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                    Hindi mo alam kung kailan darating sa iyong buhay ang iyong mga kaibigan. Nakilala ko siya sa palaruang nasa tabi ng aming tirahan. Tumatangis siya dahil nabitawan niya ang mga lobo at ngayo'y nakasabit sa mga sanga ng puno. Inakyat ko ito at ibinalik sa kanya ang mga lobo. Kami'y lumaking magkasama, doon sa ilalim ng puno sa may palaruan.                     Hindi mo alam kung kailan kang matututong magmahal. Sabay kaming nag-aral sa Pasig High school. Ako'y nagbinata, at siya'y nagdalaga at saka ko nalang natuklasan na nahulog na pala ako sa kanya. Isang araw, pinapunta ko siya sa palaruang aming pinupuntahan. Inamin ko sa kanya ang aking nararamdaman at tinanggap niya ako, doon sa ilalim ng puno sa may palaruan.                     Hindi mo malalaman ang tamang panahon, kung wala kang tapang. Pareho kaming nagkolehiyo at kinalauna'y nagkatrabaho. Noong sapat na ang aking ipon, naghanda na ako para sa pag-propose sa kanya. Tin

I mean, sometimes you just really like to see stuff burn. Fire, as dangerous as it is, is very important for human survival and progress. No matter how much technology changes over the years, one thing is for sure: our fascination by this chemical reaction would never fade.

Shade under the tree Sometimes, you just have rest under the shade of a tree, and reminisce. It is one of the best things to do if you just want to take a short break. Think of all the good stuff. Remember all the sufferings you have gone through. Think of all the blessings and memories that you have, and be grateful for that.

  Who am I really?             I am what I am. Many may percieve who I am, or assume that I am. Though they may be right, only I have been blessed to know who I am for I own this body and I am created into this body, and this creation is me. Only I could know what it truly means to be me. I have a name, I have a family, I have a life, but only my faith defines who I am, and who I could be; kind yet just; good but not of the people. I constantly change and transform. No matter what form I will take, I will only be one and would always be one, which is myself: the person who God planned me to be. What am I really scared of?             I dread that I may repeat the same mistakes again. I fear that because of my lack of thought and a surplus of forgetfulness and pride, I could lose somebody I love, and disapoint them, especially towards God whom I love the most. I am weak, and easily tempted; my flesh is easily swayed and discouraged. Thoiugh I am afraid, I chose not to b

            Natagpuan ko ang aking sarili sa ilalim ng dagat. Hindi ko matanaw ang lalim nito. Pinilit kong lumangoy tungo sa ibabaw, ngunit sa bawat kumpas at galaw ay lalo akong lumulubog. Sumuko na lamang ako, at hinayaan kong lamunin ako ng kailaliman ng dagat.                Doon ako nagising.             Dumating nanamang muli ang umaga. Ang init ng araw ay dumadaplis na sa aking mga paa. Napabuntong-hininga ako habang bumabangon at sinuot ko ang aking mga tsinelas. Tila hiwalay ako sa katawang ito ngunit ang alam ko na lahat ng mayroon ako noon ay naglaho nang walang anu-ano. Nilisan ko ang aking kwarto at hinayaan ko nang tumakbo ang daloy ng buhay: naligo, kumain, nag-ayos, naghanda na para sa pagpasok sa paaralan. Kinuha ko ang aking mga gamit at lumabas na sa bahay tungo sa eskuwela.             Habang naglalakad, sunod-sunod na tanong ang sumagi sa aking isipan. Isa nanaman ba itong araw ng paghahangad; paghahangad ng pagbabagong hindi matatamo? Pag-aasam

As you venture out into the sea of information, take all necessary precaution. Make sure that you truly are protected. False security makes you blind on what could come out and take away the things you value the most. Be safe. I scanned my doodle and added colour digitally.

Not a good representation of my geometrical skills; or is it?

            During that night, I was anxious. I felt fear and worry. I was alone, walking on the footbridge, with the sound of distant fast-accelerating cars along the high way. But did I have any reason to be?

I walked over the footbridge (as the good citizen that I am).  It was filthy; it was wet. But seeing the vicinity from a place a bit higher than the rest, I say  "It's not that bad at all."

I saw them with my eyes, The clouds of different skies Ethereal journey that never ends In the wind they would swerve and bend From water to vapor From vapor to water They venture forth together Around the world forever

Okay. I thought it was alone. I was like "Woah. A rainbow. Imma take a picture." Then after a while I thought, "I wish I could see more of it." I actually wished to just see the rainbow closer, but suddenly I really did see "more" of it. IT'S A DOUBLE RAINBOW!!! I lost my mind. Jk. Not really. Simple as it is, it's still really fun to look at. It gives me hope, because I remember his promises for me. I guess after the rain comes a rainbow, but if you have enough enough faith, you'd see another one.

Draw something slimy, water and Heavy lifting (honestly I didn't get this one) I drew a male and a female bodybuilder snail (YEAH!) and a water bottle! Sorry for not posting for a while. Hope you liked it!

It was still barely dusk yet there is this one star that appeared before all; Almost invisible and unnoticeable, but it was there all along showing its enthusiasm and radiant glow. As I took this picture, I realized that it was possible that this star could be particularly younger than most stars. This star could be living within for millions of years older than our solar system. It's possible that this star is already eaten by a black hole. This star could probably be gone. This is God's creation revealing itself through a humble speck of light. Great  is its power, and fearsome it could be, yet it continuously gives light along with the other stars to guide me through the night. Photons travel through lightyears of vacuum across the galaxy just to end up being absorbed by my eyes that that makes me see through the dark. Though it never gets anything from me, I benefit from it.  I know stars are some of the things I don't deserve

Day 9, 10, 11 of my 30 Day Drawing Challenge: Draw a robot, someone angry and something I'm not good at drawing I drew a toy robot inside the bottle, an angry kid and a close-up version of his hand, and a background with a different type of perspective! The first two are very simple. What made the difference is the style and the medium used.  I do not normally use gel pens for drawing, and specially not for colouring. That really made the difference, I tell you. It took me three days just to get the details I want for my background!  Three Days! Well, let' say about 22 hours and they are divided into three days, unequally. How did I make this? First, I studied how the refraction of light works. Yes. I held the bottle of water outside the window. I looked weird, but it was definitely interesting to observe how the surroundings looked so different through the bottle.  Then I drew, with pencil guidelines of course.

About five months ago, during some math classes, I was so bored I drew this. I'm kind of proud of the result, since it's my first time drawing part-anime part-realistic style (a style that I created out of my small knowledge on both arts) I think it turned out okay. I just didn't know how I created the lips though. First time for everything I guess? I drew this using a mechanical pencil, probably the reason why the hair looks so shiny. I hope you liked it!

I've looked through my old drawings and saw this. His name is Alapaap obviously. :) Look! I found my drawing of the true form Alapaap. Those were the days where fantasy was my favourite, but my art style wasn't still fully formed (actually, until now I don't have a specific art style). Looks like I improved I guess.  Somewhat. Do you have an original character too?

          In my country, transportation through highways and asphalt roads is very important. I, needing to go to various places, travel through the same roads as everyone. In some months, like July and August, rain would be present in my daily travels, and I would get pissed when that happens.                   Don't get me wrong: I love the rain! I just don't like the rain when I am commuting. Travelling in fair weather is already a hassle!           A while ago, as raindrops hit the window of the UV and the steam from my head combats the cold air of the van, I saw something unusual.           The bushes by the road were healthily and vividly green, and they were elaborately presenting their flowers as though they were fresh and new.  My anger dissipated because I realised,  "Why would I be angry if it gives life to such beauty?"              Yeah. I am oddly amazed.          Well maybe that was an exaggeration.