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too long a break.

it has been so long since i last wrote to this blog, and sometimes im beggining to forget why i even have a blog.

basically, i want an outlet of thoughts and emotions, as well as an activity in which i can reflect upon what has been happening to my life lately. well now that im back on track, and am very much in the mood for reflection, im getting back on the horse which has taken me to a place i really like -- deep inside of me.

yes, there have been a lot of events in my life, as well long stretches of uneventful moments. nowadays, moments seem to come unnoticed and even come like the wind that passes me by. maybe its because im pretty much content and somewhat accomplished in my life, that things seem to just pass by unnoticed.

however, it may be because ive found peace in myself, and now that i am a godfather to three very young and very lovable kids -- diche's pong, ate lev's jose, and dianne's tsianina -- my life seems to be more than just my struggles in the present, but their life and future. i take my being a godfather seriously, and because i do, i try to be the best godfather i can be. although i would love to be there and act as their father or just like a father, i can only do so much right now.

right now, ive been focusing on planning my life and realizing the goals i can accomplish right away. i have been contemplating on a lot of things that i want to have by the time i want to have it comes. but more than that, i have also been realizing ways in which how i can obtain these things while im at it - and i keep this in mind day by day.

and as i end the days, i always make an effort to thank God for the wonderful life i have, and the people around me who have been special in their own way to me. and everyday, i wish other people do too - because the world would be a whole lot better place to live in.

until next time! =)

by the way -- i love you elvine!!! ;-)

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