It's Friday! I am right here at Tribeca sipping my cafe latte and nibbling on my fuitcake cookie. Anthony, my hubby, ribbed me on stepping inside here. I was not receptive at first, but man (!), what a good thing to sit on the red sofa while taking time to key in these lines courtesy of the free wi-fi service of Tribeca. This is cool! It's a good thing I took with me my lappy after rehearsing my studes (actually, my actors from TAG) in school.
Oooops, there goes my message alert...hmmm, it's a text message from Aunt Rose Juan which runs:"When you share the goodness in your heart, you always end up winning, because life gives back to you what you have given. Stay nice even if others cannot."
That surely reminds me of a lot of things. But let me go a few minutes back when Anthony and I had dinner at Red Ribbon at this mall where we are holed in right now. The server didn't smile at all, she put down the plates on the table like they're 5-kilo ceramic stuff with a big thud, she rudely dragged a chair from our space and transferred it to another table. All the while, we flashed smiles and said our profuse thanks whenever she served us. THAT is staying nice even if others cannot!
Now, here at Tribeca, the people are much nicer, the place is more comfy.LIFE has given back to us the goodness (of heart) which we have just given to that Red Ribbon girl who seemed like she didn't get her fair share of her salary (today's the 15th of December, salary day, remember?).
I have to enjoy my cafe latte and finish to the last crumb of my fruitcake cookie while I reminisce my life in New York in the 90's (before the World Trade Center's Twin Towers were crushed to Ground Zero) as I look at a big map of New York plastered on one of Tribeca's wall.
Memories come racing in...Manhattan,Empire State, Trump Tower,Bronx, Harlem, Projects, Macy's, YMCA Sloane House, Stony Point, Bear Mountain,..neighbor Jersey City......
Tribeca, you're my new comfort zone.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF MORE INTERESTING by Ritchelle "SkyBlue" Blanco-Dejolde
Maybe, you're wondering why your friend gets more attention than you do, why she has hordes of admirers or friends while you just sit in a corner looking like you have a bad case of halitosis (bad breath).Don't fret, I have here a few suggestions on how to inject some pep, some zip into your somewhat boring, uninteresting life.
First, BRANCH OUT! No one is more uninteresting than a person who talks about only one thing. Only about sports, about math, about money, or whatever. Take an interest in a variety of people. Force yourself to be interested in unfamiliar things. After that, you'll be surprised how many NEW things you've learned.
LOOK FOR THE POSITIVE IN OTHER PEOPLE! When you find out something good about another person, sincerely praise him. Don't judge him immediately just by the way he looks. Cutting down people by making nasty remarks during the first meeting cuts you off from them permanently. Remember that if you sow love, you reap love. So if you don't want to end up with love malnutrition, look for the positive in other people.
Next, BE ORIGINAL. March to the beat of your own drum. Don't always follow the crowd. Let them follow you. Write your own poems, your own songs, try new things. Don't be a copy-cat. You are a unique individual but that does not mean you will enter your class by walking backwards or you will pass through the window just to be different. Instead, walk into class with a smile on your face and try your best to learn the name of every human being in your class.
BE POLITE. Learn to say "Thank you", "I'm sorry", "Excuse me". These are such simple words but very important.
READ! READ! READ! There's no better way to become interesting than to read...magazines,newspapers,books, the Bible, posters, even billboards! Through reading, you can come in contact with the greatest minds of all time. Read about all kinds of people, places and things. You will broaden your horizon and because you know more, you will be able to talk with anybody about almost anything. YOU ARE WHAT YOU READ.
SHOW INTEREST IN OTHER PEOPLE. When you're introduced, remember the other person's name. Ask queries and swap information. LOOK at the person you are talking with. Don't stare or look around the room. Don't look at the floor either.
EXAMINE PROBLEMS FROM MANY ANGLES. If you reach rock-bottom and you feel like the world collapsed on you, get away from the problem and look at it from different angles. Give yourself breathing space. Don't say "I can't do it" or "It's impossible". Try, there's no harm in trying.
ALWAYS ASK WHY. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Ask your teachers why people need government, why the world is heading to destruction, why you got such a grade or some such questions. Once you've asked the question, listen, DON'T BREAK IN, just listen. When you're alone, think about what was said. Think if it does make sense to you or not.
USE YOUR TIME WELL. Use little pieces of time to think, read and learn. Having fun once in a while is not a waste of time.
JUST DON'T FORGET TO COMMUNICATE WITH GOD. He's always there. He has all the time to listen to us, therefore, set aside a time for a real good talk with everybody's best friend, GOD. Have Him in your heart and the more you become an interesting person. You will radiate goodness, whatever is good is interesting.
ARE YOU READY TO WORK ON HAVING AN INTERESTING PERSONALITY?
First, BRANCH OUT! No one is more uninteresting than a person who talks about only one thing. Only about sports, about math, about money, or whatever. Take an interest in a variety of people. Force yourself to be interested in unfamiliar things. After that, you'll be surprised how many NEW things you've learned.
LOOK FOR THE POSITIVE IN OTHER PEOPLE! When you find out something good about another person, sincerely praise him. Don't judge him immediately just by the way he looks. Cutting down people by making nasty remarks during the first meeting cuts you off from them permanently. Remember that if you sow love, you reap love. So if you don't want to end up with love malnutrition, look for the positive in other people.
Next, BE ORIGINAL. March to the beat of your own drum. Don't always follow the crowd. Let them follow you. Write your own poems, your own songs, try new things. Don't be a copy-cat. You are a unique individual but that does not mean you will enter your class by walking backwards or you will pass through the window just to be different. Instead, walk into class with a smile on your face and try your best to learn the name of every human being in your class.
BE POLITE. Learn to say "Thank you", "I'm sorry", "Excuse me". These are such simple words but very important.
READ! READ! READ! There's no better way to become interesting than to read...magazines,newspapers,books, the Bible, posters, even billboards! Through reading, you can come in contact with the greatest minds of all time. Read about all kinds of people, places and things. You will broaden your horizon and because you know more, you will be able to talk with anybody about almost anything. YOU ARE WHAT YOU READ.
SHOW INTEREST IN OTHER PEOPLE. When you're introduced, remember the other person's name. Ask queries and swap information. LOOK at the person you are talking with. Don't stare or look around the room. Don't look at the floor either.
EXAMINE PROBLEMS FROM MANY ANGLES. If you reach rock-bottom and you feel like the world collapsed on you, get away from the problem and look at it from different angles. Give yourself breathing space. Don't say "I can't do it" or "It's impossible". Try, there's no harm in trying.
ALWAYS ASK WHY. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Ask your teachers why people need government, why the world is heading to destruction, why you got such a grade or some such questions. Once you've asked the question, listen, DON'T BREAK IN, just listen. When you're alone, think about what was said. Think if it does make sense to you or not.
USE YOUR TIME WELL. Use little pieces of time to think, read and learn. Having fun once in a while is not a waste of time.
JUST DON'T FORGET TO COMMUNICATE WITH GOD. He's always there. He has all the time to listen to us, therefore, set aside a time for a real good talk with everybody's best friend, GOD. Have Him in your heart and the more you become an interesting person. You will radiate goodness, whatever is good is interesting.
ARE YOU READY TO WORK ON HAVING AN INTERESTING PERSONALITY?
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Missing Dad
A Christmas song is blasting right now. Can't help but feel sad. This will be the first Christmas without my Dad in our midst. We lost him to colon cancer last January 01, 2007. He was the cohesive force in our family, he brought us all together to dine and talk on weekends, holidays, or lazy days. We did not expect to lose him so soon. It was so fast....
I miss my Dad... so much.
I miss my Dad... so much.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Restless Spells by SkyBlue
"Restless Spells" ( that's how I called my column in a Fil-American newsmag in Hayward ) is back! I am happy I am writing down my thoughts again. Today is one restless spell ...what with the load of work I have...7 classes, radio work, theater, biz.
Restless Spells will be loaded!
Restless Spells will be loaded!
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