The soul that lives within

3/9/10

happy soul

ALIVE
P.O.D
Everyday is a new day
I'm thankful for every breath that I take
I won't take you for granted (I won't take you for granted)
So I learn from my mistakes
It's beyond my control
Sometimes it's best to let go
Whatever happens in this lifetime
So I trust in love (So I trust in love)
You have given me peace of mind

Chorus:
I, I feel so alive for the very first time
I cant deny You
I feel so alive
I, I feel so alive for the very first time
And I think I can fly

Sunshine upon my face (Sunshine upon my face)
A new song for me to sing
Tell the world how I feel inside (tell the world how I feel inside)
Even though it might cost me everything
And now that I know this, so beyond, I can't hold this
It's like I can never turn my back away
And now that Ive seen You (and now that I see You)
I can never look away

Chorus:
I, I feel so alive for the very first time
I cant deny You
I feel so alive
I, I feel so alive for the very first time
And I think I can fly

Bridge:
Now that I know You (I could never turn my back away)
Now that I see You (I could never look away)
Now that I know You (I could never turn my back away)
Now that I see You (I believe no matter what they say)

I-I feel so alive (feel so alive)
for the very first time (for the very first time)
for the very first time, and I think I can fly.
I-I feel so alive (feel so alive)
for the very first time and I think I can fly,
and I think I can fly, and I think I can fly.

3/8/10

iris-ed.

And I don't want the world to see me
'cause I don't think that they'll understand
when everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know
who I am.

3/7/10

acid-free relationships

:THP:
Classic Red Moleskine

I need to buy one soon. My mind is in a disarray and my thoughts need a place to stay. They are complaining because they are so crammed and unclassified inside my head. THEY NEED TO BE PROCESSED! Oh, moleskine, Drop your prices soon!!!!

Anne DL

I found this interesting moleskine art from the web. Her art is sick!! I wish my THP will be as alive as hers. I'll try to make it as interesting, colorful and sensible(this one is difficult though).

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I feel detached lately. :( I'm not sure as to whom and why. I was drawn to think and ponder about my ways, my character, my life,my God in the past days. How quickly time flies by and I'm close to becoming hopeless regarding one of my prayer items -- a language scholarship in South Korea. I'm full of worries about the future again, a sign of unbelief. I need to sit and study my Bible again. To drink deep, to devour ravenously and freely bask in the richness of God's Word. I got used to nuggets of truth and I haven't had a "full-meal" since forever.
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To my coffeedate,
I love you.
I can't think of any other words to say.
Thank you for today and for the decades
and even a lifetime of friendship to come.
I'll never be an old friend. <3
Im so gonna be like Eli forever.

fantasy sequence?

I'm sorry but this is my blog, so I'm gonna
be taller than you. LOL

<3 Ming

3/2/10

EQ anyone?

Signs of High EQ

A person with High EQ:

Expresses his feelings clearly and directly with three word sentences beginning with "I feel..."
Does not diguise thoughts as feelings by the use of "I feel like...." and "I feel that...." sentences.
Is not afraid to express her feelings.
Is not dominated by negative emotions such as:

  Fear, Worry, Guilt, Shame, Embarrassment, Obligation, Disappointment, Hopelessness, Powerlessness,
   Dependency, Victimization, Discouragement

Is able to read non-verbal communication.
Lets his feelings lead him to healthy choices and happiness.
Balances feelings with reason, logic, and reality.
Acts out of desire, not because of duty, guilt, force or obligation.
Is independent, self-reliant and morally autonomous.
Is intrinsically motivated.
Is not motivated by power, wealth, status, fame, or approval.
Is emotionally resilient.
Tends to feel optimistic, but is also realistic, and can feel pessimistic at times.
Does not internalize failure.
Is interested in other people's feelings.
Is comfortable talking about feelings.
Is not immobilized by fear or worry.
Is able to identify multiple concurrent feelings.

Signs of Low EQ

A person with Low EQ:

Doesn't take responsibilities for his feelings; but blames you or others for them.
Can't put together three word sentences starting with "I feel..."
Can't tell you why she feels the way she does, or can't do it without blaming someone else.
Attacks, blames, commands, criticizes, interrupts, invalidates, lectures, advises and judges you and others.
Tries to analyze you, for example when you express your feelings.
Often begins sentences with "I think you..."
Sends "you messages" disgused as "I feel messages" For example, "I feel like you ...."
Lays guilt trips on you.
Withholds information about or lies about his feelings. (Emotional dishonesty)
Exaggerates or minimizes her feelings.
Lets things build up, then they blow up, or react strongly to something relatively minor.
Lacks integrity and a sense of conscience.
Carries grudges; is unforgiving.
Doesnt tell you where you really stand with her.
Is uncomfortable to be around.
Acts out his feelings, rather than talking them out.
Plays games; is indirect or evasive.
Is insensitive to your feelings.
Has no empathy, no compassion.
Is rigid, inflexible; needs rules and structure to feel secure.
Is not emotionally available; offers little chance of emotional intimacy.
Does not consider your feelings before acting.
Does not consider their own future feelings before acting.
Is insecure and defensive and finds it hard to admit mistakes, express remorse, or apologize sincerely.
Avoids responsibility by saying things like: "What was I supposed to do? I had no choice!
Holds many distorted and self-destructive beliefs which cause persistent negative emotions
May be overly pessimistic; may invalidate others' joy.
Or may be overly optimistic, to the point of being unrealistic and invalidating of others' legitimate fears.
Frequently feels inadequate, disappointed, resentful, bitter or victimized.
Locks himself into courses of action against common sense, or jumps ship at the first sight of trouble.
Avoids connections with people and seeks substitute relationships with everything from pets and plants to imaginary beings.
Rigidly clings to his beliefs because he is too insecure to be open to new facts.
Can tell you the details of an event, and what they think about it, but can't tell you how she feels about it.
Uses his intellect to judge and criticize others without realizing he is feeling superior, judgmental, critical, and without awareness of how his actions impact others' feelings.
Is a poor listener. Interrupts. Invalidates. Misses the emotions being communicated. Focusses on "facts" rather than feelings.

Adapted from EQ for Everybody by Steve Hein, 1996,
The EQ Institute, http://eqi.org

--> i still think Im on the Low side.

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3/1/10

To my Dream Giver

Everybody's looking for a something
One thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be

Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing
You're flying without wings

Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You'll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry

You'll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much it means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings

So, impossible as it may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
Cos who's to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete

Well, for me it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say I love you
In any given time or place

It's little things that only I know
Those are the things that make you mine
And it's like flying without wings
Cos you're my special thing
I'm flying without

And in this place I long to be
You'll be where it ends
I'm flying without wings
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings

voracious reader's wish list

if ever you wanna show me some love...

fiction to read:
NP,Goodbye Tsugumi, Hard-boiled and Hard Luck, Kitchen - Banana Yoshimoto
The Bluest Eye, Tar Baby - Toni Morrison
A Spot of Bother- Mark Haddon
All of C.S. Lewis
Lemony Snickets
The Sunflower-Simon Wiesenthal

non-fiction:
Heaven-Randy Alcorn
Pilgrim's Progress
COnfessions- St. Augustine

:to be updated(soon):

and if really want to show more love...

1. Sunlit
2. Glass Panels
3. Extensive collection of books
4. Piano
5. Interesting bookcase
6. Spacious
7. Secluded
= almost perfect
kulang ng mattress sa gitna, isang puting couch at throw pillows.

:) uhm, sounds like Project Sanctuary?