To say that I am happy for my friend is an understatement. I am overjoyed for her! She deserves whatever good she’s getting now from a very new relationship. They’re still dating but the guy is obviously enamored by her. Imagine going all the way to the country from across the world to be with her…

I just pray that the guy won’t change. It’s difficult when you are in an inter-cultural relationship. There are times you don’t know what to expect. I know that my friend can carry the relationship, if need be. And the guy seems like a good person. I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that when the guy goes back to his country, it will be sweeter for them.

Yes, there are days when I want to be alone… When I would love some peace and quiet for both my body and soul. Prayers help. But a serene place where I can commune with nature is even better. I talk to Him wherever I am but when it’s quiet, I can “hear” Him more.

I’m in need of some alone time. Soon.

Somebody once told me that a guy is intimidated with a woman who knows so much, can do a lot of things, even those that are considered a man’s expertise. And I do intimidate men. I told that person that if I have to be involved, I’d rather not with someone who’s seeing the shadow looming behind me, rather than the person creating that shadow.

Get to know the superwoman. Do not be intimidated by her. She can know everything, be good at every little thing a man can do. But she also needs to be loved, to be respected, to be attended to. She needs a man’s touch. She needs to be taken cared of, believe it or not.

There is more to a superwoman than meets the eye. She’s also vulnerable at times, weak in some ways. Love her as much as the damsel in distress. And she’ll give you the same kind of happiness.

Trust me on that.

I am currently obsessing over HBO’s True Blood. I am loving some vampire stories I’ve read so far. Charlaine Harris’ The Southern Vampire Mysteries, The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith, and of course, The Twilight Saga of Stephenie Meyer.

But as of the moment, True Blood, the tv adaptation of book one, Dead Until Dark, from the Harris’ The Southern Vampire Mysteries series.

Yahoo Launchcast has been really good to me. Whenever I don’t feel like listening to a local radio station, I tune in to Launchcast. I frequent the following stations: Quiet Storm, The Coffeehouse, Lite Office Music, Soft Pop and Adult Alternative. Depending on my mood, I tune in to any of these stations.

Right now, I am listening to songs in the Quiet Storm station. Perfect for keeping me company while I have my thinking cap on.

But when I feel like I need wake myself up, expect me to tune in to Adult Alternative. Lifehouse, Three Doors Down, Goo Goo Dolls, Nickelback and the others are perfect company if you want to shake yourself out of stupor or shake off the drowsiness seeping in your bones.

In a lazy afternoon, The Coffeehouse is perfect! And the other stations, again, depending on my mood.

Thanks, Launchcast!

I had this co-worker who was not handsome but looks like a very intelligent person. When he speaks, he exudes confidence. He is smart and very witty. I loved hearing his voice when he comes to our department. I didn’t speak to him directly everytime but just hearing him talk to any one from the department was enough for me.

There was this seminar where he’s the speaker and all managers were required to attend. Before the seminar, he kept playing John Legend’s Ordinary People. Love that song! Now, whenever I hear it, only one person comes to mind.

Him.

I am currently listening to one of my favorite songs of all time… Take It Away by Lou Pardini. I love Lou’s voice! Almost all his songs I know by heart. Once upon a time, I lived each day with What Might Have Been…

Someone I know broke up with her boyfriend of four years. The only reason was that they were drifting apart and since they both didn’t want things to end badly for them, they decided to end their relationship on their own terms, when they felt like they were still happy with each other. Bitterness was something they didn’t want to creep in their hearts. And I salute them for doing it.

But years later, when they met again and the guy was already engaged, they realized how much they still love each other. There were so many what might have beens in their minds and hearts. What might have happened had they held on and worked things out. What might have been if they decided to meet earlier, not when he’s already engaged to someone else…

The guy ended up not marrying the one he’s engaged to. He just had so powerful feelings for the one he broke up with and he just couldn’t fool himself into believing he can finally forget her.

A year passed and guess what? They ended up meeting once again, talking things out. They agreed to give their relationship another go.

They have been married for eight years now. Blessed with two kids. Happier than ever.

I wish I could have had the same ending…

There are nights when you want to snuggle with someone but since you are single, you are left with either your pillows or your pet dog. I know that for a fact. On cold nights, or when I feel sick, I wish there’s someone with whom I can snuggle with. Or someone who can provide me warmth even for a while.

That is the struggle with being single. Single women out there, admit it! You feel longings that any normal human being feels. I am content with being single. But I am honest enough to admit that, yes, there are days when I feel like a man can do a whole world of good to me. Even for that night alone.

Loneliness can be overcome. But some longings can’t.

You will know when you really love someone when you want him to be happy even if his or her happiness means you are not a part of it.
- Unknown

I fell in love with a man who I thought was free to love me. Thank goodness it took me only a couple of months to realize that he wasn’t free at all. He was deeply committed to someone else. And there was a child in the middle of us all.

I was so in love with the guy that there was a war going on inside me… do I let him go or fight for him? I did the former. If there was not a child involved, I would have fought for him. But the child made me see things differently. It was not easy, letting him go. But the decision was made easily.

His happiness lies in his child. And the child’s future lies with her father. I would never take that away from anyone, least of all someone I loved.