myrealitiesinlife

Are you ok, now?

2012-02-08T02:30:00.000-08:00

After long sleepless nights, soft diet and severe pain, I am now ok.

I've been down for quite several days, can't eat well, can't sleep. The growing wisdom tooth gave me a hard time to live my life as normal as I can. All I can do is to cry to God and appeal for healing. Thank God He never let me down.

On the last day of pain (Feb 5), the pain was all gone. After attending a church service at Word of Hope near SM North Annex, I felt relieved. Atlas, I am free to live, to speak, to eat and enjoy this life God has given me.

Of course I have lot of lessons learned, here are some:

1. I have prooven that God is my Great Healer.

2. Appreciate what you have right now specially the people around you. It was my husband who became my private doctor, nurse and a prayer partner. Thank you Dadi Felix.

3. Be prayerful. Ask and you shall receive (Matthew 7:7)

On top of all these, I can still say, "Thank You, Lord".

wisdom tooth

2012-02-02T05:01:00.000-08:00

Today, I am sick. I didn't go to work because of my painful swelling gums with a swollen tonsil. I can't eat solid foods, I can only have soft diet - bread and soups. I can't chew. It's hard to swallow.

So I rushed to my dentist and she gave me a prescription to take Mefenamic Acid (3 times a day, as needed) and Celafexin (3 times a day for 7 days, which is 21 all in all). The pain is caused by the extraction of wisdom tooth and that she also advised me to see her after 2 weeks for an X-ray and a probable operation (this would be my first time for any operation, there's fear but I know God will take care of the rest) When I got home after I bought the medicine, I cried to the Lord to heal me and make me feel comfortable and ok.

I cried because of the pain, it is really unbearable. I took a nap and requested my husband to cook `lugaw` or rice porridge with chicken. After I woke up, I ate and will take my medicine round the clock.

But on top of all these, I can still say, "Thank You, Lord".

Silverstripe and Ajax

2012-01-23T07:18:00.000-08:00

http://www.silverstripe.org/general-questions/show/9813
http://doc.silverstripe.org/old/recipes:ajax_basics

http://doc.silverstripe.com/doku.php?id=recipes:ajax_basics

http://www.silverstripe.org/archive/show/1797

http://deadlytechnology.com/silverstripe/submit-user-forms-via-ajax/

http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/javascript-ajax/submit-a-form-without-page-refresh-using-jquery/

As I've said, I'm a cook and a programmer :)

Kung Hei Fat Choi

2012-01-23T06:33:00.000-08:00

Today, January 22, 2011 is a holiday for the Chinese New Year.

What holiday means to me is "a full day of cooking and rest". Yeah, that's me. I know I am a programmer and I should be a bit busy in front of my computer doing coding, research and learn new ideas on the net. Yes, I supposed to do that. But, wait a minute, I am a wife. I seldom have one day staying in the house why I should not grab this very day to cook and learn something new in the kitchen.

So, I decided to cook 'Chicken stuffed in Chinese Cabbage (a.k.a. Pechay)', 'Baked Macaroni (that turns out to be Spaghettie)' and 'Buko Pandan' for dessert. The result, (1) the topseller, for my husband keep telling "Mommy where did you get this recipe? It's yummy..." (2) 7/10 since I just realized that I don't have cheddar cheese and cream cheese at refrigerator, so I just made a twist on the original recipe of Spaghettie. (3) too much color and juicy, laugh out loud, I accidentally pour in so much milk and lots of green gulaman bars that it turned out like a Pacific Ocean but taste like no other.

Yes, I have lots of success and failures at the kitchen. New experiment, new invention and old recipe revisions, sometimes '2 thumbs up' but sometimes cooked food keep sitting on fridge for several days. But it did not stop me from trying chances for it has been said, 'you cannot learn something unless you do it'.

Though I am not a Chinese because I am fully blooded Filipino woman, I celebrated the Chinese New Year. Not because of the occasion, but because I want to prove something. Do something and enjoy it. I wish there would be more holidays soon.

By the way, I wanna share some of the cooking blogs I regularly visit:

http://everybodylikessandwiches.com

http://casaveneracion.com

http://fortheloveofcooking.net

Be Thankful

2012-01-09T04:35:00.000-08:00

This year may not be the best year for me, well, in fact this is the most challenging one and it really was.

March 18 - loss my job; terminated due to false accusations

Lessons Learned: (1) don't be equally yoked with the unbeliever

(2) when God says, "Leave" just do it and keep trusting

Apr - May - 3 months of job hunting; exerted efforts turned no good results either over or under qualified until I see the rainbow.

July 4 - first day at work, thank God He did not give up on me

Dec 9 - receives a needs improvement on my career performance evaluation; given 6 months to prove myself again.

But on top of all these, I can still say, "Thank You Lord for Year 2011"

Love,

Rhea

it's my bestfriend's wedding day

2011-12-27T01:07:00.000-08:00

Today is a very special day for my bestfriend, Earl Rogelio for
he is now exchanging vows to his lifetime partner, Roxanne.

He used to be my "bestfriend" for quite a long time but when we have already separated ways, we we're no longer in good terms. I tried to reach out for him but to no avail. He didn't even bother to accept my friend's request so for the last time I did took the courage again to greet him and his wife, Roxanne, on their very special day.

Truly, God is the best match maker. Even before I knew in my heart that our relationship won't last and I even told him that Roxanne will be his girlfriend and will be his wife soon and I was not mistaken, it did come true. I'm very happy for them.

To Earl and Roxanne, though it may be 0.01% percent you'll pass by this blog, I want you to know that I'm really blessed and happy for the both of you. Now that you are no longer two but one with the new level of love and commitment, I pray that God will always be the center of your relationship. May God continue to enrich your lives as you keep on being a blessing to others. God bless you more and more.

God bless Earl and Roxanne. Mabuhay ang bagong kasal!

final verdict

2011-12-13T08:01:00.000-08:00

today I've felt a mixed of disappointed but highly motivated.

I''ve finally received my final verdict - final performance evaluation and it was not really good. I've failed the expectations of being a developer and as a result I will not be included for any salary adjustments. As I was walking home, these things keep lingering on my mind. At first, I was saddened and reflect on how I became like these. What's happening to me? Am I losing the confidence? I can still remember those times that I can speak at the top of my voice to the CEO of the company of which I am employed just because of his project mismanagement. And now, here I am, I am wearing the same shoes. I was not reprimanded, the final decision was delivered very well by my manager/team leader. I've felt I wanna melt down like wax or an ice cream under the scorching heat of the noonday sun, but unfortunately I was not.

Thank God He is the real source of strength, joy and peace. I know He is speaking a lot to me regarding my career development. It's high time for me to sit down, read books, practice programming, memorize and internalize on programming technicalities. Gone were the time that I became complacent, coming to office with one single code on my hand, with simple "select; MySQL statement" and with 'model-one' approach on coding.

I've realized time has past by, I can no longer bring back the time. All I have is the present because I cannot take hold of the future I don't know what could happen then, I can't even own it. Only God can. Now what I have to do is to find myself excelling on every area of my endeavor.

Here is my short-term goals:

1. finish SS exam until friday this week.

2. learn jquery and practice it in 1 week

3. learn silverstripe: advanced level in 2 weeks

4. learn programming design & patterns (e.g factory pattern)

How about the long term goals:

1. enroll at informatics about PHP and MySQL (Target Feb 2012)

2. enroll and passed the PHP Proficiency Exam (Target: December 2013)

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." - Proverbs 4:7

over a cup of coffee

2011-12-06T03:53:00.001-08:00

it's been so long since my last post, hehehe. really get tired in updating my blog, actually no time at all.

i just wrote today to share a friend's poem. here it goes:

"There are things better left unsaid

As flowers bloom in season

But they say, God is not time-bounded

And He has His own reason.

There are things better left undone

Like our bed as we rise and shine

But they say, one must know

God's signal Yes or No but wait is fine.

There are things better left unanswered

Like a question tattooed on our face

But they say, our thoughts are not like the Father's

And we tend not to see His grace.

There are better things that we know Unsaid, unanswered, undone

But God says, watch as I overflow My grace to you My son. "

----

the last step of journey

2011-06-22T07:16:00.000-07:00

Today, I received a call from MicroSourcing @3PM informing me that I was privileged to fill up the position I am applying for. I was so silent in a few seconds, wasn't able to speak up a word, wasn't able to answer the floating question that Sir Paulo has given me which is about the status of my application with other companies.

I've been through a rigid screening from english exam down to the profile interview, technical interview with Sir Mark with a score of 18/20 and a final interview with the client - Daniel and Matthias. At last, God allowed me and have given me the strength to surpass them all. Again, I believe if it wasn't the will of God for me at this company I won't be able to pass each stage.

I was informed today that before my final employment, I had to pass my medical exam plus some background checking. While seating at the couch at the company's lobby, I am praying to God asking Him to give me a favor not to have the background checking. It was too hard for me to admit that I was terminated due to some false accusations that I wasn't able to defend myself due to financial shortcomings. All I ask the Lord, "Lord if it is your will for me to be employed here then spare me from background checking." and it was. Before I left the office, I was advised by Sir Paulo - the MicroSourcing Outsourcing Talent Specialist, that normally an employee should have passed the medical exam and background checking before any formal employment. But for this account, Web Guide Partner, they are not concerned with the background checking...whowww... praise God. I smiled in my heart and while walking back home I was praising God- thanking Him on how He have orchestrated everything.

If I pass the medical exam, I believe that it is the will of God. Again, my faith will be tested. If I win then it is for me. Lord, I know wherever you landed my feet, it is the best place I could ever be. I love You Lord. I give you back all the glory, honor and praise.... Hallelujah....

Dr. Jose Rizal - isang tunay na bayani

2011-06-20T00:44:00.000-07:00

Sa araw na ito ay holiday sa Pilipinas dahil ating ipinagdiriwang ang kaarawan ng ating dakila at pambansang bayani si Dr. Jose Potenciano Rizal. Nawa'y hindi lang natin basta idaos at ipagkasiya ang araw na ito kundi ating panatilihin ang pagbibigay halaga sa kanyang mga naging sakripisyo para sa kalayaan ng ating bansa.

"Sisikapin kong maging isang tunay na Pilipino, sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa." hango sa Panatang Makabayan.

Nawa saan man ako idako ng Panginoon, dito man o sa ibang bayan, manatiling buhay ang aking pagiging isang tunay na Pilipino "sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa". God bless the Philippines!

I'm still standing

2011-06-06T05:48:00.001-07:00

Yes, I'm still standing - standing by the grace of God. I'll keep sowing because I believe God will make it grow. Thank you Lord for a new job.

watch me

2011-05-22T22:57:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is another big day for me because I will be interviewed and have my examination for a new job. I should let go of the fear and start to believe in God and in myself that I can do it. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 and that is part of my meditation today.

It is my prayer that I won't be discouraged tomorrow Lord. I know I am good just like the way you look at me. I can do this through your help. I'll just give my best and thank You Lord that You'll take care of the rest.

Till my next post...

may ilaw pala

2011-05-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

Minsan di ko na na-appreciate ung mga bagay na nasa paligid ko. siguro kasi madalas ko sila makita at andyan lang sila talaga. nuong meron pa akong work, minsan umuwi ako ng bahay. nakita ko ang daming binili ng asawa ko na mga ilaw. nagalit ako sabi ko dahil ang daming gastos. kung ano-ano ang binili. pero ngayon na nandito ako sa bahay, na-appreciate ko ung ilaw na binili niya. ang ganda pala lalo na pag naglaptop ka ang linaw ng tingin. kitang- kita ko ang mga tinatype ko.

Salamat sa Lord dahil unti-unti niyang binabago ang buhay ko dito sa bahay. 2 months na rin akong walang work pero meron pala inaayos ang Lord sa puso ko. ano pa kaya ang aayusin niya? nakakatuwa naman Siya, siguro hinahanda Niya ako para sa isang mas malaking blessing. salamat sa iyo Panginoon.

Inaantok na ako pero pilitin ko pa maaral ung XML para bukas application na lang. Salamat Lord nakakabalik na ako sa programming.

looking for a job (part 2)

2011-05-09T20:43:00.001-07:00

I' m getting better in my recovery.... Yehey... I asked the Lord why it's taking so long for me to get a new job only to find out that I was not that prepared. One of the employers whom I have applied sent me an email for the copy of my exam. He hand to me the instructions and as I am reading it I asked myself, "What if these questions or this exam was given to me during my job interview? Can I answer it?" I don't think I can. I have forgotten the programming because the latest job that I have is not more on programming but it is more on managing people. I thank God I was not put to shame - thank You Lord.

Now I know I need to get back on reviewing my programming lessons. I need to prepare just like an athlete. It takes time to prepare but its worth paying the cost. Really, God knows what is best.

I am going to market today to buy some stuff. Later, I'll continue studying AJAX and XML. Then next would be PHP. Then after VLS (Vacation Learning School) at church, I am now ready to land on my new job.

I have recalled the life of Job and I find it similar to what is happening to me right now. Job 1: 21 "and said, 'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised."

looking for a job

2011-05-09T02:26:00.000-07:00

Lord tulungan mo ako makahanap ng work. Napapagod na ako, lahat ng inaplyan ko walang reply. I keep on researching jobs but their job specifications is higher than I do have. What will I do Lord? Im tired, exhausted and needy... I need money Lord. Please help me.

ang blog salamt may blog

2011-05-04T06:34:00.000-07:00

tanging itong blog na ito ang saksi sa lahat ng sama ng loob ko. narito nakasulat kung sino ako, what concerns me, even my limitations - ung mga super weaknesses ko.

ngayon, ito ang nararamdaman ko:
1. galit ako sa mundo, feeling ko kasi wala na akong pagasa
2. galit ako sa mga in-laws ko dahil wala silang pakialam imbis na makatulong sila pa ung number 1 na nangaapi i dont feel like i belong to this family, do i exist? maybe not. am i important? important what's that?
3. galit ako sa mga taong nangiinis sa akin walang magawa kungdi ang manginis at manginis, so ganun.... ikaw na... di ka magpatalo.

i dont know how would i recover.... siguro in time.

small room

2011-04-29T05:54:00.001-07:00

why do i need to compress myself into a very small room? i need comfort daddy. i'm not asking for anything big i just need some extra space to put the refrigerator, washing maching, dining tables and food trolly. is it too majestic to ask for? is it too big to request for?

"i can't settle for anything less", yes thats true.

i know i deserve something better. wish that my life is just like a fairy tale. but it wasn't.

sometimes i came to this point, complaining of our small room in bonifacio's compound. wondering if i was really a part of this big family. am i really that important? were all my views seems to be considerate? do i really exist? i do not know

i am uncertain of what will happen after 10 years of paying the Php 6000 rental of a very small room. i miss our space in parkhomes, tunasan with 2 bedrooms, 1 large receiving area, 1 kitchen, 1 toilet and bathroom and 10 steps balcony. Lord is our stay here with my inlaws wrong? is it wrong? tell me.... i am renting... but i dont deserve the worth of my rent.

Lord help me, make me victorious over this matter.

after the rain...

2011-03-26T08:19:00.000-07:00

after the rain...
comes rainbow displayed in the blue sky arrayed in all of its shining and beautiful colors.... this is what i feel, i wanna shout, i wanna celebrate, i wanna bring back to my normal life....

it was on march 24 @9AM when its the very first time I have experienced being interrogated by an attorney. I was interviewed in an administrative hearing for the false accusations and purely allegations. It so much hurt on my side because with good faith I have performed well in my job, I may not be perfect but I tried to be one but at the end I was in front of an attorney explaining myself for no cause.

almost 6 days of no apetite as if food just want to follow the flow, eating without taste, drinking without quenching the thirst, sleeping but not resting.... it's so hard, it's so fearing, it's so disappointing, it's so humiliating.... how i wish i was never ever ever in my life that it did happen to me. but on top of all this, God is still to be praised.

i've read a book "When Crisis Hits You: Tasting God's Goodness In Bitter Times" while waiting for my friends to arrive at meeting place. it touches my heart with this line "nothing happens at random or by chance. nothing is without purpose. we may not know the purpose of our suffering now but not knowing the purpose does not mean there isn't any. however difficult life may be, faith requires that we stay loyal to God even in the midst of our pain." All I can say Lord, I'm laying all these things to You, take full control.

As I am sitting on a bench at Trinoma, I am looking at the blue sky while singing "To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory for the things he has done...." I was so deeply moved by the Holy Spirit during those times and I was even crying while a lot of people were noticing my tears are beginning to fall on my face. I said to myself, "I don't care, you don't know how much I was hurting earlier but now I am rejoicing because my Lord and King have saved me and restored me back again...." These sweet words keep lingering on my mind, these words strike my heart, awakens me and deepens my relationship to Jesus.

Truly, God knows what's best for us. He knows the start until the end. If only I learned to completely entrust to Him everything even if I don't see things clearly as the way I wanted to be let this phrase ablaze in me... "Lord let my heart be still and quiet - to be near you even after the rain..."

Prov 10:3

2011-02-27T19:24:00.000-08:00

"The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry but he thwarts the craving of the wicked." - Proverbs 10:3

Even the food, basic need ng tao, i-po-provide ng Lord how much more ung iba nating pangangailangan. Lord thank you sobra sobra ang pagmamahal mo sa akin at sa lahat ng iyong nilalang.

I love this verse Lord, and panghahawakan ito until eternity because I know you will prove it to me all the days of my life.

A Test of Faith

2011-01-26T00:05:00.000-08:00

Lord, I am telling you honestly I don't like this feeling - feeling of being betrayed by a friend.
Help me to focus on You and not on the problem; to see how You have sustained us during the tough times I have before. I know and believe that You will keep your promise.

thank You Lord, I love You Jesus.

Sweet Moments with Dadi Felix

2010-12-10T08:03:00.000-08:00

We are so thankful we had a chance to watch Gary V Live Concert at Eastwood Mall Open Park last December 10, 2010. We went there at exactly 7:00PM and it was an energetic concert experience;

My husband really liked Gary V. He even watched some of Gary V's concert during his bachelor days. (He was not able to watch it all since he worked overseas for a couple of years.) I had a chance to see him having a sound check few hours before the concert schedule; and I can't imagine it was the real "Mr. Pure Energy". I bought a CD for Dadi Felix for a guaranteed seat and it really was. Thank God for the blessing!

Not only that, I have given a privilege to line-up for live autograph. The "Mr. Pure Energy" even reiterated my name and greeted me a "God Bless" and a "Merry Christmas Rhea!". It's my first time to experience such and am so happy yet thankful. Again, thank You Lord.

All I can say, "Thank You Lord for such a wonderful blessing to us. We can enjoy our life and have it to the fullest. I love You LOrd."

what is your prayer request today?

2010-10-26T08:51:00.000-07:00

these past few days i felt in my heart and start ponder to "what would happen if I ask other people their prayer request and I will begin to pray for it?".

so i send a text message to my ate kel and replied for her prayer request. after I prayed it, I felt so satisfied and with joy in my heart. with that prayer closed with faith and sincere heart of coming to God's presence, I believe that God will reward the answer on His own perfect time.

ikaw, anong prayer request mo ngayon? do u need healing? do you need deliverance? do you need something from God? with bended knees and true heart, come to Jesus in prayer. He is always there to listen and to understand you.

I love LINUX

2010-09-21T06:04:00.001-07:00

It was really a challenge to me for I am not familiar to Linux. In my previous employment, I had the chance to come accross with this OS but did not pay so much attention for someone had to do it for me. And now I'm facing the challenge - I have to dig on the mud and learn. At first, it took me two weeks to setup and I thank God it works! Though the road that I have taken is the long one but it is such a rewarding experience.

Then another task was assigned to me to install LAMPP on a 32bit LINUX environment. This time I became wiser, I asked a friend some tips on how to do it in a much easier and correct way. My friend gave me the website link and I followed the quick steps. While I am doing it, I thought of myself as "Linux Guru" - before it was a dream and now it was a reality.:)

In this endeavor, I've learned that God's Word is true as what the Bible say "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13 and that God keeps His promises. Without God's help I cannot do it. I've also learned and discovered that I have improved from being timid, shy and with low self-esteem. I have realized that it cannot do anything good to me. I have to take the stand and take courage to accept challenges - big changes. With God, nothing is impossible!

More so, I've started to love LINUX. It's very user-friendly and easy to learn. Praise for God for an additional info inside my brain.

puzzled, betrayed and disappointed

2010-08-20T08:34:00.000-07:00

it's been a long while that i did not post anything here. ang daming nangyari. ang daming wish ko lang it never did happen.

i went home from work today tired and exhausted, not because i have too many work loads but i was betrayed by my master. i did not expect he can and he will do it. totoo nga ang sabi ng Bibliya "a horse is a vain hope for deliverance" and "it is better not to trust on chariots or princes"

why is it that promises made by men are meant to be broken? all along i have trusted my boss and never did make anything that would make him upset. i have trusted him but then how come he was able to plan for my defeat. actually its not only me it's the whole team.

now, i am here all alone at our house. i am listening to 702 dzas. Love On Air by LJ Salceda. I have only one to run and to hide. To share these thoughts, anxieties, and even my questions. Thank you Lord you are my bestfriend.

How would it be when God is not with me? How can I overcome this feeling of betray? of disappointment that all along i have a high respect due to my boss but now it's gone.

Lord tunay ngang wala nang iba. Ikaw lang talaga.
Salamat Lord you never fail me. I love you.

thank God for our new house

2010-01-20T03:33:00.000-08:00

we just relocated in Quezon City last January 18, 2009. Welcome to a new lifestyle, new environment - ok lang Jesus will help me become more flexible this time.

I thank God for our new house - rent to own. Nagkatotoo ung prayer ko last December 2009, na we won't be renting anymore - eto na praise God. this is it Lord and I love it.

Case No. 1: Who could help me?

2010-01-14T23:20:00.000-08:00

Sinong pwedeng takbuhan pag kailangan ko ng tulong?

Mahirap at masakit pala mareject kapag you were really in great and deep need and there's no one to help. Everyone is taking back on me. I felt so all alone. I felt that I am helpless. I felt no one cares.

If only I could only advance days to become months, months to become years, years to become decade, a decade to become century. But I am just a man. I am not God.

I am limited. I have my own limitations. I have my own weaknesses.

This day I promise myself I won't be asking help again. I ask God heal my heart - soothe my heavily burdened heart. I've got no money - whenever I try to ask help from people whom I think can give me some, all I find is rejection.

Bakit ganun? Naging mabait naman ako, bakit ganito ang sukli sa akin?
Bakit kung kailangan ko ang tulong, nobody wants to extend help?

Until I calmed myself, and re-affirm God's love to me. God cares. He said. "Cast all your cares upon me for I care for you." He is Jesus. He's my very bestfriend.

a night of December 31, 2009

2009-12-29T18:09:00.000-08:00

Few days left for year 2009 to end and a new year is coming. This time I am celebrating this New Year at my in-laws. I would be expecting more parlor games this time. I would be glad to join hahahah. I will tell on my next post what had happened.

A night of December 24, '09

2009-12-24T06:26:00.000-08:00

I really enjoyed this night. I hear the carol singing while I am cooking the dish that I have posted earlier. I am blessed that I can cook and I thank the Lord for that.

It was a success! Hahaha, thank You Lord. I love it.

I am listening to DZAS while I am writing this. Nakakatuwa kasi meron pa rin sila program and I am glad that merong ganitong radio station that can be heard which is really inspiring and soothes the heavily burdened heart.

I want to end this post by this, "Lord thank you for December 24, 2009 - this is the last Christmas we will be spending in our apartment. I love to see and stay at our own new house next year. I love it. Though I don't deserve anything good from You, Lord but I thank You you've given it. I love You Lord...."

Noche Buena

2009-12-22T18:48:00.000-08:00

I am so excited this Christmas 2009. You know why this will be the last time we will spend our Christmas in our apartment. We won't be renting anymore. Yipee!!!

On February by next year, we will be moving into our own new house at Quezon City. What a blessing! Lord thank You though I don't deserve it but thank You for giving it to us.

Going back to our topic, I will be the cook for our Noche Buena. Anyway, kami lang dalawa ni Dadi Felix sa bahay. I am planning to cook Seafood Paella, Kare-kare, Peppercorn stuffed tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce for our main course. For dessert, I am preparing leche flan and fruit cake. Also, I would be trying to bake Apple Walnut Cake.

Wow, daming food. On the night of our Noche Buena we will be wrapping our gifts for our inaanak and kids at Sunday School.

Amidst all these activities, I am always reminded the real message of Christmas - the love of Jesus Christ who was born in a manger. He has given his life for us at the cross of Calvary to bring freedom to the captives and find the loss.

Merry Christmas to all. Lord thank you for making our Christmas a meaningful one.

A Promise

2009-12-17T06:35:00.000-08:00

Many times in my prayer I always utter "Lord, I will serve You." But do I really know the meaning of it?

When I'm tired and stressed, can I still serve God?
When I'm busy, can I still serve God?
When I'm disappointed, can I still serve God?
When I'm burn out, can I still serve God?

It's easy to say, it's easy to utter. But it costs a lot to do it - to prove a promise.

But with Jesus who stand on me side by side, I believe I can do it.

He's my help, if the load is too heavy. He's my defender, if things went wrong.
He's my strength, if knees began to shake. He's my best friend, if others went away.

Jesus thank you for helping me do my promise.

I love You, Lord.

Till we meet in heaven...

Paskong Pasko Na!

2009-12-06T18:48:00.001-08:00

I praise God for all the answered prayers.

1. for a victorious anniversary celebration of The Good Shepherd International Missions - Muntinlupa City.
2. for many souls have come to the Lord and receive Him as their personal Lord and Savior.
3. for a victorious mime presentation of TGSIM Creative Arts- thank God for Pastor Alfred for his undying support, patience and imparting professional techniques on acting/mime.
4. for unity, love, peace, and joy of being together in God's family - Ilocos, Pangasinan, Sucat, Antipolo TGSIM locale churches.
5. for restoration and healing of relationships
6. for a wonderful music and songs

So much blessings I can't enumerate them all I get all excited while enlisting the prayer items. I just only have one word to say before I publish this post "Paskong Pasko Na, kaya may Pasko dahil kay Kristo....".

TGSIM Muntinlupa Anniversary Celebration

2009-12-03T22:05:00.000-08:00

I am happy to post here the 11th Year Anniversary Celebration of The Good Shepherd International Mission Muntinlupa on December 5, 2009 @ 4PM.

Come and witness how God can transform your life. Hear the inspiring and amazing life testimonies of people whom God has called into His marvelous light.

Pastor Dong Campoy
- from being a beggar into a known international evangelist preaching God's love to all the world.

Bro. Bobby Duclayan
- from blindness and total darkness transforms into God's marvelous light.

TGSIM Youth Creative Arts
- bringing the real message of the True Christmas.

Are you tired of your life? Do you need healing? Do you need restoration? Do you want to know where you are? Do you want to have an everlasting hope and perfect peace that the world cannot give? You can find all these things, only at Jesus feet.

So come and be transformed.

God bless you.

4 nights, 3 days Home Alone

2009-12-03T21:42:00.000-08:00

ang sarap pala ng nag-iisa sa bahay. matulog, gumising, kumain, maglinis ng bahay, maglaba, mag-makeup, maglinis ng kuko, magpaganda, mag-internet, magmeditate, magbasa ng Bible - lahat pwede gawin kahit anong oras. walang makikialam, walang magrereklamo, walang magsisita.

pero malungkot din kasi pagdating ng gabi, nag-iisa sa bahay parang walang nagmamahal sa iyo. siguro may mga tao ring nag-iisa rin sila sa bahay nila. yung mga walang kaibigan o kamag-anak man lang na pwede sila samahan sa bahay. mahirap rin pala.

kaya when time is still available, make the most out of it. when your family is still there, enjoy their companion, enjoy the bonding. feel the laugh and giggles. sooner you may never bring back the time again.

Joy in Every Tear, Victory in Every Defeat

2009-11-30T22:13:00.000-08:00

This phrase lingers to my mind today and I decided to post it here.
I have experienced the "not so good times" in business, but still I don't want to give up. I still have to believe that things will get better and better each day as it passes by. I know its been too hard, it's been causing me a lot of pain and pressures. I need to meet deadline to receive my client's payment, so I asked God to give me the grace and strength to accomplish all these things before the end of December 2009.

If things will not turn out right this month, I have plans to get employed for the next two (2) years whether local or abroad. Then I'll save money for business. My heart's deepest desire is to become a Boss or a Manager or a Chief Executive, I don't want to stay as an employee. I want to master my own time. I want to earn more than an ordinary employee could earn. I want to have more money, house and lot, cars - Silver VIOS 1.6GL and Captiva.

You know its not so easy getting into business. You've got to consider many things. You've got to decide and to be firm on the decisions you make whatever circumstances might come along the way. I have to face it. I have to be strong. I have to proove to myself that I can do it with God's abiding grace and abounding love. I am not asking God for money just only for myself, my family... I am asking God to let my business grow to help other people - to employ people, to give to the poor, to help build the church - in short to become a channel of His blessings.

After a talk to my business partner, I close my eyes and tears began to flow on my face and began to pray. "Lord, thank You that I will not cry anymore because of money. Thank You that You will bless us and let our clients pay us within this month. Bless mo na ako Lord, nahihirapan na ako. They can see me smiling but deep down in me something is wrong. I am crying and asking for help. Lord how I wish I could thresh out everything to a friend, but I'd rather not. I dont know if they can understand, help or make me feel ok, let You be my bestfriend. I love you and I believe You love me too."

my 30th birthday menu

2009-10-02T07:22:00.000-07:00

I would be turning 30 this year, 2009. Wow, ang tanda ko na. Thank God for a wonderful and blessed life He have given me.

I am planning to have a celebration on our apartment for my birthday, but before I'll tell you my birthday menu I just want to share to you why do I want to have a celebration:
1. This year is my breakthrough. No more apartment rental fees because we will be moving into our own house at Pag-asa, Quezon City.
2. This year takes only one more year and I'll be out in the calendar.
3. This year I have experienced victorious life that God has given me and I am very much thankful with it.

Actually, I have plans to cook this menu on Christmas Eve, but I have come to realized that it would be good if I cook it first for few people so that if it turns out to be a disaster, few comments will do and at least I've learned my mistakes on kitchen experience. Here is my menu:

1. Chicken Cordon Bleu (sounds inferior and intriguing but its quite easy to cook.)
2. Meatball Spaghettie in white sauce (ala "Chef D Angelo" i'll use flatten noodles)
3. Corn Dogs (daddy's favorite and wishlist... heheheh)
4. Banana Toffee Blast (coz' I wanna try something new for the dessert)

Let me share to you my story. On my early years of marriage, I really don't know how to cook. So we had an agreement, my husband and I, that if it passes through the fire, it's cooked. No more comments, no more reactions, just eat it as long as it is edible. One time, a friend visited our house. He is one of our closest friends and our marriage counselor, and He asks me "What's the menu for the day?". I just smiled and did not answer because I'm too shy to tell him that I tried cooking Chao Fan "ala Chowking style - rice topped with beef and some spices" which turns out not to be good. This friend of mine, immediately open the cover of the wok, and laugh out loud. And I just laugh too just not to be ashamed or felt embarassed, anyway its my first time to cook. Hahahahh.

But now, things change. I am the Chef Master of the House - Chef Rhea Bonifacio, a chef mom who had passion for cooking. It was then that time that I started surfing the net, looking for simple to complicated recipes to try. Sometimes, it is a bad experience, the taste is not good but there are times, the taste was great though I have made some variations to the original ingredients and surprisingly it turned out to be of "quality taste of excellence". Hahah, it really helps if you try and apply the things you have learned. If you fail, its alright. You've got nothing to lose, but you'll gain more experience, wisdom and it will make you a better person.

Though it would be a month advance, I would like to greet myself.

"Happy Birthday, Rhea... "You're doing great, keep up the good work. Keep on and continue to reach for your goals. No matter how hard it is, sige lang later on, you'll never know, these challenges will make you a winner and an overcomer. Syempre, dyan si God hindi ka iiwan, nakita mo naman kung paano ka Niya tinulungan. He is just on time because He makes all things beautiful in His time."

Glory to God!

See you all in heaven!

(Please read this post during my burial, but please dont cry because I am with my Lord, Maker my Creator, my Bestfriend - Jesus Christ...)

am I a blessing to you?

2009-09-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

sa tuwing bibisita ako sa aking mga magulang, lagi akong napapaluha, naaawa, nagsisi. sana nabigyan ko muna sila ng magandang bahay at lupa bago ako nagasawa. sana mas malaki ung naitutulong ko sa kanila sa oras ng kanilang katandaan. sana mas maipakita ko pa ng higit ang pagmamahal at respeto ko sa kanila. di lang nila alam na kahit isusubo ko na kaya ko pa ibigay sa kanila. ganun ko sila kamahal kaya kahit sa simpleng paraan nais kong ipakita sa kanila na ako ay nagpapasalamat sa Lord binigyan ako ng mga magulang na kagaya nila.

kailan ko pa sila tutulungan? pag patay na sila? pag pantay na paa nila? hindi na nila makikita or mararamdaman un. hindi na rin nila mapapakinabangan ang tulong ko. alam ko hindi rin ako naging mabuting anak sa kanila, marami akong pinagsisihan. marami akong nagawa na nagbigay ng pasakit sa kanila, lalo na nang maaga akong nagasawa. hindi dahil sa buntis ako or what, kundi dahil sa nais ko na rin ituwid ang mga pagkakamali ko.

anyway wala na ako magagawa. kasal na ako pero gayunpaman buhay pa ako. pwede pa ako makabawi. sa ilang taon na nawalay ako sa kanila buhat nang nagasawa ako, dun ko naranasan ang makisama sa ibang tao. duon ko nadama na iba pa rin ang nasa piling ng magulang, parang secured ka kumbaga, parang isang bata pagkasama ang kanyang magulang ama at ina, para bang siya na ang pinakamasayang nilalang sa buong mundo. no worries, ika nga.

sa mga kapatid ko alam ninyo hindi lang ako makapagsalita sa inyo, baka kasi isipin ninyo na nagmamalaki ako. baka kasi isipin ninyo na feeling ko laging tama ako. pero tama na. sana mahalin na natin ng lubusan sila nanay at tatay, maigsi lang ang buhay. hindi natin alam kung anong kakaharapin natin pagdating ng bukas. hindi natin alam kung bukas o sa makalawa magkikita pa tayo. sayang ang mga pagkakataon na pwede nating maipadama sa kanila na mahal natin sila.

ako bilang nawalay sa inyo ng ilang taon din, sobrang namiss ko kayo. sobrang ginusto ko na kung pwede ibalik ko na lang ung panahon for me to make better decisions. pero wish ko lang yon, hindi ko naman kaya ibalik ang mga pagkakataon na iyon. sana wag ninyo nang danasin na mawalay pa kayo kila nanay at tatay bago ninyo maunawaan ang halaga ng pagmamahal at pagaaruga nila.

umiiyak ako habang sinusulat ko ito, sobrang gusto kong sumigaw. gusto kong magmakaawa sa inyo at makiusap na wag na tayong magbigay ng anumang pasakit kila nanay at tatay. sa prayers ko na lang dadaanin i believe tutugunin ako ng Lord.

hindi ninyo lang alam na lagi ko kayong pinagpe-pray kahit kila lola sa tuwing mababalitaan ko na nagaaway-away sila, lagi ko na lang dinadalangin sa Lord na iparanas niya sa Frani family ang tunay na pagmamahalan, pagkakaisa, pagtutulungan at pagdadamayan. Praise God tinutugon niya, pinapatunayan ng Lord. Aantayin pa ba nating maulit ang kamatayan ni Uncle Rol na namatay siya ng walang kibuan, walang ganap na patawaran sa isa't - isa. siguro ito ung papel ko sa buhay, ang ipanalangin ang ating pamilya.

sa oras ng burol ko, nais ko sana na iparinig ninyo ito sa mga nakikiramay sa atin. ayokong makita kayong iiyak, o manghihinayang sa buhay ko, o magsasabing "bata pa siya, kinuha na siya agad anoh." may purpose o layunin ang Lord, alam Niya kung kailan Niya ako kukuhanin. pero sana bago dumating ang oras na iyon, nagawa ko na ang misyon ko sa buhay.

honestly, hindi ko pa alam kung papaano ko sasabihin sa inyo na minsan tinangka ko na ring kuhanin ang buhay ko, magpakamatay. sinabi ko rin sa Lord na kung paghihirapin niya lang ako at laging ganito ang buhay, mabuti pang huwag na lang Niya ako bigyan ng anak kung hindi ko rin kayang buhayin.

walang nakakaalam nito, kahit asawa ko or kahit ung mga kaibigan ko. nilihim ko dahil pinagsisihan ko ang araw na iyon na gusto ko nang kunin ang buhay ko.

sana huwag ninyo akong tularan. maximize nating ung time with our family, show them the love and care they deserve while there is are lots of chances.
we may never know when, where, and how our life will end. isa lang ang buhay. minsan lang mabuhay, ito ay isang regalo ng Panginoon na nais Niyang gamitin natin sa mas mahalaga at kapaki-pakinabang na buhay.

sa mga kapatid ko, sana tumino na tayo. sana maging mabuti tayong anak kina tatay at nanay para sa bandang huli wala tayong pagsisihan.

see you all in heaven!

"Sinong Kakampi?"

2009-09-28T23:42:00.000-07:00

"May mali ako, may mali rin siya. Masungit siya na wala sa lugar, situations like that she should know how to show concern over her tenants." Naiwan ang susi sa loob ng bahay, etong dalawa naghanap ng paraan kung papaano mabubuksan sa pamamagitan ng mahiwagang panungkit.

Unfortunately, it didn't went out good. The key dropped into an unreachable spot. "Wala nang ibang way, kung hindi gisingin at humingi ng tulong sa ubod ng sungit na landlady.". Nag-doorbell. Isang press lang kasi masungit talaga may-ari ng bahay. Di sumagot. Ang sabi ko ,"Ikaw makipagusap dyan hindi ako, ayokong makipagusap dyan." Ayoko kasi mapagalitan. Alam ko kasalanan ko rin naiwan ko ang susi eh sobrang ginto sa kanya ang susi at pagtulong sa kapwa ay napakalaking istorbo sa kanya.

"I will proove to myself, never again will I rent, never again will I beg if I can't pay the monthly bills. No more shame, no more tears to shed." Ito ay isang pangyayari sa buhay ko na hindi ko makakalimutan. Sana sa oras ng burol ko, banggitin nila ito. Mga hinanakit na hindi ko sinasabi, tanging ang blog lang na ito ang witness. Wala rin naman mangyayari, hindi rin ako kakampihan ng taong dapat to stand on me side by side. Kung sabagay, problema nga ng pamilya ako lang ang nasalo. Para bang walang pakialam kahit na walang kainin, walang pang-rental, walang pambayad. Ok lang it makes me a better person pero mahirap ang pinagdaraanan. Sana makayanan ko.

Bakit kung minsan ibang tao pa ang higit na nakakaintindi? Bakit kung minsan ibang tao pa ang higit na nakakakilala sa akin? yun bang kaya akong sabayan sa mga "childish acts" ko. Bakit kung minsan ibang tao pa ang mas nakakaintindi?

At hindi lang yon, pinahiya nya pa ako sa harap ng kaibigan ko na nakitira sa amin kasi baha sa kanila. Hindi niya alam nakikisama ako, syempre kasama sa negosyo. Eh saan kami pupulutin kung wala akong trabaho? Ni ayaw nga niya mangutang, nagalit pa sa akin minsan nung pinipilit ko. Kulang na lang ibenta ko ang katawan ko para kumita ng pera (pero wala naman papatol sa akin) tsaka hindi ko rin ata kaya iyon. Nakaktakot baka mamatay ako.

Sana lang kaya ko pa ibalik ang nakaraan so that I can make a better decision. Sana lang single na lang ako, at least nanay at tatay ko lang pakikisamahan ko. At tsaka mas matutulungan ko pa sila syempre sila lang magiging priority ko. Hay buhay may-asawa, magsasawa ka rin pala...

Itong mga nangyaring ganito, ok lang sa akin. Kung mamatay ako hiling ko lang na basahin ninyo at sambitin ang mga ito. Pero nais ko ipabatid sa inyong lahat, bagamat nangyari ang mga bagay na ito, still pinatawad ko na kayo. Wala na rin akong magagawa, nangyari na. Magpatawad na lang. Hindi pa tapos ang Lord sa akin, sa oras na kuhanin Niya na ako, un na siguro ang perfect time. Goodbye Nanay. Goodbye Tatay. Goodbye ate and che, goodbye sa inyong lahat. Sana naging maganda ang naiwan ko sa inyo. Sa lahat ng pagkukulang ko, patawarin ninyo ako. I cannot do everything, but I can do a lot. See you in heaven.

Life's Lesson

2009-08-04T22:47:00.000-07:00

Today, the whole nation is in deep cry and victory because we are witnessing the funeral procession of our President Corazon C. Aquino. Her life and devotion to our country has made me realized what I can do to protect the democracy that she had fought for a long time ago.

I have learned from the death of President Corazon C. Aquino that:
1. To value the democracy
2. To be kind and good though you are at position
3. To be humble enough to become a good leader
4. To mix with love and care whatever God has entrusted you to do so
5. To embrace life's challenges with full and complete trust in God
6. To completely adhere and be completely proud of being a Filipino.

Salamat sa buhay mo President Cory.

A Tribute to President Corazon Aquino

2009-08-04T22:37:00.000-07:00

I remember that I was just 6 years old during the EDSA Revolution 1. It was just indeed a show that I have viewed during those times, never felt what I am feeling today. I realized how significant the life of our President Cory into the historical story of our beloved country - Philippines.

President Cory you may not know me at all or even know my name, but I want you to know that I admire your courage, strength, credibility, and your genuine spirit to serve the Filipino people. I thank God for your life, though it might be too short but you really deserve the rest.

"You are more than a hero", that's what you are to me President Corazon Aquino. You have lived and performed an exemplary contribution to our country. You have made me realized to be proud of being a Filipino. With this teary-eyed and down spirit, I am tendering my salute to you. I wish I could be there in your funeral procession but due to some financial reasons, I have become limited.

President Cory, you have leave a remarkable value in the heart of every Filipino people.

Now, I am asking God to give us once again a "handpicked" leader for our country like you.

Thank you for your life and I love you.

Goodbye and till we meet again.

Welcome Year 2009!

2009-01-01T23:59:00.000-08:00

Last December 31, 2008 I wrote in my diary a personal prayer. I've ended it with a seal of my signature and dated it on. I ask Jesus that He is my witness to His bountiful blessings and favor in this Year 2009 and all the days of my life. I love it and I keep on reading it. Oh, Lord there is no one else compare with You. I love You Jesus!

"Until I see You face to face,
I'll sing of Your love and grace.
Until the day You call my name...."
(excerpt from the song composition of my sister in Christ Joan Rivera-Vilda)

Well we've spent our New Year's Eve at our in-laws. I've enjoyed again a lot. I dance, I play with their parlor games hahahah as if I am still a kid. We'll I just thank the Lord I am now in good terms with my in-laws. All my prayer is that I will be able to introduce to them who Jesus is.

I welcome this Year 2009 with an open arms and great expectation of faith to Jesus for His bountiful blessings and favor in my life. I keep on saying it because I believe on it and I want to live by it. Lord I love You Jesus! I know and believe that He who began a good work in my life will be faithful to complete it. To God be the glory!

work @ home on Christmas Vacation 2008

2008-12-26T23:51:00.000-08:00

while everyone is on a rush wrapping gifts, cooking noche buena and preparing for christmas party I was seating down in front of my computer doing the office work for a deadline on January 5, 2008.

I was a little bit pissed off since I cannot enjoy my vacation coz I'm still thinking of projects, projects and endless deadlines. Whaaa....

But I choose to be happy as I've always do. I have scheduled to be with my family only from Dec 23 - Dec 27, 4 days of fun and bonding. We've spent our Noche Buena with me and my dadi Felix at our home but we forgot to pray whaaaa, sorry Lord for that. On the night of Christmas day we drove to go to our in-laws to give our presents to them. I've enjoyed a lot, while planning to go on swimming and sight-seeing @ Tagaytay on the next day Dec 26. We've spend 1 whole day swimming and ended up so late that we weren't able to go to Tagaytay coz all of us were a little bit tired. But, anyway we enjoyed. I enjoyed too....heheheh with so much fun and food on the table who says it would be boring with the in-laws. We've watched movies all night long and on swimming....though the water is so cold and it's very windy but still we made it to be on swimming for almost 8 hours...hahhaha just like a full day hours of work...

Well, all I can say is Thank You Lord for giving me a family like this! I love you all. I hope I can introduce Jesus in your heart and life through my life's testimony. God bless you and Merry Christmas!

summer time @ dec 08

2008-12-26T23:48:00.001-08:00

why summer time? it's december! it should be cold and windy...... yes, but not at the office. it was so hot and humid coz our aircon bugged down whaaaa seems like its same as with our projects....wahihihihihi....

that's why i called it summer time. I can't even bring my sweater even it's raining outside i'm a bit perspiring. well i just hope that next year it's gonna be fixed. thank You Lord.

Manpower Costs

2008-12-17T06:21:00.000-08:00

read this:
http://www.gov.ph/faqs/business_manpower.asp

Manpower Costs

MANPOWER RESOURCES (LABOR):

The laws on labor standards and employment relations are consolidated in the Labor Code of the Philippines. The salient points of employment conditions and employee benefits under the Philippine labor laws are as follows:

Hours of Work. Eight (8) hours per day or 48 hours per week. Rest periods of short duration during work hours shall be counted as hours worked.

Work Day. A day is the 24-hour period which commences from the time the employee regularly starts to work.

Minimum Wage (Manufacturing Sector). The minimum wage rate for agricultural and non-agricultural workers in every region are determined by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board.

Fringe Benefits. This refers to goods, services, or other benefits furnished by an employer in cash or kind, in adddition to basic salaries; to managerial or supervisory employees such as but not limited to the following:

· Housing

· Expense Account

· Vehicle of Any Kind

· Household personnel, such as maid, driver and others

· Interest on loans at less than market rate to the extent of the difference between
the market rate and actual rate granted;

· Membership fees, dues and other expenses borne by the employer for the
employee in social and athletic clubs or other similar organizations;

· Holiday and vacation expenses

· Educational assistance to the employee or his dependents; and

· Life or health insurance and other non-life insurance premiums or similar amounts
in excess of what the law allows

Managerial employees refer to those who are given powers or prerogatives to lay down and execute managerial policies and or to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, discharge, assign or discipline employees.

Supervisory employees are those who effectively recommend such managerial actions if the exercise of such authority is not merely routinary or clerical in nature but requirres the use of independent judgment.

Overtime (OT) Remuneration. Overtime premium is alloted for work exceeding the maximum prescribed period. Every employee who is entitled to premium pay is likewise entitled to the benefit of overtime pay.

Computation of Wages.
Source: Bureau of Working Conditions
Department of Labor and Employment
http://www.bwc.dole.gov.ph/faq.asp#com_wage

Computing Overtime:
On Ordinary Days
Number of hours in excess of 8 hours (125% x hourly rate)

On a Rest Day, Special Day or Regular Holiday
Number of hours in excess of 8 hours (130% x hourly rate)

Computing pay for work done on:
A Special Day (130% x basic pay)
A Special Day, which is also a sheduled Rest Day (150% x basic pay)
A Regular Holiday (200% x basic pay)
A Regular Holiday, which is also a scheduled Rest Day (260% x basic pay)

Computing Night Shift Premium where Night Shift is a Regular Work:
On Ordinary Day (110% x basic hourly rate)
On a Rest Day, Special Day, Regular Holiday (110% of regular hourly rate for Rest Day,
Special Day, Regular Holiday)

Computing Overtime on Night Shift:
On Ordinary Day (110% x overtime hourly rate)
On Rest Day, Special Day or Regular Holiday (110% x overtime hourly rate for Rest Days,
Special Days, Regular Holidays)

Computing 13th Month Pay:
Total basic salary earned for the year exclusive of overtime, holiday, and night shift
differential pay divided by 12 = 13th month pay.

Night-Shift Differential Pay. Night-shift employees must be paid a differential of not less than 10% of the regular wage for each hour of work performed between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Service Incentive Leave. Every employee who has rendered at least one year of service is entitled to a yearly service incentive of five days with pay.

Meal and Rest Periods. One-hour time-off for regular meals.

MANDATORY EMPLOYMENT CONTRIBUTION

13th Month Pay. By law, companies are required to give its employees a 13th pay equivalent to one (1) month salary.

Social Security System (SSS) Contributions. As Mandated by law, both employer and employees are to contribute for the social security benefits of the employees in accordance with the new schedule provided by SSS.

SSS Contribution Schedule - Effective January 1, 2007 (pdf file)
Source: Social Security System
http://www.sss.gov.ph/docs/new_contri_sched.pdf

Contribution to Home Development and Mutual Fund (HDMF). Companies/employers are also required to contribute at least P100.00 per month to HDMF for employee benefits. Companies/employers remit this contribution plus that of the employees's which will be deducted from their payroll, in accordance with the periodic remittance schedule provided by HDMF.

Contribution to National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). As mandated by Republic Act 7835 on Medicare Program which is administered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth), both employers and employees are to contribute for the medical insurance/benefits of the employees in accordance with the schedule provided by Philhealth.

Premium Contribution Schedule - For the Employed Sector - Effective January 1, 2007 (pdf file)
Source: Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/contribution.htm

CURRENT DAILY MINIMUM WAGE RATES
National Capital Region (NCR) a/
Per Wage Order No. NCR-13 b/
Effective 28 August 2007
(In pesos)

INDUSTRY/SECTOR	Basic Wage After COLA Integration	Basic Wage Increase	New Minimum Wage Rates
Non-Agriculture	350.00	12.00	362.00
Agriculture (Plantation & Non-Plantation)	313.00	12.00	325.00
Private Hospitals with bed capacity of 100 or less	313.00	12.00	325.00
Retail/Service Establishments Employing 15 workers or less	313.00	12.00	325.00
Manufacturing Establishments Regularly employing less than (10) workers	313.00	12.00	325.00
a/ Covers the cities of Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Markina, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon, Taguig, San Juan, Navotas and Valenzuela and the Municipality of Pateros.
b/ Grants a P12.00 per day basic wage increase to all minimum wage workers in the private sector in the r egion. The existing P50.00 per day COLA under Wage Order Nos. NCR-09 and NCR-10 is integrated in to the basic wage of covered workers.
Source:National Wages and Productivity Commission Department of Labor and Employment http://www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/pages/ncr/cmwr_table.html

SUMMARY OF CURRENT REGIONAL DAILY MINIMUM WAGE RATES
Non-Agriculture, Agriculture
As of March 2008
(In pesos)

REGION	WO No. / Date of Effectivity	NON-AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE
REGION	WO No. / Date of Effectivity	NON-AGRICULTURE	Plantation	Non-Plantation
NCR a/	WO 13 / Aug. 28, 2007	325.00 – 362.00	325.00	325.00
CAR b/	WO 12 / Jan. 07, 2008	233.00 – 245.00	216.00 – 227.00	216.00 – 227.00
I c/	WO 12 / Dec. 31, 2007	210.00 – 230.00	210.00	185.00
II d/	WO 12 / Nov. 25, 2007	215.00 – 223.00	203.00 – 211.00	203.00 – 211.00
III e/	WO 13 / Sep. 27, 2007	236.00 – 287.00	221.00 – 257.00	201.00 – 241.00
IV-A f/	WO 12 / Oct. 05, 2007	224.00 – 300.00	204.00 – 275.00	184.00 – 255.00
IV-B g/	WO 03 / Nov. 25, 2007	225.00 – 237.00	188.00 – 197.00	168.00 – 177.00
V h/	WO 11 / Dec. 01, 2007	183.00 – 226.00	194.00 – 204.00	174.00 – 184.00
VI i/	WO 15 / Oct. 05, 2007	215.00 – 235.00	195.00 – 203.00	193.00
VII j/	WO 13 / Nov. 11, 2007	205.00 – 250.00	185.00 – 232.00	185.00 – 232.00
VIII k/	WO 14 / Dec. 16, 2007	228.00	209.00	209.00
IX l/	WO 14 / Jan. 23, 2008	225.00	200.00	180.00
X m/	WO 13 / Nov. 16, 2007	229.00 – 244.00	217.00-232.00	217.00-232.00
XI n/	WO 14 / Sep. 16, 2007	248.00 – 250.00	238.00 – 240.00	217.00 – 219.00
XII o/	WO 14 / Oct. 08, 2007	229.50	212.00	209.00
XIII p/	WO 08 / Nov. 07, 2007	220.00	210.00	200.00
ARMM q/	WO 09 / Aug. 04, 2006	200.00	200.00	200.00

a/ Granted a P12 per day wage increase after integration of the P50 COLA to the basic pay;
b/ Granted P10 wage increase and integrated into the basic wage the P51 COLA granted
under WO Nos. 5, 9 & 10;
c/ Granted P3-13 wage increase and integrated into the basic wage the P12 COLA granted
under WO No. 10;
d/ Granted P5 wage increase;
e/ Granted P9 COLA;
f/ Granted P6-13 wage increase as follows: P10-13 (Growth Corridor Area),
P8-9 (Emerging Growth Area), P6 (Resource Based Area);
g/ Granted P2-16 wage increase;
h/ Granted P6 wage increase;
i/ Granted P4-41 wage increase due to simplification to be given in three tranches:
P4-16 (Oct. 5, 2007), P8-15 (May 1, 2008, P7-11 (Sep. 16, 2008);
j/ Granted P5 & P9 wage increase;
k/ Granted P14 wage increase and integrated into the basic wage the P18 COLA granted
under WO Nos. 11 & 12; P2-14 in selected sectors due to restructuring;
l/ Granted P15 wage increase and integrated into the basic wage the P20 COLA granted
under WO No. 12;
m/ Granted P10 additional COLA;
n/ Granted additional P10 COLA;
o/ Granted P3-5 additional COLA;
p/ Granted P6 COLA;
q/ Granted P10 wage increase and P10 COLA (cash or non-cash) and integrated into the
basic wage the P10 COLA granted under WO No. 8.

Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission
Department of Labor and Employment
http://www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/pages/statistics/stat_current_regional.html

Source: http://www.boi.gov.ph

For more questions on Doing Business in the Philippines, check out http://www.dti.gov.ph/.

13th Month Pay

2008-12-17T06:18:00.000-08:00

http://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecreeno851rules.htm#PRESIDENTIAL%20DECREE%20NO.%20851-RULES

anong gagawin ko sa 13th month pay ko?

i love this site

2008-12-09T21:19:00.000-08:00

http://feeds.feedburner.com/startcooking/KMSCBlog
http://startcooking.com/blog/459/Chocolate-Cheese-Cake-Pie
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Sauces_Condiments/CreamDefinitions.htm
http://www.foodsubs.com/Syrups.html
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-cream-cheese.htm
http://startcooking.com/blog/344/Graham-Cracker-Pie-Crust

i really love cooking
i really love to be always on the kitchen....
coz i love to eat
that's me....

Attendance Nov 26 to Dec 10, 2008

2008-12-09T19:11:00.000-08:00

November
26 - 9:17 - 7:10PM
27 - 9:23 - 4:00AM
28 - 12:30 - 11:30PM
December
1 - 9:00 - 1:00PM (HOLIDAY LEGAL NON-WORKING DAY)
2 - 8:58 - 9:00AM
3 - work at home
4 - 9:30 - 7:30PM
5 - absent
8 - work at home
9 - 9:10 - 7:10PM
10 - 9:28 - 7:00PM

Lord sana ma approve ung OT ko kasi ang laki ng kaltas ko po eh... kahit na ioffset ung OT to cover up my lates and absents tapos ung matira itreat as OT na bayad masaya na ako.... nilalagnat pa naman ako.

OT Time 11.28.08

2008-11-27T11:55:00.000-08:00

OT:
November 27-28, 2008 @ 7PM-4AM
- report card
- quarterly report
- generated average from excel file to be reflected on report card for GS
- synchronized average on Report Card to be seen on quarterly reports (view student grades & view gen ave per level) and report card
- 4th year level still on rounded format since they did not report the errors on the release of the card last sep 6,2008 so it can be considered as of good and accurate computation

Love Your Enemies

2008-11-25T06:02:00.000-08:00

Love Your Enemies Bible Study
Let Jesus Transform Your Heart

(c) 2001, 2005 Doug Britton (Permission granted to print for personal use)

You have heard that it was said, "Love your neighbor and hate your enemy."
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:43-44).

Loving your enemies: Introduction

This Bible study on loving your enemies and self-test is part of a series of free online studies on anger. They are adapted from Victory Over Grumpiness, Irritation and Anger. Feel free to print them out, and use them to evaluate yourself.

Reasons to love your enemies

God commands us to love.

Here are some key Scriptures (Bible verses) on loving your enemies:

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another (John 13:34).

But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27-28).

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse (Romans 12:14).

We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it (1 Corinthians 4:12).

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:17-21).

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing (1 Peter 3:9).

Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him to make him stumble (1 John 2:9-10).

Our highest calling is to spread the Gospel and help others grow in Christ.

We should be passionately concerned about introducing people to Jesus. Along the same lines, we should be passionately concerned about other believers' spiritual welfare.

Study "dissensions" in Galatians 5:19-21 and Romans 13:13.

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another (John 13:35).

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice (Philippians 1:18).

Jesus loved his enemies. Make him your example.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! (Luke 13:34).

Hints to help you love your enemies

Realize that you may have misinterpreted the other person's words.

* He or she may be distracted.
* He or she may be busy.
* He or she may be going through a personal crisis.
* He or she may be sick or exhausted.

Realize that you may be right: The other person may be your enemy.

However, if someone insults you or dislikes you, respond in a Christ-like manner. Don't take things personally or give in to hurt feelings and let your emotions control you. Instead, see the other person as someone with a problem who needs God's help and your prayers.

Determine what part you played in the problem.

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye (Matthew 7:5).

See problems as opportunities to grow in Christ.

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope (Romans 5:3-4).

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds (James 1:2).

That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:10).

Forgive . . . even if your enemy does not apologize.

Follow Jesus' example: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing (Luke 23:34).

Follow Stephen's example: Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep (Acts 7:60).

Pray for your enemies.

When you feel irritated about someone:

* Pray for the other person's needs.
* Pray that God will help you forgive.
* Pray that God will help you love him or her.

Evaluate your love for your enemies

How well do you practice the following verses?

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:4-8).

Score yourself from 0-10 on each of the following.

"0" means, "I need a lot of improvement."
"10" means, "I'm great at this."

____ I am patient.
____ I am kind.
____ I do not envy.
____ I do not boast.
____ I am not proud.
____ I am not rude.
____ I am not self-seeking.
____ I am not easily angered.
____ I keep no record of wrongs.
____ I do not delight in evil.
____ I rejoice with the truth.
____ I always protect.
____ I always trust.
____ I always hope.
____ I always persevere.
____ My love never fails.

Love your enemies: Personal application

Write a prayer asking God to help you be more loving toward your enemies and others.

Honey ginger chicken

2008-11-25T05:59:00.001-08:00

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs
2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger, peeled and grated
2 chili peppers, finely chopped
1/4 c. of patis (fish sauce)
1/3 c. of kalamansi (or lemon) juice
1/2 c. of honey
onion leaves and 1/2 red bell pepper, both thinly sliced, for garnish

In a wok, boil a cup of water. When the water is boiling, arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer (adding the chicken to already boiling water minimizes the formation of scum). Add the ginger and chili peppers. Pour in the patis. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, the liquid would have reduced considerably. Pour in the kalamansi (or lemon) juice and the honey. Cook over high heat, uncovered, turning the chicken thighs often until the sauce browns and thickens. Watch the chicken carefully at this stage — the fast-thickening sauce burns fast because of the honey. When the liquid has evaporated and all there is left is a thick caramelized sticky sauce coating the chicken, lift the chicken pieces one by one and transfer to a serving platter, making sure that the fibrous grated ginger stays in the wok. You don’t it need anymore — all the ginger-y flavors are already in the chicken.

Garnish with thin strips of onion leaves and red bell pepper. Serve hot with rice.

totoo ba ako?

2008-11-21T05:26:00.000-08:00

manpower mismanagement
- hugot ng hugot ng tao sa gitna ng project devt at ilalagay sa isang bagong project kaya ung mga dapat tapusin at dapat pagukulan pa ng mas maraming panahon for testing and debugging nde na nagagawa client na ang nagtetest ng errors
- pag nde natapos ang deadline, kami sisihin
bago pa lang ako pumasok ng kompanya ganito ang scenario tambak ang unfinished projects pero kulang sa tao kuha ng kuha ng bagong project, sales talk ng sales talk ng mga virtually made na project na nde pa naman existing sa kompanya pagkatapos pag nde naproove sa client ang capacity to build such a thing kami ang sisihin, kami ang sasabihan ng "think out of the box" nde lahat ng tao kagaya mong magisip, kagaya mong gumawa nde kami robot at octopus para matapos ang lahat ng project sa iisang timeline. tao rin kami na merong sariling mga schedules tao rin kami na marunong magpahinga at matulog.
- hindi lang 2 ang tauhan mo sa kompanya why are you firing Sir Christian is it because his cellphone is not open during the time that you are calling him? then why can't you fire me for not appearing on the EA Meeting last NOV 10, 2008 for the reason of being sick. ibig bang sabihin kaunting pagkakamali namin fire agad, if we cant decide with accurate judgment on little things, how much more sa mlalaking bagay. how much more sa mga seryosong bagay.
with this i am submitting my resignation effective today. my decision is final.
why can;t you fire people whom 2 cellphones where off during the time that i was sending a text msg informing him to cancel the shceduled meeting with EA, and then after that issuing a memo that all employees should inform client 4 hours before the set meeting for cancellation. bakit ganun? bakit nde ata patas?

if we can';t discuss this matter, and settle this then WHEN? ka[pag tupok na ng usok ang buong bahay. wag nating intayin na 2 na lang ang matira or wala nang matira sa kompanya.
ngayon pa lang ayusin na ang dapat ayusin baliin na ang dapat baliin na maling ugali at unprofessionalism.

siguro nga its very humiliating to admit na nde ako marunong ng LINUX and one of kompanya employee is telling me that "senior level ang inaaplayan ni isang command sa LINUX walang alam", siguro i dont' deserve this job or this job doesn't deserve me. kung posisyon at pera lang ang gusto mong mawala sa akin, sa IYONG sa IYO NA.
nagyon ko napatunayan ang katotohanan ng mga balita na narinig ko from the first day i went to kompanya. it's all a big mistake.

my resignation is final for i can't see any reasons for staying.

Lesson: Love Your Enemy

2008-11-16T17:34:00.000-08:00

pag pikon ka na sa boss mo anong gagawin mo?
1. to submit a resignation paper effective next month
2. to dicuss with him the matter and resolve it
3. to pray and ask God what to do

and this is where I am now, I don't really feel like going to the office!
God teach me how and soothe my depressed heart and let me understand this:
"Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry,
for a man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." James 1: 19-20 NIV

What Will Matter?

2008-11-13T01:38:00.001-08:00

Ready or not, it will come to an end.
There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.
All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and power will shrivel to irrelevance.
It will not matter what you owned or what you owed.
Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear.
So, too, your ambitions, plans, and to do lists will expire.

The wins and loses that once seemed so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from, or on what side of the tracks you lived, at the end.
It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.
Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter?
How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built
not what you got, but what you gave?

What will matter is not your sucess, but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion. courage or sacrifice that enriched, empower or encouraged others. to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence, but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew,
but how many will feel a lasting loss when your gone.

What will matter is not your memories, but the memories that live in those who loved you.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.
Choose to live a life that matters[/b]

The Key to Long-Term Success

2008-10-27T20:57:00.000-07:00

The Key to Long-Term Success
By: Brian Tracy

Successful people have been studied in depth for more than 100 years. They have been interviewed extensively to determine what it is they do and how they think
that enables them to accomplish so much more than the average person.
In this Newsletter, you learn the most important single factor of long-term
success and how you can build it into your personality and your attitude. You
learn how to virtually guarantee yourself a great future.

The Harvard Discovery on Success
In 1970, sociologist Dr. Edward Banfield of Harvard University wrote a book
entitled The Unheavenly City. He described one of the most profound studies on
success and priority setting ever conducted.

Banfield's goal was to find out how and why some people became financially
independent during the course of their working lifetimes. He started off
convinced that the answer to this question would be found in factors such as
family background, education, intelligence, influential contacts, or some other
concrete factor. What he finally discovered was that the major reason for
success in life was a particular attitude of mind.

Develop Long Time Perspective
Banfield called this attitude "long time perspective. " He said that men and
women who were the most successful in life and the most likely to move up
economically were those who took the future into consideration with every
decision they made in the present. He found that the longer the period of time a
person took into consideration while planning and acting, the more likely it was
that he would achieve greatly during his career.

For example, one of the reasons your family doctor is among the most respected
people in America is because he or she has invested many years of hard work and
study to finally earn the right to practice medicine. After university courses,
internship, residency and practical training, a doctor may be more than 30 years
old before he or she is capable of earning a good living. But from that point
onward, these men and women are some of the most respected and most successful
professional people in any society. They had long time perspectives.

Measure the Potential Future Impact
The key to success in setting priorities is having a long time perspective. You
can tell how important something is today by measuring its potential future
impact on your life.

For example, if you come home from work at night and choose to play with your
children or spend time with your spouse, rather than watch TV or read the paper,
you have a long time perspective. You know that investing time in the health and
happiness of your children and your spouse is a very valuable, high-priority use
of time. The potential future impact of quality time with your family is very
high.

If you take additional courses in the evening to upgrade your skills and make
yourself more valuable to your employer, you're acting with a long time
perspective. Learning something practical and useful can have a long-term effect
on your career.

Practice Delayed Gratification
Economists say that the inability to delay gratification- that is, the natural
tendency of individuals to spend everything they earn plus a little bit more,
and the mind-set of doing what is fun, easy and enjoyable-is the primary cause
of economic and personal failure in life. On the other hand, disciplining
yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the
highroad to pride, self-esteem and personal satisfaction.

The long term comes soon enough, and every sacrifice that you make today will be
rewarded with compound interest in the great future that lies ahead for you.

Action Exercises
Here are three steps you can take immediately to put these ideas into action.

First, think long-term. Sit down today and write out a description of your ideal
life ten and twenty years into the future. This automatically develops
longer-time perspective.

Second, look at everything you do in terms of its long-term potential impact on
your life. Do more things that have greater long-term value to you.

Third, develop the habit of delaying gratification in small things, small
expenditures, small pleasures, so that you can enjoy greater rewards and greater
satisfaction in the future.

I just wish, I hope not

2008-10-21T23:32:00.000-07:00

i just wish that they don't say things in a harshly manner.
i just wish that they be sensitive enough to feel their environment.
i just wish that they be polite and courteous and full of respect when approaching each other.
i just wish that they learn to work professional.
i just wish that they love their job wholeheartedly

sadly to say that before our problem is manpower but now we have hired professional people who can do their job well done then all they have to do is to support him or her in every way they can.

people are too stupid and got that crab mentality
they aren't aware that we should be in full harmony and cooperation in the work place
to get the job done , to target the market, to entice more clients and big projects.

too stupid
too harsh
too idealistic but not realistic
too envious
too insecure
too volatile

are you one of them? i hope not.

Swimming Skills Required

2008-10-12T19:06:00.000-07:00

I really don't know how to swim? Yesterday, I was invited to a party. Actually it's a kiddie party - swimming/bbq fellowship hahahhaha. My husband and I we're looking at the invited kids while they are swimming and he told me "Look at that kid she knows how to swim. You're just like Jean (one of the kids there) who wiggle so much on the water but not reaching any point." I was really disappointed and did never expected that to hear from him, I just looked at him and say "Well, they cannot do programming naman. That's not a requirement. " And he responded "It is a requirement." While he keeps on repeating those words, I am telling to myself "I dont't care if I don't know how to swim, anyway I'm not the only one who really don't know how to swim in the whole universe." And I just leave him alone.

I was really insulted and I didn't feel ok for just a few minutes. But then I started telling and dictating my mind "Who cares if I don't swim? I can earn money even if I don't know how to." Minsan buti pa ang ibang tao marunong magbigay ng maayos na comment sa isang maayos na paraan. Ewan ko ba. Sana parehas na lang sila.

IT Expo 2008

2008-09-29T21:05:00.000-07:00

I was given a privilege to attend IT Expo 2008 from September 30 - October 2, 2008 @ the Philippine Trade Training Center.

I feel like I'm a real entrepreneur. I've met people here and was able to introduce my company about our services and in fact I'm into inviting applicants particularly fresh graduates from competitive school for Web Programmers and System Analysts slots. Haahahah. Before I am very shy and timid. I even can't stand on the front and introduce myself. I even got a shaky knees whenever I am forced to do so. Really, I'm new now! hahahahahha....

Thanks for my company for this opportunity. Well I got so amazed I was able to seatmates in the conference room is one of the guest speaker. Hahaha I even met Dennis Salvacion before I met him in DepED IT Conference in Cebu City last September 2006 a few years ago....Hahahahaha...
I'll be posting more stories so keep on visiting my blog.

Dream Big

2008-09-24T18:20:00.000-07:00

"Dream Big".

Proverbs 10:24
"What the wicked dreads will overtake him
What the righteous desires will be granted."

Yes and amen to the praise of our Lord Jesus Christ.
If I keep on believing, follow Jesus in every aspects of my life, live by the Word of God - then blessings will come. Dreams will materialize. Surrounded by God's favor living a life blessed, simple and happy life.

Remember before it happens to the natural, it happens in the spiritual.

The Law of the Garbage Truck

2008-09-22T21:20:00.000-07:00

I told earlier on my previous posts that I'd love collecting inspirational articles and again I just got the chance to pick up a new one. Read it on.

The Law of the Garbage Truck

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were

driving in the right lane when suddenly a car jumped out of a parking

space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks,

skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other

car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver

just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was really friendly.

So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car

and sent us to the hospital!'

This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call 'The Law of the

Garbage Truck.'

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around

full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of

disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it

and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just

smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and

spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the street.

The bottom line is that successful people don't let garbage trucks take

over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets,

so...

'Love the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don't.'

Learn to Save

2008-09-21T21:28:00.000-07:00

I love to collect inspirational articles and post here in my blog. I find it soothes and boost my morale. I hope you'll learn from this one cause I learned from it. Why not read it on?

How a Taxi Driver Became a Bank President
Source: http://bosanchez.ph/how-a-taxi-driver-became-a-bank-president/

It all started when my plane to Cebu was delayed by 5 hours.

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

And in minutes, I discovered my gift.

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

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

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

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

Later on, I discovered why.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was here where he learned how to save.

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

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

Ray wanted to own a bank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We both have the same beliefs about money.

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

We’re both Serial Entrepreneurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keep dreaming my friend.

God has a wonderful plan for your life.

Pursue it with passion.

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

all about Saturday

2008-09-19T21:27:00.000-07:00

After a 5-days work, i really love saturday - saturday is my rest day. After a tiring household chores, linis doon linis dito, my husband and I will always go out and have some coffee break. We take time to be together since from Monday to Friday we only have limited time to share. Our favorite coffee is cafe mocha partnered with muffins or roasted chicken sandwiches. Though it would be an additional expense but it is very important. It's our way of relaxation. In the coffee shop, we laugh, tell stories, shares inspirational matters, read books and magazines, dream and plan. Sometimes, we find it too comfortable for a place for meditation.

Mahirap rin walang relaxation, I'll get tired easily. Parang ung isang linggong pagtatrabaho sa isang baso ng kape at malambot na kutson natatanggal ang pagod. Isa nga yan sa pangarap ko, magkaroon kami ng isang section sa bahay na ala resto ang dating. Someday, mangyayari un. Tsaka ung mga i-offer na food is ala resto din ang dating hahahah meron ding barista for coffee. Wow, sarap naman nun! Di bale darating un sa amin. Thank You Lord. I am writing this as a witness of the realization of my dreams. God bless you.

Travel

2008-09-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

This is my one of my deepest desire - to travel. Before I used to encourage myself to work abroad para nakakatravel na rin habang nagwo-work. But it seems to be that the spirit of patriotism burns out in me. Now I believe that if God can blessed other countries in the world, why not the Philippines? But it would be sooner - in His due and perfect time.

If I will to travel, it would be the native islands and historical places on top of my lists. If I have been able to travel around the Philippines, then it would be high time for me to travel in Australia, Japan, Canada, Paris and United Kingdom.

This is the places which I would like to visit and it would be sooner: (I'm so excited....)
Bagamanoc, Catanduanes white islands - our ancestral resthouse and resort
Boracay
Puerto Princesa
Palawan
100 Islands
Villa Escudero
and many more.

Philippines' Islands and Historical places - wait for me...

PLMUN Alumni

2008-09-18T18:09:00.000-07:00

there will be an PLMUN Alumni Homecoming on September 22, 2008 @6PM to be held @ PLMUN. I'm so excited to attend on this. Seeing the old faces 10 years ago hahahahah!
To all BSCS Batch 2001 and ACS Batch 1998 see you there. Lots of stories to tell.

goals

2008-09-15T07:11:00.000-07:00

achievers set their goals.
achievers know their goals.
achievers works for their goals.

am I really moving forward to achieve my goals?

in my simplest terms, I've made up to my mind to save from my earning income - and that's my "set goal".

Now that I have set my goals, it would be more clear and specific to tell it right now that I "know my goals" - and that would really change my way of spending. Now every single penny counts.

Sep. 2008 - 5,000 + 5,000 (every payday) = 10T
Oct. 2008 - 5,000 + 5,000 (every payday) = 10T
Nov. 2008 - 5,000 + 5,000 (every payday) = 10T
Dec. 2008 - 5,000 + 5,000 (every payday) = 10T
Jan. 2009 - 5,000 + 5,000 (every payday) = 10T
Feb. 2009 - 5,000 + 5,000 (every payday) = 10T

In just 6 months, if I will be religiously saving, I will have Php 60,000.00 - and this part of my life I call it "working for my goal".

Note: Curtain and sound proofing in Children's Ministry Room. Deadline for the curtain would be September 30, 2008 and for sound proofing would be October 15 - 30, 2008. To God be the glory, ganda nito pag natapos!

Financial Freedom

2008-09-12T00:36:00.000-07:00

Bringing Order to your Financial House

By: Gordon Oosting

Published:
Aug 1st, 2007

The Bible has a lot to say about money. Here are seven points from the Bible to help put yours in order.

Scripture has a wealth of information concerning money and possessions and it gives us a tremendous amount of insight on how to put our financial house in order. While “Faith” and “Prayer” are mentioned 500 times in scripture, money and possessions are mentioned 2300 times. The importance of handling money is set forth in Luke 16:11 – “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (money), who will commit to your trust the true riches”? The Lord expects us to be faithful in the use of our money, because how we handle our money really gives a picture of what is going on in our hearts.

With all the emphasis that scripture places on money and our use of it, I am always amazed at how many people go through life with no plan for the use of their money concerning spending, giving, saving or controlling their money.

Without a plan, it is impossible to have your financial house in order. No carpenter would attempt to build a house without a blue print or plan. No traveler would set out on a journey without maps and a plan. Proverbs 21:5 says that “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty”.

A “plan” that will cause you to be counted as “diligent”, and will surely lead you to plenty, consists of seven steps.

Seven Steps to Financial Freedom

#1 – Acknowledge God’s Ownership

The first step to financial freedom is the most difficult step for most Christians to take. It is the acknowledgement that everything belongs to God and we are the stewards or managers of what he has supplied. I Chronicles 29:11-12 states this principle most clearly: “Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as being in control of everything. Riches and honor come from you alone, and you are the ruler of all mankind; your hand controls power and might and it is at your discretion that men are made great and given strength”.

No one can achieve true financial freedom until God is acknowledged as the rightful owner of all our possessions and finances. Once this decision is established in our hearts, the remaining steps become relatively easy.

#2 – Establish a Budget

Many people have a negative connotation of the word “Budget”. However, the fact is that a budget is a critical step in obtaining financial freedom. It controls overspending and establishes a plan of telling your money where to go rather than asking where it went. It can bring harmony and communication into your marriage and can relieve the stress of debt and financial pressures.

A budget simply measures your monthly income and expenses and insures that you spend less than you make.

In reality, a budget is a short term tool to achieve your long term goals. Proverbs 16:3 says “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established”. Follow God’s financial principles, and your plan or budget will be successful.

#3 – Keep Giving & Saving at the Top

Most people have their budgets turned upside down with giving and saving at the bottom of the list. To be successful, however, giving and saving have to be at the top of the list, or else we spend all of our money on the multitude of things that present themselves.

Giving should be the very first thing we do with our income. Proverbs 3:9 says “Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the First Fruits of your increase”. In scripture, the word “tithe” actually means the first tenth. By giving and loosening our grip on money, it will loosen the grip that money can have on your heart. “Be rich in good works --- be generous and ready to share” (I Timothy 6:18).

The second budget step has to be saving or paying ourselves. It is reported that 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and do not have enough in savings to survive for 60 days if they were to loose their regular income.

A good goal is to save 10% of your income. Saving $400 per month (10% of a $50,000 annual income) will build a nest egg of $2,500,000 over a 40 year working career. The key is to get started now or you will never achieve the financial freedom that is available.

#4 – Get Out of Debt ASAP!

There are two verses that should encourage you to become debt free as soon as possible. Proverbs 22:7 says that “The borrower is servant to the lender” and I Cor. 7:2 says “You were bought with a price, therefore do not become slaves of men”.

Debt is dangerous because it tempts us to rob God to pay our creditors. Also, statistics show that 75% of all divorces list money problems and debt as a major factor in the divorce.

The fastest way to get out of debt is to commit to no new debt in your future and attack your existing debt as aggressively as possible and you will be well on your way to financial freedom.

#5 – Avoid indulgence and Hasty Decisions

Americans are prone to indulging in whatever wants, needs, or desires are set in front of them. However, over-indulgence is a sure sign of greed and in Luke 12:15 Jesus warns “Beware and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has abundance does his life consist of his possessions”.

Hasty decisions are also often motivated by greed. Proverbs 21:5 says “The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty”. Patience and self-discipline, rather than greed and instant success, are the ways to financial freedom.

#6 – Establish Goals

Without sound financial goals, our lives end up as “wandering generalities” rather than being lived according to God’s plan. Habakkuk 2:2 says “write the vision in clear letters on a tablet, so that a runner can read it and tell everyone else”.

A budget is the short term tool to reach our long term goals. Long term financial goals should be in writing and should include items such as Giving & Savings, Debt Repayment, Educational Goals, Lifestyle Goals, Retirement Goals, etc.

Prayerfully writing and developing our goals is a sure step towards financial freedom.

#7 – Learn Contentment

In Philippians 4:11, Paul says “Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content….”. Contentment isn’t something that comes to us naturally. It must be learned. Contentment with what God has provided will eliminate all the negative aspects of greed, envy, jealousy and pride from our hearts. When we are content, we can be at peace with God. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts”. (Colossians 3:15).

Follow the above seven steps, let the peace of God rule your heart, and He will lead you into financial freedom.

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About the author

Gordon Oosting has been in the banking industry as a commercial lender for 25 years. He is currently a senior vice president at Mercantile Bank of Michigan. He and his wife have been attending ResLife for 10 years. He is currently the ResLife Deacon chairman. He has 20 years of experience at teaching finance management classes in church and small group settings.

To learn more detail concerning the seven steps to Financial Freedom, check the ResLife bulletin for information on the Finance Class beginning in September, 2007.

Scripture references in this article are from the New King James Version.

Ka-Bizyonaryo, Entrepreneur Ka Ba?

2008-09-11T00:50:00.000-07:00

I just wanna share what I've accidentally seen on the net. It's very inspiring. Come on and take the time to read. It's inspires me too. and it goes like this:

Ka-Bizyonaryo, Entrepreneur Ka Ba?

Sa daigdig ng pagnenegosyo sa ating bayan. Ang mga nakararaming maliliit na negosyante ang pinakahirap. Kulang na sa capital, wala pang substantial support mula sa ating government. But as true entreps, we don’t care. We are going to pursue our dreams for our loved ones and our beloved country. After all, this is our dream not theirs. Tayong mga entreps are morally obligated sa ating mga sarili at sa mga mahal sa buhay na abutin ang ating mga pangarap even without help from the government.

Sa Harvard Business School (HBS), students were asked kung ano ang meaning ng entrepreneur, very enlightening ang mga sagot nila at ang definition ng HBS Community pioneered by HBS's Howard Stevenson ay ganito;

"Entrepreneurship is the relentless pursuit of opportunity without regard
to resources currently controlled."

Kung pakaiisipin, malalim ang ibig ipakahulugan nito. Lapat na lapat ang definition na ito sa mga maliliit na negosyante sa ating bansa. May dalawang bahagi ito na mabuting suriin natin.

Una, ang walang patid na pagtugis sa opportunity. Entreps will never stop pursuing, he will continue to strive, kung minsan pa nga gagawa sya ng mga paraan just to create opportunity. Kahit gaano pa ka-elusive ng opportunity, you should not waver. Entreps are like miners, naghuhukay sila para minahin ang ginto sa mga bundok. Gumagawa ng mga tunnel na madadaanan. Hukay dito hukay dun, makuha lang ang kapirasong ginto. Nananatili at nagpapatuloy, kung minsan nga, pagod, gutom at kamatayan sinusuong upang ialay ang tagumpay sa mga minamahal.

Pangalawang bahagi ay ang pagwalang bahala nya sa kung ano mang resources mayroon sya. Kung minsan kasi kapag nagfocus ang isang entrep sa kanyang resources na kulang o maliit, madidiscourage na sya at titigil na. Gagawing dahilan upang di na ipagpatuloy ang pag-abot sa kanyang mga pangarap ang mga kawalan nya ng resources. Ang maliit o kawalan ng capital, walang tinapos na pag-aaral, walang sasakyan, wala nito, wala noon, etc.

Di mahalaga sa ating tagumpay ang mga ganitong bagay. Tulad ng tubig, na patuloy na hahanap ng dadaluyan, kahit pigilan mo pa, na gagawa at hahanap ng paraan upang dumaloy, ay ganito din naman ang tunay na entrepreneur. Malikhain at maparaan di titigil at magpapatuloy hanggang makamit ang tagumpay. . . Tanong ko sayo ngayon. . . Entrepreneur ka ba?

Ang inyong Ka-Bizyonaryo,

Bayanihan

special credit and thanks to:
http://www.bizyonaryo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=109

rainy days on september

2008-09-10T18:57:00.002-07:00

kapag rainy days sarap matulog, sarap maghikab, sarap magkumot at humiga sa kama. nakailang hikab ako sa mrt kanina, ang laki ng open ng mouth ko hahahaha and nakakahiya. it's really a rainy day but thank God I have a black coat and umbrella that protects me from being wet while walking in the rain. i rode in a CHER bus going to EDSA at exactly 8:00AM, been surprised and grateful that I am in Ayala at around 8:45 wow! it's really amazing. since we've move now to annapolis it's really not a hard time anymore to be in the office on time. hahahaha....and now i can wear my office attire hahahaha ala "ayala girl" hehehhehe...

Tonight @6:30PM our department will be in Ortigas to attend a Drupal Training. It's nice that I am wearing my black coat baka malamig dun hahahahahha...

a few months from now on, Christmas is coming. I'm really excited about this Christmas and I believe that God will make it more beautiful and more blessed than last year. Well, still God is good all the time. He who have began a good work in me will be faithful to complete it.

to my friend Darwin, I hope we'll see each other again. May utang ka pong kape sa akin. hahahah.... Thank's for the treat anyway.

lot for Sale

2008-09-07T23:14:00.000-07:00

lately this afternoon, i just got the chance of getting contact infos of buyers of lots in Katarungan Village and here is what I've found...

120 sq. mtr. lots / 5000 php per sq. mtr
258 sq. mtr. lot / 5500 php per sq. mtr.
157.5 sq. mtr lot / 5500 php per sq. mtr.
interested buyer may call at this
no. 520-11-06 look for CEL

someday we'll have it. Thank You Lord. Basta be good. Obedience comes first before blessings.

how did I spend my long holiday vacation?

2008-08-25T05:09:00.001-07:00

saturday (Aug. 23) - sleeping till 10AM, eat my lunch @ 1:30PM, visit my nanay till 7:15PM, cooked when I reached home @8PM, have a wonderful dinner @9PM, watch IMBESTIGADOR while ironing clothes till 11PM, pray and sleep @11:30PM

sunday (Aug. 24) - getup early @6:30AM bought Php 20.00 of pandesal
....to be continued kakain lang po ako

been sick

2008-08-21T01:06:00.001-07:00

i haven't logged in and posted new articles for I've been sick for these past few days. i vomit for almost 3 times plus with almost every hour in the restroom for a flush whaaa. i can't stand the stomache pain and been sleepless these past few nights.

I'm just wondering why did it happened to me.

So I ask myself and begin to examine what I have done. I have disobedience.
I haven't able pay my tithes to the Lord (nakalimutan kong ibigay last week kasi nagturo ako sa sunday school so naiwan sa wallet ko ung pang-tithes)
I just logged in 9:30 sa opis but the real time I was there is 9:40 (uhmmm daya ko noh)

Really, the Lord cannot bless me if I am unwilling to obey.

Kaya eto, tinuturuan ng Lord at handang magpaturo ulit. God I am sorry for the countless times I am disobedient help me to realize my mistakes and let me be an overcomer.

Thank You Lord. I love You, Jesus.

Every minute, every single second of my life I am telling to God like this "If my time is near, may I be remembered as a good wife, good ate, good co-worker, good servant for your glory Oh Lord. That when I will close my eyes and breathe my last breathe, let me first say to myself that I am ready to face my Saviour. Lord let me not delay when You call, not to refuse when You demand. Let me always count my days and honestly answer this question "How will I be remembered?". May this blog be read by my loved ones and friends on that perfect time."

I am excited to see Jesus face to face. And I want to be in heaven. My brother and sisters in Christ, I'll see you then in heaven. Continue to serve the Lord. He is really real. Don't ever be tempted to disobey Him in your life. Remember this, God is God. He can destroy your life, He can take it, He can do everything that pleases Him - He is a loving God yet He is also a Holy God!

Bad or good friends - whom to be with?

2008-08-02T03:04:00.000-07:00

why is it sometimes it's so preferable and easy to be with the "unbelievers" that it wouldn't be a great surprise if I see them misbehaving simply because they don't know the truth and that they have such a hallow standard for living. It's very ironic on how some people called themselves as "believers" who know Jesus in their lives, but deny Him in words, in actions and even in thoughts. Last night, I was able to attend a youth conference held at PHIL Ultra. I thought it would be a great time, but it wasn't. Someone had caused trouble just simply because she has no ticket and the line of attendees was very long that it took the whole fence of ULTRA to be encircled with young people. She called one of the member of our group and start to yell as if everyone of us were paid to accomodate her needs. She simply acts as immature and causes me to be unhappy. I handed my ticket to the group's ticket keeper and advised here to just give the ticket to that big fat creature so that she can enter the conference. I'm sorry if I have to tell this, but I just can't find it so reasonable to act in such. I maybe wrong to become so irritated to her but I think she must learn a lesson. She thinks herself to be the boss or the leader, but her life is quite not a good example. I hope someday she'll come to realize her limits and began to change her mindset.

I've learned one big lesson here. If I will to attend a youth conference or a concert, I would want to spend it with her. If I were to find my own way of getting in the venue, I would rather prefer to be alone or to be with someone who needs Jesus in his/her life. I would just reserve my own ticket and not to accept the responsibility of being an overseer of our youth group for a particular event.

Anyway, I have reserved my ticket for the upcoming of SonicFlood on August 15 @ Araneta Coliseum. See you there. I just pray that I'll be with someone who is deeply looking for God and allowing Him to be the Master and Saviour of his/her life.

Go Natural!

2008-07-29T19:13:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wonder how God perfectly create the universe and that every creation perfectly compliments each other? Oh how amazing that the God of the Universe can display all these things through His powerful words. I have just recently searched or accidentally hit this link http://gonatural.com.ph/blog/ and was so thankful to God on how He had provided everything for His people. Truly, how wonderful and lovely is His creation. Why not take a look at the link above, and begin to realize that God is all knowing, all present and all powerful God. Good morning Jesus!

My Dream's Frame

2008-07-27T23:34:00.000-07:00

As promised on my previous posts, I'll be posting my "dream frame". As of now it is quite bare as if there's no beauty on it. But in a few days from now, I'll be putting my dreams on this frame, with greater anticipation and expectation of faith that in God's perfect time, these dreams will come to materialize.

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the for will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8

Build Your Dreams

2008-07-23T04:10:00.000-07:00

One of this days before the end of this month I'm gonna be posting my "dreams frame". I call it as such since I will be posting the pictures of what I'm dreaming of. I'm so excited about it and I asked God to bless me so that my dreams will be fulfilled. I'll be posting the picture my frame on my next post.

What a Wonderful Day!

2008-07-17T18:24:00.001-07:00

I wake up early today at exactly 6:00AM. Even though I felt like as if I want to be back on my bed to sleep, I dragged myself down to the kitchen to prepare my food. I'll just cook the rice and reheat the "menudo" which I was able to cook last night. Oh, how I wish I will always be waking up early for work. "Oh, God thank you for blessing me with a job, I know You gonna prosper me along the way and I believe in Your Word that You bless diligent hands. Thank You for inspiring me to work today".

I have reached the office at 9:03AM and thank God that I am not late since we do have a leeway of 15 minutes. I praise God for who He is in my life. He never leave me nor forsake me. It's been a habit for me in singing songs of praise while I am on travel. I really don't know why I am like that maybe it is the Lord who just instantly put the songs in my heart and the melodies starts to fly in the air. It's really a wonderful day. Thank You Lord.

Make My Heart Your Own

2008-07-14T21:27:00.000-07:00

"in everything give thanks unto the Lord", a very popularly known Bible verse in my life that the Lord is just putting it very clearly in my heart and in my mind. I just recently experienced how hard it was when the people that surrounds you seems to be unreasonable and harsh at times. So I found myself crying under the tree, wishing that everything will turned out right. Wishing it should never happen for one good reason "I don't deserve a treatment like that." Being in that situation, how could I say "Thank You Lord for allowing these things to happen." It's really hard. I wish life would be easy, full of happiness and joy, full of victories and good memories but life is not a bed of roses. Life is mixed with joy and sadness, sorrow and happiness, victory and defeat. It all really depends on me, on how would I respond during this situation.

Will I leave my job? Will I trade my blessings? Will I be down? Will I be discouraged?

Life must go on neither should I. Just give everything unto Jesus. He is the absolute answer to all my life's questions and doubts. Lord I surrender my life to You, I recommit my heart, my hands, my whole being to You Lord. Make my heart Your own.

1st speaking engagement

2008-07-06T19:24:00.001-07:00

I was so thankful and privileged to be invited as a guest speaker at Antipolo in one of their youth fellowship last July 6, 2008.

Though I was a little bit late, I am so thankful to God that I came just before my time. I was able to share my life's testimony and now I realized that God had allowed me to experience such challenges in my life, only to serve His purpose - that is to be an inspiration to the lives of these young people on how God had preserved my life.

Thank you Lord for trusting me to do such task for your glory. Who am I to be used as a vessel? All glory and honor belongs to You my Lord and God.

taking the step of faith

2008-06-29T20:29:00.001-07:00

i wake up this morning @ exactly 5:45AM. Wow, I was so happy, it's Monday and I should be early or else I would be late at my work. But it's quite good to feel that the Lord reminded me to get down on my knees first before I will do any preparation. So I entered my prayer closet and was so surprised that I started to pray like this:

"Lord I thank You for today. I thank You na maraming customer ang pupunta at kakain sa aking restaurant ngayon. Thank You at hindi po kami mapapanisan ng pagkain. Thank You at mageenjoy ang aming mga customer sa kanilang mga oorderin. Lord I also thank You na marami pa rin ang pupunta sa aming white sand beach resort. Thank You na ito ay malinis at ang aking mga tauhan sa resort ay mga magagalang at mababait sa kanilang mga customers. Ganun din sa aking 1000 hectares of land producing fresh veggies and fruits. Thank You na aking mga tauhan ay mababait, they loved their job, honest and they are blessed, their family were blessed and their kids as well."

While I am whispering those very words, there is a big smile on my face. Actually, di ko pa hawak sa mga kamay ko ang mga blessings na ito from the time that I was writing this post. I believe and I call this part of my life as "putting up the step of faith". As what the Bible says "Death and life are the powers of the tongue (Prov 10:24)". So I rather choose to speak up positive words than negative, blessings than curse, victory than defeat, and courage than fear.

It's my dream, "if you have a dream, protect it. if you have a goal, go for it. be determined to become what you dreamed of." Remember, God is in charge. He is in control on everything in my life.

I am writing this post and start to believe from this day forward that these will come true.

my dreams

2008-06-22T20:11:00.000-07:00

The LORD's Answer
2 Then the LORD replied:
"Write down the revelation
and make it plain on tablets
so that a herald ^[a] may run with it.

things to do:
1. cut out pictures of my dreams
- white sand beach
- farm
- restaurant
- laptop
- house and lot
- cars
- kids
2. post it on a frame
3. hang it on wall of the dining area

are you a leader or a boss?

2008-06-11T23:57:00.000-07:00

Hey, I just want to share this poem. I learned a lot from it.

Be a Leader. Not a boss...

The boss drives his men;
The leader inspires them.
The boss depends on authority;
The leader depends on good will.
The boss evokes fear;
The leader radiates love.
The boss says "I";
The leader says "WE".
The boss shows who is wrong;
The leader shows what is wrong.
The boss knows how it is done;
The leader shows how to do.
The boss abuses men;
The leader uses them.
The boss demands respect;
The leader commands respect.
The boss makes work drudgery;
The leader makes it fine.

_________________
FROM SUSPENSION TO CHAMPION...ANIMO LA SALLE !!!

I really like to be a leader, and not a boss.

how's my daily walk?

2008-05-21T22:37:00.000-07:00

everyday I used to take a brisk walk from our house to the village's main road. there are a lots of people i see on my way, kids playing on the street, an old lady sitting in her chair watching the birds go fly, a busy mom picking up her daughter for school, a vendor busy selling his fresh goods and others. while walking and taking a look at these people, i always whisper a prayer to God that sometimes i do it with a clear voice asking God to give me comfort while I'm traveling and to send me to work before 9:15AM hits the clock. And it is not quite a big surprise that God always give me His favor.

Never Been

2008-05-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

never been in disco or bar
never been in night life's
never been involve in any fraternity
never been taste wine or vodka
never been drunk
never been involved in drugs...
and that's who i am.

people may think that i'm crazy, old-fashioned and innocent but its not really matters to me. i choose to live the way life would be easy, fair, blessed and highly favored. you know what's my secret?

my secret is Jesus, well, in fact it may not be a secret for all of us. well Jesus taught me how to fully surrender to Him, how to honor Him in my life, how to please Him in every single task that I have to do.

hey, i just want you to know that life is too short to be little. enjoy life while enjoying in God's loving arms. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will be an ever present help in times of trouble. He didn't promise that life would be fair or a bed of roses, or a fantasy but He promise His love will always be with you. Nothing can separate you from the love of God (Romans 28 & 30) All you have to do is to go on bended knees, return to God He is just waiting for you. He knows that you have a heavily burden heart. He knows exactly what you need. He can be your very bestfriend if you'll just let Him in.

My friend I tried Jesus, and even until now there were no regrets.

I assure you more than 100%, more than what you can believe, He is really true.

dream big

2008-05-14T19:06:00.000-07:00

On my recently posted article, I've mentioned that I dreamed of being a haciendera, riding in a white horse with a basket on the back full of fresh harvests from my own farm. Last night, when I've got the chance to share it to one of my workmates, with eagerly anticipating that he will be appreciative telling him this, but I was shocked when he blotted out his opinion on my face while his big black eyes staring at me telling me that it wont and can never happen for the price of land nowadays is too high. Neither that in the early days of our ancestors it can that as far as their bare eyes can see and their horse can run that is the size of their property. Oh, what a foolish opinion. I felt so sorry for myself for just a minute or so, but when I was alone in the train I started to ponder on things out. I started to tell myself that it's not important what other people think of me and how do they perceive things, its what and how I believe. I'm serving a big God where impossibilities are unknown to Him. I am a child of God and who can hinder my blessings, what can man do to me? Nothing, nothing and absolutely nothing. Jeremiah 33:3 "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a bright future".

2008-05-12T18:45:00.000-07:00

happy mother's day!
mom is not perfect, very demanding in terms of academic grades, strict (no boyfriend during studies but I failed to keep it), can still do the laundry till 2am, can sleep 2 hours and get up early at 5pm to prepare our breakfast and baon at school. well, I thank the Lord for giving me a mom like her, she is so precious a treasure that is worth keeping in my heart. (hahahahh sipsip) anyway she may not read this blog but I am not bribing her for whatever reason or so, but here is what I can only say, "Nanay, salamat po sa iyo. Salamat at ako ay binigyan ng Lord ng katulad mo mapagaruga, maalalahanin, masipag, matalino, mabait, istrikta, at higit sa lahat may takot sa Diyos. Di ka man perfekto na kahit ako man ay hindi rin, ngunit nais kong sabihin sa iyo na mahal kita. Maaga man ako nagasawa, at di pa ganung nakatulong sa pamilya ngunit kakayanin kong bumawi sa iyo. Nanay ipapangako ko sa iyo bibigyan ko kayo ni tatay ng sariling bahay at lupa. Pinapanalangin ko sa Diyos lagi na sa tuwina pagaanin ang inyong buhay. Nanay sorry sa lahat ng naging pagkakamali ko sa iyo, sa mga bagay na ipinagsuway ko, sorry po. Nanay, malaki ang naging kontribusyon mo po sa buhay ko. Salamat, salamat nanay."

i may not have a perfect dad and mom in the world, but I thank You God for You have made us to be perfectly fit with each other.

new task, new challenges

2008-05-07T20:13:00.000-07:00

2 weeks to study webERP!

what? as my boss entered our conference room, i've noticed that he is smiling at me. wondering why? will it be a compliment? or a surprise? or a bonus? or an increase? or a "pack up your things" note? whaaaaaa..... he is smiling because he will just give me 2 weeks to study webERP. well boss is still boss, all i can do is to obey and follow. wla nang iba.... welll given the chance big responsibilities, more task more challenges more learning, well all i can say its part of my learning experience, it really depends on me how would i respond. if i respond positively, then things will turned out right if not then tsugi...hay hirap ng taas ng expectations ng boss, Lord I can't live with it, please help me. Help me to understand webERP how it works, what is the framework, how could I manipulate it? help me please help I know You will never leave me nor abandon me. I know You're real and true to Your promises. I just have to fully trust in You and motivate myself to do my work as if I am doing it for You. Thank you for my job - thank you for entrusting to me these overflowing blessings, but help me to become a good steward.

well it sound as a prayer to me but it's true. you know what when i really don't know what to do, all i can do is to run to God, pray, read and hear instructions from Him. wala na akong ibang matatakbuhan nang hindi ako iiwan si God lang yun. Even my closest friends they can just take off their shoulders to me but God I know and believe He can't, He won't and He will not. I know He is faithful......

now why not take a few moments today to thank God for your job? get into your prayer cabin and begin to thank Him for He has blessed you for such a time as this. He has put you here for such a time as this and learn to wait until His plan for you is revealed. God bless you.

long or short hair?

2008-05-01T22:40:00.000-07:00

long or shot hair?

it's summer time, hay.... before I use to be in long hair for almost a year but when summer hits the city i just got fully decided to have it cut in a very very short hair cut. hehehhe feeling ko tuloy lalaki ako hehehehe.... well having a short hair during summer time is fun and worth a second look gosh, tsk, tsk.... having a short haircut has a real life story to me. i have a special friend before whom I had the chance to be with for more than 3 years. Actually we started as good friends but ended up as "enemies". Well if given the chance to talk to him once again, I would be willing to say "You're still my friend, no matter what they say, your relatives say and even the whole world will say, I still believe that we can still be good friends but not more than friends. " I wish I had that chance. If in case you see this blog, my friend, I know I've wronged you in a way but I want you to know that "I'm sorry, I've got no options during that time. I have to do it. I have to forget that there is one single day we've met, get closed, get to know each other...but ended up to nothing. For now, its enough for me to have one last day and chance to talk to you in a sweet relaxing coffee shop even if you'll be with your special someone it's okey just to clear myself out of this matter.

Well, well, well, this post is all about short or long hair. Well that friend of mine prefer me to have a long hair. I remember one day we pledge. "Pag nagpagupit ako ng sobrang ikli na ka-level ng tenga ko, it means I don't love you anymore. But as long as mahaba ang hair ko it means to say I really mean that love to you." Well, I just smiled wonder how could I endure the heat during summer time with a long hair. Mainit, grabe pero siyempre remember the pledge. hehehehhe, i know we're getting weird during those time, it may sound so silly but it soothes me when I hear him whispering to my ears "nothing gonna change my love for you". (sweet! isn't he?)

that's why when I entered the parlor last month I am still asking myself "a short or long haircut?" Well, I'll go for short haircut its simply because I can never turned back the time again. It's finally over. Now short or long haircut?

what's the answer?

2008-04-27T22:38:00.000-07:00

white chocolate mocha, grande for rhea?

"good morning", a barista on the counter greeted me as i exchange it with a fancy smile. "hi, one white chocolate mocha grande please" sobbingly nodded "make it extra hot, (again with a smile)". "one white chocolate mocha extra hot for rhea". i handed a 500 peso bill to the cashier, and look around to find a couch, how i wish i have one in the house. a couch where i can lay down when i'm tired, seat and dream, talk and talk until all stories will be foretold. as the hot mocha was being handed to me, i sprinkled it with chocolate and cinnamon powder, uhmmmm, yummy, sweet again another calories more fat to burn this coming weekend.
as i sit down in the couch, watch the people passing by and through, recall what had happened yesterday. still in a deep blue atmosphere asking myself, "why? what's wrong with it? is it correct (definitely and absolutely wrong)". well a single or two quiet days in a very subtle and relax place will do but after that what else?

yes, truly God is the only and ultimate answer for all of this. i should just get down on my knees, fold my hands, closed my eyes, deeply cry out to God and boom everything will be alright. take a deep breathe, believe in my heart God is in charge, let go and let God. Learn to forgive people who had hurt me for I cannot move on if I keep on looking back and back and back.... I should move on with my eyes focused on what lies ahead of me. Get in touch with the Lord, spend a quality time with Him and rely on Him at all times.

God help me, change my lifestyle that it would always give glory to your name.

how are you?

2008-04-27T18:10:00.000-07:00

Smile or frawn?
will i choose to be happy or sad?

well, hello here i am again blogging to release my emotions. I hate to tell this but I'm not really ok today. I may smile at you but deep inside of me I know I am not okey. Why just people doesn't seem to understand and weigh things out? Why can't you understand that I can't do it to go there at your brother's house and eat some food but face to face they are mocking you. I can't stand to see you being mocked, yes they are your family your "real brothers" but do they act of it? i mean do they care if you're hurt. they just tell things they don't seem to understand, they don't seem to appreciate... i'm so tired of them. if ever you'll find a way to see this blog and read this, I just hope that you'll made to realize my point. I don't want to let them see that we are begging our bread to them. Yes you'll just spend Php 200 or less but the feelings, the perception, the principles can you just weight it out????.... I don't care what or how they think of me, I know I'm just doing this to protect my dignity as your partner, and to protect you as well na hindi tayo aasa sa kanila. I know it's a pride within me but I'm so tired na baka pagdating ng panahon isumbat nila ang lahat ng tinulong nila sa atin. Siguro it would be necessary for them to let them realize there is something wrong between me and your "real brother". I guess I'm out of the problem, and I believe I'm right at this point. I know I can't blame you because you also wanted to be with them now go your way, do what you want but don't let me in. I'll stay home, I don't want to hear their side comments for its nothing to me. It won't help me anyway.

my dreams

2008-04-22T21:28:00.000-07:00

feeling blue.... absolutely clueless on what i'm going to write today. tsk, tsk, oh well another beautiful day that God has given me, this is the day that the Lord has made. Each one of us, whether we admit it or not, have our own deepest dreams. When I was a young kid, I dreamed I would be a 'haciendera', where I would love to ride on a horse with a basket on its back full of fresh fruits and veggies with my daughter in front while our dad is giving instructions to our co-vineyard. As I grew up, it started to change. I'm no longer contented in being a 'haciendera', I started to see myself owning a prestige resto in front of a large blue view of a white sand beach with me seating on the couch watching seabirds fly, sipping a hot mocha on my lips, feeling the summer breeze of the beach as it blows my long soft and brown hair. I wish I had that kind of lifestlye. I know and believe deep inside of me it will going to happen. It's not merely because of what I can do, or what I know but what I believe is that God watches over all of my ways. That if I am willingly surrender and offer Him my life, obey Him at all times then blessings will overflow so much so that I can become a channel of His blessings.

Well, at this moment, I can tell you that God has blessed me. At this young age, God has entrusted me as a steward of His blessings - in my work. I know I'm still an employee, but I want to love the place where I am right now. I know God is preparing me to do great things for Him. You see if I can employ people, I'm helping them build their lives and dreams. I know it will come along the way for I believe nothing can change God's unconditional love for me. He can't afford to see me begging for my bread, for His sons and daughters are inheritors of His vast and unlimited resources. He is indeed an all knowing, all powerful and all present God.

While I am an employee, I will grab every opportunity to learn. To explore. To think. To appreciate. To maximize everything that they are entrusting me to do. I know as it goes along, it would help me for the realization of my dreams. I don't want to get that rich and famous if I will forget the Lord, but neither I don't want to become poor that I will come to a point where will I curse God because of lack. I want to live a middle life - a life that pleases my Savior, after all that's where life is all about.

So God help me. I believe that You who had begun a good work in me will be faithful to complete it in me. Thank You Lord.

why can't they realize?

2008-04-21T18:21:00.000-07:00

hi, its been a tough time for me today. last night i went with my mother's house and i have noticed that she is crying, she got teary eyed my heart sob when i see her sad and disappointed. again its because of my sisters. Oh! God I wish I had a simple life and that I don't have problems like these. But let me just tell you the story. It's all about their debts left and right , (gosh I can't live with debts) and they are pressuring my mom to borrow for them. Sana man lang naisip nila ung kahihiyan na aabutin ni nanay sa oras na mag palaya sila sa pagbabayad. I can't tell it to them directly for I dont have the position to do so, all I can do is to cry out to God. So right this morning I began to pray for 15 min just for my family. Lord I can't bear it anymore, please help me. I didn't know what to do, I want to help my mom and to release her from this. God bless me that much so that I can become a blessing.

Thank you and make me brand new everyday!

hu cares for me?

2008-04-17T21:49:00.000-07:00

hu cares for me when....
1. im down
2. im lonely and crying
3. nobody understands
4. i can't thresh out my real feelings
5. im abandoned
6. im late
7. im pressured
huh?!!! tsk, tsk, well it really happens to me sometimes when i find ways to relax, i always ponder on how my life is, how will it be within the next few years of my life. i wish i had it all, money, fame, power, influence, beauty (oppps i have it pala... hehhehee). i might not have it all for God knows if i have it then I wont be needing Him but that's not what I want - a life with Jesus simple, elegant, blessed and highly favored what more can I ask for? I know God had taught me how to be contented whether in lack or in full. why am i feeling or writing like this? (that's what blogging is all about - an outlet) put all your fingers on your keyboard, start to run the dictionary in your head....huh!???? God teach me more to live a life that pleasing you. I dont want to live a miserable life, help me to live it in Your fullest.

good morning

2008-04-16T21:10:00.000-07:00

ohayo gozaimasu! ogenki desu ka. its a great morning today, i just woke up that i felt that my hours of sleep is complete, usually almost everyday i've only got 4-5 hours of sleep, i know, i know its not good for my health but what can i do. my travel time for work is 2 hours including the heavy traffic in the south expressway. i just eat plenty of fruits, veggies and drink at least 2 liters of water everyday. yeah its sound so weird but its a secret to avoid kidney stones and other related complications.
well its good that i arrive office @9:03 at least i'm in before the leway lapsed. hehehehe turned on the computer, log to ym, log to skype, check company emails (ows????????) and started to train my trainees. mahirap palang magturo kasi you;ve got to put your shoes into their shoes, minsan kailangang magcontrol ng emotions hehehehehehhe pero gud thing natutunan ko na un ngayon. ang almusal ko nga pala today is paksiw na isda and sinangag ang sarap grabe na ito.... parang gusto ko pa nga ng salted eggs kaso walang mabilhan eh. kaya un na lang.
para rin gusto kong magcoffee pero parang nakakakadik na ata ang mahal tapos isang baso lang grabe pero pangrelax ko lang un madalas sa anabel lee ako, masarap sila magtimpla and in fairness mura sila, sa susunod na blog ko pipilitin ko nang english lahat. i need to educate myself with this. sige matatpos naung lunch break need to get back to work mamaya ulit...after office hours see u.

it's me

2008-04-16T06:58:00.000-07:00

well, i know its been a long time ago since i've started blogging...gosh, its almost 5 months ago, been busy for this past few months. well last december i've got a terrible month somehow that i felt so depressed, abandoned - feeling that im no good at all. Thank God, I'm restored back again. Lord help me to do your will at all times so that my life wont be in misery. I might suggest to myself focus on what is ahead of me, what's my life purpose, is it inclined to God's blueprint in my life or in my own way ( hehehhehe sometimes i try to live on my own way , but a lot of times i failed) yeah, its for sure when you follow Jesus wholeheartedly, you can't ask for more. because its been given to you every single concern that i have right now, it might be small or big, but in God's eyes I am a victor and not a victim, im no longer defeated for God has fight the battles for me. I may face challenges - giant as they can be, but I have a one true bestfriend, my Savior, my life, my everything - it's Jesus. People might see me as weird, over acting, but I just fell in love with Jesus.

well as what i have promised to my last post, i will introduce myself who am I? ehemmm... im a simple person with a true heart, that's what andrew masters told me, i've got a true heart, when im happy it can be clearly seen in my eyes, my moves, my words. when im sad, and im feeling blue well step back, cause i wont care even if you make yourself a clown in front of me. if im sad, i always go inside my room, ponder on things - cry and cry until tears cease to flow. hehehehe im not good in english but not that bad. before im very shy type of person, taht even i cannot look to your eyes directly or even introduce myself in a big crowd, when i made accomplishments i dont want people to brag about me, i believe its for me to know but for you to find out. but things has changed, i started to open my world and connect it to others. im no longer afraid of being rejected, i started to make decisions for myself, i started to learn and discover the real me. well, i found out that i can work and produce outputs even if the situation is very hard. i can still produce good outputs even if the soil is dry, i can make possible routes to come up with an optimum solution to solve the problem... am i getting closer to my introduction? hehehehhe well im just one of a kind, seriously loving Jesus, a consistent dean's lister on my college days, started as a coffee maker to become a senior and professional programmer.... i have my humble beginnings in my career, but i thank God though im humbled at that times but God has put me into a higher level. im happily married but still got no kids in due time God will provide me too hehehehhe in His perfect time i cannot questioned it, for it is from Him comes life, for he is the Author of Life.
i believe in Jesus, taht He died for my sins, that Jesus paid the price of shame and death for me, i came to know the Lord JEsus Christ at one of greater manila conference youth camp though my parents were born-again christian since birth i still do have a great encounter with God. at first when i was kid, i view life as simpler, eat and sleep then play then just the almost same routine everyday. i started going to scvhool at 6, doesnt even know and distinguish the color "green" and the answer to my math test 5 + 4, cant perfectly write the letter M or N, always being scolded by my father if i didnt get the lessons correctly and easily - in short less brain during early school days. hehehehehe ill just continue telling u my story on my next post- i got to go i need to sleep for ill be at office tom @9am.... see you.

its all about me

2007-12-19T19:20:00.000-08:00

welcome to my blog! every one of us experience challenges in one way or another, at work, at school even with our families. everyday we deal with different kinds of people, harsh boss, terror professor, dominating friends and even family members. we cannot resist the fact that we need an outlet, a way where we can thresh out everything - the real you. and i'm one of them. i find blogging as my one way of release, it soothes my soul - things that i cannot tell to anyone but to only to God. on my next post, i'll be glad to tell more of about me. God bless!