23 Years, 23 Realizations

Since I'm turning 23 today, here are the 23 most astounding realizations I've seen during the past year. Negative and positive realizations mix here.


1. I'm still a child at heart.

2. God-centered activism yields more results.

3. When hearts are broken, no pain is more difficult to bear.

4. Philippine politics really hasn't changed.

5. If I'm a DotA hero, I'm more of the end-game hero than the hero for the pushing.

6. The youth is now a stronger force to be reckoned with in society.

7. The military needs to know their place in society.

8. Your personal growth should matter; salary is just secondary.

9. I don't have a big appetite. I only have this urge to keep on chewing (hence, chewing gum should always be in my pocket).

10. Mahjong is a game of chance that can be scientifically won.

11. Statisticians have an unfair advantage over others in a casino and even in trading in the stock market.

12. Basketball, boxing, and Miss Universe still unite Filipinos because the country had its glory days in these arenas before.

13. A few minutes without music may drive me crazy.

14. Only in letting go of oneself can one derive happiness.

15. One thing good about the Philippines being a third-world country is that Filipinos keep on clinging to their faith to hope for a better future.

16. Shallow laughs imply shallow tears.

17. Despite your determination to achieve your goal, if God doesn't will, you really will not achieve it. (Meaning, He has something better for you).

18. The solace of the night gives you the chance to rethink and reflect on your life.

19. If I'm gonna relocate, it should be some place where there's a 24-hour convenience store nearby; sometimes I see that I need something in the wee hours of the night.

20. If it's not baroque (broke), don't fix it.

21. I have a something in common with President Noynoy Aquino - a Kris Aquino for a sister. (Right Apy?)

22. I can't live without my younger sister, a source of my laughter. (Right Apy?)

23. I JUST REGAINED THREE POUNDS! ARAY!