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March 13, 2015

"MUSIC OF MY HEART" in "SHORTS"

“I’m not putting them on.” I looked at the hearing aids in his hand, a birthday gift from me. Then I gazed up at him in wonder…and disappointment. “Why, Adrian?” “I just don’t want to...


It was a familiar face. He was no stranger, smiling at me as I made my way towards this messenger on one sunny day. He said you were in town, although not for long. I hope I hadn’t worn a frown, ...


After a year of working on a different, weekday job, I find myself at the same crossroad…once again. A lot of other things have happened too that I hope I can keep track of all. Right, I know...


I always thank God for the rain. There are always reasons for that. Just like when I was a kid. I loved dancing in the rain. I didn’t care if Ma was angry, or that I’d catch a cold after that...


You’ll be surprised how fast time flies. You walk into the room, thinking it’ll be the same. It’s just more people, more audience for you and just fine. You (think you) are still on top of your g...


Note: This may not be that suitable for more serious problems that end a relationship, like abuse, harassment, or even fraud! Like it or not, most of us have been exes – either out of past r...


When will you call it quits? I know that question irks you. Sounds awful of me, eh? You might hate me for that. I don’t care. All I know is that I am so freaking sick to death of the same old dra...


Let the past stay in the past, won’t you? Others have moved on long ago, something you just don’t do. No wonder we’ve got nothing to talk about anymore. I may sound mean, but I shouldn’t be alloc...


I guess I should say I’m lucky. I’m glad I’ve been busy lately. I’ve got more and more important things to do. Haven’t you got them too? I can’t believe that we keep on dealing with the same,...


You may not recognize me, ‘though I’m still in this body I’m not the same girl I used to be You’ll be surprised and you’ll see I think I’ve finally learned to let go Some people are just dying to...


I’ve always been rather an unusual girl, ever since I was little. Well, at least according to people who (claim to?) know me. Why superheroes? Well, you could blame it on my undying love for ...


The Ex-Guardian of The Isolated Castle – she is on another set of tasks. Will she win these battles, even if she has to stay awake longer at dusk? The Ex-Guardian of The Isolated Castle – she ha...


There are real superheroes Watch them as they go Pay attention to what they do, even if it has nothing to do with you. They don’t have to wear masks, or costumes to keep them in disguise Sometime...


“The older we get, the fewer friends we have.” “Nobody wants to be alone. We’re social creatures.” “I can never really be alone; I could go crazy if I were!” “Why do you want to be al...


February 03, 2015

"AN ODE TO 'EVA LUNA' " in "SHORTS"

(Based on “Eva Luna” by.Isabel Allende) (Ruby Astari) I believe that my life is surely much, much better than Eva Luna’s. However, I feel that she is much braver than I am. She is stronger and mu...


A lot has happened lately. It’s hard to keep track of things, so I guess I’m just going to write what I can still remember. Angie has left the company. My weekend was quite a blast. Hazel...


Feel the world’s mind-blowing chaos. See just how far it goes before it slowly chokes you, leaving you overwhelmed, throwing you into the darkest of realm. “It’s only your own, vivid imagination....


My love, there’s been a major setback between us lately. The air is feeling tight and I am stuffed, dying to break free. How can you act like everything’s alright? I miss the air that I used to b...


Dear Dad, It’s been a year. How are you doing there? No, I’m not trying to toughen myself up or pretending I’m emotionless. I have no energy to do so these days. I can only be me, as alwa...


Here we go again. At last, another reunion. (Well, actually – it was more than one. But that’s okay.) I’m glad we still got to meet with other girls. Hazel Eyes was so happy too. I know thing...


It doesn’t matter how you interpret the meaning / connotation of the title above; I’m just stating a very simple fact. People do change, but some (choose to) stay the same. New year = new att...


Oh, how I long to be what the world demands of me I want them all to see that I’m also valid as a true beauty Still, I don’t meet their requirements Their mockery and insults are my torments Why ...


The first week of my holiday had gone by so fast. With Hazel Eyes, of course – a lot has been going on. Hmm, let’s see. On Monday, Hazel Eyes and I needed to finish our school reports. We lef...


All well-dressed up everyday Never let any flaws get in your way to perfection, your ultimate destination. Your camera’s ready You’re bubbling with excitement and glee, thinking: “This is me. I’v...


It could happen to you; that’s nothing new. One day, it’s just another trip - another flight. You may think everything will be alright, but in the end… what if you’re not meant to see each other ...