Expressing & CHERing

Time

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Way to go, Time. Do what you do best, just waste yourself away. Strangely, the pain you are capable of inflicting is easily equivalent to the joy you can potentially bring. You usher people into our lives, ever so quickly and lead them to the exit just the same. Why? Why are we so bound by you?

You can make things seem like a second or an eternity. Memories aren't an exception, in my honest opinion. Though many think that memories last forever, well maybe some do but mostly over time... Things change, feelings fade and bonds break. As much as you aren't up for it, it'll come. It'll make the most joyous of occasions feel like a nanosecond, and the hardships of life stretch for a period of God knows how long. It'll test the foundations of what you've built upon, whether it stands or topples is dependent on what lies beneath the "surface". That's usually the case anyway, I'm not in cahoots with the universe or Time in any way, for the record.

I guess what I'm trying to say is... I hope for you, Time to work a little magic. Please let me keep the people that are about to leave longer. Slow things down like in those music videos - The Scientist, Come Back To Me, All You Wanted. Use your remote control and hit rewind, pause or replay. Either one is good with me, j~~ust not play or fast forward.~~

Let the nasty come and go quickly

but let those I cherish stay longer, deeper than in my memory.

- c h e r

metaphorically speaking...

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You know how certain situations can spiral out of control, and yet you can look at it and see a calm and soothing lake that projects nothing but serenity. DENIAL, man! As much as I'd hate to admit it, I have a tendency of psycho-ing myself to think things in manners I desire. Metaphorically, this is what happened.

I've been sitting in the same station wagon for almost 3 years. It's not an outstanding automobile, but it fulfills its purpose (getting me from point A to point B). It requires the every-now-and-then servicing/up-keeping/maintaining which would amount to a slightly more than preferred sum. It's been good to me and it's been bad to me. However, the bad times were always sugarcoated as it was always tunneled through with just 'one eye' as I chose to keep the other shut. I shook off plenty of the crap it brought me, almost too often... Till now.

Now, don't get me wrong I'm aware that everything has its pros and cons. So, why would I let the station wagon go if it just slightly fell short from the title of mint condition. Well, I slowly came to realize that I had more 'cash' than I knew. With more greens, an upgrade would be a cinch. But do I really want a new one? That being said, I've always been a sentimental person. I'd probably wrestle with myself, poke an eye out perhaps before ever coming to a conclusion.

*FINK FINK FINK* (LIKE POOH BEAR)

Hence, now... With a heavy heat, I've decided to release the wagon and make room for better cars. It's not that it wasn't a faithful companion through the moutainous roads and thunderous downpours. It was, in fact. But sometimes, if a certain thing, especially a car is 'destined' for you... You'll know it, for sure. You need not second guess yourself. At least that's what I was told. So, I hit the road, not to hunt for another car or at least not yet. But I know by His grace, the right one will come my way. As for now, I'll be hoping for better cars to come along, not for possession but for knowledge and experience in pursuit of one that will eventually be mine. While time and space is at work in making that happen, that designated spot remains empty, reserved for The Car.

- c h e r

happy holidays!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

It'll just be too boring if I left the wish at that,

But sadly I will...

After being away on a food escapade and several Christmas gatherings,

Both my tummy and my body need a time-out,

I shall end by saying...

Don't forget the TRUE meaning of Christmas.

It's about our Savior who gave His life for us,

About His great love that conquers all,

About His story that's been told over 2,000 years,

About His grace that saves,

His mercies that are never-ending

And a relationship that's everlasting.

- c h e r

the right thing

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The right thing is often times underrated. People have pre-marital sex and drink their sorry asses off still. Lack of conscience, you say? Well, my guess is that people don't give two hoots about the implications of their actions. My question, is why don't they?

Why don't they fear unwanted pregnancies? Why don't they fear obsession with drugs that'll lead to a painful death? It puzzles me, aren't these things a priority? Excluding for those who actually want these things to befall them. Why not do the right thing? If you're not married yet, best you wait. If you're underage, wait a couple more years and you'll probably be able to hold your drink better then anyway.

What I'm getting at is, as difficult as the right thing may seem it's always worth a shot. Definitely better than having guilt haunting your very being, I say. It may be hard to give up smoking, drugs, or even a rotten relationship that has a one way ticket to Doomsville. But the right thing should overrule every lingering feeling in your bones, there's no justification for that. If something is right, then it must and very much ought to be done despite the circumstances.

Easier said than done, I know but doing the right thing builds character. You'll feel proud of yourself, not simply because you did a good act but you withstood temptation and prevailed. Sometimes, the right thing just has to be done, no question about it.

The right thing to do is underrated.

- c h e r

regrets

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"You see that girl over there, she's my best friend."

That's what he told a little boy at an orphanage we visited for our moral project. I remember him being in formal attire, that chilli red tie coupled with a 100 watt smile. So, what was my response? "Nahh, he's lying. I'm not... He's a rockstar now" was what I said. I do remember flashing a smile back at him though. Come to think of it, I wonder whether he even meant what he said that night.

I'd take it back, I'd take it back in a heartbeat. My response toward what he told that little boy, did I say it to make the boy giggle? To have people think it was a love-hate thing going on? It's a little fuzzy, I'll admit, it's been more than a year why wouldn't it be fuzzy? I'm not living in the past... Not entirely, at least.

So, I guess what I mean is... I should've said that he was my best friend too. There was no denying it, at least in my heart there was no doubt. People knew we were buddies, but I've never had a friend like him. I miss how similar we were, I miss how loyal you always were, I miss our hangout sessions dearly.

Yes, like time, life goes on. Things got bitter and we said stupid things, I regret not being quick to apologize though, ever so much. I remember the first big conflict we had, our apology was anything but an apology, we had no verbal communication. You looked at me, I looked at you and we burst out in laughter and all was forgiven <3. I regret the apology for the final straw didn't end that way, I regret that the apology for our WW3 never came.

So if only I could turn back time, like Aqua says I would've stayed and wished you did the same. Well, things are the way they are now, no turning back and no second chances. Here's to success upon success in all you do and all the best that life can possibly bring *clinking of glasses*

"You see that girl over there, she's was my best friend."

- c h e r

this ones for You

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~~A simple "thank you" would never cut it.~~

And I know I say this to You all the time, but I guess it's time I told others: "My heart swells to the size of an overgrown elephant just thinking about Your faithfulness". How You put up with a tyke such as I, no one can say let alone comprehend. You never count my sins against me no matter how severe the mistakes I've made. For that, thank you will forever be an understatement.

I am grateful just to know of You. The knowledge of Your very name makes me feel like I've already achieved so much in life, when in reality, I haven't much at all. Your are a God who loves unconditionally, despite anything and everything. Oh, how fortunate am I to know of Your name.

You've always been my pillar of strength when the world sucked it all out of me. You've always been my guardian angel who gave me shelter when there was none. You've always been my hope for living this life that I may face all tomorrows. You've always been my well that I draw from when nothing else would quench my thirst. You've always been my friend who supports, encourages and is quick to forgive all my wrongdoings. You've always been my love, the best kind I'll ever know.

The past two months, You've been cradling me tight in Your arms as more trials began to unravel. It's the kind of support that no man on earth could ever supply, I am in awe of Your love. Whilst I lost the trust and support of many, You always held me high like I was some kind of shining trophy worthy of making You feel proud. You have never failed me nor forsaken me amidst the chaos.

You are forever faithful and You love me with an undying love.

I love You too.

- c h e r

Expressing & CHERing