TTF Pinoy Henyo Part2

Dark side

KR Roque

There are times I feel so empty.

Even there are a lot of things that makes me comfortable

and a lot of people who cared me and loved me.

For me this is not enough, because my mind is tired running to a dark world. Finding a place that can complete and comfort me for whom I am.

I hope one day I can see the light that will enlighten my eyes and my mind.

So that I can show to this world

what I really want to do,

what I really want to be,

what I really feel in my life.

I wish I can feel the equality of this world.

No doubts, no judgments, no regrets, no sickness, and no problems.

Today's Dreams Are 
Tomorrow's Successes

Kelly D. Caron

Don't be afraid of high hopes
or plans that seem to be out of reach.
Life is meant to be experienced,
and every situation allows for
learning and growth.

Motivation is a positive starting point,
and action places you on a forward path.
A dream is a blueprint
of a goal not yet achieved;
the only difference between the two
is the effort involved in attaining
what you hope to accomplish.

Let your mind and heart urges you on;
allow the power of your will
to lead you to your destination.

Don't count the steps ahead;
just add up the total
of steps already covered,
and multiply it by
faith, confidence, and endurance.

Always remember that
for those who persist,
today's dreams are transformed
into tomorrow's successes.

You Can Be Whatever 
You Want To Be!

Donna Levine

There is inside you
all of the potential
to be whatever you want to be,
all of the energy
to do whatever you want to do.

Imagine yourself as you would like to be,
doing what you want to do,
and each day, take one step
towards your dream.

And though at times it may seem too
difficult to continue,
hold on to your dream.

One morning you will awake to find
that you are the person you dreamed of,
doing what you wanted to do,
simply because you had the courage
to believe in your potential
and to hold on to your dream.

Explanation

I choose those poems because the meaning can reflect to me as a person and student. It shows the real me and it is, to never be a quitter, just try and try to fulfill my dreams.

And it gives a lesson that, “if I believe in myself that I can do it then no doubt I can achieve my dreams”. 

The greatest lesson in life I had ever learned

KR Roque

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Since I was young until now, I have learned a lots of life's lessons. Some I go by, and some I use. But there are ones that I keep for a short time, and keep for a long time, because you never know when they will come in hand. I keep the good ones and the bad ones, because keeping lessons will help get you somewhere or get you out of a box.

 As I get older, there is one greatest life lesson that I had ever learned. And it is, to never be a quitter or should I say to never give up in life, because being a quitter is worse than losing. Being a quitter is even worse than being a loser. Because, nobody would want to be called a quitter their whole life. I would rather spend extra time trying to get it down and done, then be a quitter. Cause if you quit at one thing, most of the time you will quit. 

I can’t underestimate the role of being not a quitter, it seems that most people also think they are crazy, and this helps me not to hide so much of who I am, and not try to pretend to be more normal than I am. After all these years, people are finally starting to appreciate me more often at university, at social gathering, in conversation.  The positive feedback is good help. Still, to feel being not a quitter is the most amazing thing.  It allows me to say things I really think, to know that I can express my ideas, and that I can convince people to agree with.  It allows me to put myself in front of people and in front of my huge problems, and not worry about getting laughed at and failed.  I know I can turn mistake into something positive.

Learn how not to become so tied with bitterness. Learn to love yourself and learn how not to give up in life so that you can help others who need inspiration in their lives.

 One thing I cannot live without

KR Roque

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Everyone has that one thing they can’t live without in life. The one thing I can’t live without would have to be my family! Family is everything to me!

 I know that it may sound really worn-out to the people around me but I think I have a good reason. When I’m upset; I also have the one item I can’t live without. That one item that makes the good day, better, and the bad day,  good. For me, I can compare my family to music. I love music. It makes my world go around and you will rarely find me listening to something, likewise to my family they always there for me in my good times and bad times, and my family makes my world rotates on its axis.

For me a person who is called successful in life is a person who has a happy family. Family is important to everyone in the world. "Family isn't whose blood you have. It's about who you care about", my dad once told me. Each person has a different and unique family in their heart. Deep inside me, family holds an unchangeable place.

Dictionary explains family as a fundamental social group in society typically consisting of one or two parents and their children. To me, family is those who support and care for me. They watch for me and are there when I need them. They also help me reach goals that I have set for myself. They help encourage me and emphasize the talents that I have, whether or not I know what your talents are. Throughout life, I have had many teachers. My favorite teacher and the one who has impacted my life the most, was not a Math or English teacher but, my family. They taught me one of life’s most important things was never to give up. My parents always give an example and demonstration to me that through hard work and determination, I could accomplish anything.

When we faced with very difficult times, my family would pray to God to have strength, to carry on. Through each trial and problem, that life placed in front of him, my families never give up. My family always says that we must learn to accept that with everyday life was not always easy and fair. There were many financially difficult times and everyday problems that I thought we would never make it through, but my family encouraged and made me see strengths that we can do it if we just together.

 For those reasons, my family is the thing that I can’t live without.

 What I want to be remembered for

KR Roque

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       Throughout life, I have met many different people.   Some have forgotten about me, others have thought about me every now and then.   Then there are other people that I will be friends forever.   I don’t want to be one of those people who forget about after high school or college.   I would like everyone to think of me as being a brave person with good morale.   However, I would like to be seen as someone who truly cares about everyone, young and old; the type of person that makes a difference in others’ lives, and makes a difference in my own life as well. 

 I want to be remembered as the guy who could always make them laugh. I want to be remembered as the guy who brightened there day up by making them smile. I have always been told that I have a gift for making people laugh. Some people want to be remembered by being the smartest or most athletic. But me I make people laugh, I myself get nothing more than seeing the joy and laughter on one someone's face after I tell I joke or make a funny comment. I want them to see that time when they were down, and I said something that made them laugh and change their mood. They say that “laughter is the best medicine”. I have seen people suffering and for a brief moment, and laughter made them forget about the pain, or at least eased it. That is why I want to be remembered for it. I love to hear people laugh at my jokes, and all my crazy stories.

I want to be remembered as one of those people who can make people laugh, and can handle problems that no one can see.   I want people to know that I will stand up for what I believe in.   I want them to know that I always try to do my best to accomplish my goals and dreams, even if I’m serious or not. I hope that I will be able to leave a good vibes imprint on people.

And if they remember me for brightening someone day with a smile, great. If not that is okay. Because laughter is the gift that keeps us giving. And I am proud to be one that gives it so much.