A Blessed Holy Week

Indeed, when it rains it pours!!!

The week started perfectly for me and before the week ends, another pouring of tasks happened on my end. I really never expect things to be this amazing but since the Provider allowed it then i just want to praise him for a blessed week.

Our celebration of the holy week was fantastic, perhaps i could say we had a great food bonding. Why did i say that? In a short span of time, we managed to do few menus and desserts. It was timely as everybody was around and that we can roam around anywhere we want. We had our own version of crispy pata and in fairness to the younger brother, it was the most delicious pata ive ever tasted. While, i decided to make a little dessert for family consumption. I make a home style buko pandan perfect with sweet corn. It was yummy and i decided to use the the sweet corn for a change.

Well, the celebration is not yet over and we are heading somewhere tomorrow. For now, ill keep you guessing first but for sure it would be a fun and great Easter celebration.How about you, where do you plan to celebrate Easter Sunday? wink!

Just Remember this.....

Few days more and the love day will make the world red. I wonder where is cupid now? I knew that some couples out there are uber excited for the V-day. Yes, i had my fair share of that ultimately when you have someone who just makes you complete then i guess you can't ask for more. We may not be celebrating the Valentine's day together but i do know that deep inside our heart we simply own each other and that makes everyday truly worth living for.

Today is Sunday and we always view it as family day, i hope you are doing great guys and before i publish this, allow me to share this quote..

Excited and Inspired

I have few good vibes today so i just let them overflow by now. First off, i'm now officially part of the most elusive paying site and it was really a nice post birthday present. I actually just build my new site for them and thankful that my prayer was answered. I really can't believe i've made it knowing that i'm not an expert blogger nor knowledgeable in that craft. I just do it on my own and proud to be a reader fanatic. So, i am just motivated to build more if my finances allows me. In any case, in time ill surely have one more and another more. Blogging addict indeed.

Another thing, i am just savoring some good thoughts today. I mean there are things im keeping that warms my heart big time. I wish to share it but i think i would have it post in time and let you know guys some personal tale i wish to savor. I'm really just glad that God gave me a good man, it is really a huge thing for me.So, while im still free and have my own time, ill savor the moment and live my life to the fullest :) What a day!!!

Dad Of The Week - Winner

Last week, i submitted an entry for a Dad of the Week contest hosted by dadoftheweek.com. It was really a surprise that we earned the most public votes and thanks to my family and friends who never hesitated in sharing to their wall about our entry. I just read about the contest from a forum and timely i was not doing anything that time so i submitted an article about my dad. The following day i was paid $10 for the submission and the staff of the website was really accommodating especially Sir Ryan. He really encourage me to campaign for my dad so as to earn more votes.

After i receipt the email from the staff, i immediately told my sister to post on her wall about my entry. Gladly she did and so as my brothers and some of our closest friends. We just had 5 days to campaign and we were really sending offline messages to some of our classmates and friends. Its the thrill of getting the No.1 spot and of course its the instant $50 that we can get (to treat my dad) that really motivates us. Friday came, the public votes of my dad tied with an entry from Virginia and we really have to get more votes. My brother sent some more offline messages to some of his friends and finally Saturday night we were already ahead by 8 votes. It was the first time we joined with such online contest and what amazed me is the fact that my family members is indeed supportive in anything that we do. Anyway, im happy to share to my readers that my dad was chosen as the dad of the week for the last week's contest and the prices are as follows:

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Every week day a Dad will be chosen as Dad of the Day by our editorial staff based on numerous factors and be featured on the front page of Dadoftheweek.com. Public visitors will then be able to vote for Dads that they feel deserve the recognition as Dad of the Week. The Dad of the Day with the most votes by midnight on Saturday of that week will automatically be chosen the winner and be recognized as Dad of the Week and win $50 cash to be spent on the family or given to a charity of their choice.
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By the way here is the final votes we earned as of Midnight of saturday:



Well, i encourage my readers to join. You can submit your entry here.http://dadoftheweek.com/submit-a-dad/

Random Thoughts

Well, i figured i need to leave some updates here. I forgot doing so until a good friend reminds me this morning. Anyway, like i said i had a busy day. From dealing with a variety of errands and dealing with a lot of stuff. This week, my dad underwent a minor operation specifically dealing with his metabolic problems. Settling some medical expenses is really not an easy venture. As my dad told us, if one has no money there's no other means than to bear the pain. Thanks to our Provider for making things easy for us. It also helps that God provides and that HE didn't leave us alone. Now my dad. is doing fine already. There was no infection or worst stuff seen. He is under medication and we already bought all of his prescribed medicine courtesy of my brother. The hubby takes charge of the operation and the professional fees of his doctors and hopefully, my dad will get better. I have mentioned in my sites how my partner was so worried and in just a text away he would immediately do something as he knew i was in a bad spot. I am really thankful that i had this kind of man and my dad tearfully thank him that HE is never hesitated in helping my loved ones in all of our crises and endeavors. I also want to thank the Provider for continuously answering all my prayers and for making things possible. Really, i would rather just deal with other stuff not just facing a sick loved one whom i can't do nothing. Its so hard.

She Deserves a Space

Modesty aside, i cant help giving my sister a sole space for this month. Her achievement is truly one of a kind and our sacrfices is truly worth it. With a humble heart, id like to share the little triumph that we are enjoying. She recently was offered by a top Auditing firm in the country and that's no less than SGV & Co.

For a brief background,

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SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.) SGV & Co. is currently the Philippines' largest multidisciplinary professional services firm with eight offices across the country. The Firm employs over 3,100 professionals from various disciplines delivering value-added services to over 6,000 esteemed clients.

We provide integrated solutions that draw on diverse and deep competencies in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We uphold the highest standards of quality. In fact, SGV & Co. remains the only ISO 9001-certified professional services firm in the Philippines – a distinction we have maintained since 1996. Our track record has remained unmatched in the region. We have accumulated invaluable resources in our 66 years of operations - highly qualified and competent staff, state-of-the-art facilities and an enviable international network.

SGV & Co. is a member practice of Ernst & Young, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, its 152,000 people are united by shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. SGV & Co. and Ernst & Young make a difference by helping our people, clients and wider communities achieve their potential.

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My sister was among the few passers who got an excellent mark, she got the highest score at their review center and was immediately offered by few auditing firms before she leaved the place. I was amazed of the letter from SGV & Co and realized that they are really pirate and get elite people from the field. Its no easy to get an eye to such prestige firm and im proud of the fact that my sister was top pick by the firm. If you are still clueless about this firm, well you might just pay attention to some of the television shows and sometimes they appear to be the obeserver and mostly they are the sought after auditing firm for multi company.

As of the moment, my sister is still undecided if she will take the offer. She is willing to work at our local for some personal reasons. But im pretty sure, wherever she decided to leave her mark, she will remained to be sought after wherever she leaves her curriculum vitae.



Following a Career Path

So, what made you choose your course? Do you have a burning passion about a certain subject? Or sadly, do you have no choice? I hope the latter is not your situation, because if it is, I pity you sweetie. More often than not, college students don't have any idea about what they really want to pursue during their college years. They just enroll themselves there because their parents want them to.

That's the case with my cousin. The boy wanted to take up architecture but his mom wanted him to become a nurse someday. With no choice at all, he ended up taking up the nursing course but eventually fell behind because his heart was really not in it. To make a long story short, he left the course and followed his passion.

The story above tells us that each one of us should follow what we want to be in life. I mean if the finances allow us to enrol in the course, then why not. Yes, our parents know very well what's good for us, but there are times like this where our choice and heart should sometimes overrule. In any case, I chose my course because I felt that it was the most appropriate study to take up, but if ever our finances would allow me to shift to business administration courses then I would gladly do so. You see guys, its about weighing your options in the best interest of everyone.

You also need to consider your parents valued opinion while trying to follow your dreams, because at the end of the day, if you just follow your heart and will, but you've already figured that it's not good for the family, then its useless. While following your dreams, make sure you're on the right road!

A Busy Blogger

So, while typing for this post, i am checking out new articles i will be writing today. Im checking out a niche where my mind is not that novice.I set some goals for a day for me to be productive. I have less than a month to save for our festivity and im already cramming.Nevertheless, i dont lose hope and i have so many thing to celebrate about. I have my partner that adores me even at my ugliest. Yay, the hubby and i had an argument last night but we immediately patched it up before i go to sleep. He never fails to put a smile on my face no matter what and since the start he would always say sorry if he felt he is wrong and he would show me how much he loves me. The feeling is great just the thought that someone is looking after you and will take good care of you so much.

On the other end, we are set for a beach escapade this weekend. Isnt it an exciting thing to look forward. Ohh yes, at last the family will have a summer escapade with some friends and relatives. BY now, let me handle my online endeavors..

Happy Birthday Sister!

"Its just once in a lifetime you'll find a sister and a bestfriend"

Happy Birthday little sis! Im sure you are still busy with some school stuff but i hope you are happy in your special day. Well, i may not tell you everyday how lucky we are as you being part of the family and allow us to let you know that you are precious and you are special in our hearts. Not only you are our little sister but you being the kind and sweet sibling to everyone of us. Rest assured that we will be here for you no matter what. We are here to share your pains and cheers you up when you're deeply hurt. We will be here to fight for you and condemned that someone who broke your heart. We will be here to support you when you need a hand. We will be here to uplift your spirit when you think no one loves you.

We are here your family who will walk hand in hand with you in your ugliest and in your success. May God bless you as you face your final step of your career. Goodluck day..Our continous prayers in the coming week. We love you!

Looking for an Advertiser?

Hi blogger, you might as well be interested for an advertisement offer.Well, i just recently accepted a tempting offer from an online store and he is still looking for site administrators who is catering some niche sites. He has multiple stores and he wished to put some links on high end portals. Just leave me some message and ill give you his contact details.

On the other end, its few days before weekend. Time really flies so fast, before i knew it we will be celebrating our festivity. A great news, the sister still top notched their recent and last pre board. She will be taking then their board exam in few weeks and hopefully she will be enlightened to make it. We're counting the days and for now our best arm is God's strength and guidance. Please Help us God on this endeavor.

Just Grateful

I was amazed to know that my articles were all approved and to that im motivated to do more today, hopefully. God is so good to me recently, i always have an advertiser at least regularly and i owe to my God for really extending so much blessings to me and to my family. I just hope i will be blessed with good words and right mood for me to be able to do all my pending tasks. I'm planning to write at least 5 articles now so that it will be included in next weeks payment.

On the other end, aside from the pouring of online tasks, the honey really inspired me to do more in all my extra avenues. Although, he told me that i need not to abuse my health but then i still want to aim more because i have things and plans that i opt to materialize soon. Well, i actually just lost some of my valuable last week and sadly, it was pick pocketed when i was at downtown last week. I actually didnt realized it until i was at my room and found out what had happened. I immediately told my partner about what had happened so he hurriedly wired me that same night. He actually oversee my finances and make sure that i still have enough which im so grateful that he is there. Today, he asked me if i still have enough money for everybody and i always tell him not to get worried but then he will always insist to tell him if there is any problem. He is simply thoughtful and i knew i cant find anymore a man whose love is beyond my expectations. He doesn't just take good care of me but even the rest of my loved ones. Really, he is the best thing that happened to me.

Wonderful Monday

How was your day folks? I hope its fine and i do hope all your wishes for this day do come true. Yours truly is still stacked and busy at work. Hence, i was also busy writing my budget to the honey. He wanted me to email the list of medicines for my mom and how much it costs. We are doing our budget since my mom will go back again to the nearby city for her check up. Good thing, no serious stuff found on my mom's throats yet the doctor advised us to give her food the is rich in iron. My parents will then go back next month for my mom's check up and stay for quite sometime there. My dad loves it there, he often smile from ear to ear whenever he reminisce their trip together. He would let me feel envious while telling me how they had fun travelling, eating at luxurious restaurant and when they visited a ship which was so antique. Gracious, my mom and dad visited too a bar one fine night and end up going home so late. Maybe, its the perfect time for them to enjoy a little.If i can fix all my expenses, im planning to ask my honey to give them a surprise tour somewhere. I'm sure my hubby would support me all the way. Enough for now, Have a marvelous day.

Its Friday Again!!

Fun! Fun! Fun!, That's how weekend is. When Friday came, i couldn't help myself from getting excited since i could afford to sleep till lunch time or sleep again the entire afternoon. I could afford to watch movie till dawn and of course do everything i want on these days but the most important thing is pampering myself no matter what i do either by going out or just by staying at home, the ambiance and recharging myself is quite so much already. I knew how much i work so much notwithstanding how much i pretty sacrifice myself for my online portals and some writing commitments.

I remember a friend telling me that there will indeed came a point in your life that material things don't matter anymore. You opt to seek for intangible things like friendship, love and great company's. My sister is so much of a company, she is a buddy you cant afford to lose so now that she is busy with her review, i'm trying my best to just do something worthwhile just to address the boredom.These days i would always have time going out just once or twice a week just to delight myself once and for all. But its pretty nonsense going around alone coz i sometimes felt out of the world while i am envious on some people with friends or family. We used to bond a lot with my sister. IN fact, when she was still here, we would always have time going around and enjoying ourselves anywhere we want. We once visited some attractions at the local and pretty amazed how the unplanned tour happened. Amusing but i find sincere love and friendship with my ever beloved sister. Well, as they say, time flies so fast and before i knew it, she will be back and soon we would enjoy great travels together. Folks, you would find genuine love from your family members so don't ever take them for granted.

Sunday Update

Happy Sunday Folks, im up for an update. Im actually just done finishing some tasks on my other portals and my day would never be complete if i will not share some update here. The usual sunday where we would prepare extra special food didnt materialize today because its just me and the brother at home. But it didnt stopped us from giving this day an extra lift especially that its a day after our usual payday. We agreed with the brother to try some sea foods and bought some desserts. Its kinda funny because we end up cooking a different menu because we were afraid to take some risks. At the end of the day, we are kinda fulfilled living just the two of us temporarily. I realised its kinda different when youre parents are there who would prepare things for you. We are not just used in waking up early to prepare breakfast and other minor stuff but now we take turns of working on some household chores. Well, i knew my mom and dad enjoy their travel.

A "Me" Day

Im glad the hubby decided to give me a break and a deserved treat. If not him being persistent then i dont think ill call this day a "me" day. So, what i did? I paid first some bills that are on due and hear mass. I oftentimes plan of attending their 12 pm mass whenever i have plan of going to downtown but seldom it materialize because of some distrations.Today, i make sure i can hear mass and im glad i did coz i met our former school directress. A short chitchat and after which we decided to have a lunch together. It took us more than an hour to finished our lunch but im quite happy with all those short conversation. Right after, i checked out some new finds and bought few items that pleased my eye. Well, its kinda boring walking alone and i hate to do it if i dont have company. Speaking of being alone, we will be left alone with my brother this weekend coz my parents will fly to the next city for the Sinulog festival.Im sure they deserved the treat and im happy for them to enjoy this exciting travels once in a while.To my nanay and tatay, enjoy the trip and i knew theyre quite excited travelling together.

Happy New Year

Its been two hours passed and we are now changing our calendars. Hey guys, im blogging for my 2012 posts and i dont want to start the year with negative thoughts. First off, i want to greet all of you a blessed New Year, How was your celebration guys? I do hope you have had great time with your family. As with us, we are just done with our annual year end gathering and the exchange gifts among us were superb. There are so many people who joined the group than of last year. The programme started by candle lighting which was our way of showing sympathy and to condole with our folks from CDO. It was follwed by a numerous dance and song numbers then a lot of  parlor games. We were overwhelmed by all the people who came and participated because in one way, it does shows how our humble event eventually embraced by our close friends and relatives. With the party, comes our chance to give thanks to our Lord for all the blessings our family continously received despite some rough times that we often encounter.

With the coming of the new year comes some fears and excitement perhaps. Fear for some unexpected things that may happen and excitement because no one knows what the future unfolds. Nevertheless, with our prayers, we are always hopeful that we will be guided in our journey wherever our paths leads us. The years that passed seems to  bring a lot of memories both good and bad. It gave me so many lessons, realizations and acceptance. I have faced the fact that the world is composed of various people with varying personalities. My stay in my native place taught me few lessons i opt to keep in my heart. Partly, i realised that God will always do ways to let HIS will be done. For all those times that HE kept me guided, thank GOD. This same year, i came into terms with some facts that are hard to spell. I mean the experiences i had made me look back to the people who have hurt us and cause us few heartaches. To that, let the Most High gave them what they need to earn them the lessons they deserve. I always do believe in the right karma and whatever you do to your neighbor will always go back to you a hundred fold. Whatever you say and have said to others may cause some smile into your face but in due time i always believe in every fall back. We may have a lots of share of those painful words from people who choose to be insensitive but at the end of the day when you know where you stand, then you have nothing to prove because your enemies will never believe. At the end of the day, its not who wins on the number of times youve hurt others but it counts on the number of times you choose to fight when people wants you down.

2012 will be a long jouney. i always expect criticisms when we fall, smile when we got hurt, backfighting when we dont do well and perhaps gossiping when they learned our imperfections. Thus, i learned to embrace that without them we wont came out as strong family as we are. Maybe, in some ways they are the core reason why we keep our self motivated and without them knowing were a step away to the finish line. Thank you for the good times and Hope to have some fond memories in the coming year too. My prayer for a blessed year for you and your family.

Closing 2011 Meme

Few hours more and we will now bid goodbye to 2011. Today marks the end of the calendar yet its just right to say that the memories created on this year will remain on our hearts. It became a tradition to have our annual gatherings and exchange gifts right after the countdown. Today, like what we used to do, we were so busy preparing for our gifts, wrapping up for our prices, preparing for games and of course preparing for our later Noche Buena. Glad, that God is so good to us, on our family. Its pretty amusing that whenever we have some celebration or even just family gatherings, expenses became easily handled because its divided among us. Although, the brother mostly takes charge of everything but the thought that unlike before we can enjoy some pretty good food and buy stuff we havent experience before. Every new year is our hope for a bountiful journey, like yours we always pray for God;s guidance since this year is indeed an important year for the family. Its always our hope and prayer that our sister will be able to make it in the board exam.

A Dark Night

I was kinda frustrated when i got home and found out that our electric wire was hit by a panel. The result we dont have light last night although there was actually a brownout for few hours. Since, the panel didnt care at all about the incident we end up shouldering everything. Another unexpected expense for us since the wire is kinda expensive and we were advised to buy at least 40 meters. Gladly, we have a little excess despite the tight budget we have because of my sister scheduled for a trip tomorrow. Of course, taken consideration the connecting flights from Tacloban - Cebu and to Iloilo. Just thankful God is so good to us that we are given graces and blessings HE continouly pour on us.Going back, i do hope the service team would come the soonest since the mother is already on its way from the hardware store to buy the needed service drop.

At the other end, i had a good news from my love. He promised something for Christmas and im already excited for it. I will be having my Christmas shopping in Cebu because we will be meeting with my sister there. Im so excited roaming around the entire city and the brother promise to bring us at Simala. Ohh i love it there and i would love to experience an out of town tour.Anyway, i am just thinkin how time flies so fast. In few more weeks, we wll be welcoming another year. As we talked with my sister about our plans and future, we figured 2012 is a life changing year for us. Cant discuss the details yet but there will be some things that will be unfold and changed for the coming year. Its great to look forward things we always dream of. I am so happy that at last my sister is in its last phase of her journey. Her last few months of sacrifices is the turning point of all of our persevarance and tatay's hardwork, Its nice to think that my parents are succesful in shaping up and bringing up four children, which i knew it wasnt so easy after all. As with our journey, we had encountered turbulent times which at some point we wanna give up but as always each one us became united as we stand and face the trials. Now, we are few more steps to our destnation. WE have survived few harships and mishaps though i knew its not yet the end but it always brings a smile in my face how far we we;ve achieved so far.Im glad my parents are so supportive and didnt lose hope in giving us greener pasture. I hope we will all be worth of their sacrifices, tears, self pity, peoples judgement and of course i wish we deserve at their constant struggle for us. IN one way or another, i am also glad that there are people who have belittle us and put us down at some point because they made us where we are now and where we will be. It also serves us our inspiration and motivation in bringing up the best for the family. Funny, but at the end of the battle i figured we are on our way to the finish line. Thanks to our prayer and continous trust on God's guidance. At the end of the day, HE always deserves to be glorified for everything.

Joyous and Blessed

Its another great day for me. I have so many reasons to be thankful of a blessed life. BUt of course, i want to have a special mention to my love for making my journey as blessed and as great as it is now. I was at the nearest mall the entire day. I bought few stuff for me and for my sister. I met a friend and she was also buying a new bag and its really fun meeting some past acquintances. Im thankful i was able to provide little things for my sister since she will be leaving this saturday already. I will surely miss her but again im just giving myself a little alleviation. I mean id like to think that this will just be for few months and that next year we will have a certified public accountant. Crossing our finger. Please pray for her and for all her endeavor.

They're Busy

Im still lazy by now to go somewhere. We just sort out the invitations ready for distribution and since i need to go to downtown for the grocery i need to prepare myself soon. However, my period makes me lazy to be somewhere else. My other siblings is still busy with their respective business. My younger brother is processing his requirement for a new job while my sister is preparing her luggages for her coming trip. Our best time to do prepare all this stuff is by tommorrow and hopefully i could finish all my onlines tasks today coz im sure i cant make a good review tomorrow and on Sunday. Im already excited about the coming birthday party of the kid and i sort of feel envy because she was able to have a birthday party while on my time i didnt have one. Well, i am always thankful to God for making me an instrument of fulfilling someone's else wish and of course to my love for being a great and wonderul partner. I wonder what i did to deserve such bountiful blessings coz the last time i knew i did nothing except to wish. Ohh well, maybe i did something good to deserve a especial treat from my God. Right?