The Real Budoy

It was just recently when ABS-CBN's newest teleserye Budoy left thousands of viewers with a melting heart. It clearly showed the essence of treating a very childish attitude from a 20-year old protagonist starred by Gerald Anderson. The affecting result was due to vitro-fertilization. I was in the middle of the episode when I didn't notice the tears rolling down my cheeks. I was stunned by this scenario. I'm not that emotional but with that moment, I made myself as one. I believe I am not different to all of the viewers who are also "over-acting" during the scenes. I know that one of us would really treat Budoy in a different manner just because of his  irritating behavior just like an 8-year old child. Tsk,tsk... I, too, confessed that if I would met someone like Budoy, I would really pissed myself off with him. And don't you think YOU would also feel the same way? Oh c'mon! Don't deny it. :-)

I know everyone of us is capable enough to understand things that are beyond our usual learning. But let's also consider the fact that NOT all of us are capable of doing such especially in a very unique manner just like what Budoy showed to us. He just not treat others as friends but as his younger brother/sister. Like most of us carrying heavy burdens in life and we usually give up and cried unto the Lord why all these things are happening but with Budoy's optimism, life is just like a feather: light, clean and delicate to carry. I just pray that with Budoy's million fans, his great optimism would really harvest the inner being of  all Filipinos in living life as what God has planned.

Yes, while I am watching Budoy, I can't control myself to laugh. I laugh not because of the actors but with the sensibility of the lines and lessons I've acquired during the whole sessions of watching it. Though in a philosophical way of saying, Budoy really did manage to capture the eyes, ears and of course, the hearts of all the people. I am sometimes enthralled by the heart-warming storyline of how a mother sympathize the loss of her son. My heart almost tear into pieces when I cling onto the very best of drama of Budoy.

Sometimes, I think Budoy or let's just say, I relate it to our everyday life with our family, friends and to God. Budoy is just like our Creator. He helped those who are in need with his undying optimism about life's meaning despite his mental disability. Whenever we encounter hardships, we losses half of our life. We always think of giving up the rope in which God entrusted in us. But in reality, He secured us in His mighty tests for us to learn the very best of our ability and in understanding life's essence through the will of God.

Yes, Budoy is just like that. In most scenes, he is also like us. We treat life as as it is and we stumble because of the barriers blocking our way. We slowly degraded  by those barriers and slowly losing. But as Budoy said, "Tayo ay superheroes. Kakalabanin natin ang ating mga kaaway!!(We are superheroes. We'll gonna fight our enemies!!)" That famous line made and will truly create a venture towards our inner selves--to be a NEW superhero not just in ourselves but also for OTHERS.

Maybe, one thing I've learned from God though Budoy is how to get along happily whether I have much or little. Like Budoy, he just got along with everyone else even he had nothing to give them or show them but only his heart and joy to unite with others and love them as much as possible.

I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I also learned that the secret of contentment in every situation. You know why? Because God is enough to cover EVERYTHING.

Phew!

It's been days and I am still eager to watch Budoy.

I can't imagine myself but If I would be given the chance, I wish I would be just like Budoy: no problems, no sweat, no pressures, no frowns, no regrets--only pure LOVE from my family, friends and God.

"Tweeting" His Path

I just finished my lunch with my friends and we parted ways.  They wanted to go to the mall and I chose to be alone. They bid me goodbye and I smiled at the most cheerful friends I had. *sniff

My plans were off. I have to go to the library and do some research for our Biology class. Just as I was heading to the lobby, I noticed a a group of students, chit-chatting about their crushes. As I eavesdropped, I heard my crush' name and behold! I almost fainted. Yeah, i know you would say that I was just over-reacting but then again, that's how I felt. Though funny as it may seem, I chose not to pry and mind my own business. 

I went inside the air-conditioned room and signed the lists of computer users at the virtual station. Many students were also doing their research and I guess I have to fit in for my survival. *laughs* I found my unit and immediately scanned every sites and wrote all the possible and reliable information I've searched. I was also "tweeting" at that time and I never imagined many people were so engrossed with the world. I mean, they rather go to gimmicks and bars just to have fun not knowing they have their abandoned responsibilities at home, in school or even at workplaces. I was a new user of Twitter. I officially used my account just last Tuesday. It was a trying moment for me because, I am really not into that "thingy". I have my own pleasures and Twitter is not one of it. I believe you would just waste your time, commenting and following people from all walks of life without really knowing their true identities.That's why I made up my mind and chose to follow: Jesus Christ. Yes, I follow Him there, really. I was on the brink of my school schedules and I have even no time to go to church.I have realized that without His power and grace, all of our works, school businesses, money and wealth would be all useless and worthless.

The real purpose of our LIFE here on Earth is not to be famous, to get married and have a family, not just to study, not to have many friends and acquaintances but to search for the food of our SOUL--the Word of Life.  "Cause men cannot live by bread alone but by every word whom God haseth said." Let's not live this life with our own decisions and principles. We are not the owner of the Life. Someday, He will bring back all of what we have of we do not know how to nourish His gift.

As a student, I'm also tempted but I always do my best not to go astray and always follow His will. This, I believe, will be the most significant power we can have in our lives. By knowing His real purpose for us, we can have the true contentment we've been waiting to have. It just takes a firm faith to pray and always ask for His guidance in all of our decisions.

As I was typing these words, I never noticed that I consumed almost 6 hours researching and "tweeting". I've realized that God gave us the power of making choices for us to test our real existence in His plan.

Oooppps, seems like I've got to pee because of the coldness of the room. Excuse me. *tahahaahah!

October Rain

It was the 1st day of the month of October and I started to feel the essence of the upcoming holiday season. This is the best time for me to put my jacket on (laughs). 

I was busy preparing for school when I noticed my little sister, trying to stand up and wobbled on the floor. She got a sprain on her left knee last Tuesday. I hesitated for a moment. Oh, God, I sighed. I know It's already been healed. I tried my best not to feel pity on her because we just fought yesterday about the schedule of our household chores. My mom told me she will be absent today.

I hurriedly left the kitchen and sprinted outside. I tried to look away at her. I felt a pang of guilt. After I went outside, I never imagined myself less confident and more shy this time to face her. A couple of minutes, I was having a hard time deciding If I just leave her and go straight to school. I randomly refreshed my mind with possible ways but I guess, It was my pride who had driven me to put things the way they are. So, I left. Without nothing to resolve, only my little sister's pain.

I arrived in school just on time. We discussed about the Radical expressions in College Algebra. My mind was filled with enthusiasm with the ability to solve all of the equations."Okay, class..Double your time and study about the radical operations. We will have a quiz next meeting about the radical expressions. Okay?", reminded our teacher. "Goodbye now, class. See you on Wednesday." 

It was already 11:10 when we we're dismissed by out teacher and growling stomachs can never be denied. We headed straight to our all-time favorite eatery and ordered our lunch. I wasn't feeling well at that time so I decided to have batchoy. I was shivering then. I reminisced what happened a little early with my sister. I wasn't sure If really did the right thing: leaving her with so much difficulty of standing and even walking to the nearest chair. I felt my conscience calling me. I feel that I am the worst criminal all over the planet. I wish I could adjust the time into a fast paced routine and go home straight and say "sorry" to her. I admit,we are not that close but still we were the best of friends.  We always use our time in doing all the same things we like. I guess, I have so mush fun with her. And YES, I love her. She's my sister. She's my closest enemy and my angelic demon. (laughs)

-5:30.. The heaven is in great condolences and it was crying.

It's time.

We we're the ones left who managed the house while Lola was still working on the vegetable store.

We were silent for a couple of minutes and I simply stood and hug her. I don't know! I can't believe that I did that to her. You know, I'm not that sweet to her. But at that moment, I felt like I was in heaven with all of the angels, clapping with my heroic deed. She then asked me, "Ate, do you feel cold? Let's drink coffee." My eyes were twinkling with tears and nodded. I went straight to the comfort room and cried all of my emotions there. I pretended to wash my face and went back to the sala. She handed me the coffee and we shared another bonding time of hot moments and intense hugs. She just don't know what I'm feeling right next to her, drinking and chit-chatting with her..

I guess, It was one of the best times of my life.

I believe that It was not just myself who made the right decision, but also God.

He never left me. He controlled my mind with correct deeds. He made my sister as an obstacle for me to erase my pride not just to my sister but also to others.

I know, that on the next succeeding days, It will not be my sister whom I can encountered with but also the many faces of Jesus on streets begging for alms, crippled, blind. the sick and even the victims of calamities in our society. I know I can do more in His name.

This experience really showed me the value of unity and loving without exemption. It also taught me on how to adjust with someone's weaknesses and how to deal with the problem in God's will. This also affected me on how I sympathize for the situation of others.

This only lead to one great principle--by living the world with peace and loving the gift of God called---LIFE. :-)