I want the strong current to sweep me away sometimes

You! Yes, you, Mr. Going Against the Current! This one's for you! :)

For a while already I know I admire you. It's rather inefficient of me to express this now as I was reading your latest blog. I think our minds could intertwine and have a blissful intercourse together.

Such a strong physicality, intellectual prowess and mindful spirituality, things that I see in you. Yes, in you! Very cool, so sexy.

I like you. It's not what I know about you personally. It's my little known facts about you that makes me want more and more, to see you write and express and to interact with you personally that's rather more appealing as I see it. It could make perfect sense.

I don't see you that often & I only get to hear some latest news or happenings about you from your kindred. But it's all served more like an appetizing dish that I want to try and try over again.

Your written expressions in your channel is such an outlet that fills my craving and  I see you more and understand you more. I like you for that. The more I read more from your site , the more I could say you & I share a common ground and similarity of thoughts whether muddled or puddled, still its humanely sexy to admit we can cringe and/or pout  sometimes. It's our God-given right to do so.

Yes, you! I think you're CURRENTS are strong that I want to be swept away by you! I hope you delight me with your appeal and see it to be inspiring.  Cheers!

NUVALI, NUVALI BUT YOU!

Some 5 years ago I started a project,  a personal project of mine to build a house that I could be proud of as part of my long standing journey in life to succeed, to dream and inspire.  

It's not a very easy journey to say the least. I had to endure some daily grind, personal setbacks and multitude of hurdles. Amidst all that, I know I'm not suppose to stop as I know this house, this wonderful dream will share more happy memories and fun, sweet and warm times to my family & friends and love ones!

2013, with some grace of God and His divine blessing, is the year of our grand move!  

To God be the honor of having and achieving this wonderful Nuvali home of mine!  

Come, join me and share with me this milestone!

House warming gifts and well wishes are welcome! :-)

Hospital arrest!!!

Getting sick and to be hospitalized is something that I don't really wish to happen to me.

But there comes a time when things don't go our way, we succumb to stress, contract unwanted elements and eventually be run down!

I am writing this on the bed of my hospital room, spending my time here, recovering. I was sick On & Off for few days before I decided to submit myself to hospital care! I did not want to because I am thinking of so many responsibilities but I realize my health is very important.

This is the first time that I was hospitalized . Aside from thinking about what I am missing at work, there were lots of thoughts inside me that I am thinking about while in hospital confinement; like what will happen to me, who will take care of me, who will cover for me at work, what about my pending house move etcetera!!! In all these, I told myself to just let go for now and things will fall into their proper places. Add to that, I am blessed that my partner was helpful in my time of need and emergency. Some family members rushed to the hospital immediately upon notification while some friends came as well and some sent their get well messages (some were non reactive even when notified, oh well).

On the side:

One funny but I felt offensive tone/remark that I got was a question from an old friend who asked ,"Baka HIV yan?" I knew it was a joke so I amusingly said to him, "Baka nga, at kung totoo lagot ka at nagdilang anghel ka!"

However, I also felt that it's not funny to be joked around with why I'm in the hospital. I told him that I do not like the connotation just because I'm gay I am easily attributed to HIV. I am not specifically the victim of such connotation but all gay people so this led me to give a short but biting lecture of what HIV is and who it can affect (it's not just for gay people my friend)!

My point is, no one should even try to think and say a person may have HIV by virtue of his/her sexual preference. i think, it's plain ignorance for anyone to think that way.


Secondly, hypothetically if I am afflicted with the virus, I don't think it should be a barometer of my ability and personality. That remark may have come as a joke but it's already a pre-judgement that I don't deserve at all. I am not that type of person who discrimates based on character, preference or attitude! So I expect better from anyone who knows me personally or otherwise.

Thirdly, I felt that what if I do have HIV do you shy away from me? I do know that not everyone has the intelligence to know what being gay is about, what HIV is, what being a real friend is, so at least I would expect respect and cordiality!

At this juncture, as I invibe recovery from my illness I do hope with my little opinion it reaches far and beyond to everyone who may read it - to just provide context on friendship, the ability to support any one in need, the modesty to be more careful about what they say or utter to anyone , the ability to respect and not easily think bad of others regardless of their lifestyle or preference!

World peace!

Friends through thick or thin?

Sometimes I can't help but question the friendships that I've made in my life, whether those are deep meaning or otherwise.

I guess it's normal to have those moments when we question the sincerity, the loyalty and the alliance because just like being in a relationship , friendship requires constant assurances on both sides to know and help us understand that we are not just friends when things are good or okay but also when things gets tough.

Even simple gestures that requires significant adjustment by one end to another is a big deal to me. Especially if I am the one requesting or inviting at least I would expect if you really know me you know that if I say I want this or that, and its not a matter that affects the surrounding significantly but more on the subtle side where you can adjust if you want to because I ask you to, you ought to consider that - as a friend to me!

Big milestones in life, just like in anyone's own area, are really requiring support not only from family, loved ones but also good friends. What kind of support? Well, at bare minimum I guess the security of knowing that as a friend , just like what the song said, "you just call out my name, and you know whereever I am, I'll come running.."

Exciting ride of life

It is never late to see that life is good, fun and filled with exciting colors of adventures!

This photo is taken during our Zipline ride adventure in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato in Mindanao, Philippines.

It's never too late to see good places and celebrate the opportunity with people that matters to us. In this exciting ride, my partner & I enjoyed the quick seconds of that recent funventure! If you think about it, the risk, the thrill of doing thiS zipline is not something to be taken lightly. Why? Because any wrong turn could mean disaster! But sometimes, such opportunity with someone may forever be cherished as well for it will strengthen your bond and togetherness!

In the end of it all, we could say that we managed to enjoy life and never let it control our lives by being so entwined with pressures or worry that we might slip! In life, you either stop and never achieve greater heights just because you became afraid to do it. However, I should say to you that you may also choose to lIve life & love it as well as celebrate it. You may do that with or without the luxury of having someone ride it with you.

What is most important at this is that you did it, i.e. enjoyed and had fun in the thrilling and colorful journey of your life!

Have a good one!

CHEERFUL PASSAGE TO A NEW YEAR!!!

It's going to be New Year in a few hours from now. Just like the towering Mt. Matutum standing tall and proud in the fertile, progressive land of South Cotabato, I am inspired to see how we are given a vast opportunity to do good and become better each time.



Mt. Matutum in Dole Pineapple Plantation, Polomolok, South Cotabato



I stand here in this vast field of Dole pineapple plantation & I can't help but reflect how blessed I am to stand and witness a wonderful creation by the Power that that put me here in this world.

 

I am thankful to the year that will pass by. Surely, it was not a perfect ride because there were times I doubted and almost felt discontented with how things are going. But I persevered and continued to have an optimistic attitude that served well for me in the long run.

 

In the upcoming year, I am just prayful and I am hopeful that I will continue to be blessed with strength and power beyond measure! I will be showered with more wit and smart strategies to win any obstacles that I may come across with. I will be bestowed the love, the good health and the wealth that I hope to have and more to receive.



I wish the world a Happy New Year ahead, that is filled with peace, love and healing of land and body!

 

I send CHEERS to all, so it is double, triple CHEERS I openly want to receive!!!

 

Just like the tall and massive active mountain of Matutum volcano in front of me while writing this small year greeter, I say, "THANK YOU and GOD BLESS US ALL IN THE YEAR 2013!"

Cross-mixed thoughts on a low key Sunday afternoon

Each day I wake up, I see myself reminded of things to be thankful for and what not.  Looking at the my window pane, overlooking the cityscape I feel the high and the fear of life. I guess it's a point of reflection that's why I see myself writing this short note now.

I think that, each day we continue to do the same things and excite ourselves with different aspects to make the journey of our lives even more colorful. I am not the average citizen wanting the simple things in life. At least I am a high dreamer with extra jolt of power to attain and facilitate my wants, that's one thing I know I am. With each inspiration that I get from friends, people, love ones and family, I try to achieve my dreams, and with every ounce of challenge I thrive to gain new power and absolute reality.

I don't know what this day has in store for me. Sometimes, Sunday is such a lazy and reflective day. It's a rest day but today I feel a bit restless wanting to see some greens or colorful hues of life, just to observe and be inspired, to attain extra bullet for my plans. But as I look at my four walls and four corners, I want to make the journey come together and feed me with new heights and new thoughts to serve my purpose. The sound of the train passing by, the dark gray and blue mixed of clouds, and the cry of the leading lady in the Tagalized If Only movie, all of those makes a simple hues of my Sunday aspects making me want more, making me feel that life is simple but it's also a complicated journey that someone has to develop a positive attitude in order to become whole and almost perfect to step out and feel extra hype.

In order for me to do this, I want to make sure I am able to plan out at least the bare minimum process of my project plan and eventually serve as an inspiration to the people close to my heart and vice versa.

May each day be a joy to bring me to the fullest of my potentials and more...

Image credit:
http://sacred-circle-mandalas.blogspot.com/2008_08_01_archive.html

Of government service and its continuous improvement

In the days when anyone who is applying for a new job, going abroad, applying permits or simply just applying for official identification, one can simply feel the nitty-gritty aspect of going to the government offices - local city hall institutions and all just to get that piece of paper evidence that you are cleared of any derogatory record.

I came with my partner today to see how much or what has change in terms of applying for NBI clearance, POLICE clearance & Barangay clearance, respectively. His purpose for getting these clearances are for local employment.

Sad to say, it's still the same long process as I see it. I take for example the NBI process. While NBI has made efforts of automating the application, that is not 100% automated because some of the people who cannot go online will still need to go through long lines, lots of additional payments (i.e you are ordered to buy Cedula at the city hall before you can pay the NBI and start application, or simply you are given a brown envelope for PHP 5.00 for the sake of having a placeholder for your little piece of paper-- all those I call as "money making machines" where one cannot really be certain where the proceeds go. I could only infer that those could be potential graft and corruption schemes if not something that aids in that century-long cancer of red tape and shit hole).

I think the Philippines is still at the edge of ancient practice and the system is not gonna change anytime soon. I just hope all the fees that any Juan Dela Cruz paid for while
Applying for NBI, Police or Brangay clearances will be used for the betterment of Filipino lives on a daily basis. Sad to say, that is not something we all could categorically say a reality.

Even the rich Filipinos would just opt to pay and contribute to the potential graft and corruption underlying those simple services offered in government institution just to make their individual purposes meet and closed.

There are other concerns as well on whether the records that NBI, Police or Barangay institution keep are accurate. I just can't help but wonder how they deter if one has a criminal offense record or not? Or was it all just really a piece of paper?!

If there's one thing I would commend in this last beat I had today, I can say that in the process of long lines and nitty-gritty, there are helpful Filipino government employee who would openly assist and provide instructions to easily make the process quicker in any way possible.

Seating pretty

Seating still, prettily and patiently on this rather good but gloomy afternoon is not a bad idea.

They said in order to take you out of your routine and daily grind, you also need to shake things up a bit.

Here I am, after an early day of bank errands, now lounging myself to a well deserve buco juice coupled with my lonely french toast indulgence at a nearby coffee shop.

It's rather nice experience listening to the soothing music and relaxing beat.. A few more hours and I will be submerge in my reality and grinding the timeworks to another page of life.

To say the least, take time to seat, enjoy and rather choose to become optimistic even if some plans may not unfold, even if some gestures expected are not met and even if some conjunctions are way beyond your control.

Have a seating pretty day y'all!!!

Sweet nothings made special altogether

"Love mo talaga aq. puro ka surprises," ang sabi mo sa akin kanina. Sa isip ko, aba duda ka pa ba? HAHAHA

Sabi nila, sa isang pagsasama mas may higit na expressive, may mas higit na mapagbigay, may mas maalalahanin at mas matapang, mas masungit at kung anu-ano pa "mas".

Juicy & tender expressions.

Bakit kailangan may higit na "mas" sa isa't-isa? Pede namang sabihing magkaiba nga lang talaga sila at dahil doon ay nagko-complement sila at nagiging isang diwa at katawan.Sa ganang akin, ikaw at ako ay parang dalawang uri ng halaman tubig pero sabay na nabubuhay sa tubig at nagsasama sa karanasang hatid ng tubig na ating ginagalawan.

It touched me while tinkering downstair when I chanced upon your Starbucks notebook and saw some of the pieces of expressions I've written for you.  To saw those pieces bookmarked inside the pages of your notepad is heartwarming. Some sweet thoughts, messages and reminders are priceless. Now, are you sweeter than I could ever imagine?! Patunayan!!! lol

Seeing and knowing that you appreciate such small write ups that was coupled with the actual sweet gestures you've experienced...it makes my mind lit up with glee knowing you would treasure my sweet and lovin' blah blah blahs!

I must say, "You're worth it!"

Why "The Healing" healed the movie going public's crave for a nice suspense thriller drama?

Plot
The movie starts when Seth (Vilma Santos) went to a famous faith healer hoping that her father, Odong (Robert Arevalo) be healed from paralysis due to stroke. Manang Elsa (Daria Ramirez), the faith healer gave Seth herbals for Odong to take before sleeping at night. The next day, the neighborhood and Seth were all shocked seeing Odong healthy and able to walk again. Eventually, Seth's sick friends asked her to bring them to this faith healer hoping they would be healed like Odong too. Seth's son, Jed (Martin del Rosario) heard of this faith healer that made his grandfather healthy again and seeing the condition of his half-sister Cookie (Kim Chiu), they both asked Seth to bring them to the faith healer. At first, Seth didn't agree but later on was moved by Cookie's plead. When they went to Manang Elsa, her brother (Joel Torre) asked them to leave but the people, including Seth and her friends, was begging for Manang Elsa's healing. Due to noise and disturbance they've caused, Manang Elsa finally allowed them inside and started her healing ritual.


Why "The Healing" healed the movie going public's crave for a nice suspense thriller drama?


The cinematic illusion of the movie at the opening credit was almost an intertwine of interest and imagination. To my liking, I found that to be interesting for the opening credit to ignite in me a sense of interest. To be honest, I was meaning to watch a CINEMALAYA entry last July 27 evening in Trinoma but ended up watching this movie with my partner. Overall, it did not disappoint my craving for a good Filipino movie.


The overall plot was a 100% reflection of the typical Filipino culture that believes in faith healing, driven by poverty, by belief that there's a powerful Source that could heal you from your affliction without the aid of modern medicine. 


What made this movie more interesting is the series of twist and suspenseful turns that occurred. This made the audience really shout, shriek and clamp up to the edge of their seats consistently. I've observed that the public was very receptive with the storyline and their interest was really engrossed with the scenes. I share the same thoughts with the rest of the theater going public as I watch without batting an eyelash, thinking  "What's gonna happen next? Who's gonna die? Who's making this all eerie happenings?" 


The edits are superb. The graphic manifestation of the effects are excellent. I loved it because the producer, the director, the technical crew was never hesitant to show the effects that really made the audience go wild while watching the horror take turns!


The acting of the characters are all within the bounds and each have delivered based on their role. The main character, Vilma Santos, is and has always been consistent with her acting. Of course, it is refreshing to see her in this type of movie apart from her normal dramatic movies.  The supporting casts are all good. 


It is also nice to take note of the different shift of color themes in each time one of the character dies. From white to color pink, it's a nice sequencing and you could tell that the storyboard was well thought off. 


So why did "The Healing" healed the box office? It's very simple, it's a good story. PERIOD!!! It was made with a powerhouse cast which interested the audience to see it. The movie was unique and  I really think that from the days of the movie, "Feng Shui", this new Star Cinema movie is perhaps one of the most beautiful, well-crafted suspense thriller movie. I actually think that this is even better that those earlier horror-suspense movie made by Star Cinema.


It's a must watch movie, not because it's a Vilma movie. It's a must watch film not because of it's commercial tone but because it's a well thought off story. It was made even better with good effects, good acting. Lastly, it never made the audience felt that it's watching a "poochoo-poochoo" Filipino movie.  


At the end of this movie, you would hear the audience clapping their hands as a sign of satisfaction with this film!


KUDOS to "The Healing"!

SOME DAY

A day in Boracay Island

There are times I want to rule the world
There are times I want to play the hard game
To all the the daily grinds of my life
I just feel it's all a matter of attitude to live it

Some days are fun
Some days are warm
There are days that I feel cold and stressed out
There are days that I feel hot and ready to strike any who oppose

In all the days of my life, I pray for only one thing
That SOME DAY I will be a transcended spirit
With overflowing muse and appetite for life to share
That SOME DAY I will be remembered because I touched lives

Credits to Jon Tierra
IT Guy. Writer on the side. Dreamer on the outside.

On giving your love a second chance?

EARLIER AT WORK.....one of my office gal pal asked, will I give someone who I hold dear a second chanceif I learned something not so good that could strike out the relationship?

I answered her, "Oo. Kasi gusto ko eh. Siguro sa part ko, I'd like to develop a better understanding of me and my love one's individuality, para malaman ko kung bakit nga ba dapat ko siya bigyan ng second chance. 

'Di ko alam, maybe it's LOVE... & so I'd like to think that new chances may be made special because of that LOVE. Of course, HE should be sincere to earn it that back again and I need to start trusting again, it will be bliss to let that happen --- that is TO let myself trust the one I care about once again."


 HAHAHA

#HeartFeltLaughterAfter

Mornings of love

Many times in my past I have always dreamt of spending a different kind of routine apart from my usual stuffs. Special moments of waking up , looking at my window and thinking what the new day may have in store for me. To experience it knowing someone is with me to take a peek on what the new day seems to promise for us.

Today, among the many days and mornings that I've experienced in my life, I've come to share this beautiful Saturday morning with  someone I hold close dear to my heart. An awesome and real happy times that I cannot just let go just like that.

I never want this moment to end. I want each morning, each day to be a well-spent time. Be it on this current location where I stay or in the future home that I want to build and develop or to the new apartment I may be renting someday. Each new day knowing you are loved and inspired makes your life more meaningful amidst the stresses that you might encounter later in the day.

Mornings of love. Moments of love. In all the coming days of my life, I claim it to be.  Whether it  will be sunny, rainy or snowy, I hold true to my dream come true...with someone like you!

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!

Falling for someone and knowing that you are starting to care

... is perhaps one of the best thing that I can say I have never felt in a long while 

...is indeed real when you know that you would be worried more than he/she is if there are almost seemingly obvious reasons to be worried about

... is such a sweet feeling to have because it reminds you that you are human and capable of love

... is very scary too because it's like a two bladed sword where you might get hurt and at the same time be happy! I choose to be happy feeling like this.

... is when you both feel the need to care about what is happening to each others life be it small  pimple or a big wrinkle in life 

... is really one good reminder that you are ready to take another chance not knowing what  may lie ahead for both of you , in good faith, in strong will and high risk .. to be together through thick and think, to love and to hold one another for richer or poorer 

... I say , may it be a good will to see through the future, no obstacles only smooth journeys with the grace of the Universe!

No one is courageous enough these days

It's not easy when you thought you can even try to let someone be part of your life, only to find out that he/she can't even take the step to go forward.

I respect the reasons behind all these, as I am also in the same process of making myself fully available to anyone who may offer their sincerest self, love and companionship.

However, at this juncture, I again begin to question the sincerity of anyone who would claim they are looking for something serious and meaningful in the aspect of the elusive romantic relationship. So, why on Earth do we still end up indirectly hurting each other in this selection process? So, why on Earth do we not seem to take the time to really be worth the while of anyone's life?!? Think! Don't just read. Think!!?

Call me ideal! But I guess my point is, if we all say we want something with someone in the long run, don't we owe it to ourselves to give it a chance. And what is this blah blah blah about not being able to get in a relationship because  blah blah blah..!? How lame or stupid can anyone get if he/she believes otherwise on something he/she thought she wants in his/her life!?

I guess, the reason why most people nowadays end up not being with someone is because we all thought we like to be in the company of someone for a serious romantic relationship. But in the end, we do not even have the greatest courage to step forward and see if that someone is worthy of our own space and time.

There are many things on this world which I can't fully explain. But this doesn't mean, we need to stop... Call me ideal! Maybe I am. And maybe I am a fool as well... thinking I could ever let myself love again but perhaps not really.. not this time.. not anytime! :(

On that note, do I want to go back to the old ways of hooking up, playing around and nothing more?! Maybe not...I'm tired of that cycle as well. I should just go to the convent and be priest!

Just now......sad now. :(

This shall pass. I know.

Happy birthday kambal!

Sarap ng quick round of beers with the kambal. Salamat sa patikim sa birthday niyo today! Later ang big gala dinner!

Beastly

Kagabi ay nanuod ako ng pelikulang “Beastly” kasama ang ilang kaibigan sa Eastwood. Masasabi kong maganda ang pelikula. Sa totoo lang hinde ko alam na may ganong palabas pala.


Ang pelikulang “Beastly” para sa kaalaman ng ilan ay hango sa isang nobela na isinulat ni Alex Flinn. Ito ay isang makabagong pagkwekwento ng paborito nating klasikong istorya ang “Beauty and the Beast”.

Para bigyan ko ng kaunting pagbubuod ang nagbabasa nito, ito ang isang bahagi ng nakuha kong synopsis mula sa Internet:

“Beastly is a 2011 romantic fantasy film based on Alex Flinn's 2007 novel of the same name.[4] It is a retelling of the fairytale Beauty and the Beast set in modern-day New York City. The film is written and directed by Daniel Barnz[5] and stars Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer.
The plot focuses on Kyle Kingson, a wealthy and arrogant high school student. During an environmental event, he disrespects a classmate, who is secretly a witch in disguise. The witch then casts a spell on Kyle to disfigure his body and face, giving him a year to find love or be left with his monstrous appearance forever.”
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beastly_(film)


Sa aking pagsasaisip

Isang punto ng pelikula na nakapagbigay sa akin ng matinding paksa ay kung paano ang isang tao ay nagiging totoo sa kanyang sarili at sa taong nakapaligid sa kanya. Ang pelikula ay isang love story sa kabuuan.
Para sa akin na patuloy pa din na humahanap ng kasagutan kung kailan, paano, kung saan at sino ang magiging kaibigan at ka-partner ko sa buhay. Hinde ko maiwasan isipin na sa lahat ng nagdaan kong relasyon lalo na ng huling 2 taon, medyo hinde ko pa masabing nagkaroon ako ng matinding pakiramdam para maging totoo sa taong nagustuhan ko.


Hinto muna
Ay hinde pala, may isa palang tao na naging totoo ako pero gaya ng ilang mabubuting bagay hinde pa din ito nagtagal. Isang bagay na marahil ay dala ko pa sa puso't isip ko at di pa talaga lubusang nabubura ang ukit sa isip.


Balik sa paksa

Gaya ng bidang lalake sa pelikula, dahil sa may itinatago siyang pakiramdam sa bidang babae hinde nya agad natagpuan ang sagot sa tanong kung kaya ba siyang magustuhan at mahalin ng huli sa kabila ng kapintasan at pagkukulang niyang pisikal.

Ang kagandahan ng isang tao ay hinde lamang sa pisikal na aspeto pero sa kung anong nasa puso nito at anong kahulagan (worth) ang alay nya sa taong gusto nya. Ito ay isa sa mga aral na nakuha ko sa pelikula.
Sa puntong ito, naisip ko kung anuman pagkukulang ko na hinde ko pa kayang ihayag o ibahagi dahil sa takot, dapat ko na siguro simulan na makita kung paano ang magiging pagtanggap ng ilan. Ang lakas ng loob ang isang bagay na dapat kong matutunan at sa pamamagitan nito ay maipakita kong handa ako at seryoso. Na gaya ng marami, ay handa akong ibahagi ang aking sarili ng higit lamang sa isang pagkatataon o pagniniig ng sari-sarili.

Ang pelikulang “Beastly” ay isang kwentong walang hangganan ang dulot na aral sa lahat ng naghahanap ng kasagutan sa aspeto ng kanilang buhay pag-ibig.

Kung iisipin ay perpekto ang paksa nito at hatid na turo para sa akin lalo pa’t may ilang tao din akong nakilala lately na sa tingin ko ay “worthy of me”. Ang tanong ko ngayon, sa tingin kaya nila ay “I’m worth their while.”

Throwing my white rose to whoever thinks I'm worth their while against all odds.