Posted by Joseph A. Quiambao
April 7, 2009 was the day mixed of emotions for me, i'll be away from my family, friends, and activities which i used to do in the Philippines on board to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was the first time i'll be that literally far away back home.
This is not about my story. This is all about being temporal, wanderers and visitors here on earth.
When will be the day that we will die? are you afraid to die?Probably these are the least asked questions whether in formal or informal conversations.
My answer is we will die the moment we are born in this world. The irony of life and death as I have observed it is that, when a child is born he/she is crying and the people around him are in deep joy. When a man dies he is at peace whatever the kind of death it was and people around him are in deep pain. So ironic.
Death or dying is a form of leaving. Leaving this temporal world. Leaving love ones and physically absent that is.
Can death separate us from God who is the author of Life? Definitely NO! but sins do. Since from the beginning sins resulted walls between man and God. The lord our God is merciful and gracious that, He is always running towards us. For it is by grace we have been saved through faith, not by works so that we will not boast, it is a GIFT from GOD. Let us get the Word GIFT meaning freely given. For God so LOVE the world that He gave His only begotten son. what a GOD we have! He laid down His only son for us... sinners.
Let us join our Father in heaven for we were redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Father, I am a sinner, i sinned against you. Please forgive me and make me new. My Lord and my Savior Jesus Christ come into my life, live inside my heart and transform me into something new. make me your own and I will follow you. Amen
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My brother Gener Paulo "sam, samboy" Austria Quiambao died at a very young age of 23 on Spetember 4, 2009. A young age to leave this beautiful world. But who are we to tell where and when we will die? As I said, the moment we have given birth by our mothers we will die. He is now resting in the arms of our God and we will surely be with him in heaven for we all believe to the one he has believed and served, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Rest with him my brother, praise Him, sing for him. For we are all made to worship HIM.
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With this kind of sudden death by our love ones, let us be comforted by God.
Hosea 6:3
"Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to knowledge him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear; he will come to us like winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth."
Let us just acknowledge our God. He knows better than us.
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Sa lahat po ng mga nakiramay. Maraming, maraming salamat po.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Does lightning strikes twice?
Posted by maria criselda victoriano de guzman
Does lightning strikes twice?....that is the hottest question now in the Philippines' politics....now that most people wants Senator Noy noy Aquino to run for the Presidential Position for the 2010 National Election....
We made history during the Edsa revolution when people voted yes to have a snap election and the former Pres.Aquino was the choice of the people to run against Pres.Marcos and the people's voice was heard and we were freed from the dictatorship regime.
And now as the Former Pres.Aquino passed away and again the voice of the people are crying for another lightning that can free our country from these misery.
For me it can be.... he does'nt have a bad record and Senator Mar Roxas gave way (though he knew he has a good chance of winning)for him to run means that is also a sign that we can see hope for our Country.
What do you think my fellow countrymen?
make your vote count......
Does lightning strikes twice?....that is the hottest question now in the Philippines' politics....now that most people wants Senator Noy noy Aquino to run for the Presidential Position for the 2010 National Election....
We made history during the Edsa revolution when people voted yes to have a snap election and the former Pres.Aquino was the choice of the people to run against Pres.Marcos and the people's voice was heard and we were freed from the dictatorship regime.
And now as the Former Pres.Aquino passed away and again the voice of the people are crying for another lightning that can free our country from these misery.
For me it can be.... he does'nt have a bad record and Senator Mar Roxas gave way (though he knew he has a good chance of winning)for him to run means that is also a sign that we can see hope for our Country.
What do you think my fellow countrymen?
make your vote count......
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
message from "Help save a life, help Dondon Lanuza" on facebook
Posted by reggie jose
Reggie Jose sent a message to the members of Help save a life, help Dondon Lanuza !
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Subject: MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
Today, I'm very pleased to announce we have achieved our target of 100 members in less than one month ! Membership continue to grow everyday and I'm overwhelmed by your expression of support and certainly appreciate your efforts and contributions to realize our objective. However, we all know the ultimate goal to secure the release of Dondon from prison and save him from execution is far from over. Perhaps one wonders how can one save a life by just clicking a button in a tiny box. The truth is i dont exactly know how far this initiative can go but what is important is you have taken that first step and showed that you care. I must tell that not only few times did Dondon called, texted and sent me e-mails appealing for help and narrating the negligence , incompetence and apathy of certain government officials particularly DFA and Embassy Officials. It is in this context that I initiated to create this group hoping to gather sufficient numbers to make the concerned authorities up to the highest office of the land to listen and take notice and due action. Thus it is in this regard that i am again seeking your continuous support to invite more members to join knowing only too well that if we do our best, God will do the rest!
Maraming maraming salamat po !
Reggie Jose
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Reggie Jose sent a message to the members of Help save a life, help Dondon Lanuza !
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Subject: MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
Today, I'm very pleased to announce we have achieved our target of 100 members in less than one month ! Membership continue to grow everyday and I'm overwhelmed by your expression of support and certainly appreciate your efforts and contributions to realize our objective. However, we all know the ultimate goal to secure the release of Dondon from prison and save him from execution is far from over. Perhaps one wonders how can one save a life by just clicking a button in a tiny box. The truth is i dont exactly know how far this initiative can go but what is important is you have taken that first step and showed that you care. I must tell that not only few times did Dondon called, texted and sent me e-mails appealing for help and narrating the negligence , incompetence and apathy of certain government officials particularly DFA and Embassy Officials. It is in this context that I initiated to create this group hoping to gather sufficient numbers to make the concerned authorities up to the highest office of the land to listen and take notice and due action. Thus it is in this regard that i am again seeking your continuous support to invite more members to join knowing only too well that if we do our best, God will do the rest!
Maraming maraming salamat po !
Reggie Jose
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To reply to this message, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?inbox/readmessage.php&t=1119324948107&aref=19460123
The OFW toilet paper saga
Posted by chris timbol
just read the story of a OFW working in Australia who allegedly quit his job after his employers repeatedly cited his ‘uncanny’ technique in cleansing himself with a bottle of water (to quote from the GMA’s website article) every time he uses their office Comfort room.
The problem was that he inadvertently always leaves behind wet toilet paper and scattered water on top of the toilet bowl which his “paranoid” work colleagues thinks traces of his poo containing bacteria might have stick around.
There is no avoiding situation like these when you’re in a foreign land. As different cultures and norms interact, there will always be misunderstanding no matter what. Doing what is acceptable or right they say is relative to what part of the globe you live. Eating dogs in the Philippine is generally accepted but is considered taboo in western countries.
As the case of one Pinoy kid in a school in Quebec where his manner of eating with a spoon and a fork was deemed “uncivilized” by the School head. I for one support the kid as I don’t see any reason why would anyone brand you as having “eating like a pig” for the simplest reason of using a spoon and a fork, besides I haven’t seen a pig eat with a spoon and fork in person…lol
Every time we have lunch at home, I let the kids eat using spoon and fork but I always eat using my hands no matter what the dish is (as the Americans say its ok to use your fingers when eating fried chicken) but if the “ulam” is “Bulalo” then that’s the time I used the spoon hehehe.
I only do this at home knowing I have the privacy and comfort of my family who knows our way of eating food. But when I’m at work or in restaurants I make sure I do what is expected. So If I’m in an Asian restaurant, I used the chopsticks, if in an Italian restaurant I used fork and knives. So what I’m trying to point out is the need to adjust if you’re living in a foreign land.
So in this case, pity the guy but I think his reasons for quitting his job because he felt he was discriminated because of his toilet practices was not warranted especially in the light of recession etc. I think it would have been better if he had adjusted to the way people used the toilet in Australia. Everybody knows that people in western countries don’t wash their ass every time they used the loo, that’s why they put carpet in their CR (comfort room).
I’m not saying that you need to change your beliefs and ways overnight, but what I’m saying is that in workplaces and public places where you interact with people from other countries, its best to follow what is acceptable and neutral, as they say “when in Rome, do what the Romans do.
I have to admit that I still used the concept of water and “tabo” (pronounced “taybo’) when I’m using the toilet but only when I’m in my house and not at work. I rarely used the washroom at work anyways but worst comes to worst, I don’t mind using tissue paper.
I’ve been to many pinoy houses in Canada and the states, and I’ve used their washrooms, for the most part they don’t have “tabo” anymore but rest assured somewhere tucked beneath the cabinets, there is one inside for you to use, no matter what people say, water cleans better than paper when it comes to toilet matters.
just read the story of a OFW working in Australia who allegedly quit his job after his employers repeatedly cited his ‘uncanny’ technique in cleansing himself with a bottle of water (to quote from the GMA’s website article) every time he uses their office Comfort room.
The problem was that he inadvertently always leaves behind wet toilet paper and scattered water on top of the toilet bowl which his “paranoid” work colleagues thinks traces of his poo containing bacteria might have stick around.
There is no avoiding situation like these when you’re in a foreign land. As different cultures and norms interact, there will always be misunderstanding no matter what. Doing what is acceptable or right they say is relative to what part of the globe you live. Eating dogs in the Philippine is generally accepted but is considered taboo in western countries.
As the case of one Pinoy kid in a school in Quebec where his manner of eating with a spoon and a fork was deemed “uncivilized” by the School head. I for one support the kid as I don’t see any reason why would anyone brand you as having “eating like a pig” for the simplest reason of using a spoon and a fork, besides I haven’t seen a pig eat with a spoon and fork in person…lol
Every time we have lunch at home, I let the kids eat using spoon and fork but I always eat using my hands no matter what the dish is (as the Americans say its ok to use your fingers when eating fried chicken) but if the “ulam” is “Bulalo” then that’s the time I used the spoon hehehe.
I only do this at home knowing I have the privacy and comfort of my family who knows our way of eating food. But when I’m at work or in restaurants I make sure I do what is expected. So If I’m in an Asian restaurant, I used the chopsticks, if in an Italian restaurant I used fork and knives. So what I’m trying to point out is the need to adjust if you’re living in a foreign land.
So in this case, pity the guy but I think his reasons for quitting his job because he felt he was discriminated because of his toilet practices was not warranted especially in the light of recession etc. I think it would have been better if he had adjusted to the way people used the toilet in Australia. Everybody knows that people in western countries don’t wash their ass every time they used the loo, that’s why they put carpet in their CR (comfort room).
I’m not saying that you need to change your beliefs and ways overnight, but what I’m saying is that in workplaces and public places where you interact with people from other countries, its best to follow what is acceptable and neutral, as they say “when in Rome, do what the Romans do.
I have to admit that I still used the concept of water and “tabo” (pronounced “taybo’) when I’m using the toilet but only when I’m in my house and not at work. I rarely used the washroom at work anyways but worst comes to worst, I don’t mind using tissue paper.
I’ve been to many pinoy houses in Canada and the states, and I’ve used their washrooms, for the most part they don’t have “tabo” anymore but rest assured somewhere tucked beneath the cabinets, there is one inside for you to use, no matter what people say, water cleans better than paper when it comes to toilet matters.
Damn Spoiled Kids!
Posted by BrainShark
If you are 30 or older you will think this is hilarious!
When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were.
When they were growing up; what with walking Twenty-five miles to school every morning...
Uphill... barefoot... BOTH ways... Yadda, yadda, yadda
And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!
But now that... I'm over the ripe old age of thirty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in a damn Utopia!
And I hate to say it but you kids today you don't know how good you've got it!
I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have The Internet.
If we wanted to know something, We had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalogue!!
There was no email!! We had to actually write somebody a letter, with a pen!
Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox and it would take like a week to get there! Stamps were 10 cents!
Child Protective Services didn't care if our parents beat us. As a matter of fact, the parents of all my friends also had permission to kick our ass! No where was safe!
There were no MP3' s or Napsters! You wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the damn record store and shoplift it yourself!
Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio and the DJ'd usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up!
There were no CD players! We had tape decks in our car.
We'd play our favorite tape and "eject" it when finished and the tape would come undone... cause that's how we rolled dog?
We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called they got a busy signal, that's it! And we didn't have fancy Caller ID either!
When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your mom, your boss, your Bookie, your drug dealer, a collections agent, you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!
We didn't have any fancy Sony Playstation video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like 'Space Invaders' and 'Asteroids'. Your guy was a little square! You
actually had to use your imagination!! And there were no multiple levels or
screens, it was just one screen forever!
And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! Just like LIFE!
You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your ass and walk over to the TV to change the channel! There was no
Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying!?! We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little rat-bastards!
And we didn't have microwaves, if we wanted to heat something up we had to use the stove ... Imagine that!
That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too easy.
You're spoiled! You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1980 or before!
Regards,
The over 30 Crowd
If you are 30 or older you will think this is hilarious!
When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were.
When they were growing up; what with walking Twenty-five miles to school every morning...
Uphill... barefoot... BOTH ways... Yadda, yadda, yadda
And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!
But now that... I'm over the ripe old age of thirty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in a damn Utopia!
And I hate to say it but you kids today you don't know how good you've got it!
I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have The Internet.
If we wanted to know something, We had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalogue!!
There was no email!! We had to actually write somebody a letter, with a pen!
Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox and it would take like a week to get there! Stamps were 10 cents!
Child Protective Services didn't care if our parents beat us. As a matter of fact, the parents of all my friends also had permission to kick our ass! No where was safe!
There were no MP3' s or Napsters! You wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the damn record store and shoplift it yourself!
Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio and the DJ'd usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up!
There were no CD players! We had tape decks in our car.
We'd play our favorite tape and "eject" it when finished and the tape would come undone... cause that's how we rolled dog?
We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called they got a busy signal, that's it! And we didn't have fancy Caller ID either!
When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your mom, your boss, your Bookie, your drug dealer, a collections agent, you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!
We didn't have any fancy Sony Playstation video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like 'Space Invaders' and 'Asteroids'. Your guy was a little square! You
actually had to use your imagination!! And there were no multiple levels or
screens, it was just one screen forever!
And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! Just like LIFE!
You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your ass and walk over to the TV to change the channel! There was no
Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying!?! We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little rat-bastards!
And we didn't have microwaves, if we wanted to heat something up we had to use the stove ... Imagine that!
That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too easy.
You're spoiled! You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1980 or before!
Regards,
The over 30 Crowd
Digital Photgraphy
Posted by Joms Rosales
Digital photography is a form of photography that utilizes digital technology to make images of subjects. Until the advent of such technology, photography used photographic film to create images which could be made visible by photographic processing. By contrast, digital photographs can be displayed, printed, stored, manipulated, transmitted, and archived using digital and computer techniques, without chemical processing.
Please visit my multiply site to check out my digital images. http://jomsrosales.multiply.com/photos
Please don't forget to leave some comments for me to enhance my ability.
Photography is one of my hobbies aside from playing computer games, XBOX, basketball & Table Tennis. I was engaged in photography for more than a year now, but unfortunately I haven't had any lessons from any institution due to my busy schedule and some budget constraints. Thank God that there's the internet to seek for some lessons and tips.
I'm actually a Canon user... I prefer Canon for their legendary business in manufacturing cameras and most of the units were made in Japan. My current unit is EOS 400D which was released in the market 2 years ago. I'm planning to upgrade my unit once the economic situation of Singapore stabilized and if my finance manager would permit. You know who she is :).
Almost exactly three years since Canon changed the digital SLR market forever (with the $1,000 EOS 300D) they announced the third generation of their affordable entry level series, the EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi). This new camera follows the design of the EOS 350D, being very compact and relatively lightweight but not compromising on manual controls or in-use performance. The headline changes are another two megapixel step up (to ten megapixels), the nine-point AF sensor from the EOS 30D, a new dust removal system which includes anti-static surface coatings, low-pass filter vibration and software based dust pattern removal. Less important but just as noticeable are the removal of the status LCD, replaced instead by a camera settings screen on the now larger 2.5" LCD monitor and the eye proximity sensor just below the viewfinder to turn this off when composing your shot.
I realized that raw images will not give you the satisfaction of the kind of output that you want. To make your images more dramatic and artistic, definitely you need to edit your images.
Image editing encompasses the processes of altering images, whether they be digital photographs, traditional analog photographs, or illustrations. Traditional analog image editing is known as photo retouching, using tools such as an airbrush to modify photographs, or editing illustrations with any traditional art medium. Graphic software programs, which can be broadly grouped into vector graphics editors, raster graphics editors, and 3d modelers, are the primary tools with which a user may manipulate, enhance, and transform images. Many image editing programs are also used to render or create computer art from scratch. But the most popular software to be use nowadays is "Photoshop". But of course you need to purchase this software imaging product. However, there are a lot of editing software available in the internet that is free to download. I have tried using this PAINT.NET (http://www.getpaint.net/) and it is almost the same as photoshop but with lesser features. But for beginners like me, this is already good enough to kick-off your potential in making your pictures more artistic.
Digital photography is a form of photography that utilizes digital technology to make images of subjects. Until the advent of such technology, photography used photographic film to create images which could be made visible by photographic processing. By contrast, digital photographs can be displayed, printed, stored, manipulated, transmitted, and archived using digital and computer techniques, without chemical processing.
Please visit my multiply site to check out my digital images. http://jomsrosales.multiply.com/photos
Please don't forget to leave some comments for me to enhance my ability.
Photography is one of my hobbies aside from playing computer games, XBOX, basketball & Table Tennis. I was engaged in photography for more than a year now, but unfortunately I haven't had any lessons from any institution due to my busy schedule and some budget constraints. Thank God that there's the internet to seek for some lessons and tips.
I'm actually a Canon user... I prefer Canon for their legendary business in manufacturing cameras and most of the units were made in Japan. My current unit is EOS 400D which was released in the market 2 years ago. I'm planning to upgrade my unit once the economic situation of Singapore stabilized and if my finance manager would permit. You know who she is :).
Almost exactly three years since Canon changed the digital SLR market forever (with the $1,000 EOS 300D) they announced the third generation of their affordable entry level series, the EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi). This new camera follows the design of the EOS 350D, being very compact and relatively lightweight but not compromising on manual controls or in-use performance. The headline changes are another two megapixel step up (to ten megapixels), the nine-point AF sensor from the EOS 30D, a new dust removal system which includes anti-static surface coatings, low-pass filter vibration and software based dust pattern removal. Less important but just as noticeable are the removal of the status LCD, replaced instead by a camera settings screen on the now larger 2.5" LCD monitor and the eye proximity sensor just below the viewfinder to turn this off when composing your shot.
I realized that raw images will not give you the satisfaction of the kind of output that you want. To make your images more dramatic and artistic, definitely you need to edit your images.
Image editing encompasses the processes of altering images, whether they be digital photographs, traditional analog photographs, or illustrations. Traditional analog image editing is known as photo retouching, using tools such as an airbrush to modify photographs, or editing illustrations with any traditional art medium. Graphic software programs, which can be broadly grouped into vector graphics editors, raster graphics editors, and 3d modelers, are the primary tools with which a user may manipulate, enhance, and transform images. Many image editing programs are also used to render or create computer art from scratch. But the most popular software to be use nowadays is "Photoshop". But of course you need to purchase this software imaging product. However, there are a lot of editing software available in the internet that is free to download. I have tried using this PAINT.NET (http://www.getpaint.net/) and it is almost the same as photoshop but with lesser features. But for beginners like me, this is already good enough to kick-off your potential in making your pictures more artistic.
--On my way of moving on---
Posted by Roselyn L. Simmons
Letting go of someone dear to you is hard,
but holding on to someone
who doesn't even feel
the same is much harder.
Giving up doesn't mean you are weak!
It only means that
you are strong enough to let go!
Letting go of someone dear to you is hard,
but holding on to someone
who doesn't even feel
the same is much harder.
Giving up doesn't mean you are weak!
It only means that
you are strong enough to let go!
info.....
Posted by glaiza
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
(Hardly seems worth it.)
If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
(Now that's more like it!)
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.
(O.M.G.!)
A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.
(In my next life, I want to be a pig.)
A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy.)
(I'm still not over the pig.)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories a hour
(Don't try this at home,maybe at work)
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.
("Honey, I'm home. What the....?!")
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field.
(30 minutes..lucky pig! Can you imagine?)
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
(What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
(I still want to be a pig in my next life...quality over quantity)
Butterflies taste with their feet.
(Something I always wanted to know.)
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
(Hmmmmmm......)
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people
(If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
(okay, so that would be a good thing)
A cat's urine glows under a black light.
(I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
(I know some people like that.)
Starfish have no brains
(I know some people like that too.)
Polar bears are left-handed.
(If they switch, they'll live a lot longer)
Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.
(What about that pig??)
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
(Hardly seems worth it.)
If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
(Now that's more like it!)
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.
(O.M.G.!)
A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.
(In my next life, I want to be a pig.)
A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy.)
(I'm still not over the pig.)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories a hour
(Don't try this at home,maybe at work)
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.
("Honey, I'm home. What the....?!")
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field.
(30 minutes..lucky pig! Can you imagine?)
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
(What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)
Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
(I still want to be a pig in my next life...quality over quantity)
Butterflies taste with their feet.
(Something I always wanted to know.)
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
(Hmmmmmm......)
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people
(If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
(okay, so that would be a good thing)
A cat's urine glows under a black light.
(I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
(I know some people like that.)
Starfish have no brains
(I know some people like that too.)
Polar bears are left-handed.
(If they switch, they'll live a lot longer)
Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.
(What about that pig??)
JUST WANNA LET YOU KNOW
Posted by LHYZ
JUST WANNA LET YOU KNOW
If you only knew how much you caused me pain
Maybe by this time you would have been insane
If you only knew how you have stopped the flow
May be you would know how much it hurts me so.
If you only knew what you’d get for prize
Maybe you’d take time to stop and realize
If you only knew the things that you would gain
Maybe you would readily choose boon from bane
If you only knew that I’m hurting inside
Maybe you’d step down and take away your pride
If you only knew your original style
Maybe you’d say sorry and give me a smile
If you only knew the special way I feel
Maybe you would know that I care for you still
If you only knew how hard it could have been
Maybe you’d realize how mean these things more
If you only knew what happened in the past
Maybe you would wish that your friendship would last
If you only knew all the things you would miss
Maybe for awhile you would think about this
If you only knew your absence makes me feel blue
Would you come back to me and make my dreams come true?
If I promise you that I would always be there.
Would you tell me you love me and you’d always care?
JUST WANNA LET YOU KNOW
If you only knew how much you caused me pain
Maybe by this time you would have been insane
If you only knew how you have stopped the flow
May be you would know how much it hurts me so.
If you only knew what you’d get for prize
Maybe you’d take time to stop and realize
If you only knew the things that you would gain
Maybe you would readily choose boon from bane
If you only knew that I’m hurting inside
Maybe you’d step down and take away your pride
If you only knew your original style
Maybe you’d say sorry and give me a smile
If you only knew the special way I feel
Maybe you would know that I care for you still
If you only knew how hard it could have been
Maybe you’d realize how mean these things more
If you only knew what happened in the past
Maybe you would wish that your friendship would last
If you only knew all the things you would miss
Maybe for awhile you would think about this
If you only knew your absence makes me feel blue
Would you come back to me and make my dreams come true?
If I promise you that I would always be there.
Would you tell me you love me and you’d always care?
---Falling in Love----
Posted by Roselyn L. Simmons
Falling in Love quotes describe that ecstatic feeling of being hopelessly, overwhelmingly in love. If you've never felt like this, then go to the dentist and get some laughing gas—because physiologically, that's exactly how it feels. Falling in love means that you see everything through a lover's eyes. Literally, you fall in love with life. There is nothing that approximates this feeling—nothing that takes us so completely—nothing more satisfying than to be love's captive.
Falling in Love quotes describe that ecstatic feeling of being hopelessly, overwhelmingly in love. If you've never felt like this, then go to the dentist and get some laughing gas—because physiologically, that's exactly how it feels. Falling in love means that you see everything through a lover's eyes. Literally, you fall in love with life. There is nothing that approximates this feeling—nothing that takes us so completely—nothing more satisfying than to be love's captive.
What's Life!!
Posted by Abegail Dizon Soriano
Life is an ebb and flow of constant changes. Starting from the existence of a tiny seed Blooming with hopeful life, To the springing forth of a being so full of future promise. Who continually changes throughout the ever flowing paths of life's ups and downs! Changing constantly in form and status While experiencing aweakenings, frustrations, sadnesses, and a gamut of feelings, Related to disappointments, untimely occurrences, unwanted occirences,and exciting occurences, Often rarely prepared for the changes to come. Dealing with the making of new adjustments, While letting go of the familiarity and comfort of the past. Knowing that what was so secure yesterday was just a fleeting moment in time. As we go through life continuing to make adjustments related to life's happenings, Seeking to find that inner peace and happiness, trying to adjust to each step of life's neverending changes!
Life is an ebb and flow of constant changes. Starting from the existence of a tiny seed Blooming with hopeful life, To the springing forth of a being so full of future promise. Who continually changes throughout the ever flowing paths of life's ups and downs! Changing constantly in form and status While experiencing aweakenings, frustrations, sadnesses, and a gamut of feelings, Related to disappointments, untimely occurrences, unwanted occirences,and exciting occurences, Often rarely prepared for the changes to come. Dealing with the making of new adjustments, While letting go of the familiarity and comfort of the past. Knowing that what was so secure yesterday was just a fleeting moment in time. As we go through life continuing to make adjustments related to life's happenings, Seeking to find that inner peace and happiness, trying to adjust to each step of life's neverending changes!
Getting back on my feet c",)
Posted by Roselyn L. Simmons
I don't pretend to know what love is for everyone, but I can tell you what it is for me; love is knowing all about someone, and still wanting to be with them more than any other person, love is trusting them enough to tell them everything about yourself, including the things you might be ashamed of, love is feeling comfortable and safe with someone, but still getting weak knees when they walk into a room and smile at you.
Watching you walk out of my life does not make me bitter or cynical about love. But rather makes me realize that if I wanted so much to be with the wrong person how beautiful it will be when the right one comes along.
I don't pretend to know what love is for everyone, but I can tell you what it is for me; love is knowing all about someone, and still wanting to be with them more than any other person, love is trusting them enough to tell them everything about yourself, including the things you might be ashamed of, love is feeling comfortable and safe with someone, but still getting weak knees when they walk into a room and smile at you.
Watching you walk out of my life does not make me bitter or cynical about love. But rather makes me realize that if I wanted so much to be with the wrong person how beautiful it will be when the right one comes along.
"You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
DO YOU CARRY YOUR UMBRELLA?
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
We all have something to learn from this young girl.
As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community
of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to
keep their crops healthy and sustain the townspeople' s way of life.
As the problem became more acute, a local pastor called a prayer
meeting to ask for rain.
Many people arrived. The pastor greeted most of them as they filed in.
As he walked to the front of the church to officially begin the
meeting he noticed most people were chatting across the aisles and
socializing with friends. When he reached the front his thoughts were
on quieting the attendees and starting the meeting.
His eyes scanned the crowd as he asked for quiet. He noticed an eleven
year-old girl sitting quietly in the front row. Her face was beaming
with excitement. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright
red umbrella. The little girl's beauty and innocence made the pastor
smile as he
realized how much faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation
had brought an umbrella.
All came to pray for rain, but the little girl had come expecting God
to answer.
We all have something to learn from this young girl.
As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community
of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to
keep their crops healthy and sustain the townspeople' s way of life.
As the problem became more acute, a local pastor called a prayer
meeting to ask for rain.
Many people arrived. The pastor greeted most of them as they filed in.
As he walked to the front of the church to officially begin the
meeting he noticed most people were chatting across the aisles and
socializing with friends. When he reached the front his thoughts were
on quieting the attendees and starting the meeting.
His eyes scanned the crowd as he asked for quiet. He noticed an eleven
year-old girl sitting quietly in the front row. Her face was beaming
with excitement. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright
red umbrella. The little girl's beauty and innocence made the pastor
smile as he
realized how much faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation
had brought an umbrella.
All came to pray for rain, but the little girl had come expecting God
to answer.
CAN YOU SLEEP WHEN THE WIND BLOWS
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He
constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged across the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on the buildings and crops.
As the farmer interviewed applicants for the job, he received a steady stream of refusals. Finally, a short, thin man, well past middle age, approached the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him. "Well, I can sleep when the wind blows," answered the little man. Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer, desperate for help, hired him.
The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work. Then one night the wind howled loudly in from offshore. Jumping out of bed, the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled, "Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they blow away!" The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, "No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows."
Enraged by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot. Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement, he discovered that all of the haystacks had been covered with tarpaulins. The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were barred. The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down. Nothing could blow away. The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew.
MORAL: When you're prepared, spiritually, mentally, and physically, you have nothing to fear. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life? The hired hand in the story was able to sleep because he had secured the farm against the storm. We, as believers in Christ, secure ourselves against the storms of life by grounding ourselves in the Word of God. We don't need to understand, we just need to hold His hand to have peace in the midst of the storms. I hope you sleep well!
Enjoy the day! May God Bless You
Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He
constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged across the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on the buildings and crops.
As the farmer interviewed applicants for the job, he received a steady stream of refusals. Finally, a short, thin man, well past middle age, approached the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him. "Well, I can sleep when the wind blows," answered the little man. Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer, desperate for help, hired him.
The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the man's work. Then one night the wind howled loudly in from offshore. Jumping out of bed, the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled, "Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they blow away!" The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, "No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows."
Enraged by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot. Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement, he discovered that all of the haystacks had been covered with tarpaulins. The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were barred. The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down. Nothing could blow away. The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew.
MORAL: When you're prepared, spiritually, mentally, and physically, you have nothing to fear. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life? The hired hand in the story was able to sleep because he had secured the farm against the storm. We, as believers in Christ, secure ourselves against the storms of life by grounding ourselves in the Word of God. We don't need to understand, we just need to hold His hand to have peace in the midst of the storms. I hope you sleep well!
Enjoy the day! May God Bless You
TEACUP Story
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
There was a couple who took a trip to England to shop in a beautiful
antique store to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both
liked antiques and pottery, and especially teacups. Spotting an
exceptional cup, they asked "May we see that? We've never seen a cup
quite so beautiful."
As the lady handed it to them, suddenly the teacup spoke, "You don't
understand. I have not always been a teacup. There was a time when I
was just a lump of red clay. My master took me and rolled me pounded
and patted me over and over and I yelled out, 'Don't do that. I don't
like it! Let me alone.' But he only smiled, and gently said; 'Not yet!'"
"Then. WHAM! I was placed on a spinning wheel and suddenly I
was spun around and around and around. 'Stop it! I'm getting so dizzy!
I'm going to be sick,' I screamed. But the master only nodded and
said, quietly; 'Not yet.' "He spun me and poked and prodded and bent
me out of shape to suit himself and then… Then he put me in the oven.
I never felt such heat. I yelled and knocked and pounded at the door.
Help! Get me out of here! I could see him through the opening and I could
read his lips as he shook his head from side to side, 'Not yet'."
"When I thought I couldn't bear it another minute, the door opened. He
carefully took me out and put me on the shelf, and I began to cool.
Oh, that felt so good! Ah, this is much better, I thought. But, after
I cooled he picked me up and he brushed and painted me all over. The
fumes were horrible. I thought I would gag. 'Oh, please; Stop it, Stop it!'
I cried. He only shook his head and said. 'Not yet!'."
"Then suddenly he put me back in to the oven. Only it was not like the
first one. This was twice as hot and I just knew I would suffocate. I
begged. I pleaded. I screamed. I cried. I was convinced I would never
make it. I was ready to give up. Just then the door opened and he took
me out and again placed me on the shelf, where I cooled and waited
------- and waited, wondering "What's he going to do to me next? An
hour later he handed me a mirror and said 'Look at yourself.'" "And I
did. I said, 'That's not me; that couldn't be me. It's beautiful. I'm
beautiful!'
Quietly he spoke: 'I want you to remember, then,' he said, 'I know it
hurt to be rolled and pounded and patted, but had I just left you
alone, you'd have dried up. I know it made you dizzy to spin around on
the wheel, but if I had stopped, you would have crumbled. I know it
hurt and it was hot and disagreeable in the oven, but if I hadn't put
you there, you would have cracked. I know the fumes were bad when I
brushed and painted you all over, but if I hadn't done that, you never
would have hardened. You would not have had any color in your life. If
I hadn't put you back in that second oven, you wouldn't have survived
for long because the hardness would not have held. Now you are a
finished product. Now you are what I had in mind when I first began
with you."
The moral of this story is this: God knows what He's doing for each of
us. He is the potter, and we are His clay. He will mold us and make
us, and expose us to just enough pressures of just the right kinds
that we may be made into a flawless piece of work to fulfill His good,
pleasing and perfect will.
So when life seems hard, and you are being pounded and patted and
pushed almost beyond endurance; when your world seems to be spinning
out of control; when you feel like you are in a fiery furnace of
trials; when life seems to "stink", try this....
Brew a cup of your favorite tea in your prettiest teacup, sit down and
think on this story and then, have a little talk with the Potter.
There was a couple who took a trip to England to shop in a beautiful
antique store to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both
liked antiques and pottery, and especially teacups. Spotting an
exceptional cup, they asked "May we see that? We've never seen a cup
quite so beautiful."
As the lady handed it to them, suddenly the teacup spoke, "You don't
understand. I have not always been a teacup. There was a time when I
was just a lump of red clay. My master took me and rolled me pounded
and patted me over and over and I yelled out, 'Don't do that. I don't
like it! Let me alone.' But he only smiled, and gently said; 'Not yet!'"
"Then. WHAM! I was placed on a spinning wheel and suddenly I
was spun around and around and around. 'Stop it! I'm getting so dizzy!
I'm going to be sick,' I screamed. But the master only nodded and
said, quietly; 'Not yet.' "He spun me and poked and prodded and bent
me out of shape to suit himself and then… Then he put me in the oven.
I never felt such heat. I yelled and knocked and pounded at the door.
Help! Get me out of here! I could see him through the opening and I could
read his lips as he shook his head from side to side, 'Not yet'."
"When I thought I couldn't bear it another minute, the door opened. He
carefully took me out and put me on the shelf, and I began to cool.
Oh, that felt so good! Ah, this is much better, I thought. But, after
I cooled he picked me up and he brushed and painted me all over. The
fumes were horrible. I thought I would gag. 'Oh, please; Stop it, Stop it!'
I cried. He only shook his head and said. 'Not yet!'."
"Then suddenly he put me back in to the oven. Only it was not like the
first one. This was twice as hot and I just knew I would suffocate. I
begged. I pleaded. I screamed. I cried. I was convinced I would never
make it. I was ready to give up. Just then the door opened and he took
me out and again placed me on the shelf, where I cooled and waited
------- and waited, wondering "What's he going to do to me next? An
hour later he handed me a mirror and said 'Look at yourself.'" "And I
did. I said, 'That's not me; that couldn't be me. It's beautiful. I'm
beautiful!'
Quietly he spoke: 'I want you to remember, then,' he said, 'I know it
hurt to be rolled and pounded and patted, but had I just left you
alone, you'd have dried up. I know it made you dizzy to spin around on
the wheel, but if I had stopped, you would have crumbled. I know it
hurt and it was hot and disagreeable in the oven, but if I hadn't put
you there, you would have cracked. I know the fumes were bad when I
brushed and painted you all over, but if I hadn't done that, you never
would have hardened. You would not have had any color in your life. If
I hadn't put you back in that second oven, you wouldn't have survived
for long because the hardness would not have held. Now you are a
finished product. Now you are what I had in mind when I first began
with you."
The moral of this story is this: God knows what He's doing for each of
us. He is the potter, and we are His clay. He will mold us and make
us, and expose us to just enough pressures of just the right kinds
that we may be made into a flawless piece of work to fulfill His good,
pleasing and perfect will.
So when life seems hard, and you are being pounded and patted and
pushed almost beyond endurance; when your world seems to be spinning
out of control; when you feel like you are in a fiery furnace of
trials; when life seems to "stink", try this....
Brew a cup of your favorite tea in your prettiest teacup, sit down and
think on this story and then, have a little talk with the Potter.
THE BIBLE & THE COAL BASKET
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains
of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was
up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out
Bible.
His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in
any way he could. One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the
Bible just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do
understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does
reading the Bible do?"
The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and said,
"Take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of
water." The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked
out before he could get back to the house.
The grandfather laughed and said, "You will have to move a little
faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to
try again.
This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he
returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was
"impossible to carry water in a basket," and he went to get a bucket
instead. The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a
basket of water. You can do this. You're just not trying hard enough,"
and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point,
the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather
that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out
before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but
when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.
Out of breath, he said, "See Papa, it's useless!"
"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that
the basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it
was clean. "Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You
might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it
will change you from the inside out.
That is the work of God in our lives.
To change us from the inside out and to slowly transform us into the
image of His son.
Take time to read a portion of God's word each day.
The story is told of an old man who lived on a farm in the mountains
of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning, Grandpa was
up early sitting at the kitchen table reading from his old worn-out
Bible.
His grandson who wanted to be just like him tried to imitate him in
any way he could. One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the
Bible just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do
understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does
reading the Bible do?"
The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and said,
"Take this coal basket down to the river and bring back a basket of
water." The boy did as he was told, even though all the water leaked
out before he could get back to the house.
The grandfather laughed and said, "You will have to move a little
faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to
try again.
This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he
returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was
"impossible to carry water in a basket," and he went to get a bucket
instead. The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a
basket of water. You can do this. You're just not trying hard enough,"
and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point,
the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather
that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out
before he got far at all. The boy scooped the water and ran hard, but
when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.
Out of breath, he said, "See Papa, it's useless!"
"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that
the basket looked different. Instead of a dirty old coal basket, it
was clean. "Son, that's what happens when you read the Bible. You
might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, it
will change you from the inside out.
That is the work of God in our lives.
To change us from the inside out and to slowly transform us into the
image of His son.
Take time to read a portion of God's word each day.
MAKING A WAY
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
Making a way where there seems to be no way...
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited
island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he
scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted,
he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to
protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But
then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his
little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had
happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.
"God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship
that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did
you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw
your smoke signal," they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when
things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at
work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground----it
just may be a smoke signal that summons grace of God.
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves,
God has a positive answer for it
Making a way where there seems to be no way...
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited
island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he
scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted,
he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to
protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But
then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his
little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had
happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.
"God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship
that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did
you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw
your smoke signal," they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when
things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at
work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground----it
just may be a smoke signal that summons grace of God.
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves,
God has a positive answer for it
THE KING'S HIGHWAY
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who
lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened
to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many
of his subjects as desired to participate. The challenge was to see
who could travel the highway the best, and the winner was to receive a
box of gold.
On the day of the contest, all the people came. Some of them had fine
chariots, some had fine clothing and fancy food to make the trip a
luxurious journey. Some wore their sturdiest shoes and ran along the
highway on their feet to show their skill. All day they traveled the
highway, and each one, when he arrived at the end, complained to the
king about a large pile of rocks and debris that had been left almost
blocking the road at one point, and that got in their way and hindered
their travel.
At the end of the day, a lone traveler crossed the finish line warily
and walked over to the king. He was tired and dirty, but he addressed
the king with great respect and handed him a small chest of gold. He
said, "I stopped along the way to clear a pile of rocks and debris
that was blocking the road. This chest of gold was under it all. Please
have it returned to its rightful owner."
The king replied, "You are the rightful owner."
"Oh no," said the traveler, "This is not mine. I've never known such
money."
"Oh yes," said the king, "you've earned this gold, for you won my
contest.. He who travels the road best is he who makes the road better
for those who will follow."
Remember those words of wisdom as you travel the road of life
Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who
lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened
to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many
of his subjects as desired to participate. The challenge was to see
who could travel the highway the best, and the winner was to receive a
box of gold.
On the day of the contest, all the people came. Some of them had fine
chariots, some had fine clothing and fancy food to make the trip a
luxurious journey. Some wore their sturdiest shoes and ran along the
highway on their feet to show their skill. All day they traveled the
highway, and each one, when he arrived at the end, complained to the
king about a large pile of rocks and debris that had been left almost
blocking the road at one point, and that got in their way and hindered
their travel.
At the end of the day, a lone traveler crossed the finish line warily
and walked over to the king. He was tired and dirty, but he addressed
the king with great respect and handed him a small chest of gold. He
said, "I stopped along the way to clear a pile of rocks and debris
that was blocking the road. This chest of gold was under it all. Please
have it returned to its rightful owner."
The king replied, "You are the rightful owner."
"Oh no," said the traveler, "This is not mine. I've never known such
money."
"Oh yes," said the king, "you've earned this gold, for you won my
contest.. He who travels the road best is he who makes the road better
for those who will follow."
Remember those words of wisdom as you travel the road of life
HAVE YOU SAVED YOUR DOCUMENTS
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
Sitting at the computer one day, I was typing a research paper.
Setting the format for the page had been simple, spell check had found
only a few errors, and I had done well in my vocabulary. I was just
about finished with the body of the paper when suddenly, the power
went off. My heart sank. I had been typing my paper but hadn't saved
it. Maybe the program was one of those programs that saves it
automatically for you. At least I hoped it was. I waited about 30
minutes and when the power came on, I ran to the computer. My heart
pounding and mind racing, I wondered if the document had been saved.
After searching the program and practically the whole computer, it was
nowhere to be found. I had lost it all. The whole thing...gone! Why
didn't I save it? It would've been so easy.
Our lives are like living documents. Everything we do, say, and think
is recorded in God's Book of Life. But there are two kinds of "living
documents," those that are saved and those that are not saved. Those
who live their lives according to the will of God and the instruction
of Jesus Christ, will have their "living documents" saved forever and
ever in heaven. Those who live their lives in defiance of the will of
God and the commandments of Jesus, will lose their them to the pit of
fire.
How do you save your "living document?" It's easy. Jesus says, "Come
unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest... my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30). If
you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart
that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved (Romans 10:9).
You will never have to worry that
your "living document" will be lost. You will never have to worry
about losing it all.
Are you a saved or unsaved "document?"
Sitting at the computer one day, I was typing a research paper.
Setting the format for the page had been simple, spell check had found
only a few errors, and I had done well in my vocabulary. I was just
about finished with the body of the paper when suddenly, the power
went off. My heart sank. I had been typing my paper but hadn't saved
it. Maybe the program was one of those programs that saves it
automatically for you. At least I hoped it was. I waited about 30
minutes and when the power came on, I ran to the computer. My heart
pounding and mind racing, I wondered if the document had been saved.
After searching the program and practically the whole computer, it was
nowhere to be found. I had lost it all. The whole thing...gone! Why
didn't I save it? It would've been so easy.
Our lives are like living documents. Everything we do, say, and think
is recorded in God's Book of Life. But there are two kinds of "living
documents," those that are saved and those that are not saved. Those
who live their lives according to the will of God and the instruction
of Jesus Christ, will have their "living documents" saved forever and
ever in heaven. Those who live their lives in defiance of the will of
God and the commandments of Jesus, will lose their them to the pit of
fire.
How do you save your "living document?" It's easy. Jesus says, "Come
unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest... my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30). If
you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart
that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved (Romans 10:9).
You will never have to worry that
your "living document" will be lost. You will never have to worry
about losing it all.
Are you a saved or unsaved "document?"
ROSES AND THORNS
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully, and before it blossomed,
he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom and also the thorns.
And he thought, "How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with
so many sharp thorns?" Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose,
and before it was ready to bloom, it died.
So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a rose. The God-like qualities
planted in us at birth grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at ourselves
and see only the thorns, the defects. We despair, thinking that nothing good can
possibly come from us. We neglect to water the good within us, and eventually it dies.
We never realize our potential.
Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must show it to them.
One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past the thorns
and find the rose within others. This is the characteristic of love, to look at a person, and
knowing his faults, recognize the nobility in his soul, and help him realize that he can
overcome his faults. If we show him the rose, he will conquer the thorns.
Our duty in this world is to help others by showing them their roses and not their thorns.
Only then can we achieve the love we should feel for each other; only then can we bloom
in our own garden.
A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully, and before it blossomed,
he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom and also the thorns.
And he thought, "How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with
so many sharp thorns?" Saddened by this thought, he neglected to water the rose,
and before it was ready to bloom, it died.
So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a rose. The God-like qualities
planted in us at birth grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at ourselves
and see only the thorns, the defects. We despair, thinking that nothing good can
possibly come from us. We neglect to water the good within us, and eventually it dies.
We never realize our potential.
Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must show it to them.
One of the greatest gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past the thorns
and find the rose within others. This is the characteristic of love, to look at a person, and
knowing his faults, recognize the nobility in his soul, and help him realize that he can
overcome his faults. If we show him the rose, he will conquer the thorns.
Our duty in this world is to help others by showing them their roses and not their thorns.
Only then can we achieve the love we should feel for each other; only then can we bloom
in our own garden.
10 best 10 minutes of my life (so far)...=)
Posted by jhoanna mariekar
10. Performance @ Royal Duty Free
That 10 mins of formation and music was all so fun. I remember how little we were when we faced the different schools for the drum and Lyre bugle corp. competition. That same performance is the very first instance that I realized how hard my family would go just to show their support.
9. Squall at Fontana
Who would have thought that a warm, perfect, and fun summer get away with high school friends will be surprised by a storm? Well, that almost 10minute storm at Fontana Leisure Park was amazing. Imagine seeing your friends battling against rough wind and cold rain. I even remember having a wound on my right hand for trying to save the big umbrella from flying and leaving all of our stuff wet. It was a nice experience as we were able to prove that friendship can hurdle the storm. 8years of friendship would attest to that…
8. Munching with my chummies.
The first time I ate with PHC at our house. The 10minutes of munching that ever famous KFC chicken steak was great. That day was the first day when Mama had professed her love for my PHC chummies. That day, my friends had become my sisters and brothers. A friendship that is bound to last a lifetime.
PHC…this is also the first day when we were scolded by Mama for going home all wet in the rain because all of us have no umbrella. Now you know bakit pare pareho kaming may umbrella as soon as Mama get to Hong Kong.hehe
7. Assertion of Commitment
The first time I stepped at Trinidad Village Clubhouse. That experience was amazing! I remember Pappie asking me this question during the fellowship…”What do you think is the main thing that Satan is using agains you?”…I proudly answered PRIDE…at last…after almost 2decades of life, I was able to admit my weakness. That 10minute of profession and acceptance of my weakness opened my way towards total commitment.
6. Conversation with Pare
Maybe this you don’t know Pare…that conversation we had @ 3rd Floor of MGN was superb. I even remember how relieved I was after hearing your stories. That conversation gave me the certainty and clarifications I’ve been wanting for two years after we decided to step out of our jeep. I can say, that was one of the most perfect and meaningful conversation I had, ever. Worth including it in this list! haha
5. Aldo ning Parangal
February 24, 2009.
My first ever project with my future Companeros and Companeras…would you imagine embarrassing your self in front of all the judges and lawyers of Pampanga? Here’s the story, I was asked to be in charge of the sound system for the pre-program of the Awarding ceremony, and I caused all the guests to stand still for almost 5minutes of waiting for the national anthem to play. The lap top won’t work!!! The remaining 5minutes was all time of stares and blush.I even wanted to evaporate from that room because of embarrassment…Haha…but it is still one of the best 10minutes of my life, imagine making a big mess while everyone tries to be on their best because the President is coming! now I had proven that I love attention...haha
4. Conversation with JTL
May 11, 2009
Among all the lawyers here at VLHT, it is Atty. De Leon who we seldom see. He only comes to the office once a week thus having not much of an opportunity to hear from him. Anyway, one Monday morning, I was asked by the manager to come to JTL’s office because according to her, he wants to talk to me. All the while I thought he wanted to talk about the fact that I am already hired as a legal clerk. But I was wrong; instead, he extended his congratulations for me. According to him, he heard the news that I graduated as Magna Cum Laude for a course that he like…it was such joy to be appreciated by one of the BIG names in the legal profession, particularly in Labor. He even gave me an amount of money as reward…hihihi
3. The search for the blue lollipop
Believe me, among all the events listed here, this one maybe is the most immature. There is this Mr. Event (only few would know who this person is) whom I became close with once upon a time (haha). We became friends and we decided to give one gift for each other, he requested for something purple which some after time I was able to give. When his turn to give me something “blue” he told me he’ll just give me blue lollipop. That was just a joke for me though he spent some of his time searching for that one. One day he sent me a SMS asking me to meet up with him, so I did. (madali akong kausap!haha) we were just walking from store to store looking for that blue lollipop. He even faked a story with the baffled store keepers explaining why I am “yearning” for it. Anyway, it is pathetic but I enjoyed that 10minute walk with you…in case you don’t know.,haha…time to move on….to the next on the list>>>hehe
2. On foot as Magna Cum Laude
April 18, 2009
Who wouldn’t be happy to walk on a beautiful theater hall as a Magna Cum Laude? Well, more than the pride and joy I feel for myself, that moment is a special instance for my family, for Mama and Mommy Carmen especially. Walking through the isle, waiting for my name be called, receiving my medals (one I didn’t expect honestly), having Mama and Mommy put the medals, and walking again with all the faculty members and graduates staring at my proud family, the experience was magnificent. No words can describe how happy I was to make my family so proud of me.
1. The future BAR Topnotcher
May 30, 2009
This day, I had an admission interview at AUF Law School. I was seated in front of a panel all have their own names established in the legal profession; Dean of AUF Law, Judge Acosta, Atty. Angeles. Before I entered the room, I was so nervous, but that changed after I received a warm smile form Atty. Angeles.
The interview went well, they were commending me for a good grades in college and all, but one thing that I’ll never forget is when Judge Acosta said these wonderful lines…
“Well, I can’t say much, sitting in front of me is a FUTURE BAR TOPNOTCHER…I can see it.”
Wow! honestly, it is my goal really, to be Topnotcher…and he seconded my claim with that prophecy…an assurance that I am on the right path.
Atty. Jhoanna Mariekar Victoriano-de Guzman, on her way to the Legal world…see you folks!
10. Performance @ Royal Duty Free
That 10 mins of formation and music was all so fun. I remember how little we were when we faced the different schools for the drum and Lyre bugle corp. competition. That same performance is the very first instance that I realized how hard my family would go just to show their support.
9. Squall at Fontana
Who would have thought that a warm, perfect, and fun summer get away with high school friends will be surprised by a storm? Well, that almost 10minute storm at Fontana Leisure Park was amazing. Imagine seeing your friends battling against rough wind and cold rain. I even remember having a wound on my right hand for trying to save the big umbrella from flying and leaving all of our stuff wet. It was a nice experience as we were able to prove that friendship can hurdle the storm. 8years of friendship would attest to that…
8. Munching with my chummies.
The first time I ate with PHC at our house. The 10minutes of munching that ever famous KFC chicken steak was great. That day was the first day when Mama had professed her love for my PHC chummies. That day, my friends had become my sisters and brothers. A friendship that is bound to last a lifetime.
PHC…this is also the first day when we were scolded by Mama for going home all wet in the rain because all of us have no umbrella. Now you know bakit pare pareho kaming may umbrella as soon as Mama get to Hong Kong.hehe
7. Assertion of Commitment
The first time I stepped at Trinidad Village Clubhouse. That experience was amazing! I remember Pappie asking me this question during the fellowship…”What do you think is the main thing that Satan is using agains you?”…I proudly answered PRIDE…at last…after almost 2decades of life, I was able to admit my weakness. That 10minute of profession and acceptance of my weakness opened my way towards total commitment.
6. Conversation with Pare
Maybe this you don’t know Pare…that conversation we had @ 3rd Floor of MGN was superb. I even remember how relieved I was after hearing your stories. That conversation gave me the certainty and clarifications I’ve been wanting for two years after we decided to step out of our jeep. I can say, that was one of the most perfect and meaningful conversation I had, ever. Worth including it in this list! haha
5. Aldo ning Parangal
February 24, 2009.
My first ever project with my future Companeros and Companeras…would you imagine embarrassing your self in front of all the judges and lawyers of Pampanga? Here’s the story, I was asked to be in charge of the sound system for the pre-program of the Awarding ceremony, and I caused all the guests to stand still for almost 5minutes of waiting for the national anthem to play. The lap top won’t work!!! The remaining 5minutes was all time of stares and blush.I even wanted to evaporate from that room because of embarrassment…Haha…but it is still one of the best 10minutes of my life, imagine making a big mess while everyone tries to be on their best because the President is coming! now I had proven that I love attention...haha
4. Conversation with JTL
May 11, 2009
Among all the lawyers here at VLHT, it is Atty. De Leon who we seldom see. He only comes to the office once a week thus having not much of an opportunity to hear from him. Anyway, one Monday morning, I was asked by the manager to come to JTL’s office because according to her, he wants to talk to me. All the while I thought he wanted to talk about the fact that I am already hired as a legal clerk. But I was wrong; instead, he extended his congratulations for me. According to him, he heard the news that I graduated as Magna Cum Laude for a course that he like…it was such joy to be appreciated by one of the BIG names in the legal profession, particularly in Labor. He even gave me an amount of money as reward…hihihi
3. The search for the blue lollipop
Believe me, among all the events listed here, this one maybe is the most immature. There is this Mr. Event (only few would know who this person is) whom I became close with once upon a time (haha). We became friends and we decided to give one gift for each other, he requested for something purple which some after time I was able to give. When his turn to give me something “blue” he told me he’ll just give me blue lollipop. That was just a joke for me though he spent some of his time searching for that one. One day he sent me a SMS asking me to meet up with him, so I did. (madali akong kausap!haha) we were just walking from store to store looking for that blue lollipop. He even faked a story with the baffled store keepers explaining why I am “yearning” for it. Anyway, it is pathetic but I enjoyed that 10minute walk with you…in case you don’t know.,haha…time to move on….to the next on the list>>>hehe
2. On foot as Magna Cum Laude
April 18, 2009
Who wouldn’t be happy to walk on a beautiful theater hall as a Magna Cum Laude? Well, more than the pride and joy I feel for myself, that moment is a special instance for my family, for Mama and Mommy Carmen especially. Walking through the isle, waiting for my name be called, receiving my medals (one I didn’t expect honestly), having Mama and Mommy put the medals, and walking again with all the faculty members and graduates staring at my proud family, the experience was magnificent. No words can describe how happy I was to make my family so proud of me.
1. The future BAR Topnotcher
May 30, 2009
This day, I had an admission interview at AUF Law School. I was seated in front of a panel all have their own names established in the legal profession; Dean of AUF Law, Judge Acosta, Atty. Angeles. Before I entered the room, I was so nervous, but that changed after I received a warm smile form Atty. Angeles.
The interview went well, they were commending me for a good grades in college and all, but one thing that I’ll never forget is when Judge Acosta said these wonderful lines…
“Well, I can’t say much, sitting in front of me is a FUTURE BAR TOPNOTCHER…I can see it.”
Wow! honestly, it is my goal really, to be Topnotcher…and he seconded my claim with that prophecy…an assurance that I am on the right path.
Atty. Jhoanna Mariekar Victoriano-de Guzman, on her way to the Legal world…see you folks!
Best Friends: How to Grow a Friend :: A twelve-step program
Posted by Erika Sigrid Jose
1. People Equal Friends.
There is a certain chemistry with friends just as in a love relationship. Therefore, contact with other people is the first building block to grow a friend. Friends can't grow in a vacuum. Best friends take time.
2. Talking Is Essential Among Friends.
Talking between friends requires reciprocity. In a mutually satisfying friendship, both friends talk and both friends listen. Friends talk appropriately to each other.
3. Friends Acknowledge Friends.
Friends acknowledge each other when talking. Many conflicts in your personal relationships can be avoided if you will take the time to acknowledge other's feelings and points of view.
4. Friends Listen to Friends.
Listening to friends in an important step in building a closer friendship. We often take listening for granted, never realizing what it means to really listen to a friend.
5. Friends Attend to Friends.
Friends focus during conversations. Friends pay attention in conversations. It means that your ears, your eyes, your body and your feelings are all focused on that person at the time.
6. Friends Show Empathy With Friends.
Empathy is identifying with your friend's feelings and seeing life through your friend's eyes. Confidences are freely given when they are received with empathy among friends.
7. Friends Touch Friends.
Touching is a warm form of communication between friends. When you see best friends communicating, you will notice friends "listen with their eyes," stand close together, and touch comfortably.
8. Friends Praise Friends.
Affirmation is a powerful tool for growing a friend. Genuine praise can affect your friends' lives. Be liberal with praise for all of your friends, including your casual ones.
9. Friends Are Loyal and Trustworthy.
Trust and loyalty go hand-in-hand for friends. Friends can trust you with their secrets, both large and small, because good friends never break a confidence. Good friends are forever loyal!
10. Friends are Equal
Friends are on a seesaw. In a healthy relationship, friends are equals. Not 50/50 every time, of course, but with a true, lasting friendship it always evens out in the end.
11. Friends Reveal Their Feelings.
We feel closest to our friends when we are suffering together, when we feel like our friend needs us, or when we feel a friend has shared something of great importance with us.
12. Friends Do Not Mind Read.
The person who thinks, "If you really liked me, you could read my mind" can not have an adult friendship. No friend can read your mind. And you can not read your friend's mind.
1. People Equal Friends.
There is a certain chemistry with friends just as in a love relationship. Therefore, contact with other people is the first building block to grow a friend. Friends can't grow in a vacuum. Best friends take time.
2. Talking Is Essential Among Friends.
Talking between friends requires reciprocity. In a mutually satisfying friendship, both friends talk and both friends listen. Friends talk appropriately to each other.
3. Friends Acknowledge Friends.
Friends acknowledge each other when talking. Many conflicts in your personal relationships can be avoided if you will take the time to acknowledge other's feelings and points of view.
4. Friends Listen to Friends.
Listening to friends in an important step in building a closer friendship. We often take listening for granted, never realizing what it means to really listen to a friend.
5. Friends Attend to Friends.
Friends focus during conversations. Friends pay attention in conversations. It means that your ears, your eyes, your body and your feelings are all focused on that person at the time.
6. Friends Show Empathy With Friends.
Empathy is identifying with your friend's feelings and seeing life through your friend's eyes. Confidences are freely given when they are received with empathy among friends.
7. Friends Touch Friends.
Touching is a warm form of communication between friends. When you see best friends communicating, you will notice friends "listen with their eyes," stand close together, and touch comfortably.
8. Friends Praise Friends.
Affirmation is a powerful tool for growing a friend. Genuine praise can affect your friends' lives. Be liberal with praise for all of your friends, including your casual ones.
9. Friends Are Loyal and Trustworthy.
Trust and loyalty go hand-in-hand for friends. Friends can trust you with their secrets, both large and small, because good friends never break a confidence. Good friends are forever loyal!
10. Friends are Equal
Friends are on a seesaw. In a healthy relationship, friends are equals. Not 50/50 every time, of course, but with a true, lasting friendship it always evens out in the end.
11. Friends Reveal Their Feelings.
We feel closest to our friends when we are suffering together, when we feel like our friend needs us, or when we feel a friend has shared something of great importance with us.
12. Friends Do Not Mind Read.
The person who thinks, "If you really liked me, you could read my mind" can not have an adult friendship. No friend can read your mind. And you can not read your friend's mind.
Thank You HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY!
Posted by maria criselda victoriano de guzman
Thank you Holy Angel University for all your support to all deserving students thru your Scholarship programs.My daughter Jhoanna Mariekar V.de Guzman was 1 of those students who benefit from those programs.She was a (50%)PTA SCHOLAR from 2nd year high school then became a full scholar until she graduated.She was included to upper 10% graduating students and got a 50% scholarship from APS SCHOLARSHIP GRANT for college.And there was a time the university was about to dissolve the scholarship but still thank you for listening to these student voices because you let them to continue their scholarship as long they maintain their grades.
And last April 18,2009 she graduated as Magna Cum Laude and there was no word to describe the joy the family felt.She achieved this success because you help her thru all those scholarship and again you are part of the success of our family.Thank you very much from the bottom of our heart!
Jhoanna is pursuing her dream to become a lawyer and right now she is already in a Law School and again with the help of the Academic Scholarship.Wherever she go she always bring with her the banner of our Alma Mater,Laus Deo Semper!!!!!
My son is also a Scholar of the university as part of the University Chorale.He is an Architecture student and again without your help even if they got talents and brain but without your scholarship it may be difficult for them to achieve their dreams,again thank you very much.
Soar High Angelian!!!!!!Make your Alma Mater Proud!!!!
Thank you Holy Angel University for all your support to all deserving students thru your Scholarship programs.My daughter Jhoanna Mariekar V.de Guzman was 1 of those students who benefit from those programs.She was a (50%)PTA SCHOLAR from 2nd year high school then became a full scholar until she graduated.She was included to upper 10% graduating students and got a 50% scholarship from APS SCHOLARSHIP GRANT for college.And there was a time the university was about to dissolve the scholarship but still thank you for listening to these student voices because you let them to continue their scholarship as long they maintain their grades.
And last April 18,2009 she graduated as Magna Cum Laude and there was no word to describe the joy the family felt.She achieved this success because you help her thru all those scholarship and again you are part of the success of our family.Thank you very much from the bottom of our heart!
Jhoanna is pursuing her dream to become a lawyer and right now she is already in a Law School and again with the help of the Academic Scholarship.Wherever she go she always bring with her the banner of our Alma Mater,Laus Deo Semper!!!!!
My son is also a Scholar of the university as part of the University Chorale.He is an Architecture student and again without your help even if they got talents and brain but without your scholarship it may be difficult for them to achieve their dreams,again thank you very much.
Soar High Angelian!!!!!!Make your Alma Mater Proud!!!!
The Work Environment and Employee Productivity
Posted by Morgan O. Bennett
Creating a work environment in which employees are productive is essential to increased profits for your organization, corporation or small business. Principles of management that dictate how, exactly, to maximize employee productivity center around two major areas of focus: personal motivation and the infrastructure of the work environment.
One of the key factors in leveraging human resources to produce the most is found through motivational incentives. While the most obvious incentive for increasing employee productivity is often thought to be based on salary and promotions, this is not always the case. In fact, recent thought on the true nature of optimal human resource management has concluded that in a large number of cases, salary has less to do with motivation than do other important factors.
What are these factors that influence employee productivity?
To begin with, it is important to recognize the truly human element in workplace relations. Step back and think for a moment—what makes people work harder? Is pay the strongest motivating force in the workplace?
Many experts have noted that workers while on the job do not produce more simply because they are being paid more. After all, it is not expected that employees will constantly calculate the monetary value of every action they perform. Workers, for instance, do not keep a record of how much they earn every time they send out an email, approve a document or complete some other task. It’s just not human nature.
How to motivate employees
What motivates good employees is the ability to see projects through to their completion. While the actual process of monitoring this flow may be the specific task of one employee—a project manager—it is important for this employee to, in turn, recognize that every employee involved in the workflow should be able to see the finished product once it is complete, and gain an understanding of his or her importance in the project as a whole.
In addition, a motivating work environment must be one in which employees are treated fairly. No matter what level of input a particular worker has in relation to the business processes as a whole, it is essential for a manager to give each employee a sense of playing a dynamic, integral role in something much larger. Indeed, engendering loyalty is a key element of motivating workers and thereby increasing the overall productivity of operations.
The power of praise
One important tool for motivating employees is praise. Effective project managers must learn how to cultivate this powerful method of worker motivation. While oftentimes largely ignored by managers in the workplace, this can be an extremely useful method of giving an individual worker a sense of worth in relation to the actual work being done. Praise has, in countless examples, been shown to dramatically increase productivity.
Setting Goals
In addition to praise, another important factor includes setting goals that correspond to the actual work being done. Realistic objectives are able to ensure that timeliness and work quality combine, and that the employee can still feel ready for the next project once the original one has been completed.
Disciplinary guidelines in the workplace
Creating disciplinary guidelines is also instrumental to fostering a work environment that is productive. After all, motivation doesn’t always have to be positive. If workers are not faced with consequences for poor performance, then productivity margins can easily shrink at a devastating rate. While everybody’s worse fear is that they will lose their job, one of a manager’s worst fears is that he or she will lose valuable talent. Instead of letting employees go who might potentially turn around and perform well under the right conditions, a manager must be creative when it comes to finding other ways to penalize workers who bring down productivity.
Generally, however, the value of consequences is not found in implementing them, but in establishing them so that the behaviors that would ultimately require their implementation simply don’t arise. It should also be mentioned that a manager will want to focus his or her workers primarily on positive reinforcement. Creating a system of tangible rewards is fundamental to
The office environment
In addition to a healthy level of communication and personal motivation in the workplace, the actual physical layout of an office is extremely important when it comes to maximizing productivity. While many managers and business owners choose to suffice with a certain minimum level of office accessories, they may be ignoring what can amount to a major obstacle on the path to increasing employee productivity.
Make sure that quality employees are given a workspace that they can call their own. Whether it’s an office, cubicle or even a desk in open space, there should be a high level of importance place on helping workers foster a sense of “place” in your company. Along with this place, office managers should ensure that equipment is ergonometric and sound.
Indeed, it has been found that a productive work environment requires management that is able to positively motivate its employees in an infrastructure that is amenable to employees’ needs.
To learn more about this and other Human Resource programs, please click on the link: http://privateerresources.com or emil: mob@privateerresources.com for seminar and workshop information.
Creating a work environment in which employees are productive is essential to increased profits for your organization, corporation or small business. Principles of management that dictate how, exactly, to maximize employee productivity center around two major areas of focus: personal motivation and the infrastructure of the work environment.
One of the key factors in leveraging human resources to produce the most is found through motivational incentives. While the most obvious incentive for increasing employee productivity is often thought to be based on salary and promotions, this is not always the case. In fact, recent thought on the true nature of optimal human resource management has concluded that in a large number of cases, salary has less to do with motivation than do other important factors.
What are these factors that influence employee productivity?
To begin with, it is important to recognize the truly human element in workplace relations. Step back and think for a moment—what makes people work harder? Is pay the strongest motivating force in the workplace?
Many experts have noted that workers while on the job do not produce more simply because they are being paid more. After all, it is not expected that employees will constantly calculate the monetary value of every action they perform. Workers, for instance, do not keep a record of how much they earn every time they send out an email, approve a document or complete some other task. It’s just not human nature.
How to motivate employees
What motivates good employees is the ability to see projects through to their completion. While the actual process of monitoring this flow may be the specific task of one employee—a project manager—it is important for this employee to, in turn, recognize that every employee involved in the workflow should be able to see the finished product once it is complete, and gain an understanding of his or her importance in the project as a whole.
In addition, a motivating work environment must be one in which employees are treated fairly. No matter what level of input a particular worker has in relation to the business processes as a whole, it is essential for a manager to give each employee a sense of playing a dynamic, integral role in something much larger. Indeed, engendering loyalty is a key element of motivating workers and thereby increasing the overall productivity of operations.
The power of praise
One important tool for motivating employees is praise. Effective project managers must learn how to cultivate this powerful method of worker motivation. While oftentimes largely ignored by managers in the workplace, this can be an extremely useful method of giving an individual worker a sense of worth in relation to the actual work being done. Praise has, in countless examples, been shown to dramatically increase productivity.
Setting Goals
In addition to praise, another important factor includes setting goals that correspond to the actual work being done. Realistic objectives are able to ensure that timeliness and work quality combine, and that the employee can still feel ready for the next project once the original one has been completed.
Disciplinary guidelines in the workplace
Creating disciplinary guidelines is also instrumental to fostering a work environment that is productive. After all, motivation doesn’t always have to be positive. If workers are not faced with consequences for poor performance, then productivity margins can easily shrink at a devastating rate. While everybody’s worse fear is that they will lose their job, one of a manager’s worst fears is that he or she will lose valuable talent. Instead of letting employees go who might potentially turn around and perform well under the right conditions, a manager must be creative when it comes to finding other ways to penalize workers who bring down productivity.
Generally, however, the value of consequences is not found in implementing them, but in establishing them so that the behaviors that would ultimately require their implementation simply don’t arise. It should also be mentioned that a manager will want to focus his or her workers primarily on positive reinforcement. Creating a system of tangible rewards is fundamental to
The office environment
In addition to a healthy level of communication and personal motivation in the workplace, the actual physical layout of an office is extremely important when it comes to maximizing productivity. While many managers and business owners choose to suffice with a certain minimum level of office accessories, they may be ignoring what can amount to a major obstacle on the path to increasing employee productivity.
Make sure that quality employees are given a workspace that they can call their own. Whether it’s an office, cubicle or even a desk in open space, there should be a high level of importance place on helping workers foster a sense of “place” in your company. Along with this place, office managers should ensure that equipment is ergonometric and sound.
Indeed, it has been found that a productive work environment requires management that is able to positively motivate its employees in an infrastructure that is amenable to employees’ needs.
To learn more about this and other Human Resource programs, please click on the link: http://privateerresources.com or emil: mob@privateerresources.com for seminar and workshop information.
If a child....
Posted by maria criselda victoriano de guzman
If A child lives with criticism,he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame,he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise,he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,he learns justice.
If a child lives with security,he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,he learns to find love in the world.
How do you like your child to live his life?
A firm foundation of faith is the start.....
If A child lives with criticism,he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame,he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise,he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,he learns justice.
If a child lives with security,he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,he learns to find love in the world.
How do you like your child to live his life?
A firm foundation of faith is the start.....
From my inbox :
Posted by reggie jose
areto Principle
QUOTE: " DO NOT LOOK BACK AND ASK WHY, LOOK FORWARD AND ASK WHY NOT"
A very valuable lesson to learn ...
Interesting quote from the movie "Why did I get married?"
In most cases, especially in relationships, you will only get 80% of what you NEED and you will hardly get the other 20% that you WANT in your relationship. . There is always another person (man or woman) who you will meet and who will offer you the other 20% which is lacking in your relationship. And believe me, 20% looks really good when you are not getting it at all in your current relationship.
But the problem is that you will always be tempted to leave that good 80% that you know you have, thinking that you will get something better with the other 20% that you WANT
But as reality has proven, in most cases, you will always end up with having the 20% that you WANT and loosing the 80% that you really NEED and that you already had.
Be careful in deciding between what you WANT and NEED in your life.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have. "Wow, this girl in my office is a real looker. But it's not her Wynona Rider features that got me. I'm crazy about her because she's also understanding, intelligent, tender - so many things that my spouse is not"
Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman or a man who will be more charming or sensitive. More alluring. More thoughtful. Richer. Have greater sex appeal. And you will find a woman or man who will need you and pursue you and go loco over you more than your spouse ever did.
Because no wife or husband is perfect. Because a spouse will only have 80% of what you're looking for. So adultery takes place when a husband or wife looks for the missing 20%. Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature.
You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk who has a cherry laugh no matter what she says: "I broke my arm yesterday, Hahahaha . . .."
Or because your wife is a homebody in slippers and pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil, you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales representative that visits your office in a sharp black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt Or because your husband is the quiet
type, your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old college flame who has the makings of a talk show host.
But wait! That's only 20% of what you don't have.
Don't throw away the 80% that you already have!
That's not all. Add to your spouse's 80% the 100% that represents all the years that you have been with each other. The storms you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy as a couple. The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have.
But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for what you already have.
But I'm not just talking about marriage.
I'm talking about life!
About your jobs.
About your friends.
About your children.
About your lifestyles.
Are you like the economy airline passenger that perennially peeks through the door of the first class cabin, obsessed with what he's missing? "They have got more leg room! Oh my, their food is served in porcelain! Wow, their seats recline at an 80% angle and they've got personal videos!"
I guarantee you'll be miserable for the entire trip! Don't live your life like that. Forget about what the world says is first class.. Do you know that there are many first class passengers who are miserable in first class -- because they are not riding in a private Lear Jet?
The main message???
If you start appreciating what you have right now, wherever you are, you are first class!
"we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,
to those who are called according to His purpose" romans 8:28
areto Principle
QUOTE: " DO NOT LOOK BACK AND ASK WHY, LOOK FORWARD AND ASK WHY NOT"
A very valuable lesson to learn ...
Interesting quote from the movie "Why did I get married?"
In most cases, especially in relationships, you will only get 80% of what you NEED and you will hardly get the other 20% that you WANT in your relationship. . There is always another person (man or woman) who you will meet and who will offer you the other 20% which is lacking in your relationship. And believe me, 20% looks really good when you are not getting it at all in your current relationship.
But the problem is that you will always be tempted to leave that good 80% that you know you have, thinking that you will get something better with the other 20% that you WANT
But as reality has proven, in most cases, you will always end up with having the 20% that you WANT and loosing the 80% that you really NEED and that you already had.
Be careful in deciding between what you WANT and NEED in your life.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have. "Wow, this girl in my office is a real looker. But it's not her Wynona Rider features that got me. I'm crazy about her because she's also understanding, intelligent, tender - so many things that my spouse is not"
Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman or a man who will be more charming or sensitive. More alluring. More thoughtful. Richer. Have greater sex appeal. And you will find a woman or man who will need you and pursue you and go loco over you more than your spouse ever did.
Because no wife or husband is perfect. Because a spouse will only have 80% of what you're looking for. So adultery takes place when a husband or wife looks for the missing 20%. Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature.
You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk who has a cherry laugh no matter what she says: "I broke my arm yesterday, Hahahaha . . .."
Or because your wife is a homebody in slippers and pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil, you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales representative that visits your office in a sharp black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt Or because your husband is the quiet
type, your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old college flame who has the makings of a talk show host.
But wait! That's only 20% of what you don't have.
Don't throw away the 80% that you already have!
That's not all. Add to your spouse's 80% the 100% that represents all the years that you have been with each other. The storms you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy as a couple. The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have.
But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for what you already have.
But I'm not just talking about marriage.
I'm talking about life!
About your jobs.
About your friends.
About your children.
About your lifestyles.
Are you like the economy airline passenger that perennially peeks through the door of the first class cabin, obsessed with what he's missing? "They have got more leg room! Oh my, their food is served in porcelain! Wow, their seats recline at an 80% angle and they've got personal videos!"
I guarantee you'll be miserable for the entire trip! Don't live your life like that. Forget about what the world says is first class.. Do you know that there are many first class passengers who are miserable in first class -- because they are not riding in a private Lear Jet?
The main message???
If you start appreciating what you have right now, wherever you are, you are first class!
"we know that all things work together for good to those who love God,
to those who are called according to His purpose" romans 8:28
SOME TALK THE TALK, BUT MAY STUMBLE WALKING THE TALK
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard.
Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman hit the roof, and the horn, screaming in frustration as she missed her chance to get through the intersection with him. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer.
The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a cell.
After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping the guy off in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do" bumper sticker, the 'Follow Me to Sunday School' bumper sticker and the chrome-plated fish emblem on the trunk.
Naturally, I assumed you had stolen the car."
A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard.
Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman hit the roof, and the horn, screaming in frustration as she missed her chance to get through the intersection with him. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer.
The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a cell.
After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping the guy off in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do" bumper sticker, the 'Follow Me to Sunday School' bumper sticker and the chrome-plated fish emblem on the trunk.
Naturally, I assumed you had stolen the car."
BLESSINGS WE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE
Posted by Marigrace Guevarra
1. If you own a Bible, you are abundantly blessed - about 1/3 of the
world does not have access to one.
2. If you wake up each morning with more health than illness, you are
blessed to rise and shine, to live and to serve in a new day.
3. If you have anyone on the planet, just one person that loves you
and listens to you; count this as a blessing.
4. If you can freely attend a church meeting without fear, then you
are more blessed than over 1/3 of the world.
5. If you have a yearning in your heart to parent a child, you are
blessed because you still desire what you cannot see.
6. If you pray today or any day, you are blessed because you believe
in God's willingness to hear your prayer.
7. If you pray for someone else, you are blessed because you want to
help others also.
8. If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof
over your head, and a place to sleep; all at the same time; you are
rich in this world;
9. If you have a brother or sister in Christ that will pray with you
and for you, you benefit from a spiritual unity, bond, and agreement,
which the gates of hell cannot stand against.
10. If you have any earthly family that even halfway loves you and
supports you, you are blessed beyond measure.
11. If you attend a church with a church family that offers you one
word of encouragement, you are blessed with some form of fellowship.
12. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, or some spare
change in a dish someplace you are among the world's wealthy.
13. If you can go to bed each night, knowing that God loves you, you
are blessed beyond measure.
14. If you try each day to imitate our Lord Jesus Christ for even a
minute, you are blessed because you show a willingness to grow up in
Him.
15. If you can read this message, you are more blessed than about 1/3
of the world who cannot read at all.
16. If you have never had to endure the hardship and agony battle,
imprisonment, or torture, you are blessed in indescribable measure.
17. If you have a voice to sing His praises, a voice to witness God's
love, and a voice to share the gospel, you are blessed. About 1/3 of
the world do not even know who the one true God is.
18. If you can hold someone's hand, hug another person, touch someone
on the shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer God's healing
touch.
19. If you can share a word of encouragement with someone else, and do
it with His love in your heart, you are blessed because you have
learned how to give.
20. If you have the conviction to stand fast upon His Word and His
promises, no matter what, you are blessed because you are learning
patience, endurance, and tenacity.
21. If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly
thankful, you are blessed because most people can, but many will not.
May God Bless You And Keep You Safe.
1. If you own a Bible, you are abundantly blessed - about 1/3 of the
world does not have access to one.
2. If you wake up each morning with more health than illness, you are
blessed to rise and shine, to live and to serve in a new day.
3. If you have anyone on the planet, just one person that loves you
and listens to you; count this as a blessing.
4. If you can freely attend a church meeting without fear, then you
are more blessed than over 1/3 of the world.
5. If you have a yearning in your heart to parent a child, you are
blessed because you still desire what you cannot see.
6. If you pray today or any day, you are blessed because you believe
in God's willingness to hear your prayer.
7. If you pray for someone else, you are blessed because you want to
help others also.
8. If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof
over your head, and a place to sleep; all at the same time; you are
rich in this world;
9. If you have a brother or sister in Christ that will pray with you
and for you, you benefit from a spiritual unity, bond, and agreement,
which the gates of hell cannot stand against.
10. If you have any earthly family that even halfway loves you and
supports you, you are blessed beyond measure.
11. If you attend a church with a church family that offers you one
word of encouragement, you are blessed with some form of fellowship.
12. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, or some spare
change in a dish someplace you are among the world's wealthy.
13. If you can go to bed each night, knowing that God loves you, you
are blessed beyond measure.
14. If you try each day to imitate our Lord Jesus Christ for even a
minute, you are blessed because you show a willingness to grow up in
Him.
15. If you can read this message, you are more blessed than about 1/3
of the world who cannot read at all.
16. If you have never had to endure the hardship and agony battle,
imprisonment, or torture, you are blessed in indescribable measure.
17. If you have a voice to sing His praises, a voice to witness God's
love, and a voice to share the gospel, you are blessed. About 1/3 of
the world do not even know who the one true God is.
18. If you can hold someone's hand, hug another person, touch someone
on the shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer God's healing
touch.
19. If you can share a word of encouragement with someone else, and do
it with His love in your heart, you are blessed because you have
learned how to give.
20. If you have the conviction to stand fast upon His Word and His
promises, no matter what, you are blessed because you are learning
patience, endurance, and tenacity.
21. If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly
thankful, you are blessed because most people can, but many will not.
May God Bless You And Keep You Safe.
You are a special in God's eyes
Posted by Michele Palad Manalac
All things in this world can disappear, even the intangible things can disappear, like hope, peace, joy, happiness and so on…In times of my difficulty, either it can be financially, emotionally, or my surroundings…I always think… how many times I’ve survive all these difficulties? How many times, I’ve overcome all these things? Not with my strength alone…There is Someone who strengthens me. Gives me the spirit to move and be on my feet again when I fall down. All these times He’s been there for me, and continues to take care of me….A lot of times I’m too stubborn to listen to Him, and forgets what He has done….I am blessed many times and forgiven many times. I’m renewed each day. Whenever my own strength fails me. He never fails me, He never leaves me, and He always hears my cry, my pain, and my troubles. H e sees me every second of the day. He loves me for being me, but not the things that I do that displeases Him. He loves me even before I was born.. He created me in His own Image and likeness. He is in me the day I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior. Even though I’m not perfect in many ways…He sees my potential. He sees the goodness in me…He’s the only rightful judge and does not discriminate. He’s my redeemer, my creator, and my very best friend. He even calls me His sister….Oh What a Mighty God I serve... and His name stands out. An Amazing name and the most powerful, sweetest name of all. His name is Jesus Christ, the son of God, the savior of mankind… As I write this letter, I only think of His goodness He did for me. And I would like to share it to you so you could experience His Love that never cease, and never fails. Indeed we are living in a material world, but it’s no excuse not to give our best to live and to follow Jesus steps… To bring Him the glory and He should be alone be praise and be remembered. So thank you Lord for the continuous Love you showered upon me... and may it overflows to those who reads this letter and be a reminder, that He/She is not alone in this world, and was never alone in the first place….Just opening our hearts to Him, accepting Him to come into our lives, accepting He died for us so we can be save from the eternal death of Hades…The god of the underworld who was once the angel of the Lord, and He is known in different names. I am not afraid of death, I am not worried right now of what tomorrow will bring, because I can live one step at a time. My only worry is what will the Lord say to me, if I meet Him face to face? May I live bringing Him honor, and making Him proud. Making Him smile, and will finally say to me Welcome Home, my faithful one….So as I end my letter, I will continue to live for My Lord and not thinking for my only self…I’ll think and do what is due to Him, and continue to follow, what He has done for me. God bless you and May God’s will be done in my life, and yours too...Peace be with you my dear brothers and sisters in Christ…To God be the glory…
All things in this world can disappear, even the intangible things can disappear, like hope, peace, joy, happiness and so on…In times of my difficulty, either it can be financially, emotionally, or my surroundings…I always think… how many times I’ve survive all these difficulties? How many times, I’ve overcome all these things? Not with my strength alone…There is Someone who strengthens me. Gives me the spirit to move and be on my feet again when I fall down. All these times He’s been there for me, and continues to take care of me….A lot of times I’m too stubborn to listen to Him, and forgets what He has done….I am blessed many times and forgiven many times. I’m renewed each day. Whenever my own strength fails me. He never fails me, He never leaves me, and He always hears my cry, my pain, and my troubles. H e sees me every second of the day. He loves me for being me, but not the things that I do that displeases Him. He loves me even before I was born.. He created me in His own Image and likeness. He is in me the day I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior. Even though I’m not perfect in many ways…He sees my potential. He sees the goodness in me…He’s the only rightful judge and does not discriminate. He’s my redeemer, my creator, and my very best friend. He even calls me His sister….Oh What a Mighty God I serve... and His name stands out. An Amazing name and the most powerful, sweetest name of all. His name is Jesus Christ, the son of God, the savior of mankind… As I write this letter, I only think of His goodness He did for me. And I would like to share it to you so you could experience His Love that never cease, and never fails. Indeed we are living in a material world, but it’s no excuse not to give our best to live and to follow Jesus steps… To bring Him the glory and He should be alone be praise and be remembered. So thank you Lord for the continuous Love you showered upon me... and may it overflows to those who reads this letter and be a reminder, that He/She is not alone in this world, and was never alone in the first place….Just opening our hearts to Him, accepting Him to come into our lives, accepting He died for us so we can be save from the eternal death of Hades…The god of the underworld who was once the angel of the Lord, and He is known in different names. I am not afraid of death, I am not worried right now of what tomorrow will bring, because I can live one step at a time. My only worry is what will the Lord say to me, if I meet Him face to face? May I live bringing Him honor, and making Him proud. Making Him smile, and will finally say to me Welcome Home, my faithful one….So as I end my letter, I will continue to live for My Lord and not thinking for my only self…I’ll think and do what is due to Him, and continue to follow, what He has done for me. God bless you and May God’s will be done in my life, and yours too...Peace be with you my dear brothers and sisters in Christ…To God be the glory…
why?....why?....why?.....
Posted by maria criselda victoriano de guzman
.......Why did it happened?why did you let this happen to me?,why me from all these people?these are the questions I asked to God when my daughter died after the day of her 11th birthday.
....... September 14th,1990,6PM, Angeles University Foundation Hospital,i was about to deliver a twin,Jhezzica Charmaine and Jheime Chrissy.I did not knew that i was about to have a twin though i was having my monthly check up.They are identical twin.
.......Having a twin is a mixed emotion,happy because instead of just having a baby you're having two,exhausting because of double efforts to attend to their needs.But it was a very exciting adventure for a parent.
........As they grow,they developed their own identity,just for you to recognize who is who.they always have the same design of clothes and shoes but with different colors and they choose which color they want,they shares toys,they even count their candies just to have a fair shares,and they don't fight,it was always a give and take situation.
........When they started to go to school,they had their own talents,though they are both good in singing and dancing,Jhezzica chose to teach dancing and Jheime into singing everytime there is a school program.
........August 28,2001,Jhezzica was having a cough and fever,we decided to bring her to the doctor and the doctor told us that it was just a common flu.So we went home,but her fever was not going down, it was always 39-40 degrees and when she take her medicine it will go down for 2 hours then goes up again.We took her back to the hospital and they made some laboratory tests co'z they suspected a dengue fever,but the lab test results was negative,they did the test for 4 days but the results was still negative.Jhezzica was confined because she was already dehydrated and fever was still high.Doctors can't fine why her fever was not going down and her blood pressure was starting to get high too,at the age of 11 she got a blood pressure of 140/90.They tried to test her other organs and all the results went negative too.
........And then,the day i was afraid of came,September 12,2001,she had a seizure and went into coma and they put her in a respirator.
........September 14,She was schedules to have a CT Scan but the doctor informed us that there was no available ambulance to transport her because that time CT scan was only available in Sn.Fdo.So they decided to re schedule it the next day.
........And it was the twins 11th birthday also,we asked a permission to the hospital personnels if we can celebrate their birthday inside the ICU,and they let us to do so,even her doctors and nurse dropped by to greet her.And when her twin sister sang he favorite song(Pagdating ng Panahon By Aiza Seguerra)we saw tears rolled down from Jhezzica's eyes,and then everybody started to cry.
........5:50am,September 15,I was ready to give her a sponge bath because she had a CT scan schedule at 9am,but I noticed that she was having difficulty in breathing,we called the doctor and they tried to revived her but maybe it was already her time to go.And then she go.
........And in that moment I asked the Lord all these why's.And at that moment too He answered all the questions I asked.And here's what He said......
"You didn't asked for a twin but I gave you the chance to have one."
"I won't give you a trial I know that you cannot surpass,for you a like a gold needed to purify with fire."
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts nor My Ways your ways"
These were the words kept on and on in my head.
........And I realized that I don't have the right to question God because everything i have was from Him,And I asked Forgiveness and I asked a sign from Him,to let me and Jhezzica to have a moment to say goodbye to each other,And then the sign came, I knew I was awake lay on my bed and from no where she came wearing her favorite dress,she hugged me and told me that she will go to Heaven and sing hymn for the Lord.
........And I thank the Lord for that moment and I will cherished it until the day I will see my sweet Jhezzica again.
........I grieved from the lost of my child and it still hurts until now but the promises of God comforts me.
Let the Lord do His ways in our life and we are very sure that He will never let us down though sometimes the answers we get were not the one we are expecting.But still The Lord knows what is best for us.
........In just 2 weeks the Lord changed my wholelife........He made me more stronger and made my faith more deeper.......
"Look unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith"
.......Why did it happened?why did you let this happen to me?,why me from all these people?these are the questions I asked to God when my daughter died after the day of her 11th birthday.
....... September 14th,1990,6PM, Angeles University Foundation Hospital,i was about to deliver a twin,Jhezzica Charmaine and Jheime Chrissy.I did not knew that i was about to have a twin though i was having my monthly check up.They are identical twin.
.......Having a twin is a mixed emotion,happy because instead of just having a baby you're having two,exhausting because of double efforts to attend to their needs.But it was a very exciting adventure for a parent.
........As they grow,they developed their own identity,just for you to recognize who is who.they always have the same design of clothes and shoes but with different colors and they choose which color they want,they shares toys,they even count their candies just to have a fair shares,and they don't fight,it was always a give and take situation.
........When they started to go to school,they had their own talents,though they are both good in singing and dancing,Jhezzica chose to teach dancing and Jheime into singing everytime there is a school program.
........August 28,2001,Jhezzica was having a cough and fever,we decided to bring her to the doctor and the doctor told us that it was just a common flu.So we went home,but her fever was not going down, it was always 39-40 degrees and when she take her medicine it will go down for 2 hours then goes up again.We took her back to the hospital and they made some laboratory tests co'z they suspected a dengue fever,but the lab test results was negative,they did the test for 4 days but the results was still negative.Jhezzica was confined because she was already dehydrated and fever was still high.Doctors can't fine why her fever was not going down and her blood pressure was starting to get high too,at the age of 11 she got a blood pressure of 140/90.They tried to test her other organs and all the results went negative too.
........And then,the day i was afraid of came,September 12,2001,she had a seizure and went into coma and they put her in a respirator.
........September 14,She was schedules to have a CT Scan but the doctor informed us that there was no available ambulance to transport her because that time CT scan was only available in Sn.Fdo.So they decided to re schedule it the next day.
........And it was the twins 11th birthday also,we asked a permission to the hospital personnels if we can celebrate their birthday inside the ICU,and they let us to do so,even her doctors and nurse dropped by to greet her.And when her twin sister sang he favorite song(Pagdating ng Panahon By Aiza Seguerra)we saw tears rolled down from Jhezzica's eyes,and then everybody started to cry.
........5:50am,September 15,I was ready to give her a sponge bath because she had a CT scan schedule at 9am,but I noticed that she was having difficulty in breathing,we called the doctor and they tried to revived her but maybe it was already her time to go.And then she go.
........And in that moment I asked the Lord all these why's.And at that moment too He answered all the questions I asked.And here's what He said......
"You didn't asked for a twin but I gave you the chance to have one."
"I won't give you a trial I know that you cannot surpass,for you a like a gold needed to purify with fire."
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts nor My Ways your ways"
These were the words kept on and on in my head.
........And I realized that I don't have the right to question God because everything i have was from Him,And I asked Forgiveness and I asked a sign from Him,to let me and Jhezzica to have a moment to say goodbye to each other,And then the sign came, I knew I was awake lay on my bed and from no where she came wearing her favorite dress,she hugged me and told me that she will go to Heaven and sing hymn for the Lord.
........And I thank the Lord for that moment and I will cherished it until the day I will see my sweet Jhezzica again.
........I grieved from the lost of my child and it still hurts until now but the promises of God comforts me.
Let the Lord do His ways in our life and we are very sure that He will never let us down though sometimes the answers we get were not the one we are expecting.But still The Lord knows what is best for us.
........In just 2 weeks the Lord changed my wholelife........He made me more stronger and made my faith more deeper.......
"Look unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith"
Sunday, March 15, 2009
My Silly Love Story
Isn’t it funny how fate works, you wake up one day holding in your hands the kind of love you long been searching for only to find out that it wasn’t meant for you, that it only allowed you a glimpse of something you can never have? Isn’t it too ironic to finally fall in love with someone that is totally the opposite of the one you have dreamed of and ending up falling hard?
I’ve been trying so hard to comprehend the kind of love story that I have but to no avail I’m still here looking for that one, even just one logical explanation why though I know that everything is wrong, that this kind of set-up wouldn’t work and most specially that this person isn’t good for me I’m still not letting go.
Have I gone insane, perhaps just a little unwell?
I’ve been running full circles for quite sometime now, running away, escaping only to find out that I’m right where I have started… in his mercy.
If only I could forget about his smiles that probably wasn’t meant for me at all, if only I could forget about his sweetness that may not be genuine at all, if only I could shield myself from his promises that was nothing but empty words, if only…
I’ve been through hell and back, chasing demons or perhaps trying to run away from them these past few days. It’s been such a long time since I’ve gone looking out for peace until somehow my weary soul got tired of it. I’m tired and I seek rest but always in my solitude I find him there ‘till I’m back on the race, chasing demons or perhaps running away from them.
This is such a silly love story, a one big roller coaster ride but nevertheless appealing to the masochist that I am.
Probably, it's loving the thought of domesticating pain or perhaps just plain love. Whatever it is, it is so exhilarating yet exhausting. Sometimes I want to stop for awhile and rest until fear nags me, fear of losing him when in reality I’ve lost him a long time ago.
Thoughts of him forever haunt me like an elusive dream. It keeps on coming back. It’s like being in a time machine every now and then, back to the time when it felt so nice to be in his arms, back to place where only he and I existed, back to the days where his love is real or so I thought.
I just can’t seem to let go but there’s nothing left to hold on to. Afraid as I am to move on, I find myself at the edge of this cliff all bruised up and pained from this journey. Moving on means falling from this cliff or may be learning to fly and be free.
This silly love story has to come to its end.
In my solitary I found peace, I found rest…
…until I saw his face once more.
I’m back on the race again, chasing demons or perhaps running away from them.
I’ve been trying so hard to comprehend the kind of love story that I have but to no avail I’m still here looking for that one, even just one logical explanation why though I know that everything is wrong, that this kind of set-up wouldn’t work and most specially that this person isn’t good for me I’m still not letting go.
Have I gone insane, perhaps just a little unwell?
I’ve been running full circles for quite sometime now, running away, escaping only to find out that I’m right where I have started… in his mercy.
If only I could forget about his smiles that probably wasn’t meant for me at all, if only I could forget about his sweetness that may not be genuine at all, if only I could shield myself from his promises that was nothing but empty words, if only…
I’ve been through hell and back, chasing demons or perhaps trying to run away from them these past few days. It’s been such a long time since I’ve gone looking out for peace until somehow my weary soul got tired of it. I’m tired and I seek rest but always in my solitude I find him there ‘till I’m back on the race, chasing demons or perhaps running away from them.
This is such a silly love story, a one big roller coaster ride but nevertheless appealing to the masochist that I am.
Probably, it's loving the thought of domesticating pain or perhaps just plain love. Whatever it is, it is so exhilarating yet exhausting. Sometimes I want to stop for awhile and rest until fear nags me, fear of losing him when in reality I’ve lost him a long time ago.
Thoughts of him forever haunt me like an elusive dream. It keeps on coming back. It’s like being in a time machine every now and then, back to the time when it felt so nice to be in his arms, back to place where only he and I existed, back to the days where his love is real or so I thought.
I just can’t seem to let go but there’s nothing left to hold on to. Afraid as I am to move on, I find myself at the edge of this cliff all bruised up and pained from this journey. Moving on means falling from this cliff or may be learning to fly and be free.
This silly love story has to come to its end.
In my solitary I found peace, I found rest…
…until I saw his face once more.
I’m back on the race again, chasing demons or perhaps running away from them.
I LOVE YOU INSPITE OF...
.. Note: Got this from an email... not sure if it's really his story .. but the story is realistic and got some lesson to learn ..
.. I first heard this statemet : "I Love You Inspite Of" from a story/comment of my Business Law teacher in my 2nd College (Mr. Diosdado - i forgot the last name) way back in 1989 during valentine period too .. And, I've often used it since ..
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The story of Joe D' Mango
Of course you've heard of Joe D'Mango. He gives advice on love and relationships on Wave 89.1 ( Philippines ) . Have you ever wondered what he does when he has his own love problems? Does he give advice to himself? Does he handle it very well?
Three Fridays ago, our guru on relationships, Joe d mango, read a letter to his wife on his popular radio program Love Notes. For the past 11 years, he had been giving advice to people who would write him letters about their personal problems. To the surprise of his listeners that Friday, instead of reading one of his usual letters, he read one that he had written himself to his wife Bing. Joe felt that he had to tell his listeners that even someone like him could go through a marital crisis, but that he survived it.
In our 11 years of marriage it was just the two of us. I never had a close circle of friends and she never had one either. Life for us was just "you and me," day in and day out. We were literally sleeping beside each other for 11 years. It came to a point that there was nothing more interesting to talk about. I was aware I was doing that but I never did anything about it. We were so close yet it seemed like we were so distant.
Then came her new circle of friends. They recently had an elementary and high school reunion. Remember her persistent suitor since elementary days? He was there. We already had four daughters and the guy had four kids of his own. They exchanged phone numbers. They started to text each other and this bothered me. A big part of it was insecurity and other part was that she once denied that she was texting the guy. I felt bad because she started hiding things from me. Then the guy asked her if they could meet for lunch.
It became a source of tension between us. I finally agreed, but
before that, I told her that I felt that I was going through the same pain again. I have seen so many stories like this. If you told me the first part of the story I would already know where it would lead to.
Bing accused me of being a "know-it-all" person. But deep in my heart I knew where she was heading. Why would a married guy see a married girl unless it was for business or professional reasons? Finally, even if it was against my will, I drove her to the meeting place. While I was waiting at the radio station, I wanted to call her but I knew it wasn't proper. So I just waited for her to tell me how their meeting went.
When she related to me what happened I felt that she was keeping the other details. I was afraid to ask because I wasn't prepared to accept her answers. I told her that it woul d be best if that were their last meeting. She got mad and told me that I was starting to control her life.
The following day, I saw a small, torn piece of paper that had the words, "lose you" in the trashcan at home. I started picking up the pieces of paper and putting them together. She had written: "Felt sad because I felt that this will be our last meeting." "Wanted to hug you..." Before I could figure out what the third one was, Bing was already at my back. She wanted to get the torn pieces of paper back. She said it was private property. We decided to talk. By then, I was able to figure out the third line: "Not sure if afraid to lose you." She had crossed it out and beside it, she had written, "Wanted to cry." That was what hit me. How could you lose something that's not even with you yet? That was a confirmation that she was getting emotionally attached to the guy. We fought because she didn't want to admit it. She said that what she had written was all about friendship and not about love. For the first time in our
marriage she asked for freedom from me.
For 11 years we were always together, and now this. She had
discovered her own little world and wanted to explore it. I didn't
want to give it to her but finally I gave in. I told her that she
could do anything she wanted and not worry about how I would feel. In fact, I told her that I was planning to leave her and kids for a while so we could give each other the chance to be alone.
We decided to give the new arrangement a try. The following day, Thursday, I went to work early and she texted me. I never answered back. When I didn't respond, she called me. She said, "I'm sorry. I love you and I miss you." For the first time in our marriage I said, "I love you and I miss you too" with tears in my eyes. I realized how much I loved her but I also knew how much she wanted her freedom.
When I arrived at the station I asked for a leave. My boss advised me to think it over, but he said that he would allow me to go on leave. After letting it all out I felt relieved. It was the first time in my life that I asked for advice about our relationship. While I was talking with my boss, a messenger arrived with 12 white roses arranged in a basket. It came from Bing. Then a text message on my cellphone came, "I know that no material things can ease the pain that you're feeling right now, but these flowers signify my pure and sincere intentions. I'm really sorry. Please forgive me." Still, a question continued to bug me: "I'm giving you the freedom. Will you choose to stay or go on?" I read the card, and it had the answer to my question: "Dear Dad, I finally realized that I made a very big
mistake in choosing a new found friendship at the expense of our long-time friendship. Please forgive me. I will always love you."
Bing called the guy and told him that she wanted to end the
friendship. He said that they could just text or call each other.
Bing said that there was no need. We had dinner and talked up to 1am. It was like getting married all over again. We lost each other and found our way back. I do not want to go through the same pain again.
Friday came and it was the first time in the history of Love Notes that I couldn't do Love Notes. I scheduled a replay. When I was at the station at 9am, I composed a letter to Bing. I was asking myself, should I read this or do a replay? I chose to read the letter.
It is not unusual to hear people say "I love you because..." but this story has shown us that the deeper and greater love is having to say "I LOVE YOU INSPITE OF.."
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Happy Valentine to All!!!
.. I first heard this statemet : "I Love You Inspite Of" from a story/comment of my Business Law teacher in my 2nd College (Mr. Diosdado - i forgot the last name) way back in 1989 during valentine period too .. And, I've often used it since ..
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The story of Joe D' Mango
Of course you've heard of Joe D'Mango. He gives advice on love and relationships on Wave 89.1 ( Philippines ) . Have you ever wondered what he does when he has his own love problems? Does he give advice to himself? Does he handle it very well?
Three Fridays ago, our guru on relationships, Joe d mango, read a letter to his wife on his popular radio program Love Notes. For the past 11 years, he had been giving advice to people who would write him letters about their personal problems. To the surprise of his listeners that Friday, instead of reading one of his usual letters, he read one that he had written himself to his wife Bing. Joe felt that he had to tell his listeners that even someone like him could go through a marital crisis, but that he survived it.
In our 11 years of marriage it was just the two of us. I never had a close circle of friends and she never had one either. Life for us was just "you and me," day in and day out. We were literally sleeping beside each other for 11 years. It came to a point that there was nothing more interesting to talk about. I was aware I was doing that but I never did anything about it. We were so close yet it seemed like we were so distant.
Then came her new circle of friends. They recently had an elementary and high school reunion. Remember her persistent suitor since elementary days? He was there. We already had four daughters and the guy had four kids of his own. They exchanged phone numbers. They started to text each other and this bothered me. A big part of it was insecurity and other part was that she once denied that she was texting the guy. I felt bad because she started hiding things from me. Then the guy asked her if they could meet for lunch.
It became a source of tension between us. I finally agreed, but
before that, I told her that I felt that I was going through the same pain again. I have seen so many stories like this. If you told me the first part of the story I would already know where it would lead to.
Bing accused me of being a "know-it-all" person. But deep in my heart I knew where she was heading. Why would a married guy see a married girl unless it was for business or professional reasons? Finally, even if it was against my will, I drove her to the meeting place. While I was waiting at the radio station, I wanted to call her but I knew it wasn't proper. So I just waited for her to tell me how their meeting went.
When she related to me what happened I felt that she was keeping the other details. I was afraid to ask because I wasn't prepared to accept her answers. I told her that it woul d be best if that were their last meeting. She got mad and told me that I was starting to control her life.
The following day, I saw a small, torn piece of paper that had the words, "lose you" in the trashcan at home. I started picking up the pieces of paper and putting them together. She had written: "Felt sad because I felt that this will be our last meeting." "Wanted to hug you..." Before I could figure out what the third one was, Bing was already at my back. She wanted to get the torn pieces of paper back. She said it was private property. We decided to talk. By then, I was able to figure out the third line: "Not sure if afraid to lose you." She had crossed it out and beside it, she had written, "Wanted to cry." That was what hit me. How could you lose something that's not even with you yet? That was a confirmation that she was getting emotionally attached to the guy. We fought because she didn't want to admit it. She said that what she had written was all about friendship and not about love. For the first time in our
marriage she asked for freedom from me.
For 11 years we were always together, and now this. She had
discovered her own little world and wanted to explore it. I didn't
want to give it to her but finally I gave in. I told her that she
could do anything she wanted and not worry about how I would feel. In fact, I told her that I was planning to leave her and kids for a while so we could give each other the chance to be alone.
We decided to give the new arrangement a try. The following day, Thursday, I went to work early and she texted me. I never answered back. When I didn't respond, she called me. She said, "I'm sorry. I love you and I miss you." For the first time in our marriage I said, "I love you and I miss you too" with tears in my eyes. I realized how much I loved her but I also knew how much she wanted her freedom.
When I arrived at the station I asked for a leave. My boss advised me to think it over, but he said that he would allow me to go on leave. After letting it all out I felt relieved. It was the first time in my life that I asked for advice about our relationship. While I was talking with my boss, a messenger arrived with 12 white roses arranged in a basket. It came from Bing. Then a text message on my cellphone came, "I know that no material things can ease the pain that you're feeling right now, but these flowers signify my pure and sincere intentions. I'm really sorry. Please forgive me." Still, a question continued to bug me: "I'm giving you the freedom. Will you choose to stay or go on?" I read the card, and it had the answer to my question: "Dear Dad, I finally realized that I made a very big
mistake in choosing a new found friendship at the expense of our long-time friendship. Please forgive me. I will always love you."
Bing called the guy and told him that she wanted to end the
friendship. He said that they could just text or call each other.
Bing said that there was no need. We had dinner and talked up to 1am. It was like getting married all over again. We lost each other and found our way back. I do not want to go through the same pain again.
Friday came and it was the first time in the history of Love Notes that I couldn't do Love Notes. I scheduled a replay. When I was at the station at 9am, I composed a letter to Bing. I was asking myself, should I read this or do a replay? I chose to read the letter.
It is not unusual to hear people say "I love you because..." but this story has shown us that the deeper and greater love is having to say "I LOVE YOU INSPITE OF.."
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Happy Valentine to All!!!
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