The Beat of my DrumThe Beat of my DrumThis is a personal blog site. I named it The Beat of My Drum because I have chosen to march to the beat of my own drum and to nobody else's. I write about my beliefs, thoughts, and whatever goes on in my life. My ideas are, I guess, a little differen Articles
Time of your life
2008-01-31 15:33:00 For those of you who are also in their early 30’s and are still trying to get used to the idea of being in their 30’s (ayayay!!!), here’s something a friend sent me as a text message. It’s just a little something that will make you laugh and, in a funny and strange way, maybe ... More About: Humor , Life , Time , Random , Quotes
The Ghost
2008-01-31 15:25:00 The sun Was reflected on the blue pool There was music Then, there was the ghost A smile She was near A jump, a splash Her strokes were graceful He found himself Staring at the sight Of the promise of paradise In all her glory and might Her eyes Looked right through him To the void inside He shivered The sun set His soul reached out Hungry for life Yearning to feel alive But the ... More About: Beauty , Poetry , Ghost , The Ghost
Ah, work!
2008-01-21 13:11:00 I just want to post some observations I’ve made about people and the workplace. People love to gossip. Specifically, people at work love to gossip about one another. I’m experiencing some sort of culture shock. This is the first time I’ve ever worked in health care. Sure, I had hospital duty for two years while ... More About: Life , Rants , Fashion , Friendship , Random
A Toast to Pat!
2008-01-21 10:03:00 However this story turns out, I bet it involves or will involve karma. Ooh, sounds sinister, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, it’s not as dramatic as it sounds. You might find me appalling after my tale, or maybe you’ll just be a little disapproving, or maybe you’ll say, what a lucky bitch! But whatever your reaction ... More About: Fashion , Friendship , Random , Raves , Observations
THIRTY AND ONE
2008-01-13 13:47:00 (BELATED) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! FYI, my birthday was on the 8th. I wanted to log on to The Beat that day to greet myself but I couldn’t find the time. So where was I on the 8th? I was working! Grrr! And what did I do after I got off work? I had dinner with my loved ones and then rushed right back to ... More About: Humor , Inspirational , Life
Love? Actually. Now breathe.
2008-01-06 13:20:00 He told me he hated the Germans. He told me this in between spoonfuls of his minestrone soup and a couple of sips of red wine. He said it in the most casual way, and with a half-teasing smile. I paused, my lettuce and tomato resting on my salad fork in midair. “Really? You hate them? Why?” ... More About: Life , Love , Random , Breathe
The Red Dress
2008-01-06 13:15:00 The red dress clings to her every curve Displaying the purpose her body will serve The sheerness of the dress aiming to please Every man in the room she has come to tease The redness provides a contrast as stark As all-consuming fire set against the dark Her long, raven tresses flowing behind the gown Compelling every eye to look her up ... More About: Poetry , Dress
Bonjour, 2008!!!
2008-01-03 14:19:00 Let me quote my cousin and say… Au revoir, 2007! Bonjour, 2008 ! It’s the new year!!! Yoohoo!!! Have a sexylicious 2008, everyone!!! More About: Life , Random , Raves
The Physicist
2008-01-03 14:08:00 I have never mastered faithfulness He told me this in a voice that was less Than audible to the naked ear I leaned in closer so I could hear If the rest of what he was saying was true Or a trap for those not having a clue He would sweeten his words with a ready smile Never missing a beat, always ... More About: Life , Poetry
It?s that time of year?
2007-12-24 09:52:00 “…And so, I’m offering this simple phrase To kids from 1 to 92 Although it’s been said Many times, many ways…” MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!! More About: Inspirational , Life , Time , Random , Raves
One final hurrah for the wedding that was
2007-12-22 10:18:00 I just found out that the official wedding photos are in. And so, as a final tribute to the angel bride, let me post some of them. There were so many photogs taking our pictures that day, we didn’t know which way to look most of the time. But they definitely catered to the right ... More About: Family , Beauty , Life , Friendship , Wedding
To Friendship: A Tribute to Ivy
2007-12-14 13:46:00 My best friend of almost 13 years recently texted me and told me that she missed me and that she felt a little sad because, while she was looking at my recent photos on Friendster, it suddenly dawned on her how different our worlds had become. She has been living in Isabela, a province way ... More About: Friendship , Tribute
The 8th of December: The Jay-Gel Nuptials
2007-12-12 13:53:00 My beautiful girl got married on Saturday, the 8th of December . It was a very romantic and emotional day not only for the bride and the groom, but also for us, the maid of honor, the bridesmaids, the secondary sponsors, and the rest of the entourage and the guests. It was the first time I had ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Friendship , Weddings
You
2007-12-10 13:16:00 You are the one who makes me happy When everything else turns to grey Yours is the voice that wakes me mornings And sends me out into the day You are the crowd that sits quiet Listening to me And all the mad sense that I make You are one of the few things Worth remembering And since it’s all true How could anyone mean ...
This Kiss - Faith Hill
2007-12-10 12:55:00 …It’s the way you love me It’s a feeling like this It?s centrifugal motion It?s perpetual bliss It?s that pivotal moment It?s, ah, impossible This kiss, this kiss (Unstoppable) This kiss, this kiss …Ride me off into the sunset Baby, I?m forever yours It?s the way you love me It?s a feeling like this It?s centrifugal motion It?s perpetual bliss It?s that pivotal moment It?s, ah, unthinkable This kiss, this kiss ... More About: Faith , Kiss , Hill , Faith Hill
Angel: A Tribute
2007-12-03 13:10:00 This is a tribute to my gurl Gel, who is getting married on Saturday, December the 8th. For the rest of my readers, bear with me, but I am going to have to write this as if it were a letter. Gurl, First of all, let me just say that I am going to clobber you if ... More About: Friendship , Weddings , Angel , Tribute
Possession
2007-11-18 12:07:00 You watch the minutes pass you by As yet you live another lie A lie that strikes you from behind Bewildering your lucid mind You never know which end is up When inane pain spills from your cup A feeling you grasp as untrue Though it provides you with the clue To how you can beguile the ghosts That lurk, waiting ... More About: Philosophy , Life , Poetry , Possession
Press Play
2007-11-18 10:13:00 Press Play Possess the night, convince the day To let you take over this game And in the end redeem your name Shake the flames and debris off Although the sun and moon might scoff At your audacity to try To plead with eyes that will not cry Tell your feet to start the dance With circumscribable happenstance Take her hand, twirl her around Hold her ... More About: Humor , Poetry , Press , The Game
The Ghost
2007-11-15 19:13:00 I hope I don’t get raped, maimed, or killed here. She shivered. A second later, she found herself laughing at the thought. That would be quite a story, wouldn’t it? To be brutalized on her first night in paradise would be the cherry on top of this rather tumultuous week. She could see the headline ... More About: Life , Poetry , Ghost , Fiction , Random
Wanted: Acoustic Band/String Quartet
2007-11-15 15:10:00 If you are an acoustic band or a string quartet (or a manager of one), and you live in Manila (NCR or Rizal), I am interested in you! I’m looking for an acoustic band or a string quartet that can play for a wedding reception on December 8, 2007. That includes the whole reception (about ... More About: Band , Music , Life , Weddings , Acoustic
SANA
2007-11-15 09:52:00 Ay hindi tayo mahalata Na nag-iisa sa likod nila Sa gitna ng dilim Nagnanakaw ng lambing Magkahawak-kamay Tiyak na may manunukso Mapipilitan tuloy tayo Na bumitiw sandali At magtago sa ngiti Di magkakilala kunwari Sana Ituloy lang natin Habang di pa sila tumitingin Ang ating kapit-kamay Sa paglalakad sa dilim - Anonymous More About: Poetry , Pinoy
Wanted: Acoustic Band
2007-11-11 05:29:00 If you are an acoustic band (or a manager of one), and you live in Manila (NCR or Rizal), I am interested in you! I’m looking for an acoustic band that can play for a wedding reception on December 8, 2007. That includes the whole reception (about 4 hours), with breaks. Email me at russelledazzle@yahoo.com. ... More About: Band , Music , Life , Weddings , Acoustic
The Movement Within
2007-11-05 06:42:00 They dance to freedom all night long Redemption surrendering from beauty?s song A hand held out, a strength regained Now life reclaims a soul once stained A dance of madness, a dance of peace A dance that grants the night release As the then, the now, the ever All come rushing in together The names that flash before her eyes Each lifts ... More About: Poetry
Mind your own beeswax
2007-11-04 02:16:00 Have you noticed that when something isn’t going right in your life, like when you’ve made a bad decision or when you’re in a crisis, the people closest to you act like it’s all about them and not really about you? They act like you’ve committed a crime against them, and worse, your intent was ... More About: Family , Life , Musings , Mind , Observations
Happy Halloween!
2007-11-01 11:17:00 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, BABIES!!! It’s November! It’s almost Christmas! Yay! The holidays always give me a certain high. I know, I know, it’s been almost a month since my last blog. I’m a fugitive! But, yep, dear readers, I’m still alive. I was busy almost the whole month of October - busy celebrating Oktoberfest! Hehehe… So ... More About: Dancing , Friendship , Raves , Places , Happy
Independence Day
2007-10-05 04:08:00 I got the official word…Finally, finally, FINALLY! And when I say official, I mean official! From v to p, now back to v, and NEVER to return to p!!! What a year! And man, what a lifetime!!! Don’t decode this, people, it’s not meant to be decoded. It’s meant to be understood by a very select ... More About: Life , Raves , Independence , Independence Day , Epen
An evening of some animal lovin?
2007-10-04 00:41:00 People, meet the newest apple of my eye. Her name’s Cookie, and no, sadly, she’s not mine. But if I had my way, she definitely would be! —————— ;———— By the way, this is not becoming a photo blog, although I know that based on the most recent posts, it does seem to be. I guess it just ... More About: Animal , Blogging , Random , Raves , Observations
Fallen for Bora
2007-09-30 19:09:00 I just got back from the best vacation I had this year! Wednesday night, I was informed that I was going to Boracay. Everything had already been planned, everything was taken care of, all I needed to do was buy new swimsuits, sarongs, and flipflops, start packing, and just be grateful for the wonderful surprise. ... More About: Beauty , Raves , Places , Observations , Fallen
Jardin de Miramar
2007-09-27 17:16:00 This is where my friend’s wedding will be held. It’s the Paradiso area in Jardin de Miramar in Antipolo. Now I’m really getting excited about the wedding. It turns out that when you’re helping the bride plan the wedding, along with her maids of horror and her other whoresmaids (the bride’s words ), you start ... More About: Philosophy , Humor , Life , Friendship , Random
A Rebellious Achiever?s Wedding
More articles from this author:2007-09-26 02:10:00 My friend, the bride-to-be I paid tribute to in a previous blog, has not disappointed me and her other friends. Not at all. She is proving to be a rather untraditional bride-to-be. First of all, being the crammer that she is, she has only recently started planning the wedding, 3 months before D day (or ... More About: Friendship , Wedding , Random , Raves , Observations 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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