Stupidity or Just in Love?

I've got a friend who shares her lovelife experiences frequently. After hearing her stories, you'll be amazed on how much she loves her husband. But damn, how could anyone be so stupid and completely blind? Her husband isn't responsible enough to build them a home, to provide for the family, or to end his singledom. There was even a time when he did her physical harm. It hurts to know that one of your friends is suffering from this kind of emotional and physical abuse, yet all you can do is listen and give advice. Sometimes we do things because we think its the right thing to do, even when everyone else tells you, you're wrong. I (and some of her friends) repeatedly told her to just leave him (like forever), but she couldn't. She wouldn't accept it. I asked her, why not? Her answer, "I'm tired of arguing" or "I'm used to it". But deep down, the underlying message is "I freakin' love him it hurts!". Maybe that was the crux of her problem. She loved him too much. I easily emphatize with people I know, that's why I usually asked myself, what if it happens to me? How would I react? How will it affect me as a person? What if I end up with someone just like my friends' husband? It is so conflicting that I told myself, maybe I should not get married afterall? Hahaha!! (Sorry, John! I'm just kidding!) What happens to my married life then? Aha! Life is so unpredictable! Only you are accountable for the actions that you take. So, I guess, I should marry the soonest? Oh wait, wedding preparations is costly! Hahahaha!!!  Well, no matter how hard we try, some things will always remain out of our control. Let's trust God with His plans. 

A Tribute: To the Most Amazing Grandma I Ever Have

Cherish precious moments while we are still able to enjoy them. Appreciate and be grateful to them. My grandma was the youngest of all the girls in the family and at the age of 40 something, she succumbed to rheumatoid arthritis where it resulted to her immobility for almost 4 decades. Even in her sickness, she never failed to show us her love and care. There was this one time, when I arrived from school (I was in HS), she was waiting by the door, she looked up to me and asked if I am hungry. Since I'm a growing girl, naturally my metabolism is fast, so I said YES. She retrieved a plastic ware with fruit salad inside and gave it to me. I ate it with gusto. Later, my grandpa arrived and asked if I have eaten already, I said, "Yes, Tay". He looked me in the eye and said, "Did you know, you're Nanay didn't eat that because she wanted to give her share to you." I was in awe. She would've eaten it for herself, yet she gave it to me. I miss you Nay!  Let us cherish things while they are still ours. Cherish people while they are still with us. For we never know what comes tomorrow, because TIME flies and flows away. I can still remember the last time me and my grandma Leoncia talked, she was asking me to buy her some of the supplies she needed like cotton, alcohol, deodorant, stuffs like this. And then, she was snooping on my love life (really Nay?!) and I told her that I'll wait for Jeff and Lyn to finish their studies before I'll settle down. Little did I know, that would be our last conversation.  People say, memories won't fade. So, I'll choose to remember all the happy memories with her, memories I'll cherish forever. You'll always be in my heart Nay! I'll miss you, like always and forever! Thank you for the love and care. I love you so much! Now, you're in God's hands and you get to see Tatay Quirico. I know you're happy wherever you are now. Watch us from up above. I'll see you again!