I am just happily blogging my way to eternity just a while ago when suddenly the digicam beside me turned on all by itself. I almost freaked out. Well, whatever caused this glitch in the digicam’s system, I hope it’s not something from the supernatural. harhar. I don’t want to scare myself any more because I have been scared all night already. I have a new room mate, which I named “Mr. Shabu” because he doesn’t even bother to answer me when I ask him his name, etc. I would be very afraid too if he answers, you know. He’s a little mouse, for goodness’ sake! Before this mouse incident too, I almost freaked out when this ex-drug-addict-turned-psychotic-next-door-neighbor walked beside me as I was walking home from the ATM. I already clenched my hands tight in case he’ll scream at my face or any thing. After all the freakish incidents happening, i think I have to really buy a wrinkle cream or do that funny thing Bangs’ been doing to avoid wrinkles whenever she’s freaked out or angry. hhmm.. Let me go go ebay.

This isn’t the first time that I will do something significant in my life. I can at least count the number of times that I’ve done something small yet made a difference still. Making a difference is something that I would like to do for the rest of my life. The unending adventure of doing goodness to others and sharing is something that means a lot to me. I am not rich, but I think one doesn’t need to become rich to be able to help and to share. Sometimes, it only take a little bit more of your time and a strong hand to reach out those who need help. Or just a warm hug to comfort the lonely. I feel very warm while writing this. It makes me think of the things I wanted to do before the year ends. Making a difference doesn’t mean doing extravagant things. Even those who sell cheap health insurance can be proud of themselves for providing a good health care insurance to those who can’t afford the other ones. Well, I’m only suggesting that making a difference to other people’s lives is not that hard. Go find your own place where you can share a bit of yourself. Make something meaningful. That’s all.

I am almost been cut-off in sprinting towards my deadline today because of some business guy who wants to get hold of this 1000-peso contract right away! After I put down the phone, I thought I made a terrible mistake of being man-handled about this schedule so I could accommodate this transaction. Yes, I know I am the ones who needed this service (or rather, I am the one being asked to do this) but that doesn’t mean that I should rearrange all the stars in my world just to give way to this or at least make it halfway! Since I am not really sure about what to do with the form that I am going to sign, I asked the ones who asked me sign this contract form. Good thing that the ones asking me to sign this thing isn’t available until later this afternoon, so I found my way out to postpone this meeting with this stranger later at lunch. Lunch, yes, about 30 minutes from now. Well I guess he’s someone that sells an insurance quote for living. He sounded bossy but I won’t let him boss me around. I think I am still richer than him though. lolx. Just kidding. ^____^

We have been frequenting Dona Luisa’s for the past two weeks now. It is because my Auntie suffered from Acute Myocardial Infarction and she needs TLC. Since they can’t count on anybody but my family, we were sort of forced to be there for them even if we really don’t want to if given a chance. Well, I am speaking on my behalf, I don’t know for sure for the rest of my family. I know I’m rude. It’s just because this Auntie of mine hasn’t been kind to us and the rest of the clan since the beginning of time. She’s been greedy and selfish that’s why nobody wants to be in her company. Good thing my ‘rents are nice enough to accommodate her requests. You know, they’re this kind of middle class with all the modern furniture inside their house. Their house looks like a showroom of figurines, jars, toys, and tv sets. They’re really well-to-do but the sad part is, nobody envies them just because they’re not rich with a good heart. Well, not my uncle and their son, emman. It’s only my auntie-in-law who’s like that. LOLx.

Last Wednesday night’s meeting with the Youth Committee was something I won’t forget because that’s the first time when I laughed out loud in front of all those new faces. I think I am becoming very comfortable with the group. It’s also weird that I am taking the floor all to myself. I hope I won’t be stepping on other people’s ego and pride during my stay there. I also hope to learn more humility so I would be able to let them stay and keep them until the end of the election comes. I don’t want any single member to fall back just because I am an airhead…that will be a shame. So I am letting them see this “funny side” of me so they’d know that I’m also a funny and humorous person. Some will even categorize me to something ADHD and/or Hilarious. I know I am gifted with humor by the Lord and I will use this to keep the group intact and growing. I hope to come up with better materials to present to them tonight. Last Wednesday Night’s Slogan that involves examples of a discount cigar was totally funny although nonsense. LOLx. but at least I made them laugh.

This post reminds me that I should prepare something for them tonight. I should get more organized.

I wish I’m a genius like Jason Mraz. He sure makes me tongue-tied with his songs. Here’s one of my favorites.

WORDPLAY.
I’ve been all around the world
I’ve been a new sensation
But it doesn’t really matter
In this ge-generation
The sophomore slump is an uphill battle
And someone said that ain’t my scene
‘Cause they need a new song
Like a new religion
Music for the television
I can’t do the long division
Someone do the math
For the record label puts me on the shelf up in the freezer
Gotta find another way to live the life of leisure
So I drop my top,
Mix and I mingle
Is everybody ready for the single and it goes…

Ha La La La La
L-listen closer to the verse I lay
Ha La La La La
It’s all about the wordplay
Ha La La La love
The wonderful thing it does
Because, because
I am the wizard of ooh’s and ah’s and fa-la-la’s
Yeah The Mr. A to Z
They say I’m all about the wordplay

When it’s time to get ill I got your remedy
For those who don’t remember me
Well let me introduce you to my style
I try to keep a jumble And the lyrics never mumble
When the music’s makin’ people tongue-tied
You want a new song
Like a new religion
Music for the television
I can’t do the long division
Someone do the math
For the people write me off like I’m a one-hit wonder
Gotta find another way to keep from goin’ under
Pull out the stops,
Got your attention
I guess it’s time again for me to mention
The wordplay

Ha La La La La
L-listen closer to the verse I lay
Ha La La La La
It’s all about the wordplay
Ha La La La love
The wonderful thing it does
Because, because
I am the wizard of ooh’s and ah’s and fa-la-la’s
Yeah The Mr. A to Z
They say I’m all about the wordplay

Well I built a bridge across the stream of consciousness
That always seems to be a flowin’
But I don’t know which way my brain is goin’
Oh the rhymin’ and the timin’
Keeps the melodies inside me
And they’re climbin’
‘Till I’m running out of air
Are you prepared to take a dive into the deep end of my head
Are you listening to a single word I’ve said?

Ha La La La La
Listen closer to the words I say
Ha La La La La
I’m Stickin’ with the wordplay
Ha La La La Love
The wonderful thing it does
Because, because
I am the wizard of ooh’s and ah’s and fa-la-la’s
Yeah The Mr. A to Z
They say I’m all about the wordplay

Ha La La La Love
I’m all about the wordplay
Ha La La La Love
I’m stickin’ with the wordplay
Ha La La La Love
I love the wonderful thing it does
Because, because of
The ooh’s and ah’s and fa-la-la’s fall back in love
For the Mr. A to Z they say
is all about the wordplay

I am disgusted by the way this presidentiable is treating the “sores” of this country. I know it’s weird for a Yellow Army member to visit the orange team. It’s just that I am curious of what they’re up to. Yes, I have been sneaking, so what?! The first thing that caught my attention, and I guess it’s the same for the rest of those people who visit the site, is the CLICK HERE buttons in the screen. It says, do you need help? Click here. Do you need a house and lot? Click here. Do you need a job? Click here. Do you need a pre-employment screening? Click here? Do you need assistance in Health Care? Click here. The only thing that is lacking in there is this: Do you need money? Click here. and..Vote for me? Click here. Want to go to heaven? Click here.

Crapo. If only the world’s problems can be solved with Click Here, why did this SuperMANny just arrived to save the world just now? This politician seems to miss the point. Filipinos should not be spoon-fed with solutions. Everyone must work for himself. We can’t attain the equality between the poor and the rich! That did not happen. Haven’t he taken up Philosophy himself while he was in college? I don’t know why this person treats the Philippines as a huge audience for his own game show: Wowowee! NO MORE CRAP please.

In my other blog at TWD, I posted there my travel plans for next year. I am eying on Palawan, Cebu, Dumaguete, Pampanga, Manila, La Union, and Baguio as my next destinations for 2010. I hope the Lord will bless me and provide me finances for my plans. But before this year ends, I still have two other adventures that I will be enjoying. One, I will (and nothing will stop me) go to Matan-ao for an annual visit in a small B’laan community there. I think my nurse friends will be coming with me, so it’s going to be like some sort of medical travel Mexico, and I think it will be fun. I should be bringing with me packs of chocolate cakes and other things as Christmas gifts for the kids. I also hope I can bring clothes and toys for them. Two, the youth group at church including I and some other adults will be lounging at Epol as a year-ender activity. It’s going to be a cold December, so I thank God for there’s a fireplace in the house that we will be renting.

Today is a rainy Yellow Friday. The first thought I had for this morning is: Today, I’m gonna wear Yellow! Well, if you must know, I have been attending meetings with this small group of people (young and adults) for the past two weeks now, discussing what we can do to support our candidate for next year’s Presidential Elections. Ever since I was in elementary school, I have been aware of all the government and social issues that are arising: corruption, new laws (maybe they’d want to follow the Oklahoma city law), putting an end to illegal drugs, prostitution, abortion, and the like. I was aware of it and I wanted my voice to be heard. Now I am twenty-three and this is my time to let my voice be heard.

#1 - I want Noynoy Aquino to be the next President of the Republic of the Philippines. In my entire lifetime, I haven’t seen anyone running for a position in the government that isn’t flawed, although I know he is but at least he’s known for having this unquestionable integrity. Some of his enemies attack him with this issue on Hacienda Luisita, something that he is not really involved in. He is a son of two heroes and martyrs of the Philippine Republic.. and this man carries with him the same blood that overflows with passion, honesty, brilliance, and humility. The unlucky thing he only got from his parents is his last name and his middle name. He is a member of a family that were known as huge tycoons in this country. However, this fact doesn’t chance a thing. We don’t really need to have a president who came from the poor sector because he knows best. No, that’s not true at all.

#2 - Joining this group of people makes me approve of my stand in issues arising in this government. This is only the first time where I felt really comfortable in a non-christian group. Everyone seems to be very reasonable with their ideas and their actions. In each eye, in each person I see a different kind passion—-a passion for change and this makes me stay.

#3 - I know I will be trained and I know I will learn so much in this activity and group that I am in. My brain has been challenged for the past three weeks and I am empowered.

This is like a game where we are supposed to win. We are going to win this peaceful battle. My Neo Notebook will be the window to my thoughts from now on. It’s time to participate for change. I am tired of the traditional ways. It’s time to breathe a new kind of air. 2010, I am counting on you.

PS
If you want to Join dabawNOY-Mar, send me an email at glenbelle@gmail.com

I realized that this blog is the only blog that remained with me through thick, thin, and thinnest. So I have to take care of this. Thanks to my host, Blog.com, for being faithful to me. This has been my exhaust ever since 2006 and I am glad I chose this platform because this keeps on improving itself and feeding me at the same time. I certainly hope that if this soon may wither or die, I hope that I will be strong enough then to sustain myself and my stomach so I’d be able to stand on my own. This blog has become my lifeline—something that the Lord gave to sustain me.

We’re moving towards the fourth year and sprinting towards 500th post. I wish I can celebrate when that day comes.

Thanks for being loyal to me, bloggie. You’ve been my pet and my companion. You’ve kept me sane for almost four years now. Thanks.