Sunday, December 26, 2010

Lions and Men


Myrmidons! My brothers of the sword! I would rather fight beside you than any army of thousands! Let no man forget how menacing we are, we are lions!

-Achilles to his men before the battle of Troy.


A lion is the king of the jungle, a leader and the protector of its pride. That should be the role of men in our society, like a lion, a king, a protector and a provider of his own family. But most men nowadays are afraid of responsibilities, afraid to lead.  What is happening on today’s men? It’s like they lack the courage to be real men, to be like lions.

In my own stand point, Men and Lions should be equal in power. A mans voice must be like a lion’s roar that commands enormous respect. But how can a man achieve this kind of roar if there is fear in his heart. I see a lot of men today that is running away from their responsibilities, running away from fear.

This should not be the case, men should embrace there fear and responsibilities in life because in the end this will make a man stronger. That is why men should keep on improving themselves and increase their value as men. How?  Get a degree, face and overcome difficult situations, work hard and be independent. Most of men nowadays focus on their looks or the physical aspect, having the perfect body and beautifying themselves, what they don’t know is that women prefer men with excellent character, a good provider and has an aura of manliness, an aura of a real lion.

I tell you, women prefer the character rather than the physicality. Women nowadays are very practical. You can see a lot of women out there going out with not so good looking guys, but if you look at closely at the ones that they are dating, they have this aura of manliness in them. They are independent and doesn’t really focus on how to get women but rather they are more focused on power, money and family.

I think women are genetically wired to be attracted with powerful men, like men being attracted to women that have good physiques, because unconsciously men are attracted to this kind of women because this is an indicator that they are healthy and are capable of reproduction. Men prioritized physical attractiveness while women on the other hand prioritize status.

(Watch these videos below in order for you to understand more)

So basically in my own opinion, dominance and power plays a big part on men and women. Dominance and power increases men’s confidence and machismo while in women, being with men that have power and dominance means safety.   That is why it’s a must for men to keep on improving themselves not just on the looks but also there pockets. Men should not be afraid to take on responsibilities, because this will increase their experience in order for them to survive on incoming hardships in life that can make them stronger in the end.

For all the men out there, have courage and always strive to be a man of a highest value. Be strong, independent and financially stable. Not just for you to attract women but also for you to become a real king of the jungle, a real lion that can overcome challenges in life. A lion that is fearless and ready to conquer and protect... because as the famous line says “Only the fearless can be great”.

-To be and to last

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Human Interaction



“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”
                                                         - Anais Nin




They say that one of the most important thing in this world is family. It is where we learn and discover things. It is where our minds are educated and our personalities are molded. It is where we learn to love or sometimes hate. It serves as a foundation of our growth in order for us to survive in the real world.

I never really had a real family before, because the one who raised me did not put much attention on the word “family”. Maybe that is why I have been to different kinds of groups since I was young, up until now.  It’s a bit sad and lonely not having your own family but being with different kinds of groups in an early age gave me the ability to connect well with people.  

Since I was young, I really enjoyed human interaction and meeting different kinds of people especially the ones who talked about their experiences in life. It really ignites my passion to discover the world.  But these past few months, I really did not have the drive that I had before to interact with others.  All I want to do is just to sit in front of my computer and read a lot of stuff then write my thoughts about it. I’m not saying that I have regrets because I really enjoyed it, but as the time goes by it felt like there is something missing. 

So what I did, I went out because I realized that maybe the thing that is missing is “human interaction”.  That I was glued in front of my PC and forgot that the best interaction still take place offline. I forgot that I grew up with people around me and I love connecting with them. And guess what? I was right! The missing piece was human interaction. While I was interacting with my friends, it felt like I just got out of prison.

While I was with them and enjoying the moment, I suddenly realized that one of my friends is living life to the fullest. Before, I really did not understand what he's doing because I noticed that all he does is partying, going out and having fun.  I really did not get the thought on what he is doing, not until now. I think this person has already gone through what I have just experienced. If you look at him, you might be able to say that he is a party animal, but as you go down deeper, he is really into human interaction, though he works hard but still he never fails to enjoy life. He always connects with people because I think he knows how important human interaction is to a person. And most of all, he treats his friends as family. I will never forget the time when he said to our Pk-group that we are family. It was very heart warming.

I think he knows already how to balance being alone and going out and interacting with others. And you know what? I have decided that I will follow his foot steps. I know I still have a lot to learn in this world about my self and human interaction but one thing is for sure, I am slowly getting the balance. I am really happy because I have reverted to my old self again, that is the person who loves to socialize and to connect with people. But still because of the experience of being alone, I have acquired the skill of being an introvert, being comfortable to stay at home alone and enjoy writing.

Finding the right balance is important, and I think this is the key for us to grow as a person. To be able to  enjoy human interaction, at the same time being comfortably alone in order for us to reflect on the things that are happening to us, inside and out.

Finding the right balance is the key. So let me say this line that my friend Rye uses whenever we bump to each other.

Where’s the party at?


-To be and to last



Monday, December 13, 2010

The Power of Bathing

Bathing is the washing or cleansing of the body in a fluid, usually water or an aqueous solution. It may be    practiced for personal hygiene, religious ritual or therapeutic purposes or as a recreational activity. -Wikipedia
                                                      




The Japanese working man usually takes a nice long bath after work. Soaking in their bathtubs for a few minutes releases tension and helps them relax inside and out. The famous Japanese working man baths before going to bed because a well-washed body contributes to a pleasant atmosphere and helps them feel comfortable when they sleep.

The therapeutic effect of taking a bath after work is very effective. Feeling tired, sleepy and dirty is the sensation of a man after work, tired because of the long day of labor, sleepy because of the lack of energy, and dirty because of the travel on his way home.

After work, I usually feel much drained because of the day’s activities, though I may not feel it when I’m in the work place but once I got home the effect goes up to the surface. I usually start my day at around 5am because I still have some things to do.  I also need to wake up early because my work place is far from home. That is why by 7, I must be on my way to the office already for me to arrive there before 8, and from 8am-5pm I’m in the office doing work.

After work, I need to travel for 1 hour in order for me to reach home. That is why by the time I got home, I feel so drained and very tired already. I think one of the things that add up to the stress is the traveling part. Anyway, In order for me to relieve stress, I eat a lot to regain energy and have a nice long bath before I hit the sack.

Once you started bathing, the feeling of water running from your head down to your body is really refreshing and the coldness of the water awakens you. After bath, I feel refreshed, relaxed and ready to hit the sack. When you get into bed you will feel comfortable and warm and sleep soundly and by the next day you will get up feeling like a new person.

The feeling of being revitalized is something. That is why before I go to sleep I always make sure that I will have a nice long bath not just to relax and release me from stress but also for a good night sleep.  


Try it, you’ll see the difference.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Self-Support



                      Facing what consumes you is the only way to be free.
                                                  -Hatebreed

Dry cough plus the lost of interest of doing something productive makes a man unhealthy. Most of us suffer illnesses that can harm our well-being and decrease our productivity, but the bad thing is when you are not feeling well both psychically and emotionally.
 
Emotional stress can amplify the sickness that you feel in the flesh. It adds up to the mess that is inside your head.  It weakens your buffer against life’s pressure, and if you will not make a move on healing your self, it will destroy your passion of doing something that you love, and all you want to do is just to lie down and wait for miracles.

But no matter how much you wish for a miracle, it’s not going to happen, because it is really up to you if you want to fix yourself. Don’t wait for others to take care of you. You are not a child anymore, be brave and find ways to cure your sickness and the emotional stress that you feel. You really need to help your self and stand on your own because the most important person in your life is “You”. Others can live without you but you cannot live without yourself that is why it is really important for you to learn self-support. That no matter what happens; you can stand on your own because this will benefit you in the future.

Always remember that if you want to achieve something in your life, the best person that you can count on is yourself, that is why if you feel physically sick right now or emotionally drain, be tough and tell your self that you are strong enough to fix yourself and overcome life’s challenges.

Be brave enough to fight back and don’t wait for others to help you. You are destined to fight your own battles because you are a child of the universe, all you need is you.

If you succeed on your own, you will be rewarded with confidence that will be planted deep into your persona and because of this “Growth” begins.

To be and to last.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Rise and rise until Lambs become Lions


                     " Those who are afraid of Pain will never know Glory"
                                                  -Unknown

Last night I watched Robin Hood (2010), I was very excited about watching it because it’s been a couple of months since I tried to download it from torrent but I was not able to find a descent copy but luckily for me yesterday I found one.

While I was watching the movie, I noticed how the character of Robin Hood showed manliness and bravery. Manliness, in a since that just by watching him, you can really feel the aura of a real man, or shall I say a real king of the jungle. Also the thing that he does in the movie especially in front of the girl that she loves is so manly. It’s like whenever he spoke, it really pierces through your soul. Deep voice and the way he delivered it, plus the way he gazed when he spoke is very astonishing. I think his character played a very good example of a real man. A man that is gentle enough to feel the emotions of others yet has the voice of a lion that commands enormous respect.

Speaking of lions, one of the quotes from the movie really penetrated my consciousness. Its goes like this “Rise and rise again until Lambs become Lions”. I think every man that hears the line will surely be motivated to achieve something in his life. Because it implies that if you just keep on fighting and never give up on the thing that you believe in, you will surely get it sooner or later.

This quote plays in my mind every now and then. It became one of my guiding principles in life since the moment I heard and grasps its thought. Whenever I think about the quote, especially in times of hardships, it ignites my willpower to move on and fuels hope and courage.

That is why; I perceived that quote as a very powerful tool for motivation and will power. And for those of you that haven’t seen the film, I really recommend that you watch it, because we don’t know, you will discover things in the movie that can be beneficial and might help you in the journey of life.

So, let me say this quote again “Rise and rise again until Lambs become Lions”, and never let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve something you believe in. You are more powerful than you know.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Willpower




"Man can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air ..but only for one second without hope." 
--Harold Lee "Hal" Lindsey 












Depression is the feeling of complete emptiness; it drains your energy like a black hole. That is what I felt early this morning, the feeling of being empty and alone. I don’t know what is going on really, but I have a feeling that this is rooted to feelings of sadness that are being repressed.

Since I was young, I’m not really the type who shares problems. Usually I endure it until it’s gone. That is why maybe; right now… it is slowly going up to the surface of my consciousness and hunting me down like a ghost from the past that seeks justice.

I’m totally aware that these feelings will rise up sooner or later. But I just can’t believe that it’s happening right now. Maybe there is an event in my life at the present that triggered these repressed emotions. And I have a pretty good idea what triggered it. I know it’s not really a big deal for others but for some, it is already very critical and can destroy their borderline between reality and fantasy.

It’s really hard to endure repressed emotions, especially when you are suffering at the present. Though you may not feel the emptiness every minute but once you are alone, it comes back. It is slowly killing you as a person, the happiness and joy that you feel is slowly taken away by the sadness that enters your consciousness.

But we always have a choice. It’s up to us if we remain in the darkness or fight in order to see the light.  I choose to fight! I want to see the light again. I’m totally aware that it will take time, since I am still in the process of healing but I know someday, I will rise again. From the ashes, I will rise like a phoenix and I will grow stronger.

The feeling of emptiness makes you feel very weak and lonely. It weakens not just your heart but also your taste of life.

But being weak is not really that bad because I think sometimes you have to allow yourself to be weak in order for you to grow stronger. 

To be and to last.. and Rise like a Phoenix!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Know Thyself




“He who controls others may be powerful,   but he who has mastered himself is mightier still”

 - Lao Tzu





Awhile ago, I had a test on patience and will power. I had to control my emotion; it was like a huge wave trying to overcome my awareness. It was very hard at first because I cannot help my self but react. But I patiently waited until eventually it went away.

 Honestly it was really hard to control my emotion, especially when you experience a difficult situation early in the morning that you have to force your self to get up from bed. It’s like there is a huge force in your chest waiting to explode and waiting to devour every inch of your soul.

But I said to my self, I cannot let this control my consciousness and shroud my judgment because I might regret it later. So, I stayed calm, slowly feeling every air that I obtained and as I exhaled slowly, I felt the air coming out from my mouth and eventually it calmed my system and made me whole again.

Looking back at what happen, it made me think about the struggle on how I fought with myself and came to a conclusion that the only one close to beating me is me, and even he doesn't stand chance.

To be and to last.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Final View








"We're holding on to the pain because it's all we have left. But we don't have to, we have a choice." 

  -Chuck Bass








After almost two months, a guy was hesitant to see his ex-girlfriend because he was afraid that his feelings for the girl will return.  But he has no choice but to see her, because the girl’s mom asked a favor that he needs to go to their place. The guy has no choice because before the break up, he promised the girl and her mom that whenever they need him, his just a txt away.

After moments of contemplating whether he’s going to push through with it, he said to himself that “the time has come for me to face the truth”. He knows very well that he will feel the pain again and he is afraid because there is chance that when he see's the girl, the feeling of longing will return.

But the guy said to himself that he needs to be strong. Though he knows the possibilities but still, he needs to do it.

So the time came, both of them was a bet cold with each other. It’s like there is a huge invincible wall between them.  But they have no choice but to greet and talk to one another.
                           
As the time goes by, both of them felt the tension...

The guy really wants to hug the girl because he misses her. But there is something holding him back, and maybe that’s what we call pride. The guy kept on smiling as he talks but deep inside he is still hurting.

After the guys job, he gazed into the girl and shook her head then said farewell and take care, then immediately left.

As the guy was walking on his way home, he realized that it is really over for the both of them. He does not feel the same way anymore towards the girl but still, he is still hurting.  But the good thing here is that, he was able to prove to himself that he is much stronger than before. That even though he is hurting, he was able to manage and control his emotions, particularly the part where he wanted to hug the girl because he misses her. Then finally realized that he is making progress, and now he is on the path of moving on.

And at last, he was able to say that the fighting is over, and this will be a start of another chapter of his life…

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Part of the List



"It has been said that time heals all wounds. I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue, and the pain lessens, but it is never gone." –Rose kennedy



Today, I will write the saddest lines…

I’m totally aware that someday, she’s going to find someone. That someday, she will be happier in the arms of another guy. But I just can’t believe that it’s too soon. What? It hasn’t been 2 months and yet she’s been eyeing on someone already? I just can’t believe it though. We’ve been together for four years and it’s that easy for her to find another? She had no idea how deeply those words wounded me. They were like nails being driven into my flesh.

Well, there is nothing I can do about it. But there are some doubts on my mind that maybe the reason why she broke up with me is not mainly because, she doesn’t feel the spark anymore but I think it’s because of another guy.

Maybe, she has reasons for doing it. Probably, she just wants to save her reputation or maybe she doesn’t want to hurt me that much.

But no matter what the reason, I wished that she was just honest enough of telling me the truth.

The real reason will hurt me but the lying and concealing will hurt me the most.


Saturday, November 13, 2010

Online Gaming




                       “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” 
                            - Qui-Gon to Anakin, Star Wars Episode I

I lost my focus on writing because I played an online game called “Ragnarok”. I was gone astray for a while because of the pleasure that I acquired while playing the game. When you are in the game, time fly’s so fast and because of this, you tend to forget the things that you need to do (unintentionally or intentionally).

Now, I came to a conclusion that before you play an online game, you must be sure first that you have a strong self- control and knows what your priorities are.  And I recommend not playing the game when you have personal problems, because an online game can be an excellent escape goat.

So now that I have regained my focus back, I will set my priorities and start writing again. But playing the online game was not a complete waste of time because through it, I was able to established new connections and strengthened my bond between my old time pals. I had fun too while playing the game and it provided me with joy and laughter.
  
Though I might say that playing an online game is not that productive but I think the joy and friendship that one acquires while playing, is a good reason already to stick around on it a little while.

I think playing online games is really not that bad like what others say.  You just need to control and limit the playing, so that it will not take a tool out of you.

Setting priorities and discipline is the key.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Live Life!





“Those who have never been wounded in love will never be able to say: “I have lived”. Because they haven’t.” -[Paulo Coelho]







A friend of mine was madly in love with his ex-girlfriend. The brake up made him do things that you could never imagine. It’s sad to hear because nowadays, you can hear break up stories almost everywhere.  To tell you honestly, this is not the first break up that I encountered, and it seems that this event is rampant this year.

Relationships do end, and nothing is really permanent in this world. So it is really better to live in the moment and enjoy everything while you can. Because we don’t know, maybe tomorrow or the next day, the end will come.

When the time comes that things will end, all you need to do is to be tough and tell yourself that, though it hurts to see the end but still I must live and life must go on.

Life is really a mystery; you cannot really predict what is going to happen next, that is why it is better to live in the moment. So, by putting this kind of mindset it will make us enjoy the present and appreciate the beauty of life.

So no matter what kind of end your experiencing right now, whether it’s a break up, loss of someone you love or any kind of end that is happening to you at the present. Just remember that you must live! And never give up! Because all of this, is a part of the beauty of life.

For us who have experienced and endured the sadness of the "end", let us all say…

I have lived!


Thursday, October 28, 2010

Thoughts about Worry and Anxiety



Be positive, and then the universe will follow.  

Just like what happened to me yesterday. It’s like there is no hope already, because I had to do lots of things. Like completing requirements; rush through deadlines and hearing a bad news.  It really stressed me out and it’s like the end of the world for me. But it made me think that maybe I’m just worrying to much. That possibly I’m over thinking and perhaps that is why I ended up doing nothing. So I paused for a while, and then slowly returning back to my senses.  At that moment it pop into my head that maybe this is another opportunity for me to grow. That the pressure and anxiety that I feel right now, is an obstacle and if I pass this, probably I will move on to the next level. So, I persevered and move forward like the wind. I did not entertain all the negative thoughts in my head instead I focused on doing and accomplishing all the things that are needed to be done.

Luckily for me, the enlightenment came quickly. And now, I’m writing this piece because everything went out just fine.

So again, because of what happened, I’m going to say this…

Be positive, and then the universe will follow.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Mental Toughness




What is mental toughness? Well, if you are going to search it on the internet, you will stumble upon on different kinds of definition. But for me, when you talk about mental toughness, this is the ability to endure and persevere during high pressure situations in order to perform at maximum potential.

Having this kind of ability enables the individual to overcome life’s obstacles. Maybe you are wondering right now how a person acquires this kind of ability. If you’re going to ask me, probably I will say that you need to embrace difficulties that may come into your way.  Though it’s not easy but trust me, it will benefit you in the end. Because what does not kill you makes you stronger.

Anyway, some of us are afraid to face difficult situations, and usually end up avoiding the problem or denying it. That is why some of us also do not succeed in life. So, it is really a must for us to be mentally tough, not just for us to succeed but also in order to maintain our sanity. Life’s pressure can break you if you are not tough enough.

I wrote this topic because early this morning, I realized how mentally tough I am. That my mental toughness is very strong, I came to this realization because early this morning I had to face a very challenging obstacle.  That is, I had to take care of my grandmother that is demented. It’s not a new thing to me, since I started taking care of her 2 years ago but the challenging part here is that I really need to clean her up early in the morning because there is a poop in her diaper. After cleaning the poop, I bathed her. Then after, I had to hand washed her clothes (we don’t have a washing machine that’s why I need to do it manually.)  Prior to that, last night I had to go out at around 3am in the morning to close the main switch of the water pipe because one of our water pipes got broke.  I also changed her diaper that night because it has a poop in it.

It was a very tiring day you know, and it made me realize that I’ve been doing this already for almost 2 years (taking care of my grandmother while studying). So, it really made me think how mentally tough I am. Maybe GOD purposely gave me this kind of endurance in order for me to keep my sanity.

I know someday all of this will pay off, and I think GOD has a better plan. I think GOD purposely gave me these challenges in order for me to be mentally tough and emotionally tough as well.

So, for you that is reading this… Be Strong! Be mentally tough! Endure the pain and don’t give up on life!

To be and to last.


Friday, October 22, 2010

The Path of Healing



Today was the second session that I joined the expressive arts therapy.  The first thing we did was that we gathered around and formed a circle, then begun sharing experiences, realization and ideas. At first it was a bit awkward because I am not use to this kind of activity. As everyone begins to share their thoughts, I felt this some sort of happiness inside me, because the things that they shared are so heartwarming. Well, I’m not going to tell you everything because it will not fit into this blog.  I will just make a list of my favorites.

1. A very caring woman, who shared that her hair stylist died.  When you listen to her, you can really sense the innocence and purity of her heart. I felt a sense of awe while listening to her story.

2. A mother (but I think she’s a grandmother already) that has the heart and kindness of “Mama Mary”. I felt this kind feeling of belongingness and comfort while listening to her.

3. A very loving father that is concerned about the welfare of his daughter. Because according to him, his daughter went out with a guy friend. Well, maybe this is what we call a father’s instinct. For me, her daughter is very lucky because nowadays it’s rare to see fathers like him. I salute you for that Mr. English guy (by the way he is a foreigner and I think his English)

4. Last but not the least is a She-Male that is full of life and happiness. He lightens up the room when he enters. I believe that this person has endured a lot of suffering and pain that is why he is full of life at present. I want to journey the path of healing with this person around.

After the sharing, we did a lot of activities like; Eye to eye contact for 30mins, Eye to eye contact while dancing and the best part was the therapeutic dance. You will be asked to dance with your own style but the twist here is that the lights are off. So, by turning the lights off, you can really express yourself through dancing and believe me, it was very awesome! The music also was really nice; it was like a mix of everything with a tribal touch.

To sum it up all, I really enjoyed everything that happened….Everything we did in the Expressive Arts Therapy! It was mind blowing and it was priceless.

To be and to last.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Go out and enjoy life



Today has been a long journey, my friends and I crossed the sea just to watch a movie and eat pancit canton. It was a bit tiring because we did not go home after, since we still attended a expressive arts therapy session. The destination was not the fun part but the journey itself. We talked and discovered lots of things.  I will not go on to details about the things that happened because it’s just too many to mention. I will discuss the things that I think is beneficial for me.

One of the learning’s that I acquired was the experience of meeting a diverse group of individuals. Most of them shared different kinds of experiences that are beneficial considering that most of them are older than me. One of the things that I’ve learned is that when you listened you learn, but when you listen and write, you learn more; however when you listen and write plus when you talked about it, you learn the most. Pretty interesting, isn’t it? I know some of you are familiar with this already but this is the first time that I encountered this kind of idea. Another thing is that, the one who handled the therapy was the student of the son of the famous psychologist Carl Rogers. No wonder the one who handled the therapy was so good.

To sum it all, I learned a lot. From their experiences, ideas, wisdom and different kinds of personality that helped broaden my horizon and I am very grateful for this experience.

 To be and to last.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Change of Heart



Today, I decided to go to church and surrender myself to GOD. Because early this morning it made me think that maybe it's time to change. I don’t know why it came into my mind but I just decided to do it. After my usual routine I immediately took a bath and went to church. When I was setting in the church while waiting for the mass to start, it made me realize about lots of things. Like for example, all the blessings that I received this year. It’s pretty amazing because before I decided to change and went to church, I was really thinking that this year is not good for me because of all the things that did not go well into my life. Maybe GOD purposely enlightened my mind so that I will realize that despite all the bad things that happened, I am still lucky because I’m live. There is no such thing as permanent in this world as they say, that’s why it’s better not to drown yourself on thinking about the problems that you have, because as the famous quote says “This too shall pass”. Life must go on.

Anyway, when I was waiting for the mass to start, I saw a young guy that has a down syndrome. At first, it really did not surprise me because I had my internships in a special school that has a bunch of Down syndrome students. Going back to the young guy, I was pretty amazed because it seems that he is the only one who went to church.  I observed that the young guy is praying whole heartedly. You can really see on his gestures the sincerity of his prayer. It made me think about my students in the school where I had my internship because one of my learning’s there is the purity and honesty of a special child.  They really are a perfect example of “what you see is what you get”.

As the mass was about to start and people are starting come along, it seems that most of the people don’t want to set beside the young guy. Its like, they are afraid. It really pains me seeing people avoiding him. Well, there is nothing I can do about it. So what I did, I just prayed whole heartedly just like the young guy is doing. Seeing that young guy made me think that I’m still lucky. That my problems will still just pass by.

To be and to last.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Blessing in disguise






This is the first time that I'm going to write a blog. Mainly because early this morning, I applied for a writer position in a publishing company and was not accepted. So because of this incident, it made me think that maybe  I'm too confident with my English skills. That I'm good with speaking and maybe I'm also good in writing.

I admit. The failure was frustrating on my part because I was expecting that I will be hired because of my over-confidence. Well, maybe this is a sign from GOD that I'm to cocky when it comes to my English skills. That I still need to work hard to improve my grammar.

This experience opened my eyes.  It fueled my desire to practice!. Actually, that is why I made this blog. Because this blog will be my training ground. And you know what? I downloaded a grammar checker. Hehehe...

Anyway, If you are going to stumble on this blog. Please bare with me and the grammar because I'm still learning.

To be and to last.