little angels

I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside, give them a sense of pride….

I don’t need to bet my little pinky that you sang it, I’m sure you did, but not to worry! no one’s going to be a critic on how funny you sang it, I just want to open your eyes and hearts on how children in this community and in this country should be seen, which is the main reason why the DAVIS bunch went all the way from Makati to Marikina, aside from sharing our Christmas Blessings.
Last Saturday, December 13, the Davis team went to CRIBS foundation in Marikina City to share a day of Blessings, Care and Love to the quite unfortunate little angels who were abandoned by their parents in the care of a very well-meaning institution which is the latter. Everyone, except me came straight from their shifts just to spend the whole morning shopping groceries for these kids, and looking forward to another charitable adventure set forth.
It was everything that we expected and more, we were imagining kids who were orphaned, but we were surprise to find out that they were little cherubs ready to share their buckets of love to us instead of the other way around. Yes, we brought them a lot of supplies and the whole account donated clothes, toys, cute stuff which filled the Box of Blessings ready for their need, but we all didn’t imagine them to actually awaken our sleepy hearts to feel all the possible emotions available that day. The moment we set foot inside the Toddler’s Corner, we were surprised at how these little children of age 2 or less would run towards us and raise their arms for us to carry them so they could get a closer glimpse of their new visitors. They were such intelligent little people who were ready to take us in their embrace as if they knew everyone of us are also tired hearts needing a little bit of comfort in this little space of solace with them, away from the stresses and pressures of the bigger world.
In there, we saw kids play in their little paradise, it was fancy to watch them crawl, walk, run and fall, an almost-perfect picture of kids being nurtured to becoming great people in the future except that it somehow lacks what it literally scars the picture, PARENTS to watch these little milestones, little but what will enormously matter in their life as adults in the sooner, not later time. Parents who will be encouraging them to walking from crawling, and when these kids get a little too impatient walking, balance them when they feel like running and someone to catch them when they stumble.
We played with them like there were no other things to do until we were all too tired carrying them, and it was finally time to go home, we tried to bring the kids down, (at least those who were in our arms) but each time we try to let go, they’ll cling harder and cry, it breaks our hearts to watch this, but we had to go, we also have things to do after this anyway, but nonetheless it pains our soul that parents could desert these wonderful kids, not to be prejudice, I know some of their parents would have their reasons, some might be valid, but it doesn’t change the fact that these are results of a quick exchange of decisions between either parents. They’re just too wonderful, we just met them yet it’s too hard to let go.
One little angel in particular was a surprise, his name was JM , a very baffling individual especially as a child. He was the first to run for embrace when we came but when he hints (puzzlingly) that we would go, he’ll utter those little words as if they are the only words that ever gives meaning to his existence, those words were painfully that of goodbye (bye-bye for a toddler).
It was so sad, that we think what we brought were not enough, we left with broken hearts but solid souls. I myself, though I don’t see it in the nearest future vow that if I can help it, will find ways to make changes on this scenario all over the world. I know that in our own little way, we were able to help supply their needs and gave them the opportunity for a better future, as the CRIBS motto said, TREATING CHILDREN EVERYWHERE WITH PRIDE AND RESPECT AT ALL TIMES.
I only have one wish to end this piece. Life has given these kids this much to be stronger individuals and hopefully they’ll not only have a better Christmas with our simple gifts, but a better life lived full. Let us treasure what we have and I wish that by our example, we inspire a lot to help life a better place not only for these CHILDREN but every CHILDREN we know, Merry Christmas to us all and a Happy, surrounded by Family NEW YEAR.

bored, sleepy and at work

What is one fact about the last person who texted you?
~ she’s my best pal
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Can you use chopsticks?
~ yup; but not so good at it;
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Last time you were on the phone ?
~ im on the phone taking in calls;/ shet!
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Ever been to the Statue of Liberty?
~ nope
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How many email addresses do you have?
~ 3
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Do you like Oreos?
~ not so much.
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Do you send out thank you cards ?
~ to dee yes
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Can you ice skate?
~ yup
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Do you have a brother?
~ I’ve 3.
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Do you like to grocery shop?
~ yep.. given the money;
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Do you do your own laundry?
~ gone were the days.
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Do you take out the trash?
~ no one else will, which reminds me I haven’t taken 3 days worth of trash yet
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Do you watch "The Hills"?
~ what is that ?
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What did you do Saturday night?
~ got drunk in Bed for the photo launch for Mitolohiya
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What are you thinking about right now?
- sex? Maybe. hhahaha


Wearing any bracelets?
~ yup, d one I got from Charlie Melican.
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What are you doing right now?
~ multitasking; taking in calls, doing my article for the company newsletter, answering this, and fighting sleep
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Has a boy put their arm around you in the past five days?
~tieehehehe – yes, dee
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What is wrong with you right now?
~ my extra weight! Urgh!
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Have you ever felt replaced?
~ yes, but not anymore
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Where was the last place you went shopping?
~ Shopwise
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When was the last time you were in extreme pain?
~ april 18 2008
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Do you believe what goes around comes around?
~ yep
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Who was the last person you ate with?
~ pia, pam and pau 3 prekprek
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Last person you went swimming with?
~ dee, bora
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Do you have any bruises?
~ I can’t see any at the moment
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Have you done anything you regret in 2008?
~ a lot
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Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?
~ I don’t think I should
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Would you live with someone without marrying them?
~ yes
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Last thing that made you laugh?
~ don Pablo. hahaha
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Ever been to Europe?
~ just in books

Where do you see yourself in a year?
~ canada
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If you won the lottery what would you do?
- buy a car, and a house plus lot.
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Did you get any compliments today ?
~ not that I can remember
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What were you doing at 9:00 pm last night?
~ cramming for work
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What is your name if you spell it without the letters "N", "O", and "L"?
~ still Ardie
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Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
~ yup, more than a second chance actually
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Did you cry today?
- almost, but then again, if you can’t beat them join them right?
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What made you happy today?
~ a blog of a friend

Black-Coated Rainbow

This is the first band's composition; Jong worked on the accompaniment, I did the lyrics and the tune, Kurt, the magic notes and Dong, the scary base. Will be posting the recording next time.


Alone in your solitary confinement
I was thwarted by the diamonds slowly running down your eyes
I wonder what's this I feel inside
I ravel in your silent cries like approaching paradise

It's hideous to smile on your misery
But I can't help but feel this one's an opportunity
I know you're my black-coated rainbow
Ready to unveil on my Blow

*So I ducked, I walked, I tripped and rise
Trying to get to your paradise
I ducked I walked I tripped and rise
Trying to get to your paradise

My arms are ready to take you inside
Give me this chance and I'll prove you..
I'll prove you tonight

I know cause' i've seen it all before
You're a little girl trapped in a lady's boundaries
You try to hide it from your veil
But i can see the tears inside, and I know
I know

Repeat *

Bridge:

You're my black-coated rainbow
And I'll do everything to unveil your misery
You're my black coated rainbow
I'll throw the black out to make you SHINE. Shine

Repeat*