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Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 06, 2010, 09:49:56 PM
Joshua, he is the only past that I want to be present in my life today.

I will bring his life back.

Sweetness.

I want dogs.


A German Sheppard and a Doberman.

My darling.

When I was 20, i was obsessed with the business look. Dress pants and dress shirts. Striped.
My gf at the time used to always try to get me to be more 'slacky'. haha.
I can remember one time we went to BR, and she got slippers, boxer shorts and a white T for me.
I don't know why but at the time, I wanted to look older, prim, proper etc. Isn't it interesting how when we are younger, we want to be older, but when we're older (much), we want to look younger?

Life. Ain't it grand?

Age 20, taken at church.

Last week. At a local jazz club.

What is up with women and their obsession with bags?
The need to have all the brands, colors, season's style etc.

For me, I still use the same wallet since 2002.

So how did you look like?

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 06, 2010, 09:33:40 PM
911 of course while at the same time charging my fully loaded magazine.

haha! nice


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I will call Kaiser, our German Sheppard, and get my Kriss out of our display case. If anyone tries to come to my house and burglarize, it will be the last thing they do.

We were studying for our medical practical exams on November, then the power grid shut down. Power to our apartment complex and study facility was down temporarily. So, I drove to my darling's place and studied there. It was dead of night, and felt bad but that was the only place i knew that had power and would be willing to allow me to study late. So i stayed there and studied. She kept on trying to get me coffee/tea etc, but i knew she was already sleepy, so i insisted she go to bed. So..by 1 am she was asleep, and i was downstairs studying in her table.

I don't know why i knew she would let me stay there. But i knew.

The next morning, i cooked her breakfast, and chatted before taking our Med Praxs.

haha, I would say, but I know my father visits this site. So. Nothing.

When she said, "Mahal Kita, BranBran."

Butterflies in my stomach. That kind of feeling.

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on June 07, 2010, 10:09:06 AM
Have you ever dyed your hair?

Foolishly, yes I did.

It was in high school, I bleached it one time. It was for a football initiation. Crazy times.

Quote from: Han Delaguna on June 07, 2010, 08:08:17 PM

Eating raw beef

Mr. Lagunay, was it marinated ?

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Asking my beloved out, then after several months, asking her if I could court her. Everything followed suit.

Lamp, books: All Creatures Great and Small, The King's Trial, Littman stethoscope, Journal, colognes. 

Yes, recently to my younger brothers after taking them out to dinner. They are my little cubs.

Mike,

The site is very fluid and fast, wait time is nill. I like how you consolidated subforums with related subforums.

Excellent.


Bran.

I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road

(Intro)

Yeah, It's been a ride...
I guess I had to go to that place to get to this one
Now some of you might still be in that place
If you're trying to get out, just follow me
I'll get you there

(Verse 1)

You can try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay 'em
But you won't take this thing out these words before I say 'em
Cause ain't no way I'm let you stop me from causing mayhem
When I say 'em or do something I do it, I don't give a damn
What you think, I'm doing this for me, so f*** the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if a thing's stopping me
I'mma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony
No if ands or buts don't try to ask him why or how can he
From Infinite down to the last Relapse album he's still s*** and
Whether he's on salary, paid hourly
Until he bows out or he s***'s his bowels out of him
Whichever comes first, for better or worse
He's married to the game, like a f*** you for christmas
His gift is a curse, forget the earth he's got the urge
To pull his dick from the dirt and f*** the universe

(Hook)

I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road

(Verse 2)
Ok quit playin' with the scissors and s***, and cut the crap
I shouldn't have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it's a rap
You said you was king, you lied through your teeth
For that f*** your feelings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped
And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last Relapse CD was "ehhhh"
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground
Eminem Not Afraid lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com.com/eminem-not-afraid-lyrics.html
Relax, I ain't going back to that now
All I'm tryna say is get back, click-clack BLAOW
Cause I ain't playin' around
There's a game called circle and I don't know how
I'm way too up to back down
But I think I'm still tryna figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn't
This f***** black cloud's still follow's me around
But it's time to exercise these demons
These motherfuckers are doing jumping jacks now!

(Hook)

I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road

(Bridge)

And I just can't keep living this way
So starting today, I'm breaking out of this cage
I'm standing up, Imma face my demons
I'm manning up, Imma hold my ground
I've had enough, now I'm so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now

(Verse 3)

It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me
Admittedly I probably did it subliminally for you
So I could come back a brand new me, you helped see me through
And don't even realise what you did, believe me you
I been through the ringer, but they can do little to the middle finger
I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of
My world, haters can make like bees with no stingers, and drop dead
No more beef flingers, no more drama from now on, I promise
To focus soley on handling my responsibility's as a father
So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof like my daughters and raise it
You couldn't lift a single shingle lonely
Cause the way I feel, I'm strong enough to go to the club
Put a and lift the whole liquor counter up
Cause I'm raising the bar, I shoot for the moon
But I'm too busy gazing at stars, I feel amazing and

(Hook)

I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road

If you need a friend,
don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end,
I'll always be there.

And when you're in doubt,
and when you're in danger,
Take a look all around,
and I'll be there.

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.

When your day is through,
and so is your temper,
You know what to do,
I'm gonna always be there.

Sometimes if I shout,
it's not what's intended.
These words just come out,
with no gripe to bear.

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.

I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you'll wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you...

I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will ...
I will...
I will...
I will

by: Anberlin



awesome.

Anberlin - The Promise

by: Anberlin


Anberlin - Dismantle. Repair

from the motion picture.


300 soundtrack- fever dream

the perfect anthem.
From the epic motion picture.



Gladiator Soundtrack: The Might of Rome

from the epic motion picture.



Gladiator Soundtrack - 14 - Am I Not Merciful

From the epic motion picture.


Gladiator Soundtrack - 16 - Honor Him

by: Era



Contemplative, Resilient, Piercing.


Era - Hymne (Gladiator)

by: Era

Era - Don't go away

Gratias agimus
Agimus tibi
Propter magnam gloriam
Propter gloriam tuam
Domine Deus, Rex coelestis
Oh Domine Deus!
Pater omnipotens

Don't go away, don't go away
Forever and ever we'll go on
Don't go away, don't go away
There's no other place where you belong
Don't go away

Oh Domine Deus!
Pater omnipotens

Don't go away, don't go away
Forever and ever we'll go on
Don't go away, don't go away
There's no other place where you belong
Don't go away, don't go away
I've given to you, babe, all my love
Don't go away, don't go away
Forever and ever we'll go on
An Ancient Muse

A most excellent performance!

Two thumbs up.

I have seen this first hand.

When I was a college student, I volunteered at a local hospital and literally read of a chart where a patient (pediatric case) who had 4th stage cancer. At that stage, the cancer has already spread (metastasized) systemically. Still the patient's family did not give up nor did the patient. The child did recover after receiving prayers (and most of all a bone marrow transplant).

There is no impossibility for God. And prayer, most def. helped and encouraged the child, his body, to keep on fighting.

You see God works not only through supernatural ways, but through loved ones, friends, and even strangers with a good heart, in this case the nursing staff, medical staff, the chaplain.

Shout Unto God
-by Michael W. Smith



"Shout Unto God" - Michael W. Smith [A New Hallelujah]


Beautiful Praise.

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on June 02, 2010, 04:46:50 PM
from Our Daily Bread

For most English-speaking people, the acronym ASAP means “As Soon As Possible” or immediately. But for the Christian it can also mean, “Always Say A Prayer.”

King Hezekiah was one of Judah’s best kings. He restored the worship of God to his nation after his father Ahaz’s evil reign (2 Kings 18:3-4). Yet when the Assyrian king attacked Judah, Hezekiah capitulated to the king and stripped off the gold from the temple in Jerusalem to placate him (vv.13-16).

That did not satisfy the Assyrian king, however, who returned to issue another threat. It was then that Hezekiah turned to the Lord. He prayed, “You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. . . . Save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the Lord God, You alone” (19:15-19). When Hezekiah prayed, God answered him in a remarkable way and delivered him from his enemies (vv.35-37).

You may be facing a problem that leaves you feeling helpless. It may be the loss of a job, a difficult family or work situation, or health struggles. We have a powerful God to whom we can bring our concerns. So before you do anything else, remember to ASAPâ€"Always Say A Prayer.

Something happens when we pray:
Powers of evil lose their sway,
We gain strength, and fear gives wayâ€"
Therefore, let us pray. â€"Anon.

Prayer should be our first response rather than our last resort.

Prayer is not only spiritually beneficial but also physically beneficial. It is proven in research that patients who pray before a surgery or medical procedure has better end result.

Amazing isn't it.

Absolutely, Cujo.

Positivity breeds positivity, interaction, Good will, and Thanksgiving.

Quote from: islander on June 06, 2010, 03:52:39 PM
as a poster myself, i know we run the risk of being misunderstood.  i remember trying to explain some things about the middle east in my exchange with alycx (missed now, by me).  somewhere along the way, she told me to socialize some more because my "knowledge" is making me lonely.  so i gave her 'socialize', and ended up being labeled arrogant (a wind blowing too hard).  such instances i take as leeways for more exciting exchanges, not for deletion or banning.  otherwise, this forum will be boring for most.

so you "will never tolerate personal attacks in this Forum, for means of pleasure and/or satisfaction".  what about if they're for means of displeasure and/or dissatisfaction, or for means of "attacking" someone else in favor of your side?

i can't imagine you deleting anyone who agrees with you, bro.  that's your tragedy.

Personal attacks in any form will not be tolerated. There is a fine line between intellectual discourse and personal attacks whose main goal is to attack the poster, and not the subject / topic at hand. The latter does not cultivate healthy discourse, but rather, animosity and destructive criticism.




All the best.

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 06, 2010, 07:07:18 PM
Kasabot ko sa imong giingon. Life is fun, just enjoy being alive..laugh, cry whatever...that is life.

You said it all, Wolf. The beauty of life is that it has its ups and downs; and it is really what we make of it. If we choose to be positive , then it has an effect. If we choose to be negative and sulk, then it also has an effect. But as you point out in your message to us in this topic thread; we all have a chance to make a difference to inspire and help a fellow human being when they are in need, down in the dumps, what ever it may be. And in the end, making a difference for the positive is a source of inspiration and an inspiring act in itself for those being helped and around.

The great Hindu philosopher and Indian national hero, Mahatmas Gandhi (other wise known as "Gandhi-Ji), once said : "Be the change you want to see in the world."




Warm Regards.

Thank  You, Islander.

After picking my younger brother from his SAT exam, we had a long brotherly talk, one that i found myself reminiscing of my own high school years; seeing him at 17 years of age and hearing his questions, I could not help but refer back to my own youth when I myself was asking the very same questions he asked. He asked about how will it be like being away from home for college, did i ever get over leaving my high school friends etcetera etcetera.

So before I could even answer him, I had to think and contemplate and recover my own thoughts, memories, personal feelings. And with a deep breath, and a smile on my face, we talked. I told him that one has to be ready for the surprises of life, for sure, there is no sense of stability in life, there will always be some kind of storm and rock thrown at you throughout your journey. I told him that. But despite these challenges, one has to stay in the course, the path that one takes will never be easy, nor paved, but it takes strength of will and support of friends and family that makes the climb all the while and worth it. Though i only keep in contact with few high school friends, i told him that as one progresses in life, friends come and go, new friends and colleagues will be acquired in college, and later in graduate school and even in the professional field. Very close friends are hard to come by, and they are rare jewels that make life all the more pleasant. So , Don, my dear little brother, with your eyes searching for what lies ahead, know that with every action and every motive and every goal in life, there will be a positive and negative consequence. It is just a fact of life.

As a young man, growing in his late teens and approaching his 2nd decade of life, its the simple beauty of life, moving away from his childish past, and becoming more of a handsome young man that I see in his face, body, and eyes, I am very confident in his progression.

Nothing in life is sure, and cemented, my beloved brother, but one thing that we can always count on is this:-- That through all life's difficulties and hardships, the LORD, is and will always be there for you. Through the best of times, the worst of times, the lonely hours etc.

I cannot help but smile in knowing that my baby brother has become and grown into a fine young man.
A good, God-fearing young man.

I am so proud of you, Don Rico. Your Kuya adores you ever so much.

The Spanish Version of "Mighty To Save"

Hillsong - Mighty to save (spanish)


Todos necesitan,
amor que nunca falla,
Tu gracia y compasión,
Todos necesitan,
perdón y esperanza,
de un Dios que salva 

Cristo, puede mover montes,
Solo Dios puede salvar,
Mi Dios puede salvar,
Por siempre, autor de salvación,
Jesús la muerte venció,
Él la muerte venció 

Aun con mis temores,
Sé que me aceptas,
Lléname otra vez,
Mi vida entera ofrezco,
Para seguir tus pasos,
A ti me rindo... 

En la tierra, tu luz brillará, Cantamos,
por la gloria, De tu majestad, Jesús

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
-Jeremiah 29:11

"For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

-Psalm 18:28

If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.

James 1: 5

Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be known to God, and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.

- Philippians 4:6,7

The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”


(John 10:10)

This is inspirational!




Jerry replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.' I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life."

ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING
By Francie Baltazar-Schwartz





Jerry was the kind of guy you love to hate. He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"

He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.

Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Jerry and asked him, "I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?"

Jerry replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.' I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life."

"Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested.

"Yes it is," Jerry said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good or bad mood. The bottom line: It's your choice how you live life."

I reflected on what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it.

Several years later, I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door open one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers.

While trying to open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combination. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local trauma center.

After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body.

I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins. Wanna see my scars?"

I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place.

"The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door," Jerry replied. "Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I chose to live."

"Weren't you scared? Did you lose consciousness?" I asked.

Jerry continued, "The paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read, 'He's a dead man.' I knew I needed to take action."

"What did you do?" I asked.

"Well, there was a big, burly nurse shouting questions at me," said Jerry. "She asked if I was allergic to anything. 'Yes,' I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, 'Bullets!' Over their laughter, I told them, "I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead."

Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.

Attitude, after all, is everything.

Guys,


Please discuss the subject matter and not so much on the personal side. Personal attacks and focusing on physical, mental, characteristics should not be focused. Focus on the subject matter. It is fine to disagree, this should be encouraged, but personal attacks and discrimination, please avoid this.



Please and Thank You.

Guys, please evade personal attacks on anyone. Discuss the subject matter and evade getting personal.

Please and Thank You.

By all means, there is no high horse, Hubag. I walk on my own two feet and not on any horse (figurative). Let differences be put aside, my dear Hubag. I will be willing to walk with you in the same direction. Please know that if my posts were ever sounding too "high horse-like", know that it was not my intent.

But I will stand by my decision that any libelous posts, or any that holds discrimination and personal attacks will be acted upon.

I will never tolerate personal attacks in the Forum for means of pleasure and/or satisfaction.

The posts that were erased were because they were personal attacks, Hubag. I will not tolerate that here.
Discussion is allowed but I will never tolerate personal attacks and discrimination.

Hubag, i think you are holding your own personal bias towards me, and not listening to the main point in my messages.
Whatever grudge you have against me, I will ask to have peace with you, because it does not do any good to hold it.
Peace be with you, brother.

Any Bible-believing Christian will know that to be a Christian is to suffer like Christ.

In fact, being a Christian is to battle spiritual warefare that is present in this world.

This is obvious to us who are Catholics, Orthodox, Baptists, Methodists and any and all Bible-Reading Christians.

In fact, we should glory in suffering for Christ.

We are TOLD that we will suffer for Christ.


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For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for HIM.
(Philippians 1:29)

Every Christian is called to follow Christ.

That is the meaning of the word Christian, my dear Hubag.

The word Christian comes from the Greek "KRISTOS", follower of Christ.

In fact we are reminded by the Bible to try to follow Christ and lead by example:

If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. (Philippians 2:1-4)

~~

2 Timothy best tells us, my dear Hubag,:


So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9who has saved us and called us to a holy lifeâ€"not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

I know of one woman who goes to church every day. She goes to church every day and goes to mass for the souls in purgatory. I find this beatiful; and this sanctimonious act is the example of spiritual motherhood. Something that all of us to take into consideration.

This very good woman does not have to this, but she does so. Contemplative of her role in Christ's body.

This is the very example of self-less sanctimonious love.

I pray for her and think of her because she is an example of On Going Self-Improvement, by helping others, she helps her own self.

 

Quote from: hubag bohol on June 06, 2010, 09:36:23 AM
It can happen that for one presumably uplifted spirit there are two utterly pissed off ones.  

A person who tries to help a person who is down on the ground does not think about them being pissed of or not. The trait of a good person is to be rejected even if they offer; even if it means being mocked. Who cares. Better to suffer for Christ than to suffer glory amongst men (as the saying goes).

This reminds me of the life of Mother Theresea when she first came to India. She was rejected by many at first; not all were kind to her, some were, some where not. But her genuine kindness and goodness was manifested in that tho she was rejected, spitted upon by others (this did happen), she still continued.

Something for us to ponder upon. And encouraged by.

There is beauty in sanctimonious people, my dear Hubag.

What seems self centered to others is not self center but sharing points of view. It is unfortunate that others will judge others upon their own personal bias.

Mo add pa ko, kinsa man perfect? Kinsa tawo sa kalibutan perfect, ug walang sala? Ikaw? Surely you are not, tho you are a good writer, are not perfect.

Nor am I (am the least!); friends know it, and for sure my God knows it.

While others have the habit of criticizing people, they should also look at their mirror and see the ugliness they see in others, obviously.

But as imperfect people, my dear Hubag, we should see the possibilities of improvement. And that is what life is about..improving one's self!

Either be we improve our poor pasts (fiscal etc), lack of education (by going to school), health (by getting medicine), etc.

Improving oneself, helping others, encouraging them, offering a helping hand and not simply destroying them and hurting them.


Peace.

Positivity is the goal of prayer, and spiritual uplifting, Hubag. It is up to the individual listener / reader to take it into his own point of view and translate it. The manner how one translates it is reflective of that individual's thought process. Bias (or not).

God Bless!

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 06, 2010, 12:58:59 AM
Thank you again. If there is one thing that I am truly proud of, is the fact that I never put the sophistications I enjoyed in my head.  I am still the old 13 year old barrio girl that left Cortes to find a greener pasture.

My parents told me, they are very proud the kind of person I became, because they were absent during my formative years.  I left home when I was 13 to find my destiny, and never saw them until I was 24. Eleven long years struggling alone was not easy, but I never make that as an excuse to become a bad and bitter person.   I know my parents were guilty for abandoning their responsibilities but I fully understand that they lacked the capability to follow my dreams. They give me life, that is worth than anything.  As far as I know, I am a typical child that will do everything within my power to shield my parents from pains and harms.

Along the way, there were so many people that helped and influenced my life.  To me they are angels sent by God to fulfill a purpose. They made a difference in my life, in turn I have to extend that favors.  I just wish that one day God will make me more capable than I am now so I can do more.

I always believe that the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it. That is the only proof that we successfully carried our purpose here on earth.

Thank YOU, for sharing this with us....



PS. There are challenges that come our way, negative people that do nothing but speak ill of others, back biting others, but we must not focus on that, for you see, these are obstacles. These are the very mountains that Christ tells us that is in the blocking path of the mustard seed (us!).

So what are we to do? Have faith. Faith in your Lord, faith in your personal ability, strengths and the courage to undertake the measure to change the world you live in. It is a positive encouragement that he sends us, a test of inner strength, and a moral uprightness that we need to take hold. Life, my dear, is never always sunny side up. It has its nasty sides, dirty sides, and hell-like sides.

It is our role and responsibility to fight through. And literally tell the mountains to move. And it will move.

Thanks for sharing your life story. And powerful message. We all appreciate it.

Hubag, there is nothing wrong in being positive and seeing the goods in life. Some dwell on the positives, some dwell on the negatives.
Ang meaning ani, life is full of sh*t, why add depth to it. Instead, we should remove it so we can enter the house.

The moral, life is filled with difficulties and pettiness of the world, it is when one looses the sight of good and focuses on the negativity, that one lets the world defeat their inner drive.

love this one,




The pleasure we feel in criticizing robs us from being moved by very beautiful things.
-Jean de la Bruyere

One mark of a second-rate mind is to be always telling stories.

Jean de la Bruyere

It is a sad thing when men have neither the wit to speak well nor the judgment to hold their tongues.

Jean de la Bruyere

A mediocre mind thinks it writes divinely; a good mind thinks it writes reasonably.

-Jean de la Bruyere

amazing song


Eminem - Not Afraid

La vie est une tragédie pour celui qui sent, et une comédie pour celui qui pense.
(Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think)


-Jean de La Bruyère

Grief at the absence of a loved one is happiness compared to life with a person one hates.

  -Jean de La Bruyère, Aphorism 40

Criticism is often not a science; it is a craft, requiring more good health than wit, more hard work than talent, more habit than native genius. In the hands of a man who has read widely but lacks judgment, applied to certain subjects it can corrupt both its readers and the writer himself.

-Jean de La Bruyère , Aphorism 63

“To laugh at men of sense is the privilege of fools.”

-Jean de La Bruyère

I agree with that statement, islander. Well said.

“Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience.”

--Francis Bacon, Sr

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake...”

-Francis Bacon Sr.

Quote from: Aaron on June 06, 2010, 02:17:26 AM
hi komusta mga kababayan ako pala si Aaron tubong mabini, naa bay taga mabini diri na membro,naa ko karon napadpad sa middle east labihang inita kaajo karon diri....

Kamusta, Aaron, how is the middle east treating you? Welcome to Tubag Bohol Dot Com

“Those who can - do. Those who can't - criticize.”

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do.”

-Dale Carnegie

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.”

--William Arthur Ward

“When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical.”

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 05, 2010, 10:40:53 PM
thanks Lorenzo. i am trying my best to be strong...

I am with you through this, Anna.

My best friend passed away almost 3 years ago. I still mourn him, Anna.
I miss his voice, i miss our conversations, i miss my confidant.
Tho he is gone, i know that he lives in my heart. And will be with me till my last breath.

So be strong, Anna, be strong and keep on thinking that she will (and she IS!) always be there for you.
She's strong, and always will be in your heart. Think of her, her smile, and there she is.




Love,

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 05, 2010, 10:39:57 PM
My life was rough, and yet I never remember I was unhappy. The reason is I know that God has plans for me, and whatever it is, I know I can can handle it because He never left me, never ever.

Maka feel nako that he is strong in your life. For it is in difficulty that he works best in us. They say, it is in the poor, the hurt, the challenged, the broken hearted, that He is closest to.

When we think we are alone, that is when He is most closest to us.

Through thick or thin. May you be Blessed, Wolf. Always.

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 05, 2010, 10:38:01 PM
There is no reason to be ugly right...

Yes, my friend. Very true.

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 05, 2010, 10:30:03 PM
Opppsss... I can be serious but I like to play jokes too, to bring the lighter side of life...I can adopt to different tempo and blend with colors very easily.

What i find beautiful about you is your goodness. I can see it in how you say your opinion, word things, and deliberate.

Buotan kaayo.

Your essays reflect it. I have read them.

Such few words, yet shinning with the beauty of Infallible Truth.

You are a beautiful person, Wolf.

8 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
9 For he satisfies the longing soul,
and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

-Psalm 107:8-9

they saw the deeds of the Lord,
his wondrous works in the deep.

-Psalm 107:24

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 05, 2010, 10:15:38 PM
Thank you, That is exactly what I am in my entire life. You can only say to the max, the things you truly believe.

Of course, dear, we can only be who we truly are. Nothing more, nothing less.

That said, keep on inspiring.

Your presence here in Tubag Bohol Dot Com has been a breath of fresh air.

Always

He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

-Matthew 17:20

When I was searching to become a priest during college, my spiritual director, Fr. Mark Hofman said to me, "Search yourself, sit a while, in silence and ask what do you want to do with your life. Do you feel called to make a difference in the spiritual life, or do you want to do so in the secular? You must discern, Al."


Everything else, in my personal life experience, is a product of that life decision. Making a difference is based on choices, many of which are set before us by Providence and by circumstance.


So i invite everyone to make that choice. Make a difference. In the end, i find that there is holiness in the secular life. Because we are all, the priestly and the laity, called to live a good life. Not only for our own selves, but for those around us who share in the same Body. 


PS. Wolf, this is a truly discerning piece you posted. It touches me to the core.

by: Joseph Vincent



Hey Soul Sister Cover (Train)- Joseph Vincent

For waters will break forth in the wilderness. And streams in the Arabah. The scortched land will become a pool. And the thirsty ground, springs of water.
~ Isaiah 35:5-6

The underlying message reminds me of one piercing-powerful quote from the movie Schindler's List,

"Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire"

One of my favorites.


Moral: Filipinos have talent.


Down Cover (Jay Sean)- Joseph Vincent

Powerful




I'm Yours Cover (Jason Mraz)- Joseph Vincent

I agree ko nimo, Vince. Man has not fully understood or studied the animals of the deep. It really is like a whole new world underneath the ocean's waves. I can only imagine the different kinds of species that are living in the deep places of the earth, as in the Mariana Trench.

Amazing Acoustic Performance


Knock You Down Cover (Keri Hilson Ft. Ne-Yo And Kanye)- Joseph Vincent

Evening Thoughts (June 3rd Entry):


Why is it that when I am asking for LFTs, you are unreceptive? If I give an order, I expect it to be completed so that proper diagnosis can be made. If I order something specifically for the Al Phos levels, or if I say I want the GGT levels, I mean it. Do you understand that this is indicative and sensitive for various liver diseases. And you know what, it was evident that the patient had hepatocellular carcinoma, as verified by the raised Al Phos levels.

Kusug ra ka mo katawa, thick headed ra ka kaayo. Learn to take orders and follow them.
For sure I am not going to be the type to stand and not say anything. I guarantee you that.
Don't think that I will be a push-over type like Dr. Bermingham. No way.


Truly,
B.Lorenzo

I could not help but laugh and chuckle at the brilliance of Dr. J. Barone. Truly this man is a genius of a physician-surgeon. When dealing with patient diagnosis , i am amazed at : Pheochromocytoma.

Dr. Barone, your 5 P's Rule comes out quite handy.
-Pressure (elevated)
-Pain (headache)
-Perspiration
-Palpitations (tachycardia)
-Pallor

Now only if that patient was just nice. I must admit, i give it to the nurses to have such tolerance.



B.Lorenzo
MD3

Good morning,
Today is June 5th, 2010 and i just woke up from a rather limited sleep to drive my younger brother to take his SAT exams. Now that I am back to my desk, i cannot help but organize my notes on endocrinology and gastroenterology. For as much as I have conference calls with colleagues and meet up to discuss a clinical vignette, one thing continues to hound my mind. It is the simple fact that tho we are able to discuss the mechanisms of action, modes of therapeutic treatment, one thing is clear: the genetic causes of these diseases continue to haunt.

All therapeutic modes target only the symptoms, i have discussed with another colleague in the necessity to find the genetic basis and utilize/implement a gene therapy. For if we do not think of this, we will continue to treat the same disease, with no victory in sight.

Examples of which include:  Cushing's, Conn's, Addison's diseases.



B.Lorenzo
MD3

Mr. Lagunay,


Thank you for that point of view and the heads up on the work ethic of Gov. Aumentado.

Quote from: hofelina on June 05, 2010, 03:49:48 PM
Dong Bran, you look great without beard.

Manay, thanks. Pero mo keep lang ko ani till i get tired of it (or till i get itched up, lol)
Style man gud ni especially amongst the surgical fanatics. (to be honest).
Different pood ba. Regards.

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 05, 2010, 06:49:58 PM
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
 
There once was a boy who kept sheep not far from the village. He would often become bored and to amuse himself he would call out,

"Wolf! Wolf," although there was no wolf about.

The villagers would stop what they were doing and run to save the sheep from the wolf's jaw. Once they arrived at the pasture, the boy just laughed. The naughty boy played this joke over and over until the villagers tired of him.

One day while the boy was watching the sheep, a wolf did come into the fold. The boy cried and cried,

"Wolf! Wolf!"

No one came. The wolf had a feast of sheep that day.


Lesson:

No one will believe a habitual liar even when he is telling the truth.

I like this one.

Quote from: janjan on June 05, 2010, 12:26:58 PM

my son his doing fine at 4years old he knows how to donwload games im my computer

Dako na diay si bugoy? he he! It seems that all the kids are getting older. Keep watch over him, Jan, always guide him.

Regards.

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 05, 2010, 12:45:31 PM
this thought already happened to me when my bestfriend died last March 20. until now i still cant believe that she is gone and i will never see her again. i am still in the process of accepting this...

Tho friends come and go, they never really go away, Anna, because part of them lives with you. It is the fond memories of yesteryears, the warm embraces, soft kisses, and the message they leave with us, that true friendship takes its effect.

Stay strong, dear.