Just realizing that Apart from God's grace, I am nothing, no one.
While everyone has innate goodness in them ( including me)
I know I am not naturally kind,
I am not normally patient, I can get really irritable, I can easily hurt someone's feelings.
I acknowledge that I am and forever will be a work in progress.
Apart from Gods Love, its impossible for me to Love
For I love because He first loved me.
Every good thing that I have, that is happening and those that are yet to come. I don't deserve it but I
am only deserving because I am His Daughter. Thank God for a wonderful Father who is so gracious in blessing me.
Grateful! =)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Its not OK, ok?
Oops, He did it again! How could you Willie R.? When will He ever learn his lesson? Stripping off the dignity of a child for ratings in exchange for meager sum of money? Seeing that video of Jan Jan made me cringe! Oh how I feel the embarrassment of the little boy, crying while doing his dance moves which is sorry but like one of a stripper. And where did he learn those dance moves? (Hello Tita of Jan Jan - Tama ba yun? ). It is heartbreaking! Now who should be responsible for this? This is a proof of the moral disintegration of the society. How sad! What are you teaching the boy about life? That its ok to dance like that in front of millions of viewers? That its ok because it will put food in your tummy? That its ok to laugh in the misery of others? Its not OK! What happened in that show is clearly a violation of the right of this child. Its such a pity that those who are supposed to protect him and take care of him did not do their duty. And the host of the show? He had control over the situation if He wanted to. He calls the shots. It just exposes the kind of heart he has contrary to what the masses percieves him to have. He could have asked the boy to stop dancing like that or ask him to show him another talent like sing. But He enjoyed watching him and even asked him to do it over and over and over again! Shame on him. He is not using his mind! Or does he has have one? Didn't he even think He has a grandson of his own to protect? How would he feel if his grandson danced like that in fron't of an audience?
I don't know what lies ahead for this little boy. All i know is that He was done wrong by the society and even more so by the same people who should be loving and protecting him. I hope and pray for little Jan Jan and I hope that readers, audience, that host who did it again learns from this experience.
I don't know what lies ahead for this little boy. All i know is that He was done wrong by the society and even more so by the same people who should be loving and protecting him. I hope and pray for little Jan Jan and I hope that readers, audience, that host who did it again learns from this experience.
Are we ready?
One of my greatest fears living in the 34/F is being home when an Earthquake happens. I have experienced it twice (Thank God, I didn't feel the latest one.) and I'm thankful that it wasn't a major one unlike what happened recently in Christchurch, NZ, Japan and Myanmar. Still, it makes me think that if a major one happens, am I ready for it? I don't think no amount of preparedness will make one really ready when the inevitable happens. Just thinking the flight of stairs I would need to go through to get out of the building makes me tired already. However, I think its important that we all know what to do. Here are some survival tips I read from different sites that maybe helpful :
1. Have an Earthquake readiness plan handy and share it with everyone living with you.
2.Contrary to what they often say to say under the door frame or under the table, DON'T! It might break.
3. Remember the Triangle of life - stay within the angles of an invisible triangle but make sure you are not under one where breakables may fall on your head.
4. Curl up into fetus position but use your hand to protect your head.
5. Stay indoors until the shaking stops, grab your emergency earthquake kit if you have and head out to the fire exit as fast as you could.
6. Go down and out as fast as you could because there will surely be aftershocks.
7. Once you are outdoors, stay on an open area free from buildings, trees and power lines and lie on the ground.
8. Pray! Pray really hard.
Now I mentioned an Earthquake kit. I think it is only sensible to have one. Your Earthquake kit should have the following basics inside a bag/backpack which is situated near where you can easily grab it :
- A Hard Hat ( used by construction workers)
- A whistle on a chain so you can wear it.
- Flashlight and spare batteries.
- Blanket
- Water
- Food that does not need cooking or complicated opening such as crackers or energy bar.
- Small Towel.
- Medicines, Cotton, Betadine.
- Passport (get it ready and accessible)
Hope this is helpful! Cheers! =)
1. Have an Earthquake readiness plan handy and share it with everyone living with you.
2.Contrary to what they often say to say under the door frame or under the table, DON'T! It might break.
3. Remember the Triangle of life - stay within the angles of an invisible triangle but make sure you are not under one where breakables may fall on your head.
4. Curl up into fetus position but use your hand to protect your head.
5. Stay indoors until the shaking stops, grab your emergency earthquake kit if you have and head out to the fire exit as fast as you could.
6. Go down and out as fast as you could because there will surely be aftershocks.
7. Once you are outdoors, stay on an open area free from buildings, trees and power lines and lie on the ground.
8. Pray! Pray really hard.
Now I mentioned an Earthquake kit. I think it is only sensible to have one. Your Earthquake kit should have the following basics inside a bag/backpack which is situated near where you can easily grab it :
- A Hard Hat ( used by construction workers)
- A whistle on a chain so you can wear it.
- Flashlight and spare batteries.
- Blanket
- Water
- Food that does not need cooking or complicated opening such as crackers or energy bar.
- Small Towel.
- Medicines, Cotton, Betadine.
- Passport (get it ready and accessible)
Hope this is helpful! Cheers! =)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Keeping them close...
While it may still have its downside, I just LOVE what technology can do nowadays...
Makes me feel that indeed, its a small world after all. =)
I love that its so easy to webcam with my sister and niece all the way from UK
I love how I get to chat with my cousin from Concorde, C.A. almost every day or night when she is in FB or my kuya in Hawaii and the other one in Abu Dhabi.
I love how it keeps me in touch with friends from Singapore, KL, New Zealand, Paris, Dubai, US or even locally. It makes us so near even if we are far apart.
I love that because of social networking, Old friends have found each other and the friendship is rekindled.
I love that with just a touch of a button, its so easy to call for SOS when needed
Makes me feel that indeed, its a small world after all. =)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
25 years after...
Today, we commemorate what happened in Edsa in 1986 when there was a show of collective unity to achieve freedom. We showed the world that it is possible to restore democracy in a bloodless manner. I was too young and too sheltered to be involved then but I did understand what the people stood for and it does make me proud to be a Filipino. There was a clamor for change and hearts full of hope.
Where are we now, 25 years after? I look at the world around me and this is what i see : The rich get richer, the poor gets poorer, the justice system sucks, Corruption is so massive that it is worst that how it was 25 years ago. People have lost their hope. The much coveted freedom that was fought for then seems used and abused for the wrong reasons - all for personal gain.
I just pray that people will cherish the freedom that we are currently enjoying and while doing so, not forget that with this freedom comes responsibility and accountability for the love of this country and all its people. May we not forget the essence of Edsa 25 years ago and may hope rise in the people once more.
Where are we now, 25 years after? I look at the world around me and this is what i see : The rich get richer, the poor gets poorer, the justice system sucks, Corruption is so massive that it is worst that how it was 25 years ago. People have lost their hope. The much coveted freedom that was fought for then seems used and abused for the wrong reasons - all for personal gain.
I just pray that people will cherish the freedom that we are currently enjoying and while doing so, not forget that with this freedom comes responsibility and accountability for the love of this country and all its people. May we not forget the essence of Edsa 25 years ago and may hope rise in the people once more.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Counting your blessings through the everydayness of life..
Its funny how sometimes God reveals to you how blessed you are in the smallest everyday things that is usually taken for granted. The other day as I was coming home from the supermarket, I came across a crowd waiting for a ride and trying to get ahead over the others when a public transportation stops to get passengers. I feel sorry for them but oh, how thankful I am that I didn't have to be in their shoes. I look around me and I am thankful to have shelter, food, finances for medicines and a little bit more to enjoy life. I am thankful for my family and for having real friends. Indeed, there are many more to be thankful for if we are just aware of it. It is always better to count your blessings than to rant how heavy your cross is or focusing on what you don't have. It really is that simple... =)
The forgotten practice of Chivalry...
Is Chivalry dead? Not really... I must say there are still a few men out there who practices it but it is a dying characteristic if the society does not do something about it.
Chivalry is best defined as a method of training and standards of behavior for knights in the middle ages. Its code emphasizes bravery, military skill, generosity to victory, gallantry and courtesy to women. Yes, it is as basic as being courteous to women yet it is rarely done nowadays. Chivalry is :
- Opening and holding the door for a woman when you enter a venue or the car.
- It is giving up your seat in the bus or MRT to let a lady ( elderly or otherwise) take that seat.
- It is pulling a chair and let the woman seat first before getting your own seat.
- It is staying on the danger side when crossing the road.
- It is making sure the lady is not disrespected and making sure you deal with it when someone does.
- It is offering to carry the heavy stuff that she could be carrying.
- It is giving your hand to assist her in going down the steps or when going through a crowd.
No matter how modern the world has become. A lady will always appreciate a chivalrous gesture from a gentleman. A lady will always want to treated as a lady. Perhaps its never too late to practice and impart it to a new generation but it should always start within.
Chivalry is best defined as a method of training and standards of behavior for knights in the middle ages. Its code emphasizes bravery, military skill, generosity to victory, gallantry and courtesy to women. Yes, it is as basic as being courteous to women yet it is rarely done nowadays. Chivalry is :
- Opening and holding the door for a woman when you enter a venue or the car.
- It is giving up your seat in the bus or MRT to let a lady ( elderly or otherwise) take that seat.
- It is pulling a chair and let the woman seat first before getting your own seat.
- It is staying on the danger side when crossing the road.
- It is making sure the lady is not disrespected and making sure you deal with it when someone does.
- It is offering to carry the heavy stuff that she could be carrying.
- It is giving your hand to assist her in going down the steps or when going through a crowd.
No matter how modern the world has become. A lady will always appreciate a chivalrous gesture from a gentleman. A lady will always want to treated as a lady. Perhaps its never too late to practice and impart it to a new generation but it should always start within.
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