The rain brought hail

Control your emotions

It seems the heavens is releasing its emotions today just like what happened earlier. I again went to my grandparents' house to be with family. Everything went well until after lunch when the children of our grandparents gathered and discussed things.

Then emotions ran high and discussions got heated. Frustrations were vented out. It is quite normal at a stressful time that we can't control our emotions. We hold grudges that could ruin relationships. It may be a small matter to others but a huge one for others. That's why we have to sort out misunderstandings for we are not perfect. It is a continuous learning process for everyone.

A small mistake may not even be the fault of the person you are holding a grudge. That person may not even know the reason why you despise him.

A while ago, revelations were revealed from different parties that the others are not aware of. That's why it is important to communicate properly your feelings and concerns so it will be addressed right away. Don't let things get out of hand by telling your concerns to those who are not involved with whatever you have issues with.

Especially within a family or your spouse, better to address them right away amongst yourselves.

If you are really concerned about others and wanted to keep the relationship, communicate with each other. Settle your misunderstandings and don't hold grudges that you will regret the rest of your life.

Choose peace, happiness and let love reign. Humble yourselves and forgive and forget.

Doing our part to support our candidates

What do you do in promoting your candidates?

Our election is happening next month. Posters are everywhere. I just hope that those supporters of whose face are there will be as diligent in removing those when election ends. These candidates and their supporters will go to every corners of their jurisdiction just to extend their reach. That is why posters can be seen everywhere.

A friend posted in facebook that they put up a poster on their gate of the presidentiable that they are supporting. The next day, they found that poster on the ground. What's puzzling are two shells of eggs. The suspicion is that someone who doesn't support that candidate threw eggs on the poster and forcibly took that down. Is the poster a threat physically to you that you have to do that? Why are people so mad about a poster? My friend decided to put the poster on their roof.

Another friend was asked through messenger regarding the worth of her vote. The person who sent that unsent it but before my friend screen captured it and posted that online of course blocking out the person who wanted to buy her vote. How much is your worth?

While we were waiting for our ride going to town, a supporter of a certain candidate was distributing pamphlets, masks, rubbing alcohol and candies. Even though we are not voters in that said district, she said to spread a good word about her candidate and encourage those we know from that district to consider her candidate.

We like gifts. Who wouldn't?

Speaking of freebies, for the past days that I have been going to our grandparents' house, our aunt would distribute chocolates to the delight of all. These were just some that I was able to haul. Except for the Lotte, the small brown ones at the bottom for that was bought by my partner.

It's a fact that we Filipinos would expect gifts from relatives who came to pay a visit either locally or from overseas. I personally don't expect gifts but of course I would be grateful if I have received some. Most of the chocolates that were distributed were given to the kids. One of our aunts would grab a lot and then disburse those to the kids without her knowing that those kids have already hauled a lot.

Just a few minutes after I got home, the sky opened up and rain and hail fell down. Emotions and blessings in our lives are like the rain. Sometimes it's strong but quickly passes. Sometimes it's light but lasts longer. Sometimes it rains even if the sun is shining. Sometimes a rainbow appears too.

Life is full of surprises but best of all, focus on your blessings.