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October 5th, 2006 by charlottedianco

No prayer is too small or too big– GOD is always listening, and I’m sure of this.

Two weeks ago, I was desperate to have a digital camera. Yes, at the age of modern technology where people are into all the high-tech gadgets, what I have in my locker is my silver film-based camera. It’s actually new and unscratched, the zoom is amazing and can take really good pictures. Well, when I got it I was thinking of "learning" how to process my own pictures the traditional way. Yes, I had that desire to be "in the dark room" clipping wet photos just like in the movies. I thought taking pictures through digital camera was so "un-photographer-like" and non-artistic. Until I realized I was just fooling myself. I never even took a photography class, much more enter a dark room. And I noticed that lately, film rolls are starting to clog inside my drawer- all waiting to be developed- damn.

So two weeks ago, I prayed to GOD that I wanted to have a digital camera (so badly). Any digital camera would do. I didn’t know then how I would have such– I just prayed and hoped for an (immediate) answer. Two days after I prayed for a digital camera, I received a call from someone offering me a sideline (a.k.a. raket). It was a fashion show and they needed me as the production manager- a.s.a.p. I said yes and the next day– I was already holding a new digital camera. It was nothing fancy nor really expensive, it was a standard digital camera with cool features. GOD obviously answered my prayer.

Earlier this evening, I was at Glorietta 4 in Makati to attend another production meeting (for another event). I was tired and I just wanted to go home, but transportation was difficult because of the rush hour. I was trying to get a cab but to no avail. I noticed that it was about to rain so I became more desperate to get a ride home. Out of frustration I said "God, please give me a cab!" Within 10 seconds, a white taxi stopped in front of me. I immediately thanked GOD for the fast response.

HE is indeed a Good Listener- it’s amazing. :-)

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Saying Goodbye

October 3rd, 2006 by charlottedianco

This is surreal.

For three straight weeks now, my mother’s main activity has been visiting wake(s) of dead relatives. First, Auntie Ostang died (may she rest in peace). Last week it was Uncle Kanor (may he rest in peace). Then this week it’s Uncle Dodoy (may he rest in peace). One thing I’m secretly glad though is that they didn’t die in a freak accident, murder or because of the typhoon rage. They died of old age (they were all past 80 years old)– but still– everything seems unreal. After all, I’ve known them all my life.

Fausta, or Auntie Ostang is my grandmother’s sister. She never had her own family. She liked to cook and would always send me her famous pulvoron whenever she can. She liked to talk and listen to other people’s stories.

Nicanor, or Uncle Kanor was married to my grandfather’s sister. I remember how he loved his wife (my grand aunt) so much- her photos were all over their house. You see, my grand aunt was fond of having her photos taken (when she was alive) and their house was like a photo gallery. She was also a big fan of movie stars. What I will never forget is how Uncle Kanor allowed my Aunt Ine (grand aunt) to hang the big framed wedding photo of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion in their living room! Such love, can you imagine?

Martin, or Uncle Dodoy was a policeman when he was alive. He was my grandmother’s youngest brother. He was always in uniform but I was never intimidated by his bulky figure or his presence. I used to hang out at his house whenever I visit our family’s hometown because it was just in front of the town plaza.

And now they’re all dead. Although somehow I know that this would come but still– it’s hard to believe. I guess I’m just not good at saying goodbyes. 

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SQUEEZE ME

October 2nd, 2006 by charlottedianco

I have a deadline.

I’ve had this pile of script(s) with me for almost two weeks now– to read and study, in order for me to write the continuation. But here I am, pouring my thoughts instead of typing the words "Episode 59." Duh! Somehow I keep praying that a miracle would happen and that some invisible entity would write the script for me and finish it overnight. Voila!

I don’t know why. I cannot break this bad habit of cramming. I can only think straight if I know that the clock is ticking and whispering "you have 5 minutes left." I envy those who take time to plan ahead; those who can do their jobs in advance. I tried so many times in the past- I mean, try to write my articles in advance- but I always end up staring into a blank screen and it’s frustrating. Like now. I am writing my blog instead of writing my script- it’s depressing.

Okay. I need to concentrate. I need to feel the positive energy and squeeze my creative juices. Oppsss, there goes another message from Yahoo. I need to answer that one. :-)

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