JULIO

July July!

It's amazing the month isn't over yet!!!

This month is sooo jam-packed.

I have been so engrossed being actively engaged in some events that would soon pave way to a wonderful society.

I joined a workshop facilitated by Mr. Nicanor Perlas when July started. And from that workshop we came up with "Cycle for Life". Actually, there's a biking event in Davao done once a year by The FORCE (bicycle enthusiasts) and it is also to promote the bicycle city ordinance we have in Davao. Good thing, with the workshop was Tito Leo Avila who was a former councilor who is actively involved in different environment groups and he still has the connections to continue the said activity. And he realized everyone was just waiting for him to call for action even if he is not in office anymore. And with that taken care of we set off to plan the event.

Aside from that, I am currently the secretary of Rotaract Club of Munting Pag-Asa Davao which means more responsibility and more chances of being actively involved in transforming our society.

One of my friends organized the Davao Live Aid Concert for the flash flood victims...... and we had our own relief operations and created the group Tribu Pagkakaisa, where I experienced synchronicity. How God sure gives the desires of the people.

I have been to three cities in Northern Mindanao the past week, Iligan, CDO and Butuan with mom to spread love.

I feel that times are really changing nowadays. And I am beginning to see the fruits of the Light Workers. The people I am with right now are really the people that I have been looking for a long time ago. Plus, I even dragged a friend in the move..... now she's taking LEAP!!! For the TIME OF HER LIFE!!!

For current events the one thing that can make me super duper incensed last week was the "negative" reports from this certain A BIASED SCBN media company about our City Mayor Sara Duterte. I would say over and over again that violence is the last option.... but then if your children are about to be killed.. wouldn't you do something to protect them? That event made me wonder how weird people can be.... they are quick to judge the Mayor for protecting people but are mum about larger deception especially when it comes to the family owning and monopolizing most of the properties of Pinas. But sheeshhh..... shift shift shift Tina... "I choose to Love......"

I am overwhelmed that many spiritual leaders are also taking their own Leap of Faith.... let's not talk about those who are on "the dark forces" okay? Only those who have been actively participating to spread love and oneness, like Bishop Tutu who always inspires me.

I just can't wait for great things to happen specially in the coming months. The dark forces are losing their power.... as more and more people are awaken to each of their true BEING... that we are LOVE and Light. The people responsible for the LOSE-WIN percentage... which keeps 2% of the world population on top and the 98% below, are losing their power.... times are changing and the numbers to the right distribution of wealth is slowly happening.

Do not lose faith...... Mother Earth will continue it's cleansing.... Stay grounded.... Stay heart-centered..... so you wouldn't be affected by the coming changes.

I am more than positive.... I am enthused, excited, inspired by the coming of something super duper great! Every LightWorker is doing their job and I am just amazed I am part of it specially in taking care of the environment..... The only thing we need to do... is to come together... doing it together .... doing it en masse.

Life sure has many reasons to celebrate...... if you are still having it an emo day..... CELEBRATE!!! Celebrate that all negative emotions are beginning to get out of your system. Celebrate!!!

Loving you all,

Tin

Image Source: Piroska

Loving 2009

It was a magical 2008. I spent my time celebrating ME... Every moment, I have chosen to always feel wonderful with ME.

and with that... I thank God - to whom I felt I have grown closer this year because I spent more time listening with the voice deep within me. A God... I see... who is very loving and was always around when I felt like there's nobody I feel safe to talk too. Whenever, I go crazy or distressed over things that often confuses me... He was always around like a light in the dark.. piercing my heart with love and melting all the worries away. To A God, a friend and a lover. Yes, a lover. My heart's bursting from all the love I never thought was possible. Yes, God. You sure showed me it's possible to experience an enchanted love. I thought, it happens to a select few only.... but you gave me a chance to experience it too - and in this world. And I know this year... I am experiencing it fully. 2008 was just the beginning.

I thank all the people who were endlessly patient with me, and who loved me unconditionally. THANK YOU, dear friends - this goes to everybody who visits my blog.... and to all those who supported me*murag Oscar's awardee*.. (you bring joy whenever I see messages from you guys). Thank you. Thank you. My endless gratitude to you guys for just BEING THERE.

2008 was a magical year. I felt sparks and saw glitters by the middle of the year. By, November another angel arrived... and another angel *that makes 2* who was a perfect gift for us.

The second angel brought everybody closer and I found what I have always yearned for - "friends.sisters who would listen to everything about me... with no judgment". Our relationship brought us to that point and I feel soooo safe with them.


This year, is LOVING 2009. If it was ME last year... I am choosing to have a WE this year. Spent a lot of time meditating about this.... although I need more time to meditate on the WE part. Haha. Ok. I know you might be lost in this post now...

but here's my LOVING 2009:

This year..... I choose to LIVE LIFE LOVINGLY.
I choose to be more AUTHENTIC to everybody.
I choose to say what is really from my HEART
I choose to Live with intention.
I choose to travel more and explore.

This year I choose to dedicate myself and every moment to my PURPOSE
I choose to support people in their journey back to LOVE.
I choose to support people around me in their WELL-BEING.
I choose to practice Wellness.

This year... I choose to bring out the best in other people.
I choose to accept people as they are and love them unconditionally.
I choose to appreciate my FRIENDS.
I choose to enjoy my journey with the people around me.

This year I choose to allow myself feel what I have deprived myself all along
I choose to share my LIFE and JUST BE with someone I love.
I choose to celebrate that experience.
I choose to create loving memories plus with magic.

This year I choose to always do WHAT I LOVE.
I choose to laugh and be care-free.
I choose to treat myself with respect.
I choose to dance in the rain... and fly like an eagle.
I choose to enjoy and be responsible for my FREEDOM.

This year I am choosing things with no regrets
I choose to nurture my mind with loving thoughts.
I choose to LIVE the MIRACLE.
I choose to trust the process called LIFE.

Because I know I am a magnificent being who can dance on any path......

May this Loving 2009 be yours as well.... I share this to everyone. =)

Love you guys!

The Game of Interdependence - Introduction

This post was transferred to the official blog of our office - DXN Davao - for the article - The Game of Interdependence - Introduction.

Have a great Day!

The Game of Interdependence - Introduction
The Game of Interdependence - Station 1
The Game of Interdependence - Station 2
The Game of Interdependence - Station 4
The Game of Interdependence - Station 5
The Game of Interdependence - Finale

Kung Hei Fat Choi

Greeting you all a Happy Chinese New Year!

I wanted to post about "some people" I know... but I guess it wouldn't fit the day because it's special for the Chinese and for that reason I'll just go with the flow.

Meanwhile, I would like to thank Miss Summer for giving me the following awards in three different posts:


1.) You Make My Day Award which I will give out to the following blog friends:

Miss Cel (for dropping by most of the time and leaving messages), Sis Ychel (pasensya na.. you make my day with all those sweet nothings talaga), and Sis Arianne.


2.) XXtraordinary Blogger Award which I will give out to 2 xxtraordinary bloggers as well:

Bam and Fruity Oaty


3.) I love your Blog Award. *which I also got from Ate Mari herself. Thanks!* Before Cupid gets you all flowered up I'm extending this award to you:

Tin / CM / Ethyl



4.) Blog with Girl Power Award: I would give this award to

Ate Gladys




I guess that's all for now. Have a Great Year AHEAD!

Magic 08

Happy New Year Everyone!

I would like to thank everyone who "decided" to be with me for the past few years. Thank you for sharing a part of you to ME and that includes each and everyone of you - reader or not, offline or online.

This year...

I choose to stop and smell the coffee..
I choose to step out and feel the sunshine...
I choose to celebrate MOMENTS....
I choose to celebrate LIFE...

I choose to find time to DREAM more...
I choose to DEDICATE every moment for my Purpose.
I choose to respond and not to react to any circumstance....
I choose to LIVE LARGE and WORRY SMALL.

I choose to give myself a break....
I choose to celebrate JOY and PEACE....
I choose to build my own rainbow....
I choose to adorn my life with LAUGHTER...

I choose to believe in MIRACLES and even to MAKE THEM HAPPEN....

This year..... I Choose to CELEBRATE ME!

They're supposed to be "I WILL" but it is sooo FUTURE TENSE. I want to do them NOW!

but then... those choices are a step-by-step process.. but right now I am feeling them..even if it's not around. :)

Once again... thank you for sharing me your journey, and for taking time to let me share to you MINE =)

Have a magical new year! :)

Pahabol:

Thank you to Pretty Life Online for regarding my blog as a TREASURE. (what a way to start a new year and my first post in 08).

Each and everyone of YOU is a TREASURE in your own special way but I'd like to give this "You are a Treasure" award to 8 blogs for the year 2008 as a good start:

They are all a TREASURE in their blogs and in REAL LIFE. (eventhough I haven't met most of them pa.)

to the 8 Treasures....

Arianne, Sis Ychel, Bam, Ate Mari, Fruity Oaty, Kuya Angelo, Quincy, and Donya Quixote.

Continue to live life from the INSIDE OUT because that's where the REAL TREASURE can be found.

Holiday

Merry Christmas! *Though my greeting seems kind of late*. Thanks for all the Christmas Messages/Greetings I received here.

I was soo busy the whole week because of 2(two) impending parties for 23 and 24. December 23 for the office and December 24 for relatives, people close to us, and people in the office who are dear.

Everything went out well. I had tons of fun organizing the games for the "23" event. It was an "extra challenge/amazing race" sort of game consisting of five(5) different stations. Each station have their own corresponding lesson that is pretty much related to real life. Like, "seek and you shall find", "strike the balance", "listen, focus and reach for your dreams", "healthy lifestyle" and "creativity under pressure".

I would probably share the whole game one of these days.

By 24, everyone just got together, dined and talked.

By 25, we had a movie marathon with all my cousins present. By 7pm everyone decided to go to the People's Park and there everything started to go crazy for me. I was in a "bad mood" which came as a shock because I rarely have those. Really. I was so gloomy everybody noticed it. Maybe because there were a lot of people at the park and I've seen a lot of them spoiling the Green Theater (e.g. garbages all over). It's a new park and they're spoiling it. Huuuuuu. Or maybe some of my cousins were just too loud and sarcastic that it annoys me. Oh well. I guess they do happen sometimes. But, I shifted now.

Happy Holidays!


Shout Out: to Christian from Asteeg.net for the gift.

Cruisin'

Ahoy!

I will be gone once again "indefinitely", which wouldn't matter much since I'm always in and out of the blog world. The real world's calling is much greater nowadays, but fret not I am not leaving the "blog world" since I have so much "discoveries" to share... I just can't place it to words... as of now.

In consequence of my going away, I am missing a "debut" I waited for so long. But that's life... you always have something to offer. You don't always get what you want without something to sacrifice. Rawr. Yhe.. sorry sorry... ikaw ang akong "Isaac" karon. daghan nako utang. Phbbtt.

I'll be seeing you guys in a few weeks time. Seeee youuu!!!!

Visit Malaysia 2007

Malaysia is actually celebrating their 5oth year of independence. They are having a huge promotion to attract tourists and this year they sure did attract A LOT. Cable T.V. stations have a series of advertisements about "VMY 2007". It is quite fitting to Visit Malaysia this year... and I just love their "One Golden Celebration" song. Super! I wish we could have one as grand in Philippines!

Malaysia

There’s a place not far away
Different faces yet all the same
With a million dreams
In one golden celebration

Malaysia

It’s the place for us to be
It’s the time to feel so free
With a million smiles
In one golden celebration

Malaysia

Come and spread your wings
There’s so much to see
There’s a million colours
Right before your eyes
It’s one golden celebration

*cant find the whole song.. sorry*

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We landed in Penang Island on our first day. It's where the ship "Star Cruise" docks when visiting Malaysia. Very nice place.

Anyway, our main point of visiting Malaysia was because of the farm of a company we are building our future with. We got to visit the DXN farm on our 2nd day(we traveled 2 hours from Penang to Alor Star) .






Right picture: with my parents and the pioneer of Philippines (Tatay Jimmy Quedding) and the pioneer of Mexico.










They say you haven't been to Malaysia if you did not visit "Genting Highlands" and so this was the second highlight of our trip. Fortunately, we got to ride the "world's fastest and Southeast Asia's longest cable car" called the Genting Skyway.




They say it is called the Las Vegas of Malaysia. Their resort features many hotels owned by Genting subsidiaries. We stayed at the Hotel Resort(refer to the picture on the left).

There are also different facilities in the resort like golf courses, shopping malls, concert hall, sky diving simulator and theme parks. Basically, we did not tour the whole place since we were only there for a night from (Sept.19)5pm-8am(Sept. 20). We watched their featured presentation called "FLY". The presentation was not that bad... I enjoyed the introduction where they sang "One Golden Celebration".



On our fourth day we headed to Kuala Lumpur from Genting Highlands. Along the way we visited the batik factory and the place where they sell "genuine leather". Leathers made from cows to stingrays. We also headed to KLCC and visited Aquaria.



We checked in at Berjaya Times Square, a 5 star hotel. It was a good hotel since the shopping mall is just part of the Square. Very convenient and it's one of the things I like. I did not get to tour the mall during our 2-day stay there because there was no time. Only the first 3 floors. Someone told me that there's a big roller coaster in the 5th floor. Too bad, I did not get to visit it.

Of course by this time I also met Dwinny. A good friend of mine. We forgot to take pictures. Tsk. Tsk.

We had our one day seminar in the hotel and also our Gala Night at our last night. Of course, finally I got to meet the "hot shot" / "dragon" of our company of course the one and only owner of our family business, Dr. Lim Siow Jin.


All in all I like their promotion of the "VMY 2007". It's super grand. You see their flag everywhere even on high-rises. I like the lyrics of the song and the tune.

They have big highways and nice "island bars" on highways. Although the weather tends to be a bit more like General Santos City or Cagayan de Oro they have nice paved sidewalks and clean and so that would come as a consolation. Their forests remains untouched and preserved.

Cotton Candy and Peanuts

Before hitting the streets first thing Friday morning I saw a green butterfly fluttering over a flower in our garden and a good thing I had my camera. A good omen for starting the day? Hehe.


One good thing about the Kadayawan Festival is that you have a variety of choices on how you want to spend the day.

What to do? What to do?

• FOOD: If you are into food, you can eat fruits that are on season like mangosteen, durian, lansones and rambutan which can be seen everywhere and they come in very cheap. You can also choose from a variety of street foods downtown - kwek2x, cotton candy, popcorn, fishball, cheese sticks and more. If you want FOOD as in heavy meals.... restaurants have promos and you can see streamers everywhere screaming "Kadayawan Promo" this and that. You wouldn't starve I tell you. There are also Food Fiestas and fairs in different places.

• SHOP: This is the time to SHOP! ALL malls are ON SALE. 10-70% off! Not just malls, even small boutiques and stores are on SALE. Everything's on SALE, I tell you.... even GUESS and other prominent flashy brands.
  

• ENTERTAINMENT: Various artists have schedules to perform in different malls. Be it free or with pay. But mostly it's Free, just take your pick! There are cultural presentations and music festivals. Of course, we have the Indak Indak sa Kadalanan(Saturday) and the Floral Float Parade(Sunday) if you happen to wake up early in the morning. Bring your umbrellas with you.... or just a cap will do. If you don't like crowds.... then I think the street dancing is not for you. (did it just rhyme?)

• PARTY - night street parties are offered everywhere. Everyone's out the night after Indak Indak (Street Dancing) usually scheduled Saturdays. Roads are often closed for the open street discos.

• CONTESTS - if you are a person who loves to win a prize, there are various competitions you can join or just watch. From sports(sepak takraw), photography to dancing and even just joining raffle prizes in different malls.

• TRADE FAIRS - of course trade fairs are always present. Plants, furniture and food. Best day to buy is the last day of the trade fair because you get it cheap....but not a lot of choices. :)
  

Friday: The first day we just walked and strolled the streets. We just surveyed the streets... (as if we are not from Davao and we can't get enough.. hehe).

The unfinished renovated park that used to be called "P.T.A. Park" was temporarily opened for viewing. It was just a few blocks away from our office and we could have dropped by to check the park out but everyone was so tired from walking, we did not get the chance to preview the unfinished park.




Saturday: Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan. You'd hear the tribal music filling the air and a series of shouts. Some roads were closed and most jeepneys would re-route for the day. Be aware of that. Everyone can be seen walking, so you might as well join others. It's best to have someone with you around, someone who can walk tirelessly with the heat and the crowd to enjoy the moment. Just have fun and laugh when you bump into each other. Be in a good mood. :)

Finally, we got around to eating durian after the seemingly endless walking.... with me was Ate Jireh, fellow blogger... a newfound friend. :) Hello Ate!!! :)

I think the open disco was cancelled due to the rain that started out by 10P.M. (I'm not sure). They could've transferred it indoors. Hehe.


Sunday: It was drizzling when we set out for today's "walk-a-thon". I call it that because it seems like we've been walking since Friday. We did not watch the Float Parade because everyone slept through it. We just watched it on T.V. instead. Most of my business partners are "dance enthusiasts" so we decided to meet up at a Mall where there is a dance contest which will be judged by the Streetboys. But, oh boy... the crowd is just too much.

*See the crowd behind?*

The day ended with us eating street foods, cotton candy and peanuts. Which kind of summed up the three days we spent walking around. The bonding moments was sweet like a cotton candy....the heat of the sun hot as a peanut. :)

Crescent

Kuya Denz and Ate Janz finally the long wait is over.

It was a lovely wedding last night.... what made it even lovelier was the crescent moon and the star.

Anyone saw the nice picturesque crescent moon and star so close to each other last night? Don't mind my picture because my camera is not advanced and can't quite capture the whole lovely scene. Just imagine the crescent moon on the right side and a star shining bright just beside it. It's what you mostly see on pendants and drawing and last night I saw it for real.

They said when the moon and the star are so close to each other someone's courting someone. Uyyyy. It was quite fitting, since the wedding involved the start of wooing each other and courting.

They were both blessed because on their wedding day it appeared and that rarely happens.

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I am definitely having fun with the people in the office. They are all full of positive vibes wherein you can't help but smile the whole time. When you talk to them you learn a lot of things that comes from experience and not just hearsay.

There is meaning to everything we do and we help and encourage each other to do better.

The youths in the office are those people whose interests differs from young people their age. Most young people don't think the way they do. At their age, it is quite admirable to see them working for their future and to think they used to be running down the streets before. People can change their way of life and these young generation proved WE ALL CAN despite our age and circumstance. More about them some other time. Hehe.

Summer's Here!

Summer's Here! Haha. (As if I am soo into summer!) One good thing about this summer is.. I have no summer class. Zilch. Nada. Hah.

To all those blogger friends of mine who alerted me about "the-layout-glitch", thank you! :) If, it weren't for you guys.. I wouldn't have known. I guess the previous layout went gaga when you viewed it in IE or something. (I'm using Mozilla -_-)

Just so I could feel the "summer wave", I poured out a freshhh new summer look. A bit pinky and orange-y... yes. ( Sorry, to all pink-and-orange haters. Hehe)

I have soo many pending tags to-do. Ill be posting two. The other one by Mariel would be tomorrow. hehe :P

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Tagged by Blogie:

3 or 4 funny things you do to relieve stress. When deadlines are fast approaching but you’re not even halfway through. When your boss is on your ass like a crazed bullrider. When you feel your salary (or allowance) just doesn’t fit your preferred lifestyle. When you partner feels he/she just isn’t getting enough from you.

Im not sure if my list would be funny....but doesnt matter. Here's what I do when I'm stressed:

1. Obviously, I would go and read a good book. Nyahaha. (Relax and see a movie would not work for me).
2. ICE CREAM (Vanilla) - nothing's funny about this though.
   
3. and uhmmm.. space out, daydream till i doze off.

Tag: Avy, and Ychel

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This is one weird tag.. I can't mention whoever tagged me... :)

1. Your lunch today - Sandwich / Choco -Vanilla Cheesecake (YumYum)
2. Last movie that you have seen? - The Core
3.Song you never got tired of listening - Remembering You - Steve Chapman
4. TV show you are watching right now - not watching... I'm in front of the PC!
5.Missing someone, a boy, perhaps? - Haaaa? Cguro.
6. Movie you want to see this month - Sooo manyy!!! I wanna watch every movie in planet earth (hayy ang korni)
7. Last song you heard/watched on MTV - I can't remember. But uhmm the last song I heard was uhmm it goes like this... "Walk on by.... walk on.. walk on by.."
8. You want to eat - Cake CAKE..did I say cake?
9.Ever cried because of a boy - Sekreto aron bibo! hahaha.
10. First movie you’ve ever seen in a movie theater - Cant remember. Ahh movie theater?? Lion King i think.
11. First blog you’ve visited today [excluding yours] - Dwinny
12. Do you want guys to be the ones who’ll make the first move? - Yeah
13. Ever had a crush on someone of the same gender? - Huh? Nope.
14. The last person you’ve ever taken a photo of ? - My sister.
15. Did somebody ever say you were good at cooking? - waaahhh.. the question is Do i cook? :P

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That's all for now. Its late. Woot. Woot. :) Blessed Lenten Season. :)

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Congratulations Winners!!!! :)

Best Personal Blog: Misteryosa
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Best Socio-Political Blog: Philippine Commentary
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Blog Achievement Award: The Mommy Journals
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Family Blog Award: About My Recovery
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Deliblog Award: Dessert Comes First

Triple Treat

Triple Treat day. This calls for a celebration! Wooohoo!! :)

1. It's my Dad's Birthday. (Yup, in our family we have 3 feb. celebrants me 13, darlene 15, and my dad 18). So, it's like a one week celebration here... and the grand finale would be my dad's birthday... and yeah that's today. Hehe.
2. It's CHINESE NEW YEAR! So Kung Hei Fat Choi everyone! (Where are my ang pow's?)
   
3. Last but not the least... This is my 100th post. Haha. Is it a good omen? Having your 100th post by Chinese New Year haa?
   

Anyhow, yesterday I had my Thesis 1 FINAL defense. It went well actually, the panelists were not that bad. They did not ask too many questions, they just suggested this and that, and basically those corrections are all about my thesis format which I need to revise again... but nothing too drastic.

I am actually frrreee!! Woohoo. And maybe next next week I will be working on my Thesis 2 which would cover Chapters 4 and 5 of my Thesis book.

Today? There will beee a a couple of visitors. Well, actually a select few. Just some get-together thing and so everyone's busy... and I guess they would call me now and then to help them.

My sister sends her regards to those who greeted her. She has her own blog but she's not updating it. She is soo busy with her Korean/Asian-forums. *rolling my eyes*

Have a great Sunday and KUNG HEI FAT CHOI.