Monday, March 17, 2008

Desiderata (desired things)

I learned about the Desiderata from the wall-hanging on my Lola's house. I think it belonged to one of my aunts. The poem is so simple that I understood it even when I was young. It had a profound influence on how I think and how I relate to people.



Here is the poem by Max Ehrmann.


Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.


Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or 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 in your soul.
With all its sham,
drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.


Thursday, March 6, 2008

I need a new do

Kailangan ko nang magpagupit pero di ko alam kung ano. Dahil sa boredom napagtrippan ko ipatong ang mukha ko sa mukha ni Kate Winslet at Drew Barrymore dahil bilugan din ang mga face nila gaya ko. Ano kaya ang pinakaokay?

Ang panget ng pagaka-photoshop noh? Hehehehe. Oh well, pag wala akong mapili, patrim ko na lang ang dulo ng buhok ko.

I need a new do

Kailangan ko nang magpagupit pero di ko alam kung ano. Dahil sa boredom napagtrippan ko ipatong ang mukha ko sa mukha ni Kate Winslet at Drew Barrymore dahil bilugan din ang mga face nila gaya ko. Ano kaya ang pinakaokay?

Ang panget ng pagaka-photoshop noh? Hehehehe. Oh well, pag wala akong mapili, patrim ko na lang ang dulo ng buhok ko.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Mosaic Music Festival

Attention Multiply friends in Singapore! You might want to drop by the Stage@Powerhouse at the Esplanade for the Mosaic Music Festival and watch two of the best Pinoy bands.

Imago will be performing for free on March 9, Sunday at 8 to 8:45pm and 9:15 to 10pm. Up Dharma Down will be rocking the Stage on March 13, Thursday at 10 to 10:45pm.

See yah!

Mosaic Music Festival

Attention Multiply friends in Singapore! You might want to drop by the Stage@Powerhouse at the Esplanade for the Mosaic Music Festival and watch two of the best Pinoy bands.

Imago will be performing for free on March 9, Sunday at 8 to 8:45pm and 9:15 to 10pm. Up Dharma Down will be rocking the Stage on March 13, Thursday at 10 to 10:45pm.

See yah!