Forevermore

There are times

when I just want to look at your face

with the stars in the night

There are times

when I just want to feel your embrace

in the cold the night

I just cant believe that you are mine now

You were just a dream that I once knew

I never thought I would be right for you

I just can't compare you with

anything in this world

You're all I need to be with forevermore

All those years I've longed to hold you in my arms

I've been dreaming of you

Every night,

I've been watching all the stars that fall down

wishing you would be mine

I just cant believe that you are mine now

You were just a dream that I once knew

I never thought I would be right for you

I just can't compare you with

anything in this world

You're all I need to be with forevermore

Time and again

there are these changes that we cannot end

sure a star that keeps going on and on

my love for you will be forevermore

wishing you would be mine

I just can't believe that you were mine now

You were just a dream that I once knew

I never thought I would be right for you

I just cant compare you with

anything in this world

as endless as forever

our love will stay together

you're all I need to be with forever more

You're all I need

to be with forevermore...

You Changed My Life In A Moment

The nights the sky was filled with clouds

My worried mind was filled with fears

I couldn't count all the lonely hours

Spent with memories and tears

I never thought I would see the day

When I could throw all my sorrow away

But then you came and you showed me the way

You have made all those times disappear

You changed my life in a moment

And I'll never be the same again

You changed my life in a moment

And it's hard for me to understand

With a touch of your hand

In a moment of time

All my sorrow is gone

I never thought that I could change

Could change so much in so many ways

I'm still surprised when I look in my mirror

To see that I still look the same

You changed my life in a moment

And I'll never be the same again

You changed my life in a moment

And it's hard for me to understand

With a touch of your hand

In a moment of time

All my sorrow is gone

You changed my life

I'll never be the same

You changed my life in a moment

And it's hard for me to understand

With a touch of your hand

In a moment of time

All my sorrow is gone

Please Forgive Me

It still feels like our first night together

Feels like the first kiss

It's getting better baby

No one can better this

Still holding on

You're still the one

First time our eyes met

Same feeling I get

Only feels much stronger

I wanna love you longer

Do you still turn the fire on?

So if you're feeling lonely, don't

You're the only one I'll ever want

I only want to make it good

So if I love you a little more than I should

Please forgive me, I know not what I do

Please forgive me, I can't stop loving you

Don't deny me, this pain I'm going through

Please forgive me, if I need you like I do

Please believe me (Oh believe it), every word I say is true

Please forgive me, I can't stop loving you

Still feels like our best times are together

Feels like the first touch

Still getting closer baby

Can't get closer enough

Still holding on

You're still number one

I remember the smell of your skin

I remember everything

I remember all the moves

I remember you yeah

I remember the nights, you know I still do

So if you're feeling lonely, don't

You're the only one I'll ever want

I only want to make it good

So if I love you a little more than I should

Please forgive me, I know not what I do

Please forgive me, I can't stop loving you

Don't deny me, this pain I'm going through

Please forgive me, if I need you like I do

Please believe me (Oh believe it), every word I say is true

Please forgive me, I can't stop loving you

The one thing I'm sure of

Is the way we make love

The one thing I depend on

Is for us to stay strong

With every word and every breath I'm praying

That's why I'm saying

Please forgive me, I know not what I do

Please forgive me, I can't stop loving you

Don't deny me, this pain I'm going through

Please forgive me, if I need you like I do

Babe believe it, every word I say is true

Please forgive me, if I can't stop loving you

No, believe, I don't know what I do

Please forgive me, I can't stop loving you

I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU

Somebody's Baby

Well, just look at that girl with the lights comin' up in her eyes

She's got to be somebody's baby

She must be somebody's baby

All the guys on the corner stand back and let her walk on by

She's got to be somebody's baby

She must be somebody's baby

She's got to be somebody's baby

She's so fine

She's probably somebody's only light

Gonna shine tonight

Yeah, she's probably somebody's baby, alright

I heard her talkin' with her friend

When she thought nobody else was around

She said she's got to be somebody's baby

She must be somebody's baby

'Cause when the cars and the signs

And the street lights light up the town

She's got to be somebody's baby

She must be somebody's baby

She's got to be somebody's baby

She's so

She's gonna be somebody's only light

Gonna shine tonight

Yeah, she's gonna be somebody's baby tonight

I try to shut my eyes but I can't get her out of my sight

I know I'm gonna know her but I gotta get over my fright

We'll, I'm just gonna walk up to her

I'm gonna talk to her tonight

Yeah, she's gonna be somebody's only light

Gonna shine tonight

Yeah, she's gonna be somebody's baby tonight

She's gonna be somebody's only light

Gonna shine tonight

Yeah, she's gonna be somebody's baby tonight

Gonna shine tonight, make her mine tonight

Gonna shine tonight, make her mine tonight

Gonna shine tonight, make her mine tonight

I Need You

We used to laugh, we used to cry
We used to bow our heads then wonder why?
Now you're gone I guess I'll carry on
And make the best of what you've left to me
Left to me, left to me

I need you like the flower needs the rain
You know I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you
Like the winter needs the spring
You know I need you, I need you

An' every day I'd laugh the hours away
Just knowin' you were thinkin' of me
Then it came that I was put to blame
For every story told about me
About me, about me

I need you like the flower needs the rain
You know I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you
I need you, I need you

Like the winter needs the spring
You know I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you
I need you, I need you

Like the flower needs the rain
You know I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you
I need you, I need you

Like the winter needs the spring
You know I need you
Guess I'll start it all again
You know I need you
I need you, I need you

Special Girl

Into each life, a little sunlight wants to shine
Let me tell you, a fortune like that once was mine

She was a special girl
She meant the world to me
I gave her everything

When I found her, I'd been looking everywhere
When I lost her, I was lost beyond despair

She was a special girl
She meant the world to me
I gave her everything

Dreams are hard to take
(Dreams are hard to take)
Could it be I loved her too much?

A special girl
A special girl
She was a special girl

She was a special girl
She meant the world to me
I gave her everything

Bottom line is, she was fine in every way
And it's not with hesitation that I say

She was a special girl
She meant the world to me
And I gave her everything

Dreams they come and go
(Dreams they come and go)
But thoughts of her are like a floor show

A special girl
A special girl
She was a special girl

She was a special girl
She meant the world to me
I gave her everything

FOUR MONTHS~ #yourestilltheone 19 December 2013
But actually 31 months, 3 days. :'(

Got To Believe In Magic

Take me to your heart,
Show me where to start,
Let me play the part of your first love;
All the stars are bright,
Every wish is ours tonight, my love.

Pity those who wait,
Trust in love to faith,
Findin' out too late that they've lost it;
Never letting go,
They will never know the ways of love.

Got to believe in magic,
Tell me how two people find each other
In a world that's full of strangers;
You've got to believe in magic,
Somethin' stronger than the moon above
Cause it's magic when two people fall in love.

I may never know
Why I need you so,
All I need to know is this feeling;
Handle it with care,
We were born to share this dream, my love.

Got to believe in magic,
Tell me how two people find each other
In a world that's full of strangers;
You've got to believe in magic,
Somethin' stronger than the moon above
Cause it's magic when two people fall in love.

Got to believe in magic,
Tell me how two people find each other
In a world that's full of strangers;
You've got to believe in magic
Somethin' stronger than the moon above
Cause it's magic when two people fall in love.

Got to believe in magic,
Tell me how two people find each other
In a world that's full of strangers;
You've got to believe in magic
Somethin' stronger than the moon above
Cause it's magic when two people, two people fall in love.

Pakisabi na Lang

Nais kong malaman niya
Nag mamahal ako
'Yan lang ang nag-iisang pangarap ko
Gusto ko mang sabihin
Di ko kayang simulan
Pag nagkita kayo
Paki sabi na lang
Paki sabi na lang na mahal ko siya
Di na baleng may mahal siyang iba
Paki sabing 'wag siyang mag-alala
Di ako umaasa
Alam kong ito'y malabo
Di ko na mababago
Ganun pa man paki sabi na lang
Sana ay malaman niya
Masaya na rin ako
Kahit na nasasaktan ang puso ko (kahit na nasasaktan ako)
Wala na 'kong maisip na mas madali pang paraan
Pag nagkita kayo
Paki sabi na lang
Paki sabi na lang na mahal ko siya
Di na baleng may mahal siyang iba
Paki sabing 'wag siyang mag-alala
Di ako umaasa
Alam kong ito'y malabo
Di ko na mababago
Ganun pa man paki sabi na lang
Umiibig ako
Paki sabi na lang
Paki sabi na lang na mahal ko siya
Di na baleng may mahal siyang iba
Paki sabing 'wag siyang mag-alala
Di ako umaasa
Alam kong ito'y malabo
Di ko na mababago
Ganun pa man paki sabi na lang
Paki sabi na lang na mahal ko siya
Di na baleng may mahal siyang iba
Paki sabing 'wag siyang mag-alala
Di ako umaasa
Alam kong ito'y malabo
Di ko na mababago
Ganun pa man paki sabi na lang
Ganun pa man paki sabi na lang
Paki sabi na lang
Mahal ko siya
Paki sabi na lang
Mahal ko siya

~Thank you sa dalawang taong pinagsamahan natin. I love you! :)

From This Moment

I just swear

That I'll always be there

I give anything

And everything

And I will always care

Through weakness and strength

Happiness and sorrow

For better, for worse

I will love you

With every beat of my heart

From this moment life has begun

From this moment you are the one

Right beside you is where I belong

From this moment on

From this moment, I have been blessed

I live only, for your happiness

And for your love, I give my last breath

From this moment on

I give my hand to you with all my heart

I can't wait to live my life with you I can't wait to start

You and I will never be apart

My dreams came true because of you

From this moment, as long as I live

I will love you, I promise you this

There is nothing, I wouldn't give

From this moment on

You're the reason I believe in love

And you're the answer to my prayers from up above

All we need is just the two of us

My dreams came true because of you

From this moment, as long as I live

I will love you, I promise you this

There is nothing, I wouldn't give

From this moment, I will love you

As long as I live from this moment on

Sung by Shania Twain

Released 14 March 1998

You're Still the One

When I first saw you, I saw love

And the first time you touched me, I felt love

And after all this time, you're still the one I love

Looks like we've made it

Look how far we've come my baby

We mighta took the long way

We knew we'd get there someday

They said, "I bet they'll never make it"

But just look at us holding on

We're still together still going strong

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night

Ain't nothin' better

We beat the odds together

I'm glad we didn't listen

Look at what we would be missin'

They said, "I bet they'll never make it"

But just look at us holding on

We're still together still going strong

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night

You're still the one

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night

I'm so glad we've made it

Look how far we've come my baby

Sung by Shania Twain; released 27 January 1998

Uptown Girl

Uptown girl

She's been living in her uptown world

I bet she's never had a backstreet guy

I bet her momma never told her why

I'm gonna try for an uptown girl

She's been living in her white bread world

As long as anyone with hot blood can

And now she's looking for a downtown man

That's what I am

And when she knows what

She wants from her time

And when she wakes up

And makes up her mind

She'll see I'm not so tough

Just because

I'm in love with an uptown girl

You know I've seen her in her uptown world

She's getting tired of her high class toys

And all her presents from her uptown boys

She's got a choice

Uptown girl

You know I can't afford to buy her pearls

But maybe someday when my ship comes in

She'll understand what kind of guy I've been

And then I'll win

And when she's walking

She's looking so fine

And when she's talking

She'll say that she's mine

She'll say I'm not so tough

Just because

I'm in love

With an uptown girl

She's been living in her white bread world

As long as anyone with hot blood can

And now she's looking for a downtown man

That's what I am

Uptown girl

She's my uptown girl

You know I'm in love

With an uptown girl

~Billy Joel, Sept. 29, 1983

Thanks for the Memories

            Old photographs and places I remember. Just like a dying ember that's burned into my soul. Even though we walk the diamond-studded highways, it’s the country lanes and byways that make us long for home…

            Whenever I see these photographs in wall posts, they always remind me of this song. Of course, who won’t get nostalgic whenever you see those photographs of memories that we had in the past ten months of school? I’m sure you all guys have something to reminisce before we end up this chapter. Those things that made us stumble and fall – things which made us sad and down in the dumps. Those things that brought us in high spirits and things that changed the way of life. They’re all worth remembering, aren’t they?

            I remembered the day when we all gathered in the multi-purpose hall for the annual program for the National Schools Maintenance Week. I saw those same old familiar people in the same old familiar place, so nothing is out of the usual run of things. In fact, everyone is undoubtedly keyed up to another season of classes. And so it happened when it was the third of June to officially start off the regular season.

            I entered the season as an ordinary stud since I haven’t got any accolade to brag about. Seeing old familiar faces from the previous year and a few new acquaintances so I braced myself and got ready to rumble hoping that somehow I will be on the same pedestal like the so-called Elite Ten. But luck hasn’t been so kind to me, so that spot remains as elusive as an NBA Championship.

            But the conquest has yet to unfold by the time when our fate crossed with one of the most dignified mentor in this institution. More than enough knowledge was shared; thousands of ideas were taught. But what is the most significant is the wisdom and motivation. For the past eight months of daily session at four, our young minds were not just instilled with aptitude but nurtured with good manners and right conducts as well. What makes me inspired is the reality check, wherein some points in our lives were talked about in relation to the concerned lesson.

            The flow and harmony of daily discussion really favors me a lot, especially when we were hurled by series of interrogation in which your mind will surely turn upside down and you’ll really have your wrinkles visible. There was this instance when I totally dominate the oral discussion, leaving them with eyes wide open unto me.

            English III not just taught me to be inspired to carry on with my studies but it also taught me how to let go and find the right one. It’s pretty obvious in my previous blogs how sweet and sore it is to feel affection for someone who doesn’t love you the way you love her. Actually, a stupefying revelation was unfurled on our Thursday afternoon class (13 February 2014). She (I will no longer mention her name ‘cause it’s too obvious) was asked who in this class she wanted to give up – and it’s ME. THIS ACTUALLY MADE ME CRY. HOPE THAT SOMEDAY SHE CAN REALIZE HOW PAINFUL IT IS. I LOVED HER MUCH BUT WHAT DID SHE DO IN RETURN?

            Despite what have transpired, I finally found the ONE. YES, SHE’S STILL THE ONE THAT MY HEART SPEAKS AND MY MIND DICTATES. I LOVE HER.

            For that, English III memories will indeed be kept in our hearts and minds and will last for a lifetime. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.

Blog 4.4B: Apology Letter

Dear Lorrie,

                Sorry is all that I can say – times gone by and still. Words don’t come easily like sorry, like sorry. Forgive me is all that I can say – times gone by and still. Words don’t come easily like forgive me, forgive me.

                Oh, my dear Lorrie, forgive me for what I have done before. Forgive me for all the issues and matters of concern which lead to some rumors regarding you and me. Indeed, you’re too exasperated of what have transpired before, but I can’t help myself but to love you and be loved by you. But it seemed that I can no longer do anything, ‘cause your irritation truly runs through your veins.

                I remembered the day when I was captivated by your look. You were my classmate since second year, but it was only this current school year when you startled my world. I was so glad to sit behind you, not knowing where your things are. It was the 14^th of July 2013 when I finally fall in love. I desperately needed someone to love and be loved, and won’t you believe it? It’s you, Lorrie. You are the one that my heart speaks and my mind dictates.

                But it seemed that you show an early sign of rejection. I still persist, but my persistence had gone too far. You got extremely annoyed and irritated, especially when I gave you a Bear Cuddler on your 14^th birthday which you returned after a couple of days. You even blocked me in Facebook so that I could no longer keep in touch with you.

                “Wag kang magsorry tumigil ka na lang pwede ba.” That was the last message of yours last October 9 at exactly 9:22 PM before you blocked me a week after. And for your own wish, yes, I let you go. I won’t be a stubborn in your life. I surrender.

                I hope that you can find the right and ideal guy for you. I’m prithee much sure, that guy would be the luckiest in this world. Once again, please forgive me Lorrie. Forgive me. Forgive me.

                Love,

Robin

Blog 4.4A: Love Letter

Dear Roxandra,

                It’s been almost three years from now when I first saw you. I can’t even figure out how delightful I am since it’s my very first time to step up in this institution as a freshman yet, your beauty is the one who captured my hungry eyes.

                I remembered the day when you startled my trembling world. It was the 23^rd of May 2011, exactly a month before your 13^th birthday when I first met an appealing young girl. If my memory serves me well, you’re in a green shirt with a shade of yellow – this caused too much bewilderment on my part of whether you’re a sophomore or a newbie like me. From that very moment, I can’t help myself but to stare at you. Despite several people roaming around which blocked my sight, I still find a way to keep my eyes on you.

                Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see you again. The horde had gone crowded and crowded as we inch the final day of school maintenance week. I was in deep melancholy and desperation, for I won’t be looking at your dazzling charm again. I have waited for you for so long ‘til the classes began. Day by day, I was desperately hoping to see you, but I failed. I thought you were just a companion of a newbie, but I can’t imagine how ‘cause you look like a cool, teenage girl with the most stunning look; or you’re maybe a sophomore. Of course, as a freshman, I keep on hesitating to go upstairs just to sneak a look at every quarter to see you. I don’t even know your name.

                But it was September when I realized that we were just under the same sun. In fact, you were just right there adjacent to our quarter. I’m from Nitrogen and you’re from Oxygen. I was totally delightful that when I got home, I rushed to open my laptop and checked out my Facebook to add you. You accepted me right away. That was the time when I can say that I’m the most blissful man in this world.

                From that very moment, we always talked to each other every single night. In fact, we didn’t last a night without having a single chat. And it was the 3^rd of October when you actually filled up my senses. Wanna know why? ‘Cause that night was when we had our longest conversation of three hours and 24 minutes. Yes, I keep a record of those, but those were just part of history.

                But my gladness and delight had turned out to be doomed as someone walked in your life which startled your world the way you startled my world before. You were easily hooked up and captivated by him. If I remembered it right, it was October 15 when he first mentioned your name in front of us.

                “Guinoo… ‘yung crush mo sa O,” he mentioned in jest.

                “Sino?” I replied, as if I don’t know anything.

                “Guinoo, ‘yung artista sa Channel 2,” he stated.               

                “Ah! Okay… oo, siya nga… siya na nga,” I replied with delight.

                But that simple talk would change the world. And yes, you fall in love and so he did. In fact, it was 11-11-11 when we had an educational trip. Unfortunately, we’re not in the same bus. I was with the guy whom you loved and I can notice that he didn’t even keep his phone all day long. He was texting you and you replied as well. That very moment, I felt a sign of love affair.

                And I was right. MARCH 27, 2012 turned out to be your MOST SPECIAL AND MEMORABLE DAY. I won’t be mentioning why, ‘cause it’s prithee obvious.

                In fact, your relationship had gone stronger as we set off to Baguio on the summer of 2012 to attend a youth seminar camp for almost a week. It seemed that there’s no single minute of the day when you’re not with him.

                Despite those sweet moments that you cherished, still I am here waiting to be loved. But all I can do is to wait, but I guess it’s all over.

                I tried to forget you, but the feelings from within are still persisting. Yes, I’m here once again, asking for your love – not because you’re single again, but to mend your broken heart and be here to love and cherish you much more than how he did.

                Now, I’ll ask you, “Could you be my one and only?”

Love,

Robin

Cut Above the Rest

            Are you special? Why do you say so? Or should I say aren’t you special? Well, that’s a big no. In fact, we are all special in our own special ways. We got these attributes which are distinct from the others. These attributes can lead to us to be a better individual if valued vigilantly, because God made us special in our own special ways.

            Have you ever tried to stare at the mirror for a couple of minutes or more? Do you ever think why you are special? I can say that we may not look desirable for ourselves; but it goes the other way around once you ask the people around you. Whether you’re stout or not, short or not, or even not a good-looking guy or gal, still we are special in our own special ways.

            I consider myself as cut above the rest, of course not in terms of intelligence, but in terms of general interest. Why? Simply because I am a typical young gentleman who, in one way or another, never give up in every downfall that I face in my journey. I never resort to surrender despite knowing how much obscurity I am going to encounter. That remarkable feature of mine is well-exhibited nowadays when the ultimate day of class has yet to unfold. We are aware that I was found to be nowhere from the initial day ‘til the current day of session, and I wasn’t able to find a key to breakaway. I landed on the 16^th on the onslaught of the first quarter and even fell off to the 21^st before the end of the first half. That was the time when extreme anxiety and desperation clobbered my mind. I even spent the Semestral Break thinking what went on. Perhaps, I wasn’t able to notch desirable marks in some of the quizzes and exams, but I guess it’s too ironic to fell off five seeds below.

            Instead of giving up and letting go, I tried to do the best that I can be. In fact, I am being compared to a car fueled with diesel: slow start, but when the journey went longer, the speed gets faster and faster. I notched in relatively high marks, got exempted in periodical test and exuded blockbuster oral participation which paved the way to the 14^th rank at the end of the third. And now that the marks were submitted, it may climb up to possibly 12^th.

            DRIVE. That’s what makes me distinct and cut above the rest. The strong drive and desire to fulfill the goal has something to do with heart and fortitude. Sometimes, I compare the school to a basketball. Just like my most wanted ballclub in the Philippine Basketball Association – Brgy. Ginbera San Miguel with their Never Say Die attitude on the end game which gives them a lot of victories, and of course, a lot of fans like me.

            Hopefully this year would turn out to be different than before. I got the intelligence. All I need is drive. And of these two will be coupled with luck, the limelight would be mine once again.

A Letter to the Father Almighty

Dear God,     

        

            Almost 15 years have passed by when a delightful toddler was born. He was the one and only kid of Romeo Gonzales Mojica and Gloria Simbajon Mojica. Despite having a child at the age of 37, they were incredibly blissful of finally having a baby after four years of marriage. He was born on the 28^th of October in the year 1998 in Tanza, Cavite at exactly 11:48 in the morning. And by now, he is on his third year in one of the most notable institution in the archipelago. Who would think that a once small baby boy will now be a fully-grown guy? All of those changes that you won’t even think at first were made possible by my compassionate and considerate parents, who were always been there by my side to guide and motivate myself through the course of my journey.

            I remember the day when I got to the seaside with my dad to take a walk on a typical gusty afternoon. Those were the days when we were always been there to teach me at least, how to swim. And when we got home before the dusk breaks, I always got a drumstick ice cream with me.

            If my memory serves me well, the reason behind my robust body was the pork grill which served as my main dish for almost every day. In fact, I was a skinny kid before – those times when my dad was away in United Arab Emirates. But when he got home after roughly a couple of years, my body began to grow and my mass slowly gets heavier. And yes, I cannot deny the reason why am I like this. It is because of the best dad that I ever had in this world.

            Of course, my mommy has always been there together with my dad to keep me satisfied and would not ask for more. If I remembered it right, I was indeed an impish and roguish kid when I was in kindergarten. During those times, my dad was away, so my mom was the one to take charge. Almost every other day, my mom was called by my mentor not because of my school performance, but because of my extreme mischief. That time, my mom seemed to have her mind explode, as if she wanted me to pull out of the school. But since I got a cut-above-the-rest intelligence (along with Gelo, ‘cause he’s my classmate since then), the mentor put a stop to my mom of doing so.

            I can’t even figure out the sacrifices that my mom suffered when I was in my first grade. Aside from being roguish, I also have this tendency to get into a wrangle ‘cause of my fit of bad temper. I also got into quarrel – and my mom, has nothing to do but to talk to the adviser telling to pull me out. But like what has happened before, the adviser refused. Sayang naman kasi ang talino ng bata. Hayaan niyo na Misis. Ako na ang bahala sa anak mo.

            And for that, I just want to extend my deepest gratitude to you, mom and dad, for all your sacrifices and efforts that you’ve made in order to mold a brilliant and benign young man like me. Thank you for all your moral and financial support. Thank you for being there at my side during the times of angst and melancholy.    

            I won’t resort to promises to show my appreciation to you, dad and mom. All I can say is your loving care and effort will not be laid to waste, though I am not a stand out with regards to my studies now. I assure you that our endeavors will be fulfilled – and that is to be a venerated Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a dignified lawyer. Time will come that you will be proud of me. Now, you don’t have to sweat it out until wee hours of the night in your sari-sari store. I love you Mom and Dad!

Son of the connoisseurs,

                                                                                                                                       Robinson