***Its better to be at peace with self than to be at peace with others and have hostility within.***

At first I'm blind, now I see

At first, I thought things will always be done as planned. That as long as your intention is good, and what you're doing and thinking is good, you'll always accomplish the end that you'd once hoped for. That when you do not meddle on other people's business, you'll be free from criticisms and other people's problems.

Now, when you do not meddle on other people's lives, they'd think that you're a naive individual who knows nothing about the world. When you asked a lot of questions, they'd think that you're a stupid fool. When you don't ask, they'll regard you as supercillious. When you show to them that you can live on your own, they'll say that am here for you. (All words just ended in the mouth) excuse me, where are you people?

Looking at the glass self, you'll see that your only companion is you. You ponder and think that things are not always what it seems. That there's a certain reality and unleashed thought behind every act. And that naivety is never an excuse to commit a wrong act. And that everything must be acted upon with reason.

CWC

Camsur Watersports Complex is a new tourist spot for water lovers. It features an authentic lake good for wakeboarding, kneeboarding, skiing and wakeskating. With the very cold and windy February monsoon, having a visit to this place is indeed a great and exciting vests. Situated in Cadlan, Pili Camarines Sur, it houses a 6- tower cable system with a man made island at the center. There's also game rooms, good for air hockey, basketball, pool and foosball. To make your stay worth all the enjoyment and expenses at affordable prices, there are cabana rental lodges that can accomodate your whole family in just a thousand pesos per night. There's also motorcycles for rent for easy, fast and complete scenic view of the ecopark. Restaurants and bars also offers an array of entrees.

If you want to have your body feel relaxed and free from skin impurities, try Nature spa in this place. It'll give you an exhilarating feeling that you'll treasure for lifetime.

a tribute to someone

Sometimes, I must forget all the memories, think as if I'd lived without her and wake each morning with glee as if she's not on my side for twenty-two years. But, sometimes, I would think that she's just alive, - always there to fill up the emptiness in me, hug me, kiss me, scold me (often), correct all my errors (may it be grammatical or my unthinking actions).

She's the only person I can call mine. She insisted to live coz she still wanted to guide us until we're all financially stable and have our own families. She knows that her guidance is direly needed all throughout. And we, as her children, will always be needing her coz she's the only one who can fill up our emotional needs. She still had a lot of plans, a very lot that some ended unfinished. Anyway, her prime purpose in life was fulfilled and that is- to raise us up and give us education that will make us live independently for ourselves.

I love her so much. Her life had been well spent coz she gave us all that she can afford to give while she's still with us without any grudges nor complaints, just all gratefullness and thanksgiving.

Anyway, its nice to have realization of things so you can see clearly how you're faring with life. However, if you may have had already a dose of healthy mind 'invigorating' capsules, the right thing to do next is to add a twist of delightful pasta recipes and cool nature trips.

As promised, here's the yummy pasta recipes(courtesy of Ms. Joanne Glynn's New Pasta Cookbook)

Penne Parcels

1/2 lbs (225g) penne
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
4 red peppers, cut into thin strips
5 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 1/4 inch (3cm) sprig fresh rosemary
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 small zuchinni, julienned
1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
2. C

If you don't want, then don't force, nothing to lose anyway

Why pity yourself this and that, force on someone who had been shunning away from you. You are worthy to be loved, not to be left behind or just be played with. Or, if you like to be played with, then just consider it as a game, never a serious thing.

Remember, you're human- worthy of all good things that world offers

Life is a matter of enjoying fully your God given gifts. Its not counting what you don't have, its about appreciating every single good things that you possess. Though, at times you may think that things are taking the wrong deal, but still, dont lose hope and continue to hold on. Though giving up is the best resort still, make each day a memorable and useful one. You are the only person that can make yourself happy. And as they say it, happiness is always a choice. Other people have also their own lives to live. They may be there for you at all times now, but sooner or later, we can never tell, by fortuitous event or by their own will, they may leave you behind. In life, there's no such thing as forever, maybe its only just a word, used by people when their emotions overule their minds. Or, if the meaning of such word really exists and is applied, then very lucky to that person who had found someone that really knows the meaning of that word.

So, now its better not to be so attached to anyone. Remember you are born alone, you have the capacity to live, to make a life, to make a living, to be a useful citizen - without depending on someone to push you through, to lift you up, to give a new light. Other people may seem to influence and give you much inspiration, but just be thankful that you've met them. Don't think anything else. Always do not assume. Even your wife or your husband has her/his own life to live, so don't meddle much on their business. Too much meddling can even cause so much doubts and quarrels. Or, if your personality is really very controlling, then you'll lucky if you'll find someone who'll be patient with you throughout.

If you're a person who easily falls for someone who's kind, pretty/handsome and intelligent, then, change you attitude or line of thinking on that matter. If you'd been hurt by that thing, don't let yourself fall for the same trap again. Control...control...control... or don't indulge in a thing which you can see an impending danger. When you're already hooked to it, its hard to get out. Well, if you're bored with your life and wants to have some challenging problems to solve, then you can have one. But just be sure that you'll ready to face the consequences or else, you'll end up blaiming yourself for your foolishness. Anyway, if you don't know and cannot distinguish a fool thing from a wise one, then its the first thing that you must know. Animals and humans are separated by the degree of intelligence that they possess. Unable to distinguish right from wrong is in way includes you to the level of the brutes. And hello! Remember, you are human and is worthy of all human respect, happiness and friendship with the world. You are one unique individual who needs no pity coz you're already capable of making a living and making yourself happy.

errands met

It's fulfilling to accomplish all the errands you have to do for the day. There may be some unexpected things that may arise, but the things that you've set to be done for the day must still be met.

Today, I paid bills, went to our lawyer, met some friends, attended mass, cleaned the house and cooked food for me and my brother. Allotting specific time for each activity will make you realize that doing one thing at a time is very easy and systematic. Making a daily planner and giving a specific timeframe for every activity is very helpful. You will no longer be going back and forth on any unfinished business.

All of us have twenty four hours a day. Some may complain that they don't get enough time to do their works while others who do same things as they do have still that extra time and reserved energy for pleasure. Take for example, two persons similarly situated ( in the sense that they have their own families and same nature of work), the one who finds time to have family dinner on saturdays, outings on sundays and bonding moment with wife and kids in front of their favorite tv shows every other night; and the other one who'll come home from work, continuing the unfinished business he'd supposed to do in the office - unable to join family dinner nor talk to kids on school matters nor to his wife on how's her day.

Time is of the essence. Every moment spent in a useful way has its corresponding compensation. Compensation may not always be in the form of money for it will help you balance your life - socially, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually.