Giraffe Print

December 7, 2009
By Orville

giraffe printGiraffe Print

I love giraffes. Probably I have the craziest giraffe story but this animal made an impact in my life since 2006. I remember, I attended a camp with the theme “GIANTS” and during the camp I realized that for how many years I considered myself an “Ant”. Whenever there is a seminar and this common question is asked (If you were an animal what would it be?) I always answer I’d rather be an ant considering that ants are hardworking and industrious despite their size. I have this ant mentality for how many years. I was inferior. I was convicted and awakened during the 3-day camp when I learned that God designed each individual He created to be “GIANTS”. He wanted the best for them. To be giants when problem comes. Giants when temptations appear. Giants when waves are crashing. And giants to make decisions to do what is right.

Well… I really love giraffes. They are giant animals. I have four giraffe collectibles with me. Most visible is the giraffe print on my new t-shirt. Whenever I see them I’m reminded of the camp I attended.

One thing, even though giraffes are tall, they are also the kind of animal who kneels. Notice them when they drink water.

Giants yet humble animals.

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31 Responses to “ Giraffe Print ”

  1. Ax on December 8, 2009 at 3:00 am

    i do not have recollections of my giraffe memories. i may have not remember any more of it, but i know i have met those giants.

    every time i would scan my photo album, i would always stop for some seconds on the part where we are at the manila zoo. i was holding a stem of veggies then and the giraffe is on the act of eating those.

    i don’t know what its called, yes, i do not remember those giants..

    but i’ve been with them.

    its like entering a magical kingdom and the moment you left that world, you have no memories of what had happened.

    but it felt darn magical.

  2. orville on December 8, 2009 at 6:54 am

    great childhood experience Ax and in my most breaking moments I always stand up and look at my giraffe collections and remember that God designed me to be a giant that overcomes dwarf problems. Thanks for a nice comment.

  3. superlolo on December 8, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Hi Orville,

    Ang gandang experience & memories…thanks for sharing.

    Teka pinag-isip mo tuloy ako ng ‘animal experience ko or favorite’…ummm teka…siguro zebra or basta horse…gusto ko yung print sa zebra skin.

    Gusto ko itong sinabi mo….”Giants yet humble “…gusto ko ganito rin sana ang ugali ng lahat ng powerful, rich, influential people….sigurado walang gulo…very peaceful.

    Ingat & God Bless! Maligayang Pasko!

  4. Orville on December 8, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Thanks super lolo. Nakakatuwa nga po kasi medyo weirdo na giraffe ang favorite animal q. Hehe, ganda rn po ng mga zebra. Lalo ung kulay nla. Very unique. Thanks s c0mment. God bless u po. Merry Christmas dn po..

  5. Gwen on December 9, 2009 at 10:48 am

    As a supplement to that, many times does a man think that he needs to strive to become a giant. His view of being a giant means power, wealth, territory etc. In reality,he fails to see the fact that he is already one, and is also deprived of knowing that being a giant is something that cannot be seen nor touched. In short, being a giant is a matter of how a man perceives himself and what his concept of being a giant is. Furthermore, power, wealth, territory or any other luxuries in life are only manifestations of the inside giant in a man. He just have to remember that everything starts in the inside. Thus, how a person see himself is very relevant, Christian or not.

  6. Orville on December 9, 2009 at 10:50 am

    Thanks for this one. Less expectation on ourselves will push us to less actions and less results.

  7. ligaya on December 9, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    giraffe may have the longest neck, but i read somewhere that they have small brain?!

  8. blu.sparks on December 9, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    very nice realizations.
    its always fulfilling when we know and realize that we have the power and courage to be giants in our own rights.

    never seen a giraffe upclose but i think they’re nice creatures.
    hehehe

  9. orville on December 10, 2009 at 1:35 am

    that makes them humble and do the kneeling…

  10. Orville on December 10, 2009 at 1:40 am

    hehe.. thanks blu.sparks. i’ve never seen a real giraffe and it’s always a living desire for me to see one… hehehe… maybe if i have time to visit the zoo or given a chance to glance their sanctuary on other countries.. hehehe.. i really love these animals..

  11. xprosaic on December 10, 2009 at 6:06 am

    Nice to know something about giraffe… Guess you had a great time during that seminar and it made a huge impact in your life since then… tc tc…

    • Orville on December 10, 2009 at 6:12 am

      yah… true and one thing xprosaic, my life changed because I expected something from myself… more expectations gains more results…

      thanks for a nice comment

  12. Rocky Garcia on December 10, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    3 thumbs up! I really like the your story and I think that your story also makes an impact to me. Thanks for sharing

  13. Ax on December 10, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    walang anuman sa komenta, maganda naman ang istorya eh.

    be a giant. a gentle giant!

  14. orville on December 11, 2009 at 1:55 am

    thanks rocky… na inspire ako sa sinabi mo..
    thanks so much..

  15. orville on December 11, 2009 at 1:56 am

    Ax tama ka… hehe… a genlt giant kasi ayonong mangyari sa akin ang nangyari kay Goliath… thanks..

  16. euford on December 11, 2009 at 8:09 am

    elow

  17. blu.sparks on December 11, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    i’ve seen giraffes at the night safari in singapore but we’re quite far..but i think they’re really nice creatures.

    visit the zoo already..go! hehehe..

  18. Orville on December 12, 2009 at 2:15 am

    hehehe… cge blu.sparks… try ko this summer if mabibigyan ako ng break sa work.. salamat…

  19. euford on December 12, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    hai cute mo

  20. orville on December 12, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    naks naman euford.. hehe.. thanks.. hahaha

  21. Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD on January 17, 2010 at 12:21 am

    the blogging giant is here!!! orville!!!

    (si ax nilatag ang red carpet para sa pagdaan ni orville)

    then, si orville dumaan nakasakay sa isang giraffe…

    bow lahat…

    • Orville on January 17, 2010 at 11:46 am

      hahaha ang galing naman po.. hehehe… giraffe pa naman po ang sinasakyan ko.. hahahaha.. ano kayang news ang kakalat pag ganun.. hehe

  22. arev on January 17, 2010 at 8:28 am

    ang daya..kwent0 m0 naman b0ut the elephant..! :)

    • Orville on January 17, 2010 at 11:47 am

      hahaha. cge po ate one time gawa tayo ng articles bout sa mga elephants.. hehe.. starring ka dun..

  23. blu.sparks on February 4, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    hello orville..hehe

    musta na?

  24. jason on February 22, 2010 at 2:30 am

    kaya naman pala giraffe. now i know. hahaha

    ang kyut nga ng giraffe na collectible o
    parang pambura ata yan? o pencil topper?

    natuwa ako sa giant but gentle.
    nakanaks

    • Orville on February 22, 2010 at 2:35 am

      haha.. pang display lang yan.. nasa cabinet ko lang ang mga yan.. hehehe

  25. jason on February 22, 2010 at 2:31 am

    napepressure tuloy ako.
    hamster ako ng hamster

    wala man lang akong hamster collectibles.

    tanging “live hamster” ang pag-aari ko

    • Orville on February 22, 2010 at 2:32 am

      haha at least live hamster… ako patay na mga giraffes di rin naman pwedeng mangulekta ng buhay.

  26. myCover on February 26, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    grabe…
    ganda tlga ng mga post nyu kuya orville-_-
    simply amazing…LOL

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