[Lakbayan Map] Update

Added Zambales and re-modify the places I've visited. Downgraded to Rank D :( Need to travel more!

He says

after reading the novel The Dark Homecoming eh share ko lang yung ibang quotes na nakita ko lalo na sa Bonita twins..

"You see senor, a man is understood only when he stands alone. Finally the last layers of civilization are stripped away. What is revealed is the essence. This is a commodity most rare, precious & beautiful. It is to be savored like a magnificent cigar."
- Heitor Bonita

"The world is like blood. Always fluid, always changing. Friendships form, dissolve. The only truism in life that you can hold on to nothing."
-Antonio Bonita

She Says

"Bless us oh Lord for these thine gifts which we are about to recieve. And uh... ye Lord, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of no food, I shall fear no hunger. We want you to give us our day of daily bread. And to the republic for which it stands... by the powers vested in me, I pronounce us ready to eat. Amen."
-Sister Mary Clarence, Sister Act

Reflection

Make everyday Count!

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they where meant to be there. To serve some sort of purpose, to teach you a lesson, to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people maybe, but when you lock eyes on them you know that very moment they will affect your life in some profound way.

Sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful and unfair. In reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would never realize your potential, strength, willpower of heart.

Everything happens for a reason nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck.

Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these tests, whatever they maybe life would be a smooth flat straight road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and totally pointless.

The people you meet affect your life and the success and downfall you experience can be learned from.

In fact they are probably the most poignant and the important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you, of breaks your heart forgive them. For they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you love them back unconditionally. Not only because they love you but because in a way they are teaching you to love and how to open you heart and eyes to things.

Make every day count!

Appreciate every moment and take these moments and everything you possible can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to the people in you life and actually listen to them.

Let yourself fall in love break free and set you sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself. For if you don't believe in yourself it will be hard for others to believe in you.

You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

Most important of all the tell the people in you life you love them, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.

Learn a lesson in life each day!!

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Si Arthur

Dahil sa hindi natuloy ang inaasahang lakad ng tropa sa amin. Minabuti kong makipag-meet at pumunta sa mall. Maagang palang eh umalis na ako sa amin. Pero sadyang mainit ang panahon at tirik na ang araw nang ako'y sumakay ng jeep papuntang QC. Kaunting muni-muni muna habang inaantay ang friend ko na sasamahan ako.

Dumating si William bandang tanghali. Naglakad lakad muna at usap-usap sa mga bali-balita at mga last minute preparations sa weekend getaway namin. After kumain ng lunch tumawag na kami kay Kim at nagtanong kay Mimix at Arthur. Bandang gabi pa daw sila makakarating sabi ni Bob na contact namin at sasamhan daw sila ni Christian para meet kami.

Syempre excited na kami at finally makikita na namin sila. Pinatay ang oras sa paglalakad hanggang hapon hanggang sa mapagod na ang aming mga paa, pakiramdam namin eh nabawasan kami ng calories at halos lagpas thousand steps ang nagawa namin sa pagiikot-ikot sa mall.

Lumagpas ang takdang oras at hindi pa sila dumadating, medyo nainip kami nang kaunti at nag-text kami kung asan na sila. Medyo male-late daw sila at nag-MRT nalang, buhat Ayala pa sila at may inasikaso lang si Christian dun.

Finally after almost an hour, dumating rin sila at nag-kita kami sa Chowking. Cute nila Mimix at Arthur habang pinapakilala ni Christian. Napangiti nalang kami ni William at batid ang saya sa mata habang kinikilatis ang bagong kakilala. Umalis si Christian matapos ang ilang minuto at iniwan sa amin ang kanyang kasama.

Buong gabi kaming nagkakilanlan ni Arthur at unti-unti kong nalalaman ang tungkol sa kanya. Dumaan muna kami sa CD-R King at bumalik ulit sa taas ng Trinoma para mamalas ang mini fountains dun. Makalipas ang ilang minuto eh napagpasyahan na naming i take-home ang bawat partner namin. Si William kay Mimx at ako naman kay Arthur. Meron na rin kaming masasama sa Zambales at hindi na single. Woohoo!

Kakapagod pero satisfied naman dahil me bago na akong makakasama sa buhay. At hindi na ako malulungkot at mag-iisa. Salamat at dumating siya at magkakaroon na ng kulay ang aking mundo.



Heto nga pala pic ni Arthur. Cute niya enoh.

She Says

"I saw you today and realized how far apart we’ve grown. I know I should talk to you and ask you how you’re doing. And I really wish I could. But it’s just occurred to me that we’re strangers now. You don’t know me anymore, much less want to, and it’s okay that you’ve moved on. I know that everything’s different now. I’ve been staying strong."
-Strangers Again, Anne's Adlesirc

Bloom

Patapos na ang Marso at heto official summer na pagdating ni April. Maraming nangyaring magagandang changes.

Sa wakas at me work na ang kapatid ko after couple of years. Hindi ko na nga madalas siya nakikita sa bahay at tuwing weekends meron din siyang pasok kaya ako ang naiiwan na natutulog sa baba ng bahay. Sana nga lang at magtuloy-tuloy na siya para makatulong sa bahay.

Yay ulit at finally, masasabi kong Welcome Back Angelo, ilang buwan rin ka naming hindi nakasama dahil na rin sa ibang kadahilanan na kelangan mong pagdaanan sa buhay. Nawa'y bumalik ulit ang dating pagsasamahan mo at sa tropa nating PS Boys. Excited na ako sa muling pagbubukas ng shop mo at miss ko na rin ang bonding natin sa paglalaro.

Naghahanda na rin ako ng mga kakailangain para sa 2 out of town travel ko sa Zambales at Batangas. Parang ang tagal-tagal nga pag inaantay mo. Syempre masaya kasi February pa ang last ko at kailangan kong gawin ang mga ganitong bagay parang stress theraphy ko na rin sa sobrang demand ng work at pang-araw araw na struggles sa buhay.

Have a nice weekend guys! Thing positive palagi kahit mahirap ang buhay.

Welcome [April]

from The Shepheardes Calendar, or, as Spenser wrote it, Aprill. This Æglogue was written to honour Queen Elizabeth I. There are two shepherds, Hobbinoll and Thenott; we met Hobbinoll earlier, when he loved Colin. Queen Elizabeth is shown along with various courtiers, as is the zodiac sign for Taurus and its bull.

He Says

"Besides, the more we worry about people we learn to give importance to leaving in our lives, the less we get to spend quality time with them while they are with us. We have to concentrate on enjoying every moment with them. Don't dwell much with what lies ahead. Focus on what and who you have today."
-Into the Dark Tunnel, Czar's I Don't wanna see it coming

VP Binay confirms deaths of 3 convicted Pinoys in China

ANDREO C. CALONZO, GMA News
03/30/2011 | 11:48 AM
Three Filipinos who were convicted of drug trafficking in China have been executed, Vice President Jejomar Binay announced Wednesday. "Malungkot na araw... Patay na po 'yung tatlong kababayan natin," Binay said in an interview over GMA News TV.

Two convicted Filipinos, Sally Ordinario-Villanueva and Ramon Credo, were subjected to lethal injections in Xiamen, while Elizabeth Batain was executed in Shenzhen — all the executions occurred after the convicts were read their death sentence at 9:40 a.m. (Manila time).

Binay, however, said he did not know what time the actual execution took place. "Di ko alam basta ito ay official pronouncement na patay na ang tatlo (I don't know. The only official pronouncement was that they have been executed)

He added that the government has yet to formulate plans on the repatriation of the remains of the three. Binay is in Qatar to engage in talks with labor officials over the situation of OFWs there.

Earlier, Noel Novicio, consul of the Philippine post in Xiamen City, said convicted Filipinos Sally Ordinario-Villanueva, Ramon Credo and Elizabeth Batain were brought to a “private place" where they will be executed after they were read their death sentence at 9:40 a.m.

“After promulgation, dinala sila sa isang pribadong lugar upang isakatuparan ang final na hatol," he said in an interview over GMA News TV.

The three Filipinos — Credo, 42; Batain, 38; and Villanueva, 32 — were originally scheduled to be executed last February 20 and 21. The executions were put on hold following the humanitarian visit to Beijing of Binay, who is also the presidential adviser on overseas Filipino workers’ concerns.

The Supreme People’s Court of China affirmed the death sentences on the three last February 11. Binay went to Beijing upon orders from President Benigno Aquino III on Feb. 18.

Ordinario-Villanueva was convicted for smuggling 4,110 grams of heroin on Dec. 24, 2008 into Xiamen, while Credo was convicted for smuggling 4,113 grams of heroin on Dec. 28, 2008 in the same city. Batain, meanwhile, was convicted for smuggling 6,800 grams of heroin on May 24, 2008, in Shenzhen.

Under the Chinese criminal code, smuggling of 50 grams of heroin or any narcotic drug into China is punishable by death.

-complete article at GMA News TV

[STEPS ] - 5, 6, 7, 8

what a great way to start this week..

[Summer Getaway] Capones / Camara Island Escapade

Uphill, Downhill and Shotgun trail

Uphill climb/run with Thomas and his sisters. 2 kms.+ nga lang ang place pero sobrang steep kaya ang hirap mag jogging that lead us to walk and literally climb the area. Reached Amaya Raya Heights, newly built subdivision before Timberland Heights, scene was breathtaking, panoramic view of Metro Manila, the place was more on a resthouse unless meron kang wheels talaga. Too bad rin na hindi kami nakapasok sa Timberland dahil private nga daw na even outsiders were not permitted to enter.

Going back to the intersection, sinubukan naman namin ulit ang "Shotgun trail", kung sa Timberland eh Easy/Moderate ang difficulty, etong area eh "Difficult" dahil na rin sa elevation ng area with a range elevation of 200-800 feet with steep slope. As usual, hindi na naman namin naabot ang Radar area dahil na rin sa mataas na ang araw which drained our energy and aroma ng mga dumaraang dump truck since katabi lang niya ang isang sanitary landfill.

We've decided na bumaba na and try again next time na makarating sa summit ng shotgun trail. Almost 9am na ako nakauwi and nakatulog sa sobrang pagod. Mahirap pero masaya kasi nag level up na naman ako sa areas na hindi ko pa napupuntahan and kahit papano nag increase ang stamina and endurance.

Yay, Weekend Finally

Around 10am na nang makauwi sa amin. Plano ko pa naman na wag matulog para makapag Net maya-maya pero nanaig ang pagod kong katawan at nakatulog na naman ako nang hindi ko namamalayan. Nagising nalang ako bandang alas-2 ng hapon na normal na ayon sa aking body clock. Parang mini-botika na ako shelf ko sa mga gamot na nakalagay. Andyan ang Vitamin C, Multivitamins, Antiseptic mouthwash, Antibacterial Meds.

Isang malaking shock ang muling pagtetext ni Angelo sa amin. Finally nakauwi na siya sa kanila at mukhang Ok na siya at nakakausap na nang maayos at nakakausap na namin. Nagpunta bandang alas-5 ng hapon sa kanila kasama si Thomas, matapos panoorin muna ang Misteryo at yung Weekend Getaway eh sa Monday ko nalang papanoorin.

Naabutan sa labas si Tita Lourdes, pinapasok kami ni Angelo. At nagsimula na kaming mag-usap sa iba't ibang bagay. Plano niyang buhayin ulit ang computer shop which is a good news sa barkada, finally may diversion na siya ulit at tutulungan namin siya sa abot ng aming makakaya. Napagusapan rin ang pangangaso sa Nueva Ecija na planong gawin ngayong Semana Santa kasama ang kanyang tito. Pati na rin ang plano sa susunod na Linggo na food trip at fishing sa taas na bahagi ng Wawa Dam kasama pa rin kung sino ang mahahatak sa PS boys. Sana nga tuloy tuloy na ito at umaasa nalang kami na magiging maayos din ang lahat.

Bago umuwi, napadaan muna kami ni Thomas sa mall para tumingin ng Tent at meron na kaming nakitang tent na Dome type at mukhang Ok naman siya. Bukas naman naka-plano ang jogging session namin ni Thomas kasama ng sister niya at itong mayayaya kong friend. Sana lang hindi na naman mag trigger ang sakit ko dahil hindi ko na alam ang gagawin ko kung bumalik pa ulit siya.

Happy weekend guys! Sulitin nyo na ang weekend para makapag-unwind at sa weekdays eh baliik na naman tayo sa reality.

Phrase of teh Week

"Pumayat ka na.."

Japanese Blood Types and Personality

Every Japanese celebrity writeup and every anime character description with any claim to authority gives the person's (or character's) blood type. Why? Because, thanks to a remarkable bit of Science! by a gentleman named Furukawa Takeji, the Japanese believe that a person's blood type affects their personality.

Type A
People with blood type A have a deep-rooted strength that helps them stay calm in a crisis when everyone else is panicking. However, they tend to avoid confrontation, and feel very uncomfortable around people. A types are shy and sometimes withdrawn. They seek harmony and are very polite, but all the same feel that they never really fit in with others. A types are very responsible. If there is a job to be done, they prefer to take care of it themselves. These people crave success and are perfectionists. They are also very creative, and the most artistic of all the blood types, most likely because of their sensitivity. People with blood type A are also likely to be considered classic "type A's": stressed and conscientious. In anime, people like Hotohori are type A's.

Type B
People with blood type B are the most practical of the blood groups. They are specialists in what they do. When they start a project, they spend extra time understanding and trying to follow directions than others might. When they are doing something, all of their attention is focused on it. They tend to stick to a goal and follow it through to the end, even if it seems impossible. They tend to be less than cooperative, as they like to follow their own rules and their own ideas. They are individualists. B type people pay attention to their thoughts a little more than their feelings, and therefore can sometimes seem cold and serious. People with blood type B are often considered more relaxed, freewheeling, and unconventional than other types, although not necessarily to an unacceptable degree. In anime, the genki, off-the-wall types are type B, along with any kind of well-intended character who's ruled by their impulses.

Type O
People with blood type O people are outgoing, energetic and social. They are the most flexible of the blood types. They easily start up projects but often have trouble following through because they give up easily. They are flighty and not too dependable. O types always say what's on their mind. They value the opinion of others and like to be the center of attention. Also, people with O blood are extremely self-confident. Type O, the most "average" blood type, is considered the best type in Japan.

Type AB
People with blood type AB are hard to categorize. They can have characteristics on both ends of the spectrum at the same time. For instance, they are both shy and outgoing. They easily switch from one opposite to another. AB people are trustworthy and responsible, but can't handle it when too much is asked of them. They don't mind doing favors or helping out, as long as its on their own conditions. People with this blood type are interested in art and metaphysics. AB is considered the worst blood type. In predictability-loving Japan, they're loose cannons. They also like to set their own conditions and reserve the right to drop out when things don't meet their expectations. They're known to be sensitive and considerate—at times—but it just isn't enough to balance out the flaws in this blood type. For a while, some companies tried dividing their employees into work groups based on blood type, and no one wanted to work with the AB group. Anime villains are likely to be type AB.

Compatibility
    A is most compatible with A and AB.

    B is most compatible with B and AB.

    AB is most compatible with AB, B, A, and O.

    O is most compatible with O and AB.

The idea that blood type determines personality has been dying out slowly in Japan. At the same time, the West has finally noticed the potential of blood typing. We haven't quite cottoned onto the idea that blood type is related to personality, but there's a growing belief in fad diets that teach that each blood type evolved at a certain point in human history, so people with that blood type should eat the diet most common among humans at that point. Instead of balanced, nicely average O's, we have savage cavemen hunching around the fire and tearing at hunks of meat; solid-citizen type A's become "docile vegetarians" as well; bouncy type B's get to indulge in ice cream and cheese; and type AB's, as always, are half one thing and half another, and get to eat vegan food or dairy-and-everything-else—IF it suits them. Blood type diets are worth looking into if only to imagine your favorite characters' reactions to their new diets.

He Says

""I never dreamed a perfect relationship with you, I just want a perfect life for you. Whatever it is that makes you happy, it makes me happy too."

Seeing my friends together with their girlfriends with happy faces makes me envious. I envy them because of the elation they find when they are together, and not once they've felt guilt of loving each other. And I admire them for loving their girlfriends with all their heart. Then, in my own lonely presence I came to think of her. How is she now? Is she fine? Is she doing well? Those questions keep on coming to my mind every time I miss her. A longing never easy to resist. There were no days I never think of her. I really miss her. If days come without seeing her presence I'm starting to be anxious. I start to think if she's really fine and comfortable. I pray to God if I can have the chance even just a glance of her, just to make sure she's okay. A little sight of her makes me feel good, and reassuring that she's fine makes me feel better. I really want to be with her, if only I had a choice.

I don't wanna lost you. I don't wanna starve to death. Please stay with me.

P.S.
...I think of you this time, hope you are always okay. As long that these feelings remain in my heart, my longing for you will never end. In you I find peace and contentment. You are my home... I will always love you."
-A Longing, Denaselogy

teh [Yes] Votes have it!

House impeaches Merci for betrayal of public trust
ANDREO C. CALONZO, GMA News
03/22/2011 | 12:13 AM
UPDATED 2:30 a.m. - The House of Representatives approved early on Tuesday the articles of impeachment to bring Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez to trial at the Senate for her alleged betrayal of public trust. In a 212-46 vote with four abstentions, the lawmakers impeached Gutierrez for alleged betrayal of public trust due to the low conviction rates during her term and her supposed inaction on five high-profile cases. The House members approved House Justice Committee Report No. 778 as contained in House Resolution 1089 stating the articles of impeachment against Gutierrez after almost seven hours of marathon plenary discussions.

Impeachable offenses

The approved articles of impeachment states the following impeachable offenses which Gutierrez allegedly committed:

(1) under Gutierrez, the Office of the Ombudsman has performed dismally as shown by the office’s low conviction rate;

(2) the unreasonable failure to take prompt and immediate action on complaints filed against various public officials, including former President and now incumbent Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo regarding the National Broadband Network (NBN)-ZTE project;

(3) the inexcusable delay of the Ombudsman in conducting and concluding its investigation into the wrongful death of Ensign Philip Andrew Pestaño aboard a Philippine navy vessel;

(4) inaction in the matter of the Fertilizer Fund Scam;

(5) inaction in the matter of the Mega Pacific deal on automated polls machines; and

(6) inaction in the matter of the “Euro Generals" issue.

source: GMA NEWS TV

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Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, pangisingisi kapa nang makunan sa camera last midnight umaasa ka na maraming mag-nenegative votes. Samahan mo pa ng tawa ng mga demonyito mong mga anak lalo na ang panganay mo na hawig ni Jose Manalo ng Eat Bulaga. Kung dati-rati hindi nabuksan ang sealed envelope dahil sa "No" votes, this time "THE YES VOTES HAVE IT", Not this time GMA, not this time..

[Reprisal]

Sunday morning; sudden reversal; finally naramdaman ko na ang recovery. Little by little ung lump inside my throat subsides. Hindi na gaano masakit lumunok and kumain ng light foods. Kagaya ng sabi ni Dok na within three days, I should expect changes.

Wish ko lang na magtuloy-tuloy ito, and this Monday sabi niya tuloy ko lang ang medications ko though hindi nangyari ang inaasahan niya na pag burst ng abscess, Ok na rin daw na lumiliit siya, pero if worse comes worse, kelangan magpunta na ako sa EENT for a minor operation to drain the pus inside of it.

Though sa Thursday pa mag end ang presribed rest days ni Dok, nagpaalam na ako na i'll be going back to work by Tuesday or Wednesday, as long na kaya ko daw and wala nang pain, it's alright. Whew! Sana nga tuloy-tuloy na ako, and this time, promise, i will be very very carefull sa lahat ng intake ko, whether its food/drinks. Amen to that!