My Way of Life

Everyday Is A Lesson Learned

2007-03-07T05:35:00.000-08:00

If there’s one thing that I would like to share to anyone, it’s my simple philosophy in life that as the title said “Everyday is a Lesson Learned”.

We do know that living in this wonderful world of us is no mean feat. We have to struggle to survive. We have to be strong. We have to move on. We have to fight.
Sometimes there comes a time when we do a very big mistake that it seems there is no way to escape from it. I just regarded it as a lesson that should be well-remembered so that it can be avoided the second time around.

Now, eventhough we tried to do our best to make everything clear, there will still come a time that something will go wrong. So again, learn from it. So that next time, you can have a better direction.

Want an Advice? I am Here to Help

2007-03-03T06:32:00.000-08:00

I know that is very hard if there are things that are bothering us. We can't sleep, we can't eat, we can't even think of anything else except that piece of problem that's been weighing in our shoulders.

If you will trust me, I am here to help. I cannot guarantee that my answer will be the one that will truly solve the problem, but I can guarantee you that releasing it to someone makes your pain cut in half. Or depending on how we can deal with it.

Truly, I am not joking. All I need for you is to talk to me and spend some quality time with me. Your problems may not be solved easily but the burden you have in your heart and in your mind will come off gradually. Just trust and have faith in me.

Trying to Find The Right Person

2007-03-03T05:45:00.000-08:00

Here alone in the Philippines, there are over 10 million people living in it. Different folks, with different cultures and styles. Everyone is unique in their own. And for these every person we have to deal with, it's a wonder how we can find the person we think is the right one for us. There are so many things to consider.

If you go for looks, then choose for a hot-looking person with killer smile. If you prefer an intelligent one, be prepared to have a worthy conversation with topics related to science and technology and everything under the sun, moon and stars. If you want someone with athletic features, you must be brave enough to go to the gym or stadium with lots of people looking for a varsity player. There are even some who realy wanted to have a rich companion as it will enable them to escape from poverty.

Whatever your preference is, just ensure that you can handle all the situations associated with being with this individual. For me, it doesn't really matter whether they are cute or brainy just as long as we understand each other and we are comfortable with ourselves. Of course it is really nice if you and your significant-other compliment each other. It's a plus factor if both of you are well-known and well-loved by the society. Just like the actors and actresses that become married. Just be sure that love is in the air.

I just do hope that whatever your status in life is, that you came across with whom you will think will be the right for you. It's is right and proper to know the background of the person but it is not the be all and end all of it. Because nobody is perfect. You may find some misappealling things for sure, but if you really love the person, then go for it.

In Search of A Better World

2007-03-02T06:18:00.000-08:00

If we find ourselves in a not so good situation. I f we felt like the world is on us. If all the things that we do have gone into waste. If our family and friends have turn their backs on us. If we can't meet deadlines due to lack of time and resources needed. If there is no money left to spend while bills are pouring all over. All of these are reason enough to find a better place on earth.

Sometimes in our daily lives, there comes a time when we want to leave what we have right now and we constantly think and wish that we are not here. For whatever reason, we find it hard to escape from the bad situation that leads to where we are right now. We often blame ourselves why we do the things that we know can't really help us but merely creating more problems.

Over and over again, we are thinking that maybe it's better if I do this and not that because of this and that. And sometimes we console ourselves that we did it because we thought it is better. We defend ourselves and put the blame to other things and cicumstances that lead to it.

But let's face it, we do our own actions, and we are responsible for that. Whatever the result there may be. Just be strong to face it and stand for what you believe is right. Do not regret all the things that you do. Or do not blame anyone for the things that they've done. Be mature enough to handle the small and big things that come in our way. For only then that you can say, this is me, this is my world, and I do want my world to be happy and great.

Finding the Right Direction

2006-07-09T07:05:00.000-07:00

>>>Whenever we leave home, surely there is a specific place that we want to go to. Say, if we are studying, we go to our beloved university to learn different things that our teacher taught. Often times we go to the mall where we love to shop, window-shop, fine-dine or watch a movie with friends or loved one. Sometimes we go to some mini-parks or beach and swimming pool resorts to enjoy and relax. Me, I often go to office to work, do business things and bond with my co-workers. Before we leave house, we prepare the things we need like bags, money, cellphone, books and uniform. Now that we are prepared, we are ready to go. We have to go to the destination we want.

>>>When we buy stuff like toys, new cellphones, or just plain instant chocolate drinks, we often find the directions or manuals or guides located at the back of the can or in the labels, it's in there. Directions gives us the right solutions for us to do the right thing. And how to use the gadgets we buy. Without this, we will just have to wonder how to use it. It's a good thing that we have a direction to follow, that will lead us to the right track.

>>>Back to travelling, now that I've bought a motorcycle, just a small one, it kinda gives me a sense of freedom. With it, I can go to any places anytime and anywhere, but not that far of course. Or my motor will go haywire. Most of the times, I just use it to go to work, from our house to our company, just 5 to 7 kilometers away. Often times when I'm not working, I just leave it there in our garage. That is because I have no place to go. It is simply hard to travel if you do not know where to go. You just go on and on and on without the faintest idea on what you are doing. Just like a traveller with no sense of direction.

>>>I thank the people who helped me to be where I am right now, they are the ones who gives direction to my life. My family, friends, superiors, co-workers, teachers, everyone. They are the people who gives me instructions on what to do, and how to do it better next time. Even strangers, I thanked them because they also helped me when I am at lost during my journeys, especially in a place completely far from your hometown. Without them all, I'll be just staying where I am at the moment because I do not know where to go. Hope they will always be there for me. I will also do my best to guide anyone who needs me.

>>>Most especially, I thank God for giving me the directions in life. I know He is the one who works wonders for me. The one who took care of me in times of difficulties. And lead me to where I am right now. I hope He will never ever leave me, because if He does, I don't know what to do anymore, I'm completely lost. I am giving everything to Him, to have a complete control in my life. I know that with Him, I will be safe all the time. No matter what I do, I will always be taken care of. And will never lead me to a place I wouldn't want to go to. I want a life that has a direction...

We All Have Differences

2006-07-05T06:48:00.000-07:00

>>>Life is full of surprises, I think everyone knows that. It's simply a mystery to all of us how we evolved and got to be where we are right now. It's just amazing, right? The world is just an extraordinary place to live with. There are different sort of things in there that attracts even the wildest aliens around, if there is really one, haha. In this country where people dwells in all activities from farming to bungee jumping, it's such a great fun to explore.

>>>It's very amusing to me how countries or nations start to develop a language they can call their own long time ago. It's like "how did they do it?". And where did they get the idea that a thing like this has a given name like, for example, flower. While in our country, it is called bulaklak. I don't know what other countries called that, but I guess it's different. You see, it's a wonder to all of us.

>>>But the most questionable one for me is the people itself. You see, we are all different from one another. There is no other person in the world who talks like us, who thinks like us, who looks like us, and moves like us. I mean, we can see that there's only a resemblance in the way we look, the way we smile, the way we dance, but there is still a very big difference in other aspects. Even the twins have a big difference in their attitudes. We can tell them apart by the way they talk, eat, and the way they drink.

>>>Another aspect is that we have different lives to deal with. We have our own destiny that's waiting only for us. No two persons have the same experience exactly like the others. I mean, even the best of friends who have been together in grade school up to college or even up to work, still have different activities to go on with during their own. No matter how much they would like to be with each other always, still there's a possibility that the life of the others will differ. No two persons are really alike. Eventhough they have common friends, still there will come that one person is particularly be closer only to the other one.

>>>That only shows that who ever creates us have given us all the most special gift that anyone can receive. It's knowing that we are unique and therefore special in many ways. That we have talents just for us. It's for you to know and analyze. Somehow, even more, make that difference an advantage to yourself. That only you can do it and no one else. But being different from everyone is not to be worried. In fact, it will only make us believe that we are created by our one and only God.

The Best Guide There Is

2006-07-02T03:21:00.000-07:00

>>>When we were brought up in this wonderful world of ours, we have no idea on what we are up to. As much as we wanted to. But as a mere baby, we were raised and fed by our very kind and loving parents. And for that we must be thankful. They have devoted their time and effort changing our clothes, washing us and prepare milk for us to survive and to live healthy. They have done their best to give us everything we need as much as they can.

>>>As we grow older, we made our way making progress to different sort of things. We learn different kinds of words and we learn to sing do-re-mi's. We have learned to play with our fellow cousins with our same age. And then there was school. At school, the teacher has served to be our second parents. They taught us all they know and they teach us the proper manners to become a good citizens. And gave us a good motivation for us to be more prepared for the life ahead of us.

>>>As we walk through our daily lives, we have met some personalities that lead us to the right way. Be it a friend, a teacher, our parents, our superiors at work, book authors, artists, subordinates, some acquantances and some that we just met while we were walking along the road. These persons are a great help and we should be thankful that we have met them. They are the ones who have made us, and put us to where we are right now. Without them, we can do little and we can know little about the facts of life.

>>>But the greatest guide that I've known so far is none other that the Lord Himself. Without Him, we are nothing and we can do nothing. He is the one who has lighted our ways and made a path to lead us to a fine and better future. As for wisdom, we may only know that all we have have come from Him.

Do you want to have a wonderful life ahead? Then you must know the guide that will lead you.

Everything Has a Purpose

2006-06-28T05:37:00.000-07:00

What, then, is your purpose in life? When asked about this, what is your answer?

>>>Is it ... to live life to the fullest? To enjoy the world and everything tha'ts in it? To make sacrifices for the ones you love? To become a good person to all humankind? To save the nation from poverty? To just do your own thing without bothering anyone else? To just be there and wait for things to come to your life without doing anything? To devote yourself in work and forget everything? To just take things for granted and it will work just fine in the end? To wallow yourself in self-pity because you're not that rich and famous? To envy the beautiful looks and hating yourself because you are not like that? To be proud of yourself because nobody does? What, then is your answer?

>>>I myself had a hard time answering that question, honestly. You know why? Because first, no one is asking me. And second, because I think that the moment I was asked, I will ask them back the same question. And it's kinda hard to explain of everything that's on your mind without defending yourself on the things that you are doing. It's like you are in a trial or court wherein everyone is judging you by the way you are behaving compared to what you answered, which is the opposite. First thing that will come in your mind, why are you asking? Second is, what's the sense? And lastly, why bother? Yeah that is completely true. Sometimes nobody ever stop to think of this. Sorry, there maybe some, but I can count them with my fingers I guess. Correct me if I'm wrong. Do comment to me when you think that I'm completely wrong.

>>>Ok then, this is my answer. It's not that explosive but I'll try my best to be honest. Maybe first, my purpose in life is to live in this world and to experience all the things that will make me happier than I am right now. That is my number one goal. We always wanted to be happy. To have the best of everything like a happy family, more money, more good friends, a big house with high class cars and good position at work. And to be popular in the society, and to be active in all the church and any organizations. That's what we want, right?

>>>But at the back of my mind, there stays one thing that often answered that question. Only one. That I wanted to live life the way God wanted me to be. It's not that I know exactly what He wants me to do. But I have faith in Him that no matter what I do, I know that He will guide me and be there for me whenever there are things that He wanted me to change in myself. Or that He is the One that is giving me directions. And that, I have no questions. I offer everything to Him. I always wanted Him to be the center of my life, although it doesn't look so when you look at me, but it's the truth. Hope you do the same way, too.

"You Just Can't Get Enough"

2005-12-22T04:44:00.000-08:00

>>>It is very depressing to know that you have given your best but is still not enough to attain your goal. But is more distressing when you have reached the destination you want but is still longing for more. It is as if "you just can't get enough".

>>>It is very painful when you know that you have tried to be nice to everyone but still there are some who thinks that you are discourteous. But is more hurting when you have done nothing to them but is still you're the one to be blamed. It is as if "they just can't get enough".

>>>It is very excruciating when you gave all the money you have but is still not enough to those you have given it. But is still more fiercing when you want something so badly but you can't because you haven't got a penny. It is as if "you just don't have enough".

>>>It is incredibly pleasing indeed that eventhough you have nothing, there is still One who will love you for what you are no matter what. And is most blessed when after you have turned your back on Him, will still accept you when you returned Home for comfort. It is as if "Being Yourself is Just Enough"...

"Comments" and "Suggestions"

2005-12-20T04:36:00.000-08:00

>>> They always say, "It's all in the mind". Yeah, I agree with that. I mean, we all have things to say about a thing or two. We have different opinions about certain things, whether political or biblical. Is it really important if we win or lose? Is it important for me if I win or lose? My answer is No. Because I respect the opinion of others and I truly want to hear the things that might have said even before it was done.

>>>It's kinda hard to accept that some people do not realize and understand the words that they've said before it comes out of their mouth. They just keeps going on and on and on for an hour, and will not stop until somebody puts a hand in their mouth. They're just fools trying hard to be smart.

>>>In this life where we are trying to outwit, outplay and outlast each other, it's no wonder why other people tried their very best to beat you in many ways than one. They're just like a bunch of idiots trying to put you down in an almost awesome way. I cannot imagine that some of them are even wittier than we are, but we are still lucky because we are still higher than they are, in terms of perspective and insight. And that we shall be grateful..

My Wish for Everyone

2005-10-26T23:23:00.000-07:00

There are times ( I think plenty), when I think that life on earth (mine to be exact) is very complicated. Sometimes I wonder if I truly deserve the things that come in my way and the things that is happening around me. It's just too astounding, yet compelling. Ano bang ibig sabihin nun? Well anyway, it brings so much mystery and anticipation on what's to come pa.

Neither you nor me knows what the future holds, but I believe it to be the way that we wanted, that we believe it to be better than what we have right now. Of course it is better than to think of something else, the worse. No one wanted their life to become a disastrous one. That's why I'm doing my best to be honest, sincere and faithful in all my dealings and the things that I do. I know it doesn't show in my face, but it's true.

I hope I managed to maintain the disposition I have right now. Coz it took me a long time to regain my true self. It was a struggle. So much more than you thought. It took me one-fourth of my life to see it through. But I don't regret all the things that happen to me. I know it's a part of my life and it was an experience I have to go through to make me stronger and better...

The same goes with everyone else. I wish happiness in each and everyone of us. To find what we are really looking for. To be brave and ready to face everyday lives. To be whatever God wanted us to be. To be one with Him.

Good Things Come in Small Packages

2005-09-29T07:43:00.000-07:00

>>>Hey! Ever wondered why good things happen to you in the speed of light? It will only take a second before you realize that you've got it in you? And eventhough you do not expect it, it comes to your lap naturally.

>>>Why, I will tell directly to your face. Because you deserve it. All your perseverance and your will to achieve great things will be rewarded as soon as it takes. If it was meant for you, but in your case, it really is.

>>>All this stuff that you used to do just for the fun of it? It paid off, in thousand folds. But don't get used to it. It may be this time only. But for some, you win some, and you lose some. I hope there's a win-win situation.

>>>Actually, there is a way. It's just there, waiting for you. You don't know how eager He was, for you to remember Him. Sometimes all it takes is a little knock. If nothing happens, then comes a bigger and heavier knock, until you went out of balance, and search for a hand to take you on the right track.

>>>Just like what I did plenty of times before this. I went all the way down, deep, bottom-of-the-well insanity. It felt like there's no more happiness in this world, and no more good things that will come no matter how hard I try. Well, I've been fooled, by myself. Cause it changed, for the better. I don't know how I did it but surely, He can make a miracle, instantly. And I'm so happy that I've found Him sooner...

Wishing Everybody a Merry Christmas!

2005-09-20T06:21:00.001-07:00

Wow, time is running fast, as in very fast. I can hardly catch up. Once again, it's already Ber month, and what do we expect next? Yes, it's Christmas. A time for giving and a time for sharing. That is very very fun. It's so nice to see children of different ages (from 1 to 20) hopping from house to house to get their papasko from their Ninongs and Ninangs. It's great to watch. And you will see the smiles coming from each and everyone, it's full of joy. You will also see how excited the kids are comparing their new dresses and shoes and bags.

I can hardly remember when I was a kid. We used to have a Christmas party at school. And evertytime, there are programs of all sort and the bottom-of-the-line is the exchanging of gifts. It was so much fun.

The Animals in Their Native Land

2005-09-20T06:21:00.000-07:00

A month has passed since me and my friends went to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority to see and enjoy the infamous Zoobic Safari. It was a once in a lifetime experience since we were able to watch all the animals that you could imagine. I haven't thought that I would find there the most exotic and rare carabao-pig. Yeah, that's what I call it. You would have thought that the thing is a carabao, but its body has a texture just like a pig! Well, what do you know. Have you ever thought about that? What if you saw a fish with a skin like a crocodile? Will you be amazed, too? And what was more, there are all sorts, as in all the animals you can imagine are there, you can actually touch them if you want to. Like the rat, cat and dog, and the tiger and pigs and monkeys, to name a few.

After a Rain Comes a Rainbow

2005-09-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

CHAPTER I.

I saw, I came, I sit down and watch all the beautiful scenery my eyes can see. It felt like walking in a dream full of surprises in every step. The longer I walk, the greater the heights of fulfillness dawn within me. It never occurred to me that this thing could happen in a single flash. Merely four years of waiting and anticipating...

CHAPTER II.

By the moment I reached the top, and still moves closer to the ground, everything from the sky, to the sun, and to the sea leaves a memory of the past that encompasses all the visions far behind. This feeling dwells inme wherever I find solitude and true meaning from beyond. A feeling of great happiness and pure satisfaction that longs for a long long time ago...

CHAPTER III.

Life in harmony with nature never seemed so relaxing, it was. You can really identify all the differences in small things and it makes you think that everything has its own unique style and preferences. Different folks with different strokes, and different ways that it will take a lifetime to explain not one's exactly the same...

Good, Better, Best

2005-09-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

What a title! Meaning, Good Days are Over, Better Days are Here, and the Best is yet to Come...

Yeah, that's what I think. There's no harm in trying. The good part of life is that dreaming is free. The better part is, if your dreams come true. And the best part is that even when you have not dreamt, if it was meant for you, it is yours. See what I mean?

When I was young and merely eleven or twelve, I always thought of having a bright future ahead of me. When I went to high school, I still thought of fulfilling my dreams and have a dream job so that I can buy my dream house and my dream car...

But things went wrong when I was in College. It was very hard for me. I didn't expected that someone as brainy as me would end up failing my grades. It started in my First Year, Second Semester. Oh, my Gosh, I can't believe it. Two of my subjects have a very high score of 5.0. I bet you, no one in their right mind would have want that grade in my University, in my beloved Alma Mater. That was only in my first year, what more in my succeeding years?

I know things aren't going well. But still, I persevere. It doesn't matter much to me if I have taken a subject two or three times. Just as long as I finished it, and passed it, I feel like I'm walking in the clouds. And voila! After seven bountiful years in my oh so loyalful University, I graduated din, sa wakas. I can't almost believe it! I feel like I'm dying to death.

Now, I am currently working and with a gross income of 5000 pesos a month, how would I suppose to buy all my dreams? Do you think it still matters to me? Yes, it still matters, but what I have now can't be bought by all the money in the world. A good job, a better lovelife than ever, and the best Home in the world. Where me and my family are happily living together. I have good and loyal friends who supported me all the way. To my ups and downs. mostly my downs, they always supported me.

It now comes to this, there is no reason to stop dreaming. Even as you failed, try to persevere. Don't ever quit. Be patient. The blessing is there for you for the taking. It's just there. Waiting for you. It's just a matter of time before you realize that you already have it. Just what I am having right now...

Options In Life

2005-08-30T07:46:00.000-07:00

As a traveller in this so-called world, we begin to think, why are we here? Ok, not really. For some, that was not the case. They just keep on going and going and going on through life without really thinking and absorbing all the details from beyond. One will just simply say, we are here to experience all the happiness in the world. Sometimes, it's hard to choose from what is right for us and what is expected for us and what will make us happy. True enough, we go on wondering if there will be happiness without violating any rules. One example is spending money wisely. We were told to save things for the future. So, we did. But how about the things we want to buy that can make us happy? Is that bad for us?... hmmm.. Certainly, tehre are things worth trying for, and there are some that needs deeper thinking..

Wow, heavygats na heavygats ang opening salvo. Sample lang yan ok...

There is more than meets the eye...

The True Value of Friendship

2005-08-30T07:16:00.000-07:00

Spending time with friends brings warmth and true happiness in the hearts of those who love deeply. It is the most memorable thing that we will always cherish even as the time goes by. And one by one, there seems to be no escaping that no matter how hard we try, we get some and we lose some. You can never really tell what lies ahead. Friends are hard to find, that's what they say. But for me, friends are easy to find, but hard to lose. And true friends are harder to find. Especially when things around us seems to revolve in only one direction. As much as possible, spend a lot of time to those who understand you and are ready to listen, to suggest and to lead. Better yet, enjoy every moment. Do stuffs that you know can bring happiness in each and every one. It's the little things that count. Although sometimes, we may find it harder, be at ease with everyone, not just any one. Tell you, it will make a world of difference!