There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.
—Howard Thurman (via quote-book)
Totem Pole to be finished in 4 days.
This is Baguio’s oldest tree, dating as old as 224 years and is now being carved in the image of a mother by 8 Ifugaos to give it a new life. To serve as a reminder to the people what a tree can provide to our existence, to never forget that before we happened, she has been around serving the earth we live in, down from our ancestors to the future inhabitants that we are now until 2 years ago when it died.
Amidst all these environmental issues we are faced with in the Philippines, one currently getting a mass of attention is the cutting of 182 mature trees as part of SM Baguio’s plan to create a 7-storey parking space for 1,000 vehicles. This means that eventually, 42 fully grown pine trees will be earthballed along with 43 alnus trees and 97 pine tree saplings will be cut by the developer. And knowing the pine tree’s sensitivity to up-rooting, all this move to expand a mall will only kill the trees despite their planned “green architecture”.
As of now talks of legislative matters and public education are ongoing to fight against this and the concerned people of the city are banking on all the help they can get from anyone who supports the idea of preserving the existence of these trees and a city that is now being threatened of heavier pollution and eventual lack of protection against natural disasters.
Since last week, environmental advocates have gathered 3,000 signatures and need more to help counter-act this problem and has produced several protests, one tomorrow, Jan 20 on Session Road - including artists and students.
Hoping this post serves as an image of urgency to us all. We’re currently mobilizing a movement that could extend support not just to Baguio but to other patches of land in the Philippines that could be in danger in the wrong hands.
Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality . Wake Up and Live!
I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad, the dreams in which I’m dying are best I’ve ever had
—Roland Orzabal (via quote-book)
You only have power over people as you don’t take everything away from them. But when you’ve robbed a man of everything he’s no longer in your power—he’s free again.
—The First circle.
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Yes, I have loved someone and I have been crazy in love with that someone. .In fact, It feels like it was just yesterday and although I could tell that I’m not completely over him. I know also that I am ready for another love. The one that won’t let our chance, our time to be together to just pass by. The one that I could crazily or perhaps madly fall in love with again. The kind that I will not let another just take away.. the kind that is full of trust and sincerity. That one that is for keeps. Oh how I long to fall in love again..
I’m dreaming of someone who knows how to love me, the kind that doesn’t need to ask how to love me. Someone with deep eyes that could swept me away and make me come running close to him every time our eyes met. I hope he’ll be patient with my tantrums and could manage my insecurities. Someone who knows not only how to make things lighter when I feel down but someone who could console me when I need comforting.
I don’t need for him to be cheerful all the time. He may not have the right words to say but knows to stay with me, will hold my hands and soothe me even by not saying anything.
I hope he’ll be someone who is not afraid to show me his love, someone who isn’t ashamed to tell other people how much he loves me. someone who will not make me regret why I love him and how I love him. I imagine him to be strong, stronger than I am. A man who could make me forget my schedule because he wants me to prioritize him. Someone who will ask me out on a date just because he badly wants to be with me, just like that, just for no other reason. I will like him compelling but not commanding. Someone who could make me better than what I am today and possibly make me the best because he is giving me his best.. Oh, how I long to fall in love again.
