We had a sweet escape last week @ Singapore!
It was a short but worth spent holiday with friends...
and this is how we move it...
KALI: Only a life lived for His glory is a life worth living...
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Showing posts with label friend. Show all posts
Onwards and Upwards
Hello 2015!
I am looking forward to the bestest year ever...
I have my first-7-days reasons why:
01 Jan is FAMILY | This is the best place anyone can be... when we are with family.
After 7 years, I was able to celebrate New Year at home with all the "rounded" fruits on the table, colorful fireworks, loud firecrackers and a happy noisy extended family.
I am looking forward to the bestest year ever...
I have my first-7-days reasons why:
01 Jan is FAMILY | This is the best place anyone can be... when we are with family.
After 7 years, I was able to celebrate New Year at home with all the "rounded" fruits on the table, colorful fireworks, loud firecrackers and a happy noisy extended family.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Germany's Fairy Tale Dream Town
Europe Journal 02.
I first heard Rothenburg ob der Tauber from my brother after his visit and he mentioned that Rothenburg appeared on several fantasy films including Pinocchio. Since I grew up watching Pinocchio and other Disney movies (80's), it seemed like another Disneyland to me.I want to see those places where my childhood days were mostly spent...
* Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town on the Romantic Road in Bavaria, Germany, about halfway in between Frankfurt and Munich. It is known for its medieval center (Altstadt), seemingly untouched by the passage of time, encircled by the undamaged 14th century town wall. It means, in German, "Red fortress above the Tauber". This is so because the town is located on a plateau overlooking the Tauber River.
I visited Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber almost a year ago as part of my 3 weeks Europe tour, which I will also share with you on my next posts...
This is actually 2nd to the last city that I visited from that journey, I initially posted my teaser when I fell for Eiffel; but since Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber is my first choice, let me begin my Europe Photo Journal from this wonderful adventure...
From Stuttgart, where we stayed with my loving grand mother, we travel via train to Rothenburg; it was about 3-4 hours if I remember it right...
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I first heard Rothenburg ob der Tauber from my brother after his visit and he mentioned that Rothenburg appeared on several fantasy films including Pinocchio. Since I grew up watching Pinocchio and other Disney movies (80's), it seemed like another Disneyland to me.I want to see those places where my childhood days were mostly spent...
* Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town on the Romantic Road in Bavaria, Germany, about halfway in between Frankfurt and Munich. It is known for its medieval center (Altstadt), seemingly untouched by the passage of time, encircled by the undamaged 14th century town wall. It means, in German, "Red fortress above the Tauber". This is so because the town is located on a plateau overlooking the Tauber River.
I visited Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber almost a year ago as part of my 3 weeks Europe tour, which I will also share with you on my next posts...
This is actually 2nd to the last city that I visited from that journey, I initially posted my teaser when I fell for Eiffel; but since Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber is my first choice, let me begin my Europe Photo Journal from this wonderful adventure...
From Stuttgart, where we stayed with my loving grand mother, we travel via train to Rothenburg; it was about 3-4 hours if I remember it right...
Celebrate Life
Today, I am celebrating my 34th.
Probably, I am stepping at the half stage of my life... more or less... maybe.
My FB account was flooded with greetings from family and relatives, friends, former classmates, church family, acquaintance and career connections.
Yes, even in people, there are categories, and that is the reality; as time passes by, I realized that there are different level of relationship for every people that surrounds us
As we grow more mature, our friends became less in numbers. Others became not just friends but family to us; they are those few who stayed all throughout... while others left when things get rough. As the saying goes, I'd rather have one true friend than hundred fake ones.
Sailing Along Dubai Marina
Few weeks back, we celebrated a friends birthday sailing along Dubai Marina waters. For 4 hours, we enjoyed the perfect view of Dubai Marina's skyscrapers and the water activities prepared for everybody...
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| With me is our new baby, "Chabi" who took this lovely photos so we can share it with you... enjoy! Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city, built along a two mile (3 km) stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. |
For Them
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| I lit this candle today for them... |
Them, who was once with us in this journey
People who shared a portion of their life with us
They, who extended their love unconditionally
and touched our hearts wholeheartedly.
Flydragon Flies
In our journey, there are these strangers that will somehow leave an impact in our lives...
People whom we do not know personally, yet touched our hearts even in very simple way.
Flydragon is one of my first few followers here in my blog.
She has inspired me with A little of this... A little of that
Reading her daily adventure makes blogging more fun and exciting with her witty stories... I looked forward to her posts, the birds and the flowers... her comments and once in a while hi and hello!
People whom we do not know personally, yet touched our hearts even in very simple way.
Flydragon is one of my first few followers here in my blog.
She has inspired me with A little of this... A little of that
Reading her daily adventure makes blogging more fun and exciting with her witty stories... I looked forward to her posts, the birds and the flowers... her comments and once in a while hi and hello!
HOME ALONE but not lonely...
Let me borrow that famous line...
One of my many fears that I am trying to overcome is to be home alone.
Yes. At 30, I still can't sleep alone...
I have strong imagination... Tik-Tak of clock is like a musical scoring in a horror movie... Darkness is like thick clouds where ghosts hide, and in a snap, they will run (or maybe float) towards me. My feet should be covered; otherwise, something or someone will pull me through my feet and bring me under the bed!!!
I am sooo afraid of ghost!
Aside from sleeping, another dilemma is that I don't know how to cook.
I can fry. I can saute...but then what's next? :-)
One of my many fears that I am trying to overcome is to be home alone.
Yes. At 30, I still can't sleep alone...
I have strong imagination... Tik-Tak of clock is like a musical scoring in a horror movie... Darkness is like thick clouds where ghosts hide, and in a snap, they will run (or maybe float) towards me. My feet should be covered; otherwise, something or someone will pull me through my feet and bring me under the bed!!!
I am sooo afraid of ghost!
Aside from sleeping, another dilemma is that I don't know how to cook.
I can fry. I can saute...but then what's next? :-)
Another Special Day
It's already becoming a series :)
and I realized that most of the special people in my life were born on BER months!
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My friend is celebrating her birthday!
She is my soul mate...
My bestest friend and enemy in one.
Usually, opposite attracts.
but to us, its the opposite of that :)
For the many years that we've been together,
we have shared common dreams.
We might have different points of view,
but we know that we are on the same ship.
There were ups and downs,
and together, we endure the pain and enjoy the victory.
Tested by times.
Hardened by storms.
Sharpened by joy.
We may be apart.
But we have a common heart.
I love you.
I am always here :)
HBD
to my bestfriend in the whole world...may God continously guide you in this journey called life.
i love you always.
Farewell to my Friend, Tep
14 years ago, i met Tep at LAMS. we were both transferees.
i first hated him, because he seems so rude and really naughty... he is really Pasaway!
yet we became close... literally close since he instantly sits next to me during exams :)
our class is known to be the worst... and having stephen around, he was a big part of that.
one thing that i really admired about tep is being a real man. he never had a fight with anybody in the campus... instead, he is the friend of everybody. (im not sure if our teachers will agree)
from pre-schoolers to seniors, they know who is stephen sy.
the guy who sits next to our security guard waiting for the opening of the gate during dismissal.
the student who dont write anything on his notebook yet passed and graduated on time.
his blood is 75% alcohol and his breath is 80% nicotine...
tep didnt live a perfect life. he is always misunderstood. the easy go lucky man. the cool guy.
that is what most people knew about him... and that is why we all love him.
he might not lived according to standards, but he lived for other people...
he showed us a great example of what living and loving really is...
its not just money or having a good and promising job...
but more than that, living according to stephen is to give happiness and time to other people.
to give love to his family and care for his friends.
he might not achieved a lot professionally, but he is richer that anybody else here.
he is the boss of his life....
cherry and tep's family might be surprised seeing all the people who loved tep. he is everybody's bestfriend and touched the lives of many people... now, you know the reason why he stayed late outside... thank you for sharing tep with us.
stephen left a legacy of love and friendship. his life's journey is about giving happiness to his loved ones.
certainly, he will be missed... inuman wont be complete without him.. it will never be the same, without his crazy ideas and funny stories.
but all things have its own ending, yet it will also be a beginning.
today, tep is now at peace with our Lord God.
we are all mourning for his lost, but the angels are now cheering as he joined them.
he has given us so much happiness and its the time for him to share it up there!
Tep has finally reach the real heaven... sabi nga nila, dun wala ng beer!
its fine, nainom na ni tep lahat ng kaya nyang inumin... napagsawaan na nya un :)
and the cool reality is - may angel na tayo... at si tep yun.
for sure, he will be there to guide us always!
to you tep, you know how much i love you. i am forever be grateful for your friendship.
i will never say goodbye, for in the right time, i know that we will see each other again...
i first hated him, because he seems so rude and really naughty... he is really Pasaway!
yet we became close... literally close since he instantly sits next to me during exams :)
our class is known to be the worst... and having stephen around, he was a big part of that.
one thing that i really admired about tep is being a real man. he never had a fight with anybody in the campus... instead, he is the friend of everybody. (im not sure if our teachers will agree)
from pre-schoolers to seniors, they know who is stephen sy.
the guy who sits next to our security guard waiting for the opening of the gate during dismissal.
the student who dont write anything on his notebook yet passed and graduated on time.
his blood is 75% alcohol and his breath is 80% nicotine...
tep didnt live a perfect life. he is always misunderstood. the easy go lucky man. the cool guy.
that is what most people knew about him... and that is why we all love him.
he might not lived according to standards, but he lived for other people...
he showed us a great example of what living and loving really is...
its not just money or having a good and promising job...
but more than that, living according to stephen is to give happiness and time to other people.
to give love to his family and care for his friends.
he might not achieved a lot professionally, but he is richer that anybody else here.
he is the boss of his life....
cherry and tep's family might be surprised seeing all the people who loved tep. he is everybody's bestfriend and touched the lives of many people... now, you know the reason why he stayed late outside... thank you for sharing tep with us.
stephen left a legacy of love and friendship. his life's journey is about giving happiness to his loved ones.
certainly, he will be missed... inuman wont be complete without him.. it will never be the same, without his crazy ideas and funny stories.
but all things have its own ending, yet it will also be a beginning.
today, tep is now at peace with our Lord God.
we are all mourning for his lost, but the angels are now cheering as he joined them.
he has given us so much happiness and its the time for him to share it up there!
Tep has finally reach the real heaven... sabi nga nila, dun wala ng beer!
its fine, nainom na ni tep lahat ng kaya nyang inumin... napagsawaan na nya un :)
and the cool reality is - may angel na tayo... at si tep yun.
for sure, he will be there to guide us always!
to you tep, you know how much i love you. i am forever be grateful for your friendship.
i will never say goodbye, for in the right time, i know that we will see each other again...
there are rays
its the end of the month...
march was indeed a significant one for me. a lot of things happened.
good and not so good.
but i know all these have its own reasons... i may not able to understand everything now, but soon, it will all be unfold.
1st of march began at the end of february...
i was in manila. 28th feb is my father's bday. we had a party, from morning til night.
relatives and friends went to our home and joined the celebration.
it ended the following day.
1 march, the day that berks and family went to batangas for a reunion with nemo and friends...
the next weekend after that, i went back here in dubai.
ok. dont worry, i wont put my planner in here. you wont read my daily activities...
let me just share to you that indeed, i really had a happy march...
im not just comforting myself for the lost of my friend, or for the accident that happened to my nephew... but most of all, i am counting my blessings despite of all these tragedies.
i stayed in ph for 2 weeks. every minute of my stay was memorable.
my time was divided to my family and friends. not a single second was wasted.
i was able to spend time with tep for a couple of times. these are really happy moments. and i want to thank him for those memories.
i was able to enjoy the kids...
and as i went back here... my chair is still empty and tons of papers were on my desk, waiting for me. i still have the job that pay the bills...
life goes on...
last last weekend, we went to my friends new place... good for them.
the following day, we had a farewell party for another friend...
its a blessing that i still have them around.
last weekend was the rainy one.
and yes, it was! heavy rains flooded the city.
thunderstorms kept flashing at the dubai skyline.
its quite dark on this side of the planet...
and not so good things happened.
just as the rain pours from the clouds were the tears from my eyes...
both accident happened saturday night. a dark night for Earth Hour.
the world is literally darker... for one hour.
yet, its just for 60 minutes. and that made a big difference on Earth.
same as the seconds of reckless driving that brought my nephew to the hospital... and the seconds that took the life of my friend.
today, its not raining anymore. though there are still strong winds...
sun is not shining still, yet there are rays that makes the sky brighter than the past few days.
soon it will be over. the sky will be illuminated will sunlight.
and honestly, i am feeling a lot better.
i've cried a lot... i mourned. i worried.
and i prayed.
i surrendered everything to our Lord...
now, i can see that the sun is shining, despite the thick clouds that covers it.
and as the month closes, i know that the pain will all march down with it... :)
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derick's right leg is still under observation. he had his 2nd operation just this afternoon... the 3rd will be on thursday.
he is a brave child. i know that he can make it. most of the doctors were amazed by his strength, as he watched them as they conduct the surgery...
his faith is as solid as a rock. they said he is so calm and peaceful. he is not blaming anyone for what happened. he knows that God will take care of him. thank you for your prayers and please continue to pray for him...
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stephen is now at peace with our Lord... i cannot see him again but i know that he can see me all the time. it is sad but i know that its God's will. i am thankful that i had a friend like him. 14 years is quite short... but in the God's right time, we can be together again.
march was indeed a significant one for me. a lot of things happened.
good and not so good.
but i know all these have its own reasons... i may not able to understand everything now, but soon, it will all be unfold.
1st of march began at the end of february...
i was in manila. 28th feb is my father's bday. we had a party, from morning til night.
relatives and friends went to our home and joined the celebration.
it ended the following day.
1 march, the day that berks and family went to batangas for a reunion with nemo and friends...
the next weekend after that, i went back here in dubai.
ok. dont worry, i wont put my planner in here. you wont read my daily activities...
let me just share to you that indeed, i really had a happy march...
im not just comforting myself for the lost of my friend, or for the accident that happened to my nephew... but most of all, i am counting my blessings despite of all these tragedies.
i stayed in ph for 2 weeks. every minute of my stay was memorable.
my time was divided to my family and friends. not a single second was wasted.
i was able to spend time with tep for a couple of times. these are really happy moments. and i want to thank him for those memories.
i was able to enjoy the kids...
and as i went back here... my chair is still empty and tons of papers were on my desk, waiting for me. i still have the job that pay the bills...
life goes on...
last last weekend, we went to my friends new place... good for them.
the following day, we had a farewell party for another friend...
its a blessing that i still have them around.
last weekend was the rainy one.
and yes, it was! heavy rains flooded the city.
thunderstorms kept flashing at the dubai skyline.
its quite dark on this side of the planet...
and not so good things happened.
just as the rain pours from the clouds were the tears from my eyes...
both accident happened saturday night. a dark night for Earth Hour.
the world is literally darker... for one hour.
yet, its just for 60 minutes. and that made a big difference on Earth.
same as the seconds of reckless driving that brought my nephew to the hospital... and the seconds that took the life of my friend.
today, its not raining anymore. though there are still strong winds...
sun is not shining still, yet there are rays that makes the sky brighter than the past few days.
soon it will be over. the sky will be illuminated will sunlight.
and honestly, i am feeling a lot better.
i've cried a lot... i mourned. i worried.
and i prayed.
i surrendered everything to our Lord...
now, i can see that the sun is shining, despite the thick clouds that covers it.
and as the month closes, i know that the pain will all march down with it... :)
______
derick's right leg is still under observation. he had his 2nd operation just this afternoon... the 3rd will be on thursday.
he is a brave child. i know that he can make it. most of the doctors were amazed by his strength, as he watched them as they conduct the surgery...
his faith is as solid as a rock. they said he is so calm and peaceful. he is not blaming anyone for what happened. he knows that God will take care of him. thank you for your prayers and please continue to pray for him...
______
stephen is now at peace with our Lord... i cannot see him again but i know that he can see me all the time. it is sad but i know that its God's will. i am thankful that i had a friend like him. 14 years is quite short... but in the God's right time, we can be together again.
for our dear friend, stephen
prior to my dream about the baby...
i had another one. night before that...
i was in the kitchen of i dont which house, then a coffin was brought in with a guy inside. he died in an accident... again, the picture was very clear to me. i look closely to his head...
i went back to the kitchen... my nephew, derick was there. he told me that he wants to see the body as well. i said no, it was still fresh.
then i woke up.
the same night that derick had an accident with a motorbike...
my friend, stephen sy had the same. in his case, he was the one driving.
and unlike derick, he is in bad shape.
he was declared brain dead already... the doctors said there is only 5% chance to live if he will undergo a surgery. there is an internal hemmorhage and the brain is swollen and dislocated.
at this time, his family are just waiting for his dad to arrive from Taiwan, before they let go of him. he has been suffering a lot and only those machines keeps his heart pump...
its painful to let go. i hope i will be there to hug him for the last time.
stephen is a good friend and i know that even if he will leave us soon... he will always be there for us.
tep's life has been a wonderful journey. he is known to be naughty or even worst, a bad boy to many. drinks often... had a lot of girls... an easy go lucky guy.
yet, to us, his close friends, he has been the sweet, always present, supportive and funny friend.
a loving husband and father of two girls... and in two months time - will be three.
too sad that he will not be there to see his youngest...
a kuya to his two younger brothers... and a dear son to his parents.
he has left us with so many good memories.
im thankful that i spent time with him during my recent vacation... we were always happy together, and i will treasure those times that he is with us.
i dont want to think that he is the guy in my dreams...
we are still praying for miracle for a great friend that we truly love.
please pray for him... Thy will be done.
i had another one. night before that...
i was in the kitchen of i dont which house, then a coffin was brought in with a guy inside. he died in an accident... again, the picture was very clear to me. i look closely to his head...
i went back to the kitchen... my nephew, derick was there. he told me that he wants to see the body as well. i said no, it was still fresh.
then i woke up.
the same night that derick had an accident with a motorbike...
my friend, stephen sy had the same. in his case, he was the one driving.
and unlike derick, he is in bad shape.
he was declared brain dead already... the doctors said there is only 5% chance to live if he will undergo a surgery. there is an internal hemmorhage and the brain is swollen and dislocated.
at this time, his family are just waiting for his dad to arrive from Taiwan, before they let go of him. he has been suffering a lot and only those machines keeps his heart pump...
its painful to let go. i hope i will be there to hug him for the last time.
stephen is a good friend and i know that even if he will leave us soon... he will always be there for us.
tep's life has been a wonderful journey. he is known to be naughty or even worst, a bad boy to many. drinks often... had a lot of girls... an easy go lucky guy.
yet, to us, his close friends, he has been the sweet, always present, supportive and funny friend.
a loving husband and father of two girls... and in two months time - will be three.
too sad that he will not be there to see his youngest...
a kuya to his two younger brothers... and a dear son to his parents.
he has left us with so many good memories.
im thankful that i spent time with him during my recent vacation... we were always happy together, and i will treasure those times that he is with us.
i dont want to think that he is the guy in my dreams...
we are still praying for miracle for a great friend that we truly love.
please pray for him... Thy will be done.
for my Kopimate - Mayjay
all saints' day passed...
but not all saints...
today, our very own Goddess is celebrating her special day.
our Saint Mayjay's Birthday.
you asked me why?
i'll asked you, why not?
she is one of the "darling of the press"
"hero of the oppress"
"miss congeniality"
but never... "ms. confidentiality"
everybody loves her.
everybody loves her.
nobody hates her.
everybody wants to be her friend...
though she's not everybody's friend.
most of us are thankful...
almost all are grateful...
having mayjay around is joyful...
when she's gone, its awful...
young at heart, she'll always be...
the baby sister for everybody.
she's so jolly, like jollibee...
sometimes moody, just like me.
but what's important is to know who is she...
she's somebody, a friend should be.
happy BURPday MEHE!
we miss you so much...
Barracuda Beach - Umm Al Quwain
our neighbor, kuya jeff, introduced the Barracuda Beach to us.
he said its good place for crabbings...
and really have big crabs!
then we set a date - Nov. 6...we will go there - with them.
but 2 weeks before the set date...
our friend's parents went here for a visit.
one dinner, we discussed the barracuda island... and the fun of crabbing!
and we set another date. Oct. 24!
the problem: no one in the group knows crabbing!
the solution: canon + nikon = great pictures!
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meet the Zaragoza :)
erika
and our guests....
he said its good place for crabbings...
and really have big crabs!
then we set a date - Nov. 6...we will go there - with them.
but 2 weeks before the set date...
our friend's parents went here for a visit.
one dinner, we discussed the barracuda island... and the fun of crabbing!
and we set another date. Oct. 24!
the problem: no one in the group knows crabbing!
the solution: canon + nikon = great pictures!
____________________________
meet the Zaragoza :)
ericson
george
erikahaidee
mamu mia & papu laurent
and our guests....mark
mommy & daddy
WELCOME TO BARRACUDA :)
Kali - Dekada
KALI is one of the most well known and worshipped Hindu Goddesses. It is derived from the Hindu word that means "time", and that also means "black". In Hinduism, is a manifestation of the Divine Mother, which represents the female principle. Frequently, those not comprehending her many roles in life call Kali the goddess of destruction. She destroys only to recreate, and what she destroys is sin, ignorance and decay. She is equated with the eternal night, is the transcendent power of time…
For me, KALI is mainly a combination of names.
Me and my best friend… very elementary huh!
But this name has brought us in a decade of togetherness…
being one, being Kali.
KA is also term for Kapatid (brethren) which you can call Ka Lizzie...
When I first search for the meaning of this, I found BLACK…
I was stunned. Without reading first the whole content, I was thinking of changing it.
Then I browsed another… It says GOD of DESTRUCTION…
Whaaaaaaaaat??? My precious name… the US means destruction?
Hmmm.
I continue researching - read several interpretations.
I liked the one I pasted on top…
It’s for me to choose. My choice wins. This is my blog after all :)
But what’s really with the name? What goes with it?
Does the meaning of your name reflect in you?
It is identity.
But, should you be identified to what your identity means?
I don’t know if some of you also did what I’ve done.
And I don’t know if it makes sense...
But I’ve learn something; that everything on earth have corresponding meaning. In one way or another (through the net, specially) you will find some response to those unanswered questions, or just know something for the heck of it!
And I realized that the value of identity is that so often with it, comes purpose.
It’s not the meaning.
Identity seems to be the garment with which one covers the nakedness of the self…
the shadow where people hide to escape the sunlight.
We don't have to be too cautious in keeping and maintaining our identity.
I believe it is better to persevere in keeping its integrity.
It is not really WHAT we are. It is more important to know WHO we are.
Our KALI has survived a lot of struggles... storms come & go… different chapters… test of faith… phases of life… growing up… We have tagged a lot of names to the trials that we encounter…
and it is not over yet,
we know and we need to prepare...
but these trials, are the base of our identity – a being of worth & dignity.
For me, KALI is mainly a combination of names.
Me and my best friend… very elementary huh!
But this name has brought us in a decade of togetherness…
being one, being Kali.
KA is also term for Kapatid (brethren) which you can call Ka Lizzie...
When I first search for the meaning of this, I found BLACK…
I was stunned. Without reading first the whole content, I was thinking of changing it.
Then I browsed another… It says GOD of DESTRUCTION…
Whaaaaaaaaat??? My precious name… the US means destruction?
Hmmm.
I continue researching - read several interpretations.
I liked the one I pasted on top…
It’s for me to choose. My choice wins. This is my blog after all :)
But what’s really with the name? What goes with it?
Does the meaning of your name reflect in you?
It is identity.
But, should you be identified to what your identity means?
I don’t know if some of you also did what I’ve done.
And I don’t know if it makes sense...
But I’ve learn something; that everything on earth have corresponding meaning. In one way or another (through the net, specially) you will find some response to those unanswered questions, or just know something for the heck of it!
And I realized that the value of identity is that so often with it, comes purpose.
It’s not the meaning.
Identity seems to be the garment with which one covers the nakedness of the self…
the shadow where people hide to escape the sunlight.
We don't have to be too cautious in keeping and maintaining our identity.
I believe it is better to persevere in keeping its integrity.
It is not really WHAT we are. It is more important to know WHO we are.
Our KALI has survived a lot of struggles... storms come & go… different chapters… test of faith… phases of life… growing up… We have tagged a lot of names to the trials that we encounter…
and it is not over yet,
we know and we need to prepare...
but these trials, are the base of our identity – a being of worth & dignity.
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