Jul 30, 2009

Management Lessons

Lesson Number 1:

A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day.A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?" The crow answered "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested.

All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

*Management Lesson*
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Lesson Number 2:

A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."

"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer,who shot the turkey out of the tree.

*Management Lesson*
Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

Lesson Number 3:

When the body was first made, all the parts wanted to be Boss.

The Brain said, "I should be Boss because I control the whole body's responses and functions."

The feet said, "We should be Boss as we carry the brain about and get him to where he wants to go."

The hands said, "We should be Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money."

And so it went on and on with the heart, the lungs and the eyes until finally the asshole spoke up.

All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss. So the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work.

Within a short time the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the Feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic and the brain fevered.

Eventually they all decided that asshole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed.

All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shit!

*Management Lesson*
You don't need brains to be a Boss - any asshole will do.

Lesson Number 4:

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field.

While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was.

The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy.

A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung and promptly dug him out and ate him!

*Management Lessons*
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit,keep your mouth shut!

Jul 13, 2009

Mapailubong Pagbati :))

"Danilo, lukota kanang pagbatia. Ang tinuod, hinigala ang pagtan-aw ko kanimo. Kanang gugma mo itakli sa lain. Di ug di ko madawat ang gihalad mo!"

Nagun-ob ang pangandoy ni Danilo. Gilumsan siya sa kasakit nga hilabihan! Hinukad sa iyang kahiladman ang iyang pagpangagho. Di niya mapugos ang dalaga nga panag-iyahon. May kaya ang kahimtang niini. Langit silag yuta samtang si Danilo mamumuong ultimo, way ikapasalig sa tugbawng damgo ni Lorinda.

Dihang hisayran sa inahan ni Danilo misurok ang dugo niini. Kahiubos ang nagdibal sa galamhan. "Kinsa ba gud siyang nagminaut" Puwes, pangita'g lain sama kanimog pagkabutang, Danilo! Hagit kini kanimo, anak. Kadaghang nagsayal nga kapilian mo!"

Paglikay nga di mataas ang seremoniyas ni Mama niya nagpakahilom siya. Wa magtukol.. Hinuon, may larawng mitumaw ug mihunob sa iyang kaisipan. Sa tumang kahiubos milakaw siya. Gituyo niyang wa mosanghid, nagtuo siyang babagan ni Mama niya ang iyang tinguhang pagpahilayo. Didto modangop si Danilo sa manghod sa iyang amahan sa Cagayan de Oro. Sa kahinangop usab sa uyoan ug iyaan nga way mga anak, bukas ang ilang mga dughan pagsagop kang Danilo.

Taas og katungdanan si Matias sa gam-anan ug linatang duga sa pinya. Way suliran si Danilo pagpanglimpliyo. Gihimo siyang route salesman. Daghang dapit sa Mindanao ang iyang nataak. Wa niya kalikayi nga ubay-ubayng maanyag ang iyang gikaila ug nahigala. Apan ang pagtamod niya kanila lubos nga pakigsuod. Wa siya padani sa mga panintal.

"Pagminyo na, Dan," giawhag siya sa asawa sa iyang uyoan - si Maria. Sayod kini nga milangyaw siya tungod sa kapakyasan sa gugma. "Papasa sa panumdoman mo si Lorinda. Hisgot ka na man sa babayeng himili! Wa kay kaugmaon kaniya!"

Way giluwatang katarungan si Danilo niadtong sugyot ni Tiya niya. Igo lamang siyang mipahiyom - mipakibo sa abaga.

Mga suwat nag-asod pagpangabot kang Danilo gikan sa iyang inahan ug mga igsuon. Dinhi niya hibaw-ing napilit si Lorinda pagkaminyo ngadto sa tawong way hilig ang iyang kasingkasing nga mahigugma. Mipatigbabaw man ugod ang garbo ug pagbuot sa amahan sa dalaga nga makabana'g haruhayng pagkabutang ang ilang anak. Bisan sa kaminyuong way gugma, nakaanak si Lorinda.

Sa awahing suwat nga midangat kaniya nagtaho nga ang kapikas ni Lorinda naaksidente hinungdan sa kamatayon niining hinanali. "Mahilangit unta iyang kalag!" Pangilaba ni Danilo nga nagtamod sa suwat.

Miusbaw ang katungdanan ni Danilo. Pangabaga na siya sa iyang uyoan, pagpanglabay sa katuigan. Nagamit ra niya ang kalantip sa iyang salabutan. Wa motuig, miinat na usab ang iyang ranggo ngadto sa pagka area manager sa sangang buhatan sa Sugbo. Hugot unta siyang mibalibad. Gusto niyang sa laing lugar siya ibalhin. Sa katarungan nga siya ray nasayod. Di na siya molingi sa iyang kagahapon. Di na gustong mahiagom
sa mahapdos nga pagtamay sa binuhat nga gimahal niya sa tim-os. Apan ang gahom sa kompaniya ang mipaibabaw. Gawas sa pagdawat sa bag-ong assignment wa na siyay nahimo sa pagrekula.

Luyo sa pagdumili ni Danilo, sa laing bahin nagpangilin sa kahinangop ang iyang inahan ug mga igsuon. Sayon na silang makabisita kaniya dinhi sa dakbayan.Pagpangagi sa laing katuigan nga nahimuwag kanila si Danilo, nagpabilin gihapong way kabilinggan sa kinabuhi.

"Kumusta si Lorinda, Ma?" Napugos siya bisag di niya tinguhang paghisgot sa linalang nga mitumpag sa iyang kalauman.

"Halin pa ba. Biyudang maestra!" Sa inahan nga mipasiplat sa anak.

Nangaligid ang panahon. May buntag nga nagpanon ang mga aplikante sa buhatan ni Danilo. Gihagpat niyang mga papeles sa nakalabang sa esksamin pagka salesman. Naugnok siya pagkabasa sa bansagong Jagdon. Taga amo kining apilyedoha, niya pa. Gipasugoan niya ang iyang sekretariya nga pasudlon.

"Lingkod," paghisud sa usa ka batan-on iyang giagdag palingkod.

"Salamat kaayo, Sir," dayong lingkod sa batan-on.

"Diin ang inyo dinhi sa Cebu, Gerardo?"

"Bogo, Sir."

"May nga ginikanan ka pa?"

"Inahan na lang," tubag ni Gerardo, "ang amahan ko namatay sa aksidente."

"Kining, balik sa Lunes, puhon," ni Danilo nga mihapuhap sa suwang ug misiling sa kalendaryo. "Dako ang nakuha mo sa examination. Congratulation.!"

"Thank you, Sir!" Nag-inugpo ang kalipayng mitaob sa dughan sa batan-on.

"Time pa! May driver's license ka na bang professional?"

Gipakita ni Gerardo ang iyang lisensiya sa pagmaneho.

"Unsa ba karong adlawa? Biyernes. Mouli ka sa Bogo?" Sukna ni Danilo. "O, Sir. Mosakay ko'g last trip."

"Magkuyog na lang kita. Moduaw man sab ko sa atua."

Kahingangha ang namasibas sa dagway ni Lorinda paghunong sa awto sa may tugkaran sa ilang ba'y. Unang mikanaog si Gerardo.

"Sir, mao na kini ang amo. Dali.dayon, Sir! Si Mama Lorinda nang naa sa hagdanan!" Misud pag-una ang batan-on ug milahos pagsaka.

Dugay'ng nag-ukang ang pagtinan-away ni Danilo ug Lorinda. Namathay sa tagsa-tagsa nila ka mga panagway ang mga kunot ug tunob sa katuigan nga nanglabay.

"Hangtod ba diay karon nga gawasnon nang pagbati mo gihikaw mo ba gihapon ang pagdawat sa gihalad ko?" Gipusgay ni Danilo ang kahilom nga mibagtok.

Naulawng si Lorinda. Gikudman ang iyang dila nga lugsanayng makalitok og pulong.

"Ang di mahimo kaniadto, Lorinda mahimo na ba karon?

Misubang ang salabtunong pahiyom ni Lorinda. Hinay siyang mitando nga gidunganan usab ni Danilo pagsagpo ang iyang abaga. Gi-ukoban ang iyang ngabil ni Danilo.(KATAPUSAN)

The Power of Three Little Words

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship.

I'LL BE THERE - Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. 'Being there' is at the very very core of civility.

I MISS YOU - Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other, "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved.

I RESPECT YOU - Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the importance of a relationship.

MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT - This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting "maybe I'm wrong."

PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

COUNT ON ME - "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out," Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there, indicating "you can count on me."

LET ME HELP - The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.

I UNDERSTAND YOU - People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in so many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship.

GO FOR IT - Some of your friends may be non conformists, have unique projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness-everyone has dreams that no one else has.

I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see have to be reserved for those who are special; that is I LOVE YOU.

Have a great day. Love yourself and your loved ones. See yah!

Jul 9, 2009

Meanings........

Standing for what you believe in,
Regardless of the odds against you,
and the pressure that tears at your resistance,
... means courage.

Keeping a smile on your face,
When inside you feel like dying,
For the sake of supporting others,
... means strength.

Stopping at nothing,
And doing what's in your heart,
You know is right,
... means determination.

Doing more than is expected,
To make another's life a little more bearable,
Without uttering a single complaint,
... means compassion.

Helping a friend in need,
No matter the time or effort,
To the best of your ability,
... means loyalty.

Giving more than you have,
And expecting nothing,
But nothing in return,
... means selflessness.

Holding your head high,
And being the best you know you can be
When life seems to fall apart at your feet,
Facing each difficulty with the confidence

That time will bring you better tomorrows,
And never giving up,
... means confidence.

Be Attitudes

Be understanding to your enemies.
Be loyal to your friends.

Be strong enough to face the world each day.
Be weak enough to know you cannot do everything alone.

Be generous to those who need your help.
Be frugal with that you need yourself.

Be wise enough to know that you do not know everything.
Be foolish enough to believe in miracles.

Be willing to share your joys.
Be willing to share the sorrows of others.

Be a leader when you see a path others have missed.
Be a follower when you are shrouded by the mists of uncertainty.

Be first to congratulate an opponent who succeeds.
Be last to criticize a colleague who fails.

Be sure where your next step will fall, so that you will not tumble.
Be sure of your final destination, in case you are going the wrong way.

Be loving to those who love you.
Be loving to those who do not love you; they may change.

Above all, be yourself.

Jul 8, 2009

Waiting For A Bus

You know, love is just like someone waiting for a bus.When the bus comes, you look at it and you say to yourself "eeee...so full....cannot sit down".

"I'll wait for the next one". So you let the bus go and waited for the second bus. Then the second bus came, you looked at it you say,"eeee...this bus is so old...so shabby!"

So you let the bus go and again, decided to wait for the next bus.

After a while another bus came, it's not crowded, not old but you said, "eeee... not air-conditioned...better wait for the next one".

So again you let the bus go and decided to wait for the next bus.

Then the sky started to get dark as it is getting late. You panicked and jumped immediately inside the next bus. It is not until much later that you found out that you had boarded the wrong bus!

So you wasted your time and money waiting for what you want! Even if an air-conditioned bus comes, you can't ensure that the air-conditioned bus won't break down or whether or not the air conditioner will be too cold for you. So people... wanting to get what you want is not wrong. But it wouldn't hurt to give other person a chance, right? If you find that the "bus" doesn't suit you just press the red button and get off the bus! (as simple as that!)

Hey who said life is fair??? The best thing to do is be observant and open while you scrutinize the bus. If it doesn't suit you, get off.

But you must always have an extra something which you could use for the next bus that comes.

But wait........ I'm sure you have this experience before...You saw a bus coming(the bus you want, of course) you flagged it but the driver acted as if he did not see ou and zoomed pass you! It just wasn't meant for you! The bottom line is, being loved is like waiting for a bus you want. Getting on the bus and appreciating the bus by giving it a chance depends totally on you. If you haven't made any choice, WALK!Walking is like being out of love. The good side of it is you can still choose any bus you want... the rest who couldn't afford another ride would just have to be content with the bus they rode on, ugly or not.

One more thing.... sometimes its better to choose a bus you are already familiar with rather than gamble with a bus that is unfamiliar to you. But then again, life wouldn't be complete without the risks involved.


BUT THERE'S ONE BUS THAT I FORGOT TO TELL YOU ABOUT - THE BUS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR...IT WILL JUST STOP ON ITS OWN AND WILL ASK YOU TO COME INSIDE AND TAKE A FREE RIDE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE

You Never Lose By Loving
You Always Lose By Holding Back.

Jul 4, 2009

Wisdom For The Road

Cherish things while you still have them,
before they're gone,
and you realize how precious they really are.

Life can only be understood backwards,
but it must be lived forwards.

Everything in life is temporary.
So if things are going good,
enjoy it because it won't last forever.
And if things are going bad,
don't worry because it won't last forever either.

Destiny is not a matter of chance,
it is a matter of choice;
it is not a thing to be waited for,
it is a thing to be achieved.

A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step.

Never cross a bridge
without knowing how to swim the tides.

If you could not add years to your life
Add life to your years. :))

God's Letter To Women

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man, because your nostrils are too delicate.

I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity.

From one bone, I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do.

Around this one bone, I shaped you....... I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully. Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The ribcage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart. Support man as the rib cage supports the body.

You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side.

You are my perfect angel.....You are my beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart. Your eyes...don't change them. Your lips, how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form. Your hands so gentle to touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep. I've held your heart close to mine. Of all that lives and breathes, you are most like me.

Adam walked with me in the cool of the day, yet he was lonely. He could not See me or touch me. He could only feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with me, I fashioned in you; my Holiness, my Strength, my Purity, my Love, my Protection and Support.

You are special because you are an extension of me. Man represents my image, woman my emotions. Together, you represent the totality of God.

So man......treat woman well.

Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt me.

What you do to her, you do to me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart; the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father. Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you.

In gentle quietness, show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self.

Are You Ready For Love?

A good relationship isn't a game you play or an ego trip you take. It is about love and two people. Loving someone can give us the greatest joy we can ever know and it can hurt more than we can believe too. When it does not really hurt when that person did something disappointing to you, but really hurts when you see that person in pain and sadness, then you know you truly love that person.

Loving someone means you should ready to experience heartache and happiness at the same time. That's the reward and that's the risk. Unless we are willing to experience it, we will never really know what its like to love and be loved.

Sharing love is probably the most valuable and meaningful experience a person can ever have. And theres a difference between being in love with someone and loving someone. It's the difference between a love that's fickle, wild and short-lived and one thats tender and passionate,nurturing and lasts a long time. The first is easy. The second, the one that really matters to all of us, takes work because its about keeping a relationship.

Loving someone takes efforts. We have to be able to communicate with each other. Nobody can read anyones mind. We always presume that our partner knows we think and feel. Maybe in time we might be able to predict or sense each others thoughts but its never perfect and takes time to develop.

Getting the chance to love and be loved by someone is blessed. Respect him/her for who he/she is, and not what you want him/her to be. Everyone is pretty and special in his/her own special way. No one is perfect. It is true love, which closes the gap of imperfections to form a smooth surface of acceptance for each other. True love sees and accepts a person for who he/she is. It is also true love, which makes a person change for the better.

The power of true love to a person is undeniable.

A relationship needs commitments too. What is love without commitments from each other anyway? Its like principles and values. Everyone has them but they only means as much as we are willing to stand for them.

The same goes for our commitments to relationship, and the person we love.

Every day everywhere, people fall in love but just how many of these relationships are self-sacrificing love, and not just relationships, which are formed only for the intense feeling of falling in love? I know hundreds of friends who say the magical words I love you but more often than not, the truth is just I am IN love with you. There is a difference between being in love with someone and loving someone. If a person says he/she is in love with you, he/she means that he/she likes you for who
you are now and he/she fell in love with you because of the present you.This kind of love is temporary and lasts only as long as the fairytale lasts. When fairy godmother comes in the midnight to whirl us back to reality, we see the heartache of such a relationship. Where both were only IN love with each other.

But if a person says he/she loves you, he/she means that he/she loves you unconditionally for who you are now, who you were in the past and who you might in the future. When he/she says he/she loves you and really means it, you have to ask yourself if you love him/her too or if you're in love with idea of being in love. It is very hard to see the difference through logical thinking.

Let your heart guide you.May you be blessed on your soul-searched journey for your soul mate.:))

Jul 2, 2009

True Love

A time love can bear the longitude of waiting even if it takes forever.When confused about love, follow your heart, it may not always be right,but you will have the memories to make you smile. If your head tells you one thing and your heart tells you another thing, before you decide, you should first think whether you have a better head or heart. Its okay to kiss a fool or let a fool kiss you but never let a kiss fool you. Don't find love, let love find you, that's why it is called falling
in love because you don't force yourself to fall, you just fall. Never be ashamed to show love when you feel it because one day you might realize that love is already afraid to show itself to you.

Girls are like Angels, they easily forgive and forget, while men are like Angels also but sometimes Devils, they easily get and forget. To love someone is to have courage to walk away and let go the other one who wishes to be free, no matter how much it hurts. Never say "I LOVE YOU" when you don't even care. Never talk about feelings if they aren't there. Never touch a heart if you mean to break it. Never look in the eyes if all you have to say is a lie, and never say hello if you mean
goodbye.

Love is like a butterfly, the more you chase it eludes you, but if you let it fly, it would come to you the least you expect it. On the course of love, people much teach their hearts to be brave enough to let go when they realized when things are not meant to be after all. Most relationships are like traffic signs 1 way 2 way, do not enter, slippery when wet, no u turn, no left turn but what I like most is give way.

Words and Hearts should be handled with care for words when spoken and hearts when broken are the hardest things to repair.

The simplest pick-up line doesn't have so many words; all I need is "I" for me to say "LOVE" for me to share it and "YOU" for me to give it. Don't feel share tears to someone who hurt you. Don't long for the person if they left. Don't feel sorry if you fail when you try your best. Someone out there is more deserving for your time and your love. If I tell you "I LOVE YOU" you should wonder why or how or since when or for how long because I wouldn't have a single answer except to tell you again.

In the game of love, it doesn't matter who win or lose, what is important is that you know when to hold on and when to let go. It's "LOVE", if your hearts gets broken by the time you truly love, don't let go of the love of the person but let go the person, you never know love might be sweeter the second time around. It's hard to find true love because people are too caught up looking for the perfect person. They
don't realize that love is not finding the perfect person for someone else. Love knows no reason, love knows no lie, love defeats all reason, love has no eyes, but love is not blind, they can see but they don't mind. We are afraid to say "I LOVE YOU" instead we say "I MISS YOU" but often misunderstood. Leaving the ones we love on which you don't realize he/she is also feeling the same feelings like you do. Love not because the person is the only one but because the person is the one you are willing to give up everything because it's worth fighting for.

Jun 30, 2009

In The Beginning....

In the beginning, God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so man and woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's and Krispy Creme. And satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And man said "Yea," and woman said, "And another one with sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds.

And God created the healthful yogurt that woman might keep the figure that man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane, and combined them. And woman went from size 4 to size16.

So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand Island dressing and garlic toast on the side. And man and woman unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.

God then brought running shoes so that his children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so man would not have to toil changing the channels. And man and woman laughed and cried before the flickering light and gained pounds.

Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into strips and chips and deep-fried them. And man gained pounds.

God then created lean beef so that man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger, then said, "You want fries with that?" and man replied, "Yea! And super size 'em." And Satan said "It is good," and man went into cardiac arrest."

God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. And so Satan created Managed Health Care.

Lessons of Life

I feared being alone
until I learned to like
myself.

I feared failure
until I realized that I only
fail when I don't try.

I feared success
until I realized
that I had to try
in order to be happy
with myself.

I feared people's opinions
until I learned that
people would have opinions
about me anyway.

I feared rejection
until I learned to
have faith in myself.

I feared pain
until I learned that
it's necessary
for growth.

I feared the truth
until I saw the
ugliness in lies.

I feared life
until I experienced
its beauty.

I feared death
until I realized that it's
not an end, but a beginning.

I feared my destiny,
until I realized that
I had the power to change
my life.

I feared hate
until I saw that it
was nothing more than
ignorance.

I feared love
until it touched my heart,
making the darkness fade
into endless sunny days.

I feared ridicule
until I learned how
to laugh at myself.

I feared growing old
until I realized that
I gained wisdom every day.

I feared the future
until I realized that
life just kept getting
better.

I feared the past
until I realized that
it could no longer hurt me.

I feared the dark
until I saw the beauty
of the starlight.

I feared the light
until I learned that the
truth would give me
strength.


I feared change,
until I saw that
even the most beautiful butterfly
had to undergo a metamorphosis
before it could fly.

Jun 27, 2009

Something To Inspire Us

A ninety-one year old woman died after living a long dignified life. When she met God she asked him something that had long bothered her. If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?

God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson to teach us. And it is only through these lessons that we learn about life, people, relationships and God. This confused the woman, so God began to explain.

When someone lies to you . . ..It teaches you that things are not always as they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know their heart. And remove your own masks to let people know yours.

When someone steals from you . . .It teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what you have, for you never know when you might lose it. And never, ever take your friends and family for granted because today is the only guarantee you have.

When someone inflicts an injury upon you . . ..It teaches you that the human state is a fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best as you can, it's the only thing you are sure to have here on earth.

When someone mocks you . . . It teaches you that no two people are alike.When you encounter people who are different from you, don't judge them by how they look or act; instead base your opinion on the contents of their heart.

When someone breaks your heart . . .It teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that person will love you back.But don't turn your back on love because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings will make up for all the past hurts put together. Times ten.

When someone holds a grudge against you . . . It teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing Man can do.

When a loved one is unfaithful to you . . .. It teaches you that resisting temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptation. By doing so you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you were tempted.

When someone cheats you . . . It teaches you that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.

When someone ridicules you . . . It teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no control.

Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became concerned that there were no lessons to be learned from Man's good deeds. God replied that Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift he has.

At the root of all kindness is love, and each act of love also teaches us a lesson.

The woman's curiosity deepening, God once again
began to explain.

When someone loves us . . .. It teaches us that love, kindness, charity,honesty, humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all the evil in the world.
For every good deed, there is one less evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is too often abused.

When you enter someone's life, whether by plan or,chance or coincidence,consider what your lesson will be . . . Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of reality?
When you die will your life have resulted in more loving or hurting? More comfort or pain? More joy or sadness? Each one of us has power over the balance of love in the world. Use it wisely.

Don't miss an opportunity to nudge the world's scale in the right direction.

God Bless Us ....

Jun 25, 2009

Imaginary Chat With God

GOD : Hello, did you call me?

Me : Called you? No, who is this?

God : This is God. I heard your prayers so I thought I will chat.

Me : I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something.

God : What are you busy at?

Me : Don't know. But I cant find free time. Life has become hectic. Its rush hour all the time.

God : Well, I wanted to resolve your fight for time by giving you some clarity. In this net era I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.

Me : Tell me, why has life become complicated now?

God : Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.

Me : Why are we then constantly unhappy?

God : Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. Thats why you are not happy.

Me : But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?

God : Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

Me : But there is so much pain due to uncertainty.

God : Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.

Me : If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

God : Diamond can not be polished without friction. Gold can not be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don't suffer. By turning their sufferings to sacrifices, their lives become better, not bitter.

Me : You mean to say such experience is useful?

God : Yes. Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.

Me : Why do we have to go through such tests? Why cant we be free from such problems?

God : Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.

Me : Frankly, in the midst of so many problems, we dont know where we are heading.

God : If you look outside you will not know where you are heading.Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside,you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.

Me : Sometimes, not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?

God : Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.

Me : In tough times, how do you stay motivated?

God : Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go.Always count your blessings, not what you are missing.

Me : What surprises you about people?

God : When they suffer, they ask why me?. When they prosper,they never ask, why me? Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.

Me : Sometimes I ask who I am, why I am here. I cant get the answer.

God : Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.

Me : How can I get the best out of life?

God : Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.

Me : One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.

God : There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.

Me : Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start my life again with a new sense of inspiration.

God : Well, keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to resolve not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live.

Hanggang Dito Na Lang Ba?

Nakakatawa how one falls in love then falls out of it. Its funny rin how one would die looking for it, while one would just let it die. It's ridiculous how each and everyone live because of LOVE...

Well, here is story... In a dream. GOD told me that I could pick up any guy I like from His field. But I have to choose only one. Once na makapili na ako, I have to raise my hand as a signal that I finally found him, then go back to GOD for praise. But NO!!! May isa pang kondisyon, I could never turn back.
Once nalampasan ko, I should move on. So sabi ko, GOD surely won't give me rotten crops of guys. I have been a good daughter and I deserve to be with a good man. I was confident I'll get the best pick.*

So my journey began. As I went through the field, nakita ko ang iba't ibang klase ng guys. Some were tempting me to pick them up. And some were indeed tempting to pick up. Pero sabi ko, baka may mas guwapo, mas mabait, mas matalino, mas masipag, mas mahal ako sa dulo ng field na ito. So I let go. Once. Twice. Thrice. I believed fervently that in the end of the field is my prince, waiting for me with open arms. Then I saw a guy. He looked at me straight in the eye and blew a kiss. Our gazes met and I don't know why, pero there was something in him that I longed for. I felt as if something was drawing me to him. Pero di pwede. I have to make it in the end of
the field. Baka sabihin ni GOD, ata na duwag ako tsaka wala akong patience. Naisip ko if habang lumalayo ako, nakakakita ako ng ganitong klase ng guy, baka as I move further eh may mas hihigit pa sa kanya. Until I reached the end of the field. And wala akong nakita!!! GOD asked me, "di ba napakakulit mo, araw araw na ginawa ng Diyos... ay, ako pala un... eh nagdadasal ka na magkaroon ng perfect partner in life, bakit ngayon wala kang dala. My crops are all fresh and good. There is nothing there not ready and good for picking". I answered, "I thought I would see someone at the end on the field. Eh D'yos ko po, wala na pala. I thought that each step I
took brought me closer to perfection where in fact, each step brought me closer to nothingness. I remembered that guy who was looking at me. I know he's the one but I let him go, believing that there's someone better at the end of the field. Ohhhh, darn it! God said, "I'm sorry child, but I have given you enough time to choose.
You should face the reality and its consequences." With my head bowed down I said,
"I'm sorry I wasn't brave enough to raise my hand in the middle of the field and commit myself to someone. I was not ready to face the challenges of life with someone I thought was of lesser value than me... I'm sorry."*

Nagising akong umiiyak, saying sorry to GOD is giving me another chance to choose but not in His field but in the field of uncertainty. Now, I'm thinking about that guy in the field,the guy I felt was for me, wondering what might have been if I
raised my hand the moment I saw him. Then it hit me. What is the meaning of all my hardship to be successful and wealthy? I may become the most powerful and successful person on earth but if I don't have someone whom I will share my love and happiness with, then it will not be worth anything. Para sa ating lahat ito.
Think about it. We are not getting any younger. Explore GOD's field. I'm sure nand'yan lang sya sa tabi-tabi. Maaring in the beginning, in the middle or in the end. It's for you to find out. But most importantly, it's for you to choose. It's a part of the whole concept of love. It's a risk you have to take, a decision you have to make...

Pendong

Gising, fren!

Tumatanda ka na, fren.

Nasa Friday Magic Madness na yung mga paborito mong kanta. Nakaka-relate ka na sa Classic MTV. Lesbiana na yung kinaaaliwan mong child star dati. Nanay na lagi ang role ng crush na crush mong matinee idol noon.

Dati, pag may panot, sisigaw ka agad ng "PENDONG!". Ngayon, pag may sumisigaw nun, ikaw na yung napapraning. Parang botika na ang cabinet mo. May multivitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, royal jelly, tsaka ginko biloba.

Dati, laging may inuman. Sa inuman, may lechon, sisig, kaldereta, inihaw na liempo, pusit, at kung anu-ano pa. Ngayon, nagkukumpulan na lang kayo ng mga kasama mo sa Starbucks at oorder ng tea.

Wala na ang mga kaibigan mo noon.

Ang dating masasayang tawanan ng barkada sa canteen, napalitan na ng walang katapusang pagrereklamo tungkol sa kumpanya ninyo. Wala na ang best friend mo na lagi mong pinupuntahan kapag may problema ka. Ang lagi mo na lang kausap ngayon e ang kaopisina mong hindi ka sigurado kung binebenta ka sa iba pag nakatalikod ka. Ang hirap nang magtiwala.

Mahirap nang makahanap ng totoong kaibigan. Hindi mo kayang pagkatiwalaan ang kasama mo araw-araw sa opisina. Kung sabagay, nagkakilala lang kayo dahil gusto ninyong kumita ng pera at umakyat sa tinatawag nilang "corporate ladder". Anumang pagkakaibigang umusbong galing sa pera at ambisyon ay hindi talaga totoong pagkakaibigan. Pera din at ambisyon ang sisira sa inyong dalawa.

Pera. Pera na ang nagpapatakbo ng buhay mo.

Alipin ka na ng Meralco, PLDT, SkyCable, Globe, Smart, at Sun. Alipin ka ng Midnight Madness. Alipin ka ng tollgate sa expressway. Alipin ka ng credit card mo. Alipin ka ng ATM. Alipin ka ng BIR.

Dati-rati masaya ka na sa isang platong instant pancit canton. Ngayon, dapat may kasamang italian chicken ang fettucine alfredo mo. Masaya ka na noon pag nakakapag-ober-da-bakod kayo para makapagswimming. Ngayon, ayaw mong lumangoy kung hindi Boracay o Puerto Galera ang lugar. Dati, sulit na sulit na sa yo ang gin pomelo. Ngayon, pagkatapos ng ilang bote ng red wine, maghahanap ka ng San Mig Light o Vodka Cruiser.

Wala ka nang magawa. Sumasabay ang lifestyle mo sa income mo. Nagtataka ka kung bakit hindi ka pa rin nakakaipon kahit tumataas ang sweldo mo. Yung mga bagay na gusto mong bilhin dati na sinasabi mong hindi mo kailangan, abot-kamay mo na. Pero kahit nasa iyo na ang mga gusto mong bilhin, hindi ka pa rin makuntento.

Saan ka ba papunta?

Fren, gumising ka. Hindi ka nabuhay sa mundong ito para maging isa lang sa mga baterya ng mga machines sa Matrix. Hanapin mo ang dahilan kung bakit nilagay ka rito. Kung ang buhay mo ngayon ay uulit-ulit lang hanggang maging singkwenta anyos ka na, magsisisi ka. Lumingon ka kung paano ka nagsimula, isipin ang mga tao at mga bagay na nagpasaya sa yo. Balikan mo sila.

Ikaw ang nagbago, hindi ang mundo. :-)

Jun 22, 2009

RyT TyM

TaManG oRas At TamaNg paGkaKataOn.. MinsaN SiniSiSi Pa NatiN anG saRiLi NaTin KuNg BaKiT NgaYon Mo LaNg NaLamaN na MahaL Mo Sya..

KunG aLam Mo LaNg..NgaYon Mo LanG Yon NaLaMan Kasi EtO YunG TiNataWag Na "RyT TyM"..

SoMe ThiNk Of LoVe As PasT TimE..FeeLinG At TrIp LaNg..YunG MaHaL Nya NgayOn BuKas HiNdi Na,BoYfriENd Nya NgaYon Pero TaNggaP Nya Na IsaNg aRaw TaTawaGin Nya din Yung "EX"..

MataGal Nga,inaAboT pa Ng taOn pErO ILaNg taoN?? 1? 2? 3? Tapos PaG nagKakaSawaAn na Sa MUkHa Nag-AAyaWaN Na At MaY iBa NamaN Na NagTataGal LanG ng TaoN daHiL NaNghihiNayaNg sa PinagsamaHan??! BaTa Pa MasYado aNg ganoN magmahaL..

MaY iBa NaMaN Na MasYadOng SeryoSo At SenSiTiBo Pag DatIng Sa baGay Na yAn..YuNg TipO Ng TaoNg haNdaNg iRisK aNg laHat..MagBigaY..MagParaYa..PaRa LaNg DoN sa TaoNg maHaL Nya..

MerOn PaNg Iba Dyan Na PiniPigiLaN YunG naRaRaMdaMaN Nya KasI HigH ScHoOL PaLaNg O Di Kaya TeEn AgER PaLaNg,GuSto Nya KasIng MaGiNg siLa NuNg taOng Yon Sa paNahoNg seyosoHan Na..

YunG SiGuraDo Na Sya Na Yung TaoNg Yon Nga ang GuSto Nya makaSama PaNghaBanG BuhaY..KumBaga "RyT TyM"..

*ThErE WaS This QuOTaTioN SaYinG*: "I dont care how many lips u'vE kissed,i dont care how many men u've embraced, I dont care how many ladies hear u say u love dem, ol I care is d future. not to be u'r first but to be u'r last"..

MaSaRap MagmaHaL Sa TaOng MahAL ka Din..YunG feELiNg Nyo SouL mates Kayo..Kaya Kung paRa Sayo Talaga yon..iLaNg taOn Man KayoNg Di MagKita..iLanG TaO maN anG MahaLin Nya..GaaNo maN sya KalaYo O MaraMi MaNg HadLanG..

MagKiKita PaRiN KaYo KuNg taLagaNg paRa Kayo Sa Isa't isa.. HinDi HinahaNap Yan..KusaNg dumadating sa Right Time. :))

Delayed si Tekya :))

Pag-abot ni Lando sa balay, gisuginlan ni Tekya ang iyang bana.
Sweetheart, delayed ra ba ko ug usa ka buwan. Gikan pa lang ko sa doktor, apan ayaw lang ug pagsaba sa uban ha kay basin ug mauwawan ko kon dili tinuod".

Pagkaugma, adunay ni-abot nga taga Meralco. Pag-abli sa pultahan, matud pa sa kolektor, "Manang, delayed ka ug usa ka buwan." Kang kinsa man nimo nahibaw-an? Pangutana ni Tekya. Naa diri nakasuwat sa records namo, tubag sa taga Meralco. Mao ba? Nakasuwat diay sa records ninyo?

Sa sunod adlaw gisulong ni Lando ang Meralco nga suko kaayo sa counter:

Gi-unsa man ninyo pagkahibawo nga na delayed ug usa ka buwan ang akong asawa?

Dyutay'ng pasensya lang. Kon gusto ninyo nga mawa sa records namo dinhi, magbayad na lang mo, tubag sa empleyado.

Kay ngano man diay kon di ko mobayad? Pangutana ni lando.

Putlan ka, tubag sa empleyado.

Kon putlan ko, unsa man ang gamiton sa akong asawa?

Pwede man mogamit siya ug kandila, di ba?

Dyok Tym :))

Sa usa ka gingharian adunay usa ka elepante nga matudloan. Usa ka adlaw ni-ana, gipahibalo sa maong hari sa iyang gingsakupan. Ang ingon sa hari, kon kinsa man kaninyo ang makapalingiw niining elepante, siya ang mahimong asawa sa kausa-usa nakong anak ug mosunod nga hari, ipahibalo sa tanan.

Nikatag ang maong balita sa tibuok gingharian. Ni-abot ang adlaw sa maong hagit apan duha lang ang buot mosulay,tungod kay kamatayon man ang kabayaran kon kinsa man ang mapakyas sa pagpalingiw sa elepante. Matud pa sa hari "pagasugdan na" usa ka makusgan nga lalaki nagbitbit ug dospordos ug gihampak sa makusog ang elepante, apan ni-ago lang ang makalolooy nga elepante. Napakyas ang pirmiro nga nisalmot.

Ikaduha nga nisalmot, gisipa ug grabe ka kusog ang kinatawo sa elepante, apan ni-ungol lang gihapon. Makita sa nawong sa hari ang tumang kasubo, apan gikan sa kadaghanan aduna siyay nadungog nga tingog " ako mahal nga hari buot nako nga sulayan". Pangutana sa hari, kinsa ka? Ako si Pidol usa lamang ka yano nga lumulupyo. Sige sugdi na dayon kabalo naman siguro ka kon unsay silot sa mapakyas. Ang sulti sa hari ni Pidol.

Niduol si Pidol sa elepante ug gihunghungan niya kini, kalit lang nga nilingiw ang elepante ug natingala ang tanan. Ang pangutana, unsa man ang gihunghong ni Pidol sa elepante? Tubag: Matud ni Pidol, gusto ka sipaon na usab ka nako sa imong kinatawo?

WOMEN ARE COMPLEX CREATURES

If you kiss her, you are not a gentleman
If you don't, you are not a man
If you praise her, she thinks you are lying
If you don't, you are good for nothing
If you agree to all her likes, you are a wimp
If you don't, you are not understanding
If you visit her often, she thinks it is boring
If you don't, she accuses you of double-crossing
If you are well dressed, she says you are a playboy
If you don't, you are a dull boy
If you are jealous, she says it's bad
If you don't, she thinks you do not love her
If you attempt a romance, she says you didn't respect her
If you don't, she thinks you do not like her
If you are a minute late, she complains it's hard to wait
If she is late, she says that's a girl's way
If you visit another man, you're not putting in "quality time"
If she is visited by another woman, "oh it's natural, we are girls"
If you kiss her once in a while, she professes you are cold
If you kiss her often, she yells that you are taking advantage
If you fail to help her in crossing the street, you lack ethics
If you do, she thinks it's just one of men's tactics for seduction
If you stare at another woman, she accuses you of flirting
If she is stared by other men, she says that they are just admiring
If you talk, she wants you to listen
If you listen, she wants you to talk

In short:

So simple, yet so complex
So weak, yet so powerful
So confusing, yet so desirable
So damning, yet so wonderful......WOMEN!

Jun 21, 2009

Christian Ways To Reduce Stress

An Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice."

1. Pray

2. Go to bed on time.

3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.

4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.

6. Simplify and unclutter your life.

7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)

8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.

10. Take one day at a time.

11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.

12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.

14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.

15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.

17. Get enough rest.

18. Eat right.

19 Get organized so everything has its place.

20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.

21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.

22. Every day, find time to be alone.

23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.

24. Make friends with Godly people.

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.

26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus ."

27. Laugh.

28. Laugh some more!

29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.

30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).

32. Sit on your ego.

33 Talk less; listen more.

34. Slow down.

35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.

36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.

"If God is for us, who can be against us?"

(Romans 8:31)

Tips For A Good Night :))

Set a schedule:

Go to bed at a set time each night and get up at the same time each morning. Disrupting this schedule may lead to insomnia. "Sleeping in" on weekends also makes it harder to wake up early on Monday morning because it re-sets your sleep cycles for a later awakening.

Exercise:

Try to exercise 20 to 30 minutes a day. Daily exercise often helps people sleep, although a workout soon before bedtime may interfere with sleep. For maximum benefit, try to get your exercise about 5 to 6 hours before going to bed.

Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol:

Avoid drinks that contain caffeine, which acts as a stimulant and keeps people awake. Sources of caffeine include coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, non-herbal teas, diet drugs, and some pain relievers. Smokers tend to sleep very lightly and often wake up in the early morning due to nicotine withdrawal. Alcohol robs people of deep sleep and REM sleep and keeps them in the lighter stages of sleep.

Relax before bed:

A warm bath, reading, or another relaxing routine can make it easier to fall sleep. You can train yourself to associate certain restful activities with sleep and make them part of your bedtime ritual.

Sleep until sunlight:

If possible, wake up with the sun, or use very bright lights in the morning. Sunlight helps the bodies internal biological clock reset itself each day. Sleep experts recommend exposure to an hour of morning sunlight for people having problems falling asleep.

Don't lie in bed awake:

If you cant get to sleep, don't just lie in bed. Do something else, like reading, watching television, or listening to music, until you feel tired. The anxiety of being unable to fall asleep can actually contribute to insomnia.

Control your room temperature:

Maintain a comfortable temperature in the bedroom. Extreme temperatures
may disrupt sleep or prevent you from falling asleep.

See a doctor if your sleeping problem continues:

If you have trouble falling asleep night after night, or if you always feel tired the next day, then you may have a sleep disorder and should see a physician. Your primary care physician may be able to help you; if not, you can probably find a sleep specialist at a major hospital near you. Most sleep disorders can be treated effectively, so you can finally get that good nights sleep you need.

Jun 20, 2009

Top 5 Ways To Build A Wonderful Life

1. Live Below Your Means

There will always be temptation to forsake the future for immediate gratification. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at the time but rash spending hurts a lot later on.

Enjoy life's simple pleasures and save as much as you can. Expensive things don't create lasting happiness and security. Careful spending will bring you greater leisure and enjoyment in the long run.

2. Put Your Money to Work

Saving is great, but to make the most of your money you need to put it to work. Good investments can be the difference between retiring in your 40's or in your 60's.

A post today at The Simple Dollar really got me thinking. According to Trent's projections, if a person in their early 20's invests 20% of their income in an S&P index fund, the interest they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40's. They could retire without a drop in income!

Wise investing is the surest path to financial independence and it's something everyone can work on. It's definitely an area I'll be devoting more attention to in my personal life and on this blog.

3. Educate Yourself

To be happy we need continuous growth. The best way to grow is life long education. This doesn't mean you need to pursue a doctorate or spend 2 hours reading every day. Self education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives.

Education builds over time. It might feel like the bits of wisdom you acquire don't mean much, but over the years they add up to form a wiser, kinder, more interesting person.

4. Develop Lasting Personal Relationships

Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships we develop with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Don't forget about them.

Taking the time to cultivate and enjoy personal relationships is essential to longterm happiness. Without the people you care about you'll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you become.

5. Work Towards a Dream You're Passionate About

Even if your life isn't perfect, you can always build towards a goal you're passionate about. If you aren't building towards something, you're probably stagnating. When this happens to me I start to feel like a victim trapped by my own life. The best way to reverse this is working towards a goal.

We can't control everything about our lives, but working towards a goal gives us something positive to focus on and lays the foundation for future success. No matter what your passion is, get out there and start doing something. As Lao Tzu said, even a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.

Bonus: 6. Stay in Shape

You only get one body. Once it's been ruined there isn't much you can do about it. Exercise to keep the rust off. Avoid excessive consumption of damaging substances and unhealthy foods. It may feel like terrible self denial at the time but enjoying good health in your later years is worth the sacrifice.

Jun 19, 2009

Love :))

LOVE is more than a four letter word
it packs more power than any we've heard.

LOVE can turn a frown into a smile
make our day more worthwhile.

LOVE never fails, love never tires
makes more heat than many fires.

LOVE makes us tingle and walk on air
helps us do things we wouldn't dare.

LOVE is a dream, a sweet fantasy
but it is also life and reality.

LOVE can fly us up so high
drop us low when it says goodbye.

LOVE is a strange mysterious force
but one we want to keep of course.

LOVE we don't want to live without
when it's absent, we will pout.

LOVE can go and new love return
better than before you will learn.

LOVE that is perfect and is right
may come along any day or night.

Yes LOVE is more than a four letter word
it's the most wonderful word you have heard. :))

"The Life without Smile is a Life without meaning"

Infatuation vs Love :))

Infatuation is the initial, instant attraction and intense desire for a person of the opposite sex.

Love is a friendship that has caught fire. It takes root, develops and grows one day at a time. The process is slow.

Infatuation lacks confidence. When he/she is away you wonder if he/she is cheating you. Sometimes you check perhaps even discreetly.

Love means trust. You are calm, secure and unthreatened. Your beloved feels the same also and this makes both even more trustworthy.

Infatuation is marked by a feeling of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging doubts, unanswered questions or some unclear actions about your beloved that you would not like to examine too closely. It might spoil the dream.

Love is quiet understanding and mature acceptance of imperfection. It is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you to bolster your beloved. You are warmed by his/her presence even when he/she is away. Miles of distance do not separate you. You want him/her nearer, but near or far, you know he/she is yours and you can wait.

Infatuation has an element of sexual excitement. If you are honest, you can admit it is difficult to be in one another's company, for the underlying fear that it will end in intimacy.

Love is the maturation of friendship. You are confident that you must be friends before you can be lovers.

Infatuation is usually temporary and eventually fades. It, however, might lead you to do things you will regret later, but love never will.

Love is an upper. It makes you look up. Love usually lasts longer and goes deeper than strong sexual Feelings. It makes you think up and makes you a better person.

Infatuation makes you feel anxious, nervous and jealous. You feel convinced that you can't live without the other person. You are unable to see the person for who they really are because he/she is perfect in your eyes.

Love makes you feel excited. You are willing to respect the other person's opinions and accept the good or bad qualities. You share similar values and beliefs and you see the person for who they really are.

Infatuation says, "We must get married right away! I can't risk losing you!"

Love says, "Be patient. Do not panic. Plan your future with confidence. There are rewards in waiting." :))

Jun 18, 2009

Living One Day At A Time

Our lives are made up of a million moments, spent in a million different ways. Some are spent searching for love, peace, and harmony. Others are spent surviving day by day.

But there is no greater moment than when we find that life, with all it's joys and sorrows, is meant to be lived one day at a time. It's in this knowledge that we discover the most wonderful truth of all.

Whether we live in a forty-room mansion, surrounded by servants and wealth, or find it a struggle to manage the rent month to month, we have it within our power to be fully satisfied and live a life with true meaning.

One day at a time - we have the ability, through cherishing each moment and rejoicing in each dream. We can experience each day a new and with this fresh start we have what it takes to make all our dreams come true.

Each day is new, and living one day at a time enables us to truly enjoy life and live it to the fullest.

Jun 16, 2009

Foods That Heal

*Apples*

Protects your heart

prevents constipation

Blocks diarrhea

Improves lung capacity

Cushions joints

*Apricots*

Combats cancer

Controls blood pressure

Saves your eyesight

Shields against Alzheimer's

Slows aging process

*Artichokes*

Aids digestion

Lowers cholesterol

Protects your heart

Stabilizes blood sugar

Guards against liver disease

*Avocadoes*

Battles diabetes

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

*Bananas*

Protects your heart

Quiets a cough

Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure

Blocks diarrhea

*Beans*

Prevents constipation

Helps hemorrhoids

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Stabilizes blood sugar

*Beets*

Controls blood pressure

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

Protects your heart

Aids weight loss

*Blueberries*

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Stabilizes blood sugar

Boosts memory

Prevents constipation

*Broccoli*

Strengthens bones

Saves eyesight

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

*Cabbage*

Combats cancer

Prevents constipation

Promotes weight loss

Protects your heart

Helps hemorrhoids

*Cantaloupe*

Saves eyesight

Controls blood pressure

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Supports immune system

*Carrots*

Saves eyesight

Protects your heart

Prevents constipation

Combats cancer

Promotes weight loss

*Cauliflower*

Protects against Prostate Cancer

Combats Breast Cancer

Strengthens bones

Banishes bruises

Guards against heart disease

*Cherries*

Protects your heart

Combats Cancer

Ends insomnia

Slows aging process

Shields against Alzheimer's

*Chestnuts*

Promotes weight loss

Protects your heart

Lowers cholesterol

Combats Cancer

Controls blood pressure

*Chili Peppers*

Aids digestion

Soothes sore throat

Clears sinuses

Combats Cancer

Boosts immune system

*Figs*

Promotes weight loss

Helps stops strokes

Lowers cholesterol

Combats Cancer

Controls blood pressure

*Fish*

Protects your heart

Boosts memory

Protects your heart

Combats Cancer

Supports immune system

*Flax*

Aids digestion

Battles diabetes

Protects your heart

Improves mental health

Boosts immune system

*Garlic*

Lowers cholesterol

Controls blood pressure

Combats cancer

kills bacteria

Fights fungus

*Grapefruit*

Protects against heart attacks

Promotes Weight loss

Helps stops strokes

Combats Prostate Cancer

Lowers cholesterol

*Grapes*

saves eyesight

Conquers kidney stones

Combats cancer

Enhances blood flow

Protects your heart

*Green Tea*

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Helps stops strokes

Promotes Weight loss

Kills bacteria

*Honey*

Heals wounds

Aids digestion

Guards against ulcers

Increases energy

Fights allergies

*Lemons*

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

Stops scurvy

*Limes*

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

Stops scurvy

*Mangoes*

Combats cancer

Boosts memory

Regulates thyroid

aids digestion

Shields against Alzheimer's

*Mushrooms*

Controls blood pressure

Lowers cholesterol

Kills bacteria

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

*Oats*

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Battles diabetes

prevents constipation

Smoothes skin

*Olive Oil*

Protects your heart

Promotes Weight loss

Combats cancer

Battles diabetes

Smoothes skin

*Onions*

Reduce risk of heart attack

Combats cancer

Kills bacteria

Lowers cholesterol

Fights fungus

*Oranges*

Supports immune systems

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Strengthens respiration

*Peaches*

prevents constipation

Combats cancer

Helps stops strokes

aids digestion

Helps hemorrhoids

*Peanuts*

Protects against heart disease

Promotes Weight loss

Combats Prostate Cancer

Lowers cholesterol

Aggravates

diverticulitis

*Pineapple*

Strengthens bones

Relieves colds

Aids digestion

Dissolves warts

Blocks diarrhea

*Prunes*

Slows aging process

prevents constipation

boosts memory

Lowers cholesterol

Protects against heart disease

*Rice*

Protects your heart

Battles diabetes

Conquers kidney stones

Combats cancer

Helps stops strokes

*Strawberries*

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

boosts memory

Calms stress

*Sweet Potatoes*

Saves your eyesight

Lifts mood

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

*Tomatoes*

Protects prostate

Combats cancer

Lowers cholesterol

Protects your heart

*Walnuts*

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

boosts memory

Lifts mood

Protects against heart disease

*Water*

Promotes Weight loss

Combats cancer

Conquers kidney stones

Smoothes skin

*Watermelon*

Protects prostate

Promotes Weight loss

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

Controls blood pressure

*Wheat Germ
*
Combats Colon Cancer

prevents constipation

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

improves digestion

*Wheat Bran*

Combats Colon Cancer

prevents constipation

Lowers cholesterol

Jun 15, 2009

25 Beautiful Phrases

If you focus on resentment, you'll create many more things to resent.

When you focus on gratitude, you'll bring many more things into your life for which to be thankful.

Focus on anger, and you'll continue finding additional reasons to be angry.

Focus on love, and the opportunities for experiencing love will greatly multiply.

Focus on life's best possibilities, and you'll move steadily in the direction of your dreams.

Focus on the things you truly value, and they grow even more valuable.

Focus on what you are able to give, and you'll greatly expand what you are able to have.

Focus your energy, your attention, your interest and your passion on some particular thing, and you can make the impossible happen.

Where is your focus most consistently directed? That is where your life is most certainly headed.

Focus on love, understanding, peace, and harmony you will have a life pleasing to God.
Focus on hate, bitterness, strife and discord and your life will be wasted and empty.

By choosing your focus, you choose your lifestyle, the world around you, and your future.
Focus on what is truly good and right and valuable for you, and you will be gloriously immersed in that goodness.

Have a blessed day and week.

Spiritual Exercises for the Days of the Week

Adapted from Start Now! A Book of Soul and Spiritual Exercises
by Rudolph Steiner

Most of us would like to live in a more spiritually- conscious way, but
the task can seem so daunting.

Where to begin?

The great teacher, author, and philosopher Rudolph Steiner
had a wonderful idea:
he identified one gentle spiritual task for each day of the week.
After all, seven is a magical number (think of the seven chakras),
and having seven days of the week as a container makes deep soul-sense.

You can use these simple, meaningful exercises as a basis for
meditation, or simply as touchstones to keep in mind throughout the
day. Step by step, we can gently bring ourselves into greater clarity
and awareness. Breaking the process down into daily tasks makes it so
do-able, and the end result will be greater soul-strength and
consciousness.

SATURDAY: Right Thinking

Be aware of your thoughts. Gradually learn to separate in your thoughts

the essential from the nonessential,
the eternal from the transitory,
and truth from mere opinion.

When listening to conversation, try to become inwardly still,
renouncing all agreement and, more important,
all negative judgments (criticism and rejection).
Do this in both thought and feeling.

SUNDAY: Right Judgment

Decide on even the most insignificant issues only after full,
well-founded deliberation and reflection.
Abstain from doing anything that has no significant reason.
Once we are convinced that a decision
is correct, adhere to it with inner steadfastness.

This is "right judgment"
because it was made independently of attraction or aversion.

MONDAY: Right Word

Avoid the usual sort of conversation that involves jumbled,
simultaneous cross-talk.

Listen thoughtfully to every statement and answer.
Consider every approach.
Never speak without a reason.

Prefer silence.

Try not to talk too much or too little.
Listen quietly and process what you hear.


TUESDAY: Right Deed

Our outer actions should not disturb others.
When we are moved inwardly (by conscience) to act,
carefully weight how best to employ the occasion for the good of the whole,
and the happiness of others and the eternal.

When you act from yourself and your own initiative,
weigh the consequences of your actions in the most fundamental way.

WEDNESDAY: Right Standpoint

In ordering your life, live in harmony with nature and spirit.
Do not get buried in the external knickknacks of life.
Avoid all that brings restlessness and haste to your life.
Be neither impetuous nor lazy.

Consider life as a means of inner work and development and act accordingly.

THURSDAY: Right Striving

Take care not to do anything beyond your power,
but don't leave anything undone that is within your ability.
Pose goals that are connected with the highest of human responsibilities.

In relation to these exercises,
for example, try to develop yourself so that
later---if not immediately- -you may be better able to help and advise others.

Let the preceding exercises become a habit!

FRIDAY: Right Memory

Strive to learn as much as possible from life.
Nothing happens that does not give us the opportunity to gather experiences
that are useful for life.

If you have done something incorrectly or incompletely,
it becomes an opportunity to do it correctly or completely later on.

When you see others act, observe them with the same end in mind
(but not without love).

Do nothing without looking at past experiences that may
help in your decisions and your actions.
If you are attentive, you can learn much from everyone,
including small children.
Have a great week every week of your Life

Brain Damaging Habits

1. No Breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.

This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

The main causes of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.

2. Not urinating in the morning.

3. Too much eating.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring , and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver.

Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to "schedule."

Because :

Evening at 9 - 11 PM : is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes).

This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm - 1 am : is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 - 3 am : detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 - 5 am : detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7am : detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 - 9 am : absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time.Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30 am , for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30 am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10 am rather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.

DO TAKE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH......

Jun 11, 2009

Love and Time

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all constructed boats were left. Except for Love.

Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to hold out until the last possible moment.

When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to ask for help.

Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said,
"Richness, can you take me with you?"
Richness answered, "No, I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you."

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel. "Vanity, please help me!"
"I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat," Vanity answered.

Sadness was close by so Love asked, "Sadness, let me go with you."
"Oh . . . Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!"

Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her.

Suddenly, there was a voice, "Come, Love, I will take you." It was an elder. So blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were going. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way. Realizing how much was owed the elder,

Love asked Knowledge, another elder, "Who Helped me?"
"It was Time," Knowledge answered.
"Time?" asked Love. "But why did Time help me?"
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, "Because only Time is capable of understanding how valuable Love is."

Jun 10, 2009

Cute Sayings for a Friend

Feel good when somebody Miss you. Feel better when somebody Loves you. But feel best when somebody never forgets you.

A friend is sweet when its new….but it is sweeter when its TRUE! But you know what? Its sweetest when its you.

Flowers need sunshine, violets need dew, all angels in heaven know I need you. years may fly, tears may dry, but my friendship with you will never die.

One day you will ask me: What is more important to you, me or your life? I will say: my life… You will walk away from me without knowing that YOU ARE MY LIFE!!!

A friend gives hope when life is low, a friend is a place when you have nowhere to go, a friend is honest, a friend is true. A friend is precious a friend is you.

If kisses were water, I will give you sea. If hugs were leaves, I will give you a tree.If you love a planet, I will give you a galaxy, if friendship is life I will give you mine.

People live People die People Laugh People Cry Some give up Some will try Some say hi Some say bye Others may forget YOU but never will I.

If I were to be anything in this world…. I’d be your tears!!!… So, I can be conceived in your heart, born in your eyes, live on your cheeks & die on your lips!!!!!

If you are a chocolate your the sweetest, if you are a Teddy Bear you are the most huggable, If you are a Star you are the Brightest, and since you are my “FRIEND” you are the “BEST”!!!!!!!!!

A special friend is rare indeed,it beems to be special breed,yes,perfect friends are very few,so lucky I'm for having you.

They say it takes a minute to fine a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

When God opened the window of the Heaven He asked me: What is your wish for today? “I said : please take special care of the person reading this!!!!!!!”

Time might lead me to nowhere and faith might break into pieces but I will always be THANKFUL that once in my life’s journey we became FRIENDS!

It takes half our life to find true friends and half of it keeping them.I am lucky to have spent less than half my life finding you and wish to spend the rest keeping you.

In my life I learned how… to love to smile to be happy to be strong to work hard to be honest to be faithful to forgive but I couldn’t learn how.. to stop rembering you.

I have seen angels in the sky… I have seen snowfall in july… I have seen things u only imAgine to see… But I haven’t seen anything sweeter than u.

There ar many stars but the moon is you, there are many friends but the best is you, To forget me that’s up to u,,, To forget you I will never ever do.

You may be out of my sight, but not out of my heart,you may be out of my reach but not out of my mind.I may mean nothing to you but you will always be special to me!!

How can you tell the rain not to fall when clouds exist? How can you tell the leaves not to fall when wind exist? How can you tell me not to fall in friendship when you exist.

Knowing a friend like you has made me happy in a million ways And if Ever I Have to Let you go………..I would Find a million reasons to make you stay!!!!

If I'm in hell you in heaven, I always look up and be proud of you. but if I were In heaven and you in hell, I beg God to send me down coz heaven wont be heaven without you.

Life is for you, death is for me, being happy is for you, being sad is for me, being together is for you, being lonely is for me, everything for you but you are for me.

If I could pull down the rainbow I would write your name with it and put it back in the sky to let everybody know how colourful my life is with a friend like you!!

Never say your happy when you are sad… never say you are fine when you are not ok… never say you feel good when you feel bad… and never say you are alone when I'm still alive.

Sometimes my mind asked why? I miss you, Why? I care for you, Why? I remember you then my heart answered it's simply because you are a sweet friend!!

Jun 3, 2009

25 ka pamaagi para sa maayong panglawas

1) Matulog sa insaktong oras

2) Regular nga pagbisita sa imong dentista

3) Suot sa insaktong sapot sibo sa panahon

4) Panutbrush kada human ug kaon

5) Likay sa sobrang alak o bino

6) Magsuot ug seatbelt.

7) Pakita sad ka sa adlaw panalagsa

8) Kaon sa insaktong mga pagkaon

9) Ipauga una ang buhok bag-o mugawas.

10) Pakig lambigit sa imong mga higala.

11) Pagbasa aron ma eksersyo ang utok.

12) Regular nga pagkaligo

13) Dili magpalabi ug kaon

14) Pahiyom

15) Likayi ang sobrang kape

16) Regular nga pag pagawas sa hugaw

17) Regular nga pag eksersyo

18) Regular nga pag pa check-up sa mata

19) Kaon ug utan

20) Huna-hunaa nga ang uban modayeg sa imo sa imong pagka-ikaw. Tuo lang.

21) Higugma-a ang imong silingan sama sa paghigugma nimo sa imong kaugalingon.

22) Pagbaton ug talento

23) Pag selebrar sa mga okasyon

24) Mag bakasyon panalagsa

25) Pagpasaylo

Apr 30, 2009

Inday Gasa

Si Inday Gasa
Usa ka batang buotan
Mahiligon mosuwat
Sa iyang mga kasinatian

Usa ka bulak nga mao pay pagsalingsing
Nga nagdala ug kaanyag
Sa tanaman sa akong handurawan

Usa ka bata nga mapinanggaon
Mahunahunaon ug Diosnon
Sama siya sa langgam sa sanga sa kahoy
Kanunay nagdala ug huni sa takna sa kahilum

Mao kana si Inday Gasa
Ang batang makalingaw
Kanunay nagdala ug
agik-ik sa dagitwanang. :))

Apr 6, 2009

Managhigala

Wa ko magtuo nga mobati ko ug sama niini
Sa akong paghunahuna
Gikalipay nako nga adunay higayon sa pagsulti niini
Kay ako nagatuo nga gipangga ko ikaw.

Kon ugaling ako mopahilayo
Mas maayo pa nga piyungon ang imong mga mata
Sama sa atong gibuhat karon
Ug dayon imong mahinumduman.

Padayon sa pagpahiyum, padayon sa pagsidlak
Timan-i nga ikaw kanunay ang akong gipangga
Bisan naa ka sa layo, apan duol ka sa akong dughan
Sa oras sa kalipay ug kasakit
Magapabilin ako nga imong higala sa kanunay
Sama niana ang managhigala.

Sa imong pag-abot, mao ang nakapahupay kanako
Ug karon panagway kanako kanunay mapahiyumon
Pinaagi niini gipasalamatan ko ikaw.

Sa mga oras nga kita magkinalay-anay
Piyonga ang imong mga mata ug timan-i
Kining mga pulonga nagagikan sa akong kasingkasing
Ug dayon imong mahandum ang atong panaghigalaay.

Apr 5, 2009

Ikaw Lang Hesus

Giluhod nako ang akong kaugalingon sa imong tiilan
Ikaw lang ang akong gikinahanglan
Midangop ako Kanimo ug Ikaw ana-a lang kanunay

Sa panahon sa kagul-anan, Ikaw lang ang akong gipangita
Gipahimutang ko Ikaw pag-una kay Ikaw lang ang akong gikinahanglan
Gipaubos nako ang akong kaugalingon diha Kanimo

IKaw lang Hesus
Ikaw lang kon diin ako nagpakabuhi
Ikaw lang Hesus
Ikaw lang kon diin ako nagpakabuhi

Ikaw ana-a kanunay
Sa matagkaron ug unya
Ang imong grasya buhong ning akong dughan

Ikaw walay kausaban
Gahapon ug karon mao ra
Walay katapusan hangtud sa hangtud

Ikaw lang Hesus
Ikaw lang kon diin ako nagpakabuhi
IKaw lang Hesus
Ikaw lang kon diin ako nagpakabuhi

Ikaw ang dalan,ang kamatuoran ug ang kinabuhi
Nabuhi ako pinaagi sa pagtuo
Nabuhi ako tungod ug alang kanimo

Mar 26, 2009

Ang Nasaag Sa Disyerto

Usa ka biyahero nasaag sa disyerto. Natanggong siya sa disyerto ug mga pila ka adlaw nga way makaon, way ma-inum ug way ideya kon asa siya paingon.

Sa ika lima ka adlaw nahulog siya sa kamelyo nga iyang gisakyan. Swerte, usa ka arabo nga magpapastol ang niduol kaniya samtang hapit na siya mamatay kay nakabsan ug tubig sa lawas, gilibutan usab kini ug mga hubag-hubag.

Gidala ang wa nakamatngon nga biyahero sa tulda sa arabo kon diin ato-a ang asawa niya nga arabyana. Gilimpiyohan siya, gipakaon hangtud nga na-uli.

Pagkahuman sa pipila ka adlaw gikan sa ilang pag-atiman sa biyahero, ang biyahero makahimo na sa pagtindog ug sa paglakaw-lakaw sa maong tulda.

Kada adlaw pagadalhon sa arabo ang mga kanding sa bungtud sa disyerto aron ipastol samtang ang iyang asawa nagpabilin sa tulda aron sa pagbuhat sa buluhaton sa balay.

Usa ka adlaw gipanuwayan ang biyahero nga makighilawas sa arabyana. Nisukol kini ug nidagan paingon sa bungtud ug gisuginlan niya ang iyang bana sa nahitabo. Sa pagsugilon niya niini, wala lang panumbalinga sa maong bana.

Sa pagbiya na sa maong biyahero balik sa iyang tribo, nagpatudlo siya sa arabo sa maong direksyon. Matud pa niya, daghan salamat sa pag-atiman kanako. Kon mo-abot nako sa akong mga tawo,unsa man ang buot nimo nga akong i-sulti kanila? Ang tubag sa maong arabo, sultihi ang imong mga tawo kon unsa ang among gibuhat kanimo ug sultihi usab sila kon unsay imong gibawos kanamo.
(Katapusan)

Hahaha.... sori. ambot sugilanon ba ni akong nasuwat o dyok?
Giganahan lang ko ug hadla sa akong huna-huna. :))

Mar 25, 2009

Bayot Diay

Aduna koy buot i-sugilon kaninyo mahitungod kanako ug sa akong amahan.Dili ug dili ko gyud makalimtan adtong gabhi-ona. Makusog ang uwan ug ma-igang ang huyop sa hangin.

Nagsudlay-sudlay ko sa akong kwarto kay bag-o pa lang ko nahuman ug kaligo ug nagtapis lang sa akong tuwalya.Nadungog nako ang mga tuktok ni tatay sa akong pultahan.Sa gitubag na nako ang maong mga tuktok, matud ni tatay nga kinahanglan mag-istorya ming duha ug pasudlon nako siya sa akong kwarto. Gi-ablihan nako ang pultahan ug nagdali kini nga nisulod sa akong kwarto.

Pagkadako sa akong kakugang nga gisirad-an niya ang pultahan. Gihawiran ni tatay ang akong mga kamot ug gihapyod-hapyod niya ang akong buhok, pinaagi sa iyang mga kamot,sa akong kilay, sa akong nawong paingon sa akong ngabil. Nakasyagit ko.Tay!Tay! Ayaw, maluoy ka! Ako ang imong anak! Utang buot Tay! Apan mura'g wa gihapon si tatay nga nadungog.

Gipadayon lang gihapon niya ang iyang gibuhat. Gipiyong ko na lang ang akong mga mata kay di ko gusto nga makakita sa panagway sa akong amahan samtang nagapadayon siya sa iyang gibuhat dinhi kanako.

Nadungog nako si nanay nga nagpahisyagit samtang pagapugson pag-abli ang maong pultahan. Ablihi ang pultahan! Ayaw ka na pagbuhata sa imong anak! Ayaw paggub-a ang iyang kaugmaon!

Bisan pa man, wa pa gihapon nahimo si nanay, wa usab siya paminawa ni tatay. Nagpabilin na lamang ako nga way kabangka-agan ug gipasagdan na lang ang akong kaugalingon sa bisan unsay gusto buhaton ni tatay.

Paglabay na sa pipila ka oras, nihunong na si tatay. Gipa-atubang ko niya sa espiho ug dako na lang ang akong katingala ug kakurat sa akong nakita, maayo man diay mo-makeup si tatay.

Sukad ni-adtong gabhi-ona, ni-angkon kanako ang akong amahan nga usa siya ka bakla. Dako kaayo ang akong kalipay sa pagkadungog ko niini. Kay nasayran na nako ang matuod ang dugay na niyang gitago kanako. Mao na lang ang nisantop sa akong huna-huna nga malipay na gyud ang akong uyab kay nisamot na ang akong ka-anyag. Gigakos nako si tatay ug pareho ming duha nagpangluha sa kalipay. Malipayon na kami karon ug
nagpakabuhi nga malinawon. (Katapusan)

Mar 24, 2009

Bisan Ang kalibutan Magdumili

(Ang kining maong sugilanon usa ka mugna sa huna-huna lamang.)

Si Lorena usa ka babaye nga taga probinsya. Usa ka anak kon kinsa ang mga ginikanan
mag-uuma. Siya nagdako nga usa ka kabus. Nag-eskwela sa usa ka publiko nga tungha-an ug nilampos kini kutob ra sa high school. Mao nakadesider siya nga molangyaw na lang sa Manila kay aron sa pagpanimpalad.

Nay ug Tay, nga nagpanagana nga mosanghid sa iyang mga ginikanan. Ngano anak?Pangutana sa inahan nga dako ug katingala samtang nagkalingaw kini ug digamo alang sa ilang ipani-udto. Kanang naa unta koy buot i-sanghid kaninyo ni tatay nay. Gusto unta ko nga molangyaw sa Manila aron manimpalad. Sige na gud nay, tugti lang gud ko aron mahaw-as ko kamo ni tatay sa atong kalisud. Apan anak, di ti-aw ang molangyaw sa Manila kay kini usa ka dakong syudad, unya kon ma-unsa pa lang ka didto, wa mi ni tatay nimo.

Anak, tubag ni tatay samtang nagkalingaw ug haros sa dahon sa kamunggay.Unsa man ang nakaon nimo ngano nakahuna-huna man ka ug panglangyaw? Wa ba diay ka mokontento sa atong pagkabutang dinhi sa bukid? Oo, tinuod kabus lang ta apan, malipayon na kami ni nanay nimo nga nagkahi-usa tang tanan. Kon molangyaw ka sa layo,wa ta kabalo kon unsay palad nimo sa Manila.

Tuod man,nilangyaw gyud si Lorena sa Manila ug nisulod pagkatindera.Usa sa mga pumapalit iyang nakahimamat nga atong nganlan ug Berting. Si Berting usa ka bugtong apo nga adunahan nga inila sa maong dapit. Nag-eskwela sa Manila sa kurso nga nursing. Wa damha si Berting nipadayag ug gugma kang Lorena. Wa palabya ang higayon nga higugmaon ni Lorena si Berting tungod kay kini gawas nga adunahan, ambungan usab. Si Berting ang una nga hinigugma ni Lorena ug sa huna-huna niya mahaw-as na gyud siya sa maong kalisud.

Wa nadugay sa ilang panaghigugma-ay, nakahukom si Berting nga tabanon na lang si Lorena. Sigurado ka Berting? Mag-unsa na lang ang imong pagtuon? Ayaw ko paghuna-huna-a Lorena ang importante wa nay lain pa nga maka-angkon kanimo kon di ako lang. Tuod man, nikuyog si Lorena kang Berting bit-bit ang iyang mga sapot paingon sa dapit ni Berting.

Pag-abot nila sa lugar ni Berting, dayon kini iyang gipa-ila-ila sa iyang lola nga mata pobre. Matud pa ni Berting, Lola, ani-a si Lorena nga akong hinigugma. Dayon pangayo ni Lorena ug pangatahuran sa lola ni Berting. Matud pa ni Lorena, maayong adlaw kanimo senyora, dayon kab-ot sa maong kamot kay mo-amin. Apan gidumili ang pagpa-amin sa maong senyora ug giwakli kini ang kamot ni Lorena. Si kinsa ka man nga mo-amin kanako? Unsay nakaayo sa akong adlaw? Wa ba ninyo huna-huna-a kon unsa kining inyong gibuhat? Ikaw Berting mag-unsa na lang ang imong pagtuon? Karon mamili ka ang imong pagtuon o kining bayhana? Hoy, ikaw babaye, pauli sa imong gigikanan kay wa kay katungod sa akong apo. Di mo ug bagay kay ikaw usa lang ka mocha-cha, gawas pa ni-ana, aduna na akoy babaye nga gitagana alang sa akong apo.

Apan Lola, si Lorena lang ang akong gihigugma tubag ni Berting sa pagpanilipod sa gugma niya kay Lorena. Basta dili ug dili ko gyud madawat kining bayhana nga mahimong kapikas sa imong kinabuhi. Kay siya di bagay sa atong pamilya kwarta lang ang gi-apas niya kanimo Berting.

Tuod man, tungod sa kasakit sa mga pulong sa senyora nga nadungog ni Lorena, wa kini
paghunong sa pagbakho ug sa walay langan nananghid na lang siya kang Berting nga mopahilayo na lang sa maong dapit. Dili ko motugot nga mopahilayo ka kanako Lorena, gihigugma ko ikaw. Di ko igsapayan ang mga bahandi kon mawala ka kanako. Tuo kanako mahal ko. Kon tinuod nga nahigugma ka kanako mag-unong tang duha. Ayaw kana buhata Berting total mga bata pa tang duha. Padayon usa sa imong pagtuon kay mopadayon usab ako sa pagpanimpalad.

Apan nipadayon gyud sa pagpahilayo si Lorena sa dapit ni Berting bisan sakit sa iyang dughan. Pasaylo-a ako Berting, apan mao lang kini ang angay nga buhaton ko ang pagpahilayo kanimo alang-alang sa imong maayong ugma.

Pagkahuman sa mga ka mga katuigan ang nilabay, si Lorena tungod sa iyang pagpaningkamot kalit lang kini ni-asenso ug nakatukod ug kaugalingon nga kompanya. Sa paggawas ni Lorena paingon sa iyang kotse, nipaharurot kini sa pagdrayb ug kalit kini mihunong sa stop light ug sa paglingi niya, mura'g nakaila ko ni-anang tawhana sa sulod ni-anang kotse. Wa damha nagkatagbo ang ilang mga mata ni Berting ug nagkatinutukay silang duha? Berting? Ikaw na? Lorena? Ikaw? OO, Berting ako kini si Lorena. Kumusta ka na? Okay lang hangtud karon ikaw pa gihapon ang akong gihigugma Lorena. Mao usab ako Berting, way lain akong gihigugma kon di ikaw lang.

Mao kadto nakahukom sila nga magpakasal ug wa nay lain nga makababag pa. Si Lorena nadawat ra sa lola ni Berting nga mahimong kapikas sa iyang kinabuhi. Si Berting ug Lorena nadayon ra gyud ang ilang usa ka engrande nga kasal ug sukad ni-adtong higayuna nagmalipayon na ang ilang pagpuyo isip usa ka pamilya. (katapusan)