Dear You,

The worst part of your life is over now. Wipe away your tears. Get up. From now on, you will never be alone. You were never alone in the first place. During those hard times, I was there with you. Helping you carry the yoke that life has put upon you. I will NEVER leave you. 

In times of despair, I will be there. In times of lost, you have me. I will love you through it all. I love you. In my eyes you are beautiful, and kind, compassionate, wise and intelligent. I hope you see yourself as I see you then you'd understand when I say that I love you and that I will never leave you.

I believe in you. I believe that you have the capacity to love the world and make it a better place. After all, you have everything that you need. You just have to believe in yourself too. 

But please don't believe those who tell you that you have to change who you are for me to love you. I already love you for who you are. I don't ask for anything in return. I just want you to love yourself too and believe in yourself. You are worth all the beautiful things in this world. 

I love you.

God

I dare you

today, i DARE you to READ anything--a novel, a short story, an article by a foreign or local author-- go ahead, take your pick. I DARE YOU to READ something and FINISH IT.

Some people wonder why literacy rates have plummeted over the years . I think it's because the majority of humans have forgotten their love for books, children (these days) most especially. Instead, they'd rather sit in front of a television or a computer. They'd rather watch the movies than read the books that they were based from.

I have nothing against modern technology. In fact, I'm a fan of it myself. But I still love to read. I try to read every chance I get. And it makes me sad that most people don't feel the same way about reading as i do. It makes me sad that some miss the chance to experience that reassuring serenity from reading. That rush from learning something new. Seeing the world through someone else's eyes. That thrill from trying to solve a mystery with the protagonist. The point is, nothing can stretch your imagination like a good read can. I guess that what makes me sad the most, you know. We have books for us to read them and if by grace we might as well learn from them too. SO read. Every chance you get. Especially since you HAVE the means to do so. Read. Because if you don't, then all those books are nothing but ink and paper.

Today, I DARE YOU TO READ SOMETHING AND FINISH IT. 

Deal? Alright then.

Have a good read. 

xoxo

RAE

P.S.

I absolutely salute parents who encourage their kids to read. And also, I salute you god-parents, aunts and uncles who give books rather than toys or cash. 

Silly Conversations I Have with Myself in my Head

You know those moments when your brain is just itching so much that you can practically hear it begging to be scratched? Well, I have those moments....and I scratch my brain with dialogues and plots and narratives...and the end result? Well you can read it for yourself. :)

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I know of only one truth: I am in love with you for all eternity. Can't you see? I am at your beck and call. All of me is yours. I assure you...no one has ever loved anyone as much as I love you.

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The best that you can do when faced with defeat is to be defeated with grace.

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She knew right then and there that it was over although he hasn't said anything. She heard it in his voice, felt it  in his touch, saw it in the little things that he did and didn't do. She couldn't get mad at him though. She tried but she can't for she knew that he did everything to save what they had. And she would always love him for trying. But sometimes, doing everything isn't enough so she finally let him go...for his sake and hers...she said goodbye for them both.

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"It was love at first sight," he finally said. "You walked through that door and it was like Christmas morning and I was a kid again."

"Did you just quote Brad Pitt?" she asked him. That serene smile never leaving her face, knowing in her soul that he's the one.

" I guess I just did," he answered sheepishly. Then with certainty, he said to himself, I am going to marry this girl someday.

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There's a difference between not wanting to believe and not believing entirely.

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Siguraduhin mo na kapag magmamahal ka, buo ka. Hindi lang para sa'yo kung 'di para na rin sa taong nakalaan na mamahalin mo. Buo niyang ibibigay ang puso niya sa'yo kaya nararapat lang na buo rin ang pusong ibibigay mo sa kanya. Kaya nga sabi nila, 'Guard your heart above all else' di ba? Kasi ang puso, ang sarili, hindi basta-bastang ibinibigay. Kaya nga may utak tayo para gamitin natin sa pagkilatis ng mga taong paglalaanan natin ng pagmamahal.

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"I'm leaving you," he said.

"That's irrelevant," she countered.

Floored by what he heard, he asked her, "Why?"

With regret in her voice and a tiny hint of relief, she answered, "You were never here."

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You are going to find love. And it will be grand and exciting and it's going to be more than you have ever dreamed of. I'm not sure if it will be forever...but it will be worth every moment. Just be patient.

Hold on.
Stay awhile...
I just want to see your smile.
See that grin I love so much.
To hear that laugh.
To run my fingers through your hair.

Stay awhile.
Just a little while.
Let's talk about the old times
back when we both wore a younger face
and nothing troubled our limber minds.

Come to me and stay awhile.
Perhaps we can share another smile
over a cup of coffee or a cup of tea
whichever you prefer.
for old time's sake...
let's make another memory
because this might be the last you see of me...
or this might the last I see of you.
Let's not waste this chance...
perhaps we can rekindle that old romance.
for one last time..
Just stay awhile..
Leave me with good memories
I'll leave you with a smile.

She felt paralyzed. She just... stood there. She felt a lump in her throat. Couldn't talk. Could hardly breathe. her heart was beating loudly like a bass drum, she was sure he could hear it. Her eyes wandered around the dimly lit room, looking for an escape...an excuse...anything! But she was too flustered for her mind to fully function.This man is going to be the death of me, she thought as he moved closer...walking slowly. Is he giving me the chance to bolt? She wanted to run far away from him but her naked feet were glued to the floor. He was still moving towards her. cautiously...forcing her to back down against the wall. Oh no! No where to run, she thought again. She had to look down on the floor. She couldn't bare to look back at those smoldering eyes.