It Could Happen to You! Be Careful...

Things happened so fast...I was on my way home from DFA Clark Pampanga when all of a sudden I felt sort of being dizzy. It was so uncontrollable that I was unconscious and unaware for few minutes. The last thing I can remember was I was so sleepy and so I closed my eyes and sort of just nap or sleep.

I came to my senses with the cough of the man behind me...I was riding a jeepney...and so my tendency is to look at him because his cough was unusual. Since there is a vacant seat in front of me, I moved and sat in front of him...there I saw my bag opened...I closed it and look at him.. still he is coughing...I saw him trembling as he cough then he get rushly off the jeepney.

I remember that I have to text a friend...and so I need to get my my cell phone...but to my surprise... it is gone...I have searched my bag but it is nowhere to be found. I was alarmed not knowing what to do...the natural reaction...I was frantic and sad for the loss, but I tried to cool down and think of the best thing to do. So I went home and tried to call my number....nobody answers but I can hear sounds...I begged for my victimizer to return to me my sim card because I need my contacts...I pleaded...and offered him an amount for it....but to my dismay...he did not reply. I tried to kip in touch for several times but got no answer.

Yes, I was a victim. Sometimes in life we encounter untoward incidents that are beyond our control. Even if we are aware and conscious of what is around us, we experience situations that we do not like or we less expected. But looking it in a positive way, I do believe that if we loss a thing we will gain something. That things happen for a reason.

Our reaction to a situation will definitely make the kind of day we will have. In my case, since I got many friends, my reaction was just to tell them about what happened. At that time, all I want is to inform them what happened to me, to narrate the incident. I just need to express and to let go of my feelings. And I was overwhelmed by the comforting and consoling words they have given me. I have realized my importance because of their concern and because of their care. I was touched by their words and by their reaction to what happened to me.

Yes, I may have lost my cell phone and my contacts in it but I have gained moments ... comforting and consoling words my friends have given me. Words that will remain in my heart - that will forever be valued and treasured- for the rest of my life.

Yesterday may not have been a good day for me, but I still have today and tomorrow which I believe could hold pleasant surprises and wonderful blessings. I believe in my heart that things can turn around and can still be excellent in the days to come.

To all my friends who were with me in my situation, I express my deepest gratitude to you. I really appreciate your being there for me guys.

Thank you so much!

About Me!

I am basically a happy person. I love meeting people and making friends. I am nice and friendly...A lady who speaks her mind.

I love to express my thoughts in writing. Got the passion to reach out and touch the lives of other people by showing love and care, sharing my blessings and helping them in whatever way I can. I believe that commitment and dedication make me a woman of character.

I am at the moment enjoying my journey to life by making sense and making a difference in the life of other people and in my life as well.

Life is what we make it... Life is short...Let us make moments...

Isang Araw na Kakaloka Talaga!

I got up at 4:45...umuulan...kung kelan masarap matulog dahil bedroom ang weather, saka naman me mga lakad na di maiwasan...

need to enroll my son...so...ayun...decided na sa hapon nalang me punta skul para konte nalang ang pipol.

nag online me...den nag cook ng breakfast...la me helper kasi...kaya domesticated ang beauty ko...hehe...

den nagbabad sa tambayan at sa YM...kausap sis n law sa states, at the same time ka text si gayle, my friend.

ask nya na meet us for lunch...so, kahit umuulan...napa oo naman ako...anyway, sabi ko...need to go to skul din naman...

so yun nagbabad muna ako sa PC...den mga 11:45 punta na me sa intersection.

we had lunch...den punta STI den punta us skul for the enrollment...

so I enrolled my son, as usual ano pa nga ba po, kungdi yung pabalik balik na na paraan...tapos nun...punta me sa Office ng Registrar sa friend ko para get ko copy ng clearance fo an unclaimed benefit...

then punta naman office ng MOKSA...name ng Union us...kinausap President...then punta office ng HRD para ask certification...tapos balik ulet sa Office ng friend ko sa Alumni Affairs...chat lang and check mails while wait ko Certification ng HRD.

mga 15 minutes to 5:00 balik me HRD...haayz me kausap Head...so wait ako mga 20 minutes...till finally na sign na certification..

balik ulet sa office ng Alumni, computer ulit kaharap ko...until yaya na Tey and Gayle, mga friends ko na punta us SM...

di puede si Gayle sumama sa SM so, kami nalang ni Tey natuloy...la lang...eat lang us and wentuhan...den at 7:30 uwi na us...layo pa kasi uuwian nya...Arayat.

tapos pagdating....nag shower ako....got 3 of my books, scan and skim lang ako sa mga pages, books ni Kahlil Gibran at ni Zechariah Sitchin...la me sa mood mag read, so balik ulet sa computer...chat with my son, check mails, and write what happened today....

whoaaaaaaaa....grabeee....daming nangyari...pero masaya naman ang araw dahil dami ko nagawa at nakapag bonding pa ako sa mga friends ko.

Bukas kaya? ano kaya mangyayari? hmmmm...this remains to be seen...

ayyyz it's late na pala...need to rest now...

Life is a Blessing...

Why does a man feel discontentment?
It is because he has many needs and wants.
He has many dreams and aspirations,
and longs for fame, fortune and power.

He complains, he worries,
and runs through life so fast.
Thinking that the blessings in his life is far,
far better than the burdens.

He forgets to look at what he has,
to be thankful of his life, to appreciate his
friends and familly,
and to count his blessings.

To live at the moment is a blessing.
It is a gift because the life we have is ours.
We have the power to do what we want with it.
To control our own life.

Let us then live our life well.
Embrace the power to make it
a life that is exciting, worthwhile and with purpose.
We are blessed with this life...
Let us be thankful and be contented.

cherry 4/22/09

Happy Birthday "Ima"...

Bakit nga ba me mga taong dumarating sa ating buhay na sa pagdating ng takdang panahon sila din ay lilisan? Hindi ba maaring sila ay manatili sa ating piling upang tayo ay di mangulila sa kanila?

Pitong taon na rin ang nakakaraan ng pumanaw ang aking biyenan. Ang inang umaruga sa amin at sa aking mga anak. Tandang tanda ko pa ang masasayang ala ala ng s'ya ay kapiling pa namin. Malugud n'ya kaming sinamahan ng aking asawa sa aming pagpapalaki sa aming apat na anak. Hindi lang s'ya isang mabuting ina. Isa rin s'yang lolang mapagmahal sa kanyang mga apo.

Hindi ko makakalimutan ang pag aasikaso at pagmamahal na nadama ko sa loob ng labing pitong taon naming pagsasama. Nananatili pa sa aking isipan ang mga pagkakataong ako ay kanyang ipagluto ng pagkaing gustong gusto ko. Ibili ng mga prutas na aking paborito. Mga paraang naramdaman ko sa aking puso na mahalaga ako sa kanya at ako ay mahal n'ya. Nakaka miss ang mga bagay na ito at ako ay lubhang nalulungkot sa aking pag alala sa kanyang kaarawan.

Buhay pa sa aking mga alala ang mga pagkakataong s'ya ay napapasaya ko sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ko ng pagkain, damit, kung ano ano pang alam kong kanyang ikakatuwa. Bakas sa kanyang mukha ang kaligayahan sa tuwing s'ya ay bibigyan mo ng regalo sa kanyang kaarawan at aginaldo sa araw ng pasko. Ilang kaarawan na rin at ilang pasko na , na wala na akong binibigyan at ito ay isang nakaugalian ko na, na aking hinahanap hanap. Nakakalungkot isipin na wala na ang taong ito at di na namin s'ya kailanman makakapiling.

Sadya nga po sigurong mahirap makalimutan ang mga araw ng s'ya ay aming nakapiling. Yung mga panahong s'ya ay nagkasakit at naging paralitiko ng dalawang taon, na kung saan amin s'yang inalagaan hanggang sa huling sandali ng kanyang buhay. Mga panahong nagibigay ng pagsubok sa aming pamilya at nagbigay ng hamon sa aming kakayahan upang ibigay ang attention at pag aarugang kanyang kinakailangan. Mga ala alang kung saan kami ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon na ipadama ang aming pagmamahal at pagkalinga.

Sa buhay, ang mga taong nagpahalaga at nagmahal sa iyo ay tunay ngang mahirap makalimutan. Mga taong naging bahagi na ng buhay mo. Wala na nga s'ya...wala na kaming tatawaging "Ima" ngunit ang kanyang alala ay mananatili sa aming mga puso habang kami ay nabubuhay sa mundo.

Maraming Salamat "Ima"! We miss you po.

Maligayang Kaarawan mula sa aming pamilya mo!

A Day with Minnie...

I had a great day yesterday because I was with Minnie, a pretty and lovely lady. Actually, it was my first time to be with her since most of the time she was with my son Gene, when he was still in the country. We were together because we visited my mother in law's grave since it was her birthday.

What do I like about her? I like her being nice and friendly. I like her smile...her simplicity and politeness are the traits that make me love her more. At first, I can sense that she was uncomfortable but as we go along with our moments, finally she became at ease with me.

I wish she will just be able to hold on and hang on in her relationship with my son, for to maintain a long distance relationship is difficult and challenging. I know at times she is sad and lonely, but she has to accept the reality and just be strong.

With the time I had with her, I was able to know her personally and was able to give her some pieces on advice. We had a good exchange of thoughts and enjoyed the food as well. I hope to have more bonding moments with her in the future.

Thanks a lot Minnie for being with me and for a wonderful day! I will just be here for you always. Take care and hope to see you again soon...

KINDNESS

A simple act of kindness,
Passed on from man to man;
Is but a touch of God's own love,
In a kind, extended hand.
Compassion, love and mercy,
Passed down through all mankind;
Completing then the circle,
That all men seek to find.



In reaching out and touching lives,
With your generosity;
It did not go unnoticed,
For the eyes of God can see.
The kindness and compassion,
That He's sown deep in your soul;
An instrument of His own love,
To make life's circle whole.

Allison Chambers Coxsey
©1996 ~ All Rights Reserved

Cybercare... Ready For Its Next Project!

Last Friday night, was another night of joy. Tuwa po ako na makita ulet mga bros and siztahs ko sa Cybercare. Natutuwa ako dahil kahit mejo matagal us di nagkita kita ulet, andun pa rin yung feeling of being with the group or family.

Ganon pala yung feeling na halo halo....hiya me dahil late me, den kabado pa dahil honestly speaking, I was NOT really prepared for the meeting. Basta yung inisip ko lang makarating ako sa Morato and be with the group.

Naging smooth naman yung meeting us. As usual,...excited us lahat magsalita, kaya yun, mejo magulo yung minutes ko. The group were able to discuss concerns for the next project like the proposed date, time of departure, the newsletter, the shirt and other matters.

Masaya, magulo at makabuluhan ang pagtitipong naganap sa Pipey's last Friday. It was a night of business concerns about our next project; the giving of bags to the indigent learners. That night, naramdaman ko na nandun pa rin yung commitment sa puso namin to touch the lives and share our blessings to others. That everybody who was around accepts the full responsibility to share in the task of making the next project another success and to make the Cybercare's mission and vision be realized.

Thanks to everyone who were there...See you soon for the next meeting...

Lakeshore Bonding Moments with Friends...

Last Saturday was an unexpected moment for me because I was with my friends, Gayle and Pey at Lakeshore, Mexico, Pampanga. My friends and I had a respite from our busy sked and were able to unwind at the beautiful place. We had a boatride from the main dock to the central island. A place where you can see a swimming pool and party amenities. We had picture taking at the different beautiful spots (like the lighthouse, dock area, etc) as we capture our bonding moments. The place is really nice.

I was happy because we were able to find time and make time to be together. Interaction among friends is indeed extremely important at times because it gives you the opportunity to share your concerns to them. I'd like to thank my friends for listening to me. Thanks for being there always for me. I really treasure your friendship and the rest of our friends who were not with us. I am really blessed with your presence in my life.

Memory lasts forever, never does it die,
true friends stay together and
never say goodbye!

When You Love Someone...

When you love someone...
from the Movie Braveheart
by Bryan Adams

When you love someone - you'll do anything
you'll do all the crazy things that you can't explain
you'll shoot the moon - put out the sun
when you love someone...

you'll deny the truth - believe a lie
there'll be times that you'll believe you can really fly
but your lonely nights - have just begun
when you love someone...

when you love someone - you'll feel it deep inside
and nothin else can ever change your mind
when you want someone - when you need someone
when you love someone...

when you love someone - you'll sacrifice
you'd give it everything you got and you won't think twice
you'd risk it all - no matter what may come

when you love someone
you'll shoot the moon - put out the sun
when you love someone...

Let Us Learn Nihongo...

Hello. Konnichiwa.

Good Morning. Ohayou.
Ohayou-gozaimasu. (Polite)

Good afternoon. Konnichiwa.

Good evening. Konbanwa.

Good night. Oyasumi. Oyasuminasai.

Good bye. Sayounara.

See you later. Dewa mata.

See you tomorrow. Mata ashita.

How do you do. Hajimemashite.

I'm glad to see you. Oai-deki-te ureshii-desu.

How are you? Ogenki desu-ka.

I'm fine. Genki-desu.

And you? Anata wa?

I'm fine, too. Watashi-mo genki-desu.

Thank you. Arigatou.
Arigatou-gozaimasu.(polite)

Just a thought:

If anyone did you an injustice and you feel hurt, think of the situation as a humbling experience for the person, show a little mercy and compassion and let the healing be done...FORGIVE...

Let there always be peace, faith, love and hope for a better future in this world we live...

Wish I Were...

I wish I were a butterfly,
Floating gently to the sky.
I delight in your beauty,
So serene and so free.

How does one become a butterfly?
How can I fly?
Will I be able to soar high?
Help me, for freedom is my cry.

I wish I were a butterfly,
Like a gentle bird in the sky.
I want to be happy and free,
And to be a butterfly is all I want to be.

Is love like a butterfly?
For real love goes where it pleases,
and pleases where it goes.
Fearless, daring, no boundaries and goes its own way.

I wish I were a butterfly,
Mysterious and fascinating,
Attractive and enchanting,
My dream, my wish forever and always.

Kumusta Na Po Kaya Sila?

Abandoned Elders at Bahay Pag-ibg

Ang pangyayaring naganap noon Ika - 14 ng Pebrero 2009 sa Bahay Pag-Ibig ay isang karanasang nagbigay ng ligaya at kahulugan sa aking paglalakbay sa buhay. Isang karanasang kailanman ay mananatili sa aking puso dahil ito ay nagbigay ng isang katuparan sa hangarin at adhikain ng grupong Cybercare. Ang hangaring makatulong sa mga nangangailangan ng kalinga, pagmamahal at pagtugon sa mga simpleng pangagailangan ng mga lolo at lola ay aming nabigyan ng panahon at pansin sa Araw ng mga Puso.

Magkahalong lungkot at saya ang aking nadama noong araw na iyon. Saya dahil sa nakapiling ko ang grupo ng Cybercare sa isang proyekto sa pagbibigay ng tulong sa kapwa na nagbigay ng lubos na ligaya sa aking puso na makitang nakangiti at natuwa ang mga lolo at lola sa Bahay Pag-ibig. Lungkot dahil sa nakita kong katayuan ng mga matatandang inabandona na ng kanilang mga pamilya.Kahit hindi sila magsalita, batid ng aking puso ang nasa kanilang damdamin. Kung titignan mo ang bawa't isa, me lungkot na nakakubli sa kanilang mga mata, at mararamdaman mo na mayroong lumbay sa kanilang buhay..

Ang makita ang iba sa kanilang nakahiga nalang dahil hindi na nila kayang bumangon pa ay nagbigay ng kirot sa aking puso. Pinilit kong pinigil ang aking mga luha sa gilid ng aking mga mata, at itinago sa aking puso ang lungkot at pighati na aking nadama sa mga oras na iyon....dahil sa katayuan nila na aking nakita. Awa ang aking naramdaman dahil hindi ko lubos maintindihan kung bakit ganon ang kanilang kinasadlakan.

Sa paglipas ng araw, di ko maiwasang tanungin ang aking sarili...Kumusta na nga kaya Sila? Paano nga ba kaya ang araw-araw na buhay ng mga lolo at lola? Kumusta na kaya si Lolo Tano? Kumakanta pa rin ba s'ya paminsan minsan? Sino kaya ang umaakay sa kanya dahil sa s'ya nga ay isang bulag. Tandang tanda ko pa noong nandoon kami, kailangan pang sabihin ni Dhong na ang inabot sa kanya ay mamon dahil nga sa s'ya ay di nakakakita.

Isang pagpapala at nakapagbigay ng galak sa aming mga puso ang marinig ang sinabi ni Lola Pacing ng sabihin n'yang ipagdarasal n'ya kami sampu ng aming pamilya upang kami ay patuloy na pagpalain sa aming mga ginagawa. Natuwa si Lola sa kanyang bagong rosaryo at mga istampitang nakapaloob sa kanyang supot kasama ang iba pang personal na gamit na aming pinamigay.

Kumusta na kaya sila? Siguro sa ngayon ubos na ang binigay naming mga biskwit, mga candy, at mga noodles. Oo nga't sa araw ng iyon sila ay aming nabigyan ng panahon at tulong....napakain ng pancit puto at kutsinta at napainom ng juice, ngunit di pa rin maalis sa aking isipan ang kanilang katayuan...Kung me magagawa nga lang sana ang grupong Cybercare upang patuloy naming tugunan ang ilan sa kanilang pangangailangan...siguro kahit papano maiibsan ang lungkot at pighati na kanilang nararamdaman.

Sa aming mga lolo at lola, nais ko pong ipabatid sa inyo, na sa puso ko at isipan alam kong magtatagpo pa pong muli ang ating mga landas...babalik po kami sa inyo...dahil kayo ang nagpadama ng tagumpay sa aming hangarin sa buhay. Kayo ang nagbigay saysay at kahulugan sa aming adhikain na makatulong sa kapwa. At dahil dito, nais naming iparating sa inyo ang taos pusong pasasalamat.

Maraming Salamat Po!

Just Trying to Express....

I woke up having these thoughts in mind ...Just want to share them with you...

1. I think of myself as being independent, open-minded, sincere, truthful, loving and caring and most of all...nice and friendly.

2. My best strengths are my charisma, my good and effective communication skills, my attitude and character, and my wisdom and discernment over matters and circumstances I am faced with.

3. What keeps me going is my passion and zest for life. My desire to make sense and make a difference in my life and in the life of others.

4. If I could do anything I wanted to do, I would go to all people who are less fortunate and address all their needs. If I could only do this, I will be the happiest person in this world because I believe it is in making others happy that we find fulfillment and joy in our hearts.

5. I feel that I am special to someone when he/she gives me time and surprises. I love surprises...one just have to make sure that I will really be surprised. I know I am special because I will be able to feel it.

6. I wish people will see me as a person who is easy to get along with. A lady who is compassionate, nice and kind. . . somebody who has wisdom and intelligence ... and who is happy and contented in life.

7. I believe that nobody's life is entirely free of pain and sorrow. It is about learning to live with them rather than trying to avoid them.

8. I am a person who maintains optimism amidst challenges in life because I am a woman of character. I will always consider challenges as liberating experiences.

9. My goal in life is to be able to serve a life with a sense of purpose.

10. Before my life is over, I want to leave a legacy because I want the goodness in me to continue in this world we live in.

INTELLIGENCE OF LIFE

Thank you for the enlightenment...
My actions are now empowered by the
Intelligence of Life itself.

And this is what my soul has taught me of what love is
through the years...

That love is beyond my understanding of what it is.
Beyond the words that I say to let you know what I exactly feel,
Beyond the feelings that I express through my actions...
Beyond what was, what is, and what will be...
For this is love that is meant to be.

I will hang on and hold on...
Because forever you will
Always be in my heart.

Amazing Adventure!

I never thought I will ever experience nature tripping through a Tree Top Adventure because it was not included in my itenerary that day. It was an unplanned activity which has made me explore and have a journey to get high on nature.

Wow! It was really amazing! The ride among the trees was really exciting and breathtaking - form one hundred feet above the ground! I had a great time riding the world's first motorized canopy tour.

With the adventure, I had the chance to explore and conquer my fear of heights. Now I know that I do not have an acrophobia...that I can be 100 feet above the ground without fears...

It was indeed a journey with so much fun and breathtaking moments...

Congratulations Gizelle!

March 31 was indeed a memorable day for me because I was able to witness the graduation ceremony of my only daughter, Gizelle. I am really glad that I am back in the country.

Seeing her finish her Secondary Education was really an accomplishment...it was really a fulfillment and success... not only to her, but also to me as a parent.

I can't believe that this little girl whom I used to cuddle is now a young lady...hmmm...yes, she has grown up to be prettier than mom...

Congratulations Gizelle! I wish that all your dreams will come true...