Eida's Closet

2009-10-03T14:03:00.001+08:00

Another year, another birthday have past. God bless you always.

A year have passed...

2009-06-30T21:05:00.004+08:00

I can still remember how it happened that day
though I always refuse to remember

I hope that you are at peace now with God.
I hope that you find happiness in the second life.

We miss you always.
We love you.

You are always remembered.

2009-02-14T18:31:00.003+08:00

It was our tradition to celebrate Valentines Day before the actual day. Usually we have a week of preparation before the celebration. There was a time when I was thinking of surprising you but I was forced to tell you my plan because you were angry that I don't seem to be aware of the coming Valentines Day. Today I was looking at the pictures we have on our last Valentines Day and listening to the music we shared and love. It's funny how our happy days hurt us when we remember but we still kept looking back. Bie, wherever you are, I hope you are at peace and happy. You are and will always be remembered.

Carry You Home - James Blunt

2008-09-26T18:06:00.004+08:00

Trouble is her only friend and he’s back again
Makes her body older than it really is
And she says it’s high time she went away
No ones got much to say in this town
Trouble is the only way is down, down, down

As strong as you were
Tender you go
I’m watching you breathing
For the last time
A song for your heart
But when it is quiet
I know what it means
And I’ll carry you home
I’ll carry you home

If she had wings she would fly away
And another day god will give her some
Trouble is the only way is down,down,down

As strong as you were
Tender you go
I’m watching you breathing for the last time
A song for your heart
But when it is quiet
I know what it means

I’ll carry you home
I’ll carry you home

And they’re all born pretty
in New York City tonight
and someones little girl
was taken from the world tonight
under the Stars and Stripes

As strong as you were
Tender you go
I’m watching you breathing for the last time
A song for your heart
But when it is quiet
I know what it means
And i’ll carry you home

As strong as you were
Tender you go
I’m watching you breathing for the last time
A song for your heart
But when it is quiet
I know what it means
And I’ll carry you home

I’ll carry you home

I don't really understand what this song means but it made me think about my wife. I miss you alot Bie.

Click is the video doesn't work

ALWAYS ON MY MIND (Elvis Presley)

2008-09-13T18:19:00.001+08:00

Maybe I didn't love you quite as good as I should have,
Maybe I didn't hold you quite as often as I could have,
Little things I should have said and done,
I just never took the time.

You were always on my mind,
You were always on my mind.

Maybe I didn't hold you all those lonely, lonely times,
And I guess I never told you, I'm so happy that you're mine,
If I made you feel second best,
I'm sorry, I was blind.

You were always on my mind,
You were always on my mind,

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died,
Give me, give me one more chance to keep you satisfied,
If I made you feel second best,
I'm sorry, I was blind.

You were always on my mind,
You were always on my mind.

Walang Hanggang Paalam by Joey Ayala

2008-08-19T22:31:00.000+08:00

Di ba tayo’y narito
Upang maging malaya
At upang palayain ang iba
Ako’y walang hinihiling
Ika’y tila ganoon din
Sadya’y bigyang-laya ang isa’t-isa

[chorus]
Ang pagibig natin ay
Walang hanggang paalam
At habang magkalayo
Papalapit pa rin ang puso
Kahit na magkahiwalay
Tayo ay magkasama
Sa magkabilang dulo ng mundo

Ang bawat simula ay
Siya ring katapusan
May patutunguhan ba
Ang ating pagsinta
Sa biglang tingin
Kita’y walang kinabukasan
Subalit di-malupig ang pag-asa

[chorus]
Ang pagibig natin ay
Walang hanggang paalam
At habang magkalayo
Papalapit pa rin ang puso
Kahit na magkahiwalay
Tayo ay magkasama
Sa magkabilang dulo ng mundo

[chorus]
Ang pagibig natin ay
Walang hanggang paalam
At habang magkalayo
Papalapit pa rin ang puso
Kahit na magkahiwalay
Tayo ay magkasama
Sa magkabilang dulo ng mundo
Sa magkabilang dulo ng mundo

Goodbye My Lover by James Blunt

2008-08-12T13:20:00.000+08:00

Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun,
Yes I saw you were blind and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there,
I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.
I've kissed your lips and held your head.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell.
I've been addicted to you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

I am a dreamer and when I wake,
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile.
I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the father of your child.
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine.
We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you, I swear that's true.
I cannot live without you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bear my soul in time,
When I'm kneeling at your feet.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
(x2)

I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
(x2)

I Wish I was able to sing this to you

2008-08-05T18:55:00.001+08:00

I'm Yours
by Jason Mraz

Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back
before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test
and nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

But I won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait
I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved

So, i won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait i'm sure
there's no need to complicate our time is short
this is our fate
I'm yours

*scat*

I've been spendin' way too long checkin' my tongue in the mirror
and bendin' over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
and so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I'd be sayin' is there ain't no better reason
to rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
it's what we aim to do
our name is our virtue

But I won't hesitate no more,
no more it cannot wait
I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you will find that the sky is yours

so please don't, please don't, please don't,
there's no need to complicate,
Cause our time is short
This, this, this is our fate,
I'm yours

*scat*

Lupus Info

2008-07-24T09:55:00.002+08:00

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We Love You! We Miss You! This Song is for You.

2008-07-09T10:55:00.005+08:00

Over The Rainbow
(Israel Kamakawiwo Ole')

OK this one's for Gabby
Ooooo oooooo ohoohohoo
Ooooo ohooohoo oooohoo
Ooooo ohoohooo oohoooo
Oohooo oohoooho ooooho
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby ii ii iii
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true ooh ooooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me ee ee eeh
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops thats where you'll find me oh
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to,why, oh why can't I? i iiii

Well I see trees of green and
Red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark and I think to myself
What a wonderful world

The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, I...I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more
Than we'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world (w)oohoorld

Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top that's where you'll find me
Oh, Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why can't I? I hiii ?

Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo

Farewell to Our Butterfly

2008-07-05T18:30:00.008+08:00

Hi, I am Dino, Edz husband. I don't know if you already know me. I just want to let you know, especially to those people that touched her life, that she died last July 1, 2008 5pm. Please pray for her soul. She was always a warrior. She fought hard but it is already time. It was a life well lived. A life full of hardships, challenges and happiness. We will miss her. We wished that she's still beside us. But God have better plans.

Edz, we call her "Baby" (Bb), whereever you are I hope and I know that you are already at peace. Don't worry about us, we will survive. I assure you that I will take care of our 3 angels. I love you very very very much.

For the people that are affected with chronic deseases like LUPUS and CANCER. Please be strong. There is hope. Live a happy life. We are with you in your battles.

For the doctors and scientist working for the cure of this deseases: thank you very much for your help. We know that you are all trying you best.

How's My Body Image?

2008-06-27T23:52:00.000+08:00

Your Body Image is 20% Unhealthy, 80% Healthy

You have a great body image. You know that no one looks perfect, and you're happy the way you are.

Also, you don't judge other people on their looks... and it helps them feel better about their own bodies!

How's Your Body Image?

What Do Guys Like About Me?

2008-06-21T13:55:00.000+08:00

Guys Like That You're Sensitive

And not in that "cry at a drop of a hat" sort of way

You just get most guys - even if you're not trying to

Guys find it is easy to confide in you and tell you their secrets

No wonder you tend to get close quickly in relationships!

What Do Guys Like About You?

The Personality Test

2008-06-18T12:19:00.000+08:00

Your Personality Is

Idealist (NF)
You are a passionate, caring, and unique person.

You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals.

You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily.

Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings.

You seek out other empathetic people to befriend.

Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships.

In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily.

At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career.

With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone.

As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.

On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.

The Three Question Personality Test

Wordless Wednesday

2008-06-18T10:28:00.001+08:00

A Simple Healing Prayer

2008-06-16T19:47:00.004+08:00

Dear God, we pray for the quick recovery of all the sick and the dying especially those suffering from LUPUS and CANCER. Amen
To those who will be tagged, all you have to do is keep this circulating.

Even if it's to only one person. In memory of anyone you know that has been struck down by a serious illness like Lupus or Cancer or is still living with it. A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle.

Please Keep This Candle Going!

There will be a cure soon.
Continue to have Hope and continue to pray!

Now, I'm passing this candle to Milette, Ems and Eds.

Happy Father's Day!

2008-06-15T19:46:00.000+08:00

Father’s Day is one more occasion to celebrate. But what is expected of a father, what should be celebrated? Surely no mother today is ever heard to threaten a child with the words, ‘Wait till I tell your father’ and is there a family in the land who still says ‘Father knows best’?

One of the differences I, as a mother, see in any supermarket is the number of young dads involved in the family shopping. Quite often with a baby strapped to his back the father seems to be very aware of the important choices of cereal or juices which are crucial to the smooth running of any breakfast table. Fathers are to be seen with toddlers feeding the ducks. The ‘new man’ isn’t afraid to be seen changing a nappy.

The women’s movement has had a very positive consequence for many fathers. It has meant a considerable shift in family dynamics. If mom is at work, at a gym class, or having a girls night out, the outcome is very likely to be that it is dad who is at home reading the bedtime story. Men have been ‘allowed’ into the secret world of mother and child.

I read about D.W.Winnicott, a paediatrician, child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who introduced the ideas of parenting the term "good enough mothering". What he also did, was to give a series of radio talks and one of the questions he asked was "What About Father?" He spoke about the importance of the father not only for the child, but also emphasized the value to be placed on the father supporting the mother and keeping her happy. Most important of all, according to Winnicott, what a father does for his child is to be alive and to stay alive during the children’s early years. This was, of course, before the large cloud of divorce spread over so many families with young children, and left them without a father or with a part-time one.

Nowadays, there are already absent fathers because of the increasingly common 10-hours-a-day jobs or most fathers are forced to work abroad (away from his family) which leave almost no time at all for family life . And we all know that the reason given for this is fear over our family's financial security.

There will be many fathers and children who are apart on this day and so will not be able to share in the joy of celebrating Father’s Day together. Those families lucky enough to be together, and who are able to make this a special day, are fortunate indeed. Who knows what the future will bring? Make a day of it - it’s not for long as we are growing up that we go on admitting that "our heart belongs to daddy."

For my Dad, this one's for you. I know that wherever you are, you're still watching and guiding me.. I know that you're one of my angels in heaven.

You Never

You never said I'm leaving
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knew why
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried
If Love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died
In Life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you,

The day God took you home.

And to all the wonderful fathers around the world, especially to my husband.

This one's for you :

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad

Spread The Love

2008-06-13T22:37:00.006+08:00

I received this very special award Sharing the Love from Eds.

Very much appreciated sis! Thanks so much!
This award is extra special because Crystal created it in honor of the donor who saved her sons life. Her son Noah had to have a heart transplant when he was just over a month old. This award is supposed to help raise awareness of the importance of organ donation.

So, here are the rules Crystal gave:

“The rules of this award are: SHARE THE LOVE!!! Share this award with all those blogs out there that you love. All the people who make you smile. All those that make you laugh. All those that make your day. All those that leave uplifting comments on your blog. **All I ask, is that you include a link to this post with the award and ask your recipient to do the same**

As you may have recently seen on my side bar, I have finally created a custom blog award!! I have wanted to do this for a long time but never came up with something that “fit”. I didn’t want just anything. It had to be something that meant something to me. And what could mean more than Sharing the Love by giving you pieces of my heart??

So I created this award in Honor Of The Donor That Saved Noah’s Life . I share this award with those of you whose love and friendship have enriched my life and made my world a better place.

I hope by passing this award around the blogging world we can all help raise awareness of the need for Organ Donation.”

And now I'm sharing the love with Milette , Isah Marie , Jean , Shiela .

Friday's Feast

2008-06-13T11:05:00.001+08:00

Appetizer
Do you consider yourself to be an optimist or a pessimist?
"I could consider myself more as an optimist."

Soup
What is your favorite color of ink to write with? "I prefer black ink."

Salad
How often do you get a manicure or pedicure? Do you do them yourself or go to a salon and pay for them?

"I usually, go to a salon twice a month but for now I'm doing it by myself."

Main Course
Have you ever won anything online? If so, what was it?
"I won an 8 gig iPod Nano Video from EAji on line game!:)"

Dessert
In which room in your house do you keep your home computer?

"In our living room."

Butterfly

2008-06-13T08:57:00.002+08:00

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further.
So, the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.

The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.

The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time.

Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly.

What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If God allowed us to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us.

We would not be as strong as what we could have been. We could never fly!

A Wonderful Way To Explain Death..

2008-06-13T00:15:00.002+08:00

A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side."
Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know." "You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?"

The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.

Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing... I know my Master is there and that is enough."

..... now, I'm not afraid to die and if it is already His will.. then, I'm ready to face my Master anytime.

Naaalala Mo Pa Ba Ito?

2008-06-12T22:36:00.001+08:00

Heto ang KAPAYAPAAN na alam natin, noong wala pang KAUNLARAN...

Si Nanay ay nasa bahay pag-uwi namin galing sa paaralan. Walang mga bakod at gate ang magkakapit-bahay, kung meron, gumamela lang.

10 sentimos o diyes lang ang baon: singko sa umaga, singko sa hapon. Merong free ang mga patpat ng ice drop: buko man o munggo.

Mataas ang paggalang sa mga guro at ang tawag sa kanila ay Maestro/a.

Di binibili ang tubig, pwedeng maki-inom sa di mo kakilala.

Malaking bagay na ang pumunta sa ilog para mag-picnic, o kaya sa tumana.

Grabe na ang kaso pag napatawag ka sa principal's office o kaya malaking kahihiyan kapag bagsak ka sa exams.

Simple lang ang pangarap: makatapos, makapag-asawa, mapagtapos ang mga anak...

Pwedeng iwan ang sasakyan at ibilin sa hindi mo kakilala; wala namang lock ang mga jeep na Willy's noon.

Mayroon kaming mga laruan na gawa namin at hindi binili: trak-trakan (gawa sa rosebowl ang katawan at darigold na maliit ang mga gulong, "sketeng" (scooter) na bearing na maingay ang mga gulong at de-sinkong pako para sa preno; patining na pinitpit na tansan lang na may 2 butas sa gitna para suotan ng sinulid (pwede pang makipag-lagutan); sumpak, pilatok, boca-boca, borador, atbp.

Di nakikialam ang mga matanda sa mga laro ng mga bata: kasi laro nga iyon.

Maraming usong laro at maraming kasali: laste, gagamba, turumpo, tatsing ng lata, pera namin ay kaha ng Philip Morris, Malboro, Champion (kahon-kahon yon!)

May dagta ang dulo ng tinting na hawak mo para makahuli tutubi, nandadakma ka ng palakang tetot, pero ingat ka sa palakang saging dahil sa kulugo.

Butas na ang sakong ng Spartan mong tsinelas - suot mo pa rin. Namumugalgal ang pundiya ng kansolsilyo mo kasi nakasalampak ka sa lupa.

Sa modernong buhay at sa lahat ng kasaganaan sa high technology... di ba minsan nangarap ka na rin... mas masaya noong araw!

Sana pwedeng maibalik...

Takot tayo ngayon sa buhay. Kasi maraming napapatay, nakikidnap, maraming addict at masasamang loob... Noon takot lang tayo sa ating mga magulang at mga lolo at lola. Pero ngayon, alam na natin na mahal pala nila tayo kayat ayaw tayong mapahamak o mapariwara... Na una silang nasasaktan pag pinapalo nila tayo...

Balik tayo sa nakaraan kahit saglit...

Bago magkaroon ng internet, computer, at cellphone.

Noong wala pang mga drugs at malls.
Bago pa nauso ang counter strike at mga game boys.

Tayo noon... Doon...

Tinutukoy ko ang harang taga o tumbang preso kapag maliwanag ang buwan.

Ang pagtatakip mo ng mata pero nakasilip sa pagitan ng mga daliri pag nanonood ka ng nakakatakot sa "Mga Aninong Gumagalaw"

Unahan tayong sumagot sa Multiplication Table na kabisado na tin, kasi wala namang calculator.

Pag-akyat natin sa mga puno;

pagkakabit ng kulambo, lundagan sa kama;

Pagtikwas o pagtitimba sa poso; pingga ang pang-igib ng lalake at may dikin naman
ang ulo ng babae;

Inaasbaran ng mga suberbiyo;

Nginig na tayo pag lumabas na ang yantok-mindoro o buntot-page.

Nai-sako ka rin ba? O kaya naglagay ka ba ng karton sa pwet para hindi masakit ang tsinelas o sinturon?

Pamimili ng bato sa bigas; tinda-tindahan na puro dahon naman;
bahay-bahayan na puro kahon; naglako ka ba ng ice-candy o pandesal noong araw?

Karera sa takbuhan hanggang maubos ang hininga; pagtawa hanggang sumakit ang tiyan;

Meron pa bang himbabao, kulitis at pongapong? O kaya ng lukaok, susuwi at espada?

Susmaryosep ang nadidinig mo pag nagpapaligo ng bata...
Estigo santo kapag nagmamano.

Mapagod sa kakalaro, minsan mapalo; matakot sa "berdugo" at sa "kapre".

Tuwang-tuwa kami pag tinalo ang tinale ni itay kasi may tinola!

Yung crush mo?

Pag recess: mamimili ka sa garapon ng tinapay - alembong, taeng-kabayo o biscocho?

Pwede ring ang sukli ay kending Vicks (meron pang libreng singsing) o kaya nougat o karamel. Kung gusto mo naman - pakumbo o kaya kariba, mas masaya kung inuyat.

Puriko ang mantika, at mauling na ang mukha at ubos na ang hininga mo sa ihip kasi mahirap magpa-rikit ng apoy.

Madami pa...

Masarap ang kamatis na piniga sa kamay at lumabas sa pagitan ng daliri para sa sawsawan. Ang palutong pag isawsaw sa sukang may siling labuyo; ang duhat kapag inalog sa asin; ang isa-sang isubo ang daliri kasi puno na ng kanin...

Halo-halo: yelo, asukal at gatas lang ang sahog.

Sakang ang lakad mo at nakasaya ka kasi bagong tuli ka; o naghahanap ka ng chalk kasi tinagusan ang palda mo sa eskwelahan.

Lipstick mo ay papel de hapon.
Labaha ang gamit para sa white-side-wall na gupit;

Naglululon ka ng banig pagkagising, matigas na amirol ang mga punda at kumot;
madumi ang manggas ng damit mo kasi doon ka nagpapahid ng sipon, di ba?
Pwede rin sa laylayan...

May mga program kapag Lunes sa paaralan.
May pakiling kang dala kung Biyernes kasi magi-isis ka ng desk.

Di ba masaya? Naalala mo pa ba?

Wala nang sasaya at gaganda pa sa panahon na yon...
Masaya noon at masaya pa rin tayo ngayon habang ina-alaala iyon...

Di ba noon...
Ang mga desisyon ay ginagawa sa awit na "sino ba sa dalawang ito?
Ito ba o ito?" Pag ayaw ang resulta di ulitin: "sino ba sa dalawang ito? Ito ba o ito?"...
Awit muna: Penpen de Serapen, de kutsilyo, de almasen. How how the
carabao batuten...

Presidente ng klase ay ang pinakamagaling, hindi ang pinaka-mayaman.
Masaya na tayo basta sama-sama kahit hati-hati sa kokonti;
Nauubos ang oras natin sa pagku-kwentuhan, may oras tayo sa isat-isa.
Naaasar ka kapag marami kang sunog sa sungka. Kapag buro ka sa pitik-bulag o matagal ka ng taya sa holen.

Yung matatandang kapatid ang pinaka-ayaw natin pero sila ang tinatawag natin pag napapa-trouble tayo.

Di natutulog si Inay, nagbabantay pag may trangkaso tayo; meron tayong skyflakes at Royal sa tabi.

Kung naaalaala mo ito... nabuhay ka na sa

KAPAYAPAAN!

Pustahan tayo nakangiti ka pa rin!

Kingdomility

2008-06-12T21:27:00.005+08:00

I was doing my blog hopping when I found a link from the administrator of the HoT (a Tuesday Meme), Skittles. I found the test quiet interesting so I tried to take and I decided to post the result. If ever there's somebody who wants to try to take the test too. Here's the link: Kingdomility Medieval Vocational Personality Test. Here's my result..

Your distinct personality, The White Knight, might be found in most of the thriving kingdoms of the time. Don Quixote was a White Knight as was Joan of Arc, the Lone Ranger and Crusader Rabbit. As a White Knight you expect nothing in return for your good deeds. You are one of the true "Givers" of the world. You are the anonymous philanthropist who shares your wealth, your time and your life with others. To give, is its own reward and as a White Knight you seek no other. On the positive side you are merciful, sympathetic, helpful, giving and heroic. On the negative side you may be impulsively decisive, sentimental and misdirected. Interestingly, your preference is just as applicable in today's corporate kingdoms.

Wordless Wednesday # 8

2008-06-11T09:53:00.000+08:00

Heads or Tails # 9 - Flowers

2008-06-10T08:34:00.004+08:00

Flowers for Special Day

Spend the special days of your life with something springy and colorful and fresh. If you plan to surprise your dear ones on special days, birth of first child, an anniversary, valentine's day, mother's day, father's day, independence day, thanksgiving day, friendship day, etc. The flower arrangement is themed according to the concerned occasion which can vary in terms of design, shape and shades. Thus, weigh your options and make your choice based on the budget and as per the nature of the special day.
So, for me I chose this flower for this coming Independence Day of our country the Philippines...

And since Father's Day is fast approaching I'm giving this flower to my husband.. (who said that only us mothers are entitled of flowers during our day? hehe:)
Flowers to Express Emotions

With today's fast-paced lifestyle, the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects the relationship in a positive manner. Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and is the best medium to convey and express your feelings. Flowers make intimate connections as its presence increase the contact with family and friends. Thus, flowers not only make the receiver happier, they will also have strong positive effects on their emotional well being.

Flowers to Give Wishes

Everyone smiles upon receiving flowers, as these demonstrate extraordinary delight and happiness. This reaction occurs in all age groups and presenting flowers is the perfect way to give best wishes to anyone - for any special occasion such as births, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or graduations.

Flower Meaning: I don't know if everybody knows that there is a traditional meaning attached to each flower, that stands with their own significance and importance. Got this from a site last year when I was browsing, making a research for my daughter's homework/ assignment (in school) about flowers.

Acacia = Friendship
Agapanthus = Secret Love
Amaryllis = Pride, Timidity, Splendid Beauty
Anemone = Forsaken
Aster = Afterthought
Azalea = First love, Temperance
Belles of Ireland = Good Luck
Bouvardia = Enthusiasm
Buttercup = Childishness
Caladium = Great joy and delight
Calla = Magnificent beauty
Camellia, Red = Unpretending excellence
Camellia, White = Perfected loveliness
Carnation, Red = Alas poor heart
Carnation, Pink = I'll never forget you
Carnation, Purple = Capriciousness
Carnation, Striped = Sorry I can't be with you
Carnation, White = Innocence
Carnation, Yellow = Disdain
Chrysanthemum, Red = Love
Chrysanthemum, White = Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow = Slighted love
Crocus = Youthful gladness
Daffodil = Regard, You are the only one
Daisy = Innocence
Dandelion = Rustic oracle
Fern = Fascination
Fleur-de-Lis = Flame: I burn
Forget-Me-Not = True love
Freesia = Innocence
Galax = Encouragement
Gardenia = You are lovely
Gladiolus = Strength of character
Lilac, Purple = First emotion of life
Lilac, White = Youthful innocence
Lily, Orange = Wealth
Lily, White = Sweetness
Lily, Yellow = Gaiety, walking on air
Lily of the Valley = Return of happiness
Lotus Flower = Estranged love
Magnolia = Love of nature
Marigold = Grief
Myrtle = Home, love
Narcissus = Egotism
Orangeblossom = Purity
Orchid = A belle
Pansy = Thoughts
Peony = Bashfulness
Queen Anne's Lace = Haven
Rose = Love
Rose, Burgundy = Unconscious love
Rose, Deep Red = Bashful
Rose, Pink = Perfect happiness
Rose, White = I am worthy of you
Rose, Yellow = Decrease of love, Jealousy
Rose, Red & White together = Unity
Snapdragon = Presumption
Statice = Remembrance
Stephanotis = Happiness in marriage
Stock = Lasting beauty
Tulip = Fame
Tulip, Red = Declaration of love
Wall-Flower = Fidelity in adversity
Wax Flower = Riches
Yarrow = Healing

You can play it here: Heads or Tails

I Am a Frappacino

2008-06-08T23:44:00.002+08:00


At your best, you are: fun loving, sweet, and modern At your worst, you are: childish and over indulgent You drink coffee when: you're craving something sweet Your caffeine addiction level: low

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

My Midas Touch..

2008-06-05T12:05:00.001+08:00

Being A Mother.

2008-06-05T00:17:00.006+08:00

Got this tag from Eds. Thanks sis!

Question : What I love most about being a mom?

I remember vividly the moment that I became a mother. It wasn’t the moment of conception, or the day that I found out that I was pregnant with our first baby (our daughter Dana). It wasn’t when I felt the first kick of my precious child’s little foot, nor was it when they lifted her and placed her in my arms, still wet and screaming after her exit from my womb. It was in a moment of blinding joy the evening after she was born.

I love the way my kids have reminded me what is so wonderful about life. Live, love and laugh! Motherhood is so much fun. Enjoy the little things & those special moments. And laugh a lot!!!

Being a mom feels like the most important job in the entire world. In effect, I can create a masterpiece! Sure, my kids come with genetic material that controls more than we know, but I have the awesome ability to direct those inborn traits to their fullest potential. If I could put "mommy" on my resume, I would, because nothing has taught me as much responsibility, or given me as many new skills..... And I love it!!

Now, I'm tagging Milette, Charm, Isah Marie and Jean

The Donkey.

2008-06-04T10:58:00.002+08:00

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbours to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer's neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

MORAL :
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.

3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less

You have two choices...smile and close this page, or pass this along to someone else to spread the fun. I just did...

Wordless Wednesday: # 7

2008-06-04T08:15:00.000+08:00

Happy WW to all!

The Truth Behind Whitening Lotions and Creams.

2008-06-03T22:29:00.005+08:00

Let’s face it — the average Filipino is obsessed with a fair complexion. Most dusky Pinay beauties would give an arm and a leg to acquire pasty white skin, which we refer to as ‘mala-porselana’. It’s quite sad to see fresh, smooth-skinned (albeit dark) people ruin the texture and glow of their complexions by using every possible cream, lotion, soap, serum, face pack and what-have-you to become fair. The only ones benefiting from this craze are the fairness product companies who are laughing all the way to the bank. Don’t get me wrong — there are chemicals which work and there are ways to get rid of unwanted pigmentation, but you need to have the correct knowledge of what’s good for you and what’s not. Check out the ingredients on your fairness product package and read on to get the low-down on what works and what doesn’t:

1.Hydroquinone: This is one of the most effective whitening compounds known today. However concentrations used matter immensely and individual skin responses vary. Most over-the-counter fairness products contain very low amounts (less than 1 percent). However, irritation of the skin is so common with this chemical that the US FDA (Food & Dry Association) has plans to ban it.

Also, here’s something that will make you sit up — overuse of this chemical, ie over months or years, can cause a condition called ‘ochronosis’, which turns the skin black or greyish-black. In desperation, users apply even more of the fairness cream to get rid of the blackish skin tone and instead end up worsening it, not realizing in this vicious cycle that the cream is the culprit, not the cure. The safe way to use hydroquinone is under a dermatologist’s guidance, in approved pharmaceutical combinations with other compounds that neutralize the irritation and boost the effects.

2. Kojic Acid: This is a relatively newer discovery — a Vitamin C derivative that blocks a certain step in the production of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the brown pigment present within the layers of skin and is responsible for a dark complexion. Research has shown that only high concentrations of kojic acid, as used by dermatologists in pharmaceutical creams (two percent and above) are effective in blocking melanin production. So commercial products that claim to contain Vitamin C, its derivatives, lemon extracts etc usually have amounts too tiny to be very efficient.

3. Retinoic Acid: This is a Vitamin A derivative that works by peeling off the upper layers of the skin. In the process, dark pigmented skin cells are shed off and the lower layers which come up to take their place are somewhat lighter. Dermatologists use retinoic acid very effectively in combination with hydroquinone and steroid creams to lighten patchy pigmentation, but by itself it can cause irritation. Commercial whitening and anti-aging products use tiny concentrations and don’t incorporate other ingredients that can reduce the chances of skin irritation. If overused, therefore, there is a chance of developing raw, red, burnt-looking skin.

4. Plant Extracts: This is a common term used by most cosmetic brands to include anything and everything from liquorice to bearberry to mulberry to grapeseed to arbutin and practically every other possible fruit and flower essence. Some scientific studies have revealed that liquorice, arbutin and bearberry all possess mild whitening qualities, but the results are never as good as pharmaceutical combinations used medically. These can be used as adjuvant to a medical whitening program but in themselves they are not dramatically effective. Also, consider these statistics — a truckload of strawberries is needed to produce one liter of alpha hydroxy acid. So if your product contains a measly one to two percent of a plant extract, how much of an effect can it have?

Apart from all this, there is always a chance of developing irritation, allergies or sun sensitivity by using products that cause you to break out into itchy rashes, redden the skin, cause burning sensations or then sunburn, followed by pigmentation. So if you must use a fairness product, make sure you test it first on a tiny patch of your skin. I won’t even insult your intelligence by commenting on fairness soaps and face washes, as common sense will tell you that any whitening chemical they contain will never remain on the skin — it will get washed off while rinsing. The only darkness they remove is that of dirt.

So if you have a healthy, beautiful, dark complexion, learn to love yourself for what you are and appreciate the good quality of your skin rather than lament over its color. Pulling a Michael Jackson makeover from black to white is not free from risks and is not possible for everyone. It’s a conditioned mindset, enforced by advertisements that translate fair skin into more job opportunities, marriage proposals and movie offers. Remember, the radiance of good health speaks for itself.

author:
Dr Parul S Kolhe is an MBBS, DDV and DNB in dermatology, www.rediff.com
source: http://www.mixph.com/2008/05/the-truth-behind-whitening-lotions-and-creams.html

10 Ways the World Has Changed Since You’ve Been in School

2008-06-03T21:20:00.001+08:00

The things that have gotten better:

1. Vaccines. For my generation, measles, mumps, german measles, and chicken pox were expected rites of passage. Now there are vaccines.

2. Other medical care. I couldn’t begin to list specifics, but so many more diseases are treatable and survivable.

3. Awareness of environmental impacts. Not saying things have gotten better (although air and water quality have in many places) but at least now we’re less oblivious to our impacts.

4. Food. There's no food shortage before.

5.Technology to communicate. Mainframes were barely in existence when I was a child. Now the internet and the ability of people all over the world to get uncensored news is leading to real progress in human rights.

Unfortunately, some things have gotten worse.

6. Gasoline and other prime commodities goes higher and higher now.

7. Respect. The respect for others, and in particular our authority structures, has lessened, resulting in a coarsening of society.

8. Politics. These days it’s about winning, not making the country a better place. The partisanship is stunning in its destructiveness.

9. Nutrition and exercise. Despite widespread communication of the need for good diet and exercise, many people remain junk food-eating couch potatoes.

10. Lastly, before you can just park your car and drive whenever you want. But this time you couldn't do it anymore since the number of gangters/kidnappers/carnappers are found anywhere.

There are so many more in both categories. The only thing constant is change. I do think it’s within humankind’s power to solve virtually any problem it encounters. Sometimes we wait until the last possible minute, but I’m optimistic we’ll keep muddling through.

Heads or Tails # 8 - Royals

2008-06-03T19:08:00.005+08:00

You can play it here: Heads or Tails

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Marriage between Royals and Commoners.

Over the past centuries, monarchies have had an unwritten (and sometimes written) rule that required the monarch and those in the line of succession to marry a spouse from a royal or at least noble family. In most cases, royal families arranged marriages to strengthen the power or influence of the royal house by making strategic alliances, and they did not take an individual's personal feelings or preferences into consideration. This attitude started to change a few decades ago, with more and more monarchs deciding to marry for love regardless of the status of their spouse, and allowing their heirs to do the same.

Consequently, commoners joined the royal circle and had to become familiar with the arcane rites and mystique that have always surrounded kings and queens, as well as the stress of living their lives in public and being the subject of relentless attention from the media.

While many of the current kings and queens fell in love with a royal or noble spouse, some decided to marry a commoner despite the prevailing royal preference for equal marriages. If we look more closely at some of the commoners who married into the current generation of rulers - Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Queen Sonja of Norway, and Empress Michiko of Japan - we can see clearly that these women faced major problems gaining respect within their royal houses, and as a result they underwent a long struggle in striving for acceptance. Other commoners - Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Lalla Salma of Morocco - have been more fortunate, and their contributions have been readily acknowledged.

Just For Fun

2008-06-02T23:09:00.001+08:00

Snagged this from Milet

Done this tag:

1. My Wonderful Life
2. Me and Mine
3. Creative In Me
4. Little Peanut
5. Pea in a Pod
6. Sugar Magnolias
7. When Silence Speaks
8. Etc Atbp
9. Jhona - My Life
10. Me,Myself+2
11. Supermodel Wannabe
12. Fun| Fierce | Fabulous
13. Being a Wife and Mom
14. Eida's Jungle

* Would you forgive your best friend for sleeping with your husband/wife?

What a question huh!…Of course I WOULDN'T! NEVER! Over my dead sexy body!

* Where were you last week?

Uhm, from Sunday to Friday, I just stayed home and by Saturday night, we went to "Bahay ni Kuya" for a night swimming.

* Have you ever seen a live bat?

Yes, when we went to Subic.

* Do you like Big Macs?

Not that much...

* Do you like the color orange?

Yes.

* Do you find it in your heart to forgive?

Am not sure.. I can't find it this time..

* Would you rather not eat or not sleep?

I would rather not sleep..

* Have you ever seen a real redneck?

What's that? Lol!

* Do you like tattoos and piercings?

Big NO!

* Where was the last place you got your hair cut?

Angles and Tangles Salon.

* Do you care if people talk smack about you?

I don't care.

* How long do you use the phone daily?

in a minute okey na.

* Do you like snakes?

Nope.

Please feel free to snag this one if you like.

(My) Manic Monday Entry # 5

2008-06-02T10:41:00.000+08:00

You have accomplished a difficult task and hear someone else taking the credit. How do you deal with the situation?

- Well, of course it will depend on the situation. If it involves my promotion or some money in it of course I will speak up. But if it's just a minor case and it will help that someone who is taking my credits, maybe I will just keep quiet.

If you had to marry someone that you presently know unromantically, and spend the rest of your life as their spouse, who would you choose?
- .. still my husband. that's how I love him. ;)

If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are living now?
- I'm starting to change some of it now because of my health condition. I don't know and no one could tell me when I will be going to die. Only God knows.. So, for now, I'm starting to embrace everything life has to offer me. I'm trying now to be a better person and get myself more closer to God..

If Ever??

2008-06-02T10:38:00.000+08:00

If you found $1000 dollars in an unmarked wallet on the street, what would you do? Be specific. Don’t just say, “keep it,” Or “turn it in.” WHY would you keep it? HOW would you turn it in? (And if you turned it in, would you follow up to see if anyone claimed it later?)

~ Of course I would do the right thing which is, I will look for somebody that is in authority to turn it over. Maybe, at first, I would be tempted but no matter how tempted to just get and keep it, still I wouldn't because I know that I will be haunted by my conscience. And besides I still believe in Karma...

Feeling's Emotional Equation.

2008-06-01T05:11:00.000+08:00

When someone is doing something or about to do something, in a way I dont want it to be done - and i'm not able to accept it - i become angry.
When someone is doing something or about to do something, in a way I dont want it to be done - and i'm able to accept it - i remain tolerant.

When someone is having something or someone is able to produce the results which i m not able to produce - and I m not able to accept it - I become jealous.
When someone is having something or someone is able to produce the results which i m not able to produce - and i'm able to accept it - i get inspired.

When i'm encountering uncertainty or is about to encounter uncertainty, which i'm not sure how i'm going to handle - and i'm not able to accept it - it causes fear in me.
When i'm encountering uncertainty or is about to encounter uncertainty, which i m not sure how i m going to handle - and i m able to accept it - i feel adventurous about it.

When someone has done something that has emotionally hurt me - and i m not able to accept it - it develops hatred in me.
When someone has done something that has emotionally hurt me - and i m able to accept it - it helps me forgive them.

When someone is present in my thoughts, but is not physically present - and i m not able to accept it - i say i'm missing u.
When someone is present in my thoughts, but is not physically present - and i'm able to accept it - i say i m thinkin of u.

Thus, Emotional Equation becomes:

Something + acceptance = positive emotion
Something + non-acceptance = negative emotion

So, it is not something or someone who is making me feel positive or negative, but its my acceptance or non-acceptance of something or someone, which impacts things.

How Would It Feel With a Day of no Worries?

2008-05-31T16:25:00.000+08:00

Imagine how it would be to live a whole day with no worries. Just think of how free it would make you feel, and how effective it would enable you to be.

Is such a thing possible? Not only is it possible, it can be very easy to do, when you decide to do it. For worry is nothing more than a response that you choose. And there are plenty of other, much more empowering responses.

No matter what the situation may be, there is never any requirement for you to worry about it. Think about it, and you'll also see that there is never really anything of value that is accomplished by worry. What if you decided to replace every negative worry with a positive action? It would instantly and dramatically change your day, and if you kept at it for weeks or months the results would be positively astounding. And all it takes is the desire to do it. Replace worry with action and you'll go above and beyond anything you could have previously imagined.

The Year I was Born...

2008-05-27T10:54:00.000+08:00

In 1976 (the year you were born)

Gerald Ford is president of the US

The US celebrates its bicentennial, marking the 200th anniversary of its independence

The Viking II sets down on Mars' Utopia Plains

Promising, "I will never lie to you," Jimmy Carter is elected president of the United States

Israeli commandos rescue hostages from Entebbe, Uganda

The Concorde begins flights from New York to Europe

George W. Bush is arrested and fined for driving under the influence of alcohol

Cray-1, the first commercially developed supercomputer, is invented by Seymour Cray

Freddie Prinze Jr., Reese Witherspoon, Colin Farrell, 50 Cent, Fred Savage, and Shannon Elizabeth are born

Cincinnati Reds win the World Series

Pittsburgh Steelers win Superbowl X

Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup

Rocky is the top grossing film

Filming begins on George Lucas' Star Wars

The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins is published

The Eagles Their Greatest Hits compilation becomes the first album in history to be certified platinum

"Tonight's The Night" by Rod Stewart spends the most time at the top of the US chart

Charlie's Angels and The Muppet Show premiere

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

Heads or Tails # 7

2008-05-26T15:20:00.000+08:00

The theme/prompt for this week's HEADS *OR* TAILS is..

TAILS: Tell about your job or one you've had.

Teacher's ABC's

A is for the abundance of questions and yearning
B is for both inward and outward beauty
C is for creative learning
D is for doing it over 'til it's right
E is for the effort you pour into preparing each night
F is for watching how far we can go
G is for seeing us blossom and grow
H is for reaching for that star so high
I is for imagination, for the courage to try
J is for joy in touching a child's life in a meaningful way
K is for kindness you bring children each day
L is for the love of teaching we see
M is for the "me" you're helping me to be
N is for never being to busy to pray
O is for overcoming our desire to stray
P is for the positives you bring to each
Q is for the quintessential way to teach
R is for your willingness to give us a reason
S is for teaching us to appreciate each season
T is for touching those that sit before you
U is for understanding our fear of all that's so new
V is for the vitality you show each day
W is for every wonderment you bring our way
X is for the extra-special teacher we see
Y is for our sense of yearning to be, and
Z is for the big "yahoo" sent from your very own "zoo"!

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THE CREATION OF THE TEACHER

The Good Lord was creating teachers. It was His sixth day of 'overtime' and He knew that this was a tremendous responsibility for teachers would touch the lives of so many impressionable young children. An angel appeared to Him and said, "You are taking a long time to figure this one out."

"Yes," said the Lord, " but have you read the specs on this order?"

TEACHER:

... must stand above all students, yet be on their level
... must be able to do 180 things not connected with the subject being taught
... must run on coffee and leftovers,
... must communicate vital knowledge to all students daily and be right most of the time
... must have more time for others than for herself/himself
... must have a smile that can endure through pay cuts, problematic children, and worried parents
... must go on teaching when parents question every move and others are not supportive
... must have 6 pair of hands.

"Six pair of hands, " said the angel, "that's impossible"
"Well, " said the Lord, " it is not the hands that are the problem. It is the three pairs of eyes that are presenting the most difficulty!"

The angel looked incredulous, " Three pairs of eyes...on a standard model?"

The Lord nodded His head, " One pair can see a student for what he is and not what others have labeled him as. Another pair of eyes is in the back of the teacher's head to see what should not be seen, but what must be known. The eyes in the front are only to look at the child as he/she 'acts out' in order to reflect, " I understand and I still believe in you", without so much as saying a word to the child."

"Lord, " said the angel, " this is a very large project and I think you should work on it tomorrow".

"I can't," said the Lord, " for I have come very close to creating something much like Myself. I have one that comes to work when he/she is sick.....teaches a class of children that do not want to learn....has a special place in his/her heart for children who are not his/her own.....understands the struggles of those who have difficulty....never takes the students for granted..."

The angel looked closely at the model the Lord was creating.
"It is too soft-hearted, " said the angel.

"Yes," said the Lord, " but also tough, You can not imagine what this teacher can endure or do, if necessary".

"Can this teacher think?" asked the angel.

"Not only think," said the Lord,. "but reason and compromise."

The angel came closer to have a better look at the model and ran his finger over the teacher's cheek.

"Well, Lord, " said the angel, your job looks fine but there is a leak. I told you that you were putting too much into this model. You can not imagine the stress that will be placed upon the teacher."

The Lord moved in closer and lifted the drop of moisture from the teacher's cheek. It shone and glistened in the light.

"It is not a leak," He said, "It is a tear."

"A tear? What is that?" asked the angel, "What is a tear for?"

The Lord replied with great thought, " It is for the joy and pride of seeing a child accomplish even the smallest task. It is for the loneliness of children who have a hard time to fit in and it is for compassion for the feelings of their parents. It comes from the pain of not being able to reach some children and the disappointment those children feel in themselves. It comes often when a teacher has been with a class for a year and must say good-bye to those students and get ready to welcome a new class."

"My, " said the angel, " The tear thing is a great idea...You are a genius!!"
The Lord looked somber, "I didn't put it there."

How Many Colors I Could Name In Five Minutes?

2008-05-26T13:02:00.000+08:00

OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets

My Japanese Name

2008-05-25T10:55:00.000+08:00

Got this tag from my new found cyber-friend and (a lupus victim too) Milet. Thanks sis for brightening my day... :)

For the instructions, add your name on the list and simply spell out your name using the given Japanese letter- translations below. Tag six of your friends and inform them of the tag. Have fun.TRANSLATION:A - ka —– G - ji —– M - rin —– S - ari—– Y - fu —– B - tu —– H - ri —– N - to —— T - chi —–Z - zi —– C - mi —– I - ki —– O - mo —– U - do —– D - te —– J - zu —– P - no —— V - ru —– E - ku —–K - me —- Q - ke ——W - mei —– F - lu —– L - ta —— R - shi ——X - na

1. OSWALD - moarimeikatate (sounds like american and states har….har…har…)
2. JUNELLE - zudotokutataku (Thank God I’m a Filipino! sounds like sadako. nyay! hehehe)
3. JACQUELINE - zukamikedokutakitoku (Ayay!! Unsaman ni perti mang taasa..wa ko kasabot nyahahaha)
4. LIRA LUZ - takishika taduzi ( sounds like a title of an anime show) it’s cute!
5. Gracey - Katakamikuari (oh my, i’m glad i’m not japanese. Nothing sounds like it!
6. Vannie - Rukatotokiku (huh? ruka sounds cute!) hehehe
7. Farah - Lukashikari (hahaha! it’s cute!)
8. Patricia - Nokachishikimikika (ang haba naman! ) : )
9. Leah - Takukari (buti na lang maiksi lang name ko. hehe!)
10.

Era - Kushika
11. Shiela - Aririkikutaka (kinabahan ako dun a akala ko aringkingking hehehe)
12. Eds -Kuteari ( OMG! ano ba naman tong name kong toh? Ang laswa! lol! )
14. Milet - rinkitakuchi
15. Eda - KuTeKa (it says "kute ka" meaning "kute ako"! o wag ng mag kokontra! hehe :)

Now I am passing this to Isah Marie, Berry, Bonnet , Shella, Lhen

How Much Is Your Dead Body Worth?

2008-05-22T06:27:00.000+08:00

I'm not afraid of death.. it happens anyway even if we avoid it. So, while still alive I tried to calculate (by taking this quiz I found while surfing the net), how much money my family would get if ever they decided to best sell my corpse, lol!

$5040.00

OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets

Wordless Wednesday

2008-05-21T20:39:00.000+08:00

Words That Could Destroy Our Children

2008-05-21T15:43:00.000+08:00

All of us long to be accepted by others. While we may say out loud, "I don't care what people think about me," on the inside we all yearn for intimacy and affection. This yearning is especially true in our relationship with our parents. Gaining or missing out on parental approval has a tremendous effect on us, even if it's been years since we've had any regular contact with them. In fact, what happens in our relationship with our parents can greatly affect all our present and future relationships.

"Please say that you love me, please!" Brian's words trailed off into tears as he leaned over the now still form of his father. Brian, a 40-year-old, had flown nearly halfway across the country to be at his father's side in one last attempt to try to reconcile years of misunderstanding and resentment. All his life, Brian had been searching for his father's acceptance and approval, but they always seemed just out of reach.

Brian's dad always left out the most important father-son ingredient, "I love you son and I give you my full blessing on whatever you do in life!"

Sometimes words that destroy a child's self-worth are the ones not spoken.

How often do you tell your children that you love them?

Find them, call them, and tell them the words. Add a meaningful hug and a caring heart in the process. Love is the most important gift you could ever give your children no matter what their age is.

Heads or Tails: Peace Or Piece

2008-05-21T13:59:00.000+08:00

This song of Lauryn Hill really helped me get through a time of hopelessness in my life....even though freedom from sin seems impossible, with God all things are possible.. Jesus is my Peace of mind.

And aside from Jesus as my PEACE of mind, these are the PIECES that completes my being and gives me courage to continue fighting for life..

....... my family.

Will You Jump?

2008-05-21T09:11:00.000+08:00

You are trapped at the window of a building that is on fire. You hear a man's voice through the smoke below you shouting, "Jump! I'll catch you." Will you jump?

The answer probably is: "It depends!" It depends upon how much immediate danger you believe you are in. Do you have other options?

But it also depends upon how much you know about the person who is shouting to you. Is this man reliable? Will he let you fall to the ground or can he be depended upon to support your weight? Can you trust this person?

So it is with all of our relationships. What do we know about the people we would like to trust? Are they reliable? Will they be there tomorrow? Will they stand by you when circumstances change? Can you depend on them to support you?

It's like a woman who once purchased two watches from a street salesman in Divisoria. When she asked if the street vendor could furnish her guarantees, he said, "Certainly, madam. I can give you five-year, ten-year or even lifetime guarantees." Then he added, "The only thing I can't guarantee is that I will be here this time next Monday morning."

It's true that not all people are trustworthy. But it is equally true that many people can be relied upon, and that our very lives may depend upon our ability to trust.

It requires some trust to leap into a new relationship, a business venture or an unknown future. Trust is needed to allow others to hold us up. It takes trust to jump.

You may be deciding to make a jump. Staying in the burning building is always an option...but not one you'll want to make for long. And though it feels risky to leap into the smoke, you may discover there a safe and secure landing. You may also discover that there are those who can be trusted -- those who can be relied upon to stand by, to keep an eye out for you or to cushion your fall. You may discover how to TRUST.

Will you risk the fall by trusting others? It can be worth the jump.

Who Died On Your Birthday?

2008-05-21T04:46:00.000+08:00

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OnePlusYou Quizzes and Widgets

Manic Monday # 5

2008-05-20T09:48:00.000+08:00

If you knew that every minute of the next 24 hours of your life would be recorded on camera is there anything you would change about your habits?
- In all honesty, I probably say I wouldn't.. This is me, and I want to live my life, even in a single moment, as myself. Habits are my habits. The're already part of my being so why should I pretend? Anyway, my habits are not that bad. :)

If you could take a one-month trip to any single destination in the world and money is not a consideration, where would you go?
- I would go to Paris.

What is the best example of “perfection” that you can think of?
- For me, No one is perfect... that's why pencils have erasers.

Soar High Butterfly!

2008-05-20T05:50:00.000+08:00

Dream what you want to dream
Go where you want to go
Be what you want to be
Because you have one life to live
And one chance to do all things you want to do.

Don’t let your Lupus stops you
Don’t let your Lupus hurts you
You have to start on
You have to move on
You have to go on
You have to believe on.

Don’t let flares worsen you
Don’t let pains and sufferings stop you
You have to think
You have to understand
You have to stand now
You have to do it now.

Everything will change
But there is one thing will never change
“You Have a Lupus”
And you will not let this Lupus change who you are
You still have a life to live
And you still have a dream to reach…

God is with you, and He will never
Leave nor fail you
He loves you so much
That’s why He keeps watching you
He cares for you, He trust on you
He believes in you, because
He has faith in you.

That’s why He wants you to move on
That’s why He wants you to go on
You are God’s naughty butterfly and
He wants you to spread your wings and fly
Believing you will reach your goal
And bring Hope and Smile as you fly!

Just For Fun: The English Language in Pinoy Friendster Accounts

2008-05-19T06:22:00.000+08:00

1) Ayumi

Occupation: student
Companies: rockers companies!
Hobby: chating!!
wants to meet "pretty girls!! only!! hehes!!" (Bakit kaya installment? Read this with feelings for maximum appreciation. Complete with the pauses.)

2) -GEniE Lou-
aBouT me???? (Eh kailangan pa ba namang i-reiterate na about you ito?) A persOn wHo is veRy conservative, have positive outlook in lyf, suMtyms I brEak pRomises dat can cause someone angry w/ me (Grrrrr!!! Nakakagalit talaga!) .... im very productive person... everytime i do some task or deeds i will make a plan 1st b4 i go 4 it. im very fond ! in listening 2 musizzzz im da type of person dat tells frankly (And Frankly would be... your best friend's name?)

3) jOnah-nUevE 'kikAy fOe RiL'
Companies: oN mAh hiStOry.. wYL i WAs On A mAll hOppiNg.. sUmvody GAve mE A stArstruck fOrM... HAhA! itz kinDA wEiRD.... wAtZ uP wit dAt huH? (What's up with YOU???)

4) -aNnA-
MaArtE,SEnSItive,SuPlAdITa,FRiEnDly,fAshiOnIStA,KikAy, AtTraCtiVe AnD EveRytHinG NiCE THaT Was Me!! (Was ba talaga?) MaTaLinO (ThEReS N o OnE IN THiS WoRLd hAs stUpId MiNDs) (You might want to reconsider this.) mAaRte aKo PeRo InDi AkO mAlAnDE-jUZ DOn'T EvEr jUdGe Me cOz yOu dONt mE aT AlL.... (Huh?) AND ..... YoU MuZ ReMEmBeR eVeRYtHinGs hAs a reAsONS..... DoNt ! DArE mE COz YoU DoNt knOw wHaT CaN I dO (Eh parang clueless ka din naman eh.) SoMe peopLe dOnT UnDErSTaNd WhAT Is my aTtItUde BUt dOnT JuDgE aNyOnE........ i pRoTeCT my fRieNdS...aNd pRoTeCt YoUrs :) (I sure will-from you.)

5) catherine joyii
Affiliations: Catholic (Bang!)

"dont lyk pipol hu r very: PLASTIKS, pa EPAL, LIARS and anything na mga BAD ATTITUDE I like hu r vry gud.... (Huh? Who?)!!! "and if u want me to ur friend, jaz aDD me uP" (Bang! Bang!)

6) alexandra rose sobida
About Her: long hair, bolding eyes (Hmm... meaning?), red lips and long life (Amen!)
Who She Wants to Meet: a spiecial boy in my hole life forever and ever (Amen ulit!)

7) maria princesa
caption ng picture: "am i look good"
Affiliations: An roman catholic
Favorite TV Shows: OPHRA (Of-ra ba kamo?)
About Her: Me......... hmmmmmm ...... simpl! e and always happy........ i know you've get it........... (Actually, hindi.)
wants to meet "somebody who has a sen se of humor and simple gets" (Simple gets. Maghanap ka ng ibang kausap, 'ne!)

8) lito
Companies: wa lang. im just in the class room seating on my chair and flerting with gurls....... (Tsk, tsk. Yur a beri bud boi ah!)
TV Shows: Whos line is that? (Nabitin sa title.) and teleseryes
About him: I am a 19 year old strait guy, and i love doing creative stuff and having fun.... entering personal relationships with girls and guys even gays is okey with me as long as they are mature and responsible enough to hundle a relationship. By the way!!! (Shet. Naninigaw siya!) before, I was against bisexual relationships en even sexual intercoarses (Papel de liha daw. Magaspang eh.) between same sexes, that was me before that memorable night happen to me when i was in 4th year highschool.... (Sus! Baka mabasa 'to ng mga magulang mo!)

Sa inyong pagbaybay sa kanyang fantasy land (aka friendster profile-"about me" section) kung maaari lamang po'y 'wag niyong kaligtaan bigyan ng pansin ang mga sumusunod:
boardmaits
permission to my parents
inerested
desided
leaking ("Licking" 'to actually.)
niples (Hala. Kulang. Baka 1 lang din ang kanya.)
stroakign (believe me, he meant "stroking.")
saterday
apartmen
doing our staff i realizes (I DEMAND A REFAND!!!) < /div>

9) lady biolente
caption ng picture: "it's meh,panget koh d2 bat kya!!! hehehe" (Hmm... bakit nga kaya?)
Occupation: collage student (Wow. BA Collage ba 'yan? Sana nag-fine arts ka na lang para diverse tapos major in collage!)
Movie: the ant (At starring sino naman kaya?)
About her: ahm.......about meeh!!!??? ATTITUDE? kind,suplada minsan.. pro most of da tym mabait meeeh..., makulit, lagi na nka-smyl ngaun... talented pa! i can dance. i can sing....i can fly basta ba my wings, eh...he!he!he! (Feeling langaw.) OUTLOOK? syempre magand a,noh! alangan nmn laitin k ang sarili koh...height koh? 5'3'' ASSET KOH? my legs sbi nila.... taken na meehh..........should I say yes!? (No. Utang na loob, paki intindi ng mga pinagsusulat niya.)

10) Geneveve
Occupation: business women (Marami siguro silang may-ari ng account na 'to.)
Affili ations: business
Hobbies: watcing tv (Watsing?)
About her: beutiful and honest
wants to meet... i want ta meet people is simple only (Good luck with that.)

11) christopher
Hobbies: lapping trip (Macho dancer in da house!); tambay; sound trip; gumala
My Looks: punkiztah (Eh talaga bang kailangan 'to?)

12) masaaki
Affiliations: Governor (Sa bagay, puwede nga namang he's affiliated with the governor... pero mali eh...! Maliiiiii!)
Hobbies and Interests: play guitar and to be band
About Him: cOoL... taLL.... sMarT.... & mO$t oF th! aT tRuth LovEr..... (As in "mahal ang katotohanan" o "true lover" ba dapat?) ha..ha...ha....ha.....ha..... eVerythiNgs'trUth (Words of wisdom from Masaaki * Palakpakan *)

13) gummibear
About Me:"im kaRReL.. iM a giRL hu oLweZ waNa b HappY buT jSt cnT b! I cAn eiTHer b sEriouS oR siLLy... liBeraTed,,fuN..no worrieS.. iM a prActiCal woMan n I eiTHer (Baka naman "I'd rather...") Lose mY heart dAN my bRaiNS.. (So which one DID you lose? Clue naman diyan...) it'S harD 2 piCk uP d piEceS oF my liFe..,, veRy comPlicaTed.. buT noT noW.. (Ano ba talaga? Complicated ba o hindi?) i dNt bLiV iN dEsTinY iM abouT reALiTy., uR liFE iS in uR hAnds//// so uR d 1 hu coMpLicaTe iT...." (No, no, no-YOU complicate it.)

14) maricel
Occupation: looking a job (Magandang career 'yan.)
Hobbies: dancing, chatting, reading book, outting outdoors (Outting outdoors... hmm. I wonder...)
Favorite Book: The Purpose Driven in life (Ito ba talaga ang title ng aklat na ito?)
M! usic: fashions (Maaari bang bigyang linaw ninyo kung anong nagaganap dito?)

15) Breeks
Favorite Music: stay w/ cushe, the day u said gudnyt w/ hale, kahit pa w/ hale again, specialy 4 u w/ MYMP, tell me y it herts (Eh ilang kilo Hertz ba iyan?) w/ MYMP again, love moves in mysteriuos ways w/ NINA ehehehe!!!!
About Me: im a person n siryoso pro happy ksm en i dont like sa mga pipol n plastik gus2 ko ung dldl ("Daldal" pala 'to. Akala ko naman kung ano...) pro my sen ce ung cnsabi en real... im sure n mag kksundo tyo!!! Practically (Baka "basically.") i want pretty girls but honestly i like mostly girls who are nice to accompany (Escort service ba ang hanap niyo?) and not malandi ...waaaaah i hope i cud fyn special one !!! (Lord, ang sakit na talaga ng ulo ko.)

16) Anthony
Affiliations: hardcore serial killer/frustrated assassin, computer addict (Malamang "describe yourself" ang pagkakaintindi niya dito.)
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter all the movies that were already shown and including the one's that is still being made (Wow, advanced.)
Favorite Music: alternative, rock, mellow, pop, kahit ano basta hale o cueshe ( Aba , very seasoned ah.)
About Me: im just a person who sit's silently on one corner (Yeah. And stay there.)

17) -pRettY cAng-
Favorite Music: ACOUSTIC...reggea (Huh?)

"me?? im just a si mple girl... hmmm... sometimes im othistic" (Ayuneeeee! Ops, wala akong sinabi...! It came straight right out of the proverbial horse's mouth!)

"loves 2 eat but still sexy and i carry myself very well with the way I look and the way i dress." (Why don't we just take her word for it?)

"when it comes to my character, i reflect myself as a conforming one because i have tested myself of doing things which anticipated to be done." (Tissue, please. Dumudugo ang ilong ko.)

18) SheZzO GraniTy
Hometown: AurOrA wEr CrimE iS OrGaniZeD (Ingat dito mga kapatid.) En ThA RuLe 2 FoLLoW (Is what...?)
Schools: sTa.cLarA wEr pLenTy oF mUrdErEr OccUrS (Tandaan ang paaralang ito-'wag ie-enroll ang mga bata dito.)
Affiliations: ThuG BaLLa bAbY oF kArEn rOsE
About Me: i CamE FrOm a SmaLL TowN wEr oL ThA GenGsTerS- kiLLahZ- DruG DeaLahZ- YounG bLoOdS- LiVin aLonE AnD biG TyM SinDiCaTe ArE OcCurS (Ito pala ang nuknukan... Ano ba'ng number sa police station?)

19) -lil LiZ-:
"rOcKeRz!! n pUnKz!!!! ASTIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (Yeah. Sure.)

Affiliations: tEnNaGe LiFe!! (Double dead ito. Mali na, wrong spelling pa. Tsk.)
Favorite Movies: chukie 1 and 2 (Chukie? Malamang habulin ka talaga ng saksak ng manikang 'to dahil na-misspell mo yung pangalan niya.)

wants to meet "ANYONE. if ya want to know more just sen me a message!!" (Once again, no tenks.)

20) -'kEiXi'-
Hometown: nAVOetAst (In truth, NAVOTAS. Haaaay. Baketttttttttt?????)
About Me: aqOuh?? (Hindi-ako daw...).. cHimPle LAng.. bUT cAn maKE yUr hEAd tURn (Feel ko na nga mag-a la-Exorcist this far eh.) ,, *HoTcHiC**sEXy dAw..cHAvii nG mGAh fWEnDz qEw (Masyado kang nagpapaniwala....) .. sVi qEw nAMn.. mAdAnDa aqEw.. maArTE?/..sObra ** hiHi.. nDi mHEii mAarTE.. kAla nYOuh lAng yUn,, kSHi cHigURo .. yU fOUnd mE.. wEAriNg uNiqUe eAriNgs..(So...?) USing mAkEuP.. oWeYs lOoKing mY fACe in tHE mirror.. mAarTE bAh yUN? (Hindi naman masyado)
who i want to meet: "xA aCcoUnt qEw..kHit cHiNU pwEde.. kHit ikA'y mUkhang .. tAtaNgAPEn kiTAh bsTAh bAH TEZti cOUh aAhh" (Yuneeeeeeee!!! Testimonial pala ang habol.)

21) PrEtty StEpS IV
Affiliations: vOLLeYBaLL pLaYeR, cOLLeGe sTuDeNt, pARt tiMe MoDeL (iN MAHdReaMZ) (Huy, gising!), ChEEr DanCER & UR fRiEnDLiEsT nEiGhBoR iN ToWn......!!!! ( Aba , waynat?!)

"I wud nEver faLL again fOr soMeOne he's hEad oVer heeLs wiTh (So you're into girls...?) iN Comes To A rELATIONShIP I am faiTHfuL aNd sweet I haTes aNd curSes pLayErs (Playaz beware!) I am eMoTioNaL, I lisTens to My mind buT I stiLL foLLows My heart (Gollum? Is this you?) someone U Can tRUsT On

THANK YOU FOR PATRONIZING MY FRIENDSTER ACCOUNT LOVE YOU ALL (Uy, artista. Love lots ba?)

22) -sTaY ovErLoaD-
Hometown: TaGuiG..ThE FLazE To bEE..MaHoGanY (Yes naman!)
Occupation: boniFiEd (na-Boni? Ano?) and cErTiFied HeavEn ringEr..aLpha MaN.. (Meaning...?)
Affiliations: aFiLL-FuLL and ThuguFuLL..ThEY r grEaT jusT 4 onE nigHT buT iM grEaT evErY nigHT!! (Something tells me that... nah... 'wag na lang. Think what you want.)

23) Jean
Companies: Schools (Puwede naman...)
Affiliations: Cristianity (Yun na!)
Who I Want to Meet: "be always respect the universal trademark clan within the highest organization" (Oh. My Gadddd. This could be the motherest of them all grand statements, don't you think?)

24) adora
Companies: companies of CUTE PERSON (Yeah. What. Ever.)
Favorite Movies: thombraider (Thom the Braider daw? Ano?)

"ME...a simple GOD creature (Right... Of course you are.) , a high climber (Feeling unggoy.) & aggressive person, i want a new clothes, books..... ( Aba . At may wishlist pa!) some of my other descriptions are---->friendly, jealousy, cute, honest..." (Just what exactly was he trying to do here again?)

"i love spaghetty" (Aaah... ako, spaghetti ang gusto ko.)

Who I Want to Meet: A CUTE PERSON..and i hate a person who has a BAD IMAGE like being ignored, finishing second, hand-me-downs, waiting, LIAR, forgetfullnes, haste, feeling ignorant, vulgarity, ugliness, being pressured, LOUD ARGUMENTS & MAKING PROMISES.. (May kaunting kaguluhan.)

25) giriz
Affiliations: Bsta Nilalang sa EarTh pro luv c God (Oh... And what do we have here?)

"i like" play badminton." (Me don't like.)

"My true name: Giriz Romanos" (At an o naman yung fake?)

"I was born: in Earth!!!" (Are you sure? Is that your final answer?)

"I dont juge the book by its cover I read it first" (Aminin nating may punto siya... pero BWAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA pa rin!)

26) ooohweeeh gUl
Ms. "beat mah sexxy ass if u fwakin can" (I won't even fwakin try! Man!!! WHAT does this mean???)
About Me: "im juss a simple gul wit very naughty attitudes that guys might like and love" (Guys, totoo ba 'to?)
Who I Want to Meet: "i want to meet different pips ho can carry dir self very and has strong personality" (Haaaaay.)

27) Bhabes
Affiliations: sana magkaroon ako ng boy friend n very gentleman, and caring person at igagalang k ng 22o. (Kami siguro, igagalang niya. Ikaw... sana rin.)
Favorite Books: ..."a dauther is a forever" (A what is forever??? Hala na...)
Favorite TV Shows: amanda show, spongebob disney, rush hour 2, parents trap, freacky Friday (Parang freacky freckles ang naisip ko dito...) basta ung nakakakilig na panoorin., ung mga tpong png lovers only.ung nkakakilig (Ay ewan ko sa'yo.)

28) Jha
Favorite Music: aLL e'M oF mUsIc As SoOn ThAt It's NoT iRrITaTe Me (YOU irritate me.)
About Me: !nSan3 Of NaTuRe: I liKe aLwAyS aN aDvEnTuRe & ThriLL iN mAh LiF3 i NeVer LoSt ThAt cOz, I'm The On3 who LoOk & FiNd FoR tHat B4 k!!! rYt nOw NOTHING!!! jUsT aN oRdInARy Mhe (But still insane of nature, quite obviously.)
Who I Want to Meet: who need to talk to someone. (Is this a question? Maybe YOU need to talk to someone-at sana magkaintindihan kayo.)

29) m E d Y FULL
Favorite Books: lovHisToRy Of My SeLf by: The one who es YOu!!!!! It's mE!! (Teka, nahulog ako sa upuan ko.)
About Me: "...i'm a simple person with a simple traits... dat's ol!" (Bow. I tenk you.)
Who I Want to Meet: "i want to meet ol of you, someone lyk you, whose fun to be with... of coarse... YOU"" (Ikaw-ikaw ang magaspang. Pareho kayo ni Contestant #8.)

30) Giselle
Hobbies: "im fun of texting ... im fun of dancin, sleeping, eating and singing and also fun of spending time with my frends" (Wow! What a FUN person you are! Ganito din ang fave books niya-"I'm fun of...")

"i want to make friends to all the pipol in the world!!! .... i want to meet pipol who is friendly and jam to be with!!" (Hayyyyy... Diyos na mahabagin!)

31) Gtonjethone
"Don't let my looks fool you! Im a EDUCATED FOOL w/ PARTIES, DISCO AND GAMES in my MIND!" (Uy! Gangsta's Paradise na combo meal! Sakto!)

"...Sometime i go further till 6 or 7am..." (Ano daw?)

"I want a long hair! (Isa lang ba talaga ang gusto mo?) So i can copy my sitmates answer w/out being seen by my teacher!" (Tsk, tsk. Principal's office na 'to.)

"I love ANEMI FANATICS like myself!" (Ang dapat sa'yo ay Hara Kiri.)

32) cOmWiZgiRL VII
"iM a siMpLe girL!prO mnSn rAkiZtA oUtfit aQ!" (Tsssssssss. Kayo ang nagpapababa ng kahulugan ng pagiging rocker.)

"Luk mtrAy at chUpLaDa dw cHAbi nG mGa kpitbhy nMin" (What's with the "ch-"? Geez.)

"d aQ mAartE!(pWerA LnG iF tiNO2pAk aQ!)" (At mukhang lagi kang tinotopak.)

wants to meet "ung mga nkanursing na uniform. (i duNnO y, maybE tHey nEat)" - (Yeah. Maybe.)

33) tEtHeN
Hobbies and Interests: cmPle Lng...bOys..bOys...and bOys...bSta lOt oF boYs... (I leave it up to my discerning fellow readers to pass judgment on this one...)
Favorite Books: ..y U mAkE me fiL xo gAga Ba wiD yaH..!!!???!! (Minumura na ba tayo?)

"dMIng KOng lAit sA mgA cHakA...wAhekS" (Hulaan mo kung kanino ako maraming lait... that's right!)

wants to meet someome "tO bE mY crYinG sHoulDer aNd mY stRenGht" (O, calling on all those na may crying shoulder...)

34) raceL
"its been a long time since i involved in a relationship" (I think I know why...) so pls hands off if ur just playing on me..." (Noli Me Tangere.) You can always here me sharing my opinions to others" (Here you? O baka there you? Ano ba?)

"During my past-time, i browse and browse internet..." (Adik ka!)

friends: "as long as we clicked each other's company...that's fine with me" (Huh?)

"Some says I'm a masungit" (Ay. Dizz iz it, folks.)

35) kleeny (Hanep sa pangalan. Tamang-tama, sinisipon ako.)
Companies: Not Yet. (O 'wag daw muna! Atat ka eh.)
Favorite Books: All Books as long as there are sense about LOVE ( Sana ito ring sinabi mo na 'to may sense.)

"U will enjoy my company...I assure you 4 that" (Nako, girl! FOR THAT, featured ka dito!)

"I have a long curly Hair (Take note: isang kulot na buhok lang.) & my friends said that i have a cute Chinese eyes!!" (Naniningkit na ba kayo sa asar?)

"Want to Meet? Whoever, whatever as long as they are Good & Respected People (Politicians, perhaps?). I like a Persons who are Triple S stands for SIMPLE, SWEET & SINCERE..." (Tandaan sa darating na halalan!)

36) shanlee
Affiliations: socialization (Somebody-anybody, please start defining affiliations. Utang na loob.)

"easy to belong with specially to those people hu r nice too"

37) Maricar
Affiliations: cosmetics (This part has never ceased to amaze me.)
Hobbies and Interests: ...making friends globally (Hello, Ms Congeniality!)

"sometime I can't hide 'the child in me'." (Paki tago, please.)

"I firmly believe that 'The way to A Man's Heart is Through His Stomach' thats why i like winning my man by preparing him delicious and nutritious food." (Thank you, Dr Quack-Quack.)

Who I Want to Meet: I want him to be HIMSELF!!!!! (Sino daw? Buti 'di mo sinabing "I want to be HIMSELF!" Buti na lang talaga...)

38) jAcMuZiKaDiK-V
fave music: i DiG aLm0Zt oL KiNdZ gez m so versatile. (Uhh, yeah. Right.)

"im s0o0o0o0 REAL...thts foe meh!!" (Foe meeh, yoe not, dawg.)

"sounds COINCEITED but m not!!!" (May identity crisis ang COINCEITED na ito.)

"i dnt have d ASS( w/c most of d guyz dig n2)..." (Shet! Dig INTO?! Arayyyyyyyy!!!)

39) JeAn
"my friend call me roni for short bu! t to make it long call me roni-jean" (Pahabain pa ba natin ang usapan?)

she "can be please easily" & "know how to deal wth diff.type of person (even d tambay i can deal wth dem)" ( Aba , tignan niyo nga naman!)

"vulgar...i can say wt i wnt....even its not gud in ur ear..." (Now look what you've done! Kanina ilong lang... now my ears are bleeding too!!! Huhuhu!)

40) Collen May
"I am Ms. Personality and Ms. Congeniality (Ibig sabihin, hindi daw siya kagandahan.) daw with long black straight hair and morena. I am friendly in school (especially with the teachers-(Kailangan eh...ops! Hindi sipsip-friendship lang ito.) ) and even the alumni people!!! Kasi some of them are my neighbors."

"I love wearing and accesorizing clothes to make myself beautiful...:-) (Nag-work naman ba?) hello...joke lang po! They say i walk like a model or just pretending to walk like one but its the way i walk, really it's the truth and nothing but! (O ha?! O ha?!)"

41) Daryl
"me?? im ayl hndi mganda pro SEXY!hehehe..! pangit pro MATALINO. Hndi kgandahan pro MABAIT..." (Ipinagdiinang pangit siya. What can I say?)

42) Aaron
"Ahhhhhhmmmmm!!!!! Just add me to your friend.... (Uhh... sige. Kanino mo gusto?) If you really wanna know about mee (No, I really don't.)!!!!!, but just an impression, im not gonna be what you expect" (Oh really? Try me.)

43) wilmar
"im a true freind that im willing to fight my friends (Panigurado, pala-away ang batang ito.) , sometimes she can be rude if you want to and she really hates plastic person (What did I miss? Who's "she?"). im prank very prank (You're a joke, that's for sure.) and if i hates i tell it to them para hinde nila masabi na im so beas." (Do you think he (or she-whatever) means "bias" here? Whatchuguystink?)

44) tThHaaALyN
Affiliations: meeting different ki nd of people...=> those people who I can easily asses myself with...=D (This is too much for my kokote.)
Hobbies and Interests: people who's fun to be with ! and interesting......have mood swings too...wen provoked!! im a different type of girl... not the one that u always encounter wid!! (Nadapa pa. Dinagdagan pa kasi ng "with" eh. Tsk, tsk.)

"want 2 mit?? well does people who's please to mit me 2!!!" (Sabog na ulo ko.)

45) Princess
Affiliations: im friendly and everything:) (Huhuhu... why, God???)

"im fund of music... ("Fund" naman ang drama nito, hindi na "fun" (see Contestant #30). Mukhang mayaman!) i want to... build a Europian school here in the Philippines " (Mayaman nga 'ata...)

Who I Want To Meet: "im open for all..." (Feeling Ministop.)

46) 'marlaX'
"mah hair s quite long a nd sleek wit a bang" (Medyo nahuli, pero happy new year pa rin!)

"i hv ds pierce on mah upper left ear" (On yawh uppah left eah ba? Tigazzzzz!)

"kaya pls lng wlang poporma at wag mgbalak manligaw dto!" (Hint, hint! Mag-reverse psychology ba?)

47) Jas
Motto: If there's a will, There's a will... (Haaay. Been there been that.)
Favorite Day: Everyday (Sa bagay, 7 lang naman ang araw sa isang lingo...)

J - jesus*
A - almighty*
S - savior*

* (What the...?!?!? Can't we just leave Jesus out of this? Geez...)

48) Arvie Jan
"ako ang nag-inspired kay Boy Abunda sa fassion." (Ows?)

"because relationship comes and go but friendship is forever!!! ininglish pa yun!!!" ( Aba . Proud pa siya.)

49) Joel
all of you are welcome in my friendster... even if you are a girl,boy,lesbian,gay,hunk,or naugthy...or either you are a bisexual or trisexual... (Wow. Lahat tanggap niya. Kamon let's join us!)

50) beware
"so kung feel mo akong maging friend, take the risk! face all the hardships and danger... hu knows? baka dun mo makita ang kasiyahan na hindi mo pa nadarama sa buhay mo.." (Hmm... do you think this is a threat?)

51) riechell
"mahilig sumali sa contest at pagent at nag-hahakot ng awards tulad ng sports wear at specially ang miss. photogenic" (Check out her picture)

Manic Monday

2008-05-13T10:19:00.000+08:00

If the statement, 'You are what you eat' was true, I would be a chocolate (I'm sweet, wanna have a taste? lol!).

If you had to have one piece of music (softly) playing in your mind for the rest of your life, what would you want it to be? It would be the song of one of our local artist.. "How Did You Know". I know some are not familiar with this song but I swear it's really a nice song.

What is the most important thing in any relationship?

To build a relationship definitely you need TRUST then that relationship can be further maintained on - LOVE & AFFECTION. One has to be very reliable/ honest to continue.One must also respect each others point of view or thought. All above factors can only lead to a healthy and long lasting relationship.

If We Feel...

2008-05-12T11:26:00.000+08:00

...it is not fair that some are better off although
undeserved,
...it is not fair that some are always more lucky for no
good reason,
...it is not fair that some get away with anything while
we have have to account for everything,

then we should ask ourselves...
...is it fair that many people in the world have little or
nothing to eat while we take food for granted?
...is it fair that many people are not even lucky enough
to have proper shelter?
...is it fair that a faultless man had to be crucified to
account for our wrongdoing?

God has for you -
A Light for every shadow
A Plan for every tomorrow
A Key for every problem
A Balm for every sorrow....

Feeling lang yan promiz!

Prettiest Moms - YOU ARE HIT!

2008-05-11T11:52:00.000+08:00

Once you have been hit, you have to hit 5 pretty Moms.
If you get hit again, then it only means you are really pretty!
So hit 5 pretty moms on your friends list to let them know they are pretty!

For BerryBlitz, this one's for you.

And this one is for Eds, Lhen, Mommy Ruby, Recel and Skittles.

_________________________________________________

Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn’t stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -
I didn’t know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn’t know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn’t know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn’t know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn’t know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

Send this to someone who you think is a special Mom.
I just did!

Minding Our Mother

2008-05-11T05:28:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow, we will be celebrating another Mother’s Day. This is something each one of us has in common. Everyone has a mother—that is how we got here, right? Though I grew up without a mother because she died when I was only 1 and a half year, but as a mother now, I could say that mothers nurtured, guided, and even warned their children often. Mothers had a wisdom and a knowing about things—things like boys, school and life in general. Yet, even though we loved our mother, we have to admit that we ignored most of what she said. We didn’t listen to her. Even our father sometimes told us, “Mind your mother!” We thought we knew everything. But, of course, we later found out that we really didn’t.

Today I would like you to think about your Mother, your larger Mother—the one that sustains you and me and everyone we know. I’m talking about Mother Earth. She is the most resplendent mother of all. Without her none of us would be here.

Like our own birth mothers, Mother Earth has nurtured each of us since the day we were born. She too has a wisdom and understanding about life. She has talked to humanity for thousands and thousands of years. And she is talking to us today. Like our own mothers, she is warning us. Look around the world—her messages are everywhere. To truly hear her, we need to stop thinking that we know everything and listen to her with our hearts. Dramatic shifts are happening on our beloved planet.

Most of us now can see life from a higher perspective. But what is happening now requires an even higher perspective—a perspective from our souls. Shifts are happening in every area of our existence. There are shifts in weather, shifts in consciousness, and even polar shifts. Now people are talking about dimensional shifts. Look around! Devastating earthquakes. Record-breaking tsunamis. Category 5 hurricanes. Spiking global temperatures. Droughts and floods. World hunger. Escalating wars. And recently dolphins have seen near the North Pole. Shifts happens!

Predictions of how the world will end have been around for thousands of years. Yet today both ancient prophesies and contemporary science alike are revealing the curious fact that 2012 has been pinpointed as a pivotal, perhaps cataclysmic year in human history.

What does this mean? Mother Earth doesn’t love her children anymore? No, but it’s her time to move on with her own destiny. A destiny that takes her into a higher vibrational dimensional existence. Unfortunately humanity is not matching her vibration. We are stuck in the lower vibrations of hate, fear and ego. We have lost our connection with the greatest mother of all, and hence we have lost the connection with our selves.

So we need to look within and ask ourselves, why are we here now? What is this all about? You may ask, “Did I really sign up to be here when it seems like all hell is breaking loose?” I say you did, and your family did, and your friends did, and I did, too. Life is a spiritual school and it’s almost graduation time. It’s a spiritual graduation and we are being tested right now. These are the finals, as we face oblivion, or at least a major metamorphosis. I would guess few of us have ever thought about this possibility or are emotionally prepared for what we will actually have to face in the days ahead. Did you sign up for a master’s degree? Are you ready to do the work involved in this school called life? You’ll soon find out.

As shift happens all around us—shifts politically, financially, environmentally and climatically—we will face life’s hardest decisions. Are we going to steal or be stolen from? Are we going to kill or be killed? These are the tests in the spiritual master’s program. Are you ready to shift to a higher vibration of unconditional love with your Mother Earth? Are her children going to stop fighting, stealing and killing each other? Are we going to learn to share and help each other—to love each other unconditionally? Again, we’ll soon find out.

A new era is about to be born with all the pain and blood and joy and release that birth naturally entails. This is an exciting time as we are being born into a new dimension of higher consciousness.

As we look to Mother’s Day this year, I invite you to look at your larger Mother from your soul’s perspective and listen, listen closely this time to what she is telling you. She has a message for you. Love your Mother—and your brothers and sisters—unconditionally, just as she has loved you and me. And not just your brothers and sisters in your immediate family, but in the whole human family as well. Mind your Mother because it’s almost graduation time!

Mother, Mommy, Mama, Mamang, Nanay, Ina, Inang, Inay.

2008-05-10T12:42:00.000+08:00

You Should Know this...

2008-05-10T08:44:00.000+08:00

Share 8 things that your readers don’t know about you.

Then at the end you tag 8 other bloggers to keep the fun going.
– Each blogger must post these rules first.
– Each blogger starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
– Bloggers who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
– At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
– Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

8 Things You Don't Know About Me:

1. Mosquito net is one of the things I couldn't live without. Purpose: not for mosquito protection but for my "feet"..(esep-esep na lang kayo :)

2. I love collecting lingerie.. obsessesed ba!

3. I like collecting things which to others, it's a trash.

4.The more I easily fall in-love the more I easily fall out of it..(hmmm, interesting?)

5. I'm addicted to C2 (any flavor) drinks.

7. I don't believe in a long distance realtionship and love at first sight? (ano kaya yun?)

8. I hate people who stares at me like I came from the outer space!

Now, I'm passing this tag to Pinay Mommy, Mommy Liza, BerryBlitz, Lhen, Eds, Recel, Craig, Skittles.

Wordless Wednesday # 6

2008-05-01T05:56:00.000+08:00

Words To Start Each Day

2008-05-01T00:58:00.000+08:00

I am capable. I am worthwhile. I am beautiful. I am lovable. I shall accept both my strengths and my weaknesses for they are me.

I shall never again believe the lie that if I make a mistake, I am a mistake. My mistakes are the learning tools that I shall encounter on my life journey. When I learn from my mistakes... I give them meaning. When I give my mistakes meaning... I can begin to forgive myself. I begin to heal. I shall not use my mistakes as excuses to give up on me....

My mistakes are not me.

I shall seek the wisdom to nurture my heart... mind... body and soul so that I may feel more centered... Providing an energy reserve that allows me to climb the mountains in my own life. Providing an energy reserve that allows time for friends... play and celebration of life.

I shall allow myself to feel capable...

so that I may seek excellence.

I shall allow myself to feel sadness....

so that joy may return.

I shall allow myself to feel joy ....

so that I may be revitalized.

I shall allows myself to feel afraid ...

so that I may find courage.

I shall allow myself to feel alone...

so that I may know me.

I shall allow myself to feel beautiful ...

so that I may feel free.

I shall allow myself to feel lovable...

so that the loving may seek me.

I shall allow myself to feel pain....

so that I may gently heal.

I shall allow myself to feel worthy...

so that I may fulfill my purpose.

I will look into the heart of a rose...

or the eyes of a newborn baby and know perfection.

I take responsibility for creating my own life story through the choices I have made. To blame others is to give away my personal power. Without that.... who will write the next chapter of my life?

I shall seek the courage to believe in God or Higher Power... Who will laugh with me in the sunshine.... and cry with my in the darkness.

I shall make a small difference in this planet.... through the work I do... When I leave I will have done my share. I shall live... love.... laugh... and learn on my journey.

Today is the beginning

You Can Have My Money!

2008-04-30T08:52:00.000+08:00

Everytime I check my mail, I always feel annoyed everytime I see these bunch of emails like this one (below). Before, I only received about me winning in a lottery tickets but not about ATM. Scammer are trying hard in order they can scam and the funny thing is that I have read some articles online which about UK lottery in regards that they have won and I cannot believe some get scammed. These scammers, they should be in jail and the authority should find out who are these people are. If ever I won or they have my money, they can have it all! LOL!

From: "fausta" Add Mobile Alert
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:53:58 -0800

GOOD DAY.

NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD

This is to officially inform you that we have verified your contract file presently on my desk, and I found out that you have not received your
payment due to your lack of co-operation and not fulfilling the obligations giving to you in respect to your contract payment.Secondly,you
are hereby advised to stop dealing with some non-officials in the bank as this is an illegal act and will have to stop if you so wish to receive
your payment immediately.

After the Board of directors' meeting held in Abuja,we have resolved in finding a solution to your problem.We have arranged your payment
through our ATM CARD PAYMENT CENTRE in Europe, America,Africa and Asia Pacific.
This is part of an instruction/mandate passed by the Senate in respect to overseas contract payment and debt re-scheduling.
We will send you an ATM CARD which you will use to withdraw your money via ATM MACHINE in any part of the world,and the maximum daily limit is
Fifteen Thousand United States Dollars($15,000.00) valued sum at Five Million United States Dollars {$5,000,000.00}.

If you desire to receive your fund this way,Kindly re-confirm your

(1) Your Full Name
(2) Full residential address.
(3) Phone And Fax Number

You will find below my personal assistant who will facilitate it to you.

Name:. Mr WALK FAJEDO.
Email: walkfajedo@live.com

We shall be expecting to receive your information as you have to stop any further communication with anybody or office.

Thanks for your co-operation.

BEST REGARDS,
Mr. BEN MORGAN

Woooooh! You can take all that money and go to hell!!

Kwekky Kwek.

2008-04-30T08:48:00.000+08:00

Just a quick post while I have no "bantay". Wala ang "huling bantay" kaya heto ako ngayon, kahit sandali makapag blog man lang.. Just imagine naman kasi, it's been I think three weeks without blogging. Last Sunday, I have done quick glances on other's blog.

Anyway, just want to let you all know that I'm still alive, LOL! I have so much things to blog about but sad to say I have to follow my doctor's advise first. Then maybe when everythings okey, I'll be back on normal programming.

For now... please include me in your prayer guys!

10 Superstitions, Traditions, and/or Personality Quirks

2008-04-30T04:01:00.000+08:00

I've been told not to do this and that by my grandparents, parents, relatives and friends since I was a kid which actually sounds ridiculous, and I think Filipinos are really rich in ridiculous superstitions. Here are some of Filipino superstitions which I often heard...

1. Avoid sweeping the house at night as this would make it difficult to attract luck.

2. Avoid sewing a button on your shirt while wearing it as this would cause a serious illness not long after that would last for about a month and you woud always fail in your efforts in making a living.

3. Avoid taking a bath and combing your hair often when theres dead in your family.

4. You should avoid singing in the kitchen (which until now I don't know the reason why).

5. When at the table during meal, children should avoid moving places as this would cause them to have a step-father or mother.

6. If you have a bad feeling when you are about to leave the house--then don't! As this is a sign that something disastrous might occur while out.

7. While moving house it is advisable to take along first the salt and the rice for a bountiful blessings.

8. It is advisable to state one's wishes during a falling star so that it would come true.

9. Avoid disliking someone intensely while pregnent as this would cause your child to adopt the features of the disliked person.

10. Avoid peeping at others bathing as this would cause one's eyes to swell.

Heads or Tails: Memories

2008-04-29T05:19:00.000+08:00

"Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose."

The first unforgettable memory for me was when me and husband exchanged our vows that we will love and be with each other before and even after death.. Then being a mom of 3 now provides me with so many memories, and the most special are the days when my three adorable kids were born. Children are such a miracle. I will never forget the days that each of them, my adorable Dana Yzobel, Dann Gabriel and David Rafael came into this world. I don't remember the pain anymore instead I remember the joy.. that unexplainable feeling I had.

2008-04-19T12:31:00.000+08:00

Thanks to BerryBlitz for this tag :)

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Join the Worldwide Link Love! Benefits of Worldwide Link Love!

1. Make new friends around the world.

2. Feel the Link Love.

3. Gain new readers and subscribers.

Rules:

1. Copy from ~start copying here ~ to ~ end copying here ~ and paste it on your blog.

2. At the end of the list, put your name and the country your in, it doesn’t matter what’s your nationality just put the country where you are publishing your blog. Don’t forget to put links at your name.

3. If u have many blogs, you can link all of it, just make sure you post the same on each blog.

4. Tag eight (8) or more of your blog friends.

5. Tip for blogspot users: make sure you copy and paste the code in Compose mode.

Wanna join, and you can’t find your name on the list? Just leave a comment here.
Worldwide Link Love!

Participants:

1. Julia (Philippines)

2. Catherine (Malaysia)

3. shimumsy(u.s.a)

4. Mitch (Philippines)

5. Hailey (Philippines)

6. Chez Francine

7. Le bric à brac de Cherie

8. La Place de Cherie

9. To the Moon and Back (Philippines)

10. IamDzoi (Philippines)

11. My Happy Place (Philippines)

12. Alpha’s blog (Philippines)

13. Because Life is Fun (Philippines)

14. D' Cooking Mudra (Philippines)

15. In This Game of Life (Philippines)

16. Blessings In Life (Philippines)

17. My Precious Blog (Philippines)

18. Just Me.. Eds (Philippines)

19. Berry Blog (Philippines)

20. A Tsinay Blog (Philippines)

21. Eidas Jungle (Philippines)

22. YOU'RE NEXT!

Now, I'm tagging Lhen.

Facing River of Difficulties

2008-04-18T23:57:00.000+08:00

WE face this all the time in the course of our lives.

A very tired traveler came to the banks of a river.

There was no bridge by which he could cross. It was winter, and the surface of the river was covered with ice. It was getting dark, and he wanted to reach the other side while there was enough light to see. He debated about whether or not the ice would bear his weight.

Finally, after much hesitation and fear, he got down on his knees and began very cautiously to creep across the surface of the ice. He hoped that by disturbing the weight of his body, the ice would be less apt to break under
the load.

After he made his slow and painful journey about halfway across the river, he suddenly heard the sound of singing behind him. Out of the dusk, there came a 4-horse load of coal driven by a man singing merrily as he went to his carefree way. Here was the traveler, fearfully inching his way on his hands and knees. And there, as if whisked along by the winter's wind, went the driver, his horses, his sled, and the heavy load of coal over the same river!

The story illustrates how many of us go through life.

Some stand on the bank of decisions unable to make up their minds about the course to take. Others stand on the banks trying to muster enough courage to cross over to the other side of the task or problem encountered. On the other hand, some individuals crawl and creep through life for fear of thin ice.

Their faith is not strong enough to hold them up.

Still there are those who whisked along whistling as they go. Their faith is UNSHAKABLE.

…...When we face the river of difficulties, we do not have to fear, nor do we creep through life. God has promised to help, and with God's help we can merrily make our way to the other side safely.

Wordless Wednesday

2008-04-10T04:12:00.000+08:00

The Alphabet Of Happiness

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A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.

D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good
things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along
the way.

E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.

F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.

M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.

N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.

Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.

Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

Heads or Tails: Express

2008-04-08T13:42:00.000+08:00

My EXPRESSIVE eyes according to my suitors, bwehehehe!

My three angels with their funny EXPRESSIONS..

And now, it's your turn to EXPRESS yourself... Come play with this meme.

Manic Monday: 07 April 2008

2008-04-08T09:36:00.000+08:00

Is there any question you can't look up the answer to on the internet?

- Questions that only me or the person concerned can answer...

Invent a new word that you feel would improve the language and define it.

- I can't think of a word right now because I am not that creative.. I'll still think about it.

What is your favorite texture?

- Something rough like the texture of a mosquito net.. :)

BlogTalker #67 - Goals

2008-04-07T12:17:00.000+08:00

What is your most important goal in life? Why? (Please elaborate) How do you propose to get there? (Or how did you accomplish it). What sort of sacrifices will (or did) you have to make in order to achieve this goal? Once you’ve accomplished this goal, how will this change your life?

- To be honest...I'm at a point in my life where I do not know what I want at all. I think my only goal in life right now is to regain my health and be back to work to help my family financially and not to be a burden to them..

How I intend to get there?

- By trying to follow my doctors advice, by taking my medicines and my oxygen theraphy religiously. And not forgetting to ask the Lord for a miracle that one day when I wake up, I'm already healed...

Sacrifices:

- I've sacrificed my most loved job- my teaching career. And I also considered being a "homebound" a great sacrifice..

How will this change my life:

- Maybe, if there will come a time that I'll be a "healthy-on the go-woman" again, it would really change my life. I could be back to work, do the things I used to do before my Lupus was diagnosed, and mostly I could already take good care of my kids well.

VOTE for 3 Philippine sites to the search for the new 7 Wonders of Nature!

2008-04-07T10:26:00.000+08:00

Three of great Philippine sites, namely: Tubbataha Reef in Palawan, Mayon Volcano in Albay and Chocolate Hills in Bohol are nominated for the new "7 Wonders of Nature", the same group that identifies the 7 Wonders of the World.

As of now, they are still ranked below 20. Please show your support and vote for these three sites. Being on top of the list will put these sites in the world tourism map.

Please vote now!

What I've Learned For The Past Few Days...

2008-04-06T12:10:00.000+08:00

I've learned....
that I feel better about myself when I
make others feel better about themselves.

I've learned....
that what we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What
we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.

I've learned....
that one sincere apology is worth
more than all the roses money can buy.

I've learned....
that being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned....
that you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned....
that I can always pray for someone when I don't have the
strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned....
that no matter how serious your life requires you to be,
everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned....
that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to
hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned....
that the things I judge, are done by people just like me.

I've learned....
that we should be glad God doesn't
give us everything we ask for.

I've learned....
that money doesn't buy class.

I've learned....
that it's those small daily happenings
that make life so spectacular.

I've learned....
that once a relationship is over, if you experienced more
smiles than tears, then it wasn't a waste of time.

I've learned....
that under everyone's hard shell is someone who
wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned....
never to humiliate another person. Always give him an honorable
way to back down or out of something and still save face.

I've learned....
that the Lord didn't do it all in one day.
What makes me think I can?

I've learned....
that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only
letting that person continue to hurt you.
and...mostly,

I've learned that I have good friends.

Have you learned anything ?????

Awareness through Love and Fear

2008-04-06T11:12:00.000+08:00

"There is nothing holier in this life of ours than the first consciousness of love -- the first fluttering of its silken wings -- the first rising sound and breath of that wind which is so soon to sweep through the soul, to purify or to destroy."-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Our inner journey takes us through the following stages relative to love and fear:

1. UNCONSCIOUS LOVE: When we are born, we exist as pure love but we are not conscious of our love.

2. UNCONSCIOUS FEAR: Our souls have set the stage for our evolution. As we grow, unconscious fears arise in our personalities that draw experiences to us that wound us.

3. CONSCIOUS FEAR: Our wounds bring pain and suffering that enables us to become conscious of our fears.

4. CONSCIOUS LOVE: When we've suffered enough pain, we are motivated to move through our fears to consciously experience the love that supports all.

"Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition."-- Alexander Smith

Wordless Wednesday: No Doubt Summer is Here

2008-03-27T08:53:00.000+08:00

Heads or Tails: Surprise

2008-03-25T23:49:00.000+08:00

A Surprise from the husband which makes me fall in love again... hehehehehe.

And in return, I'm thinking from this tips (which I got upon browsing the net), of what to do to surprise him.

Hints/Tips to Surprise your Partner

1. Buy tickets to go and see his favorite (Science Fiction) film with him (especially if you can't stand these films yourself, he'll be impressed.)

2. Take him out to a surprise dinner and pay for it yourself.

3. Buy him gift vouchers for a karting/motor racing/whatever course.

4. Put lots of little post-it notes in his briefcase with 'I love you' written on it

5. Offer to wash his car for him

6. Look up in the TV guide when his favorite football/baseball/whatever team is playing and turn the tv on before he even gets close to the remote control

7. Take him to a theme park (men are really like little children sometimes)

8. Buy him tickets for a football match of his favorite team (and offer to go with him)

9. Pay for him to have a full body massage (or give him one yourself if you can!)

10. Hire a sportscar or a 4 wheel drive for the weekend

11. Buy all his favorite snacks and beers and allow him to spend a whole evening in front of the TV watching whatever he wants to watch

12. Book a nice hotel or bed & breakfast for a short weekend break and don't tell him until you get there

13. Buy him flowers! (Why should it always be the man buying the flowers for the woman!)

14. Write him a loveletter

15. If he plays a game (Baseball, Football), go to cheer him on and at the end of the game ask him for an autograph (from Raquel Liliana Lpe

16.Resolve to go one whole day without bitching, nagging etc. (from Emmie Schaibly)

17.Give him a kiss now and then, completely out of theblue, to let him/her know that you love him/her. (from Ellie Yeomans)

18. The best thing I've found to really pamper my fiance and show him how loved he is, is to give him a long hot soak in a tub-bubble bath, candles, the whole thing.

19.Prepare a finger food dinner (kabobs, fruit, and cheeses) and take him to the beach at night to cook on a habachi and drink some champagne. (From B.B.) Call your partner at his office, just to say that you miss him and hope that he will have a nice day. The call need not last for more than five minutes, so that he won't be disturbed. This sure will cheer him up. (From Eusebia Dizon)

20. Buy a black thong (or whatever color) and put it in a little itty bitty box in his briefcase or somewhere he'll find it throughout the day. He'll come home early that night!(From Peter Groenendaal)

21. Send him an email with a secret message in it. Example: type one line, hit enter, do this through the whole message making sure that the first letter of each line spells out a message you want to send.(From Peter Groenendaal)

22. Take a racy picture of yourself and place it where he'll find it at work. (From Peter Groenendaal)

23. Greet him when he comes home wearing only a smile.(From Peter Groenendaal)

24. Cook his favorite dinner wearing only monkey slippers. Trust me, this works. My husband did this for me and we're still talking about it 2 years later. (From Tracey Graham)

25. Pack a picnic dinner complete with all his favorites, and take him on a nice relaxing drive to a romantic spot to watch the sunset together. (From KC)

26. Just out of the blue, give your man a hug and tell him... "I love you!" (From Tisa Law)

27. Look at your partner for a second, and then give him/her a big smile and a wink without saying a word. It goes along way. (from Scott Novota)

28. Look him straight in the eyes for a little bit, then tell him you love him and keep looking at him. It means a lot to him, I promise

28. Send your spouse a small delivery at work letting him know you have special plans for him/her after work and to come straight home. Upon arrival have a special note letting them know that you have just placed him/her on a treasure hunt to find you. Leave poems you makeup or puttogether sending to different areas of your home or town. Leave little surprises along the way. Let him/her know you'll be waiting for them at the final destination with a rose. (Say a restaurant)... Be creative! You'll have a blast setting it up for your loved one and they will enjoy the hunt for YOU!

30. Tickles and play (wrestling, etc.) go a long way. They not only always bring a smile to your partner, but they also give the couple a chance to alleviate much of the day’s stressors.... (Dr. Ken James)

Maybe I would do the numbers 4, 9, 14, 16 (should be on top), 17, 21, 22, 25, 26 and 29. What do you think?

Confused Again..

2008-03-25T09:23:00.000+08:00

I was emotional that I was crying na pala while listening to the news today about Former Pres. Cory Aquino. I don't like her that much but I admire her. She's a woman of courage and faith. We all know that she's one of those who are fighting for our country's democracy, for the truth. And now she is faced for another challenge in her life. Now is a different fight.. it's a fight for her life. I don't know why I am so much affected. Is it because I'm also sick and nakaka relate ako sa situation nya and her family? Again, eto na naman ang tanong ko sa Diyos, pardon me, I know I shouldn't question Him, pero bakit? Bakit kami? Does HE really love us?

I was diagnosed with SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematusos) May of 2005. It is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and/or other organs of the body. At first, it was my kidney that was affected and then I suffered from severe anemia. I was blood tranfused. And now, I'm suffering from Pulmonary Hypertension, another complication of SLE.

It was then that I started asking God, why me? I started to get angry with myself and my body. My faith was faltering. I have repeatedly asked “God, why me?”. Some says, God has a purpose. But what is that purpose? Can I have the answer now? Because maybe kung alam ko kung ano, I would wholeheartedly accept what is happening to me, with my body right now. Kung bakit kailangan magkasakit para sa purpose na yan? Maybe I could totally accept na, that I'm not anymore the girl who's always "on the go". That I now have limitations.

I know that I'm not alone in situation like this. There's these people suffering much from what I'm suffering. Sabi nga ng iba may mas malala pa sakin. Yes. But I couldn't help myself from asking so many "whys".

There are times wherein I am ready to give up. Give up everything...
Times when I want to go back to my job but I cannot because my medical certificate would declare that I'm not physically capable to work and the fact the I'm having an oxygen therapy this time.
Times when I wanted to run and play with children like I did before when I was still teaching, but somebody would say just sit down & watch us.
Times when I wanted to give in to my passion.. swimming, but am not physically capable anymore.
Times when I wanted to window shop with my family or friends but my feet aches or I need to rest because I already look pale.. need to have an oxygen so, we have to stop and go home.
Times when I wanted to do some chores for my family but I cannot.
Times when I cannot give in to a request of a friend because of my pulmonary hypertension and need to be take oxygen 24/7. I have to say sorry because I cannot come.
Times when you know you are the right person for an opportunity but you have to turn it down nor it won't be offered to you because you are sick.
Times when I wanted to do something for my husband but my sickness limits me.
These are the times.
Times that right now I am still struggling to overcome.
And I know with Go'ds grace (because as it is said, He alone knows), and the weapons that have stood by me : my family which includes my three angels on earth- Dana, Dann & David, my dear honey-Dino, his immediate & extended families, my brothers and their families, my sister and her family, and of course some of my trusted friends I will overcome all these trials we have right now.

For sure, "There will be a rainbow after the rain." And though I'm asking God of so many whys, in the end it will still be between me and Him..

What's my Easter Egg Says..

2008-03-24T01:32:00.000+08:00

What Your Easter Egg Says About You

You are incredibly introspective and thoughtful.

You strive to understand the world in a deep way.

Culture, art, and literature of all types interests you.

Almost anything can get you thinking. You don't take anything at face value.

The Easter Egg Personality Test

A Message for All of You Guys.

2008-03-23T22:58:00.000+08:00

Say a Little Prayer.

2008-03-23T10:45:00.000+08:00

Thanks to BerryBlitz for this tag.

She is due on June 2008 and not sure if she'll have a normal labor. Whoever would come and visit my blog and read this please say a prayer for her and her baby, that everything would be fine for both of them.

To Change Is Not Impossible

2008-03-20T10:31:00.000+08:00

I'm not much updated with what's happening with our politics and church because I seldom watch a television at this time (bad news may add up to my stress, lol!). But I accidentally heard a news on an AM radio station, when I had my check up last Thursday, that the CBCP had issued a Pastoral Letter regarding a call for a "change". In addition, former CBCP President and Caceres of Camarines Sur, Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legazpi said in one of the articles of the CBCP, “While the Philippines and the rest of the world are in its most trying times, it is fitting and proper to return to God, that the Holy week calls on everyone for "a change of heart".

To change is easier said than done but we still all know that change is possible. The most important aspect of change is awareness. Without it change is unattainable. Answer these awareness questions.

-Do you blame others?

-Is it hard to be responsible for your thoughts and actions?

-Do you resist growth because of the emotional pain you might experience?

-Do you give your power away?

-Do you have self-limiting beliefs?

If you say "yes" to any of the above and you want to change, the following steps are for you.

1. Take responsibility for what you think and do.

It is easy to be a victim in our society. The airways are full of them. Turn on any talk show and usually you will see more than you want. The bottom line is that only you can create the life you want, no one else. By taking the step of being responsible for what you think and do, you are giving yourself the power to be you.

2. Listen to the people you trust.

If you want to find out more about yourself ask someone who will be honest with you, someone you admire. Ask them specific questions about their perceptions of you. What do they think you need to change? If you want to know the truth, ask and listen. Be willing to accept what they have to say.

3. You can teach an old dog new tricks.

Stop living your limitations and making up excuses about things you don't want to change. Become open to learning new behaviors. Feel alive from learning new tricks. Staying with your emotional suffering will only drain you.

4. Start out small.

Change does not happen overnight. It takes one step at a time for new
behavior to happen. Every day you have choices in front of you. Pick a behavior you want to change and go small. Don't tell anyone you are doing this. It is your secret. See how it goes and look at the results. Is this new behavior going to make your life better? If so, continue with that new behavior before you start another one. Soon you will be aware that your life is making a turnaround.

5. Be your own rescuer.

It is easy to want to be cared for. Having someone else making all the
decisions can be tempting. There are people in the world that just love to rescue others. The problem is that when they rescue you, they take your power (making decisions for yourself being responsible) along with them. By being your own rescuer, you take control of your life and your power.

6. Know that you will still have friends.

The illusion is that if you change and own your own power, then people will not like you. The only ones who will not like you are your persecutors, because they cannot mastermind you any more. The best people to have in your life are the ones who care about you and accept you for being your new self. They only want the best for you.

7. Feel your pain and don't run away from it.

It is hard to be in emotional pain. You look for a quick fix so you don't
have to deal with it. Unfortunately feeling the pain is essential so that you can let go of it. You need to find avenues of letting go. Maybe it is a
physical activity where there is a lot of yelling; going into a room and closing the door and crying until another tear will not come out; sitting with someone and just talking; or writing thoughts in a journal. By feeling the pain, you then can release it and move on.

8. Release emotional pain.

What you resist, persists. You may be comfortable in your victim role but you need to be aware that change is empowering. The only way to get to the here side is to walk towards it. When you walk towards growth you will always go through chaos. Unfortunately chaos is what prevents us from wanting to go to the other side. It can be harsh at times. The key is that you can not get to the other side without feeling pained chaos.

9. Free yourself from your self-limiting beliefs.

Giving yourself demeaning self-talk can be very dangerous because you believe it. Most of your internal dialogue may be negative. Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy. Start a positive dialogue. Tell yourself you can do it. Realize that all growth comes from believing how phenomenal you really are.

As Nelson Mandela once said, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world.'

10. Don't wait to see what others are doing; act on your own convictions.

The world will be a better place if you act on your own convictions because your talents will brighten up the world. There is no alternative to being you. Stop trying to be someone else. Know your strengths and limitations. Dream your dream and do it. With that combination, the world will open its arms and embrace you.

"Change should start within ourselves before we can change our community or our country."

Who Wants To Buy My Life?

2008-03-20T09:38:00.000+08:00

Your Life Is Worth...

$772,000

How Much Is Your Life Worth?

Wordless Wednesday: Entry # 3

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