what do you see?

A dying tree?  One which has no more use except as fire wood?

Someone surprisingly wise beyond his years told me, "Wag ka na ma-sad, oki?  At this point wala lang 'yun magagawa sa'yo, kaya just be happy.  It's a choice.  Choose to be happy."

I choose to see a strong tree that withstood a mighty storm and is now ready to have the sun shine on her branches again.

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A year and a half ago, when I was doubting my then career transition, Vera "Dudey" told me, "Dudicles, kaya mo 'yan!  San ka pa nakakita ng babaeng kahit ngarag na ngarag na eh kalma at poised pa rin?"

Yesterday, a senior officemate told my sup in front of me, "Like ko siya!  She seems so positive about everything kahit windang!"

My God….! Finally…. That's me, that's me!!! Bounce! Bounce!  Hahaaaaaa!!!