Just Three Words

Most of us would always find ways to show to our family, friends and love ones how they mean to us and how much we love them. Some would even spend money and do some extra efforts. But your effort will be more effective if you involve saying just three words. These three-word phrases has the power to build up new relationship, intensify the old ones and even serves as a healing tool to a wounded relationship and can even bring back the sweetness to your relationships that have soured.

These three-word phrases are the only few that i have known which i believe can be a great means to help build up and nurture your relationships.

1. LET ME HELP. "A friend in need is a friend in deed." Friends need not to be ask to help. They just do it without being told.
2. I UNDERSTAND YOU. Letting your partner know-in so many little ways-that you understand them can bring healing to your relationship. We enjoy being with someone if we understand each other well. Just take for example this three letter word, HUH. In my own interpretation this means two human beings must have understanding, if U is missing, you can never tell what H_H means.
3. I RESPECT YOU. This is another way of showing your love. It conveys the message that the other person is the same as you are. You give respect you also earn respect from others.
4. I MISS YOU. This powerful affirmation tells your partner they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. I am definitely sure more marriages could have been saved and strengthened if and only couples will heartily and sincerely speak these three words. This can also be applied to any relationships.
5. MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT. These three words is a very effective and proven is neutralizing and even diffusing an argument. Saying "maybe you're right" is simply admitting "maybe i'm wrong" and this can give you the opportunity to explore more on the subject of your discussion and eventually will give you the chance to express your point of view in a way that the other person can understand better.
6. PLEASE FORGIVE ME or I AM SORRY. All of us are vulnerable to faults and failures and we should never be ashame in admitting our mistakes. Our relationships can be restored and be healed if we would admit our mistakes and ask for forgiveness. This can only mean that we are more wiser today than yesterday.
7. I THANK YOU. Do not take daily courtesies for granted. Saying thank you is another way of telling the person that you appreciate what he/she has done to you. If someone feel pleased when you thank him/her how much more if someone has thanked you also.
8. COUNT ON ME or I'LL BE THERE. A true friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an emotional adhessive that make the bond of two people stronger. When troubles come, true friends are always there. Being there to another person is the greatest gift we can give and it feels really comforting to hear the phrase "i'll be there."
9. GO FOR IT. God has given each and everyone of us dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Even to your partner, supporting them in pursuing their interest is also one way of telling them that you are proud of them.
10. I LOVE YOU. This is definitely the most important three-word phrase that you can say. It satisfies the deepest emotional need of a person. The need to belong, to feel appreciated, and wanted. Your spouse, your children, your friends and you, need to hear these most powerful three-word phrase, "I Love You."

Send in the Clowns

Lately, i have been feeling melancholic. I have been contemplating on the things that happened to me and the things that i have done whether good or bad. While doing so, i am listening to the song 'Send in The Clowns' sung by Barbra Streisand. It's a sad song. But i love it so much. The words in the lyrics are so deep such as the following, "Just when I'd stopped opening doors, finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours, making my entrance again with my usual flair, sure of my lines, no one is there."

When i listen to this kind of music (piano instrumental), i can contemplate better, can think better and can decide better. And as i continue listening to the song, i somehow feel better. Although the clowns were not around. As the last 4 stanzas of the song says, "Isn't it rich, isn't it queer, losing my timing this late in my career, and where are the clowns, Quick send in the clowns, Don't bother, they're here."

After the contemplation period, another loyal companion of mine is my book. I get inspired by the writings of Dr Harold Sala in his Today Counts, 365 guidelines to a meanignful life. It should be read in a daily basis but sometimes i go over the next day. Admittedly, i cannot sometimes read it in a daily basis but i see to it i did not miss to read each guidelines.

So, with the music and the book i am already fine. And the feeling of being melancholic, although i cannot ignore it, but i can somehow live with it in a positive way. No matter what level is my being melancholic, i see to it i am always on top.

Weekend getaway

These pictures was taken using my mobile phone's camera. An amazing sunrise i have witness in Argao, southern part of Cebu City Philippines. It was 5:30 in the morning, I was awaken by the sound of the sea water splashing calmly towards the shore line. The ocean looks so calm and the stillness of the water brings peace and comfort in me. As the sun rises it is as if telling us that no matter how dark your yesterdays, it will surely rise the following day and there will always be hope.

Just like the fisherman in this picture, patiently waiting for some sign of bountiful and sure catch. As i watched him, i felt like i don't have the right to rant for whatever hardships i am experiencing. This fisherman, his catch is never constant, its uncertain and yet he is not loosing hope that one day he can have the catch that will provide his needs more than what he is asking for a day.

I've been to this place for like 3 times already and i just love the sunrise. I have watched the sun rises in different angle, color, time and the view is just simply magnificient. So everytime i visit this place, i am always looking forward for the sunrise. Ofcourse the sound of the ocean is a plus factor. When you sleep at night and all you can hear are crickets and the splashing of the sea waves rushing to the shore.

"Brazo de Mercedes": 2 days, 2 slices

I do not know what you call this in Western Countries but here in Philippines it's called "Brazo de Mercedes", a kind of dessert that is so sweet. The yellow in the middle makes it sweet and the white part (which is made of eggwhites) is not that sweet at all and it has a foamy feeling while you eat (like the feel of cotton candy). I have never eaten this for quite a long time now so when i bought 1 whole roll yesterday, i actually finished 2 slices. If only i haven't eaten a heavy lunch i think i can finish 3 slices (huh!). That's how i miss eating this dessert. And this morning i have eaten 1 slice in and another slice for lunch. So all in all i had four and still craving for more.

What!!!!!????

Yes! Believe it or not i just love eating sweets. And my calorie count is still normal. I don't exercise regularly. It's just that my metabolism is fast.

How's my weight going?

My weight is normal (i guess).

Maybe i don't get bigger and gain weight that fast is probably because instead of taking a cab going to work, i just ride a Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ, which is very common here in the Philippines) and from the Jeepney stop i just walk going to our office which roughly will take me 7-10 minutes.

So, now becomes my daily exercise. I don't sweat but i guess it has an effect. And after office i do the same. I walk from our office going to Jeepney station. So whether i eat a lot for sweets i don't worry. But ofcourse i take some discipline of not having too much calorie intake.

Prevention is better than cure.

adidas Pepsi tandem: Impossible Is Nothing

Celebrating it's 109th year of existence, Pepsi has decided to change it's look.The most exciting part of its changes is adidas will be a part of it. Pepsi believed in adidas' campaign Impossible Is Nothing (IIN) is relevant to their desire to interact with the consumers especially what the so called 'Millenial Generation'. Among other reasons why Pepsi wanted to have partnership with adidas is because of its graphics, target audience and innovative and ward-winning on line technology.

When you check out teh new Pepsi cans in your local market, available several weeks from now or even less, Pepsi features adidas graphics from its Impossible Is Nothing campaign. In the cans adidas invite Pepsi consumers to enjoy a unique adidas experience by visiting www.startmystory.com. When you visit the website, the first greeting you will receive are from Laila Ali and David Beckham. You can choose between Laila and David to help you get started or you can even read their IIN story. While making your story you can draw using variety of text tools and colors available so you can be more creative as you would like. And if you don't feel like drawing, animated characters of Laila and David will be grateful to help you. And since music is also one way of interacting, you have the choice to include it in your story. Cool prizes are at stake like joining Laila or David during work out. Weeks from now, billions of Pepsi cans will be available in your local supermarket. You can find the adidas startmystory website. Also, you can check out Yahoo website, Pepsi will be there and adidas will be there too.

My first sketch inspired by Somewhere in Time movie

I’m sure for movie fanatics this face is familiar to them. For those who don’t have any idea this is the famous face of the lady in the movie Somewhere in Time starred by the late Christopher Reeves. Yes I draw this. I’m not really into sketching but I can draw if I have a subject as basis. I cannot really just sketch something that is out of my imagination.

But what makes this sketch unique is the frame. This is made of old newspapers. I have to admit I have some talents in craft making. And one of my past time is doing some crafts (turning trash into treasures) or making bracelets out of beads. This art work of mine is very memorable to me because this is my first sketch and the movie has touched me very much. And I really love the movie theme song, also the movie title, Somewhere in Time. The piano version is very sentimental and the lyrics are so profound. Take time to read the lyrics. I know the movie is quite old but i still sob whenever i watch the movie again and again. I can't get enough of it. The fact that the movie is all about the true love of two people and how they fight and keep their love till the end of time. That is why the movie is entitled Somewhere In Time because they continue their love affair somewhere in the right time.

Somewhere in time,
We’ll share one love, one life
And with each gentle touch
I know this much, it’s true
And when we kiss,I see forever,
and in your arms,I’m lost, you find me again.

No words, no writes,
Describe this pain inside,
No matter how hard I tried,
I die inside, to let you go,
To say goodbye my heart breaks forever
Somewhere in time,
I know we’ll meet again

You're in my heart you’re in my soul
And if you go away from me
I can’t let go.

Until the end, I know,
We’ll meet again
Somewhere in time

Fixed Handshake

There are a lot of variety of videos posted in you tube. Just choose your category, channels or community. I am really amazed as to how CNN come up with this kind of website. And you see it works. For some they just upload videos for fun and some for advertising and promotions. There were videos that are truly hilarious. But most of the videos are truly entertaining. Just like this video that I am sharing to you. It is funny really. Have you think and wonder what if this will happen to you? Yes, in real life. What if you shake the hand of someone and then suddenly you can’t take off your hands. You’re both stuck with each other. And the only way out is to cut off your hands. Ouch! What a spell! If this will happen to me i surely don't know what to do. But this might lead to another medical history. Nothing's impossile with medical experts. Sure tehy will be able to find ways.But this is just an assumption or what you call "What If".

My precious FIFA miniature soccer ball

After the success of FIFA World Cup, our Big Boss gave all of us a souvenir FIFA soccer ball ofcourse signed by him. When i received my 2 soccer balls i can't help but be thankful to him. I am proud of it. This is one of my most treasured possesion. My friends would even like to buy them but it is priceless. I can never buy such in the market. It's so cute. How i wish i can let David Beckham sign on it. Who knows?

You might wonder where's the other one? Well, i have never inflated it. I just put it on top of my television the way as it is. It has faces of the athletes legendaries also an adidas endorsers. One of them is David Beckham. Yeah. Admit it. He is famous and rich. I just love him, and i start to have an interest on soccer football becasue i work with adidas and because of David Beckham. Never mind what achievements he has achieved now or how his life after the relocation and team-shifting. For as long as he will be playing the way he does and perform as expected.

Photo curtesy of adidas You see, he still look great and look man enough. For sure you'll love to have one of this shirt he's wearing. Not to mention i got a few of his adidas clothing designs. Just for some souvenirs. :)

Moments shared with friends

Before we became friends, she used to be my Professor when i was in college. The first subject she taught during her first day in school is Accounting which i dislike. I was in my third year then. Until now we still have communication.She is not only a mentor, a friend, but she is also my adviser. Hahahahaha. Yeah. I can never forget the time when we walk downtown and our umbrella turned upside down. It was raining hard and kind of windy. And the most memorable time we had is when we went to Dunkin' Donuts. All i did was eat while listening to her long story. It's a secret i can't share.

This girl, i consider her as my younger sister. This picture is taken during our get together outing in one of Cebu's famous island resort, Ogtong Cave, Bantayan Island. This picture portrays our being serious when it comes to talking about matters of heart and love. Through her experiences i have learned a lot. Why we get along well is because we always talk about our problems and laugh at it. We rant and at the same time we eat. And this friend of mine, always find a song related to her love life. The last thing i remember is she always hum the song "Whatever we imagine".

Another good friend of mine known for her collection of sewing machines miniature. She's my big sister and adviser. She always reminds me whenever i overdo things especially when it comes to love. She is a good sounding board and i always go to her place whenever i am pissed off and there i pour out all my sentiments and she listens intently to all my rantings.

This is Toni. Yeah, she's a she. She's my buddy at work and we get along well although part of her i can't still understand. We have some things in common. We both like Robbie Williams' Angel and Better Man and we always sing along everytime we play it. We both love music although we have some preferences. She likes Rock music and i love piano instrumental. She loves cherries and Lola, her dog very much.

Moringa, Malunggay or Sajina

In English, it is called Moringga. In the Philippines it is widely known as Malunggay or in Indian Subcontinent and South East Asian it is called Sajina. This tropical plant have many uses. Infact, scientific Doctors have discovered and made malunggay seeds and leaves into a medicine in the form of capsules. Flowers, leaves, young pods and roots are being utilized. And these plant tree is not only useful but it is the most nutritional vegetable and a herbal plant.

Facts and uses about this plant tree are as follows:

1. Flowers, leaves and pods are eaten as a vegetables. It is teh best source of calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins A, B and C.

2. A volatile oil, called Ben oil which can be extracted from flowers in the enfleurage process can be use as illuminant, ointment base and absorbent. It is also helpful for arthritic pains, rheumatic and gouty joints.

3. Young leaves increases the flow of milk, which is best for mothers who just gave birth. In the Philippines is it practice that after the mother gave birth, they will give them a soup from Moringa leaves (usually mixed with chicken meat, just boil it and season to taste).

4. Decoction of boiled roots is used to wash sores and ulcers. It is also use as gargle for horseness and sore throat.

5. Boiled leaves is used to help increase lactation. Seeds of Moringa is best for hypertension, gout, asthma, hiccups, and for diuretic. For rheumatic complaints, seeds being decocted or powdered roasted seeds are applied to affected area.

6. The roots has the taste of horseradish. This plant is drought resistant and grows in practically all kinds of well-drained soils. It helps conserve water by shedding leaves during dry season.

7. Pounded fresh leaves mixed with coconut oil applied to wounds and cuts.

8. The flowers boiled with soy milk thought to have aphrodisiac quality.

Planting Moringa in our backyard is not only beneficial to our environment but to humans as well. It does not only give fresh air but also helps us in so many ways that we can think of. Some of the Filipinos use this as a boarder plant as well. It is a multi-purpose plant. This plant can be wild-crafted and propagation is by seeds and stem cuttings.