Monday, January 05, 2009

Abnormal Manila

The air is crisp and cool. Weird.

The traffic isn't so bad. A bit weird.

I am sleepy already at around 8pm. Completely weird.

In a few more days, Manila will be normal again.

Hot. Terrible traffic. And late nights for me.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hello, I found your blog by way of Feedjit. I was browsing for blogs that are most often visited from the area that I live. I was drawn to yours when I saw "Manila". I am always interested in the Philippines as my grandfather, my mom's father was from the Philippines and I also sponsor a little boy there through Compassion International. I started reading your blog and saw that you were also a believer. I am reading your blog from it's inception and I find it thought provoking, interesting and sometimes funny. You write just what is on your heart. I have a blog and my hope is to write from the heart but I can't seem to get past all the superficial stuff. Keep blogging. You are inspiring.

Lion Chaser Manifesto

Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Set God-sized goals. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past and start creating the future. Stop playing it safe and start taking risks. Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Enjoy the journey. Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can. Live like today is the first day and last day of your life. Don't let what's wrong with you keep you from worshiping what's right with God. Burn sinful bridges. Blaze new trails. Criticize by creating. Worry less about what people think and more about what God thinks. Don't try to be who you're not. Be yourself. Laugh at yourself. Quit holding out. Quit holding back. Quit running away.

Chase the lion.

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