For the Road

December 31, 2008

A few hours to go and 2008 is history. Looking back, I’ve had my ups and downs, but I would say this year was a pretty good one - lots of things to be thankful for, lots of friends to have good and bad times with and lots of love shared among family and relatives.

To be honest, I haven’t made my New Year’s resolutions yet. This is the first time I think I felt I don’t have to make any because I believe we should strive to be better persons each and every single day, not just on New Year’s Day. So instead of making New Year’s resolutions, I’ll share with you the highlights of my 2008.

January

Our org’s biggest event for the school year - Pound for Pound. This is an annual concert normally held every February. It showcases the musical talents of org members. I actually wasn’t able to play since I don’t have a permanent band as of the moment. I came in late too, probably down to the last two bands when I arrived. But nonetheless, being with brods and sisses that I haven’t seen in a long time and meeting new ones were good enough for me.

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And You Think Your Problems Are Unbearable

December 24, 2008

A few days back, I chanced upon the Biography Channel’s The Woman With Half a Body. The special features Rosemarie Siggins, who was born with sacral agenesis. At the very young age of 2, her legs were amputated so she could have a better quality of life. Her story is very inspiring, as she remains positive despite unbelievable odds.

Because her legs were amputated, she had to learn to walk on her hands. She also learned how to use a skateboard, which I thought was cool. What’s cooler is she has a passion for  fast cars, and at the time of filming, she was beefing up a Mustang for the racetrack. She’s actually kind of a tomboy, but she found someone who is completely devoted to her and doesn’t really mind her not having legs. Watching her journey to finding the love of her life gives me hope. There is someone out there. You just have to find that person or be lucky enough to meet him in this lifetime. I think her husband is extraordinary. He definitely sees through her disability and sees the beauty within her. Now, they have a son, who was born normal.

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Justice for Ivan de Guzman

December 2, 2008

Farewell, Ivan.

You will be deeply missed.

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