A Star for Mama

I decided to do something special for my late mother – I named a star after her.

Well, I dedicated a star to her name at the Mind Museum that’s being built at Bonifacio Global City.

As soon as I made the donation, this certificate came to my mail

A small gesture, but I think people who love my mother will appreciate this

Condura Run Part 2

The pictures are here although I miss photovendo

This came with a certificate though which is cool.

Can’t wait for my next run… hopefully I can still get to do the Runrio Leg 1 in March!

Condura Run Part 1

The Condura Run is the most meaningful event I’ve attended for myself, for various reason.  I felt like this run was a major milestone run for me.

Firstly because the night before the Condura Run, I decided to buy a shirt to wear.  We were at MOA to do that, my bro and nephew.  I selected a Large size shirt and proceeded to fit it when I discovered that… I’m now a MEDIUM!

Secondly, this was the first 10k that I did after a long time.  I wanted to do a 10k when I felt comfortable with the distance, and by now I felt so.

This is me and my MEDIUM(!!!) shirt and my medal… yes, there’s a medal!!!

This run, like my last 5k, was the most comfortable run that I did.  I was able to stick to my strategy and enjoy much of the race

I hope there are photos for this event and that they turn out great.  What a special event indeed

Asics Kahana Reward

Last evening I rewarded myself with a pair of Asics Kahana

I love how it’s orientation makes it easy for you to go mid-foot

Anyway, we should sometimes reward ourselves.  We deserve it.

… and it doesn’t always have to be food

Acn Reunion

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen these guys

However far away we are from each other, we’ve remained friends.  We have been through so many things at Acn.

We should do this more often

Until next time guys

Showing Up for Your Side of the Equation

I’m not at my 100% percent today. Perhaps my muse or genius is sleeping.

Let us not seek perfection,
Because we are not perfect.
Let us not judge,
Because we are not gods.
Let us not dictate
Because we are not tyrants.
We are Human…
We Learn…
We Fall…
We Fail…
We Get Up…
We Reach Out…
We Help…
We Live…
We Conquer…
We Let Go… but…
We NEVER GIVE UP.
-Joey Junior Bones

But I’m just going to continue on, sans the inspiration. Even if the genius, muse or any outside force that affect me to do better than what I can do is not here right now, what’s important is I show up for my side of the deal.

Let’s just keep showing up, even in the most uninspired of times.

To Each His Own Road

Each of us run our own course. Each one of us has his own journey to take.

This I realized today… I had a lot of time to think because the net was down almost all weekend. A friend of mine has been constantly reminding me not to compare my maturity level from other people, even those younger than I am. Oftentimes I wonder why people don’t act the way I did when I was that age… And I should stop expecting that from others, because I would only get disappointed.

I understand now. People have unique journeys. People grow at different paces.

Lay It on Me

Love this song

Lay It on Me by The Rescues

All these faces look the same
But it’s not you
There is smoke but not flame
No it’s nothing like you
All I want is to see some sign
Maybe something to believe

Tell me I’m wrong
Tell me you want me
I can take anything
You can lay it on me
Lay it on me

Today is like the day before
Without you
Shadows lengthen on the floor
Without you
I am haunted by your sympathy
Will you tell me what it means?

I can be strong
If you don’t want me
Honesty is all I need
Just lay it on me
Just lay it on me

And I believe that faith would save us
And time it heals
Pain while it’s still zeroing

The lyrics are very relatable. Who doesn’t want a little honesty

Now is the Time

Now is the time… if you want to make a difference in the world, now is the time. Don’t be fooled into thinking you should wait until you are older or wiser or more secure because it doesn’t work that way. The wisdom will come. The security will come. But first you must begin. – Rich Atchison

People always say that I only believe this because I have the opportunity to dream big, to affect profound change. But it works the other way around. I have those opportunities because I BELIEVE.

Of Enlightenment

Enlightenment is a profound, emotional and spiritual experience in which an individual receives realizations and truths about their reason for being.

Hope everyone has an enlightening weekend ahead