The Ocean of My Being

Being a Muslim in the Philippines can be tough. Without even knowing who you are, you can be subjected to discrimination, that range from slight to really bad, just because of the name you carry or something that you wear (the kombong (veil) for women and the kopya or the tableegh outfit for men). Honestly, I have always been more oblivious than conscious of the 'slight discrimination' that I’ve so far been subjected to as a Muslim based in Manila. I usually would just keep my calm or come back at people with jokes when I experience being treated like someone so stupid or someone who has no feelings at all. I would always try my best to stay as cool as I can by reminding myself that I know better than the kind of people who discriminate. Also, sometimes, I see that it is not really hatred that makes them do such things that inevitably insult me, it is actually sheer ignorance. Some people just don’t know anything. I do admit, though, that there are times when I can’t h...

I've been a citizen of the blog world for more than one year and a half now. All this time, I've been reading and hopping from one blog to another. I have read many a different view about various events, issues and people. I have always enjoyed reading what other people actually think about certain things. I have learned a lot, too. And, like every single blogger in the world, I also have ideas and opinions of my own. These ideas and opinions may differ from that of others, but I don't really think this makes them (my ideas and opinions) any less, in sense and value, than others'. This is also what I think whenever I read opinions and ideas that are so different from mine. I always tell myself, " to each his own. " This also holds true in the "real" world. There will always be people who will see or view things in a way far different from one's own. It is always good to keep " to each his own " in mind. But, then again, there...

This month started really nice for me. Work's been okay, school's great and my interest in both has continuously been increasing. I haven't been having enough sleep, but that's all right. I'm actually getting used to that. I've been enjoying all the assigned readings, too. My CL 240 ( Asian Literature ) readings has awakened my " Asian-ness " more than ever. Asian culture is just great. I love being Asian! :) Days are nice and happy. I feel peaceful and I am just in love with life right now. May this feeling last... :) ******** Stories... July 1 : --This day was very special because it was Tita Pie 's wedding. It was a really nice wedding. Very intimate. Tita Pie and Paps were obviously in cloud nine. It's always nice to see couples who are so happy being together. I was (am) really happy for them, especially for Tita Pie because I know that this was what she's been waiting and praying for. Seeing her so happy and grinn...