tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33994325088934741372024-03-14T01:04:46.182+08:00CURIOUS WEEKENDSLove Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-21390813702266804122017-10-22T21:15:00.004+08:002017-10-22T21:18:17.685+08:00295: Back to the Grind<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wow, so the last post that I have written here was more than a year ago. It's kind of surreal to be back here and read my entries and realize how far I've come. Since my last post there were a lot of good things that happened to me.<br />
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<li>Reached my sixth year in HP before I left the company </li>
<li>Found a new job</li>
<li>Achieved my emergency fund</li>
<li>Opened a new three investment account</li>
<li>Travelled to Hongkong and got to see Disney Land</li>
<li>Became a licensed Financial Advisor for AXA</li>
<li>Progressing in my Bedspace project</li>
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I have a lot of things to be grateful for, but it all stemmed down from the fact that Ora et Labora works. I'm a graduate of St. Scholastica's College and the school's motto is Ora et Labora. It's basically Prayer and Work. Sr. Angelica Leviste, OSB., the President of our school then shared this quote from St. Agustine: "Pray like as if everything depended on God, and work like as if everything depended on you."<br />
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It's a quote that I gently carry in my heart. I've always been a firm believer of doing our best and letting God do the rest. To say, my journey had not been easy. In fact, even to this day, I've been still struggling. There are a lot of things to accomplish, but I always believe that God never fails.<br />
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There are new challenges to conquer, and I like to share them here once again.<br />
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-50853027394534837332016-08-13T18:22:00.000+08:002016-09-09T02:17:57.921+08:00294: In Doing Something Significant<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you have been around my blog you would notice how much I'd write about finding my purpose here in the world (particularly tagged with <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/search/label/%23BetterFuture">#BetterFuture</a>) because I've always been a firm believer that I am born with purpose. I've always wanted to make a contribution and to be useful. But you know if there's anything that I have learned in seeking my purpose, it is equally <b>important to know myself too</b>. It's ironic to think that I have lived my life knowing little of myself. There are few things that I can blame why I know little of myself, it's because at one point of my life I have focused entirely in identifying what I want by copying others, allowing others to decide for me, or joining bandwagons because it's fad.</div>
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Some people I know would wonder why am I so bent on being significant, but I'd tell you what, it's because I want that in the end of the day, when the sun sets for me, I know that I have lived my life to the fullest. </div>
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Besides knowing myself, I also have learned that it's important to <b>live life with personal values and principles</b>. Living life with values and principles is something I have learned from Tony Robbins (and I swear his Awakening the Giant Within book is a must have). The reason why values are important is because it's the foundation that we can always go back to when faced with challenges, when deciding, and when we need to navigate life. Here are the values → principles that I uphold to:</div>
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<li>Excellence → Excellence if everything I do</li>
<li>Perseverance → Perseverance despite difficulties</li>
<li>Resilience → Get up, when knocked down</li>
<li>Enthusiasm → Do everything with interest</li>
<li>Kindness → Always be kind to people</li>
<li>Trust → Value the trust given to me</li>
<li>Follow Through → Do not stop until the goal is met</li>
<li>Faith → Believing that everything has been designed by God</li>
<li>Discipline → Obey self conditions, living life with standards</li>
<li>Bold → Taking risk, and pushing boundaries outside my comfort zone </li>
<li>Confidence → Being certain in my abilities, skills, knowledge, and talent</li>
<li>Loyalty → Being steadfast with allegiances</li>
<li>Integrity → Upholding my moral values</li>
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It took me a while to know the importance of values and principles, but I am glad that I was able to learn this the soonest. I haven't perfected it yet (far from it), but I am constantly working and practicing to uphold them.</div>
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I haven't done something significant yet (there are minuscule), but I am constantly looking for more. I know one day, I'll arrive there. But one day when I make my mark, I swear I'll make the most of it.<br />
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-87208129902974230752016-07-31T11:34:00.000+08:002016-07-31T11:41:21.971+08:00293: Choosing a Leader: Leni Robredo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I always have thought that it's equally important that we choose our leader or role model in life. The reason why we needed to have a role model or a chosen leader is because we look up to them. From my <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2016/06/292-political-awakening.html">last blog entry</a>, I have written that I have chosen former Congresswoman and Now Vice President, Leni Robredo as my leader. The reason why I have chosen her as a leader is because of what she exudes. I believe most of the Filipinos are familiar of her background, how she emerged as a lawyer - wife of a politician to Vice President, how from 1% she was able to bag the second highest position in our country.</div>
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<li><b>Resiliency</b> - Leni Robredo had been very outspoken when how she values resiliency. Her life had been a struggle: from the death to her husband, to raising her kids as a single mom, championing her town as a congresswoman - and now taking the role as the mother of our nation. Leni, is not a stranger when it comes to challenges, even before taking her oath as a Vice President she had a hard time winning the confidence of Rodrigo Duterte (who won the election as a President from the opposing party). Before winning the confidence of Pres. Duterte she was not given any role in Duterte's cabinet. Many thought that she was being bullied, but she remained very supportive of President Duterte and tried to remain confident that she will not be useless even if she wouldn't have any role in Duterte's administration. And she did, before Pres. Duterte can even give her the portfolio as HUDCC secretary, she was already looking for partners who will help her rally her causes. </li>
<li><b>Courage </b>- When she accepted to run as a Vice President a lot of people doesn't know her and her accomplishments, but did that stop her from running? No. I also applauded her courage, that in spite of being part of the admin she's not shy to voice out what she stands for even if it means standing in an opposite position from the President (i.e Death Penalty).</li>
<li><b>Industrious</b> - Hands down. <i>Mother of all cows</i>, she's an incredibly hardworking person, did you know that she's the VP candidate who was able to cover all of their sorties? And on her term as a congresswoman (FYI this is her only term) she was able to pass 121 bills and 14 laws. She is also known to start her work at 8AM consistently! And now as a Vice President, she set her work schedule/events/functions to weekdays, and weekends will be scheduled for her to reach out the far flung barangays/towns. If you follow her in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeniRobredoPH/?fref=ts">Facebook</a>, you'll get yourself familiarize with her activities. By the way, this quote from her really inspired me to this day: "Hindi tayo tumatalikod sa trabaho" (we do not turn our back to duties given to us) ; and a demand of excellence in whatever you do. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><b>Humble</b> - If there's anything that's consistent in her interview when being asked about her preference to use a bus in spite of her position as VP, she'd say that the reason why she continue to ride it is because it's economical and at the same time it's her way to keep her grounded. As much as she can, Leni didn't want to change her lifestyle because she doesn't want to get used to it. Additionally, one of the things that made me realized how humble she is, is when during her Thanksgiving (right after her Inauguration), she told her supporters to stop fighting with other supporters because she had already won. Honestly, she didn't have to say that. She didn't have to tell her supporters to stop fighting, but she did. She appealed for her people to unite, to rally on the causes of the new administration.</li>
<li><b>Integrity</b> - Leni's net worth is <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/focus/10/16/15/who-are-richest-poorest-presidential-vp-candidates">8M</a>, and admittedly she said that it might have lessened because her daughter is taking up medicine. It's not like as if having a meager net worth makes you a person of integrity, but she has many times have mentioned about sticking to her principles. Honestly, if she wasn't really a person who doesn't value her principles she might have taken the opportunity and left Liberal Party. But she didn't, she's sticking up to the party in spite of it's tainted reputation in the meantime. There are many times that she might have taken opportunity to allow herself to look good, but she didn't. She was very vocal on her stands, and she's not going to back away from her own words.</li>
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You might think, so what? The reason why it's important we have a leader is because (somehow) we can use what we see in them to live our life. You might not know it, but when you admire someone you actually try to follow something in them: how they wear clothes, hairstyle, etc., This is also the reason why there are currently vigilantes because - well - they were inspired to carry out the task themselves. </div>
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So we need to carefully choose who we look up to. Leni is just one of those people I do because what she stood for in this life inspires me to be a better person. 💪</div>
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-46456252179395071372016-06-20T08:30:00.001+08:002016-07-31T11:35:40.697+08:00292: Political Awakening<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Where have I been last month? I was not really away, but I was occupied. Last month had been a busy month in the Philippines because of the elections. To say, this year's election must be the most divisive and brutal election ever. I think most of us had been a witness of how each candidates fought to ensure victory. This also encouraged their supporters to take action too. We have seen people fighting in the internet. The fight that took place in social media was the worst!<br />
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There are a lot of bickering, insulting, name calling, and whatnot. I'm not sure if we will ever get back to the way we were for the next few months. But hopefully we will!<br />
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You may wonder how is this related to my post, you see last month I also took action. Well, the reason why I rallied for that candidate I believe in is because I believe that if I really wanted that person to win I should not only render a lip service, an action is necessary. So yeah, I took part.<br />
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If there's anything that I have learned in the election it's necessary that we choose a side. The most disservice that we can do for our country is to remain indifferent. It doesn't matter if we choose black or white what is important is that we choose a side based on our moral values, based on our beliefs.<br />
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If you want to know if my chosen candidate won, she did. She won by a slim margin. But her victory was not the end, it's just the beginning of a long journey for her and for us her supporters. The next step that we have right now is to provide our service for her causes too. We need to dream along with her. We need to help her achieve her dreams for the people in fringes of the society.<br />
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I'm excited.<br />
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Hotel in Focus: <u><b>Red Planet Hotel at Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City</b></u><br />
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I booked on this hotel very spontaneously. I was in the metro and have to pick up my sister and since I had no place to stay, I decided to book in this place. Why? I could not afford any hotel at the heart of Makati as they are too expensive for my spur-of-the-moment-stay. This is not the first time that I had been in Red Planet Hotel. The first was at Aseana place. What I love about this hotel is that it's affordable. This is the type of place a traveler would book if you only need a roof above your head without exposing yourself to risk because you opted to choose a low budget lodge. For 2330 (as of April 2016) a night you get the following:<br />
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Also, for that price you can choose between a large bed, or a two single bed. There's no actual difference in price.<br />
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All in all it's not bad if you just need a place to sleep, and nothing fancy.<br />
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cross post from my TripAdvisor review: <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g298450-d8396906-r362169961-Red_Planet_Amorsolo_Makati_Manila-Makati_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html#SHOW_USER_REVIEW">Here</a><br />
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-78710573190876101272016-04-11T09:47:00.000+08:002016-04-11T09:48:19.539+08:00290: On the Road towards Entrepreneurship: On Being a Leader<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I know you might actually get a little confused by the fact that I just recently posted about <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2016/04/289-on-road-towards-entrepreneurship.html">Project MM</a>, and now I am writing about Project VA. To say, <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2016/04/289-on-road-towards-entrepreneurship.html">Project MM</a> is really my personal baby but I have to hand over the leadership to my good friend Monique. I'll still write about our struggles there but the person totally in charge for that will be my good friend. This Project VA is a family business that I wanted to take to another level. So, this project will be bigger.<br />
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I wouldn't give too much information about Project VA but basically it's in the Real Estate industry. I have taken the leadership just last month when my father dump all of the problems in my lap. When he told me that we needed to fund, and to repair our apartment I instantly assumed the role.<br />
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Post from Facebook last March 23<br />
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Napa-upo na lang sa pagod. Right after work, I had to rush to one of our project apartments to take note of what needs to be done. I was too exhausted, I decided to take note on the floor. Nakakatuwa kasi I never imagined taking up this kind of responsibility. Ang lakas maka-empower! Next in line is assessing the contracts, pero bukas na kailangan ko na matulog kasi maaga pa ang pasok ko. Nakakapagod pero rewarding at naniniwala naman ako na hardwork pays off, kaya kayod lang! P.S: nagawa ko pang mag catch up with my friends after this. haha! Good night, friends!</blockquote>
I never knew that I was able to get the fund that we needed, find the people to work with, and actually see the project move towards our goal. I was also blessed that even before we started the renovations there were two offers for our apartment.<br />
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When we have closed the deal with one of our customers, we gave them the deadline of the completion of the project. I have learned too many things with regards to dealing with people (which I will write about next time), but the gist of the lesson, is that never give your word unless you are sure to deliver them. A changing statement is a sign of indecisiveness, and being indecisive begets mistrust.<br />
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Forward to April 11, 2016<br />
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I have provided this update on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haelhaelhael/">Instagram</a>:<br />
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"Being an entrepreneur is about building relationship with people". Early in the morning I have checked one of our apartment project that's up for renovation. I was able to meet the person in charge for repairs. I felt the hesitation when I introduced myself formally by extending my hand to shake his. I think the foreman is not used to the formality, but I have learned from the start that it is important to establish good relationship with people you work with. I'm very new to this journey, and had no background with construction but I found myself asking of the quality of materials, and if we are going to meet the deadline. It's important that I get myself involved. I wanted to get his assurance that we are on track, and he gave the confidence that we will. Well, we cannot afford not to because that would displease the future renter. Now I have to call them to assure, and to provide an update. It felt good to see your project come to life. I have committed myself to take this business with high standard, because I have learned that how you do anything is how you do everything. And I cannot afford to take this for granted. Now, off I go to talk to my customer, and send a copy of contract to a partner and lawyer for revisions. </blockquote>
I am very happy with this project, because it taught me so much about leadership. Going back, I always wanted to lead something, and I thought that leadership is limited in the office, school, organization, etc., but if there's anything that I have learned is that leadership is not about being assigned on the role but rather leadership is a character.<br />
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We do not need to wait to exercise leadership until we get elevated in our post, but we need to exercise the values of what it takes to be a leader and immediately apply it on ourselves.<br />
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Until future updates!<br />
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Okay, this is it. I’ve decided that I will be sharing my
journey in building my business here on my blog. The reason why I wanted to
share my business here is because one day when my business become so big, I’d
be able to look back on how far I have travelled. Plus, I believe that being
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So what’s the business? I’m not saying the name yet until
I’ve had registered it on DTI, and reveal it on its first day, but let’s just
call it “Project MM”. You cannot imagine how excited I am whenever I imagine
how this baby project would look like on its first opening day.</div>
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If you are not new on my blog I’ve shared many times the
moments that I’ve had to pick myself up when I got defeated. But you as
audience had no clue what happened that led to that defeat. Now, however I’d
totally share my journey from planning phase to execution day to the result. I
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My business partner and I is currently in planning phase,
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So with our not-so-formal personal background, I think you
can already make a judgement on how fit we are emerging as victorious in the
end. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*wink* *wink*</div>
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But seriously, in spite of how many times I have tumbled,
I’m still hopeful. So cross your fingers for me my beloved readers!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Connect with Me!</u></i></b></div>
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Are you also doing any personal projects? How are you
progressing so far?</div>
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-22140674207254280862016-03-15T19:11:00.000+08:002016-03-15T19:11:19.277+08:00288: Twenty - Freaking - Seven<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funnier with Parents</td></tr>
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When I celebrated my birthday for the past few years they were all written in here. Here's a post when I turned <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2013/03/198-its-celebration.html">24</a>, <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2014/03/246-turned-25.html">25</a>, <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2015/03/277-on-my-birthday-and-on-ignatian.html">26</a>, and now I am writing for my 27th birthday. I like how different my entries were. It only says how much had changed in terms of my perspective, and how much had changed in how I celebrate my birthday. The older I get, I preferred a small audience, and this is just one of those things that had changed. <br />
<br />
I decided that writing post-birthday celebration will be an annual habit, or an annual touch point of how I went for the past few months before I add another number to my age. Maybe it would be even wise to write down my wishes for myself (in spite of how ambitious they may sound), and see if I were brave enough to even pursue them, or I left them as a dream.<br />
<br />
So how did my birthday exactly went? It went quietly. I celebrated my birthday with my parents. It's not that I have no friends to celebrate it with, but unfortunately, my birth date was sandwich in between working days so most of my friends were occupied. However, even if there were sans grand celebration of my big day I felt blessed to be able to celebrate them with my nanay and tatay. Besides, didn't they say that we create our own happiness?<br />
<br />
This 27 years, all I wish for myself are the following:<br />
<ul>
<li>Continue persevering towards your dream. You've always wanted to bring to life the business that you were imagining so go on, bring it to life. You are creative, smart, and amazing, you'll win your customers, you'll make it.</li>
<li>Stop thinking about how others perceives you while you try to shoot for the stars. You worry too much that people would think that you are arrogant, or ambitious to reach for it, but actually it's only you who were thinking about that. Besides, is their perception of you matters more than your dreams? Go, prove to people that you can achieve your dreams with your feet on the ground.</li>
<li>Remember what Tony said? Focus on your personal values. In the end of the day it's not about the academic belts that you've gained, nor the position that you reach it's the values that you uphold that will take you farther in this life.</li>
<li>Never forget God in the end of the day. Remember what st. Augustine said '<i>Pray like as if everything depends on God, and work like as if everything depends on You</i>'. God is faithful, so stay on the course, keep believing, and continue to move on. God will not let your foot slip. He keeps His promise!</li>
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We can do it, Self! You, and I you're only 27, so go and let's conquer the world!<br />
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-17478611358579164592016-03-05T22:26:00.000+08:002016-03-07T09:44:16.469+08:00287: Begin Again<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Exactly how many starts should we really make in life? Just last October 24 I have written about 'Starting Again', and right now I am -- yet, again -- writing about '<a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2015/10/284-start-again.html">Starting Again</a>', how just funny is that? Well, for one thing, I am so blessed to have the opportunity to be able to 'start again' because it means I have this time to make up for all the wrong things that I have made, face my shortcomings, and be a better person than I was. <br />
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So what exactly is new to me:<br />
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<b>1. New role and team in the office</b><br />
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To say, I knew that I wasn't performing at my best on my previous role. I knew that I kept on coming short on my goals, and was always rushing to meet deliverables. There were too many 'I should have done this, done that' when I was on my previous post, and too many self deprecating moments that I lost my confidence on myself. <br />
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There was no one to blame but myself. I knew that I kept on coming short because I wasn't trying hard enough. I couldn't figure out why I always feel inadequate: <i>What is it because I don't have enough time? Because I was handling too much?</i> But one thing is for sure: I wasn't really happy. I wish I had done better, I knew I could have been better but I just didn't do better.<br />
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What's good is that I was given a new post in a new team. Equipped with my experiences and learnings, this new position is a ticket for me to redeem, and to prove to myself that I am better.<br />
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I know I am better now.<br />
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<b>2. New Business Idea</b><br />
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Exactly how many papers have I wasted brain storming on my idea? The last time I have written on my <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2015/10/284-start-again.html">Starting Again</a> I have spent four months searching for a new idea that's feasible for me to execute, and I am glad that I now I have one. To say, I have already progressed, in fact I can imagine how it will look like, and how it will be. I am looking forward to writing about it soon. Well, I will write about it when I have already executed it.<br />
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If you want to know why I need to execute this baby project is because it's also a way for me to defeat this nagging thought that I could not do it. I just want to prove to myself that I am not a '<i>good at start</i>' type of person, that I can also make an idea come to life.<br />
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<b>3. New Personal Development Group</b><br />
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I have attended a recent Millionaire Mind Intensive Seminar. This seminar is a conducted by Harv T. Eker's group. Harv T. Eker, by the way, is a successful author of the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/785092.Secrets_of_the_Millionaire_Mind?ac=1&from_search=1&from_nav=true">Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth</a>. During the seminar, I was able to meet a lot of people that were actually my friends now. One of those people that I met happens to be in the same location as I was so we both decided to invite people who also lives near for a meet up. We thought that it's good for us to keep the positivity, and the energy alive. I am glad that we were able to make the commitment to meet each other in spite of how busy our schedules were.<br />
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I am excited to see more people in our future meetings because the reason why we made the group, <i>besides keeping the energy alive</i>, is to share what we have learned in the seminar because it helped us a lot. We all know that we'll be able to help our friends by sharing it with them too. We want to keep a pool of people who would strive to push others to reach their potential, to let them know that there are people out there who would encourage them in spite of how hopeless life may seem. We also want to be the light to others.<br />
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So I am excited to see this group grow. I look forward in hearing more positivity, and people cheering for other people's success.<br />
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So those are the things that had started in my life. I am blessed to be able to start again because it means that life is not yet over for me, that I still have this chance to make a start, to redeem myself.<br />
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The past few failures that I encountered were really defeating to the point that I am starting to question my ability to succeed. But I am glad that due to my continuous personal development reading it taught me to live on values, and one of them is to persevere.<br />
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I am not complaining that life knocked me too many times, and too many tears had spilled, because I know that it's just preparing me for a better tomorrow. <br />
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-71554523180233959912015-12-03T18:19:00.002+08:002015-12-03T18:19:55.337+08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-55532341737232724832015-11-29T09:36:00.001+08:002015-11-29T09:36:13.413+08:00286: Outgrowing the Jeans, Tshirt, and Sneakers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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That's me back 2012 (in white shirt), and that's me on my friend's wedding reception last Sunday (I did my hair and make up by the way). All through out my life I am more of a tomboy than a girly-girl, maybe it's because I had grown up surrounded by my brother's friends that made me no clue how to act like a girl. I had hope that I'd figure things out if I grow up, however during my highschool and college days I had hormonal acne, and with weight problems that caused me to have a low self-esteem.<br />
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I never really bothered to learn about make-up, and fashion because of my low self-esteem, and I was comfortable being boyish. However, right now there's a certain 'want' inside of me that wanted to outgrow the jeans, sneakers, and t-shirts.<br />
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Hence, I started buying books, consulting pinterest, and watching youtube videos for tutorials. I still feel puzzled when faced with choices of clothes, and make ups, but I am actually having fun learning them.<br />
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I am also glad that my friends helped me when I go shopping. They help me mix and match, and figure what make up works best for me. They even share recommendations, and were honest to say what's bargain, and what looks good on me. I thought if I just do things on my own it would be tough, and it's handy to have a very supporting friends.<br />
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If there's anything that I have learned, I guess we have our own pace to break free from our 'shell' to be the person that we wanted to be, and we just need to be patient to wait for that right time. Additionally, it never pains to be humble enough to ask for assistance from your friends. :)</div>
Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-86444572294985253712015-11-09T01:15:00.001+08:002015-11-09T01:17:14.306+08:00285: Departure.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This month is probably the pivotal moment of my life: Two of my friends are going to get married, a relative ended a good long romance, another relative getting married, and one close friend will be migrating to Australia to be with her husband. When this close friend of mine had sent us a group message that she need to see us immediately because she will be migrating to Australia, it felt like a bucket of ice was doused on my back.<br />
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I realized that everyone is going somewhere. I was thinking '<i>Oh my cows, everyone is moving on to another chapter of their life</i>', and here I am still living with my parents, working on the same company (it's a great company by the way) for 5 years, still single (but mingling), and still day-dreaming.<br />
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I'm not sure if others felt that way, that they felt alarmed that they haven't progressed on their lives. I knew people who had been in the same situation all through out their life. I know there's nothing wrong with that, but I thought that I cannot settle down and be content because I am at my best year to 'go out' and explore. <br />
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So I have a thought since my last post about '<a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2015/10/284-start-again.html">starting again</a>', I might as well move on a start a new life. I'm crossing my fingers for a new chapter next year!<br />
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Bon Voyage everyone!</div>
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Wow, 2 months, and 22 days since my last post. I never expected that I would be writing here again soon. But -- well -- I thought that I should after facing some 'dead ends' along my way in this so-called life. I though where-else is the best place to rant, and rave, and feel hopeful again than here in my own blog space? Who knows I may impart some wisdom to others.<br />
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Okay so for the past few months, years I have spent my life trying to dip my hands in Entrepreneurship. I've gone through selling stuffs online, joined network marketing, done trading, and recommended buyers for real estate. But for the past few months, I finally have dipped my hands on a real baby project. This baby project will be my first tangible 'small business'.<br />
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To say, when I brought up the idea I've had people who are ready to invest. So, knowing that I have support, I've started moving my baby project from idea to writing. However, during consultation, I've come into some 'road-blocks'. There are real life questions thrown at me that I started to doubt if I can really carry out my 'baby' and bring it to fruition: <i>Can I really do it?</i><br />
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To say, that nagging question <i>'can you really do it?</i>' worked as sledgehammer on my confidence, and courage. That one question totally bothered me all through out my plans that for sometime I've ended up almost abandoning the idea. The fear or failure, and not being able to meet the expectation of my investors had troubled me.<br />
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I couldn't move. They say that over thinking results to paralysis, and it does. Since I do not want to be bothered by that nagging question I ended up succumbing to a habit that's not really helpful such as binge reading on romance novels (guilty pleasure!), oversleeping, and procrastinating. These bad habits had become a morphine that allowed me to block this one tough question (among a lot of them to come when I go from writing phase to building phase).<br />
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However, yesterday while listening to the accomplishments of my friends, and how others had 'arrived' to a new phase of their life, made me feel coward. I thought that I also wanted to reach some milestones and share it with my friends, therefore, I need to break this addiction of morphia. It's either I keep on cowering, or face them.<br />
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So how do I 'start again', first I think it's important to confront myself -- hence this entry -- and admitting that I've had a bad addiction. Second, it's revisiting my 'to do' list, and going back again on what I want to accomplish in long term.Third, it's to focus, and act.<br />
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*sigh* It's not too late to start again, anyway. I pray for more courage, strength, and faith this time. Amen.<br />
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-27428359598011599622015-08-02T23:17:00.002+08:002015-08-02T23:17:58.055+08:00283: the Coast Calls: A Quick Get Away to San Juan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If I can move out from the city and live a provincial life, I'd definitely choose to move to La Union. This place is starting to get its way into my heart. In Urbiztondo, I found my other home.<br />
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What I particularly love about Urbiztondo is its people. The people there are friendly. It was easy to find friends with the easy living surfers, and local people. In fact, I've made too many errors in riding the right jeepney to my destination but these drivers were nice to take me nonetheless. These drivers didn't even accept my additional payment for the hassle.<br />
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So last week I found myself back in this wonderful place. I went there with my good friend to celebrate her birthday. While I stayed twice at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g656268-d1724318-Reviews-Sebay_Surf_Central-San_Juan_La_Union_Province_Ilocos_Region_Luzon.html">Sebay surf</a>, this time I told myself to stay at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g656268-d1572917-Reviews-San_Juan_Surf_Resort-San_Juan_La_Union_Province_Ilocos_Region_Luzon.html">San Juan Surf School Resort</a>. <br />
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If you want to know, the <b>San Juan Surf School Resort</b> is just next to <b>Sebay Surf</b>. The reason why I chose not to book myself here initially is because judging by exterior it looks expensive, so I didn't bother. But when my other friend said that Sebay and San Juan Surf School is almost as the same price, I told myself to give it a go.<br />
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.. and I'm glad I did.<br />
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While I like <b>Sebay Surf</b>, the <b>San Juan Surf School Resort</b> offers a modern, and classy style. Just as <b>Sebay</b>, the <b>San Juan Resort</b> rooms have a cabled t.v, air-conditioning, fridge, and their shower has a cold and hot temperature dial. For 2, the room was priced as 1,986 PHP (as of July 2015 see prices <a href="http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/iseemyhands/Untitled-4%20copy.jpg">here</a>). But what I particularly love about the place is its restaurant-bar.<br />
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I swear I have weakness for good aired restaurant and bar. I love that some of their tables allows you to have a (partly) view of the beach (but this is where the <b>Sebay </b>beats them in terms of beach view from the bar). <br />
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I wish I took more photos! Forgive me though because I swear after the 9 hours travel all I wanted to do was to lie on the bed. So apologies I never thought about taking a picture of the room, and it never crossed my mind. But I would next time. Rest assured though those that you will see in the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g656268-d1572917-Reviews-San_Juan_Surf_Resort-San_Juan_La_Union_Province_Ilocos_Region_Luzon.html">tripadvisor</a> was enough to give you visual projection of what to expect.<br />
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All in all, it's not obvious that I will be back in La Union soon enough, and if you are going to ask me where I will book myself, it's no brain-er because I'll definitely book myself at San Juan Surf School Resort again -- again just because I am a sucker for a good restaurant - bar. </div>
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the metro, it cannot be denied that the expanding projects of
developers are popping everywhere. These expanding projects are in fact a
good news, because these developers sees the future growth of the
economy and the future development in the area. One of the great things
in investing in real estate is that it's one form of <a href="http://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/passiveincome.asp" target="_blank">passive income</a>. But with many projects, being developed where do we actually put our money?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I've particularly set my eyes on Arca South. Here are my 3 main reason why I think Arca South is a great investment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. <b>It is being developed by the Ayala Land Inc</b>.
Do I need to say more? Ayala Land had proven its credibility in the
market for as long as we can remember. The company started in the
industry dated back in 1988's (<a href="http://ir.ayalaland.com.ph/AboutUs.aspx?id=63" target="_blank">please see profile info here</a>),
and had been expanding projects ever since. We've heard of its
projects: Ayala Land Premier, Alveo, Avida, Amaia, and BellaVita. Ayala
Land also have contributed in the growth of the following cities:
Makati, Taguig, Cebu, Nuvali, and etc., Ayala Land Inc had already
made its name in the industry of real estate, if you wanted to feel
comfortable as an investor, an Ayala Land project is a sure way to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2. <b>They are in pre-development phase. </b>If
a project is still in a pre-developed phase the price is still
affordable compared to when the project is already completed. One
logical example of this scenario is when the BGC was still under
developed. A payment terms in that phase is not too painful. However,
considering that the BGC is one of the most developed cities, a
property, a rent there probably costs as high as they skyscrapers in the
area. In fact, according Global Property Guide "In Bonifacio Global
City the average price for a 3-bedroom condominium increased by 9.5% to
PHP 133,175 (US$ 2,968) per sq. m. (5.3% inflation-adjusted), or a 1.1%
q-o-q growth." (<a href="http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Asia/Philippines/Price-History">reference</a>) This kind of scenario would probably be the
same once the Arca South has been finished (projected by 2018).
Currently, Ayala Land's <b style="text-decoration: underline;">AVIDA</b> allows
20% downpayment that is stretched to 36 months payment. an estimated
7000 - 8000 monthly (may vary depending on your terms) may not be a bad
investment, if the property will be projected to hike in price once the
project is completed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">3. <b>Where it is Located</b>.
The Arca South will be located in FTI. The Ayala Land will
revolutionized the once known 'bagsakan' to be the next business
district in the South of Manila. Additionally, the location will also
be accessibility to the three major infrastructures: the Skyway and
C5/C6 connection road, the Skyway Exit, and the NLEX-SLEX connection
road' (<a href="http://business.inquirer.net/180557/rising-soon-arca-south-a-city-in-sync" target="_blank">Philstar</a>) makes the place 'in sync' to major cities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">One
of the things that others worry about the place is if it's standing in
Fault Line, if this is also your worry, fear not because it was
certified by the PHILVOCS that Arca South is not standing along the
fault line (<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/95lk0b435zdfzk8/CCF02052015.pdf?dl=0">See Certification</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If
you plan to invest at all, I would recommend to check out the payment
terms immediately. Time is expensive, do not wait until the project gets
developed as the price increases by 3% per 3 to 6 months. All in all,
Arca South is one of the next cities to check out for those who wanted
to invest in real estate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you feel that this may be the next investment for you, feel free to contact me, and let's check out.</span></div>
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Last weekend my friends and I went to Bicol, then to Caramoan for our summer get away. This vacation is my 3rd and my last summer vacation. Having this place as the last is a great choice for a conclusion. <br />
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Before we settled in Caramoan, my friends and I arrived in Bicol last Saturday through Cebu Pacific. We were able to book our flight for 1,700++ (again, thanks to the Promo). I'm not sure how much is the regular cost, but the 1,700++ price to get a once in a lifetime experience is a winning case.<br />
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Before we proceeded with activities, my friends and I ate in Bigg's Diner at Albay. The place was a decent restaurant and with a good diner ambiance. Although the location does give you a local ambiance, it however, serves local favorite dish. The one I had was a pork chop with laing. It was the best! I love the laing and amazing soft meat of the pork. <br />
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Our first stop in Bicol is the Lignon Hill. This hill was supposed to give you a great view of the Mayon volcano. The ever shy Mayon volcano was not in humor that day, she hid her peak with the clouds all through out our stay. But it was such a majestic view to see her beauty in person.<br />
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I believe that there are few activities that you can do in the Lignon Hill. I saw that there's a zip line activity and there's map for travelers to check out. We just passed by because it was so hot during that time that we cannot afford to stay longer in the place.<br />
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After the Lignon Hill, my friends went to Cagsawa Ruins. The Cagsawa Ruins is actually the historical place that we often see in our books in high school whenever we talk about Bicol. It's great that it's being preserved and kept clean in spite of the many visitors that it had.<br />
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During on the Cagsawa Ruins, there are these guys who roams around the place looking for interested tourist who wants to trek the volcano using an ATV. We paid 800 per person, but you can haggle if you are in large group. We were lucky enough that we are 13 and we were able to get the best deal.<br />
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The 800 would allow you to trek only on the foot of the volcano, but there's this 1800 price per person that will allow you to trek the 'lava trail'. We travel for a few kilometers and honestly, you'll enjoy the scenic view that you'd want to go even farther. If you'd ask me, we should have gotten the 1800 instead. But the 800 was not bad, at least you get to ride the ATV and have a decent view of the volcano.<br />
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The one day trip in Bicol was great. The activities that we did were just the tip of the iceberg. I believe that there's so many things that Bicol can offer. It's just unfortunate that we did not stay long as our real goal was to get to Caramoan. <br />
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I hope you'll have your chance to immerse yourself in Bicol and get to know it as better as we had because it really deserves to be checked out.<br />
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When my friends and I got into Caramoan, one of the things that struck me the most is the scatted little islands, and rock formations. In fact, My friend, who had been to Palawan, said that Caramoan looks like a
little 'Coron' . I, however, were in silence as I was trying to
marvel on what I am seeing.<br />
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Indeed, Caramoan is one of the place that one should visit, as it offers different variety of activity and at the same time experience. In spite of its found fame, thanks to Survivor Franchise, Caramoan remained commercialized. I really pray that the place would keep its provincial, and quiet look and not follow the footsteps of Boracay.<br />
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If you are wondering how much I spent for the whole journey, it costs me around 5 thousand++ (not including the airfare, and we are 13 in the team). This 5 thousand includes the stay at Rex Inn (<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g1563542-d3315540-Reviews-Rex_Tourist_Inn_Garden_Resort-Caramoan_Camarines_Sur_Province_Bicol_Region_Luzon.html">read the review in the tripadvisor here</a>), payment for the island hopping, eat in a hut in the middle of the sea, and souvenir shopping.<br />
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What I particularly love about my experience here is that this is where I experienced free diving, riding on top of the jeep, eating in the middle of the sea, and incredible happiness with my friends. I think so far this adventure in Caramoan is one of my memorable experience ever.<br />
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“<i>He dug so deeply into her sentiments that in search of interest he found love, because by trying to make her love him he ended up falling in love with her. Petra Cotes, for her part, loved him more and more as she felt his love increasing, and that was how in the ripeness of autumn she began to believe once more in the youthful superstition that poverty was the servitude of love. Both looked back then on the wild revelry, the gaudy wealth, and the unbridled fornication as an annoyance and they lamented that it had cost them so much of their lives to find the paradise of shared solitude. Madly in love after so many years of sterile complicity, they enjoyed the miracle of living each other as much at the table as in bed, and they grew to be so happy that even when they were two worn-out people they kept on blooming like little children and playing together like dogs</i>.” <br /><br />
<b>― Gabriel García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude </b></blockquote>
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-51764412846377817492015-05-01T20:54:00.001+08:002015-05-01T20:54:36.310+08:00281: "To me, you'll be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I knew that from the time that I've stroked the head of my wonderful dog, I knew it will be the last.<br />
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<i>Don't worry Michi. We'll pray to Lord Jesus to heal you, and we'll talk tomorrow. I promise.</i></blockquote>
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The last time I gently brushed my hands on her head, it was the longest. It was unusually the longest time. Maybe it's the fact that I knew deep inside that it will be the last time that I will ever pat my wonderful dog.<br />
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<i>Lord Jesus, I pray to you to please heal my dog.</i></blockquote>
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I woke up in the morning with the news that my dog has died. Indeed, God cured her permanently. My dog was with us for 11 years, I knew Jesus has a better plans for her. 11 years being with us wasn't so bad. We had 11 years of good memories. But I miss her terribly. I miss how she would wag her tail enthusiastically when I reach home and would be the first one to greet me.<br />
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<i>Oh, Michi. How you took my heart with you. But you are with Jesus now. You are in a better place. Please, say 'hi' to Jesus for me.</i><br />
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I shall see you again, Michi. But not too soon, I'm afraid.<i> </i>I miss you my good friend.</div>
Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-88731769755903079602015-04-26T01:27:00.000+08:002015-04-26T01:35:43.719+08:00“I can't stand it to think my life is going so fast and I'm not really living it.” ― Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-58442140985567051752015-04-26T00:25:00.000+08:002015-05-02T00:22:41.149+08:00281: Lord Jesus, help me to be able to help your people<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
April 15 encounter ...<br />
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"<i>Kamusta na po?</i>" (How are you?)<br />
"<i>Nako, nabundol ako kahapon. Eto o' namamaga pa yung braso ko.</i>" (Oh my, I was hit by a car yesterday. Look, my arms are still sore)</blockquote>
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Thus said by the 93 old lady who usually sits outside the Eton Centris Mall. This lady, who had become a friend.<br />
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This is the last thing I wanted to hear. Yesterday (April 14) I was looking for her so I can give her the rosary that I told her I'd give her in replacement of what she currently had. I've noticed that the rosary that she's using as a necklace has a broken crucifix. I told her I'd buy her a new one. So I purchased it the last time I went to Manila Cathedral. <br />
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When I arrived Monday on my way to the office, I noticed that she wasn't sitting on her usual spot. So I thought I'd just give her the rosary the next day, and then when that day came, she told me the accident that had happened to her.<br />
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It was the reason why she was not on her usual spot when I was looking for her.<br />
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My heart instantly broke when I saw the bruise that she had on her arm. It was large. I asked her if the one who had ran into her helped her, she said that it was a hit and run.<br />
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During that time I was torn between telling her to come with me so I can bring her to the nearest clinic or just give her a cash and go to my office since I cannot - obviously - help her that much (my shift was about to start 30 minutes before I met her).<br />
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I reached out to my pocket and gave her a money so she can get herself checked, then I left with a heavy heart.<br />
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Here again am I just handing out bills to the person in need. But as I walking away from her I keep on mumbling 'Lord, please help me know how I can help her'. I knew I had to do something.<br />
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It took me a while to figure out, but while I was setting up my laptop on my cubicle in the office, I thought about inquiring in the clinic what medication is needed to do if one is suffering from bruises and sores. I bought what she needed and told her what the nurse told me about curing bruises. It was the best thing I can do at the moment.<br />
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There are many times that I keep on wondering how I can serve the people that Jesus entrusts me -- us -- to take care of. I keep on wondering because, on my part, I know my limitations (such as capacity to provide, etc.,) But I always pray for Jesus to help me figure out a way -- to be capable to help His people.<br />
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For the past few days, I haven't seen <i>Nanay </i>yet. I pray that she's better. I never had forgotten to pray for her. I hope I can see her this Monday so I can inquire how she is faring.<br />
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-18988337710918901492015-04-24T16:13:00.000+08:002015-04-24T16:13:02.362+08:00“I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.” - Charles Dickens<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-75052986032653776582015-04-17T08:14:00.001+08:002015-04-17T08:14:59.549+08:00“Joy is what God fills us with when we trust in Christ.” — John Piper<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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“<i>Have you ever wished that you had nine lives, and that you could live them all differently, but in one lifetime? Or you could follow each thread of your theoretically alternate life in a theoretical multiverse, just to see what it was like, and where it would lead?</i>” </blockquote>
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Long overdue! My good friends and I went to <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Tourism-g1104131-Tuguegarao_City_Cagayan_Province_Cagayan_Valley_Region_Luzon-Vacations.html">Tuguegarao</a> and to <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g2152305-d654944-Reviews-Palaui_Island-Cagayan_Valley_Region_Luzon.html">Palaui, Cagayan</a> during the lent week (March 21 to 25). <br />
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If there's something that I can remember about Tuguegarao it's how generous the servings are when they serve meals. And of course, the temperature. <b>It's scorching hot</b>. If you want to experience <i>raw</i>, <i>undiluted </i>summer, if you want to experience the '<i>real</i>' summer temperature go to Tuguegarao. But besides, the heat, the place was extraordinary. I hope I had time to explore it thoroughly. We went to Tuguegarao as our first stop towards our real goal -- Palaui Island in sta. Ana, Cagayan.<br />
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First, how did we end up on the idea of Palaui -- <b><i>of all islands!</i></b> To say, Palaui was featured as a spot for <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/">Survivor.</a> So yeah, they had a season Survivor: Cagayan. Thank God for seat sale we were able to book Tuguegarao to reach the Palaui Island for only a thousand and few hundreds.<br />
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On the Palaui Island, we've hiked to Cape Engano Lighthouse, and I swear the great view of the island didn't fail to take my breath away. The faint sound of the waves crashing below, and the wind with a hint of saltiness from the sea, you'd wish you can take the moment on your pocket so you could relive the moment every time the world becomes unkind. This is also the moment that you can marvel on God's creation.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the fields that we crossed going to the lighthouse, reminds me of the Hobbit</td></tr>
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On sunset: whenever I go to an island, I always take time to see how the sun sets there. The sunset in Anguib beach (somewhere in Palaui), is quiet. It's not as grand and as boastful as the sunset in La Union, but it was quiet and placid. The sun hid behind the clouds until it finally and quietly waved good bye. The unobtrusive sea accompanied the quiet goodbye of the sun, is a perfect time for someone to meditate. Hence, <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2015/04/279-be-not-afraid-ye-seek-jesus-of.html">it was the moment that I talked to God</a>. <br />
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There are many things that the Palaui island offers. You can snorkle, and dive. Also, Palaui has a mangrove that you should not miss. When you get there make sure that you savor the moment because you become one of the nature. The place takes you to its 'paradise', and allows you to experience it if only you'd allow yourself. It's quiet, unassuming beauty is humbling. This journey is a wonderful chapter of my life. It allowed me (again) to experience things I haven't experience before -- something to take with me when I grow older.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hael.villareal/media_set?set=a.10153207649453826.1073741863.833818825&type=1&pnref=story">See more of my photos in Tuguegarao and Palaui Island on my Facebook</a>Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-72362135347014464392015-04-05T17:04:00.003+08:002015-04-05T17:04:52.025+08:00279: "Be not afraid. Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. Behold the place where they laid Him." - Mark 16:6<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i>Jesus has been risen.</i><br />
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Finally we have reached the Easter Sunday after 40 days of sacrifices and of spiritual journey, we have finally arrived at this moment. <i>I finally have arrived at this moment</i>. I ended my Holy Week by attending the <a href="https://instagram.com/p/1EwO_2tT0d/?taken-by=haelhaelhael">Easter Vigil in Manila Cathedral last night</a> (and it was presided by his eminence, Cardinal Tagle). Attending the mass in Manila Cathedral became a devotion ever since the Holy Week kicked off. I go there to attend the mass on early Saturdays (as time permits). So far, during the lent, I was able to carry out the devotion and had concluded it yesterday.<br />
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Additionally, since the 40 days had ended, I had the Facebook application re-installed on my cellphone, and I started browsing my notifications.<br />
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<b>Back to Facebook</b><br />
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To say, I should feel more relieved now I got back to my old self, but to be honest I felt unfamiliar with who I was before. After the 40 days spiritual journey, I felt like a different person. Looking on my Facebook, it felt like I wasn't the person who was in there. I even felt like a stranger to the people whom I have seen on my newsfeed because of my lack of updates on their lives. It's a strange feeling. It's something that I guess I need to ponder at. But if there's something that I am sure of, it's that I lost my interest in Facebook. I even wonder why I could not live not checking the notifications before. <br />
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What are the things that I did during the Holy Week and what Jesus revealed to me?<br />
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<b>Saturdays with the Immaculate Conception</b><br />
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One of the things that maybe non-catholics wouldn't understand (and I believe this would remain a discussion) is how Catholics are devoted to Mother Mary. I, myself, also wondered about her significance. However, through my prayers, I was lucky enough to get the answer (<a href="http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p123a9p6.htm">you may read here</a>). My answer, of course, came through other's better knowledge, and me seeking. <br />
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In here I pray for Mother Mary to pray for me to Her loving son Jesus Christ in order for my soul to be forgiven, I also mention to Her to pray to Jesus Christ my petitions. I talk to Mother Mary as how I would talk to my mother. I treat my relationship to Her as how I would treat my real Mother. However, of course, I still have failings. But I know in my heart that She continues to pray for me as well.<br />
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Honestly, ever since I upped my relationship with Her, during my most heartfelt prayers, I would end up crying for no reason. There's one very significant moment that one time after my work (my work ends at 12 midnight) I decided to stay for another 5 hours in the office in order to attend the 7AM mass. When the time struck 05:20AM I left the office in Quezon City and arrived in Manila Cathedral by 06:30AM, when I arrived on the church, exhausted from lack of sleep and travel, I uttered "Mother" in relief, and wept. It was an incredible weeping (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=eton+centris+to+manila+cathedral&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8">here's an info how far I work from Manila Cathedral</a>). I prayed the rosary and my tears continue to fall every time I say my prayers.<br />
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<b>Under the Starry Sky</b><br />
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When I was reading the book <a href="http://curiousweekends.blogspot.com/2015/03/277-on-my-birthday-and-on-ignatian.html">The Jesuis Guide to Almost Everything</a> one of things (among many things) that I adopted is how St. Ignatius would pray among the stars. I felt that I should also do the same.<br />
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There's one thing I have learned while praying at night under the many stars that's scattered in the black ink sky, it's so quiet. You know the saying, 'in silence we find God'? -- it is indeed true. While everyone is asleep, when I go outside our terrace (right after I take my shower), I would pull out a chair sit there look up at the stars and would utter <i>'Lord Jesus look upon your lowly servant as I say my prayers to You</i>', and for some wild imagination, I would imagine that Lord Jesus would turn His head down and would indeed look upon me.<br />
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I've mentioned earlier that to Mother Mary I pray for Her to pray for me to Lord Jesus, what I say when I pray to Jesus is how I would talk to Him as my savior. I talk to Him of my gratitude, of my weakness, of my sins, of the Christian community and how the Christians are being persecuted, I talk to Him of my relationship with Him, and I pray for Him to help me that 'I may be able to live on His words and His teachings in order for me to bridge others to Him', and of course for Him to strengthen my faith.<br />
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During this quiet times at night, a bucket of tears would be shed. This is even the first time that I cried while talking to Him about our brothers and sisters in other countries who's being persecuted for their faith. This is something that I never thought I'd be able to do, and every time the prayer ends it always makes my heart at peace. <br />
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<b>Find God in Nature</b><br />
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My friends and I recently went to Palaui, Cagayan (more on that next time). When we went there my goals were actually to pray during the sunset, pray at night, and enjoy with my friends. I almost didn't go because of Financial constrains but because I really, really want to try to pray among the nature (this is also mentioned in the Ignatian Spirituality -- praying among the Nature), I pursued. <br />
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Circumstances made it hard for me to pray during the travel for one thing: our first few days ended up staying in Hotel (so basically not yet in the nature). Second, the shore was too far where we first stayed. Third, when I was already underneath the stars, there was a rain. However, one time I found a perfect moment to talk to Jesus, while walking on the shore and the sun was setting I ended up talking to Him. It was a perfect solemn and quiet moment.<br />
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There's something I have realized, that when I talk to Jesus it's hard to stop! Sometimes I even feel chatty that maybe I was already confusing Jesus because I keep on jumping from one topic to another. But it was amazing.<br />
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When I was about to end my talk to Jesus, I closed my eyes as a tears rolled down my cheeks and said 'Jesus, thank You. Thank You for this moment.' <br />
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<b>A Conscious Decision</b><br />
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I remember before during my college years, while talking to this person I admired, and our eyes met I told myself that I love that person, and I will love that person. It was the first time that I realized that love is also a conscious decision. I learned that Love is not only an emotion, but it's a decision, and that <b><i>I will love</i></b> that person. <br />
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When I made the decision to be in relationship with God, it was like that moment too. It was a conscious decision that I will love Him, when I laid my eyes on Him.<br />
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But like any relationship, there will be a trying times, challenges, and temptations to stray and for me to continuously disappoint Him. But like what I say in my prayers, I pray for Jesus to 'not to let my eyes wander away from Him'.<br />
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The Holy Week might have ended, but this is just a beginning for my spiritual Journey.<br />
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Let's pray for each other. :)Love Love ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/04546139678022964984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399432508893474137.post-64783303828416635862015-04-03T05:40:00.004+08:002015-04-03T05:40:25.223+08:00Be Still<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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