RANDOM ACTS

I KNEW that being the only one with a camera most of the time would pay off! Ha ha ha…In all seriousness though, I want to tell you all, again, how lucky I am to have the friends that I do. Losing my camera, as you all know, was one of the most heartbreaking things that have ever happened to me (does that make me a loser? hahaha). It wasn’t until 2 weeks ago that I finally decided to give up on EVER finding it because, though I tried to keep the faith, I knew deep inside I’d probably never see it again.

So the decision to let go already and search for a new replacement began. This past Sunday afternoon was planned for “camera shopping” with Rochelle, but it turned into one of the most surprising, not to mention, most touching moments I’ve experienced to date. I was completely shocked, speechless longer than I’ve ever been, and feeling so undeserving. I felt like I was being rewarded for my carelessness, but you all saw it differently: giving me another chance to remedy the guilt and hurt from my loss. You friends of mine, who not only willingly took part with monetary aid, but with a kindness and generosity of heart some can only hope they encounter at least ONCE in their lifetime. Thanks so much to all of you who contributed to the “let’s get Anna a new camera or else we won’t have pictures of anything” fund! I really and truly appreciate it!

Here’s another one of my corny, but moment-appropriate songs dedicated to all of you who have sympathized with me this last month. You guys are the best!

I've Got The Best In You
By: Regine Velasquez or Donna Cruz (one of those Filipina chick singers)

Sometimes I ask myself if I’ve been so good
To be blessed with you
Cuz every time I feel my heart is breaking
Seems you feel it too
And when everything seems so wrong
You would be there to make me see
That life is not that bad, after all
I know sometimes that you may have been hurt too
And I wonder how
You still can give the strength that I’d be needing
When I’m down and out
I wish I could be a friend as true
You can depend on me as much as I rely on you.

You are my friend and you will always be
Until this world is through
You'll see me standing right there by your side
When times are hard for you
Even the darkest clouds can never ever make us fall apart
The rain may keep on falling
But the sun will keep on shining
Cuz I’ve got the best in you.

So now it's time for me to say "thank you"
For the love you give
For all the times I’d lose my faith in myself
And you still believe
I wish I could be a friend as true
You can depend on me as much as I rely on you

You are my friend and you will always be
Until this world is through
You'll see me standing right there by your side
When times are hard for you
Even the darkest clouds can never ever make us fall apart
The rain may keep on falling
But the sun will keep on shining
Cuz I’ve got the best in you.

I know I’ve found the best in you.