tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333267072024-03-14T01:17:27.347-07:00a heart outtijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-23068545751737678122011-12-26T05:03:00.000-08:002011-12-26T19:58:01.984-08:00A Different Christmas 2011Christmas is one of the most celebrated Holidays in the Philippines and in our family. When my grandparent's were still alive (mom's side), our family and my uncle's (mom's younger brother) family gather in my grandparent's house on Christmas eve. We have games, prayers, gift giving, lots of food and laughter :)<div><br /></div><div>When my grandparents' died only our family and my uncle's celebrate Christmas together. Sometimes they come here in our house and there are times when we celebrate it in their house too.</div><div><br /></div><div>This Christmas is different and has a lot of firsts.</div><div><br /></div><div>First Christmas that I'm married :)</div><div>First Christmas that my husband spent Christmas with us at home</div><div>First Christmas that we didn't wake up at 12 mn</div><div>First Christmas that we have no noche buena</div><div>First Christmas not spent with my uncle's family</div><div>First Christmas that I received cash haha</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimx4Xtf6hXalqZUq05LY4AFLhbfQxdbp9lYuLwxLCnyGq6XTw7dt45SEcVKI8FP846KMajpzGW9bxcqz-oFbHoWPPvwEBVmpNA_QFnIDKNID72n_jxNGDsDHaxe82ik68K2mJs/s320/DSC_1238.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690648611817054338" /></div><div>December 25 was also a great day! It was our Church Christmas Party and we had so much fun! We won 2nd place in our presentation :D We also had games and gift giving.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Young Pro planned to have dinner at the Plaza since we had our cash prize to spend ;) We took a lot of pictures that night, played games on the street, shared a lot of laughter and love!</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a great night!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Although this Christmas is different, it was still one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank You God for sending Jesus to this Earth. Thank you for your unconditional love and your grace. I pray that we will always share your love to others :)</div>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-76955279623588379792011-10-04T22:02:00.000-07:002011-10-05T03:10:11.136-07:00World Teacher's Day<span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><div>a post for my mom..</div><div><br /></div><div>You teach not just inside the classroom and not just by the book but you teach by example..you help your students not just to be able to answer a quarterly exam but you teach them lessons they won't forget even when hurdled with life's tests.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hear your students say, you're their best friend, their nanay, their favorite teacher, "ang pinaka mabuot nga maestra"..and I always feel a deep joy knowing that my mom is everybody's favorite, and I am so proud to be your daughter! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I pray that God will continue to bless you for your generosity. You are a blessing not just to your students but to everyone who in one way or another has learned something from you that made them a better person.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy world teacher's day ma!iluvU :)</div></span></span>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-22223219402690809982011-05-26T03:56:00.000-07:002011-08-15T07:13:29.503-07:00today and forever<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZ8UfejwpaGn29c5ARFOxxS7t0d8t4YUL8NU7eOQtATsPXQZ1Bq39rid_4z1tkfFvEqzluLwod0CalRE58pwxWqCHRhJlkmlHK3R3tIfSCybMt7s315GoDA7VlLcP9cFDFhV6/s1600/DSC_0222.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZ8UfejwpaGn29c5ARFOxxS7t0d8t4YUL8NU7eOQtATsPXQZ1Bq39rid_4z1tkfFvEqzluLwod0CalRE58pwxWqCHRhJlkmlHK3R3tIfSCybMt7s315GoDA7VlLcP9cFDFhV6/s320/DSC_0222.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610978455511757666" border="0" /></a>
<br />"So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."
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<br />May 25, 2011 is a very special day for me..it is the day that God set for me to be one with the person I love. Together with my family we all thanked God for this wonderful blessing.
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<br />God has been so good to our relationship and we will continue to trust Him to take care of our love for each other, to guide us in our every way, to stregthen us when storms come, to bind us with unconditional love and to let our relationship be a blessing to others and glorify Him.
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<br />I am excited for what God has prepared for me and my partner, I know we will have a great journey together..the three of us :)tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-77409486270891191292011-05-11T07:09:00.000-07:002011-05-11T07:53:21.186-07:00Music Shuffle GameMy brother emailed me this game and though I don't have an iPod or MP3, I just played using the Music folder on my laptop.<br /><br />I quite enjoyed the answers :)<br /><br /><p>WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? </p><p>-Nothing is impossible (yes I know with God!)<br /></p><p> </p><p>WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?</p><p>-It's the God in me (or in him)<br /></p> <p> </p><p>WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?</p><p>-All for love (haha pwede)<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?</p><p>-All that matters (huh?)<br /></p><p> </p><p>WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?</p><p>-What if Cartoons got saved? (hahaha what if?)<br /></p><p> </p> <p>WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?</p><p>-complete (yeah!)<br /></p><p> </p><p>WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?</p><p>-You're all I need (chos)<br /></p><p> </p><p>WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?</p><p>-I give my all (what? wala pa gni..lol)<br /></p> <p> </p><p>WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?</p><p>- I surrender all (yay, daw n d amo haw?haha)<br /></p><p> </p><p>WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?</p><p>- It takes 3 (a wedding song?)<br /></p><p> </p><p> WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?</p> <p>-Righteousness, Peace and Joy (ano secret da man?)<br /></p><p> </p><p>HOW WILL YOU DIE?</p><p>-I need to be next to you (ay..n d ko mag ingod cmu e!)<br /></p><p> </p><p>WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?</p><p>-You won't relent (I won't relent until I get married na lng haha)<br /></p><p> </p><p>WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?</p><p>-Perfect Two (whatever! haha)</p><p><br /></p><p>______________________________________________________<br /></p> <span style="font-size:85%;">ok back to work! lol :D</span>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-18392251299953542652011-04-11T21:25:00.000-07:002011-04-11T21:35:29.328-07:00On this day of your life, God wants you to know..I have this application on my facebook called Message from God. They have different messages everyday that can lift your souls and cheer your weary heart.<br /><br />Here's what God said to me today..<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-align: left;font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;" ><table style="width: 520px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr style="background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-color: rgb(115, 44, 123); background-position: 0% 0%;"><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><div style="padding: 5px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-align: center; color: white;">God is glad that you are You.</div></td></tr><tr><td style="font-size: 11px; text-align: center; width: 90px;"><img src="http://images.armoona.com/godwantsyouprod/logo3.jpg" alt="Message from God" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 4px;" /></td><td style="text-align: left;font-size:11px;"><div style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px; text-align: justify;font-size:13px;">Sure, we all have things we want to change, to improve about ourselves. But underneath the flesh and bone, you are an immortal and perfect soul. Always remember that.<span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-36011940162315978942011-03-23T22:22:00.000-07:002011-03-23T22:45:52.478-07:00this is it!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MG5ULCs4isBjL2JGgaVSe_r5xDoGNPn6y-XlRKTx7sRCaKewM4u-dcitZwx0BuzIWyV9jrLIQvJjSrU2NgUCozkCXMBmeEUlVeqNzxzXK8edLyaHdrkw-8Th745VHx-EhJK0/s200/DSC02389.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587513250537052738" />March 5, 2011<div>Thank you Lord for this wonderful gift!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1rNP_2HMGmLZfo2Bra6jyZbXaeO1L87Uf5c5HjSRj74fZwWo4RBjoFB64FEKtI85gGTW0mr5uLZjHQAK4bU_jP4Zx8yYFj9Dv_rxFnxbEircCYKs5sDPSUbUt576hy746kYY/s320/DSC_0789.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587516576675348370" /></div>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-19760206842190824262010-07-13T22:55:00.000-07:002010-07-13T23:18:10.656-07:00HumilityIf you are struggling with Pride, God's word will teach you about humility.<br /><br />Being humble may be the hardest virtue a man has to practice. It is man's nature to think of himself first before thinking about others. Sometimes it is what causes conflicts in most relationships, business, friendships, families and a lot more. Why do men think of themselves highly than anybody else? Why do we always want to be above others, when even God humbled himself and become one of us?<br /><br />I may not know the answer to these questions, but I want to thank God that through time He has taught me how to be humble. It was painful, it was hard, and sometimes I'm tempted to think of myself often before others. But God's word keeps on reminding me that I should be humble.<br /><br />It is ok to admit our mistakes, it is a stepping stone to become a better person.<br />It is important to say sorry and mean it, this is one way to exercise humility.<br />Being too concerned of how you feel is being selfish, remember others have feelings also.<br /><br />Here are some of quotes I want to share with you.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:georgia,'bookman old style','palatino linotype','book antiqua',palatino,'trebuchet ms',helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,'avante garde','century gothic','comic sans ms',times,'times new roman',serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself at all. </span> ~William Temple</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:georgia,'bookman old style','palatino linotype','book antiqua',palatino,'trebuchet ms',helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,'avante garde','century gothic','comic sans ms',times,'times new roman',serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.</span> ~Abraham Lincoln</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:georgia,'bookman old style','palatino linotype','book antiqua',palatino,'trebuchet ms',helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,'avante garde','century gothic','comic sans ms',times,'times new roman',serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes.</span> ~Edward Frederick Halifax</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:georgia,'bookman old style','palatino linotype','book antiqua',palatino,'trebuchet ms',helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,'avante garde','century gothic','comic sans ms',times,'times new roman',serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.</span> ~Author Unknown</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-family:georgia,'bookman old style','palatino linotype','book antiqua',palatino,'trebuchet ms',helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,'avante garde','century gothic','comic sans ms',times,'times new roman',serif;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Nobody stands taller than those willing to stand corrected.</span> ~William Safire</span></span><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12:3&version=NIV">Romans 12:3</a></strong><br />For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-66116975165400335912010-05-02T23:25:00.000-07:002010-05-02T23:47:25.622-07:00A weekend at Sand BarLocation:<br />Sandbar Beach Resort<br />Conception, Iloilo<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NUms3WxetPqSVh8B6r241MGN8-UV4KEH9vF8jGUlJwyNAYeqnNd2QmfF5MjwxmRlA1vSDxBUMK59W8OQbGMUn7WyS1dMZrrgkGAIa9fS8qaH3P-Wn151ZH4N-fF3cKro6GXP/s1600/IMG_4430.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NUms3WxetPqSVh8B6r241MGN8-UV4KEH9vF8jGUlJwyNAYeqnNd2QmfF5MjwxmRlA1vSDxBUMK59W8OQbGMUn7WyS1dMZrrgkGAIa9fS8qaH3P-Wn151ZH4N-fF3cKro6GXP/s320/IMG_4430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466930948568840882" border="0" /></a><br />A 3-hour ride from Iloilo City to the town of Conception plus a 30-minute boat ride to the island.<br />Sandbar resort has a long stretch of white sand bar and a crystal clear water perfect for swimming. Aside from this pictureque island, there are a number of other great islands with white sand beaches in Conception. You can go island hopping and enjoy the beauty of God's creation. This town is really blessed with great beaches, mountain formations and beautiful people.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgUDduQs5yerUFkVbTmBE7ZTkPM5nuRJoQmU_078LImGfwqNw2iCRp5b-c-zD6PsR6JRbHI-5Zf6Rhz03eJZZQWQ_SUfRIxGHhYIgn9c5PpYzd8ie3H7BlzhoAayzkR0Tg71A/s1600/IMG_4466.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgUDduQs5yerUFkVbTmBE7ZTkPM5nuRJoQmU_078LImGfwqNw2iCRp5b-c-zD6PsR6JRbHI-5Zf6Rhz03eJZZQWQ_SUfRIxGHhYIgn9c5PpYzd8ie3H7BlzhoAayzkR0Tg71A/s320/IMG_4466.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466930967116454994" border="0" /></a><br />Contact the resort owner if you wish to visit the island and coordinate with him about your transportation and cottage reservation. They are very accommodating and friendly so you don't need to worry about anything coz they'll make sure you will have a great time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kjUPFK0GcGyDnClHQwHiGSUyUyL7PL4QS59YzKVuIEIGAK8Fh2mkfwvl-sY2fJuYTP70UwBp9bPRH-68I21Y_sOxDZtjqK-GeNSYBffucBXFC6QdGwD7nsRCs12Hl3jsB2jk/s1600/IMG_4529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kjUPFK0GcGyDnClHQwHiGSUyUyL7PL4QS59YzKVuIEIGAK8Fh2mkfwvl-sY2fJuYTP70UwBp9bPRH-68I21Y_sOxDZtjqK-GeNSYBffucBXFC6QdGwD7nsRCs12Hl3jsB2jk/s320/IMG_4529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466930957264889682" border="0" /></a>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-51819429262756867372010-02-16T04:07:00.000-08:002010-02-26T03:46:48.536-08:00Vday!! love love love :)Sunday morning, Valentine's day..I'm excited to celebrate the day with the One who loves me more than anybody else. He always takes care of me, He is my joy, my comforter, my life. So I first spent the day praising Him and thanking Him for all blessings He has given me.<br /><br />As I was pondering about the importance of heart's day, I realized that God has a deep and great love for us all. I couldn't count the wrong things I've done, I couldn't imagine the sins I have <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBtvxgSfIydc7FqIB02t5XqNvDuJkGh_k6xAakRqkmg9bpsYyjtMOl0eO6BcviXQ5kMHzGNPVxgD9o0M535RxKre5VJh59qLpKYcSMo6tgM-o6S9ChX-tJ75srCsEyIaB8sBe/s1600-h/cute.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 92px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBtvxgSfIydc7FqIB02t5XqNvDuJkGh_k6xAakRqkmg9bpsYyjtMOl0eO6BcviXQ5kMHzGNPVxgD9o0M535RxKre5VJh59qLpKYcSMo6tgM-o6S9ChX-tJ75srCsEyIaB8sBe/s320/cute.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438816727424201298" border="0" /></a>committed and will still commit in all my life..but what I saw is God's loving arms ready to embrace me no matter how big my mistakes are. I felt God's great love and I know I am never alone..and I also have to share this wonderful opportunity to others. For them to know deep in their hearts that there is someone, someone greater than anything else, who will love them unconditionally.<br /><br />Thank you God for your love for me ♥ iloveyou..tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-46658369938074137612010-01-21T23:08:00.000-08:002010-01-21T23:14:12.215-08:00Priorities - Balance - Life<span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" >"Imagine life <span style="color:navy;"><span style="color:navy;">i</span></span>s a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Work</span></b>, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit and you're </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs8mVDrpm-mErSZH3QsH9N9FEaHLd8n3mUP37qF61_GKEDUPdKv65sQcZkja5jazRej3l162n6mKSCO2C_Fvi_nKhh_M-rk1f3YH4SRroSWly2cEmmg5bUORBe818k4tylHCm/s1600-h/Joggle.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs8mVDrpm-mErSZH3QsH9N9FEaHLd8n3mUP37qF61_GKEDUPdKv65sQcZkja5jazRej3l162n6mKSCO2C_Fvi_nKhh_M-rk1f3YH4SRroSWly2cEmmg5bUORBe818k4tylHCm/s200/Joggle.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429458824707039858" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" >keeping all of these in the Air.</span></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" >You will soon understand that <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">work </span></b>is a <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264144026_1">rubber ball</span>. If you drop it, it will bounce back.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" >But the other four Balls - Family, Health, Friends and Spirit - are made of glass. If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it."</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" ><br /></span></span></p> <b><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" >WORK EFFICIENTLY DURING OFFICE HOURS AND LEAVE ON TIME. GIVE THE REQUIRED TIME TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & HAVE <span style="color:black;"><span style="color:black;">PROPER </span></span>REST.<br /><br /></span></span></b><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;" lang="EN-SG"><span style="font-family:arial;">-t</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">his is the 30 min speech of Coca Cola's CEO, </span></span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Bryan Dyson</span></span><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">.<br /></span></span></span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Garamond;font-size:16pt;" lang="EN-SG" ></span></span></b>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-66411884095591474922010-01-13T04:10:00.000-08:002010-01-13T04:12:35.011-08:00happy 2010!!new year, new template, new posts comming up! :)<br />I've really been busy these past months and it makes me sad that I wasn't able to update my blog..<br />I hope this year 2010 will be a year full of blogging!! ♥♥♥tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-71843317895635871762009-09-10T23:03:00.000-07:002009-09-10T23:07:19.869-07:00Everytime I FallA very nice song from <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.christianlyricsonline.com/artists/jaci-velasquez/index.html">Jaci Velasquez</a><br /><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Chorus:<br /> Every time I fall a little bit harder<br /> Every time I fall a little bit farther<br /> Every time I fall<br /> I fall right back into your arms</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Every time I try<br /> To explain the reason why<br /> I have let you down<br /> I fall to the ground</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">What is it you see in me<br /> That makes you believe<br /> No matter how far I stray<br /> I will still find the way</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Just when I think I’m not strong enough<br /> You reach out to me and you lift me up</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Repeat chorus</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Time and time again<br /> When I think I’ve reached the end<br /> It’s your voice I hear<br /> That draws me near</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">I don’t know what makes you stay<br /> When I act this way<br /> No matter what we’ve been through<br /> I can turn to you</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Just when I think I’m not strong enough<br /> You reach out to me and you lift me up</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Repeat chorus</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">You find the beauty in my imperfections<br /> The guiding light in all my misdirection<br /> And when I think you’ve finally given up<br /> You fill my heart with unconditional love</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Every time I fall<br /> I fall back in your arms</span></p><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">I love the lyrics and it's a very nice love song..It reflects God's unconditional love for us :)</span><br /><div id="seolinx-tooltip" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 125px;" src="http://theshackbook.com/aimages/Shack.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I just finished reading a great book by William P. Young called "The Shack." It was the best book I've ever read. I was so blessed that i was able to read the book. It was nothing I expected it to be. It's really a heart-warming and enlightening story for me. I spent nights shedding tears while reading this book. I was overwhelmed by how God has been revealed in the story and by how great His love is for people like us. There was never a dull moment for me reading this book. One of the things I learned here is that we can't understand everything that's happening in our lives, but we only need to trust God that He is carefully knitting the threads of our lives into a perfect piece. God never expects us to be like Him, actually God never expects anything from us. He is only longing for every moment we spend and will be spending with Him. He is not who we think He is, He is more than what we could imagine. And it is so comforting and encouraging to know that God is so powerful and yet He is fond of each one of us. It is not about religion or doctrine, it is a story about love. love of a father for his lost child. love of God for the human race. and our love for others.<br /><br />Well, I could say a lot of things here but it still can't summarize the beauty of the book and how it inspired me. Hope you could grab a copy and be influenced by this wonderful book.tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-60198279568031244012009-05-07T00:52:00.000-07:002009-05-10T23:01:18.315-07:00Nasidman IslandThese past few days I have been really busy and I didn't have the luxury of time to update my blog. Now is my chance, so I'll share with you where we had our summer getaway.<div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw15fjHVTM_3yc9fcMpdxotGD0vYIqYrjX7VQktSgarKHwxwRMDo1VOnQjNoSijcKcVC0lOfiZSIYvDRU9Gr4LieIlvC8lISjqSK-K8Isoes_OZCQ9D__aSy3JABPbMUhjUQq/s1600-h/DSC00142.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw15fjHVTM_3yc9fcMpdxotGD0vYIqYrjX7VQktSgarKHwxwRMDo1VOnQjNoSijcKcVC0lOfiZSIYvDRU9Gr4LieIlvC8lISjqSK-K8Isoes_OZCQ9D__aSy3JABPbMUhjUQq/s200/DSC00142.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332992260352887378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIACb32HWQtvZB67usivd5iFbnSInZrCbB969xnx_Fqwbjj7_fqRR2IsKyeXuhPivcozko6B-iDXcpPFONVQMrCXhWQq6oZJP0s4zHWBs4251JefzCbaAXURBs3WS0x-XISHc8/s1600-h/DSC00152.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIACb32HWQtvZB67usivd5iFbnSInZrCbB969xnx_Fqwbjj7_fqRR2IsKyeXuhPivcozko6B-iDXcpPFONVQMrCXhWQq6oZJP0s4zHWBs4251JefzCbaAXURBs3WS0x-XISHc8/s320/DSC00152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332990836961576066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyZH9rQuImi33DY6JPDU4MHrhAsORkG6LaqiASc0foP3gL0kCgPxopjjGcoxZbruZeO8rax4mQJgsCQ74okt8hhqkXV692Xdje0fyTUVyeY0ALm5ZD6JuQEbcN8bOcTUBYC00/s1600-h/DSC00150.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyZH9rQuImi33DY6JPDU4MHrhAsORkG6LaqiASc0foP3gL0kCgPxopjjGcoxZbruZeO8rax4mQJgsCQ74okt8hhqkXV692Xdje0fyTUVyeY0ALm5ZD6JuQEbcN8bOcTUBYC00/s200/DSC00150.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332992265846669346" border="0" /></a></div>This is Punta Pasil Beach Resort in Nasidman Island, Ajuy, Iloilo. A place blessed by a white sand beach, clear waters, lush surroundings and approachable people. It is a two-hour bus ride from the city to Barangay Barrido, Ajuy and a 10-minute boat ride to Nasidman Island.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCZsUu4qOjAW3fp7BCgk92X_rROlQ5-vb9RlGMEk81PDUd74W0GOqR7KPpGwCutL4bHXJFTCzpcrrWePUtt9dfvDC9o6MQElDGQzckEJ1xhB6dSZxtmh9DM3R24vLyiHxNDmd/s1600-h/DSC00139.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCZsUu4qOjAW3fp7BCgk92X_rROlQ5-vb9RlGMEk81PDUd74W0GOqR7KPpGwCutL4bHXJFTCzpcrrWePUtt9dfvDC9o6MQElDGQzckEJ1xhB6dSZxtmh9DM3R24vLyiHxNDmd/s200/DSC00139.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332997713545295362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kylLH4hRgj4511YwF8OsD24fR-sl8-kiRF3BPr8Pfd7k167X9RafWjSEqeixcP3x9Aun-VjrDnwLo9dAhgFzzuvVTj_0Hw2OcA5n5029pF75wb0TfJGJR1X9IXJtGBSMkEWC/s1600-h/IMG_0120.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kylLH4hRgj4511YwF8OsD24fR-sl8-kiRF3BPr8Pfd7k167X9RafWjSEqeixcP3x9Aun-VjrDnwLo9dAhgFzzuvVTj_0Hw2OcA5n5029pF75wb0TfJGJR1X9IXJtGBSMkEWC/s200/IMG_0120.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332997717700416386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHADKBfhcp1sIx62Q7bmWASxyBTy2w7AOZEqE1bgVu8KqO53Cv2DrarQWZsY1yxfMzK2N-ay2OQRNjvfNfcOAfFkPYoXt3pX1ShU7ZVXDP-gGnY4GwQwKDZ2vamgaVNCzopSK/s1600-h/SDC10898.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHADKBfhcp1sIx62Q7bmWASxyBTy2w7AOZEqE1bgVu8KqO53Cv2DrarQWZsY1yxfMzK2N-ay2OQRNjvfNfcOAfFkPYoXt3pX1ShU7ZVXDP-gGnY4GwQwKDZ2vamgaVNCzopSK/s200/SDC10898.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332997722140192962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9XNYevEmrqEcnjlDxrP_UDs9MzwCeCreCb-zKbQ7R4FJa3cqt8-oMIeNrOoBxyLfHtIkp-Kza6XVMcDP-ifL-YkiUbvI3YS6S8h4zVNstFPcljLH2Ayghq2sRNt0miNIFpsD/s1600-h/DSC00172.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9XNYevEmrqEcnjlDxrP_UDs9MzwCeCreCb-zKbQ7R4FJa3cqt8-oMIeNrOoBxyLfHtIkp-Kza6XVMcDP-ifL-YkiUbvI3YS6S8h4zVNstFPcljLH2Ayghq2sRNt0miNIFpsD/s200/DSC00172.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333000234167791938" border="0" /></a><br />We enjoyed boat rides to and from the island, taking pictures of the beautiful surroundings, eating our sumptuous lunch and some chichiryas, swimming in the cool waters and spotting some striped-colored fishes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9TxOA78hXy39aoQZGko_NzSjk9nR-my-dOQyxzM7V1hgeJxVD_EwdvzQgQwvZz4VM2CgrP_gHAUelTxeSX0W3zT5d4iKjNFrAvUvm9lI6zmbVP5UxMP92OWjJuV5e3v3WdIe/s1600-h/IMG_0174.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9TxOA78hXy39aoQZGko_NzSjk9nR-my-dOQyxzM7V1hgeJxVD_EwdvzQgQwvZz4VM2CgrP_gHAUelTxeSX0W3zT5d4iKjNFrAvUvm9lI6zmbVP5UxMP92OWjJuV5e3v3WdIe/s200/IMG_0174.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333328734149721170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nVmf8zYViGHp0drHM5IZ42IyA7gifFhDVSgE-oNoSUvU0F_kUppJoqn_T5PAIFWABuUTrLZ8UaRnKtGrTxDH92zvwlik7EexP3g_ot6CV9Kzy3FFAoXtTKxeBEOPCF-H2ttJ/s1600-h/IMG_0201.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nVmf8zYViGHp0drHM5IZ42IyA7gifFhDVSgE-oNoSUvU0F_kUppJoqn_T5PAIFWABuUTrLZ8UaRnKtGrTxDH92zvwlik7EexP3g_ot6CV9Kzy3FFAoXtTKxeBEOPCF-H2ttJ/s200/IMG_0201.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333328727723256738" border="0" /></a><br />We had so much fun and wish we could go back to that wonderful place soon.tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-11382420173552736722009-04-01T17:04:00.000-07:002009-04-06T18:06:19.041-07:00Lights switched off<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VKhMMt9ZcvgbTBJP11p_wKkfEVBpoG8eGU1LPP95BcUTFSy2-rag5hhiXY_sxI4APvEL6twfnwBZR3bcrZdgCp205ZxAJAnpddDpG-XayH508LuktgF245HJPBMQVknRnGir/s1600-h/earth_hour.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VKhMMt9ZcvgbTBJP11p_wKkfEVBpoG8eGU1LPP95BcUTFSy2-rag5hhiXY_sxI4APvEL6twfnwBZR3bcrZdgCp205ZxAJAnpddDpG-XayH508LuktgF245HJPBMQVknRnGir/s320/earth_hour.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319881216214830978" border="0" /></a><br />March 28, 2009. 8:30 pm. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I voted for EARTH</span>!<br /><br />We switched off our lights and enjoyed an hour of family bonding :)<br />my little brother was desperate to watch his favorite cartoons but my mom said we should not turn on the tv either. So we gathered outside our house, had fun dancing with our neighbor's music, storytelling and just talked about anything that pops up to mind. My brother's high school classmate passed by our house and told us that we are the only one who turn off our lights to join the earth hour. Quite sad because others don't seem to care or maybe they are not aware, but it also makes me happy that we have been a part of this global event and helped vote for earth against climate change.<br /><br />"This is a vote made by the Philippines for the earth because we showed our unity for the world to take action in Copenhagen in 2009 where they will draft a post-Kyoto policy where they will set new targets for developed and developing nations to reduce carbon emission," said WWF communications officer Gregg Yan.<br /><br />VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community – a call to stand up and take control of the future of our planet.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit http://www.earthhour.org</span>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-77248625014800246832009-02-12T19:50:00.000-08:002009-02-12T20:51:10.777-08:00Love is..<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If I speak in the tongues</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBSxKKsia7SMvZ1zu0Iyvpmj7eojWO6bxEgGHnjk2nPf2PAUvQF0-UlblbZYBy9fW2PFZzZ_ELRsMrjG3oTYt65-J_KeR8_QHrCDHnRpwBnz5PLZesvmuL0uXVCXcVC_wKvsQ/s1600-h/boy+girl+holding+hands+KA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBSxKKsia7SMvZ1zu0Iyvpmj7eojWO6bxEgGHnjk2nPf2PAUvQF0-UlblbZYBy9fW2PFZzZ_ELRsMrjG3oTYt65-J_KeR8_QHrCDHnRpwBnz5PLZesvmuL0uXVCXcVC_wKvsQ/s320/boy+girl+holding+hands+KA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302125266512944978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Love</span> is <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">patient</span>, love is <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">kind</span>. It <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">does not envy</span>, it <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">does not boast</span>, it is <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">not proud</span>. It is <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">not rude</span>, it is <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">not self-seeking</span>, it is <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">not easily angered</span>, it <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">keeps no record of wrongs</span>. Love <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">does not delight in evil</span> but <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">rejoices with the truth</span>. It always <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">protects</span>, always <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">trusts</span>, always <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">hopes</span>, always <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">perseveres</span>. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Love never fails</span>. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. </p><p style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;">And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.</p><div style="text-align: right; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;">1 Corinthians 13<br /></span></div>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-24134929891009638502009-01-14T18:13:00.000-08:002009-01-14T18:46:27.488-08:00New Year '09Welcoming year 2009 was still exciting but not really that enjoyable like the previous years. Though we enjoyed lots of food on the table, we can't spend much time outside to light our fire crackers because of the rain. From the afternoon of December 31 until January 1, 2009, rain kept pouring on the Philippine archipelago. People in our town took advantage of the time whenever the rain stops to light up their "kwitis" and other fireworks.<br /><br />We decided to have our New Year family devotion at around 9pm so we won't be disturb by the noise. Unfortunately rain stopped during this time so our neighbors went out of their houses and started to set off their firecrackers. Yet we have a great time during our devotional ;)<br /><br />I waited for midnight and was excited to eat and watch our pinwheels, fountains and roman candles display different colors. It was still drizzling but we were too exciting to mind it. We slept at around 1:30 am, exhausted from the celebration and our stomachs full.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">☺☻☻☺☻☻☺☻☻☺☻☻☺☻☻☺☻☻☺☻☻☺☻☻☺</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/5/photos/26/500x500/10/DSC00910.JPG?et=kEl7TY%2BVT6asaE73mswG2A&nmid=166899959"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 231px;" src="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/5/photos/26/500x500/10/DSC00910.JPG?et=kEl7TY%2BVT6asaE73mswG2A&nmid=166899959" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This picture was during the food festival in Barotac Viejo, there was a Christmas lantern contest and this one, for me, was the best of them all. It was neatly-done and has attractive lights.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The following pictures were taken during Pie's birthday at Racsos last January 3, 2009.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/6/photos/26/500x500/40/DSC01008.JPG?et=zMXxcG3ihteaGjAQI48b%2Bw&nmid=166899959"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 259px;" src="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/6/photos/26/500x500/40/DSC01008.JPG?et=zMXxcG3ihteaGjAQI48b%2Bw&nmid=166899959" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/4/photos/26/500x500/34/DSC01000.JPG?et=R8yNF8%2BFmanh79V3qoCmZg&nmid=166899959"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 252px;" src="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/4/photos/26/500x500/34/DSC01000.JPG?et=R8yNF8%2BFmanh79V3qoCmZg&nmid=166899959" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/3/photos/26/500x500/52/DSC01020.JPG?et=g8j%2BMwMIxANCNClvuX1IyQ&nmid=166899959"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 147px;" src="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/3/photos/26/500x500/52/DSC01020.JPG?et=g8j%2BMwMIxANCNClvuX1IyQ&nmid=166899959" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/4/photos/26/500x500/43/DSC01011.JPG?et=DHtuZuglWzRTkU%2CxwN59Gw&nmid=166899959"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 152px;" src="http://images.kristijel.multiply.com/image/4/photos/26/500x500/43/DSC01011.JPG?et=DHtuZuglWzRTkU%2CxwN59Gw&nmid=166899959" alt="" border="0" /></a>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-45529613399077330292008-12-10T22:34:00.000-08:002008-12-11T17:40:49.672-08:00A Paradise..wonderland in GuimarasVilla Igang, a resort 4 kilometers away from Poblacion, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZz0T_PermtRktuMHAIhMw67fkn07Me__4Gn8DSxEufj9WSkj4wA_LItwxpQKfeoqSs_H7y2tR4YqFzxd9ggBMBrfR7E-6sZnX_qN6X2njvar2fnYmKGTUftVPXWIcmHk5b1v/s1600-h/SDC10125.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZz0T_PermtRktuMHAIhMw67fkn07Me__4Gn8DSxEufj9WSkj4wA_LItwxpQKfeoqSs_H7y2tR4YqFzxd9ggBMBrfR7E-6sZnX_qN6X2njvar2fnYmKGTUftVPXWIcmHk5b1v/s320/SDC10125.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278422815241867826" border="0" /></a><br />It is a paradise on its own, with crystal clear waters, white sand beach, amazing rock formations and more of nature's wonders.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOVglUWFUrvcHs1rBLUPcfKqwGmx6lzIk4XASKHBIQe2Jk6YyTUyro0TZpCHdY7oUsRyZwVS8f811mMRRP91Wv2Af3TyBLPr7rEtCpaHRj7NTx2OnzDhgYOpgtjjNg-C0DheV/s1600-h/SDC10144.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOVglUWFUrvcHs1rBLUPcfKqwGmx6lzIk4XASKHBIQe2Jk6YyTUyro0TZpCHdY7oUsRyZwVS8f811mMRRP91Wv2Af3TyBLPr7rEtCpaHRj7NTx2OnzDhgYOpgtjjNg-C0DheV/s320/SDC10144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278422824192182914" border="0" /></a><br />It was a gloomy morning but me and my friends decided to pursue our trip to Guimaras Island. I was ecstatic even the day before because it's only my second time to the island and my first time to visit its beaches. I woke up at about 5:30 a.m. to prepare our lunch for the day. Mylyn and I grilled some pork and fish and cooked adobo. It was past 8 a.m. when we left Mylyn's boardinghouse and we were thankful that somehow the sun decided to take a peek on us.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Be-3bw91DlyhsTwBIRuXYs0NKRriC1NxK0SEi4P-tN3sFqyWZVn7nWy49DtWeSVXCbt_IvgqUlVilLibypCO1Lw5gh46x1GwA1fm561lmDlMA0xwZ1xBEIWt0iXXnudlsdkq/s1600-h/SDC10137.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Be-3bw91DlyhsTwBIRuXYs0NKRriC1NxK0SEi4P-tN3sFqyWZVn7nWy49DtWeSVXCbt_IvgqUlVilLibypCO1Lw5gh46x1GwA1fm561lmDlMA0xwZ1xBEIWt0iXXnudlsdkq/s320/SDC10137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278422818448942402" border="0" /></a><br />A 15 minute boat ride to Guimaras Island plus a 45 minute ride on a tricycle, we reached Villa Igang with curiosity and excitement. We've heard so much about this place and it's our turn to discover it's beauty. We wandered a while looking for someone whom we can inquire about the accommodations. We were lucky that the place was not packed with visitors that day. The first photo above was taken just outside our room, it's a magnificent view and seeing it, I seem to be in a foreign place. But that's not just it, there were more amazing things to see on this resort.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbReRUhqAe1WVxcXjaGlQ2bmg_4WwuEFW929NNVBcGsmI2YPyaEdQMZyT8aXYWiE-JjcDMG1hTDGZQkcRQVt8J3HAWUhMo6pYTxkcIGF5o3CGwFor2JYwY4MVuMHRgHEP_rHMO/s1600-h/SDC10135.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbReRUhqAe1WVxcXjaGlQ2bmg_4WwuEFW929NNVBcGsmI2YPyaEdQMZyT8aXYWiE-JjcDMG1hTDGZQkcRQVt8J3HAWUhMo6pYTxkcIGF5o3CGwFor2JYwY4MVuMHRgHEP_rHMO/s320/SDC10135.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278422827317407218" border="0" /></a><br />We fixed our things and changed our clothes, armed with our cameras we headed to the beach to explore. We shot some pictures outside our room, then we headed to the cave. It was small, but wide, water from the other side filled the cave up to our knees. Smiles and utters of amazement filled the cave, we were never tired of taking pictures and admiring the place.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNGLFk3-IqVlErCNhSeU3pjBRBNl2A54-MBWZUk76WS_22VyTkzE6q_cHu4SZTtCIEEFYW9wt_qEqYk2NivnnXfQ5NLDNDe9kgl8end_mNoL2vFtN2sLSbYezJT1QcQXQ602U/s1600-h/SDC10154.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNGLFk3-IqVlErCNhSeU3pjBRBNl2A54-MBWZUk76WS_22VyTkzE6q_cHu4SZTtCIEEFYW9wt_qEqYk2NivnnXfQ5NLDNDe9kgl8end_mNoL2vFtN2sLSbYezJT1QcQXQ602U/s320/SDC10154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278423720548932050" border="0" /></a><br />After that we went to the other side of the resort where the diving spot is located. The rock structures were truly amazing. The waters in this area is clear turquoise and green. We climbed the rocks on the right side to see a clearer view of the sea. It was breathtaking, with blue skies and crystal clear waters..it's just paradise. Cameras nearly run out of batteries because you can never stop clicking to take a memorabilia of this place.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyk6wvGoMF3oTMqgV1p6ROQqvOggdk4bUiwt2Zj3anEnW8kplheXZuHydLp30FOLOir2g15nlh9odxkkOZolbE9IjNCV6YqZKeWvkCv0TsOwgzjm7-z0QFl0gdq8kruSAhfXjW/s1600-h/SDC10145.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyk6wvGoMF3oTMqgV1p6ROQqvOggdk4bUiwt2Zj3anEnW8kplheXZuHydLp30FOLOir2g15nlh9odxkkOZolbE9IjNCV6YqZKeWvkCv0TsOwgzjm7-z0QFl0gdq8kruSAhfXjW/s320/SDC10145.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278445031552216594" border="0" /></a><br />After a sumptuous lunch, we rested for a while before heading to the waters. We rented a small boat where we had the chance to paddle in our own novice way. Rain started to fall but it never discouraged us to continue our explorations. As we are amazed by the beauty of the sea bed, I spotted something familiar..2 fishes swimming, they keep swimming, keep swimming, keep swimming..yes I saw two clown fishes swimming above an anemone..We found Nemo!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOYsx-WoRABX99AderaK4leHXpMwx8Q7q7IAwpvU5FftOz28q-rztD_Yj-UobCvm_msUGbTlGlQnuljDtY_wsDqET3h1_M4-_e9GfHptlg8FcHFKPs_cIWwUL-T_0Ku7oEFSO/s1600-h/SDC10168.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOYsx-WoRABX99AderaK4leHXpMwx8Q7q7IAwpvU5FftOz28q-rztD_Yj-UobCvm_msUGbTlGlQnuljDtY_wsDqET3h1_M4-_e9GfHptlg8FcHFKPs_cIWwUL-T_0Ku7oEFSO/s320/SDC10168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278445039531964066" border="0" /></a><br />Sad to say but the sun is almost hidden in the dark clouds and its time for us to head back to our room and get ready to go home. I might forget to mention, the staff here are really nice and if you don't have food with you, they can cook for you for a very affordable price.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVf1IPRLDHq_mW-D8KX6xwZDELP0Vj7PsSpnXHGdAvNESC-bU-YEWhcG8KCwqOZ98n-psznhb3cUzbKkBYpK7ZMiBSlNWOUnIWAGkW0jJCshnG__1V-hAr6QrZ6JLKbHeipdp/s1600-h/DSC01153.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVf1IPRLDHq_mW-D8KX6xwZDELP0Vj7PsSpnXHGdAvNESC-bU-YEWhcG8KCwqOZ98n-psznhb3cUzbKkBYpK7ZMiBSlNWOUnIWAGkW0jJCshnG__1V-hAr6QrZ6JLKbHeipdp/s320/DSC01153.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278709720252849890" border="0" /></a><br />It was an unforgettable day..a great experience..a priceless moment..tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-39580816952943377792008-11-19T16:38:00.000-08:002008-11-19T17:23:15.291-08:00For the First TimeI will not be talking about the movie here but my first time to solve the Rubik's cube.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVq7kDpulIFuTTr5g48lLFPjCjucF5zDmMHTPgSXc3VkQW66qF8MfOs988Js0NApK9uXkpKALz0d10v4sB_zNdNbedCKKiDukDbcYocnUWoYJdd3V1UhiVrQjqftfGJpq5B_R/s1600-h/rubix-cube.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVq7kDpulIFuTTr5g48lLFPjCjucF5zDmMHTPgSXc3VkQW66qF8MfOs988Js0NApK9uXkpKALz0d10v4sB_zNdNbedCKKiDukDbcYocnUWoYJdd3V1UhiVrQjqftfGJpq5B_R/s320/rubix-cube.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270534962884335106" border="0" /></a><br />Last Sunday, my godson, KM, went with us after the church service and he brought with him his rubik's cube. I am always interested in knowing how to solve this "magic cube" but I can't seem to understand instructions and videos from the internet hehe. I once asked a friend to teach me how but she was only successful in teaching me how to solve one face.<br /><br />My sister knows how to solve the cube so I asked her to teach me how. At first I really can't figure out what she's talking about hehe but since I have a little knowledge on how to solve one face, I did it on my own way first. Then she taught me how to solve the layers one by one, it's a good thing she was patient with me.<br /><br />But she doesn't have all the time to teach me because she'll be doing her thesis, so I stored all her instruction on my mind and left her alone doing her thesis. Sometime in the middle of twists and turns, I get lost, so I have to disturb her and ask for the patterns. It took me about 4 hours to learn and master the puzzle.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW-yboFsduEkKQsADJ_vqQVeHs21g36i3Ygt9yDVCi_E_cUQA7llu4vy0ElspFDK3vCWF80b2em3HT83pJNrAllSvwJEzprwCvZ7aGqZwG2b2JMEJ0zYAm-lShmZ7Z8LB7hW3/s1600-h/18.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 34px; height: 18px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW-yboFsduEkKQsADJ_vqQVeHs21g36i3Ygt9yDVCi_E_cUQA7llu4vy0ElspFDK3vCWF80b2em3HT83pJNrAllSvwJEzprwCvZ7aGqZwG2b2JMEJ0zYAm-lShmZ7Z8LB7hW3/s320/18.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270540935311329122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It was a nice feeling solving this crazy cube. Do you know that there are exactly 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 possibilities to solve this cube??!!??!!?? I am so blessed I know 1 way of how to solve the rubik's cube wehehehe<span style="font-size:180%;">☻☺</span><br /><br />For video tutorials of how to solve the cube, click <a href="http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=rubic%27s+cube&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title#">here</a>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-20133247629496828802008-10-15T19:22:00.000-07:002008-11-19T16:29:56.573-08:00Headlines<b>"5800-Chinese-babies-remain-ill-on-tainted-milk"</b><br />Thank you Lord that I still get to eat and drink good food.<br /><br /><b>"Torture: A pervasive reality in the country"</b><br />Thank you Lord that I am safe and surrounded by great friends.<br /><br /><b>"3 hurt in 7-vehicle smashup at Skyway"</b><br />Thank you Lord that I still get to travel safely.<br /><br /><b>"Iraq: Cholera cases near 500"</b><br />Thank you Lord that I'm healthy.<br /><br /><b>"Poverty, hunger prevent Filipino kids from getting basic education"</b><br />Thank you Lord that we never run out of food in our table. Thank you Lord that my siblings, cousins and relatives are still able to go to school.<br /><br /><b>"Beheading brings more fear to kin of OFWs on Saudi death row"</b><br />Thank you Lord that my family abroad are safe and healthy.<br /><br /><b>"23 Are Charged With Illegal Sports Betting at Borgata Casino"</b><br />Thank you Lord that I still see families enjoying a day at the park. Thank you that we don't have to spend so much money in exchange of fun and laughter. Thank you Lord that we are contented with what we have.<br /><br /><b>Death Toll in South Asia Floods Crosses 1,100 Mark</b><br />Thank you Lord that you have kept us safe whenever natural calamities happen. Thank you Lord that through these events, we realized our mistakes and draw closer to you.<br /><br /><b>"Hope North To Benefit From Celebrity Clothes Auction"</b><br />Thank you Lord for people who knows how to extend help to the needy.<br /><br /><b>"Group Suicide Becomes Frightening Trend in Japan"</b><br />Thank you Lord that you have taught me to value life and that there is always hope because I have a loving and gracious God.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">When we turn on our television sets and listen to the news, it seems that there aren't any good news anymore. If it's not about the economic crisis, it's about war. If it's not about natural disasters, it's about death. If it's not about corruption, it's about other people's lives..</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">We hear complaints, we see tears, we feel anger.</span><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">When we turn on our television sets and listen to the news, it seems that there are a lot of opportunities where God can work. If it's not on giving us the best job we have been waiting for, it's on allowing us to love others more. If it's not on making us survive disasters and testify His goodness, it's on rejoicing that we are soon going to be with Him in paradise with no more tears. If it's not on blessing our leaders to help and guide the people better, it's on blessing the simplest person and bringing joy and comfort to the lost.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">We hear thanksgiving, we see smiles, we feel love.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">thank you Lord</span> Ü ☻ ♥<br />◘◘◘◘○○○○••••♦♦♦♦☺☺☺☺♪♪♪♪☼☼☼☼</span>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-87487901971006948052008-09-04T17:58:00.000-07:002009-07-06T23:40:45.246-07:00My "things to do"My friend, <a href="http://painstakinglydrafted.wordpress.com/">Amy</a>, asked me to read her recent blog post "59 things" and persuaded me to write my own. Last night I watched the movie Bucket List to get some inspiration before I make my own list. The movie was very nice and I got what I was looking for. So now I'm making my own "things to do," things I hope I could make/fulfill while I'm alive and healthy. I don't have cancer, like the characters in the movie, and I'm definitely not dying -- at least I know not now hehe :)<br />Some are quite impossible, but let's see.<br /><br />here goes my list.. <span style="font-size:78%;">(this is not in any order, I just write these things as it pops into my head)</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">I will try to update this list once in a while and cross out the things that I've already done ;)</span><br /><br />1. Design a house, preferably my own<br />2. help build our church building<br />3. volunteer in any community service<br />4. make friends with a "special child"<br />5. kiss in the rain haha<br />6. go scuba diving<br />7. go on a cruise<br />8. visit Italy and France <span style="font-size:78%;">(this is actually to see the wonderful things Sir Ed Defensor showed us in our Humanities Class back in College)</span><br />9. Visit the places where Jesus has been to<br />10. Learn how to drive<br />11. ride a hot air balloon<br />12. watch a synchronized swimming contest live!<br />13. donate blood<br />14. go mountain climbing<br />15. try wall climbing and horseback riding<br />16. get a job abroad hehe <span style="font-size:78%;">(but i don't want to live in other countries)</span><br />17. have my own business<br />18. work in a bank <span style="font-size:78%;">(please Lord, please, I want to cross this out as soon as possible)</span><br />19. be a detective even once<br />20. learn any martial arts from a Chinese guru<br />21. learn and practice acupuncture and reflexology hehe<br />22. meditate on the mountains<br />23. ride a train<br />24. visit all tourists spots and popular beaches in Panay<br />25. Enter a castle<br />26. Visit all waterfalls in Barotac Viejo <span style="font-size:78%;">(there are 3 waterfalls open to visitors)</span><br />27. Initiate a long term project for our church<br />28. buy devotional bibles for bboy and me :D<br />29. Give flowers to my mom and lola<br />30. loose 10 lbs haha<br />31. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">buy a digital camera</span><br />33. help a child from the streets<br />34. learn to bake a cake and make ice cream<br />35. Plant a tree in our yard<br />36. Try target shooting<br />37. Visit Palawan, Bohol and Ifugao<br /><br />..(to be continued)tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-83330552878559693232008-08-19T06:22:00.000-07:002008-08-20T05:03:16.582-07:00Train of WoesThis post is based from my devotional book entitled coffee break devotions. I have read this book every night and it always gave me new insights about life as well as encouragements during difficult times. I have copied some of the words but have changed some to my own ideas.<br /><br />Why is it that the bad things in life seems to gang up on us? It can be small annoyances like the alarm doesn't go off, the jeepney is too slow and you're late for work, your boss is not satisfied with your work. It can be major ones like dealing with serious diseases, financial problems or death. When a train of negative events arrives in our station, we often take it personally and we ask God, "why me?"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj64/christillustrations/jesus21.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnfnXyUNWMdRWpiningyHU1OqHnP_s_qwk1ArjcIJSXYohw8EF0f8lZfIdv94gYStMShFxwYcbqMOyqZUmkQT-fiqQzCk_tvy2Ciz4JhwlkRewuaEMJ6TA1YHDl_krb9oT8oU/s400/jesus21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236227288436832210" border="0" /></a><br />Hebrews 4:16 says, "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."<br /><br />God allows these things to come our way and He assured us that when we are faced with difficult circumstances we can always come to Him. God may not get rid of our burdens immediately but I'm sure He will help us carry our load so we can finish the race. We don't need to waste our time and energy blaming others, blaming ourselves or blaming God. What we can do is to turn to Him and ask for peace of mind and strength to rise above.<br /><br />"When the train of woes pulls into your station, climb aboard -- just be sure to talk to the Conductor."tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-16369488656259626742008-07-27T19:23:00.000-07:002008-07-27T19:56:11.470-07:00happy thougths<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68259253@N00/499335391/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1MPoGhyphenhyphenG_h0I0tBJITymGNpUEM7PwH4hQf0rc2TyZ7htnsTgPmKgRWZYViW5iYhWHQ8wkEy1yuc7GL1-cEX_9mc2FPPKSKuQ4Yqsmn9i5LKrzb3eqxWlVogmeMTwfBjkG7pT/s320/499335391_36c8df9e72.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227885922131537746" border="0" /></a>It was quite a gloomy morning in our town today because of the dark clouds covering the sky. I dragged myself out of my bed and took a bath. I know I will be late for work but my mind doesn't seem to care. It was already 7am when I had my breakfast and my work is at 8am. It would be an hour and 30 min ride to my workplace. I waited for the van and thank God no rain has fallen on my head yet. I sat near the window to avoid the air condition to blow on my face. Passengers beside and behind me are busy chatting and doing their own business, while I look past the rice fields and houses on the roadside. Rain started to fall but little sunshine still made its way to my window. I tightened my jacket since it was getting colder inside the van, as rain pours outside.<br /><br />My thoughts were on the time and my work, when I saw something outside the window. At first I thought it's just a reflection of that little sunshine, but when trees cleared my view, there it was above the fields and over the mountains. I saw the rainbow. It was a perfect bow.<br /><br />My gloomy day turned gay. Happy thoughts started to fill my cluttered mind. I thought of the pot of gold, I even thought of a leprechaun! I thought of playing in the field with that colorful bow above my head. I though of dancing in the rain with my little sunshine and the rainbow watching over me. It's like magic, what can a sight of a rainbow do to my imagination. A smile started to paint on my face, but deep inside I know that joy radiates to my soul. It gave me peace. It gave me hope.<br /><br />Now it's 11am. Laziness and boredom are eating my veins. I have to tell myself, think of that rainbow. I have to force myself, think of happy thoughts.tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-16538374045449389092008-07-08T22:37:00.000-07:002008-07-08T22:56:06.825-07:00Are you from Apes?As I was doing my usual tasks on social bookmarking, a friend from Digg, <a href="http://www.resourcesforattorneys.com/evolutionandcreationismarticle.html">David Hallstrom</a>, shouted to me his article and the title made me curious. So I read through it and something in it stirred some thoughts and it really made sense. Here's the article.<br /><br /><b class="titler">Why Can't The Theories of Evolution And Creationism Co-Exist?<br /><br /></b><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">I am not a scientist or a religious authority, therefore my question "Why Can't The Theories of Evolution And Creationism Co-Exist?" may seem unintelligent, however it seems to me that the theories of evolution and creationism can be merged. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">It is my understanding that the theory of evolution basically holds that mankind evolved from a lower species over numerous generations through natural selection, gene flow, genetic drift and other selective forces. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">It is my understanding that the theory of creationism basically holds that mankind, the earth and everything else was created by a supreme being or god. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">When people say that "god created the heavens and the earth in six days and on the seventh he rested", who can say how long one of god's days is. Why are we so egotistical as to believe that his day is the same as ours. We don't know god (Most of us who believe in god do so because we want to not because we have proof.) but if there is a god why can't his, her or it's day be a thousand or a million or even several billion of our years. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Chapter 2, verse 7 of the book of Geneses states "then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being." It does not state how long this took or what form the being we call man originally took. God's image can be many things. We have no way of knowing. Additionally, although the bible is supposed to be the word of god, it was written by humans and therefore subject to human interpretation. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">When we create something we start out with one thing and then add to it and alter it until we finish and with some creations, such as a garden, we never finish adding to and altering it. Who says that god could not have started with one cell and through evolution added to it and altered it until it became a human being. Who can say for sure that he, she or it is still not adding to and altering mankind. Who can say that god did not make us in such a way that we would continue to evolve without his, her or it's intervention. Who can say that the process is finished. Chapter 2 verse 1 of the book of Genesis states "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.". I have not found any place in the bible that states humans were finished. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">It is said that "god created man in his own image". Since no one has ever seen god who can say what that image is. Who knows what humans will look like or how they will think in a thousand, ten thousand or one hundred thousand years. Maybe someday all humans will look and think exactly alike. Maybe someday all humans will merge into one being. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">If there is a being powerful enough to create us then that being would be so far above us that we could not possibly understand it's thought processes or how it created or is creating us. We can not know what is intended for us or how or if things will end. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> No human knows or understands everything. No human can state beyond all doubt that there is or isn't a god. No human is infallible. Anything is possible, even the possibility that evolution and creationism are part of the same process. </span>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33326707.post-12742554193660173372008-07-02T17:45:00.000-07:002008-07-02T18:18:14.140-07:00Inspiriation from Blog HoppingI was blog hopping yesterday when I came across <a href="http://chaplaincarey.blogspot.com/">Carey's blog</a>. Carey is a 50 year old retired fire fighter/emt/peace officer. The title of his first post did not quite interest me but what caught my attention was this<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtHgCpIFPQaEMhtujEghZMMaSa5vj6LKeLx3wpmyOF8Bc5EWspnKq6ux0MqwmkWPhuEEysdCt15_bAr8hJwwWRgsLgsQmYO6m-WR9dZ6bFswuWBdDYSjQVxnzxixi90QH3yXX/s1600-h/ax.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtHgCpIFPQaEMhtujEghZMMaSa5vj6LKeLx3wpmyOF8Bc5EWspnKq6ux0MqwmkWPhuEEysdCt15_bAr8hJwwWRgsLgsQmYO6m-WR9dZ6bFswuWBdDYSjQVxnzxixi90QH3yXX/s200/ax.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218585908983675874" border="0" /></a> so I scrolled down and read the entry. At first I thought it was just "another blog" but after I've read the post I knew it was extraordinary. Carey was also a cancer survivor and is recently working as a volunteer chaplain helping crime victims and victims of disasters. I asked him if I could repost his entry and he willingly said yes, so read on and be inspired.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">Cramming For Finals</span><br /><br />I was never one to attend to my studies as I should have while attending school. I had a tendency to procrastinate and ended up many times cramming for my exams. I would have been a better student and received better grades had I prepared myself well before my tests and assignments. I had far more potential than my grades indicated and had know one to blame but myself. I do not want to repeat this scenario in my Christian walk. I want to study to show myself approved and do my best in the Lord's service. I desire more than mediocrity and want to take advantage of the precious finite amount of time I have on this earth. Service to our Lord and Savior is the highest calling and we should have a keen desire to be the best we can be as His ambassadors. This Turning Point Ministry devotional addresses this well.<br /><br />Every time a particular young boy went to his playmate's house, he noticed his friend's grandmother studying her Bible. Finally one day he asked,"Why is your grandmother always reading that Bible?' His friend answered," I don't know, but I think she is cramming for her finals."<br />In reality, that grandmother was doing exactly what we, as Christians, should all do: preparing for whatever task God had for her by studying His Word.<br />More often than not, it is the journey rather than the destination that matters most in life; for it is the lessons learned, the trials endured, and the truths discovered that mold our character and prepare us for that destination. If we desire more than a mediocre life, we must prepare in more than a mediocre way. "Winging it" doesn't bring about the best results, so we would do well to use the time God has given us along the way to prepare for what's ahead.<br /><br />Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Luke 12:40<br /><br />If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln<br /></div>tijelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16546065564250116657noreply@blogger.com3