Call Me Xander

Photo taken in Hundred Islands, Pangasinan Decisions... Decisions... You change our life and visions  In every situation We need to make decisions For even a small decision Can change a great nation Decisions...Decisions... You always give me directions My future is shaped by the power of my decision  It is me who will accept and take action By my words and my decision. - Xander

WARNING: MAHABA ANG USAPANG ITO!!! From: The Confused Staff To: zxander316@gmail.com Date: Saturday,  August 25, 2012 Subject: Hello po! Pa advise naman... Hi Kuya, Napadpad ulit ako sa blog mo. Naging busy po kasi ako sa work ko eh. Nakakatuwa pa din basahin mga post mo sa blog. Kakaaliw lalo na yung post mo na Anak Ka ng Lovelife. Natamaan po ako dun Kuya. Hinidi ko alam kung san ba ako lulugar kapag love na ang pinag-uusapan.  Pwede naman siguro mag share sayo Kuya Xander diba? Magaling ka naman kasi magbigay ng payo kapag love na eh.  Kuya, ganito po kasi yan. May lovelife po kasi ako ngayon. Two years na po kami at medyo madami na din po kaming napagdaanan na pagsubok. Kaso parang nakakasawa na po eh. Lagi na lang kaming nag-aaway. Lahat ng bagay na lang po kasi pinagseselosan niya. Kahit yung hindi ko pag hello or pag good morning sa kanya sa text eh nagagalit na agad. Eh siya hindi naman siya ganun sa akin. Palagi na lang po kasi ako...

borrowed from here Dear Humble and Kind Jeepney Driver, You seems so nice to your passengers today. I really like that. Keep it up.  I will never forget the first experience I had with you last 3 weeks ago, I was mugged. That give me an impression that some, if not most, of you could be the culprit to incidents like that. Anyhow, today you showed how kind and respectful you are to your passengers. Imagine how happy the old lady was when you let her ride for free. She maybe around 80 years old, I believe. If you can just see her face and how she reacted when you said she don't need to pay. She is really happy about it, and she started to utter words that I don't understand, but I know she means thank you.  I never wish that you will also give in to my hopes that you will also give me a discount or maybe allow me to ride for free, but I am just happy to know that there are still kind and friendly neighborhood around. Thanks for reminding me to respect people ov...

Dear White Bond Paper With A Black Dot In The Middle Thank you for giving me a clearer view on how should I react to my current situation. At a first glance, all I can see is your black dot in the middle. I didn't notice the biggest part of the paper which is the clean and white part of it. I tend to overlook and taken for granted many wonderful things and focus my attention and energy on that small, dot-like failures and disappointments. I know realize that my so called "problems" are usually like the black dot, small and insignificant. All I need to do is widen my horizon and look at the bigger picture and the brighter side of it. Thanks! Regards, X.A.N.D.E.R.

Dear Pay Day Who Easily Got Away,  Well, hello there! It's nice to see you after three months of not being together. We should catch up because we have a lot of things to settle. Because of your absence I was kinda in debt and it feels terrible. But now that you're here, things will be better again and I will make it sure that our contract will last longer than we can imagine.  Oh by the way, I want to say thank you for always taking care of me and my payables. I will not make it without you. I know that I can always count on you. And also, thank you making me happy every time you pay a visit in my bank account because you always me make happy and satisfied.  And lastly, I want to say thank you because at the end of the day I believe that I deserve you because I work hard for you even if you easily got away from my hands or pocket.  Cheers! Till next time. Regards, X.A.N.D.E.R.

Dear Typhoon Ferdie, I'm so glad to finally meet you. It was was awesome. Imagine after work you have the time to pick me up in the office even though you are so busy flooding the whole Metro Manila. I enjoy your company and because of that I went home soaking wet. I really had a blast. I appreciate your generosity in providing us too much water. At least the plants have the time to keep more water, so come summer time they won't worry about El Nino. But what I really appreciate about you is that because I am soaking wet going home yesterday and water is knee level high, I got the chance to wash my shoes which I haven't done since I bought it. Lels. Thanks Ferdie. I hope to see you again but please don't be too harsh. I don't wanna be late coming to work again. Please? Regards,   X.A.N.D.E.R.

I was in the office busy doing my daily routine when a blogger friend of mine sent me a message telling me that my post "Return to Sender: Fierce Mistress" was featured in Kulitis, The Podcast.   At first, I was clueless about it since I havent been blogging for a week maybe. But as he keeps on telling me about it and what is it about, I was so amazed that this post was featured by a blogger (the blog mentioned above). I really dont know who Kulitis is but I really appreciate it. It really funny how you did it. Parang nasa radyo lang. Bwahaha.. If you want to listen here is the link: http: //vimeo.com/30673707 of you can check Kulitis, The Podcast . Cheers. Hope ma feature mo yung ibang post ko Kulitis.  Thanks ng marami! At dahil dyan heto at may sariling post ka to show how I appreciate it. 

Isang letter sender ang bibigyan ng kaukulang pansin dito sa Return to Sender. Isang babaeng nais bigyan ng second chance ang lalaking minahal niya ng buong buhay at tapat. Isang pag iibigan na humantong sa hiwalayan dahil sa "third party". Sa tingin nyo dapat pa bang bigyan ng second chance si lalaki? Naniniwala ka bang sa katagang "Love is sweeter the second time around?". Basahin natin ang liham ni Ms. Second Chance Hopeful -----------------------------------------------{-@ From: Second Chance Hopeful To: zxander316@gmail.com Date: August 31, 2011 Subject: Is Love sweeter the Second time Around? Dear Xandero, May matinding tanong po ako sa inyo. Naniniwala po ba kayo sa second chance? Like yung tipong magkakabalikan pa kayo ng ex-lover mo? Ikaw po ba kung may ex ka at nagkaroon ng moment na magkaayos kayo babalikan mo pa?  Weird po ng tanong ko noh? Pero kasi yung ex ko gusto makipagbalikan sa akin. Ehh Im scared na baka mangyari...

 MAKATI , Philippines -- Today, July 23, 2011 is my brother's birthday. His the eldest in the family. I can say that me and my brother have that "frienemies" kind of relationship when we were still kids. I believe his 2 years older so we basically almost grow together. What I really dont like about having an older brother is that you'll inherit every clothes, shoes and other stuff that your older brother doesn't wear or use. In short, tagapag-mana ng tira-tirang damit. However, in our case my parents make it sure that what my older brother have, I'll also get. Like one time our parents bought us this terno shirt and short. We have the same shirt (but different in color), same shorts (different in color), same shoes (different size..of course). Worst right? I am like a copy cat of my brother. Anyways, it doesn't really bother me as I always look up to my brother. He has been my idol aside from my father. Anyways, since I am away from home and I...

"There comes a time in the spiritual journey when you start making choices from a very different place. And if a choice lines up so that it supports truth, health, happiness, wisdom, and love, it's the right choice." - Angele Arrien (born 1940); Anthropologist Hey guys! Howdy?           Here's another email from a reader and I would like to share it with you. Our email sender is a  Certified Nurse and just got his licensed recently. He is in a dilemma of pursuing a career here in the Philippines or starting a life abroad. You know the drill guys, so here you go... ~~~~~~~ From: Confused Nurse To: zxander316@gmail.com Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Subject: Weee... Hey Sir Xander,           I really admire you the way you write; your technique and style is really good. I'm an instant fan. I did some back readings on your blog and its cute to know that a lot of your readers sent ...

This is another email I got from someone whom I'll call Silent Reader. It's interesting to know that lately I've been receiving emails who are asking questions about anything. This one is something serious. I am scared to share my own opinion about this certain topic that Ms. Silent Reader is sharing as I am not in the authority to give out any advise. I am still learning about life, love and other mysteries. However, since I value and love those who follow this blog and read it wholeheartedly, I'll share whatever I have in mind and will give my best and I hope that Ms. Silent Reader will get something out of this. Medyo may kahabaan po ang post na ito, so pagpasensyahan nyo na po. Anyways, below is the email of Ms. Silent Reader. Again, personal information like email address and name were changed to keep the identity of the one who sent it private.

I got an email from a reader who wants to know and get my opinion about Coincidence . The name of course has been change for privacy. Please read the email below. From: Ms. Coincidence To: zxander316@gmail.com Date: Sunday, June 13, 2011 at 9:04PM Subject: "aboynamedxander concern" Dear Kuya Xander, I really love your blog. Gustong gusto kong basahin yung blog mo kasi madami akong natutunan lalo na yung mga inspirational post mo. Masaya ang blog mo kasi hindi ka lang nag focus sa isang topic kundimaraming bagay pa. Napansin ko lang na lately ang post mo parang broken-hearted ka at medyo may pagka emo. Bakit po? Ok ka lang po ba? Alam mo ba Kuya Xander an yung blog mo nalaman ko lang sa isang friend ko. Sabi nung friend ko yung teacher daw niya sinabi na i visit yung blog mo kasi madami daw matutunan na aral. Tama nga siya. Hope you will keep on posting inspirational stories and stuff.