Marriage is a choice
But for it to last
Is a blessing from God
Something that evades some of us
Who wouldn’t dream
For a love made in heaven
To meet our soulmate
But its not that easy
Baking a cake would be easier
With a list of ingredients to follow
The recipe need not be strictly followed
Modifications can be made
Even close substitutes are permitted
But if even one ingredient is missing
It wont work
The cake would just crumble
And it will be a flop…
Candice Sandiego
December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Lucky in love...
My cousin celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary last dec 18 and she asked me to write a poem for them. She asked me to write it months before her renewal but whenever I attempted to make it.. it came up blank. But as I saw her walking down the aisle for a second time, as I saw her face.. the words just flowed out of no where. I don't know how to title it though... except that I know she has alwasy been lucky in bingo, in raffles and in love....
A poem for Jun-jun and Linell
In a vast sea of people
Your face stands out
Your aura radiant with happiness
As it mirrors the past 25 years of your union
The road was never easy
But I guess no marriage is
But these little bumps
Defined each other’s true character
I salute you both
For your enduring commitment
To uphold the promises once made
As you have renewed it today
Your love for one another
Cannot be measured
Envied by others
And tried to be emulated by some
But not everyone was blessed
To have found and married
The great love of their life
Their soulmate, their bestfriend
You really are extremely lucky
Lucky to have found each other
So hold on tight and never let go
For this love only comes once… in alifetime…
Candice Sandiego
December 18, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Weight loss update...
I was supposed to get my weight for the month of December last December 17 but I was sick so I was finally able to had my weight checked last December 20 and I was so elated that I lost 12 lbs since my last weigh in last November 17. I already loss a total of 47lbs and 10 inches off my waist in 4 months! I'm so happy coz for the first time I'm able to shop off the racks in the boutiques and department stores. But of course I'm still so far from my ultimate goal but my goal for this year, I already got it! I am positive that I'll also get my goal for next year..
I may have started for the wrong reasons but now I'm doing this for my own self-fulfillment. The gym has a motto that its “Motivation which gets us started but its habit which keeps us going” and it's really true...
Anyway, watch out for the new me next year... 2009 will be my year!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Blank
The days can be endless
and the nights so painful
from the biting cold
Walking aimlessly
stubling through the maze of life
lost in a maddening crowd
alone with my crazy thoughts
The cacophony unsure
like a jeepneys bizaare
I sit in the middle
you in the sidewalk
Your face bathe
bathed in sadness
confused by the blank stare
of my eyes...
This poem is a collaboration between me and Jello, written while intoxicated... hahaha...
and the nights so painful
from the biting cold
Walking aimlessly
stubling through the maze of life
lost in a maddening crowd
alone with my crazy thoughts
The cacophony unsure
like a jeepneys bizaare
I sit in the middle
you in the sidewalk
Your face bathe
bathed in sadness
confused by the blank stare
of my eyes...
This poem is a collaboration between me and Jello, written while intoxicated... hahaha...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
For Roy...
A good friend of ours was suddenly taken away yesterday... he was only 36... died of cardiac arrest while playing basketball. One minute he was with us, the next he is forever gone. I made a simple poem for him...
For Roy...
I didn't know him that well
but i knew him enough
enough to have made a mark
a dent in our lives
He always had an easy smile
his crazy antics made us laugh
his eyes spoke a thousand words
that left us all rolling with laughter...
Now, with your sudden passing
came the painful realization
of how fleeting life can be
with just a blink of an eye
you were taken, just as you were given
we may be mourning now
but you are met with rejoice
by the angels awaiting
your homecoming...
Goodbye Roy and thanks for the memories...
For Roy...
I didn't know him that well
but i knew him enough
enough to have made a mark
a dent in our lives
He always had an easy smile
his crazy antics made us laugh
his eyes spoke a thousand words
that left us all rolling with laughter...
Now, with your sudden passing
came the painful realization
of how fleeting life can be
with just a blink of an eye
you were taken, just as you were given
we may be mourning now
but you are met with rejoice
by the angels awaiting
your homecoming...
Goodbye Roy and thanks for the memories...
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Still waters
once rough waters
stands still
I stand
as light as a feather
one small move
and I get pulled
drowned into the dark abyss
forever lost...
The water is deep
underneath strong currents
ready to burst
breaking the stillness of calm waters
emotions are brewing
gets stronger as the tide rises
awaiting silently
hopefully not in vain.
stands still
I stand
as light as a feather
one small move
and I get pulled
drowned into the dark abyss
forever lost...
The water is deep
underneath strong currents
ready to burst
breaking the stillness of calm waters
emotions are brewing
gets stronger as the tide rises
awaiting silently
hopefully not in vain.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Weight loss update...
I've been very busy the past days that I haven't been able to update my blog on my latest weight...
I had my weight taken last November 17 and I loss another 12 lbs!... meaning I already loss a total of 35lbs since August 11. AND I FEEL GREAT!!!!
My only regret is why I only started now but then again, why not now? I guess the circumstances I'm in right now made this happen. When I first started gym, I had all the wrong reasons why I'm doing it...now, I'm doing this for myself... to feel good about myself and eventually heal my heart along the way.
I certainly have no plans of stopping... especially now. The changes that I see in my body is my main motivation... it's the driving factor which enables me to wake up early and burn those calories at the gym. I especially love cosmic cycling coz in one hour, you already burn a lot. I'm also perpetually on a strict diet, kamote, fruits and vegetables are my constant food buddy.
Anyway, keep you posted on my next weigh in on December 17. This month will be such a challenge for me with all the Christmas parties one after the other... but it's just mind over matter and to never lose track of my personal goals.
I had my weight taken last November 17 and I loss another 12 lbs!... meaning I already loss a total of 35lbs since August 11. AND I FEEL GREAT!!!!
My only regret is why I only started now but then again, why not now? I guess the circumstances I'm in right now made this happen. When I first started gym, I had all the wrong reasons why I'm doing it...now, I'm doing this for myself... to feel good about myself and eventually heal my heart along the way.
I certainly have no plans of stopping... especially now. The changes that I see in my body is my main motivation... it's the driving factor which enables me to wake up early and burn those calories at the gym. I especially love cosmic cycling coz in one hour, you already burn a lot. I'm also perpetually on a strict diet, kamote, fruits and vegetables are my constant food buddy.
Anyway, keep you posted on my next weigh in on December 17. This month will be such a challenge for me with all the Christmas parties one after the other... but it's just mind over matter and to never lose track of my personal goals.