Dont work harder but work Smarter!

Most businness people worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship. As a result, their meaning and values in life are distorted. Their relationships are terrible and their lifestyles are aimless. Let's listen to the richest and wisest man who ever lived. His name was Solomon. He addressed the question, "So what people get in this life for all their hard work and anxiety?" Solomom talked about the extreme type of worker - the Lazy Worker, whose motto is: "It's better to have loafed and lost than never to have loafed at all!" But Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes, "Fools fold their hands, leading them to ruin." He gave counsel to the Lazy Worker on how to succeed by writing down six attitudes of successful people:

1. Work Enthusiastically
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might....Ecclesiastes 9:10

2. Work with Integrity
A good reputation reputation is more valuable than costly perfume...Ecclesiastes 7:1

3. Work Skillfully
Ifmthe ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success....Eccesiastes 10:10
Thought: Work smarter, not harder.

4. Work Efficiently
There is a right time and a way to do everything...Ecclesiastes 8:6
Thought: Write down your goals. If you aim at nothing, you will hit nothing.

5. Work Cooperatively
Two are better offmthan one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out aknd help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble....Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Thought: Be a team player

6. Work Persistently
Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you dont know if profit will come from one activity or another - or maybe both....Ecclesiates 11:6
Thought: Successful people dont know how to quit. They have the ability to keep on going for five more minutes. If at first you dont succeed, welcome to the human race. Dont quit!

One final thought: It's not how much you work, it's how you work that makes a difference.

WHAT MAKES A WINNER.

Wisdom #3

Psalm 97:10

Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserve the souls of his saints; he delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Sometimes I sat by myself, questioning if it was really significant to try to live spotless, Christian life. Some thought maybe I became old-fashioned and formal or I am crazy.  I wouldn’t go out now to have drinks with old friends, hated smoking, and had no wish to engage in sex joint or bars. I didn’t like going to parties with my old friends just for drinking spree, but I must admit I hated to be alone sometimes. When I was a new Christian, every once in a while, I felt like just giving in and doing what all my peers are doing. Those feelings passed, though, and I felt a special peace and relieve in refusing to give in. Being different is hard. To say not to wrong-doing and evil can be agonizingly difficult. Yet, out God calls us to be different, to stand apart from the crowd. No compromise for evil and to live beyond the daily grind. If we will continue to say no to evil, while saying yes to God, He will save and reinforce us. We are never truly alone if we will only love the Lord. God, I want to do what is right, but sometimes to wrong is very tempting and appealing. Please grant me the power to oppose and hold onto what I know is true. Amen

Wisdom #2

Psalm 93:1,  The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.

A platoon leader was standing head above the rest of his men. He is armed with the most sophisticated and latest technology gears, very snappy and proud. Seeing the man filled with confidence, many will thought that everything would work out. He simply displays success. Before the battle can begin, he can claim triumph already. Our Dear Lord is the same. All power and strength comes from Him. You can rely on His wisdom. Everyday in our lives, we fight the daily grind, and everyday is a battle. Please always bear in mind that God will be on our side and He can be in charge. Our God will not surrender and He will be with us every step of our way. He is our Great Platoon Leader or rather shall I say that He is our General who will always win. Lord, in your might and knowledge, I take my safe haven. You are the bastion that shield me and I have totally NO FEAR. I will always worship YOU, Amen.

A Beautiful Meal!

It is now very seldom to find a steak house which serves a very affordable meal. For a 220 bucks, you can have a very sumptuous meal like pork chop or any of the other meal like fish fillet or breaded chicken. A set meal complete with a complimentary toasted bread pasted with a butter. Inclusive of iced cold tea, a soup, a salad and a dessert. Somewhere near the Alabang Town Center, a new place called Molito, there is a restaurant called Wooden Horse. A place with an ambiance of a western culture, with waiters wearing cowboy boots and hats. The place is worth visiting and I tell the food is really great for the money you spend. Try it!! Right HK Snob?

Wisdom #1

Psalm 94:8,9  Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise? He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see? 

Nobody can fool God. He can sees us wherever place we go. Some people are fooling themselves when they think they can fool God. He can sees all things, hears all things, and nothing can escapes His attention. It will be a scary thing for those people who live in sin. You have nothing to worry if you walk in righteousness. Let Him see you and it is good to know that He is with us. I pray Lord, that you are always with me. Search me Lord, and guide me to correct the wrong things that I do. Please prevent me from straying into the darkness and help me walk into the light. Amen.

Team Work

Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.

A Man Madly in Love

A man is madly in love with a princess and wants to propose, but an evil witch has cast a spell on him, and now he can say only one word a year. So he waits 14 agonizing years, accumulating all his words, before approaching his beloved. Finally, the big day, arrives. When he sees her, his heart skips a beat. He gathers his nerves, drops to his knees, and intones, "My darling I have waited many years to say this", "Will you marry me?" The princess turn around and smiles, and says"Pardon me?"

Eating Yogurt

Yogurt is a good source of calcium. It is an excellent source of protein. Yogurt fights bacteria. May help to reduce risk of colon and breast cancer. It helps to overcome lactose intolerance. It's a good source of riboflavin. Yogurt ease arthritis and reduces the risk of high blood pressure. So now, I prefer to eat yogurt than ice cream. They are both sweet, but yogurt is sugar free & low fat.

Time Management - Is this a cliche?

Below are some of the few tips that I know about Time Management:

A. Carry a book or a planner of what you have written or recorded and plan your priority for the week.

B. Assign a time table for those conversations or recorded minutes that will make you successful and are very important. Try to prevent a long list of to do list, because it doesn't work. It will just make your work complicated and you will create a lot of unfinished business.

C. Spend more time in the thoughts, activities and minutes of your meeting that produce good results. 

D. Have a break and have a Kit-Kat. Pull a way from what you are doing some time. Have a schedule for time interruptions. 

E. Start your day by completing your time plan and do it on your first 30 minutes. It is the most important time of your day. 

F. Before you make every call, take 5 minutes to list down the task to decide what kind of result you want to attain. Begin with an end in mind, and it is success. I will slow time down. And after your call or task, take 5 minutes to determine whether your desired result was achieved. Do a postmortem analysis. 

G. When you want a job to get done, you can opt to put or write a "Dont disurb sign"!

H. Don't answer emails when they pop up or you can delay answering a phone it rings or you can also delay replying back text messages. You can opt to disable instant email pop up.

I. You can schedule a time to answer email and return phone calls. Don't do it instantly unless it is absolutely crucial in your business to offer an immediate response. 

J. You can shut off social networks while you have important tasks to finish. 

It is always impossible to get all things done. Remember that odds are good that 20% of your thoughts, discussions and activities produce 80% of our results. 

What Makes a Marriage Last Forever?

There are countless magazines and online quiz sites that will ask you 10-20 questions, and present generalized results on how you scored. But what they forgot to take into consideration is that marriage is neither a game, nor can it be determined based on few questions. Marriage is a journey which a couple takes together without making any demands or putting restraints.

♥ Remember... Arguments will Arise ♥
Every married couple has fights, but that doesn't mean it is time to call it quits. It isn't about how many times you had an argument or disagreement over some things. What matters the most is how you get out of them, clear the air, and move past it. Many a times, we find ourselves arguing about the same issues over and over again. This happens because your disagreements haven't been addressed and you still harbor unresolved issues. When there is pent up frustration, and you feel that your needs or wants aren't being addressed, you tend to lash out when an argument arises; regardless of what you're discussing. What you, as a couple, need to focus on is how the arguments are being handled. You might lose temper for a while, say things you didn't want to, and hurt each other's feelings. As these occurrences are common, you can communicate them and try to understand what each of you want when such a situation arises.

♥ Marriage is a Two Way Street ♥
Every individual is entitled to his/her opinions, beliefs, and choice of living. Our qualities, flaws, desires, likes, dislikes, and attributes is what makes us unique; special. These are the very same reasons why you fell in love with your spouse in the first place and that is what is going to give you the drive to live a long, happy married life with one another. One of the ways to make your marriage last is to understand that you two are in this together and a marriage only works when both of you are willing to make it work. Imagine that you two are handcuffed together and you are supposed to reach a particular destination. Now if one of those persons is lagging behind, and isn't pushing towards reaching that goal, then it's not a joint effort. Alright, maybe the illustration isn't all that great, but you know what I mean.

♥ Always Know Who Your Spouse Is ♥
What I mean to say here is that many a times, during or after a fight or an argument, you may temporarily forget what attracted us to your spouse in the first place. This is very natural as in the heat of the moment, everything else gets disoriented. Which is why, when you have calmed yourself down, what you need to focus on are the things that attracted you to them. There are going to be millions of little things that occur each day, and they can get on your nerves. The more important thing is that you don't misunderstand your spouse, the love of your life, and think that they are someone else. Once the heat of an argument has died down, you can calmly talk to one another and figure things out. Don't forget the love and bond between you two.

♥ Keep the Romance Alive ♥
This may sound like a cliché, but it works. Many couples have noticed that when romance dies in their relationship, so does the old attraction. It may be difficult to be romantic and unpredictable everyday, but we're not talking about doing that. There are hundreds of responsibilities in our lives and sometimes, finding time alone with your spouse could be tough. But this is where your imagination comes in. A sensual kiss on her neck while she's doing the dishes, hugging him when he's deciding what to wear for work in the morning, and a candlelight dinner when the kids are sleeping. All these things can bring a couple together, more close than they think. And of course, you have major occasions like birthdays, anniversary, Valentine's day, and other holidays to be creative.

These are just some of the things to make your marriage last forever. No couple, without investing themselves wholeheartedly can expect to have a loving, lasting relationship. Each day comes as a challenge, and both of you have to take it as they come. In the end, what's left is your undying love for one another. And when you think about it, what more does anyone want than to be loved and cared for.

KBL - Kadios Baboy Langka

Kadios Baboy Langka, a favorite food in Negros Occidental. I miss this food very much. Maybe I will try this coming December if we are given the chance to spend Chrismas in Bacolod City.


Recipe:(good for 5 persons)
1 small glass of fresh kadios(bag-o kukot)
1 roll ubad sang saging(kihadon sang manipis kag kumuson sa asin)
1/4 kl tiil sang baboy
2 pcs tomato(slice to 4)
2 pcs onion(slice to 4)
5 bulbs garlic
1 tablespoon pure coconut vinegar(Tuba langgaw)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 roots tanglad leaves
1 tablespoon atsuete(stiwitis) soaked in water
other seasoning - salt,sugar,vetsin

Cover & cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.

My Little Boy goes to school

My little boy goes to school now. At the age of 3 and 1/2, he really looks so young with a bottle of milk still in one hand (as shown in the picture), and always want to go to sleep longer, but with the demand of today's early education, he has to get up early. Sometimes i have to wake him up at 7am or 730am, and his eyes could not be opened yet. But whenever he wakes up, he wants to rush to go to school immediately and i hear from his nanny that he participates well and can do lots of things already. Quite amazing, but he is my boy.


Below are some of the comments from different parents:


1. Don't Move too Fast

I believe some children can start Kindergarten at 5 or so.  It all depends on their emotional maturity I think.  My daughter (23 years old now) was put in first grade and though she had not trouble doing the work (she was acedemically mature) she had trouble there and was suffering.  She even started wetting her bed which was very unlike her.  We decided to put her back in Kindergarden for an additional year and she did very well from that point forward.  We didn’t demote her... or set her back.  We simply asked her which would make her happier and she said she would be happier back in Kindergarten so we put her there. Parents often push their kids to enter school quickly and progress forward as fast as possible and this isn’t a good thing.  If the child falls behind they may never catch up and they could be behind other students and struggle all the way through high school.  You really don’t want to set them on that path of you can help it.  Better that you move slower than faster.

Sources: Personal Experience

2. The average age is 5 -

However, some start at 4, mainly depending on birthdate.  Some start as late as 7.  In NYS, kids have to start Kindergarten by age 6, unless there are really extenuating circumstances (which must be documented).  The mandated start age varies by state, as does how young they can start.  In some places, kids with birthdays after Oct 1st have to wait until the next year.  In other places, it's Nov 1st (and others Dec 1st!).  The most important thing to remember is ready-ness.  If your child is 4, and meets the birthdate requirements, do a lot of thinking & evaluating before sending her/him off to Kinder at 4...sometimes social readyness isn't there yet, and it's better to wait a year.  Good luck!

Sources: Experience w/kids AND education

Eating Frutis

Eating fruit   We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.   What is the correct way of eating fruits?   It means not eating fruits after your meals! * Fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach.   If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities..   Fruit is the most important food. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil....  So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining — every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc — actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!     Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach. .   There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.   When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.   But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.   You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!   KIWI Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.     APPLE An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants   & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke       STRAWBERRY Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.     ORANGE Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.     WATERMELON Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene — the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.     GUAVA & PAPAYA Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.     Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer!     Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal..        A serious note about heart attacks (THIS IS NOT A JOKE) !       Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.        A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that well save at least one life.