Princess the KID

August 11, 2009, the goat of one of the retired personnel of our unit delivered three kids. Obviously, one will not survive because the mother goat has only two nipples. The caretaker who is one of my personnel said that he is going to sacrifice one kid. I decided to adopt the young and innocent kid so she could survive. In short, the kid was given to us and named her "Princess". She is adorable with her pure black hair, has ear extensions in her neck and four nipples! We feed her with milk everytime she gets hungry. Its the job of the guard on duty at night to feed her when she cries. Princess is such a good pet. She takes away stress in our daily undertakings. Watch her play jumping from chair to chair and running side steps and you'll surely laugh at her.

my new game...

When I was in Central Luzon, I was anti-biking, anti-shooting and anti-badminton. Yes, I was able to do this despite of being ordered by some seniors to join the events but I preferred jogging and taking care of my pets.

My assignment here in Mindanao opened my eyes for this game which is one of the best exercise especially in areas that are so cold just where I am now. I could say it was my first time to play BADMINTON on the last week of August. I don't even have my own racket, doesn't know how to serve and smash, and also the rules of the game. Howver, my partner was really a badminton enthusiast. He taught me the rules of the game in just a few minutes and so- the REAL GAME began.

Hahaha! Although we did not get the Championship trophy for we only got the 2nd runner-up among the six teams, it was really a nice start for me and I am looking forward of playing the game with my men.

Palu-palo ulit!

been a long time...

Its been three months I haven't written anything in this site. I have a lot of things to tell, memories to cherish and also things to forget.

God has given me another challenge and its a matter of sound decision. Luckily, with His divine guidance, I was able to hurdle the temptation Sattan had given me. Could you imagine a married man courting me who is also a married one? Damn! I can't do this, I love my family and I don't either want to destroy the family of other people. Precisely, its a curse for him- for using amulet. Usual things to happen- ladies and even mamasang would run after him as if he is gwapo (hmp! masyadong bilib sa sarili sorry na lang talaga at di ko sya pinatulan). Without him knowing, I already informed my friends and even my former boss about his actuations. So much for this man na nababaliw sa pag-ibig.

Some people say I am the boss now. Yes I am in some aspects. I have my own world- a world that is full of hope, lot of things to accomplish but indeed I am grateful to my superiors who gave me the opportunity to lead an organization that is dominated by men. This is another challenge for me. More stories to tell...

alaala ng kahapon

Parang kelan lang, isang taon na pong nagdurusa ang puso ko. Matagal tagal narin na panahon I haven't talked with my partner. Despite of the things that happened, i miss him so much. Di rin ako nawawalan ng pag-asa na maaayos pa namin ang lahat. hopefully, pag-magsawa na siya sa mga ginagawa niya ay bubuksan na niya mga mata niya at makikita niya ang katotohanan.

My usual routine from the time we separated is to take good care of myself, support my family, take good care of my pets sila lang kasi ang kasama ko palagi when i am alone, go to church every sundays, go to work every weekdays and when needed sa gabi for an overtime I do.

There are times that I couldn't help myself but cry for what happened to me. I know God has plans for all of these- and it has something to do with my career and my welfare as a wife of an OFW na walang ibang inisip kundi mga kaibigan niya.

Thanks God- YOU opened up my eyes. I command in Your name to bring him back to me only if napagisip-isip na niyang mali ang ginawa niya.

i'm back

I was not active for the past two days for a lot of personal reasons but i am back for good again. I have encountered so many trials in life and to be more specific, let me scribble it for blogger.

A senior officer had the wrong track of loving me. We both have our own families, I cited to him the dont's in life since I am a Christian. However, this man seems to be a follower of Satan. He keeps on insisting the bad thoughts in his mind. He sent messages that are horrible for a married like me. Every time I read jis message nagkakasala ako for shouting bad words agaisnt him. Di ko na talaga matiis pinaggagawa niya. One time, parang may nagudyok sakin to seek audience from my boss. Kung hily spirit man siya I hank him for directing my feet towards the direction of my boss.

Here's what happened. I informed my boss about what's going on, showed to him the text message sent to me. He thought that it was not true but I relayed to him the details. Further, I told him that I am with the unit just for work and not for any other reasons. I asked for advices and our talk was fruitful. He laid down three suggestions. One is to pray, second is to deny him and whenever he send text messages tome, is should reply him with godly messages plus the word respect that should be incorporated with my message and the last is the most drastic- TO REPORT HIM TO THE PROPER AUTHORIES.

Late in the afternoon without him knowing that I have already confided with my boss his wrong intentions, again he keeps on talking to me about his feelings. I left him and proceeded to the table for dinner. He came and ate to ether with me. I started to tell him about the predicaments until i finally said to him "If you are not going to stop your foolishness Sir, I am going to report you." Perhaps, he knew that I was not joking. He left the table for reasons like he cannot eat properly. hehe God is good. That time I WAS RELIEVED. Thanks God-you opened up my eyes!

What is BOQ?

For the benefits of those who doesn't know what is BOQ and for those na nagmamaang-maangan lang sa real meaning ang acronym na ito-HETO PO ANG KAHULUGAN NG BOQ!!!

BOQ stands for BACHELOR's OFFICERS QUARTERS - ibig sabihin para sa mga binata, walang asawa na male officer. Ngunit, subalit, datapwat! dahil sa armor ay bihira lang ang female officer, maaring tumira sa BOQ ang female officer.

Pero teka, alam naman ng lahat na para sa walang asawa di ba? BAKIT MAY NAKATIRA SA BOQ KASAMA ANG NANAY NIYA, KAPATID NIYA AT ASAW NIYA (kung minsan!!!)? Nagsisiksikan sila sa room na napakaliit. Pag dumaan ka nga sa harap ng door nila maaamoy mo ang kakaibang amoy. Pag gabi or madaling araw may alarm clock ka na na batang umiiyak tapos maririnig mo pa nagaaway ang mag-asawa na kala nila walang taong nakakarining sa mga amoy nila. Grabe namang pagkamanhid. Libre board and lodging hahaha! This is true- free ang kuryente, tubig, gasul at may katulong pa at yayo! My gosh!!! THIS IS NOT A SIMPLE CORRUPTION BUT A CORRUPTION NGA NAMAN TALAGA.

Hmmm... ang tamaan wag magagalit ha- makiramdam naman kayo. Dapat kasi mangupahan na kayo sa labas laking abala na kayo sa AFP. Pano tayo mag-enercon nito na imbes isa lang ang sundalo na patitirahin sa kampo, isinama pa angkan.

Are dogs really off-limits to beach?

I feel guilty to my little baby when I brought her yesterday to the beach to have her bath and enjoy swimming. A man came to me as I was about to bring my pet to the shore and to have her swim for a few minutes. Bawal daw paliguan ang aso sa dagat kasi para lang daw sa mga tao yon!!! Well, three days ago, we brought our pets to the same resort and our dogs really had a good time swimming so ginawa ko ulit. Wala naman nagbawal the time na pinaliguan namin sila. Kesyo ordinansa raw ng munsipyo na bawal ang aso e wala naman maipakita na papel! Pagpasok mo pa lang sa resort e di na mabasa mga rules and regulations nila sa resort so ano nga ba talaga ang totoo?

Ang tanging alam namin na bawal ang aso ay sa swimming pool kasi the water is not running. Sa daming beach resort na napuntahan ko ang Baybayon Beach na yon sa Opol, Misamis Oriental ang nagbawal ng aso. Ito pa! Kadaming askal nandon sa seashore- an daming galis, sakitin etc pero di man lang nila mapaalis. Parang may discrimination ata ang taong yon sa alaga ko. Sabi pa nga ng kasama ko mas mahal pa nga shampoo, pagkain at tinutulugan ni baby ko kesa taong yon. Hay apo! Di ko alam kung kelangan lang ng pera ng taong yon kaya ganun ginawa niya. Speaking of pera, puntahan ba naman kami sa cottage para singilin sa rental samantalang pagdating namin ay binayaran ko na. Simpleng pamemera talaga ginagawa niya. Malas lang niya at medyo tinarayan ko siya dahil sa ginawa niya.

So, sa BAYBAYON BEACH ng Opol, ayusin niyo mga regulations niyo. Babalik at babalik kami sa resort niyo be sure to keep your dulis dogs - yon ang may probability na makahawa sa mga tao di ang alaga ko na regular anc check up sa vet!

here again

Its almost a week I haven't visited my blog nor write anything. I was just preoccupied by activities hence, I almost forgot I have a blog that needs to be updated.

For the past days, I was busy at work and I also spent the lenten break just inside camp to minimize gastusin. However, I enjoyed the break by watching tv shows I couldn't watch during office hours, had enough time playing with my little Angel (puppy), and had a great time in talking to God.

It was then that I realized He showed me several signs but I ignored them. I was fighting with my feelings as a result, I felt hurt for everthing that I have gone through. Having been separated with my loving husband for the past months was not so easy. My friends told me that I was just brave enough to face the truth so I don't feel any regrets. Well, I just hide my real feelings! When I'm alone, I have the time to cry out and at the end, I thank God for giving me the right decision.

Aside from having time to treat myself and my pet and so to honor God, I had the time to gave advices to friends- which are older than me. I sometimes feel guilty for I think I am not worthy to do it because of my age. However, I am in a position to do so then I really have to.

How are you going to deal with a person that alomost everybody arround doesn't want to talk nor mingle with her because of her attitude problem? Kahirap nga naman. I don't know if I have to tighten my belt or loosen it just to find the right adjustment! The word ABSURD should be awarded to her. She doesn't want to listen to the opinion of others. What she knows is she always had the right decision. She is a professional but she doesn't carry or portrait the life of a professional. Parang uncivilized pa! Hay! Ito na nga ba ang buhay ko? Umintindi sa mga taong di nakakaintindi.

So HELP ME GOD!!!

flowers

I love nature, so everytime I see wonderful creations of God I took pictures of them. Below are just but some of the pictures I took using my GE A835 digital camera and Sony Ericcson K770i Phone.

a) Euphorbia - Light pink variety

b) Light yellow variety

its another day...

Since Black Saturday I have been questioning myself for the problems which are blessings that came along the way. The holy week gave me ample time to miditate of the past, repent my sins and look forward- and now I am MOVING ON...

Today is the second day of my lenten break (our group was divided into three groups so there is enough personnel to run the unit in case of emergency). I preferred to stay in CDO and enjoy the beauty of the City of Golden Friendship.

Yesterday, although it was very late in the afternoon, an officemate invited me to go to Opol Beach together with our dogs to enjoy the Easter Sunday. The beaches were fully occupied by people so we looked for an area where our dogs can take a bath (wawa baby ko-her right ear was infected when I took her a bath a week ago so she just watched her Ate Pia enjoying the sea waves). It was almost dark when we decided to transfer to a new venue so we could also take a bath. Well, the water was good, the air was fresh compared to that in the city where the air is polluted because of the vehicles that are passing by now and then.

Around 7pm, we decided to go home. The waves were already rough (but the water was not so deep), the area was already quite dark. With just a P20 parking fee for almost an hour, we saw the joy of our dogs for having been brought to the beach, and with just a pitcher of buko juice and 2 packs of nova we too enjoyed ourselves. Till next weekend (we will be going there very early so we could breath the freshiest air- a good alternative medication too for sick people.

Happy Easter!

Christians have different ways of celebrating the resurrection of Christ. The common activities during easter are the "salubong"-when Mary meets Jesus at dawn and easter egg hunt where kids look for eggs in exchange of cash prizes. Others wear clothes and accessories like bunnies (long eared animal hehe), while others spend the day at the beaches to celebrate the risen Lord.

Well, whatever activities we do, the most important thing is that we were able to thank the Lord for redeeming all our sins. He died in the cross for us- so in return, we have to be obedient of God's laws. We should be His good followers.

I woke up early this morning to prepare for the Sunday Worship. My enire family is a devoted catholic but I want to search and explore God's church. When I arrived at Cagayan de Oro, I often attend the Sunday service at Northlake Victory Church. The pastor (Bishop then) is an active partner of our unit in uplifting the morals of my comrades-in-arms. From the moment I attended their worship, I felt the difference between their faith with that of Catholic people like my family. However, it was not a problem for me for I believe that whatever denomination we belong for as long as it is only God that we worship, then its okay. I felt that I can talk with God while worship songs are being sanged by the members of the music ministry. My experience with the catholic was different. More often, I could hear the voices of the children, they are crying, yelling and shouting, running inside the chapel and may more which simply connotes-most of the kids lack the discipline. I could hardly concentrate during mass for their actions. You only have the time to concentrate with your prayers prior to the start of the mass while kids are not yet around. In the NLVC, I observed that kids have their own Sunday School. They were taught how to read the bible and become righteous kids. During the second part of the service, here comes the praising and worshiping God. Kids are still there and actively participates the old ones in singing worship songs. They have their own bible (I used to borrow one from them because I often forget to bring mine) and knows where to look for the verses the pastor asked us to open and read. I caould say thay these kids are true Christians. They were raised by their parents in a way that reflects their personality as well.

Although we have the freedom of religion, hopefully our superiors should take note of this. They should not force people to attend mass and/or services that is against the will of the individual because it could be one of the reasons why people commit sin. Respect the religion of others, so others will respect yours.

Answered Prayer

I just want to share to you the story of my life. This happened when I went to school last year (for career advancement).

Mid of 2008, I got sick and was confined in a private hospital. Prior to that, most of my days were spent for work, overtime now and then. A month after I got sick, a notice came that I am due to go to school. I have to take the course for career advancement and there's no way of getting out of it. My doctor told me to file for a two-months leave so I could fully recover from sickness. And yet, it was not a escape goat for the schooling. Every night I cried for I was afraid what will happen to me if I pursue with my schooling. I was still weak, adviced not to engage in strenuous physical activities. I prayed hard to give me the sign for me to pursue with the course I have to take up.

When I took the entrance exam, I was the only one among the twenty aspirants who passed the exam. I told myself, "This is the sign that I have been waiting for." Although it was an asnwered prayed, my worries did not stop there. When the course opened, I need to participate in the daily roadruns in order to pass the physical fitness test. After one week, the PFT was scheduled. I was afraid I might fail in the said test considering that I was still recovering. Again, I prayed and so, I passed the test!

Academics was a part in the curriculum. Another problem for me was to pass all the tests. You may ask how many items- well, in one subject there will be from 10 to 20 items test. However, you need to get at least 70% of the test to pass. The general anesthesia injected to me affected my memory. I had a difficulty in memorizing and comprehending the lessons. Again, I prayed hard. before the start of the exams, my prayer was "Lord, I ask you to help me answer the questions correctly, Thank You. Amen..." I passed all the exams. Until the comprehensive exam was scheduled, I alwys had the same prayer. The final comprehensive exam was a 200-items test (enumeration, multiple responce and single responce test). Guess what? God was so good. I was the only student to get the perfect score!!! Imagine 200 out of 200 items! According to our Course Director and other school officials, it was the first time for them to give such number of items and type of examination. They came into a conclusion that they provided the best learning procedure and there was nothing wrong with the exam they gave. However, some of my classmates got low grades such as 50 or 60. Anyway, GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS. God says "Do your share and I shall do the rest..."

Praise God!

Count thy blessings

Why do people keep on asking the good Lord "Father, we don't have enough resources for our needs?" The truth is, we are just used to being like that. We always keep on asking for more but forgot to be grateful of the blessings He had given us.

Just simply thank Him for the following and He shall continue to bless us more and more:

1. Before going to bed at night, thank Him for all the good things He had done to you and your family on that day.
2. Upon waking up in the morning, thank Him for another wonderful morning- for everyday that we wake up is a miracle to us (remember, other people die while they are sleeping).
3. Thank Him for every minute things you accomplished at work and even at home.
4. Thank Him for the people around you- your parents, kids, officemates, the nanny of your little ones, the janitors, taxi and jeepney drivers, the policemen and soldiers who are always being there to maintain the peace and order in our country. Thank Him not only for the elite people but all the people behind you. Remember, no matter what their works are, they contribute to the success of the community.
5. Thank Him for the people who keeps on pulling you down- for they make you strong to face all the trials in life.
6. Thank Him for all the things you see- the rivers, oceans, seas, mountains, the buildings, birds etc.
7. And above all, THANK HIM for redeeming our sins!!!

In times of trouble, HOLD ON. Ask him to give you wisdom say "Lord, I cannot solve this problem alone, but with You I surely can..."

tHY wILL bE dONE

This is one of the seven last words I Lord Jesus Christ have spoken before His death.

I know Lord, that whatever problems I have now, it is Your will. Hence, "Thy will be done."
Having been seprated with my hubby for the past eight months is a blessing for me- not a punishment. Yes! I found out lately that he is not only connected with one girl but two or perhaps more girls. Precisely because he have lots of money that could easily attract girl aside from the fact that he is a good looking guy. Anyway, I sometimes have regrets but I have nothing to do but to accept the reality. Perhaps, God has plans for the both of us. I am successful with my career in the government but I failed in my family. Indeed God is a perfect designer. He designed me to work better in the government as my priority than having a family of my own. However, I do not forget to support my loving mother, brother, sis-in-law and nephews for they are the people who are behind my success.

As I write this blog, I couldn't help myself but cry to all the aches and pains in my life. Yet, with God I can say that I can face all the challenges in my life. If this is the will of God- then THY WILL BE DONE, Amen.

How I spend the Lent

Its another HOLY WEEK for Christians like me. While others spend their lenten breaks with their families - in a family get aways such as tour packages to tourists destinations, I preferred just to stay home to recollect and further get closer with God, remember His passion and ressurection.

I have lots of family problems but ONLY GOD gives me the strength to carry my cross. I sometimes blame God for everything that happened to me but it always end up into a conclusion that God has plans for all of my suffering. Amen! It is really true. He gave me those trials for He knew that I can handle all the situations smoothly.

"Lord thank You for always being there for me. When I am down, You lifted me up, when I saw the darkness You showed my light, when it rained, You showed the sun."