THE KEY TO MOTIVATION

“Never for a moment doubt that you can succeed, but never for a second believe that you can’t fail…” –ABLThis is my new motto in life. If I were to tell you something negative about me, it would be that I am a short-lived enthusiast. In a simpler description, I start something with much enthusiasm. But that would only take me about a month or so before...

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MARUNONG KA BA MAGTAGALOG?

Sa US Embassy, isang lalaki na hindi marunong mag-english ay may kasamang interpreter sa interview....American Consul: Why would I grant you a visa to the United States, you don't even know how to speak english?(tinagalog ng interpreter para sa lalaki)Lalaki: Bakit ikaw, nasa Pilipinas ka marunong ka ba magtagalog?(iningles ng interpreter para sa consul)Resulta: Multiple entry Visa"Marunong ka ba magtagalog?", 'yan ang madalas kong tanong sa mga kababayan nating Pinoy na laking Tate. 'Pag sinabi...

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LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

(I wrote this for speech class when I was a sophomore at the University.)"Hakuna Matata",-- a phrase that might be familiar to you. Short... but full of meaning. It literally means "no worries", but what does it really imply? Have you ever stopped and think that you may be worrying too much about how to live your life? Aren't you just thankful that you're here... alive?It's true that living life is not easy, that some are afraid to actually live it. I, for one, regret almost everything I've done...

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IRONY IN THE LIBRARY

Only recently did I find the library as a place to read and study. When I was still a Nursing student, The library served me and my friends well. Not to study, I can do that at home. It was the perfect place to kill time through chattering with each other. All those years I spent in the University, I can say that I've had a fair share of reprimand from the librarian, for creating noise. I don't know with you, but in the main library in the University from which I came from, The librarian has her...

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SHOEBOX

I keep my thoughts in a shoe boxunder the bed where no one can seeI intend to keep them hiddenafraid that someone might disagreeI keep my dreams in a shoe boxwhere all ambitions are gatheredtucked safely from anyone's reachin a place where it will never get shatteredI keep my heart in a shoe boxbecause not one will ever understandthe unusual way that it's beatingawaiting cure from a magical handMy whole life is in a shoe boxmuch less precious than diamonds and goldbut if anyone should find what's...

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The Legend of the Old, Crappy Guitar

As a huge music lover, I enjoy listening to-- you guessed it--- music. I love anything from the classics, to the 70's and 80's hit songs, especially the ever nostalgic 90's music genre which I consider the best decade when it came to musical history. There are also a lot of talented new artists today. I just don't get it why they always opt to revive previous songs instead of just creating their own. You see, I'm the person who thinks that the best version of "Crazy for You" is the one made by Madonna...

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FORGIVE ME JESUS

Ungrateful words of hatredwere plenty on my mouthmy weary mind was cloudedby an endless string of doubtFacing every problemthrough the darkness I can't seeit's amazing how You showed the lightto a fool as blind as me...Forgive me Jesusif at times I may have lost my waybelieved that You were not beside methrough my darkest daysnow it's clear to meonly when I felt Your sweet embraceForgive me Jesus...to You I give my praise...-- Believe it or not, I got the inspiration to write this song one night...

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