Category: Just dabbling

Flooded

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The Philippines is going thru another difficulty today
with all the torrential rains.
Manila, where I was born and grew up in,
is pretty much submerged underwater.

It has been raining for 10 days as of this writing.
I am not sure if there are any signs of it slowing down.

My brother, Bryan has told me that our house is already flooded.
I could just see if my Dad was still alive,
how mad he would have been.

There is not much we can do right now.
We just have to ride this one out
and hope for the best.

Be safe, my friends.

We’ll see what we can do tomorrow.

Anyone can cook

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You remember that movie, Ratatouille?
With the chef’s motto “anyone can cook?”

Well, I have always admitted that I am not very good at it.
I mean, I can cook, I am just not really into it.
I just like the eating part.

I can’t even stand the directions on the recipes.
I am not going to check the oven if the meat is tender!
I am not going to take out the tray and stir.
I do not even have the patience to boil water?
Why should I do that? I am not a Chemist.

Can you blame me?
I came from a family of brilliant cooks.
My Mother alone can feed an entire village with just 2 or three ingredients.
And they pretty much took over the kitchen and preferred that I stayed out of their way.

I can feed myself, there’s no question about that,
but I am just not into the whole preparation and trouble of making food.

So it has always been a dilemma whenever I try to feed the kid.

But today,
Today he gave me the most wonderful compliment with what I have prepared for him.

And I quote:

“Dad, when you get old and about to die,
you should give me the recipe to this Hotdog Sandwich. It’s amazing!”

HA!
Suck on that Wolfgang Puck!

All that matters is…

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One of the things I don’t understand
when you are going through some difficulties in life,
and people say to you:

“You shouldn’t feel sad.
There are others who are going through worse things than you.”

I don’t know about you, but doesn’t that equate to saying:

“Don’t be happy
because there are other people happier than you?”

Correct me if I’m incorrect.

Those are “your” problems,
which was handed to you
whether you are equipped enough to handle it or not,
or strong enough to withstand it,
I say, Go ahead!
Scream out your frustrations if you have to.
You have the right to complain.
You have the right to be heard.

Be mad at everyone around you.
It’s okay. Not very many care anyway.

Be mad at God if you have to,
It’s okay. I’m pretty sure your God can take it.

Be mad at yourself.
It’s okay. You’re the only one who is going through it.

And do not believe when people tell you
“I know what you’re going through. I’ve been there.”

That is nonsense!
They do not know what you are going through.
They may have an “idea” of what you’re going through.
But they can never know.

Your sufferings are different from mine.
Your pains are different from mine.
Your heartbreak is different from mine.
Your misery is different from mine.

It’s okay.
Be mad.

I get mad too.
I’ve had my shares of pain and sorrows.

But, don’t forget.
All of these have an opposite.
It also has an equal.

You will have your time of joy and happiness too.
Your time to shine and to be recognized.
Your time will come when you will have laughter and bliss.

And then, you will also realize that
people don’t know how you feel when you are happy either.
They might have an “idea,”
but they don’t know how happy you feel.

Don’t people think you’re crazy
when they see you laughing your socks off?

Exactly!
They can’t know it.

So it’s the same as being mad or sad.
They don’t know.

Which brings me to my point.
Other people do not know or do not care
what you go through.

What they think of you does not matter.
They are not going to lose sleep when you are sad.
Even if they are the reason you were sad in the first place.

It doesn’t matter what they think if you are happy either.
Most of them just get jealous and talk about you anyway.

None of that matter.

All that matters..
is You.

“All good things come to an end.
Bad things have an ending too.”

Need and Want

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I saw this quote the other day.

“The world has enough for everyone’s needs.
Not enough for everyone’s wants.”

Now, I understand the big difference between the two.
But in fairness, the “Wants” motivates us to achieve more.
It helps us to focus and persevere.

We understand what we “Need.”
It’s the “Wants” that makes you get up in the morning and
Take on all the stuff this world feeds you.

It’s when people give up on what they “Want” that they realize what they “Need.”
Other times, people have too much “Wants” that they lose what they “Need.”

Some people would sacrifice losing what they “Want” for the same reason that they need their “Need.”

Do you know what I mean?
It’s a crazy vicious cycle.

I think what should really happen is,
For the world to stop showing us what we “Want,” and just tell us what we “Need.”

That’ll save everybody a whole lot of trouble.

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday – Something that reminds you of the past.
A throwback picture for now.

Goodness. I forgot I used to wear glasses.
Oh and I used to have hair.
And was in shape.
And full of hope.

This might have been a different person.
Not me.

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Jon Lord of Deep Purple

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Most of the time
when we are fans of certain bands,
we only remember certain members.

The popular ones.
The ones you idolize.
The ones you think are good looking.

But there are a whole lot more of that amazing talent
that makes the band, “your favourite band.”

Jon Lord is one of the founding members of the great band, Deep Purple.
His name might not be as familiar as Richie Blackmore or Ian Gillian,
but he still is a big part of this amazing music group.

They also need to be recognized.

Deep purple is one of my favourites.
And here’s my old cover of one of their tunes.

Maybe I’m A Leo.

Rest in peace, Mr. Lord.

The Satch

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Happy Birthday to, Mr. Joe Satriani.

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I remember hearing the “Surfing With The Alien” Album
and I never looked at the Guitar the same way again.
Much like the first time I heard Eddie Van Halen, or Tony Iommi.
I didn’t know the guitar can even do those sounds.

Joe Satriani has always been a great influence on me.
I know I could never do his technique, no matter how I try.
But his impossible style and crazy, innovative notes just blows my mind.
Every single time.

I saw him in concert twice.
And twice I never wanted it to end.

If you have the time,
read my reviews here of those two shows.

April 25, 2006 and on April 3, 2007

I must admit, I have all of his albums
and they never leave my iPod playlist.

Here are 2 of his songs that I have covered.

Always With Me, Always With You

and

Tears In The Rain

Oh and do you know
he follows me on Twitter?

Mr. Sambo

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Today is Richie Sambora’s Birthday.
Guitarist for the band Bon Jovi.
One of my idols.
My friends and I played a lot of their songs back in the day.
And I mean “a lot.”

I have always said that Richie is one of the most underrated guitar players of our generation.
Cast aside the distractions of Glam Rock back in the 80’s,
you would actually hear how intricate his melodies are.

I also love his 2 solo albums
and I heard that he is working on a 3rd.
I can’t wait to get that one too.

So, Happy Birthday to you Mr. Sambo.
You don’t know me, but you and I go way back.

Here’s a cover I did back in ’06.
It’s called Bed Of Roses, by Bon Jovi.

Thank you.

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A long time ago,
someone told me that there are a lot of people who truly care for me
and would always stick by me no matter what.

This is just a little post
to recognize all of them who really do. And did.

Because it is true
and I never say it often.

I thank you.

You make the music in me.

Moving on….