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Magic Penny

by Malvina Reynolds

Love is something if you give it away,
Give it away, give it away.
Love is something if you give it away,
You end up having more.

It's just like a magic penny,
Hold it tight and you won't have any.
Lend it, spend it, and you'll have so many
They'll roll all over the floor.

For love is something if you give it away,
Give it away, give it away.
Love is something if you give it away,
You end up having more.

Money's dandy and we like to use it,
But love is better if you don't refuse it.
It's a treasure and you'll never lose it
Unless you lock up your door.

For love is something if you give it away,
Give it away, give it away.
Love is something if you give it away,
You end up having more.

Magic Penny 

Philippians 4:12-13

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

          This bible verse personified to me last October 20th. 

   The month of October is the month when I always feel like a candle slowly melting. This is my birth month. Every year I get to realize and get flash backs on all of the things I have done whether good or bad, weeks before my date of birth. I always feel that my time is running out. This happened since college days when I started the habit of cramming, hehe. I know I can do more but I am too lazy to move. They are all stuck in my head, full of ideas and plans because I love the capital sin, slothfulness, I have never executed well all my plans and dreams. And as if I enjoy the rush of blood to my head of accomplishing tasks in the last minute.

   This year, my mind is full of more important things than to procrastinate what I have done and what I should have done before my final days. (That's what I undergo before my birthday, as if I'm dying.)
Cause everything is smack down right in front of my face. There is no need to think about it because it is happening right now in from of me. It is my reality.

   Since Papa had his brain stroke on August 9th, my supposedly plans and "new beginnings" shattered and "I don't carrot all." I was angry. A sloth like me who is very easily distracted had a way to start over and organize my thoughts but because of carelessness, everything went back to square one and I was just trying to shove away all the worries cause those where not helping at all taking every thing one step at a time and praying the heavens that a "manna" would fall from the sky to solve my problems, literally. It was beyond my control.

   True, it was the way of Jesus and Mama Mary to shake all of our senses. They really love attention. And if you forget to pray and focus on worldly things, by all means they will make you notice them badly and drag you to church to pray. For me it is not a negative thing but it is a realization that you have to put God first in all you do. Without Their guidance at all, as a human being, your decisions will also be disorganized and the wisdom to do according to God's will all falter.

   According to Fr. Ed Villanueva, it is our God's way of making "papansin" to us. :) #iloveFrEdVillanueva
In that homily, Fr. Ed was like being the mediator of God to me and my family. Explaining why these things have to happen. Ever since my son's first communion preparation, you were there to guide us and I will never forget your words and pieces of advice. I know it is still a work in progress but hopefully the story will end for the good of everybody. :)
God knows we all have different schedules and priorities in life. I miss being with my brothers when we were kids, doing picnics in our mini garden drinking Pop Cola and eating Tomy Cornflakes all bought for only 20 pesos from Aling Mina's store. When you are adulting, everything changes in a positive and negative way. I guess it happened too fast and it was my own choice and liking but in the earlier part I got stucked in the 90's and I wanted to slow things down when I felt and realized everything was too hard for me to handle.
Weird but true, we were happy in the hospital when Papa was confined because we are all together.
If Papa doesn't have a speech defect and unstable blood pressure, you would think we were there just for a staycation.

Because of this, I have to get my son. Mama is a senior citizen and we do not want her to get sick, too. She has to prioritize my father's recovery. This is a wake up call for me to stand up to my obligation as a mom and parent. It was truly about time for Miguel to be with us. For us to be together as family. To be mature and not to be lax when making decisions cause we only have each other to solve it and to endure it because this is my family that I choose to build. #iloveyouMiguelMarcel

   This time, no more ways to easily go home and seek help to my family and relatives. And due to this, I cannot put into words all the sacrifices my Mama have endured for the sake of taking care of us all every single day. #iloveyouZenaidaColitoyCaspillo
I will never be a housewife material like you do. You know my temper. You should be rewarded more than you think you deserve for all the things you do for your family, relatives and friends. I always pray for your health cause I am still in the process of making "bawi" to you. I am not yet done and will never be done pampering you this time. It is your time to shine and to relax, you know. :*

   For you Papa, you stubborn, corny, irritating you. No matter what happens and what I say, you know that I am always be a Papa's girl and it truly breaks my heart seeing you like this. All I want is for you to recover fast and I'm happy that your speech is understandable now than before. But you have to do your exercise or walks. Stop watching TV all the time. The treadmill is on its way if you are lazy enough. Please stop the Smoking jokes that you have cause it is not funny any more. A week before you got star-stroked I argued with you about smoking since you know we do not have the means to have such emergency but you did not listen to me. This time please listen and change your ways. #iloveyouGeronimoBattuingCaspillo
You have to enjoy your pension now that you are 60. We will still sing When I'm Sixty-four and I did not forget that I have not made your Jesus Christ Superstar Tshirt, okay.

   Miguel asked me one day, "What gift do you want on your birthday, mommy?"

   Honestly, I cannot think of any material thing cause all I have in mind is to have a day shift job. I couldn't ask for more but to have a healthy body and mind, Miguel to be healthy and comfortable with his new school and new environment, Joseph to be on a stable job for years with healthy body and mind as well and for me to be productive and continue to pay the bills and save for the future.

   After the long wait and numerous applications, after me doubting myself what wrong did I do this time, after my allergies and scratching maybe due to stress and unhealthy eating habits and poor hygiene, after loving chicken-wow so much with it's crispylicious, juicylicious skin, I got a response on the 20th of October that my morning job application is progressing. :) And as I speak, I am going to start on November 6, 7 AM. After that, I was able to attend the general assembly of The Storytelling Project last Saturday. I need this activity for myself and well being. It has been a while since I volunteered and spent my time for something with a good cause. We have finally visited our house in Calamba after a month. Papa is just waiting for his pension and Maro becoming a licensed Mechanical Engineer. Meeting the cutie Mallows of Leevan and Analyn with the sumptuous Caldereta and forever wow chicken cooked by Analyn, Jejekh helping me whenever I am in need although when we were kids, Leevan and I used to tease you gravely until you cry cause "di ka namin bati". I will forever be grateful to you. #iloveyouMarkLeevan #iloveyouJohnLeejekh #iloveyouLeeMargo

Things will never go my way most of the time cause I know Jesus and Mama Mary has a purpose and They always know what is better for us. They will always send angels, challenges and blessings to ease our pain, make us strong and comfort us, yes, you are one of our angels here on earth, Ate Cynthia. #iloveyouAteCynthiaManlaviRay
You too, Analyn. :) #iloveyouAnalynLlave

And for my aunts and uncles who we are forever in debt to:
#iloveyouTitaLevy #iloveyouTitoBok #iloveyouTitaNeneng #iloveyouTitaBeth #iloveyouTitoTom #iloveyouTitoDonnie #iloveyouTitaFely #iloveyouTitaLeni

Now I truly understand the words of wisdom you have always been nagging about, literally!
So kids, they are all being said to you by adults not just to be hassle or kill joy but because they have experienced it first hand and they wanted the best for you as you get older. It will truly help you cope up with life. Yep, I am getting older and in turn saying these words to you. :)

I honestly received more gifts than I had before that I believe I do not deserve and the ones I am truly surprised and forever grateful for. I will never forget my promises. Just please be more patient with me. :) Soon, it is pay back time. :)

Cheers to those 33 roller coaster years of my life and thank you for the 34 years and counting that you have remembered and took time in celebrating with me while I was doing my pre-employment medical. #MoreFiberstoavoidFollowUps #WalkathonToRemember

Good Fight! Good Night! :)

Good bye, Chester. :'(

What did I do today to deserve this?

I was browsing online to learn about the new account I will receive an interview for today.
Since the main office is based in Arizona, I searched more about Arizona through Wikipedia.
While reading, I came across a county called Cochise and automatically remembered the song of Audioslave.

A lot of issues and speculations are published online about Chris Cornell's passing and honestly, it will always be sad to know that a unique voice and person will never come back no matter what the findings are or whatever the truth is about his death.
All I can do is to reminisce about his past performances and have a final look at his funeral through YouTube.

Indeed, it was star-studded. It was supposed to. We lost a Rock Icon. It was heartfelt from the fans' point of view and from the family and friends in the industry.
And Chester Bennington was there. Although the audio was faint, you can still hear his voice singing Hallelujah. The truthfulness of his voice dedicated to Chris Cornell.

Today, July 20, 2017, is supposedly the 52nd birthday of Chris Cornell.
I decided to watch his last performance at Detroit, Michigan.
But the day has not ended and newsflash popping on my timeline that Chester also passed away today!

This is ridiculous!

Flashbacks keep coming. All related to Linkin Park and Chester Bennington.
This blog was in a way inspired by their song, "Somewhere I belong".

I used it before as an inspiration to get my blog started because at that time I was also lost, depressed and uninspired due to the lost of my grandfather. It was the first in the family to have somebody gone for good and I had regrets of not spending my Christmas with him, if only I knew it was his last.
I know that somewhere I belong that I need to heal to move on cause I will never forget what had happened. As I write this, it brings back the heartache of choosing what I wanted, my temporary happiness instead of my priority which is my family.

I was in college at that time that's why I believed there would be more wonderful things in stored for me instead of dwelling on the past that I cannot correct or change any more.

But there was no one to turn too, no time to be cheesy and emotional.
Every thing was fast-phased.

Viola! my companion during research and thesis days, Blogspot.com :)
This was the era of me exposing myself to Information Technology and the World Wide Web!

Fast-forward to 2017, this song, the feeling and the situation is still the same.
Every lyric and words of the song is alive today, at least for me. I feel like bursting in my seat!
Bursting into tears and screams! (But I can't, I still in the office. That would be scandalous!)

Again, I turn to you my good old friendly Blogspot. You and me, for the longest time.
Can you hear my scream? My deep, heavy breathing?
What is happening people!?!

For all this fucked-up Millennial craze going on nowadays, are we leaving this legacy GenXers?!?
I definitely do not want to be remembered as the suicidal generation!

With all those talents, abilities and influence, this is not the time to lose hope and to be exhausted with life!

You may not be a role model or ideal human being but at least you never ever give up with all these shit going on around you and around us.

There are more things to be thankful for and although every thing is messed up with the society and government, we still have our family and friends who truly makes our backbone to stand up and together we are stronger, the more we are the better we can fight the every day demons of our lives.

Even though our ammo is just pen and paper or computer system and Internet connection (A stable and fast one, of course) our presence will be felt, we can still be united wherever we are in this world, whichever timezone it may be.

This situation should be taken seriously cause not only popular people undergo it but more likely common people like we do. Our support system with depression and anxiety should be visible and felt through actions not just in words.

Simply being with the person who experience it, walking him or her through on their way out of this sick cycle, I believe is the first step in any person's enlightenment.

Talk sensibly! Shove all your "green-joke" up the trash bin's mouth and for once be matured on how you see things in this world. And maybe, hopefully, it would brighten someone's day or my day at least!

Never stop seeking on how to heal yourself so in return you can also bring healing and peace to others.

And maybe, every thing will follow.
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My response to a Youtube post about Chester's interview calling for help:

To Veronika Císarová:
That's true... sadly, he was in the world too fast, too busy making money and things like these are not gonna generate money. there could be a million reasons why things happen at this day and time. But we will also be blind on a situation like this cause it is not being taken seriously. He was very vocal about it but sorry this was not in the cards, move on against your will. How much more people who keep it only inside. You're like a balloon full of helium exploding any time soon. We have to strive hard in finding time to spend it with our loved ones. I believe it is the first step to a stronger well being.

#PrayingForChesterBennington #PrayerForPeopleWhoFeelAlone #VirtualHugsForTheMeantime

Too Early For Christmas

While I was cleaning up my desktop computer with all the junk saved documents, I came across with this file. I can't remember what was this for. But I can sense that I was happy writing it. I believe this can be applicable even if it is not yet Christmas. Looking back on what I wrote, I miss being me. I wish I could meet a Fairy Godmother (or a Goblin, haha since I've finished watching 16 episodes of it) who can grant me some wishes. Or maybe this is just a reminder for me to see Jesus and Mama Mary since it is a Sunday. Before Miguel goes back to school on Tuesday, I am singing this familiar tune again! "It's so little time so much to do, I'd rather spend my days with you. It's so little time so much to do, I'd like to spend one day with you. And if that day is not enough maybe we can stay in touch. But I'm not making plans for tomorrow, for tomorrow never comes." 

Well, enjoy reading and let us all find our passion starting today! :)

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October 17, 2015 at 5:56 PM

What is your Christmas wish list for yourself?

This year, our Christmas will be totally different compared to the past Christmases we have celebrated.
It will be different materially and emotionally.
I have been working for the past 11 years under a BPO Industry, and this means, graveyard shifts and shifts even on a holiday.
This year, 2015, I chose and decided on what will benefit my son and my family.
I ended my career in the BPO Industry on June 8, 2015 and chose to be a stay-at-home mom.
This also ended my never ending itch to buy anything that I see in the bazaars, late night and early morning trips to different kinds of fast food chains to eat, and my body clock adjusting itself to sleep in midday so I can wake up and drag myself for another 1:00 AM Shift the next day.
I am happy to say that I am not confused any more with the days and which time zone I am in.
I learned to cook and to prepare my son’s school needs, which is really a big salutation for my mom since she was doing it in our behalf for more than 8 years! I never imagined how difficult it was until I have experienced it myself. Come to think of it, she has been doing those things since we were a kid as well as with her grandchild. You are the most caring and organize, Mama!
Physically, it has been really exhausting (Take note, it has only been 4 months since I chose to be hands-on with everything at home, argh!)

But at the end of the day, my reward awaits.

I am informed first-hand about my son’s adventures and misadventures in school, I am able to make him eat vegetables (Whoohoo) and it is nice to hear whether it is true or just make believe that all of my cooked dishes taste good on him, Ha ha! And to wrap it up, we go to sleep together at night, before 9:00 PM, after I put on powder on his back, after we say our prayers, with never ending guesses who will say “Good Night” and “Eat-Dreams” first or simultaneously until he falls asleep.
Honestly, letting my husband alone to work and produce money for our family nowadays is the biggest risk I have ever made.

The lifestyle we used to have when both of us were working was comfortable materially for us.
But the fulfillment I get to experience and to improve my mommy-duties (and myself as a whole) cannot be repaid with a specific monetary compensation. (Perhaps, if my hourly rate will be $1 Million, I’ll think about it)

So this Christmas, all I want for myself is to have more strength, courage and positivity to do anything for my family. Every day is a training ground and a test of my patience and understanding, and accounting skills as well.

What are your Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones this year?

Well, since I have more time at home now, did I mention we make personalized T-Shirts and Jackets?
Since we still have a stock of plain shirts at home, I am going to finally print them their much awaited personalized shirt rolled into one. In time for their birthday, Christmas and New Year!

How do you plan to give back to others this Christmas?

Every day is a blessing. And with my own schedule, I can render my services any time of the day.
I feel I need to catch up on a lot of things. First is to organize and clean the house. We have a lot of unused and in well – conditioned items. I believe there are others out there who need it most. Secondly, I need to get started with the layout and design for the personalized T-Shirts. And while I prepare and buy the materials I would need, I can also check this out as an added token for my Christmas gift ideas:
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I have no clue of what was I supposed to say that time. I am not sure why I did not finish it. Maybe something or somebody interrupted me and I forgot I was working on this.
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We Got It All For You!

I bet all 80's and 90's kids would relate and reminisce about this tagline. "We got it all for you!" (I know you are on LSS (Last Song Syndrome) mode when reading this phrase) Who could forget the tune being played around the actual mall and radio air plays, right? Whether you like it or not, SM Supermalls have been part of every Filipino generation.

As time goes by along with technology advancements, SM Supermalls never failed to be left behind with its mall jingle. They are always in tune with the latest and trendiest stuff all year round. And their promotions are designed to be accessible to any individual wherever you are, yup! They got it all for you! :)

Now is the perfect time to download the SM Supermall Mobile App!
First, it is for free via Google Play Store and Apple App Store then you will receive a digital gray scratch card where you can have the chance to win a box of 3 Original Glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts from April 30 - June 28, 2016! Secondly, this is offered daily to 100 unique SM Supermalls Mobile App registered users. What a free, simple and sweet way to get a treat every single day! (Of course, until the promotion ends)

This promotion was launched during SM Supermalls’ 30th Anniversary in March. They gave away every day free mobile data, free Spotify, Facebook, Games, Unli-Call and Unli-Text. This time, they wanted to satisfy our sweet tooth with Krispy Kreme doughnuts! 

As long as you have the App, you'll be up to date with the upcoming promotions, discounts and events of SM Supermalls as well.

#EverythingsHere on the #SMMobileApp Good luck to all and keep on scratching! :)

My First Voting Experience

#PHVote2016

Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. 

Indeed, especially if it is during an Election Day. I know, I'm already 32 yrs. old and this is the first time for me to exercise my right to suffrage due to the following reasons:

• Mismanagement of authorities that my registration documents had to be reprocessed while I was in Abra for our college thesis

• Lack of interest since my schedule was upside down during my BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) years that I preferred to sleep and do other things than register to vote.  

  So, after venturing to other careers, I was finally able to find time, rather I had a lot of time to visit our organized City Hall, therefore, I had finally completed my registration and biometrics and hopefully I'll get my actual Voter's ID soon! 

As a first time voter, I prepared myself by being informed about the dos and don'ts imposed by the COMELEC (Commission on Elections) and knowing each candidate based on their portfolio, moral acts and actual public service. And I firmly believe that those candidates I have selected today truly deserve the position they are running for and that they will greatly lead the Philippines, one step at a time, to a positive and a progressive change. I felt it as I look at my Voter's receipt. I'm glad that I did not encounter too much hassle compared to others, or else!

Now I also understand the reason why others choose not to vote. No matter how we try to modernize the equipment being used during elections, we still have the same old low tech and unorganized system. Sir/Ma'am, please do not forget that it should also be included in the advancement of things. No one or nothing should be left behind. Little things take for granted are the things that can pull you down or slow you down in the course of life. Be it in terms of personal or career goals. I know this first hand in many ways and situations. Since the choices I made have dictated the life I'm living now. 

I have said before that I wanted to be a Senior Citizen as soon as I can but in a scenario like this, I wanted to be a Super Senior Citizen. I pity them when the system plays them around and makes them feel helpless. My mama is a senior citizen and she was eager to vote. Instead of seeing guides or a map upon entering the school assigned to our barangay, we have to check the posted list of voters on each classroom that shows our polling precinct number. 

Lo and behold! Her name was not on the list under her precinct number. We asked some officials and confirmed that they don't have an access via computer to easily search our inquiry. There was a section for PPCRV (Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting) where you can manually go over the paper copies of all the voters’ names. We confirmed with our family friend that her name was also missing and she found out that it was included on a different precinct number. I was thinking maybe, since my mother recently became a senior citizen, COMELEC, decided to transfer her on a different polling precinct number together with other Senior Citizens without even sending any notice, great! And to my surprise, she was! I left her to the “new” polling precinct assigned to her.

So, off I go and I went to my polling precinct upstairs. There was also a man who had the same situation. His children's names were listed except his wife's and his name. He approached one of the BEIs (Board of Election Inspectors) and went through the paper master file list they have. He was also not on the list, therefore, the man wasn't able to vote and he was upset that he has to waste his time searching where his name got listed.

A vote missed, a vote wasted.

While I was waiting for my turn, I prayed that everything will go smoothly and be followed as planned when my moment comes. 

This is the outline version of what had happened to me:

• Presented voter's slip and SSS ID
• On the list outside the polling precinct I was #62
• Confirmed that I am #82 on the master list
• Signed across my name and logged my name on a separate bond paper that looks like for attendance purposes, there was one for the Males and the other one noted for the Females
• Got my ballot, folder and marker
• Sat on the chair close to the window farther to the ride side of the room
• Took my time in shading my bets cause I don't want to get any error messages or other excuses
• I wanted it badly that my vote will be counted!
• A bit ticked off when someone tap her folder on my table while I was writing, excuse me!?
• Ha ha, I was able to contain my emotion cause I was focused on what I was doing
• The VCM (Vote Counting Machine) had a bit of an attitude like an idle time or lag time error every after 2 ballots were fed. It was like wanting a continuous feeding of papers to its mouth
• Finished! I had the same feeling when I was taking an exam in school and I know I have given my all to answer every question, didn't under or over vote (I have all the time, chance and power in my hands now not to put it into waste or let the moment pass by for nothing) and I am satisfied whatever the result will be because I know that my participation in this event will be worth it
• Asked the BEI the next step
• Went forward to the VCM to feed my ballot
• Praying it will take it smoothly
• Gave back the folder and marker
• Allowed the VCM to take the paper instead of shoving it to the feeder resulting to paper jam or possible errors 
• Surprised when I got a message on the screen that my “time has expired” while the entire ballot is going through the feeder and the BEI assured me that it is okay
• Waited for my voting receipt
• Voila! It showed completely my selected candidates, I'm a happy kid/voter inside
•  Got inked, He he, but I felt I was up for a manicure and presented my 2 hands to the BEI, she inked my left forefinger instead of the right looking like my nail has a smudged eyeliner after crying blue tears
• Folded the receipt and inserted it on the black receptacle box
• Went outside the polling precinct and looked for my mama (No time for Selfies or what not, I did not go there for a photo shoot, I went there to vote!)

While I was looking for mama, the number of voters in the school doubled! It pays to be early indeed! I also saw my friend in line & I asked her if she saw my mother. She said that there were some inconsistencies in the master list that my mama went towards the PPCRV to get assistance. 

True to that, I saw my mother exhausted and disappointed. She confirmed that her name was not on the masters list on both the “new” and previous polling precinct numbers assigned to her and the BEIs advised her to go back and forth for her to find out the real score. She has arthritis on her knee joints and this charade made it distressing for her. 

I’m not sure how COMELEC save or update their files, if they have 2 separate files for the list outside the polling precinct and the ones they use before you are allowed to vote. Should it be identical in the first place? My father's name was included on the list and my mother is using the same last name. How come it was not there? Was it accidentally deleted together with the other registered voters whose names were also missing? Oh man, the endless what ifs. Well, instead of bidding for the shirt/uniform/other paraphernalia, I’m grateful that it was fortunately cancelled! It could have been beneficial for all of us if you have spent your time organizing your files to end this inconvenience especially to Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities. It could have greatly changed your image for the better without even spending a lot, if that was your only main concern.

Well, a vote missed, a vote wasted, again.

At the end of the day, I can say that all is well. Let us continue on praying because it has not ended yet until the proclamation day of the victors. At this time, I am opting out to watch newsfeeds about violent happenings in other regions and delaying tactics. (I’m thankful we do not have these kinds of nuisances in our place)

Thank you for your guidance, Jesus and Mama Mary.

God bless the Philippines.

This was previously asked to me in order to get pass the job hiring process as a "magician" or as an employee of Magic. I guess it was not enough or exceptional for them and sadly, I did not receive any follow up emails to continue or to get an interview schedule at their main office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
I wanted to share it with you to know what else I should have said or could have added on it.
Still, enjoy reading away and I hope you'll like it. :)

Describe your favorite restaurant and why you enjoy it. Please convince me in detail why I should go:

When I pick a restaurant, the first thing I check is the cleanliness and coziness of the place. A plus point
if I had a previous good experience with how the food tastes and how the crews made me feel special with the fast and quality service they have rendered. And there is a particular restaurant and branch that we enjoy the most as a family. It is the Max's Restaurant inside SM Sta. Rosa Mall in Laguna where we usually go to at least once a year. Although this branch that we prefer is just a franchise, it has been opened since 1945 with the same recipe as the main restaurant.

In general, my family and I enjoy Filipino cuisine. However the good thing about Max's, it offers a variety of dishes for young and young at hearts. From milkfish tofu steak, seafood, beef, pork, vegetables, sandwiches, soups, salad, cakes, pastries, desserts, cold beverages and yes, beer in can!

My son's favorite ( and mine as well) is the crispy and juicy mysterious golden fried to perfection Chicken that at first glance looks small but before you can finish it, you would feel so stuffed and satisfied. It does live up to its famous tagline of "Sarap to the Bones" (Delicious to the Bones). And my grandmother and aunts would prefer the all-time healthy veggies like the Chopsuey and Pinakbet. While my husband would never pass on the home style macaroni salad served in an edible crispy lumpia (spring roll) wrapper cone. Who would forget a dessert after a meal with this restaurant?  I won't, because the Caramel bar is already included per table set menus or even the combination meals.

This location is closer to our hearts as well compared to other branches that you can find within Laguna Province. It is a part of our family's tradition to eat out every December 26th after visiting my late Grandfather's grave. It has been more than a decade since he has been gone physically and through this family gathering we can still get to reminisce those good old days and keep the bond between us alive.

Most Filipinos have a close family tie culture and they also love to eat. You can obviously notice this whenever you see Filipinos gathered in any part of the world. They even bring this culture and share it to other nationalities. To better spend a quality time with your loved ones in this fast phased world, I do recommend eating out with Max’s Restaurant which can also be found in United States, Canada and United Arab Emirates. It was built after the World War II but until now you can still see it standing tested and loved by many generations and I’ll bet more to come.

-Haiku-

The heat is absorbed
Hallucinating all day
It is summertime

Is it summertime?
Reminiscing good old days
Changes are constant

Changes can be good
It is how you perceive it
Real change within you

Good night, my supernova

Source: https://www.pinterest.com/cathyb423/camping-theme/

I miss this feeling, #CampingUnderTheStars 

Last night before sleeping, I can't help but notice a star near the illuminating moon. Fixing my sight to it, I see a dot brighter than the rest. At first I thought it was an airplane until I realized it was motionless.
I remember reading before that when a star reaches its last evolutionary stage, it will shine at its brightest
until it explodes and fades. Was last night a supernova experience?

As I gaze upon the star and the sky, I can't help but imagine what is out there. My fantasies about aliens and astrology relived. I believe that there are great things out there beyond what the eyes can see. I just can't wait to be part of it in some way. Experiencing it first hand would be a bliss that I will never be able to explain into words.

Snap back to reality. My time is running out. Beside me is my son who clings to me wherever I go. Who seeks my attention in every way possible. Who will benefit from my decisions in terms of career choice, fulfillment of my moral obligations and my nationalistic goals.

Metaphorically associating myself to a star, I do feel that my light curve is currently exposed to subsequent
radioactive heating these past few months. (Aside from the fact that there is El Nino in the Philippines this season)

There have been stressful life events that led me into venturing different endeavors. And these events taught
me to evolve and radiate in a different light. I am hoping for the best for myself and for my son. It would take a light-year until I can say that he is covered. My last stellar evolution is yet to burst.
By that time comes, it'll be my supernova experience.

Shining Star Becky

THE BATTLE BEGINS

More Personalized Shirts! :-)

Personalized T-Shirts, Hoodie Jackets, Bags and more!

We started this personal hobby through the help of my husband's Aunt in September 2014.
I hope you like the designs. :-)
At this time, we print shirts and jackets to our friends here in the Philippines using transfer papers and colorful vinyls.
We would love to know if you have also your own designs and personal favorites, so we can collaborate and work on it ASAP. :-)
Looking forward to your messages! :-)

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hehe, delayed posting... it's already afternoon! eventhough, this is my first post in 2014!

In Progress...

it has been 3 days since i tried choosing healthy stuff only...but consistency is the key...eating salads and drinking milk or yogurt drinks...i still can't resist the chocolatey stuff calling me...wanting me to eat a bit... >.<  may the fruits and vegetables help me! :)

"Let's Move & Let's Love"

After 28 years of existence, my perception to move and love have changed. Now as a mom, I need to stay fit to take care of my child. When I was single, I was only concerned about myself. I never knew what it means to be a mom until I became one. 

We have an advocacy at the office to choose, to stay and to live healthy as always in order to be a productive employee. However, being healthy does not end only within office grounds. It is best shared with the ones we loved the most, our family.

By leading as an example to others, we can effectively influence each ones way of living. I started last September 15th. I really need all the motivation I can get to keep up and stay strong. Check out my pics at Say Cheese.

As I write this down, I am trying to move to healthier choices to be able to show my love to my family longer than I ever can. :)

 

Let's Move & Let's Love

At last! new post!

Check out my other page, Say Cheese! to view my new post. :)

One Plush One = Happiness

"You Got It!" - Alex the lion from Madagascar (2005)

I'm back! I can't believe it that this awesome movie would make me revive my blog today!
I just gotta have that plush toy!!! And I wanted to share the world how I feel about this whole Madagascar Experience I had from the start... ^_^

My first reason why I wanted to watch this movie back then was because of the voice of Ben Stiller. I love everything about Ben Stiller. ^_^ I liked him since Zoolander. (As far as I can remember.)

The child in me loved all the Madagascar movies! ^_^

The graphics are so alive that I can really imagine how soft Alex's hair was! haha!
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And the soundtrack lingers up to this day. ^_^
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Anybody can relate to the  movie. Although the characters are animals (Aesop Fables). I believe each movie has its own moral lesson.

The first movie is to go out of the box, explore and find adventures that will be worth to remember and worth to learn about, meet new friends especially at this day and age, it has been so easy to build and rekindle memories with past and new friends through these amazing technologies, mobile phone, computers, Internet, Social Networking sites, etc. And smile and be positive that there will always be a way for any dilemma to be resolved, even if you are stuck in an island unknown to you, you will and you can adapt eventually.

The second movie, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, has the lesson that in some point of our lives one has to go back from its roots to move forward. We can be famous, travel to different places, relocate residences, do things totally new from the usual ways we had in the past, however, it will always bring a bitter, sweet and nice feeling looking back that we have achieved this "level" through the help of these awful and rewarding challenges. We can never be complete and successfully contented without these bits and pieces in our lives, sprinkled with good vibes, positive energies, and for me, God's everlasting guidance and providence that will endure every wound and every weird moment that we may experience.

And I wish definitely not the least, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.

You can always have and find a family in any body at a given time even though you are not related by blood.

You can feel at home even if the location is not the usual place you have been too. (Suddenly I remembered the task I have to accomplish by Wednesday at the office.What could be the most appropriate and best tagline that could describe our team, our portfolio? I'll have to think about that later...)

Thanks to innovations that are good, fun and very entertaining! I love the circus part with one of my fave songs being played at the background. It really brought tears in my eyes! I just can't explain the feeling of being so engrossed about how the circus came up, I was like crazy laughing and crying at the same time. Yes, you did a great job on the graphics, sounds and concept of that intergalactic circus... cheers! to the highly intelligent penguins!

Firework by Katy Perry

Here are some of my pics that obviously show how I love the Madagascar gang. It really made my day when we happened to be at the Festival Super Mall in Alabang during their promo for Madagascar 3. I was really happy to see Alakai! (Sorry to whoever was wearing that costume because I think I squeezed him/her so much because I really wanted to hug Alex the lion that day. ^_^)

Well, plush or without plush...I will always be your number one fan and supporter! Of course, it is the Americano Trapeze, Circus Afro! ^_^