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There Must Be A Reason: From Bad Situation to God’s Best Provision
It was a long day for me. I’ve attended a half day meeting which was probably the reason why I felt dizzy on my way home. Thinking that I was just hungry, I went to Mcdo for a light dinner and after that, paid bills at 7/11. When I walked out from the store, it was already raining. I walked towards the bus terminal anyway, only to see a large crowd waiting for buses to come by and take them home. I don’t want to risk my health and so I called Rodzky, my boyfriend, to pick me up instead. I didn’t ask him directly though. I just said, “Baby…
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You Are NOT Cheap: An Easter Sunday Reflection
April 21, 2019 I love how we conduct the Station of the Cross in our parish every Good Friday. After each reading, a short video clip from the movie Passion of Christ related to each reading and prayer will be shown/played. Not that I enjoy watching how Jesus Christ suffered, but because I want to be reminded of what He has to go through for me and you. I always cry at the scene of scourging at the pillar when after all the beatings, Jesus got up, hands shaking, as if He is speaking to me, “Anak, kaya ko pa! Kakayanin ko para sa’yo dahil mahal na mahal na mahal…
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I’ve Got Wings! My 2019 Paragliding Experience
Sometimes I wonder how it feels to fly like a bird. Until one day, I’ve got wings and fly! Nah! I didn’t transform into a bird nor an angel (although sometimes, I look like one, charot!). It’s the combination of a paraglider, a specific winged apparatus, and a human ingenuity to get airborne known as paragliding. Paragliding is an adventure sport and tandem flight with an instructor that allows you to fly over mountains, admire the landscapes, and enjoy the silence up there. We got our package from Fly Xtreme Philippines for Php 2,800.00 (per pax). I suggest that you form a large group so that cost per pax will…
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Lost and Found in Taipei
My heart is full. That was how I felt as my semi-solo trip in Taiwan continued. Aside from meeting new friends, I coincidentally travelled with Girlie, a friend whom I met in Batanes last April. Amazingly, we had the same birthday which we celebrated together in the beautiful island of Sabtang. She happened to see a comment in one of my Facebook posts about my Taiwan trip. I arrived on the 20th of August, and she, on the 21st. We agreed to meet, but I thought that agreement wasn’t serious because she might have a different itinerary. Luckily, she didn’t prepare any. In my previous blog entry, I mentioned that…
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A Trip Down to Meteor Garden’s Memory Lane
Before there were Lee Min Ho, Song Jong Ki, Lee Jung Suk, Kim Soo Hyun, we fell in love with Dao Ming Zi (Jerry Yan), Hwa Ze Lei (Vic Zhou), Ximen (Vaness Wu), and Mei Zuo (Ken Chu). Likewise, before Song Hye Kyo, Park Shin-hye, Bae Suzy, Yoon Eun-hye, we adored San Chai (Barbie Xu) first. I felt a certain kilig when I mentioned the cast of Meteor Garden. I suddenly remembered the cat-dog-like argument of Dao Ming Zi and San Chai. Imagine how the writer and director disappointed the fans when San Chai chose the rebellious and spoiled-brat Dao Ming Zi, instead of the angel-like Hua Ze Lei. How…
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I Went on a Road Trip in Taichung for FREE
My recent article about my trip in Taiwan tells you that Taichung was the first city I’ve visited. You read it correctly! It’s FREE and here’s how… Taichung is located in the west side of central Taiwan that can be reached by bus or by train (Taiwan Rail or Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)). The speed of their THSR is promising because it will take you there in one (1) hour. But since there are still bus-and-train transfers, the travel time will also take one and a half hours or so. This is why I followed the advice of the frequent traveler in the said city to take the bus,…
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It’s Because TAIWAN-It That Way
F4, San Chai, Dao Ming Zi… You can think and associate these names to Taiwan especially if you were born in the 90’s or just someone who heard about the Taiwanese Series Meteor Garden. I was an avid fan back then, and so the extension of the FREE visa going to the said country was good news for me. Before it’s too late, I booked a five (5) days and four (4) nights trip! Taiwan is 1,200 kilometers away from the Philippines, or a one (1) hour and 50 minutes ride by plane. This place is not yet a first world country, but during my visit, I can tell that…
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This Way, That Way…
An IT Business Analyst by profession, Journalist at heart. That is how I describe myself in all of my social media accounts. First, don’t get me wrong. I LOVE MY JOB! An IT Business Analyst is someone who acts as a bridge between the business and technical people. He/she elicits, analyzes, communicates, and validates requirements for changes to business processes, policies, and information systems. What I love most about my job is that I do a lot of coordination and I am handling different types of projects that keeps me excited and motivated. The compensation and benefits in my current company is good, and of course, I have an AWESOME…
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CLOSER
(Excerpt and Summary from INTIMACY: 5 Steps to Bring You Closer to God by Bro. Bo Sanchez) I have a confession to make. I cheated on God. I broke my promise to Him. Two weeks ago, I got depressed with a realization that all things I’ve promised to temporarily give up this season of Lent were broken. It led me to ask myself, “Ano bang ginagawa mo sa buhay mo?” I feel so guilty that after witnessing all the miracles that God showed me, after receiving all the blessings and gifts He have prepared, after experiencing His graces and forgiveness, Brothers and Sisters, I keep on falling apart. I keep…
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#pasiCATANDUANESnayan: 3D2N to the Happy Island
Looking for next destination to fill your #Project81Provinces? You may want to try Catanduanes which is labeled as “Happy Island” and the “Land of the Howling Winds” where you will have a glimpse of Batanes. I got our itinerary from Pinay Solo Backpacker, but made necessary revisions based on our actual experience while exploring the place. Ideally, you need to leave Manila at 5PM (or earlier) going to Tabaco, Albay to catch the first trip of Fast Craft going to Virac which is 6:30AM. But in case you face adversity like us, you may want to learn and be guided through this post. I booked the Alabang to Tabaco trip…