The young man in this video looks like he’s riding a Segway. But Yusuf Akturkoglu was paralized after falling from a horse five years ago, and he’s being mobilized by an amazing device invented by Turkish scientists.
10 years goes by so fast for many of us. We sometimes forget to lessons we have learned along way. Saw an article once on what people would tell their past selves if the had the chance. Finally looking back at my twenties, great memories always flood my mind.
December 19, 2011
Dear Renel ,
Happy Happy 20th Birthday! I know you are very excited with what lies ahead and you should be. Next ten years of your life will be filled with amazing discoveries and adventures, trust me, I know. But before all of that adventure, I want you to remember a few things, make sure you remember ok! This may save you a lot of heartache and make the journey so much better.
Cherish your friends, you will meet many of them soon, Like Adam, Jinny, Orla, Alan, Liz, Sarah, Daivat, Hamed, Vicky and many many more. They will come from different backgrounds and places all over the world and they will change you. They will show you things that will expand your horizons and show you a world greater than what you live in now. But also never forget the friends you have already made. They may affect you greatly right now, and you will realize soon the real meaning of true friendships from them. Never forget your brothers from Ateneo, you all grew up together for all those years and your bonds may never be broken no matter the distance or how much time has passed.
You will also a lot of mistakes, I mean A LOT of them. (no, seriously, A LOT) Don’t let them define your life though, live through them and at the very least laugh just about how stupid you were. It may be the greatest pains you will ever get but yes, Renel, you will also lose friends. Great friends, like Isabelle, Eduardo, Colin, Maria, Maja and Thomas. Don’t be afraid to tell them you’re sorry for your mistakes. Your pride may not let you but never forget how much they meant to you. Even though you are now apart, remember the beautiful moments with them and how they helped you become who you will be.
Oh and if you’re ever in the the US, go visit your Tita Lina and Tito Boboy in Chicago. You’ll learn so much from them on how to live simple and build a beautiful family. They may have the craziest kids EVER, but slowly you’ll realize that behind all the shouting and banter, there is so much love and caring between those brother and sisters, that you wish you were part of it as well.
Don’t ever stop trying to meet new people, I know you’re pretty shy but making new friends or connecting with old ones will be the greatest thrills you will experience. Renel, your life in this world will be molded by the people you meet so make the most out of it. Finally, Take your time, don’t grow up too fast , and tell mom and dad I love them.
Your biggest fan, Renel
P.S. Please please learn how to dance, and take your French lessons seriously. That will totally save you from a year of awkwardness. If you need help, that’s what aunts are for. Uncles show you how to choose the girls, but the aunts tell you how to impress them make sure you take care of them.
I know it is there, at the back of my head, slowly gnawing at my subconscious. A touch of fear, disappointment and sadness with a swig of hope and excitement. Time is slowly running out on this great adventure. These past few nights he has shown me a slice of what is ahead. At times it felt so real; being back, waking up and being finally….. HOME
(http://www.easyart.com/art-prints/Anthony-Hibbert/Dreaming-of-home-251366.html)
3.5 years ago, I left and went away for school and more adventures…SIMPLY THE BEST DECISION IN MY LIFE…. :)
(While arguing with an old flame)
Man: What? What more? You told me to leave you alone.. I left you alone. You told me to stop texting you.. I did. I told you then that I was sorry, it was my mistake, all of it. You did not want it, what else do you want? Oh, and for the record, I never broke your heart…you broke mine.
ahhhh..Saturday night tv marathons..you cheese and comedy! I will miss you :(
The letter every chef should read.
“I do not think the solution to our food supply problem is to use poorer quality ingredients because they cost less money. In the long run, the true cost of these meats is so much higher.”
Hello Saturday! How I’ve missed you so. Especially you Mr. Sun, for more than a year you hid from me, behind trees, buildings and clouds. Nowadays, you are there to embrace me in your warmth and light every morning. The house is still asleep, and it looks to be looong and eventful day. Lets get this on.
What’s on your list? Here’s mine.
1. Anything + Rice, on top of a banana leaf (yes, soup and rice is totally doable, messy, yet fun)
Pic from : http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t210463.html
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