Quote #27: Dead Ends

"I like 'Dead End' signs.

I think they're kind...
They at least have the decency
to let you know

you're going nowhere."

-from a text message of a good friend, Lyle,

on 29.08.2006, shortly before midnight

Quote #26: One Shot

"Mistakes make you think...

they make you realize

what you had,

what you've lost

and what you've taken for granted..

they make you realize

that sometimes,

there are no next times,

no time outs

and no second chances..."

-from a goodnight quote, Caloi sent on 25.08.2006

Quote #25: Caffeine Fix

"Coffee tastes good, and smells good. It even looks good in a pretty China cup. But coffee is much more than a physical sensation, for it warms HEARTS and brews FRIENDSHIP."

-from the book 'A Cup of Devotion with God' that my friend, Menzi, is reading at the moment.

The photo above was taken at Starbucks in SM City Pampanga during an intra-personal session on 13.08.2006. I call it the 'Sit, Sip and Puff' series.

Shout Outs @ 26 - ME

And so it came to pass, i turned 26 on a rainy day (for four years in a row, it always does - blessings!!!) of August 11. This year, the day fell on a Friday which is actually better, or the best, for how many years now since I've been celebrating it on weekdays for the past years.

Out of all the tons (yes, "tons") of messages, forwarded quotes, witty self-made messages, picture messages and MMS' I received during the 24-hour stretch (and some still managed to remember me until Sunday), below are my top three choices for this year's, unedited (and uncut), "bash" messages.

Note: No discrimination or favoritism. These messages just got me. But thanks to everyone who greeted me that day - before, or even after. As long as you did, I appreciate it so much!!!

#3:
Caloi, 12:15am 11.08.2006

aLwaYs mAke ur aBsnce feLt, in sUch a wAy dAt sumbdy miSses u, bt let nt ur aBsnce b so long dt sumbdy strts leArning 2live w/Out u. HAVERDEY BOI!

#2:
DJ Melvin, 8:13am 11.08.2006

Ages are not dates in time: but states of mind. Our duty is not to add years to our lives but to add life to our years, Enjoy Aging! it colors our life & hair. Hapi Bday

and the number one (drum roll please...)

#1:
Menzi, 10:26pm 11.08.2006

Bef0re this Joyous day ends, i would like to give u a warm hug and a kiss and to tell you hw much i appreciate you and your friendship. U're the best u knw dat ryt? NO matter how 'shameless' you are, there's no other 'earvin mendoza' who will always make my day. =) have fun... U myt be an0ther year older but l0oks a year younger, keep those 'sexy' l0oks and i wish to have m0re 'coffee' night outs with you! =) happy happy birthday.

Much thanks to everyone who made the day so special. You know who you are - named and unnamed. I hope you recognize yourselves and how much you mean to me, just by looking at me now. You made me become what I am (mush).

Btw, to my ever-reliable high school and college buds, thanks for making the day so special for me. "A miss dakayu bugok!!!"

Sonofabitch

When Candles No Longer Burn

When feelings start to fade, like diminishing stars at night, a once beautiful relationship must end. Breaking away from a love you thought would last has finally come.... It happens. And it cannot be avoided. An early break-up is better than continuing a relationship that is dearly bound to end... to people hopelessly in love, to marriages vowed to eternity and to friendship where friends are sworn to forever. And when feelings are concerned, a greater risk is involved.

As an observer, I came across a lot of people fighting for survival over their feelings... not from poverty or fame but from the disheartening absence of affection... when the other partner no longer gives the kind of love he is supposed to give the other. In moments when you need someone to talk with or someone to give hand, there will always be one to heed the call. He may be a close friend, a classmate, an officemate, a neighbor or even a stranger who pops out of nowhere and just happens to be around to give advice. And one thing is certain, that person promises the kind of support when everything is going the wrong way.

And what more to those who have broken away from a relationship founded by love, strengthened by experience and bounded by faith.

Some couples breakup not because the other one is cheating on the other or a serious argument and a misunderstanding arose. The relationship ends because the feelings have died down to a certain extent that reconciliation is deemed impossible. The candle that used to give them light no longer burns and the time has finally come for that candle to melt, just be blown away by the wind.

Sometimes, it is less painful for the one who losses the affection gradually because he is separating with a willing heart unlike the one being "dumped" who'll take it as a blow to her already disheartened heart. But no matter what the consequences are, no matter how hard it is to accept, LET GO!!

Love always comes to a point of unraveling the truth behind it. And it is surprising to realize that what you thought is love never really was. Like dead stars we thought shine at night but in reality are just heaps and craters of dust and soil. And before you know it, something you thought existed never really did. But as always, it is better and wiser to hold on to the truth that love is gone than brood about something unworthy to last. It's like ending the love story of another fool in love.

It is true when they say that love never easily gives up. But it is only when the thin line that still binds the love is present and felt. Letting go does not mean giving up. It means giving someone a chance to open the doors of love again, to help you stand after a fall. It is also giving yourself the chance to experience what you really deserve. Since losing love is part of a living, always take it as a challenge to overcome the painful memories behind.

It is hard and very much painful at first. Letting go of a relationship and accepting that love is gone is painful. But think of it as a sign that a stronger love will always come along. Because after all, that's what loving is really all about.

Quote #24: Double Life

"For years I've lived a double life.
In the day I do my job, I ride the bus,
roll-up my sleeves with the ___________.
But at night, i live a life of exhilaration.
Of missed heartbeats and adrenalin.
And, if the truth be known, a life of dubious virtue.
I won't deny, I've been engaged in violence, even indulged in it.
I've maimed and killed atrocities and not merely in self defense.
I've exhibited disregard of life, limb, and property
and _________ every man. You may not think it to look at me,
but I have commanded armies and conquered worlds.
And though, in achieving these,
I have set morality aside, I have no regrets.
And though I have lived a double life,
I can say I have lived."


I read the words in this ad from somewhere a long time ago and I really liked it. I didn't know that it's from Playstation until a friend told me today. I tried to transcribe the words from the video and I came up with the above. Forgive me for the wrong ones. I tried my best. I will have to get back to my friend for the correct words (I accidentally closed the window when you posted the words. Hehehe.. Squall heeelllppp!!!)

The :60 video is downloadable, simply follow these instructions:

Right-click on the title of this post.
Select "Save Target As".
Save the file. Open.

If you want to view more of the Top 10 ads from Playstation over the last 10 years, click here.