Happy Birthday to Me

Yes! Dear Families, Friends, Fanatics and Foes! I am 22 years old this May 07, 2011 and indeed It’s a time to again remember the goodness of the Lord for the past years and to thank Him for His awe-strucking love not just for me but for everything in the World that He has created. Thank you for greeting me and for the sincere prayers and blessings you all wished for me.

First of all, thank you for seeing me as a very special person (because you won’t bother reading this if you really don’t care, right?) in your life. I’m grateful to have met you and I know God has set our paths to cross for a purpose and that is to know Him deeper each day. But I want to honor few people today who really made a difference in me and that is YOU! Yes you did! (Don’t be shy!) Why? I’d like you to answer that question too? How did you made Francis become a better person? Exactly! That’s my point dude! =D Let me state a theory on how you made me the way I am today.

THE THEORY OF I LOVE YOU: You don’t have to deny it because you genuinely cared for me. Every man’s dream is to be loved and to tell you – I felt such sincerity from you! It’s not flattery! Truly, I’m amazed on how you showed sympathy over my problems and you never hesitated to share your time, talents and treasures. This theory assumes that you prayed for me and you corrected me whenever I chose the wrong path. Well, it also suggests that a person really does not expect to have something in return for the goodness he/she had shown to me but according to the laws governed by the universe - Genuine love elicits true LOVE that why its also known as the I LOVE YOU- I LOVE YOU TOO Theory. Wow! Isn’t that great! You taught me how to love just like Jesus did! I guess were both in awe.

The Second Theory is not really that complicated to understand but many people were unable to digest its premises because of the stimulating PAIN. According to experts, PAIN is like a fever. It’s just a symptom.

THE THEORY OF I AM SORRY: This theory is also called I AM VERY SORRY or PLEASE FORGIVE ME theory. Well, I know you were able to hurt me that caused a lot of PAIN making a lot of disbelief to what were you saying. Yeah, right. Words are easily spoken but wounds take years to heal. Well,
I’m fortunate to have understood this theory because I realized that although many people was able to hurt my fragile heart, many people disappointed me, many people failed me and many more people caused a lot of PAIN in me -  I came to see that I am also a criminal who did exactly alike of those I experienced. Scientist actually has an on going debate on whether I AM SORRY Theory includes the I FORGIVE YOU phenomenon (IFYP) . They say, the scenario of the IFYP does occur even without the presentation of  “I AM SORRY” or the “PLEASE FORGIVE ME”. But, according to studies, sincere application of the theory fastens the occurrence of IFYP especially if words are consistent with the actions. Some tragic facts  that occurred is when people die and they never attend to release the pain they kept inside of them allowing them to carry a deadly decease called “I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU”. But you know, I FORGIVE YOU and hope you forgive me too. =D Thank you for making me stronger!

The last theory is classified as an EFFECT of the said theories mentioned above.

THE THANK YOU THEORY: Really! Thank you for loving me and forgiving me. Life is indeed tough but having you in my journey made it tougher for me ( hahaha) Just kidding! You have put a spice in my life making it more meaningful and worthwhile. You never stopped caring, loving, sharing, believing, encouraging and inspiring me. Although, this theory is indeed an actual effect of I LOVE YOU and I’M SORRY theories, many critics sighted that unless a person is able to recognize the cause, only then will the effect takes place. Some skilled practitioners often applies the “SLAP ON THE FACE technique” which is a direct presentation to the person of the said cause. Other Specialist argue with the applications of this technique and suggested “SIMPLY IMPLY technique” but only people with above average IQ are able to understand such a language. Finally, the most effective technique that is known is the “SAY and DO it” or at times also called “DO and then SAY It”. The technique has been proven effective to elicit the Thank you theory by making clear “I LOVE YOU” and “IM SORRY”.

Whowah! You made it at the bottom of this post! Surely, if God would allow me to celebrate my 23^rd birthday next year, I wish that you’d still be here with me. Life is indeed short but one thing I prayed and wish for this next year in my life as a 22-year old Filipino is that HE will continue to make me grow for someday I dream of reaching out to more people and finally say to myself  - “My life is worth living knowing that I made somebody’s life better.”. Happy Birthday to Me!

Thank You, I'm Sorry and I Love you are the words I want to express today. =D