Author: Carmie Dulguime

I started this digital journal initially for self-expression -- because this is what I do. I write for my profession and for my passion. Then it dawned on me that what I was doing was selfish. I found new inspiration in Proverbs 31:8: Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction. Through the years, I have met people from various walks of life with stories that deserve to be told. Unfortunately, not all of them have the gift of gab. So I presented myself to them, giving them the voice that they need to share their stories. Stories that inspire, cry out, reach out, provide unspoken truth.

A block of wood

I am nothing but a block of wood. I just saw the movie Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium starring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. In a scene from that movie, Mr. Magorium (Hoffman) gave Molly (Portman) a wooden cube as a motivational gift. When she asked him what it’s for, Mr. Magorium said it can do…

Jealousy

Nagseselos ka kasi nagagampanan ng iba ang hindi mo kayang gawin. Ang daling sisihin ng ibang tao kapag may maling nangyayari sa buhay mo. Kasalanan ng lahat, except you. Yun ang problema. Paano mo maaayos ang buhay mo kung ibang tao ang tinitingnan mo? Bakit hindi mo tingnan ang sarili mo (di ba Kuya Boy…

Bearing the cross

I have to admit that my mind was wandering during Easter Mass today. Until Fr. Manny said these lines during his homily: “Those who do not like their jobs are the ones who find difficulty in doing their tasks. Do you ever wonder why some people find the same tasks so easy? It’s not because…

Bading Bear

I got my teddy bear when I was in my late 20s. My best friend Greis gave it to me. I told her I never had a teddy bear growing up, and that I thought I should have one. That’s Greis. She listens to every little thing I tell her about me and my trivial…

Interview no. 1: wishes and things

1)Who did you last go out with? Greis. Watched a depressing but good movie, The Bucket List. Some may argue that it’s a feel-good movie, but I watched it just when I was having a bad day, so… (2) What do you want to receive on your birthday? surprise me. I love surprises! (3) Reach…