts. I was with the country director of the organization to visit two public schools who enthusiastically participated the pilot testing of the project. Our travel began from Paranaque at 7 am, bound to Nagcarlan, Laguna.
Nagcarlan is a 3rd Class Municipality in the Province of Laguna, Philippines. It is 103 Kilometers south of Manila via San Pablo, although, it can also be reached via Sta. Cruz, the capital town of Laguna. It is bounded on the North by municipalities of Victoria, Pila and Liliw, on the east by municipality of Liliw (Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines), on the south by the municipalities of Rizal, Calauan and San Pablo city (Home to 7 Lakes).
The town is considered the food basket of Laguna, basic crops include coconut, rice, lanzones, coffee, bananas, root crops and vegetables. No doubt that the food served during our lunch was really good. I really enjoyed the sweet and sour tilapia and the langka (green jackfruit), cooked in gata (coconut milk). “Hmmm, ang sarap!”
Nagcarlan has a very interesting history. It was headed by Datu Gat Lakilaw before its Christianization and was one of the two baranggays in present-day Laguna, the other being the present town of Majayjay to resist Spanish rule, while the others surrendered to the Spanish forces.
Nagcarlan was converted to Christianity under the Franciscan order. Fr. Juan de Placencia, a Franciscan missionary who wrote the first Diccionario Hispanico-Tagalog in 1579. Ten years later, he wrote the manuscript, Costumbres de los Tagalog. The manuscript was used by Alcalde Mayores for effective and righteous local governance. Perhaps, the manuscript is an off-shoot to the galing pook awards for local governance that we have now.
If you happen to be in Laguna do not forget to visit the Underground Cemetery of Nagcarlan. In 1851, the Franciscan Missionaries built the famous Underground Cemetery of Nagcarlan. The Katipuneros during the Spanish Colonial period used Underground Cemetery as a meeting place by the Katipuneros.
The famous burial ground has marked its significance not only in the history of Nagcarlan local people, but as well as the rich history of this nation. In 1982, the National Historical Institute inscribed the underground cemetery as a National Historical Landmark. The oldest niche in the cemetery has the date, 1886. The last internment was in 1982, before it was declared a national historical landmark.
The historical landmark is really eye catching, with the scenic structured wall depicting the old times. Fr. Vicente Velloc, who was parish priest in the 1800s, designed the 18-foot façade of the chapel for funeral mass and the 1-hectare sloping terrain to build an underground graveyard.
Inside the walls is a beautifully manicured lawn that welcomes visitors. Along the pathway are red santan flowers that lead to the chapel.
The restored underground crypt has the same size as the chapel. It looks so old, that when we were already there, I was imagining how the high-spirited katipuneros were secretly and quietly discussing the revolution. There are two flight stairs from the chapel to the crypt. The first nine steps lead to a Spanish inscription worn away by time. The inscription was translated by the Nagcarlan Historical Committee, which say:
“Go forth, Mortal man, full of life
Today, you visit happily this shelter,
But after you have gone out,
Remember, you have a resting place here,
Prepared for you.”
The last six steps lead to the portion of the actual underground crypt, lit by a small iron-grilled window that opens to the ground level. There are four walls with 36 niches arranged into rows. This is where the privileged families of Nagcarlan, Laguna are buried.
We took several photos of the underground crypt. It’s a very, very interesting place with tiles and stones, resembling the old-Spanish times. As I found myself 15 feet under the ground, I can’t help but notice how the site was incredibly designed with the minutest details of art that carefully presents the status of people rested in this place.
The place did not look as creepy as I thought it would be, well, perhaps, it goes to the fact that it's a national historical site, and that it has to be maintained. I noticed, though that it was cold there.
How to get to the Underground Cemetery:
Take South Luzon Expressway and exit Calamba. As you drive to Nagcarlan you will pass by the towns of Los Banos, the resort capital of the Philippines, Rizal Town, Calauan Town and the home to the 7 lakes, San Pablo City.
Things to know when visiting the Underground Cemetery.
The underground cemetery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
The historical landmark is situated, a few meters from the Town Hall, across it is a Shell Gasoline Station where you could park your car.
Before entering the site, find the office and look for a shrine guide. The shrine guide welcomes the guests and provides a brief lecture on Nagcarlan’s history before giving a tour of the crypt.
No fees are collected from visitors. The National Historical Institute maintains the Underground Cemetery but the Catholic Church remains its ownership.
There is no national hero buried in the historical site, and the primary purpose of keeping the underground cemetery is to preserve the past.
Nagcarlan is a 3rd Class Municipality in the Province of Laguna, Philippines. It is 103 Kilometers south of Manila via San Pablo, although, it can also be reached via Sta. Cruz, the capital town of Laguna. It is bounded on the North by municipalities of Victoria, Pila and Liliw, on the east by municipality of Liliw (Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines), on the south by the municipalities of Rizal, Calauan and San Pablo city (Home to 7 Lakes).
The town is considered the food basket of Laguna, basic crops include coconut, rice, lanzones, coffee, bananas, root crops and vegetables. No doubt that the food served during our lunch was really good. I really enjoyed the sweet and sour tilapia and the langka (green jackfruit), cooked in gata (coconut milk). “Hmmm, ang sarap!”
Nagcarlan has a very interesting history. It was headed by Datu Gat Lakilaw before its Christianization and was one of the two baranggays in present-day Laguna, the other being the present town of Majayjay to resist Spanish rule, while the others surrendered to the Spanish forces.
Nagcarlan was converted to Christianity under the Franciscan order. Fr. Juan de Placencia, a Franciscan missionary who wrote the first Diccionario Hispanico-Tagalog in 1579. Ten years later, he wrote the manuscript, Costumbres de los Tagalog. The manuscript was used by Alcalde Mayores for effective and righteous local governance. Perhaps, the manuscript is an off-shoot to the galing pook awards for local governance that we have now.
If you happen to be in Laguna do not forget to visit the Underground Cemetery of Nagcarlan. In 1851, the Franciscan Missionaries built the famous Underground Cemetery of Nagcarlan. The Katipuneros during the Spanish Colonial period used Underground Cemetery as a meeting place by the Katipuneros.
The famous burial ground has marked its significance not only in the history of Nagcarlan local people, but as well as the rich history of this nation. In 1982, the National Historical Institute inscribed the underground cemetery as a National Historical Landmark. The oldest niche in the cemetery has the date, 1886. The last internment was in 1982, before it was declared a national historical landmark.
The historical landmark is really eye catching, with the scenic structured wall depicting the old times. Fr. Vicente Velloc, who was parish priest in the 1800s, designed the 18-foot façade of the chapel for funeral mass and the 1-hectare sloping terrain to build an underground graveyard.
Inside the walls is a beautifully manicured lawn that welcomes visitors. Along the pathway are red santan flowers that lead to the chapel.
The restored underground crypt has the same size as the chapel. It looks so old, that when we were already there, I was imagining how the high-spirited katipuneros were secretly and quietly discussing the revolution. There are two flight stairs from the chapel to the crypt. The first nine steps lead to a Spanish inscription worn away by time. The inscription was translated by the Nagcarlan Historical Committee, which say:
“Go forth, Mortal man, full of life
Today, you visit happily this shelter,
But after you have gone out,
Remember, you have a resting place here,
Prepared for you.”
The last six steps lead to the portion of the actual underground crypt, lit by a small iron-grilled window that opens to the ground level. There are four walls with 36 niches arranged into rows. This is where the privileged families of Nagcarlan, Laguna are buried.
We took several photos of the underground crypt. It’s a very, very interesting place with tiles and stones, resembling the old-Spanish times. As I found myself 15 feet under the ground, I can’t help but notice how the site was incredibly designed with the minutest details of art that carefully presents the status of people rested in this place.
The place did not look as creepy as I thought it would be, well, perhaps, it goes to the fact that it's a national historical site, and that it has to be maintained. I noticed, though that it was cold there.
How to get to the Underground Cemetery:
Take South Luzon Expressway and exit Calamba. As you drive to Nagcarlan you will pass by the towns of Los Banos, the resort capital of the Philippines, Rizal Town, Calauan Town and the home to the 7 lakes, San Pablo City.
Things to know when visiting the Underground Cemetery.
The underground cemetery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
The historical landmark is situated, a few meters from the Town Hall, across it is a Shell Gasoline Station where you could park your car.
Before entering the site, find the office and look for a shrine guide. The shrine guide welcomes the guests and provides a brief lecture on Nagcarlan’s history before giving a tour of the crypt.
No fees are collected from visitors. The National Historical Institute maintains the Underground Cemetery but the Catholic Church remains its ownership.
There is no national hero buried in the historical site, and the primary purpose of keeping the underground cemetery is to preserve the past.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
When Tragedy is Over.
Sigh.
This is the best way to describe what it feels like after a grueling 2-hour defense. Although, the results were satisfactorily acceptable, I still can't celebrate. I still have to finish and submit a well-written revised thesis so that my panelist would elevate me to thesis 2.
Heaven forbid, I hope my panelist would not fail. I'm one step close to my dreams, if all things would fall just as I thought it would be.
I wish, I wish, I wish. So, now I am done here...its time to make those wishes come true.
enchantee!
This is the best way to describe what it feels like after a grueling 2-hour defense. Although, the results were satisfactorily acceptable, I still can't celebrate. I still have to finish and submit a well-written revised thesis so that my panelist would elevate me to thesis 2.
Heaven forbid, I hope my panelist would not fail. I'm one step close to my dreams, if all things would fall just as I thought it would be.
I wish, I wish, I wish. So, now I am done here...its time to make those wishes come true.
enchantee!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Side Trip: Lucban, Quezon: Kamay ni Jesus
Last May 30, 2008, after the 3-day Training Conference organized for Quezon Province High School Teachers, we visited Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church. It is a famous landmark in Quezon Province, as famous as the Longganisang Lucban.
The Church was visualized by Rev. Father Joey Faller to give sick and the spiritually weak, a haven where they could feel and experience the presence of God.
At the backdrop of the church is a steep hill designed as a picturesque of Dolorosa Grotto of Healing and Purification. It's a 292 step-hill with life-size statues of the 14 Stations of the Cross that directs to a 50-foot statue of the Ascending Christ. The statue of the Ascending Christ is considered the third biggest in the world.
The Church was visualized by Rev. Father Joey Faller to give sick and the spiritually weak, a haven where they could feel and experience the presence of God.
At the backdrop of the church is a steep hill designed as a picturesque of Dolorosa Grotto of Healing and Purification. It's a 292 step-hill with life-size statues of the 14 Stations of the Cross that directs to a 50-foot statue of the Ascending Christ. The statue of the Ascending Christ is considered the third biggest in the world.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Racing the End for a Good Start
A lot of things have changed.
You've grown your hair long as if telling the world how you've become wiser.
You hold your body upright that relates how you've embraced adulthood
You keep the smile of a man who's responsible and reliable
You have the bearing of a person who's ready to accept the challenges, and
I am happy for you.
Knowing that you wake up every morning with a smile on your face,
gives me no less than the same joy you have these days.
Believe me, I see no reason to feel sad knowing that you are climbing the ladder of dreams, that used to be plain words we speak of, over lunch or dinner.
I feel happy that as you are closely reaching those stars, you are inspired and armed with so much love and warmth from the one,
the one you thought, you would not meet anytime soon,
the one you thought you’d have to wait forever
the one who’s not left handed.
But she’s there, and she’s the one.
I used to feel the last hold…
But, seeing how you take her in your arms
everything felt so deaden.
I am glad though.
And even if I keep your memory,
Just so you could be near me,
Let’s try to be distant
So we could race the end, with a good start
You've grown your hair long as if telling the world how you've become wiser.
You hold your body upright that relates how you've embraced adulthood
You keep the smile of a man who's responsible and reliable
You have the bearing of a person who's ready to accept the challenges, and
I am happy for you.
Knowing that you wake up every morning with a smile on your face,
gives me no less than the same joy you have these days.
Believe me, I see no reason to feel sad knowing that you are climbing the ladder of dreams, that used to be plain words we speak of, over lunch or dinner.
I feel happy that as you are closely reaching those stars, you are inspired and armed with so much love and warmth from the one,
the one you thought, you would not meet anytime soon,
the one you thought you’d have to wait forever
the one who’s not left handed.
But she’s there, and she’s the one.
I used to feel the last hold…
But, seeing how you take her in your arms
everything felt so deaden.
I am glad though.
And even if I keep your memory,
Just so you could be near me,
Let’s try to be distant
So we could race the end, with a good start
Pour Monsieur Français
I think of you in many ways,
So I won’t have lonely days
I keep your memory
Just so you could be near me
I try to keep a kindred spirit
To ease the twinge a bit
I yearn to meet you again
But, I don’t know when
You make me reminisce at times
As I try to remember your lines
You make me feel indifferent
Crestfallen, that’s what I meant
You make me wish to skip another day
So I won’t miss you in anyway
Where have you been?
Years apart, that’s how it seems
I won’t take your words as promises
I’ll just remember those as wishes
At least I won’t get disappointed
By just relying on what you said
I won’t remember you as, special
I’ll just commit you as my friend
That’s what we are in truth
What better words to suit
I’ll settle for what I have
A memory and your wish
Let’s turn everything into a magic
So we don’t make our love story, a tragic
Until the time we meet again…
I’ll just remember how those time were
As others envy us for being together
Like watching a movie to end the night
With our hands holding tight
As we walk on the street
With every single stick you lit
Remember the rain dance
And how you try to cover me with your hands
Bring out the big umbrella
As you run me off with a kiss
We laughed and blathered
We hugged one another
For now let’s keep our hearts apart
And race the end with a good start
Let’s see if soon we could get together
And be happy forever
Je m'ennuie de vous beaucoup Monsieur,
Je devine que vous êtes si heureux maintenant
parce que vous ne vous rappelez pas d'autre
autant que d'autres se rappellent vous
Je suis triste Monsieur, really, I am.
So I won’t have lonely days
I keep your memory
Just so you could be near me
I try to keep a kindred spirit
To ease the twinge a bit
I yearn to meet you again
But, I don’t know when
You make me reminisce at times
As I try to remember your lines
You make me feel indifferent
Crestfallen, that’s what I meant
You make me wish to skip another day
So I won’t miss you in anyway
Where have you been?
Years apart, that’s how it seems
I won’t take your words as promises
I’ll just remember those as wishes
At least I won’t get disappointed
By just relying on what you said
I won’t remember you as, special
I’ll just commit you as my friend
That’s what we are in truth
What better words to suit
I’ll settle for what I have
A memory and your wish
Let’s turn everything into a magic
So we don’t make our love story, a tragic
Until the time we meet again…
I’ll just remember how those time were
As others envy us for being together
Like watching a movie to end the night
With our hands holding tight
As we walk on the street
With every single stick you lit
Remember the rain dance
And how you try to cover me with your hands
Bring out the big umbrella
As you run me off with a kiss
We laughed and blathered
We hugged one another
For now let’s keep our hearts apart
And race the end with a good start
Let’s see if soon we could get together
And be happy forever
Je m'ennuie de vous beaucoup Monsieur,
Je devine que vous êtes si heureux maintenant
parce que vous ne vous rappelez pas d'autre
autant que d'autres se rappellent vous
Je suis triste Monsieur, really, I am.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Sketching Out a Security Scenario
The government in this country is just going crazy. In the midst of all the controversies hustling the anomalous deals, security issues are being dealt with some reservations . The perilousness of the issue has left many at a wonder... who will take the cudgels when the very service forces themselves have been vacillating the very sanction of their office.
hmmm...
why do i suddenly entertain such uncanniness when I'm in my homeland, yet when i was at a foreign land this time of last year, the security of LU just blows me away.
Let me conjure up a picture...
To enter my hostel, I type in a 5 digit key code that is exclusive to Hall D.
Then... I swipe in with a security officer (who by the way i wouldn't mess with)
...and then enter into the elevator that is "disinfected no less than 3 times a day".
Finally I key into my room.
Oh and to enter the bathroom I've got another key code.
Plus, no overnight guest...ever (but being an X/S entitles you some concessions, especially if you're friendly with the officer! hmmm...whoever consumed those entitlements?!)***wink
Bring Back My 2007 'Spring Break'
Everybody looks forward to spring break or March Break or slack week (for others) because its that time of the year when school is on recess, and many are lured on travels or what have you.
However for me, spending Spring Semester as an exchange student is more or less a spring break escapade. It was obviously not a recess from school, but more likely a breather from my poleco studies here in the Philippines and a leave from the environment I have been used to.
That was last year, but Sweet Jesus! its already 2008 and I'm not really over, getting-over last year.
There's just too much about last year that I cannot really allow to slip away with time. I feel so empty, thinking about letting go of it. For some reasons, I am simply not inclined in doing so. I should know that by this time, I ought to be over it. For crying out loud, people from last year have already moved on (sigh)! I should be moving on as well. However, no matter how much I try to convince myself, I am still romanticized by 2007.
Last month,Vico (X/S Monterrey Univ) shared his cup of coffee through MSN (Mex time) after coming back from a year of studies at LU ... I asked him how he was doing, his reply was "...you know how it feels like, raiza." Okay, I figured, I know what was it like so I replied him with "How then are you, coping?" He said "one day at a time...I couldn't complain". He told me I was harsh on myself, i didn't allow my being to recover from the reverse culture shock, that's why I'm still despondent by HK, LU and all things encompassing. He suggested one viable way to tidy up the clutter of 2007 is to patiently see things as plain as the nose on one's face.
Hence, I should try to shipshape things not by turning a blind eye to the resplendence of my 2007 Spring, but to actually recognize the wonderful things I have gained, be it the unimaginable or the simplest form of learning...or could be the unnoticeable or the most obvious joys of life.
I reckon how do i clear a glass filled with contaminated water...
simple...
lave the glass and slosh water anew!
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