Sensational Haiku -- Reflection

Welcome to “Sensational Haiku Wednesday!”

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The basics:

Haiku is simple! It is 3 non-rhyming lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively (a great way to use your fingers!)

This week’s theme is: Reflection

when you look at me
is it me you see, or the
mirror of your fears?

   

 

a part of Anawangin Cove, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines
 
Next week’s theme: Milestones
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and it's Wordless Wednesday everyday, too! 
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...waiting for the storm

If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine.

– Morris West

Pearl Farm Resort

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everyday is Wordless Wednesday!


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just my sentimental thoughts...

Wasn't it in a song that said..."Is there someone you know, you're loving them so and taking them all granted..."? Once in a while we treat, or get treated that way. And then, "You may lose them one day, someone takes them away, and they don't hear the words you long to say" makes you wish could turn back the time to rectify the wrong turns you have made?

Open your eyes, Teddy. You look so far out into the horizon, you never really appreciate the warmth of the sand on your feet.

If I cried, will you stay?

I will not,will not, WILL NOT cry! If I do, would you change your mind?


Yeah, so there's no point, isn't it?

Friday Fill-Ins #117 -- not M.I.A. anymore

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After a two-week slump, I'm back with a bang. M.I.A. for a while trying to get my life on track again. But after two weeks, it's still the same.

Arrrhg!

And...here we go!

1. In 1992, I was still a "green apple" with city life .
2. Life is not all laughter and smiles.
3. Do what you need to do, with what you have at the moment, where you are.
4. With Teddy is where I'd like to be.
5. The trees and flowers are telling me that the times are changing.
6. I want as growing relationship that just keeps going on.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to seeing Teddy, tomorrow my plans include finishing off my laundry (as usual ::sigh::) and Sunday, I want to have a lazy afternoon!

Six Word Sat ~ Patrick the Starfish' wisdom

My suitcase is full of rocks...

...and some people around me is speculating why. They never asked me, so I never explained either. The answer is so simple. I like it. I can carry it. And I have a reason for having it.When Squidward of Spongebob Squarepants asked Patrick the Starfish why his suitcase is full of rocks, Patrick retorted that he doesn't tell how Squidward should live his life! And he is so right!

Happy weekend everyone!

Am I your Rebound Girl?

I sure hope not.Though sometimes it crosses my mind that I might be... 


See? Even now, my initial reaction is turn myself blind over the fact that you might be in rebound. But I know myself, I'm a very logical person.  I want to see things objectively, with reason, as I do not want to fall "madly", "blindly" in love with you or with anybody else. So I want to clinically pick the details of our circumstance.

So, are you?

I've been through this before, as the rebounder.I even posted about it in  The Art of Breaking Up .Rebounding is the worst one can do after a really bad break up, and I promised myself that I will not take that road again. Both can be lulled by the thrill, or rush of intense emotions, mistaking it for love or happily ever after. But it's not, really.

Let's take it slow, okay? I know you're still feeling a bit confused, and I promise I will be with you. But here are my grounds:

1. Do not take me granted. I will not allow it. Do not expect that I will take up where your ex left off.
2. Do not compare me. Whether good or bad, do not look for them in me. I'm a different person.
3. I'm always up for a good talk. Tell me what's on your mind. Compatibility is boring, a bit of disparity is always good.
4. Do not rush. Let's take our time knowing each other.

Don't be afraid. Sometimes something  good can come out of the bad. We have something good here, we just need straighten  out some emotional entanglements, clean the road we will walk on, so to speak...

Post-It Tusday -- Teddy and the FB Poser

~xoxoxoxoxox~

To make your own Post-Its, go here!

Skywatching at Subic

at Subic, Zambales

Let the sea wind blow,

Restore your heart, and lift your

once broken spirit.

Let the sea wave wash

Away your tears, and the pain

That once pierced your soul.

Let the sunlight warm

Your smile and laugh once more

Oh! Just like before!

Six Word Saturday~Trouble

Ahhh...troubled minds, looking for peace.

Those words fairly sums up this past week's major happenings. I won't give in, she won't give in. Deadlock.

6 Word Saturday

Get it done and over with, Teddy!

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...no use procrastinating, because the more you dally your feet, the longer it will take to untangle the things that has been done and the words that was already said....

...nuff said! I hope the blue font doesn't count! ***wink***

On a lighter note note, happy Saturday to all of you dear 6WS readers and participants. I went back to take a peek at Jenn's over at You know...that blog and I was reminded that I miss 6WS!  Head over at Cate's Show My Face to join and have fun!

Skywatching ~ Green + Blue

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came... 

(John F. Kennedy)

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

 

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Hulagway ni NiKoy somewhere off the coast of Pagudpud

I'm glad to be back! This one was taken by JV during his R&R at Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte, off the northern tip of the Philippines during his travel last November as field auditor of one of the largest Agritech companies here. 

If you wish to experience beautiful skies all over the world, just click on the buttons and it will take you there!

Going Home

Time seems long till morn,

stomach churning, heart skipping

to hold your hand, 't last!

See you soon, JV!

Are we ever ready?

When I was younger, I’ve always thought that I am invincible, that no one and nothing can ever hurt me and if ever I am so foolish enough to put myself in a painful situation, I could always take it in stride, shrug my shoulders and let go. I never really stopped to ask my self if I was ready for these things. I wanted to be part of so much life that I would go crashing through it, unaware that the heart could harden with time and the soul has the ability to retreat behind a wall.

Now I can’t remember when, or even why, did I ever stop running through life and started to count my steps and calculate my risks.

But when do you get ready, really?

Is it when you decide to run towards the cliff, or is it the moment you lift your feet off to fly?

Is it when you wake up from sleep or is it the moment you open your eyes?

Is it when you felt the warmth or is it when you can’t bear the heat when scorched?

Is it in goodbyes, or is it in the void after parting?

Is it in the words or in the expression of it?

Are we ever ready, really?

my Tuesday Tales #1

I'm still here at the office, working till 10 (since last week) to finish off major document schedules required by our auditors. I finished  stopped early because I feel a headache coming and my eyes are a little blurry, so I thought of stealing a  little relaxing moment by blog-babbling! ***wink*** My boss went home already (how dare he expects us to finish HIS report tonight so HE can take credit for it tomorrow!  raaawwwrr!)


So came by Mariposa's Tales and found out she's hosting a new weekly meme, Tuesday's Tales!, where one can tell little love tales every Tuesday.

Hmmmm...love tales, love tales...


Well, I could say I got a lot to tell! Last week, JV showed up at my door, already 'revived" in spirit. I've hinted in my previous posts that he is at the middle of a major decision last month. Clue:  he wants out, she does not.  I want to be prudent enough to let him sort it out himself, though I wanted felt I need to help him..conflict of interest, I know, so I did not. He was here for a couple of weeks during this "hard period" and all he did was sleep. I know sleep could be an escape from the things one can't face at once. So I let him be. One day he got up and said, "I need to go, I don't know when I'll be back."


But I have faith. 
So last week he came back, a little thinner, but he's back. And I'm glad. 


But sometimes, reality butts in at the most inopportune moment. He was assigned at the last minute to Cagayan Valley to do field audit on their FSOs (field sales offices) there. So he packed his bags again. But at least now, I know he'll be back on the  23rd!


Maybe our time apart will help us "clean the slate" and really find in our hearts the anticipation of spending our lives together. If not happily ever after, at least no moment is wasted...


More next time!

55 Flash Fiction - The Wait

Someone’s said on the other line, “He’s in Laguna.”

She rushed home at 6o’clock, cooked dinner and waited.

Tick tock. Tick tock. 8o’clock…traffic? 9:30 …food’s getting cold, the beer warm. Ten…eleven…lit up a cigarette, waiting.

At one, she took a shower to cool her stinging eyes, and slept without turning on the lights.

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Six Word Saturday ~Unspoken

Stay awhile. Many things left unspoken.

Pooh and Me, unspoken...

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.
"Pooh!" he whispered.
"Yes, Piglet?"
"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be sure of you."

That's you and I, JV...both unsure of our footing, but always finds comfort in our togetherness. We are both afraid, I know. Don't we deserve something more?

~~~x~~~

Six Word Saturday ~Deal?

Love me or live me alone!