Worry



Only people have the capacity to worry. Being a child is one of the most happiest moments of one's life, most of the worrying is done by parents. One only has to worry about studying well. But when one grows up, one starts to worry, because of problems at home, career, work, children, money, health and many others. Worrying caused by different source of problems.

Worrying increases as one's career, social status or wealth increases; as compared to other common people, who have simplier needs. Aside from money, there are other sources of worry.

Worrying does not go any good to anyone, then why do people love to worry? A lot of worrying comes from misgivings over past incidents. Because of one word, action, assumption, love, hate, revenge or whatever emotions, etc. All these things locked inside one's soul, unable to forget or let go from one's mind. People take showers, change clothes, shoes, and use other things to keep themselves clean. We must also clean our minds and hearts, which means that everyone must examine oneself everyday, so that our worrying would lessen and become more healthier people.

There is a need to resolve such worrying, if we don't resolve it, then what would happen? If we can transform big issues into small trivial stuff, and small worries into nothing, then we can make allowances and ask for forgiveness, so we can become better people. We can learn not to worry in our future choices, and not let ourselves suffer and punish ourselves, which is really harmful for us. It can also make us ill at ease and can annoy other people as well. Useless worrying is like a mountain of trash in your mind, dispose of it quickly, the soul would then be at peace. Most of the time, worrying is caused by oneself.

Whenever things go wary, try examining it from a different perspective, try to open oneself to the boundless possbilities, adversity encourages new beginnings(?), dangers can bring opputunities, don't try to burden oneself with worries anymore.

Mulawin Doll



After wandering around the crowded streets of Divisoria, I accidentally stumbled upon a familiar looking doll/action figure. Yep it's a mulawin doll and I was amazed at how popular the TV series had become... to earn an action figure line for its cast.

Chinese Essay



I remembered one time when my mom and her friend had dinner at Greenhills. At that time I was the one who drove them to the restaurant. My mom and her friend kept talking about the living conditions here in the Philippines. Suddenly my mom asked, "if you did not migrate here, how would your life turn out in Hong Kong?" Mom's friend laughed as she replied, "I think I would not turn out to be this fat, my son would be more diligent in his work and he would concentrate more with business." My mom nodded as she replied, "I'm thinking the same things too."

While I was listening to their conversation, I was thinking - how would I turn out if I grew up in Taiwan? I would definitely turn out as a different person. I wouldn't be that much fluent in English, probably I'd be a Buddhist, and I would have a deeper appreciation of Chinese Culture. My parents and I would have a smoother relationship (there would be no Bad Filipinos to influence me). If we still stayed in Taiwan, we might not experience any kind of prejudice towards outsiders.

Honestly I never knew why my grandfather decided to migrate to Manila. I'm guessing that at that time, China's economy was not that stable. So in order to earn some money, my grandfather decided to move here and open a business.

Our family have lived in the Philippines for many years already. My parents also grew up in Manila, and they view this place as their homeland as well. Despite the chaotic political situation and the everyday difficulties of earning a living, I believe that we will continue to stay here in the country.

Oyster Cake

Today a Chinese friend introduced me to an interesting restaurant in Binondo. Its a small restaurant called 'Sincerity'. Its an old place but I haven't really noticed it much. The restaurant's specialty is its fried chicken, as well as its oyster cake.

My friend and I ordered half a chicken, as well as bola-bola (meat ball) soup. I noticed that other customers were ordering oyster cake (or o-wa-chien in the local Chinese dialect). At first I thought it was just scrambled egg but my friend told me that it was oyster cake.

I then remembered my dad bringing home that stuff. I never knew it was oyster cake and I found it strange. But my friend explained that it was oyster and eggs fried together. I still was reluctant to order it.

But aside from that, the chicken was good. It was crunchy and tastes like cheese (or something like that). The soup had a plain taste but it was a good contrast to the sweet chicken (as well as the catsup).