...the other half

Let me start this with a quote;

“At this moment, there are 6,470,818,671 people in the world. Some are running scared. Some are coming home. Some tell lies to make it through the day. Others are just Not facing the truth. Some are evil men at war with good and some are good, struggling with evil. Six billion people in the world, six billion souls. And sometimes, all you need is ONE.”

-          ONE TREE HILL

I haven’t been in a relationship since I was born. I guess it’s because I am happy and contented on the idea of being single. I can go wherever I want. I can eat whenever and whatever I want without asking someone’s opinion or approval. And what I like most is that all I have to care about besides my family’s welfare is my own. But this quote caught my attention one night while I was watching my favorite TV series. It got me on thinking the idea of being in love or committing in a relationship. Am I ready? And if I am, is there really someone out there destined for me? 

I know you will all be laughing at me while reading this (especially my closest friends – and I know who you are), but as they always say, a girl can dream. And now, I believe in the possibility that someday I will have my own fairytale.  

I don’t know when or how I will meet someone that will change my life forever,

But when the right time comes, I know that He planned this ahead of time,

You may not look exactly the same as the prince on my favorite fairytales,

But I am sure that you are God’s blessing to me.

I may not be the perfect girl that you dreamed of,

But I will always be a friend that you can depend on,

When you had a bad day,

I will always be there to sit beside you.

We may have our fights and misunderstandings,

Our flaws and our differences,

But we can always correct and make things work,

Because we believe that our love will prevail.

And to that someone I know does exists,

I may already knew you,

Or I may still meet you,

Wherever you are, I am waiting for you.

Because I know, somewhere out there is my other half searching for me too.

...what comes next

Looking at my niece one morning, playing outside under the bright sun, I envied her for she doesn't have to care that much about what's going on around us. And at that very moment, I hoped that I could remain as a child forever. But I can't turn back time. Instead I'll be facing the future with my head up high. But the real and big question is, WHAT COMES NEXT?

As a child, I really wanted to become a teacher. I don't know why but when someone asks me what do I want to be when I grow up I would immediately answered, "a teacher". But I guess, no one can really predict what the future holds. And now instead of being a teacher, I ended up being a NURSE. 

After graduating in college, I decided to look for a job that would train me to become an efficient and competetive member of a health team. I got lucky and had a chance to work and experience what it is to be truly a nurse. But as they say, life may sometimes be unfair and that not all of us will be given a blessing at the same time. At this moment, while I am writing this, and I have to admit, I am just simply an ordinary college graduate.

WHAT COMES NEXT? This question again kept on bugging me and I thought, what really comes next for me? 

"Right now, I can say, I really want to be a nurse. For four long years, I am trained to become one so deep in my heart I know I can be one. I was called to be in this profession, so I'll be ready to conquer the world with a trust to myself that I can be an amazing nurse someday. I also want to be an instrument of God's healing hands as I take care of God's people with my own bare hands. Wherever life may take me, I just only have one wish, that I'll someday be remembered not just a simple girl but a caring nurse that had been a part and in my own little way had touched their lives."

I know change is inevitable and that things can go differently even if we had planned it perfectly. The road is still long and that we may encounter a lot of turns as we take on our journey. But one thing is for sure and that no one can take that away from me. I AM A NURSE AND I WANT TO BECOME ONE! SOON I WISH.

...and that's what next for me! xoxo

...simply FRIENDS

I woke up, opened the window, simply stared at the bright sun and I thought that this will be just another ordinary day for me. And all of a sudden I got a text message from my friend asking me if we could all hang out that day at our favorite place - the city plaza. I said yes and decided to send a message to some of our friends informing them of the said plan. Looking at the clock, I thought it's time for me to fix myself and be ready. And all of a sudden I tought....

"We've known each other for almost 11 years... 11 LONG YEARS! Wow! And for me this is an achievement..."

Our journey started way back in the year 2000, when we were all gathered to complete the new set of SSC students. High school life was not that easy since we all have our differences. We had our fights and misunderstandings because of our childish acts and immature attitudes. But those 4 years in high school taught us a lot of things that made our friendship stronger. We learned to appreciate and accept everyones differences. We saw in each other not just a friend but a family, an extended family whose always ready to support each other even in our simple ways. 

College days came, and we were still the same. We went to different colleges/universities, but the bond that we had remained in our hearts. Even if we don't see each other that much, we knew in our hearts that we still care for each other. Time flies really fast! After four or five long years, we all graduated in our chosen career.  

As grown ups but still a child sometimes, we tend to set our priorites to the next level. Some of us decided to left town and some of us just stayed. As you read this, this is all I want to say!

"For those who decided to leave, we are still here whenever you looked back. Always remember we are just here waiting for your return. We will be welcoming you with open arms and a smile in our face and hearts." 

"And for all that stayed here, let's continue to make this friendship even special. And let us try to embrace each day with thankful hearts that we always have someone to depend on."

"I KNOW TIME WILL COME THAT ALL OF US WILL BE AT DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE WORLD. WE MAY NOT SEE EACH OTHER FOR MONTHS OR EVEN FOR YEARS. AND WE'LL SURELY MISS EACH OTHERS COMPANY. SO DON'T FORGET THE PEOPLE THAT HAS BEEN A PART OF YOUR JOURNEY! YOU KNOW YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE TO COME BACK TO - A PLACE WHERE WE ALL STARTED THIS BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY WITH AMAZING FRIENDS."

AND REMEMBER THIS, ONCE A GYPSY, ALWAYS A GYPSY!  

XOXO GYPSIES!...