Life is like gambling

I gamble a lot if I am with my family. We play cards and when I am starting to win I play more and more! And end up losing in the end. Well, this is how it works; when we gave a lot of bet on something that we forget to “pause and think” we do some errors that cannot be taken back. Like my money, I bet a lot so I lose a lot.

In life, we bet a lot. We take risk without thinking what could be the possible things that could happen after doing such thing we aren’t sure. We only have one life to live, take care of it. Think hard and try to balance the decisions you’ll be making, because there are no U-turns in life. We can never take back what we lost, so whoever and whatever that’s in your life now, treasure it. If you don’t like these people or things, well then, go for the one you like. But if there’s enough reason to stay, then stay. You never know, these are your foundation of living aside from our God up above.

In gambling, we think hard to know what cards are to be used and ignore. Just like life, we think hard to be able to have good and better results. That’s the reason God gave us a heart and mind to use it wisely.

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Never procrastinate!

I’ll be busy starting today. So many works to do in my hand that I am already confused what to do first. Lesson learned! Never procrastinate! If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait for tomorrow! Someone already told me to do it much earlier so that I can go out and hang out with my friends, well I did follow her but then again, I came back with the attitude to delay things! That’s why, now I am cramming for my Exam tomorrow which is really frustrating and works I promised to do for my dear cousin!

Well, I hope to finish everything before my own due date.

Photo courtesy: Cramming

Poem from Multiply

"i will wait for you..
and when we see each other..
i discover you..
you discover me..
and it will be endless..
at the bridge..
i have been waiting..
twenty one long years?
or a life time?"

-Phlong flores

I love the poem. It was striking and I can strongly relate. lol

poem courtesy:
http://plhongflores.multiply.com/

Bisdak ko

BALAOD! (Char!): Ayaw pag ininglis ug dili pod pwede mag tinagalog. Kinahanglan bisaya ra tanan imo mga tubag. Kasabot?

Unsa imong gusto mahitabo karon dayon?
>> Mag laag. Katol ako tiil.

Unsa imo gi buhat kaganiha buntag?
>> Nag dulaay ug "Medal of Honors"

Kanus-a ka na tao?
>>Ni ad2ng beytene otso sa bulan na Augusto.

Naka adto naka sa General Santos?
>> Wala pa!

Naka adto naka sa Night Cafe sa Cagayan de Oro?
>> Taga CDO ko!

Naka kaon na ka ug Pastel gikan Camiguin?
>> Oo permi nah!

Sa imong mga amigo, kinsa sa imong pag tan-aw ang pinaka gwapo/gwapa?
>> wala! kay ako ang pinaka itsuraan sailaha!

Naka kaon naka ug Durian?
>>Dili ko ganahan mukaon ana kay baho.

Aha ka mas ganahan? Facebook o Friendster?
>>Facebook kay daghan lingaw.

Naa kai Uyab?
>> d pd tanto na pangutana! Naa lage na.

Kung naa, Kinsa?
>> Pagkaon

Naka adto naka sa Kaamulan sa Bukidnon?
>> Wala Pa!

Naka pag 5-6 na ba ka sa Bombay?
>> Wala koy plano. Wala sad jud nuon!

Sa imong mga amigo/amiga, kang kinsa ka pinaka gaka hadlok?
>> Wala! kay sa Ginoo rako gkahadlok! Kung muingun ka pinaka respetohan, Sila tanan.

Sa imong mga amigo/amiga, kinsa ang pinaka kataw-anan?
>> Dagway ni apple. Magkatawa nako.

Sa imong mga amigo/amiga, kinsa ang pinaka pala hubog?
>> Si reena.

Banggiitan ba ka nga tao?
>> D kaau tanto man!

Aha ka ga skwela?
>> ZABYER!

Naka kita na ba ka ug Buaya sa Crocodile Farm sa Davao?
>>Oo. gagmay man.

Naka kita npod ba ka og Philippine Eagle?
>>Oo! Paparts mi ana.

Naka adto naka ug Bohol?
>> Oo!

Naka kita na ka ug Tarsier?
>> Oo. Igsoon mn dw 2ng loko.

Naka kita na ba ka ug baboy nga gi ihaw?
>> permi! gnhan ko katayun cla kay mag syagita!

Naka adto naka sa Camiguin?
>> Oo! (permi oo ako tubag!) hahahaha..

Ga kaon ba ka og Lanzones?
>> Oo lami pd nah.

Sa imong mga amigo/amiga, kang kinsa ka pinaka ga salig sa imong mga problema?
>> Sa gawenz

Naka pangotot na ba ka sa daghan tao?
>> Permi! humot mn nuon kog utut!

Naa ba kai Iro?
>> Naa. gamay liwat nako.

Kinsa imong gusto makit-an karon?
>> Ako Barkada.

GMA o ABSCBN?
>> abs-cbn

Unsa imong gi panihapon kagabii?
> Adobo na baboy ug Lechon Manok

Unsa imong plano buhaton pagka human nimo mag Internet?
>> Mag laag. Inom. Tambay. Palanay.

Unsa imo buhaton karon gabii?
>> Mag dulaay ug Medal of Honor

Kang kinsa ka pinaka gaka sumhan?
>> Ka LokO! hahaha. Binuang ra. wala man.

Unsa imong kalingawan?
>> Internet Dula Panuway! hahaah

Ga palit ba ka ug Peke nga DVD?
>>Permi Kay mas daghan sulod.

Nag lisod ba ka ug tubag ani nga kailangan bisaya ra imong mga tubag?
>> Wala Kay Bisaya Man ko! :]

Day 8

QTC: What common task could I start doing as if I were doing it directly for Jesus?

The common task that I could start doing would be doing the right thing & helping those who are in need. It makes me feel like I’m doing this for God.

A love story

I’ll be sharing a love story of my friend Rafael, where he found happiness in the end. This is rare because in the end, his happiness was seeing Marie happy with someone else. It may be sad, but for Rafael, it was something he always wanted for her, even if it’s not with him.

Rafael met Marie in his junior years in high school while Marie was already in her senior year. So, their story started when Rafael’s friend, Jessie had a fight with one of Marie’s friends, Cynthia. When Cynthia and Jessie had a confrontation, Rafael then spotted Marie. He liked Marie for being a strong young lady, after the confrontation everything was fixed then Rafael saved a lot of guts to ask Marie’s number. To fast forward everything, they were together for 5 years. When, one day Rafael was confused. He broke up with Marie and hooked up with other women, Marie was depressed. She made an effort to win Rafael back, but Rafael didn’t want it since his mind was closed and he was already scared of being hurt again and again with Marie’s ways. (Marie, was kind a really a tough girl that she applied this toughness in their relationship) Anyway, he was scared and believed it would be a mistake that they’ll be back together again. Months passed, and Marie met someone else, he treated Marie well. He was in love with Marie and in few weeks time, they were already together.

When Rafael found out about it, he was in deep pain and asked his friends advice. Most of them would say “forget about her and move on” but he couldn’t do it. He knew he’ll regret the day he let go of the only girl who knows how to love him right, but he has to do it knowing he can prevent Marie of failing with him.

Today, Rafael called me and told me how happy he was when Marie went to his place and rode together with his wheels. He was happy because nothing happen to them literally, and they enjoyed the day together while singing the song “Love story” by Taylor Swift. He said it was the sweetest day of his life, had a rode trip, eating foods and singing the song they both love.

He was happy because one way or another, God gave him a chance to spend a day with the one he loves even if they’re not together and Marie is already with someone else. He cherished it and had a happy closure with his ex-Marie.

photo courtesy: emolove

Day 7

Today, I have nothing to write on my Day 7 notes. My mind is blank! With full emotions that has been debating inside my heart. But I do have a letter for God.

Dear God,

My life all over the years was all out of my control. Yesterday, you let my cousin feel terrified for letting her wedding be moved again. Today, heart attack took the life of my dearest uncle. Right now, love took my hope away. Before, my parents took the life I deserve. 1 year ago, infidelity took my trust for my girlfriend.

And these things are all out of my control. I am now starting to live my life with you, But God, please help me make my dreams come true. Please, I’m begging don’t let that fade away. Please, let it stay and give it a little bit of hope since this sustains my respect, love and care for her. Yes, God. I am very determined with this one. It’s not because this “something” is what I always desire to have. Believe me, it’s because it is what my heart says… I am good, with being a friend. I do. I just don’t want to miss a chapter of her life. So, help me God.

Now that my uncle is already in your kingdom please do take care of Him… And please, take care of his family. Give them Hope and Strength to move on, specially my aunt, who’s now in deep pain.

For my cousin, make her feel that everything will be alright. That she can do the right decision when her man arrives from work. For my mom, help her to forgive herself of giving up on us. For her, remind her I am not here because I want her to be mine, she’s not something I always desire, but she’s someone I have always love. The scripture says the grounds of love, but i wonder why , people like me, feel the love with the same individual. I bet many will answer, this is totally wrong and really insane. But I did know many relationships have failed for reasons that “they’re not being their selves” and they only made a decision for the eyes of the people around them and in the eyes of the God. But honestly, Some did a choice, but end up coming back to who they really were.

LORD, I SUBMIT EVERYTHING TO YOU. I mean it. Guide me with my actions every now and then… Give me the strength, the faith and Hope I’m asking. You’re now the one who’s in charge of my life. Please God, let her stay for good in my life.

I am letting go of my hurts and worries. I'll submit it to you, I know you have a reason and I am willing to understand. I know you know what I'm feeling. I trust in you Lord. I believe in you.

Day 6

PTP: This world is not my home.

QTC: How should the fact that life on earth is just a temporary assignment change the way I am living right now?

I guess the thing that I should change is by not believing with the things that is unseen. Knowing this world is not my home, and it’s temporary.

I should value the things that are unseen, like, love, respect and faith. All of these are unseen but it forever can make somebody really happy and contented. I should appreciate the people God has given me, the love they have showed me. In spite of everything that has happened, God gave me the people I deserve. And starting today, I’ll be reminding myself that whatever opportunity God will give me, I will seize it for I know it’s a preparation for His plan for me.

I’ll be living my days on earth like it’s my last and importantly, I’ll be putting God as my first priority because I know God is worthy of my time and effort.

Day 5

Point to ponder: Life is a Test and a trust

Question to consider: What has happened to me recently that I now realize was a test from God? What are the greatest matters God has entrusted to me?

Recently, when I was in a restaurant I saw a lady who was in a rush, then when I checked the table she was sitting I saw a camera, yes, she left her camera in the table. I was shocked of all her belongings she could possibly forget ---a camera! I called her attention and pointed the camera. She really thanked me a lot for calling her and with that happening my day was already complete. I realize it was a test since I am a fan of cameras, any camera will do for me. It was challenging my honesty.

The greatest matters that God entrusted me, is the people I have in my life. And I am obliged to take care of them, since I know God expects me to be more responsible in taking care of them. These people I have now in my life are all extraordinary in their own way and that makes my life much richer and beautiful.

photo courtesy: HappyLife

Day 4

Point to ponder: There is more to life than just here and there.

Question: Since I was made to lat forever, what is the one thing I should stop doing and the one thing I should start doing today?

One thing that I should stop doing would be, holding a grudge with people I hate. It’s killing me inside that I don’t have peace and sometimes it led me of thinking hurting them physically. I once did that, with someone who provoked me, I won’t go to the details I’m just thankful that the mirror didn’t break. Anyway, after we fought, I felt guilty thinking I have hurt someone physically. I wasn’t use to it. Since that day, I controlled my temper and never again will I hurt people using my bare hands. It’s unjust and that’s not how my parents raised me to be. I never asked for her forgiveness because she started the fight…I know its pride, but I already forgive myself of hurting her.

Anyway, one thing that I should start doing today would be trying to forget my past. My past haunts me, since I never met my parents, of course, I am affected with that and holds a grudge to them. Hopefully, this grudge will soon disappear with God’s help.

I still have the same pain for the past 20 years of my life but I strongly believe the pain I’m feeling now will soon fade away in God’s time. I am done with holding Grudge with people who have hurt me for the reason that it’s unhealthy for my soul and heart.

photo courtesy: God Picking Up the pieces for US

Day 3

Question: What would my family and friends say is the driving force of my life? What do I want it to be?

I asked a friend today, if what does she thinks is my driving force of my life, she bounced the question back to me, and I answered her “My dreams”. Yes, my dreams are the driving force of my life... It keeps me going. It makes me feel motivated everyday, to do things that need to be done! Wanting the whole thing can be done so quickly, so that I’ll reach the career I dream of and a family I wish for. But of course, it’s impossible! These dreams will be reached with patience and prayers.

Anyway, Honestly, I also want it to be my faith. Yes, my faith will be the driving force of my life. My belief in God and Self, knowing I can do things with Faith and His guidance. And of course, I am doing this because this is what God wanted me to do. He made me to fulfill His will, helping my family and believing in Him!

photo courtesy: Sunrise

Day 2

“I am not an accident”

Question: Knowing that God uniquely created me, what areas of my personality, background, and physical appearance am I struggling to accept?

What I’m struggling to accept from my past is about my family. I don’t know if I was a wanted or unwanted child since both of my parents wasn’t married when they had me, and I don’t live with them anymore. I also never got a chance to see both of them because of some reasons that I still don’t know. But, at least now I know, God wanted me. He was already expecting me. That’s a good start to forget my past and forgive my parents for leaving me.

Don’t worry, I’m in good hands and glad for what God has given me in my present life. But I pray too, that He will continue to give me a good and happy life.

Thank you, Lord for wanting and expecting me to be born in this world. Even if sooner or later I will discover that I might be a unwanted child of my parents, I’ll assure You,Lord that I will accept it with a happy heart, since I know You wanted me and I’m already happy with that.

photo courtesy: yahoo.com/image

DAY 1 Thinking about my purpose

Today, I am starting my day 1, the book said, that "focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life's purpose." It was a striking line, because I realize that I was really self-centered I never thought of what God may wanted me to do because; I was only concerned of myself and dreams however now that I know I should be living for God and doing his purpose. I will try to work on things that will help me be reminded that I live for God.

Anyway, that is the question for day 1 is how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God,not myself?. I’ll be giving you a presume answer from me since up to now, I don’t know HOW. I’m still working on it… Okay, here it goes, maybe, I will try to remind myself that everyday that I live is his will not mine. Before, I always pray that he will give me a long life, for my family and my dreams. But now, I will pray, that he will give me a long life, because I want to live for him. I know it’s not that easy, particularly that I don’t have a strong foundation of faith to God that is why I’m willing to do these 40 days challenge, of Rick Warren "the purpose driven life", given that I want to discover my purpose in life and reunite with God again.

-MoonDust

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Cleaning His Place

Hotchy (my hamster) has been terrified because his place smells really bad and I, as his owner should clean it... grrrr. I have to clean it well! darn! It's a aquarium, so its huge and heavy. :( I'm beginning to regret the day I bought hotch. Haha! Joke.

nah..whatever, i love this mouse. =) So I am oblige to take care of him.



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ON/OFF DUTY

Yesterday, My brother, who is a Taxi driver, asked me to do a sign which says he is on/off duty. I agreed, but of course! I ask him to pay me. Hah! I never work with people who doesn't pay me back.. Except for someone! *big grin* Anyway, when I finished doing the layout.. I just realize how come he became a Taxi driver? When all of my siblings has a good job in UK and US. I thought for it in a moment, and realize even he is a taxi driver, it is something I should be proud of, he loves what he's doing. I mean, I just have to accept that some of us are already happy with what they have. He was invited to transfer in Dubai, but he's still confused and when he ask me what I think about it, at first, I said "Go! What are you waiting for?" And he did not say a word. So in my mind said, I was thinking Maybe, he is worried for his family and I can't assure him, he'll survive there but at least he will try. **My brother is fragile, I know he'll miss his family so much.. I even remembered before, after he graduated college he was assigned in Cebu, as a technician, after a few months may be, he went home and told my Papa, he wants to stay here, where he can see us everyday. Sweet, yet, its too much for a grown old man to be very dependent with his parents and siblings. If you're wondering how he became a technician to a taxi driver, simple, his vices pulled him down. That's why, Dubai thing is really important, there, he can stop drinking too much.

Well anyway, whatever his decision is, FINE. Even if I know, his children will soon grow up and will demand things a taxi driver cannot afford.. And I know, he'll will just ask for financial support from us, especially to me if I'll be already working in the future. Because, the family knows, I prefer to have a single life.. Hmmm whatever!! For my brother, good luck! and I really hope he'll think about it, and realize that he cannot forever depend to us. I'm not being selfish, but I am only asking him to be more mature enough to realize he is not getting younger and so is my parents.

I'll pray to God, He will guide my brother and protect him from any temptations that can result to a wrong decisions.

Discrimination against Filipinos

Chip Tsao - The War At Home (Racial Discrimination against Filipino)

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The War At Home
March 27th, 2009

The Russians sank a Hong Kong freighter last month, killing the seven Chinese seamen on board. We can live with that—Lenin and Stalin were once the ideological mentors of all Chinese people. The Japanese planted a flag on Diàoyú Island. That’s no big problem—we Hong Kong Chinese love Japanese cartoons, Hello Kitty, and shopping in Shinjuku, let alone our round-the-clock obsession with karaoke.

But hold on—even the Filipinos? Manila has just claimed sovereignty over the scattered rocks in the South China Sea called the Spratly Islands, complete with a blatant threat from its congress to send gunboats to the South China Sea to defend the islands from China if necessary. This is beyond reproach. The reason: there are more than 130,000 Filipina maids working as $3,580-a-month cheap labor in Hong Kong. As a nation of servants, you don’t flex your muscles at your master, from whom you earn most of your bread and butter.

As a patriotic Chinese man, the news has made my blood boil. I summoned Louisa, my domestic assistant who holds a degree in international politics from the University of Manila, hung a map on the wall, and gave her a harsh lecture. I sternly warned her that if she wants her wages increased next year, she had better tell every one of her compatriots in Statue Square on Sunday that the entirety of the Spratly Islands belongs to China.

Grimly, I told her that if war breaks out between the Philippines and China, I would have to end her employment and send her straight home, because I would not risk the crime of treason for sponsoring an enemy of the state by paying her to wash my toilet and clean my windows 16 hours a day. With that money, she would pay taxes to her government, and they would fund a navy to invade our motherland and deeply hurt my feelings.

Oh yes. The government of the Philippines would certainly be wrong if they think we Chinese are prepared to swallow their insult and sit back and lose a Falkland Islands War in the Far East. They may have Barack Obama and the hawkish American military behind them, but we have a hostage in each of our homes in the Mid-Levels or higher. Some of my friends told me they have already declared a state of emergency at home. Their maids have been made to shout “China, Madam/Sir” loudly whenever they hear the word “Spratly.” They say the indoctrination is working as wonderfully as when we used to shout, “Long live Chairman Mao!” at the sight of a portrait of our Great Leader during the Cultural Revolution. I’m not sure if that’s going a bit too far, at least for the time being.

article courtesy: pinoyunderground.com

My opinion:

I, as a Filipino citizen was offended when I heard about this article. Though, the company he is with, already made a public apology! But the point is, the damage has been done. These "servants" he says, is only working hard for their family. What's wrong with that?

Like what I said, the damage has been done. I just hope, things like this, won't happen again.

Canon vs Nikon

The rivalry of these two camera has gone way too far than I expected. But which is much better, Canon or Nikon? I’ll tell you my experience with these cameras. Nikon was my first camera to use, as a starter in the field of photography... Nikon D40 taught me a lot of things, using the F-stop, ISO, etc. It made me appreciate the world of photography and end up practicing photography, which is good for me. After 6 months, I have a friend who has a Canon EOS 200D. I was curious how Canon works, so I decided to use it. Surprisingly, I enjoyed using Canon, since then, whenever I have photo shoots, I prefer using canon. But it doesn’t mean Canon is much better than Nikon. Maybe; I just found my peace with Canon. So, here I will share to you some of my photos, using Canon and Nikon.

above I used a canon EOS 200D camera and below is a Nikon D40 camera

I forgot the combination I used and I don’t edit my photos. Because I believe, when you edit a photo, it’s not your work anymore, Photoshop already made it beautiful for you.

To wrap up everything, my answer would be, both. Good shots will always depend on how the photographer took it.

Lastly, whatever your camera is. Take Care of it.

Funny Animal Clips

FUNNY ANIMAL CLIPS!

got this from youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi9GOvR3Ynw)! have Fun!! =)

Womanizer - The All American Rejects

Much better than Britney, Man! :) Enjoy!

source: youtube.com

The Valkyries - Paulo Coelho

"This is a modern-day adventure story featuring Paulo's supernatural encounter with angels -- who appear as warrior women and travel through the Mojave desert on their motorbikes. Haunted by a devastating curse, Paulo is instructed by his mysterious spiritual master to embark upon a journey -- to find and speak to his guardian angel in an attempt to confront and overcome his dark past. The Valkyries is a compelling account of this forty day quest into the searing heat of the Mojave Desert, where Paulo and his wife, Chris, encounter the Valkyries -- warrior women who travel the desert on motorcycles, spreading the word of angels. This exotic spiritual odyssey is a rare combination of truth, myth, imagination and inspiration. Ultimately it is a story about being able to forgive our past and believe in our future."





My favorite Quotes from the book:

"Punish us because we challenged what exists, what everyone else accepts, what most others want to remain unchanged.

"Punish us because we speak of faith,and we feel hopeless. And we speak of Love,but we receive neither the affection nor the comfort we feel we deserve. We speak o freedom, and we are prisoners to our own guilt."

"You will still have many problems in your life,some of them normal, some of the difficult. But, from now on, only God's hand will be responsible for everything-you will interfere no more."

"I have loved many", Rotha said. "But spurned true love." "I have nourished hatred for years,and avenged myself over things that were unimportant," Paulo continued. "I was always forgiven by my friends,but never learned how to forgive them in return."

-Paulo Coelho

Everything inside the book moved me. But I am only sharing my favorite quotes..


-MoonDust

Seeking God in my life..

I have traveled a lot of places in our country.. Witnessed different ways of praising God. But I never believe in God, completely. I just know He exist. And, sadly, I am in doubt of His existence. Why? Because of the injustice happenings in my life, I always ask, Why does God let this situations in my life happen. I wanted to find peace and happiness. Longing for peace, love and happiness.... Blaming everything to God.

But one day,everthing changed when a friend of mine, invited me to watch the movie "fireproof". It was about Faith, Love and loyalty. There was this scene where the son, Caleb wails, ask "How am I supposed to show love for somebody who over and over and over constantly rejects me?" As the camera swings around to include a crude wooden cross in the frame, John, the father, quietly responds, "That's a good question.", after that scene , I was moved and Cried.

I realized how selfish I was, blaming God. He wasn't responsible of the bad moments of my life, it was the choice of the people around me. I have failed to accept God's invitation and now, I am the one inviting Him, to come into my lie,and take charge of everything.
I have decided to seek His presence and live in His covenant. Wish Me luck!

source of photo: http://byshepherd.deviantart.com/art/pray-44443679

Hang On My friend

You have hurt yourself too much.
Let me carry you. Don't worry, everything is okay.
your heart may have guilt.
But it'll all disappear.

Hang on to your Faith,
it will give you salvation, I assure you that.
You taught me, God forgives.
And now, I am reminding you,
He will give you salvation.

I am with you, till the end.
Just hang on my friend.
Don't let go of the faith you have.

That is your ticket to a happy life. =)

-MoonDust

MoonDust says..

Hello People!

Please do call me, MoonDust! I it prefer that way. *winks* Here in my blog, you'll be able to read anything. My Random thoughts , experiences, realizations and faith with God. Thank you!

I am not a good writer, my grammar sucks! But I want to express myself, through blogging! :)

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