We're with Direct TV for years now. Hubby and I are just loving the kind of service we have with our satellite provider.
One of these days, we will be moving to a different place but the same state. Since we're liking the service with the Direct TV in Colorado, we have to continue with our service with them.
Through DirectTV, two more people in our household are more than happy because of the great entertainment we have at home. It's the one and only satellite provider that carries The Filipino Channels - (TFC).
TFC, is an international Filipino entertainment brought to you by Direct TV. My parents are enjoying every shows that the TFC have. It really helps to ease their boredome and from being homesick away from home sweet home, Phlippines.
Aside from the entertaining TFC, Direct TV really has over 130 of the Best HD Channels to enjoy.
For others though, it is highly desirable. High Definition changes TV watching from something you do, into something that you experience. High definition is exactly what it sounds like, it is a far more defined picture and sound. The high definition TV screen has one-thousand and eighty verticle lines of resolution, that it uses to create the picture on your screen with and this twice as many as the standard TV screen has. Again, it's only through Directv that we can enjoy this kind of privilege.
So, if you're thinking to put up a new satellite provider, go to directsattv.com for the great offer and promotions they have. See it for yourself and take the chance of the great deal. Check it out!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
A Busy Holiday
I'm here in my paruk-parok mood. Yeah, I'm very sleepy at the moment. I went to bed past 12 midnight.
We had a great time talking last night with Chet and Christine in our abode. We talked about everything, specially about their wedding. There was a lot of changes being made at the eleventh hour, I guess.
Overall, we're glad that their big day turned out to be a very great success!
Have a great Wednesday morning!
We had a great time talking last night with Chet and Christine in our abode. We talked about everything, specially about their wedding. There was a lot of changes being made at the eleventh hour, I guess.
Overall, we're glad that their big day turned out to be a very great success!
Have a great Wednesday morning!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Let's Get Organic To Be Healthy and Beautiful
To be beautiful is one of your asset in being a woman.
I strongly suggest to preserve those good looking skin, baby face and cheerful look.
Why mess with perfection? It's amazing the beauty that Mother Nature has created, which is why we take our cues from here when developing all of our bath and body products. Since we're obsessed with natural, it's frustrating to us that so many people are confused about what is being "natural" really means. We just have to be very careful to buy natural beauty products and the kind of place or store that we're getting at.
It's no wonder really, since there is no standard definition of what's "natural" and what's not. (Surprising! We know.) Unfortunately not every product that uses the term "natural" actually is natural. We want you to know exactly what you're putting on your skin, especially since so much of what goes on your body is absorbed into it. So to be sure we're all on the same page, they'adopted this Natural Standard defining exactly what it means to be truly natural.
I've found sabonnyc.com online and they sale products that are pure and healthy. To demonstrate their commitment to a wider and better understanding of "natural," they are in the process of adding a black box to each of our product's labels indicating the precise percentage of natural and/or organic ingredients in that specific product.
One thing that caught my attention is the organic bathing salt that they have. Hubby and I like to soak in our little jacuzzi at home and I'm in so much excitement looking all their bath products.
Who would think, I found the great place online to buy something for my hubby on his coming birthday as a present.
At sabonnyc.com, they present a new line of organic beauty products to nurture you, based on medicinal Swiss Alp plants with unique properties. This line brings you natural solutions to naturally care for your face and body, without any preservatives, for your sheer pleasure. All of their products are of the highest possible quality, in accordance with the ECOCERT® standard, containing more than 70% more organic ingredients than required!
If you're interested to know, Sabon isn't some shady business. They are based in NY but have stores in Japan, Israel, Canada, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Netherland. Just check out online and there's more products to choose aside from baths products.
I strongly suggest to preserve those good looking skin, baby face and cheerful look.
Why mess with perfection? It's amazing the beauty that Mother Nature has created, which is why we take our cues from here when developing all of our bath and body products. Since we're obsessed with natural, it's frustrating to us that so many people are confused about what is being "natural" really means. We just have to be very careful to buy natural beauty products and the kind of place or store that we're getting at.
It's no wonder really, since there is no standard definition of what's "natural" and what's not. (Surprising! We know.) Unfortunately not every product that uses the term "natural" actually is natural. We want you to know exactly what you're putting on your skin, especially since so much of what goes on your body is absorbed into it. So to be sure we're all on the same page, they'adopted this Natural Standard defining exactly what it means to be truly natural.
I've found sabonnyc.com online and they sale products that are pure and healthy. To demonstrate their commitment to a wider and better understanding of "natural," they are in the process of adding a black box to each of our product's labels indicating the precise percentage of natural and/or organic ingredients in that specific product.
One thing that caught my attention is the organic bathing salt that they have. Hubby and I like to soak in our little jacuzzi at home and I'm in so much excitement looking all their bath products.
Who would think, I found the great place online to buy something for my hubby on his coming birthday as a present.
At sabonnyc.com, they present a new line of organic beauty products to nurture you, based on medicinal Swiss Alp plants with unique properties. This line brings you natural solutions to naturally care for your face and body, without any preservatives, for your sheer pleasure. All of their products are of the highest possible quality, in accordance with the ECOCERT® standard, containing more than 70% more organic ingredients than required!
If you're interested to know, Sabon isn't some shady business. They are based in NY but have stores in Japan, Israel, Canada, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Netherland. Just check out online and there's more products to choose aside from baths products.
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Best Security Sytem
We understand how important it is to help our family and home to be safe, secure and well protected at all times. We help keep the people and things that matter most to us, right?
With the kind of world we live in, we have to be vigilant enough and want security and safety in the comfort of our own house.
A home security alarm is mainly used to prevent a break-in all together. It is also to inform the police if someone does decide to break - in to our home. Just by having a home security monitoring in our house, we are 90% less likely to be broken into. For sure, a home security alarm systems will also give you piece of mind, so you don't have to worry about leaving the house for long or short periods of time.
And just recently, we have ADT as our Home Security Systems installed in our place. It is more of an important issue now than it ever was before. Our economy is in trouble and many are becoming desperate and they are willing to turn to crime to feed their families, pay their bills, or fund their addictions.
The fact that a home with a security alarm sytem is enough to cause most criminals to move on to an easier target. Signs by all doors and decals on windows, to warn possible intruders that the home is equipped with a syatem, are a very good deterrent.
So, to be at peace with your mind why not check out ADT. It' America's #1 home security monitoring company. You can find local specials and promotions by choosing the right state where you belong. And for the record, they've been in business since 1874 drawing on over 130 years of continuous innovation. Just click the highlighted links above and get ready to call for an installation, how's that?
With the kind of world we live in, we have to be vigilant enough and want security and safety in the comfort of our own house.
A home security alarm is mainly used to prevent a break-in all together. It is also to inform the police if someone does decide to break - in to our home. Just by having a home security monitoring in our house, we are 90% less likely to be broken into. For sure, a home security alarm systems will also give you piece of mind, so you don't have to worry about leaving the house for long or short periods of time.
And just recently, we have ADT as our Home Security Systems installed in our place. It is more of an important issue now than it ever was before. Our economy is in trouble and many are becoming desperate and they are willing to turn to crime to feed their families, pay their bills, or fund their addictions.
The fact that a home with a security alarm sytem is enough to cause most criminals to move on to an easier target. Signs by all doors and decals on windows, to warn possible intruders that the home is equipped with a syatem, are a very good deterrent.
So, to be at peace with your mind why not check out ADT. It' America's #1 home security monitoring company. You can find local specials and promotions by choosing the right state where you belong. And for the record, they've been in business since 1874 drawing on over 130 years of continuous innovation. Just click the highlighted links above and get ready to call for an installation, how's that?
Friday, November 20, 2009
Shootout Bank Robbery
When I was driving between 112 and Federal yesterday, the area was blocked and there were 4 police officers organizing the flow of the traffic.
I even hanged up with my friend's conversation over the phone. I was jut being careful.
Yeah, I was on my way to drop our girl to school.
After I signed her in the class, my phone rang. Another friend called me that there's a shooting of two robbers between Westminster police officers. That's the reason of the street being blocked.
I was even going to Kohl's yesterday while waiting for my girl. Yeah, the accident took place at 1st Bank by 120th and Sheridan, just across Kohl's. I really want to see the whole coverage and Channel 9 was there but the intersection were blocked too.
So, I just went home and watched the news on TV. My! the suspects car was badly hit with bullets all over. Seems like it's a man and a woman robbing the 1st bank. Glad that two police officers were in a stable condition now after being fired by the suspects. Too bad, the lady suspect died.
My question? Why do people has to do this kind of life. Why not find a meager job and live simple? Oh well, this is the kind of world that we live in, there are good ones and the bad ones.
Have a great Friday, EVRYONE!
I even hanged up with my friend's conversation over the phone. I was jut being careful.
Yeah, I was on my way to drop our girl to school.
After I signed her in the class, my phone rang. Another friend called me that there's a shooting of two robbers between Westminster police officers. That's the reason of the street being blocked.
I was even going to Kohl's yesterday while waiting for my girl. Yeah, the accident took place at 1st Bank by 120th and Sheridan, just across Kohl's. I really want to see the whole coverage and Channel 9 was there but the intersection were blocked too.
So, I just went home and watched the news on TV. My! the suspects car was badly hit with bullets all over. Seems like it's a man and a woman robbing the 1st bank. Glad that two police officers were in a stable condition now after being fired by the suspects. Too bad, the lady suspect died.
My question? Why do people has to do this kind of life. Why not find a meager job and live simple? Oh well, this is the kind of world that we live in, there are good ones and the bad ones.
Have a great Friday, EVRYONE!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Surprise!
While I was driving my car this afternoon going to Angelina's school. I saw this ceramic figurine in the backseat.
I told my girl what is it ang where it came from?
Oh well, it wasn't a big deal...guess what?
I told my girl what is it ang where it came from?
Oh well, it wasn't a big deal...guess what?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Bidders Are Welcome
Have you been to an auction sale? I've been to one, it's pretty much interesting and challenging. It was my Hubby's idea and I was liking it. It's kind of fun listening to all the people bidding up the price.
Because of its popularity and public demands, this kind of auction or bidding is brought up online. There is this website called BidHere.com. It is a unique auction site where brand new products is being bid for all the people online who signed up on this website.
They have such different kind of gadgets to choose from like Nintendo, Wii's iPods, laptops, digital cameras and LCd TV's fall under the auction hammer everyday and sell for the prices that can only be described as totally mad.
Good thing about this site, they offer the hottest and most wanted gadgets at bargain prices. They offfer the latest, brand new consumer electronics, watches, and other desirable consumables from leading manufacturers.
For sure, BidHere.com is one amazing online auction experience. They make sure that every auction they run has a fair go. Real auctions, real winners and real time!
How it works? A.) All auctions starts at $0.00 and all products are brand new. B.) You can place a bid in two ways: 1. Using your online account and clicking Bid Here. 2. Via text message from your mobile phone. C.) Each bid place will increase the current price by $0.02. D.) Countdown timer resets every time a new bid is placed. E.) If the countdown timer reaches 00.00.00, and no new bids are placed, then the last bidder wins the right to buy the products at the final auction price, usually 60-95% off the retail price.
What's good about auction online, just a click from your mouse and you can start bidding of the products that you want. There's no rush to go somewhere and get out from the comfort of your home. Isn't it wonderful?
Check it out for yourself and click the highlighted words or phrase that you can see above. Everyone are welcome to join the fun!
Because of its popularity and public demands, this kind of auction or bidding is brought up online. There is this website called BidHere.com. It is a unique auction site where brand new products is being bid for all the people online who signed up on this website.
They have such different kind of gadgets to choose from like Nintendo, Wii's iPods, laptops, digital cameras and LCd TV's fall under the auction hammer everyday and sell for the prices that can only be described as totally mad.
Good thing about this site, they offer the hottest and most wanted gadgets at bargain prices. They offfer the latest, brand new consumer electronics, watches, and other desirable consumables from leading manufacturers.
For sure, BidHere.com is one amazing online auction experience. They make sure that every auction they run has a fair go. Real auctions, real winners and real time!
How it works? A.) All auctions starts at $0.00 and all products are brand new. B.) You can place a bid in two ways: 1. Using your online account and clicking Bid Here. 2. Via text message from your mobile phone. C.) Each bid place will increase the current price by $0.02. D.) Countdown timer resets every time a new bid is placed. E.) If the countdown timer reaches 00.00.00, and no new bids are placed, then the last bidder wins the right to buy the products at the final auction price, usually 60-95% off the retail price.
What's good about auction online, just a click from your mouse and you can start bidding of the products that you want. There's no rush to go somewhere and get out from the comfort of your home. Isn't it wonderful?
Check it out for yourself and click the highlighted words or phrase that you can see above. Everyone are welcome to join the fun!
Putting Up Our Christmas Tree
Angelina and I are getting excited to put up our munting Christmas Tree in our home. One for upstairs and the other one will be downstairs. I'm taking a week off from work using my general leave.
We have plenty of time to be goofy around the house. Hubby's smiling at us carrying some stuff up and down the stairs. Before, it was him who did all the christmas decorations around the house but now, I'm learning how to do it with my little helper, Angelina.
"It's not Thanksgiving yet and you are ready to put up the Christmas Tree?" hubby questioned us.
"Dada, it's okay to put it up as early as today," according to the speaker of the house, Angelina.
Yeah, our girl is just so excited to put up all the ornaments while singing her Jingle Bells Rock.
Since it's about time for her to take her morning nap, we therefore stopped what we're doing and right now she's soundlessly sleeping while I'm composing a diary for the day.
Yesterday, she told me that her teacher reminded her to bring extra clothes to school. Before the Christmas tree thingy, we loaded some clothes on her Hello Kitty stroller/back pack. Asides from the clothes she puts some toys inside.
As she was pulling her backpack, "Mama, can you take a picture of me?"
She tried to take a picture of herself but they're all blurry...lol! As a Mom, I granted my girl's request.
Monday, November 16, 2009
A Dancing Shoes For My Girl
After graduating from her Twinkle Toe's class, my girl is ready to move on to the next level, which is the Shake, Rattle and Twirl.
As I can see, her feet is getting bigger as days, months and years goes by. From her Twinkle Toe shoes, we're having a hard time putting it on, that means she's growing and need a pair of new dancing shoes. She even complained that it's too tight for her and it hurts her feet.
Dancing shoes is not cheap as you may think. It's quiet expensive compared to regular shoes. For sure, in order to move gracefully and be comfortable with your dance moves, a good quality shoe is what you need just like my girl who likes her ballet dance.
Speaking of great quality of shoes, glad I found zappos.com online. They have extensive varieties of dancing shoes to choose from. They even have a great deal on their pricing. There's always what we called "sale" price.
For the record, they are not only selling dancing shoes but they have different kind of stuff to check out like clothing, watches, accesories, bags, luggages, jewelry, housewares, eyewear and so much more. To tell you what, christmas is fast approaching and it's so exciting to shop at zappos.com for the kind of presents that you want to give for your loved ones, friends, relatives and even to yourself.
What's good about zappos.com, you can be shopping at the comfort of your own home and you can choose the kind of item in your own pace of time. I'm for sure will be shopping at Zappos.com for my girl's dancing shoes. How about you? Check it out and enjoy shopping online.
As I can see, her feet is getting bigger as days, months and years goes by. From her Twinkle Toe shoes, we're having a hard time putting it on, that means she's growing and need a pair of new dancing shoes. She even complained that it's too tight for her and it hurts her feet.
Dancing shoes is not cheap as you may think. It's quiet expensive compared to regular shoes. For sure, in order to move gracefully and be comfortable with your dance moves, a good quality shoe is what you need just like my girl who likes her ballet dance.
Speaking of great quality of shoes, glad I found zappos.com online. They have extensive varieties of dancing shoes to choose from. They even have a great deal on their pricing. There's always what we called "sale" price.
For the record, they are not only selling dancing shoes but they have different kind of stuff to check out like clothing, watches, accesories, bags, luggages, jewelry, housewares, eyewear and so much more. To tell you what, christmas is fast approaching and it's so exciting to shop at zappos.com for the kind of presents that you want to give for your loved ones, friends, relatives and even to yourself.
What's good about zappos.com, you can be shopping at the comfort of your own home and you can choose the kind of item in your own pace of time. I'm for sure will be shopping at Zappos.com for my girl's dancing shoes. How about you? Check it out and enjoy shopping online.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Other People's Culture
I'm just not sure about too friendly people. It's okay with me if it's the same sex like me but if it's the opposite sex, I have doubts, fear and start not liking that person.
Before judging that someone, I need to search first their culture. Who knows, they are just too friendly people. I told my Dearpie about it and he wants me to stay away from him.
By our human instinct, we can sense and therefore I conclude that I need to back up and pretend that I didn't see him.
Faithfulness, faithfulness!
Before judging that someone, I need to search first their culture. Who knows, they are just too friendly people. I told my Dearpie about it and he wants me to stay away from him.
By our human instinct, we can sense and therefore I conclude that I need to back up and pretend that I didn't see him.
Faithfulness, faithfulness!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Looking For An Ideal Nose?
A friend of mine was sharing her latest vacation to the Philippines. When we saw each other via webcam, she asked me if I notice something different.
Finally she confessed to me that she just had a nose job, done by a very well known expert in cosmetic rhinoplasty.
For sure, as I looked her closer in the webcam, I saw how cute and pointed her nose compared than before.
If you want to know what is rhinoplasty, it is a surgical alteration of the nose to change its shape or improve its function. It is being performed to correct breathing problems related to the nose or to correct disfigurement of the nose.
As our technology is on the rise cosmetic rhinoplasty is performed on normal noses to improve their shape and appaerance. It can reduce or increase the size of your nose, or change the size or shape of the tip, the bridge, or nostrils.
Anyone who is unhappy with the appearance of his or her nose can be a good candidate for any cosmetic nose job. A person should also be in good physical health, be psychologically stable and have realistic expectations.
So, if you are considering rhinoplasty be sure to discuss your expectations with your surgeon. During initial consultation, you will be asked what bothers you about your nose and how you would like to change it.
Great news about rhinoplasty, it is done in an outpatient procedure under either general or local anesthesia. With general anesthesia, you sleep through the operation. With local anesthesia, you are sedated and the nose is numbed so you are relaxed and unable to feel the pain. The incisions are made within the nostrils and in more difficult cases may also be made across the base of the nose. The inner bone and cartilage are reshaped to produce a more pleasing shape.
So, if you think you are unsatisfied and insecure with the kind of nose that you have right now visit rhinoplasty information for your nose augmentation.
Finally she confessed to me that she just had a nose job, done by a very well known expert in cosmetic rhinoplasty.
For sure, as I looked her closer in the webcam, I saw how cute and pointed her nose compared than before.
If you want to know what is rhinoplasty, it is a surgical alteration of the nose to change its shape or improve its function. It is being performed to correct breathing problems related to the nose or to correct disfigurement of the nose.
As our technology is on the rise cosmetic rhinoplasty is performed on normal noses to improve their shape and appaerance. It can reduce or increase the size of your nose, or change the size or shape of the tip, the bridge, or nostrils.
Anyone who is unhappy with the appearance of his or her nose can be a good candidate for any cosmetic nose job. A person should also be in good physical health, be psychologically stable and have realistic expectations.
So, if you are considering rhinoplasty be sure to discuss your expectations with your surgeon. During initial consultation, you will be asked what bothers you about your nose and how you would like to change it.
Great news about rhinoplasty, it is done in an outpatient procedure under either general or local anesthesia. With general anesthesia, you sleep through the operation. With local anesthesia, you are sedated and the nose is numbed so you are relaxed and unable to feel the pain. The incisions are made within the nostrils and in more difficult cases may also be made across the base of the nose. The inner bone and cartilage are reshaped to produce a more pleasing shape.
So, if you think you are unsatisfied and insecure with the kind of nose that you have right now visit rhinoplasty information for your nose augmentation.
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Power of Love
If you are surrounded with people who really prays for you, miracles happen.
As always, I witnessed once again God's powerful move.
It's so amazing how things work for good. God can see the desire of our hearts. Prayer is powerful and God's love is endless.
Just be aware, God will do the judgment and has the power of your life. Thank you, Jesus!
As always, I witnessed once again God's powerful move.
It's so amazing how things work for good. God can see the desire of our hearts. Prayer is powerful and God's love is endless.
Just be aware, God will do the judgment and has the power of your life. Thank you, Jesus!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
What is your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?
Is that right? Whoever invented that kind of Quiz in facebook...I sure have fun in answering all those EQ.
Your EQ is 137
You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin.You are warm and open. Even when life gets you down, you're unafraid of the world and its challenges.You are comfortable with who you are. And you accept your weaknesses - as well as the weaknesses of others.While you are quite stable, you don't respond perfectly to every bad situation that comes up.But you have enough emotional intelligence to know when you need a course correction.
Your EQ is 137
You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin.You are warm and open. Even when life gets you down, you're unafraid of the world and its challenges.You are comfortable with who you are. And you accept your weaknesses - as well as the weaknesses of others.While you are quite stable, you don't respond perfectly to every bad situation that comes up.But you have enough emotional intelligence to know when you need a course correction.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Gloomy Weather
I thought Mr. Sunshine will continue to shine this morning. But I was wrong, he refused to and it's so freezing cold. What a life to live, to be exact!
Ganyan lang talaga ang buhay. Patas ang laban...may tag-init, tagsibol, taglamig at taglagas.
I'm still thankful to God that for how many years at hanggang ngayon naranasan ko ang apat na uri ng panahon. Ang tanong, hanggang kailan kaya ako maglagi sa bansa na aking kinalalagyan ngayon? Happy na rin ako at nakapaglaro ako sa snow, nagpala ako ng snow, nagmaneho ako on top of the snow...ang dami kong hindi malimutang karanasan.
To God be the glory, for everything!
I like Colorado as my second home and my husband's birth place, his one and only state where he lives all his life together with his whole family.
The only place that my husband wants to move for good is my very own country, the land of my birth. When? ...time will lead the way and I'm ready to take the chance.
Ganyan lang talaga ang buhay. Patas ang laban...may tag-init, tagsibol, taglamig at taglagas.
I'm still thankful to God that for how many years at hanggang ngayon naranasan ko ang apat na uri ng panahon. Ang tanong, hanggang kailan kaya ako maglagi sa bansa na aking kinalalagyan ngayon? Happy na rin ako at nakapaglaro ako sa snow, nagpala ako ng snow, nagmaneho ako on top of the snow...ang dami kong hindi malimutang karanasan.
To God be the glory, for everything!
I like Colorado as my second home and my husband's birth place, his one and only state where he lives all his life together with his whole family.
The only place that my husband wants to move for good is my very own country, the land of my birth. When? ...time will lead the way and I'm ready to take the chance.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Children's Place Halloween Carnival
Angelina's school will have a Halloween carnival today. They will have a parade around the school campus with their Halloween costumes.
Since it's freezing cold outside and Angelina won't stop eating her candies when she got it, I decided not to take her to the said affair.
Her classmate also will have a halloween party in their house tomorrow and Angelina's invited. I refused the invitation from the child's Mom in a nice way. I even said thank you to her for inviting us. It's just me, I don't feel like joining a party when I'm not comfortable with the people around.
Also, another Filipina friend will have a Halloween party in their abode but I already commit myself to another friend to join our church Fall Festivity. It's an indoor activities for kids. yeah, candies will be all over but need to have a masinsinan talk with my girl before going with regards to candies or else we won't go anywhere on Halloween Day.
Since it's freezing cold outside and Angelina won't stop eating her candies when she got it, I decided not to take her to the said affair.
Her classmate also will have a halloween party in their house tomorrow and Angelina's invited. I refused the invitation from the child's Mom in a nice way. I even said thank you to her for inviting us. It's just me, I don't feel like joining a party when I'm not comfortable with the people around.
Also, another Filipina friend will have a Halloween party in their abode but I already commit myself to another friend to join our church Fall Festivity. It's an indoor activities for kids. yeah, candies will be all over but need to have a masinsinan talk with my girl before going with regards to candies or else we won't go anywhere on Halloween Day.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Misery and Illness Persist in Philippine Typhoons’ Wake
MANILA — A month after parts of the Philippines were devastated by successive typhoons, tens of thousands of people remain homeless and more than 150 have been killed by waterborne diseases, officials said.
Relief workers are particularly concerned about children in evacuation camps in towns and cities in the Manila metropolitan area that remain flooded.
Health officials said there was an outbreak of diseases in both evacuation centers and in flooded communities, particularly a bacterial infection called leptospirosis that had afflicted more than 2,000 residents and killed 157 as of Saturday.
Apart from leptospirosis — which is caused by urine from rats and other mammals — dengue fever, malaria, diarrhea, skin rashes and other illnesses are common. Of the 35,000 people in evacuation centers, more than half suffer from some disease, most commonly acute respiratory illness, according to the Department of Health.
Efforts to relocate survivors have had limited impact because of the refusal of some affected residents — many of them slum dwellers whose shanties were destroyed— to be uprooted from their communities. According to the government, more than 1.2 million residents still live in damaged villages in greater Manila, some of them with waist-high floodwater.
Children are particularly vulnerable, according to Diwa Gacosta, a local representative of World Vision. She said that cramped and unsanitary conditions had caused an increase in these diseases. “The impact of the flood to children’s health is really a problem,” Ms. Gacosta said Sunday.
Last week, Save the Children, another nonprofit group, issued an alert about the situation.
“Children in these storm-affected areas face a host of dangers that pose a threat to their very survival,” said Latha Caleb, the director of Save the Children in the Philippines. “It is critical now to address the lack of sanitation systems and clean water that are resulting in widespread illness and disease.”
Although both the government and the private sector are making an effort, the humanitarian crisis seems to be overwhelming, prompting President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to offer prayers last week for those affected by the calamity.
About 70,000 families in the Manila area live in shanties and huts that block waterways, exacerbating problems with drainage and sewer systems. The government no longer allows shanties to be rebuilt along these waterways; the challenge is relocating the residents.
Cities like Pasig, one of the hardest-hit with several neighborhoods still underwater, are under pressure to find ways to house thousands of survivors. Hundreds who sought refuge in a government-owned gymnasium called PhilSports Arena in Pasig were forced to leave without assurances of a viable relocation site.
According to Jon Vincent Marin, a spokesman from Kadamay, a group that advocates for the urban poor, the evacuees were forced to leave after the government stopped giving out food. City officials denied the charge. The evacuees were also given a few hundred pesos, or just a few dollars, on the condition that they leave the gymnasium, Mr. Marin said.
Ms. Arroyo began a program this month called “Back to the Provinces” to encourage people to leave the metropolis. Families are given a small amount to start over in their provinces, where most of Manila’s slum dwellers come from.
Mr. Marin criticized the government’s efforts, saying the relocation sites offer no livelihood opportunities. “Poverty and lack of livelihood are the reasons why these people come to Manila. If the government moves them to another place where they will have nothing to depend on for income, they will be forced to return,” he said.Monday, October 26, 2009
Angelina's Visit At the Hospital
Our whole family visited my FIL at the rehab type kind of hospital. It was Angelina's 1st time to visit her grandpa since he was confined for almost a month.
"Hi Grandpa, it's Angelina here," she said.
Goodness gracious! Grandpa just opened his eyes as much as he want and smiled.
We all did cried watching my FIL's reaction upon hearing his precious grandchild's voice.
"I missed you, Grandpa and I don't want you to go to heaven yet," her talking.
In the mind of a 4 year old child, means don't die yet since we didn't teach her yet about heaven or hell. All she knows, if a person dies, he/she will go to heaven.
FIL was shaking his head and we concluded maybe that means, he's not going to die, a reassurance for Angelina.
It's hard to tell or to figure it out on FIL's situation. Whatever God's plan for him, we will take it. So far, the doctor didn't say anything about ending his life yet. He's responding slowly and killing is not a solution for the time being.
The church family has been visiting my FIL in a constant basis now that he's in a regular room.
FIL is a fighter and we can tell how hard he fights for his survival. God is good all the time and His love endures forever. It's not our plan but His plan.
"Hi Grandpa, it's Angelina here," she said.
Goodness gracious! Grandpa just opened his eyes as much as he want and smiled.
We all did cried watching my FIL's reaction upon hearing his precious grandchild's voice.
"I missed you, Grandpa and I don't want you to go to heaven yet," her talking.
In the mind of a 4 year old child, means don't die yet since we didn't teach her yet about heaven or hell. All she knows, if a person dies, he/she will go to heaven.
FIL was shaking his head and we concluded maybe that means, he's not going to die, a reassurance for Angelina.
It's hard to tell or to figure it out on FIL's situation. Whatever God's plan for him, we will take it. So far, the doctor didn't say anything about ending his life yet. He's responding slowly and killing is not a solution for the time being.
The church family has been visiting my FIL in a constant basis now that he's in a regular room.
FIL is a fighter and we can tell how hard he fights for his survival. God is good all the time and His love endures forever. It's not our plan but His plan.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
The Steak House
After visiting my FIL at the rehab that he was being transferred, Hubby and I were in the mood to eat some yummy and juicy steaks that Friday evening.
We looked at each other and agreed to go to Texas Road House by our neighborhood. As we make our reservation, the lady told us that the waiting time will be from an hour to hour and a half. It was 7:20 PM when we arrived the resto. Since we're really craving for a hunk of meat, we went to the waiting area where barrels of peanuts is being served called, "eat as much as you want".
At first we were in a standing position, no benches or chairs available. Finally, after 15 minutes of standing, two couples got called and got up, so we had the chance to sit down.
It's Friday night so, it was a full house venue. As if everyone was in the mood for steaks.
The wait was worth it and we just take our time talking, throwing some jokes and eating roasted peanuts while waiting for our turn to be called.
Indeed, we had a great dinner in my favorite steak house in town.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ang Teleserye "Nagsimula sa Puso"
Kasisimula pa lang ng teleseryeng ito, hndog ng ABS-CBN para sa madla.
Hinahangaan ko ang sumulat sa nobelang ito. Tuloy naalaala ko ang aking karanasan bilang isang guro mga labing-anim na ang nakaraan. Iba man ang sitwasyon nila Celina at Carlo pero kailan man hindi ko rin malimutan ang nakaraan kung saan naging bahagi na ng buhay ko.
Sa gulang na dalawampu't-tatlo, nagsimula akong manilbihan bilang isang guro sa isang pribadong paaralan ng sekondarya. Hindi maipagkaila na medyo mas malaki pa ang mga ilang estudyante kay sa akin. Alam n'yo na may mga bagay na hindi natin inaasahan na sadyang pwedeng mangyari o hindi depende sa ating pagkatao.
Minsan, hindi natin maiwasan na sa araw-araw na humarap at nakikitungo tayo sa mga estudyante na may puso palang nagmamahal.
Kaya, namalayan at nalaman ko na lang na isang estudyante ang nagka-interes sa aking pagkatao. Labimpito siya nuon at nasa ikatlong taon ng hayskol pa lang dahil sa kanyang pagbubulakbol at ipinaubaya siya ng kanyang mga magulang sa kanilang katulong. Masyado kasing abala sa kanilang negosyo ang kanyang mga magulang. Sa totoo lang, matalino siya talaga at katunayan, siya pa nga ang mayor sa kanilang klasrom.
Simple lang talaga ang aking pagkatao pero maprinsipyo sa buhay. Kung ano ang patakaran ko sa loob ng silid-aralan, dapat lang sundin. Tawagin man ako ng aming prinsipal na "disciplinarian" tama talaga siya kung saan nagustuhan naman niya.
Siguro na-challenged 'yong binatilyo sa akin kaya napansin ko ang kanyang kabaitan sa pag-aaral at lagi siyang nagpapaiwan sa loob at gustong makipagkwentuhan. Sa totoo lang, naasiwa talaga ako baka ano na lang ang isipin ng ibang mga estudyante.
Hindi ko naman siya pwedeng ipagtabuyan kasi wala naman siyang ginawang masama.
Isang hapon, uwian na pagkatapos ng "flag retreat" meron kaming ganuon noon.
Kailangan kong maglakad papunta sa paradahan ng trisikel o multicab. Bigla na lang siyang sumulpot sa harapan ko at niyaya niya akong sumakay sa motorsiklo niya. Unang alok, hindi ko siya pinagbigyan at sinabi kong may dadaanan pa ako at salamat na lang.
Mahirap itakwil ang isang estudyante lalo na kapag sabihin na ikaw ang ginawang inspirasyon sa kanyang pag-aaral. Talagang nakita ko/namin ng kanyang kapwa estudyante ang kanyang pagpupursige ng kanyang pag-aaral at sa mga grado niya.
Hindi pwedeng wasakin ang kanyang nasimulan na pagbabago at pagsusumikap. Natural lang talaga sa isang estudyante ang humanga sa kanyang guro. Para sa akin, hindi ko talaga nadama na may pagtingin ako sa kanya...ibig kong sabihin, pagmamahal.
Estudyante lang talaga ang turing ko sa kanya at hindi ko kayang saktan ang kanyang damdamin at baka magkamali na naman siya ng landas. Para sa akin, tulong ang ginawa ko sa kanya para ipagpatuloy ang kanyang simula ng magandang kinabukasan. Alam ko paghanga lang ang lahat at sa kalaunan mawawala din ang sinasabi niyang pagmamahal.
Linggo ng Wika noon at bawat silid ay kailangang may isang presentasyon. Dahil mahusay at maganda ang boses niya sa pag-awit, siya ang itinulak ng kanyang mga kaklase at nag-second the motion naman ako. Hit na hit nuon ang awit na "Binibini" kung saan 'yon ang kanyang inawit kasi kailangang tagalog talaga para sa Linggo ng Wika. Sabi pa naman na ang awit na ito ay para sa inyong lahat lalung-lalo sa aking tagapayo (adviser). Siyempre walang malisya kasi tagapayo, di ba!
Biro mo nagkakakilig ang mga estudyante sa kanya lalo na ang mga nasa ika-apat na taon. Sa katunayan, gwapo, maputi (makinis) matangkad at very neat siyang magdala ng damit lalo na sa kanyang uniporme. Sabihin nating kahawig ni Jericho Gonzales ...medyo moreno lang si Iko.
Tama si Celina ng sabihin niya kay Carlo na huwag mong ibuhos ang lahat ng 'yong pagmamahal sa akin,magtira ka para sa iyo.
Sinabi ko rin 'yan sa estudyante ko noon at dagdag pa sabi ko sa kanya, "paghanga lang 'yon at balang araw malaman mo rin kung ano ang totoong pagmamahal at magmahal."
Galit ang kapatid kong lalaki isang araw inihatid niya ako sa bahay ng aking Manong. Ipinaliwanag ko kay Manong ang lahat at naintindihan naman niya. Hindi pwedeng wasakin ang buhay ng isang taong nagbabago.
Oo, paminsan-minsan sinamahan ko siyang mamasyal at kumain sa labas. Palaging siya ang taya kasi lalaki daw siya.
Naawa talaga ako sa kanya at nahirapan ako sa sitwasyon. Nirespeto talaga niya ang pagkatao ko at doon ako humanga sa kanya. Nanliligaw talaga siya sa akin pero hindi ko siya sinagot. Ang sinabi ko sa kanya hindi pa ang tamang panahon at baka magbago pa ang kanyang isip.
Ang galing sumagot, "Bahala na ug kanus-a ko magpaabot basta ayaw lang pod ko ibusted."
Para sa kanya MU (mutual understanding) kami. Hanggang ganuon lang tlaga. Dapat lang huwag sirain ang kinabukasan ng isang tao na nangangailangan ng inspirasyon.
Ano ang naging wakas, abangan n'yo na lang sa sunod kong pagku-kwento.
Hinahangaan ko ang sumulat sa nobelang ito. Tuloy naalaala ko ang aking karanasan bilang isang guro mga labing-anim na ang nakaraan. Iba man ang sitwasyon nila Celina at Carlo pero kailan man hindi ko rin malimutan ang nakaraan kung saan naging bahagi na ng buhay ko.
Sa gulang na dalawampu't-tatlo, nagsimula akong manilbihan bilang isang guro sa isang pribadong paaralan ng sekondarya. Hindi maipagkaila na medyo mas malaki pa ang mga ilang estudyante kay sa akin. Alam n'yo na may mga bagay na hindi natin inaasahan na sadyang pwedeng mangyari o hindi depende sa ating pagkatao.
Minsan, hindi natin maiwasan na sa araw-araw na humarap at nakikitungo tayo sa mga estudyante na may puso palang nagmamahal.
Kaya, namalayan at nalaman ko na lang na isang estudyante ang nagka-interes sa aking pagkatao. Labimpito siya nuon at nasa ikatlong taon ng hayskol pa lang dahil sa kanyang pagbubulakbol at ipinaubaya siya ng kanyang mga magulang sa kanilang katulong. Masyado kasing abala sa kanilang negosyo ang kanyang mga magulang. Sa totoo lang, matalino siya talaga at katunayan, siya pa nga ang mayor sa kanilang klasrom.
Simple lang talaga ang aking pagkatao pero maprinsipyo sa buhay. Kung ano ang patakaran ko sa loob ng silid-aralan, dapat lang sundin. Tawagin man ako ng aming prinsipal na "disciplinarian" tama talaga siya kung saan nagustuhan naman niya.
Siguro na-challenged 'yong binatilyo sa akin kaya napansin ko ang kanyang kabaitan sa pag-aaral at lagi siyang nagpapaiwan sa loob at gustong makipagkwentuhan. Sa totoo lang, naasiwa talaga ako baka ano na lang ang isipin ng ibang mga estudyante.
Hindi ko naman siya pwedeng ipagtabuyan kasi wala naman siyang ginawang masama.
Isang hapon, uwian na pagkatapos ng "flag retreat" meron kaming ganuon noon.
Kailangan kong maglakad papunta sa paradahan ng trisikel o multicab. Bigla na lang siyang sumulpot sa harapan ko at niyaya niya akong sumakay sa motorsiklo niya. Unang alok, hindi ko siya pinagbigyan at sinabi kong may dadaanan pa ako at salamat na lang.
Mahirap itakwil ang isang estudyante lalo na kapag sabihin na ikaw ang ginawang inspirasyon sa kanyang pag-aaral. Talagang nakita ko/namin ng kanyang kapwa estudyante ang kanyang pagpupursige ng kanyang pag-aaral at sa mga grado niya.
Hindi pwedeng wasakin ang kanyang nasimulan na pagbabago at pagsusumikap. Natural lang talaga sa isang estudyante ang humanga sa kanyang guro. Para sa akin, hindi ko talaga nadama na may pagtingin ako sa kanya...ibig kong sabihin, pagmamahal.
Estudyante lang talaga ang turing ko sa kanya at hindi ko kayang saktan ang kanyang damdamin at baka magkamali na naman siya ng landas. Para sa akin, tulong ang ginawa ko sa kanya para ipagpatuloy ang kanyang simula ng magandang kinabukasan. Alam ko paghanga lang ang lahat at sa kalaunan mawawala din ang sinasabi niyang pagmamahal.
Linggo ng Wika noon at bawat silid ay kailangang may isang presentasyon. Dahil mahusay at maganda ang boses niya sa pag-awit, siya ang itinulak ng kanyang mga kaklase at nag-second the motion naman ako. Hit na hit nuon ang awit na "Binibini" kung saan 'yon ang kanyang inawit kasi kailangang tagalog talaga para sa Linggo ng Wika. Sabi pa naman na ang awit na ito ay para sa inyong lahat lalung-lalo sa aking tagapayo (adviser). Siyempre walang malisya kasi tagapayo, di ba!
Biro mo nagkakakilig ang mga estudyante sa kanya lalo na ang mga nasa ika-apat na taon. Sa katunayan, gwapo, maputi (makinis) matangkad at very neat siyang magdala ng damit lalo na sa kanyang uniporme. Sabihin nating kahawig ni Jericho Gonzales ...medyo moreno lang si Iko.
Tama si Celina ng sabihin niya kay Carlo na huwag mong ibuhos ang lahat ng 'yong pagmamahal sa akin,magtira ka para sa iyo.
Sinabi ko rin 'yan sa estudyante ko noon at dagdag pa sabi ko sa kanya, "paghanga lang 'yon at balang araw malaman mo rin kung ano ang totoong pagmamahal at magmahal."
Galit ang kapatid kong lalaki isang araw inihatid niya ako sa bahay ng aking Manong. Ipinaliwanag ko kay Manong ang lahat at naintindihan naman niya. Hindi pwedeng wasakin ang buhay ng isang taong nagbabago.
Oo, paminsan-minsan sinamahan ko siyang mamasyal at kumain sa labas. Palaging siya ang taya kasi lalaki daw siya.
Naawa talaga ako sa kanya at nahirapan ako sa sitwasyon. Nirespeto talaga niya ang pagkatao ko at doon ako humanga sa kanya. Nanliligaw talaga siya sa akin pero hindi ko siya sinagot. Ang sinabi ko sa kanya hindi pa ang tamang panahon at baka magbago pa ang kanyang isip.
Ang galing sumagot, "Bahala na ug kanus-a ko magpaabot basta ayaw lang pod ko ibusted."
Para sa kanya MU (mutual understanding) kami. Hanggang ganuon lang tlaga. Dapat lang huwag sirain ang kinabukasan ng isang tao na nangangailangan ng inspirasyon.
Ano ang naging wakas, abangan n'yo na lang sa sunod kong pagku-kwento.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Details, Details
Details make a difference.
Prepositions in our language seem like insignificant details, but they can make a big difference. The words "in" and "for" are an example.
The apostle Paul, wrote, "In everything give thanks" (1 Thess. 5:18). That doesn't mean we have to be thankful FOR everything. We need not be thankful FOR the bad choices someone makes, but we can be thankful IN the circumstances because the Lord can use the resulting difficulties for good.
Knowing that God can use all things FOR good is more than enough reason to give thanks IN everything.Giving thanks in difficult circumstances is a small detail that makes a big difference.
Father, thank You that in every trial, challenge, and difficulty, You are behind the scenes working things out FOR our good. Help us to see Your hand in everything.
"God has not promised to keep us from the life's storms, but He will keep us through them."
Prepositions in our language seem like insignificant details, but they can make a big difference. The words "in" and "for" are an example.
The apostle Paul, wrote, "In everything give thanks" (1 Thess. 5:18). That doesn't mean we have to be thankful FOR everything. We need not be thankful FOR the bad choices someone makes, but we can be thankful IN the circumstances because the Lord can use the resulting difficulties for good.
Knowing that God can use all things FOR good is more than enough reason to give thanks IN everything.Giving thanks in difficult circumstances is a small detail that makes a big difference.
Father, thank You that in every trial, challenge, and difficulty, You are behind the scenes working things out FOR our good. Help us to see Your hand in everything.
"God has not promised to keep us from the life's storms, but He will keep us through them."
Sunday, October 11, 2009
A Week Vacation
I have 6 weeks of vacation to consumed or else they will be gone like a wind.
So, starting tomorrow...I will have my days off from work but not the whole six weeks.
I have some works to do around the house that I have been procrastinating for months. It's good to be true staying with my family during my days off, it's called bonding moments.
Whether we like it or not, there's a very big decision-making that my family has to think for and in fairness, God is in control in everything that we're doing.
So, starting tomorrow...I will have my days off from work but not the whole six weeks.
I have some works to do around the house that I have been procrastinating for months. It's good to be true staying with my family during my days off, it's called bonding moments.
Whether we like it or not, there's a very big decision-making that my family has to think for and in fairness, God is in control in everything that we're doing.
Monday, October 5, 2009
To Let Go or Not...It's In God's Hands
My FIL's condition is not getting any better. It's a shocking and painful feeling for the whole family but there's nothing we can do about it. Our life depends from Above.
He's with a life support at this point of time and sooner or later, He will be at peace with our Creator. Only God's miracle can overcome the crisis that he's been going through
FIL is a very active elderly at the age of 83. He can still drive up to Canon City to visit his sister or attend a HS reunion there. He's so independent living in his own single family home. He likes gardening as one of his daily activities. Above all, he likes to be with his grandchild, Angelina most of the time.
About two weeks now, he fell in his garden watering his plants. He called Angelina, who was playing not too far from him. Yeah, Angelina was with him during that day. Well, what can a 4 year old tiny little child can do? I guess, FIL just got up by himself and assumed he's fine.
After three days of his fall, he called home and complained of back ache. BIL and Hubby decided to take him to the hospital.
Sure enoughed, he was confined at St Anthony Hospital closed to our area. He was diagnosed with a very bad case of pneumonia due to fall. His knees got infected and blood pressure was fluctuating. After three days in the hospital, he's body was giving up and was on a life support from then on.
Yesterday, we had a meeting with the physicians and nurses in the ICU, who's attending to my FIL. They explained everything and it's up to the family to give up on FIL's condition. BIL and Hubby was ready but I told them to hold for how many days since I knew someone who survived with the life support for almost three months in the hospital.
The doctor said his piece, stating that he don't have a crystal ball and besides he told me that I was talking to a six year old child compared to an elderly. He got the point though and I truly understand.
They did the best that they could and have FIL in a maximum dose. For sure, he was very, very highly sedated.
So, they come to a conclusion to give FIL another 48 hours and see for any improvements. If for no postive results or outcomes, his life will end at the age of 83.
TO YOU, DAD...I know you are a great fighter and a survivor, so hang in there and we all pray for you.
He's with a life support at this point of time and sooner or later, He will be at peace with our Creator. Only God's miracle can overcome the crisis that he's been going through
FIL is a very active elderly at the age of 83. He can still drive up to Canon City to visit his sister or attend a HS reunion there. He's so independent living in his own single family home. He likes gardening as one of his daily activities. Above all, he likes to be with his grandchild, Angelina most of the time.
About two weeks now, he fell in his garden watering his plants. He called Angelina, who was playing not too far from him. Yeah, Angelina was with him during that day. Well, what can a 4 year old tiny little child can do? I guess, FIL just got up by himself and assumed he's fine.
After three days of his fall, he called home and complained of back ache. BIL and Hubby decided to take him to the hospital.
Sure enoughed, he was confined at St Anthony Hospital closed to our area. He was diagnosed with a very bad case of pneumonia due to fall. His knees got infected and blood pressure was fluctuating. After three days in the hospital, he's body was giving up and was on a life support from then on.
Yesterday, we had a meeting with the physicians and nurses in the ICU, who's attending to my FIL. They explained everything and it's up to the family to give up on FIL's condition. BIL and Hubby was ready but I told them to hold for how many days since I knew someone who survived with the life support for almost three months in the hospital.
The doctor said his piece, stating that he don't have a crystal ball and besides he told me that I was talking to a six year old child compared to an elderly. He got the point though and I truly understand.
They did the best that they could and have FIL in a maximum dose. For sure, he was very, very highly sedated.
So, they come to a conclusion to give FIL another 48 hours and see for any improvements. If for no postive results or outcomes, his life will end at the age of 83.
TO YOU, DAD...I know you are a great fighter and a survivor, so hang in there and we all pray for you.
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