Funny Beteng!!!

Last Monday, I got a text message from Beteng that he was stranded at Marcos Hi-way due to heavy rains and flood. "Nakasakay ako sa truck ng bakal, iniisip ko na lang ay nasa float ako ng Manila Film Fest (MFF)"...At 12:45AM, he texted me again, "Dream, Believe, Survive!..I already got home."

How can you resist the charm of this person who can still inject humor in trying situation...The reason why I'm happy single is I surround myself with happy people and Beteng is one of them.

Enhance My TO DO List....

My TO DO LIST on my rest day:
1) tidy up my room
2) have a pedicure or body massage
3) check my friendster & send message to some friends
4) laugh with my friends (wia, beth, beteng, etang, eda, etc..)
5) buy & share my favorite merienda with my housemates - LUGAO with tokwa't baboy
6) and the most recent one, BLOG!!!

There's one thing I'd want to add but I don't have the motivation to do so...EXERCISE!!! I've just read recently that we need God's grace to carry out such activity....Well, to make my day off relaxing as well as rewarding....my first "TO DO LIST" should be "BONDING with GOD." I just thought of it while I'm writing my post now...

Starting tomorrow, my TO DO LIST:
1) Bonding with God 2) exercise............and the last one, BLOG and Thank GOD!!!

"Simplify and Live the Good Life"

While writing a post for my father which I just published to my other blog "Each Day Counts," I'm also chatting with my best friend Ailene. It's been a stressful day for me but I got some immediate relief. Finding time for your hobby and people you care for would help you live a happy life.

I'm not the workaholic type of person, I'm a lifeaholic! As much as possible, I want to work regular hours, not more than eight hours. I want to spend more quality time with my family, friends, and things that I love. I just want to enjoy life!!!

If you want to relish each day of your life, learn some insights from Bo Sanchez' book, "Simplify and Live the Good Life."

Live Twice - take pictures and blog!!!

Since I started with this hobby, my Canon Ixus camera has been a regular companion. Recently, I tried taking pictures in black and white and the results are quite amazing. Of course, my favorite subject is people. Since we're already in the digital era, you could take as many pictures as you want! I usually save my photos in my desktop, laptop, cd and usb. Imagine I've been using various back ups, just to safeguard memories.

Why not start living twice by capturing moments in your life by taking pictures and having an online journal? Original photos and nice thoughts will surely create a remarkable BLOG!

Follow Your Heart…

This is a beautiful text message I received from my friend:

“Always remember that the longer you stay with the things you don’t really enjoy equates to every moment you lose with what could be a happy life.”

I envy those who’ve been employed in jobs that they really enjoy. I must admit, I wasn’t able to choose the right course in college. So I landed a job that is not related with my real passion – writing. However, regret is something I won’t entertain in my mind because it’s a waste of time.

Anyway, no one can stop me from expressing my thoughts. I may not be paid but the joy of sharing a part of your self is fulfilling. At this moment, I’m grateful because in a way, I have followed my heart. I’ve found an avenue to communicate my thoughts and feelings – MY BLOG!!!

Reward Yourself!

After a stressful day at work, you may consider rewarding yourself with a savory meal or an iced mocha latte. You may choose to pamper yourself with a body massage or a foot spa. You may afford to treat yourself with a nice pair of shoes or a branded shirt. You may relax by finding time to read a good book or seeing a hilarious film. Those stuff could relieve your stress and could make you feel good.

In reality, those gifts you've thought of giving yourself are oftentimes associated with things that money can buy.

Haven't you realized that the best gift you could ever reward yourself is for free? It's just being kind to yourself - by learning to love and accept yourself for who you are. Accept the gift now and relish each day of your life!