I'm a very simple guy. Read on to know more.

Or less.

The prompt question is ways to win my heart. If you have been following my posts here in read or in noise or other platforms, you should know by now the things I like the most.

Take me on a hike or to the beach. Let's go hunt for new places to eat. Be kind, be considerate, be helpful in any way you can, be respectful. I don't need a lot of company. I just need a few who are true. Don't boast. You don't have to be an angel. You don't need to be perfect. Don't be judgmental. Be that and you'll a friend in me.

Simple, right? You don't need to be complicated. I don't need people with lots of money. I like those who are rich in character.

There really is no such thing as one favorite. There could be a favorite song for a while and then another one comes along. So my favorite song varies from time to time.

What make me like a song depends on the melody, the message of the song or at times when I connect with it emotionally. There are songs that make me feel happy or comfort me during times that I feel down. The songs from The Greatest Showman really bring out that inner desire of hoping I could sing like that or at least be part of something like that. I find This is Me and From Now On moving and powerful.

I remember Angel by Robbie Williams had been a favorite of mine for a long time same goes with Amazed by Lonestar.

I remember listening a lot to songs of Josh Groban and Il Divo.

I have listened to a lot of pop songs as well from boy bands to alternative rock to country to folk song. I told you there is nothing in particular that I am focused on. I even like some Korean songs and even Mongolian music like The HU that were heavily influenced by Metallica. I like how they mix traditional and present music.

Talking about OPM, I do like Sige by Quest. I love the message of that song. I also like Dati by Sam Concepcion and Tippy Dos Santos.

I have mentioned David Phelps and The Gaither Vocal Band and other Christian songs.

There are so much more that I can list.

Talking about my dad.

That is how he tried his best to provide for us. He had to sacrifice being away from the family for a very long time just so we, the family he left behind, will survive, to be able to provide for us a better life.

That's why throughout my younger years, we didn't have a father figure. It was our mom who raised us.

I value what my dad did to provide for the family. Nothing can replace that.

This was from joydigitalsolutions. You can read more about that here.

Note that this photo was copied from that post.

These are some of the school struggles that kids face.

I remember when we were kids it was a struggle to wake up early in the morning. We had to wake up 4:00 a.m. or earlier. Commuting from home to school takes a lot of effort. We also had to carry big bags filled with lots of books and notebooks and other school stuff. We had to race riding a jeepney for there were only a few back then. We have to walk another kilometer or so to get to the school because back then the road is being constructed. However, we didn't have to worry about walking once the road was completed but we still have to deal with riding a jeepney.

I haven't had experienced being bullied or having had a mean teacher.

The most struggle I had was being away from home. When I entered high school, I studied in another province. It was an 8-hour bus ride at least and we only had to go home during long vacations mostly Christmas break and semestral breaks. The first year was the hardest. I have been away from home but only for a few days when I had to vacation with relatives or some school activities. I haven't been away for months and months.

Our parents didn't put a lot of pressure on us in regard to studying but of course they have expectations to at least maintain good grades and finish our studies. I'm just your average student but never failed any subjects.

It's nice to reminisce those days. Brings back the childhood and youthful days.

It's now the middle of the week again. The weather here is crazy. It started like there was a storm but then it became sunny then back to being gloomy. I am craving for some bulalo (beef bone marrow soup) right now. That is what the lead image is all about. I made a blog about that here.

Good thing I have coffee as my company.

How is your day going so far?