Hate is a powerful emotion. Let’s admit it. It corrupts anything, even the most pure, once it gets in. And no matter how great you are, once hate and negativity consume you, you are doomed. I am feeling so much hate now. I can say so many things that hurt, act on things without thinking… But I refuse to dwell on it. Instead, I’ll do this…
Daphne Osena-Paez – you know her as the Urban Zone host and Olay model – often posts on Twitter things that she is grateful for. Really small things like a cappuccino maker that starts the day right, or a person that smiles at you as you are hurrying out for work. It is a very beautiful idea and very uplifting. It gives you reason to say life is good. That’s what I’ll do now.
My life is far from perfect but I know I am living a good life. Here are the things (those I can think of on top of my head, at least) that are proof of how blessed I am and for which I am very thankful:
- I have just replenished our stock of food and I have two boxes of Koko Crunch, my favorite cereal, in there.
- I live in a comfortable house with my complicated family that I very much love and care for.
- I have a job that pays me enough to send my two brothers to college and provide for my daily needs as well.
- My job improves my character, work ethic and knowledge about bigger things that are widely used in the corporate world.
- Through hard work and patience, I’ve overcome my insecurities about my body.
- I am blessed with a decisive, smart, persistent and optimistic mind. And it guides me in reaching my goals despite the challenges.
- I have long legs and I walk big steps. When I’m running late, I don’t need to run – I just walk fast.
- Marvin, my hair stylist since 2006, understands me. And today he followed my instructions and I got the hairdo I wanted. After an hour and a half.
I starting to think of crazy things now. Hehe. And I’ve overcome the negativity – I’m feeling happy now. I remember Marvin this afternoon – I kept pointing to him the areas in my head that need to be textured. And he has become patient with me, unlike my first months with him where he’d sigh loudly to show his frustration. But he’s very good and I tip him big now.
Anyway, I gotta sleep. Good mood na ulit. And here’s a happy song that totally brings in the good vibes: Get Outta My Way by Kylie Minogue.

























