I am mesmerized when I see how God paints nature with different colors. I love seeing the leaves turn into bright colors like red, orange, yellow, purple, fuchsia(did I spell it right:)) etc.... It just amazes me. Well, I love nature.
On another topic, I had a three days of training as a caregiver (probably one of the businesses that thrived in this recession) without being interviewed. Maybe it was because I was referred by the sister of the owner. They are from Baguio. This Filipina lady is married to an American (older) man and their adult home business seems to have grown. I think they are well off through this business. Although when the husband drove me off to the bus station, he said that his wife tells her children to study well so that they won't be doing a job like what their mom/dad do. Well, to me, it is still a decent job however people perceive it.
I have heard from people that I've met that their friends or they themselves have been applying for jobs for many months and have not been called for an interview. One friend, who is in another state, told me that his church mate who works as a supervisor in an airport was laid off in December of last year and, until now, he has not found a job. The worst is that his family arrived in the US without knowing that he had no job.
My three days of training allowed me to see the nature of job. The owner then asked me if I like the job and I said that I do because I love serving and ministering to others, such as the elderly. It puts smile on my face when I converse with them. Most of them are funny to be with. I wonder what will happen when I grow old:)? Thus, it was not that difficult for me to get into it. I also hope that I will be hired as a part time after school instructor, which I could do in the late afternoon. I have not heard yet about the other jobs that I applied for.
I was grateful to my wife for driving me to the place for three days. She had to wake up very early in the morning even if she was suppose to get more sleep because she usually arrives home late in the evening.
I am glad that I was able to take the bus home so that was easier for my wife. On the first day, however, I got lost because the driver let me off at a place where I was not suppose to go. I began to be anxious about how I would be able to get home because I didn't know the place or have a cell phone. Now both of us have one. Anyway, I was able to manage to get home; although my wife was quite worried about why I had not arrived.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Health....Impressions
I went to the community clinic today to know the result of my tubercular spot test and the nurse who attended to me said it is positive. She handed me a paper that tells where to get my x-ray. I wonder why it came out positive when my two succeeding sputum tests in the Philippines were negative. I pray it is still negative though. Seeing a doctor here is exceedingly expensive and I have no job yet:(.
Setting aside my health update, I though it might be good for me to write a bit of my impressions to my new abode.
1. Mall. I rarely see people in the mall as if no one is buying:). No matter how big the malls in Philippines are, there are always many people.
2. Street. The car stops in an intersection whether there is a car coming or not. When a driver in the Phi sees that there is no policeman around, he unloads or loads in an unloading zone or beat the red light. The bus only stops where they are designated to load and unload passengers.
2. People. Of course, people in the Philippines are ever friendly even if you do not really know them well. People here are so private and you hardly know your neighbor-especially at an apartment setting.
3. Houses. There is so much space between houses. In the Philippines, you can wave your hands from a window to say hi especially in squatter areas. You can even hear the slightest sound one can make especially if what separates you is wood or just thin concrete wall.
4. Music. Music or sound is modulated. Music in RP reaches the other planet. In the area where we are at, I have heard cars with very loud music as if you are in a carnival site. Jeeps/public transportation vehicles in RP usually have music turned on (some are terribly loud).
5. Skin color. There are tanning places where you pay a lot of money. Many people back home spend a lot of money just to have whiter skin. I am not among them. I love my color. Human thinking is very complicated- no satisfaction as on earth.
6. Visiting a doctor. You do not just go and see a doctor. You need to call to make an appointment. Health insurance is very important. In RP, you can visit any time as long as you have money and that the clinic is open.
7. Pets. Pets here are treated like member of the family. I was told by a couple that one of their couple friends who have no baby bought an expensive $1,000.00 dog and the dog has at least three designated rooms/spots in their house. Pets in RP are just merely pet and can sometimes be a food specially if it is a dog-azucena:).
8. Workers. I see many old people work in the store or malls. I seldom see old people employed in malls as cashier, etc...in RP: they are mostly young and not oldies. Companies advertising job usually attached this phrase "We are equal opportunity employer."
9. Minority. I often hear that minorities here have more edge over the nationals especially when applying for a job-(may be- I still need to prove it:)) . They are given better consideration. Minorities in RP are really minorities:( until the IPRA law came. Yet still, many minority groups are still not given attention to.
.........
Setting aside my health update, I though it might be good for me to write a bit of my impressions to my new abode.
1. Mall. I rarely see people in the mall as if no one is buying:). No matter how big the malls in Philippines are, there are always many people.
2. Street. The car stops in an intersection whether there is a car coming or not. When a driver in the Phi sees that there is no policeman around, he unloads or loads in an unloading zone or beat the red light. The bus only stops where they are designated to load and unload passengers.
2. People. Of course, people in the Philippines are ever friendly even if you do not really know them well. People here are so private and you hardly know your neighbor-especially at an apartment setting.
3. Houses. There is so much space between houses. In the Philippines, you can wave your hands from a window to say hi especially in squatter areas. You can even hear the slightest sound one can make especially if what separates you is wood or just thin concrete wall.
4. Music. Music or sound is modulated. Music in RP reaches the other planet. In the area where we are at, I have heard cars with very loud music as if you are in a carnival site. Jeeps/public transportation vehicles in RP usually have music turned on (some are terribly loud).
5. Skin color. There are tanning places where you pay a lot of money. Many people back home spend a lot of money just to have whiter skin. I am not among them. I love my color. Human thinking is very complicated- no satisfaction as on earth.
6. Visiting a doctor. You do not just go and see a doctor. You need to call to make an appointment. Health insurance is very important. In RP, you can visit any time as long as you have money and that the clinic is open.
7. Pets. Pets here are treated like member of the family. I was told by a couple that one of their couple friends who have no baby bought an expensive $1,000.00 dog and the dog has at least three designated rooms/spots in their house. Pets in RP are just merely pet and can sometimes be a food specially if it is a dog-azucena:).
8. Workers. I see many old people work in the store or malls. I seldom see old people employed in malls as cashier, etc...in RP: they are mostly young and not oldies. Companies advertising job usually attached this phrase "We are equal opportunity employer."
9. Minority. I often hear that minorities here have more edge over the nationals especially when applying for a job-(may be- I still need to prove it:)) . They are given better consideration. Minorities in RP are really minorities:( until the IPRA law came. Yet still, many minority groups are still not given attention to.
.........
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Used or Loved?
(Sharing what was sent months ago and was sent to me again recently:))
While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr. old son picked up a
stone and scratched lines on the side of the car.
In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit it many times; not realizing he was using a wrench.
At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures.
When the child saw his father.....with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?'
The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.
Devastated by his own actions...sitting in front of the car he looked at the scratches; the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'.
The next day that man committed suicide.
Anger and Love have no limits; choose the Love to have a beautiful,
lovely life.
Things are to be used and people are to be loved, but the problem in
today's world is that, people are used and things are loved.
Let's be careful to keep this thought in mind: "Things
are to be used, but People are to be loved".
Be yourself.... This is the only day we HAVE. Make it a great day!
Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
While a man was polishing his new car, his 4 yr. old son picked up a
stone and scratched lines on the side of the car.
In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit it many times; not realizing he was using a wrench.
At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures.
When the child saw his father.....with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?'
The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.
Devastated by his own actions...sitting in front of the car he looked at the scratches; the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'.
The next day that man committed suicide.
Anger and Love have no limits; choose the Love to have a beautiful,
lovely life.
Things are to be used and people are to be loved, but the problem in
today's world is that, people are used and things are loved.
Let's be careful to keep this thought in mind: "Things
are to be used, but People are to be loved".
Be yourself.... This is the only day we HAVE. Make it a great day!
Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Sari-Sari (Anything)!
I seem to be adjusting well. I think I have gotten out of that jet
lag. It was for a number of days that I did not have a good sleep. I
am slowly getting the tempo of sleeping with the time here. I
still feel uncomfortable sleeping while it is not dark though. I associate sleeping with darkness because it is how I have been used to in my home country. It gets dark here at 10 in the evening
which makes me think that the real time of going to bed should at least be at 11 or 12:).
The processing here seems fast. I just had my SSN in 10 days which is good.
My wife brought me to the Old Country Buffet as a treat on my birthday. I
I was feeling nauseated after eating:(. I think because I ate a lot of
sweets:). Nevertheless, it was fun. The next time we went there, I ate less of the sweet ones and it worked:).
My lap top got infected with virus. I have trouble accessing any of my files. A window keeps popping up telling me at the end that I need to purchase their product. It blocks
any program that I try to open. Grrrrrrr!!!!!!!
One time, my wife went out for a walk. On our way home, we saw a birdie that was trying to fly but couldn't soar high. I picked him up and held him gently in my hands although he was trying to escape from my hands. I took a picture of him before I would let him fly. He finally got comfortable in my hands that he did not want to fly anymore. It was even sleeping. So I had to put him on one of the branches of a tree near us. Still, as if he was lonely and did not want to fly. So I thought of taking a picture while on the branch.
To my surprise, before I could take a picture, with the camera on his face, he flew in full swing as if he was not a novice in flying. He might have thought the camera was a big bird who wants to eat him. I though he might get drowned in the river he was flying over but he managed to fly safe until we could not see him. I know I will not be able to hold him again, but I am glad that he flew and was free...... free to fly! (Will post the pix later when I am able to download it!).
lag. It was for a number of days that I did not have a good sleep. I
am slowly getting the tempo of sleeping with the time here. I
still feel uncomfortable sleeping while it is not dark though. I associate sleeping with darkness because it is how I have been used to in my home country. It gets dark here at 10 in the evening
which makes me think that the real time of going to bed should at least be at 11 or 12:).
The processing here seems fast. I just had my SSN in 10 days which is good.
My wife brought me to the Old Country Buffet as a treat on my birthday. I
I was feeling nauseated after eating:(. I think because I ate a lot of
sweets:). Nevertheless, it was fun. The next time we went there, I ate less of the sweet ones and it worked:).
My lap top got infected with virus. I have trouble accessing any of my files. A window keeps popping up telling me at the end that I need to purchase their product. It blocks
any program that I try to open. Grrrrrrr!!!!!!!
One time, my wife went out for a walk. On our way home, we saw a birdie that was trying to fly but couldn't soar high. I picked him up and held him gently in my hands although he was trying to escape from my hands. I took a picture of him before I would let him fly. He finally got comfortable in my hands that he did not want to fly anymore. It was even sleeping. So I had to put him on one of the branches of a tree near us. Still, as if he was lonely and did not want to fly. So I thought of taking a picture while on the branch.
To my surprise, before I could take a picture, with the camera on his face, he flew in full swing as if he was not a novice in flying. He might have thought the camera was a big bird who wants to eat him. I though he might get drowned in the river he was flying over but he managed to fly safe until we could not see him. I know I will not be able to hold him again, but I am glad that he flew and was free...... free to fly! (Will post the pix later when I am able to download it!).
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Mountains
I am very glad that I am able to be with my wife after almost a year of being separated. I am adjusting well with the weather. It is a good time to arrive here this summer or it would have been too cold for me to endure if I arrive in winter.
Whenever I look out through the window and see the trees and mountains, I am tempted to think that I am in the province but would often soon realize that I am in a foreign country. How long will I be a foreigner? More so, the very cold weather and people around tells me that I am not in the Philippines anymore. I had to buy something to wear because I was not able to bring any jacket. In my first stop over on my way here, the feeling of being a foreigner sank in when I was with the crowd who were speaking different language than mine. They were fellow Asians but still they were not Filipino or Kalanguya in particular.
Assessing myself, I observed that whenever I go to a place, I would scout or either ask my wife if there are Filipinos in that place. Is it natural for anone who is a living in another country to look for his own tribe?
Yesterday, my wife accompanied me to a store. We were greeted by a greeter with "How are you doin'?" with a very formal face. I asked my wife if he was talking to us. He should not be a put in that section:). He might draw away customers:). While we were in the store, I kept looking at two persons who were of my color (nangisit:) ah, nem ansan) measuring up if they are Filipinos or not. They threw a look at me too but I did not have the courage to ask them. I was not sure if they were Filipinos but definitely Asians.
I took four items and was looking for the fitting room when a lady (I think a customer too) came near me to direct me after she noticed I was trying to look for something. Thank God for his angels-kind people. I bought 2 items. When I was to pay, the cashier said something, fast and slang that I did not hear well so I just smiled and nod a bit. He did not ask further quetions so I assume my gesture matched what he said.lol
There must be more to understand, learn and maybe even adapt.
Whenever I look out through the window and see the trees and mountains, I am tempted to think that I am in the province but would often soon realize that I am in a foreign country. How long will I be a foreigner? More so, the very cold weather and people around tells me that I am not in the Philippines anymore. I had to buy something to wear because I was not able to bring any jacket. In my first stop over on my way here, the feeling of being a foreigner sank in when I was with the crowd who were speaking different language than mine. They were fellow Asians but still they were not Filipino or Kalanguya in particular.
Assessing myself, I observed that whenever I go to a place, I would scout or either ask my wife if there are Filipinos in that place. Is it natural for anone who is a living in another country to look for his own tribe?
Yesterday, my wife accompanied me to a store. We were greeted by a greeter with "How are you doin'?" with a very formal face. I asked my wife if he was talking to us. He should not be a put in that section:). He might draw away customers:). While we were in the store, I kept looking at two persons who were of my color (nangisit:) ah, nem ansan) measuring up if they are Filipinos or not. They threw a look at me too but I did not have the courage to ask them. I was not sure if they were Filipinos but definitely Asians.
I took four items and was looking for the fitting room when a lady (I think a customer too) came near me to direct me after she noticed I was trying to look for something. Thank God for his angels-kind people. I bought 2 items. When I was to pay, the cashier said something, fast and slang that I did not hear well so I just smiled and nod a bit. He did not ask further quetions so I assume my gesture matched what he said.lol
There must be more to understand, learn and maybe even adapt.
Monday, June 22, 2009
What?
I received an email before similar to this that I have lifted from a friend's note. I did a bit of revision and added another one.
This should probably be taped
to your bathroom mirror
where you can read it every day.
You may not realize it,
but it's true.
1. There are at least two (or more) people in this world
that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world
love you in some way.
3. Perhaps the "only" reason anyone would ever hate you
is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you
before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
something good will come from it.
10. When you think the world has
turned its back on you, take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.
12. When everyone have deserted you, remember that Jesus, out of his love for you, he died on the cross while you were not yet born.
This should probably be taped
to your bathroom mirror
where you can read it every day.
You may not realize it,
but it's true.
1. There are at least two (or more) people in this world
that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world
love you in some way.
3. Perhaps the "only" reason anyone would ever hate you
is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you
before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
something good will come from it.
10. When you think the world has
turned its back on you, take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.
12. When everyone have deserted you, remember that Jesus, out of his love for you, he died on the cross while you were not yet born.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Side Trip...
I had the chance to go out this week end. I have been wanting to visit this place two weeks ago but it did not work out because the people I am suppose to go with had different schedule.
It was quite far but not as far as my village. After about two hours ride, as I was told, we still had to hike up and go down for more than an hour before reaching the place. As we enter to the the thick forest, light begins to disappear. It took more than two hours because it started to rain making the road muddy and slippery. The place is a part of Kasibu, known to be the citrus capital of Nueva Vizcaya.
While hiking, the chirping crickets, the different sounds insects produced were music in my ears, and the smell of the forest carried by the very clean air is a natural perfume that left me like I was floating in the air. The water is not as sweet as and not as clear as the commercialized distilled water sold in stores. The place I stayed has no neighbors on sight. The deafening silence as night matures brought me to into feast of welcoming the night in deep sleep. I was dreaming when I found out the night was over and had to get ready for a time of worship with others who will were to arrive very soon.
The number of hours I spent with nature was too short but was a meaningful one. I felt like I was out of the world. It was invigorating to be "out of this world" for a while. I wish there are more places like this where people can feel what is to be with nature.
It was quite far but not as far as my village. After about two hours ride, as I was told, we still had to hike up and go down for more than an hour before reaching the place. As we enter to the the thick forest, light begins to disappear. It took more than two hours because it started to rain making the road muddy and slippery. The place is a part of Kasibu, known to be the citrus capital of Nueva Vizcaya.
While hiking, the chirping crickets, the different sounds insects produced were music in my ears, and the smell of the forest carried by the very clean air is a natural perfume that left me like I was floating in the air. The water is not as sweet as and not as clear as the commercialized distilled water sold in stores. The place I stayed has no neighbors on sight. The deafening silence as night matures brought me to into feast of welcoming the night in deep sleep. I was dreaming when I found out the night was over and had to get ready for a time of worship with others who will were to arrive very soon.
The number of hours I spent with nature was too short but was a meaningful one. I felt like I was out of the world. It was invigorating to be "out of this world" for a while. I wish there are more places like this where people can feel what is to be with nature.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Finally.....at home!
It has been ages that I have not written on my blog site. I thought writing a little update might be good:).
After staying in Manila for about 5 months for my tuberculosis treatment, I have finally gone back to the province second week of February. I am grateful to the LORD that I do not have to report everyday to that clinic anymore just to take that medicine. It was not a pleasant experience but I am still thankful for family and friends who have been there through their support in many ways. Thank you to each one of you!
Although I am not really done yet because I still need to know the result of my cultured sputum test sometime in the second week of March. I feel relieved that I am out of the city now:). If it turns out negative, they told me that I need to have a repeat medical exam which means paying about P11,000.00 again. I did not think this is fair but it looks like it is part of their policy and that nobody is complaining. Why will we have to pay again for the medical exam when we just have had the medication and if the recent test say it is already okay? I wish the higher authority will check on this. Is this how this well known hospital operates?
After staying in Manila for about 5 months for my tuberculosis treatment, I have finally gone back to the province second week of February. I am grateful to the LORD that I do not have to report everyday to that clinic anymore just to take that medicine. It was not a pleasant experience but I am still thankful for family and friends who have been there through their support in many ways. Thank you to each one of you!
Although I am not really done yet because I still need to know the result of my cultured sputum test sometime in the second week of March. I feel relieved that I am out of the city now:). If it turns out negative, they told me that I need to have a repeat medical exam which means paying about P11,000.00 again. I did not think this is fair but it looks like it is part of their policy and that nobody is complaining. Why will we have to pay again for the medical exam when we just have had the medication and if the recent test say it is already okay? I wish the higher authority will check on this. Is this how this well known hospital operates?
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The Charles Schulz Philosophy
The following is the
philosophy ascribed to Charles
Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
You don't have to
actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read the e-mail straight
through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five
wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five
Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five
winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people
who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half
dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last
decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of
us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their
owners.
Here's another quiz.
See how you do on this one:
1. List a few
teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends
who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people
who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few
people who have made you feel appreciated and special!
5. Think of five
people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a
difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials... the most
money... or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most!
Pass this on to those
people who have made a difference in your life.
"Be Yourself,
Everyone Else Is Taken!"
This was sent to me via email. I thought this is true.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Bye 2008
It is barely a few days before 2008 ends. I am grateful to the LORD for he has kept me throughout the year. I am thankful for my family, relatives and for friends the Lord has brought along.
I survive the first year of marriage:). My wife left for the US in July. We were both thinking I will be able to follow soon but for health reasons I had to stay for months. Life may not be perfect and that there are challenges like this, however, my wife and I are grateful that she has no tuberculosis and that I am getting better.
I know that the God who has kept me through the number of years of my existence is the same God of Abraham, Jacob and David who will keep you and me for the years to come.
A Blessed Christmas and a Fruitful New Year to all!
See you in 2009.
I survive the first year of marriage:). My wife left for the US in July. We were both thinking I will be able to follow soon but for health reasons I had to stay for months. Life may not be perfect and that there are challenges like this, however, my wife and I are grateful that she has no tuberculosis and that I am getting better.
I know that the God who has kept me through the number of years of my existence is the same God of Abraham, Jacob and David who will keep you and me for the years to come.
A Blessed Christmas and a Fruitful New Year to all!
See you in 2009.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Have a Laugh!
I had read this before but made me laugh again after reading it again:( My wife sent it to me:)
THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BEST E-MAIL OF THE YEAR!!
>
>
> A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while
> his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through
> so he prayed:
> "Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while
> my wife merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so
> please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen.
>
> God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish.
> The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman.
> He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids,
> Set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their
lunches, drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry
cleaning, took it to the cleaners and stopped at the bank to make a
deposit, went grocery shopping, then drove home to put away the
groceries, paid the bills and balanced the Checkbook.
He cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog.
> Then it was already 1P.M. And he hurried to make the beds, do
> the laundry; Vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor.
Ran to the school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with
them on the way home. Set out milk, and cookies and got the kids
organized to do their homework, then set up the ironing
> Board and watched TV while he did the ironing. At 4:30 he began
peeling camote and washing vegetables for salad, breaded the pork
chops and snapped fresh beans for supper.
>
After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher,
folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed. At 9 P.M.
He was exhausted and, though his daily chores, weren't finished, he
went to bed where he was expected to make love, which he
> managed to get through without complaint.
>
The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and
> said: Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my
> wife's being able to stay home all day. Please, oh please, let us trade
> back."
>
> The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied: "My son, I feel you
> have learned your lesson and I will be happy to change things back to the
> way they were.
> You'll just have to wait nine months, though. You got
> pregnant last night."
>
>
THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BEST E-MAIL OF THE YEAR!!
>
>
> A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while
> his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through
> so he prayed:
> "Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while
> my wife merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so
> please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen.
>
> God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish.
> The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman.
> He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids,
> Set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their
lunches, drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry
cleaning, took it to the cleaners and stopped at the bank to make a
deposit, went grocery shopping, then drove home to put away the
groceries, paid the bills and balanced the Checkbook.
He cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog.
> Then it was already 1P.M. And he hurried to make the beds, do
> the laundry; Vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor.
Ran to the school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with
them on the way home. Set out milk, and cookies and got the kids
organized to do their homework, then set up the ironing
> Board and watched TV while he did the ironing. At 4:30 he began
peeling camote and washing vegetables for salad, breaded the pork
chops and snapped fresh beans for supper.
>
After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher,
folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed. At 9 P.M.
He was exhausted and, though his daily chores, weren't finished, he
went to bed where he was expected to make love, which he
> managed to get through without complaint.
>
The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and
> said: Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my
> wife's being able to stay home all day. Please, oh please, let us trade
> back."
>
> The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied: "My son, I feel you
> have learned your lesson and I will be happy to change things back to the
> way they were.
> You'll just have to wait nine months, though. You got
> pregnant last night."
>
>
Monday, October 20, 2008
Simple Words but..........................
I have gotten used to riding MRT and LRT even at the worst hours when you could hardly breath. This usuallyhappens at rush hour when the MRT or LRT is really literally full.
However, I do not get used at people who do not bother to say thank you when they are offered a seat. I have observed this a number of times. The other day, a guy ( though even as if he was snugly fit into the arms of his wife) stood up and offer his seat to a father and maybe his daughter. The father has his daughter seated without him saying thank you to the guy who offered his seat neither even told his daughter to say thank you. This morning, saw the same scenario, I did not hear the mother carrying a young son say thank you "Salamat" (or if they have any word in their language) after being offered a seat. As if you were an "imaginary" person that neither existed:) that offered a seat even if it will take long before you take off.
Today, I recall a missionary who worked in our place ingrained to the children she had taught in Sunday School the importance of saying thank you when you are given something (like candy or other stuff). When you are given a candy or something and did not bother to say thank you, she will have to take it away from you and would not mind if you cry "all your life" until you say Halamat. We do not really have a word for thank you (G has written something about this...can't remember the link) but we have borrowed using Halamat from Salamat!. We also use Haballi which is equivalent to Salamat in Tagalog. Though I think that Haballi however has its deeper meaning than Halamat. It has an embedded meaning that does not merely communicate a thankful heart but also include the nonverbal ones he/she has for that the person who did hte good act. Well, for those of you who ride on buses, jeepneys (pag nag-papaabot at ang layo niya o ikaw) here in the Philippines....familiar ba?
It will not take years to learn to say thank you. You will lose nothing. It will add your life and will enlighten others life. Eventually, you have sown a seed that will grow and multiply in the lives of others. Then it becomes a legacy:). Teach it to your children. I did not realize how healthy it is until I see parents or older ones who do not even know what is "ty"- thank you.
Thank you for reading!
However, I do not get used at people who do not bother to say thank you when they are offered a seat. I have observed this a number of times. The other day, a guy ( though even as if he was snugly fit into the arms of his wife) stood up and offer his seat to a father and maybe his daughter. The father has his daughter seated without him saying thank you to the guy who offered his seat neither even told his daughter to say thank you. This morning, saw the same scenario, I did not hear the mother carrying a young son say thank you "Salamat" (or if they have any word in their language) after being offered a seat. As if you were an "imaginary" person that neither existed:) that offered a seat even if it will take long before you take off.
Today, I recall a missionary who worked in our place ingrained to the children she had taught in Sunday School the importance of saying thank you when you are given something (like candy or other stuff). When you are given a candy or something and did not bother to say thank you, she will have to take it away from you and would not mind if you cry "all your life" until you say Halamat. We do not really have a word for thank you (G has written something about this...can't remember the link) but we have borrowed using Halamat from Salamat!. We also use Haballi which is equivalent to Salamat in Tagalog. Though I think that Haballi however has its deeper meaning than Halamat. It has an embedded meaning that does not merely communicate a thankful heart but also include the nonverbal ones he/she has for that the person who did hte good act. Well, for those of you who ride on buses, jeepneys (pag nag-papaabot at ang layo niya o ikaw) here in the Philippines....familiar ba?
It will not take years to learn to say thank you. You will lose nothing. It will add your life and will enlighten others life. Eventually, you have sown a seed that will grow and multiply in the lives of others. Then it becomes a legacy:). Teach it to your children. I did not realize how healthy it is until I see parents or older ones who do not even know what is "ty"- thank you.
Thank you for reading!
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Abode.....
For about three days, I have been "hunting" a house (actually a small room) to stay while receiving medication at St. Lukes.
The thing is most of the posters posted outside the houses say, "Wanted Bedspacer/s! Ladies Only!" I only saw two posters that say "Wanted Bedspacer/s! Male/Female!" Hindi ba Gender bias ito?:) Sa palagay nila mas mabait mga babae, g at l? he he he Eh paano naman mga lalaki?:(
The thing is most of the posters posted outside the houses say, "Wanted Bedspacer/s! Ladies Only!" I only saw two posters that say "Wanted Bedspacer/s! Male/Female!" Hindi ba Gender bias ito?:) Sa palagay nila mas mabait mga babae, g at l? he he he Eh paano naman mga lalaki?:(
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Health is Wealth....sabi nila
I was told that I will have to report Saint Luke's everyday. I am on their DOT-Directly Observed Therapy program. For those who are going to the US, it part of the protocol of the US embassy that those who are found to have tb go through the DOT program. There is no consideration whether one is living in as far as Mindanao or any part of the the farthest place in the country. I was told that 90% of the Filipino are active of tb. I never new I had one until my medical results came. If not going overseas, I might not have known:). Today is my fifth day of the 6 to 9 months of duration that I need to complete. I hope it will be sooner.
Staying in Manila to make sure I am taking the medicine is tooooooooooo much but there seems to be no other option:(. The only consolation is that one does not need to report on Saturday and Sundays because they are not open. They entrust the medicine to the patient.
Staying in Manila to make sure I am taking the medicine is tooooooooooo much but there seems to be no other option:(. The only consolation is that one does not need to report on Saturday and Sundays because they are not open. They entrust the medicine to the patient.
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