Life's appetite

Feeling grateful!

Posted by Unknown , November 11, 2011 10:00 AM

"Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened"

These are the words i kept reminding myself after i came back from a wonderful vacation in the Philippines. Those familiar happy faces i never thought i'd see again so soon, hugs and kisses full of love and compassion, words of support and encouragement, smiles of happiness and hope. I never realized why i was so eager to go home and see my friends till the day i started sharing who i am again, listening to stories i can personally connect with, and the sound of music from people laughing. It wasn't just a vacation like i had before, it was putting me back to track after i detoured myself from being caught living a mundane mediocre life. It was a reminder why i should do things differently, like i did before, people and everything around me changes inevitably at warp speed, everything in fast forward motion and as if i was held captive by my own fears after blending myself in a black and white background. Not a modicum of interest excites me about anything for the past 8 months staying in Hong Kong, but just ONE week at home made me anew like it never happened.

I was surprised myself when an hour before my plane arrives before going back, i came across this quote from a backdoor cubicle at the airport, it may or may not mean anything to others, but it moved me to a point that the sadness i had of leaving was relieved with contentment of what i had for the past few days. It goes something like this: "Happiness can't be owned, earned, worn or consumed, it is the experience of living every minute with love, gratitude and humility"

As i jump start my late noon shift today, i bring with me hopes and dreams i once lost to face all that i ever feared in this jungle town i call "challenge". The simplicity i yearn will soon adhere.. To all my friends that made me felt like i was home again, that i was not alone and that in every heartbreaking obstacles, lies an overwhelming light. Cheers! Salamat! Thank u! Till next time guys!