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Sunday, December 05, 2004
  

With or Without You (Revised)

I'm sure at one point or another in our lives, we've thought twice about the relationship we're in... and the one relationship that we will never forget. Mind you, these are two different things, two different people in two different contexts at two different times. Did you ever go through the process of weighing which one was more valuable? Or did you end up forgetting about it since you can't do anything about it anyway? Well guess what, I went through that, too.

To be straightforward, I think that the best relationships don't involve sex or any sexual act because then you know that the person will wait until the right time. For some of us, that day will never come. But that's exactly it that has made it more meaningful. However, there's a different side to this. The fact that you didn't get this far means there's always something you would want to explore. Not that I'm saying sex is all that matters. What I'm saying is, there's something in you that pushes you to go further 'til where that person permits you. There's always the feeling of "What might've been..." in the experience that never happened.

But what if... that person now belongs to someone else? And you just happen to be in another whirlwind relationship of your own? Does anybody think it's worth it to give it another shot when you know deep in your heart that that person already belongs to someone else? Sure, relationships come and go, but you have no idea how strongly your ideal partner now feels about the new person he/she's dating. You don't know if they're already in love. So what do you do? Do you still pursue the unknown that you've always wanted to do, even if it means failing? Even if it means letting go of somebody new who's learned to love you, too?? What would you do?

I'm guessing you're silently praying that they break up so you could move into the picture and redeem your greatest possession. But did you think of the ripple effect that this will cause? First, you let go of the person you're with right now AND lose the chance to maybe get back into a relationship with him/her. Second, you take the chance AND might end up not being successful aka get your heart broken. Third, you end up losing with nobody to be with you in the end. HOWEVER... it could end up like this. First, you let go of the person you're with right now AND lose the chance to maybe get back into a relationship with him/her. Then you take the chance and maybe... you ARE successful. Maybe you've gained your prize and live happily ever after. The thing is, that scenario would seem too much of a fairytale, unless Fate really decided it for you.

So what am I trying to say? Exactly what the Serenity Prayer was trying to say. That's why I put it on my sidebar for everybody to recognize. Here's how it goes: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.

And I think there's nothing else to say. This prayer says it all. Maybe... we're in the situations we're in because that's where we should be. There's nothing wrong with changing the things we can change. But, when we can't, we have to accept it and be thankful. Why? Because there might and WILL be something beautiful that will come out of it. ... So! What to do with your lost perfect love? Set it free. Let it go, accept it and walk away. Maybe that person was intended for somebody else and you... to learn to love somebody new. Maybe your partner now has things he/she can give you that your perfect love never can.

WITH OR WITHOUT YOU by U2
See the stone set in your eyes See the thorn twist in your side I wait for you Sleight of hand and twist of fate On a bed of nails she makes me wait And I wait without you With or without you With or without you Through the storm we reach the shore You give it all but I want more And I'm waiting for you With or without you With or without you I can't live With or without you And you give yourself away And you give yourself away And you give And you give And you give yourself away My hands are tied My body bruised, she's got me with Nothing to win and Nothing left to lose And you give yourself away And you give yourself away And you give And you give And you give yourself away With or without you With or without you I can't live With or without you With or without you With or without you I can't live With or without you With or without you... ** With or Without You Part 2

It was just a sudden thought that crossed my mind when I woke up to Serendipity playing on TBS. ... What if the story, what if life, has a fairytale ending? Does it happen by itself, with Fate directing its course, or does it happen because we make it happen? I guess I just wanted to add... that as hard as it is for me to admit it... I'm an idealist. I'm a daydreamer. I want happy endings even if sometimes it would mean hurting other people to get what I want. Or rather, who I want. I'm selfish. I pretend to be naive. But deep down inside... I really, really, really just want my dreams to come true. But I'm guessing it's too late and I'm still looking for a means to escape...



 at 1:39 AM
Through difficulties
to the stars...
      These are the slips of the pen, tongue and memory of an abashed, slaphappy crackpot. Word for word and letter for letter, by stronger reasons, I breathe and hope and raise my glass to Love, and a better tomorrow.

So invigorate me. Please.



I am nobody but me.

I guess having lost my entire sidebar will not work for me, but it's no reason either to start anew. =)

I am Jik. I believe in miracles, and I believe in hope. I am not prude nor old-fashioned even though I  believe that Love is very real and that it governs the world. I am not selfish even though I may be materialistic. I am not weak even though I sometimes crumble down to my knees. I am not poor even though  I have very little in my bank account. I try to embody what courage is all about and I try to do everything in spontaneity. I invest a whole lot of passion in anything I do, and I am and always will be  a dreamer. I admire people who uphold their beliefs in life, as I try to do so myself. I always strive  for the perfection of character, and make myself into the person I want to become. I seek for the greater  scheme of things, the tapestry of how everything falls into an exquisite, sublime plan. And my greatest  fortune is having found the secret of my life. This I intend to share with all of you someday.

Makulit. Malikot. Mababaw. I'm thumbelina, sweetie, choknat, bitch,  bastard, bruhilda, gaga, bubwit, baby, hoebag, dumbass, jiffy, jikinini, jikydoodles, gicgic, jikulit, jikywiky, jikaru,  jikers, jikee, jikijik, jikjik, jik, jixie, jikita, jikita banana, jikitita, jikaboo, or what have you. I'm the Jik you know and ever will know.

            
My personal prayers
The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr

The Prayer

I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
As we go our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your Grace
To a place where we'll be safe
La luce che tu dai
(I pray we'll find your light)
Nel cuore restera
(And hold it in our hearts)
A ricordarci che
(When stars go out each night)
L'eterna stella sei
Nella mia preghiera
(Let this be our prayer)
Quanta fede c'e
(When shadows fill our day)
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
  Give us faith so we'll be safe.
Sogniamo un mondo senza piu violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace e di fraternita
La forza che ci dai
(We ask that life be kind)
E'il desiderio che
(And watch us from above)
Ognuno trovi amore
(We hope each soul will find)
Intorno e dentro a se
(Another soul to love)
Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Just like every child
Needs to find a place,
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
E la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salvera

         
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AAK
Dreaming Aloud
Time Space Warp
Making A Difference
A Stroller's Path
Friday I'm In Love
Pulot Pukyutan
Friends Choir
Bordercrapper
Taglish
Dagitab
Twisted Angel
The Midnight Run
Mish the Fish
Pigpen
Live.Life.Hello.Death.
A Drowning Fish's Bubbles
Electric Boogie
Suburban Wit
The Sensasianal
Hello, Lovine
Hear Me Laugh
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I have yet to add the links that were previously here. So please just leave a comment and tell me what they are in case you haven't found them on the list. Thanks!
My Defining Moment:
Cassiel Matthias De Leon


You are the apple of my eye.





























Reflections
Music

Heart Door
Paula Cole with Dolly Parton


There is a diamond inside of me that lights up the sky of my soul/ Where fell the diamond when I believed that all of the hurt was my fault/ I'm opening the heart door, letting in the light/ Opening the heart door and giving life to me that died/ You ended up so with that person who comes home too late from the bar/ I ended up so when my courage could finally walk on its own/ When I finally opened the door/ I'm opening the heart door, letting in the light/ Opening the heart door and giving life to me that died/ You ended up so with that person who comes home too late from the bar/ I ended up so when my courage could finally walk on its own/ When I finally opened the heart door

With or Without You
U2


See the stone set in your eyes/ See the thorn twist in your side/ I wait for you/ Sleight of hand and twist of fate/ On a bed of nails she makes me wait/ And I wait without you/ With or without you/ With or without you/ Through the storm we reach the shore/ You give it all but I want more/ And I'm waiting for you/ With or without you/ With or without you/ I can't live/ With or without you/ And you give yourself away/ And you give yourself away/ And you give/ And you give/ And you give yourself away/ My hands are tied/ My body bruised, she's got me with/ Nothing to win and/ Nothing left to lose/ And you give yourself away/ And you give yourself away/ And you give/ And you give/ And you give yourself away/ With or without you/ With or without you/ I can't live/ With or without you/ With or without you/ With or without you/ I can't live/ With or without you/ With or without you

Off The Hook
Barenaked Ladies


All around the room your things are placed/ And next to you he fills the space/ And so it seems your saving grace is only saving face/ The pictures of the two of you on holiday, on honeymoon/ You thought that he was wanting you,/ But he was only wanting you to/ Let him off the hook/ He was your imaginary friend,/ You were partners til the end/ Then something bends, and then it breaks, your worst mistake/ Accepting enemies on bended knees; a litany of tragedies,/ You're vexed, it seems you're hexed and after sex he expects/ You'll let him off the hook til/ Something that you heard while you were sleeping left you/ Shaken while he stirred. When you awaken you will/ Make him eat his words right off the hook/ Hook and line, every time/ The credit card receipts, the dirty sheets/ The souvenirs of men who cheat/ It all makes sense - with each offense/ You wanted to believe him/ He could get away with murder one,/ And you would clean the smoking gun/ With every crime, you bought each line,/ But not this time, you'll make him/ Eat his words cause/ Something that you heard while you were sleeping left you/ Shaken while he stirred/ When you awaken you will/ Make him eat his, make him eat his/ Words while he's alone,/ Cause you won't be around and/ From now on the phone stays off the hook/ Hook and line, everytime/ Hook and line, everytime

Wherever You Are
Celeste Prince


Time has come, what's done is done/ It's time to move on/ To another place, another space,/ maybe circling some other sun/ Don't ask why, don't ask how/ I still can't explain/ To say goodbye, goodbye for now til I see you again/ In the sunlight that's where I'll be/ In the moon night close your eyes, you will see me/ In the sunrise in the twilight/ I'll be the morning and the evening star/ I will be there with you wherever you are/ Life is strange, such joy and pain/ The betrayal and the kiss/ It maybe meant to be, maybe destiny/ Leads us down a path like this/ Child is born, true love is sworn/ All the in-between/ Well you walk on, walk on until the path is gone/ Learning love is the only everything/ So it's goodnight, things go wrong/ but it's alright/ We're all just passin' through here/ At the speed of light/ In the sunlight that's where I'll be/ In the moon night close your eyes, you will see me/ In the sunrise in the twilight/ I'll be the morning and the evening star/ I will be there with you wherever you are

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