tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35619863198495032452025-01-04T10:36:15.375-08:00Let's expect beautiful things to happen today! :)Maria Gemma Hilotinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04312043983408572168noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561986319849503245.post-2600693871795809122012-11-09T07:24:00.000-08:002012-11-09T07:25:52.584-08:00

Sometimes, we forget to take control of our minds. There are times that we just do a lot of things out of habit. We do a lot of things unconsciously. These days, whenever I find myself “thinking”, I am making sure I am thinking productive things. What will I do next?; What are my plans today?;How will I go about today’s activities? If alone in the car, driving, I’d deliberately turn on the

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My parents gave me all the opportunities to try and do different activities while growing up. I did ballet. I had swimming lessons; I joined theatre arts; I had piano recitals; I learned bicycling; I played volleyball; I was one of the editors in our school paper. I was even a member of University Quiz Bee contest called "Pautakan", representing our college for 3 years! In high school, I

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I love to read. Growing up, I would just be in my room reading whatever book is available. We have a mini library at home, super-mini but it was all powerful books. The books mom compiled  and collected for us to read are all books on living, loving and learning. I remember authors like Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale among others. I have grown to love

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I do have a WEALTHY BLOG!  My purpose in starting this blog was to actually help me and the people who intend to join me create abundance in the process!  Well, it actually started with too many credit cards, and spending much! Story here: Imbalance. This was written on December 13, 2011. After that was some story reminiscing on It's not about the Money!!! written on December 20,

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 It has been years since I tasted PANDESAL (Salt Bread) again,  so when a friend here in Gallup made one, I knew I just have to learn how to do it too! The first try was good enough!  I followed panlasangpinoy's recipe but then I am not sure if it was kneaded correctly,  but still good enough! Lol!  I started preparing at 11:30pm, I finished at 2:00am. I was

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I admire Dennis, my husband. Well, because of the photos in Facebook, I am sure you already know how skillful he is! He's totally my opposite! What amazes me too is how he can plant something, anything, and it will grow. I also do the opposite! Lol! Maybe, there are really people who has "green thumb" and others who has not. (what do you think? lol) You see, he dreams of having his own farm

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credit Honestly, I do not know how to teach young kids. Shame huh, but that’s the truth, I can teach older kids, high school students, college students, even graduate students. But not little kids! Maybe, I just don’t have the patience and the skills to teach them! There was this one time when I really wanted to teach again. Since there was an opening at a grade 1 level, I tried my

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Prelude to Socorro Adventure post here.   The truth is I am studying again. Read more: Socorro Adventure Day 1: Thirst for Knowledge Socorro Adventure Day 2: Finding Balance Socorro Adventure Day 3: Making Contact  Socorro Adventure Day 4: Sparks of Understanding Socorro Adventure Day 5: More to Come NAMASTE.

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The key to a healthy body is sweat! I have not been sweating for months because of the winter season. Now that it is summer, I am beginning to feel it! ... especially here in Socorro, NM! credit We drove today for 3 hours from Gallup because I will be attending a course in Physics! The whole family joined me since we were given free housing for the week. But, my, my, my! it is

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Introducing  W R I T I N G  GEMS http://gemwritinggems.blogspot.com - My Dailies back up :)

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Since daddy worked abroad we were blessed with high technology toys and gadgets growing up.I just remembered because every time I would drive and need to cross roads, my mind would automatically switch to game mode! Lol!You see, I used to love this Chicken Crossing The Road Game using ATARI then. I would control the chicken's movement so it wouldn't get killed while crossing, the chicken needs to

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It started the night of Pacquiao and Bradley's boxing fight!A group was cheering on a basketball game.I have not watched BASKETBALL in yearssss! True!!! (I think the last time was in high school! Lol!)So, I asked about it and remembered hearing about a Filipino-American coach leading Miami Heat basketball team. I instantly cheered for them - JUST BECAUSE Eric is a Filipino.. race connection! Lol!

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Reminiscing memories,Funny incidents,Happy explorations andRoad trip adventures! NISSAN QUEST August, 2008-November, 2008 NISSAN VERSA  November, 2008-December, 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA December, 2008 to present Happiness! one less credit!:)) visit me here too! -day 183

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creditI started this 365 days project of writing last December 12, 2011. Who would have guessed I am halfway done? This is my 182nd day already!!! Here's an excerpt from my 365 days project post.I've always wanted to write everyday...One day at a time... one story at a time.. for 365 days.I hope that you'd join me as I write my her heart out...Stories of my life. Stories to share. Stories to

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Here's celebrating 30,000 visitors!!!! credit Thank you, Merci, Muchas Gracias, Ngiyabonga, Ighamsiqanaghalek, Eso po yu,Ọ se, Kammagar, Ndza nkhensa, Enkosi, Jai-rruh-jef, Diolch o galon, Tennäsi, Xin cảm ơn, Grassie, Gracies, Katta rahmat, sağolun, Ke a leboga, Ndi a livhuwa, Баркала, Mālō ‘aupito, Tenkiu tru, Gunalchéesh, Obrigadu, Küp räxmät, Māuruuru roa, Tusen tack, Asante,

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To the father of my children, my very unique, supportive and all-around husband Happy Father's Day!!!! Popai :))click here - Dennis, the Great!-day 180 

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Dearest Daddy,I know I am your little girl, Lol! Not little anymore, but in your heart I will always be right? Growing up you were always calling out my name.. always looking for me! I guess, I always seemed to have my own agenda Lol!I remember when I failed to recognize you when you decided to come home to surprise us. I opened the door, and asked who you were. You looked different, you just

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read here: on bullies and antidote! "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you,  then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” - Jim Rohn "In any

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credit While driving, a police car passed me by, turned around and followed me. I slowed down.  credit It gave a warning for me to stop. I did.  I was running a lot of excuses in my mind but decided to put it all aside. I prayed instead - Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. A police women came. "Hi!" I said, "Hello!" "Ok", she said, "I pulled you over,

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I read and copied with permission from Mark Morfe's blog.  Really funny.  Follow the chart, and see The Differences Between Westerners and Asians. Key:  Blue -- Westerners   Red -- Asians(1) Opinion Westerners: Talk to the point Asians: Talk around the circle, especially if opinions are different (2) Way of Life Westerners:

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If there is one sport that I watch, it is BOXING, and only because of MANNY PACQUIAO.  I may not be very well-versed with the rules and regulations of the sport, but I know the judges gave WEIRD RESULTS during the Pacquiao-Bradley game last Saturday (June 9, 2012). Now, it is causing people to react and wanting to do something about the BOXING system in officiating, judging, and

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Honestly, I don't pay attention to these: ... but now I am changing minds... from NOW on, I will only buy what's on SALE!.. or TRY to anyway! and it will save us MONEY for sure! This is a great follow up to THE CASH CHALLENGE I am starting this summer! Join me? -day 173 visit me here too!

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Vitamins for the Mind   by Jim Rohn Results At the end of each day, you should play back the tapes of your performance. The results should either applaud you or prod you. The greatest form of maturity is at harvest time. This is when we must learn how to reap without complaint if the amounts are small and how to reap without apology if the amounts are big. Life asks us

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creditI don't carry cash anymore! It's been 5 years since budgeting in cash.I remember being a student and getting an allowance! Lucky students, huh? In high school, I'd make sure to budget my money so it would last a day. In college, I'd make sure to budget my money so it would last for two weeks! When I started working and earning, I'd budget my hard-earned money to last me for a

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 Love the Opportunity   by Jim RohnSomebody said you have to love what you do, but that's not necessarily true. What is true is that you have to love the opportunity. The opportunity to build life, future, health, success and fortune. Knocking on someone's door or making that extra call may not be something you love to do, but you love the opportunity of what might be behind

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