12012023 fri

Php20 pan de sal.

Php187 lazada jp

Php85.04  lazada ed cabinet hinges

Php1k pagupit buhok darling give at pangkain nila ni pogi.

Attend global meeting with vincent roach ceo adi.

Php64 miryenda ni pogi

Lessons

 BREAKUP LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM KATHNIEL

By Carl Dave Black Ang

1. Sadly, LOVE ISN’T ENOUGH TO MAKE A RELATIONSHIP LAST OR TO MAKE A PERSON STAY. As we grow, our choices change.

2. YOU CAN’T CHANGE SOMEONE. No matter how much you try to change for someone, and no matter how much you try to change that someone, it will never be enough. 

2. SOME THINGS CAN’ T BE FIXED. Appliances can be fixed. But most of the time, relationships between people cannot be fixed, because they should not be fixed. If something doesn’t work between two people, it gets worse if you force it.

3. DO WHAT’S BEST FOR YOURSELF. Forcing whats not meant to be will only cause more mental trauma and suffering. People might be happy seeing you together as a couple but remember, it’s not about their happiness, it’s about YOURS. 

4. YOU WILL HURT, BUT YOU WILL HEAL.  

5. PAY ATTENTION TO RED FLAGS. The red flags that you ignore and tolerate from the start of the relationship would be the same red flags that will end the relationship.

6. THERE’S LIFE AFTER A BREAKUP. When you’ve been in a relationship for so long, you might find it hard to start again alone. But eventually, you will once again learn to smile, socialize, and meet new people. Take your time to heal.  

7. Possibly the hardest part; if things don’t work, know when to say no and say it’s enough. Dili sa tanang panahon applicable ang "pahulay sa", then "laban napod". Mao bitaw usahay masakitan ta kay ato paman gyud pugson ang mga butang nga dili na unta dapat ipadayon. 😏 

Our #kathniel heart. 💔😢 Wa gyud diay forever.

From their last series 2Good2bTrue to 2Sad2bTrue breakup

11302023 thu

Php1000 give mama

Php495 cable link

Php6011.35 meco cel

Php2112.54 meco edu

Php1899 pldt

Php1998 globe

Bili tshirt yung 2 at ulam sa ilaya.

Nakiramay sa lolo ni mica.

Php100 tricycle

Php39 jeep

Php150 carbonara

Php200 jp pagpag.

Php500 pakimkim

Attend Leading ADI Forward 1st session.

11292023 wed sunog

1128 night incoming outgoing mark

1129 day incoming outgoing rommel

Php12 tricycle

Nagkaroon ng over load around 1am ng Nov. 29, 2023 sa may poste sa floraville (tobal) resulting sa pagkasunog ng wire sa poste ng meralco kasama ang wire ng PLDT at globe etc.. Nadale yung wire ni tina sa load side (papuntang bahay ng PLDT wire). 

Tumawag si Jun Cathy at  ako ay napilitang pumunta sa ilaya para alamin. 

Pina ayos ko na lang sa technician. Php100 tip sa electrician.

May binguhan sa tapat ng bahay ni Nena

Yung bahay sa tabi ng malaking solar kung pwede raw putulin yung sanga ng duhat. Sabi ko sige kung ikaw ang magbabayad sa magpuputol.

Napansin ko kulang yung metro ng tubig ng isa. Di pa pala nakakabit ni Tina. Ano kaya ng dahilan?

Php12 tricycle papunta sa ilaya

Php30 tricycle pauwi sa bahay

Php1000 grocery at miryenda sa puregold

Bili ng gamot ni jp sa mercury puregold bacoor Php13k yun.

Walang tubig kagabi pa 10pm hanggang ngayon 4pm 11292023.

Php286 chaboba si pogi.

Be grateful..

 “Tagal ko hinintay ‘to pare, may pambili na bagong sapatos anak ko."

"Uy nakakuha ako 2,000 dami namin mabibiling handa neto."

"Bait ni boss binigyan tayo bonus."

"Text ko pa nga misis ko gusto nun spaghetti sa pasko eh,” she wrote on Facebook.

After hearing the conversation of the three men, Buena said she was happy to know that they are grateful for the amount of money they received this Christmas from the company they work for. 

“Hindi sila nagreklamo, instead, inappreciate nila and inisip pa din na these are blessings. Unlike others, ‘pag binigyan mo ng pandesal, gusto pa burger,” she said. 

“Be grateful of what you have received. Hindi lahat nakakakuha ng kung anong meron ka ngayon.”

11282023 tue

Php14 pan desal

Php13000 give mama gamot jp.

Php63 baboy 330/k.

Php37 kamatis

Php130 dinuguan at giniling

Php120 atsara.

Php12+13 tricycle savings.

Php30 tricycle 

11272023 monday bonifacio nilipat

Php20 pan desal

Php50 mineral water

Php100 downy cris paid.

Education is a weapon.

He is George McLaurin the first Blàck man admitted to Oklahoma University in 1948, he was fòrced to sit in a còrner away from his fèllow white men.

⁣But his name remains on the honor list as one of the top three students in college.

⁣These are his words:

⁣''Some colleagues looked at me like I was an animal, no one spoke to me, for tèachers I didn't eveñ exiśt, they ràrely answered my questions. I dedicated so much to myself, that after my teammates started looking for me and teachers started taking me into consideration. I stòpped being invisiblè to them." 

⁣Edùcation has more pòwer than weapòns.

Sharing myself

Sharing this Photo: 

With my father "Eduardo" Mateo Jr Alumnus of MIT Batch 83 Grad class 88: BS Electrical Engineering.

While we Karen Faye Mateo and John Philip Mateo on the both side Alumnus of MIT/MU Batch 2013 Grad class 2019: BS Electronics Engineering and Batch 2019 Grad Class 2024: BS Mechanical Engineering

3 Generations of Mapuans, 32 and 36 years apart..

#VivaMapúa #Cardinals

11262023 Sunday.

Savings

Php12 + 13 = Pamasahe

Php30 = tricycle.

Php65 lunch pork.

Php28 dessert cassava cake

Lunch with the Family.

Php1000 ambag namin sa lunch.

Php57.50 dinner.

11252023 sat

Savings

Php12 + 13 tricycle jeep

Php95 lunch munggo at isda.

Php62.50 dinner

Punta sa MOA si ganda at mama apply for japan visa.

Php1200 received na yung spirulina

Php170 received na yung LAZADA.

12:25 na naka uwi. Sarado aguinaldo sa may YAMAMURA gumagawa ng over pass. Umikot sa salawag then daang hari exit sa may district.

Php30 tricycle

11242023 Sat

Savings 

Php12 + 13 tricycle jeep

Php30 tricycle

Php75 - lunch

Php65 - dinner chicken inasal

I'll do my crying in the rain

 I'll never let you see

The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All my sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain

If I wait for stormy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You'll never know that I still love you so
Only heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain

Raindrops falling from heaven
Could never take away my misery
Since we're not together
I pray for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see

Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool but 'til then, darling you'll
Never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain

Since we're not together
I pray for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see

Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool but 'til then, darling you'll
Never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain

I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain

Our journey is so shoŕt.. enjoy life.

 A young lady sat in a bus. At the next stop a loud and grumpy old lady came and sat by her.

She squeezed into the seat and bumped her with her numerous bags. 

The person sitting on the other side of the young lady got upset, asked her why she did not speak up and say something.

The young lady responded with a smile: 

"It is not necessary to be rude or argue over something so insignificant, the journey together is so short. I get off at the next stop."

 This response deserves to be written in golden letters:

"It is not necessary to argue over something so insignificant, our journey together is so short"

If each one of us realized that our time here is so short; that to darken it with quarrels, futile arguments, not forgiving others, discontentment and a fault finding attitude would be a waste of time and energy.

Did someone break your heart? Be calm, the journey is so short.

Did someone provoke or intimidate you? Be calm, forgive; the journey is so short.

Did someone betray, bully, cheat or humiliate you? Be calm, forgive; the journey is so short.

Whatever troubles anyone brings us, let us remember that our journey together is so short.

No one knows the duration of this journey. No one knows when their stop will come.

Our journey together is so short.

Let us cherish friends and family. Let us be respectful, kind and forgiving to each other. Let us be filled with gratitude and gladness. 

If I have ever hurt you, I ask for your forgiveness. If you have ever hurt me, you already have my forgiveness. 

After all, Our Journey Together is so Short! God bless you! 

Have a safe journey! 

#ctto

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Thank you & Love to all, 

Journey of Life

Kumain para di mamatay.

On my way home last night, nag crave ako sa donuts 🥹 Munchkins na lang ang natira, and swerte naman dahil flavor ko yung nakuha ko. While I was waiting for my order, kinatok ng batang nasa picture yung bintana. So nag prepare ako ng barya para ibigay sa kanya, pero natuwa ako pag bukas ko ng bintana kasi imbis na manghingi siya ng pera, ang una kong narinig sa kanya “trick or treats po” . It made me smile in an instant. Sabi ko magtatapos na ang November, bakit yan parin? Wala daw kasi siyang pang Christmas na costume, kaya trick or treats parin kasi pang Halloween lang daw yung costume niya - Yung sanga na nasa ulo niya.

When the munchkins arrived, inabot ko na sa kanya yung lahat ng nabili ko and kaunting money. Hindi niya tinanggap yung pera, and binalik sakin yung isang bag ng munchkins. Sabi niya, ok na daw yung mga donuts. Maglilinis na lang daw siya ng sasakyan para may pera siya at akin na lang daw yung isang bag ng munchkins kasi kailangan ko daw kumain PARA HINDI DAW AKO MAMATAY. Sobrang lakas ng tawa ko! Pero after a while I realized, ito yung konsepto niya ng survival. Para “hindi siya mamatay”. Ang maghanap ng kakainin sa bawat araw at ang mag trabaho ng marangal (imbis na mag aral) para magka pera at maka kain at para “hindi siya mamatay” 💔

Sharing this encounter with you guys. I know and I am sure, kagaya ko, kailangan niyo rin marinig ito ❤️

Do it now

 One day you will wake up and there won't be anymore time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now.

"Try not a man of success. But rather try to become a man of value." Albert Einstein

"The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence." Aldous Huxley

"IT TAKES SO MUCH ENERGY TO LIE... I WISH PEOPLE COULD GRASP THE SENSE OF FREEDOM AND LIBERATION THAT COMES WITH BEING HONEST AND GENUINE." Mama Zara 

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.

NEVER FORGET THAT IN WHATEVER YOU DO. YOUR MAIN AUDIENCE IS GOD, NO OTHERS.

Don't waste words on people who deserve your silence. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all.

"Kumusta ka, anak?"

Don't just teach your children to read.... Teach them to question what they read. Teach them to question everything. George Carlin

Thank you.

 Thanksgiving 2023

2023 saw the end of my 43 years of work life. I am so thankful for more than four decades of a very colorful worklife. I think I worked with maybe a dozen workplaces the last of which was the biggest. At some point in my life I found the Jabez prayer where I asked God to bless me indeed and expand my territory. And he did!!!  

I have told this story many times in the past - that when I was very young I told myself that my measure of success would be my positive effect on people around me. Not a big house, flashy cars and lotsa money in the bank, but happy and fulfilled people around me because I have affected their lives with my life in very positive ways. I love my small house, my normal sedan, and a little money in the bank that I could spend in a flash if I wanted to haha. But seriously, I never imagined how much God did expand my territory - I thought back then that my life would only affect my family but God had other plans. Thank you Lord, I entrust my life to you and your good plans. 

The other half of the Jabez prayer was “Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain”. Thank you so much, Lord for your guidance and your protection always.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and I am once again spending it in the US with my family. I still remember my very first Thanksgiving with my American family - where my stepfather Drew asked all of us gathered around the table to say what we were thankful for. And since I don’t really get to spend Thanksgiving with them after that, I started writing about what I am grateful for every year. Thus my annual Thanksgiving note was born. I am thankful for all those notes because it tells me how rich my life has been, with all its challenges and triumphs. My journey is recorded in those Thanksgiving notes.

After retirement, I decided to spend six months with Nay and my siblings and their families here. I feel like I owe them time, the time I have spent so much on work. For two months now, I have been just hanging out, spending time, doing dishes, taking care of laundry, some housekeeping here and there, cooking meals, driving to the supermarket, doing Nay’s hair, making egg sandwiches, taking walks, watching Hallmark movies, shopping on Amazon instead of Lazada, really, a thousand and one mundane things. So different from my past life, yet I am not missing any of that, and always surprised that another day has passed and it is time to rest. Thank you Lord for giving me this time to just be, maybe “doing nothing” yet doing everything for Nay and the rest of my family.

I am so thankful I do better now on my daily morning walks. When I first arrived, I could not even walk every day because my sciatica pain was just too much. I could hardly finish one round around the neighborhood. Fast forward two months, and I am now doing 3 rounds, still in pain but making it nonetheless. One mile each time and looking forward to more in the weeks and months ahead. And because I am moving and eating less, I am dropping some weight. I am now really hopeful that I will finally lose the weight I have been carrying all these years. I pray everyday that God would help me move out of the morbidly obese zone and move into a more respectable and healthier weight so I could do more housework and walk more.

At this point, I do not really know what to pray for but I have been led to read a book called “Gospel”. The book has been in my kindle and I have started it many times in the past but I guess it was not yet time then. So recently, I restarted reading the book and the Gospel prayer, like the Jabez prayer, found me…. “In Christ, there is nothing I can do that would make You love me more, and nothing I have done that makes You love me less. Your presence and approval are all I need for everlasting joy. As you have been to me, so I will be to others. As I pray, I’ll measure Your compassion by the cross and Your power by the resurrection.”

Thankful that I now have this time to read this book. It is actually very scary, moving and deep. I am not done yet but I know that this will be the prayer for the next part of my journey in this life. God, help me… open my heart, hold me close, be with me…. 

Thank you that you have loved me first.

11232023 thu

Php10 pan desal

Php20 jing jing

Php170 order sa lazada

Php1200 spirulina

Goto sm bacoor

Php4089.38 grocery

Php1023 ramen naggi

Php173 gyudon rice

Php50 frutas

Php860 ponds age miracle night cream

Php835 ponds age miracle day cream

Php100 milk tea.

Free parking pwd.

Magkasuyo buong gabi.

 🎶🎵"Magkasuyo buong gabi

Masaya't magkatabi

Magkayakap sa buong magdamag

Kahit ngayong kandila lang

'Di ko man alam ang iyong pangalan

Only in a world of make believe

Can love come along and I believe

It's just a dream

And tomorrow's just an empty world

And forever's hardly ever heard anymore

Sa mundong itong sakdal bagsik (oh sa mundong ito)

Luha sa bawat halik

Ay wala na raw pag-ibig

Ngunit sa kislap ng iyong mata (iyong mata)

Nababasa ko na mayroon pang pag-ibig

Ito ang ating daigdig

Magkasuyo buong gabi

Masaya't magkatabi

Magkayakap sa buong magdamag

And maybe strangers in the night

Can be lovers for the rest of our lives

Masdan lang ang iyong mukha (oh)

Hibik ko'y nawawala (iyong mukha)

Mula ngayon at kailanman

But I'll keep the words all locked inside (locked inside)

And we'll warm our hearts beneath the lights of this feeling

'Di rin lamang maririnig

Magkasuyo buong gabi

Masaya't magkatabi

Magkayakap sa buong magdamag

At ang lahat ng panahon (ah)

Magiging tulad ngayon

Magkasuyo sa bawat sandali

Two hearts can make this love so right (ah)

Turn the darkness into light

Bring a morning with the warmth of our sun

And we'll be lovers through the day

In a very special way

Living the love that we knew

Magkasuyo buong gabi (oh)

Masaya't magkatabi (baby baby baby)

I wanna touch you (magkayakap sa buong magdamag)

I wanna hold you (i want to hold you tight at sa lahat ng panahon )

I'm here i'm here holding you tight (let me be the one)

Baby I want to kiss your lips now now now (oh yeah baby baby baby)

Be here in my side (oh i love you oh yes I do)

I love you too i love you too (oh yeah)

Baby baby baby I wanna hold love you baby baby oh (let me love you yes baby oh)"🎵🎶

Utang ay bayaran.

 10 Dahilan Bakit Kailangan Magbayad ng Utang

1. Upang hindi masira ang tiwala ng ibang tao

Ang regular na pagbabayad ng utang ay nagpapakita ng pagiging responsable at maayos sa iyong financial commitments, na maaaring magbunga ng tiwala mula sa iyong mga kasamahan.

2. Dahil ang perang hiniram ay kailangang isoli:

Ang peang inutang ay hindi mo pag-aari, at kailangang isoli ito ayon sa napagkasunduang kondisyon. Ang hindi pagbabayad ay maaaring magresulta ng mga problema at hindi pagkakaintindihan.

3. Para magkaroon ng payapang isipan

Ang pagbabayad ng utang ay nagbubunga ng kapanatagan sa isipan at emosyonal na kapayapaan. Ito ay magbibigay sa iyo ng payapa at stress-free na buhay.

4. Hindi magandang ugali ang pagtakbo sa utang

Ang hindi pagbabayad ng utang ay maituturing na hindi magandang ugali. Ito ay nagpapakita ng kawalan ng palabra de honor at responsibilidad.

5. Para hindi kainisan ng maraming tao

Ang hindi pagbabayad ng utang ay maaaring magdulot ng pagkakainis sa iyo ng iyong mga inutangan. Nakabababa ito ng self-esteem at nakakapanliit ng sarili.

6. Ang pagbabayad ay tanda ng taong may karangalan

Ang pagtupad sa iyong salita at pagbabayad ng utang ay nagbibigay ng karangalan sa iyong pangalan. Ito ay nagpapakita ng integridad at word of honor.

7. Dahil nakakahiya ang mang-argabyado ng kapwa

Ang hindi pagbabayad ng utang ay maaaring ituring na pang-aargabyado sa iyong mga taong inutangan. Ito ay maaaring magdulot ng kahihiyan at negatibong epekto sa iyong relasyon sa kanila.

8. Ang hindi nagbabayad ay lalong mababaon sa utang

Sa pagpapabaya sa pagbabayad ng utang, maaaring lumaki at lumobo ito dahil sa mga penalty at interes, na nagreresulta sa mas mabibigat na financial burden.

9. Para magkaroon ng maayos na pakikisama sa kapwa:

Ang pagbabayad ng utang ay nagpapakita ng respeto at pagpapahalaga sa kapwa. Ito ay nagtataguyod ng maayos na pakikisama at relasyon sa ibang tao

10. Dahil ang pagtakbo sa utang ay nakasisira ng pagkatao

Ang pag-iwas sa utang at pagbabayad nang maayos ay nagpapakita ng malasakit sa iyong sariling integridad at moral na pagkatao. Ito ay nagpapatibay sa iyong pagkakakilanlan at dignidad.

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11222023 bpi

Php24 tricycle

Goto bpi 9:12 am arrived.

Php300 bank cert

10am natapos.

Php384 jolibee php528 yun

Muntik pa naiwan ang bank cert.  Ni ganda.

Php5 tip

Php30 tricycle.

Php300 miryenda at ulam. Bopis

11212023 tue

Php12+13 pamasahe savings.à

Php30 tricycle savings

Php150 mama pamasahe sa sss.

Php30 1 litro coke.

Dr Jansen

 My wife is a CEO, she always hates me for being lazy and wants to divorce me. But she doesn't know that her success is bestowed by me.

"Dustin, here is the divorce agreement prepared by Ms. Nicholson, please sign it."

In the president's office of the Quine Group, Lyra Blaine, the secretary, placed a piece of paper on the table. A man sat opposite her, dressed in plain clothing.

"Divorce? What do you mean?"

"Your marriage with Ms. Nicholson is over. You're not even on the same level anymore. Your existence is nothing but a smear on our CEO's reputation!"

"A smear on her reputation?" Dustin frowned. "Is that what she thinks of me?"

Dahlia Nicholson and Dustin Rhys had been married for three years. After Dahlia's meteoric rise to success, she was about to abandon Dustin as a burden and filed for divorce. Unbeknownst to her, everything she had ever achieved was actually bestowed by him.

Back when they first got married, he was the one who helped them when they were at their rock bottom. Now that they became rich, Dahlia Nicholson was ready to kick him out.

With the sound of the door opening, a pair of enchanting high heels came into his view.

"You're finally here."

Dustin felt complicated when he saw the beautiful woman. They had been married for three years, during which they treated each other with care and respect. But this was how it ended. He still didn't know what he had done wrong.

"I'm sorry for being late, I was caught up with something else."

Dahlia Nicholson sat down. Her expression was as impassive as ever.

"You certainly are busy, if you need your secretary to help you deal with your divorce," Dustin said.

Hearing this, Dahlia frowned slightly. However, she did not explain herself. Instead, she said, "Since you're here, let's end it on a pleasant note. You can have the car, the house, and 8 million dollars as alimony. How does that sound?"

At that, she placed a card on the table.

"Do you really think our relationship can be measured by money?" Dustin asked.

"Too little? That's alright. Let me know what you want. I'll give you anything within my power," Dahlia said placidly.

"Are money and power that important to you?" Dustin was truly bewildered.

"Dustin, that's where you and I diverge in philosophy. You'll never understand what I really want." Dahlia shook her head in disappointment. 

"You're right." Dustin nodded without any emotion. "I heard that you've been close with the heir of the Nolan family. Is it because of him?"

Dahlia was about to deny it when she gave it a second thought. In the end, she nodded.

"You can say that."

"Okay. I hope you're happy with him." Dustin smiled and signed the divorce agreement without any more hesitation. All he felt now was disappointment. Ironically, today was also their wedding anniversary. There was cruel humor in divorcing him on the day they had gotten married.

"I don't want the money, I just want that crystal necklace back. My mother left it to me before she died so that I can give it to my wife."

"Okay."

Dahlia nodded and gave him the necklace.

"From today on, we will have nothing to do with each other!"

Dustin put on the necklace and left. He had no more gentleness in his expression, all that was left was distant aloofness.

"Did I do the right thing, Lyra?" Dahlia asked hesitantly.

"Of course you did!" Lyra nodded. " Dustin does not deserve you at all. You're destined to be the most powerful woman in Swinton!"

Dahlia did not answer her. As she watched Dustin leave, she felt as if she was losing something precious.

Chapter 2

In the elevator, Dustin stared at the crystal necklace dejectedly. It was time to awaken from this prolonged daydream.

Suddenly, his phone rang, breaking him out of his trance. 

A familiar voice raised, "Mr. Rhys, I'm Hunter Anderson from the Swinton Group. I heard that today is your wedding anniversary with Ms. Nicholson, so I've prepared a gift for you. I'm just wondering if you have any time today?"

"Thank you for your kindness, but I'm afraid we won't need the gift any more," Dustin said. 

"Why?"

Hunter could sense something wrong.

"Is there anything else you'd like to talk about, Mr. Anderson?"

"Actually, yes." Hunter cleared his throat awkwardly. "I've got a friend who contracted a strange illness. He's seen a lot of doctors, but none of them could do anything about it. I was hoping that you could help."

"Mr. Anderson, you know my rules."

"Of course! I'm sincere in my request. My friend owns some canscora, which I remember you were looking for. I'm sure he'll be willing to part with it if you help him," Hunter said.

"Is it true?" Dustin asked seriously.

"Yes, it is!"

"Alright, then I'll be willing to take a look." Dustin immediately agreed.

He wasn't interested in money or jewels, but rather some rare plants, as he needed them to save lives.

"Thank you, Mr. Rhys! I'll send someone to pick you up immediately!" Hunter smiled in relief. 

As the CEO of the Swinton Group and one of the Mighty Three of Swinton, Hunter acted exceptionally timid in front of Dustin.

"Great, one more done, five to go. I should have enough time," Dustin muttered to himself. His mood was lifted a little by this news.

With a ding, the elevator doors opened. As soon as he stepped out of the building, he saw two familiar figures walking to him. It was Dahlia's mother and brother, Florence Franklin and James Nicholson.

"Mom, ..." Dustin greeted.

"Did you and Dahlia get divorced?" Florence did not waste any breath.

"Yes, we did." Dustin gave her a forced smile. "It's not Dahlia's fault. Don't blame her."

However, hearing this, Florence snorted coldly.

"Of course it's your problem. I know my daughter well. If you hadn't done anything wrong, why would she divorce you?"

Dustin was stunned. What was this? Victim blaming?

"Mom, stop wasting time." Suddenly, James stepped forward. "Listen, Rhys. I don't care whether you divorce my sister or not, but you're giving me all the money you got from her."

"Money? What money?" Dustin was flabbergasted.

"Stop feigning ignorance! My sister gave you 8 million dollars as alimony!" James said coldly.

"That's my daughter's money! Give it back!" Florence stretched out her hand in demand.

"I didn't take any money from her," Dustin denied. 

"Do you take us as idiots?" James did not believe him.

"Rhys, you'd better be tactful. Don't make me angry!" Florence warned.

"You can ask Dahlia if you don't believe me." Dustin did not want to explain himself any further.

James dove straight into Dustin's pockets.

Florence followed suit.

"Mom, do you have to do this?" Dustin frowned.

Florence snorted disdainfully.

"Who are you calling Mom? Who do you think you are?" As she spoke, she continued searching Dustin's pockets.

After some time, they didn't find what they wanted.

"Did he really not take it?" James said, displeased.

Suddenly, he spied Dustin's crystal necklace and pulled it off roughly.

"Isn't this my sister's necklace? Why is it here? You steal it?" James demanded.

"This is the Rhys family heirloom. Give it back!" Dustin said, expression darkened.

"A family heirloom? Does this mean that this is valuable?" James'eyes lit up. 

"Then it can be your repayment for these three years that you've been living with us. Let's go!" Florence gave her son a look and prepared to leave.

"Stop!" Dustin grabbed James'wrist. "Give me back the necklace!"

Seeing that he had no chance of freeing himself from Dustin, James threw the necklace onto the ground. With a crisp clink, the crystal necklace broke into pieces. Dustin blanched. This was the only thing he had to remember his mother by.

"How dare you lay your hands on me! I'd rather break it than give it back to you!" James said as he rubbed his sore wrist.

Dustin clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles popped. His eyes were red with anger.

Outburst, Dustin punched James in the face.

James was punched so hard that he spun back uncontrollably before falling to the ground. He was so dizzy that couldn't stand up.

"Let me teach you manners!" Dustin grabbed him by hair and lifted him. Then, he punched him several times.

James' face soon turned distorted from the punches.

"How dare you hit my son!" Florence screamed as she tried to help her son.

"Get away!" Dustin turned and glared at her. The glare was so intense that Florence froze in her tracks.

Chapter 3

"Get away!"

Those two words were enough to scare Florence motionless. 

When she finally got her wits back, Florence began screaming, "Help! He's murdering my son!" 

Soon, the Quine Group's security guards gathered around them.

"What happened, Mrs. Nicholson?" The head of the security guards recognized Florence and stood at her side immediately.

"Tom! Lock this guy up at once!" Florence yelled.

Just as they were about to act, a voice sounded.

"What do you think you're doing?"

A curvaceous woman in a silver dress barged into the crowd with her bodyguards. With her lips painted a fiery red, she was stunningly beautiful. Every move she made was alluring.

"She's gorgeous!"

The security guards stared at her dumbly. 

"Mr. Rhys, are you okay?"

The woman ignored the looks and headed straight toward Dustin.

"Who are you?"

Dustin narrowed his eyes at her, his anger dissipating.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Natasha Harmon. Mr. Anderson sent me here," the woman said with a smile. 

"Natasha Harmon? Is she the heiress of the Harmon family?"

"Oh, my God! Why is she here?"

Natasha Harmon was a well-known name around the city. She was pretty, influential, and smart. At 22 years old, she had already gained control of the Harmon Group and built her own business empire within five years. 

"Ah, it's you."

Dustin nodded.

He had heard of Natasha before, but he hadn't expected her to be involved with Hunter.

"Mr. Rhys, please wait in the car. I'll deal with this." 

Natasha snapped her fingers. Behind her, her four bodyguards advanced toward the crowd. The security guards back off.

"After you, Mr. Rhys."

Seeing that no one else dared to move, Natasha smiled and held out a hand to lead Dustin to the car. Without a word, Dustin picked up the pieces of his necklace and left with Natasha. No one dared to stop him.

"What's wrong? Why did you just let them go?" Florence yelled when she realized what was happening.

None of them dared to lay a finger on Natasha.

The security guards looked at each other, not daring to speak. 

"What happened?"

Dahlia and Lyra came out to see what the commotion was.

"Dahlia! You're here! Look at how badly your brother's been beaten up!"

As soon as Florence saw her, she began to cry, as if she was the one who had been beaten up.

"What happened? Who did this?"

Seeing her brother's wounds, Dahlia's expression became chilly.

"It's that Dustin!" Florence cried. "We met him just now. James picked up a crystal necklace that he dropped and tried to give it back to him, but he tried to turn it around and said that your brother stole it from him. After some argument, he beat up James! My poor James, he just did what he thought was right. What has he done to deserve this?"

She began crying harder.

"Dustin?" Dahlia frowned.

After three years of marriage, she knew Dustin's personality well. He was normally calm and collected and rarely lost his temper. He wouldn't just beat someone up for no reason.

"Look at your brother! Is the truth not clear enough? If you don't believe me, ask the security guards. They saw everything!" Saying this, Florence gave the security guards a look.

"Ms. Nicholson, your mother is right."

The head of security understood his assignment perfectly.

"You hear that? I'm not wronging that person!" He even has a new woman now!"

Hearing this, Dahlia frowned. Could Dustin really do such a thing? Maybe he was furious about the divorce and wanted to exact revenge on her through her brother. If so, then she had to admit that she had misjudged him!

 

Chapter 4

"Mom, take James to the hospital. I'll deal with this."

"What do you think, Lyra?"

Dahlia rubbed her temples. She felt a headache coming on.

"It's obvious, isn't it? It was Dustin who assaulted them first. The security guards were witnesses, so that can't be a lie," Lyra said.

"But my mother's not exactly an honest person…" Dahlia began. She knew her mother and brother well. They were a hot-tempered and ruthless duo.

"Either way, it's still wrong for him to throw the first punch!" Lyra said righteously. 

Dahlia's frown deepened along with her doubts. Lyra was right. It would seem like her decision to divorce him was right.

She took out her phone and called Dustin. At the same time, Dustin was sitting in a silver Bentley and frowned when he saw the call coming in. Despite his reluctance, he still picked up the call.

"Dustin, I need an explanation!" Dahlia demanded. "Are you taking revenge on my family just because I divorced you?"

Hearing this, Dustin was taken aback. He hadn't expected Dahlia to be so aggressive. She hadn't even stopped to listen to what he had to say. After three years of marriage, she was treating him as if he was a mere stranger, or worse.

"Dustin, I'll give you another chance. Go to the hospital right now and apologize to James, and I'll pretend that nothing happened. Otherwise…"

"Otherwise what?" Dustin retorted. "Are you going to arrest me, or hire someone to take me out?"

"Dustin! Are you really going to throw away my goodwill?" Dahlia snapped.

"Goodwill? Are you sure it's goodwill?"

"You…" Dahlia's retort was cut off as Dustin hung up.

She almost threw out her phone in anger. Dahlia had always been good at hiding her true emotions. It was one of the reasons why she had managed to get to where she was today. But right now, she was having a little trouble in that regard.

"How rude of him." Lyra was about to say more when Dahlia stopped her.

"That's enough of this. I need to work on more important matters, like the charity ball with the Harmon family."

"The charity ball? Has that got anything to do with our partners?"

"That's right. I just received news that the Harmon family has shortlisted the Quine Group. If we do well at this ball, we could be the Harmon family's next partners!"

"That's great! I'll go make the arrangements right now!"

...

After hanging up the call, Dustin arrived at Swinton Primary Hospital. Natasha brought him into a VIP ward, where an old man was laying on the bed. Several doctors surrounded him, but none of them looked optimistic.

"Natasha! You're finally here!"

Suddenly, a young woman ran up to them. She was the second daughter of the Harmon family, Ruth Harmon, and the old man on the bed was Andrew Harmon, her grandfather.

"Ms. Harmon, we've already done everything we could." a doctor said helplessly.

"Mr. Rhys will take over." Natasha said coldly.

"Mr. Rhys?"

Dustin looked too young to be a good doctor.

To be frank, she wasn't quite sure about Dustin either, but if Hunter recommended him, then he had to have his merits.

"Could Mr. Anderson have been conned?" Ruth still looked doubtful. "Hey, you, are you really a doctor?"

"I know a little about medicine," Dustin replied.

"Just a little?" Ruth pouted. 

"I won't believe in you unless you can prove to me," Ruth said with her head held high.

"How?" Dustin asked nonchalantly.

"Tell me what ails me. If you're correct, then I'll believe in you!"

"Really? Show me your tongue," Dustin said.

Ruth did as he said.

After a quick look, Dustin said without any hesitation, "Your hormones are imbalanced, so you should be experiencing irregular periods and migraines. You're also showing some signs of food poisoning, which has affected your digestive system. You've been having diarrhea, haven't you? Oh, another thing, you have hemorrhoids…"

The more he spoke, the tenser Ruth became.

 

Chapter 5

"How did you know that?"

Ruth's eyes almost bulged out of her head. Everything from the migraines to diarrhea was spot on. 

"There's a lot you can tell about a person just by looking at them," Dustin said nonchalantly.

"Do you believe him now, Ruth?" Natasha smiled. At the same time, she also heaved a silent sigh of relief. Thank goodness Dustin knew what he was doing.

"He just got lucky!" Ruth refused to admit defeat. 

"I'm sorry, Mr. Rhys. Please ignore her," Natasha told Dustin apologetically.

"It's fine. Shall we begin?"

Dustin didn't take Ruth's attitude to heart. He walked over to Andrew and gave him a thorough check-up. It didn't take long for him to find out what was going on. It was obvious to him that there was something toxic in the old man's stomach. Thankfully, it was discovered early on, so he could still be saved. 

"Ms. Harmon, can you get me some silver acupuncture needles?" Dustin asked.

"No problem."

Dustin nodded his thanks, then began. His actions were light but firm as his hands flew deftly. With his skill, his patient would not feel any pain from the needles. Seeing this, Natasha was surprised.

"He's good!"

Once all 16 needles were in place, Dustin breathed a sigh of relief. It had been some time since he last performed acupuncture, but thankfully he was still familiar.

"Is that all? Nothing changed!" Ruth looked confused.

"It'll take about two hours to drain the toxin from his body; you shouldn't remove the needles before the two hours are up, or there might be serious side effects!"

Ruth pouted.

"I need to go to the bathroom. Please watch over him while I'm gone," Dustin told the occupants of the room before leaving.

Not long after he left, a group of doctors barged in. These were some of the most skilled doctors in the hospital. A balding man led the troupe.

"I'm Jansen, the executive director of the hospital. I'm here on orders to treat Old Mr. Harmon," the balding man introduced.

"Ah, you're that famous Dr. Jansen! The best doctor in Swinton!" Ruth was ecstatic.

Dr. Jansen said proudly, "yes, I am."

Ruth immediately moved out of his way. Clearly, she trusted Dr. Jansen more than she trusted a youngster like Dustin.

Dr. Jansen nodded. When he got nearer to the bed, he frowned. "What's with the needles? What nonsense is this?"

As he spoke, he made to remove the needles.

"Wait!" Seeing this, Natasha stopped him. "Dr. Jansen, I've already hired another healer. He said that my grandfather accidentally ingested something toxic. We cannot remove these needles as there might be serious side effects."

"A pack of lies!" Dr. Jansen snorted derisively. "If these needles can cure ailments, then what are doctors for?"

"That's right!" Ruth agreed. "Natasha, that Dustin barely looks a day over 20. How could he be a skilled healer? Please don't tell me you believe what he said."

"Ms. Harmon, all of the best doctors in Swinton are here." Dr. Jansen took the next word. "Please don't believe in these liars. It would just make things worse!" 

Their confidence weakened Natasha's resolve. However, she insisted, "We should wait for Mr. Rhys to come back."

"Ms. Harmon, I'm busy. If I pull out these needles and anything happens to Old Mr. Harmon, it'll be on me." With that, Dr. Jansen pulled out all of the needles.

As soon as the needles were removed, something strange happened.

Andrew's body began convulsing. His face began to turn black, and dark liquids gushed out from his nose and mouth. The machines on either side of the bed began beeping.

"What's going on?" Dr. Jansen was surprised by the turn of events.

"What's this, Dr. Jansen?" Natasha frowned.

"That's strange, he was fine earlier…" Dr. Jansen felt uneasy.

"Sir, the patient is coding!"

"Quick, get the machines!"

Without delay, Dr. Jansen began emergency resuscitation. Even after a lot of effort, Andrew did not seem to get better at all. In fact, his stats were declining uncontrollably. Dr. Jansen was panicking.

"Ms. Harmon, I think… I think Old Mr. Harmon is…has stopped breathing..."

"What?" Both Natasha and Ruth were shocked.

 

Chapter 6

"You liar!" Natasha was livid. She grabbed Dr. Jansen by the collar and yelled, "I told you not to remove the needles! Now that the worst has happened, this is all you have to say?"

"No, this has got nothing to do with me!" Dr. Jansen shook his head fervently. "It must be that other healer. His needles must have caused this to happen!"

Hindi lahat

 Hindi lahat ng tao kapag hiningian mo ng tulong, tutulungan ka. 😊 That's the reality, pero hindi ibig sabihin nun masamang tao na yung tumanggi sayo magbigay ng tulong, lalo na at financial help ang hinihingi mo. 🙂 Kapag may negosyo ang tao hindi automatic mayaman o mapera yan, dahil nasa negosyo ang pera nila sa produkto din o sa negosyo umiikot ang pera, in short walang cash yan lahat halos nasa product. Alangan nman yung puhunan ipahiram sau...😊😊😊

Despite of all the help you lend to others, being a good one to others, some people will still have the guts to label you as "madamot" just because you didn't lend any to them. 😊😅 

Wag po natin i-normalize yung ganyang ugali na inoobliga yung hinihingian. 😅😳 Kapag may naitulong thank you, kung wala move on, walang responsibilidad ang tao sayo, that's a fact not unless magulang siya ng anak mo. 😊

Lahat ng tao may problema sa mundo hindi mo lang alam kasi nakafocus ka sa problema mo. 😊 Kaya kapag natanggihan ka, wag magdamdam, intindihin mo din yung taong hinihingian mo ng tulong.

At the same time, bago ka manghingi ng tulong, tulungan mo din ang sarili mo, dahil di palagi may ibang tao na tutulong sa iyo. 😊

At the end of life.

 𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 ; 

𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥; 

𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳; 

𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 

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𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦.♥️

#CHOOSEday #impactfulliving

#CAROLful

#pinakukulayangbuhaymo

11182023 Sat

Php12 + 13 savings lakad lang

Php 30 tricycle

Php10k budget give to mama

Php95 beef lunch

Php42 oishi potato chips

Php10k withdraw

Letters to believers

 HERE'S A HUMBLE LETTER TO EVERY PARENTS FROM SOMEONE WHO IS REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION. 🙌

Yesterday, I preached about God being our Father to more than a hundred students in our town, and our worship hall was filled with loud cries during the ministerial moment.

I sense the deep pain of every one from their parents- different pains that just piled up until they couldn't dare to speak up anymore, I asked them to write it down so they can process and release all of it.

But it's just one thing to release and get healed in the church and another to release and get healed in the household.

As a minister who talks to countless students every week, I would usually challenge our students to step out in faith and start building better relationships with their parents for that honors God.

But yesterday, I was having a hard time sleeping after this service, for God has been asking me to write not for the students but for the parents.

I don't know how to raise a child, I am just someone who cares for the heart of God in the next generation, but because God asked me then let me humbly do it.

I understand how difficult it is to handle teenagers, their selfishness, inconsistency, immaturity and insensitivity is indeed irritating, but if we are not going to be patient with them then they will just grow up like that.

So to all parents out there who might be able to read this, I pray that you will also have a heart like God in parenting your child.

- May you be the one who initiates conversation just like how God does it everyday.

- May you be able to speak the right words and do the right actions when you are trying to discipline them.

- May you be an example so they can grow up with an image of how they should live.

- May you point them to God so they will understand that there is a perfect Parent who would fill the gaps of your parenting.

I pray that this humble letter helps you to start making small steps in restoring your parents and children's relationship in your home.

And to the students who might read this, please be patient with your parents as well, some of them never had the chance to process all their pain back in their childhood and teenager days, and that could be the reason why they do what they do.

But regardless of all the imperfections in our families, remember that we have a Father in heaven who is perfect in all of His ways, you can always count on Him everyday.

My prayer for the parents and children goes with this letter. God is not finished with each generation yet. 🙌

He is indeed in the business of restoring lives 

#LettersToTheBelievers

Tell me by Joey Albert.

 🎶🎵"There are nights when I can't help but cry

And I wonder why you had to leave me

Why did it have to end so soon?

When you said that you would never leave me

Tell me, where did I go wrong?

What did I do to make you change your mind completely?

When I thought this love would never end

But if this love's not ours to have

I'll let it go with your goodbye

Why did it have to end so soon?

When you said that you would never leave me

Tell me, where did I go wrong?

What did I do to make you change your mind completely?

When I thought this love would never end

But if this love's not ours to have

I'll let it go with your goodbye"🎵🎶

Wag mong sabihin.

Wag mo sabihing gutom kana. Sabihin mo kakain pa lang

Wag mo sabihin wala ka ng pera. Sabihin mo madami kang padating na pera.

Wag mo sabihin mahirap. Sabihin mo pinag aaral mo pa.

Wag mo sabihin mahirap ka lang. Sabihin mo nagpapayaman ka pa lang.

11172023 Fri

Php12 + 13 savings lakad lang

Php95 lunch.

Php37 miryenda bihon guisado/1 pc sweetend saba with milk.

Php30 tricycle savings lakad lang

Php498 pepper lunch jp less php143.

Php3k luggage

11162023 bpi Thu

Php20 pan de sal

Php150 = 6pcs x php25 5 gallon tubig.

Php1900 received meco janet payment.

Php440 2 kawali paid by janet

Php1950 received pldt cris payment.

Ganda pumasok sa BGC. 7pm naka uwi.

Punta BPI panapaan

Get Bank cert - natapos 9:50 at kasama withdraw 50k

Php300 bank cert

Php230 1 tray (30pcs) medium egg = Php7.67 each

Php12 tricycle sakay sa likod.

Give mama parte nya 13 month = Php17k

Php765 lavatory Lazada

11152023 wed ngipin.

Php12 pan de sal.

Php12 tricycle maliksi MANANSAD DENTAL CLINIC

Put pasta sa nabasag na ngipin. Di naman daw sira.

Php850 Resto 36B0

Php65 curry

Php500 jolibee treat ni ganda. Salamat

Php280 choboba cheese cake/ choboba classics.

Jp at mama

Sinumpong na naman si pogi

Inayos reset yung car stereo with pogi.

11142023 tuesday

Php30 tricycle

Php200 jp miryenda.

Nabasag ngipin ko sa left side ibaba. Makalaskas.

11132023 monday

Php30 tricycle

Php500 baon jp.

Php50 completion fee.

Php500 give mama (sa 2k 1.5 residente at 165.00)

Php12+13 pamasahe savings

Pumunta si Jp sa mapua at naayos na correl nya.

Thank you Lord.

Tumulong...

 TUMULUNG NAMAN!

Pag anak ka rin, kapatid, pamangkin, etc ng pasyente o may sakit o ng namatay, dapat tumulong ka. Huwag lang umasa sa ilang relatives na generous o "may kaya". May pananagutan ka rin. Huwag lumigtas o tumakas.

Pag may expense sa family na dapat pag-ambag-amabagan, lahat ay dapat tumulong; hindi lang yung "mayaman" o maluwag o generous --- or worse, yung "wala namang asawa/anak/pamilya." (Yun ngang walang pamilya ang hindi dapat laging pitasan para maka-save naman kasi nga, "walang sariling pamilya." Sino ang tutulong sa kanila kung sakali?)

Yung mga hindi tumutulong, niloloko ang sarili nila sa myth na "mayaman naman si ate" o "kayang-kaya naman ni kuya" o "eh wala talaga akong kaya."

In helping, every willing heart finds ways; every unwilling heart offers excuses.

Mga magkakapamilya:

Huwag laging asahan ang naasahan.

Huwag laging pagastusin ang gumagasta.

Huwag laging hingan ang nagbibigay.

Hindi como tahimik lang na nagbibigay ay kayang-kaya na nga o hindi dinaramdam.

Huwag mang-dedma ng family problems and needs at umasa na lang sa responsible relative. Everyone in the family must help, sa extreme abot-kaya.

"Talo" kasi ang responsable. Talo ang hindi nakakatiis. 

"Panalo" ang mga nagmamang-maangan at nagbubulag-bulagan; lumiligtas sila sa gastos o pagod.

My father once said.

 My father once said,

"If they hurt you, forgive them, but, don't ever forget what they have done to you". 

And it has always been a reminder to me everytime I meet someone and know them. But sometimes, it gets tiring. It's frustrating when you show them kindness but only get pain in return. It's sad when you admire them for who they are, but they're busy backstabbing you. 

So one time, I asked my father,

"Father, do they deserve my forgiveness?"

He smiled and closed the newspaper he was reading. It has been part of his morning routine-- checking the mail box for something to read.

"Child, everyone deserves to be forgiven. If they did it once, they deserve it. If they did it twice, give them another chance. But, if they did it thrice, then that forgiveness and chance shall be given to yourself".

I had a huge invisible question mark on my face and my eyes screamed confusion. My father noticed it and laughed at me. He then gave me a candy and clasped both of my hands.

"Forgive yourself for believing in them only to get disappointed. Forgive yourself for trusting too much. Forgive yourself for risking another chance for you thought it's for the better. And honey, give yourself a chance to be free. Free from hatred and revenge, and, freedom from your past".

The next morning, I saw him in front of my mother, crying. He was betrayed by his friend of ten years. And when I asked him if he now hates his buddy, he only smiled and shook his head.

"My heart don't have a space for hatred. I don't deserve to suffer from it. I have forgiven him, but, it doesn't mean I have forgotten what he did. So the next time he will see me smiling despite of what had happened, he will know by then who suffered more between us two".

Wiping his tears with his favorite handkerchief, which I gave to him as a birthday present, he added,

"You know what's the best thing to give to someone who hurt you? It's for them to see you living a better life after what they did to you. Honey, we only live once, so you don't need to waste time for people who once left a scar in your heart. Let them see what they have lost. Let them know how they helped you in a good way" 

And there I realized, if it wasn't for his words, I guess until now, I am still haunted by things that weren't my fault at all.

Please follow my page for more inspirational quotes and words of wisdom.

Thank you & Love to all, 

#JourneyofLife

#SharingisCaring

#lifeisaJourney

#lifeisnotaDestination

#DifferentStoryofLife

#BeKind #SpreadLove

#KeeptheFaith

#BeGratefulnBlessed

#ctto

11122023 sunday

Php30 UFC Ketchup 320g

Php127 Nestle coffee mate 400g

Php1k give jp pogi

Humanity.

 A Lady asked an old street vendor: "How much do you sell your eggs for?" The old man replied "0.50¢ an egg, madam.” The Lady responde, “I'll take 6 eggs for $2.00 or I'm leaving.” The old salesman replied, “Buy them at the price you want, Madam. This is a good start for me because I haven't sold a single egg today and I need this to live.”

She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left with the feeling that she had won. She got into her fancy car and went to a fancy restaurant with her friend. She and her friend ordered what they wanted. They ate a little and left a lot of what they had asked for. So they paid the bill, which was $150. The ladies gave $200 and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.

This story might seem quite normal to the owner of the fancy restaurant, but very unfair to the egg seller. The question it raises is; 

Why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from the needy? 

And why are we generous to those who don't even need our generosity?

We once read somewhere that a father used to buy goods from poor people at a high price, even though he didn't need the things. Sometimes he paid more for them. His children were amazed. One day they asked him "why are you doing this dad?" The father replied: "It's charity wrapped in dignity.”

I know that most of you will not share this message, but if you are one of the people who have taken the time to read this far... 

Then this message of attempted "humanisation" will have gone one step further in the right direction.

Thanks for reading

11112023 Saturday

 Jp goto Mapua give CSOL discrepancy form.

Sarado ang ccesc babalik na naman sa Next week para sa correl.

Php500 baon

Php12 + Php13 pamasahe tipid kasabay ko so Ynhel.

Php75 lunch.

11102013 Friday

Filed CIVL follow-up check up sa ENT Dr Arvin De Jesus.

12:35 dumating si doc.

12:47 done nilinis ang tenga nahilo me.

Tuloy lang daw ang patak ng gamot sa right ear.

At bed time

Php10 pan desal

Php12 tricycle punta sm well point follow-up check up

Php13 jeep biyaheng habay.

Jp pumunta sa CSOL nakuha na yung Form137 discrepancy.

Php89 jolibee lunch ko.

12:08 na wala pa si doc.

Php200 gyundon rice bowl

Php280 katsu curry rice bowl

Php65 cheese hotdog

Php30 take out charge packaging.

1:00 pm 35 minutes.

Php82 1pc chicken joy w/o drinks

Php295.75 7x42.25 co- amoxiclav 625mg

Php13 jeep pamasahe

Php25 tricycle.

Nilagay na namin ang ink sa printer. Successful.

11092023 thu

Php16 pan desal

8:00am punta sa TIRONA TIRE TRADING near ISHR school sa habay.

Php11500 papalit 2 gulong sa harap yokohoma

Php5700 ang isa + php100 tingga. Libre na camber alignment (900).

Php200 tip sa gumawa

Goto SM kasama si misis

Use PWD/senior para libre php30 parking fee.

Pinapunta na si Jp sa sm.

Php501 lazada paid.

Php280 key duplicate

Php5747.98 grocery

Php379 chowking

Php310 x 2 sine marvel less pwd Php496 na lang

Php79 pop corn

Php500 regalo ni ganda

Php424.91 maynilad paid by ganda sa bpi.

Php560 manicure pakuko si pogi

Php330 pagupit si pogi.

Php50 tip

Php100 drinks jp at mama

Php318 1 whole chicken chooks to go.

Bless the man.

 Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need.

Lavishly he gives to the poor; his generosity shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.

- Psalm 112: 5a, 9

#IamCatholic #LiveCatholic

Now and then beatles.

 "Now And Then"

(One, two, three)

I know it's true

It's all because of you

And, if I make it through

It's all because of you

And, now and then

If we must start again

Well, we will know for sure

That I will love you

Now and then

I miss you

Oh, now and then

I want you to be there for me

Always to return to me

I know it's true

It's all because of you

And, if you go away

I know you'll never stay

Now and then

I miss you

Oh, now and then

I want you to be there for me

(Ahh)

(Ahh)

(Ahh)

(Ooh)

(Ahh)

I know it's true

It's all because of you

And, if I make it through

It's all because of you

(Good one)

11082023 Wed punta CSOL at MU.

Goto st. Dom emergency nahihilo at nagsusuka si ate rheena 1:45 am.

Nagasgasan si shine ng no parking sign ng st dominic di ko nakita. Na paint ko na.

Need na mapalitan ang gulong sa unahan.

Php20 pan desal

9:30am nagpunta sa CSOL registrar follow-up yung Form137 discrepancy.

As per ma'm Meann  bukas daw namin babalikan 11/9/2023.

Php48 12x4pcs chpchps lolipop 12g

Php5 tip kay tatang

Php821 grocery at alfa.

Php70 sinampalukang manok.

Punta si JP sa mapua.

Php300 baon JP

Php165 mapua ewan

Php1500 residency fee

Yung Php810 refund sa third week daw.

Php100 nagpagupit.

Php40 kewkkwek

php20 lumpia

As per mapua customer service/ccesc need ma update yung excel form na submit ni valle from IP to P. Para maayos na yung correl ni JP.

Good day guys, as per sir valle Kindly remind our students regarding the submission of the completion form. Process for the submission of the Completion Report Form (CRF): 1. Go to the Customer Service (CS) to get the Request to Complete Course (RCC) form. 2. Fill up the form and proceed to CCESC ofc for Grade verification and signature. 3. Return to Customer Service and present the signed RCC form. 4. CS will issue a billing form, and then proceed to the Treasury Office. 5. Upon payment, return to CS, and present your receipt to get the Completion Report Form (CRF) 5. Fill up the CRF with the necessary details and submit it to the CCESC office for the Final Grade and signature. 6. The CCESC ofc will submit the form to the Registrar for the encoding of the Completion Grade.

11072023 Tuesday

Php47 san marino corned tuna 150g

Php28 mang juan 180g

Php150 500g TJ hotdog regular cheese

Php127 CDO chx frnks jumbo 500g

Php348 - TOTAL

Php30 Tricycle

Php2k baon ni jp.

Php212 lazada dish washing received.

Php95 chx teriyaki

Php75 dynamite 6pcs takoyaki

Magsasaka

Children are genetically and circumstantially predisposed to emulate their parents - kaya ang mga anak ng artista ay madalas nagiging artista, anak ng doctor ay madalas na nagiging doctor at syempre huwag natin kalimutan ang mga pamilya ng mga pulitiko.

But what happens to underdeveloped areas where farmers & fisherfolks are traditionally used to the daily grind of putting food on the table & view education as a waste of time? Would their children still follow their lead? The answer is actually Yes & they get left behind by the times. Sadly, the support system is just weak for this sector. 

- How are we going to mitigate the costs of sending a child to school especially if fare alone is much more than what the parents earn... Anong paraan para hindi na kailangan lumayo?

- How are we making sure that students appreciate the value of learning if the quality of education is almost zero... Paano masisiguro na may kakayahan ang mga guro na magturo, mag-motivate at mapaintindi sa mga estudyante kung para saan ba ang inaaral nila.

- How are we going to save those who skipped school for years and have them return to school... Meron namang ALS pero meron bang gumagawa ng hakbang para mas dumami ang mga magbabalik sa pag-aaral?

While it is true that even without a diploma, there are skilled & successful people out there. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that they are a minority because opportunities are really scarce.

Napakahalaga ng mga taong nagtatrabaho sa agrikultura pero sa dulo ng lahat, sila ang unang napapabayaan at ang mga laging nasa aircon pa ang mas nakakariwasa.

Kaya simula mamaya ako ay magpapalit na ng kabuhayan at magiging karpintero na. Makabili na nga ng lagare at martilyo. 

Pero ang totoo ay malamang may reklamo pa ako kahit taga-abot lang naman ako ng pako at kahoy.

RIP Ohnie.

 Rest in peace Ronnie "Ohnie" Espiritu  11/14/1963 - 11/06/2023.

11062023 lunes

Pumunta sa well point sm bacoor pa check up ng tenga. 

Pang #10 na me.

Dr Arvin De Jesus ENT room#2

Php15 sanitary fee good for 1 month.

Php87+120=207 jolibee lunch at miryenda nila.

12:07 doc arrive.

12:14 #2 patient di nadinig ni #1.

12:21 #3 patient

12:29 #4 patient

12:36 #5 patient

12:41 #6 patient

12:48 #7 patient

12:59 #8 patient

1:13  #9 patient

1:20  #10 ako yun patient

1:26 done

Php400 OTOBIOTIC-PLUS ear drops

Php591.50 14×p42.25 Aug tab 625mg x 100

Follow up check up 11/10/2023.

Php13 jeep pamasahe

Php12 tricycle pamasahe almost 2pm na ako naka uwi. Follow-up check-up sa Friday.

Di mo akalain...

May mga bagay na HINDI mo naman inisip na balak o gusto mong gawin.

Pero kapag nasubukan mo, na-realize mo…gusto mo pala.

Hindi ko inisip na gusto ko matuto mag swimming.

Nagsimula lang naman ito na ang mga anak ko eh gustong matutong mag swimming.

Dahil malapit lang kami sa mga swimming pools dito sa lugar namin (malaking bagay na din na mura ang entrance at cottage)

… nakaka practice mag swimming mga anak ko.

Pero napaisip kasi ako eh…

“uupo lang ba ako at manood sa kanila? Swim na din ah.”

Kaya eto, nagpapaturo ako sa 10-year old coach ko, daughter ko.

In fairness, kaya ko na talaga mag swim ng 2 meters.

At the age of 47 ay natuto pa ako.

Nawala na takot ko sa pool.

Breathing exercise muna…

Scissor’s kick muna ng nakaupo at nakadapa.

Langoy muna with board…

Then saka pa lang maglalakas loob na lalangoy without the board.

Napa “yahooooooo” ako sa tuwa.

Eh kasi naman nuon, lublog lang ng mukha sa pool ay pag-iisipan ko muna ng matagal with matching motivation pa para di ako matakot.

Aba ngayon, nag breathing exercise ako sa ilalim ng pool while inaabot ko ang floor.

Sabi kasi ni Coach Cosette, kasama daw ‘yun sa lesson.

Ayun, nakalangoy ng 2 meters ang layo hehe.

Pero need more practice kasi di ko kaya ang malayo sa 2 meters.

Sa susunod, lalaban na ako sa raising sa mga anak ko.

Ngayon eh kulelat pa ako…

Ito rin ang reason kaya medyo natigil sa biking at walking dahil gusto ko matuto magswimming…

Ako lang rin kasi ang di marunong magswimming eh. Kaya dapat matuto ako.

Kailangan mag-ipon ng energy dahil nakakapagod mag swimming sa edad na 47.

Nuon…sa aming 4, si Cosette lang di marunong magbike.

Nagtyaga akong turuan sya ng 2 weeks (everyday) for at least 30 mins per day.

Tagaktak pawis ko nuon dahil gusto itutulak ko pa s’ya nuon dahil takot din.

Aba ngayon, nagbabike gamit ang bike na malaki. Ako takot gumamit ng bike na di ko abot ang kalsada hehe.

It’s all about conquering our fears.

… at wala sa edad talaga sa isang tao na gustong matuto.

Happy Sunday po!

11042023 Sabado

Php10k budget give to mama

Php12+13 savings lakad

Php30 savings lakad

Php75 lunch +10 max red.

Di na nagdinner

Thank you Lord pumasa na si Jp sa correl... 

Thesis na lang.

Nagpunta sa mapua sarado sa ccesc. 

Babalik sya sa monday.

Php500 baon + php150.

Family Obituary

Dennis Torrijos      09/20/1966 - 10/15/1972 = 6

Epifanio Torrijos    04/06/1904 - 10/27/1991 = 87

Mamerta Torrijos    02/14 /1934 - 01/01/1999 = 64

Lapaz Torrijos        03/10/1910 - 02/12/2001 = 90

Emerita Torrijos      01/26 1976 - 04/26/2012 = 36

Celia Mateo             01/25/1938 - 10/09/2012 = 74

Eduardo Mateo        04/14/1937 -  03/30/2013 = 75

Nestor Torrijos         10/23/1933 - 07/12/2018 = 84

Alfredo Torrijos       10/13/1931 - 07/16/2022 = 90

Renato Genterone     10/30/1961 - 09/24/2018 =56

Gonzalo Octavo                       - 12/24/2018 = 

11032023 Friday

Php13000 gamot ni jp. Paid

Php3000 pocket money net utang

Php1k pang gastos mama

Php12+13 - lakad savings

Php62 - mang juan chicharon + 2 zesto mango

Php30 tricycle

11022023 huwebes

Php20 pan de sal

Php35 cavitex

Php45 naiax

Php264 skyway 3

Php69 nlex balintawak

Php443 sctex tarlac

Php58 tplex

Php 512sctex - nlex

Php 129+ 180skyway 3 + naiax

Php35 cavitex

Php111 jolibee nlex shell

Php190 jolibee niog

Humiram

 UTANG/HIRAM ADVICE ‼️

Let me share this with you guys! 🤗 Para sa mga umuutang o humihiram 🤗 Nabasa ko lang din ito. 💖

HUMIRAM: “Mars saka na kita babayaran mukhang hindi mo pa naman kailangan saka maliit lang naman hiniram ko.”

NAGPAHIRAM: “Alam mo mars may ibibigay akong advice sayo based sa personal experience ko…

..Hindi ka kasi marunong mag-handle. Yung mga kagaya ko na nalalapitan mo dapat hindi mo sinusunog o winawalang hiya dahil mas malaki ang mawawala sayo kaysa sa mawawala sakin. Yung hiniram mong 500, 1,000 or 100,000 eh pera lang yan at kikitain ko pa. Sayo, anong nawala? Yung koneksyon na maaaring tumulong sayo in the future. Sinunog mo e. Dapat kung gipit ka ang ginawa mo iningatan mo. Naghulog ka pa-isa isandaan. Kung lahat ng tao na malalapitan at makakatulong sayo para makaahon sa buhay e wawalang hiyain mo, lalo kang mahihirapan bumangon. In short, hindi ka man magbayad sakin ikaw pa rin ang nawalan. Bakit? Dahil bukod sa hindi ka na makakaulit, hindi ka na rin sigurado kung may malalapitan ka pa.”

💖💖💖