Defy some demons

I defy gravity. I go against the tides. Some people are not bred to withstand any thing that comes along their way, especially if it's a big hurdle.

I say this because as  person I know there could be certain personalities that each of us will meet in our lives. Take for instance anyone who is close and dear to your heart. That person may agree or disagree with the things that you want them to do and in the long run hurt you more than you hurt them. It is quite lonely to think that there could be things that you need to just let go and not talk about. And maybe sometimes it's best not to discuss those stuffs to avoid further stresses in your situation.

I process a lot and I analyze so deeply anything that goes and comes my way. It is not an easy process for me to do this but it is certainly a learning curve that I will deal with. It's simply because I thrive to live and tend to say to myself , just do what you think is rightful in your heart and believe that the other person will just take care of the situation to your liking. 

It's love. It's hate. It's nothing when you don't feel anything and you don't care. It will be death when that comes. 

In my arms is an angel

I met baby Nathaniel (not his real name) in an orphanage just recently when I joined charity project in Manila.

This is the first time I've joined an actual social work. I've donated and joined walks for other charity initiatives before (AIDS/HIV walk, MS Society, Initiative projects for Kids in Distress etc.) but this one recent visit to "Home for the Angels" is really special to my heart.

When I was in the US, my ex had 3 adopted kids whom I had a chance to bond with - David, the eldest was in his early college, while Joshua and Yullian are toddlers, aged 4 and 3, respectively. Though those kids are not blood related to my partner at that time, I saw the love, care and respect they've shared together. I too, became really close in that span of time that I've met them. Up until now, even when I am back here in Manila, I keep in touch with them.

The value of helping kids like them is a rare opportunity. Most of us do not realize that it is not them that we're helping but rather it's the other way around. Or maybe say that it's mutual benefit in the long run.

Baby Nathaniel is just one of the baby I've met at Home for the Angels. In that short time, I said to myself that I should really do this more often & maybe influence my other friends to do the same. In my lifestyle, it may be limiting and some would question am I capable? I would answer and say, what about you? Have you done something to lift a finger and help and become part of other people's lives who maybe needing your help no matter what your status or standing in life?

To those who maybe reading this short and sweet expression, who would be interested to volunteer at Home for the Angels you can contact me directly and I can provide more information to you.

Have a good one!