A Break From Blogging

After vacationing in the Philippines for a month, I recently returned. Because of my constant involvement with schoolwork while in Thailand and my efforts to amuse myself, it sometimes took me a while to blog.

Apart from the fact that being busy has taken up all of my time, it has taken me so long to blog because I haven't thought about it in a while, to be honest. I needed to write the sentiments in my online journal, but I haven't had the time. 

Returning to the Philippines is akin to taking a medicine that will cure all your emotional and psychological pain and stress. 

One of my stress relievers when I don't feel like talking to people, especially those who are close to me, is blogging. This is how I express myself and give voice to all of my hurts, sadness, anger, and joy. I'm glad I started blogging when it first gained popularity in the early years of 2000. In this way, I could speak my mind without anyone stopping me or preventing me from doing so.

Because of the popularity of vlogging, blogging is no longer as popular as selling pancakes, but I still prefer the traditional methods. 

Although getting a notebook and starting a diary is the traditional way to journal or write, I find that using the benefits of online journaling makes me happier.

It has been three months since I took a blogging break, but I am now finally back. I suppose the three-month break is sufficient, and it is imperative to resume blogging.

SABBATH DAY WITH FELLOW EDUCATORS....to be

January 13 was the second Saturday of the month. The interns of the College of Education (included me) were scheduled at AIIAS Tagalog church with our Dean. We led out the AY program, as it was prepared.
AIIAS tagalog church had frivolously improved such a small nothing to a pompous extravagant one. I love so much the structural design of the church.Tainted glasses at both sides and photographic transparency up high at the pulpit which give a panting breath to the congregation.
My Sabbath could have been so piously perfect if it weren't so of my health condition.However, God has been so good to me after all, the pain was manage ably tolerable as I was able to smile and extended my handshake for greetings. Sad to say, I hesitate to participate 'coz of my plight on that day. The whole day was being inspired by a fiery message of Pastor Gulfan Jr. the President of the Adventist churches in Southeast Asian territory.That was my first time to see him again, after ages. He might not recognize me at all but his one of the fave speakers I have met.
He never change just as the same humble Pastor I met way back then. The group was enjoying as well and most of all, the exciting part was the Potluck.The foods were so palatable and mostly served vegetarians.
I just thank the church where I am today because of the health practices that we have which strictly implemented, as I must say. There could have no other day that makes me so holy and just.....that's Sabbath day...which is the Lord's Day.



These are my colleagues


Interns meeting...........

With our Dean..wearing the blue sleeve

Just showing off our teeth...

Inside our van headed to AIIAS Tagalog Church

A living dead trying to scare me....sorry I wasn't scared..


exotic ladies in my time....


what are we doing Jack???


was my tummy protruding?


SSD.....it was a very sun shiny day...


Hearty potluck......I'm wearing yellow jacket.

AIIAS Tagalog church with the Educators of today

JUST BUSY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at www.freewebs.com/ericsblog last Thursday, Jan 11, 2007

It's been a while that I didn't post any in my blog. I am very sorry that there has not been an update in some time. I have been so busy that I dont even have the time to relax and unwind for sometimes.However, I am always trying to think of posting anything that I do everyday or something from the past.
Please do understand me..........

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Posted at www.freewebs.com/ericsblog last Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006

Here is a moving story that is being passed around through the Internet. I hope you will not shed a tear or two after you read this story.
The story goes that some time ago a man punished his 5- year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became even more upset when the child pasted the gold paper so as to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and said, " This is for you, Daddy." The father was embarrased by his earlier overreaction, but his anger flared again when he found the box was empty. He spoke to her in a harsh manner, " Dont you know, young lady, when you give someone a present there's supposed to be something inside the package?"
The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, " Oh Daddy, its not empty.I blew kisses into it until it was full." The father was crushed.He felt on his knees and put his arms around his little girl, and he begged her to forgive him for his unnecessary anger.
An unfortunate accident took the life of the child only a short time later and it told that the father kept that gold box by his bed for all the years of his life.And whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems he would open the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each of us as human beings has been given a golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children,family, friends and God.
There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.

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..................

SUNDAY BREAK

Posted at www.freewebs.com/ericsblog last Sunday, Sep 10, 2006

I remember that I already had a Blog which I made using other site. it was at www.freewebs.com
But since it's not as popular as selling hot cakes just like this blogspot.....I thought of transferring my account and my daily online journals here.
So, it's goes like this people..............................posted September 10,2006. Sunday
I wasn't able to post a blog yesterday. 'coz I was off to church and did some spiritual stuff for my spiritual body.
It may sounds so corny but we truly need sometimes.not sometimes but most of the time to have ample hours for the Mighty Being up there.I just thank God for the 6 days He had given for us and the blessings that we receive each day.The sermon was good and its all about God's powerful messages,how it will change us unless we will allow Him to do so.
After the service,we went directly to the dining area for the hearty potluck.Gee,I never contribute anything, however, I didnt indulge myself to the food coz its my way of culture not too eat too much on Saturdays.Right now, I browsed the net and check my emails from abroad.Of course, updating my website every now and then.