asthma attack

October 24, 2:35am
it’s happening again.
gripping my air passages like claws gnawing at its prey…
…….
Like a newly-caught
fish brought ashore,
Here I am gasping for breath..
Air sacs in my lungs
deteriorating-
Air must have given up
on me and I am scared!
I never finished my new
poem, never given a bath
to my cat, never told mom
“I Love You,” never kissed
and hugged my [...]

My blessings in disguise

As mentioned in my previous post, I have encountered several instances in my life when the Lord and his guardian angel assigned to me took over.
Yes. I have been saved many times.
Note: This is not to focus on the tragedies or unfortunate incidents/accidents, but rather to highlight the Lord’s Saving Grace.
One time, in 2000, I [...]

Glorietta 2 Blast – Uneasy feeling last night

It happened again. And again.
A few hours ago, (around 1:30pm, Manila time) an explosion ripped through Glorietta 2 (a mall in Makati’s financial district), leaving 8 people lifeless, and more than 86 wounded. There are others still trapped in the rubble when rescuers came.
I was shaking when I saw on the news about what happened! [...]

I love you…..from a kindergarten kid

Hhhmmmm……Tintin’s scribbling I love you at age 6….

A 10-year old Tintin’s essay

This was one of my essays in Grade School. I was 10 years old then.
I have always loved writing. Two years later, I was part of the Grade School Publication called The Canossian Gazette, and eventually in High School, got the chance to head the paper as its EIC. In college I was also writing [...]

Inspiring: Reaching beyond your limits

I have been surfing Youtube for inspirational videos the whole evening and up to the wee hours. I am guilty of being on the brink of depression again.
But this video and the previous video I posted, and a couple of other videos on YouTube have made me realize I can definitely reach beyond my [...]

Stepping out of your comfort zone: Paul Potts

I chanced upon this video of the reality tv show, Britain’s Got Talent (1st audition Show).
One of the contestants was Paul Potts, a 36 year old Mobile phone Salesman from Port Talbot. This guy is truly amazing! I was at my losing end myself and about to give up forever, when his video came into [...]

Ambulansya (sa panulat ni Tintin del Rosario)

Ambulansya
(sa panulat ni Kristine Sendy del Rosario)
Dati-rati, kapag nakakarinig ako ng tunog ng ambulansya, napapaisip ako. Sino kaya yung dadalhin sa ospital? Ilang taon kaya siya? Ano kaya nangyari sa kanya? Sana naman ay maging okay siya. Sana gumaling na siya kung ano man sakit meron siya.
Naisip ko rin, “Ano kaya pakiramdam ng [...]

The roller coaster ride

I have ridden a roller coaster only once. That was in 2002 I think.
I swore I would never, ever try any roller coaster ride again. That darn 360 degrees twist was really unbearable, my world literally turned upside down!
But heck! I now find myself riding another roller coaster….this time a far more intense, serious, and [...]

National Thank You Day (October 20)

As a kid, I have learned to always say thank you even for little favors that I get from friends and even complete strangers.
Have you ever noticed that a nice smile and a sweet thank you can brighten a slumped, tired and irritated MRT ticket salesperson, a bank teller, or a grocery cashier and bagger?
Whenever [...]