The Ocean of My Being

June means a lot to me because this month reminds me how blessed I am to have some very special people in my life. Now, before this month ends, I'd like to write about two of the most important men, in my life, who make June such a special month. First, of course, is my father. June would always remind me of him because Father's Day is in June. Second, my Kuya Rashid . He was born on June 9, so June will always be his month. Abi Kulay... * I (we) call my (our) dad Abi . Abi is the Arabic term form "my father". Abi has been a huge figure in my life. Basically, everything that I am is influenced by Abi (and my mom, too), from the way I look at the world as a whole and my attitude towards people to the things I like. Abi is not your typical Meranao dad. Yes, he's strict and all, but he allows us to actually decide for ourselves and also leaves us to learn through experience. He gives us the freedom to try things that other Meranao kids can only dream of...

In 3s I was tagged by Lanee . Three names you go by: 1. Diane 2. Olilie 3. Diandra Three screen names you have had: 1. BabyPink 2. DianeWills 3. Sisa Three physical things you like about yourself: 1. Hands 2. Hair 3. Skin Three physical things you don't like about yourself: 1. Feet 2. Tummy 3. Extra weight! Three parts of your heritage: 1. Meranao 2. Bangsamoro (Muslim Filipino) 3. Arab-Malay Three things that scare you: 1. To fail my loved-ones 2. Natural disaster 3. To die not a good Muslim Three of your everyday essentials: 1. Sweets 2. A good book (a few pages at the very least) 3. Prayers Three of your favorite musical artists: 1. Maksim (The Piano Player) 2. Jewel 3. APO Hiking Society Three of your favorite songs: 1. "I Believe I Can Fly" ( R. Kelly ) 2. "On My Own" (from Les Miserables ) 3. "Constant Change" ( Jose Mari Chan ) Three things you want in a relationship: 1. Respect 2. Understanding 3. Love (4. Trust) Three lies and truths in ...

I love my feet! I have been playing badminton for some time now. Uhm, when I say playing, I mean just playing for fun. Not seriously playing or anything. Last Saturday, I went to the SIP (SSEAYP Alumni Association) Weekly Badminton with my friends, Bok , Erik and Lachi . We finally saw Drew there after not seeing him for a long time. It was bound to be a great, fun night. I was really looking forward to playing again as I missed the last badminton get-together. Before leaving the dorm, I drank around one liter of water and did my stretching in advance. I was really, really excited! We got to the court at 8 o'clock in the evening. We were having so much fun playing and laughing at our mistakes when about five minutes into the game, I jumped to hit the shuttlecock, which was obviously beyond my reach, and landed twisting my ankle. I was still laughing as I fell on my butt, but I knew it was going to be bad as I heard a crunch from inside my skin. I tried getting up and ...

Wow! I feel like I haven't blogged and/or bloghopped for the longest time. Except for work-related stuff, I haven't been surfing the net that much recently and I've just realized how much I actually miss all the blogs I regularly read. Before, when I wouldn't have the time, the energy or the drive to write and post a new entry, I would usually still have the time to check on my regular reads. But, these days, I haven't done this and the idea that the blogs I've been reading have become, well, a part of my life finally sank in. There'd be times when I'd wonder if this blogger and that blogger have updated and/or wonder what that blogger and this blogger have written recently. Just like craving for something very specific, I'd go nuts wanting to bloghop. And, because of this, I'm having some sort of "blog withdrawal syndrome" or something. Hay! So, what is my point? Hmm, this is just my way of telling everyone " I MISS YOU ...

Your Inner European is Spanish! Energetic and lively. You bring the party with you! Who's Your Inner European? ******** Slow and Steady Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment. They expect you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then usually decide against it. How Do People See You? ******** You Were Actually Born Under: Full of spunk, you are the original party animal. You bring fun, activity, and stimulation to any event. Self-control is not one of your strong points; you have been known to over indulge. Cheerful and energetic, you can turn the most boring thing into something fun. You are most compatible with a Rat or Dragon. You Should Have Been Born Under: Resourceful and practical, you are a quick thinker. You are very observant - and it's hard to get anything past you! A total...