The People

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It's fun to see after the grief the typhoon has given us. What happened for sure will always remain in our memories. The devastation can not be erased but the emotions can be changed. It may not be easy or it may not be soon but it doesn't mean it will never be. The tears that had been shed, the howl of each agony, and the hopeless feeling. If people desire to live it means they will be happy to be shown.

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How I miss participating in every Friday's initiative #marketfriday by @dswigle (Denise). I wanted to participate but because a few days ago my heart was still crying inside. I felt like I had no right to share the positive feeling since all I could remember was the worst happening in my life. However, today or now or in the following days it will be different now. Slowly, I'm overcoming the sadness and moving on. From the hive community and of course the Philippines community. They'd help me to be thankful in life even for what happened. I'm thinking of sharing my gratitude but I'm still constructing the emotions to change it into words. For now, let me share how the people in our village are doing after the incident.

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The children will always be the bringer of joy even if your heart will be heavy. It's not that they're ignorant of what happened or they don't understand what's happening. They can just beat sadness immediately by playing with their friends. Just having fun will for sure forget the bad situation they're in.

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You can find them on the shore if you're looking for them. It's perfect for me since I always stay at the shore whenever I don't have to do anything. For now, I can only do it every morning because during noon when the sun is high it's not possible. The trees on the shore can not shelter me because if they didn't fall after the typhoon their leaves are nowhere to be found. Still, thankful that they didn't die and they're struggling to live seeing new leaves appear.

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Not just long ago when this place was covered with trees and leaves. Many trees fell and garbage brought by the wind and waves was here. The basketball court is near to the sea and when bad weather will be having it will be expected. However, to help the government workers and the teenagers worked together to clean. For now, the basketball court is playable and it's giving so much fun to the people here. A lot of people gathered here every afternoon, not just the players but also the people who love basketball came here to watch.

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I'm not that good but of course not bad at playing basketball. That's why I came here most of the time after settling things and time to have fun. This place offers so much fun to the people here. Not just fun I guess but also happiness to the many and for a short time, the worries about the broken houses will be forgotten.

So far, the people are recovering and slowly they're back on track to continue living. Repairing houses or building a new one will not be fast but still, there will be a chance to make it happen. A happy heart can think well and can do a lot of things after all. No need to hurry because for sure in time everything will be alright. That's what it means to be human, to build if something got destroyed. Just don't give up and hope will always be found.

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ABOUT ME

Paul is the name but prefers to be called mrnightmare that feels like living in the dream. A country boy and a dreamboy (dreamer) who likes to stay in a small village even though it means abandoning the future to become a seaman. The passion is writing but not sailing in the vast ocean. Don't wonder if the face will not be shown, this is better where the words can flow smoothly. Come, you can tell me your stories and I'll tell you mine. Together, let's explore the world by broadening our thoughts. If you need a shoulder I can lean you mine and I hope I can lean yours. The world is fun when living is not being alone but with someone.

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Good to hear that people are having a bit of fun under the sun after all that has happened. Rebuilding is difficult but it becomes easier when the community pitches in. Bayanihan is a real thing here in the Philippines.

!PIZZA

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yep, thanks juan, walang ibang pwedeng gawin kundi mg move on.

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Agree ako dyan. Move on and also learn the lessons from difficult moments.

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Basketball court is loud again..a good sign for a better days.

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Mahirap kalimutan ang nangyari pero Pilipino tayo. At kahit ano pang dagok sa buhay ang dumating satin. Ngingiti at ngingiti pa rin tayo. ProudPinoy!

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