'Till We Meet Again Lola Luz!

I wasn't as lucky as others have full sets of grandparents, but I was fortunate enough to know one from each side, my paternal grandfather and my maternal grandmother. They both made an impact in my formative years and I have always been in awe with them. They both led a hard life but they made the best of it. Their respective spouses died long before I was born. My grandmother (lola) Luz was the only grandparent I had left after my paternal grandfather passed away in 2006. She lived in her hometown Liliw, Laguna with my maternal aunt, and sometimes with my maternal uncle in the ancestral house.

Hooray for Me! :)

I've recently revived my blog, if I remember correctly, I had one during college days. It had lots of posts then but I decided to put it down, I guess my heart wasn't in it at that time. So anyway, since I've got lots of free time now, I thought why not write again? Don't get me wrong, I'm not that much of a writer, but I have lots of words in my head that could either be written down or make me go crazy!

Just So You Know: Changes

"People change" is one of the tritest expression ever! And though it's a given, some changes are just heart breaking. The world has revolved in a faster pace. You cannot hold on to the things or the people, even if they were once a vital part of your life. Not all things of yesterday would remain significant today or even tomorrow for that matter. 

Though some rejoices in these changes, as they are for the better, some are not so keen on embracing them. Think, alcoholic to alcoholic-free or you girlfriend crying no more over a douche. I had my fair share of good changes and had a hell of a time with the bad ones. The good thing about all these was that I got to learn and grew up, even if just a little bit. You see, change is a vital part of life. We cannot continue to stay in the same place, like a flower you need to be exposed to the elements and go through a process for you to bloom.

I guess it all comes down to one's ability to adapt. Life itself does not happen for the sole purpose of being spent. I mean, you don't really do the same thing twice, right? There would always be something that would make it different. Life is meant to be lived in a daily basis when each moment counts. Life is a learning venue, whereas we discover, we realize, we grow. Change is inevitable but there's no need to force it. Everything will just fall into place, you'll see.

Karen

I know oftentimes you resent me,
For I’ve given you cause to despair.
Remember always that we are sisters,
Despite our differences, we have a lot to share.

I’ve valued your laugh and smiles,
Even if it was at my expense
So when you’re hurt or when you cry
It leaves me feeling blue and deprived.

I know of your dreams and aspirations,

Believe me, I’m cheering you on.

But at one point or another,
I know, you thought I’m a dead weight put on.

I never thought I’m as courageous as you,
Hence, I preferred to be behind,
I guess, I didn’t think things through,
As you’re inadvertently left with all the vile

Please know that I understand,
All things considered, a lot went out of hand.
I know I have to exert more effort, as you need to see I’ve changed.
No longer will you have to endure the pain.

Clueless but Happy

The path that lies ahead is still unknown,
Yet there is a thrill creeping up my bones.
I never got a glimpse on what there may be,
Because I was preoccupied with things to see...

I was not the best in class or in my family,
but I was assured of my worth because of that good old priest's homily.
I have my moments of glory and my failure.
No matter what they say I'll be as strong as a sailor.

I'll learn as much as I can and put them in good use,
I’ll share my knowledge and maybe be someone's muse.
I may not be the best thing that happened to someone’s life,
but I know in my heart I could give it a try!

I may still be unaware of what lies ahead of me,
what matters most is that I grow the best I can be.
And it’s an earnest hope that others will find life as exciting as I do,
and maybe there’ll come a time I could enjoy it with you!