Thank you, President Cory

it just dawned on me how great Cory was...there is one thing she has done that i personally don't agree but it is such a small thing compared to what she has done for our country, even giving up her own personal life...i now ask myself, what can i do for my country?...small things done with great love would mean much.

SONA tomorrow

Tomorrow (or rather later today), July 27, 2009, would be the State of the Nation Address of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

May her speech give priority to the welfare of the Filipino people. I am looking forward to a better and brighter Philippines. =)

Every problem is an opportunity in disguise

Amen.

Life is a lot, lot easier when you say it out loud. Try it. Believe it.

My Joy List

got an inspiration from Bo's blog...in one of his entries, he asked his readers on what are their joy lists...quite a number gave their joy list...some were very simple and yet those thoughts gave joy to them...sometimes, the simplest thoughts were the ones that give ultimate joy to someone =)

here are my joy list:

1. Believe and hope in GOD.
2. That my family and I are healthy.
3. Keep a positive outlook in life.
4. To really be alive!
5. To do even just a single good deed to a stranger.
6. Go out and date with my honey.
7. Laugh till i cry =D
8. Keep an entrepreneurial mindset.
9. Trust in GOD more.
10. Remember that all obstacles have a solution.
11. Remember that GOD never gives us problems that we cannot overcome.
12. Remember that there are hidden opportunities behind every problem.
13. To be surrounded by my family.
14. To hear one of my nephews say 'babay' to us before he goes to school.
15. And hearing him say 'hello' to us whenever we arrive from work.
16. And seeing him smile at us whenever he goes home from school.
17. To see the world with my honey.
18. I know that someday, our bangus business will boom! =)
19. I have a honey who works so hard to earn extra income. He's really an inspiration.
20. Wedding preparations...how'd we get the money for that?...i don't know...i just know my GOD will provide. =)
    

Bo Sanchez's Blog

i wasn't feeling all that well awhile ago...

suddenly, a thought cross into my mind...why not check out Bo's website...during moments like this, such as whenever i feel low, i know i am in need of spiritual guidance...and i am very glad i thought of seeing his website coz i just found out he's got a blog...wonderful!

i know it'll be a big HELP and GUIDANCE for me not just in times of need but in all circumstances of my life =)

thank GOD!

What is your standard of success?

a few days ago, i tried sending a resume to 2 big companies via online. the first one, which starts with a letter 'S', was quite tedious asking for sooo many info which i obediently answered. fine, i know i don't have much of a choice, right? it went out pretty well...thanks. the second one, which also starts with an 'S' (what's with the S anywaysS?) was almost the same as the first, although, it requires an essay-type of question at the end of the application form. (huwow!) did a lot of editing coz i haven't been doing a lot of writing lately. after so many re-wordings and re-phrases (even 're-sentences'), finally, i did it!

below is my masterpiece to the question 'What is your standard of success?'

For most people, success means being able to achieve a certain desire, aspiration or goal. Success solely depends on the achievement of that one thing; opposite of which means failure. As simple as that.

I partly agree with this definition; however, I strongly believe that being successful goes beyond the achievement of a goal. It is true that the measure of success depends on its final destination. However, the journey towards that destination weighs much more than being at the finish line.

There are two factors to consider – internal and external.

First is the internal aspect. How was I during the pursuit of my goal? How many times have I stumbled and stopped? Were there instances when I considered giving up? Or was I determined and persistent enough so as to keep moving and reaching for my goal?

Second is the external aspect. Were there people involved while I pursue that goal? Was I considerate on how they feel during my journey? Have I stepped on somebody and not even realized such instance? And when I have reached my objective, did I even bother to acknowledge the people who have helped me one way or another?

I may be unsuccessful in terms of accomplishing an objective; but I can still be considered successful if my journey has brought positive effect on me and the people around me. If that journey brought out the BEST in me and in the people I have dealt with, then I am successful.