Rainy morning blues

Yes, I know it is just the first week but seriously,
it feels like a lifetime. But I can do it, I am dragging myself outta bed real soon.

Two big influences

This is called Blue Marble.
This picture is the view of earth from Apollo 17 travelling to the moon.
Taken in 1972, it was considered as a milestone in Space Photography.

His Holiness Dalai Lama talking with a girl.

My mind is non-communicative today. It would rather look passively at pictures, stories, blog entries, news, quotes than actively write or create. But for some weird moments, my mind alerted me about this story that I read somewhere, that the picture of our planet is a statement. For one, we have proof that our advanced technology can snap away at the profile of our blue planet. Also, it reinforces the idea that this fragile spherical mass is suspended on its own in this infinite dark space. Many environmental movements started out with this picture as their symbol. Some even mentioned that it can actually heal some people by just looking at it, though I am not really sure about that one. Perhaps, earth's picture is a good representation of one home -- despite varieties, despite diversities, despite differences -- there is wholeness/completeness. And we are all part of this one blue miracle.

Anyways I started searching for planet earth's pictures and eureka I found a lot! The one I pasted above is the 1972 photo called Blue Marble. If you want more pictures of earth go to Nat Geo or NASA.

Then on to His Holiness Dalai Lama. Last December I had read his autobiography My Land and My People. It was during a tumultuous time between Tibet and China (1960s) that He had to flee His land to keep the peace. Looking back, my life was also in a very complicated turning point last December and His endurance and positive attitude in the face of hardship helped me in my quest for peace during those times. I posted His picture because He is an image of stability and security for me. My moods are fluctuating lately, up one moment then down the next, must be quarter-life crisis, eh! And in this trying time, I guess I can count on him as a sturdy anchor as big waves attack me one after another.

Well, there, I posted two healing pictures for me.

*About busy days coming: Yes, I will start school tomorrow. My day will start at school, then office, then back to school library for research. Sounds busy, but I commit myself to it. Good winds everybody.

Busy days are coming

Tigers rule!

I am preparing myself for another semester of hard work and intense discipline. This is the start of my exciting journey, I will be a working student :) More on this later.

Don't burn books

If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.
Ray Bradbury

“You must write every single day of your life... You must lurk in libraries and climb the stacks like ladders to sniff books like perfumes and wear books like hats upon your crazy heads... may you be in love every day for the next 20,000 days. And out of that love, remake a world.” 
Ray Bradbury


Thanks for your wonderful legacy Mr Bradbury. Now spread your wings and guide us all from up there.

In praise of love

This is life :)

I imagine having this content and quiet moment with an intimate partner: side by side, enjoying some yummy treats from the nature, spending quality time together, ah heaven. Pandas, aren't they adorable?! I love pandas because they are loyal and simple and loving. A thought crossed my mind, maybe I was a panda in my last lifetime :) Anyways may this adorable picture send out waves of love out into the world. As John Lennon said it right, all we need is love.

Golden light

Bright bright moon!

Because it was full moon last night, I could not resist the urge to walk under its golden rays. I treated myself to tofu burger under the shadows of treelined grassy area on sunken garden. It was a marvelous experience. To walk under the gentle light of the moon reminds me of feminine tranquility. Deep, faithful, enduring, complete and committed. Happy full moon everyone.

Maligayang Buwan ng Hunyo

Bilang ang gabing ito ay isang wagas na random events na nagresulta sa pagsasama-sama naming mga magkakaibigan, gusto kong mag-alay ng isang maikling quote. Para sa mga katulad naming nagtatanong, curious at na-eexcite sa modern world at modern relationships, gusto ko lang ibato ang mga salitang ito sa big void :)

“What you perceive as "liberal" is my independence to choose what i do, with whom, and when. Moreover, it also means that i may choose not to do it, with anyone, ever.” 
― Ana Castillo