on neglected responsibilities:

"People posts threats on you because you might have responsibilities to them that you intentionally neglect...  you have to move and payback what you owe..."

http://inspirably.com/quotes/by-le-alberthy/people-threat-you-because-because-you-have-responsibilities

The pope's Christmas wish 2013

The Pope's wish for Christmas is "Hope for a better world!"

What a nice thing to come by and remember as we go through another chapter of our lives. Anywhere in the world, wherever we are and our loved ones are, this message ensures love and confidence in the life bestowed upon each one living. If this is altogether the wish of everyone, what a happy place to live in.

"Peace calls for daily commitment", this should struck us the most and that it is not throwing words like daggers at each other that we can make a stand out of individual differences nor can we rule others out of the conflicts that come by naturally in the workplace, at home, or even in our little neighborhood where a little gossip here and there comes out of hand. It is our constant devotion to living a harmonious life with other people no matter how little they are, in one way or the other has contributed to a better and peaceful place to live. This is our legacy to our future children and the generation after them. It is a rippling effect that attaches us to the achievements and the little things we do for others that leaves a mark as long as man lives.

A Smile on Your Face

An exquisite curve carved on a visage is an embellishment that embosses an individual's glow. No matter how strong is its contact with human nature, you will still get the feeling that behind the fanciful embroidery on the face, nothing is certain of its objective. 

It could be a person's charm, his persona, or his deceit. One smile can take millions to do the same, millions that curse heaven's generous ambiguity. It will only take just one smile to brighten up the day, 

to say "I'm happy", "it is okay", "I believe you", "nothing"

to show "that's more like it"

to imply "Watch me" 

to cry in "I did it again" 

to mask in "next time it will be better" and

to make others feel everything is going to be just fine or impeccably emphasize it is over when I say it is. 

A ray and a splatter of sunshine that reaches far and wide, a blast of darkness that blinds the sight engulfing a dreary solace, from a point might look unending, mystifying and probing but is not always the case, it must never be left unnoticed that God did not just make the sun, with it comes the moon, in every light comes the dark, with the day goes the night, a wheel goes up and down or otherwise, think of the grandeur of four magical seasons in a year, it is not summer or spring every time , and remember that our footsteps are not always going forwards and shadows tagging behind. 

At the rear end of every smile, there in the midst lurks in something mysteriously questioning, provocatively enchanting and very protectively arresting of its holder's inner child, the echo within, his conscience and his every desire.

But anyways,

Go whistle your worries away and plaster that invigorating curve on your pretty face because it will somehow make someone’s day!

Souls in Purgatory

Somebody lately once asked me if I believe in Ghosts,..

My answer???

I forgot...

It is not that I really did, but I wanted to... I have no intentions of letting the thought linger through my mind like worms,slimy and ghastly grotesque. It is a talent I most gratifyingly learned... "free thyself from what torments thee"... hehehe (TALAWAN LANG JUD! LUPIG PA ANG OK-OK(I am Just more scared than roaches)!).

In fact, I had one terrifying experience that got my heart to pump like it'll never let blood through. This occurrence made me madly lethargic and allergic to the very word literally. When I was young, about 11 years old, like always the responsible student "KUNO" in school, I prayed (for souls in purgatory, I was told they help) and hoped to wake up very early the following day to study my lessons in preparation for the TEST. I always prefer to run over my modules and notes before the sun starts to smile.

Three a.m., that was my target time... I had a lot of subjects to review for our periodical examinations. So I hopped on to bed very early, snuggled on the sheets, buried my head on my pillow until sleep grabbed me. Suddenly, I woke up unexpectedly, disconcertingly exhausted, all sweaty and out of breathe, somebody... or... it might be something..., until now I still can feel kissing my right ear gently and creepily whispered, "Wake up Le, its 3 a.m." For the love of God! I had no idea what that was but it was disturbingly freaky! It seemed like my blood ran through my tiny veins like greased lightning. I jumped out of bed like I never did before at three in the morning, beating father rooster choke on his own crow...darn...!

The end....

OK, you can forget about it...

I believe that in what, where, and who I am on Blessed Earth, 

I just don't EXIST... but I LIVE TO EXPERIENCE...

james eslick

I still have with me this beautiful piece of poetry composed by a wonderful Australian friend from the past. Wherever you are, thank you too so much, you touched my heart deeply by being "The Friend" that any person would ever dream of having... the faithfulness and sincerity will always be remembered, treasured and appreciated. I hope you found what you were looking for..."buddy"

For A Friend Called "Le"
by james eslick

in the ocean where many fish are free,

i managed to catch a beautiful friend called "Le".

we might be many miles apart,

but that doesn't mean anything from a friendship we made from the start.

a charming guide to bring me up from the downs,

one that makes me smile and happy when I frown.

clowns laugh and so do I when i talk to you,

even from the first time I thought you so cool.

thank you for being my friend and one that listens,

I owe you the world and every star that is glittering.

the sun shines from your eyes,

and even when its dark outside you still glow 'cuz you so nice.

thank you my friend, thank you again,

and me? ill be here on your road ahead.

maybe I can guide you, be your angel too,

pick you up from your sadness when you feel time's through.

you do so much for me and I just want to tell you,

that no matter where the road leads us,

you will always have a buddy that cares for u too.

Christmas after Typhoon Yolanda "Haiyan"

What happens now and the year next?

2013 without any implications on the last digits of this year "13"  which is said to be unlucky is standing out to its reputation as such for some of "us" in Southeast Asia.

The Philippines experienced a lot of disasters, calamities, political grievances, and crimes throughout the year. The coldest, nerve wracking experience came October 15, around 8:12 am when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit central Visayas, it enveloped the regions with so much fear for their lives and the lives of everyone around them. the devastation was so great that it did not only destroy structures or buildings but hit the morale, culture and national heritage of the Filipinos. Many, cry for the lost lives, hard earned homes and livelihood, historic century-old churches of Baclayon, Loboc,Loay, Loon, Maribojoc, Dauis etc. all in Bohol, being the quake's epicenter raged the most damage, even the belfry of Cebu's Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino loses its ground and gave way to the tremors of the land.

November 8, 2013, super typhoon Yolanda(international code "Haiyan") hit the Philippines, mostly again to the central Visayas region pouring heavy rains and strong winds. The storm surge has left over 6000 people dead, billions worth of damage and a government whose status has been strongly scrutinized for slow disaster control, relief efforts, and politicized local unit aids.

Many would call the sight as "heartbreaking" but for us who experienced all these is "nightmare". 

Our hearts are left broken for our brothers and sisters in Samar, Leyte and the whole visayas who stood the test of time. Those who survived and lived to witness these calamities have so much to be thankful for the constant reminder of man's vulnerability against the wrath of nature. Super typhoon Haiyan maybe the strongest ever recorded in 2013, but the Filipinos are far stronger than any of these. For the lost lives, they are modern heroes and will be remembered for the rest of our time on Earth. The world join hands together in helping the Philippines get back on its feet.

Many find it hard to celebrate Christmas, but the concern and help coming from different agencies, local and foreign has turned sorrow into "HOPE"

2014 is a ray of light because we see that peoples around the world never leave each other in times of need.

Proven and tested, it's Christmastime for everyone after all.

Extra from Japan ( Pearl Whitening, Detoxifying, Slimming capsule

I just bought online this slimming capsule... I have taken it for 2 days now.... 

its promise...... 5-10 kg in 1 month.....hmm, we'll see about that.

weight challenge start : 65 kg