Me, Myself and My Dreams

At the end of any sports or games, what will matter is the score of winning. Every players would do their best and it is their ultimate goal is winning  the championship. Any person has a dream, it's just a matter of how making it real and achieving it the way we want it too from the simplest to the most unimaginable.
Dreams can be realities, it can remain a dream forever when people dream  they will do their best to realize it. As matter of fact, I worked hard just to achieve my dreams & even face the most possible obstacle.
I have reached the countries which I thought would not be possibly granted by the Lord. However, at times you have to suffer and apply the instinct of survival.
My dream is getting out from poverty this is why I am determined of going abroad to sacrifice for my family & to fulfill my dreams as well. It may not that easy but they are all so worth rejoicing.

Old Town - Warsaw Poland

Mazowiecki , Poland

Walled city of the Old Town Warsaw - Poland

For the meantime, I'm still tuning in and trying to work out my patience again waiting for that big chance which the Lord has prepared for me just as He keeps His silence. I've got a lot opportunities in hand which I thought was for me, knowing that it pushes me to test the water with my foot instead of going down both of my feet.
Yet, the fear of anticipating of something that you don't know & disagreeable of what I want is a battle that I need to prepare about. My status right now is afloat, no definite directions though I have plans being printed yet, all of which are in vain.
Truly, I have this disgruntled feeling of God because all of the questions that I have been asking pertaining all of these failures that I've got so far has no answered.
If I could just doing it on my own freely, I would have been gone abroad by now. The reality is no longer vague to me that I should have worked doubly for my family and for my future next travel.

Bangkok  Thailand with the novice young monks

One day trip in Macau

Italian inspired fountain in Macau

Temple in Ban Rai - Thailand

Stanley Boulevard - Hongkong

Twin Tower of Petronas - Kuala Lumpur

Batu Cave - Kuala Lumpur

Pictures here are just all memories I had abroad about me, myself and my dreams. The very first step of achieving one's goal is to start dreaming and making it real.

An Angel to Watch Over Me - An Ode for Mothers

A song that melted my heart every time I play this song on purpose. I certainly do believe that mother's serves as angel, created by God designed to watch after her kids. This song would always bring a river of tears reminding me of my mother's unconditional love and care for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Sm8rjUyPs

She watched by my cradle 

    through long, sleepless nights

She taught me to pray as she knelt by my side

She guarded my childhood, 

     and all through the years

She echoed my laughter, she counted my tears

In the arms of my mother, I came to believe 

She taught me the meaning of courage and faith

She taught me to live with the Lord as my strength

She taught me to follow the pathway he marked

She guided my steps when the journey grew dark

And I know there were dangers that I could not see  

but God sent and angel to watch after me. 

She taught me to serve with a spirit that sings

She taught me to seek after heavenly things

And because of her love and her kindness and care

Because of the place that I hold in her prayers

And because of her goodness, I still believe

That God sent an angel to watch over me

SELF PORTRAIT

Although pulchritude is the forethought of man, I am fortunate enough God created man in His own image, with so much pride that I am good enough for a second look. My inadequate command of adjectives and words make me fail to describe myself vividly. I wish I could televise myself so that what I tell would prove to be true. I am Eric Am-is Baroy Mahinay a pure descent of half Spanish, and Malayan race. I'm a Filipino adventurer and sojourner and due to my adventurous spirit, I was able to reach the 3 big major islands of the country, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. My mother was supposedly naming me an old Spanish-inspired name of a lover's saint Valentino because I was born on Valentine's day. Good heaven, the midwife suggested Eric as in King Eric of Denmark which was a viker then, the reason I name my blog Vikings after the meaning of my name itself. My early childhood was spent in different places in the country, then in Olongapo city where I graduated high school in the '80s. I moved back to my mother's homeplace and took my first course in college at my father's ancestral home Cebu. My birthday falls every Valentine's day of the year. I was born on a dear exotic and peaceful island of the world called " Isla del Fuego". It is located in the central part of Visayas (you could locate it on the Philippine map). My life as a Christian has spent 17 years inactively and 6 years actively. I'd not be where I am today without the untiring, powerful touch of the Holy Spirit. Thanks to the aghast threat of the millennium bug, to my horror I kneel crying alarmed to be grilled in the lake of fire. I thank God for giving me the opportunity of sharing this website. I hope this will transcends the barriers that keep from reaching out to one another. The above picture is the sketch of me being as the young me before. There comes a time in your life when you realize that if you stand still, you will remain at this point forever You'll realize that if you fail and stay down, life will pass you by..... Life's circumstances are not always what you might wish them to be. The pattern of life does not necessarily go as you plan. Beyond any understanding, you may at times be led in different directions that you never imagined, dreamed, or designed. Yet, if you had never put any effort into choosing a path, or tried to carry out your dream, then perhaps you would have no direction at all. Rather than wondering about or questioning the direction your life has taken, accept the fact that there is a path before you now. Shake off the why's and what if's, and rid yourself of confusion, Whatever is- is what's important. The past is a brief reflection. The future is yet to be realized. Today is here. Walk your path one step at a time with courage, faith, and determination. Keep your head up, and cast your dreams to the stars. Soon your steps will become firm, and your footing will be solid again. A path that you never imagined will become the most comfortable direction you could have ever hoped to follow. Keep your belief in yourself and walk on your new journey. You will find it magnificent, spectacular, and beyond your wildest imaginings.

A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

Nothing much newsworthy this time aside from the increase of Oil,Gas, and prime commodities.It has been a cliche' now and boring to discuss since the Governments are enjoying fattening their wallets and barrels.
Well,another true to life story that melted and shed a bit of tears in my eyes is the story of Yvette that I've got from the blog of Stacy..for the complete story please do read:

Take a good long look at this face...

Her name is Yvette Cade and she currently is about 34 years old. She has a small pixie voice with words that are deliberate and a high pitched giggle that perfectly matches her small pixie stature. She has one daughter and an ex-husband who is in jail for setting her on fire in 2005.


When she was 31, Yvette married Roger Hargrave falling in love with his wit and the gentle manners in which he treated his son from a previous marriage. Soon after their wedding, he began drinking a lot and became volatile, demanding, possessive, suspicious and abusive.

Yvette eventually had the courage to walk away wanting safety for her daughter but Hargrave was not willing to let her go. On the day Yvette's life was thrown into chaos, Hargrave had called her about 14 times in order to tell her he loved her. When he finally did get through to her, he told her, "he wanted to fry her like Crisco".

Six hours later, he showed up at her place of employment - a T-mobile store in Clinton, Maryland - and poured gasoline from a two liter bottle all over her and then chased her until she fell down. While she was down, he lit a match, dropped it on her and then walked away while 60% of her body sizzled.

He later told the judge that what he did was insane and he was sorry that he'd behaved that way. To date, he has never apologized or shown any remorse to his wife for the pain and suffering he has caused her .

One month before this happened, she had been to court to plead with a judge to enforce and injunction against Hargrave. After telling the judge that she was afraid for herself and her daughter and wanted an immediate divorce, the judge callously said, "Well I'd like to be 6'5" but I don't get that either. You'll have to go to divorce court for that" and then dismissed Yvette and the injunction with a bang of his gavel.

Later on the judge said that it was a clerical error that caused her injunction to be dismissed. Yeah, right...

Yvette has been through close to 20 surgeries, has had to wear a pressure suit and masks up to 23 hours a day to minimize scar tissue and do excruciating exercises and slather down in creams to keep her skin as supple as she can. She wears bandages on the back of her head where her hair was burnt into her scalp. She works her hands so she can maintain a bit of mobility to take care of her daughter, and hopefully one day, some grandchildren.



she also recites all of her blessings and the things that she is grateful for everyday.And when she finally did have the courage to go out in public, although many were struck by awe at her appearance, that beauty came out at she said that she was there to plead with women in abusive situations to GET OUT and SEEK HELP. She put her own pride aside to encourage others to get help before it was too late.
And on Oprah, when she was asked by the talk show queen what her thoughts were about Roger Hargrave, Yvette pursed her scarred lips, remained silent for a moment and then smiled slightly as she said, "If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all."

THE BEAUTY OF ART

Many have said that art is beauty,regardless of the creations and the outcome as long as they are art there is beauty.
But in these pictures that I posted down is honestly out of the content....do you consider these as Art?
The pictures that you'll see in here are no longer normally art...well that's how I see it.
Question practically pop out in mind..what happen to these people? Are they
losing morality and values in Life?
I can't afford to have a friend like this...nor a relative having an image like this,there's a lot of ways to express oneself thru arts.
I really don't know in the latter part,sense of regrets would haunt them down when realizations proved them wrong.

MEN OF STYLE

Fashion defines as the prevailing style or mode,specially in dress.During the old times, fashion was purposely intended for women or ladies which they can freely expressed themselves what to wear according to the custom practice by the society.
They can style and put everything fashionably-head over heels, as long as they'll look unlike and differently above the rest.As time went by, man became educated and increase in knowledge, the outlook in life become profoundly broaden yet a bit stereotyped.The mode of dressing was gradually changing and even applies to men after all.
Men who dressed too much was considered "gay" during the old times, but today men are even competing with women to style.Guys who usually vain or conscious about thier looks are the common trendsetter that refused to stay outdoors unless they are able to fix themselves.Ladies practically attracted to men who knows how to carry themselves,neatly plainlooking.
Following the fad is also basing the personality...Choosing the colors and blending them is a factor of distinctively form of expression.I love to mix and match in a different angle, but it is also logically basis of the tone of your skin color.
I have list of guys whom I look up to when it comes to style and fondly mimicking them..regardless of the brand,I always find colors and style of their dresses from malls down to ukay-ukayan...

1.Uttsada


Utts is an MTV VJ, at his age right now(we're at the same age)he doesn't look old nor matured enough to be at his age..aside from that I like the way he balance his mode in dressing that made him look fresh and young...wish I could follow that and maintain the baby-look just as what he did.

2.David Beckham


Everyone recognized him..David is an epitome of a metamorphosis to every males who look up to him as a fashion icon...The world knows his style and expensive brands that describe his taste in fashion.He is one of the most photograph men of all and the branded man.

3.Lenny Kravitz


Lenny Kravits is among I adore most in terms of style..He never runs out of style and idea and plainly choose the best clothes that truly fits his taste.

4.Aaron Kwok


Among Asian men..Aaron Kwok is included in the list..I don't know him that much nor had the chance to watch his movie but pictures are enough to prove that he knows to the proper clothes to wear occasionally and privately...a very decent look and perfectly classy.

5.Tim Yap


At top five our very own Tim Yap..an eventologist or event organizer who is considered a chameleon because of his different style and taste of dressing..everybody finds him annoying and even called him monicker..but for me he is a man of style and very creative of combining colors that made him totally a fashionista in the century...

6.Tyson Beckford


The last on my list was..Tyson Beckford..the former Calvin Klein undies model..this Black Model brought so much justice to those Black American who wish to enter the world of fashion..his style is very manly and expressively strong attractive.

Well, I have no other on the list aside this 6 persons...I am admiring these people how they updated themselves on fashion.I considerably myself a worst social climber but following their styles isn't a crime as long as you aren't out of the circulation enough that you won't be the cause of laughter.I really dream of becoming like them..just in mode of dressing only.
I don't follow the trend just to capture attention but to indulge and reward myself...having your favorites I think is not a crime but persons' you idolized of how the way they dressed.
Occasionally, dressing-up is important according to the juncture of events like going to church;I like how Aaron Kwok match his self to the classy type of clothing which is decent and formal.
Sometimes or most of the times,David Beckham the gazelle of elegance yet,retrospective that made him the sought image model of every commercials..
On parties,Tim Yap and VJ Utts are the icons that I worship to follow..I like their fresh looking and combining of different colors.
Tyson style is a perfect fit for everyday and usual days occasion with his country looking....Lenny Kravitz this black rock enroll singer is a mix and match of elegance yet,casual...its a paradigm for malling and dating in style..

RIGHTS OF LEFTIES

Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon. What to do these men have in common? They were all left-handed! Beginning early in history,Southpaws or left-handed have been feared,neglected, and punished....whew,thanks God I was in the 70's.But finally, they are getting recognition for their achievements.
For many years, the use of the lef-hand was considered evil...well,people at those times were not civilized and educationally professionals.In fact, the Latib word for "left" is "sinister".Because of this prejudice against the left,left-handed people were forced to switch hands.
This change caused many problems for lefties in school, which resulted in frustration,bad behavior, and high drop-out rates.
Maybe that is why lefties were stereotyped as unintelligent.But this could not be further from the truth.
To understand intelligence, we need to understand the brain.Researchers studying the brain have found differences in the left side and right side of the brain.Researchers believe that people who use more of the left side of their brain tend to be more intelligent.They also tend to use language better and solve problems faster.
However, one study also showed that left-brain people tend to have worse memories.
So which side of the brain do lefties use? Actually, both. Right-handed people use the left side of the brain more,whereas left-handed people use both sides of the brain almost equally.The part connecting the two halves of the brain is usually larger in left-handed people.
Approximately ten percent of the world is left-handed, and the ratio of left-handed males to left-handed females is 20 to 1. Thankfully, parents and teachers no longer treat left-handedness as a problem to be cured....at least.It may actually contribute to a child's excellence! By allowing lefties to learn and develop in their own way, they will excel in school.
And perhaps one of these lefties might turn out to be the next Einstein or Da Vinci..

MY ALTER EGO

It's so funny to think, yet ecstatic, when somebody persistently persuade you that you are facially resemblance to somebody, may it be famous or not.
My Korean students seriously trying to compare me to this Korean actor with an English name of Eric, as well.
They were just basing my old picture way back my glorious hairy days....
This picture that you'll see below was my school photo during my high school....just try to judge and compare me to this Eric Moon a Korean actor, if we really are alike to each other facially.
In the lowest part,is my recent picture taken at Taal at the edge of the crater itself...and was and is still compared to famous International actor Yul Brynner
Well,it's up to you guys whether you'll curse me to high heavens....that's how my Korean students see me...it may be a wrong perspective and intuitions but allow me to indulge this simple things that at least foreign students appreciated the way I look now and the Eric (Me) before.
I really thank God for that...............

THE YOUNG ME................



ERIC MOON OR MOON JUNG HYUK in Korean name..


THIS IS ME...NOW.


MY KOREAN STUDENTS COMPARED ME TO THIS GREAT HOLLYWOOD ACTOR YUL BRYNNER

SIQUIJOR - THE MYSTIC ISLAND

SIQUIJOR - THE MYSTIC ISLAND One of the latest movies right now, tells about Siquijor. This is the island where I was born..the province of my great mother. I have not seen the movie but I used to see it in newspaper movie columns. As I was studying the picture of the movie...it's like proclaiming the island negatively about its witchcraft practices. The face of a man in the movie poster, annoyingly speaks how spooky and dreadfully scary Siquijor is. I think... it's not what the picture should have to be about the island.....I've grown up on the island too but I have never seen nor encounter a medium nor witch or what? The said movie is not promoting the beauty of the island but selfishly destroying the image of Siquijor. Honestly, I felt insulted and belittle base on the poster made by the Producer.....Haven't they asked nor study how safe and peaceful the place Siquijor is? It is honestly the best escapade place from the hustle-bustle of the polluted suburbans... 

I have these clippings taken from yehey.com, about the complaint of Cong.Fua against the movie: 

Will ‘Siquijor’ finally get to see the light? By: Ricky T. Gallardo | The Manila Times 13 March 2007 | 12:53 PM All is set for the nationwide screening of the controversial film Siquijor tomorrow unless an unexpected last-minute hitch comes along. Already given a high B rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board, the film’s showing is highly anticipated by the country’s movie buffs not just because they want to see on screen what they’ve always been hearing about this mystic island but because it gathers what is possibly the best creative team and the most credible new generation of actors in the Philippines today. The film has been in the can for several months now, it's showing delayed several times because of a hundred and one glitches. The most controversial of which was the complaint filed by Governor Orlando B. Fua Sr. of Siquijor, with the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, to restrain the exhibition of the movie Siquijor: Mystic Island because it allegedly paints a negative image of the province. The people behind the movie have already formalized their reply and have sought the assistance of MTRCB Chairman Consolacion Laguardia. In response, Laguardia asked the producers to submit to MTRCB the answer print of Siquijor for review before it can act on the request. She also clarified that the board has no power to stop a film based on a party’s complaint and reiterated that the MTRCB merely classifies films according to age suitability. The film was given a PG-13 rating, without cuts.

LUCKY.......??????????????????????????????????????

Posted at www.freewebs.com/ericsblog last Tuesday, Sep 12, 2006

I had never really been lucky when it came to love.It seemed that girls were falling for those hairy guys.As if hair even mattered? What really matters is a kind heart and a faithful spirit.I was sure that if a girl would at least take the time to know me then she would find out that I am really a kind gentle person who will love her for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, they never were able to look past my scalp.In fact, it seemed that the entire world was putting too much emphasis on the physical appearance of people and too little emphasis on the brain thus giving people like me a big disadvantage.
I met some girls at my college now and some were my friends but it seemed they were after a husband that they could brag about in public and I just wasn't that person.It was the story of my life and I was beginning to lose hope that it would ever change.
It seems that however that technology is on my side.Thanks to the magic of computers I have been able to get to know a lot of ladies.I had chatting with this particular woman for two years now.We seemed to have everything in coomon.We both loved to travel, we both enjoyed missionary works, and we both felt we had been unlucky in love.We felt the right time was right to meet in person and so here I am waiting for her.I already told her about my physical condition and she had assured me that it didnt matter how I looked.I had likewise assured her that it would be the same for her.She was almost at the same age as me and we decided to meet soon.
So...I'm gonna post soon whenever the chance approves me.

MY MEMOIR......BALD IS SEXY

Posted at www.freewebs.com/ericsblog last Monday, Sep 11, 2006

I was young. I was fair skinned, with a (thick) flat top hair styled to the latest fashion and healthy as a growing young person should be.
It was 1997 when my inferiorites started to develop, when I slowly noticed that my hair was falling just a dry leaves were falling off the tree. I began to worry and doubt.Was I going to be bald? Few strands of hair were scattered in my pillow every time I get up from bed and the agony of losing my hair aggravated my sensibilities.
I have become temperamental because of my hair thinning everyday. I soon found myself inventing shampoo made of herbal plants to save my crowning glory. I was oblivious of the damage concoction was doing to my hair. To my dismay, I found a halo at the cowlick on my head. I bargained with God if He would bring back my hair from its (healthy) normal thickness, I wouldn't hold any ill will on Him.
Ridicules and jeering remarks from friends and relatives became my normal life. I was a laughingstock at work and it truly broke my heart almost forcing me to quit from my job then,I asked God to answer my indistinctive prayers.His answers were deep and my human capacity to understand is limited.
Now I am getting more mature and I have been in circulation bald for many years.Now I understand it is a hereditary.If they had seen me then during my early 20's surely they will starstruck.But those were the days.
There still are times when I would feel hurt if they talk behind my back. As for me, bald is sexy and beautiful.And there is no turning back.




This is Me Then..................



This is Me Now..................