GooD AdViCe

This was lifted from an e-mail forward with the same title. To whoever authored this, thank you. It's something all of us should bear in mind and so I am sharing it with all of you fellow bloggers.

"As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts, too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back."

oF HeArT & sOuL

I am: a hopeless romantic, loving, passionate, independent, sincere, well-grounded, friendly, loyal, open-minded, socially-concious, generous, thoughtful, emotional, stubborn, curious, complex, and imperfect.

I am a: daughter, sister, granddaughter, godmother, aunt, friend, lover, partner, dreamer, believer, worker, mother-hen to my barkada... and i will be many more in the years to come.

I believe in: GOD, love, friendship, the goodness of man, miracles of every waking day, taking risks, loving the same person the second, third, & nth time around, forgiving, & giving others a chance. I believe in myself, my dreams & my passions.

I value: human life & all of God's blessings, the good in every man, independence & self-sufficiency, humility & charity, freedom & democracy, honesty & integrity.

Three virtues we should all acquire: unconditional love, compassion, & forgiveness.

The two things that amaze me: the human body & the great architecture of the universe.

The two greatest mysteries to me: the simple and complex dynamics between life and love.

The one thing I will never stop pursuing: to be the best person I can be.

The one thing nothing and no one can take away from me: my ability to love over and over again, however much pain I encounter, which stems from my great faith in Him.

The one thing not too many people know about me: I have a blog.

The one thing I wish I wasn't: allergic to alcoholic drinks.

My two favorite comfort food: chicken adobo and sinigang na spare ribs with lots of gabi.

My two therapeutic outlets: reading a good book and listening to music.

My two greatest passions: love and the pursuit of knowledge.

The mantra I live by: To live well, love much, laugh often, and love much, much more.

Three successful (living) people I admire: Jennifer Lopez (for her business-sense), Oprah Winfrey (for her passion to succeed and compassion for others), and Angelina Jolie (for her courage and devotion to her work as a United Nation Ambassador of Goodwill).

If I were to freely choose and practice an alternative career, I would: be a physician... that's my only choice.

Two more things I miss: I miss being a student (back to school next year, yehey!!!) and my life in the Philippines (with friends and family that I adore so much).