Table for Two

Over and over I dream of you
Even when I don't mean to
Even when I don't have a clue
Even when the sky's not blue

Does this mean that you're my world
Whether real or in my mind?
Even if I can't hold you
Can I call you mine?

Do you even notice me
Or do you choose not to?
Do you even notice my smile
And do you know I smile because of you?

But more importantly do you know that I cry
Also because of you
Do you know the pain that you cause me
All the sufferings i go through?

Yet, over and over I dream of you
Even when I don't mean to
Maybe that's just how I am
Maybe this is what it means to love you

Helen of Troy

It is not your fault.
The moment was right. Decisions were proper.
Though norm expects discreetness, don't mind what shall uncover.

Don't look back to what has done.
For regret and doubt will ruin legacy.
And time so golden will rid its glisten and build up intricacy.

Or has intricacy already set place?
If so, be unprepared for expectation.
For spontaneity and impulsiveness shall construct truthful reaction.

Don't even prepare for victory.
Win only because the theatre of war is understood precisely.
Power lies not in the smell of defeat, but rather in the humility over victory.

Purpose is not overcome.
There is neither a cause nor a culprit.
Triumph is not when a foe is defeated.
Triumph is when you realize the reason for why you defeated it.

A Dose of Lyrics Diagnose

Every so often when I listen to music I analyze the lyrics (what a dork). I do this especially to and from work while on the San Mateo Bridge. I know most of you don't know this bridge so let me describe it... it is 9 miles of absolute straightness! Trust me, your mind will always be wandering off while driving through this bridge. The scenery of the whole San Francisco bay and a distant peak at the two cities of San Francisco and Oakland, as well as the Golden Gate Bridge will add to setting your mind to daydream mode.

Anyway, today, the song that was playing as I hopped on the bridge was "Can You Stand the Rain" by New Edition (Boyz II Men has an acapella version which is really cool). Know this one? Well, here's the lyrics...

On a perfect day

I know that I can count on you.

When that's not possible,

tell me can you weather the storm?

Cause I need somebody who will stand by me

through the good times and bad times

she will always, always be right there.

Sunny days

everybody loves them

tell me baby, can you stand the rain?

Storms will come,

this we know for sure

Can you stand the rain?

Love unconditional

I'm not asking just of you.

And girl, to make it last

I'll do whatever needs to be done.

But i need somebody who will stand by me,

when it's tough, she won't run

she will always, be right there for me.

Sunny days

everybody loves them.

tell me baby, can you stand the rain?

Storms will come

(I know I know all the days won't be perfect)

this we know for sure

but tell me, can you stand it, can you stand the rain?

Can you stand the rain?

No pressure, no pressure from me baby

cause I want you

and I need you

and I love you girl!

Will you be there for me?

Come on baby lets go get wet.

Can you stand the rain?

There you go...

Can you stand the rain... a question that should be asked in the beginning of all relationships. The problem is, in the beginning, it's always sunny. So who and how will you ask a question like that during good times? Most people just shut up, close their eyes, and enjoy the sun.

When the storm starts to arrive, that's when questions pop up. If this is you, then you have learned to love the person for just their good points. You feel that and you wonder if your significant other also feels the same. Storm comes, and the test of "unconditional" love now begins.

We ask the question, "Can you stand the rain?" to our partner. Shouldn't we be asking that to ourselves too? We should right? Before we can ask someone else to stand the rain, we have to be willing to stand the rain ourselves.

We all hope for our partners to always be able to withstand the rain. Not much people like the rain that's why. But I have a question. If the storm is there, and your partner can withstand the rain, doesn't just the idea and reality of the fact make your day bright again?? Just a thought. I don't mean to boggle any minds.

Anyway, like I said, Not much people like the rain. And as the song says, "Sunny days, everybody loves them." What's not to love about the sunny days? You can have so much fun under the sun. Do alot of things we enjoy doing. And clearly you can see just how beautiful the one you love really is. But isn't it also just as romantic to be standing under the rain in the comfort or keeping comfort with the person you love? And it's blurry and hazy, but in your heart and mind, you can still feel the beauty of the person through that comforting love shielding us and keeping us warm from the rain? Isn't that something nice to experience as well? Isn't that why there's a line in the lyrics, "Come on baby let's go get wet."

I think that's just as good. But that's just me.

Even though I started my reaction saying that "Can you stand the rain?" is a question that should be asked in the beginning of all relationships, the truth of the matter is, this question should never have to be asked at all. "On a perfect day," we should all know the answer. And in this way, we should not worry about stormy days. Because everything will be bright.

P.S. This is just my interpretation. Feel free to comment me with your own interpretations, comments on my interpretation, or even any violent reactions. :P

Worms vs. Snakes

Yahoo! just had an article this morning that read "Scientists Find World's Smallest Snake." Curious enough, I clicked on the link... only to find a picture of a worm. I mean have scientists gone overboard now? Ok ok! Who am I to judge? I'm no science freak. And it probably really was a snake and not a worm. It looked like it had scales. And I'm cracking up imagining a worm with fangs and swollowing something 3 times the size of its body!

Reading through the article, I came up with this very out of the blue idea to write about worms vs. snakes.

I'm not going to go scientific and try to differentiate the two in its whole biological meaning. Who would want to read my post then?! Rather, I want to take the title of my post metaphorically.

What comes into people's minds when they hear the word snakes or worms? I believe most will answer, fear. People fear snakes and people fear worms. However, the fear of snakes is much greater than the fear of worms. Why so? Is it because snakes are larger than worms? But hey, aren't we larger than both of them?

For some reason, people always feel inferior to snakes. They feel they can never defeat a snake. That's why a snake is often the symbol for evil. Does this mean that people feel they can never defeat evil? Hypocrates must answer that one. But tell me this, why is it the common reaction of people when they encounter a snake is they stand absolutely still? They just wait and pray to God to help and push the snake away. So much for defeating evil. We're so lucky we can turn to God to help us fight evil.

On the other hand, people will never feel inferior to worms. The fear of worms exists only momentarily. You see a worm. You freak out a bit. Then you step on the worm and move on with your life. Some of you will even wash your hands or clean your shoe to eliminate the germs of the worm.

Why can't we react the exact same way to snakes? Why do we always have to turn the snake into something that really scares us when they don't have to? I mean if we symbolize evil with a worm, then our confidence will be really high towards overcoming evil. And how about eating gummy snakes instead?

Truth is, snakes will always be snakes and worms will always be worms. And we all perceive both as an enemy. Worms vs. snakes is not just about a comparison. It's about a choice. We either see our enemies as a worm or as a snake. The worms we just ignore. It's the snakes that disrupt our lives.

The problem is, we choose to see our enemies more as snakes rather than worms. We make life more difficult for us by the choices we make. Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? We are better people than what we fear and we should not compromise our choices with the thought of not being able to overcome our fears.

P.S. Reminder that this post is to be taken metaphorically. Please, the next time you see a snake, don't try to step on it! :P