HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF?

How do you see yourself? This is a question many of us would not want to answer. How we see ourself affects the whole aspect of our life, thus, our self-image is very vital in our development as a person. It is the portrait that we carry around in our heart and in our head. Many times I went around thinking that God was not pleased with me. The thought that I would never overcome my past stick to my mind. I often felt like I am a losser, a failure, unlovable, and not as good as other persons around me. I always compared myself to others. Hurtful words that were thrown at me by people always seemed to create paragraphs on my mind and if written on a piece of paper, it could fill the whole sheet of paper making up a short story of how ugly I am, how weak I am, how "unholy" I am, how foolish I am. In short, I had a very poor self-image.


I want to share with you the story of David and Mephibosheth recorded in 2 Samuel 9. Jonathan, son of King Saul, loved David very much and was probably one of his closest friends. After Jonathan and Saul were killed in the battle, God promoted David to be the king over all Israel. Deeply moved with sorrow at the loss of Saul and Jonathan, David asked, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?"


David soon discovered that Jonathan had a son named Mephibosheth, who had become crippled as a child but was still alive. So King David had him brought before him, David said to him, "Don't be afraid, for I will surely show kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table." And Mephibosheth bowed down and said, "What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?" In other words, Mephibosheth was saying, "Why do you want to help me? All I deserve is to crawl around on the floor and lick up the crumbs that fall to the ground. " Mephibosheth compared himself to a dead dog!


Obviously, Mephibosheth had a very poor self-image because he was crippled. As a result, he didn't feel worthy of King David's kindness. For many times, I am like Mephibosheth. I think like Mephibosheth. I act like Mephibosheth. I am not physically crippled but because of my own weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings, I see myself as crippled (or perhaps I am just a foolish person). Because of this condition, I am afraid to start new relationships and venture on new opportunities. I am contained in a box - stagnant and not progressing.


It is so much an encouragement to me that God would want to bless me just as He has blessed for others. But just as David was good to Mephibosheth for Jonathan's sake, God is good to us for Jesus' sake. I realize that God doesn't want us to look everything that is wrong with us or the sins of our past. The more we focus on our failures, the more likely are we to repeat them. I often failed in this area. I just pray to God that He will help me focus unto Jesus Who is the Author and the Finisher of my faith, and not to my past which only hinders my relationship with Him.
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THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH: THE FLAG

THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH: THE FLAG

THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL is compared to a jewel of unusual beauty and uses the symbolism in different colors:

Violet stands for the resplendent purple of the coming of the king (Jesus Christ).
Light blue stands for the divine cure.
Yellow stands for the sparkling gold of the baptism in the Holy Ghost.
Red stands for bright scarlet of salvation of the soul.


Charged with a red cross: the historical Christian symbol for Christ's sacrificial death.


Small black square with "4": "Foursquare" was a common term in Canada in the 19th Century, denoting solidity and stability, trustworthiness. The "4" within a square symbolises the four cardinal doctrines of the denomination: "Foursquare Gospel = that Christ Jesus is the Saviour, Healer, Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, and Soon Coming King." On printed materials the square is usually white with a black 4. Alternately, the four liturgical symbols [Cross, Dove, Eucharist Cup, and Crown] for the cardinal Christological doctrine is placed in a square with no "4".

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THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH LOGO: THE CUP

THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH LOGO: THE CUP

JESUS CHRIST: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN

We believe that divine healing is the power of the Lord Jesus Christ 1to heal the sick and the afflicted in answer to believing prayer; that He who is the same 2yesterday, today and forever has never changed but is 3still an all-sufficient help in the time of trouble, able to meet the needs of, and quicken the body into newness of life, as well 61 as the soul and spirit in answer to the 4faith of them who ever 5pray with submission to His divine and sovereign will.

Scripture References:

1. “‘He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.’” (Mt. 8:17)


2. “For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’”? (Mt.9:5)


3. “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mk. 16:17,18)


4. “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29,30)


5. “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed...” (James 5:14-16)
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THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH: MISSION AND VISION

THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH: MISSION AND VISION

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Foursquare Church exists to glorify God and advance His kingdom. Jesus Christ's command is to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nations (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19). Therefore, we are "Dedicated unto the cause of inter-denominational and worldwide evangelism."* These words express our spirit and our focus.

Our call is to preach Jesus Christ, God's Son, as the Savior, Healer, Baptizer with the Holy Spirit and coming King. Our assignment is to develop healthy, growing churches. Our commitment is to plant national churches around the world led by loving servants of Jesus Christ. Churches developed in this manner will reproduce again and again. This makes possible the spread of the gospel to those who have not heard or accepted the message of God's Son.

VISION STATEMENT:

The vision of The Foursquare Church is to present Jesus Christ, God's Son, to every person in every culture and nation as The Savior, The Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, The Healer and The Soon-Coming King. Since the founding of The Foursquare Church in 1923, that vision has been realized through evangelizing the lost and establishing local congregations in the United States and abroad, through the nurturing and training of believers into leadership on all levels of church life, and in cooperation with other members of the body of Christ at large in the fellowship of the Gospel and the fulfillment of the biblical mandate to be "light" and "salt" on the earth.

Reference:
http://foursquare.org/

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THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH LOGO: THE DOVE

JESUS CHRIST: THE BAPTIZER WITH THE HOLY GHOST

We believe that the baptism of (1)the Holy Spirit is the incoming of the promised Comforter in mighty and glorious fullness (2)to endue the believer with power from on high; to glorify and exalt the Lord Jesus; to give inspired utterance in witnessing of Him; to foster the spirit of prayer, holiness, sobriety; to equip the individual and the Church for practical, efficient, joyous, Spirit-filled soul-winning in the fields of life; and that this being still the dispensation of the Holy Spirit, the believer may have every reason to expect His incoming to be after the same (3)manner as that in which He came upon (4)Jew and Gentile alike in Bible days, and (5)as recorded in the Word, that it may be truly said of us as of the house of Cornelius: (6)the Holy Ghost fell on them as on us at the beginning.


Scripture References:


1. “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever–the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” (Jn.14:16,17)


2. “for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:5,8)


3. “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:4)


4. “Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 8:17)


5. “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” (Acts 10:44-46)


6. “And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.” (Acts 19:6) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Cor. 3:16)
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ANG BUHAY AY PARANG ISANG LANSANGAN

ANG BUHAY AY ISANG LANSANGAN

Tanaw na tanaw ko
ang mga sasakyan mula sa
kinatatayuan ko ngayon.
Humahagibis ang karamihan
na tila baga sila lang
ang nasa lansangan.
Ang iba naman ay
parang mga pagong na sa wari ko
ay naghahanap ng biyaya sa madaraanan.
Ang mga tao ay tulad ng mga
sasakyang ito sa lansangan
na kung tawagin ay buhay.

--Excerpt from "The Open Book"
by King's Rebel--

THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH: RALLY BEHIND THE FAMILY

RALLY BEHIND
THE FAMILY

"Foursquare" is a Biblical term used of the tabernacle in the Book of Exodus, of the Temple of the Lord in Ezekiel 40:47, and of Heaven, as described in the book of the Revelation. The term "Foursquare Gospel" was given in the inspiration of revival to the denomination's founder, Aimee Semple McPherson, during an evangelistic campaign in Oakland, Calif., in 1922. It represents that which is equally balanced on all sides, established and enduring. Such confidence in the power of the Gospel is also expressed by the verse, Hebrews 13:8, displayed in Foursquare churches proclaiming, "Jesus Christ the Same, Yesterday and Today and Forever."

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THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH LOGO: THE CROWN

THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH LOGO: THE CROWN

JESUS CHRIST: THE SOON-COMING KING

We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent; that He will descend from Heaven (1)in the clouds of glory with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God; and that at this hour, which no man knoweth beforehand, the dead in Christ shall rise, then the (2)redeemed that are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air, and that so shall they ever be with the Lord; that also seeing that a thousand years is as a day with the Lord, and (3)that no man knoweth the hour of His appearance, which we believe to be near at hand, each day should be lived as though He were (4)expected to appear at even, yet that in obedience to His explicit command, (5)“Occupy till I come,” the work of spreading the gospel, the sending forth of missionaries, and the general duties for the upbuilding of the church (6)should be carried on as diligently, and thoroughly, as though neither ours nor the next generation should live in the flesh to see the glorious day.


Scripture References:


1. “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” (1Thess. 4:16,17)


2. “...denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:12,13)


3. “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Mt. 24:36,42,44)


4. “...so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.” (Heb. 9:28)


5. “ ...‘Do business till I come.’” (Lk. 19:13)


6. “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that hewill gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.”(Lk. 12:35-37)

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THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH LOGO: THE CROSS

JESUS CHRIST: THE SAVIOR


We believe that (1)while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, the Just for the unjust; (2)freely, and by divine appointment of the Father, taking the sinner's place, bearing his sins, receiving his condemnation, dying his death, (3)fully paying his penalty, and signing with His life's blood, the pardon of every one who should believe upon Him; (4)that upon simple faith and acceptance of the atonement purchased on Mount Calvary, (5)the vilest sinner may be cleansed of his iniquities and made whiter than driven snow.


Scripture References:


1. “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” (Is. 53:5)


2. “who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.” (Titus 2:14)


3. “Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” (Is. 55:7)


4. “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” (Heb. 7:25)


5. “”Come now, and let us reason together,’ Says the LORD, ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.’” (Is. 1:18)
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NEW BEGINNINGS

NEW BEGINNINGS

One of my photo shots in Subic Bay beach in Olongapo City

Each day is a new opportunity to close the door of the past and experience a brand-new start. Each day is a chance for everyone to change from not-so-good person into a better one. The fact that God divided the days into twenty-four-segments is an evidence that we need to start over on a regular basis. This is how how God demonstrates His love towards His people. There is always a new day, a new month, and a new year. But of course, even if these new beginnings are there, they cannot work themselves without our cooperation. We must make good use of these by making wise decisons in life each day. What better time to decide than the first month of the new year, right? So I think this is why many people enlist their resolutions on a sheet of paper during new year.


I do not know exactly what's happening inside you today. Maybe you've been struggling with depression, anger, hatred, or bitterness. Or perhaps you are just like I was (and sometimes, I am) - you've been burned by past relationships and circumstances, and you are still carrying around the ashes. These are the deep hurts from old wounds that have never been healed. Even if we believe that God is there to help us, we couldn't help ourselves but to doubt. We keep on battling with different kinds of emotions deep inside our hearts.


No matter how much time had gone in the past is still the past. What had been done had already been done. We could not change the circumstances anymore. We could not alter things the way we want them to be. Only God can take care of it now. Remorse and condemnation bear no good fruit. We should acknowledge our sins, accept God's forgiveness, get on with living for His glory and honor. In Lamentations 3:22-23, it says, "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassion never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." Here, the Prophet Jeremiah assures us that God's mercy is new every morning. I remember when I was still in my hometown that every Monday morning, we had this so called "Dawn Prayer" in the church. We sung the hymnal song 'The Steadfast Love" before we proceed in prayers. Here's the lyrics: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercy is never come to an end. They are new morning, new every morning. Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord. Great is Thy faithfulness." I am so glad that God provides a new batch of mercy daily, so we can decide to have a new beginning every day.
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OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST

OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST

Me at JCLAM (Jesus Christ Lord of the Ages MInistries, a Foursquare Church) in Marikina City

When we begin to truly understand ourselves, there we will find the enlightenment.. And for me, my identity could only be found in Jesus Christ.. If we want to know who we really are, then we have to go back to our Creator.. Hehehe since we are His creations.. He knows each one of us..

Cling to what is good and hate evil.. Im not saying this because Im perfect but because I have heard it, read it.. and hopefully, live with it.. We are riding in a journey going to some destination only we and God know.. Right? Enjoy your youth for some years ahead, it will pass away.. The beauty of your youthhood will soon fade...

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PICTURES FROM BILIRAN ISLAND

PICTURES FROM BILIRAN ISLAND

With Marc, Jonas, and Jason
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SCHOLASTIC RECORD -- HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLASTIC RECORD--HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLASTIC RECORD – HIGH SCHOOL

Justimbaste – Remandaban National High School (JRNHS)
Tabontabon, Leyte
(1998 – 2002)

GENERAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE:

School’s highest grade: 95%
School’s lowest grade: 70%

First Year, 1998 – 1999: 91.00%
Second Year, 1999 – 2000: 90.11%
Third Year, 2000 – 2001: 92.70%
Fourth Year, 2001 – 2002: 93.00%


ACHIEVEMENTS:

1998 – 1999
First Honor student (First Year High School)

1999 – 2000
First Honor student (Second Year High School)

August 3, 2000
Division Level Representative
Pansangay na Tagisan ng Talino sa Wika at Panitikan
Palo Central School, Palo, Leyte

August 11, 2000
School Representative
Area II Science Club Advisers Association in the Philippines (SCAAP) and
Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC) Convention
Burauen Comprehensive National High School
Burauen, Leyte

September 12, 2000
School Representative
Science, Technology, and Environment (STE) Camp
Lawaan National School of Craftmanship and Home Industries
Lawaan, Eastern Samar

September 29, 2000
First Placer
Science Quiz Bee (Third Year Category)
Justimbaste – Remandaban National High School
Tabontabon, Leyte

October 9, 2000
Champion
Division Level Chemistry Quiz Bee
San Joaquin Elementary School
San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte

October 18-19, 2000
School Representative
Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC)
Baybay National High School
Baybay, Leyte

October 23, 2000
Third Placer
Regional Level Chemistry Quiz Bee
Regional Education Learning Center (RELC), Palo, Leyte

2000 – 2001
First Honor student ( Third Year High School)

September 22, 2001
School Representative
Division Level Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan
San Joaquin Elementary School, San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte

October 18, 2001
Fourth Placer
Regional Level Paligsahan sa Kasaysayan
Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SMED) Center
Tacloban City

November 5, 2001
Fourth Placer
Area II Level Nutrition Quiz Bee
Justimbaste – Remandaban National School
Tabontabon, Leyte

2001 – 2002
Valedictorian (Fourth Year High School)

1998 – 2002
First Placer
Language Translation (English to Filipino and vice-versa)
Buwan ng Wika Celebration

First Placer
Oratorical Contest
English Month Celebration

First Runner-up
Search for Ginoong Agham 2001
Science Month Celebration


EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

1998 – 1999 Class Representative

1999 – 2000 Class President

2000 – 2001

• Treasurer, Science Club Organization

• Editor-in-Chief, The Trailblazer (School Organ)

• President, Student Body Organization

• President, Junior Class Organization

• Class President

2001 – 2002

• President, Student Body Organization

• President, Senior Class Organization

• Class President

• Platoon Leader, Alpha Company, Citizen’s Army Training (CAT)

• President, Science Club Organization

CHURCH WORKS:


Jabong Foursquare Gospel Church
Tabontabon, Leyte


2000 - 2001
Newsletter, Youth Department


2001 - 2002
Treasurer, Youth Department
Missionary and Evangelism Chairman


2002 - 2004
Vice-President and Treasurer, Youth Department
Church Council Member
Church Treasurer


2001 - 2004
Sunday School Teacher
Bible Study Leader
Praise and Worship Leader


Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines
Eastern Visayas District
Bethel Division
Youth Department


2001 - 2002
Auditor


2002 - 2004
Secretary


AWARDS RECEIVED:

Presidential Leadership Award
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Gold Medal for Academic Excellence
Senate President Franklin Drilon

Academic Excellence Award
Leyte Governor Remedios Petilla

Gold Medal
Top Achiever in Academic and Extra Curricular Activities
Justimbaste-Remandaban National High School


OTHERS:

University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) Passer
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholarship Examination Passer
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BECOMING AWARE OF OUR LONGINGS

BECOMING AWARE OF OUR LONGINGS

At Ipil Dormitory, UP Diliman

The more aware
we become of
our inner passionate longings,
the more sad and lonely we feel.

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AM I STILL WORTHY?

AM I STILL WORTHY?

At A Foursquare Church in Camarin, Novaliches

January 24, 2007 Wednesday 2:00 A.M.

After I finished reviewing my lessons in preparation for my exam on Thursday, I immediately feel the motivation to study the Bible. Or perhaps the urgency or need to refresh my mind with God's principles. I admit that I wasn't an "avid reader" of the Bible recently and my life is somewhat in messy condition. In short, I am losing the sense of direction in life. But I believe that all things happen for a purpose.


For the past few months, I've been questioning myself if I am still worthy before the presence of God. As a Christian, I stick to the promise of Jesus that if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). But at the same time, having a human mind leaves me to doubt His promise.


The Word of God gives an explicit answer to my question. As I opened my Bible, I saw Pslam 15 which cathches my attention. King David, the book's author, asked the Lord Himself: "Lord, who may dwell in Your sanctuary? Who may live on Your holy hill?" Look at the succeeding verses. This leads me to asked myself: Do I walk a blameless life? Do my deeds reighteous before His sight? Do I speak the truth from my heart and does not slander on my own tongue? Am I a good fellwoman? Do I hate the evil ways of vile men or do I participate with them? Am I giving due respect to my fellow Christians? Do I keep my oaths even if it hurts? Do I lend my money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent? When I search for myself in light of these things, I found myslef very weak and helpless. How shameful I am! With these standards, I am too far from God's holy hill. No sinful person can stand before the holy presence of God!


God reminded me that outside His presence, I will not find true peace, security, happiness, and contentment. It is only by the complete surrendering to Jesus that God will find favor upon my poor soul. I ask forgiveness from the Father for all my iniquities. May He give me the strength to overcome the things of the past and totally forsake what is left behind that hinders my relationship with Him. Lord, search my heart.


The chapter ends with this statement: "He who does these things will never be shaken." What an awesome description of a person who walks righteously before the eys of the Lord and before his fellowmen! Mountains and trials may come his way, but surely God will keep him safe and secure.
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ISOLATION OR NOT?

ISOLATION OR NOT?

We can't understand ourselves in isolation;
we must relate ourselves to the totality of things.
It is only in this setting of total relationship
that the true significance and meaning
of your own life can be found.

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PRINCIPLES IN LOVING
--The King's Rebel--

PRINCIPLES IN LOVING

1. Love should always be mutual, i.e., give-and-take relationship. Wag magpakamartir. If you feel that your partner doesn't love you the way you love him/her, you better check your relationship immediately. There must be something wrong.


2. Don't give too much--too much of your love. Reserve energy for yourself so that in the end you will not be hurt. Remember: too much of everything is dangerous.
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BAD TRIP DAYS

BAD TRIP DAYS

Subic Beach

First Bad Trip Day:

January 16, Tuesday night--I lost my Starbucks planner somewhere in UP Diliman.. I had just claimed it in Starbucks SM Fairview with Marc Sunday evening that week.. Too bad for me.. I had put on its hard-bound covers Dragon Ball Z stickers (my favorite anime).. Hope someone will return it to me, hehehe.. I have my contact numbers and my dorm address there.. Kung hindi man ito isuli sa akin ng nakapulot, well, ayos NA DIN LANG sa akin, hehehe.. wala naman akong magagawa.. Sana lang hindi mangati ang pwet ng nakakuha nito.. Wehehehehe...

Second Bad Trip Day:

January 17, Wednesday night--The most bad trip day of all.. I have two assignments to be submitted the following day in my SPSS subject.. I planned to make them at a friend's house because I have already installed the software in his computer.. I thought I had the data I need saved on the computer but too good for me, hehehe, that when I went there, I found out that the data was not saved in the PC.. Grrr!! What I did was I did not attend my lecture class from 1-3pm.. I rushed to the computer lab to make my assignments and hey, I did it! Hahahaha.. But i'm a bit sad because my output is wala lang... Hehehehe.. You know... :-)

How I wish I have my own computer..... (Sabay ganun..)

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IN THE MIDST OF THE MOTHER OCEAN

IN THE MIDST OF THE MOTHER OCEAN

Some people
choose to
suffer life
than to
enjoy it.


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SAMAR ISLAND PICTURES

SAMAR ISLAND PICTURES

Parang ang puti ko dito 'no? hehehe... I'm so cute, as cute as the monkey.. Hehehehe.. Pictures in this series were taken from the islets of Bgy. Osmeña, Marabut, Samar.. Island-hopping was our favorite leisure when we stayed in this beautiful place...May white beach din pala sa Eastern Visayas! Im so proud of my place...

Para akong unggoy na nakabitin sa
ere.. Or shall I say, i'm the Tarzan Hari
ng Kagubatan??? :-) Wheew! I really like
this place! Ung pinaglalambitinan ko dito ay isa sa mga islets sa place na ito.. Nilibot namin ang buong isla na ito.. Dito rin kami kumain..













The picture of The Enlightened One also called Vodka.. Joke! Hehehe..Talagang na-enlightened ako dito.. Ang daming nangyari kasi.. Di ko na lang sasabihin kung anu-ano ang mga yon.. hehehe.. Baka pagtripan niyo pa ako..Hehehe.. Gusto ko ang pose ko dito.. Para talagang vodka! Hahaha...Taz ang ganda pa ng background, ung parang yungib! At white rocks...










Puede na ba akong magmodel? Ng mga shorts??? hehehe... Anong say mo, pare at mare?? Hehehe... Ang hilig ko sa 'hehehehe!" ano bah?? hehehe...Ang place namang ito ay isa sa mga pinakamatarik na lugar sa islang ito.. There are caves here.. Gusto nyo ring pumunta? just call me and i'll be there :-) okay?













Where's the sun?? What the heck im doin behind that rock?? Hehehe.. Hay, it's good to enjoy life.. at naka-sunglass pa! Btw, look at the place.. ang ganda no? I want to go back there.. Parang malaya akong nakakapag-isip sa mga ganitong lugar.. Walang magdidikta to what will I do in my life except my conscience..












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THE NEW YEAR

THE NEW YEAR

The New Year begins. For many people, it means new resolutions. What had been done in the past would mean a shadow that needs to be forgotten. It entails new beginnings. People look for new horizons ahead that would somehow lead them to do things for their own good. This sounds good, right? At least people will have direction in life. There's a hope they're looking forward to.

Well, this is not the end of everything. And no one knows when will be the end, except the Father in heaven.. Let's continue living as what is pleasing to His sight (hopefully).
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WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU CONFUSION

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU CONFUSION

I shall return! - Gen. Douglas McArthur

Do You ReallY KnoW YouRSElf?? IF yOU ArE GoiNG to Ask mE tHe SamE QuEstIoN, I woULD deFiniTeLy tELL yoU I dO noT. SimPLY BecaUsE I aM inTO conFUsiON. FoR ThE PasT FeW WeEks, I cOULd haRDLy unDErsTanD WHaT I ReaLLy waNt in My LiFE. QueStioNS, anD DouBTs, oveRWheLM thE InNeR ParT oF My BeiNG. ThERe ArE ThiNGs ThaT I Do, EmOtiOns thAt I FeEL, aND ThouGhTS thAt ComE IntO mY MinD thAt aRE nOt acCePTaBLe To Me BuT TheY'rE ReaLLy There--eXiStiNG, ReAL, AliVe. LiFe iS meaNT tO be ENjoYeD oF BuT iT seEmS tHat I aM NoT LiVinG wItH iT aS iT iS.

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THE SEMESTRAL BREAK BEGINS

My little worries - Master of Arts in Demography

Inside a passenger bus on my home to Tacloban

I feel the release of stress and worries after submitting all my requirements today. This semester is my first semester in UP Diliman for my MA degree. I feel the pressure in my studies for being a scholar from a certain research foundation. As stipulated in the fellowship contract, every scholar should maintain a grade of 2.0 or better for EVERY subject, or else, the fellowship will be terminated.

Maintaining my grades is one of my worries. I really find it hard to do. Perhaps I still don't have focus. I still don't have a clear goal for my life. For one thing, I didn't have the plan to pursue a master's degree. I was just driven by the opportunity.

But anyway, I'm so much thankful to a lot of people, especially my friends here in Manila and Kuya Sean, who helped me in one way or the other throughout the semester. With their help, I was able to survive and ease the burden on my shoulders.

Now my question is: Will I make it in maintaining my grades? What if I'll get grade of 2.25? What will I do next semester? I just hope and pray that it will not happen to me. But if my scholarship will be terminated, well, I have to accept my fate. I just leave everything to God and trust Him. God is so good and gracious to me always.
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PICTURES FROM UP LOS BANOS

UP Los Banos Escapades with Friends

Our first picture shot in UP Los Banos - Jojo and I

Say 'cheeezzzzzzeeeeee!!!!!! - Rose, Me, and Kuya Yuan

Jojo, me, and Yuan the Lakas-Angkan.. Hihihi.. Ang lakas talaga ng angkan nila.. :-) Jojo, what are you looking at?

Jojo on the right and Rose on the left, pwede ring baliktarin.. Jojo on the left and Rose on the right.. Basta ako i'm @ the middle.. Hehehe!

I am a model of a certain brand of umbrella! See? Hmmmm, look at my left hand... Bad boy.. LOL! :-) at International Rice Research Institute (IIRI) in UP Los Banos, Laguna....

Man does not live by bread alone.. Pinakain ko pa ang school of fish (ang mga mahilig mag-correct jan sa grammar, etc, etc, hala, i-korek niyo na ako, hehehe)...

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SATURDAY MORNING AT UP SUNKEN GARDEN