_ i dont know about heaven. but i believe in angels

***DESIDERATA***
go placidly amid the noise and haste
and remember what peace there might be in silence
as far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons
speak ur truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others
even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story

avoid loud and aggressive persons
they are vexatious to the spirit
if you compare yourself with others
you may become vain and bitter
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself
enjoy your achievements as well as your plans

keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time
exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery
but let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism

be yourself. especially do not feign affection
neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is perennial as the grass

take kindly the counsel of the years
gracefully surrendering the things of youth
nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune
but do not distress yourself with imaginings
many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness
beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself

you are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here
and whether or not it is clear to you
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should

therefore be at peace with god
whatever you conceive him to be
and whatever your labours and aspiration
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul

with all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams
it is still a beautiful world
be careful. strive to be happy

(from a manuscript found in Old Saint Paul's Church, Baltimore, dated 1692)

Monday, April 13, 2009

91 cents for 3 bus stops.

really feeling the heat for the cost of public transport.

so, with an increase in price all these years, we expect something in return isnt it.

well, for certain, the probability of a having an air-conditioned bus increased to about 99.9%. unless of course, we get the rare, romantic squeaky old bus with brown leather seats. i havent came across a train without air-conditioning.

they also increased the probability of finding seats. but, you got to have a small ass. it's different on the train, they only increased the chances of you boarding the train.

i remember back then when the starting fare for a cab was $2.40.

and i hate it when the bus driver drives as if he's on a F/A18 hornet... and brakes like he's about to land on some carrier.

man, i got this strong craving for food.

7:41 PM

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