Dear You.
**Hi beautiful people!** Before anything else, I hope all of you are in a **good mental state** right now. I hope you are doing well there, safe and sound. I just want to say that whatever situation and problem you have right now, **YOU ARE WORTHY, LOVED, APPRECIATED, AND WANTED.**
I'm always the one giving advises to people. I'm always the one telling my friends "You are worthy, you are loved and wanted." I'm always the one who motivate and inspire people that surrounds me. I'm always the one cheering them up. I am always the one making **someone** smile everyday.
But then, I forgot that I am ****SOMEONE**** too.
I know its a bit late but this is the perfect time to tell the things I never said to myself. To forgive my self. To thank my self. To love and to cherish the person within me.
***Dear Self,***
***I'm sorry for making things very hard for you. I'm so sorry for making you sad everyday. I'm sorry for making you cry. Sorry for letting you feel that you are alone. I'm so sorry for almost giving up on you, especially when things are tough. I'm sorry because most of the time, I doubted you, I hated you. I'm sorry.***
*"Sorry."* is the first thing that I want to tell my self.
I always forgive people. I always say the word *"sorry"* to people when I'm at fault. But I forgot that there is a person who needs my *"sorry"* too. The person who never got tired of forgiving me. I did not have the chance to say *"sorry"* to a person who never surrendered on me, never let go of my hand, and never forsake me.
In my 20 years of existence, I forgot to say *"sorry"* to my self. I never had the chance to forgive myself.
I know forgiving seems hard to some of you. It always takes time. But you know what? Forgiving is the most wonderful feeling. Why? Because it sets you free. It sets everything straight. Its a key to genuine happiness.
That's why I'm forgiving my self now.
***"I'm so sorry, Christine."***
***Dear Self,***
***Thank you. Thank you for always being there through ups and downs. Thank you for not giving up on me. Thank you for not leaving me. Thank you for accepting me. Thank you so much for loving me.***
*"Thank you"* has been part of my everyday life. In fact, it is the easiest and most frequent word that we say everyday. When someone offered you a favor, you would say "thank you". When someone gave you things, you would say "thank you".
Compared to *sorry*, *thank you* is just easy to say. It does not takes time.
But eventhough how easy and frequent it was to say or to utter, I never had the chance to thank the person whom I was with since I started my journey. The person who never got tired on cheering me up and the person who lifted and pulled me up every time I got stumbled and fall in this game called life. All my life, I never said the word *thank you* to my self.
***"Thank you, Christine."***
***Dear Self,***
***I am proud of you. You did great. You are amazing. You can do more!***
All my life I've been busy praising others. I've been busy being amazed by everyone's achievements in life. I have been busy congratulating other people. I have been very busy being happy for others that I forgot to be happy for my self. That I forgot to be proud of my own achievements.
That's why I wanna say, ***"I am very proud of you, Christine."***
***Dear Self,***
***I love you.***
I often say the word **I love you**. To my mom. To my nephew. To my little sister. To my friends. And even to the wrong people (boys). lol I am an "I love you" type of a person. Because when I do love you, I won't hesitate to say the word I love you.
But you know what? I forgot to give my self the precious gift that I know I deserve. I was too focused on the worldly things that I forgot to give the most special and most valued gift to MYSELF which is LOVE.
That's why tonight, I wanna say ***"I love you, Christine."***
**Those are the things I want to say to my self.**
**Verse of the Day:**
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
**1 JOHN 4:18**
**World says:** YOU NEED TO BE PERFECT TO BE LOVED.
**God's word says:** I WILL PERFECT YOU WITH MY LOVE.
**To you who's reading this,**
-you are not a failure.
-you are not a waste of space.
-you are loved.
-you are appreciated.
-you are wanted.
-I believe in you.
-you can do it.
BE KIND EVERYDAY. SPREAD LOVE.
**good night universe.**
-@illustrious
Should I make another account? Should I start again from the start? Any sunggestions? Anyone? Please???? :(((+
I'm just wondering when will Rusty visit my article again :((( I'm saaaaaaaaaaaad.
Should I Continue? (An Update)
Before I'll start discussing the real topic of this article, allow me first to greet you all guys a warmest **Hi** & **Hello**!!!!
I miss you all so much! I miss writing an article! I miss exchanging thoughts here with the other writers! I miss this platform so bad! I miss read.cash! Ughhh, **I. JUST. MISS. THIS.**
**So back to the real game.**
As I was writing this, I'm infront of my laptop, inside my room alone, doing some school works. I'm actually in the middle of finalizing my report on one of my major subject late at this hours when thoughts and emotions came crashing down again.
Thoughts and emotions I always fear about. Because I know for sure that I'll be drowning again by it and no one will ever try to save me. No one but myself alone.
I know some of you are confused and clueless why I don't write an article the past few days. And some of you are actually asking why I don't publish an article.
I am writing this not only to answer all your cluelessness. I am writing this to ease my feelings. I am writing this because I know that I have to, that I need to.
I need to release all the unhealthy thoughts and emotions in my system. I don't want to be consumed by all of it. That's why I am writing this now and you are reading this, at this moment.
The past few days had been very bad to me. I feel demotivated in life. I feel like I'm useless. It feels like I'm alone, unwanted, and unloved. I doubted my self worth. My life in those days are in full darkness. I'm lost, really lost.
I cannot say that it was a depression. I don't want to self diagnose of course. But having the little knowledge about mental and emotional disorder as a second year Psychology student, I can somehow say that it was a mild depresision. And it was my first time experiencing that. It was a horrific week of my life.
Aside from extreme sadness, I cannot eat and sleep properly. I have difficulty in thinking and concentration. I don't have a peace of mind. Uncertainties and overthinking consumed me.
A lot of things happened. Anxiety happened. Overthinking happened. Stress happened. I was mentally, emotionally and physically tired. Even spiritually because my faith was challenged.
The first reason why I somehow stopped writing the past few days is because Rusty did not visit my previous articles. And I don't even know why. Let's not be hypocrite here. To earn is one of our many reasons why we keep on publishing an article here. And putting all your efforts in writing an article and not recognized by the bot is really heartbreaking.
I'm just sad because this platform helped me a lot especially financially. It helped me a lot in financing my online classes. I don't ask money to my parents anymore because of this earning site. And it is because of the generous upvote of some users here and of course our beloved @RandomRewarder. And now, I received nothing.
Honestly, five of my articles are not recognized by Rusty. At first I thought it was just normal. So I still keep on writing eventhough I did not received anything from Rusty. And of course, it is because it is not only about the earnings why I am here. I am enjoying here. I have a lot of friends here already that's why I still keep on publishing.
But as days passed by, I'm slowly losing my will to write. The fact that Rusty is one of our motivators in writing an article here and you'll not meet him on the way will somehow affect your willingness and eagerness to write.
But that's not the real reason. That's not the real battle. The real battle that I faced alone. The real battle that even my family and friends didn't know about.
When Rusty did not visited my articles, I asked my friend regarding it. And she advised me to lielow in publishing an article for a while. She said that I should rest maybe for three to four days. So I followed her.
Little did I know that four days will become more than a week because of unexpected things.
Our second semester started and the mental and physical exhaustion was overwhelming. School works here, school works there. It was really tiring.
And then one day, a big revelation happened in our family. And it was the time that I almost lose my sanity. It maybe cliche to you but my world and dreams really crashed. It feels like I was left behind. It feels like the only allie I have in a battle field left me.
**It was when my sister told us that she is pregnant.**
I should be rejoicing for the new life. I should be congratulating her. But I just can't. My heart is breaking. I am badly hurt because I am now alone chasing all the dreams that we build together for our parents.
Yes, it should not be a big deal at all to our family because she graduated college. She graduated four years degree course. And she has a boyfriend. But for me, it seems wrong and not okay becuase she doesn't prove anything at all in life. And what I know is a child must pay her parent's effort and sacrifices first before building his/her own family which in her case, is imposible now to happen.
I'm sad. I'm disappointed to her. I hate her. Am I that bad to feel that? She's so unfair. She did not even think the dreams and plans we have for our parents.
Also, I cannot imagine the pain and disappointments that my parents, especially my mama, are feeling now. I am sad for her. My heart is breaking seeing my mama cried. That's the least thing I would ever want to see my whole life.
I'm in so much pain but I did not commented at all to the situation. I did not comfronted her. She doesn't heard anything from me. Because I know I have no rights to scold her. I am just her sibling. And I cannot do anything at all, it happened already. It is what it is now.
I remain silent. I will just lock my self up in my room and cry alone. The feeling that every night you are drowning in so much pain? It was horrible. She is just so f$ckng unfair!
Now, as you are reading this, I am silently crying again. Thinking how we planned to give our mama and papa a comfortable life? Thinking how we dream to give everything to our little siblings? Thinking she will now getting married and building her own family instead of chasing those dreams? I cannot even explain the pain. It makes me weak. It's ovewhelming.
But you know what? As I was writing this I realized I can still make it happen. I will fullfil those dreams alone. I will do my very best to give the best life that my parents deserved. Even without my sister anymore.
**And that's the battle I faced alone.**
Now, if you would ask me, **SHOULD I CONTINUE?**
Writing;
Loving;
Forgiving; and
LIVING.
****OF COURSE YES.****
Life is an endless battle that we need to face everyday. And just what I always say, I trust God's plan. In Him, nothing is imposible.
**"When all else fails, GOD DOESN'T."**
**Psalm 73:26**
*It's okay not to be okay.*
*It's okay to have mistakes.*
*It's okay to not have it all figured out yet.*
*It's okay to have bad days.*
*IT'S OKAY IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE EVERYTHING TODAY :)))*
**good night universe.**
-@illustrious
Heart vs. Mind
**Heart and Mind**
Two different things that are connected to each other. A heart for a mind that losing its sanity and a mind for a lost broken heart.
But what makes them different from each other? Who will you follow? What is more important?
Is it the Heart?
Or the Mind?
A Heart and a mind both plays a big role in our body. The heart is the organ in the chest that pumps blood through our veins and arteries. And it is also the place where emotions are felt. While the mind is the part of a person that thinks, reasons, and remembers.
A heart can feel pain and sorrows but the mind cannot. A mind can forget and lost its memory but the heart cannot. Both heart and mind has strengths and weaknesses. Strengths and weaknesses that revolves upon one thing. One thing that is very powerful. One thing that can change the world. And that one thing is what we call ***"love".***
Heart is the one that beats and can feel the unexplainable feelings when we are in love. While the mind is the one that dictates if who will you love and when you will love.
The heart only governs feelings but the mind tells what is right and what is wrong. Heart can really manipulate by the mind. And according to some biblical explanation why God placed the brain (mind) hingher than our heart is because mind should be the one that will command and dictates to the heart.
But for me, Mind and Heart should work harmoniously together. In order for us to come up for a good decisions. Because if heart and mind did not work together, you will not have full and better decisions. It will only cause you trouble.
***"Heart vs. Mind"*** or ***"Mind over Heart"***
Whatever happens, we should always remember that we don't need to choose between the two because both mind and heart are very important in human's life. **Without the other one, we are nothing.**
Here's a list of my articles that you might want to read!
**My MARCH roller coaster ride journey!!!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/my-march-roller-coaster-ride-journey-1efd3258
**What made you laugh that made you cry?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/what-made-you-laugh-that-made-you-cry-f7fe5c15
**The Only Antidote** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-only-antidote-b9a97888
**My Sweet Cherry: An appreciation article** https://read.cash/@illustrious/my-sweet-cherry-an-appreciation-article-db5c4d65
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
**Czarine turns 10!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/czarine-turns-10-2e5e52e8
**How to build a Home?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/how-to-build-a-home-3a698472
**He Pointed the Gun at me** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-pointed-the-gun-at-me-dd44a5bd
**He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
**Learning is indeed a Lifelong Process** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**read.cash & noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**The Person behind Illustrious** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-person-behind-illustrious-an-introduction-44f7bb71
I'm also in noise.cash, **illustrious** is my username!
My MARCH roller coaster ride journey!!!
The month of March ended so fast. It feels like I just took a nap and when I woke up, it's April already. Ironically yes, that fast.
But even how fast the month of March ended, a lot of things happened. It gave me a lot of memories. In those 31 days, I have experienced a fun and nerve-wracking roller coaster ride.
**So in this article, I'm going to share what I did, what I have experienced, and even the places I visited. I'm gonna share to you my March journey.**
But before I'll start narrating, allow me first to acknowledge the person who pushed me and gave me an idea to do a monthly narration of experiences. So to my friend virtually and personally (lol), @charmingcherry08, thank you so much! I hatchu!!!
And if you might want to read her January and February narrations, feel free to visit and give it a shot!
**January Escapades** https://read.cash/@charmingcherry08/january-escapades-6a324e25
**February Special** https://read.cash/@charmingcherry08/february-special-cfaf3d13
Going back to my March journey, I could say that it was a roller coaster ride because it was somewhat tiring, nerve wrecking but a fun experience to treasure. It brought so much emotions.
****Exploring Mt. Pimmayong****
Exploring Mt. Pimmayong was one of the amazing things I have experienced in the month of March. It gave me so much joy.
To see the breathtakingly beautiful sunset and the magnificent city lights from the peak of the mountain were indeed an extraordinary experience to cherish forever.
Sunset and City lights made our Mt. Pimmayong journey extra special. It became the main reason why despite the sweats ang pain, the journey was still worth it. It was priceless.
But you know what? Aside from those beautiful views? The happy moments, the experiences, and the lessons are the best things I will keep for the rest of my life. An amazing treasures that I will keep forever.
****Death of Love Ones****
When you think that the whole month will be just full of happiness, YOU ARE DEFINITELY WRONG.
Life is like a wheel. Sometimes you are at the top and sometimes you are just at the bottom. Sometimes life is happy but sometimes it can be sad.
Saturday night when the wife of my uncle which is my mom's brother died because of cardiac arrest. She was dead on arrival. We tried to save her. But unfortunately, her time and days in this world ended. She is now with our almighty God.
Honestly, I am not close with her, my aunt. Aside from the fact that we are not literally blood related, they are living far from us, in another province. Yet, I'm still sad of what had happened to her. She's still young. And what saddened me more was the fact that she has five daughters. I am so sad for my cousins because I cannot imagine how painful it was to lost a mother.
I just hope and pray that she was in good hands now. I pray for her family's safety too and fast recovery to emotional and mental breakdowns that they have experienced.
**May her soul rest in peace.**
****Beach Overnight****
After a somewhat painful experience, a beach theraphy was indeed good to unwind for a while.
I planned an overnight get away to a beach. I am with my friend @charmingcherry08 and her boyfriend, Darren. We just enjoyed the moment. We drink two bottles of liquor there with chill music and conversation. We just talked about life! We had so much fun.
I just love how the cold breeze at the sea shore touched my skin. I am fascinated how the moon and stars shined so bright that night.
Oh I just love peace and beach so much.
****Pampered My Self.****
I was just planning to go to school here and process my requirements for a scholarship program. I thought it will take so much time but I was wrong. I got all my requirements processed early.
As I still have a lot of remaining time, I thought of going out and pampering my self that day.
Honestly, I am not used to eat alone in fast food restaurant. I always eat by my friends and family. But that day, I had the chance to eat alone for the first time.
Childish as you may think it is, but Jolly Spaghetti of Jollibe can lift my mood. It is one of my comfort foods. And since I am not a huge eater, I just ordered one piece chicken and one serving of jolly spaghetti with cola for a drink. It was an extra special experience for me because it was new.
After I ate, I went to my happy place. My sanctuary! An ukay-ukay store or thrift store in english. Daday's Clothe Store in my province is a well known ukay store. And I considered it as my happy place!
Everytime I went there, my heart was full, happy and contended. My own kind of stress reliever. lol
As I went home, I just bought my favorite Chocolate Pearl Shake with extra tapioca pearl for a refreshment after a tiring but fun day.
It was great pampering your self sometimes. To have an alone time of refreshment and adventure. It's okay to spoil and treat your self for a while. It was indeed healthy and satisfying. And I'm so glad that March let me experienced it!
****Ban Ryu's Baptism****
I only have one godchild. It is Cherry's niece. Since I'm still a student, I don't want to have a lot of burden. lol But joking aside, as a student, I still don't have the ability to take the responsibility of a godmother.
But since Ban Ryu is one of my closest friend's son, it was an honor to be her godmother. And I'd love to be her godmother as well.
I just hope that Ban Ryu will grow as a good person with a kind heart just like my friend, her mother.
So as of now, I have one goddaughter and one godson. And I'm not planning to add anymore. lol
****Ynah's 7th Birthday!****
Ynah is my cousin. And as she turns 7 years old, I wanted to be part of her celebration. I want to help my tita prepare for her daughter's birthday.
As to start the preparations, I recommended my friend @charmingcherry08 again to be the photographer for Ynah's photoshoot for the invitations and souvenir. Because I believe and I trust in my friend's talents and ability in terms of photography. And I always witnesse how talented she is with taking photos. I am the living proof of her amazing skills.
I became cherry's assistant during the photoshoot day. It was tiring but fun experience to remember!
The photos above are the proofs of @charmingcherry08 skill in photography! Look how good and beautiful her shot is! She just enhanced the photo's quality in one of editing app, and I could say that it is also one of her amazing skill.
I'm also one of the people who helped decorated the venue. It was tiring, it was almost midnight when we finished decorating. But it's okay, as I knew that it was for my counsin's happiness. And I knew also that my tito and tita appreciated all my efforts. I could feel that they are grateful and happy. And that was a reward for me.
During the celebration, I could see how happy Ynah was. I saw how she enjoyed her birthday. And I'm glad I am one of the reason beyond those smiles.
I am also one of her 7th Dresses.
****Started egg diet and workouts again.****
As March was about to end. I want to end it in a healthy way. I'm on a stress eating the past few days that became the reason why I gain weight. And I just realized that I should start another month with a healthy mindset and body.
That's why as March was about to end, my diet and workouts started. I'm on an egg diet again. And don't get me wrong, I still eat fruits and vegetables, I just avoided rice.
I am currently 50 kilos and I am aiming to be only 48 kilos this month! Let's manifest!
**THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY MARCH**
****My First Cash Out****
***"Fulfilling lang ano pag sarili mong kita kukunin mo. ❤"***
I remember ate @Jeaneth telling me this in the comment section in one my posts in noise.cash about the cash out. And she was right, it was indeed fulfilling!
My happiness during those times are over flowing! I cannot imagine that I have now my own earnings. Your own money from your own sweats. The feeling was priceless.
As you can see, I just cash out a little amount. Because funny as you may think it is but I don't believe, at first, that I can really earn in read.cash. And I told my self that time that I will just try to cash out! And if it's real, I'd be more motivated to write. lol
And read.cash doesn't disappoint me! I am proud to say that I am really earning plus the fact that I'm also saving money! It helped me a lot to finance my needs especially in my studies.
I considered it as my March hightlight because this first cash out of mine was an extra special happening to me. I considered it as my first step in entering to bch world!
**read.cash is indeed a life changer!!!**
`So to sum up all the happenings in my March, IT WAS REALLY A ROLLER COASTER RIDE JOURNEY! Full of adventure, amazing experiences, happy moments, and lessons to treasure forever. I just enjoyed the fun and nerve-wracking ride March had given me!`
So to you who's reading this, **WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR MARCH**??? What have you experience? What are the new things you encountered? What is the most memorable event March has given you?
Happy 1st day of April folks! Let's pray for a safe and healthy month! I hope we are all doing good in our house. Let us all be a good citizen and a better person. Always have a good heart! Spread kindness and love!
**CHEERS TO MORE AMAZING MEMORIES TO TREASURE!!!!**
**Qoute of the Day:**
***"God can make broken things beautiful again."***
I know it is not somewhat related to my article but I just want to tell you guys that life is beautiful despite the brokenness and scars! Just always trust God's plan. He has the power in everything!
Let us all hope and pray for a better days ahead! God will heal us. He will mend our hearts and body, our world. He has the only power to make our planet beautiful again. And let's pray for that.
Here are the list of an article from me that you might want to read!
**What made you laugh that made you cry?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/what-made-you-laugh-that-made-you-cry-f7fe5c15
**The Only Antidote** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-only-antidote-b9a97888
**My Sweet Cherry: An appreciation article** https://read.cash/@illustrious/my-sweet-cherry-an-appreciation-article-db5c4d65
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
**Czarine turns 10!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/czarine-turns-10-2e5e52e8
**How to build a Home?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/how-to-build-a-home-3a698472
**He Pointed the Gun at me** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-pointed-the-gun-at-me-dd44a5bd
**He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
**Learning is indeed a Lifelong Process** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**read.cash & noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**The Person behind Illustrious** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-person-behind-illustrious-an-introduction-44f7bb71
I'm also in noise.cash, **illustrious** is my username!
Bakit lahat ng gwapo may boyfriend? : Rebyu ng Pelikula (Part V)
**I. Pamagat:** **BAKIT LAHAT NG GWAPO MY BOYFRIEND?!**
**II. Tauhan**
**Kylie**- Ginampanan ng artistang si Anne Curtis. Isang wedding planner sa pelikula na siya ring pangunahing tauhan. Sa kaniya umikot ang pelikula at sa kwento niya kung paano siya nagkagusto sa mga lalaking may lihim pa lang itinatago sa mga pagkatao.
**Benj**- Siya ay matalik na kaibigan, ktarabaho at malapit na kaibigan rin ni Kylie na kung saan kasama niya sa trabaho bilang wedding planner. Lihim na may gusto kay Diego simula pa lamang noong sila ay bata pa.
**Diego**- Ginampanan ng artistang si Dennis Trillo. Siya ay matalik na kaibigan ni Benj na nagtungo sa Amerika ngunit bumalik sa Pilipinas upang magpakasal sa kaniyang fiancé.
**Fiona**- Fiance ni Diego sa pelikula. Sa pelikula, siya ay palaging busy sa trabaho at palaging wala sa mga meeting sa preparation ng kanilang kasal ni Diego.
**III. BUOD NG PELIKULA**
Nagsimula ang kwento sa isang wedding planner na si Kylie. Isang babaeng may malungkot na karanasan sap ag-ibig dahil lahat ng kaniyang nagiging kasintahan ay isa pa lang bakla na nahihirapan lamang maglantad ng pagkatao. Sa simula ng kwento ay ipinakilala niya ang mga lalaking naging kasintahan niya ngunit sa huli ay hiniwalayan rin siya dahil bakla pala ang mga ito. Isa na riyan si Benj, naging kasintahan rin siya ni Kylie ngunit hindi rin sila nagkatuluyan dahil sa bakla ito. Sa kabila nito naging matalik silang magkaibigan na laging nagdadamayan sa tuwing sila ay nabibigo sap ag-ibig. Maging sa pagtatrabaho ay magkasama sila bilang mga wedding planner.
Habang nag-uusap ang magkaibigang sina Kylie at Benj, nakatanggap ng isang mensahe si Benj mula sa kaniyang kaibigan na matagal ng umalis papuntang Amerika upang doon manirahan. Ito ay si Diego, nakipagkita siya rito sap ag-aakalang bakla rin ito at aaminin niya ang nararamdaman para kay Benj. Ngunit kasama pala nito ang kaniyang fiancé na si Fiona at kaya pala nila gusting Makita si Benj ay upang kunin itong wedding planner ng kanilang kasal na magaganap sa susunod na dalawang buwan. Pumayag si Benj ngunit nakiusap siya kay Kylie na magpanggap bilang kasintahan niya at siya na lamang ang mag-asikaso ng kasal ng dalawa saka inutusan itong kilatising mabuti si Diego sap ag-aakalang bakla rin ito. Nagdalawang isip si Kylie ngunit pumayag rin ito para tulungan ang kaibigan at patunayan na bakla talaga si Diego.
Habang umuusad ang pagpapaplano nila Kylie sa kasal nila Diego, kung ano-anong paraan ang ginawa nila ni Benj upang mapatunayang bakla ito upang hindi matuloy ang kasal.
Sa gitna ng kanilang pagpaplano ay kinausap ni Diego si Benj upang kunin itong Best Man para sa kaniyang magiging kasal. Nsaktan si Benj at nagdesisyong magbakasyon na muna at ipinaubaya na muna niya kay Kylie ang pagpaplano sa kasal ng dalawa. Naging malapit sina Diego at Kylie sa mga panahong iyon dahil palaging wala at busy ang fiancé niyang si Fiona. Maging sa mga seminar sa simbahan ay si Kylie ang kasama ni Diego na dapat ay si Fiona.
Nagkaroon ng pag-aalangan sa damdamin si Kylie matapos siyang halikan ni Diego sa isang seminar na dinaluhan nila. Nakiusap siya kay Benj na siya na lamang ang magpatuloy sa pagpaplano ng kasal ng dalawa. Inimbitahan sila ni Diego sa isang party para sa kasal nila ni Fiona ngunit sa kalagitnaan ng party ay biglang nag eskandalo nanaman si Kylie at sinabihang bakla ang lahat ng lalaking nandoon sa party. Kinausap siya ni Diego at inamin niya rito na mahal niya si Diego at alam niyang mali iyon dahil ang alam niya ay bakla si Diego. Sinabi ni Diego na hindi siya bakla ngunit umalis na lamang si Kylie at humingi ng pasensiya kina Fiona, Benj at Diego.
Nag-resign sina Benj at Kylie sa pagiging wedding planner ng kasal nina Diego ngunit nanatili silang magkaibigan. Samantala, hindi na tinuloy nina Diego at Fiona ang kanilang kasal dahil sa marami nilang hindi pagkakaintindihan at pagbabago sa kanilang mga sarili. Sa huli, napag-isip-isip ni Diego na si Kylie pala talaga ang mahal niya at masaya siyang nakakasama ito. Hinanap niya si Kylie at inamin ang tunay na nararamdaman rito. Natapos ang kwento na masaya ang dalawa at ganoon rin si Benj sa kaniyang panibagong pag-ibig.
**IV. Mahahalang pangyayari sa pelikula**
Muling pagkikita nina Diego at Benj. Matapos makatanggap ni Benj ng mensahe mula kay Diego at ipinakilala nito ang kaniyang fiancé na si Fiona. Ito ay isang mahalagang panyayari na naging simula ng pag-ikot ng kwento ng pelikula. Sa pag-uusap ng dalawa inakala ni Benj na aamin ito sa kaniyang lihim na pagkatao bilang isang bakla.
“Benj!” Sabay tapik sa balikat ng kaibigan. “Uy Diego kumusta?” Niyakap niya ito nang tuwang-tuwa. “Si Fiona nga pala fiancé ko.” Napakunot ng noo si Diego at nalungkot. Hiniling ni Diego na si Benj ang maging wedding planner nila at pumayag naman si Benj nang may pagdadalawang isip. Dito nagsimulang maisip ni Benj na gamitin si Kylie upang kilatisin si Diego at hindi matuloy ang kasal ng dalawa.
Pag-uusap nina Kylie at Diego matapos itong mag- eskandalo sa party ng ikakasal. Pinagbintangan niya si Diego na bakla ito at lahat ng iba pang lalaki na nandoon. Kinausap siya ng masinsinan ni Diego at inamin niyang mahal niya ito. “Bakla ka kasi mahal kita. Alam ko mali iyon hindi na ako nadala dahil lahat ng lalaking minahal ko bakla! I’m so sorry I ruined your party.” Pagkatapos ay umalis ito na umiiyak. Ang pangyayaring ito sa pelikula ang naging dahilan upang mapagtanto ng mg tauhan ang tunay nilang nararamdaman para sa isat-isa.
**V. Suliranin sa Pelikula**
Ang naging suliranin sa pelikula ay ang pag-aakala ni Benj na bakla ang kaibigan niyang matagal na niyang nagugustuhan at hindi nakita. Naging dahilan ito upang gumawa sila ng mga paraan ng kaibigan niyang si Kylie na magaling kumilatis ng mga lalaking nagpapanggap at itinatago ang tunay na pagkatao.
“Kylie, can I tell you a secret? matagal ko na kasi itong tinatago kay Fiona at sa pamilya ko.” Nakakapagtakang tanong ni Diego kay Kylie sa isang eksena sa pelikula. “Oo naman, alam mo okay lang magpakatoo just be yourself at matatanggap ka ng pamilya mo.” Sagot ni Kylie saka niyakap ito. Ngunit ang lihim pala ng tinatago ni Diego ay ang kantang ginawa niya para kay Fiona na nais niyang kantahin sa araw ng kanilang kasal. Doon nagsimula ang pagkakaroon ng ng pag-aalinlangan si Kylie kung talaga bang bakla si Diego dahil sa tuwing nagkakaroon siya ng pagkakataong tanungin ito sa pagjatao niya ay nauuwi lamang sa maling akala. Nakakatawa man ilang eksena sa pelikula ay makikita pa rin ditto ang suliraning kinaharap ng mga tauhan at kung paano nila ito nilutas sa pelikula.
**VI. Pagsulat ng Tula**
**“Tanggap kita”**
Hindi panlabas na anyo ang basehan,
Kung ano ang tunay niyang kalooban.
Tayo man ay magkakaiba ng kulay,
Lahat tayo’y tao likas na pantay-pantay.
Kapatid, huwag kang magbulag-bulagan,
Mata mo’y buksan upang iyong malaman.
Ang mundo’y malawak para sa sino man,
Babae, lalaki, kahit ano ka man.
Kagustuhan nating matanggap ng lahat,
Makakatamtan kung sarili’y iaangat.
Huwang mahihiyang magpakatotoo,
Upang puso mo ay lumaya ng buo.
Kung maisip mo mang magtago sa dilim,
Sasamahan kita at uunawain.
Talikuran ka man at ipagtabuyan,
Narito ako, tanggap ka kaibigan.
Modernong mundong ating ginagalawan,
Respeto sa isat-isa’y kailangan.
Pagkatao ng iba ay huwag husgahan,
Mangingibabaw tunay na kabutihan.
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Iron Man: Rebyu ng Pelikula (Part IV)
**Pelikulang Hinggil sa Modernisasyon at Teknolohiya**
**I. Pamagat:** Iron Man 1
**II. Mga Tauhan**
**Robert Downey Jr** – mas kilala sa pelikula bilang iron Man.
**Terrence Howard** – Ang siyentista na naging kalaban ni Iron Man.
**Gwyneth Paltrow** – Bilang Pepper Pots
**Tim Rigbey** – Bilang Viper
**Robert Berkman** – Bilang Dealer at Craps Table
**Jeff Bridges** – Bilang Obadiah Stane
**III. Buod ng Pelikula**
Ang Pelikulang Iron Man 1 ay pinagbibidahan ng actor na si Robert Downey Jr o Tony Stark na kalauna’y naging kilala bilang si Iron Man. Nagsimula ang kanyang Istorya bilang isang negosyante; Si Tony Stark ay isang negosyante na nagbebenta ng kanyang mga products sa middle east ngunit nagbago ang lahat ng ito nang sya ay sapilitang dinukot ng mga terorista na pumipilit sa kanyang bumuo ng isang makapangyarihang makina na maaaring makasira sa bansa at makapaslang ng maraming mamamayan. Habang sya ay nasa kulungan sya ay nakabuo ng isang prototype na pinaghanguan g ideyang Iron Man. Ang naturang prototype ang nagligtas sa kanya mula sa kapahamakan at pagkapaslang. Siya ay nakabalik sa kanyang tahanan sa New York at doon sya nag umpisang bumuo ng mga iron Man.
**IV. Banghay ng mga Pangyayari (Story Grammar)**
**a. Tagpuan**
Ang tagpuan sa pelikulang Iron Man 1 ay pawang tunay na nakakamangha sapagkat ito ay isinadula sa ibang bansa at tunay na nakakamangha na ipinapakita ang malawak nang pag-unlad hindi lamang ng lipunan kundi ng teknolohiya na nakakapag pagan sa ating buhay.
**b. Protagonist**
Ang gumanap na protagonista sa pelikula ay si Tony Stark o mas kilala natin bilang si Iron Man.
**c. Antagonista**
Ang antagonista sa pelikula ay ang kasama nito at tinaguriang kapamilya, ang siyentista.
**d. Suliranin**
Ang suliranin ng pelikula ay ang sapilitang pag dampot sa kaniya upang gumawa ng isang pang malawakang sandata na maaari magdulot ng isang napakalaking pinsala sa mga mamamayan.
**e. Mga Kaugnay na Pangyayari o Mga Pagsubok sa Paglutas ng Suliranin**
Ang pangunahing pagsubok para sa kanya ay ang sapilitang pagdukot sa kanya upang abusuhin ang kanyang talino bilang siyentipiko, sya ay sapilitang pinagagawa ng isang armas na maaaring gamitin sa kasamaan. Sya ay patuloy na dinadakip kung kaya’t kalauna’y sya ay gumawa ng kanyang proteksyon upang mailigtas ang sariling buhay.
**f. Mga Ibinunga**
Nakapagpapamulat ang pelikula sa paraang ipinakita nito ang katapangan ng karakter ni Tony Stark na kung saan kahit sya ay may kakayahang gumawa ng isang makapangyarihang bagay sya ay naninindigan sa tama at inaalala ang kapakanan ng mga mamamayan.
**V. Paksa o Tema**
Ang Tema ng palabas ay Action kung saan tayo pinablib ng actor sa kanyang magagandang gawaing pang teknolohiya at pati na rin ang kanyang kilos pakikipag laban.
**VI. Mga Aspektong Teknikal**
**a. Sinematograpiya**
Ang sinematograpiya ng pelikula ay nakamamangha at talaga namang nakakapanghikayat panoorin.
**b. Musika**
Tama lang ang pagkakalapat ng musika sa pelikula, ito ay nagbibigay ng cool vibes na talaga namang nakasasabay sa aksyon ng pelikula.
**c. Visual Effects**
Ipinapabatid ng pelikula na tayo ay mayroong karapatang manindigan at isang pagpapaalala na walang nagwawagi na hindi tama ang paninindigang pinapaniwalaan.
**VII. Kabuoang Dating sa Sarili ng Pelikula**
Para sa akin, ang Iron Man ay nararapat panoorin sapagkat hindi lamang ito binubuo ng aksyon at sakitan sapagkat ito rin ay may mga aral na dapat nating tandaan at isabuhay hindi lamang bilang isang anak o magulang kundi bilang isang mamamayan rin.
**VIII. Rekomendasyon**
Ang Pelikula ay dapat mapanood ng nakararami sapagkat ito ay mag-uukit ng napakagandang alaala sa iyo sa paggawa mo ng desisyon hanggang sa paninindigang iyong tinatayuan.
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Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral :Rebyu ng Pelikula (Part III)
**Pelikulang Hinggil sa Isyung Pangkultura**
**I. Pamagat:** Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
**II. Mga Tauhan**
**Paulo Avelino** – bilang Heneral Gregorio Del Pilar isang batang heneral, mahusay na sundalo at may pag kababaero sa kanyang murang edad ay mataas na kanyang ranggo
**Carlo Aquino**- bilang Colonel Vicente Enriquez kanang kamay ni Goyo
**Arron Villaflor**- bilang Joven Hernando isang alipin ng kanyang tiyo
**Mon Confiado**- bilang Emilio Aguinaldo president ng pilipinas
**Gwen Zamora**- bilang Remedios Nable Jose isa sa mga babaeng iniibig ni Goyo
**Jeffrey Quizon**- bilang Apolinario Mabini magiting na taga payo
**Alvin Anson**- bilang Jose Alejandro
**Empress Shuck**- bilang Felicidad Aguinaldo anak ng president dating kasintahan ni Goyo
**Benjamin Alves**- bilang Lieutenant Manuel L. Quizon
**Che Ramos**- bilang Hilaria Aguinaldo
**Arthur Acuna**- bilang Manuel Bernal
**Carlo Cruz**- bilang Juan Del Pilar
**Rafael Siguion-Reyna** – bilang Colonel Julian Del Pilar ang nakatatandang kapatid ni Goyo
**Ronnie Lazaro**- bilang Lieutenant Garcia ang kanilang tirador sa tirad pass
**III. Buod ng Pelikula**
Ang pelikulang ito ay patungkol sa buhay at sa pakikipagsapalaran ng isang batang Heneral na si Gregorio del Pilar o Goyo.
Ang kwento sa pelikula ay nagsimula noong namatay si Heneral Antonio Luna, at dahil sa pagiging mahusay na sundalo sa bansang pilipinas at sa pagiging tapat ni Goyo sa unang pangulo na si Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo, ay mabilis lamang ang pag-angat ng kanyang ranggo. Nahirang siya bilang isang heneral at commandante sa probinsya ng pangasinan ngunit sa kabila ng pagiging isang mataas na opisyales ay malaro pa rin si Goyo bawat bayan na kanyang pinapuntahan ay mayroon siyang pinapaluhang mga babae ngunit sa kabila noon ay marami parin ang humahanga sa kanya.
Inatasan si Goyo na hanapin ang mga kaalyado ni Luna at palakasin ang sandatahang pangdigma ng Pilipinas laban sa mga Amerikano.
Nang matalo ang sadatahan ng pilipinas sa dami ng mga sundalong amerikano ay nagtago at naglakbay ang mga nasa pamahalaan kabilang ang presidente na si Aguialdo sa malayong kabundukan ng Cordillera, at sa ilang araw na pag-lalakbay ay nahabulan din sila ng mga amerikano at nahuli ang anak at ina ni Aguinaldo. Sa kabila noon ay tinulungan pa din ni Goyo ang presidente kasama ang kanilang mga militar na makatakas at makalayo. Inumpisahan ni Goyo at ng tirador na si Lieutenant Garcia na paulanan ng bala ang mga Amerikano sa Tirad pass. Ngunit sa tulong ng isang Pilipino ay nakahanap ang mga amerikano ng daan para makaakyat sa Tirad pass at ng makaakyat sila sa bundok ay napatay nila ang pwersa ng mga Pilipino at doon narin nagtapos ang buhay ng batang heneral na si Gregorio “Goyo” Del Pilar.
**IV. Banghay ng mga Pangyayari (Story Grammar)**
**a. Tagpuan:** Tirad Pass
**b. Protagonist:** Paulo Avelino (Gregorio Del Pilar o Goyo)
**c. Antagonista:** Amerikano
**d. Suliranin:**
Ang maituturing na suliranin sa pelikula ay ang pagiging malaro ni Heneral Gregorio Del Pilar dahil ng sa kanyang murang edad ay di niya pa masyadong naiisip kung gaano kabigat ang tungkulin niya bilang isang mataas na opisyal. Masyado siyang nag papakampante na magiging mapayapa na ang lahat at sa kabila noon ay di sila nakagawa ng magandang plano para di masakop ng mga amerikano bagkos ay tuluyan lamang silang nagdiriwang na tila ba ay wala ng nangangambang panganib sa kanilang sariling bayan.
**e. Mga Kaugnay na Pangyayari o Mga Pagsubok sa Paglutas ng Suliranin:**
Naging sunod-sunuran si Goyo habang sila ay nasa digmaan saka lamang niya lubusang naiintindihan kung gaano kahirap ang kanyang posisyon. Sa gitna ng digmaan ay tila hinahanap niya ang kanyang tunay na pagkatao at doon niya din lubusang napagtanto na sa dulo ay kamatayan ang naghihintay sakanya.
Sumusulat si Apolinario Mabini at ilan sa mga katagang tumatak sa pelikula ay ang “Ano nga ba ang halaga ng isang bayani?” “Gusto kong mapatunayan na marunong tayong makipagdigma na may kadakilaan at paninindigan. Pero dahan-dahan na akong naniniwala na baka nga tama silang tawagin tayong mga bata.”
**f. Mga Ibinunga:**
Nang sila ay nasa Tirad pass ito ang ilan sa mga katagang tumatak sa mga manunuod na binanggit ni Goyo ang batang Heneral bago sila makipagdigma sa kabundukan ng kanyang nadesisyonan ang pagiging isang marangal na sundalo “Iniibig niyo ba ang bayang ito?” sumagot naman ang mga sundalo ng “Opo iniibig po namin” at muling sumagot si Goyo ng malakas at may paninindigan “Kung gayon, tatanggapin natin ang anumang kapalarang sasapitin natin sa ngalan ng pag-ibig. Walang bayani sa bundok na ito, tayo’y mga sundalo na puno ng pag-ibig hindi ng galit.” Sa kabila ng isang pagiging matapang at magaling na sundalo ay namatay din si Goyo at inilibing sa Tirad pass kung saan sila naglaban.
“Nabigo ang rebolusyon dahil mali ang pamumuno dito. Sa halip na suportahan ang mga taong tunay na naglilingkod sa bayan ay, tinanggalan pa sila ng pakinabang.” Ayon kay Mabini.
**V. Paksa o Tema**
Pelikula base sa tunay na buhay, Drama at Filipino
**VI. Mga Aspektong Teknikal**
**a. Sinematograpiya**
Dahil sa paghahalo ng imahinasyon at tunay na pangyayari sa ating kasaysayan maayos at maganda ang paglahad sa kwento. Mahuhusay din ang bawat artistang gumanap sa pelikula. Napakaganda ng sinematograpiya talagang parang dinadala ka sa totoong pangyayari sa bawat eksena. Ang mga gamit at maging ang pambansang damit ng mga Pilipino sa eksena ay nasa kultura parin nating mga Pilipino at maganda dahil ginamit itong kasuotan ng mga artistang gumaganap sa pelikula.
**b. Musika**
Maayos naman pag paggamit ng mga musika sa pelikula at maiuugnay ang mga ito sa eksena. Guamamit at ipinakilala nila ang Atmosmix format dahil ito yong format na makapag-bibigay ng magandang epekto sa mga larawan at dahil narin ito ay ipapalabas sa mga sinehan.
**c. Visual Effects**
Mahusay din ang pagkakagawa ng mga visual effect di mo aakalaing modern na ang pagkuha ng kamera sa mga materyales. Magaling ang pagkakagawa nito sapagkat talagang pinagtrabahuhan ito ng mga bumuo sa pelikula maging ang director ay mahusay.
**d. Set Design**
Talagang ginastusan, pinaghandaan at pinaghirapan ang bawat eksena maging ang tila makaluma na vibe noong unang panahon ay naging realistiko sa pelikula.
**VII. Kabuoang Mensahe ng Pelikula**
Malalim ang ibigsabihin ng pelikula kung ito’y susuriing maigi pinaparating nito na hindi natin kailangan ng mga bayani na handang mamatay kundi ang mga taong handang makipaglaban para sa bayan. Isa sa mga kultura nating Pilipino ay ang pakikisama at kaya naman binabansagan tayo na napaka hospitable at sa pelikulang ito nagpapakita na mas maigi ang mapaligiran ka ng mga taong alam mong kakampi mo at may prinsipyo gaya mo kaysa sa mga taong magaling lang makisama dapat mong piliin ang iyong mga kakampi. Isa rin sa kultura natin ay ang bayanihan at naipakita rin naman sa pelikula na kung wala ng ibang tatakbuhan at tutulong kahit ikaw mismo o kayo mismo na may ibang pinaniniwalaan, ngunit may kaparehong mithiin ay magtutulungan at sama samang lalaban para sa bayan.
**VIII. Kabuoang Dating sa Sarili ng Pelikula**
Ang pelikula ay binase sa nakasulat sa ating kasaysayan kaya naman ito ay makatotohanan ngunit mayroon ding halong imahinasyon para mas lalo pang maging realistiko ang pagkakagawa nito.
**IX. Rekomendasyon**
Matapos panuorin ang pelikula masasabi kong ito talaga ay napakaganda lahat lahat ng bawat eksena, ang palitan ng linya at maging ang mga lugar na pinagkuhanan ng bawat eksena ay parang dinadala ako mismo sa husay ng pagkakagawa nito. Isa lamang ang nais ko sana ay ipinakita rin ang mga mahuhusay na ginawa ni Del Pilar bago nya nakuha ang mataas na posisyon sana ay mas ipinakita rin ang kanyang husay sa pakikipaglaban at hindi lamang nagpokus sa kanyang pagiging babaero. Ngunit sa kabuoan mahusay na at talagang mairerekomenda mo sa kahit na sinong manunuod dahil sa dami ng aral na bitbit nito. Makikitang ang mga pilipino ay may isang salita at sa kabila ng pinagdaraanan ay patuloy paring lumalaban at hinaharap ag hamon ng may ngiti. Ang pag-gamit nila ng po at opo, maging ang paggalang sa matatanda ay ang ating pangunahing kultura dito sa ating bansa at maikikita mo rin iyon sa pelikula kung ito’y susuriin ng mabuti. Sa pangkalahatan, ang pelikulang ito ay magsisilbing pag-mulat sa ating mga Pilipino at ng sa ganoon ay mabigyan pa sila ng karagdagang kaalaman sa kasaysayan ng ating bansa kaya nararapat lamang na tangkilikin natin at suportahan natin ang mga ganitong uri ng pelikula.
**Part III of another flavor of an article from me :)))**
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**My Sweet Cherry: An appreciation article** https://read.cash/@illustrious/my-sweet-cherry-an-appreciation-article-db5c4d65
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
**Czarine turns 10!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/czarine-turns-10-2e5e52e8
**How to build a Home?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/how-to-build-a-home-3a698472
**He Pointed the Gun at me** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-pointed-the-gun-at-me-dd44a5bd
**He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**Learning is indeed a Lifelong Process** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**read.cash & noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise** https://read.cash/@illustrious/readcash-noisecash-a-blessing-in-disguise-d12c785b
**The Person behind Illustrious** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-person-behind-illustrious-an-introduction-44f7bb71
I'm also in noise.cash, **illustrious** is my username!
MERCURY IS MINE: Rebyu ng Pelikula (Part II)
Pelikulang Hinggil sa Isyung Pangkultura
**I. Pamagat:** **"MERCURY IS MINE"**
**II. Mga Tauhan**
**Pokwang bilang Carmen Batac** -isang makasariling ina na may ari ng isang karinderya sa paanan ng Mt. Arayat. Nagtitiyaga at nagsisispag upang umunlad ang buhay.
**Bret Jackson bilang Mercury Seller** - isang 16 taong gulang na dayuhan (amerikano) na walang matutuluyan at nakituloy sa karinderya/bahay ni Carmen kapalit ang serbisyo bilang waiter.
**Vincent de Jesus bilang Jimmy** - isang bading na turista sa Mt. Arayat na naghahanap ng talent or magagandang lalaki para sa kanilang "cooking show".
**Lee O'brian bilang Damien Sellers** - isa ding dayuhan at ama ni Mercury. Siya ay matuturing na masamang ama dahil sa kaniyang pananakit sa kanyang anak.
**Maey Bautista** -isa sa mga hurado sa paghahanap ng kalahok na magagandang lalaki sa "Delicious Boys" na isang cooking show.
**Kristof Garcia** - isa din sa mga hurado sa paghahanap ng kalahok sa Delicious Boys.
**Uzziel Delamide**
**Mitzi Ong**
**Waka Hasegawa**
**Bea Vega**
**III. Buod ng Pelikula**
-Sa paanan ng Mt. Arayat sa Pampanga, isang babae na nagngangalang Carmen ang naninirahan at nagmamay-ari ng isang karinderya. Ngunit sa kabila ng dami ng mga taong umaakyat sa bundok para hanapin ang kayamanan ng isang tao, walang dumadaan at kumakain sa kanyang karinderya. Kaya't nagdesisyon siya na ibenta na lamang ito at wag ng magtinda pa.
Sa gitna ng isang maulang gabi, isang magandang lalaki na nagngangalang Mercury ang kumatok sa kanya at humingi ng tulong. Si Mercury ay isang amerikano o dayuhan. Agad itong pinatuloy at tinulungan ni Carmen. At ng tumila na ang ulan, agad niya ng pinapaalis ang dayuhan. Ngunit nakiusap ang binata na patuluyin muna siya nito ng mga ilang araw kapalit ang kanyang serbisyo sa karinderya bilang waiter. Kaya naman kinaumagahan, binuksan muli ni Carmen ang kaniyang karinderya at dahil sa tulong ni Mercury, nagkaroon sila ng maraming parokyano at doon na nga siya nagdesisyon na tuluyan ng patuluyin ang binata. Maganda at lumalim na ang samahan ng dalawa.
Isang araw mayroong isang parokyano ang nakapansin kay Mercury at nais itong kunin sa kanilang cooking show na "Delicious Boys". Noong una ay ayaw ni Mercury sa kadahilanang siya ay mahiyain ngunit kalaunan ay napag isip-isip niya na kailangan niya ang trabaho upang mas umalwan sa buhay at makaalis sa maliit na probinsya na kinalalagyan niya. Sa kabilang banda, ayaw naman pumayag ni Carmen na umalis si Mercury ng hindi siya kasama.
Ngunit ayon sa patakaran ng show na bawal ang kasama, sa huli, wala ding nagawa si Carmen. Si Mercury ay natuloy sa pag alis ng mag isa. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad, pagkalipas ng ilang araw, nabalitaan na lang ni Carmen na may isang binatang Amerikano (Mercury) ang pinatay at sinaksak sa Maynila.
**IV. Banghay ng mga Pangyayari (Story Grammar)**
**a. Tagpuan**
-Mt. Arayat, Pampanga
**b. Protagonist**
-Ang protaginasta sa pelikula ay sina Carmen at Mercury.
**c. Antagonista**
-Ang maituturing na antagonista sa pelikula ay sina Carmen at Mercury din.
**d. Suliranin**
-Ang maituturing na suliranin sa pelikula ay ang nais na pag alis at pag-sali ni Mercury sa cooking show sa Maynila na labag sa kagustuhan ni Carmen. Na naging dahilan ng pagkakaroon ng lamat sa kanilang samahan."You're now officially in Delicious Boys" pahayag ng staff ng programa. "Are you serious?!" di makapaniwalang sambit naman ni Mercury. "Eh ano ng gagawin niya?" sabat naman ni Carmen. "Mercury, you'll need to stay in a hotel in Manila starting next week. You need to undergo orientation, contract signing and things like that. Heres the address." sagot ng staff. "Oh malayo 'to ah! Sasama ako." sabi ni Carmen. "Naku hindi po kasi pwede kasi may mga kasama po siya sa room na mga ibang contestant din." sagot uli ng staff. "Ano ka ba?! dese-sais lang ito. Kailangan niya ng guardian!" pahayag ni Carmen. "What's going on?" tanong naman ni Mercury sapagkat hindi niya nauunawaan ang munting komosyon. "You're not going to Manila without me!" sambit ni Carmen. "What's the problem?" tanong naman ng kadadating lang na isa sa hurado. "Nagpupumilit po kasi itong yaya ni Mercury na sumama." balik sagot ng staff. "HINDI NGA AKO YAYA. AKO ANG NANAY KAYA SASAMA AKO!" galit na sambit ni Carmen. "O EDI SUMAMA KAYO! Pero kayo ang magbo-book ng sarili niyong hotel, kasi hindi sasagutin ng show ang gagastusin ng pagsama niyo." galit din na sagot ng hurado.
**e. Mga Kaugnay na Pangyayari o Mga Pagsubok sa Paglutas ng Suliranin**
-Ang kaugnay na pangyayari o pagsubok sa paglutas ng suliranin ay ang pagbabanta ni Carmen kay Mercury na isusumbong niya ito sa mga pulis sa kanyang pagpatay sa sariling ama. "You're ruining my future!" galit na sambit ni Mercury. "If I want to ruin your future, I'll call the police and tell them you're a murderer! Do you want that?!" sagot naman ni Carmen.
**f. Mga Ibinunga**
-Dahil sa mga pangyayari at mga pagsubok sa paglutas ng suliranin, mas naging malala ang away at hindi pagkakaunawaan ni Carmen at Mercury. Ito ay nagdagdag ng galit para kamuhiaan ang isa't isa.
**V. Paksa o Tema**
-Ang pelikula ay patungkol sa mga kaugalian o kultura ng mga Pilipino. Kung paano tumanggap ng bisita ang mga Pilipino. At higit sa lahat kung ano ang pananaw o tingin ng mga Pilipino sa mga dayuhan kagaya ng Amerikano. Naipakita din dito ang ilan sa magagandang kaugalian ng mga Pilipino katulad nga ng pagiging maalaga at mabait sa pagtanggap ng bisita or hospitable at pagiging magalang ng mga Pilipino.
**VI. Mga Aspektong Teknikal**
**a. Sinematograpiya**
-Ang pagkakakuha ng maganda at marikit na kapaligiran ng Pampanga lalong lalo na ng Mt. Arayat, ay nagpapatunay ng mahusay na sinematograpiya. Ang iba't ibang parte ng pelikula ay may itinalagang kulay at damdamin na nagpapaunlad ng mensahe ng kwento.
**b. Musika**
-Maganda at mahusay din ang pagkakaareglo ng musikang ginamit.Ang mga kapampangan na musika ang siyang mas lalong nagbigay ng hustisya sa pelikula. Mas naipakilala ang kulturang mayroon ang Pampanga.
**c. Visual Effects**
-Dahil komedya na may halong drama, wala itong masyadong visual effect.
**d. Set Design**
-Dahil ginanap ang pelikula sa probinsiya ng Pampanga, maaliwalas at makakalikasan ang set design ng pelikula. At masasabi kong mahusay at maganda ang pagpapakita ng tunay na ganda ng Mt. Arayat sa Pampanga.
**VII. Kabuoang Mensahe ng Pelikula**
-Nais iparating ng pelikula na wag masyadong nagtitiwala. Lalong-lalo na sa hindi mo pa lubos na nakikilala. Isa rin sa nais iwan sa puso at isip ng manonood ay ang halaga at pagmamahal sa sariling kultura at pagkakakilanlan. Ang mga maipagmamalaking lugar, pagkain, wika at maging ang sariling lahi, ang kulay at itsura.
**VIII. Kabuoang Dating sa Sarili ng Pelikula**
-Namangha ako sa kabuuang ikot ng pelikula. Maganda at nakakaaliw ang pagpapahayag ng mga nais iparating ng kwento sa manonood katulad ko. Mahusay na naipakita ang tunay na kaugalian ng ilang Pililino, maganda man o hindi magandang kaugalian. Pati ang mga kultura sa Pilipinas lalong-lalo na sa Pampanga ay mahusay na naibahagi. Nagkaroon at nadagdagan ang aking kaalaman sa kulturang mayroon ang mga kapampangan. At masasabi ko ding talagang kapupulutan ng aral ang pelikula sapagkat napakarami ang mapupulot na aral dito idagdag pa na ang ilan sa mga isyung tinalakay ay napapanahon.
**IX. Rekomendasyon**
-Iminumungkahi ko lamang na sana ay ipakita o isalaysay ang ilan sa mga pangyayari na nakakabitin katulad ng pagkamatay ni Mercury sa Maynila. Sapagkat inaamin ko na kahit mahusay at maganda ang pelikulang ito, ako ay nakukulangan at medyo nabitin.
**Another flavor of an article from me!**
****Lead image is from Unsplash.****
If you haven't read my previous articles, feel free to read and give it a shot ppl!
**What made you laugh that made you cry?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/what-made-you-laugh-that-made-you-cry-f7fe5c15
**The Only Antidote** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-only-antidote-b9a97888
**My Sweet Cherry: An appreciation article** https://read.cash/@illustrious/my-sweet-cherry-an-appreciation-article-db5c4d65
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**Czarine turns 10!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/czarine-turns-10-2e5e52e8
**How to build a Home?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/how-to-build-a-home-3a698472
**He Pointed the Gun at me** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-pointed-the-gun-at-me-dd44a5bd
**He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
**Learning is indeed a Lifelong Process** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**read.cash & noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise** https://read.cash/@illustrious/readcash-noisecash-a-blessing-in-disguise-d12c785b
**The Person behind Illustrious** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-person-behind-illustrious-an-introduction-44f7bb71
What now wayward kids? (Children in conflict with the Law)
According to our national hero **Jose P. Rizal**, the youth, our children are the future of the world, the hope of our nation. And they are tomorrowos people. But how could that be if these children will pave their way to destruction? Who will be the one to blame? And who is responsible for this?
With the violence uprising in our country, it has been observed that children play a big role in the process. Wayward kids are often product or result of a broken family and social influences of peer group to their behavior that sometimes lead to obstraction of a bright future planned for them. Some of these behavior are minor offenses such as begging, alcohol intake or even worst, and drug use that leads them to commit heavier status crimes. The absence of good parental guidance to the children sometimes leads them to commit criminal behavior which is being manipulated by adults. Children are being used for the benefits of adults as a result of harsh treatment of authorities because of their weak characters that was never obtained from their parents. Without the presence of loving and understanding guardians, children seem to seek the feeling of belongingness to their peer group. And in return, adoptive children will slowly adhere and internalize what he sees in them without questioning what is right or wrong.
Wayward kids must not be condemned. We must have to educate them to understand that life will not just end the way they wanted it to be. **They must know that there is a brighter tomorrow waiting for them beyond the horizon.**
**Closing Thoughts:**
Good parenting is really a big factor in molding a good child. Guardian is the one who is responsible for the person that their child would become. Home is his first school and his family is his first teachers.
So to all the parents and guardians out there, don't let your child grow as wayward person. Educate them. Mold them to become a better person. Be a good example for them!
**As for me, I am just so glad that I have a good parents. A good parents who helped and molded the person that I am now.**
If you haven't read my previous articles feel free to read and give it a shot!
**What made you laugh that made you cry?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/what-made-you-laugh-that-made-you-cry-f7fe5c15
**The Only Antidote** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-only-antidote-b9a97888
**My Sweet Cherry: An appreciation article** https://read.cash/@illustrious/my-sweet-cherry-an-appreciation-article-db5c4d65
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
I'm also in noise.cash, **illustrious** is my username!
****All images are from Unsplash.****
Hello Love, Goodbye: Rebyu ng pelikula
**Pelikulang Hinggil sa Isyung Migrasyon at Diaspora**
**I. Pamagat:** "HELLO LOVE, GOODBYE"
**II. Mga Tauhan:**
**Kathryn Bernardo bilang Joy Marie Fabregas** - isang masipag at responsableng anak na mayroong mataas na pangarap para sa pamilya at sa sarili. Nakapagtapos ng kursong Nursing ngunit nagtatrabaho bilang domestic helper sa ibang bansa. Siya ay nakipagsapalaran sa Hongkong upang makatulong sa pamilya at makaipon na rin ng pera para sa pagpunta sa Canada upang doon na magtrabaho kung saan mas maganda ang opurtunidad.
**Alden** **Richard bilang Ethan Del Rosario** - kilalang babaerong "bartender" na OFW sa Hong Kong na malapit nang makuha ang Hong Kong residency. Siya ay kilala ding happy go lucky na tao na siyang malaking pagkakaiba nila ng magiging kapareha na si Joy.
**Jameson Blake bilang Edward Del Rosario** - kapatid/ading ni Ethan na puno ng hinanakit sa isiping pasan niya ang responsibilidad para sa pamilya na dapat ang kuya Ethan niya ang gumagawa.
**Kakai Bautista bilang Sally Daraga** - kaibigang OFW ni Joy sa Hong Kong. Isang masayahing babae na nakikipagsapalaran din sa ibang bansa para sa pamilya.
**Lovely Abella bilang Gina Marikit** - isa ring OFW na kaibigan ni Joy. Siya ay masahing tao na puno din ng pangarap para sa pamilya.
**Maymay Entrata bilang Mary Dale Fabregas** - pinsan ni Joy na sinubukan ding makipagsapalaran sa Hong Kong ngunit hindi kinaya.
**Lito Pimentel bilang Mario Del Rosario** - tatay ni Ethan. Isang ulirang ama na ang nais lamang ay makumpleto ang kanyang pamilya sa Hong Kong. Siya ay may sakit at hindi na makatayo. Mag isa na lamang niyang ginagabayan ang mga anak sapagkat namatay na ang kanyang asawa.
**William Lorenzo bilang Celso Fabregas** - tatay ni Joy. Siya ay bulag gawa ng isang aksidente. Kasama niya ang dalawa pa niyang anak sa Pilipinas at naghihintay na kunin ng kanyang anak na si Joy sa bansang Hong Kong upang doon, mabuo ang kanyang pamilya.
**Maricel Laxa bilang Lita** - nanay ni Joy. OFW din sa Hong Kong at nagpakasal sa isang Instik upang maging ganap na residente ng Hong Kong.
**Anthony Jennings bilang Eric Del Rosario** - nakababatang kapatid ni Ethan na nakatakdang pumunta ng Hong Kong upang mabuo na ang kanilang pamilya.
**Wilbert Ross bilang Joey Fabregas -** pangalawang kapatid ni Joy na hindi iniisip ang pagod at sakripisyo ng kanilang ate Joy bagkus nagpapabili pa ng pang luho.
**Aliyah Billote bilang Liezel Fabregas** - nakababatang kapatid ni Joy.
**Poon Po Lun Lilac bilang Lin** -amo ni Joy sa Hong Kong.
**Angela Poliquit bilang Annie** - ang inaalagan ni Joy sa kanyang trabaho. Anak ni Lin.
**III. BUOD NG PELIKULA**
Ito ay kwento na umiikot sa buhay ni Joy at Ethan, parehas na OFW sa Hong Kong na namumuhay ng magkaiba. Si Joy bilang isang masipag na anak na puno ng pangarap hindi lang para sa pamliya kundi para rin sa kanyang sarili. Siya ay isang domestic helper sa Hong Kong na nagpapakahirap at nagsisikap makaahon lang sa hirap ng buhay. Pinasok ang iba't ibang klase ng trabaho kahit na ilegal. Habang si Ethan, isang happy go lucky na bartender na naghihintay na lamang ng kaniyang Hong Kong Residency.
Ang dalawa ay nagtagpo sa hindi inaasahan na sitwasyon at panahon. Sila ay nagkaunawan na nauwi din sa pagiibigan. Ngunit dahil nga sa kanya-kanyang pangarap, ang kanilang relasyon ay nauwi sa walang kasiguraduhan. Si Joy na malapit ng makamtam ang matagal ng pinapangarap na makalipat sa bansang Canada upang doon na magtrabo kung saan mas maganda ang opurtunidad. At si Ethan na nais ay permanente, tahimik, at maayos na buhay sa Hong Kong.
Ang relasyong walang kasiguraduhan ay nauwi pa din sa masayang wakas sapagkat tinanggap na nila sa kanilang mga sarili ang kanilang tadhana. Natutong pagbigyan at hayaang abutin ang kanya kanyang pangarap. At umaasa na lang na pagtagpuin sila ulit ng tadhana sa hinaharap.
**IV. Banghay ng mga Pangyayari (Story Grammar)**
**Tagpuan:**
-Hongkong
-Pilipinas (bahay nila Joy)
Protagonist
-Ang maituturing na protagonista sa pelikula ay sina Joy at Ethan.
**Antagonista:**
-Walang maituturing na antagonista sa pelikula sapagkat ang tunggalian ay sa pagitan ng bida at ng kani-kanilang sitwasyon na kinakaharap. Ito ay tao laban sa sarili.
**Suliranin:**
Ang unang suliranin na nangyari sa pelikula ay noong nalaman ni Joy na hindi pala talaga ginusto ng kanyang ina ang magpakasal sa intsik at ang ama niya lang pala ang nagpilit upang makakuha na ito ng Hong Kong Residency. "Pero pwede kang humindi mama!" sambit ni Joy. "Kung hindi ako papayag, papauwiin ako! Sabay sabay tayong magugutom!" sagot naman ng kaniyang ina. Ito ang nagdulot ng pagkadisgusto ng kanyang ina na mabuo pa ulit ang kanilang pamilya. Dahil dito nasira na ang pinapangarap ni Joy na buong pamilya na nais niyang dalhin sa Canada.
At ang pinaka suliranin ng pelikula ay ang pagiging tuloy na nga na pag alis ni Joy papuntang Canada na kung saan buo na ang kaniyang desisyon at wala ng makakapagpabago pa ng kaniyang isip. Na kahit magmakaawa si Ethan na manatili siya sa Hong Kong, talagang aalis pa rin siya. Ito ay kanilang pinagtalunan, "So lahat ng ginagawa ko para mahalin ka, lahat ng binigay ko is not enough to make you stay?" sambit ni Ethan. "So lahat nitong ginawa mo, ginawa mo yun para pilitin akong piliin ka?" sagot ni Joy.
At dumating pa sa punto na kwenestiyon nila ang pagmamahal sa isa't isa, "Kung mahal mo ako Ethan bakit mo ako pinapapili?!" sambit ni Joy. "Kung mahal mo ako, bakit hindi ako ang piliin mo Joy?!" sagot naman ni Ethan. Mas pinaigting ng suliranin na ito ang agos ng kwento sapagkat mas nabigyang hustisya ang kanilang walang kasiguraduhang relasyon.
**Mga Kaugnay na Pangyayari o Mga Pagsubok sa Paglutas ng Suliranin:**
Ang ilan sa mahahalagang pangyayari sa pelikula ay ang unang pagtatagpo ni Joy at Ethan. Isang gabi, si Joy ay pumasok sa isang raket o trabaho sa isang bar, ang nasabing trabaho ay ilegal sapagkat siya ay isang rehistradong domestic helper lamang sa Hong Kong. Kaya naman dahil sa biglaang random checking ng mga pulis doon, si Joy ay hinabol at muntik nang mahuli. Siya ay nakapagtago sa isang basurahan. Ngunit sa kanyang paglabas at pagaakala na wala na ang mga pulis na humahabol sa kanya, nakilala niya si Ethan na nagpanggap na isang pulis. Sa pag angat niya ng kanyang tingin at nakilalang Pilipino din ito, "Kabayan!" sambit ni Ethan, inundayan niya ito ng suntok. At doon nga nagumpisa ang kanilang kwento.
Ang isa pa sa mahahalagang pangyayari sa pelikula ay ang pag aaway ni Joy at Ethan tungkol sa pag alis nga ni Joy papuntang bansang Canada. Sinubukang pigilan ni Ethan si Joy sa pag alis at nakikiusap na manatili na lang sa Hong Kong. Kinekwestiyon nila ang pagmamahal nila sa isa't isa. "Kung mahal mo ako Ethan bakit mo ako pinapapili?" sambit ni Joy. "Kung mahal mo ako Joy, bakit hindi ako ang piliin mo?" sagot naman ni Ethan. Ngunit sa huli, pagkakaunawan pa rin ang nagwagi.
**Mga Ibinunga:**
-Dahil sa mga mahahalagang pangyayari mas naging interesado ang takbo ng kwento. Ito ay nagdagdag ng kulay sa pelikula.
**V. Paksa o Tema**
-Ang pangunahing paksa o tema ng pelikulang Hello Love, Goodbye ay ang pagmamahalan ng dalawang tao sa maling panahon at lugar. At isa din sa masasabing paksa ay ang pakikipagsapalaran ng mga OFW sa ibang bansa. Pagpapaalala ng mga sakripisyo at hirap na kanilang ginagawa para sa kanilang pamilya.
**VI. Mga Aspektong Teknikal**
**Sinematograpiya:**
-Maganda ang sinematograpiya ng pelikula sapagkat nabigyang hustisya ang mga eksena batay sa wastong liwanag at paggalaw ng kamera. Nakakamangha ang mga kuha na detalye sa eksena. Nakitang maayos ang ganda ng lugar na Hongkong.
**Musika:**
-Maganda at naaayon sa kwento ang musika na ginamit sa pelikula na naging dahilan kung bakit mas lalong nadala ang mga manonood na katulad ko sa mga emosyon na nais iparating ng kwento. Ang kantang "Ikaw at ako" ni Moira Dela Torre at Jason Marvin ang siyang nagbigay ng hustisya sa pelikula.
**Visual Effect:**
-Dahil drama at wala halos mabibigat na aksiyon ang nasabing pelikula, wala itong masyadong visual effect.
**Set Design:**
-Dahil ginanap ang pelikula sa bansang Hongkong at ito ay patungkol din sa pakikipagsapalaran ng mga OFW katulad ni Joy, ang set design ay nakatuon sa bahay ng amo na kung saan makikitaan ng mga mas magagandang bagay na nagpapakita ng pagiging angat sa buhay kumpara sa kasambahay.
**VII. Kabuoang Mensahe ng Pelikula**
-Nais ipabatid ng pelikula na ang tunay na pagmamahalan ay pagbibigayan at pagsasakripisyo. Na kung talagang mahal niyo ang isa't isa, marunong kayong umintindi, magpalaya at magbigay. Ito ay ukol din sa pagiging matatag sa buhay at ang halaga ng pagmamahal sa pamilya. Na kahit ano pang sakripisyo at pagsubok ang dumating, makakayanan mong pagtagumpayan para sa iyong pangarap at pamilya.
**VIII. Kabuoang Dating sa Sarili ng Pelikula**
-Masasabi kong maganda at kapupulutan talaga ng aral ang pelikula. Ito ay maganda sapagkat talaga namang magagaling ang mga aktor at aktres na gumanap idagdag pa na sa ibang bansa ito kinuhanan. Maraming aral na mapupulot dito sapagkat nagpapakita at nagpapaalala ito sa mga manonood tungkol sa sakripisyo at pagmamahal ng isang OFW sa kanyang pamilya. Na ang buhay ng isang OFW sa ibang bansa ay talaga namang hindi madali ngunit kinakaya nila para sa kanilang pamilya.
**IX. Rekomendasyon**
-Iminumungkahi ko na ipakita at bigyan man lamang ng ideya ang manonood katulad ko tungkol sa mangyayari sa kani-kanilang buhay isang taon ang nakalipas. Sapagkat inaamin ko na kahit nagagandagan ako sa pelikula, ako ay nakulangan at nabitin pa rin.
**This is not a typical flavor of an article that I usually write. I just want to share this movie review from one of my school works. lol**
If you haven't read my previous articles, feel free to give them a shot!
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
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-@illustrious
What made you laugh that made you cry?
According to Aristotle, ***"Humans are social animals."*** which made them long to form an intimate relationship in which love can be given and received freely.
We have the need to belong. We always wanted to be loved. But what if the only person that you love will never love you back? **What if the only person that made you laugh will also the one that will make you cry?**
Year 2013, month of June when I first met him. It was my first time to enter in Ramon Magsaysay Technological University as a freshman student. Yes, we are just a strangers before. But as time passed by, I've known his personality better and we became friends. He is a jolly person and I always enjoyed his company. He cracked jokes a lot and he always wear a positive positive smile that can captivate someone's heart. Though we are not that close I still considered him as one of my precious friend. We are in 9th grade when we became seatmate. At first it is uncomfortable but little by little, we became very close to each other. To the point that I'm always excited to go to school just to see him. And that's the time that I've realized that I have a crush on him.
One thing that I like about him is being gentleman. I noticed that he always care. He has no idea about my feelings towards him because I have no courage to tell him. So we stay that way, a seatmate who became close friends.
Finally, when graduation was about to come, I already have a courage to confess my feelings to him. Confessions that I hope I never did because it only broke my heart.
He liked someone else. He already courting that girl. I asked him if what about the sweet gestures and the care he had showed me, and he only answered one thing. That it is just a friendly gestures, nothing else.
And to make the story more exciting, "that girl" he likes is one of my closest friend. Yes it hurts. It hurts like hell.
That day, I remembered all the laughter and the beautiful memories we shared. And that's the moment I've realized that I'm already crying. Crying on the same guy who also made me laugh before.
In this world, we should accept the fact that we cannot please everyone. Not everyone will like us. Not everyone will love and can understand us. Might as well be thankful enough and contented with those people who can understand and love us.
**You? What made you laugh that made you cry? I'll be glad and honored to read it in the comment section! Feel free to share it.**
And if you haven't read my previous articles, feel free to read it!
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
**Czarine turns 10!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/czarine-turns-10-2e5e52e8
The only Antidote
***March 19, 2020***
(I remember writing this reaction paper last year and until now, the emotions are still the same. No new. Still left with the questions when will it end? Or will it really end?)
Million of positive cases. Thousands of mortality. But only few had recovered from this pandemic. And yes, it is just so alarming that we are facing this kind of situation right now. An unexpected health crisis and still an uncurable deadly virus.
Fear, doubts, sadness, and even anger are the emotions that I am actually feeling right now. Emotions that I don't even know where will it send me. Mixed emotions that I've never thought will come this far.
Fear because we cannot even see our real enemy. Fear that anytime I might be infected. Fear that this virus might be the reason that I will lose one of my love ones.
Doubts for when will it end or will it really end. Doubts to the Government's ability in solving this health crisis. Doubts for the people if they can behave and react accordingly to solve this problem.
Sadness for those people who sacrifice their lives just to save someone. Sadness for those Frontliners who cannot even hug their family. Sadness for the people who had lost their love ones. Sadness for those family who are starving to death because of the lockdown. Sadness beacuse of the question that why is it happening all over the world and no one can even give an answer.
And anger as to where this deadly virus originated. Anger for those people who took advantage in this kind of situation.
Am I that coward to feel fear? Am I that weak to feel sadness? Am I that bad to be angry? Or these emotions are just normal and all valid to feel during these days? Yes, it is just normal and valid. But am I just going to sit and let these emotions eat me? What am I going to do? What can I contribute?
As a simple countrymen of the Philippines, we can do more to help solve this problem. And by just staying home and following all the rules implemented by the government lone can be a big help for everyone. It can actually save someone. And aside from staying home and following the rules, having hope and prayer are the only antidote we have knowing that there still no cure to this dosease.
Hope and Prayer. It may seem simple for some of us but that's the only weapon we have to fight and to continue living. Hope and prayer that this pandemic will soon end Hope and prayer that maybe God has a reason why He put us in this kind of situation. Hoping and praying that soon everything will fall into places. Hoping and praying that everything will be back to normal again. Where there is no more thousands of deaths. No more viruses. And no pandemic.
In this kind of battle that we have right now, we must not be drained by our emotions. We must not let this virus drag us all down. Instead, we must use this to be stronger. We should use this to strengthen our faith. **For I know that God will never give us an obstacle that we cannot overcome.**
-@illustrious
If you haven't read my previous articles, feel free to read and give them a visit!
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
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My Sweet Cherry: An appreciation article
*She is my human diary.*
*My food and travel buddy.*
*She is the talented photographer behind my every smiles and poses.*
*Her house is my house.*
*Her family is my family.*
*She is one of my anchor in this* ***roller coaster ride*** *journey of mine.*
*A reliable support in everything.*
***She is my sweet cherry! 🍒***
I met @charmingcherry08 back in junior high school days. We were classmate in 7th grade up to 10th grade. Our friendship started on 8th grade. We were seven in our squad.
Never in my imagination that I will be friends with her because she is a well known student back then, very far from being a lowkey student like me. But we clicked. Our personality attracts. Our friendship blooms.
We are both jolly and friendly. And having the same vibes united us. It molded the friendship that we have.
**Cherry as a human diary.**
Cherry is always all ears. She is always ready in whatever rants or stories in life that you will tell her. She won't complain. She actually loves to hear everything. She is indeed a good listener.
And what's good about her as a human diary is that she can feel if you have a problem. She knows it and she can feel it. And she will not wait for you to tell her, she will approach you, ask you, and will advice you.
**"What are these all about?"**
**"What happened?"**
**"u okay? let's talk."**
These are her favorite lines as a human diary.
She will make you feel that you are not alone. That you always have someone to lean on.
And in contrary, cherry always do the same.
We cannot hide secrets to each other.
**Cherry as a food buddy.**
Fried egg, fish (*tuyo*), eggplant with ensaladang bagoong are our best foods.
We both love these kind of foods.
Sometimes noodless with chili garlic oil and boiled egg are enough to both of us. We are already happy and contented with it.
And being someone who love rice so much, Mang Inasal is the best fast food chain for the both of us. Our own kind of sanctuary.
Having @charmingcherry08 as a food buddy is priceless. You don't need a lot of money to begin with. Because we both believe that it is always the thoughts and bonds that makes the food delicious.
**Cherry as a travel buddy.**
I consider @charmingcherry08 as an adventure buddy. In our seven years of being friends, we've been in different places already. I had already experienced a lot of adventures with her. May it be in a beach, a mountain, a falls, and even a river.
And in every destination that we've been, we made sure that we have beautiful memories to keep. A priceless one.
Hiking adventure is our thing nowadays. Cherry and I are actually have a list of mountains to climb this year. And we are looking forward to that!
**Cherry as a talented photographer.**
A friend slash photographer? What more could you ask right? I am indeed very blessed.
Being with @charmingcherry08 in all my adventures was already enough. But having her also as your photographer? I am super lucky.
Having someone who capture your every smiles in every amazing places is priceless.
**"te picture kita doon, ang ganda ng view"**
**"te itagilid mo yung katawan mo para di ka mataba tignan dito sa picture"**
That is how supportive my cherry is. She always make sure that in every beautiful places that we will visit, I have an amazing photos to keep.
**Cherry as a reliable support.**
Cherry is not just a friend. She is more than that. She is someone that you can lean on. She is not selfish. She is indeed selfless.
She will share whatever she can offer. She wants all of her friends to grow and improve. She is always ready to give. She will support you in every way possible.
**Cherry as a sweet friend.**
Cherry is very vocal of her feelings. She will tell you she misses you, she loves you and stuffs. And that's the side of her that I really love.
***"I love you."*** to us is not underrated word. We are used to tell how we love each other. Aside from actions, that is how we express our love to each other.
So yeah, that's my sweet cherry! A sweet creature that makes the bitter side of my life always bearable.
**Closing Thoughts:**
Friends are everywhere. It is just actually easy to make friends. But looking for a good and trustworthy friend is indeed rare. So if you already found someone, appreciate them. Love them. Treasure every moments with them. Always make time to bond with them. Communicate with them. And mind you, communication is really the key to strong relationship, not just for couple but to friendship also.
And just a disclaimer, cherry and I are not perfect. Our friendship is not perfect and everything. We also experienced small fights or tampuhan in tagalog and misunderstandings. But it is just a matter of communication and how willing and eager you are to fix and save the friendship that you have.
When the bonds are shaky, we will just think of how we started. Of how long we have been together already. We will just think of the obstacles that we already surpassed. And that will simply saved us.
**I am just so blessed and lucky because I have someone like cherry who's with me trough thick and thin. Someone I know that will never leave my side. That I can lean on anytime. A complete package buddy. A sweet and charming friend.** **My cherry!**
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**To** @charmingcherry08 ,
**I am beyond grateful for having you in my life. Thank you for not leaving me at my worst. Thank you for always being at my side in this roller coaster ride of mine. Please, always remember that I appreciate you. I treasure you. And I care for you. I just wanna spend the rest of my journey and steps of my adventures with you! Cheers to almost 7 years of friendship! I love you.**
**Love,**
**christine**
Thank you so much ate @Firenze , ate @Ruffa , and ate @bbyblacksheep for giving me an idea to come up with this kind of article. I am glad that I shared another flavor of friendship article in this platform just like what you did po hihi
Here are their articles if you are interested!
**Just Random Thoughts** https://read.cash/@Firenze/just-random-thoughts-cfd88bc5
**Forgotten Memories, Forgotten Friendship, Forgotten YOU** https://read.cash/@Ruffa/forgotten-memories-forgotten-friendship-forgotten-you-313498fe
**Friends (part 1)** https://read.cash/@bbyblacksheep/friends-part-1-7a274514
And if you haven't read my previous articles feel free to visit them!
**Exploring Mt. Pimmayong** https://read.cash/@illustrious/exploring-mt-pimmayong-e0eb2596
**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
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Silent Goodbye
It has been years but I can still feel the fresh pain. Sheets has never been slept in. Deserts are now cold. Rivers run dry. You gave up on me without thinking twice.
**“Hey?”**
**“Yes? Are you talking to me?”**
**“Yes, your tears are falling.”**
**“Oh! Sorry, I just enjoyed watching the sunset.”**
**“Really? Most of the people I know also enjoy watching sunset, but you are the only person I met who cries watching the sunset.”**
**“It is love. I really love the sunset.”**
Love is the most treasured wealth that a human could possibly have. I was once a little boy who dreamed to have one and I had it, but it did not last for long. I did not lose it, I lost her.
**“Here, Winter… here… hurry, we will miss the sunset!”**
**“I am right behind you, keep on running, we will be able to catch that sweet moment.”**
**“Come on Winter, sit here.”**
**“Summer... how do you love the sunset?”**
**“I always love it like the way I love you.”**
I always run behind her to make sure that she will always be fine. We loved to catch the scenic beauty of sunset. Oh! She loved that. She sat near the seashore and laid her head on my shoulder and together we watched the sun as it set.
I still go to that place but the only difference is that, I do not run anymore, I have no one to chase. I still sit near the seashore. I miss the head lying on my shoulder while watching the sun sets. I miss the angelic voice uttering the line “I love you”.
**“It is getting dark. We have to go home now, Winter.”**
**“When will you get tired on loving a girl like me?”**
**“There is no way that I will be tired on loving you. As long as there is a sunset, I will love you.”**
**“I am very grateful to have you. Thank you! Next week my father will arrive and I plan to tell him about you, about our relationship.”**
**“Are you sure about that?**
**“Of course, Nothing to worry Winter.”**
That was the last conversation we had in person. Her father has arrived. I went to their house wearing my only decent shirt to be presentable on the eyes of her father. I arrived at 8 in the evening. Her mother opened the door and asked me to get in. I was shocked because I was expecting Summer, but she was nowhere to be found. We went to the dining area and there I saw her sitting right beside her father. I smiled at her. She smiled back awkwardly. I was about to say something when her father asked me to sit down.
**“You are probably Winter?”**
**“Yes Sir.”**
I handed my hand for a shake hand but he refused to it. But still I smiled.
**“Tell me something about your life”**
**“I lived in a farm, Sir. My father does farming and my mother does laundry to earn money, Sir.”**
**“I see, how does it feel to live with rats and different pest?”**
**“It is fun, Sir. I get used to it. Perhaps they don’t do harm on us.”**
**“Really? How about ah… how do you feel with your shirt? It looks like it is not yours. It does not fit you.”**
**“I feel comfortable with this, Sir. Even it is not new and expensive as yours, I will still be proud to have this, this is the only decent shirt I owned.”**
**“Okay, are you getting cold? I will ask our maid to turn off the aircon if you are not used to it.”**
**“It is okay Sir. I can still manage the cold. It is like the cold breeze of air in the farm.”**
**“Okay, start eating now. I know some of the prepared foods here are new to your taste, be careful, it might cause you trouble.”**
**“I know Sir, that is why I had decided not to eat anymore. I would just prefer to eat vegetables.”**
**“No, you have to eat some, this is only once in a blue moon in your life.”**
**“Thank you Sir, but I am now full. With your respect Sir, I will go now.”**
**“It is too early to go home.”**
**“I had enough Sir, thank you for inviting me and insulting me as well.”**
I stood up and whispered my goodbye to Summer’s Mom. I saw her teary eyed and asked me to stay for a moment. I had made my decision and I could not stay there for a minute. I tried to look Summer’s face. She just bowed her head and did not look at me. I stared at her and waited for her to look at me. I still wished that she would stop me from leaving, but I got no words from her.
As I went out their door, I heard footsteps running towards me. I expected Summer running and chasing me, but I was wrong, it was Summer’s Mom.
**“Son!... Winter… wait!”**
I stopped from walking…
“Winter, I am very sorry for what my husband did. I know Summer would also love to stop you from leaving but she could not do anything but to follow her Dad’s command.”
I just nodded my head, smiled and turned my back. Tears started to fall on my eyes. I wiped all my tears and tried not to cry anymore but these tears are flowing like a river. I all cried out that night an arrived at our humble house as if nothing terrible happened.
The conversation that I had with Summer’s dad kept on echoing on my ears. I just could not get over it. I still remember how he put me in shame in front of my loved one, but what is more painful was that, my loved one allowed his father to insult me. She did not even try to stop her father and fight for me. I was like a soldier who went in a war without any armor and backup at all.
Days and months had passed. I waited for Summer to come back and talk to me. I even went to their house, but nothing was there but only an abandoned house. Maybe just like her name, Summer, I have to let other seasons to pass just for me to see her again, but if she truly loves me, she will not let me wait this long. Summer will come but my love, Summer will not. Many questions in my mind were kept unanswered. Why she did not say the reason why she left? Why she did not bid her goodbye? Goodbyes are painful but it is more painful when it is not spoken. She saved me in every way that a person can be saved, but she also broke me, in the most painful way that a person can be broken… her hushed goodbye.
**“Sorry to hear that Mister. I don’t mean to make you feel sad.”**
**“It is okay, thank you for listening. It is getting late; I have to go. By the way, nice meeting you, I am Winter and you are…?”**
****“Spring…”****
**************the end****************
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**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
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Exploring Mt. Pimmayong
***"The best and fulfilling view comes after the hardest climb."***
The astonishing view has been my trophy in my every hiking adventure. I consider it as my prize after experiencing the challenging and tiring trails. I always have this mindset that after every sweats and hardships, I know something magnificent is waiting for me there at the summit. I just need to be brave and strong enough to face the laborious trails in order to reach the breathtaking view from the top.
I have said to my previous **article** that I am into hiking nowadays. It became my stress reliever. And it is not new to my friends especially in **noise.cash** because I always upload photos and share my experiences there. https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
**Now, I want you guys to just read and enjoy this article as I take you to Mt. Pimmayong, one of the hidden gems of my province, Zambales.**
**Level 1**
**5:30 AM**
Walking in the middle of the rice field, 5 in the morning and still dark, was a little bit difficult. We struggled a lot in looking for a better trail.
And since we walked in the rice field, it was not impossible for us to encounter carabao or cow. And we did encountered one, which made one of our companion badly scared that made us all ran so fast. And to make it funnier and shorter, charmingcherry08 and I got stucked on the mud. Our feet got stucked on the mud and one of our companion's slipper was nowhere to be found which made us all laughed so hard.
We cannot imagine that it was just the start of the challenge but the hardships are priceless already. But we are happy because the experiences are very new to all of us and we finished and completed the level one successfully.
**Level 2**
**5:50 AM**
Level two was not that difficult because it was not that dark already and there was no obstacles at all. The trail was not a rocky-road. And it was not yet sunny so we just enjoyed walking. We did not struggled at all.
And before we proceed to level three which we know will be a little bit difficult, we just took some photos while we can still have a perfect smile because we know the following levels will not let us have a bright smile anymore.
***Level two successfully completed.***
**Level 3**
**6:00 AM**
These tall grasses gave us so much stress. It was really hard walking on the middle of that grasses. It was very itchy. Plus the fear that we may encounter snakes walking on this kind of trail.
And how funny also that I wore sleeveless top in fighting those grasses. That is how brave I am. lol
***So that's me, in the middle of tall grasses, feeling itchy, level three completed!***
**Level 4**
**6:20 AM**
The sun was about to rise here. And I am loving the view already. But the tall grasses and pine trees made it still hard for us to enjoy the view.
And as you can see, I am already wearing longsleeve here. It is because I couldn't take the itchiness anymore. lol
***And that's me guys, having a bright smile after completing the level four.***
**Level 5**
**6:35 AM**
I thought this level was not that hard too just like level two. But I was totally wrong.
Walking on the not so muddy rice fields again compared to level one was a little bit difficult too. It was already sunny and very hot already. And I could say that it was our main enemy here.
I remember I was scolded by one of our companion that time because I always accidentally stepped on rice plant. And I swear, I am very sorry to the farmers who planted those rice plant, no joke.
***So yeah, level five completed!***
**Level 6**
**6:50 AM**
Crossing a river was a little bit enjoying and thrilling. Yes, we did crossed a river before we can reach the base of the mountain. And I am sad because I forgot to take some photos there. To capture the moments during those hours. Maybe because we enjoyed too much? Or we got thrilled so much? lol
***Happy and thrilled, level six completed!***
**Level 7**
**7:00 AM**
We finally reached the base of the mountain here. And as you can see, we are very tired that time that the only thing we did was to sit and drink a lot of water. Preparing for a more tiring trails.
And what scares me more here was the fact that we are about to climb and face the real challenge, our real enemy.
***So yeah, facing to more difficult obstacles, level 7 completed!***
**Level 8**
**8:00 AM**
THIS WAS THE REAL STRUGGLE! When you think that walking in the middle of the rice fields and tall grasses and crossing the river are the real struggle, YOU ARE DEFINITELY WRONG.
This rocky-road like trail gave us so much sweats. We struggled a lot here. To the point that we are almost praying and asking mercy to God because we cannot take the tiredness anymore.
It was evident on the photos how tired I am. I am just so blessed and lucky to have companion like this guy who was very gentleman and thoughtful. He offered to carry my things. And I will be forever grateful to this guy.
***So that's me, very tired but eager to reach the peak and see the magnificent view. Level eight completed!***
**Level 9**
**9:30**
We are very close to the summit here and mind you, my patience was wearing thin. I'm about to lose my sanity. If not because of the beautuful view on the way, maybe I am crazy now.
I just took a photo of my shadow here to somehow ease the pain and tiredness that I am feeling.
And while taking 5 minutes rest, I saw this cute little creature on these rocks. I was just amazed how they are able to live happily on that dry surroundings.
***So yeah, a tired pumpkin behind a shadow but successfully completed the level nine!***
**Level 10**
**10:00 AM**
This was the last trail that we walked on. And being at the top already and to see the last obstacle that you have experienced, was very priceless.
As you can see, that last trail was not that challenging, but if you just can feel the pain on our feet and heat of the sun on our skin right at that moment? You'll definitely feel how tired we are.
***So that's me, lost in the beauty of Mt. Pimmayong. A priceless moment indeed.***
****PHOTOS AND ITS STORY****
When we arrived to the camp site, we just set up our tent. And we just ate our lunch. Since it was still very sunny that time, we just opted to rest and take a nap for a while.
By the way, this is how we cooked our food there.
I have this lemon water there which helped me a lot and gave me so much strength.
I also have my two buddies there, my powerbank and mini electricfan which helped me a lot too in surviving a mountain life. lol
When we woke up from a good rest, the sun was not already hot and it was about to set. So we took that oppurtunity to enjoy the view and to take some photos.
This is me, loving the view and got addicted to take a lot of photos with a breathtaking view at the background. You cannot blame me, when you get there, you won't definitely get enough. You'll surely ask for more. lol
Special thanks to my talented photographer, my friend, and my hike buddy, @charmingcherry08 thank you so much! Mahal kita! **Cheers to more challenging and tring trails with you!**
**The Highlight**
***Sunset is the proof that ending can be beautiful too!*** And ending that day with that magnificent view of the sunset was indeed beautiful! We enjoyed the moment here! It was surreal and priceless. I am speechless and I cannot find enough adjective words to describe how amazing the view was.
**The Best Part**
When you think that sunset was the highlight and the best part of your Mt. Pimmayong journey, YOU ARE DEFINITELY WRONG.
**Night view. City lights.** Being able to witnessed this spectacular view from the top was indeed priceless. This was the moment that I was stunned and I couldn't even ask for more anymore. I just wanted to feel and enjoy every seconds of that moment. That was the peace and vibes that I always wanted, that I dreamed of.
**Sunset and City lights** made our **Mt. Pimmayong** journey extra special. It became the main reason why despite the sweats ang pain, the journey was still worth it. It was priceless.
But you know what? Aside from those beautiful views? The **happy moments, the experiences, and the lessons** are the best things I will keep for the rest of my life. An amazing treasures that I will keep forever.
**A priceless moments that Mt. Pimmayong can offer!**
@illustrious
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**The Night that needs Tomorrow** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-night-that-needs-tomorrow-925f2ba1
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**He Pointed the Gun at me** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-pointed-the-gun-at-me-dd44a5bd
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Love lots!!!
The Night that needs Tomorrow
It is not simple to say that most days I don’t recognize myself.
It is not easy to know that I am nothing without her.
She is imperfect but she tries.
She is good but she lies.
She is happy most of the times but she cries.
**She was gone but she is used to be mine.**
Every time I wake up in the morning trying to find myself. I am always the least unsure, but I always remind myself. Though she is someone in this world that I will always choose to love, from now on, she is only someone that I used to love.
I met her in our Philosophy class. She talked to me like I was not stranger to her. Her sweet angelic and soft spoken voice really made myself comfortable every time we conversed.
**“I had fun sharing my most unforgettable experiences in life… Are you listening to me? Hey? Rei?”**
**“Yes? What were you saying?”**
**“It seems like you are distracted. I mean your mind is occupied by something that causes you to stare at the wind as if you see it.”**
**“I am sorry!”**
She asked me about the things bothering me. I just did not know what she did, but I shared my problems to her as if we were close friends. I don’t speak a lot about my problems.
**“Oh! I see. I see you as a happy and wealthy man. You are everyone’s ideal man. But I don’t know about your sufferings. I don’t know that you are in pain.”**
**“Yes, it seems like I am screaming inside but no one can hear it. That made me think that I am worthless.”**
**“Don’t you ever think about that again. There are still people who see you as a diamond that is worth keeping for.”**
I stared at her eyes and I saw her sincerity about what she had said. I just did not expect that a girl like her would understand me. We used to talk every afternoon before we go home. She also spoke about her struggles in life. How she overcame those glitches and learned lesson from those. I was amazed by her resiliency.
**“How do you keep on smiling Solana?”**
**“Rei, smiling is free but not everyone can have a genuine one. One can fake a smile but when you try to look on their eyes, you see nothing but sadness and hollowness, just like you.”**
**“Me? What is the matter about me?”**
**“Rei, you may fake your smile but your eyes can’t lie.”**
I was shocked and I was not able to speak a single word. She really knew me more than I knew myself.
**“Solana, I will not see you for the next coming weeks”**
**“Why? Are you tired of having me as your friend?”**
**“No! it is not like that. I just can’t see you.”**
**“Why? Tell me Rei, tell me the reason why?”**
**“I don’t know. You knew I have my fiancée already and after the graduation, I will marry her.”**
**“Do you really love her?”**
**“I will marry her after the graduation Solana.”**
**“Rei? Answer my question, do you really love her?”**
**“I don’t know, it seems like I am being unfair to her and to myself because she is my fiancée but I love another girl.”**
**“Rei, you have to remind yourself that when it comes to life and love, nothing is fair, everything is unfair. Just like the way I feel now.”**
**“What do you mean?"**
**“Rei I love someone. I knew from the very beginning that this is not right, but I just couldn’t help myself to fall in love with him because I see him as a puzzle. I want to help him unravel the mystery of every piece of his life”**
That statement really made me realize how difficult to decide and make decisions. I was torn between the girl who will save my father’s company and the girl who will get me out of the dark. I just couldn’t decide.
**“Rei! Hey, Rei! Over here.”**
**“What are you doing here?”**
**“Rei, do you still remember that boy that I told you that I love. Rei, you are that boy. A boy who lives his life in darkness. Rei I love you.”**
**“Solana, I will get married next week.”**
**“Do you really love her?”**
**“Yes… of course I love her. Solana, stay away now. I can’t see you now.”**
**“Rei, listen to me. I know you are strong but I know the fire inside of you will soon be burned out and if that happens you will be forever lost and empty.”**
That struck me hard. I was enlightened by Solana’s statement. That night, I looked for Solana. I went in every place I know she used to go.
**“Solana?”**
**“Rei? Why are you here? I am very sorry about what I did a while ago…”**
**“Sshhh… I changed my mind.”**
**“Rei I just don’t mean to…”**
**“Ssshhh…”**
That was the last statement she uttered. I shut her mouth by kissing her sweet and soft lips. I answered all her questions with action. I made her feel loved by making our body as one. The moonlight witnessed our love with each other that night.
**“Solana, I love you.”**
**“I love you too Rei. Thank you for choosing me.”**
**“No, I have to thank you for enlightening my life.”**
**“Rei, thank you for everything. I am the luckiest and happiest girl in the world because I spend my last night with you.”**
**“Last night? Solana, tonight is just the first night, from now on you will be sleeping with me every night and I will be waking up with you clasping your hand every morning.”**
She kept on telling me how she loves me. I just kissed her forehead and we slept together under the calm starry night.
**“Solana…Solana…Solana… Solana wake up, look at the beautiful sunrise. Hey, Solana open your eyes now. I know you can hear me, or you just want me to kiss you for you to open your eyes.”**
I did not get any response from her. I kissed her. I put my head of her chest and tried to feel her heartbeat but I couldn’t hear it. I made myself believe that it was only a nightmare, a nightmare that I wanted to wake up from it. I pinched and slapped myself. But nothing has changed, she was a lifeless angel lying on the grass.
It tore and broke my heart in the most painful way. I tried to compose myself, but everything became blurred when tears from my eyes started to fall. The last moment I remember was lying on the bed while holding her cold hand and waiting for her eyes to open.
I never spoke about her, not even to my friends and family. A man’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets. Now you know that there was a girl named Solana who saved me in the most unpredictable way that a person can be saved. She taught me lot of lessons in life and took me out of the dark.
She brought dawn to my life.
*She may be gone, but I will always remember and love her as long as there is tomorrow.*
**That is for today class, I hope you enjoy my story. Goodbye and see you tomorrow!**
**THE END.**
If you have some free time, feel free to visit and read my previous articles!
**65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/65-kilos-to-50-kilos-realquick-d88de226
**Czarine turns 10!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/czarine-turns-10-2e5e52e8
**How to build a Home?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/how-to-build-a-home-3a698472
**He Pointed the Gun at me** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-pointed-the-gun-at-me-dd44a5bd
**He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
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65 kilos to 50 kilos: REALQUICK!
**Discipline is a must!**
**Determination is the key!**
I lived with these two *"D"* for almost two months. It has been my anchor and my only hope for those days. Those two words has been the reason why I survived the two toughest months of my life. **My two months weight loss journey.**
I was bullied before multiple times about my body. I was once called pig, a whale, and a lot of names that you cannot even swallow. They laughed at me. They mocked me. And of course, I was hurt. I am deeply hurt. But I did not show them what I really feel. I didn't even hated them.
When someone will mock me before about my body figure, I'll just say
***"You cannot blame me, we have a lot of foods in our house that's why!"***
or
***"It is because I stayed on our kitchen and I almost live there!"***
And eventually, I will just laugh with them eventhough deep inside I was hurt. To the point that I almost hated my self.
I just let my emotions consumed me.
I also experienced the struggles of being fat especially in terms of clothes. I'm always having a hard time in wearing and buying clothes back then. I'm always worried that it may not fit. Or it may be ruined if I wear it. And the struggle of month by month you need to change your clothe's size, really sucks!
It came also to the point that I got envious to other girls of how their body figure looks like. Of how sexy they are! I envy them back then for being able to wear a sexy dresses. While me? Just in the corner, mocked by so many people. And wishing to be just like the other girls.
But you know what? I did not let my self stayed there. I did not let things end there.
They are right that time will definitely come that you will be tired of letting toxic things consumed you.That you will be tired of letting things stayed the way it is. You will surely look for improvement, for a change. And of course for a better you.
CoVid-19 came. Pandemic came. Lockdowns happened. Suspensions of classes happened. All of us are directed to stay at home. And I grabbed that oppurtunity to make things posible. To improve and focus on my self. To become a better person.
**My weight loss journey has never been easy.**
I started my weight loss journey on the month of October. I know it's a little bit late but if you are determined, nothing is imposible.
This photo was taken last week of September last year. And as you can see I'm fat on that photo. I'm **65 kilos** that time. That was a group photo. I only joined group photo back then because I came to the point that I am super shy to take a photo of my self. I have no confidence at all to face a camera, even a mirror.
And since I'm not into taking photos of my self during that journey, I only have few photos here, by week.
This photo was taken on the **first week of October**. I'm still not confident that time becuase it feels like I occupied the whole mirror. lol
This photo was taken on the **second week of October**. I just have the mood to take a picture and face the mirror here but still, no confidence.
This was taken on the **third week of October** and still, not confident.
This photo was taken on the **last week of October**. And as you can see, I gained a little bit confidence that time. And you can also notice that my body figure changed a little bit. And you have no idea how happy I am on that photo. lol
This photo was taken on the **first week of November** and I'm already loving my figure that time! I'm **57 kilos** here and I'm telling you, those 8 kilos that I burned was not a joke.
This photo was taken on the **second week of November** and I'm feeling a lot better here! I gained confidence and I'm loving my self more!
This photo was taken on the **third week of November** and I am so happy because I can already wear whatever clothes I want.
This photo was taken on the **last week of November**. I'm **52 kilos** here and I'm loving the curves. lol
So you have just seen my photos on the two months weight loss journey of mine.
And I know some of you are interested and curious how does it happened? **What did I do? What I ate? Is it really posible?**
Of course it is posible! You just have to be disciplined and determined to make it happen.
**What I ate?**
During those two months roller coaster ride of mine, I only ate **egg**, **fruits**, and **vegetables**! Hard boiled or sometimes banana or *saba* in ilocano has been my rice back then. I always partnered it with fruits like apple or pear.
Since I'm just still a student, it always depends on our budget. All thanks to my mama who's very supportive!
Unlike before, **Lemon water** has been my juice and softdrink. **Skyflakes cracker** has been my snacks. And a lot of water has been my life saver in those two months! I considered it as my savior.
I avoided eating sweets like chocolates, softdrinks, and most especially rice. As in never in those two months that I ate rice! I swear! And funny how afraid I am because I might forget the taste of the rice. lol
Eating foods that you are not used to eat was never easy. It came to the point that everytime my family will eat, I will hide inside my room to avoid being envious. And to tell you guys, craving has been my real enemy on that journey.
**My routines (What did I do?)**
I could say that this was the best yet toughest part of my weight loss journey. I can still remember vividly the sweats and the muscle cramps that I've got from working out. It was never easy. No joke.
Are you familiar with working out applications in play store? To *Lose Belly Fat- Flat Stomach Application*? And even to *Cloe Ting workouts* on Youtube? Those two served as my best buddies on those days. A life changer indeed.
*Lose Belly Fat application* helped me a lot in burning my fats escpecially in the belly parts. This application is divided into 3 phases. One for the beginner with maximum of 30 days and 18 minutes each day. The second is intemediate which has a maximum of 30 days and 21 minutes. And lastly the advanced with maximum of 30 days too and 25 minutes. And every day on that working out application has different routines and exercises which can help you a lot.
While *Cloe Ting's videos* on Youtube helped me to achieve more toned arms and legs.
I also jogged every morning back then. Morning jog is very benecial and effective!
In working out, you need to be **disciplined** and **detemined** to the point that you should not skip one routine. You should do all the routines seriously in order to achieve what you want.
I'm also into physical activities like **hiking** lately which helped me a lot too in achieving my ideal figure. And yes, I found the perfect adventure for me!
**Closing thoughts:**
Everything is posible as long as you are determined and disciplined to face anything.
If you want something, you should be **determined** enough to claim it. To nail it! You should have a positive mindset. You should always think that you will achieve it! That you will get it! That whatever discouragements you'll hear from other people, you should only focus on your goal and you must be determined enough to get it. You must be optimistic in any way posible.
Also, you should be **disciplined** enough in order to surely achieve it. You should have a self-control for you to make and achieved it smoothly and beautifully.
And as of now (year 2021), I am only **50 kilos** and I can wear whatever clothes I want!
I can even finally wear swimsuits!
**So this is me, maintaining and loving the curves. And of course, no more 'sana all' this 2021!**
-@illustrious
Special mention to ate @Eybyoung who gave me an idea and inspired me to share my weight loss journey here just like what she did! Thank you po!
Disclaimer guys, I did not share this journey of mine to brag or stuff but to inspire people out there too! And I just want to tell you guys also, that whatever body shape or figure you have, **YOU ARE LOVED, WANTED, AND VALUED! You are beautiful!**
If you have some free time, feel free to read my previous articles!
**Czarine turns 10!** https://read.cash/@illustrious/czarine-turns-10-2e5e52e8
**How to build a Home?** https://read.cash/@illustrious/how-to-build-a-home-3a698472
**He Pointed the Gun at me** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-pointed-the-gun-at-me-dd44a5bd
**He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
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Czarine turns 10!
**"You may be my little sister but it doesn't mean you will fall short of my love. I love you my little pumpkin! Happy Birthday!"**
My little sister just turned 10 yesterday!
**"Mama? Why the other kids celebrated their 7th birthday wearing beautiful gowns with beautiful decorations in their houses and a lot of food?"**
I remember vividly how this question was asked by my little sister last year. She's 9 years old that time. I know with her eyes that she was confused and somehow envious to what she had observed from her environment.
Although we celebrated her 7th birthday, it's not a grandiose one. It was just a simple celebration. Very simple. We call it *'salo-salo'* in tagalog.
At her age, we knew that time will come, she will ask things like that. We are not surprised at all because she's smart. She always ask stuffs that she's interested in or she cannot understand. Plus the fact that she is very observant.
We have no other choice but to explain to her that things are not meant to happen sometimes. That things are not all the same.
We explained to her that there are things that our family cannot afford. That my parents cannot provide. We told her that she cannot always get what she wants simply because we are not rich just like the other kids.
And being a smart girl? With how wide her understanding is? It's not hard for us to explain. I know very well that she understand.
When the first month of 2021 came, which things are not that tough, my mom and I planned something. We planned to give my little sister a celebration that she wishes for a long time already. We will make her experience the 7th birthday that she never had. And besides, it's not yet too late. It's not yet too late to celebrate for her 10th birthday and give her a celebration!
Though it's not a grandiose one, still, we made sure that it was meaningful and memorable to her. We made sure that she was happy. And that's more important.
`So continue reading this and celebrate with us as she turns 10!`
**February 25** is my little sister's birthday. On the 24th of February we already prepared everything. Her dress, the ingredients for the foods, the materials for decorations and of course, her 10 roses and gifts. Everything.
And to tell you honestly, the celebration is supposed to be a surprise to her but she found out, so yeah, she planned everything too. Nice. Funny how she planned the 10 roses, the 10 men who will dance with her. She actually made a list! Well that's her. She's indeed smart. No doubt.
On the day of her birthday we woke up early in order to prepare everything. To cook, to decorate, and everything.
**Decorations**
I am the one who was in charged to decorations. I am not good on that but I tried my best. Since the color of her dress was sky blue, I prepared everything in blue with the touch of black to make it a little bit elegant. I know it's not that good but at least it's not that bad too right? (It seems like I'm convincing my self here lol)
**Foods**
**Spaghetti** is my mama's specialty. She was the one who cooked it. I'm gonna spill her secret why it's always delicious. It is because she cooked it with love.
Just a trivia, we cannot celebrate a birthday here in province without cooking **Pancit**. Pancit is always on the menu. It is because we believe that it makes the life of the one who's celebrating a birthday longer. Given the fact that the noodles of a Pancit are long. My mom just added some chicken liver, kikiam and vegetables on it to make it more tastier and healthier.
I'm the one who actually cooked this. **Lumpia** is one my favorite foods that's why I represented my self to be the one to prepare it. And guess what? A lot of visitors loved it! They said that it taste good.
I'm the one who prepared this too. Given the fact that it's not that hard to prepare it, I represented my self again. An **egg** **sandwich** made by love. lol
My aunt prepared this. The ingredients of it came from her own wallet. It is her specialty and her way too to make her niece's birthday extra special. It is because **Cofee Jelly** is my little sister's favorite dessert.
We bought this homemade **cake** from our relative. It cost only 300 in our fiat. We instructed my relative to put a barbie-like design on it in a blue dress. And since our relative who made this cake just started in baking and stuffs, this was the finish product! The design was not so good but to tell you honestly, the taste of the cake itself was good. Not bad for a first timer.
So yeah these are the **foods** that we prepared. They doesn't look good in the photos but mind you, the taste was awesome.
**The Birthday Girl**
She was wearing a simple but beautiful dress. Our older sister just put light make up on her face. But to be honest, she doesn't need a make up at all. She's already beautiful with or without make up.
**10 Roses**
Her **first** dance was her childhood bestfriend named Justin. They are friends and classmates since pre-school.
Her **second** dance was her playmate in our neighborhood named Linston. A very shy and nice boy.
Her **third** dance was her nephew named Prince. Yes, at her young age, we already have nephews. He is the son of our cousin. The playful and handsome Prince.
Her **fourth** dance was her another friend and playmate named Recto. A very playful and naughty boy.
Her **fifth** dance was her friend and playmate named Resty. He is Recto's brother. A playful and naughty boy too.
Her **sixth** dance was her nephew again named Qirston. But sadly I did not captured a photo because Qirston cried and made a seen. He doesn't want to dance infront of the crowd. He was shy!
Her **seventh** dance was her another playmate named King. A very playful and naughty boy too.
Her **eighth** dance was her cousin named Crisfel. Crisfel is her kuya, friend, and sometimes playmate too. The photo explains how close they are.
Her **ninth** dance was her brother named Christian. Her best enemy. But I can see how over protective Christian is to her. He just loves our little sister so much.
And finally, the **10th and last dance**, her father. Our father. The photo explains everything too. She is still the baby of the family since she is the youngest.
**10 Gifts**
We are not able to complete the 10 Gifts but it's okay, you can still see how happy she was with what she have got.
We just offered a prayer for the food. And we all sang Happy Birthday for her. And afterwards my mom told her to blow the candles but in our surprised,
**"Wait! I need to make a wish."**
She said and we all laughed. Thanks to her! We almost forgot the wish part. Very smart. No doubt.
**So yeah, its her 10th Birthday and we made her the happiest!**
I hope you enjoyed this simple celebration too! Thank you for coming~ I mean reading!
-@illustrious
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**He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
**Learning is indeed a Lifelong Process** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**read.cash & noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise** https://read.cash/@illustrious/readcash-noisecash-a-blessing-in-disguise-d12c785b
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Shout out to @bbyblacksheep who inspired me to share my little sister's birthday celebration here just like what she did to her Dad's birthday! Hands up! Godbless!
How to build a home?
**NOTE:** I just found this essay yesterday while cleaning my closet. How funny that I always put all of my recorded worksheets in the lower part of my closet under my rarely used clothes? Well, that's me.
It was one of my worksheets during my 11th grade in senior high school called ***process essay.***
Essays are very common in Humanities and Social Sciences strand. No joke. It is because that strand doesn't only centered in public speaking but in enhancing your writing skills as well. Essay here, essays everywhere. Write here, write there. **That's how most of our lives work as a HUMMS student.**
**HOW TO BUILD A HOME?**
A Home is not as tangible as a house literally that we can see through our naked eye. A home is the basic unit of society wherein members of the family live harmoniuosly together. **But when we can say that a home is a home?**
Building a home is not easy.
**First**, we need to work for it. During the first stage of building a home, children must be taught how to kove each other, respect elder, and to be obedient. They must know that the parental discipline being imposed to them is for their own good. That any objection and rebellion that parents can observe to their children, they must exert more effort to let their children understand.
**Second**, we need to sacrifice for it. Because of our love to our family and our desire to have have a better home, parents and children should learn how to sacrifice. Parents wanted to send their children to school in order for them to acquire knowledge. To face the reality of life and to be brave enough to stand in their feet.
While the sacrifice that the parents will do to their children is not as easy as everyone think. Parents always work hard to give everything to their children. And in return, children must have to sacrifice too with their whims and caprices.
**Finally**, in building a home, all members should learn how to always thank God for all the blessings and the beauty of life that He was given us. Because a home who always put God on the center of their lives will be united by love and forgiveness.
And yes, for me that is a home.
**Someday, time will come that I will be the one that will build my own home, I want it to be build like this. A home that is full of love and affection, sacrifices and understanding, and most of all, God centered.**
I know writing about building a home at the age of 17 is unbelievable. And I, my self, cannot imagine that I can come up with that kind of written work.
It's hard of course, because at that age, I still have no idea about how to build a home. I'm just a student who only worry about my assigments. A teenager who has a crush on the second section.
But you know what? My teacher commended my work. Although I didn't got the perfect score, one mistake or one shortcoming is not that bad at all.
So yeah, that's me on my 11th grade, writing a *process essay* about building a home. A ***not so good but pwede na essay*** for a 17 years old student who only worry about her crush on the second section.
**What do you miss today?**
1. My 11th grade classmates and teachers.
2. My crush in the second section.
**What are you thankful for today?**
1. Lessons and experiences of senior high school life.
-@illustrious
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**He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
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He Pointed the Gun at me
*"Pupunta ako ng church, magsisimba ako."* the wife said.
*"Hindi!"* the husband said.
*"Pupunta ako!"* the wife said again.
*"Hindi nga pwede!"* the husband replied.
*"Pupunta nga ako sabi e!"* the wife replied with conviction.
The husband immediately get a gun and pointed it in his wife's head.
*"Pupunta ka o babarilin kita?!"* the man threatened his wife.
Then...
***"PAG IPINUTOK MO YAN, sigurado ako na sa langit ang punta ko. PERO KAPAG HINDI MO IPINUTOK YAN? Church pa din ang dako ko. Tahanan pa din ng Diyos ang tatahakin ko."*** the woman stated.
And at that very moment, everything changed.
Her husband's life changed.
And as of now? The wife doesn't go to church every sunday alone anymore. She is with her husband. Serving God together.
**-The End.**
(Based on true story.)
That story is what our pastor shared and discussed in his homily yesterday. It is based on a true story. I was indeed amazed. Eventhough it was just short, I was stunned on how the story ended.
`This story simply proves and tells us that:`
**Love can change you and even the people around you.**
If you love someone, you want nothing but the best for them. You wish good things for them too.
Just like how the wife loves her husband. That eventhough he threatened her, she still tried her best to change and let him meet God. Simply because she loves her husband and she wants nothing but the best for him.
Just like how the wife loves God too. She is persistent enough to be with God. To spend her *everyday* with God.
Love is indeed powerful that it can move mountains. It can really make something happen. It is magical which can make things posible.
**Faith is as powerful as love.**
If you have faith, especially faith to our almighty God, you will never be afraid to face everything. You will be brave enough to surpass another obstacle that life may throw at you. You will be indestructible.
Just like how amazing the faith of the wife is. Her faith is unbelievably marvelous. She knows that God will never leave her. She simply knows where she's belong. That even how bad her husband is, she believes that God can change him. She believes that God can really make a change.
**You can be the reason to change the lives of your love ones.**
This is actually the main point of the story. You can be the reason to change the lives of your love ones. With love and faith to God and to your love ones, you can actually make a change. You can change them. And of course, for the better.
Just like how the wife being the reason for her husband to change. It was magical. She became the reason why her husband's life changed. Why he became a better person. And most specially, why he met God.
**Thoughts:**
I am not perfect. Of course no one's perfect. Eventhough I am attending church every sunday, I still commit mistakes. I am a sinner.
But you know what's good? I admitted that I am a sinner. I am always asking forgiveness to God. And most of all, I accepted Him as my own savior.
I am glad that God used someone to change my life. And I am forever grateful that I met Him. That He saved a wretch like me. ***That I became a sinner saved by His amazing grace.***
**Realization:**
Anyone can be a reason to change someone's life. Anyone can be a reason to change the lives of their love ones. May it be a man or a woman. An average or prominent person. A child or adult. Anyone. It is just a matter of love and faith.
**So to you, who's reading this, it is not yet too late. Move. Make a change. And be the reason to change the lives of your love ones.**
-@illustrious
If you haven't read my previous articles, feel free to check them out!
**🍓****He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-the-continuation-0f6e8321
**🍓****He Left Me Hanging** https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
**🍓****Learning is indeed a Lifelong Process** https://read.cash/@illustrious/learning-is-indeed-a-lifelong-process-ce5e08fc
**🍓****read.cash & noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise** https://read.cash/@illustrious/readcash-noisecash-a-blessing-in-disguise-d12c785b
**🍓****The Person behind Illustrious** https://read.cash/@illustrious/the-person-behind-illustrious-an-introduction-44f7bb71
He Left Me Hanging (The Continuation)
`"Distance is not an issue because in the end, I have you."`
**But how can I still have him if in the end he is nowhere to find? If in the end I am left befind?**
(For those who's reading this who did not read the first part, better read **He Left Me Hanging** first in order for you to understand the flow of the story. Thanks!) https://read.cash/@illustrious/he-left-me-hanging-884a1c9a
**January 02, 2021**
As I promised to my self that I will start this year 2021 with full of adventures, I chose to spend this day to hike with Vince. And eventually he agreed to join. And since the mountain that I am planning to hike is just near to my friend's house, we decided to invite her too together with her boyfriend. And I am just so happy that time because it is actually the very first time that Vince and I will meet personally.
But before we went to my friend's house, Vince and I decided to go to church first. Since he is a rider and he has his own motorcycle, it was just easy for us to go wherever we want. We just offered a prayer there and took some photos as the view there is breathtakingly beautiful.
Also, I remember vividly how Vince jokingly said:
****"Nakikita mo yang altar na yan babe? Diyan kita ihaharap sa tamang panahon."****
With that, we both laugh. Of course, it is just too early for us to think that way. But honestly, Vince doesn't know how happy I am with what he said. He doesn't know how the butterflies in my stomach reacted.
When we arrived at my friend's house, we just ate *late lunch* because it was almost 2 in the afternoon already. I also remember my friend mocking Vince that time.
****"Ikaw ah, love mo talaga si 'tine. Kahit malayo siya, pinuntahan mo ah. Aruy."****
That was exactly what @charmingcherry08 said. And I cannot lie, of course *I'm kilig!* I'm happy.
At exactly 4 in the afternoon, we decided to climb already. And when Vince started to hold my hand and guide me? I knew, at that very moment, I found the one that will hold my hand forever. The one that will walk with me in my every adventures.
***So yeah, it's the sweet strawberry again, Vince.***
**January 17, 2021**
We are happy. We love each other. And as our relationship was sailing smoothly, I never thought that a simple misunderstanding will end everything. I never thought that happiness is indeed temporary. That what I only watched in movie can really happen in real life.
We had a misunserstanding. We argued. And eventually, we distance ourselves to each other. I gave him space. I did not talk to him for a while thinking that it's for the best. To give him some time to calm and think. And I am holding to my hope that we can still work this out. That it is just a simple misunderstanding. Nothing to worry that much.
I tried to save our relationship. Given that he was always the one saving us when misunderstanding comes our way in the past. Yeah, I know it sounds unfair but I am not used to saying sorry and pleasing someone especially when I know to my self that I am not the one who did something wrong. So I thought that maybe this time, I should be the one fixing it. That maybe he got tired of pleasing me that's why I should be the *'one'* this time. So I tried so hard to save *'us'*. God knows how hard I tried.
***UNTIL...***
**January 21, 2021**
`OUR END GAME`.
Maybe one of the most difficult thing you can ever experience to long distance relationship is miscommunication and misunderstanding.
I messaged him. I asked him. I beg. To the point that I am already asking him to just tell me if he wants to end our relationship already in order for me to be enlightened. Because I am almost losing my sanity that time. I have no idea what's going on. I have no idea if he's still willing to fix us. But still, he has no reply AT ALL. No explanation. He left me with nothing. **HE LEFT ME HANGING.**
I lose my hope. I got tired. I'm fed up. I got tired of fighting for our relationship. Of course who wouldn't get tired if you are the only one who's fighting. If from the very beginning you can see that it is already your end game.
I pity myself. I pity my self for thinking that it can be fixed. For thinking I can still save our relationship. I pity my self for being left behind. I pity my self to the point that I almost questioned my worth.
I am drowning with overflowing sadness that time. I am badly hurt. How can he left me like that? I didn't even get the closure that I deserved. I didn't even received the word '*sorry'. Or kahit thank you na lang sana, sa memories, ganon.* But no, **nothing**.
Maybe my friend was right. I'm in so much pain because this time, I am the one who fight for us. Who tried to fix *'us'*. And I got nothing in return. I am completely left behind.
But in some point, I know I was hurt because I loved him too much. Too much to the point that I almost forgot to save for my self.
But you know what? I am still thankful to Vince. I am thankful to what had happened to us. Because he made me realize that I am more than just ME. That there is something way better waiting for me which I know God had planned. I learned to love my self more. And I found my self.
***So yeah, it's Vince, a sour and not so good strawberry. And he is not mine anymore.***
***************the end**************
To tell you honetly guys, what happened to Vince and I is a blessing in disguise. It molded me to become a better person. I learned to be happy alone. To be happy with just by my self. It taught me to appreciate my self in a deeper level. And most especially, that breakup (eventhough you cannot call it a breakup at all) lead me here. It was mainly the reason why I am here. Why you are reading this article now. And I think its indeed a blessing.
`Now, if you will ask me, what do I think about Long Distance relationship? It is definitely not for the people who doesn't know how to value trust. Not for the people who has no patience. Definitely not for me and not for Vince.`
Thank you ate @Ruffa and ate @Firenze for pushing me and giving me an idea to share my story here. I hope you guys will love and appreciate it.
**And if you want to know the story why I ended up here, feel free to read** **read.cash & noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise.** https://read.cash/@illustrious/readcash-noisecash-a-blessing-in-disguise-d12c785b
He Left Me Hanging
**"Distance means nothing when someone means everything."**
That line is exactly what you always hear to lovers who's in long distance relationship. Convincing people that LDR is magical and still works. But is love really travels as far as you let it? Is distance really unites missing beats of two hearts in **love**?
****December 07, 2020****
This is how we started. He said ***"Hi!*****"** and I answered ***"Hello!"*** (Messenger). We became friends. And eventually, we became lovers. (not to mention that I only said **'I love you too'** on the 1st day of January 2021) We are in long distance relationship bacause eventhough we are just in the same province, we're 5 towns apart.
I am a student and he is already working. He loves me and I love him too. Our relationship is good. Smooth sailing.
***He is Vince. My strawberry.***
****December 18, 2020****
***"yes, master"*** he always annoys me with that phrase. He loves to irritate the hell out of me actually. And then afterwards, he would say *"I love you baboy babe!"*. And I could say that it is his way to make me *'kilig'*. It's our own kind of ***'kilig moment".***
Our relationship is good. Yes, there is still *"tampuhan"* and small fights. And I think it's just normal as long as at the end of the day, both of you gave an effort and are willing to fixed it.
He is a rider. He loves motorcycle. It is his another 'baby'. My only rival in terms of his time and attention. That is the reason why I am always reminding him to be careful especially in going home.
***So yeah, that's Vince. My sweet strawberry.***
****December 31, 2020****
Vince is a *'call person'* so am I. We always choose call over chat. We always make sure to have a conversation through phone call every day.
Video Call in messenger is our way of expressing ourselves. The fact that we are in long distance relationship, video call helps us a lot to work this relationship out.
It was 8 in the morning and I'm still sleeping when he called. I gladly answered it of course. We just talked about our plan on new year's eve and on the first day of January. We also planned to meet on the 2nd day of January. (yes!!! our very 1st meeting personally). And yeah, I'm happy. Beyond happy actually and excited too.
He ended the call with *'I love you.'* and I know that he knows that I'm not gonna answer *'I love you too.'* in return. Instead, ***"Almost there po. Thank you!"*** I said.
Ironically yes, I didn't said *"I love you"* to him YET, because you know? Those words are sacred to me. I wanna say it when the time and feelings are right. Because I also believe that those words should be earned.
Thus, I'm thankful because he isn't demanding. He is willing to wait. He never force me to say those words actually. Not to mention that he will received a good news later on midnight. hehe
***It's Vince again. My patient strawberry.***
****January 01, 2021****
**(12 am)**
Its New Year's Eve!!! As everyone are busy eating and having fun, I opted to stay inside my room and talk to this annoying strawberry. We both want to spend New Year's Eve together. But because we're in long distance relationship, we have no choice but to do it through video call.
Honestly I planned this. I told him that I wanna talk to him at exactly 12 AM of the 1st day of 2021. Aside from I just wanna start and spend the 1st hours and day of the year with him, I wanna tell him the words that he earned for almost a month. I wanna tell him the words that I think he deserved. And because it feels like it is the right time to say those words. Why would I make him wait any longer if the feelings are mutual right?
At exactly 12 am of January 01, 2021, he received my ***"Happy New Year babe! Mahal kita."*** And at that very moment, I couldn't explain the happiness in his smiles and in his eyes.
***"Ang saya ko ngayon babe. Hindi mo alam kung gaano ako kasaya ngayon sa sinabi mo. Ginawa mong mas happy yung New Year ko."*** he said. And my heart melts. It feels like everything in that very moment is perfect.
I love Vince. He is my answered prayer. He became my comfort. Siya yung pahinga ko sa nakakapagod na mundo. He made me so excited to face this another year's journey. And I know for sure that he will walk with me in that journey.
So yeah. First day of 2021 and I couldn't ask for more.
***It's Vince, my strawberry. My year 2020 plot twist.***
*********TO BE CONTINUED*********
Thank you ate @Ruffa and ate @Firenze for pushing me and giving me an idea to share my story here. I hope you guys will love and appreciate it.
**THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SPENDING SOME OF YOUR TIME READING THIS! It means a lot. Feel free to share and comment your thoughts and suggestions down there! By the way, I am also in noise.cash, illustrious is my username, hoping to meet you there too!!! Love lots & Godbless!!**
-@illustrious
Learning is indeed a Lifelong Process
**From the day we are born up to the day we die, is indeed a process of learning.** It is a continuous process alongside of change. What you have learned yesterday may or may not be sufficient for today.
Learning is something we all need. And we can also say that it is something inevitable. Because in just a simple thing you do, you learn. You acquire knowledge. May it be inside your house doing chores, or in school with your friends, and even in the street. **Learning is everywhere.**
During my 3 weeks stay here, I still have no idea and complete knowledge about everything. I am clueless about hodling, BCH terminologies to be exact, the system, how it works, its purpose, trading, and a lot of alien words that I have read here. I'm indeed a noob. But what's good is everyday I am learning. Everyday is a chance for me to learn that's why I am not wasting any seconds here. I am open for new knowledge. I am open for suggestions, advices as well as criticisms.
****•Curiosity and Cluelessness as an Art of Learning.****
In my 3 weeks journey here I could say that little by little I am learning. It is because I am not afraid to learn. I am not ashamed of being clueless. I am not ashamed to say that *"I don't know."* and *"I have no idea."* I always ask. For I know that asking is nothing to be ashamed of. As long as you know that you are not stepping someone's dignity and you don't harm others, there is nothing wrong with that. Asking is actually a good way to learn. **I am embracing the curiousness and cluelessness which are the arts of learning.**
****•Improvement & Growth as results of Learning****
Being clueless and curious pushed me to learn and explore. And I can say that atleast I am not completely clueless and ignorant now. Thus, when you are eager and willing to learn, everything is posible. **You improve. You grow. And you adapt to change.**
****•Learning can make you a better version of your self.****
As you improved and grow through learning, you can be better. A better daughter, student or countrymen. Day by day here, I am learning. Day by day, I'm becoming a *better me*. A better writer. **A BETTER PERSON.**
**As of now I am challenging my self. I am exploring and enjoying the platform. I have no worries because I know, I will be able ko learn a lot of things here soon. I will found the answers to my cluelessness and curiosity. And maybe, someday, I am finally the one answering questions here already. And just the thought of that, pushes me to learn more. I just need to be patient and ready everyday for I know that** ****LEARNING IS A LIFELONG PROCESS.****
So to my ate's here and to my friend @charmingcherry08 who never get tired of answering all of my questions, giving me advices, and inspiring me to be better, THANK YOU PO!!! You know who you are po mga ate. (sorry po, I'm shy to mention you again to my article hihi) Godbless you more all po.
-@illustrious
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Read.cash & Noise.cash: A Blessing in Disguise.
**I am just a plain daughter and student before.** A daughter whose only responsibility in the house is to wash the dishes. And a student who only prioritize her studies. I am just the kind of 20 years old student whose life cycle is to wake up, eat, wash the dishes, study, and sleep. Nothing more, nothing less.
Very plain and boring. I know. But who will think that read.cash and noise.cash will change everything? Who will think that this two platform will turn my boring life into something productive and meaningful cycle? Who will think that it will be a blessing in disguise to someone?
**January 24, 2021**
I was invited to one of my friend's house to celebrate her grandparent's wedding anniversary. I went there with my other friends. We are seven in our squad. One of them is @charmingcherry08 . And since me and my ex-boyfriend just broke up that time, I am actually looking for fun. To divert my attention. Because I am already drowning by overflowing pain and sadness. To the point that I even questioned my worth as a person. And I don't want those emotions consumed me and my sanity. That is why I went there. Simply to have fun. To unwind for a while.
****"Uy, gusto niyo kumita? Magkapera?"****
Out of nowhere, it was aked by @charmingcherry08 while we are eating and having fun.
****"Pero para sa mga masipag/matiyaga at mahihilig sumulat yon."****
Those statements caught my attention. No doubt. It will surely caught the attention of a person who has love on writing like me.
And to make the story short, those statements are the reasons why I am here. It is simply the reason why you are reading this article now.
I never thought that *going out and having fun with friends thingy* will change everything. Never in my thought that breakup and heartbreak will lead you to a blessing. **A BLESSING IN DISGUISE.**
****Earnings****. Let's not be hyprocrite here. To earn is one of my reasons of joining the two platforms. Of course, who wouldn't want to earn while doing what you love which is writing right? **Its indeed a big time bonus for me.**
****Self-love.**** Yes, I consider self-love as one of the blessings that you can get in this platform. It is because through writing, I found my self. I found my worth. I found my purpose. I learned to appreaciate life in a deeper level. And most of all, I learned that what I only need is self-validation. I don't need someone (ex-boyfriend) who will make me feel less human. I don't need someone who will make me question my worth. Through these platforms, I learned to forget and let go of unhealthy and toxic feelings, thoughts, and even people in my life. **I** **LEARNED TO LOVE MY SELF MORE.**
****Family.**** You read it right. I found not only friends here but family. Yes, I considered them as a family because as early as this, I am considering these platforms as my home already. I found friends here who motivates, inspires, and supports each other which a family actually do. **My read.cash & noise.cash family.**
So to my ate's here, ate @Ruffa , @Firenze , @Jane (I cannot mention you ate, I don't know why, sorry) whom I consider as a family, thank you po! Eventhough I am just a newbie here, you guys warmly welcomed me and inspires me to do more and to be better! You have no idea how blessed and happy I am to meet you po here. To ate @Eybyoung whom I admire in this platform, thank you po for always inspiring me with your articles. To more inspirational articles pa po from you! Also to @Laurenceuuuu whom I admire so much here too because at a young age, he rocked already! Hands up bro!
And of course, to the person who is the reason why I am here. To my pretty and very supportive friend here and in real life too for almost 7 years now, @charmingcherry08 you have no idea how blessed and greatful I am to have a sweet cherry in my life. It makes the bitter side of life always bearable. You know how proud I am in whatever path you're in right now. How proud I am to all your decisions and choices. Always. I am just so thankful for your mere existence! You know the rest. I love you!
-@illustrious
**THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SPENDING SOME OF YOUR TIME READING THIS! It means a lot. Feel free to share and comment your thoughts and suggestions down there! By the way, I am also in noise.cash,** illustrious **is my username, hoping to meet you there too!!! Love lots & Godbless!!** https://noise.cash/u/illustrious
The person behind Illustrious (An Introduction)
***Hola!*** As you can see I'm a newbie here. And before I'll formally start posting articles, allow me to introduce my self first. Allow me to introduce the person behind Illustrious.
Hi! **Christine** here! A 20 years old dreamer who dreams of making her parents proud. A 2nd year student who is currently taking ***Bachelor of Science in*** ***Psychology***. A certified goal digger.
Since I am not good at introducing my self, I will just share some of interesting things about me.
**1. COMFORTS.**
Weird as you may think it is, but I love **rain** so much. Rain is everything to me. It is my comfort. Its every drops and its cold breeze always bring energy to my whole being. Not to mention that it is the perfect moment for coffee! I don't know, I cannot explain it either, **I JUST LOVE THE RAIN SO MUCH.**
Are you familiar with ***Lumpiang Sariwa***? Or ***Fresh Spring Roll*** in english? It is one kind of Lumpia here in the Philippines. A Filipino dish of mixed vegetable wrapped with a soft and thin egg crepe which is garnished with sweet sauce and crushed peanut. **IT IS MY COMFORT FOOD.** My own kind of happy pill. It is the food that I will never trade for anything.
**2.FEARS**.
Childish as you may think it is, but I'm afraid of **frogs**. I consider frog as my greatest enemy. It is the animal that I never wish to encounter my whole life. And it may sounds funny to you but I'd rather want to encounter cockroach than frogs. **No joke.**
**Finally, my greatest fear.** During my 11th grade, I remember I am asked by my class adviser if what is my greatest fear. And me, myself, was surprised with my own answer that time. It is not the frog nor the cockroach.
****"My greatest fear is to see my parents getting old. "****
Those are the exact words that I said that time. Yes. You read it right. My parents, getting old, is my greatest fear. It is not that **DEATH** is what I am afraid of. Maybe some of you will think that way. But no, I am not afraid of death. Because I know and I am aware that everybody will die and be gone forever. **Yet, I am simply afraid of not letting my parents experience the life that I planned and dreamed for them.** I am afraid that they will not be able to experience the comfortable life that I wanted for them which they deserved. I'm afraid that I will not be able to pay them off. THEIR HARDWORKS AND SACRIFICES. ****And yeah, that's what a 20 years old student's greatest fear.****
**Thats it guys! Gonna end it here. I hope through this introduction you are able to know me more. I hope you learn something too. Hoping to become one of your friends! THANK YOU FOR SPENDING SOME OF YOUR TIME READING THIS! It means a lot. By the way, I am also in** **noise.cash****,** ***illustrious*** **is my username, hoping to meet you there too!!!** ***Love lots & Godbless!!***
Goodmorning ppl!!! I'm just a newbie here and also an aspiring writer. Hope to make friends with y'all!!! Love lots 💙
@illustrious
