Because Im Choleric, Its not an excuse

          If you are a customer like me and you look like this like me, surely the customers will feel scared. Maybe you would have second thoughts in approaching or  giving your concerns. Hmmm I have received side comments about the way I look, stern face, heavy face, not smiling. Well, it hurts and its the truth and often time I retaliate, I rebel and i justify myself. Just like what happened this morning, the lady was looking for the sweet and kind customer beside me. And when she left, I heard them conversing with the guard and I accidentally heard the word "bug-at ug nawong" which means heavy face or stern face not friendly face. I got a little defensive about it. And realized that I should have a godly response to this kind of situation.

        I know I should take it on the lighter side and use the criticism as positively as I can, for change for the better, for me to improve. My temperament is never an excuse for me to justify my short comings. I know its a personal matter but I should apply all that I have learned, and a question popped and I asked myself is Christlikeness reflected in my actions and how I deal with people? Have I become a blessing?  I know I should reflect God's love and mercy to others.  I got guilty about it,  I know I should have been kinder and should have been its a challenge for me to improve. I have to smile because a customer service should be helpful, should be friendly and should be approachable with a light face not a heavy face.

How to look approachable:
1. Smile - though  have tantrums I should serve with a smile.
2. Be patient - Im impatient and I know to be an effective servant I should listen and take time to wait for the subscribers, not hurry but have quality time with them.
3. Smile - I have to remind myself as constantly as I can coz I have the tendency to have that tiger look which could be scarry to look at.
4. Be accommodating -   dont make subs feel they are not welcome
5. Smile
6. Pray
7. Begin the day with God's word.
8. Pray always.

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Trust His Heart

Trust His Heart

All things work for our good

Though sometimes we don't

See how they could

Struggles that break our hearts in two

Sometimes blind us to the truth

Our Father knows what's best for us

His ways are not our own

     So when your pathway grows dim
            And you just don't
         Remember your never alone

Chorus:

God is too wise to be mistaken

God is too good to be unkind

So when you don't understand

When don't see his plan

When you can't trace his hand

Trust His Heart

He sees the master plan

He holds the future in his hand,

So don't live as those who have no hope,

ALL our hope is found in him.

We see the present clearly

He sees the first and last

And like a tapestry He's weaving you and me,

To someday be just like him

(Chorus)

He alone is faithful and true

He alone knows what is best for you

(Chorus)

When you can't trace his hand

When you don't see his plan

When you don't understand

Trust His Heart

My Song for the month, Introduced by our bible study leader. Its a song that touches the heart and comforts us. Its a song that I will be singing to remind myself of how I am loved by God. All His plans for me, all the hope that I can only find in Him. He knows whats best for me, even if at times I grope in the dark and His light is the only light I see, a glimmer of hope, as intricate as a tapestry He wove me and as complex as the the puzzle He has a arranged everything for me. Though at times I may not fully comprehend it, or at times I seem not to understand I just have to trust His heart. Not mine, not others but His.

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Change for the better

If a picture paints a thousand words......
I hope there could be a painting that could somehow describe what Im feeling right now. I feel hopeless, I feel annoyed, bitter and angry. But I have to look ok and pretend everything is awesome. I want to cry, but I wont. I refuse to. I dont want to. Then, if it would have been a painting, what would it look. It would look terrible to look at with those terrible emotions. Im a pych major graduate and I cant apply those theories to myself. Tsk tsk tsk

No matter how I try, no matter how I pray, things are just beyond me. Its beyond my control, no matter how much effort I exert on getting on my knees and beg God. Its all up to Him. But more often may be im just creating that impression on people, and I end up getting hurt and getting nasty side comments in the end.  But, God is in control, I believe He will complete what He has started, the answers to my prayers may not be given today, it may not always be a yes, a no and wait. I know I will have to embrace that with a hopefull heart. He is a God who will always true to His promised, I will wait on Him, patiently. Change for the better. I hope I also change for the better, not just expect others to be so, but for that change to start in me.

Ways to cope such emotion:
1. Say all you want to say to that person.
2. Then, if that person answer, defend yourself.
3. If the person defends, then answer back.
4. If that person tell you to shut up, then shut up. Just blog.
5. Let it all out, blog it, express it.
6. Just pound the keyboard as hard as you can with words.
7. Take a deep breath.
8. Smile.
9. Pray.
10. Pray.
11. Memorize bible verses
12. Claim God's promises.
13. ACCEPT. You cant please yourself and you cant please everyone and everyone cant please you.

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Del Carmen Resort Lagonglong

These pictures were taken during our summer outing last year.

Hmmmmm, I cant wait for this year's summer outing.

Im so excited!

Its june now and Im not really sure if there will be one for this year.

Sure hope so!

 Jump shot  with team mates

Just before the  water challenge started

And the challenge

the group dance

the water challenge; it was difficult but we enjoyed it

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Salvation Poem song Lyrics

I taught this salvation to kids on sunday school last sunday and was so amazed with how the children learned the song so fast. It was just the second sunday that I taught them through the video with lyrics, even the small kids that does not know how to read was able to memorize the song by repetition. To God be the glory! Here's the song.

Salvation Song lyrics

Hesus sa krus ikay namatay

Nabuhay muli para mundoy iligtas

Kasalanan ko ay patawarin Mo

Maging panginoon kaibigan ko

Tulugan mong magsimula muli buhay koy alay Iyo

Tulugan mong magsimula muli buhay koy alay Iyo

Hesus sa krus ikay namatay

Nabuhay muli para mundoy iligtas

Kasalanan ko ay patawarin Mo

Maging panginoon kaibigan ko

Tulugan mong magsimula muli buhay koy alay Iyo

Tulugan mong magsimula muli buhay koy alay Iyo

Alay sa Iyo

Here's the English Version

Jesus you die upon the cross

And rose again to save the lost

Forgive me now of all my sin

Come be my savior, lord and friend

Change my life and make it new]

And help me lord to live for you]2

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What I Collect?

Books

BAllpens

Notebooks

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Today, im inspired to blog

Its another day, a brand new day. 

I have decided to be inspired to blog.

I have lots of complaints the previous days, about work, 

about life, about problems, slow internet connection, 

just anything that comes to mind, 

I have something to side comment about.

But today, Im just inspired to blog.

Im thankful for the three weeks rest and vacation.
 I thank God that I was able to enjoy His creation.

Bohol: Man made Forest

Panglao: Alona Beach

Loboc: Tarsier Sanctuary

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Brilliantly disguised as impossible situations

We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.

Charles R. Swindoll

Wow, Chuck Swindoll is an all time favorite of mine, I bought one ebook that cost me less than five  hundred pesos and ts was worth the purchase. Each line filled with so much wisdom, that I have to read it over and over again to digest the meaty message. Very well written, words piercing through and digging deep into the chambers of my heart, words resonating, clingling, reminded of God's unfathomable love.

The past few days, I confess that I have magnified the impossible situations not seeing the great opportunities that goes with the emotional roller coaster, guilty of not really inviting God to help me survive the day of complaints, negativity, problems, concerns of subscribers for the day. What a shame? Shame on me! I felt that it was all me, and to the extent of blaming myself.There were times, I felt like breaking and silly thoughts coming and worst even thoughts of surrendering giving up.

But, things happen for a reason,  I know if I survive this point in my life, surely I will learn something. That I should learn to appreciate and just allow God to move the pieces in my life and being confident that he will carry it all for my welfare.

There are things certainly beyond my control and I thank God for giving me the strength to survive and to pass with His guidance for I know He will indeed fulfill His promises and He will never leave me through thick and thin. All I have to do is cling unto Him, seek His word daily and apply what I have learned not just head knowledge. Its easier said than done, but I acknowledge that apart from Him I can do nothing. I depend all to God and His power that is at work within me.

So when tough times comes, its where God's power is displayed. 

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The New Tag heuer ambassador

Jeremy Lin

The reason why I started watching NBA, the reason I tweet, the reason I watch lakers. Ultimate role model to the young, the friend, great character, humble, trust worthy and does not crack under pressure. JEREMY LIN!!!!!!!!!! Worthy to be Tag Heuer endoreser.

 Hope you enjoy watching this Video.

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I guess im back to blogging :)

Ive been very busy these days.
And guess what? Ive been busy with twitter, linforums and basketball.
It ended the year 2014 and I started the year 2015 with a BANG!
I got addicted to it and found no time to blog, and just now, I read the previous posts and touched me deeply and now for a moment, a snap of a second, a change of heart, an emotional awakening,

I WILL BLOG FOR REAL!

And when I say, blog for real, I know I have to make it happen. Wow, thats going to be a lot of pressure on me but, I have to at least give myself a chance to blog even just one post per week. Hmmm, I think its something I can maintain, considering that I can make  daily posts in facebook.

And, at this point, I might be able to post more than once a week. Wow! And I know you might want to ask why? Well, Im emotionally down at this minute, right at this time. NOW, here! Just got scolded by an irate subscriber, I know it was my fault. Thats when joy in serving seems to fade away, and something thats pulling me down. I claim to be a Christian but why do I act like this. I easily get hurt, I answer back and Im being arrogant.

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Just Jlin

     Im Jeremy Lin fan. Im not really happy with the way he is treated in LAkers with coach Byron Scott. When he performs in a certian game for sure the next games will be bad news for Jeremy. I dont know, as if he is punished for playing well.

     I visit the site  everday and exchange thoughts and ideas  with Jemremy Lin fans and also at times find myself defending Lin and fighting with those who talk against our man Jlin.

     Evenso, I continue to support him and will continue to do so with the way he is treated. Hope he'll be traded to some team like Knicks. There are rumors about trade to other teams and its I will have to be patient till the middle of february 2015. Just Jlin.

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Welcome 2015!

Its still 2015!
Happy new year to all!
Its another year, we praise and thank the Lord for a new year a new opportunity to welcome the new year with a new heart, mind and soul. Leaving all the past behind.

And this year I would really make it a point to claim God's promises daily in my life.
And i'm gonna start it today.

Isaiah 60:10-12

10 “Foreigners will rebuild your walls,
    and their kings will serve you.
Though in anger I struck you,
    in favor I will show you compassion.
11 Your gates will always stand open,
    they will never be shut, day or night,
so that people may bring you the wealth of the nations—
    their kings led in triumphal procession.
12 For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish;
    it will be utterly ruined.

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Gipangga Mo Ako

Gipangga Mo ako, matod sa pulong Mo

Bisan sa kapakyasan, gipasaylo Mo ako

O Diyos, daygon ko Ikaw… Ikaw

CHORUS:

Pagasimbahon ug alagaran ko Ikaw

Sa bisan asa pa, ngalan Mo ibayaw ko

Labihan ang grasya Mo

Nga gikahatag kanamo

Pagasimbahon ug alagaran ko Ikaw

Love this song so much.

The closing song of our sunday fellowship, and the lyrics just touched my heart in a very special way. The song is about God's unconditional love to a sinner like me. Im a sinner, but im special to God He died on the cross for my sin. Even with the countless times I failed and hurt Him, He is always there to forgive as long as we come to Him with a humble heart. He deserves our utmost praise and adoration.

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Let your speech be better than silence

Ouch!
Let your speech be better than silence; otherwise be silent.
That just hurt me deep. So deep. I felt ashamed with my words. Im supposed to be the customer service officer and I should be kind. Gifts of the spirit. I should always keep that in mind.

So help me God.

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Buti na lang, Sabado bukas

I love you sabado.
I Love Eheads.

It was during my college days that I fell in love with the Eheads. First heard the song from a sophomore Computer Science student during our department acquaintance party at the beach.I was just on my first year computer science @ MSU-IIT. I forgot the boy who sang the song but never forget the song. Toyang. They try to tell us were too young, too young to really be in love. How could I forget my first love for rock music. I fell in love the first time, learned to play the guitar and played my first guitar song El Bimbo. I was a fan. One of the many thousands if not one of the million fans. I sang some of the off key songs and stories of a young student like me. I loved Eheads and am still in love with them. 

When they called it quits last 2002, it broke my heart. I cried. My first broken heart. And when they had the reunion concert I had high hopes for new songs and looking forward of seeing more gigs of the Eheads together. But again, like a bitter sweet refrain it was only for a while and the music died. But their songs kept playing. Though I broke my heart I was still in love, very much in love.

And Now, we are in in each others arms with sabado and 1995.
Brings me back to those good old days. Eraserheads. 
Soon, the air waves will be playing their songs and a sure hit.

Sabado
Buti na lang, Sabado bukas
Pwede tayo lumabas
Humanap ng gagawin
Di na kailangang isipin


Buti na lang, Sabado bukas
At pwede na tayo magwala
Kung magsisi sa huli
Kesa naman walang nangyari


Buti na lang, Sabado bukas
Pwede tayo magpuyat
Sulitin nahanggang Linggo
Kahit saan, wag lamang dito

At pagpanaw ng araw
At paglalim ng dilim
Ang oras ay lumipas
Di na natin maibabalik


Itapon ang kahapon
Yakapin ang darating
At kung kailangan mo ako
Lagi naman ako nandito


Buti na lang, Sabado bukas
Buti na lang, Sabado bukas
Hanapin man nila tayo
Sabihin na lang wala tayo dito

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Book mark para sa Pilipinas

Todo na ito  para sa Pilipinas

Im really serious. Nail bookmark for the Philippines and beyond. Im preparing these for MSU Iligan city second batch. I have to make more coz the first batch is very limited.
I hope I can give as many bookmarks as I can. Im doing it daily and with a smile.
To my blog readers and visitors in the Philippines, I hope you can help me too.
I can send you the nail book marks thru LBC and I hope you help me distribute.
Just leave a comment with your name and address and I will send you the nail book marks for free. Yes, its right, definitely for free.
SO that you can give it to your family friends officemates and relatives.
I will be giving minimum of 20 nail bookmarks and maximum of 50 pieces.
Hope to hear from you.
God bless and have a nice day.

Areas Reached to date

MSU-Iligan City
Cebu City
MSU- Marawi
Zambonga
MUST - Cagayan de oro City
COC - Cagayan de Oro City

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The Grace Card

Love this movie

I have seen The Grace Card story last night and was deeply touched. I cried. 
Its about forgiveness and loving God, loving others and forgiving ourselves. I hope and pray that you will also watch it and be touched and be reminded that we were forgiven and we also give forgiveness and forgive ourselves as well.

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Get off your knees and pray qoutes

My reading update.

Found this book at book sale for only 125.00 pesos and its worth every peso. Guess, more than enough the learnings and the insights.Its precious. Its priceless.

Its almost middle of the month and Im still not half through this first book.

I so love this book. It hit me at my weakest. 

My kryptonite. My prayer life.

I must admit, its my one of the weakest points of my spiritual life.

Though im still not a mother like the author, I can relate much to her.

Prayer life.

QUOTES FROM THE  BOOK:

We love, treasure, and support one another. We love at the petty indignities of aging and cry together when life takes one of us through a dark night.

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He gladly receives our words and He sees our hearts. Any prayer is a gift to Him, for it means we are talking to Him. We have to take the first step - and begin embracing prayer as part of our daily lives, as vital to us as breathing.

***

Prayer is not just a few sentences we say to God while on our knees, but it is living out our outgoing, every moment commitment to God.

***

The greatest source of joy and peace in my life today is the absolute conviction that I can come to God as I am loved and be loved and be accepted. I can tell God my hopes, my dreams, share my disappointments and hurts.

***

Talk to God and take time to listen. NO matter how vertically challenged we believe our selves to be, God is listening and talking to us all the time. We only need to learn to stop and listen. 

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Nail bookmarks for the Philippines and Beyond

I received a dramatic bookmark a few years ago.
I call it dramatic for I never received a bookmark before.
As far as I could vividly remember It was quiet big for a card, with very soft paper used and the most dramatic of it all was that there's a nail tied with a ribbon.
The nail was almost rusty and not even that fixed properly in place.
But the message of the nail book mark struck me, it touched me in a very  special way.
These were the very words;

We have a gift for you-

just a simple nail.

However you will never be able to use it for the purpose that it was intended. It will never join two pieces of wood or fasten a picture to a wall. This nail will probably never be hammered by you – we don’t think anyone could bring themselves to do it. Not this particular nail. Let this nail, instead, serve as a reminder each time you find it again. That you matter to someone. If you ever doubt your worth or value, if you ever doubt that you are loved. Hold this nail just for a moment and reflect. God so loved the world that He gave His only Son... while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Believe and remember. How much you hurt or how much you suffer, you are loved. Never forget that Jesus was held on the cross not by nails but by LOVE

I thought about it.  And decided to to improve and over the years made to be given to conferences in our church. But I have decided to share it to subscribers, to friends and even my officemates.  And one day I dreamed of making it big time. I dreamed of making the boomarks dreaming it would reach the whole Philippines and beyond. Sounds impossible, but I have a God of impossibilities and who knows where it would reach. All I have to do is make those nail bookmarks and give give and give.

Initially, I have given almost 50 pieces to my former library boss way back in college in MSU-IIT, almost a hundred pieces to MUST a college school in our city, and will be sending soon 100 more piece to Dipolog through my best friend and classmate in college. Last may 2014 I also gave almost 50 pieces to my call center friends.

This is an impossible dream. But, I leave it all to GOd. 

For Dipolog

FOr MSU-IIT ILigan

For MUST Cagayan de Oro City

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#Puso... Congrats Gilas!

Finally, FIBA win after 40 years

It was such a wonderful FIBA game last night with Senegal. I never thought the team could win the game.
Finally, after 40 years another game won.
I was screaming and cheering and at some point shouted much for the Gilas team. I thought it was another heart breaking game, but thank God it was the sweetest win of all.

Puso......
Go Gilas
I hope Alapag will still play for another FIBA world cup.

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