Philosophy & Paradox
« Previous EntriesHow to Survive Without God
Monday, July 14th, 2008Before you go “Omigod, what blasphemy!” on me, it would be better if you read the entire thing first. That is, if you can get through the first few paragraphs (which I’m wishing you would!) and have the patience to read the rest.
Christianity as a Strict Theology
I’m here to admit that there was a time [...]
The Space in Between Us, Building 429: I am where I should be.
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Photo credit (L-R): Sasha Manuel, Jal Manuela, Abe Olandres
From that moment I held a camera in my hands back in 2005 and saw the photos I took, I was hooked. It stirred an unimaginable fiery passion that I didn’t know existed. I just knew I wanted to keep doing it. I didn’t own a camera [...]
Sit With You Beautifully
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008When you think of life, what comes to mind? Do you have what Milan Kundera speak of as “the unbearable lightness of being”? Or are you completely weighed down by the realities?
It’s easy to fall prey to the need to self-preserve. It only means that you love yourself. You know what’s important. You have it [...]
Universe and U, KT Tunstall: Personal Space
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Erase. Delete. Backspace. Ctrl+X. Shift+Delete. Wash off. Remove. Throw away. Annihilate. Eradicate. No, this is not a thesaurus.
Just words that came to mind one late July afternoon.
Then there’s the Recycle Bin.
Traces of the things you had meant to [insert verb] from your personal space. They will make you laugh. Some, ones that were [...]
Purged and Picker Uppers
Saturday, July 5th, 2008Though I had said I’ll be around here more often, I went and disappeared for more than a month. Fantastic, yea? I didn’t mean to, really.
With life happening all around, sometimes, it’s good to take yourself out of the things that cause you to remain where you are. It’s good to know that there’s [...]
In All Directions
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Where am I going?
What do I believe in?
How do I feel?
I’ve been told in more than one occasion that I should never live in a de-militarised zone. Lukewarm is not acceptable. That I should learn that there is such a thing as right and wrong, both aren’t subjective. I was also advised that I should [...]
Turn Me A New Leaf
Monday, January 7th, 2008A new year would almost always signify a new start. Not exactly a clean slate, just the idea of doing things better this time around, all for the better. Did I make sense?
We’ve had millions of opportunities to make things better in the past. We grab some, we waste some. Intentionally, unintentionally. With reason and [...]
To Do: Reach 100 lbs!
Friday, November 16th, 2007I’m currently at a sad weight of 83 lbs. Egad. But before you go and judge me, please know that I’m not suffering any eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia. I just have poor eating and sleeping habits. Or so Rico says. But, begrudgingly, I have to admit that yea, my body clock’s all screwed [...]
When Your Momma Goes Back To School
Thursday, November 15th, 2007It can mean a whole lot of things. I can either be witnessing a historical moment wherein time is moving in reverse or there’s some bug in the air wherein people refuses to put age as a real obstacle to chasing their dreams. Whoever said you’re too old to do anything or even start doing [...]
Scattered Thoughts and Ink Spilled
Monday, October 15th, 2007With words spoken, thoughts start flying out in every direction. I try to capture them, snatch whatever I could reach.
I flail.
I run.
I reach.
I fall.
Sitting up and staring at my left fist, I wonder what I’d discover hidden within. Hope resides amongst ill-feelings and doubts. Wishing I’d break free and feel the rush of satisfaction with [...]