:)

I hope we all find that special love, the kind that makes our toes curl, our stomach and jaws hurt from too much laughing, tickles our bones, and our heart swells. I know we all look for it. We dream about it and when we finally have it, we keep it and we are willing to go through anything to fight for it. ❤️

Dear Mrs. B,

Seriously, you don't impress me much. Why don't you do all of us a favor and keep your thoughts to yourself, because the last thing we need is for somebody to laugh at us while we're in the middle of saving a life. And while you're at it, please buy yourself some manners because you clearly could use one.

You should know you aren't all that.

Wishing you a shitload of poos and pees,

Tintin

Lest I Forget

Note to self (lest you forget):

You can't always please people no matter how hard you try. They will either give you the meanest or most ridiculous comment to make you feel smaller than a speck of dirt. But hey, that's exactly the reason why you shouldn't give them the time of your day. They may break you with their words but don't let them dull your shine. Never, do you hear me? :)

If you feel good about what you're doing and you don't hurt anybody along the way, then you're most likely doing it right. How's that for validation? :)

Guard your heart. Always.

Remember to be cautious. Don't make decisions that your future self will regret. It doesn't hurt to be playful when you can, or throw in some spontaneity if the situation calls for it, but just be on the look out for traps and loops. ;)

You can't hurry love. The right guy who will stay for the long haul will come. Be extra patient. Let go. :)

You are surrounded with beautiful people named family and friends. They are the only ones that matter next to God.

Do not settle for less when you know you can have more.

Respect yourself. Know your worth. Love yourself. All the time, y'all! ;) (You did not just say y'all)

The world gets smaller with the power of technology and aviation. Please save up so you can see, immense yourself in, and experience the beauty that traveling brings. :)

Sometimes, you have to delay gratification for a bigger and nicer cause. Know when to say no, not right now. :)

God is merciful. He gives the toughest test to His strongest warrior. :)

You should know...

I don't think it's appropriate to say you miss someone and then don't do something about it. It's like leaving fate and chance to stir up some magic; only at one point in time, magic doesn't really exist unless you will it to be. 

It's never right to allow yourself to be complacent, because sometimes love doesn't prove to be that powerful to hold a person who's ready to walk out of that door. 

Learn Our Basics

Is it really too much to ask for a little courtesy from people? I give out respect and utmost courtesy to others, not because I want them to do the same, but because we all deserve that, rich and poor alike. I work in a big hospital and sometimes it bewilders me how I've gone through the day without losing my head or sanity. There are doctors, patients, and coworkers who demand immediate attention, when there is only so much you can do at a given time. I refuse to fall prey to any form of discourtesy and rudeness. When you need something from me while I'm talking to someone else, I don't think tapping your fingers incessantly at the desk would make me give you my undivided attention. That won't clearly work. When some doctors call out for their charts without saying their pleases and thank yous, I look into their eyes and show my feeling of disdain. Good heavens, grow up! 

Inasmuch as we are all free to voice out our opinions because we claim to live in a democratic country, we are also very much responsible for our thoughts and opinions. Take the internet for example, various netizens mock, call out names, bully or criticize other people. What is beyond me is that they do that under a pseudonym. When you can't bravely put a name and face to those snide remarks, I don't think you have any business complaining about whatever they do with their lives, not unless it poses a grave threat to yours. Keep your comments to yourself, after all that's very elementary.

But that's just me.

:)

I only have a number of good friends. Unlike many people I know, I don't move around from one group of friensd to another. I can name quite a few from my grade school days who were still practically my friends until I was in high school, and finally today. I have the fondest memories with friends. Every night before I sleep, I think about the joy and laughter we've shared. With the power of technology, I still stay connected with those who have already moved out of the country.

I believe it's very important to understand the personality of another person, and then accept without judgment and hesitation the person that he/she is. It's never an easy ride to be with people who have different views, opinions, hobbies, and the like, but what is important is to get through the day knowing you have been a faithful friend. :)

I've been very busy the past few months, I almost forgot I had this online diary. I'm sorry. Please know I've missed you so much. I can't wait to bombard you with pictures of days gone by. :)

xx Tintin