Biggest Dogs

The Biggest Dogs pics were sent to me by my classmate in college, Christian.  As far as I can remember, Christian and these dogs have the same body built.. isn’t it? Hahaha

Peace out man!  There’s just one thing I can say about this… "Wala yan sa tuta ng Lolo ko!" hahaha

A Love Story

I opened my mailbox and saw an email message from my good friend, Lilian who’s now in the States.  Lilian is one of my closest sister in Singles for Christ.  Upon opening it, I saw just one line of message from her.. 

"Naiyak ako dito." 

So I read the story to know why it made her cry.  I know Lilian very much that she wouldn’t cry for anything unless it means something…. Here it goes…

I LOVE this story.
 
Somewhere in Milaor, Camarines Sur, there lived a fourth grader boy who would follow this route to school everyday: He has to cross the rugged plains and cross the dangerous highway where vehicles are recklessly driving to and from.
 
Once past this highway, the boy would take a short cut, passing by the Church every morning just to say Hi to God, and faithfully say his, "Magandang umaga po" in Bicol dialect. He was faithfully being watched by a Priest who was happy to find innocence so uplifting in the morning,
 
"Kamusta, Andoy? Papasok ka na?"
 
"Opo Padre … "he would flash his innocent grin, the priest would be touched. He was so concerned that one day he talked to Andoy.
 
"From school…", he advised "Do not cross the highway, you can pass through the Church and I can accompany you to the other side of the road…that way I can see that you are home safe…."
 
"Thank you father …  " 
"Why don’t you go home …  why do you stay in this church right after school?"
 
"I just want to say ‘Hi’  to my friend, God,"  and the priest would leave the boy to spend time beside the altar, talking to himself, but the priest was hiding behind the altar to listen to what this boy has to say to his heavenly FATHER.
 
"You know my math exam was pretty bad today, but I did not cheat although my seatmate is bullying me for notes… I ate one cracker and drank my water, Itay had a bad season and all I can eat is this cracker.
 
Thank you for this! I saw a poor kitten who was hungry and I know how he feels so I gave my last cracker to him … funny but I am not that hungry. Look, this is my last pair of slippers …I may have to walk barefoot next week, you see this is about to be broken… but it is okay….at least I am still going to school…. Some say we will have a hard season this month, some of my classmates have already stopped going to school …. please help them get to school again, please God?
 
….Oh, you know, Inay hit me again, it is painful, but I know this pain will pass away, at least I still have a mother…. God, you want to see my bruises? I know you can heal them…. Here… here and …. oh …blood ….I guess you knew about this one huh? Please don’t be mad at Inay, she is just tired and she worries for the food in our table and my schooling that is why she hits us….Oh, I think I am in love … there’s this pretty girl in my class, her name is Anita … do you think she will like me? Anyway, at least I know you will always like me, I don’t have to be anybody just to please you, you are my very best friend! Hey your birthday is two days from now!!! Aren’t you excited? I am! Wait till you see, I have a gift for you ….. but it is a surprise! I hope you will like it! Oooops, I have to go …" then he stood up and calls out, "Padre, padre, I am finished talking to my friend …. You can accompany me to the other side of the road now"
 
This routine happens everyday. Andoy never fails. Father Agaton shares this every Sunday to the people in his church because he has not seen a very pure faith and trust in God, a very positive look at negative situations.
 
One Christmas day, Father Agaton was sick so he could not make it in the Church, he was sent to the hospital. The Church was left to 4 manangs who would chant the rosary in 1000 miles per hour, would not smile and would always find fault in what you do, they were also very well versed in cursing if you irritate them! They were kneeling, saying their kilometric rosary when Andoy, coming from his Christmas party, playfully dashed in.
 
"Hello God! I ……"
 
"P—-!! (a curse) bata ka!! Alam mo nang may nagdadasal!! Alis!!"
 
Poor Andoy was so terrified, "Where’s Father Agaton? He is supposed to help me cross the street … and to be able to cross the street I will have to pass by the back door of this church …not only that, I have to greet Jesus. It is His birthday, I have a gift right here….

" Just as he was about to get the gift out of his shirt, the manang pulled his shirt and threw him out of the church. "Susmaryosep!!! (does the sign of the cross fervently) Alis kang bata ka, kung hindi matatamaan ka!!!
 
So the boy had no choice but to cross the dangerous side of the road in front of the church. He crossed. A fast moving bus came in.
 
There was a blind curve. The boy was protecting his gift inside his shirt, so he was not looking. There was so little time. Andoy died on the spot. A lot of people crowded the poor boy, the body of a lifeless young boy …
 
Suddenly, out of nowhere a tall man in a pure white shirt and pants, a face so mild and gentle, but with eyes full of tears… He came and carried the boy in His arms. He was crying. Curious bystanders nudged the man in white, and asked,
 
"Excuse me sir, are you related to this child?
 
Do you know this child?"
 
The man in white, His face mourning and in agony, looked up and answered,
 
"He was my best friend …. " was all he said. He took the badly wrapped gift in the bloody chest of the lifeless boy, and placed it near His heart.
 
He stood up and carried the boy away and they both disappeared in sight.
 
The crowd was curious …
 
On Christmas Eve, Father Agaton learned of the shocking news. He visited the house, and wanted to verify about the man in white. He consulted the parents of Andoy.
 
"How did you know that your son died?"
 
"A man in white brought him here." sobbed the mother. "What did he say?"

The father answered, "He did not say anything. He was mourning. We do not know him and yet he was very lonely about our son’s death, as if he knew our son very well. But there was something peaceful and unexplainable about him. He gave me my son, and then he smiled peacefully. He brushed my son’s hair away from his face and kissed him on his forehead, then he whispered something…"
 
"What did he say?"
 
"He said to my boy…" the father began, "Thank you for the gift …. I will see you soon … you will be with me…" and the father of the boy continued, "and you know for a while, it felt so wonderful … I cried, but I do not know why….all I know is I cried tears of joy …. I could not explain it, Father, but when that man left, something peaceful came over me, I felt a deep sense of love inside … I could not explain the joy in my heart, I knew my boy is in heaven now but…tell me, Father, who is this man that my son talks to everyday in your church, you should know because you are always there … except at the time of his death ……"Father Agaton suddenly felt the tears welling in his eyes, with trembling knees, he murmurred, " … He was talking to no one ….. but .. GOD…."

**

I was at my desk at that time I read this, and I found myself teary-eyed too.  For Andoy’s unwavering faith and friendship to his bestfriend warmed my heart and made my morning so light.

Decoding the Word

Had a hard time getting a copy of one tv series that a friend told me I need to watch.  I tried downloading it but to no extent external forces didn’t allow me to even get a glimpse of it. 

Just last night, I succeeded in getting not just one but 4 DVDs of its complete 4 seasons hehehe.  I rushed to get home to start viewing it.  The copy didn’t play hahahaha 

Am I forbidden to see it?

Then came rounds of several attempts and gotcha!  Two other DVDs of related topic didn’t play but the series did! Surprisingly, I found myself surprised!   I was laughing out loud.  It has a good story to tell that not normally discussed in the usual settings.  So delicate actually that not all can relate to it.

It taught me a lot of things towards self-discovery and made me understand why are they behaving as such. Sometimes, its the "longing to be loved" or "something happened bad in the past" that invite other people to try looking out for something that is beyond the normal course. The story offered different scenarios of how each of them led to that stage.

Still, it made reaffirmed my conviction.  I may understand the circle though I am not in it or into it.

It’s just that they have proven themselves enjoying both options.  But still it wouldn’t turn me on… Watching it still strengthens my view of what I’ve long been holding on… just like one of the characters told… "she is responsible for our own actions as we all are…"

I still go for what that would really paint a sweet smile and tickle the nerve. Hehehe :)

Somewhere over the Rainbow

I passed by a record bar earlier looking for Colbie Caillat album when I saw a very familiar face on the cover.  I knew that it’s Connie Talbot!! Yooohooo!!! Yes, the sweet young voice that captured our hearts as the youngest finalist in ITV’s Britain Got Talent show singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".

Connie Talbot singing…

1. Somewhere over the rainbow
2.  I believe
3.  White christmas
4.  Smile
5.  Imagine
6.  Walking in the air
7.  Favourite things
8   Wonderful world
9.  Ben
10 I will always love you
11.Silent night
12.I have a dream

Grab a copy now and you’ll definitely love this sweet lovely lady hehehe.  How I wish Connie is Baby Sheggz hehehe

Visit her site at http://www.connietalbot.com

The Heart of Love :)

I browsed Google just now and found the Google logo on top.  Then I  thought of something so close to this

Last night I was thinking of what to blog on Valentines Day.  I don’t have much too share about mine that I intend to use other people’s story.  I fell asleep not knowing that there’s one thing in store for me the following morning.

Got up late at Feb 14.  Instead of taking right (going to Concepcion Aguila), I decided to take the other way (Legarda).  There I saw, two avocado vendors.  They are old couple actually.  I got curious that several people are staring and standing a few steps away from them… being a natural "usi", I walked slowly so I can see what’s happening.

Ohhh, I was touched when Lolo gave a heart-shaped AVOCADO to Lola as his Vday present.  He tied two avocados together with a red straw so it would appear like a heart.  In between the two, is a long-stemmed red rose and a note.  I saw Lola smiling so sweet… "giggling" hehehe.

They were not laughing actually.  Lolo looked so serious as if he’s courting Lola… Isn’t it sweet?

Pringles Pop

Dear blog-hoppers, you might want to view our song and video entry for Pringles U Pop contest.  It’s entitled "PRINGLES POP".  Click this link:

http://www.pringlesupop.com/Watch.aspx?id=229

Help us to win… for a rare opportunity of airing it on MyX.  Vote and post your comments.  You’ll definitely love that song and video… Voting is up until Feb 22.  Better cast your votes now…

PRINGLES POP is brought to you by :

Team Poppers [Video appearances of Noel Estuaria and Jonalyn Geminiano]

Sung by:  Maricel Navarro

Music by:  Sheggz and the Great Yoda

Video Concept: Daddy ni Mommy

Decisions vs. Choice

I’m halfway through with my deliverables for the day.  I thank God for this day that it made me appreciate a lot of things.  The writings on the wall made reaffirmed my conviction that my decisions are all worthwhile.  I’ve been for quite sometime troubled whether or not I made the right choice.  I feel sorry at times I got impatient at not seeing signs of what I’ve been praying.  And at the most unexpected times, these were flashed right into my face.

Printed on a white shirt: “Live your call.  Serve your purpose.  Fulfill your destiny.”

 

The Heartbreak Kid:  “He waited all his life to get married.  Too bad he didn’t wait another week.”

Putting into account what Mojo Jojo shared this morning, “decisions” are different from “choice”.  Decisions vary.  It can be changed and realigned anytime you like it.  Choice is not.  Once you made a choice, you have to put a firm stand towards holding on to that.

I have just started with all the things that will make me feel complete and fulfilled as a person.  I have just started fulfilling dreams and passion I’ve long been trying to achieve.  Now that it’s just right in front of me, my eyes are all set “grabbing it” not just for selfish motives but a need to fulfill one’s physiological need to accomplish something.  Looking back, these are the things that would make feel better as a person.

This is the only time in my life that I know what I am doing and I love what I am doing.  Allow me to enjoy every detail of it.  I am in the forefront of seeing the fruits of my labor.  “I am completing myself… before I make myself worthy to be shared and loved by someone God chooses to be with me for the rest of my life.”

Someone has to say sorry.  Someone has to beg for time.  Someone has to free someone. 

If it’s true love… definitely it can wait…

Fallen Angel

It’s 10am.  I’ve been in my seat for almost 2 hours already and I had done nothing significant aside from blogging.  I had a handful of things to do that need immediate attention but I couldn’t work efficiently. Something’s bugging me making me feel so uneasy since last week.  Uneasy about everything and everyone.  I had to keep it for myself coz it’s nonetheless, a disaster if shared.  On my way back to Manila, i had this in mind…

"God must have sent 3 guardian angels for me pa lang.  One is guarding and the other one serving as backup in case my first angel got pissed off and gave up.  And the 3rd, acting as mediator in case the 2 angels had a quarrel about saving "sheggz" hahaha. While God is watching over us, heading back and forth thinking of how best to conquer me.

Everytime I’m decided to make a 360 turn on my normal track, something has to happen to remind me "I’m on the wrong side" and I need to back-off.  Hmm…

This is one of the usual "rebellious" days that even my friends can’t do something about it except to keep silent and wait till I’m back to my senses.  Want some clues?

• Ignore mode at text messages, chat and email.
• Tigger look when someone bothered to talk to me.
• Whole day music tripping
• Dance alone
• Long round trip alone
• Reject phone calls
• I spend videoke sessions alone
• I watch movie and concert alone

When symptoms persist, better back-off.

Dark Voice

Maliit lang ang bayan namin para hindi maging magkakakilala ang mga tao.  Kaya ganon na lang ang gulat ko ng minsang paguwi ko, may ikalawang insidente na naman ng pagbibigti.  Ganon sa min.. pag uso ang dengue.. dengue.. pag uso ang sakit.. sakit.. pag uso ang suicide.. sunod-sunod ang suicide..

Higit kong ikinagulat na… kaibigan pala ng kapatid ko yun… si Adrian.

Huli ko ciang nakita, eleksyon.  Kandidato kasi sya sa pagkakonsehal at ang natatandaan ko lang ay ang napakasimpleng ngiti at tapik sa balikat.  Nangilid ang luha ko ng marinig ko sa nanay ko ang detalyadong kwento… lalo na ng marinig ko ang katagang ito…

Nanay ni Adrian: "Wala na palang mas sasakit pa para sa magulang ang makita mong ang anak mo ay nakabitin.  Nawalan na ako ng malay-tao."

Napapikit talaga ako ng marinig ko yun.  Tangi ko lang nasabi.. "Hindi nya napaglabanan…" 

Batay sa kwento, mabait at palakaibigan… andami nga daw talagang malulungkot kasi bata at matanda kaibigan nya.  Wala na yung makikihiga sa mga sofa, makikipagkwentuhan, madaling makaladkad na driver, wala na ang kabatian… at para kay lola… wala na ung dadaan sa bahay para lang magmano at magsasabing…. "Anda, mano po!"… miminsan lang ako makarinig ng ganong mga testimonial ng tao para sa mga simpleng tao tulad nya.. siguro nga… mabait na tao un para andaming malungkot sa pagkawala.

Ramdam ko rin ang lungkot sa kapatid ko habang nagdadrive cia pabalik ng manila… antahimik namin pareho eh.  Naitanong ko na lang na… "Nagtetext ba sa yo un dati?  Tumango lang cia.  "Wala bang nabanggit na problema man lang sa yo?"  Umiling lang.

Hanggang sa sinusulat ko to.. naluluha pa din ako.  Masakit siyempre ung aalis man lang ang kaibigan na hindi man lang nagpaalam lalo na at ang paglisan ay nangangahulugan ng hindi na muling pagkikita…

I feel sad that someone has to cut his life short and never had the courage to fight that "dark voice"… there is! 

It always brings back a lot of memories making me feel so "blessed"… someone by the name Ge saved me not to hear that "dark voice"…

Amadeans would definitely be missing an angel and a friend in Adrian…  Hopefully, my friend Rowel would help you to cross over

Heart-shaped Gift

Supposedly not my first blog for this week. 

I woke up at 4:30am.  In my case, it’s quite alarming that I got up early… 2 hours before my bro’s alarm clock rings.  I go over my inbox and not even bothered to reply at the messages.  One of the usual "duh, the hell I care" days… I’m thinking that Monday will definitely one long day to start the week.  I went back to bed but it never even gave me one of those usual "power nap".  

On our way to the office, I heard from Mojo Jojo to make it a habit to "spot your blessing" for the day.  It does not have to be big but it has to be something you feel a "blessing". 

I went straight to Country Style and found out that there are so many "honey glazed" donuts still available on the rack.  I said.. "1 point!".  Then I saw their Valentine treat…. hehehe 

It painted one of the sweetest smiles I ever had.  Why?

Did you know that my favorite Valentine gift has never been any of the expensive bouquet of flowers nor chocolates hehehe… it was just that heart-shaped tin can from Dunkin Donuts or Mister Donut with three-heart-shaped donuts in it every Valentines.  True!  Every Valentine, I wish someone would give me that… coz I’m fond of collecting those… and the tiny notes attached to it hahaha  I used to pray for that when I was still in my junior years until college hahahaha

It brings a lot of good and funny memories of simple yet not so complicated love life… That’s why I used to greet "Happy Hearts!" instead of "Happy Valentines!"