Words to Inspire

     The works of poetry may not speak its meaning directly, but when examined how words are put together could tell a lot of things and even capture our overall emotions. One of the reasons that  I learned to love poems is because of its words that inspire. :)

     The following are some of the poems with their corresponding authors who give me a sort of inspiration:

1. If By Rudyard Kipling

2. Still I Rise By Maya Angelou

3. You Told Me By Imani Miller

4. Dreaming By Johnitha Anderson

5. Thank You Mrs. Newby By Kristen Ottesen

6. Heart Over Matter By Din Kriegsman

7. Human Family By Maya Angelou

8. Dreams By John Raines

9. The Invitation By Oriah Mountain Dreamer

10. The Road Not Taken By Robert Frost 

11. Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening By Robert Frost

12. I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud By William Wordsworth

13. I Had No Time to Hate Because By Emily Dickinson

14. The Invitation By Oriah Mountain Dreamer

15. Dreams By Langston Hughes

16. The Paradoxical Commandments By Kent M. Keith

17. Love After Love By Derek Walcott

18. All the World’s A Stage By William Shakespeare

19. Music By Bessie Rayner Parkes

20. A Prayer on Going Into My House By William Butler Yeats

21. How Do I Love Thee? By Elizabeth Barrett Browning

22. Love’s Language By Ella Wheeler Wilcox

23. The Passionate Shepherd To His Love By Christopher Marlowe

24. A Time To Talk By Robert Frost

25. Love's Coming By Ella Wheeler Wilcox

From a Grateful Heart

     While we still have time, let us not forget to say our thanks to those people whom we love, cherish, and value so much. Indeed, there are many ways on how to express our gratitude to others.

    We can express it directly by words, or by our actions. We can say it personally to someone, or by giving him/her a letter that expresses our gratitude. Moreover, we can also express it by giving him/her flowers or gifts. But above all, we can give him/her a hug, a tap from his/her shoulder, and our time. These things would surely remains and will not be easily forgotten since these come from a greatful heart. :)

At Home :D

     If you don't have a job yet and you are still a student or a person who goes to nowhere but just stay at home, home, home, then the best way to do is to earn a money by staying at... HOME. :D

     First, save money. When someone gave you money to buy something like your food or snacks, then spare some and keep it. If possible, you can keep it in your bank. "Piggy bank" will do. :D In that way, you can avoid yourself from spending your money.

     Second, start a home-based mini business. You can sell ice or ice candy, vegetables from your garden, foods like junkfoods, or be a TM or Smart loader. In short, be a seller. :D

    And third, make an investment. If you have an extra money left, let someone borrow it with an interest. He/She may be your parent, sibling, neighhor or others. In that way, the amount of your money will increase and you are now able to buy a lot of things that you would like to.

LOVE In Mysterious Ways

     There are many ways that we can show our love to other people and most of these ways may not be obvious. But if you really want to let others feel that they are loved, then you can show your love to them in mysterious ways. :D

1. Make them amazed by touching their hearts. :D

     You can do a lot of good things to them which you have never done before. In other words, change for the better. :D

2. If you don't say it, then do it. :)

   "Action speaks louder than words." Doing some "movez" with care and kindness is one way that you can show your love to them.

3. If you won't do it, then say it. :D
     Of course, if you won't show that you love them, just say it. You might not say the actual word of LOVE :D but you can tell something different that lies behind  the meaning of LOVE.

      Yes, it may be hard to understand these things. That's why we called it Love in Mysterious Ways. :) ;) :D

    

Questions of Love

     As human beings, it is in our nature to love and be loved in return. However, how can we know whether we are loved by that certain person whom we love? Anyway, here are some questions that if answered mostly by YES, would help us perceive that our family, friends, or even loved ones (Eros love) really love us. ;)

1. Does he/she asks whether you have already eaten your meal or not?

2. Is he/she worried if you go home late?

3. Is he/she concerned whether you still have the money to spend for your expenses?

4. Does he/she tell you to take care before you leave?

5. Does he/she try to understand you no matter how unpredictable you are?

6. Does he/she respect and accept you for who you are?

7. Does he/she value you more than the material things?

8. Does he/she have a usual communication with you?

9. Does he/she ask whether you are okay?

10. Does he/she treat you as a special person?

    Have you tried answering these questions? If YES, then keep that to yourself. :) Blessed are you if you know that you are loved. But if NOT, then you can make your own questions of love. :D

Speak Different!

     We, Filipinos, are usually interested to speak a language which is not our own. For instance, we try to use English, Korean, Japanese or any other foreign languages. We may become "trying hard" in using other languages, but learning a new language is always be possible especially when you know these strategies:

1. Buy a dictionary that uses your target language. In this way, you can enhance your stock of vocabulary and enrich your knowledge about the language.

2. Download an application software for translating two languages that you want to learn. 

3. Watch movies or listen to any songs that are in the target language while reading the equivalent translation which is written in your own language.

4. Have an exposure to the target language. For instance, if you want to learn how to speak Korean language, the best and most effective way to do is to go to Korea.  Dealing with the people there might bring out your capabilities and full potentials in using a new language.

If you can follow all the tips as mentioned above, you can now SPEAK DIFFERENT!

Hooo! Huhh!

     No matter how strong you are, you are still subject and vulnerable to any pain. And so, you need to know how to defend yourself when you are being attacked by anyone. Here are the tactics:

1. Aim by striking your attacker on his eyes. In that way, he will have a difficulty in seeing you and will no longer be inspired in fighting against you. :D

2. Many personal items from your pocket or purse can be used as a defensive weapon, like a comb! Press the teeth above your attacker's upper lip as hard as you can; test this on yourself and see how painful it is!

3. Although it might seem ineffective at face value, shouting can knock an attacker off his track, opening up opportunity for you to escape or to fight. Aside from that, it gives a sign for help and rest assured that no criminals appreciate loud noise at the crime scene. Your attacker is just as afraid as you.

4. Before and after every attack, shout "Hooo! Huhh!" to show that you are brave enough to fight your attacker. It also frightens your opponent, thus, making him dance in nervousness.

5. Run for your life. It may not be cool, not sexy, and not going to give you a story, but if your primary goal is safety and you have no any strength and courage to fight, the best thing you can do is get clear of danger. :D

     Apply the five (5) mentioned tactics and assuredly, you will have an enjoyable and victorious fight ever. Hooo! Huhh!