I had a chance to see this movie only today. I was in Bataan for almost 2 weeks (and you know why). Amae and I had a pact. I will bring her to movie in one condition: we have to see Spidey (her 2nd time). We’re in a win-win situation here. *giggles* She is awfully bored at home for the same period I was out of town and she is dying to go out. I am the answer to her dilemma. *hahaha* So off we went to Eastwood for the 130PM sched. *wink*
It is no ordinary hero-fights-the-villains type of movie. It’s much deeper than that. (Well, that’s how I see it.) The movie is about FRIENDSHIP, TRUTH, LOVE, FORGIVENESS and MAKING A CHOICE.
FRIENDSHIP.
In this world of malevolence, it is not easy to find friends that stay. Ever noticed, as we get older, our friends get smaller in quantity? I do. But I never fret about it because I believe it is a GOOD sign and I always go for QUALITY over QUANTITY.
I remember I used to celebrate my birthdays with a number of friends/barkadas and there were times I missed some on the list. No, it’s not what you think. I love being with them! Through the years, I tend to bump/meet with different kinds of people because of my work, other friends/acquaintances, my hobbies. My network tends to get diversified.
People say, “friends come and go”. I agree. And some stay and that’s more important. Those who stay, are the crème of the crop.
I’ve friends I’ve met since I started schooling, MOST of them I still remember. SOME of them, I still keep in touch. However, only a FEW I treasure like PRECIOUS DIAMONDS. The RARE ones (with good souls). *smiles*
Friendship/relationship that stood the test of time is PRICELESS! There is no perfect in this world. Each of us is unique and most of us have differences. They say “opposites attracts” but others believe that “compatibility is vital in any relationship”. You cannot change a person to be someone you want him/her to be. Hmmm…for me, it all boils down to RESPECT and TRUST. If you know how to handle your differences with respect, then you’ll be good. Once you find that person/s, KEEP them (and SHARE them to others as well). Don’t be SELFISH, dear. SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS! *wink*
If there’s something I am proud of, it’s my relationship with these people who have touch and moved my life. I hope I was able to do my share, too. You know who you are. You are my wealth.
TRUTH.
Truth will always come out and will set you free. So, it is best to start it right. Be true to yourself and to others. Never ever pretend to be someone you are not!
LOVE
I believe that love is immeasurable. Your share doesn’t mean it’s what you have to get. For me, love is not freely given (talking about friendships/relationship) it has to be earned like trust. You have to invest time and emotion. However, you have to accept that the possibility of getting hurt is part of it because love is a mixture of different feelings. It is no bed of roses, either. Being hurt doesn’t mean it would be the end of your life. Life has to go on.
FORGIVENESS
I’ve been hurt and deceived so badly long time ago and I thought it would be the end of it all. I experienced to be so lost it was like my life suddenly stopped. I couldn’t be productive at work. I was literally staring on my laptop cannot compose any email or even an intelligent sentence. I phoned a friend (Asis) at 2PM (I was at work) to have a couple of drinks so I could have a sound sleep after. All I wanted to do was to sleep the whole day, see some friends, sometimes I didn’t want to see anybody, smoked my lungs out, and get drunk. I wanted to forget EVERYTHING in one snap. IMPOSSIBLE, that was my first insight of what I was going through.
No matter how I want to forget everything, it wouldn’t happen. Later on, I realized that I had to go through a process and my goodness, it was not easy! People say, “to forgive is to forget”. True but it is easier said than done.
ACCEPTANCE is the first step. When I learned to accept that this has actually happened to me, my emotions suddenly opened like doors and windows of houses! *hahaha* I’m serious, that’s how I felt. To accept that this has happened will open your emotions to a different level. (well, this is better.)
UNDERSTANDing why it happened is the next step. Your perspective in life will amplify, blimey! Then, you will start to FORGIVE YOURSELF. I am a believer of forgiving oneself before you will be able to FORGIVE OTHERS. Been there, done that. TIME plays a big factor here.
It took me not 1, not 2 but 3 years to be able to go through this process of FORGIVING. It was a STRUGGLE, a humongous struggle! There came a time that my mind is willing but my heart is weak. I had a number of attempts. I’ve been wanting PEACE OF MIND even on the 1st year but maybe God knew I wasn’t that ready yet. There were still pinches in my heart everytime I hear her name. God prepared me well enough. On the 3rd year, we crossed our path again in one summer vacation (in Ilocos, in one roof). There were a bit of reservations but I remember a few weeks after that getaway, she went to our house to personally talk to me. Little did I know, that would be a start of a good friendship. I never expected this, not even in my dreams! God is so good.
Now, I am the godmother of his son and I will be her bridesmaid on her wedding next year. I wish her well, really! I so love her!
MAKING A CHOICE
You deserve what you get. Agree? I do. It is a matter of making GOOD choices. Wherever you are right now, be in a bad relationship, or maybe in a very competitive and stressful job, or perhaps out of the country away from your family and friends, you should NEVER blame it to anyone because you always have the CHOICE. If you are not happy, LEAVE and MOVE ON. Don’t make yourself MORE MISSERABLE by sticking on your “known” comfort zone, which in fact is the opposite. Make a stand and be firm with it. Life is too short to be unhappy.
Oh, this is too long. Sorry to strain your eyes...*teehee*
Experience LIFE.
It is no ordinary hero-fights-the-villains type of movie. It’s much deeper than that. (Well, that’s how I see it.) The movie is about FRIENDSHIP, TRUTH, LOVE, FORGIVENESS and MAKING A CHOICE.
FRIENDSHIP.
In this world of malevolence, it is not easy to find friends that stay. Ever noticed, as we get older, our friends get smaller in quantity? I do. But I never fret about it because I believe it is a GOOD sign and I always go for QUALITY over QUANTITY.
I remember I used to celebrate my birthdays with a number of friends/barkadas and there were times I missed some on the list. No, it’s not what you think. I love being with them! Through the years, I tend to bump/meet with different kinds of people because of my work, other friends/acquaintances, my hobbies. My network tends to get diversified.
People say, “friends come and go”. I agree. And some stay and that’s more important. Those who stay, are the crème of the crop.
I’ve friends I’ve met since I started schooling, MOST of them I still remember. SOME of them, I still keep in touch. However, only a FEW I treasure like PRECIOUS DIAMONDS. The RARE ones (with good souls). *smiles*
Friendship/relationship that stood the test of time is PRICELESS! There is no perfect in this world. Each of us is unique and most of us have differences. They say “opposites attracts” but others believe that “compatibility is vital in any relationship”. You cannot change a person to be someone you want him/her to be. Hmmm…for me, it all boils down to RESPECT and TRUST. If you know how to handle your differences with respect, then you’ll be good. Once you find that person/s, KEEP them (and SHARE them to others as well). Don’t be SELFISH, dear. SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS! *wink*
If there’s something I am proud of, it’s my relationship with these people who have touch and moved my life. I hope I was able to do my share, too. You know who you are. You are my wealth.
TRUTH.
Truth will always come out and will set you free. So, it is best to start it right. Be true to yourself and to others. Never ever pretend to be someone you are not!
LOVE
I believe that love is immeasurable. Your share doesn’t mean it’s what you have to get. For me, love is not freely given (talking about friendships/relationship) it has to be earned like trust. You have to invest time and emotion. However, you have to accept that the possibility of getting hurt is part of it because love is a mixture of different feelings. It is no bed of roses, either. Being hurt doesn’t mean it would be the end of your life. Life has to go on.
FORGIVENESS
I’ve been hurt and deceived so badly long time ago and I thought it would be the end of it all. I experienced to be so lost it was like my life suddenly stopped. I couldn’t be productive at work. I was literally staring on my laptop cannot compose any email or even an intelligent sentence. I phoned a friend (Asis) at 2PM (I was at work) to have a couple of drinks so I could have a sound sleep after. All I wanted to do was to sleep the whole day, see some friends, sometimes I didn’t want to see anybody, smoked my lungs out, and get drunk. I wanted to forget EVERYTHING in one snap. IMPOSSIBLE, that was my first insight of what I was going through.
No matter how I want to forget everything, it wouldn’t happen. Later on, I realized that I had to go through a process and my goodness, it was not easy! People say, “to forgive is to forget”. True but it is easier said than done.
ACCEPTANCE is the first step. When I learned to accept that this has actually happened to me, my emotions suddenly opened like doors and windows of houses! *hahaha* I’m serious, that’s how I felt. To accept that this has happened will open your emotions to a different level. (well, this is better.)
UNDERSTANDing why it happened is the next step. Your perspective in life will amplify, blimey! Then, you will start to FORGIVE YOURSELF. I am a believer of forgiving oneself before you will be able to FORGIVE OTHERS. Been there, done that. TIME plays a big factor here.
It took me not 1, not 2 but 3 years to be able to go through this process of FORGIVING. It was a STRUGGLE, a humongous struggle! There came a time that my mind is willing but my heart is weak. I had a number of attempts. I’ve been wanting PEACE OF MIND even on the 1st year but maybe God knew I wasn’t that ready yet. There were still pinches in my heart everytime I hear her name. God prepared me well enough. On the 3rd year, we crossed our path again in one summer vacation (in Ilocos, in one roof). There were a bit of reservations but I remember a few weeks after that getaway, she went to our house to personally talk to me. Little did I know, that would be a start of a good friendship. I never expected this, not even in my dreams! God is so good.
Now, I am the godmother of his son and I will be her bridesmaid on her wedding next year. I wish her well, really! I so love her!
MAKING A CHOICE
You deserve what you get. Agree? I do. It is a matter of making GOOD choices. Wherever you are right now, be in a bad relationship, or maybe in a very competitive and stressful job, or perhaps out of the country away from your family and friends, you should NEVER blame it to anyone because you always have the CHOICE. If you are not happy, LEAVE and MOVE ON. Don’t make yourself MORE MISSERABLE by sticking on your “known” comfort zone, which in fact is the opposite. Make a stand and be firm with it. Life is too short to be unhappy.
Oh, this is too long. Sorry to strain your eyes...*teehee*
Experience LIFE.
