Sunday 14 December 2008

A christmas special: Getting your house ready for christmas

Do your kids feel bad every time the holiday season comes because your house is dull? Well, it’s time to rev up the festive spirit again.

Steps

1. Have your child give you an idea of what they want on your house. Teamwork is always the best solution.

2. Look for the items in magazines. If they’re too expensive, or too big, look for something similar or look in another magazine to see if they have one that is cheaper.

3. Start planning. Once you have at least four decorations that match your child’s description, take a piece of paper and plan where to place everything.

4. Look through your front window to see what people can see through it. If the room is too big, place decorations like your tree, stockings and other decors in that room.

5. Show your children the decorations!

Tips

• Magazines at this time of year have decorations on sale that are usually pretty extravagant.

• When you hang your lights, get one of those poles that you hook the lights on to and then just let go of the button to put the lights on.

• Instead of blow-ups, try those light up reindeer, or something similar that is big and cute.

• If you want your house to be at least a little bit religious, try using white lights; if you want a colorful house, use colored lights!

Christmas in the Philippines

It’s officially Christmas!

Christmas is one of the most awaited events in the country. And although the Christmas season in the Philippines is the longest, starting as early as September, Christmas officially starts with the first Misa de Gallofor most people, especially among Catholics.

Misa de Gallo a Spanish phrase which means Rooster’s Mass; otherwise, meaning “dawn Mass.” It is said that the Rooster’s Mass got its name because of the legend that a rooster was among the first to witness the birth of Jesus Christ, and was the one who announced it.

In the Philippines, Misa de Gallo is a custom that lasts for nine days, starting on the dawn of December 16 up to December 24, with Masses usually starting at around 4 a.m. The practice started during the Spanish colonial period. The dawn Masses were initially intended for farmers who wanted to attend Christmas Mass but could not leave their fields.

Today, Misa de Gallo is a family affair. Families would gather as early as 3 a.m. to attend the dawn Masses. Even the younger generation has learned to attend the Masses even if they have classes in the morning. This is because there is a belief that attending the nine-day Masses will make wishes or favors come true. Good health, a Christmas wish, or perhaps a new love are just some of the wishes that are prayed for by those who attend the Misa de Gallo.

In the Luzon area, puto bumbong (a purple colored rice pastry, seasoned with grated coconut and brown sugar) and tsokolate (hot cocoa drink) are the famous delicacies sold outside the church as early snacks for churchgoers. Here in Cebu, churchgoers usually have painit, or early morning snacks, of bibingka (rice flour and egg based cake, cooked using coals on top of and under the pastry), puto maya and sikwate (hot chocolate drink) at food stalls near the church or in their homes. Puto bumbong, however, is getting to be a famous delicacy in Cebu, especially because these are now served in hotels and restaurants.

On Christmas Eve, Filipino families attend the Misa de Aguinaldo or the Mass celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, at 10 p.m. After the Mass, families then partake of the Noche Buena meal, which usually consists of lechon, hamon, cheeses, a variety of salads, pasta, embotido and sweets.

Christmas in the Philippines is truly a family celebration. It is the Filipino family’s way of celebrating the birth of Christ by sharing a joyous meal...together!

Sunday 30 November 2008

My 2nd christmas here in UK

mag celebrate na sad ko sa akong 2nd christmas diri sa UK...
how i wish.. maka celebrate ko balik sa pinas...
kay mas nahan ko didto compare diri... mas enjoy.....

my 2nd xmas ako jud ning gi match ang color sa xmass tree og sa akong tshirt..hehehe





my first ever chritmas here in the UK... white xmas tree with white top...

Monday 10 November 2008

Cebu girl win the title of Mss earth 2008



A CEBUANA bested 84 other contestants in this year’s Miss Earth pageant held at the Casino Filipino in the Clark Expo Ampitheater in Pampanga last Sunday.

Aside from being crowned Miss Earth, Karla Henry, 21, also bagged the Miss Photogenic title. She will be leading the pageant’s advocacy for the environment.

Karla won the judges’ approval by highlighting the need for today’s youth to be educated on the global environment during the question-and-answer portion.

The question was, “If you had the chance to speak the newly-elected US president Barack Obama about the state of our global environment, what will you tell him?”

Karla said she would encourage him “to implement environmental knowledge in the curriculum of all schools, whether in the US or in the Philippines.”

She said, “Environmental knowledge is something all of us must share. But most importantly, we must teach the youth for it’s something we should instill in them so that in the near future they will be the ones to take care of our mother earth. I firmly believe in the saying that the children are our future.”

Miss Cebu

Henry, a Filipino-Canadian, is not new to beauty pageants. In 2006, she joined the Miss Cebu pageant where she placed as 2nd runner-up.

She gained more attention when she joined the Binibining Pilipinas last March. Although considered as a heavy favorite in that pageant, she was unplaced in the finals.

Friday 7 November 2008

toyad diay

Dear Ismat:

I WAS driven to share with you important things about me because I know that like so many people whose minds had been enlightened by your advises, I’ll also be one of them. Ismat, tawaga lang kog si Mr. Lihim tungod kay gikan pa sa akong pagkabata nag-edad og 11 ma-attract na man ko sa akong isigkaingon. I blamed sometimes one incident when I was 11.

Usa ka silingan namo teenager male, had sex with me. Iyang gigamit ang akong kamot sa pagpaduwa sa iyang kinatawo.

Diha-diha nibati kog himaya sa sex ug sugod adto ma-attract na ko og pipila nga males nga ganahan sad ko.

Motuo ka o di, Ismat, karon I am 33 ug virgin pa. No experience in love relationships sa male or female. Tungod, kay tago man gud ko ug masculine look sad ko, medyo kadudahan sa uban kay until now I have no partner. Usahay, maglibog ko kay naay usahay ganahan kaayo ko motan-aw niya ug mobigay na jud ko. Pero sa among panag-uban-uban sa kadugayan sa tanto nakong pugong mawala man sad akong gibati as in hanaw jud. Ug naa say uban nga ganahan jud ko ug naa jud ang love ug sexual urge pero lagi maayo man kaayo ko mo-control pero lagi ang resulta sakit sa dughan ug ma-depress dayon ko.

So far, wa pa koy giyagyagan og gugma sa male bisan tuod og puwerte na nakong gustoha. Ngilngig man gud ko mo control sa akong emotion. Sa babae, Ismat, naay daghang gwapa, pero wa man jud koy drive nga makuha sila as my GF, but as friends only. Tambagi ko, Ismat, kon unsay angay kong buhaton. Akong sitwasyon karon masulub-on, kulang ug depress. I feel very depressed especially when I think about my male friends whom I love before very badly in secret one at a time unya wa ko makasulti sa akong feeling for fear nga ila kong i-reject and laugh at me. Some suspected ug nagsugod nag likay nako. Di man sad ko ganahan ug malipay makig uban-uban sa grupo sa mga 3rd sex, bastosan ko and I don’t like to look like a female. Ismat, unsa akong angay buhaton in general aron makabaton ko og stable sa emotion ug lovelife. Ganahan sad unta ko makaila-ila og friends or groups who will accept me.

MR. Lihim

Monday 7 July 2008

ALPHABET OF HAPPINESS

* A--Accept *
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if
you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

*B--Break Away *
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to
accomplish with your life.

*C--Create *
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,
sorrows, and happiness with.

*D--Decide *
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good
things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the
way.

*E--Explore *
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much
to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about
yourself.

*F--Forgive *
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness
and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

*G--Grow *
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or
stand in your way.

*H--Hope *
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as
you remain dedicated to the task.

*I--Ignore *
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals
and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small
inkling
of what the future holds.

*J--Journey*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try
to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

*K--Know *
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The
warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

*L--Love *
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,
there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's
room for endless happiness.

*M--Manage *
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less
stress
and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in
life.

*N--Notice *
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your
assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

*O--Open *
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the
worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

*P--Play *
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without
happiness.

*Q--Question *
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

*R--Relax *
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things
always have a way of working out in the end.

*S--Share *
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything
that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

*T--Try *
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be
amazed by what you can accomplish.

*U--Use *
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value.
Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

*V--Value *
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged
you, and be there for them as well.

*W--Work *
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel
guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second
chance.

*X--X-Ray *
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the
goodness and beauty within.

*Y--Yield *
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll
find success at the end of the road.

*Z--Zoom *
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rear an ugly head.

Friday 4 July 2008

Bournemouth Beach front view

Bournemouth, england

Ang Buwad


akong dinner karon... lami kaayo... ng prito jud ko buwad pinikas.... grabing kaon nako oi..

mura na bag ohan intaw ko kay sukad pag abot nako sa UK.. karon pa intaw ko nakakaon

balik ani intaw..hahaha hastang kinamot nako oi.... samot na with silly halang au..

pag ka lami intaw.... hahahaha... busog na ko....

Sunday 1 June 2008

umbrella-ella-ella-eh-eh-eh



I RECENTLY bought a new umbrella, after deliberating for several months whether to buy one or not.

After getting drenched several times during heavy downpour while doing field work, I finally decided to buy a new umbrella.

I don’t normally buy umbrellas because of the horrible timing of my previous purchases. In the past, I bought umbrellas when the rainy season was over.

Over the years, I’ve managed to collect and lose countless umbrellas.

Some were plaid, others had horrendous floral prints (I’ve had tons of ugly floral printed umbrellas) and others had strange cartoon characters on them. Others were either plain black or dark blue.

I don’t usually use umbrellas because I like walking in the rain. But since I cannot walk in the rain everyday, I realized that I seriously need an umbrella.

So I bought one. A nice green one.

Though green is not my favorite color, my umbrella’s particular shade of green reminds me of green apples. And I like green apples.

So one morning, my spiffy new umbrella and I hit the streets with hopes of meeting up with a news source.

Since the sun’s glare was unbearable (and to quote a good friend: “Ugh, it was so init ba!”, insert a disgruntled expression and feeble attempts of fanning your face with hands), I decided to use my wonderfully green, brand new umbrella to spare me from the UV rays.

For a second, the famed “Umbrella” song came to mind and briefly, I hoped that it would rain. It would be just wonderful to get caught under the rain with my new umbrella in hand. It would make a very good “I’m singing in the rain” moment, too.

However, back to reality and the very hot weather I was caught under. I didn’t even get five minutes of enjoyment with what little protection my umbrella gave me from the heat when, out of nowhere, somebody whacks it from behind.

And by whacking it, my wonderfully new umbrella’s rod hit me on the side of my face.

Oh, joy.

As I whirled around, I screamed and stumbled backwards when I came face to face with an old man trying to once again slap my umbrella out of my hands.

“What the *bleep* is wrong with you?! Using an umbrella when it’s not raining! (Insert loads of expletives),” he screamed, waving his arms around.

Normally, I’d fight back and scream bloody murder for scaring me half to death. But all I ever managed was a feeble “sorry” and I quickly stumbled away from him.

He stalked off, muttering to himself a string of cuss words.

I followed him down the street minutes later, hoping not to cross his path again. Only to see him slap an umbrella out of some middle-aged woman’s hands.

Ah, our poor umbrella-ella-ella-eh-eh-eh.

Wednesday 21 May 2008

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning




What Sanny Means



You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.

You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.

You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.



You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.

You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.

You have the classic "Type A" personality.



You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.

You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.

You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.







You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.

You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.

You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

Wednesday 14 May 2008

You Are a Good Friend Because You're Accepting




You Are a Good Friend Because You're Accepting



No matter what a friend says or does, you try your best to understand it.

And your friends feel like they can tell you anything. You don't judge.



You know that friendship is a journey - with a lot of ups and downs.

If you and a friend grow apart, you get over it quickly... and leave the potential for future friendship open.



You tend to have many friends from many walks of life. Anyone you meet is could become a friend.

In fact, you are especially interested in people who are a little different than you. Seeing life from another perspective is something you cherish.



Your friends need you most when: They can't turn to anyone else with their secrets



You really can't be friends with: Dogmatic, stubborn people



Your friendship quote: "Love is blind, but friendship closes its eyes."

Sunday 30 March 2008

dream


I’VE always advocated for the dream.


And not because I believe it is easy to dream. Or easy to make one’s dreams come true. But if I root for the dream, it is because dreams signify hope and more than anything else, it is hope that keeps us alive. Of course it is not enough to be alive. The essence of life, after all, does not lie in being alive but rather in living life.


And that, I think, is harder than making one’s dreams come true.


Even as a child, I was not a morning person. I hated getting up early for school. And all the way through college, I naively imagined that when my life as a student ended, I would be the happiest person on Earth. My life would be completely pain-free. How ridiculously naïve of me to think that getting up early in the morning was the hardest part of life.


Life did not get easier with age. It only got more challenging. Today, I do not have to worry about getting up early in the morning but only because I haven’t gone to sleep yet when the early risers of the city are just awakening.


Now I look back and laugh at how my simple, childlike mind worked. I could not wait to be an adult. No one would tell me what to do. I would go as I pleased. Do as I pleased. I would live my dreams. And I would be the success I always believed I was going to be.


I cannot lie and say all my dreams came true.


But that doesn’t hurt me. Not anymore. With age, you somehow become more accepting of what cannot be. Perhaps because with age, you realize there is not just one dream and that more important than making all your dreams come true is to never let go of all your dreams.


I never look back and imagine what might have been. I believe that if you have found contentment in your life, you may look to the past and the future but you will always live in the present. Contentment doesn’t mean giving up your dreams. On the contrary, it means finding joy in-between the realization of your dreams.


I live. I love. I cry. I celebrate. I am no saint. But I do what I can to make life better for myself as well as for others. I don’t always succeed. Sometimes, I am gravely misunderstood if not unappreciated. But it is the certainty of life after death that keeps me alive, that fuels me to live, that gives me the courage to face the end, knowing it is simply the beginning of something else.


I’ve been taken for a ride. My heart’s been broken many times. I’ve been betrayed by friend and reviled by foe. But I refuse to give up. God never gave up on me. Am I the success I always believed I was going to be?


I have found peace, significance, contentment. And I still dream. This may not be the success I envisioned for myself—but, hey, I’m not complaining.


The secret is to never give up on your dreams.

Friday 28 March 2008

LETTER FROM AN UNBORN CHILD

Dear mama, I know you will be surprised to receive this letter from me. I’m now three months old, living under your heart as big as your thumb, but already a real person just as a crumb of bread is truly bread. I have a heart beating with love for you, a brain that is starting to think of how I can make you happy. I have a mouth eager to kiss you, and eager to talk. Iknow what my first word will be,” MOMMY”. I’m growing everyday. My arms and legs and fingerprints are taking shape. Funny how small my fingers are. With them, I’ll be able to stroke your hair. My hair is growing. It is smooth, bright and shiny. I can see even in the dark. When you bring me into the world, it will be full of sunshine and flowers. But what I want more than anything is to see you. How do you look, MOMMY? In six months, I’llbe out of this dark place. I’m just to thrilled. Aren’t you, MOMMY? Why are you crying? I saw you talking to yourparents. What did they say to you? I heard thescolding you, shouting: “ you’re not a good daughter! What will our relatives and neighbors say? It would be better if you had died in your childhoodthan bring shame to our family name. We will disinherit you unless you have your baby aborted!” MOMMY, why did you just nod your head? Why didn’t you even fight for my life, my right to live, myright to be born? If you give birth to me, I promiseto make you happy. MOMMY, give me a chance to see the light of the day,to see the sunshine and flowers. You cannot right awrong with another wrong. Tell grandfather andgrandmother, I love them. Although I haven’t seen them yet, l’ll make them happy too. Promise.MOMMY. Have pity on me. help, I feel all the pain, my bones and limbs have been crushed. My skinburning from the salt solution…ahhhh! Howexcruciating the pain of the blades against myumbilical cord. I’m bleeding. I’m drowning in my own blood…I’m dying…help…. MOMMY…h…..e….l….p…

Why mom is best

MUM's LOVEWhen you were 1 year old, she fed you and bathed you.you thanked her by crying all night long.when you were 2 years old, she taught you to walked.you thanked her by running away when she called.When you were 3 years old, she made you meals. with all love.you thanked her by tossing your plate on the floor.when you were 4 years old, she give you some crayons.you thanks her by coloring the dinning room table.when you were 5 years old, she dressed you for the holidays.you thanked her plopping into the nearest.when you were 6 years old, she walked you to school.you thanked her by screaming, "IM NOT GOING!"when you were 7 years old, she bought you a baseball.you thanked her by trowing it throught the next door-neighbors window.when you were 8 years old, she handed you an ice cream.you thanked her by dripping it all over your lap.when you were 9 years old, she paid for paino lessons.you thanked her by never ever bothering to practices.when you were 10 years old, she drove you all day, from coccerto gymnastic to one birthday party to another.you thanked her by jumping out of the car and never look back.when you were 11 years old, she took you and your friends to the movies.you thanked her by asking to sit on thd different row.when you were 12 years old, she warned you not to watch certain tv shows.you thanked her by waiting until after she left the house.when you ere 13 years old, she suggested a hiarcut.you thanked her by telling her she had no taste..when you were 14 years old, she paid a month a way at summer camp.you thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.when you were 15 years old, she come home from work, looking for hug.you thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.when you were 16 years old, she taught you how to drive her car.you thanked her by taking it every chance you could.when you were 17 years old, she was expecting an important call.you thanked her by being on the phone all night.when you were 18 year old, she chried at your high school graduation.you thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.when you were 19 years old, she paid for your college tuition, drove youto compus carried your bags.you thanked her by saying good-bye out side thd dorm so you would notbe embarrassed infront of your friends.when you were 20 years old, she asked whether you were seeing anyone.you thanked her by saying," its none your business"when you were 21 years old, she suggested certain careers for your future.you thanked her by saying " i dont want to be like you"when you were 22 years old, she hugged you at your college graduation.you thanked her by asking whether she could pay for a trip to europe.when you were 23 years old, she gave you furniture for your first apartment.you thanked her by telling you friend it was ugly.when you were 24 years old, she met your faince and asked about yourplans for the future.you thanked her by glaring and growling "muuhh-ther, please!"when you were 25 years old, she helped to pay for your wedding,and she cried and told you how deeply she love you.you thanked her by moving halfway across the country.when you were 30 years old, she called with some advice on the baby.you thanked by telling her " things are different now."when you were 40 years old, she called to remind of u a relative's birthday.you thanked her by saying you were "really busy right now"when you were 50 years old, she feel ill and needed you to take care of her.you thanked her by reading about the burden parents become to their children.And them, one day, she quietly died, and everything you neverdid came crashing down like thunder on your HEART--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IF SHE'S STILL AROUND, NEVER FORGET TO LOVE HERMORE THAN EVERAND IF SHE'S NOT, REMEMBER HER UNCONDITIONALLOVE AND PASS ITON...ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LOVE THY MOTHER.BECAUSE YOU ONLY HAVE ONEMOTHER IN YOUR LIFETIME!!!!!

what Sanny mean

What Sanny Means
You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.
You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.
What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?