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One of the Best Email in my Inbox

2009-03-05T02:50:00.000-08:00

This is good. Please take the time to read it.
There is always hope no matter what the situation may be.

It's been awhile since I got this kind of email in my inbox. This truly lifts up one's hope and outlook in life. I wish that somehow this will inspire us all readers. Whatever good you receive today, please don't forget to pass it on.

What goes around comes around.... So True... Read to the end... Beautiful Story.
The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new. She looked like she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before.
"Leave me alone," he growled..
To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling -- her even white teeth displayed in dazzling rows. "Are you hungry?" she asked.
"No," he answered sarcastically. "I've just come from dining with the president. Now go away." The woman's smile became even broader. Suddenly the man felt a gentle hand under his arm.
"What are you doing, lady?" the man asked angrily. "I said to leave me alone.
Just then a policeman came up. "Is there any problem, ma'am?" he asked..
"No problem here, officer," the woman answered. "I'm just trying to get this man to his feet. Will you help me?"
The officer scratched his head. "That's old Jack. He's been a fixture around here for a couple of years. What do you want with him?"
"See that cafeteria over there?" she asked. "I'm going to get him something to eat and get him out of the cold for awhile."
"Are you crazy, lady?" the homeless man resisted. "I don't want to go in there!" Then he felt strong hands grab his other arm and lift him up. "Let me go, officer. I didn't do anything."
"This is a good deal for you, Jack," the officer answered. "Don't blow it.."
Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer got Jack into the cafeteria and sat him at a table in a remote corner. It was the middle of the morning, so most of the breakfast crowd had already left and the lunch bunch had not yet arrived. The manager strode across the cafeteria and stood by his table.
"What's going on here, officer?" he asked. "What is all this. Is this man in trouble?"
"This lady brought this man in here to be fed," the policeman answered.
"Not in here!" the manager replied angrily. "Having a person like that here is bad for business."
Old Jack smiled a toothless grin. "See, lady. I told you so. Now if you'll let me go. I didn't want to come here in the first place."
The woman turned to the cafeteria manager and smiled. "Sir, are you familiar with Eddy and Associates, the banking firm down the street ?"
"Of course I am," the manager answered impatiently. "They hold their weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms."
"And do you make a goodly amount of money providing food at these weekly meetings?"
"What business is that of yours?"
I, sir, am Penelope Eddy, president and CEO of the company."
"Oh."
The woman smiled again. "I thought that might make a difference." She glanced at the cop who was busy stifling a giggle. "Would you like to join us in a cup of coffee and a meal, officer?"
"No thanks, ma'am," the officer replied. "I'm on duty."
"Then, perhaps, a cup of coffee to go?"
"Yes, ma'am. That would be very nice."
The cafeteria manager turned on his heel, "I'll get your coffee for you right away, officer."
The officer watched him walk away. "You certainly put him in his place," he said.
"That was not my intent. Believe it or not, I have a reason for all this."
She sat down at the table across from her amazed dinner guest She stared at him intently. "Jack, do you remember me?"
Old Jack se arched her face with his old, rheumy eyes "I think so -- I mean you do look familiar."
"I'm a little older perhaps," she said. "Maybe I've even filled out more than my younger days when you worked here, and I came through that very door, cold and hungry."
"Ma'am?" the officer said questioningly. He couldn't believe that such a magnificently turned out woman could ever have been hungry.
"I was just out of college," the woman began. "I had come to the city looking for a job, but I couldn't find anything. Finally I was down to my last few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment. I walked the streets for days. It was February and I was cold and nearly starving. I saw this place and walked in on the off chance that I could get something to eat." Jack lit up with a smile. "Now I remember," he said. "I was behind the serving counter. You came up and asked me if you could work for something to eat. I said that it was against company policy."
I know," the woman continued. "Then you made me the biggest roast beef sandwich that I had ever seen, gave me a cup of coffee, and told me to go over to a corner table and enjoy it. I was afraid that you would get into trouble. Then, when I looked over, I saw you put the price of my food in the cash register I knew then that everything would be all right."
"So you started your own business?" Old Jack said.
"I got a job that very afternoon. I worked my way up. Eventually I started my own business, that, with the help of God, prospered." She opened her purse and pulled out a business card. "When you are finished here, I want you to pay a visit to a Mr. Lyons. He's the personnel director of my company. I'll go talk to him now and I'm certain he'll find something for you to do around the office." She smiled. "I think he might even find the funds to give you a little advance so that you can buy some clothes and get a place to live until you get on your feet. If you ever need anything, my door is always opened to you."
There were tears in the old man's eyes. "How can I ever thank you? " he said.
"Don't thank me," the woman answered. "To God goes the glory. ... He led me to you."
Outside the cafeteria, the officer and the woman paused at the entrance before going their separate ways. "Thank you for all your help, officer," she said.
"On the contrary, Ms. Eddy," he answered. "Thank you. I saw a miracle today, something that I will never forget. And...And thank you for the coffee."
If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you might have missed a laugh.

Have a Wonderful Day. May God Bless You Always. And don't forget that when you "cast your bread upon the waters," you never know how it will be returned to you.
God is so big He can cover the whole world with his20Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart.
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So, the next time you hear someone is
facing a problem and YOU think it doesn't
concern you, remember ----
when one of us is threatened,
we are all at risk.
We are all involved in this
journey called life.
We must keep an eye out for
one another and make an extra effort
to encourage one another.
SO TO EVERYONE WHO
HAS EVER HELPED YOU OUT
LET THEM KNOW HOW
IMPORTANT THEY ARE.

REMEMBER. . . . . .

EACH OF US IS A VITAL THREAD IN ANOTHER PERSON'S TAPESTRY;
OUR LIVES ARE WOVEN TOGETHER
FOR A REASON.
One of the best things to hold onto
in this world is a FRIEND.
HUGS ARE GREAT////

Making Money In Forex the Easy Way

2009-01-12T03:11:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone.

My gosh, here we are in a brand new year. Did you make any New Year's resolutions yet? Did you ponder the problems we face in the economy that is emerging? Are you wondering how things are going to change with having a new President move into the Whitehouse in America? What are you thinking about?

I and my husband, (Yes, I have a husband) have been kicking around this idea of just what we could do to increase our earning capacity this year in 2009. This is a hard one. With all the decrease in manufacturing, and the ripple effect that has, and all the jobs that are being lost and the high unemployment rate all over the world, anyone thinking about starting a new biz offline with all this goings on, surely has a few screws loose. I would not want to do that in this economy! Would you?

So, what is it that will produce now and keep on producing for years to come?
FOREX.

Forex? I heard about that. Very complicated. Hard to learn, risky, and Forex is just for the rich to play with all the money they have to burn.

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This is my and my husband's choice for helping ourselves and others around us by supercharging our income this year. My next article will be about running the numbers on what it means to double your money every month as stated in the FAP Turbo website.

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Know the Secret Cure for All Diseases (Hard to Believe, yet...)

2009-01-02T23:53:00.000-08:00

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2009-01-01T20:54:00.000-08:00

HAPPY New Year to All!

You got to read this to the end for the most important information.

Now that 2008 is behind us, it’s time to get ready for the Year of the Ox, 2009. And with the present world situation, most people around the world if not all, is trying to prepare for the coming days ahead. And more people are thinking of ways to make more money both offline and online. And I am thinking that way too, are you? Or maybe those of you who are into online marketing, are thinking of expanding their business for more profit. Well, I got some good news for everyone.

Just a few days ago, I got an email in my inbox and I was skeptical about it but my curiosity gets the best of me so I open and read it.

This is a little bit different than the usual things we do to operate an online business and I know you will agree with me once you get to read and listen to it. It is a complete package all rolled into one. If you're into online marketing, you NEED an autoresponder. ad tracking, webinar services ,videos and webhosting, and more. And you will have it all in this program. Check it here

Take a few minutes and go read and listen to what is said, you will be excited about this! And the good about this is that you can get in for FREE now. It's still 4 days to Pre-launch so check this site

You will find that these are the tools necessary to operate your website. And you must be in it to get it. So get in FREE!

May All Your Dreams Come True This Christmas

2008-12-20T04:43:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone the love, peace, and joy that the true meaning of Christmas brings and hoping too that all your heart's desires will all come true.

While it is true that the world is in recession, there is still reason to be happy and grateful if only for the gift of life and all the things around us that comes for free for us to enjoy.

Let us all give thanks and praise to our Lord and here's wishing everyone a blessed and a Merry Christmas!

CHEERS!

Manny Pacquiao Or Oscar dela Hoya, Who is Your Bet?

2008-12-04T16:23:00.000-08:00

Manny Pacquiao Or Oscar dela Hoya, Who is Your Bet?
In less than 48 hours from today, this boxing dream match will take place. And people all over the world have different ideas about who's gonna win. Each of the two contenders, boxers Pacman or Golden Boy, have their own strengths and weaknesses. But whoever wins in this game, one thing is sure (and this is only my opinion) luck is in his favor. I have no question whatsoever with their abilities, they are both champions in their time.

Reports said that Pacquiao is the underdog in this match. And both have proven track records of their capabilities so it is really hard to say who's gonna win, if it is
Pacman or Golden Boy.

To those who are boxing aficionados, here are more details

Good luck to the boxers: Go Pacman Go! Go Golden Boy Go!
May the best man win! Cheers!

Beware of These Products from China

2008-12-04T15:28:00.000-08:00

My blog is turning to be an information center for all kinds of information but I don't mind and hope that the readers of this blog don't mind too.

Sometimes it is hard to just ignore it and I am compelled to share it to the readers and people that I come in contact with. Anyway, this is one of the latest that I got from a friend.

This is all about some products from China. China's products whether food, toys or electronic gadgets were very much in the news lately because of the questionable substances that are found detrimental to human health. The most scary for me was the melamine issue on their milk products. Most of their products were recalled from the international markets. I don't know the effects of these in their economy. But this is not all about it.

There are two items in this article that people should be aware of. Slippers and hairbands or headbands.

Here is the email about it and it comes with some photos too.

Be cautious of hair bands at open markets around the city too – they are probably from China since they are purchased in bulk very very cheap !!!!
Take a good look before buying hair bands in future – specially like the following kind…..

These Hair bands were made from used condoms and threads.

Here is a piece of news about this.

BEIJING (AFP) - Used condoms are being recycled into hair bands in southern China threatening to spread sexually-transmittable diseases they were originally meant to prevent, state media reported Tuesday

In the latest example of potentially harmful Chinese-made products, rubber hair bands have been found in local markets and beauty salons in Dongguan and Guangzhou cities in southern Guangdong province, China Daily newspaper said.

'These cheap and colorful rubber bands and hair ties sell well ..... threatening the health of local people,' it said.
Despite being recycled, the hair bands could still contain bacteria and viruses, it said.

'People could be infected with AIDS, (genital) warts or other diseases if they hold the rubber bands or strings in their mouths while waving their hair into plaits or buns,' the paper quoted a local dermatologist who gave only his surname, Dong, as saying. A bag of ten of the recycled bands sells for just 25 sen (three cents), much cheaper than others on the market, accounting for their popularity, the paper said.

A government official was quoted as saying recycling condoms was illegal. China 's manufacturing industry has been repeatedly tarnished this year by a string of scandals involving shoddy or dangerous goods made for both domestic and foreign markets.

In response, it launched a public relations blitz this summer aimed at playing up efforts to strengthen monitoring systems._.___
Check your kids hair bands and make sure they do not put them in their mouth while trying to plait or tie their hair . See below for Chinese Slippers now being sold in Walmart in the US . Hopefully, they are not yet in the Philippines or in your particular country especially in Asia...

REMEMBER THE PAINT ON KIDS TOYS ?

Hi,
This is very true as I heard it in news from one of our local radios here that our govt has to be extra careful on these cheap imports from china. These includes clothes, food, toys, slippers and even glasses because the Chinese are using some strong but cheap chemical in their manufactures. Cheap is becoming expensive and at the same time fatal. I nearly bought one pair of the slippers below for myself last week at the Japanese $2 shop at IMM last week. YVette

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO PASS THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYONE IN YOUR CONTACT LIST.

I hope that everyone who gets to read this will also share the information to their contacts or maybe share this blog link. Thanks and have a nice and wonderful life.

The Move is Over, But We Are not Over

2008-11-13T06:02:00.000-08:00

The past few weeks have been most hectic for me and the family. We have done a lot in so short span of time. Packing our stuffs for weeks and then unpacking again after a day of completing the task, huh! Yes, the move is over but we are not over yet.

And the most stressful part is when we started loading our stuffs in a truck around 9 pm and in less than 10 minutes after we just started, it began to rain really hard and long that we have to wait for the rain to stop but it did not stop. So we decided around 12 midnight to keep going inspite of the rain or we'll never get done. We were all wet and cold from the rain but we continued till 6 am in the morning. We were able to leave the old place around 7 am. The rain stopped already and all the time that we were travelling to the new place it was not raining anymore but dark clouds still looming in the sky.

And here's what! When we started unloading our stuffs, it started to rain again. it is 10am already and it rained for several hours but we kept going. a lot of our stuffs got wet. A carton of clothings got wet and were stained, we have to spend the next day washing them and drying them.

But i decided that after we unload our stuffs from the truck, we will stop everything and we will all rest and sleep. We were done around 1 pm and hit the sack right after lunch. Everyone was exhausted but I never heard anyone complaining about the task at hand. And I am very thankful for my family. They are most cooperative and helpful and all I can do is try to serve some special dishes to make up for lost energy. And hey, after a couple of weeks, we are not done yet. Though we are quite settled now, we still have some things to do.

And well, that is part of life. I am hoping that the next move will be the last. And what I mean is that I hope to move to our own house and pray that God will grant my wish.

Some of you are just lucky to have your own place but to most of us who are renting, this experience will always mean a lot of extra work and could be stressful at times.

Still, at the end of the day, there's something we always gain from the experience that enriches our lives that makes us a better person.

Moving Out To the City

2008-10-25T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hi, folks.
Just want to post a short message. I did not abandon my blog. I and my family are too busy again packing our stuff and getting ready for the move to the city. And this is another kind of adventure. We don't know what is ahead of us but I do hope for a better one.
I can probably be online within the first week of November and hope that the readers won't get disappointed. I am planning to set up another website and hope that this time, I will be more focused.
This is all for the meantime and will be posting more as soon as I can. that's a promise!
Hope everyone is having a great time!

ECONOMIC RECESSION? What Is It?

2008-10-14T21:46:00.000-07:00

It’s has been on the news since late 2007. The world economy is not good. There is an economic recession. It is getting worse, much worse than we expect but all hoped that we will all survive this.
I don’t know much about business, government and politics or even stocks trading but I have read and heard enough about this economic recession that is going on in the US and some parts of the world which is affecting the rest of the world in general. Aside from these bits of information that I read and heard, I can say that I have enough common sense to know at least some of the reasons why an economic recession is happening in a nation or country, but what is economic recession anyway?
So what is an economic recession? This happens when there is a substantial and remarkable decline in the economy which commonly lasts for a long time. This is obvious in terms of consumer spending, work, industrial output, actual revenue and wholesale business deals. A theoretical index of this is 2 successive quarters of negative growth which is quantified by the national GDP or gross domestic product.
Experts allege that an economic recession is typical because it is part of the trade or business cycle and things normally improve within 16 to 18 months.
On any trade cycle, there's a point of recovery, expansion, slowdown and then recession. On recovery, the gross domestic product or GDP of a country begins to go up. Once the GDP grows robustly, this is the time that it builds up. Once consumers are not purchasing much, this follows when you suffer a slowdown. Since there is lesser demand for the products, you have an economic recession.
The most recent economic recession happened in 2000 and 2001 which had three quarters of negative growth succeeded by three favorable quarters then five more quarters of sub par growth. Experts suppose that the similar tendency is taking place at present.
The basic solution that the government generally does is bring down interest rates to aid perk up the economic system. Only last year, the Federal government cut down interest rates three times towards the close of the third and fourth quarter of the year so that overnight loans between banks could be borrowed at 4.25% which is the lowest in the past 2 years.
What makes the economic recession distinct from what came about subsequently the Second World War is that this one is a result of falling home values or real estate and a crisis of trust among fixed income investors.
Notwithstanding the truth that the nation has survived this again and again, there's however no way to foretell when it will take place.
Some employ the stock exchange as an index. Other people apply the reversed yield curve which utilizes yields on a 10 year and three month Treasury securities and the Fed’s overnight stocks value. The unemployment rate is likewise another which happens to be one of the things that make up the index of stellar indicators.
There are members in the President Bush organization who prefers to address it as an economic recession because this will cause the masses to panic but there are others who are fearless enough to acknowledge that it is here. Since it is going to be an unspecified time prior to the economy to recover again, everybody is informed to remain composed, save up and seek long term investments worthy of getting into.
Aside from the war in Iraq, the economic system or the economic recession is going to make up among the vital government issues that some candidates have to cover when they are running for the highest office in the land. Whosoever wins, they have to ascertain a direction or means to cut back the unemployment rate, assist the masses to preserve their homes or properties and a lot of different things that bear on the average ordinary American family.
An economic recession goes for months at a time. If it should go extensively for a much longer period, then this is called an economic depression which is something that the world and not only the U.S. went through at the end of the First World War. This economic depression went through for up to 4 years that a lot of people hoped it will never take place again.

Make Money Online with Membership Sites

2008-10-07T21:32:00.000-07:00

It's time to make money and membership site is one good way to do it.

I haven't been online this past few days and when I did, I got a very interesting email from my inbox. It's something that most people on the internet is looking for.

Much has been written about the so called make money online or internet marketing. And there are gazillion of how to's and ways to make money online and millions have literally earned real money.

I won't go over to the different ways of making money online as most of you probably knows how to do it. I just want to share this particular program I came across recently that is still on pre-launch. And I think this is one way of making money that you should try.

You probably heard of Membership sites. For a one time low investment you can have 23 exclusive membership sites that you can resell for a 100% profit. Check this site and see for yourself the potential of earning money online. Everything is set up for you and all you need to do is promote this program.

If you don't have a paypal account yet, you can sign up for free here .

If your are serious in making money online, membership sites could be your way.

Happy earning and Goodluck!

What Text Messages Do to You

2008-09-19T19:50:00.001-07:00

Just wondering how text messages affect you. I often get messages in the morning and usually it is a good morning greeting. Well, I don't have anything to complain about this since most of the time it either makes me smile or lifts up my mood. Some are sayings or proverbs to live by and that would make you think or ponder on it.
And when I get messages at a different time of day, it would either be a joke or something to make me smile or laugh :-)
Here are some text messages in my inbox recently:

*** "Log on to a new morning,
Surf thru the day with a smile,
Get rid of the "world" virus,
Chat with God...He's always online!
Have a cybercool day!:)

*** "I THANK those who HATED me - they made me a BETTER person!
I THANK those who LOVED me - they made my heart grow FONDER.
I THANK those who ENVIED me - they made my SELF-ESTEEM grow STRONGER!
I THANK those who CARED - they made me feel IMPORTANT!
I THANK those who ENTERED my life -they made me who I am today!
I THANK those who LEFT - they showed me that NOTHING lasts FOREVER!
I THANK those who STAYED - they showed me the true meaning of FRIENDSHIP."

*** " Never ever reach a point where you regret something just because you thought it was a mistake. Remember, there was a time that it made you smile. Good morning!"

*** "The Beauty of Life doesn't depend on how hapapy you are, but how happy others can be because of YOU."

*** "Friendship is a collection of hearts, ready to give, share and understand. It never fades and never ends. It only reminds us that life is not perfect without a friend."

*** " When people hurt you over and over again, think of them like sandpaper.They may scratch and hurt you a bit ut in the end you end up polished and they end up useless. Have a nice day."

Well, I wish everyone have a nice weekend. More text messages next time. You may want to share some that you got in your inbox , too.

What My Name Says About Me, Find Out Yours

2008-09-17T21:40:00.001-07:00

Look what I found out about my name. I found this from another website and you can find the link at the bottom. But I am sorry to say I'm still not ready to tell you exactly what my name is though some of the readers may know me already by name, but who am I as a person? Here's what my name says about me. You can find out what your name means in the link at the bottom of this article.

You entered: (my name)

There are 13 letters in your name.
Those 13 letters total to 63
There are 6 vowels and 7 consonants in your name.
What your first name means:
Shakespearean: Female'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark' Daughter to Polonius.
Greek: FemaleHelp. Serpentine. In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Ophelia was the lover of Hamlet who went insane as a result of his irrational behavior.
French: FemaleSerpentine.

Your number is: 9

The characteristics of #9 are:

Humanitarian, giving nature, selflessness, obligations, creative expression.The expression or destiny for #9:The expression that you exhibit is represented bythe number 9. Your talents center in humanistic interests and approaches. You like to help others as you were intended to be the 'big brother or big sister' type. You operate best when you follow your feelings and sense of compassion, and allow yourself to be sensitive to the needs of others. You work well with people, and have the potential to inspire. This suggests that you could successfully teach or counsel. Creative ability, imagination and artistic talent (often latent) of the highest order are present in this expression. It's possible that you're not using or developing all of these capabilities at this time. Some of your talents may have been used at an earlier time in your life, and some may still be latent. Be aware of your capabilities, so that you can make use of them at appropriate times.

If you are able to achieve the potential of your natural expression in this life, you are capable of much human understanding and have a lot to give to others. Your personal ambitions are likely to be maintained in a very positive perspective, never losing sight of an interest in people, and a sympathetic, tolerant, broad-minded and compassionate point of view. You are quite idealistic, and disappointed at the lack of perfection in the world. You have a strong awareness of your own feeling as well as those of others. Friendships, affection, and love are extremely important.

Undeveloped or ignored, the negative side of the 9 expression can be very selfish and self-centered. If you do not actively involve yourself with work that benefits others, you may tend to express just the opposite characteristics. It is your role to be very involved with other people and their needs, but it may be difficult for you achieve this role. Aloofness, lack of involvement, and a lack of sensitivity mark the low road of this expression.

Your Soul Urge number is: 9

A Soul Urge number of 9 means:

With a 9 Soul Urge, you want to give to others, usually in a humanitarian or philanthropic manner. You are highly motivated to give friendship, affection and love. And you are generous in giving of your knowledge and experience. You have very sharing urges, and you are likely to have a great deal to share. Your concern for others makes you a very sympathetic and generous person with a sensitive and compassionate nature.You are able to view life in very broad and intuitive terms. You often express high ideals and an inspirational approach to life.

If you are able to fully realize the potential of your motivation, you will be a very self-sacrificing person who is able to give freely without being concerned about any return or reward.

As with all human beings, you are prone to sometimes express the negative attitudes inherent to your Soul Urges. You may become too sensitive and tend to express emotions strongly at times. There can be significant conflict between higher aims and personal ambitions. You may resent the idea of giving all of the time and, in fact, if there is too much 9 energy in your nature you may reject the idea. You may often be disappointed in the lack of perfection in yourself and others.

Your Inner Dream number is: 9

An Inner Dream number of 9 means:

You dream of being creative, intellectual, and universal; the selfless humanitarian. You understand the needy and want to help them. You would love to be a person people count on for support and advice.

So there. I just realized I am a pure 9. What about you? Want to find out? check it on this site: http://www.paulsadowski.com

Enjoy your day!

Christmas in September, What?

2008-09-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

Actually, I am just thinking about it now. It's not that I celebrate Christmas at this time of year. It's just that I am thinking of what I can and will do this coming Christmas. I always plan ahead (in fact, way ahead of time) for the simple reason that
I can't do a lot of things within a short period of time.

I always start with what I wish I could do for other people outside my family and it will always be something I cannot afford so I always end up thinking of something I can do which is not much due to a lot of limitation on my part especially the financial side of it.

As in the past years since Christmas 2001, I always come up with something. And I will usually start with saving some money as early as August or September. Have a list of stuffs to buy for a number of kids in the neighborhood and some carolers and other unexpected well wishers and also a list of activities for the Christmas party.

For the past years, I decided to give small card to kiddie carolers as an invitation for a Christmas party that I will hold for them on the 24th of December, instead of giving them money. I know how many I will expect to come by the number of cards I will give out. So I would wrap some stuffs that kids will need or love to have, mark them if it's for girls or boys or unisex items. Then I will also wrap some gifts for raffles, and gifts as prizes for parlor/indoor games. They are always willing to sing Christmas songs or dance to a popular music at the time. There's always a lot of Christmas activities to look forward to which is fun for kids. It is fun looking at the kids enjoying on the occasion, trying to outdo each other on the dance or games. You will see their excitement as they call for their friends, brother or sister to get ready and come as soon as they can.

On this occasion, I have a chance to impart something to this young minds. I also make it a point that kids know how to behave in activities like this. You will find out that they are more receptive to advices when they are in a happy mood. They are easy to encourage and they understand better and fast. Very easy to deal with.

On one Christmas, I and my husband together with my stepson, went around town looking for the street children or beggars to give away some packed spaghetti and sandwiches and some grocery bags for families out in the streets greeting them Merry Christmas. You will hear them shouting "Thank you!" and Merry Christmas! as soon as we turn around. It makes us feel good and more appreciative of God's blessings. We are blessed, indeed.

I did this also together with my young nephew at one time when my husband was not around for Christmas. We go around town each with a backpack of goodies. While we were giving away some goodies to the street kids, I always tell my nephew that we have a lot to thank for and that he is far better than the kids out there on the streets begging for food and looose change. He will always look back at the kids and I know that he feels sorry for them. I find that this a good chance is a better way to educate kids how to appreciate what they have in life and how to be grateful for whatever they have in life. And at the same time to do good and be good.

Soon, it will be Christmas again. This time, I am still thinking of something to do and I am sure I want to continue what I started out to do. I wish I can do more this time and I will be happier if that happens. But right now, I need to look for some sources to fund this activity. And knowing from my previous experience, God has a way of taking care of things and I always believe it will come. Sometimes unexpectedly and mysteriously.

I would love to hear from you. You may suggest or share some activities that you do for others on Christmas or you may want to share something or whatever opinions/comments you have on this.

Smoking? Would you Quit or Regret?

2008-09-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

I won't ask anyone here to quit smoking. It is their prerogative and their choice. I have made a choice and in the first place I could say I will never like it. I have tried it once as a teenager but I cannot really take the aftertaste of cigarette smoking, that I have to brush my teeth three times consecutively to get rid of the bitter taste. Eeeew!

It's really hard for me to understand why a lot of people smoke while they are all aware that it's detrimental to their health. I have read about their possible reasons (I think it is all but excuses) and I would rather not discuss it here but rather the negative implications it will do to them. As in my post yesterday, it is very clear and has been proven that these effects are harming them physically and even their loved ones who can inhale the smoke. Smoking is a health hazard. Period!

I find this photos in my inbox long time ago with the subject: Quit Smoking!!! Now!!! or else!!! And whoever created this is a genius and this is best circulated to create awarenes, give warning and enlightenment.

Imagine yourself in one of these photos.

You like this one?

Or you prefer this one?
Oh, Is this your choice?

You find this better?

Whatever you decide, you etiher quit smoking or not, always remember that SMOKING IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH. You have only one body and a life to live. And you have loved ones who cares for you. Don't your care for them?

Still smoking? Would you quit smoking?

Source: From my inbox. Credit is due to the creator of these photos, whoever you are.

GOOD NEWS TO ALL SMOKERS...

2008-09-04T06:48:00.000-07:00

This is another email I got from a friend last January. I think I am not qualified. What about you, wanna join?

What does smoking do to you anyway?

Here's the contest mechanics:

The International Tobacco Syndicate on its " Golden Anniversary’’ wish to invite smokers;

A SURE WINNER

All smokers have the chance to win the ff Major Prizes:

1st Prize: Brand new Lung Cancer, Cerebral Tumor,
Meningitis, Heart desease

2nd prize: Goiter, astma, Bronchial infection,
Migraine

3rd prize: Emphysema, Neuro sclerosis,
special hepatitis.

You can also HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN CONSOLATION PRIZES SUCH AS:

Tartar deposit, bad breath, stained teeth,
swollen gums, sinusitis.

``REMEMBER the more you puff, the more chances of winning ‘’

FABULOUS PRIZES ARE WAITING FOR YOU
YOU CAN BE THE NEXT LUCKY WINNER!

Please claim your prizes at the nearest Funeral Parlor.

This promo is limited offer only.

See your latest X-Ray result for more details.

Find Out If You're Blessed or Not

2008-08-25T23:23:00.001-07:00

Oftentimes,we are too busy trying to accomplish big things which we always believe will make us happy that we tend to overlook and forget to appreciate what we already have. And most of the times, we are never satisfied with what we have accomplished and what we have in possessions already. Well, at times I would admit being guilty about this until I got this email from a friend.

Life indeed is full of contradictions and we will all surely hope and wish that we are always on the positive side of it but we all know it is not always. Continue reading and take a closer look at the pictures and see if you lucky, blessed or fortunate... or not.

From the email:

More than counting our blessings, let us have firm resolve in our hearts to make this a better world, a better life for some, especially amongst those who are within our reach. Even small yet meaningful steps...

To whom more is given, much is expected.......And even if we feel we seem to think we have "less" than others, sharing what we've got makes us "richer" than those unmindful of the blessings they've got.

Enjoy life how it is and as it comes. Things are worse for others and is a lot better for us.There are many things in your life that will catch your eye but only a few will catch your heart....pursue those...

So, you can tell now for yourself if you are blessed or not, lucky or unlucky or what! I thank God I am blessed.I have shared this in the hope of uplifting your mood and become hopeful and make one more appreciative of his or her lot in life.

How Do You Eat Peanuts, Anyway?

2008-08-22T06:11:00.000-07:00

Just thought I want to do something different today. I seem not to be in the mood for anything. I have no internet yet and I feel lazy this one particular afternoon. I am in no mood to watch TV then. For want of something to do, something I don't normally do, I suddenly saw the peanuts I just roasted earlier in the morning.

Well, I used to eat peanuts mindlessly, putting several pieces at one time in my mouth and chew it as fast as I can. But a thought just came to my mind when I saw the peanuts in a plastic bag. Less than a half cup, each nut the size of a corn kernel (not big, eh!) plainly roasted with nothing else, no salt or anything whatsoever.

So, I thought I should know how many times I need to chew the peanuts so fine before I finally swallow it. And I should put only a piece at a time. I never thought I could think something like this. Like I said, I need something to do to amuse myself and to change my mood. It's another phase of life that I have to deal with, boredom.

I started my charade. I put one nut in my mouth and counted 1,2,3,4...and at 25, the nut is chopped fine in my mouth and another couple of chews I finally swallowed it. So, one down and on to my next peanut. Each time i would count the number of times I have to chew a nut, the size of a corn kernel and I would end up at the count of 25 and before the count of 30, it's down on my throat.

Aha! so I therefore conclude that each peanut, the size of a corn kernel, would require 25 counts of chewing to become fine and in less than 30 counts, it will be down on your throat. And in my estimate, it took me more than 40 minutes to consume the peanuts. Hmm... that's too long a time to consume less than half a cup of peanuts. Well, it's because this time, I am eating the peanuts consciously and on one at a time basis.

And though I was quite afraid I might suffer from the "Hershey's squirts syndrome" (read: LBM), or find myself the next day with facial sprouts ( read: acne or pimples) honestly I was able to get out of my bad mood. And I have learned to really appreciate the flavor of these peanuts and relax at the same time. What a way to deal with boredom, huh!

You must have a different way of eating peanuts, do you? Come, share it here! let's have peanut party.

Simple Feng Shui Tips for the Home

2008-08-15T00:13:00.000-07:00

I have been fascinated about Feng Shui since I learned about it many years ago and I have read a lot of books and articles on the topic. I have tried some of it myself and it does really work if you know how to do it right.

Part of an ancient Chinese art and science, feng shui is basically concerned with the harmonious relationship between man and his environment. It is based on a Taoist idea that nature is alive and has energy in different forms.
Many modern aficionados assert that feng shui is the practice of arranging objects, such as in the home, to help attract positive energy. The following are a few basic collection of feng shui tips for the home:

1. A marble table in the house is not good for the career since it attracts work stress. A red sofa set too is often said to give rise to work obstacles and troubles. Replace that marble table with a wooden one, and that red sofa with any other color.
2. Have enough lighting in the rooms because light is an important source of energy. In dull spaces where natural light from the window is limited, paint the walls with yellow, which represents sunlight.
3. The bed should be placed next to a wall. You must not also sleep in a way where your feet are pointed towards the door, as this has negative connotation. A mirror where you can see yourself in as you are lying in bed has to be removed, or covered with a blanket as you sleep.
4. The doorway should not be obstructed with anything, such as shoes and other items. A clear entrance allows the positive energy to freely enter the room. It is also advised that the seating is so arranged that anyone inside the room will be able to see the door.
5. Placing mirrors in the room help positive energy dart through the area. They amplify the amount of light inside the room. Mirrors also make the room appear much larger than it actually is, giving a cozy vibe.
6. Plants represent nature, and having your self surrounded by them evokes the healing and nurturing vibrations of nature right into your room. However, dying or dead plants attract negative energy, so take them out immediately or replace them with healthy plants.
7. Make sure that there is no refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher and even sink placed opposite the stove. Fire and water clash; this might stir up negative energies that may cause the family members to have conflicts with one another.
8. Never allow your children to sleep on the floor because it may cause them to get sick often. Ideally, positive energy flowing underneath the bed is beneficial. So it is advised for your children to sleep in beds with space beneath them. However, it is not recommended for them to use double bunk beds because the child sleeping beneath will get sickly.
9. The flow of positive energy is generally interrupted by disorder or clutter in the room. Positive energy should be allowed to flow freely in the room, and from one space to the other. Clutter has to be removed especially from the center of your house, which is considered the heart of the house.
10. Keep your bathroom clean and the bathroom door closed at all times since you don’t want the negative energy inside it flow outside. You might also want to close all doors in the home as you sleep as it helps provide health domestic relationships and promotes health.
For beginners, feng shui does not have to mean using particular tools to come up with a harmonious home. Sticking to the basic aspects is enough to attract the right energies into your home.
Following this Feng Shui tips will surely enhance your house energy, thus creating more harmony, peace and order in your home and most probably increase your luck.

Health BenefitsYou Must Know About Your Green Tea

2008-08-13T07:09:00.000-07:00

During ancient times, the Chinese have studied and proved the medicinal properties and benefits of green tea. It is found that green tea has many health benefits compared to other food or drinks. It is used by the Chinese people to cure simple headaches to depression. Green tea had been used as medicine for 4,000 years proving only that it is one of the most common remedy among many illness.

Health Benefits of Green Tea

• Reduces the risk of having cancer by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells especially on the colon, pancreas, rectum, bladder, esophagus, and stomach without harming healthy cells
• Helpful for those who have rheumatoid arthritis
• Reduce the risk of having hypertension and high blood pressure
• Reduces the cholesterol level in the body
• Increases metabolism
• Helps body to fight viruses and bacteria by improving the defense mechanism of the immune system
• Reduces the process of thrombosis which helps reduce heart attacks and strokes
• Green tea also helps destroy free radicals
• Helps in reducing fatigue and stress due to its calming action
• Fights cardio vascular diseases
• Green tea is also known for its antibacterial anti viral properties
• The secret of green tea is its catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin (EGCG) which is a powerful anti oxidants
• EGCG is twice as powerful as reservatol whose action is to lower the incidence of heart disease
• Green tea comes from Camelia sinesis plant
• What sets green tea apart from other tea is the way it was processed, green tea leaves are steamed which prevents the important contents from being oxidized
• By contrast other tea brands are made from fermented tea leaves; as a result the other components are converted into other compounds that are not as effective as that of green tea
• New evidence suggests that green tea helps dieters by eliminating fat from the body and helps the body burn more calories compared to caffeine or a placebo
• Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay
• The bacterial actions of green tea can help prevent food poisoning
• Wide variety of beauty products contains green tea are now available in the market that claims to have great effect in beauty and wellness
• Green tea capsules are now available in health stores for those who don’t want to drink tea
• A cup of green tea contains caffeine level of 20 to 70 milligrams
• There are several kinds of green tea that are available in the market and they differ on the amount of caffeine content

Harmful effects

Several studies and research on green tea have proven a lot of benefits and medicinal properties but when it comes to harmful effects of green tea, it had been reported to contribute to insomnia or difficulty of sleep experienced by users. Green tea is advised to be taken at least 3 to 4 cups daily and not to be taken as substitute for water.
Caffeine is the ingredient found in green tea that contributes to sleeping difficulty but its caffeine contents is less compared to that of coffee and black tea. Other components of green tea must also be controlled for it can contribute to liver problems.
For pregnant mothers and for under medications it is important to ask your doctor before consuming the beverage for some components of green tea might have reactions with other compounds found in medications.

As in any other foods and beverages, tea should also be taken moderately unless otherwise advised by a professional or doctor.

Questions... and more questions

2008-08-05T21:56:00.000-07:00

The other day I travelled to the city aboard the provincial bus. As most trips that I have before, I am always alone and it is such a boring trip (as usual). A couple and a half hours of unexciting trip and all you hear is the blaring of music on the car radio which is not much to my liking either but do i have a choice? Uh,uh...

But then I was lucky. The sound is really music to the ears and not noise-sick as I call it when the volume is turned up so loud as if all the passengers were all deaf and you're begininning to have a headache. The volume is just loud enough to enjoy the melody and songs are mellow. This time I brought a piece of reading material that I want to finish. As soon as I am done reading, I closed my eyes pretending to be asleep (as if I can sleep, duh!). But then my thoughts started wandering from different directions.

I started to ask questions like I am interrogating myself (secretly and quietly in my mind). With all the rapid changes in our surroundings and environments and with what is going on with my own life, I started with the question of WHY am I living now. WHAT is the purpose of my existence in this lifetime? And with all the past experiences and the present, where would I end up or where am I headed to? There are a lot of why's and whats and hows after each questions.
What do I want to accomplish in this lifetime, what can I do to make a difference, who are going to benefit what, how am I going to accomplish such and such... questions after questions arises and I think it will never stop. Oh well, maybe when death will claim me but how sure can I be?
Maybe someone would ask why did I die? lol...

At times, I would like to think, I have accomplished some of my missions and definitely learned some of my life's lessons but as long as I am alive I know that I still have work to do and a lot of lessons to learn. The planet Earth is our school and our experiences are our lessons and each failures and successes forms part of our accomplishment as a human life student. Oh! life's lessons are hard and sometimes painful but we sure have to pass it anyway, whether we like it or not.

I know some would say we have choices but sometimes circumstances would put us in situations where our only choice is how to react on it, either positive or negative, you choose.
And you get the consequences depending on your choice. Nevertheless, don't forget that in each experience is a lesson learned and a wisdom earned.

And as soon as we reached the city, there will be more questions to ask just by looking at another being, a baby in her mother's arms, a beggar in the street, a student in uniform, the bank teller, a saleslady, a street vendor... each have their own questions to ask and stories to tell and each will have their own life to live and lessons to learn. Then can we still say that we are born equal? Hmmm, I better pause and eat lunch now. It's late for lunch at 2:30pm.

Have questions? Post it here, we may find some answers for you.

Weird or Mysterious?

2008-07-24T19:57:00.001-07:00

It' s been a couple of weeks since I last posted. The move was exhausting but we are now getting settled in the new place. A lot of adjustments were made and some good results were achieved too. I will probably tell more about this move at a later time, that is...and if...

Anyway, I would like to share my experience in the previous house. I hope to get some enlightenment of what exactly to call my experience there. Up to this day, I'm still wondering what was that all about. But one thing is sure when I experienced that, I am fully awake, I am not on drugs, I was not thinking of anything but I was just sort of balancing some list of expenditures then.

So here it goes:

This happened last March, past 1:00 am in the morning an hour or so after my birthdate. I did not have any fancy celebration to get me exhausted and I don't drink so I am sure I am not drunk or intoxicated either.

I am a late night sleeper. It has been my habit to read a little bit before I go to sleep and I had a study table by the window just beside my bed. I turned on the lamp by the study table and started to do some computations before I read. After about ten minutes, I heard someone by the gate which is about 8 meters from the house. It's a young male voice calling out "Ayo" (a Visayan translation for "Is anybody home?"). I wondered who it was and waited to hear if he intends to buy some ice from us, but I did not look out in the window. He just keep on calling "Ayo". My first thought was that I am not going to entertain him if he is going to buy some ice and I don't want to give him an idea that I am still awake and that I heard him, so I didn't turn off the light but instead I crawled to the other part of the room, to the walk-in closet and tried to look outside at the gate behind the curtain of the window there. I was sure he won't see me because it was dark on that part of the room. I can't see anybody at the gate as it was dark but I can still hear him calling out.

So I stayed in that room and waited for him to leave but instead, I heard that the voice is coming closer and he is now calling out "Tao po", the Tagalog version of "Ayo". I thought that the gate was left unlocked and that he went inside and walking towards the house already. I was a bit scared so I stayed where I am. Then I heard that the voice is closer now and I even heard that he tapped the window several times as if telling me 'hey! I'm here!' while still calling out "tao po". I leave my windows open at night then. It seemed that someone entered the terrace when I heard the sound of the steel little gate opened. The distance between the window and the little gate is just a little over a meter. One can stand in the middle of the window and the little gate and stretch one's arms. And one can steal all the stuffs on the table if he reached for it by the window.

After about 1 or 2 minutes I crawled to the door of my bedroom and went out to the living room thinking that by the time, the guy is already at the main door which is but several steps from the little gate. And the calling had stopped then. I turned on the light in the terrace and looked outside from the glass wall behind the curtain to see if there is someone by the door. No one is there but found our dog sleeping just outside the door. I looked around, no shadow or trace of anyone. For several times I went back and forth to my room and the living room trying to figure out what has happened. I had a hard time going to sleep that early morning.

The first thing I checked in the morning is the gate. It is LOCKED! And it's 8:00 A.M already.

From then on too, I always make sure that the windows were closed as soon as it gets dark.

So, who could it be? Anyone can tell me? What can you call this kind of experience? I hope someone can enlighten me about this. Please. This is something I never heard of.

Do you have similar experience like mine that you would like to share? Bring it on!

Oh and by the way

2008-07-08T21:34:00.000-07:00

I will not forget to post about my weird and mysterious experience in this house, promise. I will post it when I get back soon.

And one more thing, did you get the chance to read about the miracle mineral? Here's the link again: http://miraclemineral.org

Have a nice day everyone!

Just Dropping by

2008-07-08T20:56:00.000-07:00

Just taking advantage of the few hours before I am outta here. Later we will unplug everthing and will be out of connection.

Right now, we are all busy for the move. Taking this out, packing this and that, keeping some and throwing some... whatever we need to do. And tomorrow we will haul everything in a truck mover and off we go to another place we will call home temporarily again.

My back hurts and I feel sleepy. I have this sleep problem that makes me irritable sometimes and most of the time, I feel like I don't have energy. But with all the things we need to do, I can't sleep. Besides, I really can't sleep at daytime and if you ever catch me taking a nap or sleeping, please, let me. Shhh, don't wake me up or you would be in big trouble. Really.

Anyway, I am hoping and praying the move will go smoothly. Praying also that this decision will benefit everyone in the family.

So, goodbye to this house and the unseen entities here. Thanks for the company (lol).

A Medical Breakthrough on Malaria, Cancer...

2008-07-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

Hi again.

This is a link to a most important discovery that can save your life or of your love one. I think everyone in the world should know about this. Find out how this incredible discovery was made. It is worth the time it takes to read it and if you think it is worth sharing, please pass the information to your friends.
This is said to CURE malaria, cancer, typhoid fever, Aids, and other common diseases. Take note, CURE and not a temporary fix, but I would suggest you read the first part of the book which is free to download to make a wise judgment. Here's the link: http://www.miraclemineral.org

If you have any comments about this info, please care to share it here.

Note: I have no affiliation to generate income with this organization. Just thought I need to share this important medical breakthrough.

Have a nice day!

We Are Moving Out

2008-07-07T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I have to post this today. We are moving out on the 10th of July. And before I terminate my internet connection, just want to let everyone know that I will be without internet for a few days, but I will keep in touch once in a while.

This is a move we have to do as part of cutting cost to beat the looming crisis before us. It is hard for me to do this but this is one way to keep us from going down and preserve whatever we have right now. Well, I am certain this is only temporary. And while it is a way of keeping ourselves debt free, there are some reasons why I want to leave this house we are in right now. I don't know how to categorize or term it but I can say it is something weird for me and up to now I will consider it as mysterious. I will tell you more about it on my next post. And I am hoping to find answers from the readers what exactly to call my experience.

For now, we have to go. Have to ready everything. But watch out for the post I am going to make about my weird and mysterious experience in this house. I'll be coming back soon!

Good day everyone!
Cheers!

COPING WITH THE ECONOMIC CRISIS

2008-07-06T05:26:00.000-07:00

Good day, everyone!

Oil price increase is inevitable. We have to accept it as a fact.
There is food shortage and that is a fact too. And those are the harsh realities we either accept or deny. But whether you like it or not, the effects are right in front of us. The prices of the commodities you are buying have a different price tag now and were you shocked? Most probably, you are.

You filled your grocery basket with the same items you buy each week, but you are paying more than you used to by 10%, 15% or even higher and you heard it’s going to increase again soon.

So you are now doing some math in your head. If this crisis will continue, you have a problem. Your salary remains the same but your expenses is not but increasing. What to do then to survive in this crisis?

There are a lot of ways and it is best to start with yourself. Yes! with yourself, ourselvesand at our own homes. How? Here are some saving tips and suggestions:

*ALWAYS PAY IN CASH If you can't avoid using your credit card, at least limit your usage to basic expenditures;
*TRY WALKING or COMMUTING. Getting in your car for short distance travel will cost you more. You will benefit from the exercise too;
*EAT AT HOME AT ALL TIMES IF POSSIBLE. Eating out is 3 or more times expensive than eating at home with your family,
*PACK SOME LUNCH instead of eating in your canteen if you are an employee. Believe me you will save a lot;
*CHECK YOUR REF AND YOUR FOOD STORAGE and bring a list before heading to your favorite supermarket; and while on the supermarket,always compare prices. Expensive and branded commodities doesn't always mean it is the best in the market.
* AVOID OR STOP IMPULSIVE BUYING AT ALL COST.

Saving tips at home

* Turn off lights when necessary. Necessary means that you have to turn the lights off when leaving the room or any area in the house. Better if you can have natural light at daytime;
*Recycle water. Save water used for rinsing the laundry and use it to water the plants or washing the car;
*Use pail instead of hose when washing the car;
*Turn off the television set when no one is watching. If you have several tv sets, it is better to pool the family together in one area of the house to watch tv together. It will be a lot more fun and a good bonding time.

Kitchen Tips

*Cook food enough to consume in a meal. Keep left over food in the refrigerator as soon as possible to keep from spoiling. And don’t forget to eat them again as soon as possible;
*Cook leafy vegetables first and as soon as possible as they have shorter lifespan than solid veggies.
*When cooking rice in a stove top, let the rice boil at high temperature and as soon as it reaches boiling point, turn off the stove without opening the lid and leave it for about 5-10 minutes and turn the stove once more for about 10 minutes at the lowest temperature possible. You save cooking gas this way.
*Here’s how to save gas when cooking porridge or congee. Put enough water to rice (about 3 times or more water when boiling rice), let it boil at high temperature and as soon it reaches boiling point, turn off the stove but don’t open the lid and leave it for 30-45 minutes. Then you can continue cooking the porridge or congee for about 15 minutes adding all the spices and other ingredients and you are done. You only have your stove on for about 30 minutes or less only.
* When tenderizing meat like beef ( if you don’t have pressure cooker) or boiling beans, always have enough water and let it boil with the lowest temperature. This may take longer time but still with less gas consumption.

These are but few of what I am doing myself to save money and stretch the value of peso/dollar. Do you have something to add? Please feel free to post here.

Note:
You have to have enough time for the rest period when cooking rice and congee. Tenderizing meat and beans should be done at least 30 minutes to an hour before the actual cooking time.

Do you have comments, tips or anything to share? You are most welcome to post here. And if you think this article helped you and will help your friends, please feel free to refer them to my website

Keep saving and living.

Cheers!

Oil Price Hike Again? Now, What?

2008-07-04T22:38:00.000-07:00

It's been tough these past weeks or rather months. With the continous rise of oil price and the swelling of prices of the basic commodities, we can no longer deny that the effects are hurting us and it is obvious.

Apart from all this, there is the rice shortage, the series of calamities (typhoons, earthquakes, floods, etc) that destroyed most of the agricutural crops and infrastructures, not just in our country but in many parts of the world. I wonder how we will be able to recover from all these or even cope with it. We need a miracle. A divine intervention. But that is something we can only hope to happen.

Yet, we can always find a way because there is always a way. We only have to be realistic and accept the situation as it is. Look at all the possibilities of cutting costs in any way possible because there is always something that we can do to cope with the crisis.

Yes, there is another oil price increase in the international market and there could be another one soon before we even blink our eyes. And what can we do? But before you become too depressed and despondent, just remember that you are not alone. (I think that's the only consolation you have right now, that "you are not alone"). Back to the question: what can we do?

I don't know and I am not sure. Do you know?

Finally, I have my first blog

2008-07-04T22:31:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been about time! Anyway, I have reasons. I don't know how and where to start and what to talk about. But the fact is, lots to talk about and that's the real problem, duh! (rol eyes!)

But then why not start with myself. I mean, about me then you, him, her, we, them, us. Yes! about us and the thing we called life! Anything related to me and to us all. LIFE itself and our existence! And that leaves us a lot of questions to answer, a lot of aspects to discuss, digest and share. The whole alphabet can give us a lot topic to start from.

Let's start with A. A could stand for... ( hmm…let me think...)

A as in Age, Accomplishments, Ambitions, Awareness, Anything!

B could be for Birthdays, Business, Beauty, Books, Blessings, Bible, Babies, etc.....

C for Courage, Compositions, Credibility, Credit Cards and what about Cakes and Cars, Chillis… (whew! that's hot!)...
D for Dreams, Dogs, Dollars, Diet …
M for Music, Magnetism, Mathematics…
P for Passions, Programs, Pills…
S for Sex, Solar Power, Solitude…

And on and on and on... I am sure we will never run out of something to share and learn about human LIFE.

So there, friends. Please feel free to post your comments, ideas, tips and observations. Let's explore life together!

Welcome!

2008-07-04T22:24:00.000-07:00

For a long time I have been thinking of specific topic to blog about but my mind can’t keep still. My thoughts ceaselessly go from one topic to another. That’s because I am moody. Or easily influenced or affected by what’s going on around me. So, in essence, you can expect me to blog about anything here. From A to Z of human life and existence and YOU are most welcome to share whatever you have, whoever you are, wherever you are and whenever you can; anything and everything about me, you and life. Welcome to my blog!

Cheers!