Come Again?

Why can't the confining upgrade grade the disorder?

love + time = happy nanay

Mothers Day is fast approaching. The best gift that we can give to our mothers is our time and love. I would love to go home and be with my mother on Mother's Day but I couldn't since my son is still a baby and it wouldn't be healthy for a 3 month infant to have a long travel. I know my nanay can understand. I still can show my love and give her my time on that special day by making a phone call, talk to her, and let her hear the voice of her one and only grandchild - my son ceejay.

My Sissy's new Samsung pl20

My one and only sister called me up early this morning. She asked if I could accompany her for a while. She's planning to buy her very own digital camera. She wanted me to accompany her since she's not that techie. So I told her to see at Limketkai Mall since I am working near the said establishment. We went to different stores to canvass. She was looking for a cheaper camera with nice specs. After an hour, we decided to buy one. She chose the Samsung pl20. I can see in her face that she's so happy having bought her very own camera. I am so happy for her. It was a fulfillment in her part that she was able to buy a gift for herself, something that she once longed for.

Hyperventilation Syndrome: There you go again

It's been three years since I suffered hyperventilation syndrome. That was during the time I was suffering from hypertension. I had difficulty in breathing. I had to breathe deeply as if I was running out of air. I always feel dizzy and always had a headache. So I decided to have my blood pressure check. I was so shocked when my BP's high. So I decided to see a cardiologist to be sure. I was diagnosed of having "Hypertension". Laboratory tests were conducted. I was not allowed to eat the foods I used to eat, foods that I always love to eat. I could only eat fish and vegetables. I was not allowed to eat oily foods; drink caffeinated drinks. I was not even allowed to drink chocolate drinks. I was still allowed to eat chocolates but only dark choco.  I really had a very healthy diet. Because of that, I was able to trim down excess/unwanted fats. I had a healthier and slimmer body. I no longer suffered from hyperventilation syndrome. Years passed and I was back to eating unhealthy foods. I was no longer careful with my diet. I was so confident because everytime I have my BP check, it was always normal. I was no longer hyperventilated. Not until today, just this morning, that I was having difficulty in breathing. I was hyperventilated. I know it's because of my diet which is no longer health. I then came to realize that I need to go back to my healthy diet. I need to be healthy because I have a baby to take care of. It's not just for my own benefit but for everyone I love: My family.

Renewal

Thank God that I'm back in writing , i really missed it. Life is getting tougher and challenging. It's another phase of my life where two become one. When we finally decide to be in one heart of my wife. Exciting in the sense that i am about to become a father this January 6,2012. It nice to be back :)

wElCoMe hOmE bRo

It is like a story of a prodigal son- at last he came back. The eldest of our family went home already. It was a stormy life experience that he had with his wife. They have four children but sad to say his wife didn't allow anyone of their children to go with him. We've been praying for him to go back home but he would still insist before, to stay at their house even he is alone and hoping that her wife will still go back to his loving arms. Days and months passed by but her wife never came back and even his children, and the sad reality is that her wife is already living with another married man.

I am praying that God will give him the strength that he needs because he often have sleepless nights and crying silently for the problems he encountered. He is back home right now and regaining his strength  to be courageous enough in facing his problem and hoping that someday by God's grace, his plans will be realized.

Wedding Ring

        It is a traditional way of saying that we are bonded with each other during the wedding ceremony. Time is fast approaching and can't stop it. My fiancee and I will face the big day of our lives. I had a dream that I shared with her. I dreamed about our wedding. It was really a great dream but the funny part of the dream was during the wearing of the wedding ring. When the minister asked me where is the rings, I realized that I forgot to bought it. It was a little bit funny at the same time a reminder for me to be mindful of the things needed specifically the ring. When i woke up, I told to my self that we really need to secure it first.We went to a jewelry shop and try to look for a design that would satisfy and fit in our fingers.
         Yes its true that we really need to invest on it since we are going to wear it for a lifetime. Finally we have found the design we want - simple yet elegant. A reminder of a dream is a ring which is for life. This is one of our accomplishments in our preparation for the wedding. Thank God that we have it already.

Jetjet Prayed

It was his first time to pray at the pulpit. Interesting because you can see in his eyes the willingness to do it but you can see it also that he's so nervous . The good thing with him is that he is a thinker. He was assigned to pray for the tithes and offering. Jetjet is a new member to the Band of Brothers. He just level up last April 2010. From the Lambs of God Department , to the BOB which is compose of single men from secondary, tertiary, and young professionals.

Jason Udang or Jetjet was cordially welcomed in the group. There is a potential on this young man in terms of leadership which can be enhanced through training and engaging in leadership training and exposure. He is brave enough to face whatever responsibilities that is assigned to him with the supervision of the leaders of the BOB. I am thankful and blessed that every young man who joined the BOB has eagerness and willingness to take the challenge as long as they know whom they are serving - GOD for it is a Christ centered group.

Baungon is the Place

This is the place of my cousin named Erva Pahunang. It's a nice place to visit but the only problem is the road because it's rough and too dusty since it is still under construction. The beauty of this place was really great since their house is located on the hillside and you can see the mountains and a lot of trees on the other side .  My fiancee and I decided to go swimming on the flowing water near their house. It was very clean and the coldness of the water was so refreshing. We also had the chance to eat native chicken and of course Tilapia, fresh from their pond. She also gave us apple mango. We did not stay too long but we really cherished the moment we had with my cousin's family. To Momi Ervs Salamat "Thank You So Much" we love you. :)

Caving Adventure

This is one of the memorable moments in my life wherein my co-teachers invited me to go caving in Initao. I was really curious about it since it's my first time in caving adventure. A lot of fears came into my mind and I just told my self that i can do it. Although there were a lot of negative feedback's but I took it as i challenge to my self. The picture on the upper right side was taken on my way going down to the cave. It was a little bit difficult because it s too dark. I was trying my best to go down so that i could see it's beauty and what's inside the cave. Going down the cave really needs a lot of effort and of course the help of a flash light which my friend was holding while i was going down to brighten the path where I was going to. Aside from this, you need also to crawl so you can go to to the other side of the cave. There was a little danger that you might get hurt when a portion of your body will be hit by the wall of the cave since the way going through it s very narrow. That's what excites me because there are a lot of things you need to do in an extra ordinary way. Thank God for this experience. It really builds the stamina and there should be no chance to be weak in order for you to exit in this cave because it takes a lot of strength and there is this feeling of fulfillment and you can really say "WOW! this is it"! Going up to the exit also needs a lot of effort since you need to climb through the stone wall and pass through a very narrow way going outside the cave. It feels great that i was able to achieve it by trying the best that I can. The best part of this adventure is the experience of caving adventure.

Silent Killer

I was so alarmed of the danger of having no idea about the contents of the food I am eating, as long as it taste good I just eat it. Even before i usually eat in fast food  because of the burger and french fries that my stomach craves to eat more and more of it. I am not conscious of my health before as long as my weight increases that would be better. What ever comes into my mind and i feel like eating it, i would go for it. As time goes by, many sickness and diseases are discovered. I was so shocked when our pastor's wife had a check up, the finding was already a lung cancer and it is already stage 4. I asked myself how and why this happened? I know that she is a fighter and she can recover on it. That was the time when they introduced the alternative medicine. It helped her a lot and you can't just believe it that her cancer cells were gone already, it's amazing and thank God for this.

I was educated that the illnesses or diseases that we can possibly get it from the food we eat. We might not notice it but the elements or the substance on it is killing us softly, just like in the line of a song killing me softly with this food killing me softly. One of these harmful substances are the Monosodium glutamate that makes the taste of the food even better but it is deadly because it really damages the brain cells; and Aspartame, name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in many foods and beverages . Because its breakdown products include phenylalanine, aspartame is among the many substances that must be avoided by people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic condition. One thing that I have realized is that we only have one life to live and this life is only borrowed from our God so let's take care of it.

Pamalayi

It was May 23,2010 that i decided to take another step in our relationship.Facing the parents of my fiancee and her relatives and formally put things into proper perspective which is the "WEDDING". This is what we called pamalayi or pamanhikan. I am so blessed for the support of my family who really shared their time, efforts and love. Even to our papas - Ptr John and te Grace for all out support and prayer. I become who i am today because of these people who help me a lot in my daily walks in life. It was really great that both parties met and had a fellowship together. We also announced the preparations we had for the wedding, the wedding date and venue, and the people who will take part in the celebration.

The blueprints of the wedding plans are drawn or made known during this occasion. The pamanhikan is often hosted by the bride's family as the groom and his folks visit them to formally ask their daughter’s hand in marriage and discuss plans for the upcoming wedding over dinner. This can be an uneasy situation if it's the first time for both parties to meet. The soon-to-weds may feel a little awkward (nervous even) seeing and listening to their parents consult each other on matters like their wedding budget, guest list and the like.I just pray that all things work together for good for those who love God.

2nd Anniversary

May 19,2010 is our second year in our relationship. A time to reminisce the moments for what has been achieved. There are a lot of problem that were hurdled and thank God with His wisdom and strength we overcome it and by that we become victorious . I am so blessed to have a partner in life to be in the person of Chrisanne Abaa, she is really great to be with and a loving person, she is also a God fearing person.

I am thankful celebrating with her eventhough i was not feeling well at that time because i was having a sinusitis but its not about what i felt at that time but what matters most is the time we have shared together. To my palangga i love you so much and thank God for giving you to me.Happy Second Anniversary!

SUNGKA is the name of the Game

It is a traditional Filipino game where it needs technique and strategies to win the game. It seems simple but it needs your mind to work on what moves you are going to make. It was May 16, 2010  when Rj and Ray played the game well. It was quite good and fun. I played this game 3 years ago. I find it good and a little bit relaxed but it needs your mind to think well. This game is also called "Bantumi". Filipinos love this game because of the substance in it. They use either shell or marble. To be more specific regarding the description and rules of the games this is the site where it helps you a lot http://www.globalpinoy.com just search the Sungka and it will give you the details about the game. Try and you will enjoy the game.

Jetjet the Warcraft Player

It was May 17,2010 in the evening that we plan out to have an overnight at Joshua's place. When we went inside the house, my eyes was focused on his youngest brother who was really concentrating on the computer, I thought for a while that he was playing a simple game but when i drew near to Jason, i saw that he really enjoyed playing and a 100% focused on the game. It was a Warcraft Game. He was eagerly trying his best in protecting his territory and his characters that upon the attack of the opponent he make sure that he can defeat it.
The game was great and a lot of people are playing it also, it helps you to think well specially in planning on how to defeat your opponent. A lot of techniques and strategies on how your character will destroy the territory of the opponent. The game is really great but taking too much of your time would not be productive in your part. We just need to plan it out well but it should not be controlling our system. This what others think that it really helps them but it breaks them. In some cases for students who are addicted on this game, instead of reporting to school they were in the internet cafe playing. Its a matter on how we are going to discipline ourselves.

Today is another Day

Every day is a blessing from our God. As i move on to my life and do my daily task i see to it that all things work together for good for the love of God. I cherish that as my life keep on extending i know that i still have a purpose to accomplish. Problems arises but i will be positive on this matter because it help me to be a victorious person. I will face this with courage because i have a bigger God.

I am so blessed with this lyrics of this song that say, God is to wise to be mistaken, God is to good to be unkind and when you don't understand and you can't see His plan and if you can't trace His hands, Trust His heart. Today is another day.

Nanay..Mom...Mama...Mamita... Mother

Mother - One of the best people in the whole wide world. A man’s loving partner, best friend, confidante, the family’s treasurer, comforter, source of emotional strength - rolled into one. A mother can do everything and anything just to protect the welfare of the children and the whole family. Our father’s loving partner in giving us the best. To be a mother is not an easy role. Bearing and protecting a child inside the womb for nine months, taking care of the child from pregnancy, during birth, until the child grows. We should be grateful and thankful to God for giving us our mother. Let’s not wait for any special occasion for us to say how much we are grateful to her.

Many people are not that vocal in saying “thank you” and “I love you” to their mother as well as to their father. We should learn how to express our love and gratitude to our mother in words, not just in words, but as well as in our actions. We just don’t’ know how much joy these simple things can bring to them. Let’s not take for granted our mothers. They may have scolded/reprimanded us many times, they might have hurt us emotionally and physically, our thoughts may not be the same as their thoughts, we may have experienced clashing of ideas and preferences, they might have not given us all the material things that we want, but it doesn’t mean that they don’t love us.
We should also evaluate ourselves why those things have happened because a mother cannot afford to hurt her child intentionally and without any reason. Our mother loved and cared for us and all they wanted is our best. We should not forget that they have given the best proof of their love for us: that is bearing and putting their life at risk just for us to be borne. For those whose mother is still here, express how grateful and how much you love her while you still can and while your mother can still appreciate the joy you will give to her. Belated Happy Mothers’ Day to all moms and thank God for the blessing of giving you to your husband and to your children.

Tough Challenge

Life is tough and has a lot of challenges. There are times it seems that its too cloudy and there are times it sunny. What i am trying to convey is that whatever challenges or trials that God has given us, He has a plan and purpose. I don't need to ask why but i know as i overcome it, promotion and blessing will follow. We just need to consider that as we grew older, new challenges will come. We just need to trust God. We are an overcomer.

Every evaluation that we have in our past and even in our present of what we are today is a product of our decision that we make in life. I am not a perfect person but i am willing to change for a betterment of my life. I thank God for the strength that He has bestowed upon me, He is my strength when i am weak. And i am blessed every day in my life that i am still awake because i know that my mission in this life is not yet over.

Mom..Ina..Mama...Mamita...Nanay....Mother

Mother - One of the best people in the whole wide world. A man’s loving partner, best friend, confidante, the family’s treasurer, comforter, source of emotional strength - rolled into one. A mother can do everything and anything just to protect the welfare of the children and the whole family. Our father’s loving partner in giving us the best. To be a mother is not an easy role. Bearing and protecting a child inside the womb for nine months, taking care of the child from pregnancy, during birth, until the child grows. We should be grateful and thankful to God for giving us our mother. Let’s not wait for any special occasion for us to say how much we are grateful to her. Many people are not that vocal in saying “thank you” and “I love you” to their mother as well as to their father. We should learn how to express our love and gratitude to our mother in words, not just in words, but as well as in our actions. We just don’t’ know how much joy these simple things can bring to them. Let’s not take for granted our mothers. They may have scolded/reprimanded us many times, they might have hurt us emotionally and physically, our thoughts may not be the same as their thoughts, we may have experienced clashing of ideas and preferences, they might have not given us all the material things that we want, but it doesn’t mean that they don’t love us. We should also evaluate ourselves why those things have happened because a mother cannot afford to hurt her child intentionally and without any reason.

Our mother loved and cared for us and all they wanted is our best. We should not forget that they have given the best proof of their love for us: that is bearing and putting their life at risk just for us to be borne. For those whose mother is still here, express how grateful and how much you love her while you still can and while your mother can still appreciate the joy you will give to her. Belated Happy Mothers’ Day to all moms and thank God for the blessing of giving you to your husband and to your children.

2010 AUTOMATED ELECTION: Effective or not?

A lot of speculations arose before the coming of the 2010 automated election. Since it is the first time for the Filipino people to vote using automated machines, some were hesitant, a lot were excited, and most people were intrigued. Will the cheating be ended? Will the machines work? Will the voting be consuming a little time? Or will it be the same as the previous elections we had in the past years? People became worried that there will still be cheating because people are aware that the machine will be using CF cards to store the data of the election results. They believed that there is a tendency that the CF cards already contain data or that the data can be hacked by experts. Few days before the election, some problems arose especially during the testing of the PCOS machines. Some PCOS machines have problems. Voters are also worried since the nation is experiencing power interruptions, there might be a worse scenario of a power block out during the election.
Election Day came. As early as 6 in the morning, many voters were excited to come to their voting precinct to vote. They expected that the flow of the voting will not take too long. They were so excited to vote for their bets. It took too long for us just to look for our voting precincts since there is a clustering of more than two precincts. We have to look for our names on the list of voters posted on the wall outside each clustered precinct room. The list of voters name is not that visible especially to those who don’t have a perfect 20-20 vision and to those who are senior citizens. The font sizes of the text are too small and the printing is not that clear. After we have found and know our precincts, we have to wait again to be accommodated. We have to wait for our time to be accommodated in the verification of voters. Election officials assigned in the verification have to look for our names in the file of documents, make some comparisons of those stuffs that need to be compared, voters have to sign and after signing, wait again to be able to get inside the precinct and vote. Priority numbers were issued but to my observation, it didn’t help the situation. Some election personnel were not using their common sense in accommodating the voters who already have priority numbers. The have to wait for all the voters inside to finish voting before they call for another batch. Why didn’t they call another voter to occupy the place of the one who already have voted? Why wait for the room to be emptied before they call for another batch of voters? Imagine? For over an hour, they only have accommodated less than 30 voters. Some voters were irritated and have decided to go home. There were many negative feedbacks about the election. Some say that the manual election is better than the automated one. Some PCOS machine won’t work. Ballots were not accepted by the machine. Circles to be shaded in the ballot are too small. People expected that it would be a little bigger just like the ones in the sample ballot. With that, it would be easier for the voters especially the senior citizens to do the shading. The COMELEC should have also posted ahead of time, maybe at least two or three days before the election day, the list of voters assigned in each clustered precinct for them to go directly to the their assigned room and not spend too much time looking for their names. We can still consider these things since it’s our first time to have an automated election. Since we already practice automation, everything should be high-tech. Why still look for the names of the voters in their bulky hard copies if we can have it thru computers. A personal computer, a scanner or a biometric machine and a signature pad are all we need to make things easier. Come to think about it. Maybe if you have the common sense, you know what I am trying to convey.