Hello, Pollyanna!

I just found something to be glad about and that is knowing Pollyanna. Actually, I've heard her name several times but it wasn't big deal for me. Pollyanna is just one of those girls in cartoons, I thought. I never expected that this video will make such an inundating effect on me. It just did.


To those who has no idea who Pollyanna is, well she is Little Ms. Enthusiastic or Little Ms. Positivity or Little Ms. Glad Girl. This optimistic girl has become a source of optimism in a seemingly dull village by sharing the game her father taught her, the Glad Game. Because of her presence, the lives of the people changed.


The story started when she arrived in a village where her Aunt Polly lives. Being an orphan, she has cherished the memories she had with her father including the Glad Game. She's so vibrant as opposed to her aunt's stern attitude. The villagers aren't so friendly too, except for Nancy, a servant  and two other male helpers. However, their negativity slowly got thawed by this cheerful and smart girl. The girl melted hearts such as those of Mrs. Snow and Mr. Pendleton which are hard as stones. She was like fire that changed the forms of metals. Her amiable character is so amazing that it transcends age and status. Until one day, she was tested. She was struck down by a car. No child of Pollyanna's age will react calmly when he/she finds out that walking and running will be just a part of memory and dream. When little girl accidentally heard about it, she was devastated. It crushed the heart of her Aunt Polly. Though she has an option of asking help from Dr. Chilton, who happens to be her ex-lover, she kept her pride. To make the story short, I'll say that  this is a 'they-lived-happily-ever-after story,  so with the help of those who have been touched by her, she was able to walk again. The End. 

You're such a lovely girl! Thank you! (Click this if you want to watch it too.)  

The movie is oh so moving. It made me cry. The movie is great. I wonder if the book is better because I really enjoyed watching this one. Slow internet connection could not dissuade me from finishing it. By the way, the girl in this adaptation is Georgina Terry. This version was broadcast in 2003. 


What transpired in the story is my dream for myself and for everyone, i.e. that we may always find the good in every situation - every, all, no exceptions. This may be difficult for those who felt they have been cheated, those who have been betrayed, those who are suffering from cancer, those who are about to lose someone, those who have lost someone, those who have lost one or more of their faculties, those who have been demoted, those who have been fired, those who have been persecuted, those who have been victims of wars and of crimes, those who are hungry, those who have no shelter, those who failed, who has been called a disgrace, those who have no families, those who are asking who their real parents are, those who have to work even during holidays, those who are away from their families, those who are living hand-to-mouth. those who received nothing this season, etc. (You know me when it comes to enumeration... I have to stop at some point. Just like my Christmas wishlist.) But no matter how difficult it may be, it is possible for us to be GLAD. 


Life is great. Life is beautiful. Life is lifeylicious...


Short Prayer: Knowing you Jesus is one of the reasons why I am glad. Thank you!

The Point

What is the point of what I have been posting here for over a month already?

Well, first this blog is a diary. This is intended to keep track of my journey. Basically, this is for me. I want to see how I’ve been thinking, acting and learning.

Second, for those who will bother to read or just look at the pictures, I want to show how beautiful our journey can be by enjoying the things in front of us. To dream big and become big is great. To become the best we can possibly be is amazing. Focusing on our life’s purpose is worthwhile. I actually believe in all of these. I, myself, is spending great deal of time, money and effort to become I want to be. However, the end is not all that matters.

Each of my posts is a daily dose of finding the balance between enjoying the journey and achieving our goals. I hope that this will be a constant reminder of the importance of keeping our sanity when the going gets tough.

As you may notice, my life, no matter how lifeylicious my daily experiences are, is far from perfect. Just like others I have many wants. Yes, they are far more numerous than my needs, but I try not to magnify the things that are lacking. I avoid a sad or tragic ending of complaining. I have troubles too. Believe me, they are overwhelming if I will start counting. I can use my creativity to enumerate as many as you can, but I will not waste my precious time. I am smart enough to know that doing so is unhealthy. F.Y.I., I am preventing the acceleration of my aging process in a natural way. Problems or challenges are just around. They are here to make us better persons. However, talking about problems, especially when we have no control of them, is futile, a waste of energy. To save ourselves from devastation/depression, we must remember that we cannot control others, but the good thing is we can control ourselves. Thanks be to God!

It’s morning now… I have to go. As I always say, happiness is a choice. By the way, how about trying the following mantra: Life is beautiful. Life is sweet. Life is what we make out of it. 

Being able to express myself is lifeylicious…

Our life can be just like this... Can you see the heart?