Noreen Capili is a renowned local television and blog writer. She has expounded her media by writing books as well. Some of her books are "Parang Kayo Pero Hindi" and "Buti Pa Ang Roma May Bagong Papa" which are known for their compilations of witty and sensible essays and stories that are truly applicable to each and everyone of her readers as they convey real life experiences.
One night, I decided to visit The National Bookstore just to roam around and see what's new in the shelves. Of course, I rummage through the local books section and stumbled upon Noringa's collections. I have seen these books as my Facebook friends post their copies online. Of course, the titles really interest me, but for some reason, I never really got into buying any of them. That night, I decided to grab those two books and read them while I am on my two days off.
"Parang Kayo Pero Hindi" costs only one hundred seventy-five pesos only (Php 175.00). It is quite affordable and accessible to everyone, including students. It is a paperback book and most of the entries in the book are written in Tagalog, Tag-lish and some in pure English.
What I liked about the book are her ideas which are straight forward and easy to understand. There are no sugar coating or what-so-ever to the shared experiences, which by the way may or may not be true to life, as she said earlier in the book. At one point or another, I found myself utterly relating to what was written. Thus, making Noringai an effective writer which everyone can relate to.
Though the idea of the book is fairly simple, which is to share stories of people who experienced the "Parang Kayo Pero Hindi" status, still, I grasp different moral from each stories. Let me share them with you.
1. "Kung para sa iyo talaga ang isang bagay, kahit anong mangyari, kahit gaano ka-imposible, sa'yo pa rin ang bagsak nito. Pero kung hindi ito para sa iyo, kahit ano'ng pilit mo, hindi ito mapupunta sa iyo."
This statement is true even about life in general. I am a firm believer of meant-to-be's, higher purposes, and the grand plan. For the longest time I tried to shy away from these ideas, but personal experiences redirected my beliefs otherwise.
Life, in general, is a circle of interconnected events that leads to THE GRAND PLAN. We do not just decide merely because it is our will. We are meant to take on that decision. No matter how great or bad the outcome will be that is part of the path we ought to take and the lessons we ought to learn. No matter which decision we make it will always lead us to that GRAND PLAN. That is why, what's meant to be, will be.
2. "Ang hirap pala ng secret, 'no? Ingat na ingat ang bawat pagkilos."
Secrecy. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, secrecy means the "condition of being hidden or concealed; the habit or practice or maintaining privacy or concealment." Secrecy is often deemed necessary when we do not want our own private actions be a public issue. But, when does secrecy become its own issue? When what we kept secret is immoral or something that will inflict pain or harm to others.
One story from the book includes the story of a secret relationship. It was a wrong relationship from the very beginning, because it rooted from jealousy to other people being in a relationship. Jealousy is one of the deadly sins, as we all know. Then, the man in the relationship, as the story goes, is actually in a legit relationship with another girl whom he meant to marry few months later.
3. "Assumptions and presumptions are the biggest mistakes in life."
"Do not assume, unless, otherwise, stated." It is a great accounting saying. I always tell this to myself. Do not assume nor presume. Assumptions and presumptions bring nothing but heartaches, because we continuously build imaginary thoughts within our brain about something that may not exist. If our assumptions and presumptions are not met, disappointments slowly build within us. Disappointments grow from a tired heart owned by a person with a drained mind.
4. "But remember... regardless of whatever you come across in life, never surrender the passion. A life without passion is mere existence. Endeavors without conviction are mere obligations and not necessities leading to fulfillment."
5. "When you die, people will always remember what you said or did last before you passed on."
That is why, I pray that whoever is reading this be blessed with a blissful mouth and a gracious heart.
1. "Kung para sa iyo talaga ang isang bagay, kahit anong mangyari, kahit gaano ka-imposible, sa'yo pa rin ang bagsak nito. Pero kung hindi ito para sa iyo, kahit ano'ng pilit mo, hindi ito mapupunta sa iyo."
This statement is true even about life in general. I am a firm believer of meant-to-be's, higher purposes, and the grand plan. For the longest time I tried to shy away from these ideas, but personal experiences redirected my beliefs otherwise.
Life, in general, is a circle of interconnected events that leads to THE GRAND PLAN. We do not just decide merely because it is our will. We are meant to take on that decision. No matter how great or bad the outcome will be that is part of the path we ought to take and the lessons we ought to learn. No matter which decision we make it will always lead us to that GRAND PLAN. That is why, what's meant to be, will be.
2. "Ang hirap pala ng secret, 'no? Ingat na ingat ang bawat pagkilos."
Secrecy. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, secrecy means the "condition of being hidden or concealed; the habit or practice or maintaining privacy or concealment." Secrecy is often deemed necessary when we do not want our own private actions be a public issue. But, when does secrecy become its own issue? When what we kept secret is immoral or something that will inflict pain or harm to others.
One story from the book includes the story of a secret relationship. It was a wrong relationship from the very beginning, because it rooted from jealousy to other people being in a relationship. Jealousy is one of the deadly sins, as we all know. Then, the man in the relationship, as the story goes, is actually in a legit relationship with another girl whom he meant to marry few months later.
3. "Assumptions and presumptions are the biggest mistakes in life.""Do not assume, unless, otherwise, stated." It is a great accounting saying. I always tell this to myself. Do not assume nor presume. Assumptions and presumptions bring nothing but heartaches, because we continuously build imaginary thoughts within our brain about something that may not exist. If our assumptions and presumptions are not met, disappointments slowly build within us. Disappointments grow from a tired heart owned by a person with a drained mind.
4. "But remember... regardless of whatever you come across in life, never surrender the passion. A life without passion is mere existence. Endeavors without conviction are mere obligations and not necessities leading to fulfillment."
5. "When you die, people will always remember what you said or did last before you passed on."
That is why, I pray that whoever is reading this be blessed with a blissful mouth and a gracious heart.
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