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To a Fruitful 2013

2012 has been a good year for me and my family.
Work has challenged me to do things that I have never imagined I was capable of doing.
I've been to places that I would have not gone on my own.
I met new friends made my transition very smooth and easy.
Despite some medical emergencies, we've managed to stay healthy.
Life is good. Life is indeed good.

For 2013, I pray that I could give back to the universe the good things that it has bestowed on me
May I be kinder and more patient when people test my resolve
May I give more and share more of what I have to people to need the most
May I love more and care more to family and friends near and far
May I value more and treasure more the people who I hold dear to my heart
and may I grow more and learn more so I can be a better person for myself and for others.

Cheers to a good year ahead!

Serene Mornings

Mornings are sacred for me. It's that time of day when I collect my thoughts before I go through the rudimentary details of the day ahead. And to get that done, I rely on a strong cup of coffee to awaken my senses and pump up my brain activity. Another manic day ahead.

Gobi The Wanderer No.2

Cat Series: TGIFriday

Am Ma's Treasures: Cross-stitched Place Mats

So you won't forget what day is today

Am Ma's Treasures: Lincoln Stockings

Stockings made of the famous English fine mercerised lisle.

Today can be Different

Today can be Different a photo by roxieyap on Flickr.

The days that passed have been difficult,
But today
Today can be different.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday - 02.jpg a photo by The Catholic Sun on Flickr.

Apart from its religious significance, Ash Wednesday reminds me of the 17 sons of Colonel Aureliano Buendia who went to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday. The mysteriously unremovable ash cross from their foreheads marked them as the Colonel's sons; eventually all of them were assassinated by the Colonel's enemies.

Sunday Reflection 01

Olympic Energy

Olympic Energy
Originally uploaded by roxieyap

Great things start from small beginnings.
Growing up, reach early for your dreams.
Face the day. It's a new challenge. A chance to be better.
A chance to become your dreams.
Growing up with Olympic Energy.
Growing up, with Milo! Milo everyday!

Koronang Papel

hail cat
Originally uploaded by roxieyap

To punish me for my contempt for authority, fate made me an authority myself. ~ Albert Einstein

We Belong

Volkswagen 02
Originally uploaded by roxieyap

Picture Me a Painting

Painting
Originally uploaded by roxieyap

I was rummaging through my files for something interesting to post for the day and I found this, one of several paintings in Rean's office.

When work is plenty
and the hours are few,
when there's no room to dally
until everything's through

spend your breaks wisely
recharge, rekindle, renew
rest your eyes and your body
sit back and enjoy the view.

Lost in Green

Lost in Greens
Originally uploaded by roxieyap

a solitary walk
into the unknown
to quiet the rumbling inside

Copy Dog

Copy Dog
Originally uploaded by roxieyap

At some point, you will mirror each other. They call it the Siamese twin stage. Unconsciously, you become your partner. You begin to like what he likes, eat what he eats, talk, walk and even dress like him. You make decisions based on "us" not "me". And that actually feels good. And right.

You can keep on doing it for as long as you can help it.

Until one day, perhaps due to some hormonal cycle, you look at your face in the mirror and you don't see the you that you knew before you knew him. And you wonder if the new you is better or worse that the old you. And the answer to that question will either make of break you. It's time to deal with the Rude Awakening.

Zen

Find your balance before you embark on a journey or endeavour that will change the way things are and shape the way things will have to be.

(Koy seeking solititude in nature, the day before his first day of class at SYSHS).

Prettier Than Pink

Here's from one of my favorite songs by the band Prettier Than Pink:

Kaya't cool ka lang, cool ka lang
Bakit ba palagi ka na lang ganyan
Cool ka lang, cool ka lang
Hayaan mo na lang magsisisi rin 'yan
Easy lang, relaks lang
Simple lang ang buhay ngumiti ka na lang
Daanin mo sa galit noo'y kukunot lang
Kaya't kaibigan, konting pasensiya lang
Cool ka lang, cool ka lang

Bilanggo

Bilanggo
By Rizal Underground

Bilanggo sa rehas na gawa ng puso mo
Bilanggo sa gapos na dulot
Ng pag-iisip sa iyo
Hanggang kailan pa ba magdaramdam?
Hanggang kailan pa ba masasaktan?
Pag-isip sa iyo
Maging sa ganito at ganyan
Hanggang kailan ka pa maghihintay?
Hanggang kailan ka ba nagsasawa, Inday?

(that's boztik, our hamster in the picture.)

Contemplating

Pets
Originally uploaded by roxieyap

Come to think of it, we all make mistakes.
We have regrets.
We all have to live with whatever things we cannot change.

How we do that defines who we are.