Elyong

It's Now 2012 | Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T08:59:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all!

This was me when the clock struck a second past midnight.

Would this mean that i will be sleeping the whole year in 2012?

Would You Even Care?

2011-10-23T11:51:00.000-07:00

Life Simply Said

2011-09-13T02:54:00.000-07:00

On the first day, God created the dog and said, "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years."

The dog said, "That's a long time to be barking.. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?"

So God agreed......

On the second day, God created the monkey and said, "Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span."

The monkey said, "Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the dog did?"

And God agreed......

On the third day, God created the cow and said, "You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years."

The cow said, "That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?"

And God agreed again......

On the fourth day, God created humans and said, "Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years."

But the human said, "Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?"

"Okay," said God. "You asked for it."

So that is why for our first twenty years, we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves.
For the next forty years, we slave in the sun to support our family.
For the next ten years, we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren.
And for the last ten years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Source: [forwarded email from yahoo]

I Received an Advise from Google Adsense Ads

2011-08-08T03:17:00.000-07:00

I ended my post yesterday with plead for help when i found out that i am such a boring person after reading my responses to 47 Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Weekend.

After i clicked "Publish", i viewed how it looked like especially that I placed an image with my post. When i scrolled through the bottom of the page, i saw this.

I was advised do drink Gatorade everyday, rehydrate my body, refuel my passion for sports.. yikes!

When i was back to my senses, i realized that i really need to rehydrate my body. I don't drink enough fluid everyday than i should. Eight glasses a day is not an easy task. Very seldom i drink water alone. I only drink after i eat. Very unhealthy.

The second advise about refueling my passion for sports, well i don't know. How I could refuel something i don't have? I am only a spectator when it comes to sports. Can i count it as passion for sports?

Thank you adsense ads.

My Response to 47 Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Weekend

2011-08-07T03:45:00.000-07:00

It's Sunday and i had a few time in my hand to browse and read a few from the internet. I came across Wisebread's article about 47 Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Weekend. I got interested so i read through the article hoping to find something fun to do on weekends only to find that i, with my current situation, each of them is difficult to do.

1. Go to the Park - if it has to be cheap, then this would mean our public park, not really fun. Also, it is not really exciting to go there alone. Tagging along friends with me is even more difficult.

2. Watch the Sunset - I don't know where the sun sets from where i live. I would have to find a beach where the sun sets or climb a mountain. Still difficult.

3. Pack a Picnic Lunch - this is something that i miss doing. If it has to be cheap, then i would have to go to the park again. This would have been easier back in the province where i came from.

4. Play Board Games - I know a few, but i don't own one. Besides, who will play with me?

5. Play Card Games - same with board games, i know a few but i don't own one. Again, who will play with me?

6. Do a Road Rally With Friends - huh?
"Get some friends together and go on a mobile scavenger hunt. The first one back with all things on the list wins! Losers have to buy dessert." - duh!

7. Go on a Digital Scavenger Hunt - huh? 2x
"Make it a digital scavenger hunt. Think of some creative, hilarious pictures you could take with people in the community, or check out this list for scavenger hunt ideas." - duh! 2x

8. Throw a B.Y.O.E. Party
"This stands of Bring Your Own Everything. Guests are encouraged to bring food and drinks to share. Or, check this post out for more frugal party ideas." - the truth is, when you get older, your friends do too, and they're getting married. Gathering them together is not anymore fun.

9. Have a Bonfire or Campfire in Your Backyard - I don't have a backyard suitable for a bonfire much more a campfire.

10. Get Ice Cream - okey... lol! This is not anymore fun when i can do it almost everyday of the week. There's an ice cream shop just near where i work.

11. Make a Romantic Dinner - duh! the author's probably not single.

12. Grill Something New - like what?

13. Go to the Museum or Zoo - not anymore cheap where i live.

14. Scan Your Old Photographs - i also wanted to do this, but i don't have a scanner.

15. Pretend You're a Tourist in Your Community - not anymore cheap.

16. Organize a Neighborhood Cleanup - I don't know my neighbors.

17. Go to the Farmers Market - Farmers market is far and rare in the Philippines, i guess. Going to the Public Market is fun looking at farm produce and buying some.

18. Pick Strawberries or Other Fruit - not in the city.

19. Bake a Pie - I can bake, but i don't have an oven.

20. Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen or Homeless Shelter - did this before with a friend, but i don't know if there are people running a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter.

21. Invite Your Neighbors Over - again, i don't know them

22. Go Fishing - not in the city

23. Go to the Beach - not cheap here in the city.

24. Go to the Library - i still have some books waiting to be read.

25. Host a Classic Movie Marathon - hmmm... why not?

26. Rearrange the Furniture in Your House - got no furniture to rearrange.

27. Write Out Your Bucket List and Pick One to Do - this would take time and where's the fun?

28. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle - i don't have one.

29. Volunteer to Babysit for Someone Who "Needs a Break" - not fun-ny!

30. Clean Out Your Closet and Donate to a Thrift Store - did it already.

31. Watch for Shooting Stars - in the middle of the day?

32. Go on a Bike Ride - i don't have a bike.

33. Take a Free Online Class - boooooring.

34. Write Out Your Life Plan - would take a while and i got tired of planning.

35. Set Three New Goals for Yourself - i only have one now, to finish my house that i am building, it's exciting, but not fun.

36. Find a Community Play to Attend - can't think of any.

37. Help Someone in Need - not cheap.

38. Buy Food for the Homeless and Listen to Their Stories - this would be fun, but i don't know any.

39. Go Bowling - fun, but who will go with me? - not fun alone.

40. Visit Garage Sales and Look for Deals - garage sales in the Philippines are not fun, not at all!

41. Tour the Local Fire or Police Station and Thank Them for Their Service - haha!! ok, this is funny!

42. Visit a Local Nursing Home and Engage With the Residents - don't know any.

43. Plant a Garden - i do this everyday.

44. Go Dancing - duh! i'd rather skydive than dance.

45. Walk Through the Craft Store and Start an Art Project - not cheap.

46. Host a "Minute to Win It" Party - silly!

47. Write a Letter to a Family Member You Haven't Talked to in a While - with facebook, email and sms - who's left?

Okey, this is supposed to be fun but i made it boring. Reading back my answers made me realized that i am a boring person. I need help.

Will God Understand?

2011-07-30T17:27:00.001-07:00

Will God understand? This is the most common question we ask ourselves every time we make a choices we know shouldn't.

Most of the time we chose want we want and hoped God will understand. We look at God as the loving and understanding God.

But, did God really understand?

Bebo Norman | Here Goes

2011-07-22T15:56:00.000-07:00

Never got anywhere
By running away
Never learned anything
Without anything
Without a mistake

Never loved anyone
By playing it safe
It's a long way, but
I'm right here now, so

Here goes nothing
Here goes everything
Gotta reach for something
Or you'll fall for anything

Take a breath, take a step
What comes next
God only knows
But here goes

I don't wanna turn around
And wonder what happened
Never lost and never found
Are one and the same

I wanna run across the battle lines
And take my chances
Not the long way 'round
When I'm here right now

Here goes nothing
Here goes everything
Gotta reach for something
Or you'll fall for anything

Take a breath, take a step
What comes next
God only knows
But here goes

What good is chance not taken?
What good is life not living?
What good is love not given?

Here goes nothing
Here goes everything
Gotta reach for something
Or you'll fall for anything

Here goes nothing
Here goes everything
Gotta reach for something
Or you'll fall for anything

Take a breath, take a step
What comes next
God only knows
But here goes
And God only knows
But here goes

.

Kutless | I'm Still Yours

2011-07-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

If You washed away my vanity
If You took away my words
If all my world was swept away
Would You be enough for me?
Would my beating heart still sing?

If I lost it all
Would my hands stay lifted
To the God who gives and takes away

If You take it all
This life You've given
Still my heart will sing to You

When my life is not what I expected
The plans I made have failed
When there's nothing left to steal me away
Will You be enough for me?
Will my broken heart still sing?

If I lost it all
Would my hands stay lifted
To the God who gives
And takes away

If You take it all
This life You've given
Still my heart
Will sing to You

Even if You take it all away
You’ll never let me go
Take it all away
But I still know

That I'm Yours
I'm still Yours

Oh, I'm Yours
I'm still Yours
I'm still Yours

.

Kutless | God Of Wonders

2011-07-20T15:30:00.000-07:00

Lord of all creation
of water, earth, and sky,
The heavens are your Tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high

God of wonders beyond our galaxy,
You are Holy, Holy
The universe declares your majesty
And You are Holy, Holy

Lord of Heaven and Earth
Lord of Heaven and Earth

Early in the morning,
I will celebrate the light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will call your name by night

Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of Heaven and Earth

You're wonderful, so wonderful Lord

So wonderful Lord

The universe declares your majesty
And You are Holy,
You are holy

Kutless | What Faith Can Do

2011-07-19T15:15:00.000-07:00

Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning

Anyone can feel the ache
You think it's more than you can take
But you're stronger, stronger than you know

Don't you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds to find the silver lining

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

It doesn't matter what you've heard
Impossible is not a word
It's just a reason
For someone not to try

Everybody's scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It'll be alright

Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That's what faith can do)
When the world says you can't
It'll tell you that you can

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
That's what faith can do

Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise

.

Kutless | Amazed

2011-07-18T15:03:00.000-07:00

Open up, my eyes to see
All of you, your mysteries
I hold my breath, you hold my hand
As heaven melts the heart of man

How amazed I am

Your glory fills the sky,
a great and holy light
Shining like a million stars,
I'm amazed by who you are
Lord we lift you high,
Oh God be magnified
You have overwhelmed my heart,
I'm amazed by who you are

The universe, is at your feet
And angels bow, when you speak
So high above, our greatest song
but still you call and we will come

How amazed I am

Your glory fills the sky,
a great and holy light
Shining like a million stars,
I'm amazed by who you are
Lord we lift you high,
Oh God be magnified
You have overwhelmed my heart,
I'm amazed by who you are

Your glory fills the skies,
a great and holy light
Shining like a million stars,
I'm amazed by who you are
Lord we lift you high,
Oh God be magnified
You have overwhelmed my heart,
I'm amazed by who you are

you are...

Kutless | Hungry

2011-07-17T14:36:00.000-07:00

Living for You
Living for You
Living for You

Hungry I come to You
For I know You satisfy
I am empty
But I know Your love
Does not run dry
And so I wait for You
So I wait for You

(Chorus)
I'm falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus You're all
This heart is living for

Broken I run to You
For Your arms are open wide
I am weary
But I know Your touch
Restores my life
And so I wait for You
So I wait for You

(Chorus)
I'm falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus You're all
This heart is living for

...is living for
...is living for

I'm falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus You're all
This heart is living for

(Chorus)
I'm falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus You're all
This heart is living for

I'm falling...
I'm falling for You
Jesus, You're all this heart is living for
.

Kutless | It Is Well

2011-07-16T14:48:00.000-07:00

It Is Well With My Soul
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
What ever my lot thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight
And the clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul

.

Bebo Norman | I Will Lift My Eyes

2011-07-15T21:34:00.000-07:00

God, my God, I cry out
Your beloved needs You now
God, be near, calm my fear
And take my doubt

Your kindness is what pulls me up
Your love is all that draws me in

I will lift my eyes to the Maker
Of the mountains I can't climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
Of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
Of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You

God, my God, let Mercy sing
Her melody over me
God, right here all I bring
Is all of me

'Cause You are and You were and You will be forever
The Lover I need to save me
'Cause You fashioned the earth and You hold it together, God
So hold me now

.

Chris Tomlin | Indescribable

2011-07-14T21:31:00.000-07:00

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

.

Chris Tomlin | Everlasting God

2011-07-13T21:25:00.000-07:00

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord

Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our Strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won't grow weary

Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our Strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won't grow weary

You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles

.

Casting Crowns | East To West

2011-07-12T21:20:00.000-07:00

Here I am, Lord, and I'm drowning in your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight
I know You've cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
And I stand before You now as though I've never sinned
But today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way

Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west
'cause I can't bear to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other

I start the day, the war begins, endless reminding of my sin
Time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I'm in
Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way

I know You've washed me white, turned my darkness into light
I need Your peace to get me through, to get me through this night
I can't live by what I feel, but by the truth Your word reveals
I'm not holding on to You, but You're holding on to me
You're holding on to me

Jesus, You know just how far the east is from the west
I don't have to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
One scarred hand to the other
From one scarred hand to the other

.

Casting Crowns | Lifesong

2011-07-11T21:15:00.000-07:00

Empty Hands held high
Such Small sacrifice
If not joined with my life
I sing in vain tonight

May the words I say
And the things I do
Make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to you
Chorus:
Let my lifesong sing to You
Let my lifesong sing to You
I want to sign your name
to the end of this day
Knowing that my heart was true
Let my lifesong sing to You

LORD, I give my life
A Living sacrifice
To reach a world in need
To be your hands and feet

So may the words I say
And the things I do
Make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to You

Chorus

Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Let my lifesong sing to You (x3)

Chorus (x2)

You Are My Hiding Place

2011-07-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You

I will trust in You
Let the weak say
I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You

I will trust in You
Let the weak say I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
I will trust in You
.

Seeking Comfort In Life Is A Diversion From Living A Life

2011-07-09T19:34:00.001-07:00

One is born with almost nothing...

Growing up lacking almost everything...

One would almost always think that life will only begin by having those he doesn't have - comfort in life.

Seeking comfort becomes a passion...

Until one finds out that passion was never about comfort...

Passion is always about life...

Life cannot be found in comfort...

Life cannot be found in wealth...

Casting Crowns | Praise You in This Storm

2011-07-08T20:50:00.000-07:00

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Chorus

I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

Chorus .

Kutless | Taken By Love

2011-07-07T15:07:00.000-07:00

The world will fade away as I lift my hands
The King is worthy of praise, is the great I am
The joy You've given rings out as I lift my voice
I'm captivated by Your ways, so I will worship You

You've taken me by love
You've taken me by grace
You've taken me away, I can't resist
Because You've taken my heart

All creation will bow to the risen King
All of heaven will shout and the earth will sing
The joy You've given rings out as I lift my voice
I'm captivated my Your ways so I will worship You

You've taken me by love
You've taken me by grace
You've taken me away, I can't resist
Because You've taken my heart

You've taken me by love
You've taken me by grace
You've taken me away, I can't resist
Because You've taken my heart

You've taken my heart
My heart, my heart

You've taken me by love
You've taken me by grace
You've taken me away, I can't resist
Because You've taken my heart

You've taken me by love
You've taken me by grace
You've taken me away, I can't resist
Because You've taken my heart

You've taken my heart
You've taken my heart
You've taken my heart
You've taken my heart
.

Kutless | Remember Me

2011-07-06T15:16:00.000-07:00

I looked in Your eyes and saw it for a moment
The passion in Your cry, the chains of life are broken
Put to death by Your people, You came to bring us life
Only hope for the hopeless, will You remember me?

I've been ashamed, I've been put down
Head in my hands, my life on the ground
Left Heaven to save liars and thieves
Sinners like me, Your blood sets us free
Who am I that You would remember me

Spent all of my years stealing from the world
With everything I had and I was still so poor
You have everything to lose
But You're dying here with me
I believe, I believe, will You remember me?

I've been ashamed, I've been put down
Head in my hands, my life on the ground
Left Heaven to save liars and thieves
Sinners like me, Your blood sets us free
Who am I?

Take what I have left, my Savior
Take me with You from this cross
When I leave this life completely
Remember me

I've been ashamed and I've been put down
Head in my hands, my life on the ground
Left Heaven to save liars and thieves
Sinners like me, Your blood sets us free

I've been ashamed and I've been put down
Head in my hands, my life on the ground
Left Heaven to save liars and thieves
Sinners like me, Your blood sets us free
Who am I that You would remember me

Kutless | Everything I Need

2011-07-05T15:32:00.000-07:00

When every step is so hard to take
And all of my hope is fading away
When life is a mountain that I can not climb
You carry me, Jesus carry me.

You Are strength in my weakness
You are the refuge I seek
You are everything in my time of need
You are everything, You are everything I need

When every moment is more than I can take
And all of my strength is slipping away
When every breath gets harder to breathe
You carry me, Jesus carry me

You Are strength in my weakness
You are the refuge I seek
You are everything in my time of need
You are everything, You are everything I need

I need You
You are everything I need
I love everything about You

You Are strength in my weakness
You are the refuge I seek
You are everything in my time of need
You are everything, You are everything I need

Kutless | Give Us Clean Hands

2011-07-04T15:37:00.000-07:00

We bow our hearts we bend our knees
Oh Spirit come make us humble
We turn our eyes from evil things
Oh Lord we cast down our idols

Give us clean hands
Give us pure hearts
Let us not lift our souls to another

God let us be a generation that seeks, seeks your face
Oh, God of Jacob