Bookmark collection

Im not a bookworm, I start reading one book today and the next day I'll read another without finishing the first and then forget about it days after and then when I remember I get the book again and start over again.Hmmmm, there are lots of distraction to my reading adventures, first is that I have that ningas cogon attitude, always procrastinating things, im glad I have these bookmarks to help me. The all time bookmark favorite is the metal bookmark from singapore, I love to use it when im reading, very convenient and I just love it!

metal bookmark from mam cathy ; singapore with love

the cute cat shaped bookmark from kitty: Hongkong with love

Jhai jhai gave me this inspiring and colorful bookmark; Surigao with love

I bought this for myself

bought this also

and I also bought this one

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Octopus balls for dinner

love these balls

before they were formed into balls...

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Tuyom and startfishes

I call it tuyom  since I dont know what that black living thing beside the starfishes is called in the english language. Reminds me of happy moments with officemate during summer outing. The smiles of those who were once with us and now already just a memory while others are still here through the many years of hard work. They say its poisonous and the only cure available for that is urine. Yes urine, you heard it right. I have witnessed our officemate sir malon one company outing, he went to the deep part of the sea to snorkel without gear and was not aware that were lots of tuyoms there and he got hurt. The sting according to was painful and so we have to look for a guy to unrinate his foot and then the company nurse helped in getting the black needle like  tuyom from sir marlon's foot. It was a not so nice outing experience for sir marlon and for those who witnessed it , but also a lesson that next time we should be very careful .

Im still trying to think about the english term for tuyom. I need to make more research and post the results here. 

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Easter sunday food trip

Its easter sunday. Praise God for the message that He prepared for us through His servants and praise God for the fellowship with new friends in Cebu, they are young and are sharing their lives in reaching out to others and spreading the good news to many. Indeed, im energized and challenged to see the kind of fire that's burning in their hearts, you can feel the passion for serving and getting involved in God's work. After the fellowship Wendy cherry and me went to our place and I toured them to my favorite place papakits, wahehehehe, I'll never grow tired going there, the place always reminds me of God's splendor with the creation like a painting changing before my very eyes.

round one

round two

round three....

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suffering and shame;
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain. —Bennard

To escape sin’s curse, run to the cross.

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A night @ Max's

After a long day's work, we decided to have a break and treat ourselves with food, food and food. Thats the only four people with different personalties agree, FOOD. So it was Max's, something we have not tried before was the theme but as always we ended ordering the group's favorite Lechon Kawali as the star for the night, sinigang na hipon,  fresh lumpia, buko pandan

 The thought of food comforts me, how comforting it would when Im infront of them to comfort me with the scent and sight of great food . Wow!

im humgry na!

so what's our order?

mam madz you look better when you are smiling, ma Ai you look lovely!

thank you for the kind waiter who took this picture

wow!

fresh lumpia - our starter - love the scent of the veggies and the sauce that melts in your mouth with chewy nuts that compliments with the sauce and the fresh lumpia

ma Ai getting excited and counting the minutes

 I wish I had a bigger stomach to lavish with lots of food, but I only have a limited stomach and could not consume much....

Love this trio...can I ask for more? much more?

Thank you Lord for your provision, for Your faithfulness each day of our lives, even when at times we are not faithful, thank you for the work you have given us through which you use us to serve our subscribers: smiling subscribers, old subscribers, funny subscribers and irate subscribers, thank you for the people that we work with each day, people whom we have have shared or lives with for many years.

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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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