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Thursday, November 26, 2009

What I've Learned

It's Thanksgiving day tomorrow. Not much of calls are coming in. I just want to share another nice email forwarded to me in the office :)

I've learned
That you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.


I've learned
that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.


I've learned
that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.


I've learned
that it's not what you have in your life but who you have in your life
that counts.


I've learned
that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better know something.


I've learned
that it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it.


I've learned
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.


I've learned
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.


I've learned
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.


I've learned
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.


I've learned
that learning to forgive takes practice.


I've learned
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.


I've learned
that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.


I've learned
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.


I've learned
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many years you've lived.


I've learned
that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed you.


I've learned
that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.


I've learned
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.


I've learned
that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.


I've learned
that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other and just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.


I've learned
that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.


I've learned
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.


I've learned
that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.


I've learned
that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.


I've learned
that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.


I've learned
that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.


I've learned
that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.


I've learned
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.


I've learned
that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Sharing the ABC's

I received this email from a team mate during the time I was thinking so deep and alone on my station. This indeed made my day - when I realized all I had to do was just to bring back my faith and to ask for more guidance from Him. Read on and I hope you get to share this to everyone you know, just like I did. Bless you! :)


THIS IS ONE OF THE NICEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL USES OF THE ALPHABET THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN. I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DID. HAVE A GOOD DAY! Whoever came up with this one must have had some divine guidance

lthough things are not perfect
ecause of trial or pain
ontinue in thanksgiving
o not begin to blame
ven when the times are hard
ierce winds are bound to blow
od is forever able
old on to what you know
magine life without His love
oy would cease to be
eep thanking Him for all the things
ove imparts to thee
ove out of "Camp Complaining"
o weapon that is known
n earth can yield the power
raise can do alone
uit looking at the future
edeem the time at hand
tart every day with worship
o "thank" is a command
ntil we see Him coming
ictorious in the sky
e'll run the race with gratitude
alting God most high
es, therell be good times & yes some will be bad, but...
ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!
"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!" The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen. : GOD LOVES YOU...PASS THE WORD ON TO MORE ^_^

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Puerto Princesa, Palawan - Part 2

Welcome to our Day 2 Palawan Adventure!
FIRST STOP: HUNDA BAY

We were asked to bring our chosen snorkles and goggles from the hotel's available stock to get ready to see what's underneath Hunda Bay and other islands we're going to this day. Upon arrival, we also took our own rubber-like step-ons(i don't recall the name), because as what Kuya Albert said, it's better to be safe than go home with wounds from unidentified water species that could bite us or we might step on them while exploring the ocean.
Here, they're talking about which size fits them... :)

Edward trying out this one

Getting ready for the first boat ride

Unfortunately, I'm not yet done putting my lifevest. That's why I look like this..hehehe
Me and Harhar - we were like survivors from whatever..wahahaha...left in the middle of the ocean..yet managed to make a Japan pose..haha :D


Woohoo! Just finished exploring Hunda Bay and seen all their nice coral reefs. I didn't see much of the fishes,though, but that's alright. We have two more islands to check out!



SNAKE ISLAND

This is where Edward took the video on the first part of this blog. Though I wasn't able to see the exact shape of the island forming a snake, I was advised that it's best to capture it from above (while riding a plane that is - sigh).

The following pictures were taken while we're snorkling, feeding and looking at beautiful and more fishes in the ocean.


This Starfish just appeared in the middle of nowhere. Next thing we know, it's more than one :)

Walking through the shore, I noticed a very nice scenery on the far right of this island. clean water, serene space. No wonder why we noticed a few couples scorching through the far-end of this place (having a private time with each other maybe). hehe

Of course we have our own set of couple too. Myrtel and Edward is one of them. Here's a shot :)

And this lovely dog where I also don't know came from, lovingly posed for me. hehehe :)

I don't want to leave the place without a nice jump shot. Here's Sager and Peaches :)

PANDAN ISLAND

The prettiest of them all - Pandan Island has everything you need for a good beach vacation. Not so crowded, beautiful ocean and coconut trees, and also a nice spot for snorkeling - made me feel like I am living in Paradise :)
See how edward enjoyed this place :)

We did too!

More jumpshots :)


Just feeling the sand and the heat. hehehe

And this is what they call a "Three-of-a-kind" tree :) so I took advantage of it...heheheh :D

Last Supper @ Mang Inasal

We got tired on our 2nd day and was so hungry that we craved for food,food,food! hehe. Due to budget constraints, we decided to settle on a fine dining resto with unlimited rice - Mang Inasal. Ü

We saw Kuya Albert and his family too! So nice of him to drop by and introduce his cute kids. They were really shy. We understand. Hehe



Sidetrip to the Sports Complex

We didn't want to go back to the hotel yet. So me, Sager, Myrtel and Edward decided to roam around the place and checked on their park and sports complex. We were greeted by their tall Christmas Tree and people doing some bicycle stunts on the other side of the place.

We were like kids as we took pictures at the playground, and found a cute view inside the slide Ü




Click on the subject line to see more pics on our second day! :D

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