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Sometimes, I wish I didn't care so much...

2015-07-12T06:57:00.001-07:00

Sometimes, I wish I didn't care so much about anything or anyone. Then maybe I wouldn't feel so intensely about things or be depressed.

I wish I'm that selfish... I just wish!

I got angry over the treatment of some Bloggers about a certain scandal this week. I lost respect to some of them of how they feast of the issue just to get a lot of hits and revenues for their websites. That caused some sleeplessness for a night or two. I tried to confront some of them but that put me on trouble. But I know I did the right thing in expressing my sentiments.

I felt horror and then relief when I discovered some dear colleagues was involved in the horrible distribution of the said scandal. Hayyy...

What's happening with the world? What happened with respect?

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Letter to my ex, my very first love....

2015-02-06T23:21:00.003-08:00

It's now the best time to totally move on. To forget everything in the past... It's already 5 years... It's still hurting me but this is the rightest way to do.

Just like we're saying over and over again, 'friends just come and go, only the real ones stay.' I'm still holding on to that...

Anyways, I finally found a time to do a letter for my ex cc-ed the new boyfriend. I just look bitter here... but I am not. Please take time to read...

Letter to my ex, my very first love....

Just for the two of you!

For over 5 years, malaki ang hinanakit ko kay ****. But I remained calm and patient, waiting for the right time to finally settle everything that's hanging...

But well, nangyari na ito, that's the reason why I chose to send a message to both of you.

I loved him, he's my very first, considered real relationship at malaki ang naging ambag niya sa pagkatao ko, kung ano man ang meron ako ngayon.

I was so weak back then... I started from scratch right after college. The moment I needed **** the most, which I considered my darkest years... The moment na hindi ko siya mahagilap... He left me hanging for some stupid reasons... Pinagtaksilan pa ako niya, together with a friend na akala ko ay totoo... They became together while kami pa...

After so many years akala ko okay na. Akong nasaktan, niloko, ginago ang nagpatawad sa sarili ko... No one's asking or begging. Pero para sa ikapapanatag ng sarili ko, ng buhay ko, ginawa ko.

Years go by, we talk... casual lang, just like the old days. It's just funny, a few days before our reunion, the two of you blocked me and reported me on Facebook. Hindi na sana issue kasi I don't care anymore.

Why? Am I a threat? I am not. I assure you. And I don't care to both of you.

Kahit gaano kalaki ang naging galit ko sa iyo, wala kang natanggap sa aking masasakit na salita **** kasi I thought I'm doing the best thing para sa barkada natin. Kasi nanghihinayang ako sa mga pinagsamahan natin... Pero well, it's really just easy for you to forget everything. *flashback* Oo nga pala, ganun din ang ginawa mo sa akin... I am am laughing now. Finally nailabas ko na ang lahat ng saloobin ko sa iyo.

After this, you can do whatever you want to do. I don't care anymore.

I don't know you **** and I don't know you anymore ****.

I just hope maging masaya kayo at sana hindi mangyari kung anuman ang nangyari sa amin dati. Goodluck!

I just hope na hindi ko na kayo makita kailanman... Please Lord... Never!

PS. Masaya na ako sa buhay ko with real friends and a partner in life, a loving family and understanding community.

I am making money on my own at hindi ako gold digger.

Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2014 - My Personal Choices

2014-08-25T22:43:00.001-07:00

Honestly, there are a lot of new blogs out there! I can say that just this year, there are thousands of blogs emerged but then only few are making a mark. I was there on the first Emerging Influential Blogs event and I'm still here to support this great opportunity, great start for young bloods. Yown!

Anyways, here's my Top 10 list, my personal choices:

The Dailypedia http://www.thedailypedia.com/

It's obviously my number 1 choice! It's not just because I'm the owner but also, I'm so proud of this blog, in two months time, it's totally breaking my Entertainment blog's records

Matakaw na Bata http://matakawnabata.com/

I really love the Blogger behind this blog because she's at least transparent to all Bloggers. Anyways, I didn't know na kahit payat siya, matakaw rin pala. Kidding!

Delightfully Desserts by Zheyme http://www.delightfullydesserts.com/

I can't deny that I really love food and I love looking at them on this blog. I really miss this girl din kasi very rare na siyang makita ko sa events kaya hanggang silip na lang ako sa blog niya.

Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW): The Game of Life http://ofw-the-game-of-life.blogspot.com/

I really admire our fellow Filipinos abroad who can still find time to blog, to update despite heavy workloads. This is what we call passion!

What's in the Packs http://whatsinthepacks.blogspot.com/

Niche-y ang blog na ito and very informative. Maraming magsasabi na sobrang dali lang ng ginagawa niya pero it takes time and effort pa rin para maging totoo with the brand. Kudos!

Knowing Ropes http://knowingropes.com/

The blogger behind this Knowing Ropes is one of my writer from my TheDailypedia.com. I chose her kasi in depth madalas ang pag-analyze niya sa mga issues na ibinabato ko sa kanya para isulat.

CenterTechNews http://www.centertechnews.com/

As a Blogger, mahilig akong magblog-hop at isa ito sa madalas kong pinupuntahan kasi laging updated.

Astig http://astig.ph

Madalas kong makita ang ads nito sa Facebook until mameet ko finally ang owner sa isang event! Good job! May budget!

Pinas Social http://pinassocial.com/

Social issues, human interests, 'yan ang gusto ko sa blog na ito. Kahit papaano, nabibigyan ako ng ibang perspective sa buhay.

Xolxol http://xolxol.ph

When I thought na mataas na ang blog readership ko, hindi pa pala. And this blog beats me big time.

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He is Jesus and He is fighting for you!

2014-06-20T10:05:00.000-07:00

You are the apple of God's eye, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, precious in His sight!

In spite of the challenges you face each day, the Lord will give to you enough of His grace and strength to get through victoriously! Yes, He is imparting His Love within you to turn the other cheek! He is healing all of your hurts and pain!

Remember all those sleepless nights? Well from now on as you lay your head on your pillow you have sweet sleep, because It is the Lord who gives you sleep! Enter into the rest of God, for He is fighting for you! You are victorious in every situation!

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Funny eh!?

2014-04-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

Hostility humor is rarely funny. Laughter is involved, but only as part of the sneering and jeering at the out-group. Not much funnier than events that provoke nervous laughter or when you all laugh at the same thing, which isn't funny, just to build a sense of camaraderie.

And hostility humor is never lastingly funny. Once the object of derision is no longer a relevant enemy, audiences won't get the references at all.

The only exception is if the audience "never forgets," i.e. is incapable of forgiveness and permanently burns with resentment. Then, yes, the enemies of 500 years ago are still alive in memory and worthy butts of a joke.

True funny has to examine the foibles or challenges of the in-group itself.

It's like the concept of sin -- evil things happen in this world not just because of some wicked out-group preying on us, but because we too are tempted by and succumb to sinful behavior. Notice that Jews also do not focus on sin really at all. They're only harmed because of Borat & Co.

That same idea of "we are often our own worst enemy" is the basis of truly funny stuff, where we get ourselves into the frustrating predicaments. Network, Ghostbusters, Vacation, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Heathers, Back to the Future, and so on. Those are really funny and will always be funny.

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Putting advertisements on Bloggers...

2014-03-06T10:19:00.002-08:00

Advertising has assumed different forms nowadays.

Blogging is very far away and very different in perspective since I have joined Blogging in 2006. Brands now engage the bloggers, just like another one advertising medium in the digital space.

It's a fact that some accept compensation/token/etc. and some don’t. Plain and simple. Those who even decline any compensation or those who don’t have rates but are willing to be involved in the project are even much appreciated. But there will always be a very clear line should be drawn between advertisement and opinion.

In an advertisement, the reading public is aware that they are paid to write positively about the product. In an opinion, specially when expressed by a respected person/blogger must never be paid for it misleads the reader, and worse it degrades the dignity of the blogger. I am not against bloggers who accept pay, but they must state that their write-up/s are paid, in which case it becomes an advertisement. The sponsored posts/pay per post is a one of those forms. It is side by side with fine print ads, or TV commercials where the advertisers pays the product endorsers. Just think of the bloggers as humble brand ambassadors. Most of those promoting the products on TV are comparable to them.

Advertisers are approaching specific bloggers as they are the celebrities of the blogosphere. Just one advice for the brands, just pick your bloggers very carefully. Just like in the old/traditional media, some are good, some are not. Goodluck!

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Know your worth...

2014-03-05T22:31:00.000-08:00

Surround yourself with those who believe in you, encourage you, and are willing to support you when it rains, not just when it shines.

It’s during the toughest times of your life that you’ll get to see the true colors of the people who say they care about you. So don’t make too much time for people who rarely make time for you, or who only make time for you when it’s convenient for them.

Know your worth.

And remember, relationships are rarely 50/50 at any given instant in time. You can’t always feel 100%, or a full 50% of a relationship’s whole – life is simply too unpredictable for that. So on the days when you can only give 20%, the other person must give 80%, and vice versa.

It’s never been about balancing steady in the middle; healthy relationships are about two people who are willing to make adjustments for each other in real time as needed, and give more when the other person can’t help but give a little less.

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Unconditional love...

2014-02-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

There's nothing wrong with what you feel.

What makes it wrong is when we act foolishly to justify our desire. Do not let your heart over rule by your head. There is nothing wrong in looking for someone to love. But it is better to have someone who can love us back just as much without breaking the rules. Someone we can be with, without having others push aside. Someone we can love without any guilt. Someone we can spend our lives freely forever.

Sometimes we love so much that we fail to realize that we are already choking our relationship. We cannot own the people we love. We just have to love them and give them the freedom to as they wish. All we have to do is to let them know that when they fall, we’re always there to catch and take care of them.

When we fail to our relationships, we ask ourselves what went wrong. There are times when nothing was wrong; love just naturally fades away and this happen to people who are simply not meant for each other. I know it is difficult to comprehend why relationship suddenly takes unexpected turns. But such things happen. People we treasure go away for a reason. Sometimes we have to stop asking why and just accept it. We should stop being bitter and just be thankful for once we have loved and shared our life with that person and made beautiful memories together. That acceptance will give us the courage to move on and make us realize that God takes away something for us; He doesn’t do so to hurt us. He takes it away because He wants us to have something better.

If any of us have been stepped on or hurt by others, let us allow our self to be healed by God. In time he will ease all our pains and free our hearts from the bondage of the past. Then He will open another door where would an opportunity for us to find someone to trust again, to love again, and hopefully to spend our lives with forever.

When we decided to love someone, we give out our best to let that person know we mean our intention. We put our time, our effort and our emotions into a relationship, which we hope would give us a decent return of investment. But does true love really works this way?

Love, in its real sense is not conditional we do not share emotion to gain something in return. Love is a gift that we should give because we want to give it and not because we want to get something out of it. Love should be bestowed without conditions, without assumptions, without expectations.

We all make a mistake of expecting too much from other people, we expect them to be what we want them to be. We want them to act in ways that will satisfy our own needs. We don’t give without looking forward to something in return.

It is true there will always be burning desire to fulfill a need when we begin to love someone. But we should remember that true love means giving unselfishly. It calls for sacrifice to make others happy. It means forgiveness. It means acceptance when we love unconditionally, then our caring and affection are returned not out of obligation but out of love itself!. . . .

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Embrace 2014 with a big smile...

2013-12-31T08:36:00.003-08:00

Let us give thanks to the Lord for He has never abandon us this past year no matter how difficult our struggles were.

Let us celebrate the new year with a welcoming heart and an open mind: ready to accept changes in our lives, strong to face the challenges that may come our way, healthy, happy, and thankful... for we know, God has molded us to become the better person than who we used to be.

May this 2014 bring a fulfilling, productive, and prosperous year ahead! May our careers continue to flourish, inspire others to be the best in their respective careers, with passion, intelligence, and compassion,
bereft of arrogance, pride, and corruption.

So bring it on 2014, I am ready! A prosperous New Year everyone!

Some people are worth melting for.....

2013-12-15T04:21:00.001-08:00

The film "Frozen" has all the magical elements that you would expect from a Disney princess tale, and it's a lot of fun.

There's plenty of other really good stuff on the margins around the central story, particularly in terms of the film's humour. Once Anna sets out, though, the film settles into an agreeably funny groove, with plenty of nice badinage between Anna and Kristoff, cute slapstick involving Sven, as well as some oddball supporting characters like a Swedish shop owner and Kristoff's adoptive family of magic trolls.

The main comedic focus of the film is Olaf (Josh Gad), a tiny living snowman who can't wait to see what happens to snow when summer comes around. Olaf initially seems like a stereotypical, slightly annoying character added purely to keep kids amused, but he actually serves as an outlet for some genuinely weird comedy, much of which revolves around him being dismembered and remaining relentlessly cheery about it all.

The voice cast is pretty fantastic. Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell are fantastic singers, and the big show-stopping music sequences really work here. Menzel and Bell are great in their roles, and the animators have fully developed their characters. Jonathan Groff is good as Kristoff as well. The standout of the voice cast is Josh Gad however. Gad plays the snowman Olaf, and he brings some fantastic comic relief to a story that has some rather serious elements.

In general, "Frozen" is a warm reminder that true love heals; whether from your friends or special someone, but nothing beats family.

Best scene in Disney's "Frozen" movie

2013-12-15T02:02:00.000-08:00

In my opinion, this scene was the best bit of the whole movie, for animation, song, and voice work -- the rest of the movie can't compare.

They reprise this song for the final credits, but sung by Demi Lovato instead of Idina Menzel demonstrating the value of experience for a singer; Lovato just can't match this performance. There have been a lot of comparisons between "Frozen" and "Tangled," with "Frozen" being labeled an inferior copy of "Tangled." I don't buy that -- the character dynamics are very different. "Tangled" has actual villains, while in "Frozen" the true villain is the failure to communicate.

Burning bridges...

2013-12-11T16:18:00.001-08:00

I thought I cant...

Just today, I was pushed too hard to the extent, I burned bridges. Upon burning bridges, I promised to myself to never ever cross that way again.

Don’t feel guilty about burning bridges or ending relationships, it’s not really a bad thing! It's best to cut off a relationship with some people because if the bridges are burned, then there is no way of getting back or crossing that path again, and then you wouldn't have needed to walk away in the first place! So think twice before you go back…remember that bridge is burned!

Conquering new heights...

2013-12-06T07:58:00.000-08:00

Fears are a part of daily life. Fear of growing up is one of them!

When I was young, my only fear is not growing up. Look at me now, thank God, at least an inch, I can say that I belonged to the standard height of the society. Today, I'm 26, my fear is about growing older... We have big fears and little fears of average and extraordinary things. While fear is a natural part of human existence, it can be the one blocker that stops you from success and achieving great things.

It's my birthday today... and I feel so blessed! It's been an incredible journey for me and I love where my life's journey has brought me. I have a great family, great friends... Well, today, I'm not having a birthday party to celebrate another year in my life... I just want a simple one with the closest, more meaningful and

Let this be my prayer:

Lord, let this feast of my birth be a reminder to me of all the gifts and blessings I have received from You this day and all the days of my life. On my day of celebration, I thank you for my life and all of my blessings and ask for another year filled with Your presence in my life that I may continue to grow in your love.

Gracious God, I thank You for enabling me to celebrate my birthday. Lord You have been good to me all these years and I thank You for all the blessings I have recieved but especially for life itself.

Creator God, I do not know what lies ahead for me this year. Yet I know that You are holding my future in Your hand. Let my ways be pleasing to you. As You have promised, be with me, Lord. Grid me with Your strength and grace so that I can live for Your light. Enable me to draw closer to You that I may walk in your peace and be the creative and loving person that you intend for me to be. I ask this and all things in the sure and certain knowledge of your love for me and for all your people. Amen.

For those thinking of sending gifts, check this out for My 7 Wishes for my 2nd 25th Birthday!

Imagine if only 20% of my readers wished me a happy birthday... the number of comments would be insane and so cool. Haha! Thank you guys for reading my blogs, I've been here for eight years... Love you guys... Thanks for everything!

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How far can you go for Blogging?

2013-12-05T03:44:00.000-08:00

I had been blogging for almost eight years this January and to say the truth, I am also not happy with the kind of issues being charged to bloggers.

Yes! Eight years na po ako sa Blogging at halos lahat ng niche ay natry ko na pero at least alam ko na ngayon kung saan ko mas gusto at mas nag-eenjoy ako. Hindi pa ako expert sa blogging kahit matagal na ako pero alam ko naman, kahit papaano, meron naman akong 'K' to say things, to react, escpecially kapag ang pinag-uusapan ay blogging.

As an entertainment, personal, heatlh blogger, sobrang sad sa akin ang mga nangyayari ngayon sa blogosphere. May mga taong nagsisiraan, nag-aaway, at kung anu-ano pang mga bagay para lang umangat ang sariling, mapag-usapan, matrend (if possible) - in other words sumikat. Hindi naman sa nagmamayabang ako pero hindi ko na kailangan 'yan. I already made my mark, my blogs, in my eight years of blogging. Hindi ko na kailangang gumamit ng ibang tao para lang sa masasabi kong maliit na bagay.

Anyways, I asked some friends from blogosphere the questions - "How far can you go for Blogging?" and here are their answers:

Christian Melanie Lee of http://socialmediaph.net/

"As far I can enjoy blogging, hanggang pagtanda ko...magblog pa rin ako. To share yung mga experiences mo sa mga readers mo, it must be positive palagi."

Cristal Maramag of http://sailorstarcatcher.net/

"As far as kaya kong magsulat ng mga topics na kaya kong gawin, ako kasi as long as ok sakin ung experience ko sa mga napupuntahan ko at sa mga naakakain at nagagamit ko I usually post it agad, as much as possible ayokong maging bias, but that doesnt mean na more nega ako sa mga post ko, balanced lang dapat for me."

Tom Castillo of http://absoluteguideline.com

"Pati ako. kahit hindi kumikita blog ko basta importante, I am sharing my thoughts and opinions s blog ko until the end of the world."

Adrian Benipayo of http://thefeedph.com

"Every time I write something, it is always my integrity and credibility that's on the line. Once I see that these are jeopardized, then that's when I'll stop. Oh, and you don'e need to buy followers and tweak your traffic just to be number 1. It's just a number. Organic traffic and followers are still what matters as long as advertisers and sponsors are concerned."

Dimaks Saj of http://barakonews.blogspot.com/

"Always blog on the safe side. After all, shouldn't we be like that in every aspect of life? But then again, there are those who push their limits, so if you do that, be sure to take full responsibility for whatever outcome / consequence it can pull in the end."

Rain Ferdinand De Ocampo of http://raindeocampo.com

"Frankly, I've never thought of asking myself that question.. but like what I've said in a previous blogpost.. BLOGS, in my opinion should ALWAYS be a PERSONAL thing.. your thoughts and experiences on a virtual paper.. it should reflect your personality and in certain cases.. multiple personalities, hehehe. First rule of blogging should be answering the question... Did I wrote that? Publishing something that's not yours (when it's a PR) is okay of course, but make sure that it is something that you'd write too on your blog. Getting paid for a writing project or getting a TY token is also fine, as long as it does not become your MAIN REASON for blogging. Anyway, how far would anyone go? As far as writing is concern it should take the blogger to new heights and personal growth.. without jeopardizing personal integrity and the integrity of other people. Lastly, BLOGGING should ALWAYS.. ALWAYS be FUN! Now PUSH that to the limits! Happy blogging everyone! #MyPOV"

John Michael Torres Bueno of http://kumagcow.com

"Up to the point of where it makes sense. Up to the point where my happiness is met. Up to the point where writing is still something to be enjoyed and not a chore. That's how far I'll go. I am not SICK SICK SICK LOL"

Like what I have said, I am not an expert... But in my eight years of blogging, I have seen a lot, eight years ago's emerging influential bloggers who have made it to be today's top bloggers. Some of them wala na, some of them, nagquit na, and some of them struggling pa.

Blogging was supposed to be a hobby, for fun... But it also became a business. Since pumasok na ang business, nagkaroon ng competition... I get it, competition, pero sana same as a regular business, it should be healthy. Walang siraan, walang gamitan, walang sulutan. But well, may mga bagay na beyond our control, and sometimes, expected na. Since blogging is also personal, kahit anong niche pa 'yan, it also reflects the person behind that blog.

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It's coming...

2013-12-02T12:32:00.001-08:00

If I can just freeze the time now... I wish!

Yes! It's only few days before my second 25th birthday... I'm kinda sad because of the fact that I'm really getting older but still thankful for another year will be added to my age...

Well, counting the blessings from last year, I received double from what I have wished and expected. God was so good to me the whole year that's why I'm so thankful to him... I just wish na magtuloy-tuloy pa rin ang blessings.

Since magbibirthday ako, hindi naman mawawala ang wishes... Pagbigyan na ninyo ako pero this is me, I still believe in birthday wishes. Malay mo, it might come true. There might be a real Santa Clause who will give me more surprises on my coming birthday!

Here are some of my birthday wishes: (More materialistic as ever)

iPhone 5s - Gold or Silver, 'di ako choosy!
DSLR camera kahit anong tatak... basta pang-pro.
For my blogs especially LionhearTV - more visitors pa... mas maging popular pa...
I don't need a job as of the moment, I wish na marami pang dumating na projects
Aside from Smart, Coca-Cola, mas marami pang tie-ups for my blog and me as a blogger.
I just wish matuto na akong mag-edit ng videos. I want to start video blogging na.
Matuloy ang Most Popular Celebrities na big project ko at sana maraming sponsors para 'di ako malugi :)

Pasensya na sa mga wishes ko. Masyadong materialistic. Nagpaparamdam lang naman ako kung meron mang makakaramdam. For those asking kung bakit wala nang masyadong personal wishes like sa family, friends, lovelife, etc.? Well, I have plenty of friends, my family loves me so much... I have a lovelife... These are the things I think na hindi ko kailangang i-wish pa since I worked hard for it. I became more mature, a better person last year.. and I deserve it.

For all my visitors, please return to this site on December 7, please greet me a happy birthday. If you want to send me something... Please ask for my address via email. Thank you!

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Instant judge...

2013-12-02T11:57:00.002-08:00

All of us have always something to share, to say, to react... That's normal!

Since Anne Curtis is really a hot topic today because of slapping incident involving her, John Lloyd Cruz, Phoemela Barranda and some others. We still don't know yet the real truth because the only one giving statements of happened on the Prive incident is only in one side. Though Anne already posted on Twitter her side, admit and said sorry for what happened, what left to people scavenging the story are hanging questions. (see: Anne Curtis releases statement on slapping John Lloyd Cruz, Phoemela Baranda)

Well, each one of us has our own moral lapses and that's perfectly understandable; after all, we are no saints. There's no perfect person in the world and shit really happens even you are trained to be the most careful person in the world. Anne makes a mistake like others including me, you and others. We don't know, there might be a reason why she did it.

Yes, she's a star, some thinks she's a public property. Everyone's now a judge. Everyone has their own opinion. (see: Celebrities react over Anne Curtis slapping issue) Just because she's a star doesn't mean she can't commit mistakes she's not perfect and mind you nobody is... I'm pretty sure if you guys were in a bad mood and had one too many drinks you will pick a fight or even make a bad behavior.. Anne may be a goddess to some but she's just human capable of messing up.

Alcohol has really a way of corrupting our minds and consequently our actions. I'm not saying though that alcohol is a flat-out excuse for behavioral slip-ups but the fact that alcohol largely affected her reactions somehow made us more forgiving towards Anne's ill-mannered row.

What's important is she owned up to her lapse and apologized to the offended parties on the same day. So stop whining about it already and she even said sorry about it.. It still takes courage to say sorry...

Time to move on!

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Finding for the right person...

2013-11-27T08:40:00.000-08:00

Finding the right person is very hard and very wrong.

It is best to be the right person for the one you love and start from there. You'll always end up disappointed when you set standards and define a 'right person' for you and don't get rush things because somewhere, somehow, God is preparing somebody for you..

Don't be in a hurry to get into a relationship because you can never find love if you insist that you are already into it. Try to find time to really understand your feelings, to know who you really are and what you really want into a relationship.

You're right, there's no such thing as a perfect relationship, but there's a compatible partnership that goes along with it. If you already knew that you're too big to fit in a small sized T-shirt, don't give it a try. You'll probably break it and pay for the damages you have made. If you knew and felt that the relationship will not last, don't go deeper into it. You'll just suffer the consequences and live like hell for the rest of your life.

It's really hard to say goodbye though, but you can't make it any better by just pretending you still have the same feelings. Try to let go and give your self a chance to live life to the fullest. Give your self a chance to grow and give your heart a much needed attention. Then you will find that you made the right decision and you made it all by yourself..

We call it love when we can't leave someone and see them crying as we try to let go. We are wrong, it's just pity. We call it love when we're too attached and think that losing the one we love will somehow make us weak and unable to face the storms of life. We misunderstood; it's just that we're too dependent to them. We call it love when we give our whole life to them, the wholeness of us and imagined that if they leave, no one would accept us and our past. We are mistaken, it's just insecurity. But no matter what the definition is the truth still remains that isn't something you can buy or beg.

It's real and existing. You can't touch it but you can feel it in your heart. You can't find it but it will knock before you least expect it to come. It can make you the happiest soul in heaven, but don't forget that it can also make you the most miserable person in the whole galaxy...

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Mangyan Blogger version 2.0

2013-11-23T10:25:00.002-08:00

English proficiency does not mean intelligence.

Nakakairita na! Yes, I will make patol again some people na sobrang galing magsalita, mamuna at magpatama especially dun sa gumagamit ng tagalog language sa blogs nila. Tulad ng sinabi ko, hindi ibig sabihin na alam mo lahat ng English words lalong-lalo na 'yung mga matatalinghaga, matalino ka na. Hindi po, magkaiba 'yun! For one, there are at least seven domains of intelligence and language proficiency is just one of those seven domains. A lot of really good Japanese physicists do not even know how to speak English. This is one of so many examples regarding this matter.

Alam ko, hindi ako magaling sa Filipino language at hindi rin ako magaling sa English language. Hanggang sa ngayon, ang dami ko pa ring grammar lapses. And I think hindi naman 'yun problema - depende lang sa mga taong insekyora. Yes... maraming ganyan.

Anyways, I'm back again to my niche - back to my very personal blog for whatever language I want to use... If you want to read about artists and other stuff... go to lionheartv.net. This is my personal blog at lahat ng mapupublish dito ay ako ang may gawa at galing sa utak ko.

In this blog, I only want to speak my mind out, even if it's against the norm and even if others would criticize me - truly enamoring. Anyways, kung may problema ka sa akin, i-comment mo dito or idirect mo sa akin ha?!

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Social media behaviors during calamities....

2013-11-18T11:48:00.005-08:00

Hindi ako social media guru or an ethics teacher or an expert regarding the behaviors of people on the internet.

Sa nagdaang Typhoon Yolanda, at kahit pa sa mga nagdaang kalamidad, marami akong nakita na screencap ng iba't-ibang social media accounts ng mga kapwa Pinoy at 'yung iba namang mga dayuhan na nagpapakita ng simpatya, habag, pakikiramay at ang masaklap, magpanlalait at paninisi. Iba't-iba nga talaga ang ugali sa mundo. May katanggap-tanggap, may kaya pang tiisin at may kapatul-patol talaga.

Ilang araw akong nanahimik kasi as much as possible, ayokong makisawsaw sa issues lalo na't sa palagay ko'y hindi naman makakabuti na patulan pa. All I know is to continue what I am doing - informing the people what's happening in those areas via social media, my blogs, help repacking of goods here in Manila if mayroong pwede and pray.

Hindi ko masabing normal pero ito ay isa na sa mga nagiging takbo ng social media tuwing may dumarating na kalamidad o delubyo. Katulad ng ilang mga pulitiko, hindi maiiwasan ang mga nagpapapansin. Para sa mga papansin tulad ng mga ilang gumawa ng paraan para sa sandaling kasikatan, we'll just hope that someday they will not suffer the same crisis the Philippine suffered. I believed that the law of karma is real. God bless them.

Para naman sa mga public figures and celebrities, especially those on TV, are in the best position to spread information and sympathy. Please, as much as possible, if hindi naman promotion ng events or shows ninyo, please refrain from posting insensitive photos like selfies and something that shows irritation especially sa mga mata ng mga sensitive na tao. Think critically before reacting to any post. During calamities, there are plenty of statuses/ posts/ shares of people laughing and mocking at the victims. Chances are, those are fake accounts done by "haters or trolls" make people look bad and take advantage of public anger. People forget to use their brains when emotions run high.

Stop acting like an almighty saint and call/ guilt trip into donating and helping. Chances are, individuals help and donate without the need to be noticed online. Self glorifying charity posts are far worse than mere selfies or gadget posts. Stop acting like internet experts. Every calamity or crisis, our social media news feed consisting of internet bums become overnight keyboard experts in disaster management, public governance, criminology.....etc. Shut up and help offline. Whatever you post there will not and never help.

Use your social media accounts - facebook, twitter, instagram, etc. to encourage people/friends to help! Use it properly and wisely!

Saddest news report today...

2013-11-14T20:33:00.001-08:00

Maraming buhay ang nawala, nawasak na mga kabahayan at kabuhayan, marami pa rin ang nawawala... Pero kahit ganun, kailangan pa ring ipagpasalamat ang mga buhay na naligtas sa pinakamalakas na bagyo sa kasaysayan.

'Mag-anak, kinailangang maghiwalay para lang mabuhay' report by Jun Veneracion for "24 Oras."

Ito na siguro ang isa sa pinakamasakit at pinakamalungkot na nangyari sa isang pamilya dahil sa Bagyong Yolanda na tumama sa Pilipinas, pitong araw na ang nakalilipas.

Napakasakit sa isang magulang na mawalay sa anak at ganun din sa anak sa magulang. Hindi ko lang mabatid kung papaano masikmura sa report na ito na iwan ng anak ang kanyang edad 78 na ina.

Hindi ko 'ata masisikmurang iwanan ang magulang ko lalo na sa ganyang sitwasyon... kahit pa may pamilya na ako.. Hindi ko naman masisi 'yung anak kasi I think she's between keeping the family together or risking the health of their children.... hard pick either way...

Ang magagawa ko na lamang ngayon ay lalo pang magdasal na magbago ang isip ng anak at wala nang iba pang katulad nilang pamilya ang kailangang maghiwalay dahil lang para mabuhay.

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ISSAAS brings together groups of professionals with common interest in agricultural development in the region

2013-11-11T07:11:00.000-08:00

The International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) was mainly established to strengthen the cooperation of agricultural scientists in the Asian and Southeast Asian regions and to bring together groups of professionals with common interest in agricultural development in the region.

Different agriculturists from Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam flocked to Manila for the International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS)- 20th annual international congress. This year was all about "Linking Agriculture with Tourism: Meeting the Global Challenges" of the future, the congress aims to entice not only visitors and tourists in each Asian country but mostly the young and idealistic minds to explore the industry of agriculture.

Most of the ASEAN-member countries are agriculture-based such that majority of employment are in the farms. Therefore, the survival of the farming community is dependent on ensuring that there is demand for agricultural products and services. The farmers’ produce are necessities for the tourism enterprises as source of food, handicrafts as souvenir items for tourist, exotic plants and animals and other agricultural products sought by tourists. It is important that the potential supply of produce from local farmers be linked to the tourism industry’s demand. This will develop local livelihoods, inspire entrepreneurship, encourage active involvement and participation of the people and their communities and reduce the environmental and social cost of imported produce.

Shifting global consumption patterns, tastes and attitudes towards food, leisure, travel and place have opened new opportunities for rural producers in the form of agritourism, ecotourism, wine, food and rural tourism and specialized niche market agricultural production for tourism. Agriculture is one of the oldest and most basic parts of the global economy, while tourism is one of the newest and most rapidly spreading.

ISSAAS is inviting everyone to its 2013 ISSAAS International Congress and General Meeting to be held on November 11-15, 2013 at the Acacia Hotel Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. ISSAAS active members are invited to present scientific posters and papers. Interested researchers and scientists are encouraged to apply for membership to the society.

ISSAAS wants to improve the growth and development of agriculture and related industries to greatly improve the economy of Asian countries. For more information on ISSAAS, you may visit www.issaas.org or contact Jude Cartalaba at iamjudecartalaba@gmail.com or call (+639) 273 3913747.

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Life and love lessons from Star Cinema's "She's the One"

2013-10-31T18:08:00.002-07:00

Isa ang Dingdong Dantes-Bea Alonzo-Enrique Gil movie na "She's The One" sa halos limang beses sa isang linggo ko pinanood na movie with different kinds of people, friends. Anyways, kahit alam kong iba't-ibang tao sila, kanya-kanya ng tastes, may common term sila na sinabi sa akin after the movie. They liked the movie and they will surely watch it again with their other friends. That's what you call word-of-mouth promotion went viral. 'Di ba?

I really enjoyed this movie. Typical story with happy ending pero galing lang ng pagkadeliver ni Bea, Enrique and Dingdong. The story is character-driven and strong pagkasulat ng characters nila.

Bagay kay Enrique yung role nya. Tawang-tawa ako nung nag-awww si David nung nalaman niyang wala pang experience si Cat. Enrique is really a cute guy, gandnag tingnan sa screen.

I was able to watch "One More Try" but I appreciate Dingdong more in "She's The One." He fits the role of Wacky perfectly. Oozing with chemistry ang bea-dong. Hope this won't be their last movie.

Bea is really an amazing actress. She really gives justice to her roles. I would also like to commend Coleen Garcia for her 'utak ampaw' role, as in very natural, bagay na bagay.

What's the reason ba why I watched "She's the One" over and over again? Well, I'm not losing money here. The movie is really worth-watching for the nth time.

It's really entertaining and you'll learn a lot from this movie:

1. In love, age doesn't matter. 8 years gap is pretty much acceptable like in this movie na ma-fall inlove. Kahit na ganun kalaki ang gap, nakita ko naman ang chemistry nina Bea at Enrique and aminado naman akong kinilig ako sa mga scenes nila.

2. In love, there's also generation gap. Kitang-kita naman 'yan with the scenes between Bea and Enrique on how they deal with problems. As we age, we mature. Sana lang lahat.

3. It's still better to be with someone as your age. Not just because of generation gap, pero ito ang mas tanggap.

Favorite lines from the movie:

Maricar Reyes to Cat: "He has his moments but I think you're holding to moments. You're holding on to who you want him to be."
Wacky to Cat: "I will be that one guy who will never break up with you and you will be that one girl who will never break up with me."
David to Cat: "I don't think I can replace him, not in the show and most definitely, not in your heart."
David to Cat: "Thank you for trying so hard. Thank you. You could try harder to wait for me 'til I grow up or I can try harder to wait for you to move on. Or we can try to be honest."

This movie deserves a follow up movie please!

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Centuries old churches and other historical landmarks, in a matter of seconds, they're ruined

2013-10-15T10:48:00.001-07:00

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook large parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Tuesday, October 15, bringing widespread damage in the region.

I was young, I wanted to visit these historical churches especially those centuries old churches. Other than being our religious establishments, these are also historical landmarks, and we're studying it since elementary to high school until college, and in a matter of seconds, they're ruined.

I haven't been in Cebu or in Bohol or any part of Visayas and Mindanao, but when I saw pictures made by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Cebu and Bohol, I feel like I'm devastated - I was shocked! It's heartbreaking, indeed. These are a loss not only to the Visayans and to those in Mindanao but to all Filipinos in general, because other than them being religious icons for the Catholics, for everyone else, they're heritage sites that clearly reveal a portion of the history of these islands and the people.

If only we had enough funds that would have helped protect these landmarks - to bring it back. I hope the damaged sites are rebuilt soon too since this is part of the region's tourist industry and it would help them get back on their feet.

My deepest sympathy to those people who've lost their love ones. Let's all help out in the coming days with their immediate needs. #PrayForVisayasandMindanao

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What's your passion?

2013-10-12T03:18:00.000-07:00

What is my passion? That's one of the many questions asked during the Systema launch last night.

I have plenty of passions in life. I easily get interested in things, as if I am a baby who gets amazed by colorful objects. It also depends on my interest. I have a lot of interests, but not all of it has become my passion. One of these passions is blogging which I answered during the the program, posted via Instagram where they will pick the winners.

This is my answer to the question - What's your passion?:

My passion is blogging. It’s not just about having an online space, it’s also about sharing - making your desires known and inviting others to help you achieve them. As a successful Blogger one day, I will be able to empower other bloggers to guide a community and move them for a better cause.

I am blogging since I was in highschool, then when I started college in Far Estern University. That's where I transferred to Blogger and opened a lot of blogsites. No one taught me how to blog. I am also a fast learner, but it doesn’t mean I’m intelligent. I learned blogging as fast as I learned how to use facebook.

I didn't win on this contest but it's okey. I'm also sure I will learn new things I am passionate about as I become more educated and grow older and wiser.

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Netizens react to Star Cinema's announcement that Angel Locsin will reprise the role as "Darna"

2013-10-08T06:22:00.001-07:00

Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos confirms Angel Locsin is still the "Darna" (see this link)

On October 6 (Sunday), news about Angel Locsin to reprise the role of "Darna" in a Star Cinema movie as confirmed by its managing director Malou Santos spread like wildfire. You heard it right, Angel will reprise the role that made her famous 8 years ago on GMA Network, now on Star Cinema. Angel don the role in 2005 on GMA Network but when she left, it was given to actress Marian Rivera to reprise the role in the series.

Upon announcement, 'Angel Locsin is Darna' made it to the trending topic on Twitter nationwide and recieved a lot of netizens' reactions from different social media sites. Some of them are happy and some are not. Well, that's normal.

Check out the reactions below:

What's your opinion to this? Tell me...