Nuggets of Wisdom

Some feel-good nuggets of wisdom a friend sent me in a text that I would like to share with all of you. Start each day reciting one nugget a day until all will become your mantra in life.

1. Be kind to yourself.
2. Looking good is feeling good inside.
3. You're not out to please everybody.
4. Expect little but do your best and dream BIG.
5. Smiling is healthy.
6. Laugh your heart out.
7. Live light & right and keep it simple.
8. Failure is a good starting point.
9. You are blessed, don't forget to say thanks. and most importantly...
10. GOD answers!

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It was already morning and I was in a hurry. My boyfriend, Angelo, called out to me. He was riding a golf cart to take him to the farthest hangar in the area. He is a pilot.

"I'm gonna fly out today. Will you come with me?"

Oh what sweet words! But...

"I can't. I'm already late... I have a patient I need to attend to right now." Adrenaline is pumping thru my veins, pushing me to pick up my speed.

Angelo tried to keep up with me.

"I really hope you can come with me..."

I smiled sadly and kissed him,

"Fly now and kiss me from the heavens. I love you."

He paused for awhile before going away on another direction. And I continued on my path to where my job is waiting. I couldn't abandon anyone, whatever the prize. I am after all, a surgeon, USAF surgeon. I turned left and then, I only saw darkness.

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Then, I slowly opened my eyes trying to get accustomed to the morning's brightness. I look around and I realized I'm still on my bed with pillows strewn all over the place. Gawd!

It was all just a dream.

still dreaming,

chiclois ♥ osedill

roses and lilies on the 8th

One by one, people gather round to offer her flowers.

Most of them were roses. Red, pink, yellow, white, and peach roses were all over the place.

There were lots of lilies too.

Some were carnations and daisies, they were all white and lovely.

The smell was heavenly.

I can still recall the feeling of joy that transcended upon me. It felt as if it were my birthday then. When I'm with her, I really feel blessed. Seeing all those roses and lilies around her gave me a feeling of contentment even if only for a while. Though I was standing for an hour to join the commemoration of her birthday, it didn't matter. I could never remember a time when I was so happy surrounded by so many flowers. Mind you, I'm never the type to enjoy being given flowers. I love to give flowers instead.

Because of the venue, I did not get the chance to take pictures and let you enjoy what my eyes feasted on. So I can only share what I'd hope to give her on that day.

a personal favorite: single white lily

Happy Birthday Mama Mary.

I love you

languor

Everyone told me this would happen: Looking at a blank period in your noise page.

You don't have anything interesting to post anymore or nothing juicy comes out of your mind that it worth mentioning. I don't blame anything. I don't blame anyone, not even myself for it will only be futile. Trying to force oneself to write an entry with a bare mind is like rubbing your hands to make them cold while you're out in the rain without any shelter.

Inspiration. Is this what I need? Where do I get this? I feel tired these days, as if the humdrum of everyday has caught up with me. All of my energy was used up during my birthday vacation in Malaysia. I haven't even written about it here, which I was really excited to do when I was still there but I didn't have the time to do. Now that I have the time, I can't seem to find the energy or the drive to inscribe a few words and photos for my 26th nativity.

And it's not only in blogging. Even at home, I procrastinate basic chores (to think that laundry is the only real chore I have left to do). I don't want to tell exactly how long I haven't done any household chore, always finding excuses not to do it. I noticed that I no longer run movie marathons, which I used to do at least once a month even during weekdays. I also need to start on exercising, but I keep putting it off. Though I know, this has been long overdue. I don't keep up with my friends that much, catching up is just leaving a comment on their status on Facebook. Boo.

Anyway, forgive me, I'm just rambling here. I'm not even sure why I bother to come up with reasons why. Let's just hope I go back to my usual self ASAP! I know you're looking forward to it o we can enjoy chiclois again.

incite my mind now!

chiclois ♥

My new love

I love coffee. I enjoy coffee. But to be clear I’m not really a coffee person like my boyfriend who used to drink about 4 or 5 cups or mugs a day, if you will, in the

office. One reason is caffeine makes me sleepy, which is unusual! But every time

I drink coffee, it never fails to make me fall asleep. Weird, I know...

So why do I love coffee? The bittersweet taste and the aroma can make anyone smile. Coffee can make me want to clap my hands like a little girl. NOTE: I always do this when I’m happy or excited.

My favorites are mocha frap at Starbucks and caramel ice-blended coffee at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. They really perk me up but only for a while before I start dozing off.

Then, of course, there’s ice cream. There are a lot of ice cream flavors and brands. I love Gelatissimo liquor chocolate but it won’t top my Cornetto coffee caramel. Anytime, I’d feel exhausted or just plain blah, I can go down to the nearest convenience store and eat Cornetto coffee caramel. Just bliss. Mmmm mm!

Now let me share with you my new love. It’s KFC krushers caramel crunch! A slash between coffee and ice cream, it made me fall in love all over again. Try it and you’ll taste a piece of heaven.

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When I got back to the office from leave to Kuala Lumpur, they surprised me with cake (a team tradition) and my very own tarpauline.

Thank you so much Dispatch team! You’re 8 reasons I get up everyday to work nights. J