.... did not exist for almost five months!
What a pair of white Leguano Barefoot Shoes can do for me to write down my thoughts in a wink of an eye!
Awakened. Inspired. Trying to get away from physical pains. Thankful.
Whatsoever!
Well, I passed the Examinations last February 2017, and I can call myself now as a Medical Coder, but opted not to work on this area.
For personal reasons. For I thought, giving a relationship a chance after those career years was the best step I can do.
We are still together. In the midst of a forest.
Thing is, how to continue life and living from here?
I tried to get a part-time job as a Nurse, and I was proud of the thought belonging to the German Red Cross Community, well, for at least, two (2!) days!
Not for me. Healthwise. It is a pity.
Everything happens for a reason!!???!!
So there should be a good one on this circumstance.
What next?
Driving School. Driving License.
Well, goodluck to me!
P.S. Thank you, Ar..!! I love those Active Polar White Leguanos!!
Freitag, 21. April 2017
Montag, 21. November 2016
First School Day
I survived today's first session "in the school"!
Yes, I am back to the books to becoming a Medical Coder!
First of all, I would like to thank you, my dearest Arnt, for driving me to "the school" very early today. It was the first time I was brought "to the school", and I felt like the happiest student in the city of Bremen! My heartfelt gratitude for showing me your love, care, attention, and your moral support on this new endeavour of mine.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that it would pave the way for us to be together soon! No more shifting schedules, weekends would be free, and the duty would not start at 06:00 a.m.!
The next twelve (12) weeks would be needing a lot of brain foods and water, and running exercises!
Twelve weeks of learning and three examinations.....wish me luck, guys!
Yes, I am back to the books to becoming a Medical Coder!
First of all, I would like to thank you, my dearest Arnt, for driving me to "the school" very early today. It was the first time I was brought "to the school", and I felt like the happiest student in the city of Bremen! My heartfelt gratitude for showing me your love, care, attention, and your moral support on this new endeavour of mine.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that it would pave the way for us to be together soon! No more shifting schedules, weekends would be free, and the duty would not start at 06:00 a.m.!
The next twelve (12) weeks would be needing a lot of brain foods and water, and running exercises!
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| Books and gadgets.. |
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| My study desk overlooking Weser River in Bremen, Germany |
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| Two's company! |
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| The Learning Institution |
Twelve weeks of learning and three examinations.....wish me luck, guys!
Montag, 7. November 2016
One foot after the other
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| Just close your eyes and run...and yes, smile! |
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| The moment I thought I was the last one.... |
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| At the park. Running. |
The first officially-timed 5km Run was accomplished. Six (6) weeks of preparation paid off.
I was able to hit the 35 Minutes Time Goal. I made it at 34.36 Minutes.
Not the last one though. Out of 258 participants, I garnered the 245th place.Thirteen ( 13 ) people were behind me. Most importantly, I was not the last one.
For me, it was quite a success.
A year ago, I barely could walk because of backpains.
Now, I am running. Even finished a 5km-Run!!
What the hell is going on?
The reason is simple yet extraordinary.
His name is Arnt.
The latter is running for several years now. A finisher of several 10km. 20km. Marathon. 100km.
My heartfelt gratitude, Arnt. You made it possible for me to discover the fun and the passion for this running activity.
Dienstag, 18. Oktober 2016
What a long pause...
This time I cannot make excuses for not writing for almost three (3) months!
Time I had enough. Thoughts? A lot.
Weeks passed swiftly. I wanted it that way. It is, as if I could not wait until 2017.
Unexpectedly, some things turned out to my favor, but paying due respect to the deceased, I would not elaborate on this. I am very grateful though.
As if, it is to compensate whatever have had happened in the past.
Now, I do not need to work full time for my living. Good for me and for my health. I can concentrate more on quality living rather than working for my existence.
To live a quality life - this is now my goal but wherefrom to start?
This is a question bothering me for almost three (3) months now, and I am yet to find the answer. Live alone just like before? Without commitments? Do things when and where I would like them to be done? Deciding promptly without the consent of others, and yes, plan my hours and days the way I like them to be?
Go back to Munich for a single life?
Leave Bremen and go for Böhme?
To the latter, there should be no other good reason than mutual love.
Time I had enough. Thoughts? A lot.
Weeks passed swiftly. I wanted it that way. It is, as if I could not wait until 2017.
Unexpectedly, some things turned out to my favor, but paying due respect to the deceased, I would not elaborate on this. I am very grateful though.
As if, it is to compensate whatever have had happened in the past.
Now, I do not need to work full time for my living. Good for me and for my health. I can concentrate more on quality living rather than working for my existence.
To live a quality life - this is now my goal but wherefrom to start?
This is a question bothering me for almost three (3) months now, and I am yet to find the answer. Live alone just like before? Without commitments? Do things when and where I would like them to be done? Deciding promptly without the consent of others, and yes, plan my hours and days the way I like them to be?
Go back to Munich for a single life?
Leave Bremen and go for Böhme?
To the latter, there should be no other good reason than mutual love.
Dienstag, 19. Juli 2016
Weeds Out Of My Mind
Hoity - toity....
Last week, I was in the midst of a forest somewhere in Lower Saxony spending my leisure time touching the earth, smelling the fresh scent of weeds and leaves, and was enjoying the company of a lovely and cuddly cat, and his owner - my heartthrob, who let me in his forest.
Yes, his own forest.
I take it as a privilege and a gift that I can squander my free days pulling weeds and gathering deadwoods off the ground. It was just like getting the "weeds off my mind".
Seeing the outcome of a day's work gives me a feeling of satisfaction, a sense of happiness....
This barefoot trail project was the outcome of a wish and the determination to prove that things can be possible. Once started, the path was cleared step by step.
It needs time and dedication, but at the end, we can say, together, we can pave the way.
It is my foremost and sincere wish, that I can continue walk along these paths, with him by my side.
Last week, I was in the midst of a forest somewhere in Lower Saxony spending my leisure time touching the earth, smelling the fresh scent of weeds and leaves, and was enjoying the company of a lovely and cuddly cat, and his owner - my heartthrob, who let me in his forest.
Yes, his own forest.
I take it as a privilege and a gift that I can squander my free days pulling weeds and gathering deadwoods off the ground. It was just like getting the "weeds off my mind".
Seeing the outcome of a day's work gives me a feeling of satisfaction, a sense of happiness....
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| Photo courtesy of AF. |
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| Photo courtesy of AF. |
It needs time and dedication, but at the end, we can say, together, we can pave the way.
It is my foremost and sincere wish, that I can continue walk along these paths, with him by my side.
Donnerstag, 16. Juni 2016
"This Afternoon, with him, having coffee...."
So I quote...
Johnny Cash, when asked, about Happiness....
"This afternoon. With her, having coffee.."
Gracias! A.M.F.
Johnny Cash, when asked, about Happiness....
"This afternoon. With her, having coffee.."
Gracias! A.M.F.
Mittwoch, 15. Juni 2016
"Julia"
Buhay pa tayo....
Remembering "Julia"
How courageous she was.
It takes a strong belief to leave one's spot for a cause, and she had that.
She was on the search for her right place under the sun.
And, she was successful in her own right.
She is being remembered.
There are times I would like to be "Julia"....
Just let my feet to take the steps and bring me to my own's nest, where I can finally say...
Done.
Here.
Point.
Remembering "Julia"
How courageous she was.
It takes a strong belief to leave one's spot for a cause, and she had that.
She was on the search for her right place under the sun.
And, she was successful in her own right.
She is being remembered.
There are times I would like to be "Julia"....
Just let my feet to take the steps and bring me to my own's nest, where I can finally say...
Done.
Here.
Point.
Montag, 6. Juni 2016
Life Space for Dead Woods
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| Here we are...the beauty of the dead... |
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| Shining through.... |
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| "Anger Management" |
Five Point Zero Three Kilometers
Yesterday, I was out for Nordic Walking for fifty nine minutes and fifteen seconds not because of fitness training but to get rid of my anger and aggression towards someone who has not a sense of guilt, fairness, nor shame at all!
So mean! So bad.
If I could only turn the tide twenty six years ago......
I was so naive to enter such a deal - a tying of the knot without respect and affection, just to be able to stay in Germany, and get a greener pasture.
I learned my lesson.I paid enough for these mistakes. I thought it has ended but the nightmares are still happening and I am beginning to become angry.
It is not fair. It is just of low moral standards.
"Being angry is the only luxury I cannot afford" - these words I kept telling myself when I was walking into the woods.
I guess I shouted and cried out of anger. I was almost blank.
What a luck Germany is Ten Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Kilometers away from the Philippines. Or else.....
But NO,
It is not worth it.
Waste of energy.
But wait...one good thing: I marked my personal's best. So far.
And I hope, next time, I would do Nordic Walking for the sake of pure, and mindful physical training.
So mean! So bad.
If I could only turn the tide twenty six years ago......
I was so naive to enter such a deal - a tying of the knot without respect and affection, just to be able to stay in Germany, and get a greener pasture.
I learned my lesson.I paid enough for these mistakes. I thought it has ended but the nightmares are still happening and I am beginning to become angry.
It is not fair. It is just of low moral standards.
"Being angry is the only luxury I cannot afford" - these words I kept telling myself when I was walking into the woods.
I guess I shouted and cried out of anger. I was almost blank.
What a luck Germany is Ten Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Kilometers away from the Philippines. Or else.....
But NO,
It is not worth it.
Waste of energy.
But wait...one good thing: I marked my personal's best. So far.
And I hope, next time, I would do Nordic Walking for the sake of pure, and mindful physical training.
Donnerstag, 2. Juni 2016
Simplicity Itself
When times get rough and when everything seems to go against me, I try to straighten my thoughts and try to discover facts and differentiate them from myths so that I could think clearly and positively.
In a complete tangle, I try to develop habits of practical thinking and withdraw any emotional reflections I have made upon a decision.
Sometimes I think I am hardhearted, and that, there is no feeling of mercy and forgiveness left in me.
Not after those mishaps.
This thought scares me. In my attempt to be solid to my decisions and convictions, I get a perception of a cruel heed - unforgiving and abominable.
Yet, at the back of my mind, trying to be sane and benevolent, it is simplicity itself, to say:
Dreadful deeds deserve vengeance.
In a complete tangle, I try to develop habits of practical thinking and withdraw any emotional reflections I have made upon a decision.
Sometimes I think I am hardhearted, and that, there is no feeling of mercy and forgiveness left in me.
Not after those mishaps.
This thought scares me. In my attempt to be solid to my decisions and convictions, I get a perception of a cruel heed - unforgiving and abominable.
Yet, at the back of my mind, trying to be sane and benevolent, it is simplicity itself, to say:
Montag, 30. Mai 2016
A tribute to a running man...a.m.f.
Runchies or Rungry
Gait, Ragnar Relay, Fartlek
PR, Farmer Brow or "snot rocket"
Millimeter Drop, GU, Streaking
Bib, LSD, DOMs, The Wall, Bonk, Junk Miles
chicked, Body Glide, Dreadmill, OCR, "runners knee"
Bandits, Hardware or Bling, Carb Loading, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Ultra, Foot Strike, Runner's High, Strides, Cadence, Lactid Acid, Ice Baths, Taper, DNF, etc.
Ja, the Running Lingo..
am getting interested in.
Because of amf.
Run, Fighter, Run!
Gait, Ragnar Relay, Fartlek
PR, Farmer Brow or "snot rocket"
Millimeter Drop, GU, Streaking
Bib, LSD, DOMs, The Wall, Bonk, Junk Miles
chicked, Body Glide, Dreadmill, OCR, "runners knee"
Bandits, Hardware or Bling, Carb Loading, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Ultra, Foot Strike, Runner's High, Strides, Cadence, Lactid Acid, Ice Baths, Taper, DNF, etc.
Ja, the Running Lingo..
am getting interested in.
Because of amf.
Run, Fighter, Run!
Mittwoch, 25. Mai 2016
Recuperation
Getting back to normal state of mentis et corporis after a couple of weeks full of dolere.
With yet stronger reasons..
from foot to head,
from what comes before,
from the beginning of time,
from the absurd,
from what has happened,
from wandering to the point,
from pursuits to habits,
from sweats and struggles,
from flames and dangers,
from greed and misfortunes,
and from there, to the END.
From here on.
Take. Have and keep.
To many happy returns.
I will either find a way or make one.
With yet stronger reasons..
from foot to head,
from what comes before,
from the beginning of time,
from the absurd,
from what has happened,
from wandering to the point,
from pursuits to habits,
from sweats and struggles,
from flames and dangers,
from greed and misfortunes,
and from there, to the END.
From here on.
Take. Have and keep.
To many happy returns.
I will either find a way or make one.
Mittwoch, 18. Mai 2016
Resilience needed!
Backpains are here again, and am trying hard to remember those times when I was able to recover from this malady.
Dolor. It is only in my brain. And I have to get rid of it.
Tonight, I spoke with Mjean. Hearing her sorrows and troubles nowadays, my coccyx pain is nothing compared to what she is experiencing right now.
I am asking how a person could be so mean to someone? There is a kind of evil in such a man.
I just wish and hope she would learn to fight back. To never let him ever abuse her. Not even verbally.
She asked me which is better. Fighting against a dead man or a living one?
I assured her it is the same.
We have to try to take care of ourselves, so as not to lose our minds, and to take care of our health, or else, we would both end up losers.
Not to lose control of our impulses and emotions, not to lose confidence - that someday, these heavy rains would stop and we would find ourselves under a huge, pretty umbrella.
We will make it, Mjean!
P.S. We are both lucky, though, to have somebody around, on whom we could lean our heavy shoulders on.
Dolor. It is only in my brain. And I have to get rid of it.
Tonight, I spoke with Mjean. Hearing her sorrows and troubles nowadays, my coccyx pain is nothing compared to what she is experiencing right now.
I am asking how a person could be so mean to someone? There is a kind of evil in such a man.
I just wish and hope she would learn to fight back. To never let him ever abuse her. Not even verbally.
She asked me which is better. Fighting against a dead man or a living one?
I assured her it is the same.
We have to try to take care of ourselves, so as not to lose our minds, and to take care of our health, or else, we would both end up losers.
Not to lose control of our impulses and emotions, not to lose confidence - that someday, these heavy rains would stop and we would find ourselves under a huge, pretty umbrella.
We will make it, Mjean!
P.S. We are both lucky, though, to have somebody around, on whom we could lean our heavy shoulders on.
Dienstag, 17. Mai 2016
Five and Seven
Miscellaneous meanings of five as a number:
A human being - the limbs and the head.
Female number two and the male number three combination.
Thus, symbolizes man, health and love.
"Hieros gamos"
Sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. The beautiful senses.
Leo - the fifth Zodiac sign.
Mercury.
Gemini and Virgo. Their lucky number.
Boron has the atomic number 5.
Limerick.
Starfish with five arms.
Earthworm with five hearts.
Basketball.
Quintet.
A music staff.
Olympic rings.
Chanel No. 5
A wood anniversary.
James Monroe. The fifth President of the USA.
Hamsa hand.
The Luther Rose.
David's five pebbles.
Great Lakes: Lake Eirie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior.
King for five days: King John I of France
Jack the Ripper (murdered five women)
Bonfire Night in London
Epiphany Eve in Italy.
The month of May. Plus the number 7.
I am so grateful.... finally.
A human being - the limbs and the head.
Female number two and the male number three combination.
Thus, symbolizes man, health and love.
"Hieros gamos"
Sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. The beautiful senses.
Leo - the fifth Zodiac sign.
Mercury.
Gemini and Virgo. Their lucky number.
Boron has the atomic number 5.
Limerick.
Starfish with five arms.
Earthworm with five hearts.
Basketball.
Quintet.
A music staff.
Olympic rings.
Chanel No. 5
A wood anniversary.
James Monroe. The fifth President of the USA.
Hamsa hand.
The Luther Rose.
David's five pebbles.
Great Lakes: Lake Eirie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior.
King for five days: King John I of France
Jack the Ripper (murdered five women)
Bonfire Night in London
Epiphany Eve in Italy.
The month of May. Plus the number 7.
I am so grateful.... finally.
Dienstag, 3. Mai 2016
Topsy-turvy..
Tired, both mind and body... but cannot fall asleep...so what to do?
Right! Write.
But what about?
Dayum!!
Durcheinander...
Sometimes, life just sucks!
I aim not to sound disappointed.
Really, am I not.
Is this the indubitably place under the sun?
Or just another year of drifting around. Of no direction?
This is the one last try.
Goodnight, everyone!
Right! Write.
But what about?
Dayum!!
Durcheinander...
Sometimes, life just sucks!
I aim not to sound disappointed.
Really, am I not.
Is this the indubitably place under the sun?
Or just another year of drifting around. Of no direction?
This is the one last try.
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| A fine day along the Aller, Lower Saxony |
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| Drifters.... |
Donnerstag, 28. April 2016
Montag, 25. April 2016
Containers and Crane
What a beautiful Sunday was yesterday!
I just needed to say "yes", as amf asked me for a coffee to experience walking along the so-called "Überseestadt" in Bremen, Germany.
It is quite unique as well as amazing.
The walk along those cranes and containers made me feel quite strong, standing before those huge steel constructions. Sunshine and blue skies gave me an impeccable sense of belonging to someone who can appreciate the beauty of those man-made edifices in Überseestadt in Bremen.
Mittwoch, 6. April 2016
The Amygdala Experience
This is my declared new quest, a very important one, as I was told by somebody who cares about it.
And this, at the age of fifty!
I must honestly admit, I did not expect that somebody would ever ask me anxiously on this matter.
A healthy craziness begins!
"Amygdala
The amygdala (Latin, corpus amygdaloideum) is an almond-shape set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe.Shown to play a key role in the processsing of emotions, the amygdala forms part of the limbic system.In humans and other animals, this subcortical brain structure is linked to both fear responses and pleasure.Its size is positively correlated with aggressive behavior across species. In humans, it is the most sexually-dimorphic brain structure, and shrinks by more than 30% in males upon castration.Conditions such as anxiety, autism, depression, post-traumatic
stress disorder, and phobias are suspected of being linked to abnormal
functioning of the amygdala, owing to damage, developmental problems, or
neurotransmitter imbalance.
Note: The above text is excerpted from the Wikipedia article "Amygdala", which has been released under the GNU Free Documentation License."
Donnerstag, 31. März 2016
Of Having An Inspiration..
Here. Again.
The desire to write something.
To let thoughts out of my head.
To find the right words.
From "Outcry From The Woods".
Through "Harvesting Rice in Germany"
To "The Last Bridge Before New York"
More than ten (10) years of writing.
It should come to endings.
And finally to printing.
To Books!!
Write, Fighter!
The desire to write something.
To let thoughts out of my head.
To find the right words.
From "Outcry From The Woods".
Through "Harvesting Rice in Germany"
To "The Last Bridge Before New York"
More than ten (10) years of writing.
It should come to endings.
And finally to printing.
To Books!!
Write, Fighter!
Mittwoch, 30. März 2016
It comes like a swift wind...
Losing someone happens in a blink of an eye.
We can never be prepared, and we have to hold onto happy memories we have shared to those who have passed. It is then that memories turn to treasures. This is how what keeps them alive in our hearts and our minds.
Death reminds us that life is so precious, and that we have to be thankful of every minute, and we that we should enjoy every day consciously and to its fullest.
To AF, my heartfelt condolences.
Montag, 28. März 2016
The woods. A cat. A running man....
There are times that I feel like a mirthless cactus in the midst of a desert.
On such moments, thinking am alone and lost, I try to be resilient. I do try to be rigid and unchanging, irregardless of the disturbances happening around me.
It is a damn, hard thing. Sometimes, I do feel swayed away from my heedfulness.
I went through several paths, and I left some unhappy circumstances behind. I made people sad, and I do feel sorry about those times.
But.... it was for good reason. It was for the sake of happiness. I try to be honest to myself. To never pretend that things are alright when they ain't not. I want to live my life of my choice.
What keeps me going?
Well, it is the tranquility of the forest. The gracefulness and sweetness of a Felis catus. The tenderness of a running man.
At the moment, I just swim along with the tides. I have no directions. Just floating around. Enjoying the moments.
The journey itself...is the goal. Nothing on the list.
Goodnight, everyone!
On such moments, thinking am alone and lost, I try to be resilient. I do try to be rigid and unchanging, irregardless of the disturbances happening around me.
It is a damn, hard thing. Sometimes, I do feel swayed away from my heedfulness.
I went through several paths, and I left some unhappy circumstances behind. I made people sad, and I do feel sorry about those times.
But.... it was for good reason. It was for the sake of happiness. I try to be honest to myself. To never pretend that things are alright when they ain't not. I want to live my life of my choice.
What keeps me going?
Well, it is the tranquility of the forest. The gracefulness and sweetness of a Felis catus. The tenderness of a running man.
At the moment, I just swim along with the tides. I have no directions. Just floating around. Enjoying the moments.
The journey itself...is the goal. Nothing on the list.
Goodnight, everyone!
Dienstag, 22. Dezember 2015
Moving on...
"It is a pity, that fools are so confident, and the wise, full of doubts."
As I remember those lines, I also reminisce the past years of my life, and I can say, that I have gone through all the waves of life and living, experienced happy and sad moments, made some tough decisions, and hoped, that things would turn the way I wished and longed to.
The goal was clear - Love, Happiness and Peace of Mind. For some time, I thought I have found my place under the sun, but it turned out, that still, it was not the place I wanted to be.
So, the search continued, and I opted to begin a new life. I chose to forget the past, and moved on with my life. I am confident that I would still find someone with whom I can share the rest of my time on earth.
I chose life instead.
And here I am, moving on, and have no doubts. I choose to be confident. I choose to be happy, to never regret the past. I have no more time left for that.
Let me move on. Let me live my life. I am happy nowadays.
And I wish you the same. Forgive and forget. Move on.
As I remember those lines, I also reminisce the past years of my life, and I can say, that I have gone through all the waves of life and living, experienced happy and sad moments, made some tough decisions, and hoped, that things would turn the way I wished and longed to.
The goal was clear - Love, Happiness and Peace of Mind. For some time, I thought I have found my place under the sun, but it turned out, that still, it was not the place I wanted to be.
So, the search continued, and I opted to begin a new life. I chose to forget the past, and moved on with my life. I am confident that I would still find someone with whom I can share the rest of my time on earth.
I chose life instead.
And here I am, moving on, and have no doubts. I choose to be confident. I choose to be happy, to never regret the past. I have no more time left for that.
Let me move on. Let me live my life. I am happy nowadays.
And I wish you the same. Forgive and forget. Move on.
Dienstag, 8. September 2015
Bon Voyage, Kuya Gerd and Ate Cora!
Feeling a bit lonely today. It was a sudden silence here in Bremen after my brother-in-law and my sister Cora left for Manila via Amsterdam and Dubai. I do feel happy though, for they deserve this vacation, away from work and anxieties concerning Norden.
Have a safe trip, Kuya and Ate!
Have a safe trip, Kuya and Ate!
Dienstag, 4. August 2015
Searching for a more potent and meaningful life...
Everything that I am longing for is within my heart
Everything that I am searching for is in my soul
Everything that I found is a part of my life
From everything I gained my strength
I have chosen life.
Everything that I am searching for is in my soul
Everything that I found is a part of my life
From everything I gained my strength
I have chosen life.
Montag, 17. November 2014
It was Amy....
Turbulences in the past.
There is nothing to explain.
Things happen for a cause.
It is all about Amy.
There is nothing to explain.
Things happen for a cause.
It is all about Amy.
Donnerstag, 19. September 2013
Happy 28th Wedding Anniversary...
to Kuya Gerd and Ate Cora,
who are celebrating their 28th Wedding Anniversary today. Flowers for you both and --------
It is through your bonding that our family become stable. I am very grateful of you both.
Thank you for your understanding in the past. My deep appreciation for the present.
Stay healthy and may you have more anniversaries to come, Kuya Gerd and Ate Cora!
Freitag, 25. Januar 2013
Bonding Time with family in Norden....
The Lufthansa Flight from Munich last Thursday landed safely and punctually in Bremen.
My brother-in-law was there smiling heartfully and to my surprise, my sister Cora and Mary were there to welcome me. It was indeed, an unexpected delight!
We dined at a Greece Restaurant, had my first acquaintance with Ouzo, then we drove to Norden.
Everyone was happy to see me. It was a long time since I visited the place. The last one was in 2000, Keno's baptismal. Keno is now twelve years old, turning thirteen in August this year.
Cora started her birthday with a simple breakfast, then we spent an hour of a webcam-family-bonding with our relatives in Trece Martirez, Cavite, in the Philippines.
Coffee, cakes and a delicious dinner with friends followed. In the evening we had the time to play Phase 10, and it was a lot of fun and laughters.
I heard the voice of H.P.P., which comforted me.
I am enjoying the company of my niece, grandnephew Keno and Celine. At this very moment, everyone is busy with electronic gadgets, either playing a game, listening to music, seeing one's favorite sitcom or film, and I am in the midst of them....blogging.
And I say to myself, what a family....
Gute Nacht! Schlafe gut! Bis morgen!
My brother-in-law was there smiling heartfully and to my surprise, my sister Cora and Mary were there to welcome me. It was indeed, an unexpected delight!
We dined at a Greece Restaurant, had my first acquaintance with Ouzo, then we drove to Norden.
Everyone was happy to see me. It was a long time since I visited the place. The last one was in 2000, Keno's baptismal. Keno is now twelve years old, turning thirteen in August this year.
Cora started her birthday with a simple breakfast, then we spent an hour of a webcam-family-bonding with our relatives in Trece Martirez, Cavite, in the Philippines.
Coffee, cakes and a delicious dinner with friends followed. In the evening we had the time to play Phase 10, and it was a lot of fun and laughters.
I heard the voice of H.P.P., which comforted me.
I am enjoying the company of my niece, grandnephew Keno and Celine. At this very moment, everyone is busy with electronic gadgets, either playing a game, listening to music, seeing one's favorite sitcom or film, and I am in the midst of them....blogging.
And I say to myself, what a family....
Gute Nacht! Schlafe gut! Bis morgen!
Donnerstag, 24. Januar 2013
Visiting Norden..
At last! The 24th of January, the 10th day at work and at 13:00h today....
I will be flying to Bremen to visit my sister and her family in Norden, Germany!
The first trip to the North Sea since I came back to Germany in March 2011. I will be seeing my sister Cora, brother-in-law Gerd, nephew TJ and his girlfriend Mandy, and Mary with her kids Keno and Celine.
My nephew, my sister and my brother-in-law will be celebrating their January birthdays and I expect a full house of family and friends this weekend.
It will be a lot of throwing decorum into the air!!
Have a good Thursday, dear readers!
I will be flying to Bremen to visit my sister and her family in Norden, Germany!
The first trip to the North Sea since I came back to Germany in March 2011. I will be seeing my sister Cora, brother-in-law Gerd, nephew TJ and his girlfriend Mandy, and Mary with her kids Keno and Celine.
My nephew, my sister and my brother-in-law will be celebrating their January birthdays and I expect a full house of family and friends this weekend.
It will be a lot of throwing decorum into the air!!
Have a good Thursday, dear readers!
Mittwoch, 23. Januar 2013
Tea Time With Christa...
Yesterday, Christa and I met to celebrate her birthday. We had a hearty talk over glasses of hot Ginger Tea, and we had our obligatory "Munich Walk" from the Marienplatz around the Hofgarten to the Marienkirche, where we lighted candles and silently uttered wishes.
Very grateful to have Christa as my best "German friend". As I flew back from the Philippines to Munich to work as a Nurse again, she was the one who picked me up from the airport and organized my flat in Munich. Without her, I would have had a difficult start.
We were were working colleagues in Klinikum Grosshadern (Heart Surgery Intensive Care Unit) way back in 1997. Since then, we are taking care of our friendship. Not only that. Christa serves as a bridge to some friends and former colleagues, who are still sending regards and good wishes for me all through the years!
Christa was a former sponsor to Joey Nantes, now a grown-up guy, a then needy but deserving little Filipino boy who was able to finish his High School because of Christa. Joey is now already earning his own money in Manila and that is because of Christa.
Christa stood by me during my darkest hour when I lost my mother in November 2011. A year after that, her mother died and she is in the same situation as I was then. Feeling lost, not knowing what to do with the rest of my life.
Without Christa, I would not be standing strong again.
DANKE SEHR, CHRISTA! Sei tapfer!!! Das schaffst Du!!
Very grateful to have Christa as my best "German friend". As I flew back from the Philippines to Munich to work as a Nurse again, she was the one who picked me up from the airport and organized my flat in Munich. Without her, I would have had a difficult start.
We were were working colleagues in Klinikum Grosshadern (Heart Surgery Intensive Care Unit) way back in 1997. Since then, we are taking care of our friendship. Not only that. Christa serves as a bridge to some friends and former colleagues, who are still sending regards and good wishes for me all through the years!
Christa was a former sponsor to Joey Nantes, now a grown-up guy, a then needy but deserving little Filipino boy who was able to finish his High School because of Christa. Joey is now already earning his own money in Manila and that is because of Christa.
Christa stood by me during my darkest hour when I lost my mother in November 2011. A year after that, her mother died and she is in the same situation as I was then. Feeling lost, not knowing what to do with the rest of my life.
Without Christa, I would not be standing strong again.
DANKE SEHR, CHRISTA! Sei tapfer!!! Das schaffst Du!!
Sonntag, 20. Januar 2013
The Hobbit and I
It was a Saturday filled with beautiful images and sceneries from the film "The Hobbit".
It was a kind of experience! The film was in 3D Technology and it was very exciting. I read the book some thirty years ago and I am wanting to read it again!
It is not only the bright pictures and the great technology but also the message that touched my heart and mind.
It, "The Hobbit", reminds me that there is a place which can be called "Home", and finding it is not easy but not impossible.
It inspires me to continue to struggle. I have found my new home and am willing to do everything to save my new place under the sun.
It will not be impossible at all. There is a "Hobbit", who is willing to give, help and share me his home.
Good morning, H.P.P! Good morning, dear readers!
It was a kind of experience! The film was in 3D Technology and it was very exciting. I read the book some thirty years ago and I am wanting to read it again!
It is not only the bright pictures and the great technology but also the message that touched my heart and mind.
It, "The Hobbit", reminds me that there is a place which can be called "Home", and finding it is not easy but not impossible.
It inspires me to continue to struggle. I have found my new home and am willing to do everything to save my new place under the sun.
It will not be impossible at all. There is a "Hobbit", who is willing to give, help and share me his home.
Good morning, H.P.P! Good morning, dear readers!
Mittwoch, 19. Dezember 2012
For Christa
Keep going, my dear friend!!
Take your time. Slow your pace. Let your tears fall.
Please keep on mind, you have friends around and we need you.
In my darkest hours, you stood by me and are still standing by me. Allow me to reciprocate your good deeds, my dear friend.
Take your time. Slow your pace. Let your tears fall.
Please keep on mind, you have friends around and we need you.
In my darkest hours, you stood by me and are still standing by me. Allow me to reciprocate your good deeds, my dear friend.
Donnerstag, 29. November 2012
To Christa
My heartfelt condolences to you, Christa!
Losing a dear mother leaves a deep cut in mind and heart and I dearly hope that you can stand all the sadness and the sorrows brought by the long sickness and the passing of your beloved Mama.
My thoughts are with you, my dear friend!
Be brave.
Fondly,
mel
Losing a dear mother leaves a deep cut in mind and heart and I dearly hope that you can stand all the sadness and the sorrows brought by the long sickness and the passing of your beloved Mama.
My thoughts are with you, my dear friend!
Be brave.
Fondly,
mel
Mittwoch, 28. November 2012
It is getting cold in Munich!
Sigh!
It is cold in my room. The heater does not function well and I wanted to take a shower but there is no warm water. Again.
Sigh!!
One of these days when I think of abruptly packing my things and leave. Just leave. Go home to H.P.P.
Sigh!!!
And after a while, sipping over a cup of coffee, and remembering those who are living in the streets, I can say that I am still lucky to have my shelter. One day without a shower could not be that bad, so as to decide on things without weighing the consequences.
But the consequences could not also be that bad.....
....home again with H.P.P.
Have a good day, everyone!
It is cold in my room. The heater does not function well and I wanted to take a shower but there is no warm water. Again.
Sigh!!
One of these days when I think of abruptly packing my things and leave. Just leave. Go home to H.P.P.
Sigh!!!
And after a while, sipping over a cup of coffee, and remembering those who are living in the streets, I can say that I am still lucky to have my shelter. One day without a shower could not be that bad, so as to decide on things without weighing the consequences.
But the consequences could not also be that bad.....
....home again with H.P.P.
Have a good day, everyone!
Sonntag, 18. November 2012
Freitag, 16. November 2012
The Tale of the two tails Part III
"The tale of the two tails, Part III"
Remembering Einstein, the one with the longer tail, and Purzel, the one with the shorter but geourgeous tail.
Lovely!
Lovely!
Montag, 12. November 2012
Sonntag, 11. November 2012
Babang Luksa...
In Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines.
The family and friends commemorating Mama Naty's First Year Death Anniversary.
Freitag, 9. November 2012
Mama's Spirit
Today marks the first year of my mother's death. My family in Trece Martirez, Cavite, Philippines, gathered to light up a candle for her. Mama Naty's spirit is everywhere and her memories will linger.
I remember my mother as the strong woman who firmly stood and bravely fought against the struggles of life. I can proudly say she made it well.
One thing sure, her motherly love remains.
I remember my mother as the strong woman who firmly stood and bravely fought against the struggles of life. I can proudly say she made it well.
One thing sure, her motherly love remains.
Mittwoch, 7. November 2012
A walk with Christa
Yesterday, Christa and I walked from Harras to Sendlinger Tor. It took us almost an hour but we were glad we have added some kilometers again to our traditional "Munich Walk". We have been exploring the beautiful and interesting scenes and shops in Munich, Germany since March 2011, and it is never tiring nor boring. Munich has still some surprises for us.
The walk ended at our favorite Thai Imbiss in Kare near the Sendlinger Tor. We were lucky to get a place for the Mini-Restaurant were crowded last night. The people know where to get good food at low cost. On top of it, a very friendly team that welcomes with a smile once you step inside the colorful place.
Have a good week, dear readers. Take time for a walk with a dear friend.
The walk ended at our favorite Thai Imbiss in Kare near the Sendlinger Tor. We were lucky to get a place for the Mini-Restaurant were crowded last night. The people know where to get good food at low cost. On top of it, a very friendly team that welcomes with a smile once you step inside the colorful place.
Have a good week, dear readers. Take time for a walk with a dear friend.
Dienstag, 6. November 2012
Revitalized
A long weekend with H.P.P. in Switzerland revived my mind and spirit.
For the first time in my life that I am experiencing how it is to be being cared, loved and comforted.
It was not just finding the right person with whom I can share my laughters and thoughts but also having someone who can let me feel understood without saying a word.
Soulmates. Just simple as that.
Have a good day, everyone!
For the first time in my life that I am experiencing how it is to be being cared, loved and comforted.
It was not just finding the right person with whom I can share my laughters and thoughts but also having someone who can let me feel understood without saying a word.
Soulmates. Just simple as that.
Have a good day, everyone!
Donnerstag, 1. November 2012
"The Big Brother"
Kuya Gerd arrived safely in Trece Martirez, Philippines.
Let me express my heartfelt gratitude for your never-ending concern, love and support to Family Buendia of Cavite. Indeed, you have married a whole family.
Herzlichen Dank, Kuya Gerd.
Mittwoch, 31. Oktober 2012
Dienstag, 30. Oktober 2012
Send In the Clowns...
Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground,
You in mid-air..
Where are the clowns?
Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can't move...
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.
Just when I'd stopped opening doors,
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours.
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines...
No one is there.
Don't you love farce?
My fault, I fear.
I thought that you'd want what I want...
Sorry, my dear!
And where are the clowns
Send in the clowns
Don't bother, they're here.
Isn't it rich?
Isn't it queer?
Losing my timing this late in my career.
And where are the clowns?
There ought to be clowns...
Well, maybe next year.
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground,
You in mid-air..
Where are the clowns?
Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can't move...
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.
Just when I'd stopped opening doors,
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours.
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Sure of my lines...
No one is there.
Don't you love farce?
My fault, I fear.
I thought that you'd want what I want...
Sorry, my dear!
And where are the clowns
Send in the clowns
Don't bother, they're here.
Isn't it rich?
Isn't it queer?
Losing my timing this late in my career.
And where are the clowns?
There ought to be clowns...
Well, maybe next year.
Samstag, 27. Oktober 2012
It feels good to be home....
Four days free...
Four nights at home...
and am feeling happy and comfortable that I have a nest where I can always return to.
Tempus fugit...
am still waiting for the final decision from the Swiss Immigration Office.
Then I can be (probably) finally back at home soon....
For the meantime, enjoy the coldness of Winter and the falling snow!!!
P.S.
Having my mental block, so please bear with me, dear readers.
Four nights at home...
and am feeling happy and comfortable that I have a nest where I can always return to.
Tempus fugit...
am still waiting for the final decision from the Swiss Immigration Office.
Then I can be (probably) finally back at home soon....
For the meantime, enjoy the coldness of Winter and the falling snow!!!
P.S.
Having my mental block, so please bear with me, dear readers.
Donnerstag, 18. Oktober 2012
Augen zu....
Ein Tag geht schnell vorbei -
doch es lohnt sich
einige Minuten
für schöne Dinge und Gedanken
zu nutzen.
Carpe Diem!
doch es lohnt sich
einige Minuten
für schöne Dinge und Gedanken
zu nutzen.
Carpe Diem!
Mittwoch, 17. Oktober 2012
A short post...
Work keeps me busy, my calendar is full of training and seminar. After four weeks on my new ward, HNO Surgery and Pulmonology, I got my feedback today. The team where I belong, doctors as well as nurses, expressed their satisfaction having me in their team and their compliments boosted my spirit.
My sister Cora arrived safely in Trece Martirez. She will be staying until December 15 in the Philippines.
I am counting the days until October 25th. I will be home with H.P.P.
My sister Cora arrived safely in Trece Martirez. She will be staying until December 15 in the Philippines.
I am counting the days until October 25th. I will be home with H.P.P.
Sonntag, 14. Oktober 2012
Feeling better now....
Four weeks passed swiftly.
H.P.P. safely returned from India and am feeling better now knowing he is in a good shape.
In between, I have gained patience and have digested the fact that I have to temporarily leave my new home in Switzerland.
There is a good sign and there is hope that everything will be settled soon. The Swiss Red Cross finally replied to my request.
I had a long weekend and I was able to regain energy lost the last four weeks. I was with Christa yesterday at the English garden. Walked through the huge park, along the River Isar in Munich.
The English Garden, is said to be the largest city park in Europe, even larger than New York's Central Park. We ate something at the Chinese Tower Biergarten, drank Radler, a mix of Lemonade and Beer, and we exchanged thoughts on many things.
It was a good talk and a walk with a good friend.
I stayed in my room today and Mary Jean surprised me with a short visit.
H.P.P., although tired from the long journey, gave me his time and attention. I feel lucky to have heard his voice over the phone.
Goodnight, everyone! Sleep well.
H.P.P. safely returned from India and am feeling better now knowing he is in a good shape.
In between, I have gained patience and have digested the fact that I have to temporarily leave my new home in Switzerland.
There is a good sign and there is hope that everything will be settled soon. The Swiss Red Cross finally replied to my request.
I had a long weekend and I was able to regain energy lost the last four weeks. I was with Christa yesterday at the English garden. Walked through the huge park, along the River Isar in Munich.
The English Garden, is said to be the largest city park in Europe, even larger than New York's Central Park. We ate something at the Chinese Tower Biergarten, drank Radler, a mix of Lemonade and Beer, and we exchanged thoughts on many things.
It was a good talk and a walk with a good friend.
I stayed in my room today and Mary Jean surprised me with a short visit.
H.P.P., although tired from the long journey, gave me his time and attention. I feel lucky to have heard his voice over the phone.
Goodnight, everyone! Sleep well.
Freitag, 12. Oktober 2012
For Kuya Gerd and Ate Cora
Have a good flight to the Philippines!
Business Class via EK 380er!!!!
Business Class via EK 380er!!!!
Quo Vadis?
I will be staying in Munich this weekend. H.P.P. is still in India but coming back home on Sunday.
How I wish to be there when he gets back but I dislike the scenario of leaving him behind on the same day.
My sister Cora is flying to Manila on October 15 to December 15, 2012, and I am wishing her a good flight. Kuya Gerd, her husband is flying to MNL on October 30 to November 27, 2012.
My family in the Philippines will be busy on November 9 to celebrate the First Death Anniversary of Mama Naty. Having missed her funeral last year, I feel dreadful not to be there but I have not a choice but to stay in Munich for a while.
There is an important reason why I would not come. For sure, Mama Naty will understand that. The daughter I am who is seldom at home when it comes to family gatherings and why should it be changed now?
Have a good Friday, dear readers!
How I wish to be there when he gets back but I dislike the scenario of leaving him behind on the same day.
My sister Cora is flying to Manila on October 15 to December 15, 2012, and I am wishing her a good flight. Kuya Gerd, her husband is flying to MNL on October 30 to November 27, 2012.
My family in the Philippines will be busy on November 9 to celebrate the First Death Anniversary of Mama Naty. Having missed her funeral last year, I feel dreadful not to be there but I have not a choice but to stay in Munich for a while.
There is an important reason why I would not come. For sure, Mama Naty will understand that. The daughter I am who is seldom at home when it comes to family gatherings and why should it be changed now?
Have a good Friday, dear readers!
Mittwoch, 10. Oktober 2012
Good day, everyone!
Drifting nowadays.
The waiting is still uncertain.
It is getting cold in Munich. 13 to 16 Degrees Celsius.
Work keeps me busy.
Friends are on holidays.
And....
H.P.P. is in India.
Keep going, everyone.
Dienstag, 9. Oktober 2012
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