Make Life Worth It

I was just reading and browsing through the web for some quality read when i came upon this post. It was from Jerminix, he said it was a forwarded email from one of his officemates. I find it quite inspiring and timely. I'm kinda feeling low for the past few days and a bit confused about how things have become with me. No, I'm not announcing any coming-out-of-the-closet episode (I ain't got any issues with people in the said situation though).

Anyway, here is the forwarded email I mentioned. Hope it can help you in your daily encounters in your own reality.

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LIFEBOOK 2009

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured in plants
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy
5. Make time for prayer
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2008
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day ---- and while you walk, smile


Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do ; keep your limits
14. Don't take yourself so seriously ; no one else does
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:

25. Call your family often
26. Each day give something good to others
27. Forgive everyone for everything
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day
30. What other people think of you is none of your business
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right things
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
34. GOD heals everything
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
37. The best is yet to come
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

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Did it somehow help you? Did it make sense? Or probably you have something to add to the list?

I Got Me The Ako Mismo Dog Tag

 

I got myself an Ako Mismo dog tag. Though one can buy it for P400 and be assured of a better quality dog tag, I just chose to get the cheaper (P40) one for now. I figured I want to try it out one first and just spend for the more expensive and got longer chains dog tag later. Hope it wont run out that fast though.

 

A lot of people were also able to grab their own Ako Mismo dog tag last June 12 during the Ako Mismo Dog Tag Day Concert. It was selling like hotcakes--or donuts, take your pick-- and even the long-chained tags were sold out earlier than I expected. Their were also other souveniers sold for the event. People also had their pictures taken from the booths. I heard the proceeds will go to charity like Cutis Laxa Benefit.   

 

The hosts of the show did a very good job but it was Ramon Bautista who kept the crowd awake. He would at times crack some funny jokes to get their attention.

 

Since it was a concert, bands like The Dawn, Up Dharma Down, Kamikazee, Kjwan, Bamboo and Pupil pumped up the audience with their own brand of music. It was a riot and amazing. Ely Buendia and the rest Pupil sang their hit "Sala" which was composed just for Ako Mismo. Some celebrities also graced the event with their presence.

 

It was a a fun event. But I believe it shouldn't be forgotten that the event is for a higher cause. Our individual pledges and commitments for our very own country should be the highlight of this organization.

 

One doesn't have to be famous or rich to keep one's commitment to make a difference for this country. Every little effort meant to make a change for the better is as important. 

 

But we ask, in what little ways can we help? What can we commit for our country? 

 

As the advocate suggest, let's start with ourselves. The following might help.

• Clean your own room
• Fix yourself before going out (don't be sore to the eyes of others)
• Save water (get out of the shower if you've been inside for hours already)
• Don't talk too much (hello, noise pollution!)
• Brush your teeth (uhhmmm..pollution?)
• Commute (you don't just save gas but also able to help those jeepney drivers)

I think you get the point. If you come to think of it, it really is not that hard. Just do little things better than the usual and eventually the country will see a bigger change.

How 'bout you? Do you have any other suggestions? Share it and make it your little way of making a difference. Ikaw mismo. Ako Mismo.

  

Krispy Kreme for Father's Day

 

It's good with coffee and there's no doubt our dads will surely love to have it for Father's Day. Yes, mister, it's a donut. Wait, wrong commercial. :)

 

Krispy Kreme really knows how to please everyone. They even came up with this classic peanut butter & stripes donuts just for Father's Day. I'm not a donut person but I surely am a peanut butter fan. Though this DOUGH is NOT (there was supposed to be a joke somewhere around here...nevermind) just for dads. So this limited edition bunch will definitely get everyone salivating and be munching some more of it.

 

Hmmm...now where is that wallet of mine. I better not be left out and grab a dozen of these donuts for the dads I know....and for me too, of course.

 

Are you still reading this? Why? Go to your nearest Krispy Kreme branch now and enjoy their donuts! You don't have forever, you know.

 

P.S. Try their coffee too.

 

Doing Groceries with Jodi Santamaria in SM Southmall

I was on hurry buying (I still need to get some sleep for work later) some ingredients in SM Southmall for the pork adobo I'll be having for dinner when I felt something strange with the people around me. Everyone seemed uneasy and are checking all the gondolas as if looking for something. They seemed to have the same thing in mind. Then I soon found out-- the "socially aware" side of me just can't let it pass-- that almost everyone was trying to catch a glimpse (as if they were able to even get close) of a female celebrity doing her groceries with her son and husband Pampi Lacson.

Yup, it was the pretty Jodi Santamaria-Lacson in a green polo shirt and jeans but she looked lovely. Her husband was tailing her but on the phone almost the whole time while Jodi checking out almost each gondola.

Most of the time I get starstruck when someone famous or almost-famous person is in front of me, and tonight is no exception. Pathetic as it might seem but I've been deprived of such opportunities to catch glimpse of our own stars. I can just still count with my own hands the stars I remember getting a chance to see in person.

But the stupid thing is, I was so busy checking her out but didn't even get to snap a shot with her (but with her husband around, a stolen shot could have at least compensate). Now, the whole experience will just be one of those I-should-have-moments in my life. Silly me, huh?

But since it was one experience I would want to recall, this post must come to be. And probably, this photo will picture how she looked like that night I saw her. If only her husband wan't there, I could have braved through to get a shot (picture, I mean) at her.

Though I failed to "capture" Jodi Santamaria with my Samsung G800 with all its 5-mega pixels, the night still went well. The pork adobo was yummy.

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Next time, I won't let such a chance to slip pass my camera.

Floyd Mayweather vs Juan Manuel Marquez bout Postponed(?)

Rumor has it that it's not a rib injury which made Floyd Mayweather Jr. backout (okay, postponed) from the anticipated(?) clash between him and the ever stubborn Juan Manuel Marquez in July 2009.

But whether it's a rib injury or just him chickening out, it still doesn't look good for him and with his plans of facing the charm of Manny Pacquiao in the ring. I don't remember hearing Manny backing out from a big fight. I recall he even fought a Thailander even when he was not feeling well during fight night. He lost to that lucky Thailander though-- who actually grabbed the turn of events to his favor.

Now, I doubt it if Mayweather Jr. is indeed the best opponent for Pacquiao at the moment. Miguel Cotto seems to be more interesting to see with Pacquiao inside the ring.





Mayweather Jr. should have stayed at home and enjoyed his retirement. What he is doing won't help him and his reputation at all.

Let your "rib" speak for you.

My Short Visit to Cebu

I just want to share some photos during my short (just went there for my mom and dad's birthdays) but memorable visit to my parents in Cebu. It's been years since my last visit so I really had to go there. I never got to see my dad during his birthday last January and last June 3 was my mom's birthday, so the visit was for both of my folks. And besides I miss them so much too.

I also got to meet, finally, my nephew Yuan. I've heard a lot of things about him from my sisters. But before I hit Cebu, I actually told myself to try not to be so attached with the cute little angel for personal reasons. Unfortunately, Yuan got ways (and tricks) to get me so fond of the little guy that I'm afraid I might have to brace myself for a 'heartbreak' or disappointment soon. I just hope my sister, Yuan's mom, won't choose to keep the newest member of our family away from us.

Well, whatever happens, Yuan has a special place in our hearts. I hope he will grow up to be a fine man and make his mom and us proud.

Because of the lack of time, I wasn't able to meet one of the significant people in my life-- my bestfriend Kenneth. She wanted us to meet during my visit and I learned she even applied for a leave from work just to make sure she's available within the days of my stay. But it never materialize. There was not enough time and I had to attend to family issues. This could mean I just lost my bestfriend. I hope she's reading this so she would know how sorry I am to make her wait for nothing.

I met my nephew but I lost my bestfriend (still hoping that I didn't). Some experience in such a short visit to Cebu, huh?

Tikboy and his dependable bike

Me-an and Kc on the videoke

Yuan checking out how the horns look like on him

Yuan's angelic grin while on those devilish horns

Yuan posing for Tito Rey

Yuan can't wait to grab some of the cake which explains the face

Still going stronger after all these years