The DJ who's not a DeeJay

They blow, they soak, they make their presence known;
Entering the land, no passport they own;
Wind & rain, mix and match;

Hovering from one place to another, they lash.

I won't see you anymore
But I will always remember joyous stories from the past
When today and tomorrow cease to exist
It's those memories that stay to last

- dedicated to my good friend AJ Matela.

Fried milkfish served with garlic rice

Thousands of people in participation¨
Wishing to reach the same destination¨
One pack, one path, one goal¨
Starts with a simple ready, set, go.

A summary of past menus
A buffet of 2nd hand samples
A reminder of what the taste buds encountered
Served altogether transforms into more than ample.

Constant tweaking, endless planning
Deciding from a ton of options
Freeze the future for it won't unfold
Your destiny has just been put on hold.

An extra heartbeat, a pull of the mind º
An instant facial expression, a leap from behind º
A sudden clear distraction of vision º
To catch you offguard is its main mission.

Out of the cage, into the wild   ·
Bring with you everything you were taught since a child ·
New set of groups await, new environment to slate ·
A new goal towards four years is worth the wait.

It hikes any trail not taller than its reach °
Inhabitants experience a land security breach.°

Each foot outstepping the other 
Each bounce a calorie burner 
The longer the distance sought 
The more breaths the mough caught.

mustard-coated salmon served with corn, carrots and peas and a cup of rice topped with mushrooms at Sweet Pea

Guide my vision 
Be my one-way mirror 
Erase my doubting thoughts 
Make my mind clearer.

Give where there's lack of receiving¨
Take the gratitude of them being¨
Make a smile, make their day¨
The help offered goes a long way.

a sizzling plate of hot mushrooms with a serving of gravy

A crying nose, a sniffing soul¨
It mourns as it is sick¨
Hard to breathe, easy to sneeze¨
The ability to smell is very weak.

Forever a one-way avenue ´
Three hands all working for you ´
Don't be fooled if it ceases ´
For reality is that time continues.

Paving the way for you mood°
Set you in to your editing groove°
Key in the missing links°
Assists you with what you think.

This is my longest-living blog and unfortunately, it's been the least updated last year.  So, to usher in the New Year with a new post, here's some words of wisdom a colleague of mine sent me which I'd like to share.

It's somewhat similar to my personal New Year's Resolution, just in a broader sense.  I leave you with this and greet you all a Happy New Year !

1. Learn healthy ways to manage your stress.
2. Think of challenges as opportunities to shine.
3. Look for the best in others, and yourself.
4. Eat right and get plenty of rest (sleep 6-8 hours daily).
5. Exercise for 60 minutes or more five days a week.
6. Seek out the joys in life and remember to laugh.
7. Do something nice for someone.
8. Make time each day to relax.
9. Surround yourself with upbeat people.
10. Take pride in your work and your achievements.

Half-awake, half-asleep
Struggling to turn off that annoying beep
A body moving in slow motion
Can't escape floating lifeless in a calm ocean.