High School Photovid!

Got bored. Made a video dedicated to my batch mates in high school. :D

Happy Birthday My Jamis!

In the far depths of the world,
I can’t express my awe.
I am alone,
but one is with me.

To the eyes of the many,
She is considered ordinary,
But for the possessor,
Breathless expression unimaginable.

Through roses and thorns of the trail,
To the smoothness of the asphalt,
She knows no complaints
She knows no stops.

She’s my beauty in black,
She’s an old’ faithful?
Neither I can say why?
My profound love I give.

She’s my Jamis Komodo FX.
Now turning five...

October 9, 2009

Holding the Tears

I DIDN'T CRY WHEN THEY LEFT.
I think. At least they didn't see me.

But after driving home, I can't escape my emotions pouring downhill. I said, "They're gone, they've left."

Dropping them off in the airport felt like saying goodbye to my mother when she left for the States. Mixed emotions stirred up within me. Some of it were the desires of my heart and some were thanksgiving for the Lord. Then I realized, this is my blessing... our blessing.

Six days (some were nights) with the Gregorio family is almost similar with the past. They are still the same; joyful, warm, loving, caring, and God-fearing. It was that first Sunday of September 2009 when we once again met. After four years, I was given by the Lord six chances of meeting them and it has been the best gift of my life this year. Its my own personal and easy reason to answer why I cry for joy today as I am writing this.

God's favor was also upon me when I was able to chauffeur them to the airport. I saw the last minutes of them entering the terminal gate. Up to now, I can still remember it fresh from my mind that farewell bon-voyage expression within us. I was really happy and I did truly want to jump for joy.

But still I really want to cry in front of them. At least because I felt that I will be truly missing them and they will be back with no definite date. But I thought it would be so much better if I didn't weep. Instead, I hugged them really hard because I truly missed it for years.

Now as I was heading home, I can't hold it in. Tears were pouring downhill on me (Sabay kanta pa ng Katinas - Someday on the background) The same spirit I have last Sunday as I cried so hard for so long. Part of those tears was my desire to spend more time with them as well as the joy that God will truly show the abundance of His grace through their lives. I can't imaging going home in Mindanao and not finding them nowhere as near as before. Despite digesting the facts that Thailand is so much nearer by plane, I can't imagine how will it fall into place. Oh! God knows... God knows... and He has better plans.

As I have said and realized, this is my blessing because God has answered their prayers for around 12 years. This is our blessing because we will see so much more Thai young people loving the Lord. There will be a day when they we will meet together with our Thai brothers!

To Momie Rya & Daddy Joey; I miss you here. Its not hard to love your family. I know all will be well for you guys in Thailand. I will always be praying for you, always!

Fall Down

This day has been quite a downer-day for me. I didn't make it to the top ten of I love the Philippines 2 contest by Philstar.com I was thinking of my weeks' investment of time just for this website to be done. But I told myself that I did my best and I have my chin-straight up, knowing that the website will serve good intentions better than any entry out there.

For now I will be sticking with my gerontologically faithful Sony Vaio. She won't be retiring soon from mission trips and school projects.

If I can't get a piece of aluminum MacBook. Then I am asking God much better...

A Mac Pro perhaps with the 30" screen? My God can pay it like a penny!"

I am happy to have recovered from this; it comforts me to have done my best and I never tried losing hope. Now despite of all the fall down coming my way, I will still love you Lord; all has been Your amazing grace. You can open the door which no one can shut. I just have to prepare my field for the rain.

Congratulations to the winners. May blessings be upon you continually!

The W4EO: Where My Heart Cries for Joy No One Would Understand

This is my second post about the w4eo, after leaving wordpress in favor for a new start in my blogspot experience.

I know this is a bit long but I think its good stuff'.

We were just young lads back then; joyful, wishful, and fearless. I can't believe much had happened after I left that school. It was somewhat a relief after all I've experienced (the persecution and all). Though despite of all these things, somehow I wished that everything went back where we had our first fellowship in the school clinic.

BACKGROUND OF THE GROUP

We came from different backgrounds in life but we know for sure that in us we desire to achieve success in our lives. I was, at that time, hoping to become an english or a history teacher. All it mattered to me was to become an influence to the youth for next generation as what my Pastor have influenced me to make a difference. The rest of the group on the other hand also wanted to taste success and live differently to

wards helping the nation and the people. But some of our parents didn't understand our hearts yet. They dreamt of us becoming nurses in a far away land. As a piece of insurance for their dreams, they enrolled us to a school where we can be monitored day and night.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOOL FEEL LIKE?

The school felt like any arab country. Situated in a hill and two hours away from the nearest city, the best social life we can ever experience was a walk in the park or have someone agree to have puppy love with (not my case here). There can only be one shop and it closes as early as 5 p.m. And should I say the fanciest restaurant only serve vegeta bles and gluten as an alternative to meat. The easiest chicken we could find was a hard-boiled egg every Wednesdays. But the most daunting demand for us was to surrender our religious freedom (our freedom of worship). We were not allowed to form small groups to encourage each other.

HUMBLE START

I met a doctor named Sunni Moreno who knew my pastors back in the city. I was frowning when we first met (I was with mom) but he gave me a hope to take it easy and accept things step-by-step that I would be alright. As I was being indoctrinated by the school's affiliated church, I ran to him for some answers and I am greatly blessed as well as enlightened. After some occasional visit in his clinic, I suggested opening a group despite the peril that lie around us. It was a big step of faith, but great peace and joy was in my heart. Tito Sunni then got a copy of the college roster. I and Annabelle then started visiting our soon-to-be brothers and sisters. Some of them were very interested, some responded with a closed door. But God had completed us, we had four guitarists namely Arby, James, Kokoy, and Jake. A worship leader, Annabelle and me, uhmm, yes me. We meet every Wednesday night at the school clinic and sometimes we made special dawn worships and night prayers for the school.

(Kokoy)

(Tito Sunni)

Fellowship was one of the best. We were like a family, everyone was there for everybody. At school presentations, special events, and birthdays. As our group goes, we were watching out for each other (W4EO). Everybody cares for everybody. We were all we have in the school.

It didn't take a long time when we were on the spotlight of the schools administration. We were interrogated one by one and the clinic was guarded every night. I am glad Tito Sunni was there to defend us even though it will put his job at risk. Me on the other hand was asked by my parents to study in Manila. Somehow, deep within me, it felt good to be out of the dessert. But then it haunts me if I had left my brothers and sisters away from a dark land.

LAST WORDS

It was a long time, a very long time. The group scattered all over mindanao and the Tito Sunni is now a missionary doctor in Thailand. I can no longer name most of them except the first attendees. All have a very special place in my heart. They're the reason why I am happy to be a Christian. I've fought my battle with them and they've always been with me. If we had the chance to meet them once again, I would cry and hug them with my spirit pouring out, thanking how they made my life such a wonderful battlefield.

They are truly W4EO, we've watched for each other. Prepare to be squeezed by my hug whenever we had the chance to meet again!

The People of W4EO

Dr. Sunni Moreno - he was our guardian most of the time. No W4EO could be formed without him. He made us think of our love of brotherhood and sisterhood of all denominations putting every division and theological contradictions aside. He sacrificed things many professionals wouldn't understand.

Kokoi - He believes in himself that he is weak but in reality he is strong. Kokoi knows the importance of worship; he's not all that fancy when playing the guitar, just simple yet so powerful. And beyond all his knowledge and talents, he remained humble. It's easy to be a really good friend with this guy.

Arby - Another guitar boy. I think he is the business-minded of us all. This guy really knows how to love the Lord. Courageous he is but fear is only set to the Lord. W4EO won't be complete without him.

James - we call this guy Ong. As what his last name tells us. I really remember this guy when he testified about his worship. He said that no matter how simple it is, it should be the best.

Indie Music ni Bro!

Hehehe... Just snapped it from his past time projects. 

The songs is entitled Bite Me. Probably a dedication after his graduation from Med school. Care to listen, he admits he doesn't have the quality voice out there. But I believe he is a good composer. That's my brader. You know?!

I love the Philippines

I don't know a lot of things about my Philippines. Probably I know a little about the basics but I try to get out of politics since I may find myself judging someone. It's not that they make bad decisions or label them corrupt. But I know this for sure, I am also a subject of corruption myself. I can be considered irresponsible and a dying Filipino. I am guilty of many things, I preached my country like it was equal to rags. I have idolized richer countries, and praised other nationalities. And when it comes to comparing, I usually treat her as the second best.

It's quite hard spitting these things, but I am happy to find myself speaking up not to my friends or whoever Filipino there is, but rather to myself knowing that I still have faith in myself. A faith that there is still hope of changing how I look at my country and faith that is purely reasoned by love.

My recent escape stretching from the capital city of Manila to Polilio island have brought me a lot of things to learn and to reflect upon. The love for God and the innate discovery of my love towards the Philippines grew on me. Three days was enough to learn how to speak firmness of why I really love my country and not to be found dead on my lips. I was at my glorious awe, painfully searching myself and asking why I have been blinded for so many years.

I love the Philippines mainly because of its imperfections; the way it teaches me to live a life of maturity, simplicity, and the dependence in a higher being. The second thing why I love my motherland is the space for change. A big word for me since this is what we have all been longing for. Out there is a need for a big change, and I'm happy I could participate in that journey.

Traveling around the Philippines enabled me to search my soul, and learned what the Philippines is truly rich for. The calmness of the shore, and the wind dancing behind my ears have helped me realize that we all have one thing in common; our capacity to change things. I can no longer praise nor idolize other nations for my country needs a Filipino to speak out and be proud of its own.

King David was right with what he said, "If I change, everything will change". As I was hundreds of kilometers from home, I opened myself for change which has become my summer experience that I will never ever forget.

It made me love my Philippines; it made me change.

Polilio Biking & Island Tour

It was that specific day last week when I decided that I really need a break. All the burden, all the weight of life was just within me, not letting it out, added to this is the disappointment, utter sorrow to my patient who just died.

I cannot completely recover from the time I heard the news. She was always smiling at me but then I was with no knowledge that she was going to expire in the last day of our rotation, I thought she's going to be fine. I dug the past, asking myself did I fail to pray? I thought I failed her. So really, I said to myself, a break is what I need. I need a time to be with God.

Just these past few weeks, my friends at PMTB (Allan and April) organized a ride to his birth place - Polilio Island. The first attempt was last May 8-9, 2009 but was canceled due to a strong typhoon planning to rage the country. That first schedule was also the Cell Leader's Conference so I didn't intend to join the ride. Blessing came, it was moved to May 22-24, 2009, this time I am free to go and since I had my finances set. I decided to pursue my love for adventure and since mountain biking for me is somewhat a spiritual thing, it would be best to take the same route but with a different expectation from God. Ika nga, Level-up na!

So the day before, I got everything ready. My bag with 1.5L hydration pack was filled with 2 day clothing, cycling shorts, tooth brushies, shampoo, soap... the usual stuff. I am also happy that I was able to bring Buddy the van for the trip. He was a great help with the budget accounting to only ~250PHP of gasoline per head for a round trip journey.

The meeting place was at Shell Julio Vargas. Six of us met at the said place because the other three were planning to bike from Manila to Real port, a total of 120 kilometers. We left Manila at 5:00 a.m., while it took us almost 3 hours to get there, my stress was easily relieved by our arrival at Real port which welcomed us with a beautiful scenery. I thought life isn’t complex here. Growing up in the province made me wish I want to live there again. While taking pictures at the people, I thought about how blessed I am. It struck me to know that God was asking me to raise my expectations of the two day vacation. That time I was beginning to feel breathless, exciting, and highly anticipating of what is yet daring to come.

To reach the Polilio Island, one must ride a boat for at least three hours. Although not large enough, these boats are capable of carrying a big bike, mini cement mixer, or probably a Chery QQ. The locals expressed that RORO was once in service with the Polilio people but then they prefer ‘cheaper’ vessel. Now as we reached the local port, I have observed Barangay Polillo to be a well-developed one. People were very hospitable, generous, and accommodating. There is this sense of security that all people have good intentions for their visitors. Food is quite cheap too! Got to order a cup of rice and two parts of fried chicken and paid only P35. After a good meal, we prepared for the next 30 kilometers of our bike ride.

Now biking from Polillo to Burdeos is nothing special since it felt a bit provincial. It consisted of 70% unpaved and 30% paved road. What sets it apart from any ‘provincial’ road is the numerous number of beautiful sights. Most of the time you get the feeling that you are biking between two hills. Look at your left through the trees and you’ll realize you are biking near the shore. The most challenging part for me was conquering a long stretch hill. Now I guess for some guys it is fairly easy but then I got more than 3 kilos on my back - let’s see; a tripod, a DSLR camera, 4 sets clothing, 1.5L of water, hygiene kit, etc. And oh yes, this was my first time carrying so big while riding my bike. So forgive me.

We reached Burdeos nearing 5 pm in the afternoon. By this time, I found myself really wanting for some water to freshen up and clean myself from all the mud I got into. But then there was no water in the house we were staying! Actually, almost the whole town had water problems as well since electricity was very limited. At Burdeos, it was my first time seeing a town run mostly by diesel generators! I was a bit cynical on the water issue, thankfully, I realized it later on that I was into an adventure cowboy style. Now since we had no water, we decided to eat and freshen up at Allan’s relatives across the other town. It was another blessing for us because the town was celebrating its fiesta. We had fun; Drew was asked to dance with a local. And he felt honored.

Now the next morning, it was an awesome time for me. I woke up at around 5:00 where I did a little bit of worship walk in front of the house. The weather was perfect; it’s cold but comfortable, the wind flows as it was dancing beside me. I felt God’s goodness again, feeling excited of the this new day. It was planned before that we were going to visit the beach near the Pacific ocean. I never thought that it was a very small island that could be walked around for less than 5 minutes. I loved the white sand, crystal clear water, and the weather. It started to make sense why God asked me to raise my expectations for this trip. I was fulfilling something that I never thought of before. This proves that God really knows better things. Bad news arose when Butoy, our guide, told us that we cannot head back home until tomorrow. He said that the boat leaving Polillo got broken and has to be repaired. At first, I thought it was just a joke but then later on I found it to be true. Two of us really got worried about this but then we were left no choice to force ourselves to go home. So we decided to travel to another beach. By then it was 10 am, and I was awfully hungry so Allan and April decided to buy some fresh fish for the group. It took them some time so the rest of the guys decided to sleep while I on the other hand stayed beside the bangka to swim. The day ended after visiting the third island/beach. I was having fun on my own, not with noise, but with utter serenity that my life is wishing to hear.

Polilio is undoubtedly one of my best escapes. Not that I have been to a lot of places but to say this “I biked for 30 kilometers, in an island for three days, swam beside three islands’ beaches; all that then God filled me.” is epic. I know I have been complaining on the first day but he made me realize that I was again on search for an adventure and he did give it to me marvelously. God has placed me into practicing a simple vacation, He knows what I need and because of that I felt transparent before Him. It feels like I have nothing else to think except to acknowledge the beauty of life and how He is. Visiting the three islands also made me think more about the importance of being dependent in my God. How is it to know that when you are living a simple life and you acknowledge God to be a vital part of your life. How much more if I leave all this and carry the weight of the fast-paced life again? I now know the things that I really need and who am I. God made me breathless all over again and by that, I am proud of my God.

To the organizers of this ride; Allan and April. And to those who biked with me. Thank you very much. Salamat dyud! God Bless you.

Below this is a home-made video I made for the trip. An explosive feeling of joy needs to be broadcasted to let it out. You know?!






PS. Now I have my own definition of an epic ride.

Photo Dig: Winning the Shell Free Fuel Experience

Okay this is me. Not the best picture in the world but I don't really care. This picture reminds me of how God has been good to me that not only He allowed me to win a free fuel worth 700 pesos ONCE but also TWICE!

As I was just about to park beside the pump, I told the gasoline staff to fill the car with 200PHP worth of fuel. For no reason at all, they asked me if they could inspect the car and ask me some questions about car maintenance and eco driving. At first I was quite hesitant because I need to be at wildSONs but then he insisted that it will only take me 10 minutes of my time. So I took the test...

They asked me seven questions about how I drive, how to check the car etc. etc. To be honest, it was pretty easy for me knowing these things after having a seminar from Ford Philippines and having won a title of "Lowest Fuel achieved of ~4.54L/100 km in a Ford Focus TDCi". So let's just say I got them correctly and I was able to add some more information for the staff to know more about eco driving. Hehehe... Boasting aside. This was also the time I appreciated Shell since then, more than the other big oil companies. We've been a Shell user since the Honda Jazz arrived on our hands. I really appreciated their promos and how they return back to the community.

Part of the win was because of the gift of knowledge. Reading facts and testing it by experience reaped good harvest. As it happened, I was just filling the car up with fuel worth PHP200 at Shell. (Student lang kasi). After that, I drove off 700PHP worth from the station! I felt so blessed and shouted thanks to the Lord inside the car.

So here's my fuel saving tips;

1. Maintain your car properly and on time!
   
2. Inflate your tires properly under the recommendations from the manufacturer.
3. Turn off the engine if necessary.
4. Do not over-rev the car. Don't pass 2000rpm when cruising.
   
5. Anticipate a stop. Don't apply the brakes instantaneously, instead allow the car to cruise slowly to stop if possible.
6. Clean and wax the car to lessen drag.
7. Remove unnecessary weight inside the car.
   
8. Tail larger cars to lessen drag.
   

For more information: Why not check read more here?

Let us continue promoting safe, economical driving for everyone!

Greetings from 3739!

My Reva Experience!!! (All Electric Vehicle)

This was a blessed day despite the fact that our thesis needs a major overhaul. Argh, trying to look for something gotta do. I remembered about a certain event at SMX, knowing its really near from where I am driving. I said to myself, "I have to visit the place since they're showcasing 'eco' products there!". Prior to entering the building, I was expecting to see some Mercedes Smart on display since their banners was composed of a Smart car image but to my surprise, the G-wiz was the car I saw!!! The G-Wiz is an all electric, plug-in car sold in the UK but here in the Philippines, it is called the Reva. I also saw a lot of EV's on display, one of which is the PhUV's eJeepney and some other electric tricycles and motorcycles. The best part of the news is that they can now be registered to be used on the street legally.

Okay, so I got to the booth where the Reva was displayed. Oh gosh! I sat on it without hesitating, my heart felt like it was melting and I can't believe I am sitting on the world's best selling electric car and it's now in the Philippines! To tell you honestly, this was also one of the most emotional events I have been to'.

So I interrupted the models and asked for some questions, hehehe, sadly they asked the technical guys to answer my questions. They said that prices will start at around P500,000-P600,000, but this is still tax exclusive. Me and the company would like the government to offer electric cars with zero tax incentives mainly because they don't pollute the air. I am a proud Makati resident, thanks to our mayor who was the first one to approve the use of eJeepneys for the public. This has made a great impact to the other government offices. I am planning to write a somewhat 'thank you' letter to the mayor. He's just a few blocks away from my place by the way. Mayor, sabi nyo po, a healthy city is a walkable city! hehehe... Salamat sa eJeepney!

You see, I am a strong evangelist of electric cars, I love them more than any fuel-efficient vehicle that's available on the market today. Mainly because I became a convert after watching a documentary entitled "Who Killed the Electric Car?" by Chris Paine. Fuel cells and hybrids are nice, but the feasibility of electric cars on our city works fine for me. Plus, did you know that the money you can save from staying away from pumps can buy you a solar panel for your home after 3-5 years? I really wanted a solar-powered house built in our farm in Bukidnon sometime in the future.

Anyway, as I was waiting for the car to arrive, I felt like I have achieved one of my dreams. What the other EV drivers have been feeling all this time is now running through my veins. I am not on a state of tachycardia or hypertension. I just feel really happy feeling that this is one of God's special gifts. I give the Lord the glory for this!

So during the drive, the G-Wiz's power was just enough. The instrument panel is quite similar to those found on motorcycles; very basic but useful. Hey, I even overtook an Expedition, rude of me to thinking of opening the windows and give the Expedition driver a thumbs down! (Sorry, Pastor O) LOL! It has a range of 80 kilometers which is good for us (I don't want to compete it against the i MIEV's 160 km range or the Rav4 EVs 220 km range). This Reva is one humble little angel disguised as a hatch!

And once again thank you EVnnovations for this daring move. I will pledge to pray for the growth success of your company and the your products because you are an answered prayer!

Once again, I am reminded by...
"If I change, Everything Will Change!"

Fuego para environmental cada vez más! Greetings from 3739!

UPDATES on the Blessing-List.

Remember my blessing-list post a while ago? I've got great news for myself!!!

I will be a 4th year student in the next couple of weeks! Whohoo!!!

UPDATES on the Other Blessing-List.

1. I will be reading some farming magazines I got for free at the ECO exhibit at SMX just this day. I want to learn more stuff that my biological father likes.
   
2. The 12 is coming, by faith!
3. School supplies for student orphans... Money is secured!
4. The Lens is also coming... My decisions are torn between a 55-200mm or a 50mm lens. But a Minolta SLR Film camera will be arriving first! Yay! Thanks Tito Gil for the gift.
5. Photo Journalist Vest - hmmm, next week I suppose.
6. Mountain Bike - hmmm, already canvassed some parts needed. I will hit the trails in no time soon!
7. Backpacks - I don't think I need one just yet. My 7 year old Jansport bag is still going strong with some minor issues.

Greetings from 3739!

Order My Steps Lord! (The Life of a Firebrand) Part 1

I want to share my life half a decade back because life is just too wonderful. This was me, in which I think was my first time being able to bring back to the community. I love the feeling despite having to ride our bikes 30-45's kilometers something... (It took us around 2-3 hours to get to the place). Forgive me of the bad pictures, you have to think the technology is quite not par with today's standards, hehehe).

I am a member of KAPATID that time. We were doing a street clean-up program near a spring in Quezon, Bukidnon. It was me, Brian, Alfred and my best friend Griffith who were present that time.

I was also part of the school paper. I was the Photo Journalist that time, which I believe I am still today. I don't know for a reason why I love writing even though I don't get all my words right most of the time. Now, I work for Tsikot.com whenever they need me for an assignment. I test drive cars and make reviews of them after wards. I've been a car enthusiast ever since I was born. Sadly, this job has been frustrating me. Many motor journalist out there have far better experience than I am. I don't want to be labeled as 'wanting to fit in' so I take everything slowly. Someday, maybe the Lord will bless me my own car magazine? Time will tell, obedience is the key to opening the flood gates of heaven right? Now, I am offered a position to be a photo journalist at the CenterPost. It's not yet an official recruitment, but someone advised me to take the job. Eheheh... What are the benefits? Anyway, I also want to contribute for the future publication of ICHTHUS - a Christian organization newsletter at school. Again, I am still the photographer. :D

Some 365 days last 2004, I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior (I have to dig up some photos of it to remember it well). It was the night before me and my classmates have to perform this big theatre show in an open ground where thousand of people in Valencia, Bukidnon will be watching. The show is about the effects of drugs to the youth and their families. I was happy to know that everything went successful that day. These were one of the events that inspired me to take up Theatre Arts, but the fam didn't support it. Soon after that, I never really got the hint of Christian living. I parted my ways from the Lord but my close friends at high school (mostly Pastor kids like Jethro and Daven) showed me how great it is being a Christian. Without them, I think my high school life would be considered dull and not worth remembering.

October 5, 2004 - Got baptized this day. It was my public declaration that I am officially a Christ follower. Did you know that I love singing "I have decided to follow Jesus"?

Another blessing that came upon my life is winning to computer quiz. It was me and my close friends (Jethro, Daven, Griffith, and I) who were one of the participants. Each of us won an award despite the fact that were dumb with showbiz questions instead of computer-related ones. This is one of my life's testament that the Lord really works wonders for those who love Him. We really experienced a great deal of pressure that day, we were silently praying and worshiping to calm our frustrations. It was our school's first time to join such contest.

The Lord has carried me with His grace all over and over again. I love what I am doing, I don't know why? Probably because His love shines unto me. And now, I can't believe I am nearing my reach of being a graduating student! 4th year na!

3739 Gets to Ride a Tank!

Yes, you read it right!

Another blessing in disguise happened to me last Sunday. Though it almost got late again from SOL 1, I managed to drive swiftly as possible maintaining my pledge of obeying the rules of traffic especially speed limits.

Anyway, going back to the topic, I left home at around 10:00 a.m because I am supposed to meet my thesis group mates at Burger King, SM Mall of Asia. Upon arriving the venue, I noticed big tents were dispatched inside San Miguel Bay. I saw hundreds of military troops conducting a program awareness for the public about the technology and capability of the Philippine army.

It was my first time to hold a Bazooka, machine guns, grenades, military bags, etc. But nothing can beat the idea of offering free ride of their tanks during the said event. Not interested at first, but I said to myself, "This isn't always an everyday chance to ride on a tank", so I did!

Part of my intention to visit the program was to ask their requirement as a Military Nurse. I have been thinking about this job too. They said, it will only take me 3 months of training. Hmm... No idea yet but I think it would be nice.

Here are some of the pictures of the event.

I want to donate some of my blood but I can't. Already donated less than two months ago.


They were called Team Manny Pacquiao. Don't know why.


Dogs, Guns, Grenades... They're everywhere!

And me on the Tank!

Waiting for arrival...

Inside the tank...

I thank the Lord for this gift of experience. This happened last 15/3/2009. One of most unexpected events I have enjoyed visiting to.

Greetings from 3739!

Finally! *Sigh

Today was a day of pain, but thank God I am again writing in front of my desk for my blog. These past few days, my computer seemed to crash everytime it tries to boot. I don't know what I just did but I am glad I got it working again by reformatting the hard drive.

Whew! It was tiring backing-up all the files. I think I saved 98% of them. Including my precious 17GB worth of pictures, documentary films, and music. My Mac is 85% complete but that's all for now. Tomorrow is gonna be a new day of work.

As of tonight, I am going to relax. Planning on reading another book entitled The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. I am hoping that this will be a time worth spending.

Greetings from 3739!

A Visit to MV Doulos

So me and the fam decided to visit one Sunday afternoon! Well, all I can say that it was a wrong move! I got late from School of Leaders 1 Orientation because I have to drop my mother to somewhere she could get a ticket to fly to Cagayan de Oro the next morning.

But anyway, I was really happy I got the chance to visit the ship and its volunteers that day. Despite the hot weather, cramped space, and thousands of people boarding the ship. I am happy to have bought some few items that I could read once again.

Left: It was a very long wait to board the ship. Quite hot too!

Our car was around 250m away, it took us almost 30 minutes to get to the ship. Some people were breaking the rules (e.g. counter-flowing traffic, inserting lines etc.) just to be ahead. Sigh* Talk about our nation being Christian. How can we be asked to do major things if we can't follow the basic ones?

Anyway, the fam bought some books. I bought a New Testament Bible, my first Brandon Heath CD, and one book which I forgot the title. :D

I will be coming back to Doulos before the 30th of March. Still looking for some funds.

More of my pictures can be seen here.

Greetings from 3739!

Blessing-list for 2009!

So now I got some new wishlist which I hope the fam will become a lil bit sensitive of what I want for this year.

First would be to pass 3rd Year of College. It's a need since I have been struggling with Medical-Surgical Nursing since the first day of class. My brain just keeps on sleeping!

Second would be the family. My devotions have been clear and God has captured my heart to really change things, most especially, the family. I am happy today, now that I've been straight to mom about me being choked by their problems of communication. I think now's the best time to visit Bukidnon and try to talk with dad. So long Thailand for now.

Third would be to complete my 12. I know my capacity to lead and preach cause I've already done it in the past. There is so much about preaching that makes your heart feel young. Although I am still young, there is still room for getting more younger. Moreover, I really want to raise my passionate, God and people loving, environmentally caring, pride swallowin', truth conveyin', hard prayin', faith walkin', influential 12 disciples. :D<">

Fourth would be to contribute more on orphanages. I want to bless five students this June for the starting school year and provide some 50 hygiene items (toothbrush or soaps etc.) to the children. I have set P1,500 off my allowance for this. Hope my fellow 'kapatid' sa cell would join me.

Fifth would be to lose more pounds and I have nothing more to explain about it.

As for material things...

1. Nikkor 55-200mm lens or 18-105mm lens or better yet a 18-200mm lens.
2. A light-brown Photo Journalist Vest
   
3. A New Mountain Bike with a Bell Helmet
4. A backpack (Jansport or NorthFace would be nice)
   

Hey, I am a rich kid because my God is rich!

Greetings from 3739!