February 22, 2008

Road Block

I am an Amazing Race fanatic. I am fond of the idea on going to different places and performing different tasks and challenges. However, the last season of the Amazing Race – both in the US and Asia – is a great dismay for me.

In Amazing Race (US), I love the tandem of Christina and Ronald. They are a father and daughter tandem. Both of them are strong and confident. But these traits are not good enough to win the race. The team ended up to be the second place.

In Amazing Race Asia, Marc and Rovilson are the dynamic duo that made history. They won seven out of the possible ten pit stops. They are both agile and smart. Both of them are really funny because they make the most out of each race. I love the team very mush because of these characters and to top all my reasons – they represent my country Philippines. Unfortunately, the season concluded with them being in the third place.

All of them are my bets and they have one more thing in common – they had a hard time completing the road block challenge. If you have watched the final episode of both races, the teams are actually taking a big lead over their competitors. Twist of fate came and made them placers not winners. Too bad both teams because the reality really bites – and this so called reality devour their dreams away.

Both races, made me realize that life is a big race. No one can be assured that he will be successful in his chosen field on endeavour. Every minute counts. Every moment is important. One should use his brain to think, his body to move, his heart to feel and his mind to express his faith. Each obstacle requires decision. Every hurdle needs strength. Each way caters a happy thought. And every moment demands a renewal of our personality. Even though both of my bets did not win the game, I still love them as a team. Being contended and happy, already made them winners. Christina was with her Dad when they finished the race and she is so proud of it. And for Ronald, they are already winners in his heart. For Rovilson and Marc, it is rather hard not to admit the truth so they accepted it with open arms. I love both of them when they carried the Philippine flag while running to the pit stop. They even jumped with their signature moves when they reached the pit stop. It is not important if you win or loose in the race, it is how you play the game.

February 14, 2008

I met Morrie

Who is Morrie? If you are a bookworm, you might know him. Morrie is a fictional character in the novel of Mitch Albom entitled “Tuesdays with Morrie”. In this book, Morrie was an old dying man. However, instead of giving up, he spent his last few days in earth sharing the wisdom of his heart. Armed with difficulty, he managed to entertain friends and visitors that need his encouragement. The book moved me. The book gave me the encouragement that I need. It taught me different lessons in life. I read the book few months ago but the lessons are still fresh into my mind. I wished that I could meet someone like Morrie. And last week, this wish came true.

I met Morrie. We were able to exchange our thoughts. I was totally convinced that I really met Morrie. Morrie was personified in the presence of my English Skills Training – Basic teacher – Linda Alcantara Amon. She is very jolly and agile. Morrie and Ma’am Linda have many things in common in terms of their talent in encouraging people. I never saw such an amazing woman at that age teaching English in a very effective manner. She is not just a stupendous teacher but a woman full of positivism as well. Even before I met her, I already believed in the power of positive affirmation. However, Ma’am Linda taught our class not just to have positive affirmation but also to put action towards it. Positive affirmation plus guts to do it is perfect and invincible. This revitalized idea of positive affirmation helped me manage my paranoia and cynicism. I do not consider myself as pessimistic in all aspects of my actions. I just wanted to control my expectations and set it to be more realistic. Unfortunately, I was not aware that I am already depriving myself of what others call as determination to succeed. This realization is a revelation for me and I thank Ma’am Linda for making this possible. I will never forget her telling us that we should recite our affirmations daily.

I am strong and intelligent.
I can be calm and peaceful.
Definitely, I will be successful in life.

These three sentences are quite simple but full of meaning to me.

I am so happy that I met Morrie – Ma’am Linda.

 
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