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Happy Valentine's Day My love ♥

2012-02-14T14:18:00.001+08:00

Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan

2011-07-04T22:02:00.000+08:00

My cousins and I went to a park last week when two children came to me and one of them said. " Mag rap ko kuya beh " I don't know what he meant however, I just said go. In the process, I learned that It is a culture in the area that they would perform a song in exchange of a small amount of money. Yet, honestly I enjoyed watching them. I even had cheered for them. After they performed curious as I am we had a little conversation about their situation and some interrogative talks but they seem very offensive to be posted. Young as they are words from their mouth are not that good but something in my heart tells me to be merciful and gracious; and bring them home and adopt them since I've always wanted to have a younger brother I never had. (LOL :] ) Anyway, I wanted to give an insight to these behaviors. As a person, I am crushed with this personality behavior. Clearly, from their physical look and actions, they are poor. Social status, here, plays an important factor in developing the young.

Dr. Jose P. Rizal stated, “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan” . Of course, this is so used qoutation. But still, true to its meaning. These young people are poor from inside. They are corrupted. Mostly would say, corrupted mind. But, I believe that they're minds are not corrupted, its their personality. From our sociology class, if I’m not mistaken, it is the society that dictates what the young would be. If the child grew in a good environment, then the child would be well-educated and well-groomed, and vice-versa. If the society dictates, then the products (kids) follows the society. It will be also true, that the products of the society will continue what they have learned from their own society, and transfer to the next generation. The process would then repeat, and then repeat, until it is broken by a social change. The social change here, refers to the corruption itself. Indeed, corruption of the young is corruption in its fullest form.

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"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. " -Proverbs 22:6-

Can this be love?

2011-06-07T20:04:00.002+08:00

Love versus Infatuation

God has given man the good in life, especially the capacity to love and experience love. However, the devil constantly in opposition to God, places before us, created beings, counterfeits. Infatuation is his false front of love. And since both love and infatuation involve strange emotions--- a desire to be together always and sexual excitement--- telling the difference between them doesn’t come easy.

Young ladies and men of my age and even of all ages are hopeful to easily identify if they are really in love or not. How can we tell whether one’s in love or simply infatuated? How shall we know? Of course I am not credible, not reliable. How can an inexperience single young boy can answer that but I made a research, asked different people from different ages, experiences, backgrounds etc. . Fortunately, also some concerned individuals—psychologists, counselors, human development experts, and marriage and family life educators—have studied, observed, and written on this subject and passed their tested information on to us through books and reading materials. From them I’ve gleaned and summarized some valuable indicators to which I add my own observations, learning, and a little experience.

1. Love centers one person only while infatuation tends to consider several at the same time.

The suitor who strikes here and there or the girl who accepts the offer of one man after another certainly needs time to be sure of his or her feelings.

2. Love develops slowly.

Just like a plant, love needs nurturing before a blade appears then the ear, and later on the corn. Feelings and impulses at first sight or such at those whirlwind courtships could be listed down as infatuation.

3. Love recognizes three important things even as interest in the other person awakens compatibility, faults, and reality.

Infatuation disregards the consideration of workability between two people in matters of age, station in life personality factors, and world views. It ignores character faults which a marriage cannot undo.

Generally, a child can be bent like a tender twig, but adults have to be accepted as they are. Marriage isn’t designed to be reformatory.

Neither does infatuation take a look at reality. Two young people who think they’re in love but don’t recognize their lack of financial and emotional capabilities to shoulder the responsibilities of dependent living, spousehood, and parenting may be simply treading the infatuated path.

4. Love motivates behavior, usually toward the positive. Infatuation does the opposite.

A young man who used to be a high achiever in class has become irresponsible and unconcerned about his studies. Fantasizing and late night activities with his girlfriend occupy his time. Love inspires, infatuation weakens and destroys.

5. Love controls desire for physical contact, but infatuation explores it.

It may be called ultra conservative, but I still known a few couples today that first kissed their partners at their wedding ceremony. A kiss could lead to more and more intimacy until sex, but God’s plan for our lives includes limits. Sex is good, but it belongs only in marriage.

6. Love is selfless, while infatuation is selfish.

The first protects the reputation of the beloved; the latter doesn’t care as long as he’s satisfied with what he’s getting out of the friendship.

7. Love brings the approval of family and friends. Infatuation generates disapproval of these two groups.

Very often these people see what lovers themselves are blind to. Love listens and weighs the pros and cons, infatuation is headstrong and rushes in to follow its impulses.

8. Love produces security, infatuation, insecurity.

My friend doesn’t know what she’s going to do. What an awful time this must be for her! She’s gone steady with his BF for a whole year, and thought they were really in love. Yet now he suddenly acts like he doesn’t even know her.

9. Love survives separation. Infatuation easily dies when put to a test like distance.

Love says absence makes the heart grow fonder. Infatuation sees the grass on the other side is greener.

10. If it has to end, love does it slowly.

The emotional traces are meaningful and deep. Infatuation, however, ends rapidly—easily comes and goes.

Experts say that most people get infatuated several times before they find real love. So what do you do when you find yourself infatuated? Recognize it for what it is—a crush and unreasonable emotion. Don’t take it too seriously nor make of it something it isn’t. Don’t allow yourself get carried away by it. And it’s very important not to “fall into bed” with just anyone you think you love. Follow the rules and listen to counsel and specially to GOD—we will find a real love someday.

Disclaimer:

People from above's photos are mere models and does not necessarily reflect of those real life affairs upon date of publish. More so, Status changes without prior notice.

TO THOSE I CALL FRIENDS. …

2011-06-01T12:24:00.007+08:00

"..Too often we assume that everyone else has it altogether and that we’re the only ones still struggling. We all battle discouragements, sin, tears, and loneliness at times. We each have hopes and dreams and joys. Be willing to share them. .."

F R I E N D S H I P

I had been through a lot of stings before because of friends moving away. High school friends go to different paths in college, college friends went to different opportunity for a greater heights in life. Workmates and church-mates come and go. Though for now I have that restraining tendency when I feel that a certain person or group is getting close to me at the moment but I still believe that I need to face the so called separation anxiety and the like and meet new friends again. God has His purpose of letting me get close to a certain friend and then take him/her away in the long run for various reasons. One maybe because to give way for new people I need to bond with at a certain point of time.

We all long for friends. Someone to talk to. Someone who’ll understand us. Who will laugh with us. Cry with us. Who’ll be there for us no matter what.

But people move a lot. Our lives are busy. We make it home at night, lonely, tired, and with little energy to reach out to anyone, wishing someone would reach out to us.

Even at church many of us stand on the edges, watching people talk and connect. We feel so alone, wishing we were part of the group.

Here are some personal tips I can share:

So How Do You Make Friends? Where Do You Begin?

Go where you’ll meet people with whom you have something in common. A craft of exercise class. Church. The story hour. A bible study. Sports. Games. Healthy organizations etc.

Be willing to be the first to reach out.

How to Reach Out.

When you’ve decided that you’re willing to make that move, how do you reach out?

First, choose who you’ll reach out to.

The people I reach out to are ones who share my heart’s desires—a close intimate relationship with God and cherishing family and friends. I’m also drawn to people who laugh and have fun. What kind of people do you want as friends? When you’re drawn to them, reach out.

Then simply talk to them.

Text. Add to your GM (group messaging). Invite them out to gatherings, home, lunch or to do something together.

Call. If you don’t know what to say, begin with “ I was just thinking about you and thought I’d give you a call. I was hoping we could get to know each other better.”

It may feel awkward at first, but persevere. It took months for one of my friendships to really blossom. In those months I never gave up. I knew that this was someone who shared a lot of similar interests and passions. I called, wrote notes and invited her to do things. My perseverance paid off in a best friend who’s been a real source of strength through some tough times.

Many of us have walls that take a while to break down. Often it’s because we’ve been hurt in a friendship before. It’s harder to trust when you’ve been wounded by previous friends. Persevering love has a way of crumbling those walls and revealing good friendships.

What Do I say?

Sound too easy? Just start talking to someone and getting together? But what do you say? How do you feel those awkward moments?

Ask questions that require more than just a yes or no.

Question that that allows a person to share a part of themselves. Then listen.

Some questions can be simple, such as “What do you enjoy doing as a hobby or in your spare time?” Follow through by asking, “Why do you enjoy that?” “What’s most challenging about that?” “What’s most rewarding?”

Other questions can be a little deeper. “What one character trait do you wish you could change in your self? Or that you appreciate about yourself?”

“What was the most challenging time in your life?” “What one lesson has God taught you that has meant the most of you?”

Be willing to share from your own heart.

Sometimes we’re afraid that people won’t like us if they really know us. Too often we assume that everyone else has it altogether and that we’re the only ones still struggling. We all battle discouragements, sin, tears, and loneliness at times. We each have hopes and dreams and joys. Be willing to share them.

Share things you enjoy doing.

From there, you’ll find things you both enjoy. For instance, I have a friend who doesn’t enjoy computer games but like going to movies. As we tried different things, we found the things we both enjoy together. Remember, it’s OK if you don’t like everything together.

Will he/she like me?

What if the person you’re reaching out to doesn’t want a close friendship? Then find someone else who does. And you won’t know that until you try. Too many times we let our insecurities hold us back. We worry about things that may or may not happen. My friend kept on asking a certain girl to go to Movie with him. He said, : I’ll never get the opportunity to watch movie with her if I don’t ask.” He’s learned to ask. “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” She might say no, but she might say yes. You’ll never make friends if you don’t risk trying.

Pray for Friends.

Most important, pray. Tell God about your need and desires for a friend. Trust Him to lead you. Follow through on His promptings. When he puts a person on your heart, trust that it’s His leading to reach out. Believe that He’ll give you the courage and the words. Watch for His opportunities.

God desires for you to have friends. He knows that you need them. He planted that longing in your heart. And He has special friends just waiting for you to find. More than these tips and strategies prayer works. Tested and Proven.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. ~Proverbs 17:17~

Blame it on ME everyone!

2011-05-22T11:46:00.002+08:00

On blaming and biases

"We take credit for any positive outcome, but blame failure on outside factors. When we win a computer game like DOTA, for example, it is because of our game dexterity. When we lose, it is because “who could get anywhere a better mouse and keyboard?” In a badminton match, winners usually take personal credit for the victory but blame their partners when they lose. When we get a low grade on an exam, we blame the test or the teacher."

“Every man is a good man in a bad world—as he himself knows.”

Borrowing this illustration from my Clinical Instructor in college: "A man once believed that he was dead. The psychiatrist had difficulty persuading him that he was not dead. No argument seemed to convince him. The doctor finally thought of an idea. He asked the man if he believed that dead men don’t bleed.

“Yes”, he replied. Then the doctor took the man’s arm and injected him to draw blood. When the man saw blood spurting into the syringe, he gasped, “My, dead men do bleed!”"

Our biases may not send us to the psychiatrist’s couch, but they elbow their way into relationships giving us the occasional ouch!

Experiments done in the field of social psychology disclose a self-serving bias in the way we perceive events and others as they relate to us. For example, “when compared with ourselves, most of us see our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and classmates in a sorry situation. They are weaker ethically, more intolerant, and less intelligent. We even think our peers are likely to die sooner than we are.

We take credit for any positive outcome, but blame failure on outside factors. When we win a computer game like DOTA, for example, it is because of our game dexterity. When we lose, it is because “who could get anywhere a better mouse and keyboard?” In a badminton match, winners usually take personal credit for the victory but blame their partners when they lose.When we get a low grade on an exam, we blame the test or the teacher.

When the surprise party we are expecting did not happen or when our invited friends did not come we usually blame the group, organizers and friends. We never consider the idea of asking ourselves why they did not come or why they never mind to give a gift? How do I relate with them? Am I being a good friend or a kind one who deserves their effort, time and love?

It seemed that people around us are all wrong. Our school's management, church, workplace, leaders in this country etc. You are the only right person in the world. We never realize that we have choices anyway, choice to follow the advice of our friend, parents, leaders or not, choice to be influenced by them in selecting a decision or follow our own convictions. So why blame them in the end?

Rationalizations and excuses are as ubiquitous as the air we breathe. From the highest office of the land to the lowliest abode, people take credit for any positive outcome, but blame failure on the weather, our partner, or former president GMA—following a tradition established by Adam and Eve when they first played the blame game.

Self-serving biases show up in our preferences, differences, prejudices, partiality, our leanings or choices. Truth is, the gamut of our perceptions and perspectives is contaminated by human pride. As William Saroyan put it: “Every man is a good man in a bad world—as he himself knows.” A person’s world crumbles and is complete disarray, but still manages to keep his pride intact.

How then can one keep a balanced, objective mind? I realized that trying to keep a balanced perspective is like attempting to walk a tightrope for the first time. What we need is to be honest with ourselves and “to walk humbly before God” (Micah 6:8). C.S. Lewis said that to acquire humility, the first step is to realize that one is proud.

May we not think of others upon reading this. May this lead us to introspection and do some self awareness.

Here’s practical advice from Lee Silber: “To keep a true perspective of yourself, you should have a dog that worships you and a cat that will ignore you!.”

Credits: Bible,CS Lewis, Google Images, Lee Silber, William Saroyan

I AM CHANGING!

2011-05-18T14:15:00.011+08:00

"From heresy and spiritual abuse to a more cautious and firm broken tested man in ministry. From a confused faith to a purposive and Spirit lead convictions. From a destroyer of liberty and invader of privacy to a gracious free willed person who can keep confidence. From judgmental peers to mature freedom loving friends. From self righteous to God dependent. From overrated spirit of excellence to brokenness and relationship. From legalism to grace. From emotional and spiritual prison to freedom. From Tramz corner’s yesterday, today and tomorrow to an all new Tramz corner: LIBERTAD because freedom is free."

CHANGE is the only permanent thing in this earth. It brings about progress or regression, opportunities or loss. Change may come as a surprise, as a promotion or demotion; or providence, as job reinstatement after a legal infarction.

One thing that most of us don’t like about change is that we are likely not prepared when it transpires. Reverent Arnel Tan says: “Most of the time CHANGE doesn’t ask permission, it happens”

Change is constant in our life, but the main thing is, what is our response?

Reactions to change include resistance, reluctance, fear, and feeling of loss. John C. Maxwell says, “Resistance to change is universal. It seizes every generation by the throat and attempts to stop all forward movement toward progress”.

Why do these feedback crop up when changes occur?

Change disrupts routine. Routinary activities become habits. Change forces us to think, reassess, and unlearn past behaviors.

Change creates fear of the unknown. Change demands that we ask questions. As in nursing principle, “If in doubt, ask.”

Change encourages fear of failure. We worry a lot when changes come because we fear that the change may lead us not to persevere and fail in the end.

Change requires additional commitment. Change requires leadership to prioritize tasks, eliminate nonessentials, and focus on the consequences it brings. It intensifies one’s commitment or loosens one’s dedication.

Change provides an unclear purpose. Change is resisted when decision-makers failed to consult other’s opinions and disregarded their voices.

Presently, a lot of changes are taking place in my life marking a transition point in maturity as a human being, as a professional, and as a servant of the Lord. These changes encourage to a deeper commitment of being a better person what God wants me to be and of improving a quality of the output I prepare and produce.

Now as I write again, a lot of changes to share; from physically and emotionally drained to a stress free, recharged, replenished and soothed heart, body and soul. From heresy and spiritual abuse to a more cautious and firm broken tested man in ministry. From a confused faith to a purposive and Spirit lead convictions. From a destroyer of liberty and invader of privacy to a gracious free willed person who can keep confidence. From judgmental peers to mature freedom loving friends. From self righteous to God dependent. From overrated spirit of excellence to brokenness and relationship. From legalism to grace. From emotional and spiritual prison to freedom. From Tramz corner’s yesterday, today and tomorrow to an all new Tramz corner: LIBERTAD because freedom is free.

Rest assured that your satisfaction is my priority, your interest my concern, and your needs my devotion. I hope that the changes in my blog would renown the advancement of my services to you, my friend readers as I share a bit of my journey in life and thoughts with you as we all walk in the free way of grace.

For 22 years traffic was never my problem but as I was heading home last week I was trapped in a heavy traffic because of a newly opened Mall near our village. My eye caught a snickered message emblazoned at a van's rear window. "We need not to fear the future, GOD is already there." My eyes gazed beyond the smog and din of traffic, far beyond the travails of puny men; into blue heaven, God reigns. He is in control, I mused. My face lightened up. Hope revisited. We can never ran away from changes. But if we look deeper these may God's way of molding us and to tell us not to stick on our own standards and rules. Let's enjoy God's grace. not our ways but His ways. Now, I've decided to follow the counsel of one of the verses I learned and applied this year "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Lord's Spirit is, there is freedom."-2 Corinthians 3:17-

Today , whatever CHANGES may come I pray to have that sensitivity, brokenness and LIBERTY to accept for a need to a God driven change. Let us start this time with hope and freedom and share it with others. Above all, may all our endeavors rebound to the glory of God alone.

Credits: The Bible: The Message, Google images, Jmaxwell, DCBC Notes.

M A N Y O N E: a simple call for unity

2010-11-16T14:07:00.003+08:00

Reposting this article shared by a friend, Domenic Patricio Ruizo on this interesting and delicate subject called MANYONE a simple composition for unity. This made me think. What do you think?

MANYONE: a simple composition for unity

Red means war. Blue means wisdom. Green means safety. Yellow means happy. But these things fall under one name—color.

Today, people are so divided by principles, ethics and faith and that cause them to reject others. Some people think that they are the only “right” in this world. Moreover, those people can’t easily accept the reality that there are many truths present in this planet. I am not saying that I believe in all CLAIMED truths. I still stand firmly in my faith but the difference is that I try to respect other’s way of seeing things.

It is sad to know that we are away from the very people we are with—away through opinions, interpretations, etc. The Bible is one of the most evident in this issue. The said book has many versions. Christian churches are numerous today and I believe that it is because of the different ways people understand the Holy Scripture. The sad fact is that one church tries to poison the other through one-sided or biased thinking. These churches are claiming that they are CHRISTIANS. Ironic, isn’t it?

However, in politics, there are people who don’t want to upkeep an elected official if that official is not the one they supported during the election. Yet these people want change for their country. Why can’t they just forget the election and move on with the majority’s choice? How will CHANGE be attained if they can’t apply it in simple things—change in the state of mind?

Yes, we can never erase the fact that we can never have one mind. But we can do something for us to live in unity as the bass, tenor, alto and soprano sing in a choir. Different voices in one harmonious and melodious song. Though we are many, we could be one. Let us be united. Let us be MANYONE!

He has his own notes at his Facebook Account: Dom's Notes

Let my prayer be:

Dear Lord, we acknowledge you, you are the composer, you are the author, you are also the conductor, and we also know that you have given us every instrument that we needed to play this life, to execute the music that you have placed in our hearts. We pray Lord God that you would mold us even more in this life so that at every moment that in everyday that you do we can be a sweet, sweet sound in your ears. We pray that the strings of our hearts will be in tune with yours, that every key speaks for freedom, love, peace and harmony. In Jesus name! Amen.

Credits: Yahoo images, Domenic Ruizo Facebook account.

"...special day for the most special girl in my life."

2010-11-11T11:44:00.005+08:00

Today is a special day for the most special girl in my life. One of the most beautiful gifts that God has ever gave me is the chance of being with her. I love her so much. Her birthday means so much to me, to have her in my life another year. The time I spent enfolded in her love. My comforter, my first teacher, my personal assistant, my adviser, my leader, my honey, my sweetheart, my friend. Each day, each moment with her is so dear. I cherish the very special bond we have. She lift my spirit in so many ways. I celebrate her life; I honor her, and send her my love and care. By the name of MARTINA Adiong. I celebrate the best thing about my life... having her as my mother. Yes, it's my mom's birthday today and you are all invited to come. To come to the throne of grace and PRAY for her. More strength, good health, spiritual growth, her intimacy with our Lord Almighty and for more birthdays to come. Thank you my prayerful friends...

“BYE-HELLO” Weekend Celebration”

2010-11-01T13:03:00.004+08:00

"Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude." -1Peter3:8-

[PLAY.FUN.FELLOWSHIP.LAUGH. EAT.RELEASE.SHOUT.PLAY.LOVE.REFRESH.]

Several people say that young people of today are like half –cooked bread: well-done on the outside, but sticky dough on the inside. They say that the young are not able to make important decisions, and if they to decide, are not capable of remaining firm in their decisions. They describe the young as happy-go-lucky, easily attracted to what is comfortable and enjoyable, but unable to commit them to a worthy cause.

However, nothing can compare with the enthusiasm and energy of young people. For us, the happening in life is not just dates on the calendar that come and go, soon to be forgotten. Rather, they are events that unfold before us, and involve all forces and energies. We want to undergo and experience them as fully as we can. We used to hike and roam anywhere else in an enjoyable spots in the city, dare to spend the night in a friend’s house sleeping over, chatting and shouting till we turn hoarse. We sit down with friends and enjoy foods with the appetite of growing young person. We order cones of ice cream that we lick and relish with delight. We take the microphone and sing the latest song on our videoke system with all our might.

We see this youthful touch also in our prayer. Young groups get involve in ministries, helps in the preparation and celebration of spiritual gatherings and discussions, attends services and prayer meetings, and leading people building and sharing their faith. In the midst of our young dreams and ambitions, the values of faith and prayer are progressively taking root in our hearts.

Together with other young adults all over the world, we are faced with the challenge and task of community building. We need to open our hearts to all kind of people, without putting labels on them or showing any discrimination. We must breakdown the barriers that separate us from one another and resolve the issues that cause division and conflict.

“BYE-HELLO weekend Celebration” was a gathering prepared by the SPOTLIGHTS, a free to all family of friendships. Birthed from prayer, this event was planned to mingle, commune, relate with friends and say hello to its new members and to send-off its humble prayer to a friend who is going to one more place for a time. It consists of two days, spent at El Magic Island Garden City of Samal. Through various activities, we undergo an intense experience of living together as young Christians, and come upon ourselves, the world, our friends, and God. About 25 of us was able to join, hoping to bond more with each other, make new memories and go through new experiences together.

The group arrived at the area at around 8:00 in the evening of October 30, 2010 . The place has a relaxing ambiance good for self-effacing spiritual and corporal events like this. Fascinating, unique, quaint are some of the adjectives I used to describe El Magic. Without a doubt, the incredible beach speaks for itself. Sometimes you can hear the swamp of the ocean, we may see a fish jump, a lazy sea-gull swoop down to investigate something interesting on a reef or find a special shell and you realize that there is not that much important to bother you ever. To our exhaustion from the travel and hunger, without delay we started the whole thing by having our meek yet luscious dinner. After an hour, was the program proper with the ever energetic, smart, with a lot of chemistry duo Ralph and Rey Ann as emcees. Arian led us in our opening prayer followed by a welcome address by Jabie and me, with a special participation of our friend Lemuel who is now in Manila. Praise and worship follow; then, the meat of the occasion was Earl’s presentation of a heartwarming and timely word of God. It was apparent that the Holy Spirit was present and the group was refilled and soaked with the attendance of our Almighty God. There we realized to end up normality, to identify and expose our red lizards, to be aware of our vision that God planned for us and to surrender everything to Him especially in times we thought we can do it on our own. Furthermore, Jonathan and Renmart took charge in facilitating us with a lot of enjoyable, hilarious, voice draining and energy guzzling fun and games that was designed to help us to be entertained, get to know each other more and to solidify the flock of camaraderie. Tokens and prizes were given to everyone afterwards as a consolation and souvenirs.

Who would dare to forget one of the best parts of the event were the spotlight’s boys and the spotlights girls’ song and dance production number. People didn’t cease shouting, screaming and yelling when the gifted, good-looking and talented spotlights showcased their charming and graceful the-moves. After the activities, friends were also got the chance to go on swimming, do seashore hiking, built their tents and have rest inside.

Before, our primary concern was comfort and security. In a word, we were SELF. Now is our chance to break free of this selfishness. The group we form and the friendship we establish confirm our desire for companionship. We even feel the stirrings of love within us. Being in the intimacy versus isolation stage per se, we sometimes feel attracted to someone we admire. Our heart beat a bit faster when in the company of certain people, and our faces starts to blush. But the value of solidarity urges us to expand the boundaries of our love, so that we may embrace the whole world and build a wonderful friendship and we say thank you for Godly counsels from prayerful friends.

We were caught up in the flow of God orchestrated activities, and gain in a deeper knowledge of ourselves and of one another. We learned to appreciate and affirmed one another. We discover the meaning of love on the context of Christian community, in depths of our hearts; we meet God who reassures us of his unending love. For us, that experience leads us to a genuine commitment of self, in the service of God and one another. It sets us afire with a clear vision of a family in which people love and care for one another without asking something in return, and strive to live the ideals of service and solidarity. Though we may not be together forever, people come and go. But it’s not about the first day you say hello or the moment you bid farewell, but it is in the dash in between that the spot in our hearts is formed, saying that once in our life we have been in a loving, prayerful and joyful group of friends that the memory stays forever and would always look forward to be meeting again in God’s perfect time. “Bye-Hello” Spotlights! I Love you.

"And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." -Hebrews 10:25-

FEEDING & SPIRITUAL VALUES

2010-10-16T12:38:00.004+08:00

We want to serve one another in many different ways. Some are ready to serve in times of calamity or emergency. They put aside their usual duties and go out their way to help families whose house has been destroyed by a typhoon, motorists who have been hurt by an accident. Although we are still young, we also find ourselves in similar situations. When one of our friends falls down and gets hurt, some of us are ready to lend a helping hand.

Others are at the service of people by profession. Everyday, they devote their eight hours of work to aid others, in hospitals, restaurants, gasoline stations and schools. We young people have similar service to render service. Some of us spend the weekend in church, helping organize activities for our fellows. Others are involved in groups that go to the poorer areas of our neighborhood.

In line with the Adopt a School Project between the Davao Chinese Baptist Church, Bolton Elementary School is their adopted school for now with the project of feeding and spiritual values. I have been involved in giving vitamins and delivering foods for about three weeks now, and it is a wonderful experience. The children are very grateful, and you get the chance to really help people by donating just a small amount of time each week. The laughter and smiles of kids just would remind me that the world is a wonderful place and there is a lot of reasons to smile. Wow! I wholeheartedly recommend this agenda. It is a wonderful church filled with terrific sponsors and members.

Everyone was so warm and wonderful and did an amazing job. It’s an amazing experience to be able to give back to my community and help those in greater need than myself. It’s great to see that this program helps children in the community. It’s also great to have people from all walks of life come together and promote hope. From the young ones to the once young. ;-)

It’s heartwarming to help people not just because they have a need but because the church prays and we do the activity as a respond to God. Not to convert them or hastily preach to them the gospel but in that simple way we can show them how Jesus loves them and as kids grow, that simple assistant can be a portal of Christ and would let them realize how great our God is. It is good to help because people need the Lord. I am looking forward to getting to know some of the other volunteers & becoming more involved by the grace of God with this program in any way that I can help.

"But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish."
-Psalm9:18-

"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." -1 John 3:17-18 -

OVER CARE DOESN'T FEEL GOOD

2010-10-09T21:39:00.000+08:00

"Sometimes we feel something slightly unpleasant, but because it's so subtle, we just accept it; we don't do anything about it. We rarely notice when we cross that line from GENUINE CONCERN into a draining counterproductive state of OVER CARE. Intellectually, it's a tricky distinction that varies from person to person. But from the heart's perspective, it's not so hard to figure out; OVER CARE DOESN'T FEEL GOOD." -H. Martin-

:. To care is good, but too much is unpleasant. Let's be reminded that we are not the guardian of people's souls, God is. He is in charge, not the assistant. Our concern is okay however, if that is not guided by God, the product would still end up to SELF GLORIFICATION, clothed in good intention. For all moms, dads, leaders, bosses, girlfriends, boyfriends, wives, husbands, brothers, sisters and friends let's learn to respect and let people be what they are, giving people space to make up their minds than forcing what we want for them, releasing more than holding, learning to wait and respect God's plan for them rather with our own impulsive interventions.

"We may think we are doing the right thing but the Lord always knows what is in our hearts."
Proverbs 21:2

Let's continue to share the gospel of freedom and grace, not the one that chokes. :-)

YOUR WORK MATTERS TO GOD

2010-10-03T10:53:00.000+08:00

By: Rev. Arnel Tan

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men” -Colossians 3:23 KJV-

Unemployment is not just an economic issue it is also about character issue. God is so involved in your work. In the strictest sense of the word He is the real One who hires and fires. If you are employed today consider this instruction of Paul. By the way this instruction is addressed not to the general crowd but only to those who have found their new life in Christ. If you are unemployed today consider this as a spiritual preparation now so when the Lord grants you your work, you will excel for God’s glory!

The word “whatever” suggest that all kinds of work that does not violate the standards of God is acceptable to the Lord. Whether you are a plumber, a CEO, an inventor or etc, God desires to walk with you in your routine. Believe it with all of your heart it does make a difference when you dedicate your work to God. Living the new life in the work place is our worship to God too. It means do it heartily! Christ like excellence is not being the best but doing your very best availing of God’s strength. Remember that the reward of man is second it is God’s reward that is lasting. Man’s reward is short live and will soon be caught in the cob webs of boredom and performance. God’s reward is lasting it makes you depend more to the Lord than your self.

Work is an extension of worship but be warned not to worship your work! God rested on the seventh day, shouldn’t we rest too? To become workaholics makes us people who depends on our work instead of God. This is also another form of PRIDE. Ministers are not exempted for there is not difference between secular work and ministry work when it comes to making it acceptable to God. It is not accident that you are in the work God gave you especially if you sought God in fervent prayer. It is also a wise advise that you consistently seek God and listen to His voice as you pray and study His words, diligently discerning if God still want you to stay in your work now. If He says God adjust your sail to the direction He leads you. Remember it is impossible to please God with out faith.

Lastly don’t forget the Paul’s words that work is done excellently not unto men but unto the Lord. So wherever your company assigns you don’t look at the position or the power along with it rather look to Jesus the One who walks with you in your work place. Start your day with a quiet prayer that you may learn to be wise as you seek God. Leave your work with a thankful heart and again in prayer commit yourself to God that you may not come home an angry person. Enjoy your work today for your security is in the Lord of the work!

Credits: Rev. Arnel Tan; Lunchbreak Devotional, Google Image

Who promoted you to be the Shepperd after all?

2010-09-06T11:50:00.001+08:00

If following what God is telling you more than what deceiving selfish men dictate is being rebellious then who wants to be an obedient one? How there you explicitly tagging someone as rebellious? and implicitly as a backslider. Only the Lord knows our real status. Don't elevate yourselves as judge when we are supposed to be fellow sinners. I have a question, who promoted you to be the Shepperd after all?

EXPONENTS EXPLORED SAMAL!

2010-09-03T10:46:00.000+08:00

If everyone could be here, just one day to feel the mighty crystal clear ocean, white pearly sand, or simply take in fresh, cool air, then would realize we are all under God's power and we are not, in any way, superior, than the nature and therefore must respect its authority over us humans.

Our group was on a one day adventure trip to this wonderful Island. I was bleary-eyed as I had to wake up at 5:00am to prepare my stuffs. As I woke up I can just not rebuff to be anxious about the slot we were worrying overnight. I had some friends who were uncertain that they can come for they were not on the original final 50 head list. Slots were limited for the ferry capacity is also limited for a certain number of people. As I get out of bed, I made a group message reminding friends and to check them out. I looked outside clouds loomed on the horizon; making me worry about the adventure we were so excited for might not happen. But by the grace of God, the scorching sun shone through.

I arrived at the Sta. Ana Wharf at around 7:15a.m. Brilliant smiles of the Young adults and the undeniable fantastic Hawaiian outfits of stunning women and gorgeous men of the exponents dumbfounded me. While waiting for the others small talks, laughing and never ending picture taking were our pastime.

For only P200 per person, thrill-seeking Exponents had our way through exciting island hopping on a wonderful large scale horizon of the ocean, occasionally stops to deep portions that are good for swimming and the chance of diving under water to for an amazing underwater experience. Our fun includes a lot of super cool games with the “Pearly exponining”, “Major2x”, Waka waka, and “the power of we” as teams. We also had several of exciting gimmicks and a lot of cool prizes to win but above all never without the 1^st F of our ministry’s principle, the modest but extravagant sumptuous Foods of the group. As the LRJ’s saying goes “United we come, provided we eat”. (waapaaakk!).

Taking a boat ride from Davao wharf to this precious in the South is an invigorating experience. We stopped over to different Islands from time to time and there we went for a dip to the beautiful marine life and witness the beauty of the corrals. At around 12PM we then went to Babo Santa Island. Our first tiring half of the itinerary was amply rewarded with a hearty lunch. The group feasted on a lechon, baked spaghetti, and bountiful spread of seafood, complemented by a dessert of some vegetables and fruits exclusively in Davao. After eating we then had given away the prizes for the games and announced the winners for the special awards. Joanathan and Donard grabbed the most early bird of the group. Renz and Venus Raj took the award for best in Hawaiian get up.

Still fighting sleep deprivation, but energized by excitement, the group then headed to another Island voyage.

A section of the ocean has a small high rock platform they used to call the wishing island from where we could jump into the water. It looks intimidating, but if you let go of your inhibitions and fears, Nature will richly reward you with an unforgettable experience.

At around 5:00Pm we left Samal Island with full but heavy hearts, and memories that

would always serve as an invitation to come back.

What a great holiday that was. A day of relaxation, enjoyment, play, away from the ratrace of the City bonding with people I love. All just pure fun yet still having our God the Almighty at the center of the fun. The culture of Food, Fun, Fellowship, Fotos, and Family were all present. What else can I ask for? I will never forget the joy and the bond we built within the exponents group.

I thank God for this Favor!

"As EL ARJAY FB status says: is very much thankful to the Hgff YoungAdults family, special mention to Pastor Joel Acaso and Jude Exodus Revelation , for inviting us to such fun-filled and relaxing island hopping activity!!! We are elated to enjoy such wonderful gifts from God with such wonderful people... Major Major, Power of We, Waka Waka and Pearly Exponinin (?).. the best!!! 'till next time :))"

"Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." -Eph 5:20

GRATITUDE: Lord help us, your people to live lives that over-flow with thankfulness, always giving thanks to you. :-)

ABANGAN! Learning feedback Diary: Isang paglalakbay patungo sa pagsugpo ng espirito ng legalismo. Malapit na!

Major Major Mistake? :-)

2010-08-27T17:22:00.000+08:00

After the hostage crisis, Filipinos have shifted their interest in the recently concluded Miss Universe where our own Venus Raj finished as the 4th runner up – the highest since Miriam Quiambao competed a long time ago.

But what was surprising was how people were disappointed and tried to put down Ms Venus Raj because of her answer during the Q and A portion of the Ms. Universe. Here is the video of the Q and A

She might not have given the best answer to the question but it was really a tough one to answer .People have been focusing and highlighting her Q and A instead of her achievement. I think it is human nature and I think it is sad but I also think it is natural. What do I mean? Let’s have a mental exercise:

Tell me what you observe:

A. 2+2=4

B. 2×2=4

C. 2-2=4

Most of us would have answered letter C was a wrong statement and only a few of us would have commented that A and B were right – right? Why?

Because for us it is easier to spot what went wrong and not what went right. I think this is mankind’s ultimate blunder since the beginning. When God placed Adam and Eve in the garden He told them they could eat of any fruit in any tree except the fruit that is in the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Of the hundreds of good trees, man choose to eat the forbidden fruit thus sin entered the world. The result?

Gen. 3:6-8 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden.

Since sin entered the world, man’s relationship with God and with fellow men changed. Concepts like shame, afraid, bad, mistakes, shortcomings, anger, violence, sexuality became an issue. Man chose to disobey and to live in sin. We all have fallen from the glory of God.

Romans 3:10-18 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The poison of vipers is on their lips.” “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; ruin and misery mark their ways, and the way of peace they do not know.”“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

You might be as beautiful as Venus Taj or a hunk of a guy like Brad Pitt but one thing remains the same – we all have committed the major major blunder of sinning against God and the penalty of that sin is not just a 4th runner up finish in a beauty contest but an eternity without Christ or what the Bible calls a spiritual death.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

So how do we try to make up for our own blunder? Well there is no way…..but God did made a way and it is acknowledging His way. After Adam and Eve sinned they hid because of the shame of their sin and disobedience but look at what God did.

Gen. 3:9 But the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.”

God is asking – WHERE ARE YOU? And this is the story of the gospel. From Adam and Eve to the story of the lost sheep – God made an all out search for you – yes you with a MAJOR MAJOR blunder.

Luke 15:4-7 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety–nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety–nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

I hope we learn a lesson from the beauty queen. Life is not as beautiful apart from knowing who Christ is and what He has done for us.

Credits: pastor Dennis Sy, pep.ph, TV patrol, yahoo images, The Bible

Hostage Crisis - Big Mistake to Correct a Big Wrong Decision-

2010-08-25T17:05:00.000+08:00

With life going great, a great family, a colorful solid police career – Captain Rolando Mendoza’s life took a sudden turn.

Mendoza was fired from his post as chief of the Manila Police’s Mobile Patrol Unit in 2008 after he was charged with robbery and extortion, or the so-called hulidap practice of some police of planting evidence and seeking a pay-off from the victims.

Mendoza claimed he was innocent and appealed to be reinstated. His sympathetic brother and fellow policeman, SPO2 Gregorio Mendoza, told reporters his brother had grown tired of waiting for justice.

Rolando took matter in his own hands. With anger and revenge in his heart, he took a tourist bus hostage and killed 8 foreigners in the process. He also died during the hostage drama.

We can easily judge police officer Rolando Mendoza as someone who is violent and crazy. We could also say that he has brought shame to this nation. I don’t know Mr.Mendoza and his past, violent patterns or such. What he was trying to do was fight for justice. he wants his name vindicated. He felt angry at the justice system and that anger compelled him to confront the injustice he experienced. He was angry at the system that he was working with. His anger might be a righteous virtue but how he acted and take matters on his own hands proved to be fatal, futile and stupid.

Interestingly, the God of the Bible does get angry like Rolando Mendoza.

Deut. 29:24 All the nations will ask: “Why has the LORD done this to this land? Why this fierce, burning anger?”

Lev. 26:27 -28 “‘If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, then in my anger I will be hostile toward you, and I myself will punish you for your sins seven times over.”

Jesus also got furious, angry and enraged.

Mark 3:5 He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored.

If you look at the hostage drama and our lives – we can see a spiritual parallel. Just like Rolando, God has every right to get angry at the sin that was committed against Him. He had every right to destroy and kill us – sinners. It is what we call God’s wrath and it is mention many times in the Bible. We as sinners deserve such treatment.

Rom. 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The truth is that everyone but the sinless Jesus merits the wrath of God. None of us deserves love, grace, mercy from God.

Ephesians. 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

However, God’s anger and wrath and the punishment we deserved is diverted because of God’s mercy which was displayed at the cross.

Romans. 5:9   Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!

1Thessalonians. 1:9-10  for they themselves report what happened when we visited you. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

The Bible uses the word PROPITIATION to designate how Jesus diverts the wrath of our angry God from us so that we are loved and not hated. The dictionary defines PROPITIATION as something that appeases or conciliates an offended power.

So the question is what appeased God to divert His wrath towards us who deserves death?
Romans 3:23-25 (English Standard Version)

23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
Hebrews 2:17 (English Standard Version)

17Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
1 John 2:2 (English Standard Version)

2He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 4:10 (English Standard Version)

10In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

The reason we Christians – forgiven and loved did not end up dead is because Jesus paid the penalty of our sin. Jesus became the payment and it took the cross to appease the wrath of God.  I think John 3:16 is the perfect verse to sum up this blog
John 3:16-17 (English Standard Version)

16“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Credits: Pastor Dennis Sy
edition.cnn.com
Getti Images, The Bible

Encouraging Christian Leaders to BLOG :-)

2010-04-07T13:51:00.001+08:00

In this article I want to convince as many Christians as possible to sit down and start a blog today. If I can’t convince them, then I want to convince churchgoers to hound their leader until he does. hehe :-)

OK, all that’s overstatement, perhaps. You can still

be a good leader and not blog.

However, here’s why I think it would be good for us if we did.

We should blog…

1. …to write.

If you’re a Christian Leader, you probably already know the value writing has for thinking. Through writing, you delve into new ideas and new insights. If you strive to write well, you will at the same time be striving to think well.

Then when you share new ideas and new insights, readers can come along with you wherever your good writing and good thinking bring you.

There is no better way to simply and quickly share your writing than by maintaining a blog. And if you’re serious about your blog, it will help you not only in your thinking, but in your discipline as well, as people begin to regularly expect quality insight from you.

2. …to teach.

Most leaders I’ve run into love to talk. Many of them laugh at themselves about how long-winded they’re sometimes tempted to be.

Enter Blog.

Here is where a person has an outlet for whatever he didn’t get to say on your cell or small group. Your blog is where you can pass on that perfect analogy you only just thought of; that hilarious yet meaningful story you couldn’t connect to your text no matter how hard you tried; that last point you skipped over even though you needed it to complete your 8-point acrostic topic that almost spelled HUMILITY.

And more than just a catch-all for sermon spill-over, a blog is a perfect place for those 30-second nuggets of truth that come in your devotions or while you’re reading the newspaper. You may never write a full-fledged article about these brief insights or teaching a whole cell, but via your blog, your people can still learn from them just like you did.

3. …to recommend.

With every small group session or after cell conversation, a leader is recommending something. Sometimes it’s a book or a charity. Maybe it’s a bed-and-breakfast for that couple he can tell really needs to get away. And sometimes it’s simply Jesus.

With a blog, you can recommend something to hundreds of people instead of just a few. Some recommendations may be specific to certain people, but that seems like it would be rare. It’s more likely to be the case that if one man asks you whether you know of any good help for a pornography addiction, then dozens of other men out there also need to know, but aren’t asking.

Blog it.

Recommendation, however, is more than pointing people to helpful things. It’s a tone of voice, an overall aura that good blogs cultivate.

Blogs are not generally good places to be didactic. Rather, they’re ideal for suggesting and commending. I’ve learned, after I write, to go back and cut those lines that sound like commands or even overbearing suggestions, no matter how right they may be. Because if it’s true for my audience, it’s true for me, so why not word it in such a way that I’m the weak one, rather than them?

People want to know that their leader knows he is an ordinary, imperfect human being. They want to know that you’re recommending things that have helped you in your own weakness. If you say, “When I struggled with weight-loss, I did such-and-such,” it will come across very differently than if you say, “Do such-and-such if you’re over-weight…”

If you use your blog to encourage people through suggesting and commending everything from local restaurants to Jesus Christ, it will complement the biblical authority that you rightly assume when you stand behind the pulpit.

4. …to interact.

There are a lot of ways for a leader to keep his finger on the pulse of his people. A blog is by no means necessary in this regard. However, it does add a helpful new way to stay abreast of people’s opinions and questions.

Who knows what sermon series might arise after a leader hears some surprising feedback about one of his 30-second-nuggets-of-truth?

5. …to develop an eye for what is meaningful.

For good or ill, most committed bloggers live with the constant question in their mind: Is this bloggable? This could become a neurosis, but I’ll put a positive spin on it: It nurtures a habit of looking for insight and wisdom and value in every situation, no matter how mundane.

If you live life looking for what is worthwhile in every little thing, you will see more of what God has to teach you. And the more he teaches you, the more you can teach others. As you begin to be inspired and to collect ideas, you will find that the new things you’ve seen and learned enrich far more of your life than just your blog.

6. …to be known.

This is where I see the greatest advantage for blogging leaders.

Your people hear you teach a lot; it’s probably the main way that most of them know you. You lead on opencells, mentoring, do evangelism etc.

This is good—it’s your job. But it’s not all you are. Not that you need to be told this, but you are far more than your ideas. Ideas are a crucial part of your identity, but still just a part.

You’re a son and abrother. You’re some people’s friend and other people’s enemy. Maybe you love to play basketball/volleyball. Maybe you hate gulay. Maybe you struggle to pray. Maybe listening to the choir last weekend was—to your surprise—the most moving worship experience you’ve ever had.

These are the things that make you the man that leads your group They’re the windows into your personality that perhaps stay shuttered when you’re teaching the Bible. Sometimes your people need to look in—not all the way in, and not into every room—but your people need some access to you as a person. A blog is one way to help them.

You can’t be everybody’s friend, and keeping a blog is not a way of pretending that you can. It’s simply a way for your people to know you as a human being, even if you can’t know them back. This is valuable, not because you’re so extraordinary, but because leadership is more than the words you say. If you practice the kind of holiness that your people expect of you, then your life itself opened before them is good leadership—even when you fail.

Conclusion

For most of you, anything you post online will only be a small piece in the grand scheme of your christian leadership. But if you can maintain a blog that is both compelling and personal, it can be an important small piece.

It will give you access to your people’s minds and hearts in a unique way by giving them a chance to know you as a well-rounded person. You will no longer be only a preacher and a teacher, but also a guy who had a hard time adjusting with his work last weekend. and etc. People will open up for you as you open up like this for them. Letting people catch an honest glimpse of your life will add authenticity to your teaching and depth to your ministry.

MULING PAGKABUHAY!

2010-04-02T21:51:00.001+08:00

(Photo by: http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/)

...ang pagsusulat ay maihahalintulad sa pagluluto.kelangan ang mabusising pagpili ng mga sangkap(tamang pagbaybay, istraktura, gramatika, balarila, atbp) mula sa Pamilihan ng Salita para mas maging malasa ang anumang ihahain sa mambabasa. sa pamamalengke ng salita, hindi pwedeng "pwede na", walang puwang ang tsambahang pagpili ng salita. at pag naisaayos na ang lahat..ang resulta: isang putaheng malasa, masarap at tunay na babalikbalikan. para sa mga alipin ng salita, isang pagpupugay!
-Professor Gladys Serafica-

Isang taon na simula nang ako'y nagpahinga mula sa pag aalaga sa isa sa mga pinaka mahal kong ginagawa. Ang pasusulat. Mahigit ilang buwan ko na rin itong ninais. Pinrito at niluto sa pagdarasal at ngayon napag desisyonan ko nang buhayin muli ang blog na ito.

Para sa isang manunulat, isang mahalagang bagay ang mga puna ng mambabasa. Dahil sa huli, ito ang magsasabi kung hanggang saan na ang narating mo, at kung ano pa ang mga bagay na dapat mong isaayos. Kaya naman sa aking pag babalik sa mundo ng blogasperyo, aking ilalathala ang mga kumentong di lamang naging mahalaga para sa akin, nag bigay ng inspirasyon upang bumalik, kung di ang mga bagay na nagpangiti na rin sa akin, at sa inyo.

Heto po ang mga kumentong iyon:

"There are three articles on your Website we would like to reproduce: "Samal Island hopping," "COPAR turned to a 'Survivor' adventure" and "14-O Christmas party! A big SUCCESS!" Terry showed me a prototype of the first one, "Samal Island hopping." It was very nice, but I said we'd have to ask your permission before we reproduce it. So that is what I am asking you. May we reproduce these three articles?

"Samal" had an excellent balance between story and pictures. With the captions you put on the pictures, it was possible to assemble them all in the right order without too much work, putting pictures right above each line from the story.

May we have your permission to reproduce these three stories, along with your photos contained in them? Saying yes will really help our fledgling charity organization, and ultimately it will save lives. Thanks in advance.
-Robin, May 14, 2008-

"i admire men who are not afraid to show their emotions. for me that is more the real meaning of masculinity, the courage to show your real feelings... very well written!
kudos!'''

-Anonymous-

wow nice play of words...keep it up!

-Wandering commuter- Incomplete

ur as sweet as ever! im dying to see you in person tramz!
-Raquel- TL poem

Hi. Got your link from a friend, your ideas gave me a jumpstart on a segment I am working on.
This will be aired in GMA7 on Saturday.
You have good ideas, keep it up.
Is it ok if I'm gonna link you to my blog?
Thanks.

-Lenggai- Chatboard

"this is great! this adds the many great things in Davao.. how i wish to visit again Davao City not just to eat and smell durian but to see the inner beauty of the city!"

-Batang Buotan- Central 911

"as i was passing mart's page while ago, i was struck by this, "does PASSION ends? when COMMITMENT begins?" qouted by him in his friendster profile.does passion ends?and when does commitment begin?what makes a man by the way, if i ask you? fame? money? sexlife? good house? nice pad? gadgets? iphone? nightlife? art? love? why does these things are present in our lives by the way? does theses things contributes a man's growth in society and in God's eyes? lots of questions i've drawn by just reading mart's shout. i realized that if this things screen our lives or passed us, or got our attention our passions begin and our commitment ends. to whom we serve our commitment? God. and what this passion makes us? sinful, dirty, doomed. passion is like a drug, it makes you addicted to it.i think passion never ends. and commitment begins and ends in a short span of time.i dont want to get agains your lifestyle, but its true, if something gets our attention, we forget God. i am like you also, i forget God everytime. everytime. that makes me sad, and i made Him sad too."

-Surara Blog- Does passion Ends When Commitment Begins

huhu!! i missed those days... :-( ya you're right!!! sana balik nalang ako sa pagkabata! sana ganon nalang ulit! :-) lol

-boy tikyo- Tumba Lata

pasabta ko! unsa nga mani? mao pud kay mani manang bubot no?? jajaja! amawy jud ka ba! wa kay sama... boy genius!

-Nicka- BOBOT

dude, thanks a billion...
I'm bulakenyo learning visaya and this song is awesome (and sad). I don't really intend to sing it in tagalog but I was able to fit the translation to the song. I think you lose the sentiment of the song if you try to sing it using the translated version.

-Anonymous- Gugmang Giatay

hay tarmz....nice jud xa!makahilak man put og rainbows oi..hehehe
yeheeeeyyy...clasmate ghapon ta!
thank for being part of our lives...god bless!

-Rena- Semester Ender Special

txt: hi mart, ngayon lang kita tinawag na mart! nabasa ko yong blog mo! na touched ako dun ha! sana magka clasmate parin tayo para magkaroon ng Part II yong question and answer portion natin! hehe..
-Danica- Goddbye and Thank you

"hi tramz, kumusta? I was touched by your post, good thing to know that dili ka dalo nga pagkatao, thanks for sharing this story.I know daghan ang nakabasa ani and would realize how blessed they are. This might inspire them to help as well.

Nangumusta lang ug nabasa basa."

-Blogkadahan- It' all about Sharing

Sa lahat ng mga taong dumaan, nagbasa, nagpakyut muna bago nagkumento, maraming salamat. Pagpalain nawa tayong mga alipin ng salita. Sa mga tagapag subaybay at mga kaibigan ko sa blogesperyo na namiss ako at naiinip sa pag hihintay pasensya na po. Ang mahalag ay ako ay nagbalik.! Pagpalain n'wa tayo ng maykapal.

“Death and Life are in the power of the tongue.” Proverbs 18:21. NLT

BLESSINGS in DISGUISE

2009-04-02T19:20:00.000+08:00

We all have problem some big and threatening, some small and irritating. The problems you face will either defeat or develop you depending on how you respond to them. Most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems instead of considering what benefit they may bring.

God uses problems for your direction. Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction, motivate us to change, or engage us in self-evaluation. Why is God allowing this? Is God trying to get my attention? Sometimes it takes painful situation to make us change our ways. “Proverbs 20:30 says, “Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beating purge the innermost being”.
God uses problems for your inspection. It has been said that “ people are like tea bags, if you want to know what’s inside them, just drop them into hot water!.” Has God ever tested your faith with a problem? What do problems reveal about you? James 1:2-3 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”
God uses problems for your correction. Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It’s like when as a child your mother told you not to touch the hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of health, money, a relationship, etc. by losing it. As the psalmist said in Psalm 119:71-72, “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The low from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands og pieces of silver and gold. “
God uses problems for your protection. Problems are blessings in disguise. A man was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His employment was a problem—but it saved Him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later when management’s actions were discovered. Joseph told his brothers who sold him, “ You intended to harm , but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” ( Genesis 50:20).
God uses problems for your perfection. When we respond correctly, problems become character builders. God is more interested on your character than your comfort. Your relationship to Him and your character are the only two things you’re going to take with you into eternity. To paraphrase Romans 5:3-4, “ We can rejoice when we run into problems… they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and help us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady.”

GOD is at work in your life, my friend, even when you do not recognize or understand it.
KEEP THE FIRE BURNING! ahooo! ahooo!

Credits:
scripture reference: NIV
pictures: friendster.com
From an unknown internet source.

WALANG UNDERWEAR???

2009-03-31T18:54:00.000+08:00

“Agad kong hinubad ang aking suot pantaas, kinuha ang aking sinturon at madaling tinanggal ang aking pantalon.”

"...natupad na ang pangarap kong BIGBROTHER, surVIVOR, at fEAr Factor experience in one!

Isang dapat ay napaka busing araw ay gumising ako sa di tamang oras. In short late na akong gumising kumpara sa naka schedule kong gising. Tumingin ako sa aking organizer at ito ang bumulaga sa akin

– 6:00am – devo, 8:30am – birth certificate sa munisipyo, 10:00am gawa ng resume, 1:00PM magbayad sa DMC, print songs, bili ng ng devo notbook, etc… etc..etc…—

Alas dyes ng umaga na nang ako naka gising! Di ko na malaman ang gagawin! Ano ang una at saan magsisimula. Nakasanayan na, pagkagising at syempre ang unang unang hahanapin ay ang cellphone! Kapa! kapa! Kapa! Hayon ang aking cellphone! at tamang tama sa labing apat (24) na menshe na nasa aking inbox ay may isang nagtxt sa akin galing sa isang kaibigan.

Paulo: Jong, wer ka now? Sabay ta Digos mi ni Ivo.terminal na mi karon.

Nireplyan ko….

Mart: Huh?! Mag unsa mo didto?

Paulo: graduation sa uyab ni Joseph.

Mart: Huh!? Nganong karon ra man mo nitxt nako uie.

Paulo: Abi man gud namo busy kaayo ka sa imong career! Basta sabay ka?

Mart: Basta naa man kahay kaon didto? Sige hulata ko dira w8!!!!

Translation: ( Isang kaibigan ang nagyaya papuntang ibang nayon: at sumama naman ako kasi may kainan daw!)

Daling dali akong naligo, nagbihis, kumain at gumawa ng devo. At pagkatapos Pumunta ako sa ecoland terminal. Hayon naabutan ko ang aking dalawang kaibigan na inis na inis kasi ang tagal ko daw. Ang sagot ko naman -tagalized version: “ Bakit kasi ngayon nyo lang akong sinabihan? Na nasa terminal na kayo? Kagigising ko lang! eh kung sinabihan nyo kaya ako kagabi pa? eh sana nasa Digos na tayo ngayon ..etc.. etc.. wag nyong painitin ang ulo ko!“ haha! At parang nasindak ko pa sila.. ganyan lang yan.. hehe.. reverse psychology ehka nga! Lol!

Agad agad ay sumakay kami ng BUS papuntang Digos City. Habang nasa Bus hayon.. kwentuhan, asaran at kung ano ano pa!. Nang nasa Digos na kami ay dumeretso kami sa CAP ang venue kung saan ginaganap ang graduation ng pinuntahan namin. Pumasok kami at nanood ng graduation ceremony nila ng buong seesion na naka tayo. Wala na kasing upuan. Kahit na masakit sa paa eh di parin ako umalis. Aliw na aliw ako sa mga nagsaslita sa harap.: Ang mga masters of the ceremony, guest speakers, ang mga nag speech etc…. Hindi dahil napaka inspiring ng mga sinasabi o nakaka touch kundi dahil sa mga mali maling ingles at pagbigkas ng mga salita. Para akong nanoonood ng paborito kong comedy show. Hehehe. Pagkatapos ng seremonya ay napaka exited ko kasi sa isip ko kainan na! Ngunit ako’y nabulaga ng huminto kami sa Jollibee. Hayon at doon pala ang kainan. Isang burger meal na walang cheese ang kinain namin. Masayang masaya naman ang lahat na nagkukuwentuhan. Masaya naman ako kasi kahit papaano eh libre lang yon. Masarap nga ang libre. Kahit anong libre. Hehehe..

Sa daan pauwi kasama ang dalwa ko pang kaibigan naisip nilang pumunta muna sa isang isla daw na maganda ang view. Hayon at pumayag naman ako. Bumaba kami sa may Sta. Cruz at doon sumakay ng banka papuntang isla. Pag apak ko sa isla ay napaka saya ko! Wowwowowow!! Wowowwow!! Ako’y napapa Siiinnnggg!.. Nagandahan ako sa nakita ko, isang maliit na isla sa gitna ng karagatan, white sand at napakaganda ng mga cottages. Ako ay agad na naglibot sa buong lugar tinanggal ang aking sapatos at naka paa na parang batang nag tatatakbo sa tuwa. Kumukuha ako ng litrato gamit ang malapit na ma empty batt kong cellphone. Habang ako ay naglibot, naisipan kong ang sarap maligo. Ngunit wala nga sa plano ang pagpunta namin sa lugar na yon. Isang pang graduation ceremony nga ang mga kasuotan namin at higit sa lahat wala naman kaming damit na pampalit o kahit tuwalya man lang… Nawalan kami ng pag-asang maligo. Ngunit dahil napaka talino ko nga, sabi nila. Gamit ang napaka galling kong isip, may napaka brilliant akong ideya: “ Bat di nalang tayo mag briefs maligo?! At pauwi wag nalang tayong mag briefs?!” .. Hayon at ang dalawa kong sanguine na kasama ay pumayag naman kaagad sa kanilang pinuno. Hahaha!! Agad kong hinubad ang aking suot pantaas, kinuha ang aking sinturon at madaling tinanggal ang aking pantalon. Nilagay ko sa isang tabi at agad agad na tumalon talon, tumakbo, takbo at naligo sa gitna ng karagatan.. aahooo!!! Im freeeee!! Hahaha.. Sumonod naman ang dalawa pagkatapos ng ilang minuto. Gusto ko sanang kumuha ng litrato sa mga oras na iyon ngunit wala naman kaming dalang digital camera at nawalan ng batterya ang mga cellular phones namin. Hindi na namin yon inisip basta kami ay lumangoy langoy! Tumakbo takbo sa ilalim ng napakalaking buwan at nag luluningning na mga bituwin sa gitna ng kalangitan.haha! ang aliw!!

Muntik pang hindi kami makauwi sa gabing iyon kasi nga patay na ang aming mga telepono. Di na namin ma text ang kabilang isla upang kami ay kunin gaya nang napagkasunduan. Akala ko talaga ay ma sastcok na kami don ng walang damit at pagkain. Wala na ngang ibang naliligo doon wala pang tindahan. Huhuhu! Buti nalang andon pala ang bata na kasama ng bankero, hinihintay kami. Buti na lang. Edi sana natupad na ang pangarap kong BIGBROTHER, surVIVOR, at fEAr Factor experience in one! haha

Nang kami ay pauwi at sumasakay ng Bus at taxi nag aasaran kami upang marinig ng mga katabi namin na wala kaming underwear na bumabyahe. Hahaha.. Pwede pala yon. Di naman alam ng mga tao na wala kami non. Hahaha..

Bago sila umuwi sa mga bahay bahay nila eh pumunta muna kami sa aming bahay at doon nag haponan. Ikinwento naming tatlo sa mga magulang ko ang mga nangyari at nabaliw din sila sa kakatawa. Hahaha! Pero wag nadaw ulitin kasi delikado. Baka matulad kami sa mga ICRC volunteers na, na hostage! Haha!

MGA LEKSYON:

Pwede palang maging napakaaliw na araw ang dapat na napaka busing araw.
Magtanong muna kong saan ang kainan, bago pumunta sa malayong lugar para kumain. ( pwde naman akong kumain sa jollibee sa may malapit lang sa amin kesa gumastos pa ng mahigit P160 na pamasahe para lang kumain sa napakalayong branch ng Jollibee.
Magdala ng digicam palagi at extra battery
Wag gawing comedy show ang isang napaka seryosong seremonya ( pigilan ang tawa)
Higit sa lahat magdala na ng underwear kahit saan man magpunta. Ugaliing Ilagay ito sa bag kasama ang iyong cellphone wallet, panyo, pabango at iba pang personal items.

Oo nga pala Passig Islet Agri-Ecopark ang pangalan ng isla na iyon.. pumunta kayo don. Balak kong bumalik don kasama ng........... kung sino ang gustong sumama.. yong may panligo na.. hehehe...
First time ko palang magtagalog sa blog na ito. hehe.. ok ba? kumusta naman ang tagalog ko? tama ba ang mga barirala, panghalip, pantukoy at kung anu-ano pa?!! hehe.. pinagbibigyan ko lang yong ibang nagsabi na ayaw nila magbasa sa blog ko kasi nagkakaroon sila nang epistaxis. hehe.. at pangalawa na iimpluwenshan nadin ako ni Bob Ong. hehe.. wala lang.. sige.. sige.. hanggang sa muli.. paalam!!

credits:
pictures: friendster.com

BCC NEWS TESTIMONY: FULL EDITION

2009-03-24T21:21:00.000+08:00

"I appreciated that what matters in life more than anything is the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. This is the great purpose in man’s existence. We eat to live and not live to eat. We live not for thing. Not for the complexity of living." - MART--

I’m but a simple creation of HIM. A very typical ordinary person. I am the only child in the family so I tend to get everything what I want. What I want is what I get! People tagged me as a spoiled brat when I was little. But, despite my parent’s hard work to offer me what I want I can still managed to be insensitive and being rude to them.

Before, my relationship with God is not that strong. I feel that I am a Christian but I don’t actuate what a real Christian does. I am just like any ordinary youth who is all about laughter and fun. I will do about anything to make someone enjoy. Even if that means me making a total fool out of myself or to others. I try not to care what people think about me or what people feel so I try to let things just roll off my back. I'm pretty laid back and like to go with the flow.

Living today is complicated. Many things clutter up our lives and tie us down. I desire everyone to have fun to the extent of engaging to any worldly pleasure. Alcohol, pornography and material possessions. Sometimes when you’re young you’re in love, you’re impulsive, and you do crazy things. You hurt people specially those who are so close to you, you easily get weak and frail without God.

At some point in my existence, I was so puzzled about my footpath. Though I had everything I want, I still felt empty, unfilled, alone, don’t know where I am heading. I asked God for a direction. Until God makes the youth reload happen in my life.

But He involves human beings whenever He can. That’s just how He works. I met my spiritual father and cell group. I joined open cell every week. But at first, I was not that submissive to my leader. Sometimes, I am not honest, I tell lies but throughout the process I gradually changed. Open cell molds me to be spiritually mature. One thing that stroked me most was when I was taught with the law. It made me realized who I am. I subjected myself in the process, started my pre encounter class and joined the encounter.

Joining the encounter was the most unforgettable experience. I recognized God more deeply, embraced Him, and of course receive direction and understand God’s true purpose for my life. I appreciated my mother and father more. That’s the time I received the Holy Spirit. I was renewed and offered my whole being to God and to be an instrument for His works. I gave up myself and gave up my heart for Him. For years I’ve searched for happiness and now the search ends here... because you are my happiness, the missing part of my whole. and now that you’re here, mine to keep, ill never ever let you go. Oh! God thank you! I’m yours. I appreciated that what matters in life more than anything is the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. This is the great purpose in man’s existence. We eat to live and not live to eat. We live not for thing. Not for the complexity of living. We celebrate life as God intended it to be in the first place. We were made to serve Him for He alone is the source of true happiness, security and contentment.

Christ would have us make first things first, and assures us that things of lesser importance and value will be supplied to each according to His or her need. Now I can trust God enough for my life to simply and solely for Him.

If we truly serve and trust God a bonus of great blessings will surely draw closer to us. Just last 2008 at 19 years old I graduated college with my bachelor degree and on the same year took the NLE exam. During my review days, a lot of struggles came. Family, friends, and financial problems that tried to cease me. But I remained firm and steadfast all for the Glory of GOD. When I got the board exam result I was so grateful knowing that I passed and a bonus rating of more than what I asked for. Today at 20 years old with God’s grace I am now a registered nurse. What I am trying to say is that, with HIM nothing is really impossible.

If you got abundant blessings of course you never want to fail sharing it to everyone. After the encounter, with my spiritual father, I aimed to have five cell mates within two months in accordance of our vision which is wining souls and making disciples but just five days after the encounter God bestowed me the life of my five greatest blessings. Today as I am continuing my process in the post encounter and hopefully towards the school of leaders. I feel so blessed having everything I have and following our vision which is multiplication of spirit empowered leaders serving as agent of change into our community and into the nations of the world.

So I am calling all the youth of today, let us together help each other to build a new transformation in this slowly deteriorating world making GOD the center of our lives.

credits: pictures - friendster.com video: youtube.com

I'M YOURS!

2009-03-09T21:07:00.000+08:00

An ENCOUNTER WITH GOD
03/06-08/2009

HOPE MOUNTAIN!

39,455 pass Nursing Board

2009-02-20T22:37:00.000+08:00

669 ADIONG, MART ARMAND ADLAWAN

39,455 pass Nursing Board
By Izah Morales
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 10:38:00 02/20/2009

MANILA, Philippines - (UPDATE 4) At least 39,455 or 44.51% out of 88,649 examinees that took the November 2008 Nursing Board have passed, the Professional Regulatory Commission has announced.

Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna of Baguio Central University topped the board, with 89 percent, the PRC said.

The Nursing Regulatory Board (NRB) is headed by Carmencita Abaquin. Members of the NRB include Yolanda Arugay, Betty Merritt, Leonila Faire, Perla Po, Marco Antonio Sto.Tomas, and Amelia Rosales.

For complete list of passers click here: Nursing Board

source: inq7.net

2009-02-16T18:07:00.000+08:00

"Starting over is never an easy process. First, you have to kill off the past before hoping to ever move a step forward into the future."

....for the PAST

THAT'S ALL THERE IS....

CLOSED.

Am I Ready for Love?

2009-02-07T17:40:00.000+08:00

A miracle in my life has come..
it feels great!
I'm in a bliss these days, I don't know why.
Maybe because of a new special creation who surrounds me today.
New friends. New People. New inspiration. New place. New family.
New LOVE?
I know, this new world must not be an accident.
I know. I know. God must have been thinking about ME ......

.......WHEN GOD MADE YOU!

AMATEUR VIDEO

(Guy)
It's always been a mystery to me,
How two hearts can come together,
And love can last forever.
But now that I have found you I believe
That a miracle has come when God sends the perfect one.
So gone are all my questions about why,
And i've never been so sure of anything in my life

Chorus:

Oh I wonder what God was thinking, when He created you.
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because He made all my dreams come true.
When God made you, He must have been thinking about me.

(Girl)
Ooo ooo, I promise that wherever you may go,
Wherever life may lead you
With all my heart I'll be there too.
And from this moment on I want you to know,
I'll let nothing come between us,
And I will love the ones you love.

(Guy)
So gone are all my questions about why
(Girl echoes)
about why

Duet:
Oh I wonder what God was thinking when He created you,
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because He made all my dreams come true.
When God made you He must've been thiking about me.

Bridge:
He made the sun, He made the moon,
To harmonize a perfect tune,
One can't do without the other,
they just have to be together.
And that is how I know its true,
You're for me and I'm for you and my world
Just can't be right without you in my life.

In behalf, Of the whole Youth Reload Family, I would like to congratulate CHRYSTAL LYNE & Jordan for a job well done! What a standing ovation moment! keep it up! I'm very proud of you! All for the Glory of GOD! Keep the Fire Burning!
Ahoo! Ahoo!

credits: www. youtube.com - video
www.google.com- lyrics

AT kahit Hindi na naging KAMI sa huli..... Siya parin ang FIRST LOVE KO :-)

2009-02-02T02:57:00.000+08:00

Since, It is now said to be the MONTH of HEARTS let me share this to you.

My friend texted me:

Ella: Jong, Kita nka sa Commerial sa Mcdo?

Mart: la pa.. Y maN?

Ella: Kahawig gud nimo ang guy.. hehe:) pero slyt lang ha.

Mart: amaw! Ok, tanawon nako! hehe :-)

So, I searched it immediatley on youtube :-)

When I first saw it, I got carried away. It touched my heart. I love this video! so true.. most of the time, this is what happens.. we don't always end up with our 1st love but it still makes everything perfect knowing that once upon a time we fell in love with them.. :)

"AT kahit Hindi rin naging KAMI sa huli..... Siya parin ang FIRST LOVE KO :-)"

(kahilak kog popcorn! drama kau si ankol hehe..) hahay!
Well anyway, Abso-freakin-lutely love it! From the concept to the script to the music --- PERFECT! This commercial is definitely a CLASSIC. And with "Huling El Bimbo" (Oh Yeah E-HEADS!!!) playing in the background, it sealed the cap of absolute brilliance. very Good JOB! Mcdo PHILIPPINES! thumbs up!

PS. Hindi ko naman un kamukha ah! hehehe:-)

MONEY WAR!

2009-01-20T02:55:00.000+08:00

Last night my friend Jhon and Philip had some altercation about having a lot of money. The prior was like saying the gain of being a millionaire and the latter was like contrasting. I was just a little silent but on my mind runs a lot of thought.
I think money itself is not evil. It becomes evil only the moment we love it more than ourselves and be slave of it. Many people forget God because of material prosperity in life. When this happens wealth can be a curse rather than a blessing.

Having a large amount of money can be a problem if not handled wisely. It can bring discomfort instead of comfort, fear instead of security. To be given an opportunity to become a millionaire is a great blessing. But, we must be aware of some of temptations that the world may offer. The bible says the devil is like a roaring lion always looking for someone to devour. We must be wise and careful that we may not fall into trap of the devil. I believe that God wants His children to prosper in every area of their lives and to experience and enjoy it to the fullest. BECAUSE LOVING GOD IS SO MUCH FUN!

Simplified Random Videos 1

2009-01-15T19:48:00.000+08:00

I never knew this till my friend Nhayna_sai( the pancit canton.. wateber!)txted me bout the upcoming dragon ball Z live movie! Great! ah! So we're expecting hello Kitty live the movie to be next in store! lol! Anyway, For all DRAGONBALL fanatics. the wait is over. this movie is coming very soon.

Poypoy! the cheer dancer!! I know you'll enjoy this one! ( A video taken from a presentation at IGACOS (island Garden City of Samal) during their Fiesta program.

Jollibbe and Hetty! Lucky charm ng merge! take a look at them! ( A video taken during our culmination day in MERGE review center!)

Group 57! I just missed my groupmates! hehe. Goodluck sa ating lahat! kung nasaan man kayo ngayon jan ka nalang! haha! ( Our official entrance Billboard during our Seminar! Caring-carry!)

Latest Fad

2009-01-04T02:14:00.000+08:00

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Just like any ordinary days lil bro Odlazir texted me “’kuya, asa ka kwon? Pa libre ta ke kuya., ajeje…” . Someone as bored in life as me without more ado dropped a line to our financer (kuya Wilson) and arranged everything. After an extensive brainstorm we ended up with the idea to go on a KTV, something that was new to us. From that day, was followed frequently during his free times. And that was the start of it! It became my big brother’s new hobby. Say goodbye to our outmoded leisure pursuit as dota, ran online, counterstrike, sonic boom, timezone etc. that we usually do since we were little, coz we are now gonna set up our latest career as SING MASTERS! lol! Just kidding! Thanks to Odlazir and Riza (cousins) for their incessant support. They were our gurus for this venture. Honestly I wish I have a nice voice because I really love to sing. I also wish I can compose songs. Through singing, I can express my feelings. I can easily reach out to other people and touch their hearts and hopefully effect a change in them. Through songs, I can tell the world how much God loves me. I can praise and thank Him for everything he has done in my life. I can serve Him and be able to minister to other people. Above all,, it is my fervent wish to be a recording artist and be part of the Christian music ministry. (Lolz!) Last December, my cousin Palen ( ang pinakamayaman) with her husband Ace treated us (mga unemployed) to a “sky is the limit” KTV, dinner and Pulotan at Cats and Dogs KTV along Rizal Street Davao City.

So, if there come a time that you want to unwind and tired of the usual drinking and dancing with the crowd in bars, or for those with voice that are not so for the public like mine, why not rent an exclusive room and party with your group like there’s no tomorrow?! And sing yourself as if you’re in the SingING BEE, ASAP, or WowowWE. We’ve tried Gimik KTV, and Cats and Dogs KTV, our next stop?! World Palace! ( All of which are within Davao City, Philippines).

Let our prayer be:

Dear Lord, we acknowledge you, you are the composer, you are the author, you are also the conductor, and we also know that you have given us every instrument that we needed to play this life, to execute the music that you have placed in our hearts. We pray Lord God that you would mold us even more in this life so that at every moment that in everyday that you do we can be a sweet, sweet sound in your ears. In Jesus name! Amen.

All I can Say TODAY!

2009-01-01T17:52:00.000+08:00

I believe that every morning has its new awakening. And I think the best advice I can give myself today is to affirm my commitment to God’s loving presence from day to day. With this frame of mind, I would be able to achieve a highly spirited and motivated attitude to try a little harder and to be and do my best in whatever field I’m in.

God doesn’t want me to be passive but a real optimist, an active doer. And because I’m God’s child, I need to be special by continuously enhancing my inner faculties, discovering my hidden knowledge, and developing and refining my skills for a complete me.

In these trying times when business fold up one by one, when we can’t seem to even have a glimpse of our nation’s future and what tomorrow will bring, I’d say that we go back to life’s basics.

God. Pray, pray, and pray. By praying, we can find solace in his presence and our completeness would be in Him alone.

Family. Spend more quality time with our love ones.

Career. Continue to work not only for our professional and personal betterment, but also with a steadfast belief that in our own little way we ca

n make a difference in our nation.

Everything is just starting out for the all of us. It’s not too late to strengthen our relationship with God and experience life as you have never ever experienced before. BECAUSE LOVING GOD IS SO MUCH FUN!

HAPPY NEW YEAR brothers and sisters in CHRIST.

-- A Season Greeting from TRAMZ CORNER--

To TOP or to PASS!

2008-08-02T12:29:00.001+08:00

This post may be my last post for a longer time. I won't be closing this blog but I will just be away for about five months. Since I have just graduated from the nursing course I need to take the board exam for nurses to have my license and to become a real Registered Nurse. Since my parents don't have dutch for now to send me to the most prominent review centers in town as of the moment I'm busy reviewing my notes and all the review materials I've got from friends. Maybe I'll be in a review center for final coaching on September. Reviewing for a major exam is not easy. It requires patience, perseverance, and courage.

Folks, friends and love ones, and to all people who believe in me I am asking for your most sincere prayers. I know I can do it If I really deserve to have it. Though I'm a little bit unsure if I, myself deserves success but I'm doing it for my parents as they deserve victory more than I do. And of course all for God's glory. Let my goal be! to TOP or to PASS! Go! Go! GO! Mart! Armand! tira2x! Godbless to me!

Let me leave you with this helpful article from a friend.

5 Ways to Reduce Nursing Stress
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The strain of nursing school may end when you pass your certification, but the career itself holds many stressful moments. Nurses constantly deal with the pressures of helping the ill, working long hours and possibly being exposed to harmful diseases. However, the benefits greatly outweigh the negatives. In order to keep your nursing career in perspective, use the following tips to relieve your stress.

Sleep When You Can – One of the greatest contributions to nursing stress is the demanding and erratic work schedule. Although you may be tempted to enjoy some "me" time when you're away from work, don't overdo it. You need to sleep whenever you get the opportunity.
Get Organized – From tidying up your workstation to maintaining a professional calendar, you will feel better when you become more organized. Every day in nursing is unpredictable, after all, so you need to have some constants in your office life.

Always Be the First to Smile – Whenever you smile or laugh, your brain releases endorphins that make you happier and relieve your stress. Always be the first to smile at your patients, your co-workers and anyone else you encounter at work.

Bring a Piece of Home to Work – An easy way to help you get through the day is by keeping a special memento close to you at work. A picture of a loved one on the desk is a favorite choice.

Remind Yourself Why You Became a Nurse - Even the most stressed out nurse loves his or her job a majority of the time. Whenever you find yourself having a bad day at work, take a deep breath and remind yourself why you are there. You obviously had a calling to do this, so don't lose touch with that feeling.

Nursing is a selfless career that can be extremely thankless at times. However, you didn't choose this career for the accolades. Rather, you wanted to help people. While you are embarking on this mission of helping people each day, don't forget to do the same for yourself. Sometimes, it is the nurse who needs a helping hand and your patients will certainly benefit more when you aren't terribly stressed out.

credits: 5 Ways to Reduce Nursing Stress by Heather Johnson(snpinoy.blogspot.com)

ULIPON sa GUGMANG GI-ATAY!

2008-06-18T16:36:00.000+08:00

Photography by Mart Armand Adlawan Adiong @ Davao Adventist Hospital

I am about to explode. I don't know what to do and I have nowhere else to go. I don't know what to listen between what my mind says and what my heart feels. I know it is the right thing to do but I feel it is the worst thing to actuate. It has been so long. Normally, it would have been a breeze. But now, it's tiring, stressful, and it's driving me crazy. We haven't had a real conversation for the longest time. I don't know how much more I can take it.

They say that for it to be successful it requires one to fall inlove everyday with the same person. I can say with all my heart that I am. Every single time I see you, your smile, your smell, even the sound of your laugh makes me fall for you more and more each day. There is no one else in this world I would rather be than be with you. I love you so much. But, please give me something to hold on to. Because no matter how deep the well might be, time will come that it will dry out if it's not being replenished from time to time. And right now, as much as I would regret admitting it, the well is drying out. A famine is in the horizon and its scaring the life out of me.

Please save US....

Gugmang Giatay - The Ambassadors

Lecheng Pag-ibig!

kong gusto mung malaman pakinggan mo to

dahil kung sakali di mo mapansin mga pangako at panata ko

at kung sakali umalis kang ng bigla

di ko mapigil pagpatak nitong mga luha

dahil ikaw ang aking ligaya

ang pangarap ko habang buhay sa t'tuwina

ikaw ang langit at lupa

oh aking sinisinta haaaaaaha

Biglang sumaklaw ang kadiliman

na sinabayan pa ng ulan

at unti unting nalang nawala ang pagsikat ng araw

o, kay liwanag ng iyong pagmumukha

na naalipin sa lecheng pag-ibig

inday, pakinggan mo

ang aking pag-ibig na sayo ay aking iniaalay

hindi ko man maibibigay ang lahat ng kayamanan dito mundo

ngunit inday pakinggan mo

ang kapos-palad na naalipin sa lecheng pag-ibig

It's HURTING ME!

2008-06-11T08:13:00.000+08:00

It has been more than a month since I posted something in here..

Major reason is beacause my desktop is wasted...

Millions of viruses accumulated my system...

Anti Virus softwares don't work!

It sucks big time coz I can't fix it for now...

I'm really busy processing my papers for PRC.

A lot of things I want to blog..really!

But, I can't blog too much about it!

and i'ts hurting me :'-(

Maybe I'll be back!

As Soon As Possible!

Swear!

LUPANG HINIRANG

2008-05-05T19:10:00.000+08:00

Take a look at my LUPANG HINIRANG!
the TRAMZ CREATIONS version :-)

" Does Passion ENDS? When COMMITMENT Begins?

2008-04-20T11:04:00.000+08:00

Just erlier as I visited surara's new blog I was kinda shocked when this post dumbfounded me:

as i was passing mart's page while ago, i was struck by this, "does PASSION ends? when COMMITMENT begins?" qouted by him in his friendster profile.does passion ends?and when does commitment begin?what makes a man by the way, if i ask you? fame? money? sexlife? good house? nice pad? gadgets? iphone? nightlife? art? love? why does these things are present in our lives by the way? does theses things contributes a man's growth in society and in God's eyes? lots of questions i've drawn by just reading mart's shout. i realized that if this things screen our lives or passed us, or got our attention our passions begin and our commitment ends. to whom we serve our commitment? God. and what this passion makes us? sinful, dirty, doomed. passion is like a drug, it makes you addicted to it.i think passion never ends. and commitment begins and ends in a short span of time.i dont want to get agains your lifestyle, but its true, if something gets our attention, we forget God. i am like you also, i forget God everytime. everytime. that makes me sad, and i made Him sad too.

MART"S COMMENT:

It's nice to know your'e back... like a T-back.. LOL. Anyway, based on your posts these days it seemed that you're already spiritualy inlined... don't you?! Just a month ago you posted like an athiest thing. You seemed not to beleive in God already. But now? everything has changed and I'm glad to hear that. Maybe you were enlighted from where were you last week. wer'nt you? hehe.. Actually, I posted that out of nothing. I just heard it from the Newest Star Cinema's Movie treailer When love begins. When I heard it first of course I was thinking about relationships, love, and romance. There is some romantic relationships that is unclear. I mean you are together but you're not commited to each other. We are dating but I didn't tell you not to see someone else. There are relationships that are good as that, beause sometimes when time comes that when girl and boy engaged commitment to each other maybe passion ends. Maybe beacause of some factors that follows when you are committed. For some, it's just nice to enjoy each other that we are not commited to anything.

I guess that tagline was all about that. And I'm glad you have associated it with GOd's passion. you've braoden your idea and found a deeper meaning. God speed! i hope you'll come with me now on our open cell ( bible sharing) even without foods.. lol! just kidding.. anyway Thank you for that post you have somehow endorsed my page. Thank you! :-)

SAMAL ISLAND HOPPING

2008-04-20T10:23:00.000+08:00

It is summer already! And what’s better way to enjoy the summer ?! than an extravagant Samal Island hopping. Yes, last Monday together with my classmates as a farewell bash we tour to the different Island of Samal . First stop was Isla Reta. It took us about an hour to reach the place via ferryboat from the Sta. Ana wharf. We enjoyed the place by taking pictures, pictures and pictures. At around 5:30 PM, we took our ride going to the next Island at Kaputian by a small “lantsa” . There is where we rented an air-conditioned room and a cottage plus four tents. By sunset, we took our supper and enjoyed everything. We were playing cards , engaged in some games like “ police2x, kawatan2x”, swimming, some drinking, singing, talking about nothing serious and serious things, having a nice time in Kaputian Beach park until we rested and slept.

We woke up in time again to see the moon go down in the west and watch the sun begin to illuminate the east. At 7:00 AM some of my classmates left but with Trecia, Kathy, Kuya Elton, Neil, Menche, RJ, Lorain and her BF, we decided to go to another Island which is in Penaplata . A single motorcycle took us to the place. We went first to Requina’s resident to have a rest for a while and prepare foods for the next stop. We also saved our photo files first in our hard drive for us to have a memory space for the next “picture2x”. At lunchtime, we then had our way to Fernandez Beach Resort. There is where we took our lunch and enjoyed the super exciting game “99”. ( Maybe I will just have another post for this game) Of course, in every game looser must have a consequence? The one who loose eats banana. When the banana were all consumed there’s the “Suman” to replace. Then “ Bulad”. Then, Mango. The worst was the rice, as in eating rice and rice alone. Haha Super enjoy. ! After all our foods were consumed, the next activity was the most favorite picture2x again. Picture here, picture there, picture everywhere. At 7:00 PM, we bid goodbye to the island and went home by a barge.

Res ipsa loquitur "the thing speaks for itself" I wan't to say more about how enjoy our trip was but I'm lost of words maybe just look at the evidences...Our Photos... ( More photos will be available soon in my friendster account)

MHHmm.. what a great experience... I look forward to have more like this, this summer just before I'll have my review.. LoL. :-)

It's about Sharing...

2008-04-13T18:07:00.000+08:00

"We sleep in comfortable beds at night, and we have our families to embrace when we're lonely..."

One day with Mayee and Trecia, had our lunch at Blue Carabao Resto along Obrero Street behind Mc Donald’s Bajada. As we enjoyed eating our much-loved food, chewing the most scrumptious viand and sipping our freezing ice tea someone caught my attention. A little boy at around 7 years of age gaping at us like envious entity who can do nothing about his hunger. Out of consideration, we called him and let him join our meal. We talked to him and we knew that his name is Jason. He talked about his life. From where is his parents to what he has been doing all of the time. We learned that he came from a broken family. And there’s no one else to care for him so well that most of the time he’s in the street. No education. No. enough foods. No comfy clothes.

These are but of those stories, though real, we overlook; so wrapped up are we in our lives.
We disdain their mere presence. We try our best to keep away from them: we take a bypass when we see them coming towards us, heck we cross the opposite street if we can. We squirm in disguise if they so much as touch us. We detest them for soliciting a single peso from us, or ask for the left over of our shakes and drinks.
We think that they’re too lazy to earn a living or to go to school. We think they are nuisance to society. But do we really believe that if they had the choice they would actually choose to live in the streets, begging for their meals, dirty and hungry?
Unlike them, we don’t eat left overs. We sleep in comfortable beds at night, and we have our families to embrace when we're lonely. However, it doesn’t seem enough, does it?
I feel blessed when I give. I think it is more than a social responsibility. I feel more lucky that I’m the one giving rather than the one asking. Hindi madaling manghingi. I believe that each time I give, God shovels back to me what I shovel in his bin of compassion. Only His using a bigger shovel.
I don’t give anything to anyone and expect something in return. I give because it’s natural thing for me.
I’m not telling this to brag that I helped nor to impress others but once and for all let us think that these are people too; people with their hopes and dreams. They want the things that we want, and hope for something better in life as well. Maybe it’s not bad to share a little sometimes even a bit of what he have
To give is to show an example of Christian charity; being an inspiration to those who seek reasons to be righteous and giving hope to those in despair. God has not denied whatever I ask from Him.

I’m not someone who has everything in life in terms of material things. I tell you, there are also times where I can’t eat the food that I wanted or buy the things that I needed most. But, giving is not only through money or material things. It is also being able to listen to the problem of others and being able to give them good advice and encouragement. Most importantly, it is sharing of one’s time, understanding, love and mercy. Through giving, we are thanking God for the gift of life and, at the same time, making a difference in the lives of our brethren.
You don’t need to be a Manny Pacqiao or a Bill Gates for you to give. Tell me I’m a liar but it is nice to give, really. It is one of the most wonderful feelings when you give. TRY MO!

It's Mah Birthday!

2008-04-12T19:00:00.000+08:00

I'm not getting any younger, I am now leaving the stage of Identity VS Role Confusuin stage and taking a leap to Intimacy VS Isolation as Eric Ericson's psychosocial theory per se. I hope this time I'll meet my needs. I hope I won't be isolated. Hehehe... Well, I am now 20 years old not a teen anymore If I could just say it as Twenteen. hehe.. We'll, like any birthdays of course we deserve to have a wish. And my wishes goes like this.

1. Pass the Board Exam (one time lang!)
2. Pass the Board Exam (one time lang!)
3. Pass the Board Exam (one time lang!)
4. Pass the Board Exam (one time lang!)
5. Pass the Board Exam (one time lang!)

hehe... I hope my wish will be granted! :-)

A MILLION THANKS

2008-04-12T10:53:00.000+08:00

As i step to the greater heights of the next level and cross the threshold of being a professional let me express my sincerest gratitude to some people who inspired me and taught me not to surrender in this endeavor. First, to my parents mama nenet and papa maddie who never gave up despite all indestructible impediments that came and served as my inspiration. You were the reason why i always stand up every time i stumble in the midst of this fight. Secondly, to my family nanay bebing,tatay willy, auntie cecil, uncle tata, kuya wilson,palen and to the rest of the adlawan and adiong clan who somehow shared their blessings and lend their helping hands. To my classmates and groupmates in the college of nursing that together we faced every dare of this hardwearing itinerary day by day. To all my mentors in this institution who took part in molding me to become a so-called globally competitive human being. To my friends who’ve been with me through ups and downs of this roller coaster ride and for propping me up to sustain the nerve of going on. To someone who had me at my best and loved me at my worst for making a difference and for giving spice in my ordinary college days. To all my detractors who anyhow taught me how to be brave and motivated me to improve myself as a grown up individual. Of course, to our almighty god where i draw most of my strength and for sending the holy spirit that enlightens me every moment of the day. I would not have done all of these without your help! I hope that time will come that i can be able to pay back the kindness you’ve bestowed, as when the time that i could reap the harvest of this struggle. A million thanks to all of you!

PAALAM PAARALAN!

2008-04-11T07:51:00.000+08:00

Who would have thought that I am now declaring adieu to the place where previously became my world. Ang PAARALAN. Ever since I was a child, pag aaral na ang naging mundo ko. It’s like most of my time runs in school and doing school stuffs alone. I can’t say that I was a perfect student. Of course, nobody is perfect. But, I am confident to say that kahit papaano naging mabuti at responsableng naman siguro akong estudyante. Hindi ako anak mayaman kaya I need to double my effort upang makapagtapos at magtagumpay sa buhay. Yan ang sabi ng aking mama ang nagging una kong guro. Naalala ko pa noong ako’y nasa limang taong gulang pa lamang. Ako’y nag-aral bilang isang Kinder 1 pupil sa isang Day care Center School at sa awa ng Diyos ako ay nagtapos bilang isang Valedectorian sa aming paaralan. In that case, I was accelerated to the elementary level as grade 2 sa isang pampublikong paaralan sa aming lugar. ( gifted child siguro ko sa una! hahaha) At sa awa ng Dyos every end of the school year ako naman ay palaging nasa top at nakakatangap ng mga parangal. Hanggang sa ako’y lumipat ng paaralan noong ako’y nasa ika apat na baitang dahil sa di maiiwasang mga sitwasyon. Ako’y nagging transferee student sa isang paaralang mas malapit sa aming bahay. Naging aktibo din ako sa kahit anong mga events, sports at organisasyon sa aming paaralan. Pero, di naman sa lahat ng oras ako’y nag aaral tulad ng kahit sinong batang estudyante kapag may oras naglalaro naman ako kasama ang aking mga kaibaigan ng aking mga laruan tulad ng mga lego, kotse2x, robot at ipa pa. Minsan ako’y tinatamad din. Ayaw kong pumasok at nag ka cutting class kasama ng aking mga kamag aral. Kami ay namamasyal kahit saan. Ngunit, sa murang edad alam ko naman ang aking mga limitasyon kaya I still managed to continue and have a good grades. I finished elementary as a millennium graduate noong taong 2000 na may karangalan.

Holy Cross of Davao College was my next way to continue my dreams. In this stage of my life, the small robots and cars turned into computer games, billiards and some other things. My lower years of high school gave me a chance to look at myself and discover more about myself. Furthermore, this stage also made me urges to look at the people around me and discover more about them. Dito ko nakilala ang aking mga kaibigan na hanggang ngayon ay kaibigan ko padin. Dito ko rin unang naranasang umibig. (Char! It’s no valentine’s day special lol) Eventually, I could say that I had focused more my time in doing some fun and superfluous things, for instance hanging out with my ka-berks ( Ang GGB boyz! Mga tol miss ko na kayo! haha) and pacute stuffs than doing my assignments and some other school works. Na miss ko tuloy ang sonic boom isang arcade sa isang mall malapit sa aming school. At ang mga outing sa beach at ang night outs! Huhuhuh! Dito ko naranasang mapatawag sa Prefect of Discipline dahil sa mga kapilyuhang mga ginagawa. Magkaganon man hindi ko pinagsisihan ang mga panahong iyon. I have learned a lot from those experiences. Mga aral na hanggang ngayon ay dala dala ko padin. Pakikisama, pagkakaibigan, pag-ibig at iba pa. Eka nga learn from your mistakes. However, when I was in my senior year, I did my best to catch up and as a result, I got my good grades back. Here is where I met my best friends. (The ungoyz hahaha)Those days made me look farther ahead, in order that I may discover my role in building up a better world. Until my most awaited event has arrived, I walked on the aisle of achievement. I graduated High School but then I know it is not the end of my endeavors.

Now we are coming within reach of my college days. The most confusing question: Unsa man na COURSE akong kuhaon?. A usual quandary of any high School graduate heading its way to college. I can never forget the person who really influenced me to be in the nursing profession. Ang salarin! Si Carlo Tibog Surara one of my best friends in high Scool. “ Mag nursing nalang lagi ta Mart”. Ever since this was his line. He talks about so many pros about the course. At first, hindi talaga ako pumayag kasi ang hilig ko talaga ay ang pag cocomputer at pagdidirect o paggawa ng mga movies at ang photography. Pero ang tanga pud nga Mart Armand kauban ang uban pang utro pung tanga hala! Nagpa uto! Sige go! We went to different medical nursing school with four of my best friends and took each entrance exams. Of course, pasa kami lahat sa lahat nang aming inexaman. Kasama na dito ang DMSF, Brokenshire, SPC, ateneo at DDC. At sa lahat after a lot of brainstorms obviously ang Davao Doctors College ang aming na pili na pasokang eskwelahan. ( Kay colorful ang GyM lol!) Pero wait! A minuite kapeng mainit! Nasaan na si Carlo? Ang salarin! Hayon! Nag enroll sa isang Computer School. Kami ay iniwan sa napakahirap at maggulong mundo ng nursing! (Jos ko pong Pineapple!).
Ngunit, sa kalaunan nagging masaya naman ako sa college of Nursing. Na enjoy ko naman ang mga bawat sandali bilang isang college student. Madali akong nakapag adjust, ito ay sa tulong nang mga bago kong nagging kaibigan. Here’s where the childish and playful boy turns into more man that is responsible. As I go on, I realized that being in this field is absolutely no joke. Requirements, projects, manuscripts, return demonstrations, sleepless nights, hospital duties, community visits, toxic CI etc. These are just some of those terms that every nursing student is very familiar with and for sure, things that make their lives go like hell. OO, hell! Mala impyerno talaga ang pagod ng isang nursing students. Here is where I experienced going home at about 4:00 am from a classmate’s house doing our projects and then go back to school at 6:30 am. I cannot imagine how I survived without sleeping. I want to speak how hard it is being in this course but then I just can’t put it into words. Maybe in one word. Hell.!
However, I already learned how to love this profession. Mahal ko na ang trabahong ito. Kahit palaging sinasabi nang aking mga kaklase na “ bakit hindi ka nalang nag Masscom o nag film making o kaya nag photography o kahit anong computer course?! “. Ito’y palagi nilang sinasabi kapag nakikita nila ang mga gawa ko kung may mga events sa aming school o proyekto na ginagawa ko. Masaya naman ako at nagagamit ko ang hilig ko sa kursong ito at nasisiyahan sila sa mga gawa ko. Ngunit heto na ako isang ganaap nang Nurse at ilang saglit ay magiging registered nurse na in God’s time.

Endings don't mean to stop, it's just a way of telling us that there's a new beiginning ahead us, we should always be ready for the unpredictable, expect the unexpected,. It's easy to fall but hard to get up. But once we're up and back on track, we will be a better person. That's the way of life, We just live it, we learn from it.
Maybe it is just a farewell to a four-cornered building, where we get our formal education. Education that means 'to draw out', facilitating realization of self-potential and latent talents of an individual. It is an application of pedagogy, a body of theoretical and applied research relating to teaching and learning and draws on many disciplines.An education that is acquired through the school. But, life is an unending education an endless learning and a continuous wisdom.
This is just another episode of my existence that has been closed and another season has just to be opened. And I look forward to a lot more of wonderful sequel to be shown soon. More exciting. More breathtaking. More fun.! ABANGAN!...

SUCCESFUL SEMINARS!

2008-04-02T07:19:00.000+08:00

Before we stride the aisle and bid farewell to our soon to be Alma matter, our final term was consumed merely by a seminar. Not just as if any other usual seminar but a colloquium conducted by us students. Each group from our class must organize two seminars with a given topic by our instructor. We must put in order everything from the physical set-up, certificates, to the letters, speaker etc. As a leader of our team, I can say that it was not truly an easy venture for all of us. We were so busy, that our whole time was all focused to the preparations. So many sleepless nights took place, plus the hardship of time management because of other responsibilities like hospital duties, OR/DR cases and of course with our personal lives. However, all of those were entirely disregarded as everyone commended us after our seminar. Clinical instructors, supervisors, fellow students were saying good things about how we conducted the said project. It really pays to do well in everything you do.!
Anyway let me show you some evidences of the said events.

Caring-Cary
“A Pragmatic View of jean Watson’s Caring theory”
with special guest speaker

DANILYN ISIDOR, RN

OPENING REMARKS
by: Mart Armand Adiong

“ With Great power comes great responsibility” quoted from the Spiderman motion picture. So as a team leader, I was tasked to organize and supervise the group. It was indeed a privilege to me to act out with this role. Together with my groupmates we had battled the pressures, the hard to meet submissions of paper works as preparation for the seminar and as well as the emotional twists just to come up with this endeavor. A juncture from now you will be able to witness the Pragmatic View of Jean Watson’s Caring Theory. Specifically to…(objectives)... So Clinical Instructors, supervisors, fellow students, guests ladies and gentlemen I will not take this speech so long, as to reap the harvest of our struggle. I now officially open “ Caring – Cary A Seminar on “ A Pragmatic View of Jean Watson’s Caring Theory”. Good morning!

HOLISTIC MAN

“Because a part can never be well unless the whole is well”
with special guest speaker LINELL G. MALIMBAG, RN, MAN, pHD.

OPENING REMARKS
by: Mart Armand A. Adiong

“A DREAM COME TRUE” that is how I describe this seminar. Since our last seminar was undeniably a great success, it is very hard to beat or even level with the victory of the first one. Of course, more pressures in our part. However, we still did our best with all our might to lift this seminar. A lot of brainstorming happened. Then we wanted it to be more creative and different from the first one but still have the blotch of our group, an informative and quality seminar. So, what is the best way to do that is to have the finest speaker. And we thought of only one person who could suffice our mind's eye but to have non other than our college dean Linell G. Malimbag, RN, MAN, PhD as our speaker. As she said, we were the first and the last group in the entire sections in our school that she would say yes for a seminar as a speaker. Of course, it was a great privileged for the whole 57&58 team. And it is indeed a dream come true for me.
On the other hand, what exactly is holistic care management in Nursing?, How does holistic approach would mean as a theory, related learning experience, and as a practice? What are its pitfalls? And How do we approach these pitfalls? All these and more will be answered within about an our from now. So ladies and gentlemen seatback and relax as HOLISTIC MAN a part can never be well unless the whole is well will rock your world. Thank you!.and Good morning!

Note: This OP wasn’t the actual opening that I had during the seminar because I lost my copy that time. I was just like saying anything that comes in my mind. Lol!

All seminars were really a big SUCCESS! Congratulations to all of us!

nurse licensure examination results

2008-02-23T06:00:00.000+08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 28,924 out of 67,728 passed the Nurse (First Timers, Repeaters, Removals and Voluntary Retakers of all subjects) Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last December 2007. Ten (10) out of the 14 Retakers as per C.A. Decision passed and 729 out of the 1,132Special Certification Retakers for C.G.F.N.S. passed the examination.
The members of the Board of Nursing are Carmencita M. Abaquin, Chairman; Leonila A. Faire, Betty F. Merritt, Perla G. Po, Marco Antonio C. Sto.Tomas, Yolanda C. Arugay and Amelia B. Rosales.
Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps, and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2008-2011. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Monday and Tuesday, March 17 and 18, 2008, with morning and afternoon sessions at the SMX Convention Center , Pasay City (back of Mall of Asia). All must come in their white gala uniform, nurses cap, white duty shoes, without earrings, hair not touching the collar and without corsage.
Tickets will be available starting Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Philippine Nurses’ Association, 1663 F.T. Benitez Street , Malate, Manila on a strictly first come first serve basis.
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places are the following:

RANK
NAME
SCHOOL
RATING (%)
1
ZANDRA MAE ZABAZA BONGCO
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
88.40
2
ROBNEIL DYLAN SANCHEZ DELLOSA
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP RIZAL-CALAMBA CAMPUS
87.00
3
JOANNA KAYE BINOYA REMOLAR
SAN PEDRO COLLEGE-DAVAO CITY
86.80
4
DENISE CLAUDIA DIMATULAC MANGILIMAN
UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI
86.40

NEIL NIÑO SUGITARIOS NAVARRA
SAN PEDRO COLLEGE-DAVAO CITY
86.40

PEDRO JR POSADAS TABERNERO
SAINT DOMINIC SAVIO COLLEGE
86.40
5
JOANN AGUILAR CANDADO
WEST NEGROS COLLEGE
86.20

BETTY CHUA CHUNG
UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI
86.20

LESLIE YAP COO
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
86.20
6
KATRINA VICTORIA LUCEÑO AKUT
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
86.00

JOHN EDWARD VERGIL VILLAFLOR BELARDO
TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA (TRINITY-QC)
86.00

RICHARD BAGUIO SAAVEDRA
ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY
86.00
7
ROSEMARIE LU GO
WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
85.80

JANUARY IVY BACALI HASPELA
CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
85.80

CRISTINE VALEN MENDEZ
DAVAO DOCTORS COLLEGE, INC.
85.80

JULIUS ATALIP RIAZONDA
SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-TUGUEGARAO
85.80
8
JOREENA PERIDA ALVARAN
REMEDIOS T. ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION
85.60

EMLYN LIMBO ESCOBAR
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALLETE-SANTIAGO
85.60

HERNESSA TORRALBA HERNANDEZ
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
85.60
9
GERRIE MAE LOZADA ANGOSTURA
UNIVERSITY OF ILOILO
85.40

SHERYL GAYE UY CU
DE LOS SANTOS COLLEGE ( DELOS SANTOS SCHOOL OF NURSING)
85.40

AYN PORTIA DE LUNA GALAMGAM
SAN PEDRO COLLEGE-DAVAO CITY
85.40

GERMAINE LOU TABITA SANCHEZ
UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
85.40

MARIE KATHLEEN CAVIDA SANTOS
PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE OF MANILA
85.40

MARY LENIN PEPITO TALISIC
SAN PEDRO COLLEGE-DAVAO CITY
85.40

JAY PONG YAP
CAPITOL UNIVERSITY (CAGAYAN CAPITOL COLL.)
85.40

VIVIAN ESPARAZ YU
DE LOS SANTOS COLLEGE ( DELOS SANTOS SCHOOL OF NURSING)
85.40
10
KATRINA SOCORRO LAPUZ CEMBRANO
UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
85.20

DIANA JEAN BERNARDO MENDOZA
DR. CARLOS S. LANTING COLLEGE-Q. C.
85.20

JEGGAR CHRIS ENVOLTORIO SORIANOSOS
WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY-LA PAZ
85.20
AURA YDDA ALYNE SANTIAGO TOREJA
OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY-VALENZUELA
85.20

Source: Manila Standard Today

INCOMPLETE

2008-02-04T11:44:00.000+08:00

INCOMPLETE
by: Mart Armand A. Adiong

All day in a creepy theatre room
Occupied with darkness
Alone in a corner, squatting on the floor like a helpless infant
Again, in a place so arctic
I suffer the twinge from the compunction of yesterdays
Hope there could be someone who can ease the pain

I could have done this before ..
I regret I didn’t ...
Look at me now ....
Overtaken by someone .....
Far behind from him ......

I was given chances but I was sightless
I was so passive. Lax. And confident
All signs were present
My move has just to be waited
If I could just bring back an instance
I will never allow myself to be

INCOMPLETE

Mao na akong gibati ganina. naginusara sa ka ngitngit. sa OR room sa Davao Doctors Hospital. Nag Completion duty. Wa gihapoy case. Mao na na huna hunaan ang mga pagmahay. Unta sa una pa ko naga completion. unta completo nako sa akong Cases. huhuhu. Unta ma Complete nako! hehehr. para mugraduate najud ko! Sa paghulat sa oras nga mag out nako. nahimo ni nako ang poem. Incomplete! Naglagot ko kay naapsan nako sa uban! Complete na sila! Wa nay problema! kanus-a paman intawon ko ma Complete! becaouse I want to be COMPLETE! matud pa ni angel Locsin ug Piolo Pascual! pariha mi!

ETERNAL LOVE

2008-02-02T23:28:00.000+08:00

Last night I was doing my stuff ( anecdotal report) with the television turned on. I was'nt so focused with the TV but I was just captured by a line stated by a star from a TV show. Unfortunatly, I forgot what show it was and who said it. lol! Anyway, here's the line....

" Walang Tunay

na PAG-IBIG

ang hindi

nakapaghihintay

TAMANG PANAHON"

Sounds korny but I guess it is

perfectly

TRUE.

wala lang. VALENTINES na kasi,lol

Happy month of HEARTS to everybody! :-)

There was no way we could fly together

2008-01-30T16:56:00.000+08:00

Photography by: Mart Armand Adiong @ Peaople's Park Davao City Philippines

I'm in an apologetic mood right now. Low energy. Low spirits. Low everything.

Allow me to take this opportunity to share with you some pointless prattle.

I'm sorry. For driving you away even when back then I've shown you like you were the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm not saying I want to turn the hands of time and go back to how things were. I'm pretty sure everything happens for a reason and we are better off where we are now.

I'm just...sorry.

I'm sorry. We drifted into two very different people. We didn't work that time because we didn't know how to dance around our differences.

We didn't work now because we've forgotten why we wanted to be together in the first place.I'm sorry. For leading you on. When you were getting there I didin't take the chance. When I was there you were already tired of it. I'm sorry that we're like parallel lines that we can't meet at a common point.

I thought I knew what I wanted. But when I was put on the stand, I faltered and realized I was making a mistake. I know the problem was all about beacause of me. What I did and what I did not. You can put all the blame on me.

I'm sorry I can't give you everything that you needed/wanted.

I'm sorry that it is just me.

You have great things in store for you. Putting me in the picture would only taint and compromise your bright future.I'm sorry. I wasn't enough for you that you get off. I'm even more sorry that you thought I cheated on you. You were already in mid-flight while my plane hasn't even taken off. There was no way we could fly together. You know who you are.... "I'm Sorry".

credits to:

m.p.blogspot.com

COPAR turned to a SURVIVOR adventure!

2008-01-21T09:30:00.000+08:00

Last thursday was the first day of our COPAR exposure ( community Organizaing Participatory Action Research)at the Barangay Langub Davao City.

That gives us with 4 more weeks for the community exposure, since our exposure will last for more than a month or 5 weeks all in all.

Copar is a community development project conducted by students. We had to immerse ourselves in the community; that means living with the people in the community for a particular period of time so that you actually get to feel what life is like in that community; you see and experience its problems. So you get a better idea what interventions you can use to address those problems.

( at fist we're like just playing and enjoying the place)

So, what we had on the first day was we assessed the families in the area. Each of us have to interview families on the next day. Then next week we'll be organizing different activities. For example, health teachings, feeding, some games (to simply entertain the people there hehe), etc. After that we'll prioritize all the problems of the families and choose one problem which is the most important and/or urgent. Than that's it... We'll I will just be posting some updates about our exposure regularly coz I think it will be an exciting experience.... Like what had happened to us last Friday. When we were going out the community we loose our sense of direction. In other words " Nasaag mi". Rats! It took us for about two hours and a half roaming around the forest-like-area with muddy railways under the heat of the sun finding our way out. Shucks...

(lol! im sorry for using the word! it is just that mainit na ang ulo naming lahat having our situation! hehe..)

(until we found our way out! tnx GOD)

Thank YOU PIGGY! Hello! MICKEY!!

2007-12-31T11:46:00.000+08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Most everyone, will going to be in the streets at the midnight of December 31 to say goodbye to the year 2007 and to welcome 2008. Goodbye pig hello rat! Yes! But, what does really the new year means? To some young people who seem to change their special friends as easily as they do their clothes the New Year means having a new girlfriend or a new boyfriend. A new pair of shoes, a new cellphone, a new Mp4 player, laptop, a new dress or new shirts. All these bring to their possesseors various degrees of delight, joy, happiness and ecstasy. However, along with the sparkle of fireworks and their boisterous bursting din, as we sit around the dinner table that fairly groans under the load of media noche goodies, let us not forget that this New Year is a good time to realize our learning from the previous year. It also means another chance of doing better than we had done before, a virtual Land of beginning again. A beginning to say THANK YOU! I am SORRY and HELLO!

Before moving forward let me just say thank you to all people who’ve been with me throughout the pig’s year. This year has been so challenging for me, a lot of major trials came about, there was a point that I almost gave up, in times that I felt wretched, helpless and thought that I can’t endure the test, there were people who were with me where I draw my strength from. To my family (Mama, Papa, Kuya, Nanay, Tatay), to the whole Adlawan and Adiong clan, to my entire group of friends and to my bestfriend. To the one who had me at my best and loved me at my worst and to the one who broke my heart and also to people that I broke their heart, to my past, present, and hopefully future whoever you are, to my friends in the blogging industry, chatrooms, friendster, forums, to my textmates from all over the country. To my readers and advertisers who supported Tramz Corner. To all CIs that has imparted their knowledge, from the one who scared to the one who inspired me. To all my idols in different fields as sports, entertainment, journalism etc. To all my crushes. To our entire neighborhood. (Tambays, Chismosas, Sunog baga, Schitszophrenics, etc). To my opponents and enemies. A gigantic THANK YOU and I’M SORRY! Without you, I will never bear to surpass the entire obstacles of this year. I learned a lot from you. Learning that made me better. Realizations that will become my weapon to fight the war of the coming year. ( I'm sorry If I can't afford to mention all your names! baka may makalimotan ako! Basta You know who you are guys :-) )

More so, the beginning of New Year is traditionally an opportune time to make resolutions. This is certainly a good practice if we do not end simply with a collection of broken resolutions. By God’s enabling grace, let us act on our good plans. Let us remind ourselves that we have the acts of apostles, but not resolutions only. If we cannot implement our resolutions, it is still not a bad idea to make some.

My new Years Resolutions:
( In random order)

1. I’ll GRADUATE!! ….Magtarong nakog Iskwela….. Nagtarong naman ko pero tarongon pajud nako! Char! Haha! Magbasa nakog libro sa Rizal ug History! Dapat ma DL napud ko! Mabutang sa list sa Dean kay na IR hahaah! Simbako! Palayo!

2. MINOR, MAJOR. DR cases will be COMPLETED…. Bwahaha No choice! Dapat najud kay kung dili?? Di ko ka graduate! Hhuhuhu! MAm Mante?!! Hello! ( sa mga wa nakabalo sa nursing apil sa requirments para maka graduate ug maka exam sa board mao ang pag kumpleto sa mga cases nga na assist sa DR/OR minor ug major. 25 cases tanan!

3. Be thrifty!.... I’ll be more frugal in terms of spending money… mag ipon nako kay Pubre na kaayo mi! nag sira na ang botik ni Martina! Hahaha! dapat magka 5 figures ang sulod sa akong ATM! pila nalang ka bulan di nako estudyante wa nakoy allowance unsaon nalang! Akong pamalit ug cologne, hairclay, T-shirt, pantaloon, sapatos, akong pang Dota? Internet? Pang load? Wa biya koy pension! Basi yawyawan napud kong ermats! Ang pangbayad pa sa mga kautangan... Ingon ni Kuya pag abot sa Dec. 24 2012 dapat madato nadaw mi! kaming duha na sarili namong kita. great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life ana xa! Unsa daw to? Hehehe.

4. BE more HONEST!..... Never lie! Always tell the thruth!.... honest naman ko daan! Pero MORE pa jud this coming year! Hahaha! Kung naa moy question hulata sa ang 2008 para makabalo mo sa tinuod nga tubag! Kay Musulti najud kog tinuod! Kay ingon nila the truth will set you free!

5. I’ll be more smarter in terms of LOVE! …. Before, I thought that if I love/like you and you love/like me everything will be okay! But I was wrong!... Daghan jud ug balakid sa kalibutan! Both internal and external factors. Kailangan lang jud malabanan ang tanan! And the both of you must do something about it! Kay kung dili way mahitabo! unta makita na nako akong soulmate! pero nakita naman nako siya di-ba? unta ikaw na..! pero kung wala pa..! Ayaw lang unyang alas dose pakita ha! Mahadlok biya ko anang mga Soul soul. Aawwwoooo!!

6. I’ll pass the board EXAM!... oh! Mao nani! One tym lang! maski di na matuman tanan nakong new years resolution matuman lang ni ok na! maski di nako ma honest! Maski di nako ma thrifty! Maski din a nako Makita akong soulmate! Maski di nako makagraduate?! Aw tama bah? Hihihi! Di diay pwede.. akong cases papud diay! Unsa may examon ug di kagraduate ug di makumpleto?! No? Haha! Basta! I’ll do everything to pass this test! Everything and anything! Di lang ang leakage ha! Na! lisod na!

7. GRAB CHANCES!..... God always gives us many chances; it’s up to us if we’ll gonna grab this opportunity! pero usahay most of us are always contented to something na OK NA! PWEDA NA! HAPPY NAKO NA ANI! Why grab the chance to have better? Dibah? Take risks or else you’ll be stagnated being PWEDE NA without trying to do better or to have something better. Mao na! basta naay chance go na jud ko!

8. MANAGE MY TIME WISELY …. Time is gold they say! Isa sa pinaka natunan nako niining tuiga mao ang kaimportante sa ORAS…. There were many times were I fought with time and dealt with it so badly. Unya akong na realize nga kung naa lay enough time! Kung naa lang untay oras! Ako unta ning mahimo! Ani unta ang mahitabo! Basta I will just do about anything to make my every second productive. Never waste time. Why do it tomorrow if you can do it now.

9. BE GOAL ORIENTED… I’ll focus more on my VISION. MISSION and GOALS. Usahay kay makahimo ko ug butang nga di dapat. Usahay maglibog ko sa akong mga desisyon na pagahimoon. Kung asa ko muadto. Kung unsa o kinsa akong pillion. Buhaton bani nako o dili? Pero karon sa paghimo nako ug mga decision Iwill go back to basic. I’ll stick to my mission kung kani ba against sa katuparan sa akong mission o makatabang aron kini mahitabo. Pero unsa gyud diay akong Mission? huh? To spread love? hihihi! ambot lang wa pa ko kabalo! mag hunahuna sa ko! toinkcxz.

10. BE GOOD and be GENEROUS!... Simple. Kung unsay maayo maoy akong buhaton! Basta mag binuotan lang ko sa tanan! Mao lang na! Do unto others what you wan’t others to do unto you! gusto man ko na buotan ang tanan sa ako mao nang magbinuotan pud ko sa tanan. Ug isa pa I’ll be more magnanimous this time. Kung kaya nako ihatag, ihatag nako eh! Be it food, information, things, time, happiness etc. even love and pleasure! Hehehe.. In this way, anyhow I am also being helpful. Right!?...

That’s all for now!

Let's just accept the past for what it was. Acknowledge th present for what it is. And anticipate the future for what it can be.

HELLO 2008!

How about you? Have you made your own NY’s resolutions?

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Where am I Heading?

2007-12-27T21:37:00.000+08:00

WHERE AM I HEADING?

by: Mart Armand A. Adiong

My body is feeble
My heart stings
My mind is in mystery
Sitting here by the window
In my room with the lights put away
Listening my favorite poignant music
Watching the shade of raindrops outside
Waiting till my eyes will shout sluggish
I recalled all the things that has came about
Thinking of what have I been doing
Reflecting all the things around
I realized I’m going nowhere
Stuffs seemed a waste of time
Efforts are futile.
Effects are missing.
Answers appeared formless.
What’s the hitch?
Is it with me?
Or with the things around?
I just can’t react.
I just can’t understand.
I just don’t know.
where am I heading.?

CHRISTMAS WITH HOPE IN OUR HEARTS

2007-12-26T18:21:00.000+08:00

Each year ends with the celebration of Christmas. The master of all celebrations. Whether one is rich or poor, black or white, young or young at heart you always anticipate Christmas season. Christmas is not just for children. It is for all humankind. Whether one is materially affluent or in the hovel of poverty is not requisite in experiencing the equal blessing the season brings, embodied in the four-letter word HOPE.

Hope encourages us to look at the brilliant side of life. Broken relationships, pressures in school or work, how to pay tuition fees and bills, conflicts with friends and love ones are among the many problems confronting the most of us today. Hope however, invites us to focus our aspiration to the bright reality that in Christ there is a promised bliss in God’s tomorrow.
From the time when I matured, when the time came that I learned that Christmas is not just all about gifts and firecrackers. When I realized that, this season is not really about candies and chocolates. At the point were I realized that Santa Clause is not real, in opposition to what every kid believes, my fantasy about Christmas brought to an end. Since then, no Christmas is that Happy anymore. However, I guess this year’s Christmas is I think better than ever since that view of mine about Christmas begun.

Please look at our pictures as we celebrated Christmas with HOPE in our HEARTS despite life’s vast tests.

14-O Christmas Party! A big SUCCESS!

2007-12-20T17:12:00.000+08:00

Along with the real essence of Christmas that is, evoking the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ we can not deny the fact that when we speak about Christmas we always look forward to parties, exchange gifts and foods. That is why last December 19, 2007 we the BSN 14-O had our Christmas Party at the Forest Hill resort.
The party started at about 12:00 noon with a prayer immediately followed by the eating session. After an hour of consuming those scrumptious foods, we then started the program with parlor games. As the president of the class, I hosted the event along with the class treasurer. The first game we played was the hardest to conduct that we needed brainstorming just to conceptualize the game the most innovative and newest paper dance. ( hehehe_). Next, were statue dance, draw me a picture, ano ito, followed by message relay and lastly the blowjob game. We enjoyed every part of the games. We also enjoyed swimming in the 6 feet swimming pool of the venue. Of course, picture sessions will never be out of every party! Click here! Smile! their! Saying Cheese! Wooww! Bulabog!

Another thing the group enjoyed the most was the awarding ceremony; it is like giving credits to people who had given each and everyone the smile and laughter to our faces. Moreover, we gave acknowledgment to those observable people in our section. This was all about “ katuwaan lamang”. So after the several months of voting conference, the people had decided. The complete lists of winners are as follows.

14-O’s HOTBABE
MArcicel Amistoso

14-O’s HUNK
Lester Gonzales

FAVORITE LABTEAM
JangBOnz

MOST TALKATIVE
Gerremay Candelasa and Maristella Castro

MOST BEHAVE
Jedray Salcedo

BEST ACTOR
France Flores

BEST ACTRESS
Ma. Menchie Que

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Irish May Clar

SLEEPING BEAUTY OF THE YEAR
Sol Mae Ganaan

SMILING FACE OF THE YEAR
Remegio Diana Jr.

Congratulations to the winners.!

The last part of the party was the most awaited exchanging of gifts. Every person had the chance to describe and give his/her gift to his/her manito/manita. And the one who received opens the gift in front of everyone. That was pretty exciting and fun seeing every gift. There were simple gifts, lush and even funny ones. But whatever it was what’s important is the smile that we brought to every recipient we had. Cool! We went home at about 7:00 Pm bringing the laughter and the great memory each one had experienced.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 14-O! = )

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TRAMZ CREATIONS

2007-12-02T11:30:00.000+08:00

We've made this video out of "kabuang" and i never thought it would come this far...
I've received a lot of comments and responses in youtube from emails and from friends telling me to make a sequel. And guys your wish is my command! Take a look at my godbrothers..

THE DIGAL TWINS PART II

PART I