A Prayer for our [living heroes - the OFW's]

Dear God,


You crossed every border between divinity and humanity to make your home with us. Bless our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters who have travelled to foreign lands with faith in their heart leaving their families behind as they break through the barriers of people, cultures, and languages to escape oppression and poverty.

There are many things going on that are beyond us even with our collective power. We come to thee in supplication and heartfelt pleadings as we are mindful of the ordeals of others.

We thank thee for hearing the prayers of your people as China grant reprieve to our three OFWs and may the Chinese government grant a lesser penalty to their case.

We pray for the thousands of OFWs who were incarcerated and imprisoned in the Middle East, Asia and other continents, may thou please grant them the chance to get back to their families and find a new life, justice and freedom as they entrust their lives into thy hands. May Thou enlighten our leaders to put the plights of distressed OFWs as a priority and withdraw from plans to cut the DFA social service and legal assistance funds.

We pray to Thee that our OFWs in Taiwan will soon be reprieved of taking all the heat of the current Taiwan-Philippines rift. May the government emissary would soon find resolution to this issue so that those more than five thousand scheduled for deployment will now be allowed to take on their jobs, and the nearly a hundred thousand currently employed may keep their jobs and be able to sustain their families.

We pray that may Thou please keep our overseas Filipinos safe in the escalating conflict in countries where democratic renaissance in Muslim nations is unfolding from Morocco, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain and Libya as they await the immediate repatriation efforts being taken by our government agencies.

We pray for Thy protection and guidance of the more than thirty thousand OFW’s in Libya. May their families in the Philippines be freed from fear and worries of their condition and that the OFWs safety is assured despite the worsening condition.

We pray that may Thou save from harm our Filipino workers in war torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as OFWs in Nigeria, Somalia, Lebanon and Jordan, who have taken great risks to continue their fight against poverty to support their families in the Philippines despite of the work deployment ban imposed in these countries.

We pray for the safety of the Filipino nurses trapped in the rubbles during the earthquake in New Zealand, and the rest of the OFWs and Expats around the world who are suffering from natural calamities, diseases and injustices that they may find comfort through faith in Thee.

Hear our prayer Lord, to end the corruption that has become the plague of our nation, to end poverty that afflicts and besets Thy people, to end violence and war that displaces millions of our Filipinos from their homes, which separate, divide and break families.

As we await for the signs of time when the Filipinos around the world, the fathers and mothers brothers and sisters, and sons and daughters may be reunited as one happy family.

We pray for Thine tender love and kind mercy, with our faith, with our hope, with our love to thee, we pray for power greater than us all, we pray for divine intervention.


This is a joint call from the Pinoy Expats/OFW Blog Awards, or PEBA, Inc, along with its 300+ KABLOGS, the RMN News Bantay OFW radio program and the Blas Ople Policy Center and we are asking for your prayers or support by reposting this to your blog, posting this link in your FB, Friendster and Twitter accounts or sending this as email to your networks.

Jin turns [29]

[Hello] City of Pines!

Contentment

"Happiness is a very subjective factor in one's life. Being happy doesn't depend on achieving what you want, but rather making the best out of what is given. Life isn't fair, it never was. The only thing that can make you completely happy is contentment. Be contented on what you have, but be sure to aim high and never stop believing you can do better every time. But if all fails, don't forget that an ordinary you has an extraordinary GOD to back you up."

The Paradox of our Age

Habang nakasakay sa bus, bigla ko lang napansin yung malawak na "bukirin" ng UP-Diliman (along Commonwealth Avenue), natuwa naman ako, puro berde (refreshing sa paningin at nakakaalis ng stress). Kasi sa bus, hindi talaga maiiwasang nakaka idlip ka sa antok buti na lang nde ako lumalagpas sa babaan. Walang lang, kung minsan sa sobrang busy natin sa work natin eh nakakalimutan natin mga simpleng bagay na nakakapagpasaya sa atin. Nagiging "robot" na rin tayo.. nawawala na ang "human" side natin..

Just want to share the essay written by Dr. Moorehead..

The Paradox of our Time!

The paradox of our time in history is that...

We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers.
Wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less.
We buy more, but enjoy it less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families.
More conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees, but less sense.
More knowledge, but less judgment.
More experts, but more problems.
More medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly,
laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry too quickly,
stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little,
watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life;
We've added years to life, not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor.
We've conquered outer space, but not inner space;
We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We've split the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less;
We plan more, but accomplish less;
We've learned to rush, but not to wait;
We have higher incomes, but lower morals;
We have more food, but less appeasement;

We build more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever, but have less communication.

We've become long on quantity, but short on quality.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion; tall men, and short character; steep profits, and shallow relationships.

These are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare; more leisure,but less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition.

These are days of two incomes, but more divorce; of fancier houses, but broken homes.

These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throw away morality, one-night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the show window and nothing in the stockroom; a time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to make a difference, or to just hit delete...

GMA [News] TV - Oras-oras may balita!

Excited for the launch of this 24/7 free TV News Channel, aabangan ko ang mga bagong shows at lalo na mga documentaries in which GMA was known for..

Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo

makes me proud to be a Filipino! ang ating handog sa buong mundo..
thanks iyam for sharing this link thru FB..

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Uwian na. Hindi na nakapag-OT dahil sa sobrang antok.
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Nagising sa ingay ng TV at init na rin, naligo na rin para makapag-net. Ilang araw rin kasi akong hindi nakapag-update sa FB at sa iba pang networks.
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Umuwi para manood ng TV series na "Misteryo", mula nang malipat siya sa Channel 7, parang nabawasan or nakulangan ako sa show. Maski si Alex hindi na rin nagtatawas at mabilis lang ang psychic survey nila.
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Bored sa bahay, pumunta sa school oval at baka maabutan pa si Jervin sa pagjogging, pinanood ang mga naglalaro ng footbal. Mga future Azkal players in the making. Sarap pala pumunta dun pag hapon, fresh cold air. At parang mini-Luneta siya sa dami ng pamilya na pumupunta, kasama ang mga kabataan.
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Nag-text kina Jervin at Rene, nakauwi na pala ang mokong at nasa palengke. Pinuntahan sila sa bagong pwesto sa palengke kaunting chit-chat sa balita kay Angelo pati na sa mga kaklase dati habang pahinga sa bahay nila. Pagkauwi naman, naabutan naman si Pogs na pinsan ni Angelo, naki-balita na rin kung nasaan na siya at naka-confine pa rin daw sa hospital.
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[Sunday]
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Hindi nag-reply si Thomas, kaya kami lang ni Kuya Al ang natuloy sa jogging namin papuntang Wawa. Nakakahiya kay Al at ilang minutes rin akong late. Kala ko kasi eh wala pa siya at naglalakad rin mula sa kanila. Mga 5-7km rin ang layo ng jog namin. After makarating sa Wawa terminal. Tinuro sa akin ni kuya ang trail na dinaanan nila sa Merryl Adventure run na ginanap noong nakaraang taon dito sa Sitio Wawa, grabe ang hirap ng trail dahil pataas siya sa simula palang, kaya malaking challenge ito. Patuloy ang slope ng lupa habang papataas. Hindi na rin namin nadaanan most of the trail kasi nga tirik na ang araw at napagpasyahan naming umuwi na matapos ang ilang usapan tungkol sa jogging at photography.
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Net ulit kasama na rin ang pagpapa-print ng resume ni Papa dahil aapply sa ibang company.
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Supposedly magkikita kami ni Chris tungkol sa ilang importanteng bagay kaso hindi natuloy dahil na rin at nasa Bicol siya. Maski si Mike, nagyayaya sa Wawa eh hindi biglang nautusan na magbabantay ng tindahan, kaya nalusaw ang plano na magmuni-muni sa Wawa. Hayz, bored!
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Nakipag-meet sa may MOA para mag bonding, kaunting usap usap, bili ng makakain. Nakitulog. Nakikopya na rin ng MP3s pati na mga kung anu-ano na nasa phone niya. Salamat po sa overnight stay.
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Hinatid siya sa work at umuwi na rin ako. Pinagiisipan kung mainam sakyan, kung bus ba na take the risk sa traffic or sa MRT at paputol-putol na biyahe sa mga jeep pero tipid naman sa oras.
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Nag-assume na since tanghali eh hindi naman traffic, lahat nalang ng kamalasan eh napunta sa akin sa pagsakay sa bus na ito. Pumila pa sa baba ng Ortigas at sa ibabaw naman ng Cubao. Samahan mo pa na nabangga ang salamin niya ng isa pang bus at buti nalang hindi tumagal ang usapan nila at nagbayaran agad.
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Pagkauwi sa amin, kaunting pahinga at nakatulog sa pagod at nag-gayak na matapos ang ilang minuto papasok sa trabaho.

Current Mood

Happy 3rd Anniversary - Chase RECOLLEX Wave 2

[One] Week to go

If every you're in my arms again - Christian Bautista

Words

Secret Word, #527 - Naruto Shippuden

He Says

Sana ay naramdaman mo rin kung gaano kita kamahal. Alam kong lagi kang naaasar at naiinis sa akin, ewan ko ba, natutuwa ako pag iniinis kita. Hehe!
-Ikaw Lamang, Waltz' Online Journal

Team Lunch, Goodbyes

Thanks po sa Team Lunch and Birthday celebration narin po naming mga February celebrants. Nabusog po kami at nag-enjoy. Hanggang sa uulitin. Pati na rin kay Dru sa chocolates kagabi para sa team. Bumigat na naman ako nito. Haha! Good luck mamaya sa training ng bagong function.

After a couple of months or even  years na nga, Goodbye Naruto Shippuden and MafiaWars FB GameApps. You already served your purpose and wala na akong nakikitang growth sa inyo kaya it's time to move on.

Anyways, though idea ng mga capitalist para kumita - Happy Puso day!

Teh Usual

Saturday
Tulog
Internet
Lakad
Muni-muni
Uwi
Tulog

Sunday
Tulog
Jogging
Internet
Meet a friend
Muni-muni
Uwi
Tulog

Monday
Tulog
Jogging
Internet
Uwi
Pahinga
Pasok sa Work

and the cycle continues..
kakasawa..

He Says

"/we thought we're just lucky to have found each other... but after seven years we realized, with LOVE alone, the relationship will not last. it takes hardwork, patience, understanding and trust for it to last and continue to take it's own colorful, enjoyable and rewarding journey... a journey that is always with HIM.../"
- Bunwich and Siopao, celebrating 97 months of love
- Jinji recommends, puro kakesohan - "Para kay Siopao"

Teh Condom

First, penis size. The most common penis length falls somewhere around six inches when erect; anywhere from five to seven inches when erect is considered typical. Condoms are meant to have a little extra space at the tip to allow room for ejaculate. Research findings regarding condom size, penis size, and breakage and slippage rates have been mixed. While it is certain that condoms can stretch to many times their normal size (just try having a condom water balloon fight and you'll end up carrying balloons as big as watermelons), some studies have found that men with larger penises experience condom breakage more frequently than men with typical- or smaller-sized penises (others studies show that breakage rates are the same regardless of penis size). In addition, if a condom is too short, some STIs could be transmitted between the exposed part of the penis and the partner.

Penis girth also affects how a condom fits. The average penis girth (circumference) is 4.5 to 5 inches. If your girth is above average, a standard sized condom might feel uncomfortably tight and the larger sized condoms could be appropriate for you. For readers whose penis length or girth is less than average, it's important to note that standard condoms could simply fall off during sex. Snug fit condoms, which are a bit, well, snugger, are a good option for these fellows.

Condom manufacturers may have once catered only to "average" size men; however, these days condoms come in many shapes and sizes. Here is a chart that gives some common measurements for different size condoms:

Length of condom (inches)
7 to 7.8 Snug
7.25 to 7.8 Standard
7.25 to 8.1 Larger

Diameter of condom (inches)
1.75 Snug
1.75 to 2 Standard
2 to 2.25 Larger

As you can see, a condom that is called "large" may in fact have the same dimensions as another brand's standard-fit. Different condom manufactures use slightly different measurements and have a number of shapes available, so you may want to try a few condoms on for size to which is most comfortable. Custom-made condoms do exist and are available on the internet, by mail, or at a sexuality specialty shop. Check out this Condom Wizard to learn about condom shapes, sizes, textures and more.

To find out "how big is big" or where you fall along the penis size continuum, you can measure your erect penis to know for sure. Or for even more fun, have a partner do it! Measure your length from the tip of the head along the upper side of the shaft to the point where the penis joins the body. For girth, measure the penis circumference at the widest point using a tape measure or a piece of string. As you probably are aware, condoms are the best way to prevent against STIs as well as a reliable pregnancy prevention method. No matter the size of your penis you should be able to find a condom that fits you well, that will keep you and your partner protected, and allow all the pleasures of sex to thrive! Enjoy and good luck.

Perwisyo sa Tanghali

Nakakainis once na nasimulan nang Lunes tuloy tuloy na ito hanggang Biyernes. Tuwing tanghali nalang ako nagigising dahil sa init at hindi na ako nakakatulog back then kahit ano pa ang gawin ko. Kaya ang resulta sa 4-5 oras na tulog. Headbang sa office pagdating ng madaling araw, kumusta naman ang quality pag ganun papikit-pikit ako. Hindi naman ako sanay na umidlip sa sleeping quarters at namamahay ako at malakas ako humilik. Kaya para maiwasan yung espiritu ng antok, sige kailangan kausapin ang katabi o kaya tumayo at kumuha ng inumin. Grr, i hate this.

He Says

“I thank our people for their support in the war against terror. We shall not let our guard down and we shall prevail in every battle for peace and freedom.”
-Angelo Reyes, former AFP chief of staff and Secretary of National Defense