NEVER STOP BELIEVING

Never Stop Believing
There's always the promise of a new day.
There's always something to come home to.
There's always a star much brighter than the darkest night.
There's always a moment when the impossible becomes probable.
All because you believe. Together we can move mountains.
(source: AYALA Corp.)

As usual, life has been so monotonous these times....nothing much newsworthy and no challenges. I just stay home watch movies with friends(thanks to Jacks and Michael for allowing to watch movies at their home)
I got this short poem from a news paper and it was a message from AYALA group...I like how the message goes as it is trying to explain of reaching your dreams without stopping of believing that you can possibly go beyond what you desire for.
Hopelessly as I am, that poem encourages me to stay tune no matter how vague and unclear life is....from now on I won't stop believing.
These were the movies I had watched previously.......you like them while you are passing the boring time.

IN LIFE; SAFE OR SORRY?

Life could be very tricky. One day you're up, the next day you're down. Having a stable and good paying job is life's safety net against uncertainties.
World crisis is still a financial catastrophic, that leaves the humanity in tears and a pocket threat.
Everyone wants to be successful in life, and success in life is all about finding the perfect fit-with your partner, educations, chose endeavors and more importantly, your career.
We couldn't recognize the small thrive in an environment much different from the one in which we desire to be.
Honest to goodness, we continue to strive not just to earn something in this world but for the survival of the crisis that continue to wash out the world's stability.
At the end of the day, what is important is not simply what you and I have done, but the reason why we do things.
Planning every single of our dreams and desires is like plotting a quarters worth of meals.
After all these struggles in life, anchoring to God's promises is the best propeller that we can use, (as) today's is the eliminations of the unfit and the survival of the fittest.

NEED TO ACTIVATE MY ADRENALINE

I didn't have much to do since by the midst of February.Winter break has over for the Koreans so they need to go back to Korea for schooling.
This summer down to August is a minimal number of students. Working as a private tutor since 2006 has been my bread and butter for survival. It has been my security blanket throughout the tough times. Well, at least I need to thank God for the tutorial job he has given me so as I have something to grab on when financial crisis takes in (at least).
Since I only have oner student left (I'm idle from the morning till in the afternoon as my tutorial scheduled in the evening..I need to activate my adrenaline this time) watching movies throughout the entire 8 hours is my escapade from boredom.
As a movie buff, watching movies is a form of remedy for me, it heals the loneliness when boredom comes along.
Among the movies that I had just watched these weeks were the following:

Just watch these movies...I am recommended them all, you'll learn something and you'll surely laugh. Sometimes life is so boring so go on and watch your fave movies at home.

FACES THAT MATTERED

I always put my classmates back in High School on the top list this time. Lucky, as we were and as we are right now, internet things have to help us connecting the time that we used to share our laughter and tears.

The constant communications I am having with them bring so much youthful joy to my face the moment I read their messages on our batch website (created by section - 1).

These are the only pictures I'd gather so far among my classmates in High School......I am still waiting for the next day before somebody from them would find their way to our batch website and share their pictures.

You can see how innocent our faces were, which back those times life was so simple and unspoiled.  The happiness of those times was purely uncomplicated. Back when our Alma Mater - Olongapo City National High School was built for building a greater future for those who will dream and reach their ambitions in life.

Back then our lives weren't polluted by politics nor for personal gains but being shaped with pure and refined education. Back when our simple joys and happiness weren't dictated much by technology, but purely given by our teachers, peers, friends, and classmates.

These faces would always remain a gold-painted art in my life as we continue to count the years, months, weeks, and days of our memories back in High School before they will totally be buried or forgotten by times.

High school life would always be fun and memorable.

Yours truly now and then

Charielyn Estabaya, a classmate in 2nd year

Celia Gardon, my classmate back in 2nd year

Jhun trance my classmate in 4th year

Ronaldo Caser my classmate in 3rd year

Rodel Martinez -classmate back in 2nd year

Peter de Guzman-classmate, back in 3rd year

Marivi de Leon-classmate in 3rd year

Maritess Andrade my classmate back in 2nd year

Joel Barrera my 4th-year classmate

Ariel Mijares 4th year classmate

Clemens Perenia -  my classmate back in 2nd year.

Eugene Ebreo -  my classmate back in 3rd year. 

Jojo Tualla -  my classmate back in 3rd year. 

Joseph Eric Calma -  my classmate back in 3rd year. 

Richard Tingson -  my classmate back in 3rd year. 

Romeo Timkang - my classmate back in 3rd year. 

All pics were taken at OCNHS Batch 90 site.

HOW DO I SPENT MY BIRTHDAY-VALENTINES

I'm back again from a couple of days- absenting in blogging. This month has been a special for me, not just because its Valentines but its my birthday as well. I have been spending my birthday with my blog for 4 years by now, and it has been my constant companion and a shock absorber thing which I can simply release my innermost ill-thought.
I didn't expect that my co-teachers would just took me out at Paseo de Sta.Rosa for a simple dinner on the day of my Birthday itself. Before we had our Birthday-Valentines dinner, a palatable potluck was done right after we got out from the church. Food contributions from friends and fellow teachers was served as it was a big occasion.
As we were letting the food to be grinned after we ate, watching an inspirational movie was the next moved that we did to pass the time. Indeed, it was a refreshing day so as transformational of the soul. The movie was a Christian inspired story combating the giants that we are facing each day. It teaches us where to go and to bend our knees when circumstances hit us painfully. Surprisingly, life is tight and filled with emptiness that sometimes you need satisfy yourself from the unsatisfactory life physically and financially.
This "Facing the Giant" movie was funded and screened by a Christian Church somewhere in USA. I recommended this movie to everyone, especially to those who are heart-fainted spiritually.



According to a movie critic:
"As a result, the message is very clear and God-centered. And yet, even though the inexperienced acting sometimes shows, the spirit of everybody involved permeates every scene of the movie.
One caution that I would have is that because every little detail in the movie turns out positively as a result of trusting God, it might be easy for the viewer to think that if they just trust God hard enough and give Him their best, then everything will turn out just right. But in the end, there are thousands of couples that are trusting God, but may never have children. There are thousands of Christian athletes who trust God and will never play for a state championship. Every ministry is filled with volunteers and employees that drive beat-up vehicles and that will never be given a brand new truck. Yet, the message of the movie should still remain the same for these people as well. God is in control. So trust Him. "

IT PAYS TO BE HUMAN

1. You have a right to be happy today.
But first have a reason to get out of bed.
2. Stretch yourself and go after your goals.
Even if others consider them to be too ambitious to accomplish.
3. Be sure others have a clear picture of the journey.
No one can follow a confused map.
4. Try to be transparent, clear and truthful.
Even when it is difficult. Above all, when it is difficult.
5. Lying is upsetting.
Believing you becomes very tedious.
6. Spend an entire day caring for others.
You will be surprised.
7. You build a reputation in twenty years.
You destroy it in five.
8. Little acts of unkindness do not kill.
They simply create the next criminal.
9. If you want others to listen to you,
Listen to them.
10. When we talk, both of us end up winners.
Always.

(Source: Codered magazine)

BLOG ABSENT-WORST LIFE

Sorry about the downtime with the blog thing. I usually blog after work and I was off for a while.
I have a weird little mood going. Manic – depressive. Well now that I write it, I guess that ain’t too weird; that is what we are. The problems in life is finding it harder and harder to put me to a good night’s rest. I often think that I am not hitting the right sleep position and wake up feeling worse than when I went to sleep. Guaranteed If I ran out I wouldn’t sleep much. My mind is constantly turning. I thoughts flood out just about everything. When people talk to me I have to make a conscious effort to pay attention and often that doesn’t help and I have to ask them to start over. My eyes are constantly wide and intense. I find myself dominating conversations and unable to shut-up.
I will say that luckily I haven’t had too much rage that usually wells inside during the manic times. A few days everyone’s voices grated my nerves and I got pissy, but overall I remained calm. I have caught myself at work getting irritated and having to reign in my comments that otherwise would seem crass or even belligerent.
I haven’t had any anxiety attacks since last I blogged and this makes Ash very happy. Man do I hate those.
Work hasn’t been too stressful lately, although I have been gone more than there lately. Not being there usually does wonders for stress levels.

My body has been adjusting the sleepless nights and was gotten used to it.