Be Prepared... Spiritually!

There’s a slight earthquake here in our place but was so light that it’s not noticeable, just heard it from a neighbor. It’s a little higher in some of the places in the north like in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija, we have a church mate there and we learned that it’s about intensity 4, not so sure of the number actually. My inbox was full of rumors about July 18 earthquake and so I’ve shared it with our Pastor. It was a nice sharing and I learned a lot from it.

Actually earthquake can happen anytime because we’re in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ just like ther countries in the Pacific area. Instead of getting rattled and panic over these things we should pray that God will hold us in His mighty hands and protect us from all these things. Preparation shouldn’t be always on the physical side but most importantly on the spiritual side. Did we ask ourselves ‘what if this thing happened and I’m not prepared to face my creator? Yes we should be reuniting ourselves with Him, develop a personal relationship and start to build a life centered on Him. That’s the time that we can be assured that we’re prepared no matter what happens. Just always remember ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble’

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Our Last Visit To Ma'am!

We’ve been to the wake of my Mareng Enyang together with my sis Redge yesterday night. She and her elementary classmates agreed to meet at a certain place and we’re there for about an hour before we were completed. Together with Cecile, Anna, Lito and Mayen, me and my sister paid our last visit to Ma’am Guirnalda. I saw Bless first and then look for my goddaughter Mado who was staying inside their room because she felt tired due to many people present there. It’s the last evening and today we will all bid our last farewell to her.

Most of SJES teachers were there and I came to sit with the veteran teachers, they’re my teachers when I was in grade school. I’m glad that they’ll stay for another two years because my daughters will experience their good teaching abilities. I’ve also seen many students visited Ma’am Guirnalda, students handled by her over the years. Ma’am was a good and kind teacher the reason why many students who are now working in their own chosen career has paid her a visit to see her for the last time. When I came to see her face I was happy that she looked in total peace and serenity. I can’t believe that I’m seeing a 58-year old woman who suffered from a killer disease, what I saw was a younger-looking beautiful woman who peacefully faced the sickness given to her. I know that she’s looking at us now, happy and no pain at all.

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Watch TV Shows On Your iPod

This generation really has a lot to offer in terms of modern technology and innovative gadgets. In one single small thing in your hand you can get in touch, take pictures, send emails, and capture videos and a lot more. If our ancestors were alive would they be thrilled also? Probably yes as people are like that they always want the best and most modern things like the new ipods available now, you can watch your favorite TV shows and enjoy movies on it. Just recently browsed accessories for iPods and found for myself the new features. Innovations are very fast indeed!

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Josh Went to Market

My kids had a makeup classes today for the days suspended during typhoon Frank. I don’t like it because Saturday is the only day that I can wake up at 7am, all days of the week I wake up at 4:30 to cook, prepare packed lunch for the kids and hubby and get myself ready for my 9-6 office work. It’s a little bit tiring but I’m ok, I just don’t agree with Saturday classes.

Since Gen and Ruth are in their school it’s just Josh and me who went to the market to buy our whole week food supplies. Josh is really funny as he wanted everything that he saw bringing danger to my budget lol! He saw boots and he said her teacher told them to wear boots during rainy days. Then when he saw shirts on the rack he started to choose one for himself. When we passed by a small grocery wholesale store he pointed to a bunch of Ice Pops and when he saw coloring books on the school supplies store he picked sponge bob. Oh boy he wanted everything hahaha!

I took him to the nearest supermarket and mini-mall to refresh and have some snack! Before we finally get out going home he asks for his favorite ice cream, sat on a bench and started licking the soft strawberry-flavored ice cream. When he has finished he told me to go home as his granny (my mom) is waiting for him. Funny boy!

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Sorting My Kids’ Toys

I’ve started today my planned inventory of my children’s old and new toys. My two girls are getting older and by each year that pass they slowly changing their toy preferences. I’ve done a lot of sorting consulting them every now and then what toy should be kept and what should be packed in cardboard boxes for sending to some of their younger cousins in the province. I’ve also included some beautiful dresses which can be used for special occasions which my children opted not to wear anymore because they prefer more casual clothes. Kids really changes as they grow older, they’re starting to have their own style and preferred choices.

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My Blog Reading Level

Got this tagged from Cecile, Thanks dear!

1. Take the Readability Test for your blog(s) here.2. Paste the result on your site.3. Copy and paste this tag on your blog (make sure to include the links).4. Add your link to this tag.5. Tag as many friends / readers / victims as you want.

http://www.criticsrant.com/bb/reading_level.aspx
Movie Reviews

Participants:1. Ness 2. http://www.technotrendatkt.com/ 3. My Angels World 4. Cecile 5. Moments of My Life 6. your site here..I am tagging some of my co bloggers: Chloe, Joan, Cathy, Vicy, Lissa, Lisa and Liza

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Bill Consolidation

People have different ways of budgeting their money and it all stemmed up from the person’s attitude towards finance handling. I admired those average class families who can balance their salaries and expenses with no loans. I remember my father when we were young, he never borrow and apply for any loan. He finds it very risky to enter into loan agreement especially if it requires collateral. If he wants to buy a lot he’ll wait till he has enough savings to buy what he wants. He and my mom have a principle that he imparted to us and this is ‘do not buy what you do not need and do not need what you cannot buy’. It’s a simple phrase but it’s also a big help to us. Even up to this time that phrase is essential as this generation has brought along modern attitude towards people. This is the world of high technology gadget, shopping online for your needs and using credit cards as your payment. Applying and getting loan is as easy as ABC so people tend to miscalculate their finances leading to bills that seem to burden your monthly salaries. And when this happens to you you’ll end up bankrupt and the easy solution for this is bill consolidation which will combine all your loans and bills into one big loan giving you just one bill to pay and more likely with lower interest rates.

If you have many bills that’s giving you headache and tension you should think of minimizing your loans as this really affects the family’s finances. You’ll end up paying so much interest and finance charges if you missed any of your dues. You’re lucky if you have a wealthy friend or relative to save you from drowning in loans but if you don’t have anyone to help you you’ll have to ask the help of a company that offers ways to consolidate bills in a way that they’ll reduce your debt into one comfortable and convenient monthly payment. They will handle the negotiations with your current creditors and will help you get out of debt faster. You’ll soon have a peace of mind free from numerous collection calls and you will regain your good credit name. They’ll also advice you on handling your finances. So if you want an end on your bad credits visit their site and get a free consultation.

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Just Another Tag

Got this tag from CHLOE's SLIDES. Enjoy...

Rule:
Place an X on all the things you've done, or remove the X from the ones you have not.

This is for your entire life!

Gone on a blind date
Skipped school
Seen someone die
Been to Florida
Been to Mexico
Been on a plane
Been lost
Been on the opposite side of the country-- X
Gone to Chicago
Swam in the ocean-- X
Felt like dying
Cried yourself to sleep -- X (once or twice only)
Played cops and robbers when I was little --X (lady cop)
Recently colored with crayons -- X (yap with my son Josh, he always ask me to draw a house for him and sometimes he wants me to color some of it with him just like bonding moments) I'm fond of drawing and lettering
Sang karaoke-- X (I love to sing)
Paid for a meal with only coins -- X (when I was in college, foods are not so expensive then)
Did something you told yourself you wouldn't-- X ( I'm very good at controlling myself)
Made prank phone calls --X (sometimes to my closest of friends only, I'm a joker)
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose-- X (lucky it happened in our house)
Caught a snowflake on your tongue
Danced in the rain --X (when I was still a young girl).
Written a letter to Santa Claus
Been kissed under the mistletoe
Watched the sun rise with someone you care about --X (a lot of times)
Blown bubbles --X (I certainly love it)
Made a bonfire on the beach -- X (With my friends in Data General)
Crashed a party
Gone roller-skating
Gone Ice-skating
Gone skinny dipping

1. Nick-name? RACEL, RACE, CEL, Friends call me RACEL, close friends call me CEL and I'm RACE to the blogging world.
2. Mother's nickname? Pining (her name is FERNANDA).
3. What is your favorite drink? Four Seasons, All natural fruit juices and Decaf Coffee
4. Tattoos? NONE
5. Piercing? NONE
6. How much do you love your job? I love my job but I'm now quitting because of some priorities in life and I love writing much more than my fulltime job.
7. Birthplace: STA. ANA, Manila, Philippines
8. Favorite vacation spot? BEACH, Riverside places and some highland provinces
9. Ever been to Africa ? NOPE.
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yap.
11. Ever been on TV? Yap. When ABS-CBN covered the infiltration of robbers/holdappers and the SWAT team rescued us.
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? NO!
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yap. actually it's a bus accident. Our bus going to Laguna almost fell on the cliff.
14. Was it your fault? N/A
15. 2 Doors or 4 Doors? Both
16. Salad dressing? Mayonnaise (forever!)
17. Favorite pie? Pizza Pie, Buko Pie, Egg Pie
18. Favorite number? 7
19. Favorite movies? Harry Potter Movies, Lord of the Rings, Jet Li & Jacky Chan Movies, All Action/Adventure movies
20. Favorite holiday? Holy Week and New Year
21. Favorite dessert? Fruit/macaroni salad, cakes, ice cream, fruits
22. Favorite food? Pasta, Sandwiches
23. Favorite day of the week? Everyday except Monday
24. Favorite brand of Body soap? Safeguard
25. Favorite TV show? Pinoy Dream Academy, All Music competition shows, shows in HBO, National Geographic, cooking shows
26. Favorite smell? Eternity
27. What do you do to relax? I listen to christian songs
28. Do you have a message to your friends reading this? Hope you're not bored with my answers lol!
29. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Still happy and young at heart!
30. What do you do when you are bored? I take my kids to supermarket!
31. Furthest place you will send this message. Halfway across the globe, I guess.
32. Who will respond the fastest? I think whoever is online at the moment. Let's see.
33. Who will LEAST likely respond? Hope all will respond.

Now i'm tagging sis REDGE, bes JENNYL, CECILE, BREGIE, JOYD, GENG, EMZKIE, LUTCHI and VICY

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Take A Caribbean Cruise

Vacation takes stress away, it’s a way of relaxing your body, mind and spirit from life’s everyday problems and worries. Without it you will never have a break from all of your pressures. I can attest to this as that’s the often cases of fulltime working individuals. Taking a break from your work for at least a week can refresh your mind a bit which will give you peace of mind.

Vacationing can be done on holidays on many places like provinces, resorts, beaches, historical places here and abroad. You can also book for Caribbean cruises with your family to fully experience the advantages of taking a vacation aboard a cruise ship. It will be nice to smell the ocean breeze on your nose with the air caressing your hair while enjoying a refreshing drink on a ship. Wow I would certainly look forward to that kind of vacation.

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New Ice Cream Dessert

Just when I’m beginning to slow down on my eating habits my officemates begin ordering for high-calorie foods and when they asked me I easily chanted my orders, can’t help it! I told myself ok just for now, tomorrow I’ll be back again to wheat bread, tuna and corn. They’re a bunch of temptations but I love it lol! I’ve ordered burger mcdo and the latest addition to Ronald Mcdonald’s list – the Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae Ice Mix. For ice cream lover like me it was a cool refreshing delicious dessert, so yummy! Try it!

Will post pics later! Got to go home now.

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