one world...we are...

There are so many things going on lately in our planet...

earthquake in Haiti...
too much rainfall and snowfall in Europe and US...
the latest 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile...

and the El Nino phenomenon devastating the food industry here in the Philippines...

It's true that this is Mother Earth's payback to all our carelessness...But this is also an opportunity for the nations to lend a helping hand to each other and unite...

I can say that I'm lucky to have been a part of the generation of artists that collaborated to make each one realize the essence of loving your fellowmen and showing concern once again...It was first done for Africa during the 80's and now, for Haiti...Here is "We Are the World" [the 2010 version]...



Let's not wait for a 3rd version of this to really learn from our mistakes and to turn from our evil ways...It's got to be now...

V-day

After Christmas nd New Year, another occasion comes along - an occasion when roses and chocolates become a prime commodity; when restos and movie houses become fully booked; and when it's all sweet talk - Valentines Day.

Each year is a unique celebration for me -- regardless if that year I'm single or in a relationship. But this year, it's even more unique, because I'll just be at home on this day. Since it fell on a Sunday and Chinese New Year, surely, most of the peeps will be outdoors. And because of this, might as well stay at home cause I don't want to harass myself with the thought of how to reserve seats in a resto or how to walk freely in malls. Another thing, some of my friends or close colleagues start to be in a relationship one after the other. Obviously, they would go out as couples and I wouldn't want to end up the 3rd wheel or the one they'll just ask out of pity cause I'm still single. Well, being single isn't something that shouldn't be pitied at.

There are is something that I just find odd: the way some people celebrate this day. Some treat V-day like Christmas -- expecting or giving gifts nd partying, or wallow nd loathe this day. To each his own, true enough. But this day shouldn't be treated as a day to be on the materialistic side. Let's all be reminded that St. Valentine is the patron saint of love and not of a significant other. Therefore, it's a day to celebrate love not a lover. Regardless if we are in the sweetness high or hurting or healing mode, it's the feeling and acting love towards other people [family, friends, loved ones, countrymen or God] that we commemorate.

So whether you are married, in a relationship, divorced, it's complicated or single, thank the Lord for the feeling of love given to us -- which is the reason that keeps us going. And never stop sharing and giving love to make this world a better place.

Happy V-day to all ^_^