My Journey Continues...

Quota!

2009-02-19T05:00:00.000-08:00

Life is about test!
It’s about taking risk, facing challenges & dealing w/ sufferings…
We are always on test!
Is it really that it? ;-(
So, we don’t have any option but to understand every single thing that happens in our life?
Yeah, we have to.
We don’t have any right to question God’s ways.
I supposed this journey of life will either take us to great, great things or may it be in terrible situations.
It’s like saying; I was left w/ no choice, at all!

Is there a quota for suffering?
Just like what Jessica Soho asked, during her interview w/ ex-President Cory Aquino, who is now fighting w/ cancer.
She had been through a lot, from the time when her husband was assassinated, when her daughter got romantically linked w/ a married man & until now, struggling w/ an illness.
But where does the question came from?
Despite the so many blessings that they have & had in their life?
Yet she was questioned; “do you feel that your quota of suffering has already reached the maximum?

Is there really a quota?
Well, if there is, I think we don’t need to worry about it.
Consider it, we don’t have quota for blessings! ;-)
So, count your blessings; not your sufferings!

been a while

2009-02-03T12:15:00.000-08:00

february 03,2009!

around 230- hanggang 550pm..

babas strikes again w/ her quotes!

nice one, strikes me?hehe

memory lane...

it's really been a while since we had our last 1to1..

missed those times that we js want to roam around to eat..to exchange thoughts, lines, & laughters; take in , our bloopers.. toink!

great conversations, the if's & but's ..all that has twisted into a piece of advice..the simple joys, little ones, & who could ever forget : the reminders? thanks for that! successful!

can't help but missed her, our moments together..

the boundless stories we have for each other. our erratic sigh attacks,sad ones, being no.1 & no.2 emotera..ahah(walang gustong mag no.1)

looking back, cant really believed that our companionship will genuinely turned into a deeper friendship, a closeness that has been tested even during our silence.

we both have enjoyed what a good friendship especially defines for.

she's one of the few people that has allowed me to uncovered the real me.

to show what really inside me, to feel what i truly want to feel. to say watever i want to say..

right now, i am but so glad to keep our friendship amidst of our busy schedule?lol

i'm thankful enough for staying behind through this years..

haaay, my babas, its really been a while since we last had a heart-to-heart talk.

can't wait na, tara na!

ayos lang!

2009-02-03T11:26:00.000-08:00

2009?
what really awaits me this year?
dunno exactly wat will happen; sabi nga nila bahala na si batman..
naalala ko tuloy ang sinabi ng big boss ko, on last week's division quarterly meeting, na si Mr. Paul Fairweather,

"u dnt have to think about ur future

right now,during this tough times, amidst the economic downfall. U js have to think & consider what u have now, ur job, ur family, ur present life.
"WHAT WILL BE WILL BE."

"if things didn’t turned out to be good then the least thing u can do is move forward,

go on w/ ur life."

prang madaling sabihin sympre, pero sa totoong buhay sobrang hirap non..

pero oo nga namn ano pa mggagawa mo sa nangyari na.

ni hindi mo na nga mababalik ang mga nangyari na..

sino nga namn nakakaalam ng mangyayari sa buhay nya..khit namn manghuhula sumesemplang din..
ni hindi nga natin napaghhandaan ang mga ito.yung mga mangyayri sa buhay nten..
bgla n lang mangyayari, kung pwede nga lang malaman di ba, gagwin natin lahat pra mapigilan ito o di kaya, maghahanap ng praan pra di mangyari sa yo.
kung pwede lang paghandaan at maiwasan ang di magagdang mangyyari ..
kung pwede nga lang iwasan ang mga tao na magpapahamk pa la sa yo..
kung pwde mo malaman ang mga bgay at desisyon na di pala magiging magnda ang resulta eh di sana
ok na lahat at wala ng problema...
no fears, no worries, no doubts.
pero hindi eh!

reality bites, life is truly unpredictable.
sabi nga nila, its like a box of chocolates; u'll never know what u gonna get.
at pag andun na , saka mo lang malalaman kung ano ang epekto sa yo.
may iba nagsisisi, yung iba nmn pinaninindigan na lang!
dun sila kung saan comfortable na lang at wala ng hassle..
bkit mo nga namn gugustuhin maging complicated pa kung pwde namn hindi.
cguro yung ilan carry lang tlga nila ang buhay na komplikado o di kaya mas enjoy sila sa ganon
oo nga namn kesa namn sa boring ang life..
eh di dun ka na sa kwela, at least may thrill sabi nga ng iba.
ganon tlga sguro, knya knya lang ng diskarte ang buhay,
at depende kung gaano kayo ka close ni Papa Jesus.
kung paano mo gusto sana ang maging buhay mo:
msaya na komplikado..
malungkot o boring..
wala lang, plain & simple..
ayos lang!
ok lang..
pwede na..
marahil iba-iba nga ang preferences ng mga tao..
at kung pano nila harapin ang buhay na pinili nila.

ngyon 2009 , isang buong taon nanamn..
ng challenges, struggles, happiness, sadness at kung ano2 pang pwdeng maramdam at mngyari..
ako nga di ako sgurado what God has in store for me..
cguro ang bonus ko lang,,
no matter what happens..
notwithstanding how the world will evolve w/ changes..
watever trials & difficulties that will come along my way..
one thing is for sure..
I will remain faithful & hopeful.
yun lang panangga na!

my own love story

2009-01-25T10:22:00.000-08:00

I have been a hopelessly romantic creature since the day I’ve learned to appreciate love & a good life.
Seen most of the good movies about love, life & people, I have completely understood that I have this approach of acquiring the theme & linking it up w/ my own love story.;-)

I maybe a clichéd, but I would say, I had a blissful life for the past 28 years because of this.
I remembered, I already remarked the same topic on my previous blog sometime last year.

Well, I guess I will ceaselessly have the heart loving movies that are idealistic & yet can be factual to certain people.
I have this stance of putting myself on the shoe of the character.
Imagining like, I’m in truth part of the film. ;-)
Uhm, I’m sure that sounds really familiar & I’m convinced that most of you will definitely agree about it.
I’ve known a lot, or should I say most of my friends, have the same thing about being “a hopelessly romantic” buff.

Well, do you really believed in love at first sight?
What about in true love, finding it & finally having it?
Commonly asked? Right?

Call it coincidence, but every movie I have watched, in point of fact, is connected with my present life.
Each stage that I had in my life, it’s like I have seen it formerly happened.

Last Friday night I have watched another good movie that hooked me afresh & bluntly have drawn a parallel w/ my life.
It has renewed my faith vis-à-vis love at first sight; but most outstandingly, how it is; to keep a marriage faithfully works.

One couple has sadly ended their relationship as the guy, in the blink of an eye, fallen out of love w/ his partner. On which later on have reunited w/ the woman he had seen the first time in the waiting room, before he finally called it over w/ his wife.
Whilst, the other couple has managed to cling on their marriage, although the guy, at one point failed to carry on as his faithfulness has been tested in the earlier stage of their relationship.

True enough, in this cynical world, some people may genuinely have a happy ending, at the same time as, others may continue to live disheartened.
At any rate, you have learned to love & be loved.
You may be hurting, but, nevertheless, you will go on in your life w/ a hope in your heart.
Hope that sooner or later you’ll find your own love story.
With God, next to you, that’s extremely possible.

Hmmm, what about you?
What’s your love story?


For You I Will

2009-01-23T06:47:00.000-08:00

Verse 1:
When you're feeling lost in the night
When you feel your world just ain't right
Call on me, I will be waiting
Count on me, I will be there
Anytime the times get too tough
Anytime your best ain't enough
I'll be the one to make it better
I'll be there to protect you
See you through
I'll be there and there is nothing
I won't do

Chorus:
I will cross the ocean for you
I will go and bring you the moon
I will be your hero, your strength
Anything you need
I will be the sun in your sky
I will light your way for all time
I Promise you
For you I will

Verse 2:
I will shield your heart from the rain
I will let no harm come your way
Oh these arms will be your shelter
No these arms won't let you down
If there is a mountain to move
I will move that mountain for you
I'm here for you, I'm here forever
I will be your fortress, tall and strong
I'll keep you safe, I'll stand beside you , right or wrong

Chorus:
I will cross the ocean for you (I will cross the ocean)
I will go and bring you the moon (yeah, yeah)
I will be your hero, your strength
Anything you need (And I will be..)
I will be the sun in your sky (The sun)
I will light your way for all time
I Promise you
For you I will

For you I will
Lay my life on the line
For you I will fight a hulk
For you I will die
With every breath, with all my soul
I'll give my world
I'll give it all
Put your faith in me (Put you're faith in me)
And I'll do anything(oh)

I will cross the ocean for you (I will cross the ocean)
I will go and bring you the moon
I will be your hero, your strength
Anything you need
I will be the sun in your sky
I will light your way for all time
I Promise you (I Promise you)
For you I will, I will, I will, I will

I will cross the ocean for you
I will go and bring you the moon
I will be your hero your strength(Let me be your hero)
Anything you need (Anything you need)
I will be the sun in your sky (yeah, yeah)
I will light your way for all time
I Promise you (I promise you)
For you I will (oooh)

I promise you
For you I, I will

can't sleep ;-(

2009-01-23T03:35:00.000-08:00

this past few nights was really a struggle for me to sleep early.

dunno why,can't exactly sleep even i tried so hard to, as in during weekdays im still wide awake till 2am & weekends? 4am?

been wonderin', thinkin', contemplatin'..

nah, nah, can't really figure out why..

i have to put on my Ipod's earphone to get a sleep.;-(

before i knew it, duh, its 7am.;( & need to get up for another day of..?

then what, new challenge; at work, people, relationship, & my own self struggles.'-(

haaay, i dunno what to actually write on this blog.

well, aside from the fact that i cant sleep, well, what more?

about me? my new life, new challenge, new struggle, new thing for this year of the ox?

haaay, i have set some goals for this year..about 10? hahaha

oh how i wish i could make it even half of it.

well, at least i have something to motivates & inspire me to fulfill each goals this year.

the last time i have set some goals , well, glad to say i achieved some but not all,

hhmm, still struggling to get it , this year? maybe, why not?

thats it!

the real thing is , i can't sleep..huwaaaaa

Reposted blog_May 14, 2006;one piece of advice; from APP

2008-10-31T11:26:00.000-07:00

one piece of advice…
i think you are mistaken, you are given a gift from where you are standing right now from where you where before, you must always look at the brighter side of life, but from where i’m standing i don’t think that morning even come here… if you think you’re in a very different situation right wait till you step on my shoe, man! it’s like a living hell but i’m still surviving waiting for my absolution… i am a friend that even if i am in trouble i’ll still be here to help you while i’m still alive. hehehe… seriously… theysay that miron are better players than the person actually playing the game, well maybe… freeing yourself is really not that very hard but it has consequences that you surely have to take, it’s not braveness but that truthfullness you have for yourself, "love yourself before you love others" - anonymous … on that qoute when you have really digested it you will find that after the hardship and the risk taken win or loose you will find the real happiness because you followed the thing you want most… i hope i can say, let’s just drink to it just like we did before but we are at different continents, malay mo this year munta ku king dubai di ba?!? let’s drink it over then?!? hehehe… you must be wondering why am i going there, maybe i just have to make a step forward for myself, we all have to grow old sometimes even my power can’t stop that…. tulungan mo akong maghanap ng trabahao ha?!? hehehe… Our lord God Jesus won’t let anything bad happen to you, maybe sometimes we let us fall but only to teach us something new but i’m sure he will never let us hit the ground. God has the greater wisdom for us to know whats good for all of us, kaya kung aku keka follow the things what you want, as long as you don’t violate God, He will always be there for us. thats why He send an angel beside you didn’t He.

thanks 4 evrything, friend…

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Kritoni Cynch Says:

July 23rd, 2006 at 2:05 am edit

Hayyyyyy… in fairness! Just like what we told you gurl! Taking the risk and accepting the consequences will surely free yourself. Hmmmmmm.. interesting! hehhehehe!

Wala na akong masabi kse nasabi ko na lahat sa iyo… haba ng overnight natin noh!

Anyways, ACE am proud of you for taking the chance. You maybe hurting but don’t worry the storm will end soon and the sun will shine. Just believe in yourself that you can do it.Trust in God! Keep your faith! Everything will fall in its proper places.

Love you ACE! Mwaaaaaaaaaaah!

I will keep on praying for you.

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2 unforgettable birthdays in Dubai!

2008-10-31T10:59:00.001-07:00

My Special Day Overnight Celebration: ( Part 3 Surprise Treat )
posted:September 10th, 2006 by nhyl
Maybe d one thing that most of us had in mind evry year on our natal days, is what kind of celebration we will have to make it even special.. From our 1st year old bday celebration, we have been reminded by how our parents have celebrated our bdays during our childhood & by our closest friends when we’re growing up..

Indeed, another special year has come & the connivance was beautifully prepared by my alter ego & my closest friends…

Huh!! Honestly, I was expcting another surprise thing 4 me…hmmm, (sabi kc ni philip magskirt me eh hmp!) at the back of my mind it would be a candle light dinner date which was reserved in a hotel (Rotana Hotel ha??!)exclusively for d 2 of us (Selfish??!)..

Only to find out, it was arranged in my much loved area (Al Mamzar Beach ), hinde pala Rotana Hotel, malapit pla sa Rotana Contracting & it was not a candle light dinner date but a bustle, way out celebration with the amazing people of my life…

The energy was actually so high, as they stunned me with their gifts which made me even laugh so loud & true…

Di tlaga kinaya ng powers ko ang mga dala nilang presents for me… As they say, its been my trademark 2 give framed pics during their bdays, kaya nmn inulan lang nmn ako ng mag framed collage pictures ko not only 1 but 3 framed pics..

Eh wala na cguro tatalo sa gift ni jojo d pogi na halos himatyin ako sa tawa, isang green apple - kc what truly fascinates me is color GREEN & wala ako talga nasbi sa gift nya na framed pic, mind u its not my pic nor our picture 2gether, it’s papa Philip & jojo d pogs pic..waaaaaahaaaaaaaaaa…naloka ako, at nagpapicture pa tlga sila para don!!!bwahhhhhhhhhhaa….

Di ko rin namn nacarry yung kina j&g na as in ha..mega mosaic pic pa, eh ok lang nmn yon kc 4 sure daw eh nasa background ako nun…ah ok, sana lang visible!waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaa…..

Kidding aside, its been a fruitful & pwerful indeed ang mega overnight bday celebration ko.. They have prepared some games & activities which made extremely overwhelmed & delighted..

The mala game ka na ba? Ang dating which tackles only about me sypmre… In fairview me nakasagot nmn, kakaiba nga lang questions ha…be&shiela???!!

The shagidi-sha-popo game na halos mwala na boses nmin sa kakatwa , n khit pawisan ever , hala! Cge parin..

& sympre ang mga pagames ni mommy cherry which made us very spirited to play.. Naka2baliw ang , ano nga ba title nung game na yon, my??!! Talikuran ever na halos maloka kay arnel(abnoy) & d agawan ng bote ng mineral water na halos madapa kami!!huh, watevr bsta fun, fun , & fun ang gimiks namen, they are all done exceptionally.

Finally, sympre ang horroring este honoring namn… Natouch nmn me , with the wonderful words that all of my friends have imparted on me..

Those were the exact words that I have in my heart, it only means that u in fact know me even my deepest emotions & feelings..

And of course, my significant other who has been at my side for ages now.. He has been my constant partner, my companion, my best friend, my best critic, my no.1 fan , prayer partner, my other half & MY EVERYTHING..

Sincerely, its one of my celebrations which greatly I will never forget.. The place, the surprise trick, the gifts & the people…

It only proves that GOD works when u least expct it. GOD has been an amazing one since I offered my whole life to Him.

HE indeed gave me so many of blessings which I never expcted to come at this early time.

HE has heard my purest intentions even the outspoken one..

HE has given me more of what He thinks I rightfully deserve.

Its true that When you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done because We cannot become what we need to be by just remaining what we are.

GOD has been my strength & shield for all these years & with the beautiful souls HE has blessed me, I am truly confident that MY ANOTHER SPECIAL YEAR will surely be A WORTHFUL CELEBRATION OF LIFE…

MAY GOD BE PRAISED!!

IC - LYN (10/09/06)

Uplifted Souls Advance Birthday Surprise Treat:
posted:September 7th, 2006 by nhyl
To d’ Beach Boys : ( japz,kuya bolen,edmund,deney@ ke gerald na ren!)

Thank u for the wonderful bday surprise treat u have prepared 4 us. I am truly overwhelmed 4 the love&care u have showed me..Thank u 4 d cute mickey mouse wall clock(dapt sa tatay nyo yun!).. Thank u 4 d inspiring words u have imparted..

To my angels: ( armi,aimee,baby,jade,mary,rachel)

Thank u ladies for the beautiful gifts u have given me & for the touching words U have completed in the bday card.. Thank u 4 spending some time 4 d surprise treat, 4 d fud , 4 d laughters & 4 d love.. Thank u gals for being part of my journey.. I really thank God 4 sharing life with me.. May we continue to grow in the service for God…

Co bday celebrants: Lei&Sally Thank u for sharing good laughters wid me.. Thank u for sharing another good life wid me. Happy bday gurls. May you Continue your service to God.

To Friendship pam, mina & dencio…

Pam: Thank u 4 d place, 4 the time u have again shared with us, 4 d genuine laughters & 4 d gift of friendhip.. Thank u 4 d beautiful framed picture .. Thank u for guchi’s call ( sobrang advance call ha )..

Mina: Gurl, thank u 4 sharing love & laughters wid me.. Thank u 4 being a great fren though u have lots of burdens to take care of, yet U have celebrated good life wid me.. Thank u for the great frienship. (upper pa to!)

Dencio(Hyper): Hmm..thank u hyp, for the scrumptious food & equally scrumptious bday treat.. Thank u 4 an amusing frienship & 4 sharing loud laughters wid me.. Thank u 4 being a fantastic part of my journey. (Ace mo ko 2 d end, peace pow __)

To: My KC in Christ: Thank u for d nice trick ( wish ko lang 2loy na tlga 1:1 naten ). Thank u for the gift of frienship; Thank u 4 being my evrything: (4ever friends to!)

For all of u hu made my simple day the most special one..

sobrang advnce celebration tlga!!

May God be praised!!

IC - LYN

first entry on my friendster's blogs for '08..

2008-10-31T10:38:00.000-07:00

omg, its been years since i last updated my friendster's blog..
been using my blogsite in blogspot for a year now..(nhyl-myjourneycontinues.blogspot.com)

oh well, just to update:
... got a new job in Siemens,(Automation & Drive Division-Sales Department) its definitely a blessing from God..

this job is one of the many blessings that God has recently bestowed on us.

i really did not expect to get a new job as early as now because I could say Im doing well in my current job.

But God has a very good plan for us, His plans, not ours...
well, its a new life again, new environment and new people..
new challenges, new struggles, new task ...huh!

...and; I'm happy to know that my brother in Seminary school is in Dean's list.
im glad he made it...he's truly our pride and joy..

I know that he'll make it till the end; I have Faith in my brother and have FAITH in God.

ahhh, life, really is full of surprises..

you can nver actually tell what will happen to you.. it's all in God's hands.

and it's all for you to decide...

haaay,,,thank u Lord for allowing us to remain faithful and hopeful...

choc nuts by kuya dhel; missin'...

2008-10-26T22:34:00.000-07:00

huh! its been months!

2008-10-26T01:34:00.000-07:00

omg, its been months since i last updated my blog.

oh well,, to update...

... got a new job in Siemens,in Sales dept., its definitely a blessing from God..
well, new life, new environment and new people..
new challenges, new struggles, new task ...huh!

...happy to know that my brother in Seminary school is in Dean's list.
im glad he made it...he's truly our pride and joy..

ahhh, life, really is full of surprises..

thank u Lord...

...Bo hits me again!

2008-08-12T20:44:00.000-07:00

How a Taxi Driver Became a Bank President
It all started when my plane to Cebu was delayed by 5 hours.

While my fellow-passengers around were acting like enraged volcanoes spewing lava, cursing the catastrophe that befell upon us—I smiled and closed my eyes. Instantly, I felt peace. I whispered, “Lord, you have a special surprise in store for me.”

And in minutes, I discovered my gift.

That special surprise was Ray, a man who would bless me with his life. He also gave me key business ideas that would double my income.

He greeted me with a firm handshake and a friendly smile. “I watch you on TV,” he said, “and I text my family and friends to watch you.”

Like me, Ray’s flight to Mindanao was delayed for 8 hours. (All the flights that day were delayed. The airport looked like a refugee camp with people sitting on the floor and crowds begging for food from the airline personnel.)

I didn’t know why, but I sensed a connection with the man in front of me.

Later on, I discovered why.

As we found seats and ordered coffee, Ray shared with me the riveting story of his life. I was so swept away by his experience, I forgot all about my coffee.

“I went to Bible School and became a Pastor,” he said. “I pioneered a small church.” But after being a Pastor for 3 years, tragedy struck. His wife lost a baby boy in her pregnancy. The trial caused Ray to think about his family more.

“It’s lonely being a Pastor,” he explained. “The problems of my flock are all my problems. But my problems were only mine! So I asked my people to pastor their pastor too.” Slowly, he delegated his roles to his congregation as he felt a need to focus on his family—especially their financial needs.

His joined corporate life. For 6 years, he worked for a big company as their Regional Manager for the entire Mindanao (Southern region of the Philippines). He was earning P50,000 a month (US$1000+), a big sum during that time. But at the end of the day, he was still broke. In fact, he was in debt to the tune of P1.2 Million (US$26,000+)—including a warrant of arrest.

To survive and feed his children, the former Regional Manager became a Taxi Driver. It was an incredibly humbling experience. But he learned important lessons that would change his life forever.

Rey was now only earning P350 a day—a far cry from what he was earning before. But it was here where he learned how to manage his money.

It was here where he learned how to live within his means.

It was here where he learned how to save.

Ray said, “People like to manage what they don’t have. That’s why they’re poor. By borrowing for stuff they can’t afford. During that year as a Taxi Driver, I learned to manage what I had. And I was actually better off earning P350 a day than earning P50,000 a month! Because now, I learned to manage my money.”

After one year of being a Taxi driver, he borrowed enough money to buy cabs and became a Taxi Operator. But that was only a transitional step to learn how to run a business. His real goal was to be in the “money” business.

Ray wanted to own a bank.

So his first step was to work in a Rural Bank—without asking for a salary. He simply wanted to learn. And 3 years later, when he learned enough, Ray built his own Rural Bank.

Today, his Rural Bank is going strong. So far, after 7 years, the bank has given micro-loans to over a thousand people in his city, providing them with capital for their small businesses. And with 97% repayment efficiency! Because of this, his bank is transforming the lives of the poor. He teaches them the habits of saving, investing, and entrepreneurship.

Ray explained, “I ask people, ‘Do you want to prosper? What do you have? You may not have money. But you have time. Not just time, but time to learn. So use that! Join an insurance company and be an agent. Or join a company and sell their product. The important thing is to learn—and from there, branch out. Don’t get a job to earn money. Get a job to learn! And don’t start a business to earn money. Get into a business to learn! The money will follow.”

He continued, “Some people start a business and want to earn right away. But that’s not wise. Starting a business is like a slingshot. You have to pull back. That means clearing the way. Take time pulling back. Because when it’s time to release, you’ll be surprised that your business will rapidly shoot towards the target.”

Ray is a Serial Entrepreneur. At the back of his calling card is a list of his other businesses: a construction company, a property management company, salons, restaurants—plus a few more.

“I never manage my businesses,” he said, “I pass it on to people who can do a better job. I make them part owners. That’s why I can own many businesses.”

As Ray spoke, it was though I was hearing myself preach.

We both have the same beliefs about money.

We’re both Preachers that address the practical needs of people.

We’re both Serial Entrepreneurs.

And we both are fighting poverty by teaching three things to the Filipino: (1) a practical spirituality, (2) a more positive financial mindset, and (3) financial literacy.

Oh, one last thing: We both love our families.

At the airport, I met Ray’s lovely wife and beautiful daughter with him.

I sensed the happiness in his family. It was refreshing.

That day, my catastrophe turned out to be a rich blessing.

Not only for me, but everyone who’s reading this blog right now.

Talking to Ray made me realize more than ever before that we should never tell ourselves, “I’m stuck where I am. My life will never change.”

Keep dreaming my friend.

God has a wonderful plan for your life.

Pursue it with passion.

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

masarap ba sa DUBAI?

2008-08-12T03:31:00.000-07:00

Over a thousand Filipinos arrive in Dubai every month. And why not?

Literally, the sun shines here all year round; prosperity is in the air; and it's a place where people have reasons to dream of waking up in the morning as millionaires or with kilos of gold on their lap!

Yun nga lang, habang hindi pa nangyayari yun, iba ang nakikita ng maraming Pinoy pagdilat nila sa umaga --- kurtina!

Betcha by golly wow! Paano ko ie-explain to fascinated Pinoys back home our living condition here!

Noong una akala ko isolated cases. But with the skyrocketing apartment rents in this City of Gold , such conditions are becoming the norm.

Sideways...sidesteps
Hindi yan dance step. That's the latest move ngayon sa mga s hari ng flats. Sa sobrang liit ng space, patagilid ang galaw. Kaya minsan, mga ka-flatmates, hindi na magkakitaan. "Hoy, where have you been, ba? Hindi ka na umuuwi sa flat!" Kasi nga lagi silang naka-sideview!
Warning: Smoking is dangerous to your room.

Hindi health reasons ang dahilan bakit bawal magyosi, no! Ang styrofoam kuya!
Yes, naunahan ng Pinoy ang IKEA sa innovation na yan --- Yes, styrofoam walls, styrofoam doors, styrofoam room. Di ba nga naman, styrofoam keeps you fresh! Para kang gulay, o kaya ice candy. Pero siguro mas feel mo minsan na 'tuna' ka, o di kaya 'sirena' kung feel mong si Claudine ka.

"Ate, di ba fire hazard yan?" "Anong fire ka dyan? Rent ang mas nakakamatay dito!"

"Illegal ang partions sa Dubai . At least ang styrofoam, pag nagkahulihan, mabilis sa baklasan. Gets mo?!!!" "Yes, Ate."
Therefore, 'no smoking': ang sirena baka maging daing!

Burj Al 'Cupboards'
Hindi lang Emaar Properties ang may 'K' na magtayo ng skyscrapers? Haven't we heard, the Philippines is a major supplier of architects in Dubai ? In other words, nasa dugo natin yan! Kaya ba ng Arabong gumawa ng rooms out of cupboards, luggages and shoe boxes?

Dati sa airport lang bida ang mga luggages, ngayon multi-purpose na: dividers na rin sila --- para ang isang kwarto maging lima !

Pampataas sila sa mga cupboards kasama ng mga shoe boxes na pinaka-antenna.
Siyempre, the taller the better --- you keep your neighbor's eyes away.

Now Showing
Pagpasok ko ng flat, akala ko sinehan, ang daming kurtina. Mga kuarto pala. Pero ang cute, cinematic!!! Parang barangay, complete with eskinitas. Kada bukas ng telon, parang movie --- sari-saring life. May natutulog, may nag-eemote, may nka-curlers, may nakasimangot. Sa panlimang kurtina, may nag-totong-its, sa pang-anim, may naggugupit.

Ang gandang movie, di ba? "Ang Pinoy sa Likod ng Kurtina!"
Paraisong Kurtina
Ayyy! Our Paraisong Kurtina. It can make you laugh, it can make you cry.
Be proud of our Paraisong Kurtina. It exists because we'd rather send our money home than spend more for our comfort. Within its walls, lies our desire for a little privacy, our groans, our tears, our dreams, our struggle for some little savings. My curtain says a lot. It says, "I have saved again, inay; I'll be able to send money next month."

Dream mo pa bang pumunta ng Dubai ????
Mag isip-isip....

********************************************************

very true, very, very true!

haaay, Dubai...

Ace’s first year.. 

2008-08-12T00:23:00.000-07:00

Wow, today is Ace’s first year…
Wooh, after a year of service, not only to me but to the whole SFC community,my colleagues, my family and dear friends.
Indeed, He made me so proud of Him.
He travelled so far to prove that He is indeed Astig!
Just wanna let you know some of Ace great achievements.. Tsk! TSk!

o Full service to SFC community as me being the head of transpo community last year of 2007.
o Travelled most of places in Emirates, named it; not to mentioned, everyday journey to Jebel Ali.
o 100 km/hr everyday…
o His first encountered last Feb 2007.astig pa rin!

Ace, happy 1st birthday!

loveYou..:)

Meet the Couples..

2008-08-07T05:21:00.000-07:00

Last night, we finally met our annointed household heads for Couples for Christ.
To our surprised, we did not only meet our HH leader but the whole Unit, this includes the other leaders of Chapter 6 , CFC.

It was such a nice start to be introduced and welcomed by them.
Can’t help but be excited on our first household meeting, first activity, first teaching and first night-out?! , uhm, with the Couples…

A new chapter will soon arise in my life, in our lives as Couples.
And most of all can’t wait to be with You again, Lord.
…can’t wait to serve You again, dear God.

:)

"her own story"

2008-08-06T01:25:00.000-07:00

SEE YOU LATER!

not sure if i really want to do this... i just want friends, family and the world to know how grateful i am to have the most wonderful man in the world... my dad.

i remember how you patiently and lovingly took care of me. from the day i was born, sabi nga ni mommy, im a "daddy's girl". when i was 3, i remember how you hid the bag of chocolates and candies inside my pillow case everytime ull get home from work so mommy wont see. ung vitamins, rubber shoes, best dolls, bracelets, everything. if you can give the world to me, im sure you would.

when i was 12 yrs old, i think i was in grade 6 then, kapag umuulan at binabaha ung tapat ng bahay, you'll carry me, me and my bag, tapos dedma kahit lumusong ka sa baha.

when i was sick, you were always there beside me. u never left my side. nakarating na tayo sa kung saan saang hospital, doctor, albularyo... name it, together with mommy, napuntahan na natin lahat.

whenever you have to leave home coz you need to work abroad, you will secretly cry, you will secretly leave, coz you dont want us to see you cry, coz you wont be able to leave ... but u dont know, nah, im sure u know, i cry with you, mom and i did ..but just like you, we don't want to show u.

simple trips to the market, to mercury drug, when we hike, remember nung bundok pa ung daanan pag uuwi tayo from ilaya, when u make the best tagalog salad, inihaw na tilapia, binalot na kanin sa saging...

a lot of wonderful memories with you dad. a lot of things i am really thankful for to god. as much as i want to give back all the love, the time, the laughs, nde ko makakayang gawin. especially now, no matter how much i want to, no matter how hard i try, all the things i want to buy for you, share with you, nde ko na po maibibigay. heaven's too far. ala pa po akong ticket na makapunta dyan.

i am sorry for the times that i was not there. i am sorry for all my shortcomings. sorry pag nasasagot kita. sorry if sometimes i feel you're very unfair.so sorry for hurting you.

i love you dad. we'll always remember you. somehow, masaya na din po ako. atleast, i know, there's no more pain, no more needles, ala ng bitter meds. there, pede ka na ulit tumakbo, maglakad ng diretso, u can do anything. and god is taking good care of you.

we miss you dad. no words are enough to say how i feel. how thankful i am, mom and august and july for having you. kahit saglit lang, all the years we've spent with you, we'll be forever grateful to god for giving us the chance to be loved and cared by you.

we know, nasa malapit ka lang palagi.

thanks dad. i love you. we love you. no goodbyes, just see you later.

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a replica from my colleague's blog, May.

: it did made me cry.
haay, may , i was touched and moved with the kind of love you have for your dad.
i honor you for telling the whole world how much you missed your dad and how proud you are for having him as your father.

I have realized how blessed I am for having my dad around.

Thanks, May....

long weekend..

2008-07-30T04:59:00.000-07:00

yahooo, it's a long weekend..
movie marathon/food trippin' with hubby...

love it!

grey's anatomy

2008-07-28T21:45:00.000-07:00

now in season 3..

At the end of the day, when it comes down to it, all we really want is to be close to somebody. So this thing where we all keep our distance and pretend not to care about each other, it's usually a load of bull. [...] The people that are still with you at the end of the day, those are the ones worth keeping. And sure, sometimes close can be too close. But sometimes, that invasion of personal space, it can be exactly what you need."

--Dr. Meredith Grey

another blessing..

2008-07-19T22:54:00.000-07:00

it was again tested.

if you remain faithful and hopeful, He will continue to shower you with blessings.

He will give your heart's desires and what He knew you really need the most.

i was stunned with the another blessing He recently bestowed on us.

it's true, "what you sow you reap".

and "when you believed , things will definitely happen"..

there are a lot of things right now that we are into, but what is important we never fail to trust God believe that He will never forsake us.
that He will provide, and give blessings in His time.

Thank you Lord, for another blessing.

Ilove you Lord.

He shares...

2008-07-19T22:16:00.000-07:00

When Kuya Noli has introduced us, i can't help but get too emotional.
Kaya ng pagtayo ko pa lang sa harap, teary-eyed na ako.

I was moved with the words he has said to us, for him to admire us, wow!.
it was such a big thing for me..
To be one of the couple he looked up to and admire, it was so overwhelming.
kahit ang huling banat ei, pang -asar pa rin sa kin.. :)

i know somehow, kilala na nga ako ni kuya..
kya khit minsan or madalas asar talo ako sa knya, ok lang kasi it is something, i can be very proud of.
isang full time worker, ka-close ko..

When Philip started to talk i was really nervous. i didn't know actually what he will say, about me, about us.
kasi honestly wala kaming pinag -usapan kung ano sasabihin.
idea lang na , kung paano kami nag-meet and paano sya nagpropose.

though alam ko na ang story namin, iba pla pag sya ang nag-share.
mas sanay kasi na ako ang nag kukuwento.

tama si kuya noli, we've been together for years pero may kilig pa rin.
o ako lang tlaga kinikilig..hehe

its indeed the happiest feeling when you heard it from the most important person in your life.
masarap ang feeling .
and for him to tell in front of so many people, ang haba ng hair ko.

i'm glad to know that I am truly loved by my husband.

and when he shares, i loved him more...

jeep, jeep, jeep sa Dubai..

2008-06-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

kahapon , miyerkules, ika 25 ng Hunyo taong kasalukuyan.

habang binabaybay ang daan sa dubai, ako ay nakakita ng jeep...hihihi..

" ah, jeep... jeep!!!" hihihi
: sabay habol sa jeep..hehehe.

natuwa ako ng sobra..as in..hahaha..

kaya nakapg text sa mga kaibigan..

ang pinaka gusto kong sagot " saan ang byahe?" hahaha

dave, sa novaliches ..hahaha

boycott..

2008-06-05T09:58:00.000-07:00

boycott..huhuhu

In “Green” braces…cool!

2008-06-03T23:50:00.001-07:00

in “Green “ braces, hihihi. So cool!

Cold treatment..

2008-06-03T23:44:00.000-07:00

ano mararamdaman mo pag pinaramdama sa iyo ng taong mahal mo ang tinatawag nila na “cold treatment”?



21 days...

2008-06-02T03:35:00.000-07:00

21 days...
hmmmm..
have to wait for more days?

need to wait?

count more days?
a month or two?

hhmm, it's up to YOU..

BUGSO NG DAMDAMIN:

2008-06-02T01:08:00.000-07:00

Mahirap talaga pang nagpapadala sa tinatawag nila na “ bugso ng damdamin” .
Yung kapag , masama ang loob mo at sasabog na , madali para sa iyo na makapag bitaw ng masasakit na salita.
Kadalasan pag galit tayo mas malaki ang posibilidad na masabi natin ang mga masasamang salita dahil na rin nga sa bugso ng ating damdamin.
Pero minsan mahirap kapag nagpadala tayo dito kasi ito na ang magiging hudyat ng away o ng hindi pagkakaunawaan ng dalawang tao.
Lalo na kapag malapit sa iyo ang tao na napagsalitaan mo.
Mahirap na bawiin kung ano man ang nasabi mo dahil sa bugso ng iyong damdamin.
Hindi mo na pwede alisin kung ano man ang sakit na naramdaman ng taong napagsabihan mo.
Dahil ang mga salitang lumalabas sa ating bibig ay katumbas ng isang pana na kapag nabitawan na ay sapol sa dibdib at mahapdi kapag tumama.
Kahit na sabihin mo na nasabi mo lang ito dahil galit ka o masama ang iyong loob , ito ay magmamarka pa rin sa taong nabiktima ng bugso ng damdamin mo.

Kaya dapat bago tayo magsalita, ke galit na galit na tayo , kailangan isipin muna ang mga sasabihin at magdasal para mapigilan mo na bitawan ang mga salitang di naman dapat sabihin kapag ikaw ay galit.
Isipin munang mabuti kung masyado bang masasaktan ang taong masasabihan mo o kung matututo ba siya sa mga salitang sasabihin mo sa kanya.
Kelangan na hintayin mo na umupa muna ang galit mo bago ka magsalita ng sagayon ay hindi ka makasakit ng damdamin ng ibang tao.
Kapag hindi ka na galit saka mo kausapin ang tao ng mahinahon at ipaliwanag mo sa kanya ng mabuti ang nais mong iparating sa knya.
Sa ganong paraan, maiiwasan mo na makasakit ng damdamin at pati ikaw ay hindi magiging biktima ng ‘ BUGSO NG IYONG DAMDAMIN”.

happy ako..

2008-05-29T11:44:00.000-07:00

happy ako kasi finally may internet connection na kami sa bahay..
at hindi na nagnanakaw ng signal sa mga internet shops sa baba namin..hehe

happy kc may time na akong mag-update ng kung ano ano..friendster, facebook, at blog.
at higit sa lahat pwede na kaming mag download ng songs sa Ipod.

at happy ako dahil next week may Orbit na kami, which means magiging kapuso na rin kami, pero sympre Kapamilya pa rin.
so ang ibig sabihin non, may Eat Bulaga na, BUbble Gang, Startalk etc etc.

at ang super good news, may MBC channels, sawa sa movies,,yipeee.
discovery weekend, shows and all that.

at higit sa lahat , ang tunay na dahilan kung bakit nagpalagay ng orbit,,NBA...excited ang asawa ko..
pero mas Excited ako...hahhaaa..yehey,..

yun lang po ang ilang update sa buhay ko, aside frm the fact na ako ay delay na ng 18 days...hihihi.
wag sana masyado excited dito baka false alarm ulit..

pakibasa na lang sa gulf news..eheheh

:)

happy birthday, ate..

2008-05-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

happy birthday, ate..

i love you..
i'm proud of you..
i honor you..
i respect you..
i envy you..
i thank you..
i pray ..

...because you are my one and only sister.
...for being the woman you are right now.
...for being the best mother to your kids.
...because you are my eldest sister..
...for being so beautiful, rather than cute(like me)ehehe
...for being a great sister to us, for helping us out in everything we need right now..for being my mentor on how to be a good wife and eventually be a good mother..
...that all your plans for your family will be all in right places.
May all your heart's desires be granted.
May God continue to bless you with good health, good family and good life.

Gads, pasibayu...happy birthday...:)

untitled...

2008-05-15T08:35:00.000-07:00

Lord, i totally entrust everything in my life right now to You.

May i learn to accept the things that You have prepared for me.

For I know You know what is best for me.

Allow me Dear God to be strong and faithful.

In everything that is happening and going to happen in my life......

Your WILL be done.

My Engineer....

2008-05-06T21:05:00.000-07:00

It took me a while before I finally realized that God has an alternative plan for me, for us…
With all the blessings HE gave us in a span of 4 months, indeed, He has sent a message to me and to my husband.
It was never an easy thing to start a family of your own.
Well, as a beginner there a lot of things and plans that I wanted to start ASAP.
With all the planning and forming, I would really wanted things to come up with the way we planned them to be.
To begin a life that is so very different from a life before, it’s not that simple.
We prayed so hard to get the things we planned and to begin our life together troubled-free.
Thinking that the life we chose is as easy as 1,2,3.
Yeah, it was not…
But God has just allowed us to comprehend things clearly now, with the blessings He just showered us, I would say He has much better plans for us…
Plans that He knew will make us stronger.
He was just telling us to be Patience and He will really sort things out for us, in His time.
And come to think of it, it was not in our Plan …

3 blessings in a row, God , You’re One Great Planner..
I thought I have only one Engineer in my life…

Thank you, LORD.

May God be Praised..

bulalo at starbucks

2008-05-06T20:28:00.001-07:00

i had a great night with some of the SFC sisters last night...

a combination of bulalo and starbucks = fruitful conversation.

i'm glad i was given a chance to know them deeper.
it was really nice hearing their stories and able to give some advices as well.

ivy, trust me, married life is a wonderful gift from God, it's like a commitment in the SFC , bhey..

for better or worst, you have to keep your vows..

thanks gals :

cast: ivy, tala,jane,bhey,bhe,armi,meme gina and jeanette.

sa uulitin ....

:)

what the.......

2008-04-22T22:27:00.000-07:00

I really had a bad dream last night: as in!

I told philip that its indeed a bad one, but not yet detailed.

Man, “ it’s his ex-girlfriend” , come on ..

I dunno why, but what the ….

:

the Awakening

2008-04-22T04:08:00.000-07:00

A time comes in your life when you finally get it...
When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you
stop dead in your tracks and somewhere, the voice
inside your head cries out - ENOUGH!
Enough fighting and crying, or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes, you begin to look at the world through new eyes.
This is your awakening...
You realize that it’s time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change, or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that he is not Prince Charming and you are not Cinderella and that in the real world, there aren’t always fairy tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of “happily ever after” must begin with you and in the process, a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.
You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are ... and that’s OK. (They are entitled to their own views and opinions.) And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself and in the process, a sense of new found confidence is born of self-approval.
You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn’t do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected. You learn that people don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and that it’s not always about you. So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself and in the process, a sense of safety & security is born of self-reliance.
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties and in the process, a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness.
You realize that much of the way you view yourself and the world around you, is a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. You begin to sift through all the junk you’ve been fed about how you should behave, how you should look and how much you should weigh, what you should wear and where you should shop and what you should drive, how and where you should live and what you should do for a living, who you should marry and what you should expect of a marriage, the importance of having and raising children or what you owe your parents. You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. You begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for.
You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you’ve outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with and in the process, you learn to go with your instincts.
You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive and that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a “consumer” looking for your next fix.
You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a by gone era, but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life.
You learn that you don’t know everything; it’s not your job to save the world and that you can’t teach a pig to sing. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake.
Then you learn about love. Romantic love and familial love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn not to project your needs or your feelings onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name.
You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes.
You learn that just as people grow and change, so it is with love; and you learn that you don’t have the right to demand love on your terms, just to make you happy.
You learn that alone does not mean lonely. You look in the mirror and come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 5 or a perfect 10 and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head and agonizing over how you “stack up.”
You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK and that it is your right, to want things and to ask for the things that you want and that sometimes it is necessary to make demands.
You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity and respect and you won’t settle for less. You allow only the hands of a lover who cherishes you, to glorify you with his touch and in the process, you internalize the meaning of self-respect.
And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin eating a balanced diet, drinking more water and taking more time to exercise. You learn that fatigue diminishes the spirit and can create doubt and fear. So you take more time to rest. Just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul; so you take more time to laugh and to play.
You learn that for the most part in life, you get what you believe you deserve and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen, is different from working toward making it happen.
More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone and that it’s OK to risk asking for help.
You learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time; FEAR itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears, because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear, is to give away the right to live life on your terms.
You learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom. You learn that life isn’t always fair, you don’t always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions, you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn’t punishing you or failing to answer your prayers; it’s just life happening.
You learn to deal with evil in its most primal state; the ego. You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls.
You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted; things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about; a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself, by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never ever settle for less than your heart’s desire. You hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind, and you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting and to stay open to every wonderful possibility.
Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you take a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.
By Sonny Carroll

SMS from NOLI and SAM

2008-04-20T23:46:00.000-07:00

Hi, Philip n Lyn,kamusta kyo? Naalala lang naming kayo bigla. It’s been a while since we last saw you. Kamusta kayo? Hope to see you soon.
Godbless- NoliSam

"thanks kuya Noli and ate SAm for remembering us.
we missed you both and we love you both with baby angel.

hope to see you around, soon...

"dear God , thank you for all this people, thank you for reminding us to be always "FAITHFUL".

uprising.. old post july 2006 - new post april 2008

2008-04-20T02:14:00.000-07:00

uprising...
We cannot take any guarantee on earth…

It is only us who can know what will surely complete us..

It’s not a matter of love or hope, it is actually a matter of choice & decision..

In all the decisions that we have to take we really need to be fully responsible in watever actions will fall..

The time & effort that we will invest will definitely make a big difference in one’s life..

We may never know what truly in store for us but we can always make a stand in evry radical change that will come along our way..

In last Friday’s conference held in

Abu Dhabi

, it indeed made me comprehend of so much of the open-ended things kept in my mind..

The truth, that is, we will never know our life ahead of us until we finally reach the long road of our journey..

I have contemplated of so many choices lined up for me to take..

It maybe for other’s sake or it maybe for my own happiness..

I’m maybe too scared to decide in the real world but I firmly believed in God’s work & perfect plan..

Now, in any revolution that will come along my way,

I in fact know that it is my decision & my choice to take any revolt..

An uprising that will entirely evolve in my life…

I must say, “ I am fully ready for any cylce that will continue in my life”.

new post april 20, 2008

" am i really ready for this thing life"

i must say , i am , but now i'm too scared & i dunnno if i can still hold on.

i know i should and i believed i will.

his love makes me hold on, his will to hold on keeps me fighting ..
his will to fight , holds me to STAY...

only 2 things

2008-04-13T22:41:00.000-07:00

"I've got only 2 things in my life right now and that's ___ FAITH & HOPE"...

Masaya ka ba?

2008-04-13T03:50:00.001-07:00

Mahirap magbalik-tanaw at sabihin kung kailan ang huling beses akong naging masaya. Bilang tao, malaki ang posibilidad na nakangiting aso lang ako sa mga pagkakataong inakala ng iba ay tunay akong maligaya. Minsan pati ako ay naniwala sa sarili kong mga palabas. Natural nga siguro para sa atin na magastang masaya at maayos para lang makapantay sa larawan ng saya na nakikita natin sa ibang tao. Gayunpaman, palihim nating alam na sa likod ng masasayang larawan na pilit ipinapakita sa atin ng mga taong kinaiinggitan natin ay nagtatago rin ang bihis na bihis na kalungkutan. Sino ba kasi ang nagsabi na kailangan natin maging masaya? Bakit natin iniisip na ang sukatan ng buhay ay ang dalas ng pagkakataong naging masaya tayo?

Habang ka-text ko ang kaibigan ko noong isang araw ay nasabi ko na parang masaya ako. Nang tanungin niya kung bakit ay hindi ko kaagad nasagot. Ngayon ko lang siguro naisip ang dahilan kung bakit ko nasabi 'yon. Iba ito sa nararamdaman ko sa tuwing susubukin kong makalimot sa pamamagitan ng pagbili ng mga bagay habang pinaniniwala ang sarili ko na sapat na 'yon para maging masaya. Iba rin sa pakiramdam na may nagawa akong hahangaan ng mga kaibigan o mga kaklase ko. Hindi rin ito tulad ng saya na dulot ng ideya na may babaeng nagkakagusto at nangangailangan sa akin o ng ideya na may ginagawa akong tama para sa iba. Hindi rin ito ang uri ng saya na nararamdaman ko sa tuwing napapatunayan ko ang halaga ko sa mundo.

Nitong mga huling araw ay namuhay ako na ang tanging laman lang ng aking isipan ay kung saan ako kakain ng tanghalian at kung ano ang gagawin ko para hindi maubos ang araw ko katutulog. Nang nakaraang linggo ay madalas dalawang oras lang ang kailangan kong ilagi sa eskwela. Wala pang cable ang tv sa kwarto at naiwan ko ang charger ng laptop. Napilitan akong magbasa dahil sa kawalan ng paglilibangan. Alam kong abala ang mga kaibigan ko kaya't wala akong maayang lumabas. Hindi ko rin naaabutan sa eskwela ang mga madalas kong kainuman. Tuwing hapon ay tumatambay ako sa isawan sa harap ng bahay at paminsan-minsan ay nakikipagkuwentuhan sa mga tambay na hindi ko naman alam ang pangalan. Sa loob ng matagal na panahon, itong linggo lang na ito lang ako hindi nakadama ng pangangailangan na maging abala, na makipagkita sa mga kaibigan o aliwin ang sarili ko sa pamamagitan ng mga nakasanayan kong gawin. Payapa at tahimik ang aking isipan.

Hindi ako sigurado kung tama ako ng sabihin ko sa aking kaibigan na masaya ako. Maaring nalito lang ako at ginawang magsingtulad ang kawalan ng gagawin at kasiyahan. Pero doon ko nakita na masyado tayong maraming ginagawa at masyado tayong maraming iniisip na kailangang patunayan. Namumuhay tayo sa sukatan na ginawa ng ibang tao para sa atin. Madalas nating tanungin ang sarili natin kung masaya nga ba tayo. Sa maraming pagkakataon na hindi natin nagustuhan ang sagot ay kaagad tayong magiisip ng mga bagay o mga tao na tutungtungan natin para maabot ang kasiyahan. Bihirang magtugma ang taas ng ating layunin sa taas ng narating na natin. Sa oras na magtagpo ang dalawang iyon ay tatanungin nanaman natin kung masaya tayo hangang sa bumalik ang sagot na hindi. Doon ay magsisimulang muli ang siklo ng paghahanap natin ng saya.

Laging may kulang. Hindi lahat ng hangarin natin ay magiging totoo. Kung kaya lang nating tanggapin ang mga ito ay baka mas maging mahimbing ang tulog natin sa gabi. Hindi ito tanda ng pagsuko ngunit tanda lang ng pagtanggap natin sa katotohanan ng buhay. Hindi iikot ang mundo na tugma sa kahilingan mo pero kaya mo itong sabayan at pakinabangan. Wala pa akong gaanong alam, at marahil ay umiling ka sa ilang bagay na nabasa mo. Gayunpaman, naniniwala ako na ang buhay ay hindi dapat sukatin sa mga oras na naging masaya tayo dahil mababalewala ang iba pang nating karanasan na 'sing halaga din ng saya. Sa tuwing mararamdaman mong malungkot ka at mapansin mong may kulang sa buhay mo ay wala kang dapat ikabahala. Ang ibig sabihin lang nito ay buhay ka at dapat isipin na hindi ka nagiisa. Minsan, para maging masaya tayo, kailangan lang natin tanggapin na hindi sa lahat ng oras ay maaari tayong maging masaya.

- Abad Enriquez

tatang's birthday....13/04/08

2008-04-12T22:25:00.000-07:00

happy 56th birthday, tatang..

ilove you and i miss you so much...

Gonzalo Calilung Hicban
a.k.a Gonzing/Bembol/Zalong

August Rush

2008-04-12T22:10:00.001-07:00

my new favorite movie..
just watch it last Friday night..
and have just cried bucks of tears..

nice story.
nice characters..

nice movie, indeed.

starring: Keri Russel & Freddie Highmore.
featuring Robin Williams

2 funny movies :)

2008-03-29T00:16:00.000-07:00

watched 2 funny movies last night...

-Death at a Funeral
-Chuck & Larry

wow, feels good.

hahahahahahaha:)

last week

2008-03-29T00:15:00.000-07:00

2 good news..

thank you LORD..

Wentworth Miller - Michael Scofield

2008-03-23T21:52:00.000-07:00

Most Recent Role: Michael Scofield on Prison Break
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Chipping Norton, Oxford, England
Birthday: 6-2-1972
Birth Name: Wentworth Miller III

London born-Brooklyn raised Miller is part African-American, Jamaican, English, German, French, Dutch, Syrian, and Lebanese. He graduated Quaker Valley Senior High School in Leetsdale, PA (Just outside Pittsburgh) in 1990 and went on to Princeton, where he traveled the world with the school's a capella group. After graduating Princeton with a degree in English literature, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the background of the entertainment industry, and later acting.

His acting career started with guest spots on TV, including Including roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Popular," and "ER," and a starring role in the ABC miniseries "Dinotopia." His first film role was in "The Human Stain," playing a young Anthony Hopkins. After that he landed supporting roles in "Underworld," "Stealth," "Joan of Arcadia," "Ghost Whisperer," and two Mariah Carey videos.

Miller was cast in "Prison Break" because his signature look and acting made him the perfect fit for the character, and later, the breakout star of the 2005 TV season.

prison break..fever!

2008-03-23T21:51:00.000-07:00

prison break_season2 episode 13.

haaaaayy, adik!

Prayer of Surrender to the Will of God

2008-03-22T04:14:00.001-07:00

My God, I do not know what will happen to me today. I only know that nothing will happen to me that was not foreseen by You and directed to my greater good from all eternity. This is enough for me.

I adore your eternal and unfathomable designs. I submit to them with all my heart for love of you. I offer the sacrifice of my whole being to you and join my sacrifice to that of Jesus, my divine Savior. In His name and by His infinite merits, I ask You for patience in my sufferings and perfect submission, so that everything you want or permit to happen will result in your greater glory and my sanctification. Amen.

HOLY WEEK...

2008-03-19T04:19:00.002-07:00

take time to pray and reflect this holy season...

Godbless")

HOLY WEDNESDAY...

2008-03-19T04:19:00.001-07:00

SUGGESTED READING- GOSPEL: Mt 26:14-25

The coins given to Judas could be used
to obtain many possessions, but they
would never assuage the guilt he
incurred by betraying the Lord. Money
can buy many things, but it cannot
purchase the lasting happiness that
comes from doing what is right, good,
noble and true.
The Lord gives us His Body and Blood,
Soul and Divinity in the Holy
Eucharist. Such is His love that He
gives to us everything that He has to
give in the perfect sacrifice at
Calvary, the sacrifice represented in
every Mass. May we learn to prefer
nothing to the treasures worth
infinitely more than silver or gold.

Long Drive - with God.

2008-03-18T04:59:00.000-07:00

17.03.08

Exhausted, unappreciated, hurt, down, upset, offended, wasted, scared,assumed, neglected, worried...

Lord, thank you for being my passenger.
5:10pm – 6:30pm – Umm Al Qwain to Dubai Investment Park, Jebel Ali.



prison break..

2008-03-18T04:42:00.000-07:00

Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is the victim of a political conspiracy that is determined to bring him down, and the only one who can save him is his brother, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller). A prison engineer, Michael gets himself arrested and locked up in the same prison where his brother sits on death row, intending to use his intimate knowledge of the jail to help them both escape. Unfortunately, Michael isn't prepared for what he finds on the inside--but he remains determined to see his plan through

3rd Month...

2008-03-16T01:38:00.000-07:00

We have just celebrated our 3rd month of marriage in a very simple yet blissful and romantic one.

We just stayed home to cherish another perfect moment together.
I have cooked buttered vegetable (with shrimp and hotdog) for dinner while watching a feel good movie - “Shanghai Kiss”.
We had a sumptuous dinner together (my hubby had enjoyed the food) and good-humored movie… (Love story was so cute).

After which we, at last, started the series “Prison Break”.
My hubby had it for about 3 months now but we we’re not able to start it.
Finally, last night we have completed at least one episode. (Not bad, that was around 11:00 pm).

Haaay, life is indeed beautiful.
Whatever we are into now, God has been very good to us.
And I believe, we will be spending not only our 3rd month but our “lifetime” together.



everyone does deserves to be happy!

2008-03-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

masaya, maging masaya!
everyone does deserves to be happy!

yes , everyone!

from bianca g.'s blog.

kurikong??

2008-03-15T00:00:00.001-07:00

inisip ko na bka di nman mabsa ni dandelo ang blog ko kaya tinext ko na lang sya pra at least man lang maisip nya na bakit nya agad pinagkalat:

ako: wala ako bulutong...waaaaa, false alarm...(pang guilty feeling lang sana sa knya)

pero ang naging sagot:

dhel: sayang! ano daw yan? Kurikong?

waaaaaaa...
maawa ka kuya..

bulutong...

2008-03-14T22:46:00.000-07:00

1230am, thursday sobrang masama ang pakiramdam ko.mainit, sobrang init..
at meron biglang tumubo na ewan ko kung pimple sa dibdib ko o --------- bulutong???...waaaaa(ewan ko ba at yun ang pumasok sa isip ko)

panic ako at di makatulog until 2am..

the next day, supposedly magsisimba kami ng asawa ko ng tagalog mass.
pero dahil sa sama ng pakiramdam ko at ni hindi ako makatayo ayun at 3pm na ako nagising.

pero yun pa rin ang pakiramdam ko.mainit at mabigat at ang kung ano man na tumubo sa dibdid ko...waaaaa

ano nga ba ang nasa dibdib ko ????

paranoid ako dahil ang kaofice mate ko kakatapos lang magka bulutong.
at dahil sa ang alam ko ay nagkaron na ako nung bata ako, ako pa ang nagdala sa knya sa hospital nung papalabas pa lang.
then , dalaw pa ako ng dalaw sa knya dahil nga all the while alam ko na hindi na ako magakakaron dahil sa tinamaan na ako when i was a kid.
tinanong ko pa nga doctor kung may possibilty pa ba na magkaron ako , sabi nya may minimal chance daw...(huh, dagdag tuloy sa pagkaparaonid ko)

at ang ate ko pinilit tlga na di pa daw ako nagkaron nung bata ako.
so ako namn, twag agad sa pinas to confirm wd my nanay..
grrrrr, busy ang network at di ako makatawag..
kaya txt na lang ako sa nanay na di nmn nagreply...haaaaaaaaaaa..

pero pilit ko pa rin sa sarlili ko , hindi nagkaron na ako at di lang lumabas lahat.

ano ba?? kelangan ko ba tlgang mag isip ng ganito.

so text naman ako agad sa mga friendly friends kung may possibility pa ba na magkaron ng bulutong kung nagkaron na nung bata pa?:
ang sagot nila,, oo daw lalo na kung di lumabas lahat...waaaaaaaaaaaaahhh ayoko na.....

panic naman ako , kya ang desisyon mag pa check up na ng maconfirm tlga.
sabi ng asawa ko iligo ko daw, parang kung meron tlaga lumabs na.

on the way na kami ng hospital ng biglang maisip ko, wat if pimple lang ito at mapahiya pa ako sa doctor..weeeee

kaya ang susunod na desisyon kumain kami sa shabu-shabU(twin tower) ng seafood , since nag ccrave ang asawa ko , go na at kung meron tlaga lalabas na kc malansa nga daw ang isa pa na magpapalabas sa mga bulutong.

so ang ending, dinner kami sa shabu-shabu..

after dinner, may nareciv akong isang tect message sa isang kaibigan na itgo na lang naten sa pangalang Grace Entereso?

ang text message:
" musta? may bulutong ka daw???

waaaaaaaaaaa, hanep wala akong masabi, ang bilis ng balita...
ako nga hindi ko maconfirm kung bulutong nga ba o hindi, biglang may nagkalat na na may bulutong ako>...

at ang salarin ay itago na rin naten sa pangalang DANDELO ANDRES ANDERSON MONTALBO......
waaaaaaa...

kya ang beauty ko biglang waiting for a transformation..(waaaaa lyka ikaw ba yan))
para at least kung totoo man , di ko na kelangan sitahin ang dandelo...

12 am ng makatulog ako, mejo masama pa rin pakiramdam ko pero walang bulutong na lumabas.

saturday at 730am, confirmed na wala akong bulutong, dahil ang sabi ng ofcemate ko na nagkabulutong, ang tumubo sa dibdib ko ay isang malaking PIMPLE..

waaaaaa, false alarm, wala akong bulutong...

dandelo, wala ako bulutong!!!

give me a break....

2008-03-13T05:27:00.000-07:00

have a break have a kitkat,, waaaaaaaaaaaaahh.....

3 buwan - loaded

2008-03-12T21:40:00.000-07:00

sa 3 buwan na nakalipas,ang dami tlagang nagbago sa kin ..
ang daming nagbago sa buhay ko.

at marami nanamn magbabago..

sa ngyon, ang dami ko nanamn iniisip.
sa mga mahal ko, sa pamilya ko, sa magiging pamilya ko..

haaayy, laoded nanamn ako, sa lahat...

si ACE...finally His SOLO...

2008-03-12T04:23:00.000-07:00

finally , after 7 months, may SOLO pic na si ACE ko.

Astig ka tlga baby ko....

pictures courtesy of asawa ko.
iloveyou..

toxic....

2008-03-12T04:22:00.001-07:00

grabe, toxic!!

My Refuge...

2008-03-10T22:48:00.000-07:00

I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

- I will say of the Lord, regardless of what others say of Him.
- He is MY refuge; I choose Him as MY refuge.
- He will not fail me, for He is MY fortress and MY stronghold.
- If God is our refuge and our fortress, what else do we need?

PRAYER: Lord, be MY refuge, MY fortress, MY God. In You I trust. Amen.

week-end... our firsts...

2008-02-29T20:09:00.000-08:00

At 5:00 am, getting ready for Singolympics 2008 – Al Ain..

6:00 am, on the way to Mama Mia and Shiela’s place.

At 7:10 am, we headed to UAE University Al Ain with Grace,Gnet,Mama Mia, Shiela, hubby and other SFC sisters/brothers.

It is our first time to go to Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.

We reached at around 8:30 am in the venue …

It is our first time to be part of SIngolympics as Mr. & Mrs.…  diba ang saya..

And, it is our firsts, to be a scorer in a Basketball game and to think not for boys but for girls, while hubby being the referee.( dumugo ilong ni hubby ko sa kulit ng mga sisters)

It was indeed fun to try new things.

We enjoyed being one of the committee, and we enjoyed being around the people we loved.

Saya tlaga mag cheer as ever..nakakamiss pa rin.

All games & other activities ended victoriously at around 5:30 pm.

Of course, SFC Dubai won most of the awards and so they are declared as the Over all Champion.(kudos !)

6:00 pm, left Al Ain & headed back to Dubai now with Bax, Dave , and Kuya dhel .

7:30, reached Dubai.

We are about to eat na sana ng biglang nakalimutan ni Dave ang wallet sa car ni Bax.
Kaya , mega habol kami kay Bax, na dahil naka off ang mobile , ayun nagbakasali na lang kami na sa Zabeel park nga ang punta nya.

Finally , he put his mobile onn kya ayun, na contact na rin naming at took dave’s wallet.

At 830pm, dinner at Chowking with dave , kuya dhel & hubby.

940pm, dropped Dandelo Andres dahil sobrang ngarag na at di nya matnggap ang nangyari sa mukha nya (sunog) hehe.

At 10:15pm, dropped namn si Dave Donceras.

Finally, we’re home na and thank God we got a parking in 5 minutes..

11:00 pm, zzzzzzz.

haaayy, great weekend...

busy....

2008-02-27T22:45:00.000-08:00

Well, it seems that I’m having a busy life now, , but in a different level, I must say:
Except for the usual things I do before I got married last year like:
During Sunday: upper SFC household
And Thursday: my lower SFC household.
Fridays: attend Holy mass, SFC activity/teaching.

but in a week let’s say this is my life:

Saturday-Thursday, I woke up at 5:15am, have coffee, takes a shower & dress up…
(Well, my Saturday off I think will take place this March..Hopefully I’m really looking forward)

At 6:10am, I’m down & will head to parking.
Then, will pick up my girls.

At approximately 745am, office.
Have coffee again, then viola, work starts!

I have a very busy day at work now from 745am-515pm, loads of work, more reports, more responsibilities coming over…definitely no more friendsters .

At around 530pm, I’m on the road hoping to be home as early as possible.

Dropped the girls, then pick up my hubby.

At around 730pm we’re home... (It depends with the traffic, but when I started taking Lahbab road, well, I am out of traffic dilemma.)
Upon getting home: I’ll just put down my stuff, and then right away I’m going to my favorite station… “KITCHEN”…. Ha-ha, not to eat, not anymore, but to COOK..

Yes! You heard it right… my new passion, my new thing…
Which I really enjoyed doing right after I got married and back in Dubai
…it’s cooking, as in cooking...  

I guess I’m doing it pretty good… my sister & my husband just so loving every meal I served.
Well, I really love every thing about cooking now.

 From thinking what menu I will prepare for the day.
 To successfully making it happens.

Actually, a lot were surprised that now, I am in fact cooking, especially my sister & of course, my ever loving husband.

I admit, I’m amazed also, that I can, in reality, cook, I mean, I know how to cook.
It is truly an achievement for me to make it cropped up.

I did not expect, that by doing it so, I will be able to do the thing that before I never thought of doing it.

True enough, that if you will only try things that you did not imagine you will do, you can really make it happen.

And if you believe in yourself, and have faith that you have the power to change so many things in your life, it will certainly transpire.

At 9pm, dinner…while watching tv/dvd..
At 10-1030 pm, need to sleep as the next day would be another day of a busy life.

An exemption,: if we decided to do things that are new to us:
Like now, I am spending much time with my colleagues, badminton, yippee..(try to do it weekly)
Attend other occasions that we missed before.( kid’s party of Philip’s colleagues’ kids.)

his CALLING…

2008-02-20T00:07:00.000-08:00

18 years ago, i had mixed emotions, when my baby brother was born.
Supposedly, I am the “bunso” of our family, if he was not brought up into this earth.
I was 10 then, & just imagine how I felt, after I’ve learned that I will be an “ate “.
Yeah, I was so happy to know that a new born baby will be added to our family, but when he is growing up, well, I must say, he annoys me!
The fact that he was born, I was so upset that my parents would of course, wanted to be with him , instead of me and they would always tell, “: maging mabait ka sa kapatid mo, kasi bunso sya”..Grrr!!
I would always yell at him that time: “ dapat di ka na lumabas ,malas ka eh, at e di sana ako pa rin bunso”..HMP!
I can’t really overcome of the thought that, I am not the “baby bunso” of the family, since I had enjoyed it for 10 years, well, not really enjoyed: coz my kuya & ate will at all times tell me to do their chores once instructed by my parents. 
Years flew so fast and my baby brother started to grow rapid.
And we never apprehended that we can eventually grow closer together.
Amongst us,(my siblings), our relatives would often tell, that we were genuinely alike with features and everything in us..(Well, I guess, they’re pretty right)
So, people who would see us, will say, we are really from Hicban-Lapid clan.(it’s without a doubt obvious)
And from there, things began to change to our family, now that my brother is a grown up.
He was only 9 years old then, when I first realized that he has a good heart and a soul for Jesus .
I cannot just forget the lines that he has uttered me then:

“It was simbang gabi that time, and as we all know, during simbang gabi , we have the belief , that if we will complete the 9 days of the misa de galyo, our prayer/wish will be answered/granted by God.
In his young mind, he has already believed that if he will do so, his wish will come true.
And so, from there, one night, our cousins, had planned to go to “Paskuhan Village”(an amusement park in Pampanga) to enjoy the big Christmas lights and other shows they have for Holiday seasons.
We were all excited to go there although we need to sacrifice one simbang gabi for it.
When I asked him why he is not getting ready for it, he told me that he will not be joining us.
I asked him why, and told him that this is a once in a lifetime moment, we were not always given a chance to go out with a family”.
Then he answered” ayoko kasing mag absent sa simbang gabi, gusto ko sya mabuo,. kasi gusto kong matupad ang wish ko kay God.”
Then I immediately asked him: “bakit ano ba ang wish mo at sobrang gusto mong matupad”.
I was so thinking that his wish is only one of those kiddy stuff, a selfish one..(He is 9 then, remember?)
But when he answered, “ na sana makatapos ka sa pag-aaral mo”…
I was so stunned with what I heard and hugged him so tight with a teary eye.
What a selfless way to think, you cannot imagine a 9 year old kid wishing things for others .You can only assume that a kid would wish for himself; a family computer of his own, finish his school someday; be a doctor or a policeman.
From then on, everything that he does & hopes for, is for our family and most ESPECIALLY for me.

When I graduated in college, I thank him for the little but powerful prayer he offered to me.
After college, I immediately looked for a job to help my family.
And as usual, he is my prayer warrior, and so, I got it for a month.
Though it did not lasted for years still it is a blessing.
When I got my second job, well and good, my brother is truly a great warrior, this time I got an excellent one.
It even touches my heart, whenever, I waked up in the morning, I have a note from him, that says: “ ate, pahiram ng cellphone mo ha, don’t worry, i will be praying na sana tumaas pa sweldo mo at ma promote , alam ko mangyayari yun kasi magaling ka”.

The reason why he always leaves a note is because we never get a chance to talk each other often because of my work.
I will be home late at night, while he sleeps already, then in the morning, he leaves while I was asleep.
During his adolescence years, he became a sacristan in our Parochial Church.
He became active in church activities, in his school and in our place.
My parents had a great joy & pride also when he constantly received awards in school and managed to be in top 10 from grade school to high school.

Years pass by, and because I wanted to help my family more, I need to leave them for greener pasture in other country.
Before I left, I promised him I will be in charge of his college years. He has to only decide what course he will be taking in.
He was in 3rd yr high school then when I decided to leave for abroad.

A year passes by again, when one day, my mother called up to inform us about my brother’s decision on what to take up in college.
Again, I was stunned when my mom told me, that my brother will be taking an exam in Mother of Good Council Seminary school.
He, in point of fact, wanted to be a priest.
18 years ago, he was born…
I am definitely wrong when I thought “ he is malas” “ na sana di na sya pinanganak para ako ang bunso”.
But I am certainly right, when I first saw in him a kind heart and in fact a God-fearing person.

This year, he will be finishing Pre-College on March 15, 2008 with flying colors and he is about to enter his 3rd year in Seminary school.
Most of his classmates decided not to continue their life in Seminary for different reasons;
But his choice, he will continue his CALLING.

A day it was…15-FEB-2008

2008-02-16T00:07:00.000-08:00

I had a very inspiring, touching, fulfilling, & “sumptuous” day yesterday, 15-feb-2008 kasi:
 Waked up at 9:00 am(ginising ni hubby kc tumwag na si Patan)
 10:10 am – me & my hubby , picked up, Dave and Loren(LJ) daw, sa mga bahay-bahay nila .
 10:30am, we were in Star Boutique hotel and attended, Chapter 1’s talk: CHRISTIAN PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP.
o Well, kahit late na, we have gathered a lot of inspiring words from the speaker. (Tita Mily’s talk was indeed inspiring)
o And it is even more touching when, Fonzy, had acknowledged our presence, as Mr. & Mrs. Na with Dave sympre (feeling tito’s & tita na tlga)..
o Truly, we missed everything in SFC, & I can really attest that Philip had missed his Chapter & his service.
o 12:45 pm – headed to Dubai Festival City for a sumptuous lunch in Fujiyamma, with hubby, Loren - I’m really HAPPY for you,gurl- and Dave-of course with his generosity.
o It is a celebration kasi for him, kasi namn (sikreto)hehe..
o A sumptuous chit-chat and “tuksuhan” ( loren was on the hot seat) has even added to the spice of our lunch.. busog!

 2:30 pm – left DFC para makauwi muna to watch “sana” MMK , which features KC Concepcion, only to find out na it will not yet aired kc delayed telecast nga pala dito sa Dubai.
o Ang ending ang asawa ko, tulog! Zzzzz

 5:00 pm – left house & dropped my Kuya in Bur Dubai.
 5:40 pm – picked up Dave , then headed to St. Mary’s church.
 6:00 – 7:00 pm – attended English mass. (fulfilled one)
 8:00 pm – went to Trader’s hotel , for the GK Valentines Day event (for a cause ) sympre:
o We were a bit late,  kaya di namin naabutan yung presentation that the organizers have prepared, the concept: all the newly married SFC’s.
o But it’s ok kc , I was so overwhelmed with the gladness that people had expressed us when they saw us.
o All has congratulated us & said na , “they saw our wedding pics sa slide & they were so beautiful”, sympre kasama na ang bride dun..*winks*
o Of course, we were so happy as well, na makita namin ang mga tumatayong second parents sa amin ngayon dito sa Dubai; our Tito Ninong Jun & Tita Ninang Nancy and of course, my ever loved Chapter Head & now our Tito Ninong Terry.
o We have enjoyed the food of course,orange juice & empanada , enough to stop our stomach from craving (hehe),and it’s ok lang to spend 25 dirhams kasi alam mo na mapupunta ito sa mabuting Gawain.
o There were live bands(SFC & non-SFC), a dance presentation from the YFC’s gang(kudos!galing)
o A cha-cha moment for the not-so-old ones’.. 
o And a lot more. 
 9:00 pm – we have decided to go home , khit di pa tapos event (cguro ganon tlaga pag tumatanda este pag may asawa na) 
 9:15pm – dropped Dave in Reef Mall and called it a night.
o Thanks, pats  for a great day with YOU..we loved u so much..mwah
o Looking forward to be with Bang, here in Dubai.
o Remember I am very willing to be your driver & your tour guide once she’s here.
 9:30pm – bahay.
 9:50pm – dinner with hubby.
 10:20pm – tulog na …zzzzz(while ang asawa ko , namamalantsa) *winks
 Well can’t help to sleep early it kasi I indeed had a tiring yet a fulfilling day…

Adios!

Ace's first encounter..astig!

2008-02-14T03:37:00.000-08:00

Ace's first encounter after 6 months & 1 day, feb.13,2008.
at 11:01pm pauwi na after a sumptous dinner & a blessed household, along Muraqqabat area in fron of Al Kabayl in Deira..
biglang......malakas na impact sa likod ni Ace..
isang Honda Accord ang sumalpok kay Ace. huhu

expected namin ng mga anakis ko na laglag ang likod ni Ace dahil sa sobrang lakas..h

pagbaba namin ng mga anak, we were surprised na , konting gasgas & simpleng diperensya lang ang nakuha ni Ace..
samantalang si Honda Accord, laglag ang bumper , ang hood , umangat , side by side, laglag..

nginig pa rin ako like my first accident(rente car), pero di ganon ka nervous kc cguru , naexperience ko na.
yun pala yun, u will really learn & pag dumating ulit, stronger ka na at alam na ang gagawin.

am glad na , pagbaba ko pa alng admitted na si guy na skay ng Accord na "it's his fault"..
nakahinga ako ng malalim dun, kc nung una , aba'y baligtarin ba ang pangyayari..hmp!

but, nway, sympre di ako natuwa, dahil , yun ang first accident ni Ace ko.
pero am still glad na we were ok & safe , with my angels , of course..
and happy kc i did not expect na ganon ka ASTIG si Ace..

haaay, it was indeed a night to remember..

but still, Ace ko ASTIG ka...

Moments with God

2008-02-13T03:53:00.000-08:00

This book is a "special gift" from my dear friend, Mama Mia..
I just so loved this book, as it is indeed my moment with our dear God.

Every page enlightens & strengthens me with every moment of my life.

Thank you, Mama Mia..

hearts' day..

2008-02-12T23:35:00.000-08:00

valentines..?
what's with it??

honestly, over the years, i nver took time to think about it..
to date? to be romantic? on valentines day?

hindi nga cguro ako ganon ka-romantic, ka-sweet, like other people(then) have said..

i remembered vividly(in connection sa valentines), it was feb.13,1995 when i first dumped philip(asawa ko n ngyon).
and the next day, feb.14,1995(valentines day), he tried to give me a rose, but i refused it..(dry tlaga ako)..

wala lang, i nevr thought of it that much lang cguro.

during school days, na-cecelebrate ang valentines wd classmates & friends kc may mga programs/activities na kelangan puntahan.
but to date sa araw na yon, nah..
with friends, yah..

personally, i like it when other people consider to be good/lovable pag Valentines.
at least, even once in a year, nagagawa nila yun.
add mo pa Christmas, na during this season, maraming mabait at mapagbigay...

cguro nga i only believe, or for me, everyday should be Valentines day, not only to the one you love but even for those who are difficult to love.(source of joy) :)

this year's Valentines day (which is tom), i will be with my hubby, of course,nothing more special on this day as everyday for us is a Valentines day,
everyday we spent a very more special moment together..

but for others, goodluck on ur dates/ moments with ur loved ones.

happy heart's day, guys...

catch & release...

2008-02-05T00:17:00.000-08:00

i js watched"catch & release" last night , well, , it's story is very simple yet i enjoyed it.
a bit of "kilig" & ngiti, na sa sobrang simple, u will js love to see how it will end..
baka ok nman..

which is , ok nman ung ending..

i liked the thing that jenifer garner decided to go for what she really wants & not of what other people would think.

hmm, try to see the movie & see it 4 urself..

:)

bad day...

2008-01-28T04:41:00.000-08:00

3 bad news in a row...

haaaay, Lord, strengthen me...

bo's how to live a wonderful life..

2008-01-26T01:09:00.000-08:00

part of bo's "how to live a wonderful life".

well, just want to share part of it.
it just hit me.he's definitely, absolutely right...

Sheesh.

Well, excuse me, but I don’t have angst.

I’m happy with my life.

Each day, I wake up expecting miracles to happen.

I also expect the sun to rise, the day to be lovely, and my friends to be terrific. And most of the time, that’s exactly how it happens.

Sure, once in a while, it doesn’t happen that way. Hey, I can’t win all the time. That’s okay. All I have to do is wait for the next beautiful morning.

Don’t get me wrong. I’ve got problems.

But here’s the key: I don’t focus on them.

I acknowledge that they’re there. But I move on and focus on my blessings instead.

Because I believe my mind is a magnet.

Thoughts attract.

If I always think of my blessings, I attract more blessings.

If I always think of my problems, I attract more problems.

Dear friends, I pray that you attract more blessings in your life today.

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

CHANGES – a beautiful ONE..

2008-01-22T01:17:00.001-08:00

Huh!! Here I am again, after completing the last article for my series of blog about
CHANGES, which is, Reminiscing- a journey of CHANGES 4 months ago,
another set of changes hits me again, or should I say a BIG change in my life.
BIG kasi , malaki na nanaman ako(huhu), sa tagal kong nag diet para sa aking kasal,ngyon nag gain na namn ako ng weight, dahil pagkatapos ng kasal e super kain na ako ng kanin
at lahat ng masasarap na pagkain during holiday seasons e di ko pinalampas (Christmas(2007)/New Yr(2008) )
Pero sa kabila noon, Masaya ang naging vacation ko sa pinas,na first time after 4 years ay nakapag celebrate kami ni philip ng Christmas at New year doon, mula ng magtrabaho ako ditto sa Middle East.
At first time din na kumpleto ang family ko sa CHRISTmas day, except for New year dahil bumalik na sister ko sa Dubai.

At doon din nagsimula ang marami changes na nangyari sa buhay ko.
*of course, who would forget, A BIG loop of change dahil sa pagpapakasal ko sa taong 2007.
*Huge change din of my ever love na apelyido_HICBANtoNULUD..
*Kaya lahat ng mga tumatawg na HICBAN sa akin eh nagbago na din dahil NULUD na tawag sa akin,hmm, obviously.
*A change of my status _ from SINGLE syempre to MARRIED..aba eh malaking bagay tlaga yan, in short MRS. Na ako , wife, asawa, maybahay..
*In months time I’ll renew my passport at papalitan na rin syempre ang LAST NAME ko, and sympre damay ang MIDDLE NAME ko from LAPIDtoHICBAN..
*See ang aking LAST NAME , MIDDLE NAME ko na ngayon..ehehe

Mga little changes lang kung titingnan at isisipin, but for me , those are major changes in my life.
After using my last name for 27 years.,.sympre, isang malaking paninibago sa akin yun at sa mga ibang tao na malapit sa akin..
But each changes that had happened to me recently, I would say , im starting to appreciate it..

Being a wife , haaaayy, I’m loving each day being one.
I never thought I could be as one as now, the feeling, my , is totally different.
I instantly enjoyed COOKING, yes, po, nagluluto na p o ako..anything na pwedeng makain at kakainin ng asawa ko at kapatid ko.hehe
I just so loved being with my husband anytime of the day,being around him makes me feel so secured & loved.
Staying home is really one of wonderful thing that I enjoyed now.
Isa pa, weeks or months from now we will crossover na to CFC from SFC..haaay,can’t wait na,
Though sympre, I truly miss being in SFC activities & in service..
I miss my HH’s(lower*upper), friends, leaders .the community..
But as we all know, this is the reality that we have to face, this is but only one of the changes that will happen in my life sooner…
• New set of households(lower/upper)
• New friends(CFC na)
• New leaders
• new ideas,new lessons,new stories.
• New Service, new commitment
• New topics sa blog ko 
A lot will happen surely in months to come for this new year..
Though, I still don’t know what life has in store me for the whole year of 2008.
But certainly it is a Year, that will jam-packed changes..
Changes that again will smack me, changes that will dawn on…
Changes that will continue to be part of my journey, NEW journey in life…
From being a wife now, well, I guess, you know what will be the next level.

But no matter what kind of changes that will come along..
No matter how many times the world will evolve, how many times that wheel will turn..
How many times , Changes strikes me…
It is always a good thing for me, for I know God has it s own reasons & plans in my life & in the life of my loved ones.
And finally, I have realized that after all, the changes that had happened to me & will happen, all are for my goodness sake,
and positively BEAUTIFUL ONE’s.

my FAMILY_my GOD's GREATEST GIFT

2008-01-21T22:20:00.000-08:00

It is a complete happiness that inally i have walked in the aisle and have said" i do" to my loving husband,Philip.
One more important reason of my uncomparable "happiness" & "joy", is the fact that my family has been completed after 4 years.

I even thought that my sister & brother couldnt make it on my wedding as both their employer tried to hold them from leaving for vacation.
My brother did it on a last minute decision fro his boss..i almost cried when i thought that he will not be present ion my wedding day.
While , my sister requested for a 2-weeks leave just to make it on my wedding day,iloveyou sis & thank u for that, i really appreciated it.

It is the most significant GIFT ever i have received on my wedding day, plus a bonus on Christmas day , as we were complete also on this very special occassion,birthday of our bestfriend,JESUS CHRIST.

True enough , i cannot trade-in the happiness & completeness i have for having my family around.
They inspire to continue reaching our goals & believing the importance of having a very close family ties.
Of what we have been through, I can really attest that our LOVE for each other is unconditional.

God has been so good to us for all these years.
Though thick & thin, through good & bad times, though sickness & health,
we will be with each other till the rest of our lives.

THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FAMILY.

I am INDEED PROUD,,, YOU ARE MY FAMILY.

ILOVEYOU..

bein' a wife...

2008-01-21T04:32:00.000-08:00

haaay, years truly runs so fast..
can't believe i'm about to face the new journey of my life.
_ actually , being a wife to my husband_

honestly, i'm enjoying every single day being a wife..
i dunno, it's totally a different feeling..
ive been in love for 6 years to my husband & now i am starting to fall in love again & again...
i love every beat of my heart being with him..
being with him, it's like a heaven...
heaven, that with him, everything is enough,
enough , that i dont need anyone & anything just to be happy & contented..

" i remember my colleague asking one time we're on our way home from work" lyn, are you satisfied with your life right now"?
and, without even thinking (in just a split second)I answered, "I'M CONTENTED".

life may seem ready to give me more of world's struggles & trials, i believe that everything will be taken over as God & my hubby will stick around me..

as the priest said: ur no longer TWO but ONE..

haaayyy, all i can say right now, bein a wife..I LOVE IT!

mrs. lyn hicban-nulud signing on in the world of BLOG///..

celebr8 2008:

2008-01-09T02:49:00.000-08:00

happy new year folks: 2008

mrs. nulud..

2008-01-09T02:48:00.000-08:00

now mrs. nulud..

:)

4 months na si ACE kew! 12.11.07

2007-11-11T00:49:00.000-08:00

yes, tomorrow eh 4 months na si ACE kew!
haay, prang kelan lang..

astig si ACE kasi, 4 months pa lang per more than 15thousand na ang mileage nya..

eh kung saan saan ba naman nakarating na, ang latest adventure nya PALMA BEACH RESORT sa UMM AL QWAIN..

ang dami na rin na sumakay at nakisiksik sa maaliwas na lugar ni ACE.
at kung sino sino na rin ang sumubok na magmaneho sa knya.
di ba tunay na ASTIG ka ACE kew..

bsta isa lang ang masasabi ko, GWAPO ka pa rin ACE kew kahit apat na buwan ka na..

yipeee, more months to go ACE kew!

love kita!

malapit na..

2007-11-11T00:34:00.000-08:00

hirap mag-isip, actually ang daming iniisip.
malapit na ,, oo malapit na nga..

haaayyy, ano nga ba? ano nga ba, mabngyayari sa araw na yun.

sa totoo lang, ok nmn ako, ok nmn na lahat, sana lang maging ok pa lahat.

haaayy, di ako makapaniwala na malapit na, malapit na tlga..

days to go....

2007-11-05T03:44:00.000-08:00

"28 days to go - home sweet home..

40 days to go - Two lives, two hearts joined together in friendship united forever in love."

question??

2007-10-22T04:58:00.000-07:00

why do some people do such evil things?
don't they get guilty or don't they feel bad?
and...how are they supposed to deal with that?

4rm bianca g.

pampelikula:

2007-10-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

"minsan ang hirap magkunwari, pero madalas yun ang madaling gawin." _ hicban

other casts:

babas
bohol

email thread

2007-10-16T05:02:00.000-07:00

nagsimula po ang lahat mula sa seryosong email message mula sa inyong lingkod (see below-est message), sa kung anong nangyari...basahin na lmang po...

ahahaha sobrang natuwa lang ako ulit, babas..mwah

From: Espinosa, Maritess [mailto:MEspinosa@laingorourke.ae]

it does not follow HICBAN!!!!! mwah!!!

From: Lyn Hicban - Customer Service - UAE [mailto:Lyn.Hicban@madar.com]
Nalaman tlga sa edad kung sino ang nagtapos,,hahaha..
Loveyou jojo & ate tesha..

From: Jeanette Babas [mailto:jbabas@dynacom-me.com]
Pambihira!!! Haha…

Good morning to all!

From: Espinosa, Maritess [mailto:MEspinosa@laingorourke.ae]
ay mararamdaman lalo na kung nagsasaywan....awiting bago ay naghihintay para isaywa mo......

From: J O J O [mailto:jojo@ngiuae.com]
Lyn, sige na....SOLO mo na lang...hehehehh!
tapusin mo na..HA!

From: Lyn Hicban - Customer Service - UAE [mailto:Lyn.Hicban@madar.com]
Ang kasiyahan at tunay na pagmamahalan.ahahaha

From: Espinosa, Maritess [mailto:MEspinosa@laingorourke.ae]
Sumayaw sumunod ka sa indak ng panahon.....makisama, mag enjoy ka.......ngayon!!!!!

From: J O J O [mailto:jojo@ngiuae.com]
kasabay ng mga bagong tugtugin ngayon! hehehhee!

From: Lyn Hicban - Customer Service - UAE [mailto:Lyn.Hicban@madar.com]
Sumayaw sumunod ka sa indak ng panahon…hahaha

From: J O J O [mailto:jojo@ngiuae.com]
OOOOHHHHhhhhhhh!

From: Espinosa, Maritess [mailto:MEspinosa@laingorourke.ae]
Aaahhhh.....

From: Lyn Hicban - Customer Service - UAE [mailto:Lyn.Hicban@madar.com]
Uhm…

From: Jeanette Babas [mailto:jbabas@dynacom-me.com]
There is no such thing as an extraordinary person. There are only ordinary people continuing on where others give up. The moment one passes the "give up point", everything looks extraordinary!

THANKS...08.09.07

2007-09-23T23:30:00.000-07:00

hicban at 27....08/09/07

2007-09-23T23:24:00.000-07:00

my best friend's gift...

2007-09-19T01:13:00.000-07:00

pic 1: taken in r haus,i was about 1 yr old.eiw(ninakaw ni bes,huhu)

pic 2: anita , me, & bes neng (grade 5or 6,right bes?)

treasured moments with my best friend...(thru d years)

Bes...
Happy Birthday Bes....ala nkung balung i-wish...you almost have everything...ala kung gift keka bes...balu mu naman elem.yrs. at highschool yrs. pa makanini tanang mipagregalu...things that u can't find anywhere..things that are only for you...my bestfriend! Those pctures are the treasured pictures with my besfren...pti tng ninenok kung pcture anyang baby kpamu...anyng elem. yrs.tmu king bale yu miglutu tmung noodles...look..i still remember it..actually kulang lapa den bes kc ding alwa atilu pampanga...hopefully madagdagan lapa den bes...with our kids n...hehe! I hope u like it bes...i love you so much bes..This is not as beautiful as what you've made for me in your blogspot...but God knows how much i treasured you bes...no words can explain it...Thank you for everything...i love you bes...Happy Birthday! God Bless!

i'm counting the days...

2007-09-01T01:53:00.002-07:00

eyah, september 01 na,, i'm counting da days....

lapit na ....tkstkst

May BER na..

2007-09-01T01:53:00.001-07:00

istorya:

2007-08-28T22:02:00.000-07:00

ito ay isang larawan na kuha sa isang kaarawan ng isa naming malapit na kaibigan.

kung inyong titingnan, maraming pwedeng maging kwento o istorya ang larawang ito..

bkit nga ba ganyan ang pagkakakuha dito.

pero ang tunay na istorya:

ang butihing kaibigan namin na nagdidiwang ng knyang ika 28 kaarawan eh kilala sya bilang isang tao na mahilig sa mga letrato..

kelangan sa bawat araw na may nagaganap sa buhay niya eh may nakuhana syang larawan.

ito na nga yon, since kaarawan nya, ninais niya na magkaroon sila ng larawan ng isang taong hinahangaan niya, ginagalang at minamahal na kaibigan di ko lang kc alam kung makikilala sya ng mga taong malalapit sa knya sa larawang ito).

ang taong hiningan nya ng pabor para kumuha ng letrato ay itago na lang naten sa pangalang Alex I (daw, hindi namn alam an g tunay na dahilan bkit I is for Indian daw)..

so nangyari na ang pagleletrato...

sa lugar kung saan sila kukuhanan ng larawan eh nagkataon namn na nandun din ang mga malalapit na kaibigan ng may taong nagdiriwang ng kaarawan..

dahil sa nangugulit lang naman sila at walang magawa, naisip lang namn nila na ngumiti din na tila baga sila ang kinukuhanan, sumisingit ba , ganon.

ni hindi namn nila sinabihan ang nangunguha na kunan o isama sila sa larawan.

ngayon ang may kaarawan ang sobrang excited sympre na makuhanan sila at iniisip pa na pwedeng maganda sya dun dahil nga kaarawan nya.

iniisip din nmn ng mga kaibigan nya na wala lang singit lang sila kung nakunan sila ng letrato, o kung nasama nga sila doon sa larawan na kung saan ang me kaarawan at ang isang malapit na kaibigan ang bida..

pero tingnan ang naging resulta ng pag kuha ng letrato.
asan nga ba ang kaibigang naminng nagdiriwang ng knyang kaarwan?
at nasaan ang taong hinahangaan nya?
at sino ang naging bida at naging singit sa letratong ito??

ito lang masasabi ko...hahahahahahahahahhahha

nasa larawan jayson,hicban,phlip,maki,dandelo,b'bas....

tanong?
sino ang dalwang katauhan na ang isa ay noo at mata lang ang kita at ang isa naman ay hibla lang ng buhok??

alamin.....

Angels Brought Me Here

2007-08-28T21:48:00.000-07:00

It’s been a long and winding journey,
But I’m finally here tonight picking up the pieces walking back into the light
Into the sunset of your glory where my heart and future lies
There’s nothing like that feeling when I look into your eyes

My dreams came true when I found you; I found you, my miracle

If you could see what I see
That you’re the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel the tenderness I feel
You would know it would be clear, that angels brought me here

Nothing here before you
Feels like I’ve been born again
Every breath is your LOVE
Every heartbeat speaks your name

My dreams came true right here in front of you my miracle

If you could see what I see
You’re the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel the tenderness I feel
You would know it would be clear, that angles brought me here

It brought me here, to be with you
Ill be forever grateful, forever thankful

My dreams came true when I found you my miracle

If you could see what I see
You’re the answer to my prayers, oh...
And if u could feel the tenderness I Feel
You would know it would be clear that angels brought me here

You know i love you baby
And if you could feel the tenderness I Feel
You would know it would be clear, that angels brought me here

isn't a beautiful song,it is & i do love it_ by: Carrie Underwood

REMINISCIN' - a journey of changes...

2007-08-27T21:48:00.000-07:00

new post: 08/28/07

REMINISCIN' – a journey of CHANGES…
(third version of Changes)

Hay, I just had the chance na mabasa ulit yung mga nasulat ko last year sa blog ko regarding CHANGES..

Gusto ko lang balikan ang mga ilan dun na nsulat ko, since it tackles changes, it’s been almost a year na since sinulat ko yun, meaning , mag iisang taon na ako sa work ko ngyon…

Indeed, last year was a great year for me . ang dami nga palang nangyari na hindi ko na namalayan dumaan na ng ganong kabilis..

hay, it was this month nung ispend ko ang mga last days ko sa previous company ko & during this times, sobrang mixed ang emotions na nararamdaman ko..
masaya na malungkot, relieved na may konting worries..
bsta those times , sobrang mejo magulo ako non…ewan..

next month, it will be my 1st year sa bagong company ko, ito kc ang isa sa mga pinkahighlight na nangyari sa buhay ko last year..
aside from being appointed as a leader sa SFC community, on the first quarter of the year.
Changes has started to strikes me this time as everything around me has changed.
From my faith to HIM, my relationship with my boyfriend , with my family.
Evrything has turned out into something hindi ko alam kung gusto ko o hindi kc maraming changes na ok namn pero meron din nmn na hindi..

last year of June din namn nag propose ang boyfriend ko ng 5 years that time..heaven!
after which I got a new job on August of last year..
sobrang blessings tlga ang dumating while I Served sa SFC pero meron din nmn mga harassments at trials, & yet He has answered all my prayers that time.

All my worries, my fears , all the confusions were turned into a BLESSING.

My bday was also celebrated in a very different way, my closest friends in this foreign land & of course my fiancé, has surprised me sa isang lugar noon na paborito kong puntahan pag bad trip ako , pag stressed out , pag confuse at pag ewan ko ulit , that time…

After a week I started in my new job wherein I experienced a total adjustment in my life…
Ive met lots of different people, new era, new life…

But those changes did not stop me from being true to myself.
I in fact made a very big difference in my life.

A diffence which made a big changes with all the people who loves me..
A changes which became a big help to the people who surrounds me..

Pag inaalala ko lahat ng nangyari last year, halo halo pa rin ang nararamdaman ko.

Masaya na malungkot, malungkot na happy..

Indeed when changes strikes me, wala talaga ako maalala kundi lahat ng masasaya lang…
Parang wala ng panahon ang puso at isip ko na isipin yung malungkot o hindi magandang nangyari.,.

Hay, automatic ata lahat eh..
Pero its all ok , ang dami namn kc tlagang nangyari maganda sa buhay ko at I claimed na marami pa rin magagandang mangyayari sa akin at sa mga taong mahal ko..

By the way, si pareng buging , yung barkada ko nung college na binaggit ko sa second version ng changes sa blog ko, eh ayun, we managed to communicate na ngayon kc I’ll help him out para makapunta dito by October, (sayang nga lang wala sya sa kasal ko). See , almost a year, andyan sya bigla, go wd the flow pa rin..hehe

At si prime na tinanong ko pa kung asan na kaya sya,yung friend ko nung college na kasama ko sa pagtatanong sa mga nevr ending na questions, ayun nahagilap ko sa mahiwagang friendster , ayun bingo, we’re able to at least magkumustahan..ang galing diba…

Yung ibang closest pips na nabanggit ko, Thank God , andyan pa rin namn sila, malapit man o malayo…

Huh!, imagine now, in 4 months time, eiw, a BIG LOOP OF CHANGE will soon happen in my life..

See ibig sabihin I still have more versions of this blog na nag umpisa sa CHANGES – A fact of life, sinundan ng A glimpse of past, ngayon , Reminiscing – a journey of changes..

Hay, ako din na excite na ako what will be the next blog title,,hmmm, it will take a year din kaya ulit bago masundan or in months time..

Abangan!

Till then…

" A WHOLE NEW WOLRD & a glimpse of past"

2007-08-27T21:46:00.000-07:00

old post 28/09/06 - 11:51pm

“A WHOLE NEW WORLD & a glimpse of past “
(Second version of Changes – fact of life)

Changes….

Things change, people change...
People change, things change...
It is a never-ending scenario of our life.
In one snap of a finger, things will certainly change.

Bakit nga kaya ganon??
Bkit kailangan magbago ang isang bagay na nakasanayan mo na ng husto…
OO nga , it is a fact, pero minsan ang hirap intindihin diba..
Sa buhay kong ito, promise I hate changes & sabi ko nga sa 1st version ng nasulat ko, it’s my greatest fear talaga ,as in!!

Ang hirap kc ng laging nagaadjust & pag nakasanayan mo na ang isang bagay ang hirap n itong i let go & face another world..
Pero as they say, kelangan naten mabuhay sa ngayon..
go with d flow sabi ng barkada ko nung college..(buging , bro missing u!)
Kung ano man ang mga pagbabago na yon,eh kelangang harapin na lang & learn to live with it..(no fear!)

Knowing myself, past lover ako, na kahit marami ng changes ang nangyari sa buhay ko, eh ok lang, kc pag naiisip ko nmn lahat ng yon, me smile nman sa pisngi ko.
Naging masaya namn kc ang naging buhay ko for the past years….
Buhay talaga…

Mula pagkabata,( grade school, high school & sympre hanggang college days ko) pang teleserye na pang love notes pa, mdyo maraming pagsubok na dumaan,, still at the end of the days eh mas sumobra namn ang ngiti sa mukha ko..

Lahat ng mga taong dumaan sa buhay ko, lahat tumatak sa puso at isipan ko.
Mga bagay na hanggang pagtnda, never ko malilimutan…
I had a simple life, yon alam ko yon,, cguro because of the people I had in my life
Truly it was really a great time..
Pinatibay ako ng mga pagsubok at ng mga pagbabago na dumaan sa buhay ko..
Mga pagbabago na naging daan para sa mga magagandang bagay na nakahanda pala para sa akin..

kaya sa lahat ng mga taong dumaan sa buhay ko, I could say na lahat sila ay nagkaron ng deep impact sa buhay ko..(pang movie =)

May mga taong dumating pero nawala..
Meron nmn na dumaan lang pra matuto ako..
Meron nga dyan , di nawala , pero ako nman ang lumayo..
Ang dami na rin na nawala at bumalik..
Meron din namn di na bumalik..
Ang masakit, yung mga lumayo dahil takot lumaban, ayaw masaktan…
Meron namn na sobrang matatag, kc hinde bumibitaw..

Patuloy na may dumarating at panay ang dagdag ng mga taong nakakasama ko sa buhay ko pra matuto o pra mas maging masaya ang buhay ko..
May mga bago ko lang nakilala pero parang ang tagal na ng pinagsamahan namin..(going stronger huh!)

Minsan hinde mo maisip bkit nga ba walang katapusan ang paglalakbay nten sa buhay na ito…journey nga diba, babas?!!
Hinde mo malamn minsan kung ano nga ba lahat ang magiging parte sa buhay mo..
Kung ano ang mga susunod na kabanata(dino?!)

Ako, in fairview ha, ang dami nila talga, blessed nga cguro ako with people, yung mga friends (diba sweetcon?)
Sa buhay na minsan man ay magulo at may masakit pero patuloy pa rin natututo..
Di mo akalain minsan na makakaranas ka pa rin ng tunay na pagmamahal na nanggagaling sa mga taong nakilala at naksama mo..

Hinde ko alam kung ano pang mga changes ang mangyayari sa buhay ko .
May fears pa ren, cguro normal na sa tao yon…
Pero kahit ano pang klaseng pagbabago yan , I’m pretty sure na I can deal with it.
Life may not what we truly wanted to be,, but then again it’s a life that we need to live with it.
May mga sigh attacks man at mga sad attacks dyan, at kung ano ano pa na pwede mong maramdaman ,still life is a gift from God- an extremely wonderful one..
Sobrang ok lang yon kc ibig sabihin lang non eh buhay ka, kc me feelings ka pa rin, diba my kc?!

Ngayon as I have faced a new episode of my life..
From the time, place & to people..
to the environment , to my beliefs, to my views, with my faith,,
way of living, pati prayer time ko, lifestyle, even the way I sing & dance hinde nakligtas , sa pagkain hehehe(I loose weight duh!!)
as in evrything has change..
Hmmmm… this is in actuality,, a real life..
People may see you differntly from the way they have known you, still changes in ur life has became a wonderful story worth keeping forever..

“Reality bites” sabi nga ng title ng isang movie…yeah, it does..
kaya nga there’s a difference between reel & real one…

hay, truthfully my life has been a roller coaster ride…
up – down, go around…round&round&round..(sugarbabes)
you can never really tell what will make u complete at the far most things u wanted in ur life..

Everything that has happened in ur life, they are all gonna be one of the million things that you are supposed to have..ang gulo no, gets nyo??sagot!!

sa ngayon , hmmm, hapi ako na me konting worries..
na sobrang blessed na may halong fears…
na high sa love na mdyo tagilid ng konti..

me mga taong namimiss dahil wala na sila…
meron namn na namimiss kc walang tym para Magkita..
at meron nga dyan , andyn lang sa malapit pero di mo nmn pwde makasama..
lastly, andyn na nga sobrang lapit na pero di namn sya sa yo….=(

bkit nga ba ganon ang life??bkit nga ba???I rememberd my old friend, Prime, kasabay ko & kasama sa pagtatanong sa mga nevr ending questions sa buhay( sabi nga nya human creatures do ask questions diba?thinking man.. “bkit me araw at gabi”? bkit kelangan mgmahal ka sa isang tao tapos masasaktan ka lang?” right Prime?? Bro, san ka na nga ba??huh!

hay, grabe..kung iisa isahin ko cguro mga tao na nagbigay ng tunay na kahulugan sa buhay ko ,eh baka mapuno ang buong pages ko sa blogs ko..
no time n pa nmn to update it often..huhuhu=(

meron mn akong mga desisyon na minsan nahihirpan ako,
at me mga ilan pa rin nagbobother man ngyon sa kin I know in His perfrct time everything will be in its right places..
though I get hurt sometimes still I have the chance to get to know myself better..
I know 4 a fact that I will never get tired of falling in love, of getting hurt
& again being in love..
as crazy as it is, I believed it is the most amazing thing that a human being can feel..
it may be a decision & oftentimes a choice needs to take with a risk ..
still people will never give up on falling into it..

happiness can be classified as per a person’s discretions in life..
it can be a joy to you but nevr to her..
it may pleases you so much but 4 him , it’s a total ghastly..
so if in case changes will come into ur life at least 4 now u know what u will keep in ur hand & which one u will let go…
at least alam mo gumagalaw mundo mo….

ako kaya??? 28/09/06 11:51pm –astig- signing off!

Changes - A Fact of Life - REPOST

2007-08-27T21:38:00.000-07:00

old post : 26/09/06 10:00 opm

Changes – A fact of life:

In my life, what truly scares me of is the fact of changing.
Things change & so do people.
As the common line says, “There’s no permanent in this world except for changes.” Truly, changes are inevitable.
It happens in the most unexpected moments of our lives.
It could be an eye opener or a total transformation in one’s life.

As one author says: there’s no growth without change;
There is no change without fear or loss;
And there is no loss without pain.
Every change involves a loss of some kind:
You must let go of old ways in order to experience the new.
We most of the time fear these losses, even if our old ways were self-defeating, because, like a worn out pair of shoes, they were at least comfortable & familiar.
As exactly as it was written:
Life is bounded with changes, a life that continues to revolve.
Beyond doubt, things happen & are meant to change.
We can arrange our lives in accordance to our choices but it will never be what we really wanted to turn up in our life.

The life we are circling is in fact, a trip - approaching a blind alley.
A ride that we can hitch-hike but never will be who will take charge of the road.
Joy, peace, love, Fears, hurts & doubts will all be part of our life’s boundless journey.
We will continue to live life at its best even at the worst scenario it may offer.

It may seem so impossible to live all with it but definitely there’s a reason on everything.
God has a purpose behind every changes He has giving us.
A purpose that perfectly prepared by Him.

Now as I face another episode of my life, I firmly believed of God’s reasons & purpose.
His wonderful ways has again allowed me to see the beautiful life I sometimes failed to appreciate.
A whole new world, a new era – new people.
He has given me once again the opportunity to see, life beyond His control.
A life that I can proudly say filled with love & God’s glory.

Truly, changes is fated,
But no matter how it strikes me.
Surely, it will never scare me...
For I faithfully rely on God.

27/08/07 - 10:30pm

blessed wd ACE...

2007-08-20T21:46:00.000-07:00

astig si ACE...

first pictorial ni ACE ( thanks B'bas)

my first..missing 'dem...

2007-08-20T03:46:00.000-07:00

my first household: mommy anne faye,ludy,leiza

my ANGELS...

2007-08-20T03:41:00.000-07:00

baby,jade,rachel,armi,mary,aimee_ my angels ,"my drive"to serve HIM more...

lead me, oh LORD....

2007-08-15T22:21:00.000-07:00

Lead me Lord
Lead me by the hand and help me face the rising sun
Comfort me through all the pain that life may bring
There’s no other hope that I can lean upon
Lead me Lord
Lead me all my life

Walk by me
Walk by me across the lonely roads that I may face
Take my arms and let your hand show me the way
Show the way to live inside your heart
All my days, all my life
You are my light
You’re the lamp upon my feet
All the time my Lord I need You there
You are my light
I cannot live alone
Let me stay by Your guiding love
All through my life
Lead me Lord
Lead me Lord
Even though at times I’d rather go alone my way
Hear me take the right direction
Take Your road
Lead me Lord and never leave my sight
All my days, all my life

You are my light
You’re the lamp upon my feet
All the time my Lord I need You there
You are my light
I cannot live alone
Let me stay by Your guiding love
All through my life
You are my light

You’re the lamp upon my feet
All the time my Lord I need You there
(You are my light)
(I just cannot live alone)
Let me stay by Your guiding love
All through my life
All through my days
So Lead me Oh Lord
Lead me Lord

tally weijl...

2007-08-15T03:10:00.000-07:00

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Senator urges manila to rein in peso

2007-08-15T03:00:00.000-07:00

By Gilbert Felongco, CorrespondentPublished: August 14, 2007, 23:35

Manila: A senior lawmaker is calling on his colleagues in the Philippines Senate to conduct an inquiry into the impact of the continuing appreciation of the peso against the dollar and its effect on the lives of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.
Senate minority leader Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Junior yesterday called for a Senate inquiry into the factors that had spiked the peso and the extent to which it was undermining remittances of OFWs.
Pimentel called on the government to take steps to mitigate the negative effects of the stronger peso on OFWs and their families. Within a span of a year, the peso has appreciated considerably in value against the dollar, the currency which most OFWs receive as remuneration.
The exchange rate now varies from 45.43 pesos to 45.75 pesos against the dollar, from more than 52 pesos to the dollar at the start of 2007.

Economic benefits

"The continuous strengthening of the peso against the dollar is benefiting our national economy by improving our balance of payments and allowing the government to service the country's debts at a lower cost, among other things," Pimentel said as he filed Senate Resolution 62 requesting a legislative inquiry into the matter.
"On the other hand, our overseas Filipino workers and their families here in the country complain that they are severely affected by the peso appreciation," he said.
Pimentel said the OFWs had voiced frustration at the plunging value of their dollar remittances to their families back home.
He also noted that while the rising value of the peso is benefiting industrial companies importing raw materials and equipment in terms of reduced cost, it had caused huge losses to export-oriented industries in terms of decreased peso yields for their dollar-denominated revenues.

Financial distress

The minority leader noted that many export-oriented firms had reported financial distress on account of the emerging peso-dollar trend.
He found fault with the government for being impervious to difficulties of industries and people alike.
According to the government, at least one in every ten Filipinos is an OFW.
For years, the government has relied on OFWs to bolster the economy by way of much-needed foreign currency, particularly the US dollar.

pretty one ...

2007-08-15T01:03:00.000-07:00

What is the meaning of your NAME:

LYN

Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Pretty One :)

from: www.zelo.com

she is: my besfren4lyf - my maid of honor:

2007-08-13T22:56:00.000-07:00

We were classmates when we were in grade school, from grade 3 - 6...

Then we became buddies (magkababata), we started a very good relationship at an early age...

I was 8 & she was 9...

We have built a pagkakaibigan which we never thought will last for ages...

We do have lots of commonalities & few differences.

We both have the same paths of life when it comes to family (hay, been tested)...

after grade school , we went to different schools in high school, I, 45 mins away from our house & she during her 1st & 2nd year , just a few minutes away from her place...

But because of some financial difficulties that time, her parents sent her to one of her auntie to continue her studies, but needed to stay WD her aunt, which is 30 mins away from our place.

it was so saddening to think, but the things that had happened didn't change the friendship we had, we have managed to keep in touch thru letters & sometimes we see each other if she comes to visit her family.

Happily, we did not fail to be with each other during our special days, if not, we made sure to at least remember every occasion.

Yeah, indeed time has flown so fast...

We counted years & years, & we still have each other, she may have met new circle of friends, I have also, but we did not forget each other, the friendship, our pagkakaibigan...

College days:

We both stopped school, I worked first to at least help my parents to finance my fees in college & she did also...

but still life for us that time is beautiful & we are so contented , we both love our family & we are both willing to sacrifice everything for them ( tested ulit)..

Until our time has come, we're both back to school but then again not on the same...

But it's ok; we did not loose each other again.

I went to school which is 2 hours away from our place so I was obliged to rent a room while studying, while she stayed with her family & studied where I did when I was in high school...

years & years passes by, we both became busy with our lives, started to fall in love, get hurt, be with numbers of people...but still we have each other, I have her, she have me ...

We see each other at least twice a week, once together; we spend like we will not be with each other again...

We laugh, as in loud laughs (huh, I really love the way she does...), we eat as in a lot, we enjoy, we talk, and we talk about our dreams, our plans, our hopes....

We continued to grow together, though fate has been tested our pagkakaibigan by "distance"...

Distance which always tries to separate our ways but it never wins.

Our dreams have started to become realities... started to fulfill each dream we shared ages ago...

if made it first, then she did it...

We still have each other, same pagkakaibigan, though different us, we're both matured, both started to help out our family, our life has changed a lot…

We both had loved, then got hurt...but has stand up, up high..Then loved again..

We both had loved, & chosen to stay.

We both love to love...

We both love to be loved...

We love unconditionally, we sacrificed...

Though we fail, we still fight, we rose up...

with all of these, we made a" promise”, a promise that we have both believed we will make it...

Fate has somehow given us a very beautiful gift when we were able to worked in the same company...

We were both so happy after years of not seeing each other everyday,

Now things have changed as I can see her everyday, talked to her, have lunch with her...

Months after, again, changes strikes us, I resigned _ for a greener pasture...

But it did not change the fact that this time, we knew it, we were not shaken though sad of course, but we knew it, it will change the scenarios, the events, but not the pagakakaibigan...

Days passed, this time I need to live million miles away from her as I have chosen to have a better life for my family,

Now no twice a week, no everyday, no visits, no lunch...

But the pagkakaibigan did not change, we have faith on it, we call each other, we emailed,

We remembers special days, we still laugh, we still share dreams,

We’re still there for each other during our low moments, even our high one's...

& we still love each other...

Thru d years our pagkakaibigan has been tested by "distance"...

Fate has been trying so hard to end our friendship, but for 19 years, proudly, we passed the test...

19 beautiful years of pagkakaibigan, of wonderful memories, of blessings, of laughter’s, of pains, of sacrifices, of good times, of bad, of love...

Though distance will continue to hinder us to be always together,

It doesn’t matter, we knew it, it will happen, it happens,

But will never change us, it will not change our pagkakaibigan...NEVER!

As now, as I am about to enter a new stage of my life...

I am about to be with the man I have dreamt of having...

I have remembered the promise, the promise that we have both believe we will make it...that we knew it will really happen.

Now the promise, the promise that she will be walking before me once I started to walk in the aisle...

Yes, she is, my BEST FRIEND, my MAID of HONOR...

12.08.07_God's TIME:

2007-08-12T23:55:00.000-07:00

...

ive realized how important "patience" is, it's true as saying "true love waits"...

i've waited for it to come, since i've got my d.l, yes, God has been providing me a lot of it, as in , before for "free"... but i dnt own it...evrybody owns it, so when they thought of taking it, kalas, no more...

ive got it for monthly, yeah, i do get extra income in paying it but , not enough , kc it's too much eh, & its not really prctical...

God has just told me to " WAIT, relax & i will give it on MY time.." on My prefect time"...

its ok, but ive been praying for it, to have my own..
but if He will not grant it, i know He has better plans..

And yes, i truly believe in His plan,as He just gave it ON THE RIGHT TIME, ON HIS PERFECT TIME...
He just gave it on HIs time as He knows, I can use it on His glory, for Him, for service...

indeed, everything has it;'s time, true one's really comes from HIM, a gift , a blessing...

hay, finally i've got : 12.08.07 _ God's TIME...

operation : name game

2007-08-12T23:42:00.000-07:00

name??
pangalan??
"lagyu"??

hmmm, ano kya, ???
dapt pa ba???

survey:

>me mga nagsasabi na ok ang may pangalan,me nagtanong ano nga papangalan sa kanya??
> meron namn na tutulungan pa tlaga ako pra mapangalanan sya...

>meron namn na kelangan pa ba yun???
>me nagsabi na for her & for the other "her" na di na daw sana kelangan ng pangalan kc parang inaangkin mo tlaga.

pero ok lang kahit ano "daw"

hmmm, ano kaya??
kelangan pa nga ba??

ako kaya , kung ako, cute lang kung meron, pero ok lang din kung wala....

eh ano nga ba tlga??

cge ano ??

ACE na???

Ace?? ALAS , oo ALAs ko namn sya eh..

ACE????

abangan.....

Hope = answered prayer ")

2007-08-12T02:10:00.000-07:00

been praying for one "hope"..i"hope" that it will be finally granted..well, if not, it's ok..i know God has better plans..whatever His plan , i'll go according to His will.Thy will be Done..")

_but hey, i'm still hoping, until ds very moment...winks

_hey , this :hope: has been granted, an answered prayer...
thank you LORD, yipeeee")_

faith = reward

2007-08-12T02:01:00.000-07:00

“Faith is the realisation of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).
It means believing that God exists “and that he rewards those who seek him” (11:6).