get on the happy trail

So here it is From mytime in (51 days old)

The anonymous writer from Melbourne - at the other end of the world. I write positive thoughts Not because I believe that all will agree But because I truly believe I have seen the depths And I … more

Reach out From mytime in (51 days old)

My father taught me that if I would make one other person happy each day then I would sleep contented. Wise Man. Forgiveness is hard but it is so rewarding. Sometimes I take the easy path. Sometime… more

49 From mytime in (260 days old)

Another Birthday - 49! "You'll be dead before you turn 21!" Dr.....(1976) Its not a bad feeling to reflect on these decades of wonderful life, of friendships and of growth. We cannot control li… more

My trip to Paris From agido in The Other Side Of Southern Philippines: Mindanao (275 days old)

Travelling abroad is one of my biggest dreams! I could'nt believe it came true. I am not rich, definitely not. I am just blessed! Knowing how the other people live in some parts of the world is… more

Life today From mytime in (325 days old)

Friendship gives warmth Body heals through warmth Open to others Listening to others Having the right to choose Having the responsibility to choose Change following action Experience informing … more

Thank you From mytime in (329 days old)

To all the people who have responded to my story - I say thanks. If I have helped anyone, please know that you have buoyed me. How would I summarise my life goals? To be: Welcoming Discerning C… more

So Where is Filipino Hospitality? From agido in The Other Side Of Southern Philippines: Mindanao (402 days old)

Before when I haven't had travelled overseasit wa s my impression that we are the most hospitable people in the world. In my journey here in Brussels most Filipinos are/were not welcoming so sad that … more

About Belgium, For What Should Everybody Know From agido in The Other Side Of Southern Philippines: Mindanao (403 days old)

Friends I am in Brussels right now and have lots of stories to tell. What a wonderful experience I have in here. Very incredible I should say! This is my first time travellin' abroad and never felt al… more

I am leaving for Brussels, Belgium in September this year From agido in The Other Side Of Southern Philippines: Mindanao (527 days old)

This is my first time to travel abroad. Anybody here from Brussels? Coz I never know anyone there huhuhhhh.I need your thoughts about the place, the culture, anything....:)… more

Life After Leukaemia From mytime in (535 days old)

I have published an edited version of my autobiography on this site. The book itself is no longer widely available. It is the story of my successful battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia whi… more

Assistance in Establishing the Guinabsan Community Library From agido in The Other Side Of Southern Philippines: Mindanao (545 days old)

To all my friends from the United states, I am asking for your assistance regarding the establishment of our Guinabsan Community Library. Below is the reply sent to me from the International Book Proj… more

I am now a Licensed Librarian....hehe... From agido in The Other Side Of Southern Philippines: Mindanao (696 days old)

Thnx God I passed the Licensure Examination for Librarians. Can you guess who am I in the list? I would be very glad if you can guess right. Just check it out friendz! Clue: Surname consists of 5 l… more

Final Chapter From mytime in (821 days old)

HOW DOES IT FEEL? I would like to describe how it has felt over these last 31 years. When I left secondary school, I decided that there was no reason why anyone but my closest friends should know … more

Chapter 9 From mytime in (821 days old)

A NEW DECADE After ten years, I needed to see my specialist to say thanks. I hadn't been to Dr Whiteside's private clinic before, and he seemed a little put out to see me. He would have perused hi… more

Chapter 8 From mytime in (826 days old)

MOVING ON: REMISSION It had been a difficult year. 1976 had passed and with it probably went the worst of the battle. I was fairly happy with my performance on the final examination papers, and I… more

Chapter 7 From mytime in (826 days old)

1976 –THE WORST OF YEARS Regular strolls around the Racecourse Estate provided exercise during the week. It was so difficult to study because it seemed to have lost much of its relevance. This was my… more

Chapter 6 From mytime in (829 days old)

MY DARKEST NIGHT She had answered the question. The sledgehammer had begun falling. “There aren’t any patients who have been through this to help you.” I stared deeply into her eyes, and then t… more

New Moon Coming From InannaUS in get on the happy trail (830 days old)

Well it's August now and I've been studying the doings of the new moon again and preparing a truly trailer-like celebration of intention for next Sunday. I think it's just past midnight th… more

Chapter 5 From mytime in (832 days old)

TIME AFTER TIME Short and unsmiling. I hadn't seen this doctor before and yet he was preparing to insert a monstrous needle into my arm. I needed a blood transfusion. I was anaemic. It must … more

Chapter 4 From mytime in (832 days old)

DANGEROUS MICROBES I remember one morning when my squinting eyes fought hard against the arrival of a new day. They focused on a cleaner, silently stalking around my room. I dreaded these times. … more

Chapter 3 From mytime in (832 days old)

RAW TREATMENT Things were happening very quickly to me, leaving no real time for evaluation. I trusted the medical team wholeheartedly, absorbing those colourful fluids into my veins with just the c… more

Chapter 2 From mytime in (832 days old)

THE TROUBLE WITHINGood health can so easily be taken for granted, especially through childhood and adolescence, because you're active and enjoying life. It seemed odd when the oldies referred to t… more

Life After Leukaemia From mytime in (838 days old)

Chapter 1 EARLY SIGNS It was the Summer of 1976 and I felt lethargic in the heat. I left the shade of the classroom with the knowledge that cricket training was to follow. My level of enthusiasm was l… more

Back from Hell, well not quite....... From vongotha in Knights of the new world (860 days old)

...........Well, I’ve been away for a while now, but I’m back. I’ve been working in Helsinki of all places, a little field op for head office (TWATS) and it was great fun *sarcasm*. Enough of my jib… more

Airstream: Still Very Now From InannaUS in get on the happy trail (890 days old)

The airstream caught someone else's fancy. Design Within Reach is a cool website and they've kitted out an Airstream with contemporary fittings. See it on: http://www.dwr.com/airstream"Th… more

The call From Annie_Ball in This is Annie Ball (904 days old)

I got home and felt pleasantly content. My flat wasn't its usual mess and the world around me seemed to be picking up quite well. I sat down with a cup of tea and opened the jobs section of the pap… more

The cafe round the corner From Annie_Ball in This is Annie Ball (904 days old)

The best thing about meeting someone new for the first time is, without a doubt, the fact that you can just completely be yourself with them. You don't have to worry about them knowing all the little … more

Where Have All The Trailer Folk Gone? From InannaUS in get on the happy trail (906 days old)

Well it's been a month since we heard from BettyHill. DrabRomeo and I have been holding the gas fire going here at the trailer. Where are you folk? All are invited to a cake and ice cream social on… more

The park From Annie_Ball in This is Annie Ball (906 days old)

I spent the afternoon telling Zoe, Sarah and Will about Nick and the events of the night before. I ran through a few times, just to get their opinions and to, eventually, reassure me that it wasn't my… more

The morning after. From Annie_Ball in This is Annie Ball (913 days old)

What a night that was! Okay, so firstly, I am not in the best states of mind this morning. That'll be thanks to my good old friend, Jack Daniels, and yes, I know, last night was supposed to be a c… more