This Blog is an outlet for the random thoughts of an amateur opinionator.
What's an opinionator?
An opinionator is somebody who has power without responsibility, and the ability to spout off on any subject without worrying too much about the consequences of what comes out of the mouth. All you need is an opinion and the opportunity to voice it.
TV is full of professional opinionators. The internet gives the amateur his chance.
> i'm ricH!
Author: aLmich
I have been known to be the guy who can usually quip “mahirap” with flair. It’s not because I claim to be rich or trying to act as one. The term has been used to encourage laughter or to suggest good time. I may have offended some [sorry] but I will appreciate a good brain equipped to understand.
The name “AL” equates to the term “jokingly mean” so if you’re not up to having a good time, let me know. Just don’t use it against me. Oh please, we have our own shares of “kalokohan at kakulitan”.
In his essay “The Soul of Man under Socialism”, Oscar Wilde wrote the following:
“Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.”
Televisions, laptops, jewelry, mobile phones, iPods, in fact anything a consumer can acquire for money, can all be stolen. Some things – the most precious things – cannot.
I have my own riches that nobody can steal…
- Snuggling up under a warm blanket on the sofa with a good book on a cold night
Sitting quietly with the TV’s remote control in my hand swhitching through channels
Watching the waves hit the shore as the sun sets over the sea
Feeling the change in the air when -BER months finally arrive - Seeing my parents together
Knowing that I have my mother’s love and respect
Playing with my nephew
A good banter with my siblings - The peace and quiet of a forest
Star gazing
The smell of grass after a rainfall
Watching a log fire burn - Laughing so much that it hurts
Picture takings
Knowing who I am
My MP3s - Spending hours at the library just browsing the books
Enjoying comments on my blog
Playing cards and board games [but NOT Monopoly]
Designing or doing some layouts with Adobe - Watching the wildlife back home in Mindoro
The smell [and taste] of fresh baked buns
Walking barefoot on grass on a sunny day
Watching a heavy rain storm
Egg and mayonnaise sandwiches
Sitting in the sun, knowing that the vitamin D is making me stronger - Scouring “wagwag” in Baguio
Meeting new friends there
Eating fresh strawberries
Wearing a scarf - Hopping on the scales and seeing that I’ve lost weight
Baste ‘98
Baby talk with my managers
Binging on pancakes or waffles with a friend - Receiving a hand written letter
Snuggling up in a bed with fresh, line dried linen
Sprawling on the sofa, listening to music - Home made pizza
Seeing my family achieve their goals, however small
The smell of cinnamon
Barbeques on the beach
Learning something new
Watching clean washing blowing in a breeze
My memories… many, many of them
The list isn’t limited to the above; there are endless things that make me feel happy and contented with life. Sometimes we all need to remind ourselves of the riches that really matter - those that money just can’t buy. What would you put on your list?
