Happy Birthday Joy!

Had the yummiest treat this afternoon. Happy 22nd Birthday Joy! 

No matter how busy our day was, their smiles were still the best. 'Till our next pizza treat!

Carried it through!

Everyday he needs to carry a bundle of hay or a bundle of fire woods. He does not mind walking miles while carrying that heavy hay or wood just to fulfill his duty.

And I thought, does he ever get tired of doing the same thing? Or does he want to have other job, wherein he will no longer carry those heavy loads and walk miles? 

Reality speaks how people live differently and fight for unique struggles. Though we can somehow relate to others experiences, the ways through it are not the same. So I guess, the road to living is full of options. Choosing one option will lead you to the other. And what is important is how we live and face any circumstance that comes after we made our choices.

Thus, every choice we made should make us a better person, stronger fighter, more kind to others and compassionate to life.

Be a blessing! :)

This Is How We Do it :)

Taking a walk never fails to somehow prevent stress to get into our system. After having a heavy day with all aspects of life’s activities, giving it a walk with funny conversation is such a therapy.

Then we saw this Christmas tree, standing tall in the middle of Abreeza mall...it is almost Christmas! It just reminds me to renew my dreams again. Being tired is just normal. But this should not hinder reaching life’s goal.

The best season is coming and let’s be a blessing!

Dream Like a CHILD

Into Your Dreams

by Suzanne Zoglio, PhD

(From Create A Life That Tickles Your Soul)

Some stepping stones to dreams are small, Others are large and slick.

Some have rough and ragged edges, For your weary feet to grip.

Some are spaced so far apart Your legs will hardly reach.

Others nest atop each other, Like pebbles on a beach.

For some you'll need to leap with faith, On others, move with balance.

A few will take uncommon grace, For most.your skill and talent.

You know the way, so just begin. Then keep a steady pace.

Stretch and rest. and soon you'll see, You've reached your special place.

It’s good to be a child once again.

Note:

Dreams should be renewed every now and then. No matter how far it will take you to reach them just keep trying. I know sometimes it seems that there is now way to get there. But if it is really meant for you, surely you'll get there in time. Just do not forget the right ways in getting there because how you survive those triumphs on your way to fulfilling your dreams is far more important and satisfying than having it.

The poem above by Suzanne Zoglio inspires me to dream like a child. Yes, I remember how I look at things when I was a child. I don't mind how tomorrow will be. I was just having fun. Study my lessons, do my assignment, play hard and laugh the loudest. I spent time on looking the larva in the hay; sip the nectar of santan flower, run with friends, listen to the birds singing and sneak out of the window when my mama let me sleep in the afternoon. Yes those were the old good days when I don’t mind how time should be spent to fulfil what I want to be.

Things were simple yet it gives so much contentment. It is good to dream like a child again. Keeping it slow and not rushing, savor every moment life brings while getting there, looking at every colors than surrounds us, appreciating every little act of kindness and sharing your best smile to anyone.

No wonder why Jesus loves children and they are so special for Him. :)

I Can’t Think It Over

My body wants a rest. My mind is restless. I came from mad world hours ago. And I’m feeling how heavy it was. I was looking for someone to talk to but found no one. I don’t feel I’m alone though it seems that no one’s there.

I don’t want to sleep. 12:55 AM a few hours to my usual life. Pimple’s popping, oil starts greasing. What’s with bothering? I don’t really know, Oh, I lied. I’ve read something. It really makes sense...

”Do NOTHING when you’re MAD.” 

Wait until it’s over! Anger leads to hurting others. It leaves nothing but regrets...

Need to clear a loaded mind. Wash all the impurities and kneel to our God Almighty. I can’t do this on my OWN. I am so fragile. Yet, I feel always better every time I close my eyes and talk to YOU. All this time it is only YOU.

Thanks much!

My Quest to Financial Freedom

Putting a business of my own has been my greatest dream. I always wanted to manage my own resources and offer good service to a buying public. But things are not easy.  Working as a research analyst gives me just enough salary to cope with my daily needs. Though it consumes 9 hours of my time daily, the work is easy and not that pressured. No matter how grateful I am for a having this kind of work, still I am thinking of finding ways to earn more.

There are people who earned twice or even thrice as much as I do in just a month. Definitely a change of career is not a good option for now or should I say I am too scared to experience again the days without having work if I will resign.

This quest to financial freedom really made me sick. There are people around me who unconsciously giving me pressure. I do not want to rush things but a part of me is saying I am wasting time. I keep on working yet it is not enough. I’ve read and do a lot of theories in achieving it and still I failed.

What else should I do?

When I think of my daily schedule, I must say I am preoccupied. And I realized, I do not have savings account and I only have lots of liabilities. Should I stay this way? I said NO, Never and I want a change.
I am still in the process…not yet successful but I keep on working on it. I hope I could write an update about it when I am almost there.

Work, Eat and Laugh - Pig Out!

I always love to posts any event that includes my office mates. No matter how tired we were from work we still looked forward to end it with laughter. I remembered we had like this last year in Charisse's House. It feels good to pig out with people whom you worked with during weekdays but were not able to talk that much. This was our way to get out from the usual random night. The best part was not how we empty the food but the moments we laughed out loud, a thing we rarely do during our working hours.

Pork Humba Ala Dayen cooked using charcoal :))

Our simple salo-salo. Of course with the unbeatable Garidos's Pansit

Red Ribbon Chocolate Cake Courtesy of Master Grejell

Photo by Ana Mae :)

The Yummy Mango Float with Gelatin ala Charisse

Cute Karen and Love with the busy Cook Alex :)

Serious Slicing moment with Christine and Charisse's Laser Eyes :)

Strike a Pose with Pretty Girls Ana Mae and Love :)

Kulitan Moments after the Heavy Dinner...Carbs Effect is really RrAWw!

Dangggg we were hungry :)

Uwian time... Till next Pig Out :)