Will the Knicks make it to the finals?

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For me its a long long way to go and we still have the play offs to consider if they would even qualify, but for me if they will get to the finals thats what you call a miracle, Lin kept saying that all thats happening to his career now is a miracle and it calls for a miracle for them to make it to the finals. For me each game with Lin is always a finals game, with all the cheers and the excitement, each game win or lose is a game worth watching.

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Two weddings, one month

Its march not June, but the first month that I made two thank you cards for two weddings.

I had so little time to prepare but I guess the adrenaline rush pushed me to finish the thank you cards on time. I have to do double time and have to endure late sleeping just to finish my target dates.

for March 17, 2012, Kuya Tata's wedding

 The first time I used tulip borders for my thank you cards. I wonder why didnt thought of this the past years. Its another look and a touch of elegance.

March 8, 2012, Jovy's wedding

 The first time I sued the picture background for the design. I just tried one copy 

and when I saw that it was ok to print it using parchment paper. 

other design for Jovy's wedding

Kuya Tata's thank you cards without the sequins and the silver cord

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Modified wordless bracelet

I have decided to make a modified version of the wordless bracelet, the typical wordless bracelet is made of macaroni beads and a leather type cord. Its hard to find the macaroni beads, I have tried looking for it in major stores and fabric shops but it was very limited. Then, one night, I saw this lady wearing a certain tribal bracelet and I noticed it was almost the same color as the wordless bracelet except that there was no white bead. So I have decided to modify the wordless bracelet and use the cute dark brown nylon thread and use the very cute bead  instead.  I had difficulty in locking the two ends so I decided to pay extra 50 pesos for the demo on how to make the lock, the guy was kind enough to tutor me on how to make loops for the lock and  was a fast learner and was excited enough to try the craft at home. The first tries were not that durable coz the first bracelets lost the lock, so from there I have learned my mistakes and improved my craft to make more quality wordless bracelets.

Materilas for the wordless bracelet:

small tribal beads
  red
  black
  yellow
 white
green

lighter
dark brown nylon thread #16

courtesy of www.missionsresources.com

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Pandesal and arroz caldo

Pandesal is a common part of the breakfast meal paired with scrambled egg or the common panawsaw sa cape sa umaga, its and extra treat when its served hot. I love the smell of freshly baked pandesal, reminds me of papa bringing pandesal or monay for us when we were still kids. Pandesal reminds me of papa, the smell and thought of pandesal brings back the time when papa was around, making me miss my papa.The arroz caldo on the other is  not the common treat, childhood memories of arroz caldo is associated with being sick, mother would prepare yummy arroz caldo, it was something special, it reminds me of a mother's pampering, a mother's care. Its the complete meal.

After sendong, I now have a whole new  meaning of pandesal and arroz caldo. Pandesal is the partner of the arroz caldo for feeding the evacuees in sendong evacuation centers. Its the complete meal for the kids, for the mothers and fathers who have new hopes and new vision for the future. As the start anew they face the new life with the hope in Jesus their savior. Their hearts have been touched by the Lord and have made them receptive and making them realize to cling unto that someone who can give them rest in these times and can strengthen them each passing day. I felt shame of my selfishness, shame with my self centeredness and shame with how I spent my time. I felt guilty with the concerns I have for myself, myself and myself. God opened my eyes to many truths, and Im not closing them now, Im trying to open it to I can see that I play a role to play in the great harvest. Time where we can invest in other people's lives, with eternal bearing.

Apart from the hunger for food, I saw in the faces of the children and even the young and the old, the once young and the young at heart, I saw their hunger for listening ears and hearts, am I ready for that? Am i willing? DO I have time?

This saturday is over and many saturdays will come to more pandesals and arroz caldos to share' I hope we can all take part in pandesal and arroz caldo filled days.

arroz caldo inside the caldero

pandesal

loving his arroz caldo

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Google rank increased to 2

Im just elated and blessed today after I opened my email and the the spice up your blog ingormed that pr rankings have been increased. I checked mine and To my surprise my ranking increased another notch higher. Thank you google, I dont know whats the basis but im extremely happy. Hope next month it will increase another notch higher.

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Im one of the fools

Got this from my classmate Lolit from facebook... cant help but share it here...

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My first night run: Run for a home

It was a rainy saturday afternoon, I had a good rest since I had no work. I woke up late in the morning, washed my clothes and then watch a few chapters of the Dong Yi korean drama, enough to give me the strength to run for a home for sendong victims. It was not one of the regular runs that I had, this time it was not that grand, not so many runners were there. Just a few and I also saw a group of volunteers who also joined the night run, it was a run for a home, proceeds of the said run would be allocated for sendong victims. It was a run for a cause. It was also the first time that I met and had picture taking with coach Rio, I never had any idea about famous runners and all, but I heard he had humble beginnings and was also kind enough to smile with us and also graced the said event.

It was a run worth remembering, the area near SM city cdo was conducive to the night run since it was cozy and more of residential setting which also matched the people who participated in the run since there were just a few hundred runners it was enough for all of us. I loved the breeze and the night, it was also different coz we had picture taking from any spot. Wahehehehe, it was not a serious one for me. Just real fun. After the run we feasted on hawaian pizza which Xandi promised after the run. After that he said see on the next run.

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Fitness Can Benefit Cancer Patients

Fitness Can Benefit Cancer Patients 

by: David Haas

Guest blogger

Studies show that both cancer patients and survivors have improved health and a better quality of life when it comes to exercise. Exercise is a way to keep focused on a goal rather than focus on one’s illness. It helps the patient achieve a more positive outlook throughout their treatment. Doctors readily agree that a fitness program provides a variety of benefits such as, increased muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness. In addition, the body releases natural chemicals into the bloodstream that help to exert stress and fight pain. Any way you look at it, exercise is a good way to stay in shape and feel better, both mentally and physically.

Many cancer treatments take a toll on the body and leave the patient feeling fatigued and off balance, even well into recovery. In addition, with lethargy and mood swings, it can be hard for one to maintain enough energy, stay focused and be productive throughout their day. Staying healthy does not only concern the physical part of one’s well being but it is mental as well. With having regular exercise, both mind and body benefit from everything that overall positive health and fitness provide.

Staying active with exercise benefits a plethora of people; however, this statement is especially true with the fight against cancer. Exercise helps people undergoing the entire cancer process, from diagnosis and treatment to remission. Keeping the body strong is important and regular exercise provides the strength and energy to undergo treatments for mesothelioma or any other type of cancer. In fact, any increase in physical activity through exercise has a manifold effect on multiple body systems.

Keep in mind that people are more likely to stick with exercise if they do it with friends or family members. Getting fit can involve anything from joining a gym, running, swimming or just taking a walk. Always be sure to get a doctors advice before starting an exercise regimen. Doctors and medical personal will be glad to help you with an exercise program or refer you to a physical therapist or other specialists for additional recommendations.

Remember to select a fitness program that is right for you. Someone with mesothelioma will approach exercise differently than someone with prostate cancer. The good news is that there are countless exercises to suit every particular need or requirement. Getting out and about with some kind of exercise regimen keeps the mind occupied and helps you to stay more goal-oriented. Challenge yourself with exercise on a continual basis and not only will you get stronger, but stay more positive in the process.

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The big flat bread...

the whole pizza..untouched pa

i call these mojos...

hmmmm one slice after another...

almost done....

pizza smiley

potato smiley

the pizza lovers

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Happy birthday gladys

Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
I can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter of your life is through

But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

And with the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you live in
Is the strength that now you show

We'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

To live as friends

Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

No a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

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Pancit canton for merienda

Got so hungry this afternoon, well I always get hungry every afternoon and really go to the canteen to eat something that I could satisfy my hunger, I though of eating scrambled egg and rice but there was no egg, I looked for bananas and salted fish but there was none, the only option was pancit canton and I have no other choice. Fair enough it was good even if it was somewhat spicy and hot but I love the combination it was enough to satisfy my hunger a glass of water completed it, but I want balut. That could wait later, there's a lot of balut on my way home.

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I have learned to eat balut

Wow!
It was an experience worth remembering and a learning I think im going to get addicted to. I started eating the pinoy with no balut but when I have tried the balut ( only 16 days old) I realized the balut is much yummy than the pinoy, coz the balut has this somewhat water substance that is good when its hot. The first lesson is to open a small part on the large part of the egg, slowly open it enough where you can place a little bit of salt and hot vinegar, then sip it (its really good) try this procedure and slowly open or expose some parts of the egg, then eat the yellow part, for a newbie like me I started out removing the dark part of the egg, hehehehe, until now I still dont have the courage to eat that part since Im still learning to appreciate that but soon, I'll have the courage to do it.'Eat everything with salt and the hot vinegar coz it goes well together and its good to finish it with ice cold coca-cola to complete the meal.

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Blog's Award: One Lovely Blog Award

After receiving the blog award of One Lovely Blog yesterday January 17, 2012, now once again I received One  Lovely Blog Award from Arkulet of From wala to okay. Just only met her recently in a group and so we both stumble on each other blogs, I don'k know why she pick mine as one of the recipient of the awards, but I do appreciate thanks Arkulet for passing me this award.

The award has no definite rule of giving it, but just to pass this to your blogging friends whom you find friendly, interesting and informative. Actually its just me you can also give this award to your enemy and maybe this could be the start of a good friendship. Remember don't forget to thank the one that gave you this award, and mention it on your post, Try also to let them know that you gave them an award.

So without further ado here are the recipients of the award "One Lovely Blog Award":

Arkulet of http://www.fromwalatookay.info

  Livingshed http://www.thelivingshed.com/

Andy of http://www.ofwbisdak.com/

Alena of http://www.mygoodlifeblog.com/

Algene of http://www.iamthecoffeechic.com/

 Soulful of http://sowlpul.info/

 Spiritually Directed of http://spirituallydirected.blogspot.com/

 Zero Dramas of http://spirituallydirected.blogspot.com/

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Welcome 2012

Happy New Year!
Well, I must admit im a little bit late with my greetings but its still The 17th day of January and its better late than never.

2011 ended tragically, though I was not one of those lost loved ones but still the pain is so strong to ignore. You see it all over our city, the wrath of Sendong, even when I went home to my father's place in Cebu Sendong kept on haunting me, its on the news. But still, we welcomed 2012 with high hopes that this will be another year, another year of dreams and reality that Cagayan de Oro will soon rise from the devastation Sendong brought. We welcome 2012 with prayers that our brothers and sisters who were affected will be able to slowly rise and and be able to recover from their state.

For me, my prayer is that I will be able to help with what I have. I dont have much but im willing to share my life, ears, my lips to those who needs words of encouragement and words that will lift up those who are weary. More then the food, the relief goods they also need our ears to listen and our presence to be just there for them. 

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Philcom Announcement

I'd like to share this information to all Sendong affected clients. Just visit the 

office and the company will do the necessary adjustments and techincal

assistance.

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Tent city for sendong victims

A picture of hope... a city o hope... (Courtesy of ABS_CBN.com)

Sendong came with a bang, we cried for dead and lost  relatives, friends, neighbors but God is with us through all these pains. Though we may end the 2011 with painful memories and face the 2012 with renewed strength and hope in our hearts that all will be well. Hand in hand we can make it through one step at a time. A whole new beginning, new year, new hope and new perspective for 2012. Sendong taught us to be strong, taught us to share, to help others, taught us to use water wisely when the supply was very limited and got satisfied with whats available, taught us to share to those who needs towel, clothes, food, water and our shoulders to cry on and taught us to listen to their stories of survival. Life goes on and we learn each day, it doesnt stop its a lifelong process. This picture above shows a picture of hope, the tent city, where they start a new with families and relatives and neighbors, it may not be as comfortable as their previous houses but its more comfortable than the evacuation areas where, its crowded and not suitable for children.

Another city has risen in Cagayan de oro, and id like to call it hope city.

God bless us all.

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I will praise you in the storm: after sendong

I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

[Chorus:]
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy fallsseek help and healing. 
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

[Chorus]

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

Its hard to praise the Lord when our hearts are filled with pain and sorrow and so much grief but then the Lord deserves our praise and worship so we still choose to worship Him. Its a way to reach out to Him in praise and worship, we can cry out to the Lord and seek for healing, comfort and assurance that things will be ok in the end. It has been said in His word that we may suffer but these things will come to an end for weeping stays for a night and in the morning comes rejoicing coz  our hope is in the Lord and no one can take that away from us. Still we choose to praise God in the storm. We choose to cling to Him.

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A day of smile

December 11,2011  Was a day of smile. A day of smile to the Badiongon kids, parents and visitors. The days before December 11,2011 were rainy days from monday to saturday. And from monday to saturday I prayed for sunshine and it was an answered prayer. Praise God!, He gave us a sunny and happy day. I was worried coz there was no bigger and covered place where we can have our party but the backyard of one of the houses there, if the rain poured it would be such a lonely christmas party. Thank God also for those who shared their time and blessings to make the party a success, it was something the children will remember for the rest of their lives. It was just something to those who shared, but to the children it was something that made the birth od our saviour special. A day of smile for the parents and the visitors who also laughed and played with us. And the food was a manifestation of God's faithfulness and goodness.

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I ran for a cause

the gray jersey

running for a cause

the map

its nice to run and

my race number

freebies

The last fun run that I had for this year. Its nice, though I was not able to have the training before the run but still I ran for it was for a cause. It was for or handicapped brothers and sisters and Im glad through running I was able to share my blessings and also had picture taking with the handicapped brothers. The first time I saw a race with wheelchairs and there was joy in the faces of the racers. I plan to participate in races or fun runs that will be helpful for our less fortunate bothers and sisters. Let us support them.

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Lifeprints :Photography beyond memories

First birthdays happen only once, we get married once, celebrate debut once and have special events in our lives happen once in this lifetime.We dont want to settle for anything less but the best for our loved ones. Lifeprints Photography shares with you this special story in your lives through capturing these moments and help make each memory last  a lifetime. Try Lifeprints Photography and you're assured that its worth your trust and confidence.

Photography beyond memories...

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1st of December

Time swiftly passed me by. It was January then but now the year is about to end and its the first day of December. On this 1st day of december  Im so excited to go home to Cebu and be with family and friends and excited for that holiday rest. 1st day of december makes me think of the days that I think of no  work, no stress and all smiles and Im excited to see my cute nephew Aerhon. 1st day of december reminds me of so many lists to complete, things to plan, people to meet, parties to attend and a lot more. But, the most important person born on this day should not be forgotten, Jesus. Maybe He has been knocking at the door of our hearts long before and this time lets allow Him to enter and be the Lord of our lives. We could be busy with activities and all but Christmas is about the saviour who died at Calvary for our sins. 1st day of december reminds me of the day when I too opened my heart for Jesus and accepted Him as my Lord and saviour. The unfogotten day when tears of joy fell from my eyes and felt God's hands embracing me with so much love and welcome. The day that I felt joy so intense, felt like angels were there also welcoming me.

1st of december brought back the days living of not knowing Him as Lord and saviour, recalled the times just how God prepared me for this meeting Him. It was no accident, all things happened for  a purpose and now we are all like lost sheeps, He is willing to leave all the 99 behind just to find the lost one, coz He wants that no one should perish. And now my hearts' desire is to see friends, relatives, officemates one day when the roll is called up yonder, I hope we all will be there.

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1st Unilab Cdo Marathon

the finisher's kit: the unilab bag, unilab water bottle, body scrub sample, moisturizer, water, and energy drink and  common medicines...

my jersey, its cool and soft...love it....

my race number

Its a nice feeling that I now have a new time record for my 5k run, the first 5k run i did it for more than one hour, this year i had 5:48 and now for the unilab run I got 5 minutes earlier the new record is 45:45. Im just as happy as ever. Im thinking of going the higher level to 10k. Wow? Can I do it? That's the question that can be answered by practice, discipline and commitment. I ran last October 16, 2011 for the 35th milo marathon with no proper preparation which caused me to feel body sore all over.  And now I ran again for the 5k and still with no preparation and now also caused me pains all over. Wish I could have a regular running regimen  to really keep me fit to run.Its about time to really have time for everything under the sun, we could never be too busy, we can always set aside work and must have time for rest.

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Im using econto template

Yes, Its a yes and again. I say it again I have changed templates.I just dont what came to my mind. I though I was in love with google plus template but now I can say im no longer in love with it.And now imve changed to a new template. I have changed to econto blogger template its nice and loads faster than any template that I have tried.

Why i swicthed to econto blogger template?
1. It loads faster
2. It looks nice and clean
3. its reader freindly
4. it has three columns - i like templates with three columns

5. its perfect with the space on the bottom for footer widgets.
6. the title page on top gives it the nice effect
7. the links that we provide for each word is highlighted and matches the color of the whole template
8. it has pages, unlike other template that uses older posts

The previous template I used was the google plus blogger template was a great template but maybe I felt out of love of that old template, it also loads fast but the econto template is much faster. I love it! Im head over heels in love with it, but well same happened to all the templates that I have tried, I thought i was in love but then I grew tired and weary of the old templates thats why I changed every now and then. It looks good and feels better this time. Hope it would be for good, for keeps.

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BC Blogger's Secret

 I have discovered a new secret and I already submitted my email to declare my intent of joining BC Blogger's Secret I just hope they will approve my application, really wanted to have this connection that would link me to several pinoy bloggers specially here in mindanao.It would be great!
Im waiting with excitement, cant wait to be part of a new group that would help me meet new friends in the blogging world.
Theres's much to learn, much to discover and many friends to meet.
Let's spread the word and join the group. It will be fun if its shared with you.

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Let's make Google fall in love

Recently, google updated their system and it affected my pr ranking, went down to 1 from 2 anyways, no big deal to me. I have noticed changes, I used to have a shoutbox but now even if I encoded the html the widget does not appear on my site, I presume thats one of the changes, the shout mix is a way of exchanging  links and maybe have been over used by bloggers and maybe a warning that we should take seriously for google is also serious, if you want to get banned then, the risk is yours.I have here the list to court google, we want google to fall in love with our site:

* avoid flash - they hate flash, most of the users now use ipad or iphone nad it wont show.
* blog often - google gets goosebumps with new posts and its heart beats faster it gets excited makes google happy with the new information. Its not just about blogging per se but we should try to have quality content, it makes google fall in love all the more.I consider myself a trying hard blogger but knowing all these could help us see a bigger picture and do our best in the blogging world. The competition is so immense and if we wan to join the race then, our best efforts should be given.

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