Follow that question with: “What is one thing you would like to be remembered for when that inevitable time comes?”
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How to Matter in this World and Beyond
Death was staring at me as I flipped to the right side of my tiny bed. A black figure loomed in front of me, humming something I couldn’t make out. It sounded clearer as it drew closer: “Where is your soul going?” I had an evangelist for a sister so I thought it must be […]
Just A Pawn
I don’t stand a chance against a knight, a bishop or a rook, I’m only a pawn. Pitilessly offered as a bait, mercilessly slaughtered, I’m merely a pawn. I will never be able to conquer the king alone, I’m just a pawn. If left all by myself in a war, without my pawnmates, I’m a […]
What Are Truly Worth Your Tears
If I had a grandma like hers, who constantly and faithfully advised: “Never cry, never complain, To God you may, but not to humans.” Those who like you will only be sad, Those who hate you will be glad, Those who matter to you will be depressed, Those who don’t care would only disappoint. Are […]
Ang Pamamayapa
Pangalawang balik ko na sa Embahada ng Lebanon. Suya sa init, kabado sa resulta, at bagot sa haba ng pila; nagkamali pa ng numerong napindot sa makinang nagtatakda kung pang-ilan ako sa mahabang linya, nahapo akong napaupo sa isa sa mga de-kutsong asul na silya sa bandang likuran. Luminga-linga, nagsisi ako na di ko nabitbit ang […]
Fungible
If I were a word, I don’t wanna have a synonym, Substitutable by any words that seem to look the same, Delenda, growlery, haecceity, surely are irreplaceable, I want to be just like them, words rarely fungible. Love tricks us to believe it’s sticky, constant and for long, But like friendships, they either go on […]
Season’s Switch
Cool breeze greeted my cheeks with its soft kiss as I opened the main door of the flat. Summer waned, winter has slowly crept in. “The best months are to come”, I heard myself say. Most cab drivers knew that many Filipinos are working in the UAE. One of them even happily said he preferred Pinay gfs […]
Reawakening
What’s the difference between a 25 y/o Issa and a 24 one? A minute. Excuse my humor practice. I’ve been emotional lately that I cry seeing a yellow cake and a yellow bear. Was it a coincidence that I received presents with a touch of yellow? Never mind the question- it’s trivial. What matters is that I’m still alive on […]
Flee from Drab
When you’re gone, you’re away, you’re far, When you’re never close to wipe bitter tears at night, When emptiness & loneliness eats me bit by bit, When not a day goes by I don’t feel cold, ill and misfit… Andy whispers “hey”, and then speaks to remind me, “Issa, get busy living or get busy […]
Get Lucky
When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. We all have our fair share of luck – good or bad. Question is: are you ready to get lucky? I’m no feng shui master nor star-reader, I’m just opinionated, ergo, here’s my […]