Out of the rain

Ever since popstar Sheryn Regis won her title a few years back, her revive of "Come in out of the rain" has been a hit in the market. Maybe so because she's pretty (?) and talented (hell yeah) but maybe a million people could relate to it. It's catchy chorus makes it a prospect tune for singing contests and karaoke moments.

You told me, that you loved me
If I ever change, welcome me into your arms again
Come on in out of rain
There's a place, in  your heart to love me again
happiness and joy you bring
when you call my name
Come on in out of the rain


Sheryn started making hits when she was still in college down at a local hotel restobar. She was also part of the CNU Chorale, one of the best chorales in Cebu and the whole world. They have made it to competitions worldwide and concerts with other outstanding chorales such as UV chorale, UE choir and a lot more. Truly, her heart was in for music despite her being an English Major.



So I close my stressful week with a heavy dramatic song from a world-class singer from Cebu Normal University, my alma matter. Kudos CNU, for producing such talents!

exasperated

Deadlines. Meetings. Appointments. Engagements. Exams. Quizzes. Reports. Assignments. Death.

Typical for a student's life isn't it? Especially for one who is in UP, I bet this isn't unusual. We're always bombarded with schoolwork and the demands of the different organizations both useful and non-useful. I've been there, exasperated? Yes, we've all been. According to a dictionary source, this means being in the state of being greatly annoyed. 

I remember when I used to have classmates who always keep on pushing their noses up against me as if I can spread the hottest talk in town. Living a papazzi-ed life? Not so much. But talk, definitely. Annoying as it may seem, people would always bug you, trample on you just to get their ways.

In the current state that I am in, I can't decipher which of which can be the true origin of this feeling. It's like one's inner soul is being stretched out for everyone to benefit and it is tiring. Those times when you don't really know which one to put down first or set aside. 

If I were given the chance to trance away, I would. But chances are chances, there's really nothing much we can do about it. Maybe to feel exasperated, exhausted and all the negative auras in the world. Keep refreshed! Tried it an it worked! That's typical for a student too. :)

Something real

"Aren't I lovely? Do you want me? Coz I am desperate, for something that would make me real."

Those lines from a contemporary christian song kept bothering me over the weekend. Not because I was in the position from the lyrical context of the song, but someone close to me was on my mind. I kept humming the song's melody and most of my friends felt the same thing. "Where is she now?", we all asked in unison. Who knows. We kept on praying for her, never in the world did we thought it'd end up like that.

For me it wasn't something real. I was in denial, a stage that would haunt me for the longest time. Maybe it's just a phase, I would often tell myself. But the more I do, the more I can feel the touch of reality that nothing's going to happen. Most of us are certain about how we think, not knowing the truth behind every thought.

Maybe it's an issue of letting go and moving on. We all want something real in our lives. Something to hold on to until we can still do. And it's an issue of having to grow. In this christian world, we all need maturity and indeed it takes a lot of time. We don't hold the future no matter how certain we may be.

Why we fight

People always get in the way of what we want. A simple nudge and snob sparks the entire flame resulting to anger. We tend to judge, assume and presuppose without really being certain of what is not. We fight, yes we do. I can't seem to find a concrete reason why but it has brought a lot of meaning to a relationship.


I remember a quote from my speech class which I'm currently taking up, "Cold fights are the worse of all the arguments. It's better when they are shouting at each other, at least you know what's in their mind". I may have to agree but I still cannot find a point for fighting.

Some say we fight to get it our way. Some say we fight because it allows the other party to know that they lack and what they should change. Or simply put, they tend to explain the fights make the bond stronger. Experience wise, I can say I've been through a lot of so-called fights and misunderstandings that led me to no where. I hurt myself and rocked myself to tears. However, my scope of the whole perspective has changed setting me on a higher pedestal than the rest.

So mind you, if you are in a brawl, a quarrel or a petty fight, make a wise decision to stay rather than standing up on what's supposed to be fixed. It's hard to understand but a step cannot be skipped in a cycle. Wherever you may be, there are always difficult people to encounter along the way but with the courage to stand up against every kind of fight we are bound to shine amongst the rest. The society needs people with determination and with this, we might change a wee bit of it step by step.