Concealed Sentiments

Last June 21, Typhoon Frank (international name: Fengshen) hit and battered Iloilo City, heavily affected the province’s 42 towns. Around 80% of the city went underwater affecting 48,836 families and the district of Jaro (where I, my sister, and my cousins live) was submerged because the water level reached a height of 2 meters. Everyone has his or her own version of "Baha" (Flood) story... and here goes mine (I hope the pictures reflect the calamity that we had overcome): We were having a good sleep when somebody knocked on our door. It was one of our boardmates, she said: Ate, may tubig na sa kwarto! (Big Sister, the water has entered our room!) My sister (Aying), my cousin (Rophe) and I immediately jumped out of our beds and grabbed the things that we can save. However, the rain didn't stop and the water reached the second floor of the house. Fortunately, the house had a ceiling. Thank God, it didn't collapse. Imagine...all the things that we were able to save wer...

It's all coming back to me now...I mean my obsession to "The Little Mermaid" Disney character. I had saved a copy of the movie, downloaded a wallpaper and my ym icon showed Ariel. Honestly, I don't know why I'm so hooked with the mermaid characters. All I know is that I really loved Ariel, the way she swim and the way she sing "Part of Your World". In fact, Donna and I keep on singing it again and again as we worked on our respective tasks. It seems that we can relate to the song's lyrics: " Bright young women..sick of swimming..ready to stand..."

I must admit, I love books and that makes me one of the certified bookworms in this world. I started to read novels when I was in 5th Grade and as I aged I can’t stop loving my favorite pastime. Of all the stories/novels I have read, I chose to feature (in this post) the most recent book I borrowed from my officemate. This book was entitled “Twilight”. It is a young adult vampire novel authored by Stephenie Meyer that was originally published in 2005. It is the genesis of the four Twilight saga with New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn as the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th novels. The story began when Isabella Swan, known as Bella, moves from sunny Phoenix, Arizona to rainy Forks, Washington to live with her father, Charlie, so that her mother, Renée, can travel with her new husband, Phil Dwyer, a minor league baseball player. Even though she never had many friends in Phoenix, Bella quickly discovers she is the new subject of curiosity at her new school in Forks where she is quickly befriended by s...

I don't normally participate in our office's online forum. I only visit the forum during my spare time. Months ago, as I was doing my usual reading my attention was caught by the signature of one of my colleagues. It's a qoute from Epicurus..... "Is God willing to prevent evil but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is Malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then hence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? Well, maybe it is in our human nature to ask and question God. It is a natural reaction to complain in times of distraught and hopelessness for complaining is the easiest way to handle uncomfortable circumstances. Sometimes we have our own disappointments with God that lead us to doubt His kingship and power. It can cause dilemma that can be compared to the "egg or chicken" dilemma; "who came first, the chicken or the egg". Friends if you have any doubts regarding God's will ...

Known for his many inspirational songs such as "God Will Make A Way," "Give Thanks," "God is Good All the Time" and "Thank You Lord," Don Moen is a famous songwriter and performer who gained success with his praise & worship songs. I have known him since I was in gradeschool and that's before the Hillsong generation. I was so excited when I heard the news that Don Moen will be having a concert here in Iloilo for at last I will be able to see him personally and hear his songs live. It will be once in a lifetime experience for me. A week before the concert, I decided to dumped my idea of buying a ticket for the concert due to lack of money. But where God guides, He provides so I was able to acquire a ticket courtesy of John. And so, last April 10 at 7:00 pm I was at Don Moen’s "Worship and Revival Concert Tour". I had a great time. It was a spirit-filled evening of praise and worship as God's believers unite in prayer for Go...

Occurrence: every Friday Symptoms: bored to death, drowsiness, brain dead, always looking on the wall clock, low morale Findings: I am having this Friday sickness. It's some sort of psychological feeling that I have before the week ends. It seems that I am not capable of thinking and every single minute spent in front of my pc results to boredom. The hours seem to be too long and at times I want to speed it up..if only I can do some magic. I'm so stupid. I know that there's an antidote for this sickness but I prefer not to do it. Just like what I am saying to Donna (friend, seat mate, teammate), maybe I am a masochist. I have the power to things the present circumstances but I allowed other forces to dominate. But I just can't do it now...it's not easy to change a career if you're working in order to live. Maybe some day...when the right time comes...

Pausing for another break, I took another online quiz. This time it's about "What Age Do You Act?". I know I am childish oftentimes and always not acting my age. My mom would always complain about it . But what can I do? I am young at heart... By the way, here's the result...and it's true.... You Act Like You Are 19 Years Old You are a teenager at heart. You don't quite feel like a grown up yet, but you don't feel like a kid. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. You're quite rebellious, and you don't like being told what to do. You like to do things your way. You have your own unique style, taste in music, and outlook on life. What Age Do You Act?