carnation

stamp lickin' good?

2011-12-04T03:21:00.001+07:00

It's Christmas card sending time again! I bought some Christmas cards when I visited Toronto last October, and again some here in Stirling last month. I have been waiting for the time when I can go and post them. Today, Saturday, was a good time as this will be my last Saturday here. I go back to Thailand next Saturday. And the PO at the city centre is open on Saturdays until 1730 hrs. So there I

can't do w/out

2011-11-28T07:26:00.001+07:00

Today of all days this thing happened. My eyeglasses had an incident ... I sat on them, so you know what that means! I was reading on the bed and then I felt sleepy. So I removed my glasses and then went to sleep. When I woke up after an hour (past 6pm), I looked for my glasses. I could not find them so I stood up and realised that I was sitting on them. One lens came off, and the frame was a

double birthdays

2011-11-12T19:12:00.001+07:00

Today, 12 Nov, our family celebrates the birthdays of my Mom and my younger sister. Happy birthday, Mom and Nene! May God shower you both with good health and strength, provide your needs always, and give you joy & peace day by day. My Mom turns 78 while my sister turns 43. Wishing you all the best each day of your lives, especially that you can live life abundantly as you keep trusting the Lord

rain...ulan

2011-10-17T23:35:00.002+07:00

it is still the rainy season. no, it's not over yet. it will probably go on forever. hope not. the kablogs journal has just released its double issue (sept-oct 2011) with the theme 'rain/ulan' plus the peba special. come and visit the page to read about special and inspiring articles. The Rain as a Diversion Ang Dala ng Ulan

Thank you, dear teachers!

2011-10-05T17:32:00.001+07:00

I join everyone in celebrating World Teachers' Day today. It is a significant day to acknowledge, understand, appreciate the important contribution of teachers in educating the youth and also to development. Their dedication to their profession is remarkable, especially those who persevere despite the undesirable conditions such as low pay, airless/hot classrooms, lack of supplies and

September : summer is gone!

2011-09-25T00:49:00.002+07:00

More than 3 weeks of September have already gone ... summer is also officially gone. The other day was the first day of autumn in the temperate world. Signs of autumn can already be seen, such as the changing colours of leaves, shorter days, colder temperature ... But sometimes during the week we can still experience warmth from the sun and blue skies. Just like today. It was warmer than the past

Special day

2011-08-24T23:38:00.001+07:00

August is a special month. My Dad’s birthday. On the 25th, he is supposed to turn 77. He passed away when he was nearly 75. It still tugs at our heartstrings to think that he is physically gone, and we no longer could hear his voice, no longer could we hug him, no longer could we go to him for advice, or to just share a story or two, or to discuss some issues for his opinion and sometimes,

Living simply and easily

2011-08-24T17:41:00.003+07:00

Some nuggets of wisdom from the Wise Teacher to make life easier to live and to accept yourself and others: 1. forgive and forget (resist satan's accusations and he will flee from you)2. let bygones be bygones (can't turn back the clock)3. get a life, live and love (life is too short)4. when life throws you lemons, make lemonade (with sugar)5. pray to God & trust in Him at all times (He is the

wet saturday

2011-07-02T20:17:00.000+07:00

It has been raining during the last few days. But all the time we were able to avoid it by leaving the office just in time and arriving at our wee room behind the uni before the skies burst open. But today, we were caught in the rain on the way home to our condo. When we left the mall, we saw that the skies were very dark. So frighteningly dark. Less than 10 km from our place the rain started

babalik nga ba?

2011-06-20T20:14:00.003+07:00

ito ang isa sa mga katanungan na palagi nating naririnig lalo na galing sa mga kababayan nating bumibisita dito sa atin sa labas ng bansa. minsan naman sasabihan ka talagang dapat nang bumalik sa atin dahil kailangan tayo ng gobyerno. tulad na lamang noong nakaraang linggo kung kelan merong isang conference ng mga asean tungkol sa food security. marami akong na-meet na mga pinoy, yong iba mga

Dad's day

2011-06-18T15:35:00.000+07:00

Remembering Dad, not only during Father's Day, but always. As a saying goes, "you can replace a lot of people in your life, but you only have one dad." True... The scholarship fund in his memory is now on its 2nd year. This time there are 7 students who have been chosen, all from Diclum National High School in Tobias Fornier, Antique province. We hope that this little help will pave the way for

a dream come true ... almost!

2011-05-29T17:44:00.000+07:00

...I wish I could just be by the sea, on a hammock, with a book to read, with the sound of the waves splashing on the shore the only sound I hear... I used to say this about my dream of what life should be once in a while, esp. during vacation time. The pictures below fit that perfection in my dream. And I thought my dream has come true! Except that I do not have a book to read for relaxation. So

A tribute to Mommy

2011-05-08T21:11:00.000+07:00

My mom is a loving person And I am glad to be her daughter She taught me many things about life Things that I wouldn't have known without her. My mom is a caring person And I have experienced her gentle touch When I was sick and feeling grey A massage always chases the blues away. Moms are indeed to be cherished A gift from heaven above Let them know that they are a treasure And show them our

PEBA 2011 - No Return, No Change?

2011-05-07T09:23:00.001+07:00

It's been a while since I have blogged here. I have been so busy with work and travels. No matter what, as they say, if you love something you will return to it. In the same way, there is a saying which goes like this: If you love someone, set him/her free. If he/she comes back to you, then you are really meant for each other. We always go back to where our hearts lead us, and that is the place

at dusk

2011-05-06T22:40:00.000+07:00

This is a booklet we prepared to commemorate Dad's 2nd death anniversary last 22nd April. Why ‘At Dusk’? As I was thinking about this booklet to commemorate our Dad’s 2nd death anniversary, I tried to remember some of the activities we used to do together as a family. One of the most unforgettable moments was gathering together at dusk, when we were all still living at home, i.e. before we

Instant realization lives on ...

2011-04-01T23:02:00.000+07:00

Check out more about Life Realization at The Kablogs Journal. Life … there is so much we can learn just by living it. So many questions in our minds since we were small, and so many answers we have found living day by day. Some answers are great, some are confusing, while some are just so incomprehensible. There are times when we just let life pass us by … times when we thought that whatever we

3 or G

2011-03-30T07:23:00.002+07:00

My office is located on the 3rd flr of an 8-story building. From my floor I would take the elevator down to the ground floor if I have many things to carry. Otherwise I just walk down. One day last week, after office hours, Key & I took the elevator. Key was carrying lots of bags left and right, while I was holding my handbag and umbrella. As we entered the elevator, I pressed the button. I was

i don't understand ...

2011-03-16T12:04:00.001+07:00

... why people are so demanding about their access to internet. When I go to their country or region, nobody cares whether I can access internet or not. Nobody. Cares. We can access for an exorbitant amount. But when they come here, they want us to provide them with everything. In an instant. For free! Even if there is a system already set-up to request in advance (1 month at least) what they

International Women's Day

2011-03-08T23:33:00.002+07:00

8 March. Today we celebrate the International Women's Day. If not for the internet, there would be no spirit of celebration here. I was telling my husband that it is my day today. We were going to the cafeteria for breakfast this morning when I said that. And he jokingly answered me, 'So what do I do? Do I kiss you now here?' Ha ha ha! Click on the logo below for more about IWD. To all the

why i like to use the atm

2011-02-26T23:48:00.002+07:00

the first time i got to use an atm was way back in the late 80s when i came to thailand. students had to open a bank account with the bank on campus. i had to get used to it as i never used one in the philippines. i enjoy using it and here are some of the reasons why i prefer to use atm to transacting business with human tellers (no offense meant to my teller friends): 1. i am in control of what

Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, Inc. (PEBA): A Prayer for OFWs

2011-02-24T08:45:00.002+07:00

Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, Inc. (PEBA): A Prayer for OFWs Dear God,You crossed every border between divinity and humanity to make your home with us. Bless our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters who have travelled to foreign lands with faith in their heart leaving their families behind as they break through the barriers of people, cultures, and languages to escape oppression and poverty.

The Love month

2011-02-07T23:00:00.000+07:00

February is the love month, as most people would say. Because of Valentine's Day. So after Christmas, new year, Chinese new year ... here comes the day of the hearts. The Red month. Which reminds me I have to prepare cards to send to loved ones. It has become a tradition but I think it is a good tradition. Some people are so jaded about this day. But I think for those who love, are in love, and

On reading. Or not!

2011-01-26T10:18:00.003+07:00

I was finally compelled to write this blog after reading Bhing Comiso's hobby posted on her blog, Gumamela sa Paraiso. It is indeed great to be able to go places and meet people and know about many things, even without leaving your home or room. You can travel by just being relaxed on your bed or sofa. I even equate real travel with reading because every time I travel I would always buy at least

bye 2010, welcome 2011!

2011-01-01T18:04:00.005+07:00

Day 1 of the year 2011. Thank You, Lord, that You have given us Yourself and Your word, so we will not get lost in the jungle of life. We can face the new year with confidence. We had our new year dinner earlier at around 9 pm coz we were already hungry. Could not wait for 12 midnight or the media noche dinner. My mom who is visiting is our main guest. So there were only the 3 of us. I prepared

Christmas greetings!

2010-12-24T15:16:00.001+07:00

And it came to pass ... the time has come ... the most awaited time ... now is the time ... So it is Christmas eve. The 24th! Just a quiet day here, unlike in the Philippines when I am sure that there are so many things going on. In homes, people are busy cooking and preparing for the noche buena and family parties. In shops, people are busy buying last minute items to give as gifts. Elsewhere,