My wife and I are celebrating our 5 years being together today. I can still remember the day that I proposed to her. The place isn't romantic at all because we were in school waiting for our CWTS class, it was also on a Saturday. And I can also remember that when we were about to part ways, she's the only one who got to kiss me *darn. I lost that special moment. I just looked at her stunned because she doesn't normally kiss me when there are many people and I suddenly shouted in my mind, "naman hindi ko siya nakiss, sayang."
And throughout the rest of our immersion activity, I was smiling almost all the time.. ^_^
--------------------
It's been two seasons since Kobe Bryant changed his jersey number to 24. Well that's not my point in this blog post. Hehehe. It's just a coincidence that these two things, Kobe and 24, are related to what I'm gonna tell.
In exactly less than 24 hours I'll be in Kobe, Japan. This will be one of the most thrilling experience of my life since I'm alone in this flight and it's my first international flight. It was only last night that it dawned how a little scary experience this can be and I thought to myself, why the heck was I so confident all this time? My wife told me that deep inside I know what to do and everything will be fine tomorrow. Well, I hope I'm right. I should be more scared of the work that's waiting for me there but I hope I still can enjoy the trip. =)
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Tips for a Better Life
-------------------------------------------------
MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#8224 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
-------------------------------------------------
42 Tips for A Better Life
==========================
1. When you wake up in the morning, always start your day
with a prayer/vision.
2. And then, complete the following statement,
My purpose is to__________ today.
3. Take a 10 to 30-minute walk every day. And while you walk,
smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
4. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock
if you have to.
5. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less
food that is manufactured in plants.
6. Drink plenty of water and fresh juices. Eat blueberries,
salad, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds, etc.
7. Make at least three people smile each day.
8. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires,
issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot
control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present.
9. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner
like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone, so give the
best of your kindness.
11. Take yourself seriously.
12. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what
their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with
others either.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
So, be happy.
16. Remember that great love and great achievements involve
great risk.
17. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for
others; Responsibility for all your actions.
18. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps
to correct it.
19. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
In five years, will it matter?
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and
fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will
last a lifetime.
20. Forgive everyone for everything.
21. Read more books and watch less TV than you did last year.
22. What other people think of you is none of your business.
23. God has everything you'll every need in life so hook up
with Him.
24. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
25. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current
situation; don't bring up the past.
26. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
27. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your
family and friends will. Stay in touch.
28. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
29. Keep believing that the best is yet to come.
30. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
31. Each day give something good to others.
32. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
33. Sleep for 7 hours every day or whatever your body needs.
34. Don't trust someone who doesn't close their eyes when you
kiss them.
35. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love
for each other is greater than your need for each other.
36. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a
stroke of luck.
37. Do the right thing!
38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following
statements:
I am thankful for__________
Today I accomplished_________
39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
40. Trust in God, but lock your car.
41. Realize that as you get older, you are not approaching death,
but heaven.
42. Know that GOD heals everything.
MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#8224 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
-------------------------------------------------
42 Tips for A Better Life
==========================
1. When you wake up in the morning, always start your day
with a prayer/vision.
2. And then, complete the following statement,
My purpose is to__________ today.
3. Take a 10 to 30-minute walk every day. And while you walk,
smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
4. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock
if you have to.
5. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less
food that is manufactured in plants.
6. Drink plenty of water and fresh juices. Eat blueberries,
salad, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds, etc.
7. Make at least three people smile each day.
8. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires,
issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot
control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present.
9. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner
like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone, so give the
best of your kindness.
11. Take yourself seriously.
12. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what
their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with
others either.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
So, be happy.
16. Remember that great love and great achievements involve
great risk.
17. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for
others; Responsibility for all your actions.
18. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps
to correct it.
19. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
In five years, will it matter?
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and
fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will
last a lifetime.
20. Forgive everyone for everything.
21. Read more books and watch less TV than you did last year.
22. What other people think of you is none of your business.
23. God has everything you'll every need in life so hook up
with Him.
24. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
25. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current
situation; don't bring up the past.
26. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
27. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your
family and friends will. Stay in touch.
28. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
29. Keep believing that the best is yet to come.
30. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
31. Each day give something good to others.
32. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
33. Sleep for 7 hours every day or whatever your body needs.
34. Don't trust someone who doesn't close their eyes when you
kiss them.
35. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love
for each other is greater than your need for each other.
36. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a
stroke of luck.
37. Do the right thing!
38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following
statements:
I am thankful for__________
Today I accomplished_________
39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
40. Trust in God, but lock your car.
41. Realize that as you get older, you are not approaching death,
but heaven.
42. Know that GOD heals everything.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Bambam
I had a great short vacation last week with my family. It's been more than 3 months since I last saw my wife and my son. To my surprise, my son has learned a lot of things I didn't imagine he can learn.
There's just a long list of things that he already knows. Kung meron siyang gusto or may bagay na nagpapamangha sa kanya ay tinuturo niya kaagad sabay sambit ng tunog na "uhm? or uhm!" Alam na niyang manghingi ng pagkain sa kahit sino kahit na kakatapos pa lang niyang kumain. Hindi rin siya mapili sa pagkain. Mahilig din siyang sumayaw kapag nakakarinig ng mga kantang pangsayaw.
One thing that strikes me most is his comprehension. You can tell and teach him things and he easily understands them, siyempre yung madadaling concepts lang. My wife is even bothered when I was teaching him how to turn the doorknob. Hehehe. Lumaki lang konti ang kamay niya at lumakas ng konti ay kaya na niyang bumukas ng pinto.
He runs so much, plays a lot, and talks a lot. Siya nga ang pinakamaingay sa bahay dahil marami siyang sinasabi kapag nasa mood or kapag hindi nanonood ng tv. Mahilig din siyang mamasyal at mahilig sa mga sasakyan. Kaya nga kapag nasa sasakyan kami ng father-in-law ko ay palagi siyang nasa harapan karga ng lola niya.
One thing that stands out among the rest of his likes, are balloons and balls. He calls them "bambam." Nakakatuwa nga siya kapag nakakakita ng balloon kasi sasabihin niya ang bambam sabay turo at pupuntahan ang balloon para paglaruan to think that the only time he had played with a balloon was during his birthday last April. Nung pumunta nga kami sa toy section ng department store at nakita niya ang balloon ay parang hinihila niya ako na pumunta sa balloon at kunin yun, buti na lang at karga ko siya hehe.
Isa pang magandang ugali niya ay ang pagiging friendly. When we attended mass last Sunday, he just kept standing along the aisle and he touches every kid that he sees. He smiles to every person who looks at him. Of course, they can't help but smile back at him even if he causes a little disturbance. He's cute and what makes him cuter is his long curly eyelashes (ehem ehem ^_^) and, take note of this, his two dimples na magkatabi. Yeah, magkatabi sila, parallel with each other on the same curve of the cheek. And nung umuwi lang ako ito na-notice. It's the first time I saw two dimples na magkatabi.
There are other things worth mentioning pero sa dami ay hindi ko na maalala at baka humaba lalo tong blog post ko. I'm so overwhelmed of his growth, which only makes me miss him more. I hope he'll grow into a fine man someday.
There's just a long list of things that he already knows. Kung meron siyang gusto or may bagay na nagpapamangha sa kanya ay tinuturo niya kaagad sabay sambit ng tunog na "uhm? or uhm!" Alam na niyang manghingi ng pagkain sa kahit sino kahit na kakatapos pa lang niyang kumain. Hindi rin siya mapili sa pagkain. Mahilig din siyang sumayaw kapag nakakarinig ng mga kantang pangsayaw.
One thing that strikes me most is his comprehension. You can tell and teach him things and he easily understands them, siyempre yung madadaling concepts lang. My wife is even bothered when I was teaching him how to turn the doorknob. Hehehe. Lumaki lang konti ang kamay niya at lumakas ng konti ay kaya na niyang bumukas ng pinto.
He runs so much, plays a lot, and talks a lot. Siya nga ang pinakamaingay sa bahay dahil marami siyang sinasabi kapag nasa mood or kapag hindi nanonood ng tv. Mahilig din siyang mamasyal at mahilig sa mga sasakyan. Kaya nga kapag nasa sasakyan kami ng father-in-law ko ay palagi siyang nasa harapan karga ng lola niya.
One thing that stands out among the rest of his likes, are balloons and balls. He calls them "bambam." Nakakatuwa nga siya kapag nakakakita ng balloon kasi sasabihin niya ang bambam sabay turo at pupuntahan ang balloon para paglaruan to think that the only time he had played with a balloon was during his birthday last April. Nung pumunta nga kami sa toy section ng department store at nakita niya ang balloon ay parang hinihila niya ako na pumunta sa balloon at kunin yun, buti na lang at karga ko siya hehe.
Isa pang magandang ugali niya ay ang pagiging friendly. When we attended mass last Sunday, he just kept standing along the aisle and he touches every kid that he sees. He smiles to every person who looks at him. Of course, they can't help but smile back at him even if he causes a little disturbance. He's cute and what makes him cuter is his long curly eyelashes (ehem ehem ^_^) and, take note of this, his two dimples na magkatabi. Yeah, magkatabi sila, parallel with each other on the same curve of the cheek. And nung umuwi lang ako ito na-notice. It's the first time I saw two dimples na magkatabi.
There are other things worth mentioning pero sa dami ay hindi ko na maalala at baka humaba lalo tong blog post ko. I'm so overwhelmed of his growth, which only makes me miss him more. I hope he'll grow into a fine man someday.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
