Somber Mood

It's hard to pinpoint the simple pleasures right now because most of us are in a somber mood. Varied range of emotions abound including anger, despair, uncertainty, fear, doubt, and displeasure. A lot of which is pointing blame. These emotions all end up in sadness.

There's a lot of speculation going around mostly on the negative side. For some, it's the end of "their world". However, I try my best to give hope to those who will listen. We are affected by this event but this is not the end and life goes on. Be prepared for any eventuality.

Oftentimes, I try to limit giving my opinion because oftentimes it is not what most people want to hear. I respect the people who mourn and give them space. These are not the times to given them any motivation. These are the times that they have to release what they felt. These are the times when they need an ear to anyone who will listen.

I give my opinion to the few people who ask. To a limited few, it serves as a validation to what they are thinking. There are people who's afraid to air their opinion for fear of being branded as something they are not.

I too am sad. It is the end of an "era". However, I have no choice but to find something that will serve as my lighthouse. A light to guide me because I have to think beyond the present situation and look forward to the future.

Fall in Line

The children eagerly waits for the delivery of their "merienda".

They are recipients of a donation books and school supplies.

SIMPLE PLEASURES | #3

"Reading Pugad Baboy"

SIMPLE PLEASURES | #2

"Eating nilagang hilaw na saging (steamed unripe plantains), 

dipped in spicy ginamos (salted fermented small fish) with calamansi"

SIMPLE PLEASURES | #1

"Taking Photographs"

Simple Pleasures

I have just recently read an article in the Reader's Digest May 2013 edition titled "Life's Little Pleasures" by Danny Scott. He talks about "life's little pleasures - those everyday things that always put a smile on your face." It inspired me to start my own list of simple things that makes me smile.

I am a self-confessed pessimist who oftentimes see the negative side of things before anything else. I try to be positive sometimes but my mind will always try to foresee the negative.

From now on, I will be listing the some of things that makes me smile because oftentimes I forget the little things that makes me happy.