sunshadows

citius, altius, fortius!

ako si corbin!

isang nilalang mula sa isang all-girls school. at ngayo'y pumapasok na sa unibersidad ng pilipinas bilang isang CHK freshie. mahilig magbasa ng mga libro lalong-lalo na ang mga sinulat nina michael connelly, james patterson, lualhati bautista at nicholas sparks. nangungulila sa paglalaro ng softball. mahal na mahal ang pag-aaral ng arnis. mahilig tumunganga, mag-isip, magmuni-muni. at mahilig sa mga outdoor activities at mga hayop lalo na ang aking bebe.

taggity tag!

desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
:)
[max ehrmann]

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Damn it! I feel like a big pile of shit! And I mean a big pile!! What kind of friend am I? I cant even lighten up her mood!! I dont know... I made someone feel much depressed than she should be.. I cant say anything to make her feel a little bit happy! I cant even give her a sensible advice about her problem! God, I feel so terrible. She was asking me to tell something... anything...but how could i possibly say something...nice...or happy...when she's feeling the exact opposite?? Well, she's not actually expecting much advice from me...But still! I still need to say something! Comforting words...But I just cant...I dont know what to say during that time... I was so speechless!! She's just asking me to be there...but...i really feel that i needed to say something....something that will cheer her up... but nothing worked... I wasnt able to perform my 'duty' as a friend...

I hate it when I cant say anything...when I cant do anything about someone's problem...when I cant even lighten their burden...I hate it when I become so useless to others...Like now...

3 Comments:

Anonymous said...: comforting someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to say a lot of things or advices. you can even comfort a friend just by holding her hand without saying a word. bale kung saan ka mas comfortable dun ka.; 8:20 PM
kcorbin said...: uh...the main problem is...were actually chatting on ym...so you get the idea how awkward the 'silence' is. ;p

and you forgot to sign your name again.

Why dont use blogger instead of xanga? *Grins*; 9:04 PM
Anonymous said...: oh... k. yeah i always forget kasi napipress ko na yung publish eh. - ismee; 12:29 AM