It's Difficult But Rewarding

To believe... when others are doubting
To work... when others are dreaming
To care... when others are neglecting
To give... when others are grasping
To forgive... when others are condemning
To smile... when others are complaining
To praise... when others are criticizing
To build... when others are destroying
To rise... when others are hesitating
To serve... when others are demanding
To persist... when others are quitting

You Can

If you think you are beaten, you are
If you think you dare not, you don't
If you like to win, but you think can't
It is almost certain, you won't

If you think you'll lose, you're lost
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow's will
It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are
You've got to think high to rise
You've got to be sure of yourself
Before you can ever win a prize!

Life's battle don't always go
To the stronger or faster man
But soon or late
The man who wins is the man who thinks...
He can.

I Shall Not Pass This Way Again

by Joseph A. Torrey

Through this toilsome world, alas!
Once and only once I pass.
If a kindness I may show,
If a good deed I may do,
To my suffering fellow men
Let me do it while I can
Nor delay it, for t'is plain
I shall not pass this way again.

Footprints In The Sand

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed
he was walking along the beach with the LORD.


Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene he noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the LORD.



When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.


He noticed that many times along the path of
his life there was only one set of footprints.



He also noticed that it happened at the very
lowest and saddest times in his life.


This really bothered him and he
questioned the LORD about it:


"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow
you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when
I needed you most you would leave me."



The LORD replied:


"My son, my precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."



written by Carolyn Joyce Carty

Take Time

This is one of my favorite poem my mother taught me before she died six years ago. I posted this in my room and whenever I read this, or even take a glance on this, I remembered her and I can't keep my tears to fall. I want to share this to all of you and hopefully can give inspiration to all.

Take time to think, it is the source of power

Take time to read, it is the foundation of wisdom

Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth

Take time to be quiet, it is the moment to seek God.

Take time to be aware, it is the opportunity to help others

Take time to work, it is the price of success

Take time to love and to be loved, it is God's greatest gift

Take time laugh, it is the music of the soul

Take time to be friendly, it is the road to happiness

Take time to look around, it is too short a day to be selfish

Take time to dream, it is what the future is made of

Take time to pray, it is the greatest power on earth....

Closed Doors vs. Opened Doors

We need to learn to thank the Lord for closed doors

just as much as we do for open doors. The reason

God closes doors is because He has not prepared

anything over there for us.



If He didn't close the wrong door we would

never find our way to the right door. Even

when we don't realize it, God directs our

paths through the closing and opening of

doors. When one door closes, it forces us to

change our course. Another door closes; it

forces us to change our course yet again.



Then finally, we find the open door and walk

right into our blessing. But instead of

praising God for the closed door (which kept

us out of trouble), we get upset because we

'judge by the appearances. '

And in our own arrogance, or ignorance, we

insist that we know what is right.



We have a very present help in the time of

need who is always standing guard. Because

He walks ahead of us, He can see trouble

down the road and HE sets up road blocks and

detours accordingly.



But through our lack of wisdom we try to

tear down the roadblocks or push aside the

detour signs. Then the minute we get into

trouble, we start crying, 'Lord how could

this happen to me?'



We have got to realize that the closed door

was a blessing. Didn't He say that 'No good

thing will He withhold from them that love

Him?'



If you get terminated from your job - don't

be down, instead thank God for the new

opportunities that will manifest themselves

- it might be a better job, or an

opportunity to go to school.



If that man or woman won't return your call

- it might not be them, it might be the Lord

setting up a roadblock (just let it go).



One time a person had a bank he had been

doing business with for many years tell him

'NO' for a $10,000 loan. The Lord led him to

call another bank. That bank approved a

$40,000 loan for him at a lower interest

rate than his own bank had advertised.



I'm so grateful, for the many times God has

closed doors to me, just to open them in the

most unexpected places. 'The steps of a good

man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights

in his way.' (Psalms 37:23)



The Mountain top is glorious, but it is in

the Valley that I will grow!



Always Remember God gives you...

Enough Happiness to keep you Sweet

Enough Trials to keep you Strong

Enough Sorrows to keep you Human

Enough Hope to keep you Happy

Enough Failure to keep you Humble

Enough Success to keep you Eager

Enough Friends to give you Comfort

Enough Wealth to meet your Needs

Enough Enthusiasm to make you look forward

Enough Faith to banish depression, and

Enough Determination to make each day a

better day than the last..



Life must be lived forward but can only be

understood backwards. Commit to the Lord in

whatever you do and your plans will succeed.

(Proverbs 16:3)



If you love God share this and He will

continue to open and close doors for you.

'Rowing harder doesn't help if the boat is headed

in the wrong direction'

Paralisadong Paraiso 1

Ito ang munti kong tindahan. Maliit lang siya kaya nga munti, di ba? Pero kahit ganito lang kaliit ang tindahan ko marami naman itong laman na paninda. Pwera bigas, lahat ng mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng tao ay mabibili dito. Gaya ng asin, asukal, posporo, vetsin, mantika, panggatong, at kung anu-ano pa.
Noong una, bago ko naisip magtayo ng ganitong uri ng negosyo akala ko kailangan ng malaking halaga para kapital. Pero kahit limang daan lang puhunan mo kung talagang gusto mong magnegosyo, huwag lang bawal yung mga produkto mo, magagawa mo. Ang mahalaga lang naman doon ay sipag at tiyaga, sabayan lang ng panalangin at pagpupunyagi tiyak makakaraos din. Yun lang ang prinsipyo ko sa buhay. Yun din lang ang hawak ko... noon.
Noon, bago ako nagdesisyon magtayo ng sariling negosyo, kahit dito lang sa bayang kinalakhan ko,wala akong ibang inisip kundi ang makapagtayo ng kahit maliit na espasyo mula sa lupain ng mga kamag-anak ko. NAgpagawa ako ng isang "griller" na piuna-assemble ko ng aking tiyuhin. Dito ko i-aaplay ang natutunan ko sa aking trabaho mula sa lalawigan. Magluluto ako ng l;echon manok.
Kaya nagpakahirap ako at inipon ko ng husto ang bawat sentimong kinita ko sa aking trabaho kahit yun ay barya-barya lang. Wala kasi akong sweldo nun, at ang baryang inipon ko ay mula pa sa allowance na binibigay sa akin araw-araw. Working student ako noon sa isang lechon house. nagtatrabaho sa umaga at nag-aaral sa gabi. At mula sa singkwenta pesos na allowance ko araw-araw, bente pesos niyon ay mapupunta sa aking pinaka-iingatang alkansiya.

Anong Hiwaga Meron Ang Larawang Ito?

abangan....

King and Queen of Hearts 2009

this video was taken during the coronation night of "King and Queen of Hearts 2009" as part of fiesta celebration in the town of Dalaguete, Cebu. My cousin Isaiah John Heredia held as 1st runner-up on the said event.

Cellphone VS Bible

Cellphone VS Bible [+ favourites]

wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our
cellphone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several time a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. ...

Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry
About our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think "where are my priorities?

And no dropped calls!


Doesn't it make you think??

Ten Commandments of Senior Citizens

1. Let’s face and accept it. We are getting old, or already old.
2. Focus on enjoying people, not in indulging or accumulating material things.
3. Plan and spend what you have saved. You deserved to enjoy it and the few health years. Travel if you can afford it. Don’t leave anything for your children or loved ones to quarrel about. Instead of helping, you can even cause more trouble when you’re gone.
4. Live in here and now. Not in yesterdays and tomorrows. It is only today that you can handle. Yesterdays are gone and tomorrows may not come.
5. Enjoy your grandchildren, but don't be either a fulltime babysitter. You have no moral obligations to take care of them. Don't have any false guilt about this. Your obligation to your children is finished.
6. Accept physical weakness, sickness, and other physical pains. It is all part of the aging process. Enjoy whatever your health can give you.
7. Enjoy what you have right now. Stop worrying and working very hard for what you do not have. If you do not have them, it's too late.
8. Just enjoy life with your spouse, children, grandchildren, and friends. People love for yourself not for what you have. If they love you for what you have, they will just give you misery.
9. Forgive and accept forgiveness. Forgive yourself and others. Enjoy.
10. Befriend death. It's part of life. Don't be afraid of it. It's a beginning of a new and a better life. It's the beginning of the true and real life forever. So prepare yourself, not for death, but for a new life.

I Want To Be A Saint

I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed, the die has been cast, I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made- I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed vision, worldly talking, cheap giving & dwarfed goals. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I won’t give up, shut up, let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up for the cause of Jesus Christ. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till everyone knows, work till He stops me & when He comes for His own, He will have no trouble recognizing me because my banner will have been clear.

mydesire To be a saint because I reckon it's really hard. Neverthelss I move my banner forward.... For a person, just someone that I can pray with, who has a strong faith in LOVE. Loves to pray every morning and be grateful in the evening... Regardless of religion

Lolo Peping

Introducing: My Little Coffee Business

It’s been a month since I did not make any post here. Sorry guys I was just busy preparing my business. But I'm back now and I'm going to introduce to you about my business. This is it.

Wanna taste it? Just contact or leave me a message here.

Two Less Lonely People In The World

This My Own Version Of Air Supply's Two Less Lonely people In The World. It's just for fun and nothing less.

on our way to tingko beach video

Be There

You are there. And yet you are not.
It is not just physical abandonment by a parent that scars a child, emotional abandonment causes lifelong damage as well.
Many parents fail to understand that simply because you are there does not mean you are. Mere physical presence is not enough and cannot make up for parents' emotional absence in their children's lives.
Children arrive into this world helpless--their fate lying completely in the hands of their caregivers. Some children are more fortunate than others. They are born with parents who understand what parenting is about.
There is indifference. And there is ignorance. While there are parents who display an astonishing amount of apathy towards their children, there are parents who err because they are unaware that they are not functioning as parents.
Adults who display maturity in their personal affairs are likely to display the same sense of maturity as parents. Those who display childish, selfish and immature behavior in their personal lives are likely to display the same bratty behavior as parents.
The world today is so obsessed with the pursuit of personal happiness that self-sacrifice is almost non-existent.
If adultery and infidelity are rife today, it is not because more people are unhappy in their marriages today than 50 years ago but because 50 years ago, when people were unhappy with their relationships, they didn't jump to seek solace in the arms of the first John or Jane they laid eyes on.
You're not happy? Well you're not alone.
A lo of people are unhappy too--just like you. But some people choose to put the needs of their children first. They're lonely too--just like you. But they remind themselves about the ruinous ramifications of immediate gratification and decide to sit on their needs and desires for the moment. This is what maturity is about.
Everyone is entitled to be happy--yes. But the pursuit of happiness does not give us license to hurt our children.
Separation is honest. Infidelity is not. It's the infidels among us that i feel sorry for. But I eel sorrier for their children whose lives are forever ruined by the thoughtless actions o their parents. You think they don't know? I hope so.
When confronted with the reality that our child is in the throes of depression, we react defensively. We did nothing wrong. And perhaps that is what we DO believe. But what we believe is not necessarily true.
Parenthood is a gift but with it comes the burden of parenting. Parenthood can be a one-night affair but parenting is a lifelong commitment.
Faced with a corpse, we are confused. What did I do wrong? We think of all the times we were there for our children. But the reality is that our children think of all the times we were NOT there for them. Children judge their parents harshly--yes. But that is the price we must for the gift of parenthood.
Be there.

The Greatest Poverty

Today, October 15, 2008 is Blog Action Day and bloggers are being asked to take a stand on the subject of Poverty. EC and Friends is one with all participating bloggers on this, and here’s my take on poverty:

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. (Mother Teresa)

Do your share, and let someone feel wanted, loved, and cared for today. World Peace!

Real Name Of Your Favorite Stars

Do you know your favorite stars real name? I have some here. Take a look…

Gerald Anderson - Gerald Randolf Opsima Anderson Jr

Sam Milby - Samuel Lloyd Lacia Milby

Chris Tiu - Christopher john Alandy-Dy Tiu

Mariel Rodriguez - Erlinda Termolo

Erich Gonzales - Erica Gancayco

KC Concepcion - Kristina Cassandra Concepcion

Mikee Cojuangco - Mikaela Maria Antonia delos Reyes Cojuangco

Claudine Barreto - Claudine Margaret Castillo Barreto

Kris Aquino - Bernadeth Kristine C. Aquino

John Prats - John Paulo Prats

Heart Evangelista - Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco

Dulce Amor - Maria Theresa Magdalena Llamedo Cruzata

Rica Peralejo - Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo

Robin Padilla - Robinhood Cariño Padilla

Anne Curtis - Anne Marie Ojales Smith

Marian Rivera - Marian Rivera Gracia

Angelika dela Cruz - Angelika Egger dela Cruz

Bianca King - Bianca Charlotte King

Camille Prats - Sheena Patricia Camille Q Prats

Chynna Ortaleza - Lara Serena R. Ortaleza

Dennis Trillo - Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho

Diana Zubiri - Rosemarie Joy Garcia

Ehra Madrigal - Geralyn Madrigal Gaspar

Francine Prieto - Anne Marie Falcon

Rhian Ramos - Rhian Denise Ramos

Angel Locsin - Angelica Colmenares

Bojo Molina - Ubaldo Punongbayan Jr

Agot Isidro - Margarita Fteha Isidro

Dingdong Dantes - Jose Sixto Dantes III

Ara Mina - Hazel Klenk Reyes

Vina Morales - Sharon Magdayao

Nida Blanca - Dorothy Jones

Anna Roces - Anna Marinella Adad

Rico Yan - Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan

Bernadette Alysson - Ma. Lourdes Bernadette Tinoco

Carlos Agassi - Carlos Vahidi

Ryan Agoncillo - Ryan Kristoffer Lou Agoncillo

Roselle Nava - Roselle Paulino Nava

Liza Lorena - Aurora Wincett

Tootsie Guevarra - Emma Teresa Pingga

Gelli de Belen - Anna Gianella de Belen

Pops Fernandez - Ma. Anna Cielito Fernandez

Aga Muhlach - Ariel Muhlach

Inday Badiday - Lourdes Carvajal

Alma Moreno - Vanessa Laxamana

Fernando Poe Jr - Ronald Allan Poe

Snooky Serna - Ma. Milagros Serna

Susan Roces - Jesusa Sonora

Jean Garcia - Rosario Maitim

Regine Velasquez - Regina Encarnacion Asuncion Velasquez

Kuh Ledesma - Socorro Ledesma

Gerard Pizzara - Gerard Cadumog

Kim delos Santos - Kim Nicole Gehring Delos Santos

Patrick Garcia - Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia

Coney Reyes - Constancia Angeline Nubla

That’s all as of now. How about you? Do you know some celebrities real name? You can share it with us here…. Don’t be selfish…

12 Little Things We Can Do To Help Our Country

I was quite busy cleaning up my room yesterday when I found out this leaflet junked in the corner. I don't know who brought and read this one, or maybe it was junked and thrown away unread. Out of my curiosity, I picked it up and read the title. "12 Little Things Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country", by Alexander L. Lacson. As I read the whole article, it really caught my attention although these are just a small things that we usually underestimate, that, if we give focus into it, this could be possibly our one way going to the top as for our direction. Or should I say, instead of fighting back against the government, maybe it's better to ask ourselves first what we have done good for our country?

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And these 12 Little Things are the following:

1. Follow traffic rule. Follow the law.
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3. Don't buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.
4. When you talk to others especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our country.
5. Respect your traffic officer, policemen and soldier.
6. Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
   
7. Support your church.
8. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9. Pay your employees well.
10. Pay your taxes.
11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.

That's all. And I proud to say that I did most of these things. Just like walking in a street, I patiently wait for the red signal before I walk across. Until now, every time I eat candies, I should put all the wrappers in my pocket or in my bag, instead of throwing it away; I never missed all national elections, I was always present and never in my vocabulary that I sell my vote; I always give even P1 or P5 donations in every Holy Mass collections. So, in short, even if I'm in a poverty stat I always do the best as I can, to share even in my own little way just to give happiness, if not a hundred percent satisfaction, not only for me, but for the goodness of all...