Monday 8 October 2012

The First Flight to Independency


Turf: in one corner of bed
Dash: reading JessicaRulestheUniverse

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one....For
if they fall, one will lift up his
companion.



photo by: google image



Everyone has their own dreams to fulfill, and I have lots when in case with dreams' issue. It was 2005 then when I had my first flight to independency. It's been my long dream to work abroad, though I had a good decent job in the Philippines, a pioneering employee in one of the American companies in which grew successfully (as I could say I am proud that we are also part of the backbone of the company) but then longing working abroad does not fade away, but the more I think of it; the further I desire to fulfill it.

Then one call from my brother changed the future and on the other side, it's going to fulfill the long-time dream. I am nervous and ecstatic at the same time. Mixed emotion eating up my mind, my courage has been gradually wither with "what if" questions mark that keeps playing in my mind like a never ending song in which it almost scares me to death, but my strong-willed fight back too that this is what I wanted long time ago, to work abroad.

Excitement grew more inside as I arrange my resignation to my company, I feel proud that one of my dreams is almost at the grasp of my hand only few days to count on, and I was there. Finally, says "this is it!: but my heart is also pounding and filled with mixed emotions' longing for my long-time comrades, subordinates, my daily gruelling task in the office like considered it as almost a habit (Papers, computers, meetings, subordinates, a time to time client updates, transmission deadlines, issues in the office that's been throwing like a dirty toilet paper and more others). There is nothing more exciting but to be away from continuous production drama from some crab mentality area under discussion.

I arranged everything from resignation to my luggage; date of arrival is March 19, 2005 to be exact as what my memory recalls it. I checked in my luggage is inside, I had tickets, boarding pass everything is okay all I need is to queue in the immigration area, but never thought of going to fail it three times and three times that I had to go back home carrying my luggage to my disgrace. Definitely, I had to look for the reason of failing it to get the approval of the immigration officer. I have supporting papers, passport, tickets, boarding pass, and terminal fee is paid all documents are definitely a McCoy. So, I sought for my auntie's help since she was a commander in chief in the ATO before she resigned and the one sitting as Director in the Airport is one of her subordinates so to speak. She escorted me on the 3rd day, and called the so-called friend of her or long time co-workers just if anything possible happens of disapproval by the immigration officer again without any potential reasons, then he could give a helping hand. My auntie was to believe that there is no other reason for holding an approval for my exit stamp, so she is willin gto help that is. To cut the long story short, I re-discovered that there was some kind of fishy thing or anomaly cooking inside (whatever that is) thanks that it was then reached the knowledge of our VP after visiting the UAE last March 2011. So, hoping there is no such kind of dilemma in getting an exit visa or stamp (whatever they call it).

After a long drama in getting my exit visa (stamp) approval I finally get on board. The feeling is I finally here sitting on a plane going on a journey I once long for "the first flight of my independency". While sitting in Boeing 747 of Cathay Pacific mixed emotions boiling in again, other unsolicited feelings that I could not even describe. A feeling of a one long time dream that indeed has come true and a new pace of life that is awaiting me in Dubai which is still cannot be revealed and still all behind the clouds.

...next time I tried to tell  about my life and bumps in Dubai. Hope to do so.


Quotes
Lord I want to show the kindness of Your
heart today. Please show me who I can help
and in what way. I want my words and deeds
to convey Your love. Amen.



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Sunday 7 October 2012

A Thankful Thoughts


Turf: haven
Dash: writing

John 15:8
By this my Father has glorified,
that you bear much fruit.



Today is not an ordinary day nor because it's Sunday or because Sunday is just once every weekend. I feel heavy  and sluggish when I woke up I had pain in my neck that can't move me up in bed, or I had this so called "stiff neck." I tried to figure out what the caused in having it, which is so sudden and if I can only remember I'm definitely okay when my sister woke my senses with a heavy knock on the door in our room. I woke up my niece to open the door for her, I was facing on my left side then and the sunlight is striking against my face so I turn on my right facing the wall to avoid the sunlight. The day is so bright and gay but the bed is enticing me to sleep more.

I was in the middle of ecstasy of my sleep when my mom suddenly woke me up, when I tried to move my body I couldn't the pain over my neck and shoulder is terrible but still I tried to find a way to get out of bed. Fixed myself and then go. We're in our home in Las Pinas but the pain is still there though I can move my neck. The moment we reach home; I open my laptop and start surfing the net to get the information for the best costume for Ms. Australia (my niece is chosen to be Ms. Australia on their United Nation School Program and going to compete for other participants in their school).

However, the pain in my neck and shoulder is giving me a bit trouble to do my research work. I decided to rest a bit flatten my back on the bed until I fall asleep for an hour, it was 7 pm when I woke up, but it seems my body need a complete rest yet it was too early to sleep, and I'm afraid that I might be awake in the middle of the night when everybody is in their sound sleep while I'm wide awake like zombie waiting for sun to rise. So, I get up resist the sleepiness and thank GOD the pain in my shoulder is gone, and the pain in my neck is lessened. Though, I'm a bit indolent to write a blog today, I told myself to do it just to thank GOD for this healing. It's a Happy Sunday to everyone!

To make this blog a bit informative I searched the cause of this so called "stiff neck". I quoted it from Medline Plus website.

A common cause of neck pain is muscle strain or tension. Usually, everyday activities are to blame. Such activities include bending over a desk for hours, having poor posture while watching TV or reading, placing your computer monitor too high or too low, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, or twisting and turning the neck in a jarring manner while exercising.
Extreme accidents or falls can cause severe neck injuries like vertebral fractures, whiplash, blood vessel injury, and even paralysis.
Other causes include:
  • Ruptured disk
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Sprains
  • Cancer that involves the spine


Thank God that the list in the last post is not the reason or caused at all, and it was just simple and common stiff neck. 




Quotes
Only the truth in life we have spoken,
Only the seed that on earth we have sown;
These shall pass onward when we are forgotten,
Fruits of the harvest of what we have done. --Bonar



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Thursday 27 September 2012

A Heaven's Food


Turf: room
Dash: cleaned up the room

Acts 1:8
You shall be witnesses to me
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the
earth.


It contains so much happiness whenever I went out with mom, because I got a chance to roam around, again. One of the good things in going out with mom is I never suffered of hungriness-till-you-faint, (because she is a gourmand too) rather fed you up until you get bloated to the point that you can't even breathe of fullness.

My Yo-yo weight has always been my main challenge it's been going up and down every now and then, but whenever I went to the mall it seems that I forgot everything weight concern rather I get overly excited on my favorite fast-food dish in KFC which is "Chicken ALA King" it seems that heaven is on earth; though it isn't my first time eating this dish but every time I enter the threshold of KFC it seems it's always my first. Its always been a mouth-watering food for me the taste has been a magical taste for me. One thing is I'm a gourmand. I love eating. It's been a pleasure for me to try new dishes. So, for those who has been on a diet now, so sorry for this post that I discussed so much about it. (The photo was a few days ago)



a heaven's food


Well, the decision always lies in your mighty taste of craving. Don't indulge too much once is not a crime. But never ever starve yourself that is a sin to crave for more and your intestine will get into trouble. Don't punish yourself if you want to get a thinner, sexier body. Eat right, balance diet and have a good healthy mind.




Quotes
People can't believe in Jesus
If the gospel they don't hear
So we must proclaim its message
The the world--both far and near.--Sper



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Sunday 23 September 2012

Home Sweet Home Pt. 2


Turf: at room
Dash: washing

Psalm119:89-96
I will never forget Your precepts
for by them you have given me
life.


The journey is indeed worth to remember since it's my first time to set my foot on the land where my Lolo (grandfather) was born and met a lot of my relatives whom I thought we're only a few in the family of my Lolo's side. I also saw the big land of my Lolo there again, I'm too sorry for myself that I didn't capture any of it since the land is so beautiful to be a photo shoot subject. Though, I captured a few places somewhere along the way and again it is so breathtaking. 

I couldn't wait to brag how beautiful the place is, it is so majestic and the ambience is so idyllic.


This is the place where I stayed for a few days....


Kalibo River, I just took a shot while in a moving vehicle the river is so mysterious to look at....

I just put a frame on it cause it's the scenery is like the one I saw in the postcard... just took this shot with my mobile on a moving vehicle.



I also had a photo shoot in the beautiful replica of Japanese garden...




Quotes
Thank You, Lord, for the Bible, Your Word to Us.
Give us wisdom as we read and study it
Make us sensitive to your voice
And give us hearts to obey. Amen.



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A Home Sweet Home

Turf: at room
Dash: washing

Psalm119:89-96
I will never forget Your precepts
for by them you have given me
life.


It's been a long pause since my last blog updates. Time coping up with my new business and last time it brings me to the hometown province of my grandfather in Aklan, Malinao it took us almost 10hrs getting there. It's quite an adventure because it is my first to ride on a RORO ( a roll-on/roll-off) ships designed to carries heavy vehicles and as well people. I feel good that I didn't have this kind of sea sickness nor feel dizzy during our travel because we have to offload and load to the RORO and to the bus as well (land travel and sea travel for a 3 sets trip) till we get to our destinations. I just feel sorry for myself that I didn't take a photo of the ship, but at least I took a photo of myself while on the ship I feel like a bird flying free as the wind blows my hair and stroke through my face.



The blue sea is so cool...and the clouds as it touch the mountain top


The dark clouds starting to envelope the blue sky as the golden sun is setting down....


An old church near to my Lolo's house... I wish I can go there and pray (they have this saying that your wish will be granted if its your first visit to a church) but it's locked up. The church mass holds as early as 5:30am. I'm still asleep at that time though. :)


The church little garden it's enticingly beautiful, the flower is  like a little drop of snow from heaven, so I took a photo even though the gate is locked up.


It looks like a Japanese garden in the old story of geisha, it's only in front of the city hall where my relatives is a mayor though....


The green green "rice" not grass... (LOL) as we are approaching going back home.

The visits were worth it you won't even get tired as you will gaze the beautiful scenery like these and most especially when I set my foot on the land where my blood and roots belongs. 


Quotes
Thank You, Lord, for the Bible, Your Word to Us.
Give us wisdom as we read and study it
Make us sensitive to your voice
And give us hearts to obey. Amen.


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Friday 30 March 2012

10 Days Letter Challenge - Day 3

Turf: Bed
Dash: writing

Isaiah 43: 3
When you pass through the
waters, I will be with you; and
through the rivers, they shall not
overflow you.



Sorry, peeps I know it's been a long time since my last post so many things has been coping up my time, just random I would say. Of course, I'm still blogging but in another site but it was not a personal blog like this one. So, to start my blog I want to answer the 3rd day challenge of "10 Days Letter Challenge - Day 3"


Day 3: Five People Who Means a Lot

1. Mom - she is my bff for life
2. Dad - I missed him he died 10 years ago
3. Judy - my friend she is like my sister through thick and thin
4. Rafael Nadal - he makes my day bright

5. Charice - she inspires me a lot



Quotes
God, give me the faith of a little child!
A faith that will look to thee--
That never will falter and never fail,
But follow thee trustingly.--Showerman




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