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“I slept on the streets, broke my bones, and they called me a fool… but I never stopped trying.”
When I was born, my parents didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. They nicknamed me “Chan Kong-sang”—born in Hong Kong. What they didn’t know was that my life would become a movie… and not always a comedy.
My parents were so poor, they almost sold me as a baby. At age 7, I was sent to a Chinese opera school that felt more like a prison than a classroom. There were no beds—just hard floors. Discipline came in the form of sticks.
I spent more than ten years locked away, training 19 hours a day. I learned to sing, act, and do acrobatics, but above all, I learned to endure pain. I broke my nose, fingers, ankle… once, I fell off a building and nearly died. But I never said “I can’t.” While everyone dreamed of being a star, I just wanted to survive by doing what I loved. Every fall became a chance to prove I was stronger than yesterday.
When I finally started acting, everyone said I was just a cheap Bruce Lee knockoff. They mocked me for being short, for my funny face, for mixing comedy with martial arts. But that was me. That was Jackie Chan.
I worked as a stuntman for almost nothing, risking my life while others took home the awards. Hollywood slammed the door in my face more than ten times… but I kept smiling. Because every time I fell, I’d get up with a somersault!
“If you ever fall so hard you don’t know how to keep going… remember: bones heal, but giving up leaves scars you can’t see.”
– Jackie Chan
Amamio honey and Finest honey are different types of honey with varying characteristics. Amamio honey is often marketed as raw forest honey, emphasizing its natural, unheated state with potential health benefits from pollen, enzymes, and other natural components. Finest honey, on the other hand, is a broader term that can refer to various types of honey, including Manuka honey and other processed varieties. The key difference lies in the processing: Amamio aims to be raw and minimally processed, while "Finest" can encompass both raw and processed honey with different characteristics.
Amamio Honey:
Raw Forest Honey:
Amamio honey is specifically marketed as raw forest honey, suggesting it's minimally processed and retains natural components like pollen, enzymes, and antioxidants.
Potential Health Benefits:
Raw honey is believed to offer more nutritional value due to the presence of these natural components.
Locally Sourced:
Amamio emphasizes its locally sourced, homemade nature and partnership with local farmers.
FDA Approval:
While Amamio claims FDA approval, there have been issues regarding the misuse of the FDA approval logo and claims.
Finest Honey:
Broad Term:
"Finest" can refer to various types of honey, including Manuka honey (known for its bioactive properties) and other processed varieties.
May be Processed:
Finest honey can be raw or processed (e.g., pasteurized, filtered), which can affect its nutritional content and texture.
Variety of Sources:
Finest honey can come from different floral sources and locations, with varying flavors and characteristics.
In essence:
If you're looking for raw, minimally processed honey with potential health benefits and a focus on local sourcing, Amamio honey might be a good choice. If you're interested in a specific type of honey with known properties (like Manuka) or prefer a wider range of options, then "Finest" honey, which can include various types, might be more suitable.
Important Note: Always check product labels and certifications to understand the specific characteristics and processing methods of the honey you choose.
Ipinangutang Ko ang Lahat Para Makatapos Siya—Pero Iba ang Inimbitahan N’yang Umakyat sa Entablado
Dear Kuya Mid,
Hindi ako nakatapos ng kolehiyo.
Pero kahit gano’n, pinangarap kong may makapagtapos mula sa pamilya namin.
Kaya nung ako na ang pinagkatiwalaan ng bunsong kapatid kong si Aldrin, pinangatawanan ko ang responsibilidad.
Ako po si Ella, panganay sa apat.
Hindi ko mabilang kung ilang beses akong umuwing pagod mula sa pagtitinda sa palengke,
ilang beses akong tumanggi sa pansariling luho,
ilang gabi akong natulog na asin lang ang ulam para lang may maipadala kay Aldrin sa Maynila.
At hindi ako nagreklamo.
Kasi bawat text niya na,
> “Ate, pasado ako sa exam!”
“Ate, nakapasa ako sa OJT!”
Parang ako na rin ang nakaakyat ng baitang.
Hanggang dumating ang graduation.
Nag-ipon ako, Kuya Mid.
Umutang pa ako sa kapwa ko tindera para lang makapunta at mabigyan siya ng kahit maliit na regalo.
Dalang-dala ko pa ‘yung frame na pinag-ipunan ko para sa diploma niya—binili ko sa ukay pero inayos ko pa.
Pagdating ko sa venue, tumayo ako sa pinakalikod.
Naka-sando lang ako at faded na maong.
Habang pinapalakpakan siya, ang dami kong naalala—
yung mga araw na ako lang ang nagtatrabaho habang siya'y nag-aaral.
Pero ang pinaka-masakit, Kuya Mid?
Hindi ako ang pinasalamatan.
Hindi ako ang pinatayo.
Hindi ako ang pinatabihan sa entablado.
Ang pinaupo niya sa tabi niya, ang inakbayan niya habang hawak ang diploma—
yung girlfriend niya.
Nakangiti siya habang sinasabi sa mic:
> “Thank you sa lahat ng sumuporta.
Sa mahal ko, salamat sa pag-intindi sa'kin habang abala ako sa pag-aaral.
Para sa’yo rin ’to.”
Wala akong salita.
Wala akong reklamo.
Pero habang nakatayo ako sa likod ng crowd,
yung frame na dala-dala ko para sa kanya, mahigpit kong niyakap...
dahil sa dami ng taon na binigay ko, hindi pala ako kasali sa kwento ng tagumpay niya.
Uuwi na lang ako nang tahimik, Kuya Mid.
Sa palengke, kahit pawis at amoy isda ako,
at least dun…
may halaga pa rin ang ginagawa ko.
—From: Ella
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