I did it for love

The title seems like this post is going to be a somewhat let’s-talk-about-my-lovelife-kind-of-post–well sorry to disappoint, it’s not about my love life, but reassured that this will be about the love of my life.

Well basically, It’s about my all the time favorite love team–Mama and Papa. They just celebrated their 24th Anniversary as husband and wife last May 18th.  There’s no grand celebration took place. Well, we hardly celebrate their anniversary, we usually go out for a dinner and that’s it. I know that it’s special and my parents deserve a treat, but we never really grew up celebrating the which.Moving on,as their child and as a witness of their love for each other and  how they work so hard to provide our needs, I’d love to do something special for them in return.

But since I had no budget to give them a fancy gift, I just used my talent on video editing and my creativity to surprise them. So what I did was compile all their pictures and clips in one  video, download a couple of love songs, ask my friends to send me their coolest and cheesiest pinoy banats (* just so everyone knows, pop loves making banats to mum), then ask my sister to make cards where we going to write on all the pick-up lines, and lastly, ask all my siblings to write a letter for our lovely parents.

I usually wake up at around 9, but for the sake of love, I got up at around 5:30 in the morning just to surprise them. Since, kuya has work in the morning and my younger sibs have school, I didn’t wake them up (that’s why I asked them to write letters instead). Five minutes after I woke up, mum got up as well (just so you know, mum’s such an early bird and there are times that she doesn’t sleep at all hehe). I thought my surprise will just go to waste, I was all by myself setting up everything; nonetheless, everything turns well and it was a success!!! Praise God. 🙂

There’s nothing greater than seeing my parents filled with love and happiness. You know even though we don’t have  all the riches in this world, I still feel wealthier than the richest man in this world, because I have Mama and Papa in my life. They are the two people I know and I’m secure of that will never leave me behind. They are the two people in this world that I know no matter what happen, they will stand by me. They are the two people who will never judge me, even though I’ve got a lot of imperfections,  I’ve sinned, and I’ve made something that can really cause them pain. Through them, I’ve realized how parents love–unconditional, unequivocal and unlimited. And I am really blessed, well having them, I feel I’m blessed beyond belief.

To Mama and Papa

I love you is not enough. And I seriously don’t know how to express my love for you, two. Someday, when I meet the right one who I’ll spend the rest of my life with, I’ll make sure that you two will be our role models. Pero matagal pa yun and if ever dumating siya, I still want to do the rest with you two. Kagaya nga ng favorite song ni Papa: “O kay sarap Isipin kasama kang tumanda” . Si Ate hindi magsasawa na maging clown niyo 🙂 Basta mum and Pop, even though, my lips don’t utter any words, Mahal na mahal ko po kayo sobra sorba. 

“Alam niyo nga para kayong Meralco, pag andyan kayo, may liwanag ang buhay.”

O diba!! Kala mo Papa ikaw lang may pick up line! =p

And here’s the montage I made for this lovely couple:

Love

Marahx

MMK: Motorsiklo

I was in Facebook last Sunday when I come across with one of my friend’s status. It’s an excerpt from the recent MMK episode, which aired last Saturday, and it says:

“Sa araw araw nating pamumuhay madaling makalimutan kung ano talaga ang mahalaga maaari man tayong biguin ng mga mahal natin sa buhay hindi pa rin nababago ang katotohanang mahal nila tayo at mahal natin sila wag po nating kaligtaan na ipakita at iparinig sakanila kung gaano sila kahalaga satin.”

Apparently, the quote quoted hit me, and that led me to watch the said show. I’m a fan of MMK since I was a kid, and my involvement in theater makes me appreciate the show even more. I know that MMK requires heavy emotion from the actors, but It’s not about the acting, really–It’s all about the realism that the show convey to the viewers, which is what theater plays are all about (well most theater plays).

Back to my subject, at a certain point in our life, we go through certain stages that we have to choose our own dreams for ourselves, regardless of how much we can hurt the people we love. And this kind of incident usually happens within our families. All our parents have dreams for us; as their children, we all want to make them proud. But there are certain instances that we have dreams and plans for ourselves which are the opposite of what our parents want for us. Most often than not, our differences cause dispute between our family, and sometimes they can completely destroy relationship–this is quite similar to the plot of the story. But in their case, it’s a rift between brothers. The older one (Xerxes) is smart, while the younger one (Ponso) is merely benevolent. They had a very tight relationship growing up; nonetheless, they learned that they had distinct definition of success and happiness, and that mark the fall of their brotherhood.

Xerses strives harder because he wants to take his family away from poverty, while Ponso (the younger one) is satisfied with the “good enough” and simple living. Everyday, Xerces would always remind Ponso of what he has lack. Ponso never complain because he has so much respect for his brother. Ponso tried his best to be the brother Xerces wanted him to be, but in the end, Ponso opt to stick on what he knows and  who he really is, regardless of how much he can disappoint his brother. To cut the long story short, despite of what Ponso has lack, even though he’s not smart or wise enough, he still able to make Xerces realized that knowledge and money wouldn’t define your success; education and your profession wouldn’t define you as a good person or a person higher than anyone, it always end with your character. How did Ponso manage to do that? That is for you to discover when you watch the show =p.

Well it’s the kind of story that we hardly encounter everyday, ergo, it awakens me and made me reflect somehow on how I look at people around me and even at the strangers that I’ve  come across  on the road. I’ve seen myself on both characters. I am guilty of judging people and I am also a victim of judgement–because I’ve got a lot of fears, people tend to perceive that I am not good enough, that I can’t always handle things, that I am too weak.

But this is not about me at all–this is all about us.

People often judge based on what they’ve seen on person’s exterior and what we heard, not what we know for a fact; for instance, when we meet a stranger and he resembles a person from the slum or other nation, we often think they will do something harmful against us; the prostitutes–we often think that they don’t deserve to be respected, we often look at them as a whole sh*t of mess; the no-read-no-write-people, we often think that they don’t know anything in this world, thus, we underestimate their capability and make them feel worthless ; and the list can go on forever . I wouldn’t save myself from this issue, for I am also guilty of this act. We’re all guilty and victims here. Some really goes to the extreme, thinking that no one or nothing can be higher than them. It’s a shameful fact, and this has to end.

These are the thoughts that linger in mind from watching that MMK Episode and after doing some reflection:

• Be nice for everyone’s fighting a battle.
•  Don’t overlook the talents around you.
• Stop spending your time making conclusions about someone; rather, use your time to get to know them deeper.
•  I have no right to judge for I am not perfect–and I hope you feel the same way.
• and lastly, It’s not the money, nor your diploma, nor your trophy, nor any of your achievements and even your reputation that really matter –it’s your character that does.

Here’s an image that can  perfectly sum up everything I’ve realised:

There’s this specific line delivered by Ponso that really hits  me: “Minsan ka lang mabubuhay sa mundo. Pipiliin mo pa bang maging malungkot?” 

Yes, he’s right! Life’s too short to focus on negativity. So why don’t we  make the most out of it by spreading love? I think that’s not so hard to do. 🙂

I hope this post encourages you to be more humble (:

SPREAD LOVE, FOLKS.

–Marahx

Who says you can’t conquer the impossible?

I believe that God led me to watch these videos, because He knows that Arthur’s story  will be able to help me today. I’ve been quite down the past few days (particularly today), feels really lost, and I’m desperately want to get myself back on track. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any ways to help myself.And just today, I got to realise that I’ve tried doing everything on my own strength, and it’s all proven fruitless. I should’ve known from the start that I can’t do this alone; I need Him. I’m really in the verge of giving up today, but He remains faithful despite of my flaws. And here He is fulfilling his promises. God’s definitely working on me–I am positive to that. And I believe someday, I’ll be able to tell to yall my own “transformation story”.

But for now, I hope you’ll find a source of strength and inspiration through Arthur’s story:

Believe and Never Ever Give Up, for all things are possible (especially when God’s on your side)!

Again, Never Ever Give Up.

–Marahx

A Fashion No-No

I come across to one of my friends facebook photo earlier today, and I was extremely saddened and a bit disappointed on how she dress up. I am not a fashion expert, but seeing her with that outfit, I feel somehow offended. You know a lot of girls are trying hard to follow the hippest fashion trends without thinking and caring if that particular trend can really suit them. I mean they’ll try copying a certain kind of fashion from a magazine, but they don’t really know how to carry themselves with that attire. Don’t get me wrong, all of us have the rights to wear anything we want to wear. But just to follow a certain trend you would sacrifice yourself to be disrespected? Like really? What for? for praises and applause. If you really want to be respected (most especially by guys) act modestly and dress up properly. You don’t have to reveal more of your skin. You don’t really have to follow the fashion trends just to be “in”. Remember: Less is more. You are already beautiful just the way you are. And most importantly you don’t have to dress up to impress, because God loves you wholeheartedly even those times when you feel you’re a mess.

I know this blog must be full of life, and not filled with some ranting post. Ngayon lang, pagbiyan na hehe. I just want to set as an example, especially for the young ladies out there. I hope I wouldn’t be misunderstood. Anyhow, I’ve got a couple of posts that I have yet to finish…will publish them soooon ☺

Love,
Marahx