Friday, October 21, 2011

They say "Once in A Blue Moon"

As I was preparing my messy things and my one big luggage for my flight to Paris I started feeling dizzy, my head was aching and seems like I can't manage to pursue my first ever international trip. My concerned sisters gave me the best medicine that is faster than a speeding bullet. Being treated with medicine, all those bad vibes were gone and feeling a lot better and is ready for my adventurous vacation. I came to the NAIA airport accompanied by my two supportive sisters. Since I am going just by myself to Paris, they have to dropped me off to the airport and see me leave. As I was entering the entrance, I began feeling so amazing and exciting for the wonderful trip. But as soon as I got to the departure lane, I was searching for my visa passport and ended up to be the last one to enter the plane because I misplaced my passport but luckily I found it at my other bag and did not delayed my flight.

Paris is very far from Philippines so I have to wait for almost 13 hours like waiting slower than pond water. But that sickening hours I have spent in an airplane was worth to wait since I am going to the place I've always been dreaming of. After a very long wait, finally I got to Paris and checked in to the Hotel Le Notre Dame. One of the hotel personnel was accompanying me to my room and grabbed my things that is to be brought to my respective room. I was having a very pleasant time at the luxurious hotel room. While I was sitting down on the cozy couch, drinking their delectable cappuccino coffee I have thought to myself that I should not be wasting my time alone in this hotel room. I was saying to myself "I should go out! Visit Eiffel Tower, do shopping and enjoy my stay here in Paris." Going to the Eiffel Tower was a cool experience, the way it was built amazed me. I was planning to go for shopping right after here in Eiffel Tower. I was riding a yellow cab but the driver do not spoke in English fluently so I had to illustrate the place I am going to. After illustrating the place, he signals that he already know the place I am telling. I am feeling a lot better and depend to the taxi driver since he knows the place here in Paris. I accidentally slept and he woke me up saying, "You're here Miss!". I was feeling so excited to buy new clothes and see their department stores. "But what kind of place is this? Am I at a market?", I said to myself.

The driver dropped me off to a market not to a shopping place. I am searching for a cab but there's no cab in that place. Everybody have cars when they are in that place. So I had to walk for a miles to get to that shopping area. While figuring out where is the store of Louis Vuitton, someone snatched my hand bag. I was running after the thief but they got into a car so I didn't got back my hand bag. Stopping by in a little store where I was crying and thinking what to do. Somebody led a hand to me and said "Are you okay beautiful lady?" in a very mild tone of voice. It was very shocking when I saw his face it was ADAM LEVINE who was asking whether I was okay or not. I stood and got up, fixing myself, wiping out those tears. I was feeling so ashamed of my doings, so I greeted him with proper manner. As I was telling him what happened to me, he interrupted saying "Let's go. I'll give you a ride.". He brought me at a concert hall and left me at the crowd place. I was sitting down when a music of a drum suddenly played and someone is singing This Love by Maroon 5. I am thinking that it was just a dream, but it was for real. It was a free ticket concert for me.

After a very amazing concert, Adam looked for me and found me at the exit. He offered to give me a ride to my hotel. He was dropping me off to my hotel when his car's wheel got flat. So he was very sorry and call for a cab and pay it out for me. The driver of the cab was Jason Mraz. I was not expecting to see again a known singer for once in my life. I came safe at my hotel room and had a very good night sleep. When I woke up I was shocked when I find myself at the couch in our house. I soon realized that everything was just a dream. Seeing those popular singers was once in a blue moon even if it just in my dreams.

Very Insiprational Story

"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson



Perhaps you've already seen that video, maybe you have been inspired by that person talking in the video. I myself was inspired too. I have watched other video of him years ago and now watching it again, he never fail to make me feel inspired and making me realize that I should live life to the fullest.

Giving up is not a right reason for a problem. We may be struggling from an obstacles in life but giving up is not the right solution. The main message that this guy wanted to share for everybody is "That in life, it is not how many times we fall down that matters most but it is how many times we get up.". He does not have a feet and arms not like us who has complete body parts. Because of that he made us inspired by his words of wisdom. He may don't have feet for him to get up from falling down but he is trying to stand up and not giving up because if he give up, it is impossible for him to get up. Just like in real life, if we have fallen many times and we easily gave up, there is no point in living life. Disability is not a hindrance for us to have a happy life. It is how we deal and overcome with our disabilities. Even if we have disabilities we don't have the reason to give up life. If God made you with that disability, it doesn't matter at all. In 2 Corinthians 5:5, "Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.". Everything what God has given to us has a purpose. Everything that happen in life has a purpose. The only thing we have to do is to trust God in his own way.

How can I become an inspiration to others?

Honestly, I do not know very well. I am just a simple person who just trust God in everything that will happen to me. I maybe be an orphan (mother) at a very young age and I think I have grown a lot when my mother died. At the very beginning, I was thinking to myself that how can I still continue with my life without my mom. But then again as I grow older, I have realize the fact that if I do not have a mother, why would I waste my life doing such unnecessary bad things. Instead of wasting life, I have thought that I should be living life to the fullest. I should go on with my life though there are still some heartbreaks. I will do my very best to finish my study to show to everybody that even if I don't have mother taking care of me, I can still accomplish all my dreams and I still have a good manner all the way. There are many challenges that have gone by in my life but I did not gave up but instead I get up and face the challenges no matter how hard it takes for me.

Writing Definition

Discipline

“In its original sense, discipline is referred to systematic instruction given to disciples to train them as students in a craft or trade, or to follow a particular code of conduct or "order".”
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discipline

In other words, discipline is simply an act of training somebody to abide a particular code of conduct by giving set(s) of instruction(s). Discipline may come in different methods. Military discipline involves regulating the morale of the members of any military by sending them to military trainings to correct, mold and perfect the mental and moral their characters. Child discipline involves teaching children how to act correctly in different situations. Self-discipline involves motivating oneself in spite of negative emotions and thoughts.

Accountability

“Accountability is the concept in ethics and governance with several meanings. It is often used synonymously with such concepts as responsibility, answerability, blameworthiness, liability, and other terms associated with the expectation of account-giving. As an aspect of governance, it has been central to discussions related to problems in the public sector, nonprofit and private (corporate) worlds. In leadership roles, accountability is the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions, products, decisions, and policies including the administration, governance, and implementation within the scope of the role or employment position and encompassing the obligation to report, explain and be answerable for resulting consequences.”
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accountability


In short, accountability is a concept in ethics and governance that may mean different things, but basically, it is the obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them and to discuss and present results in a transparent manner. It also includes the responsibility concerning money or other entrusted property.

Maturity

"Maturity is a psychological term used to indicate how a person responds to the circumstances or environment in an appropriate manner. This response is generally learned rather than instinctive, and is not determined by one's age. Maturity also encompasses being aware of the correct time and place to behave and knowing when to act appropriately, according to the situation and the culture of the society one lives in."
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maturity_(psychological)

In other words, maturity is the stage where a person can handle things/problems and deal with other people. Being a matured person does not only talks about a person's ideal behaviors, it also tackles about how a person do what is appropriate that will lead to a right decisions. Maturity may be about adulthood, sexual maturity, and maturity in terms of finance.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

#5 He is my Saviour

Our society today is surrounded by those comical heroes, TV heroes, cartoon heroes, and many others. We are not being aware of the TRUE Heroes we had like those who saved our country for democracy, people who gave purity and love to children and to the society. The problem is that people in our society today is more focused on fake heroes. We should try to appreciate more those people who made a great impact to our society.

A hero is a person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life(src:here)

So who is your hero?

My hero is God. Why? Simply because He is my refuge and my fortress and He sacrificed himself to save us from our sins and save our world. For me God made and is still making a great impact in my life. Without Him and His guidance I would be nothing. Whenever I am in my weakest downfall, He is the one giving strength and reminding me that I should keep going and overcome those challenges. Just a simple conversation through prayers to Him, he always listen to me and answers my prayers.

Whenever I am carrying such a heavy burden, He is the one I am calling for help. He never fails to help me in my every needs. Just like this semester, I am having a big problem with school. I was maybe shocked with the standards of this school but I didn't give up. I even became stronger and eager to have great grades so that I will be able to shift.

Life is full of challenges we just have to face it wisely and entrust to God always.

:)

Monday, July 18, 2011

#4 For Good

I wanna ask you who is the most important person (s) in your life?
Perhaps, most of your answers are "Family" and most especially "God".

I too have the same answer as yours. I believe that people come and go into our lives for a reason. Many years have passed since the day I lost my mother. It was a very long time ago. I was still not a grown up girl. Imagine, I was only 8 years old when it happened. It was very hard and painful for me to accept and forget all the pains that I felt because I am the youngest and is really close to her. I am always with her wherever she goes. She taught me so much about everything for me to be a good person. She is like the best person that I've ever had. Comforting, teaching, scolding, and of course loving is the things that my mother does for me. I admit that losing someone so close and special to you is really hard to accept. After that, our family just lost one member. As years gone by, I always remind myself that I will really do my very best to be a good person as ever and will really do well in my studies. I am thinking of doing all of these for my mother. I want to make her proud that even at an early age I was orphaned by my mother I can still be a good, successful and educated person even if without her presence and guidance. And that people around me can say that "Oh, they are really well mannered and educated sisters even if their mother is not there and her father is not always with them". Me and my sisters have gone through a many hardships in life, but despite of that we still conquer all the trials we have encountered. We promised to our selves and to our parents that we will really make them a proud parents. I know our mother have always been so proud to us. I know she really is. She would even be more proud if we can achieve our goals and finish studies.

In that few years, I haven't felt something creepy at all. Even seeing my mother in my dreams. I would rather don't want to experience that kind of thing. I always pray to the Lord that I don't want to experience it. But many have said that people whom you have lost will still communicate with you. For now, I can't still say that dead still communicate to us.











Tuesday, July 5, 2011

#3 I stop saying "Thank You" to Her,Him and Them

Her, Him, and them.... aren't you curious why is that the Title of this blog?
There are hidden meaning behind that three pronouns.

Just a days ago, our class have tackled about the short article of L.A. Wilson entitled "No One Stops to say Thank You anymore". It was a very inspiring article that is really suited for students like me. It has great impact and message to the reader. You can realize how wealthy people act and what was their conduct or manners. In this story it talks about how manners are slowly fading away from a person. If you haven't read it, click here.

In the middle of our discussion about the story, we were asked if we still Kiss or Hug our parents... I raised my hand in the matter of "hug". Yes I still do. Since my mother was taken so early, I only have now my Father. I admit it was so hard to accept the fact that I don't have the mother who could have been their for me, can cheer me on, talk about anything under the sun, and most especially a mother who always guide you to the right path. Even if it was 8 years ago since she died, I am still longing for her hugs, kisses and guidance. I missed her so much.
Now that I only have my father and my two sisters, I always acknowledge them with hugs. I barely kissed them. For me its so "eww", I'd rather hug them than kiss them. By doing that I can show my appreciation and love towards them.

I have watched the Chinese(if I'm not mistaken) Commercial, and it was really a very touching commercial. It talks about how important is the family. Grandparents were talking about their children on how well is their children today. Most of their children are professional and has their own business. While the other one answered that her son is still going to fetch her and bring her anywhere his son go. That struck the other grandparents because their sons/daughters were busy with their own families and doesn't have time to be with them.

Have you ever wonder how the sons/daughters treat their family in this century?

I myself wondered how too. Parents are like the most important persons in our life. They were the reason why we became successful person. We grow up so well because of them. Without their guidance and love we wouldn't reach who we are today. Most of the people today usually left their parents after they became successful and have their own family. They tend to forgot about how their parents doing after all. Only few people still acknowledged their parents and still be by the side of their parents. I don't know why people tend to do that always. If they love their parents they should not leave and take for granted the value of their family even if they already have their own family. They would find time to have a bonding with their parents no matter how busy they are.

If 10 years from now, I'll be 26 by then. Already married perhaps and not living with my parents and start anew with my family. I haven't thought about marriage at this time. Its just that I am quite afraid to give birth. Haha. That was quite funny, huh? Honestly, yes I am afraid. I want to get married and walk in to the aisle, wearing a beautiful gown and accompanied with my parents. Isn't that the most beautiful and memorable day of everyone, right? Who wouldn't be so much happy when you are getting married to the person whom you really love. So much for that. 10 years from now I may not be living with my parents but I will not forget everything they does for me. I will still visit them once in awhile as much as I could. I would really set a date for us to have a great quality time together. Some things may changed but my love and purity for my parents would never change and would never ever be fade away.

Him is my father, Her is my mother and them is my siblings...

I absolutely don't know how can I say thank you to my parents. I really don't know how to. They did so many good things for me and let me became a very good person today. I want to pay back all the hardships they had encountered to give us a good quality education and living status. We are not rich just like others, but we can eat three times a day and I believe that is one of the important matter to each family and also being together no matter what happens. I do believe that one thing that I can make my parents feel so proud and happy is that to give them the Diploma and be on the stage getting your award. I know I can reach that goal and I will really pursue that dream of mine. To my siblings, I want them to be happy. In my 16 years of living in this world they have been a good siblings to me, helped me a lot even though sometimes we couldn't understand each others feelings. A simple word thank you may strike their heart. So I want to say the word "Thank You" to them for everything they does for me and for the love.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

#2 Does It Make Sense?

Hello lovely(s). :) Its about noontime right now and here I am chillin' and listening to some good music while writing this second entry of my journal. Oh yeah, this might be confusing but it is actually my third post in my blog. Its just that this one has something to do with my studies.

Do you like Reading or Writing perhaps?

Honestly saying, I am not really fond of reading nor writing. I don't have that bookworm or reader personality. I have read some good books too but not really as many as others have read. I am more fond in visual and listening. I don't like reading boring books that don't have a great impact or message to the reader. I just started reading those crazy long story books when I was in high school. My sister is really fond in reading, I began scanning the books she had read and started to read some books. At first, I am excited to read books but as I go on in the middle I always tend to stop and get bored. I don't know exactly why...but its just that I don't like it after that. Luckily, I finished one book from Elizabeth Scott entitled Perfect You. This book is more likely a love story and is especially dedicated to all teenagers in our generation today. The writer is really good. I am planning to read all her published books but I couldn't find any pdf of it. If you want to know more about the author or see a sneak peek of her books, just go in this link : Elizabeth Scott

I always wanted to be like others who really loves reading and can really finish reading many books. I believe that if I have a great motivation then I can finish reading a book. Even if I just read in a short amount of time, I will still try my very best to finish a book. So in general, I can consider myself as not really a good reader.

On the other hand, I don't like writing too. :)

I don't have great ideas when I start writing. Especially when I am not in a peaceful place or time-pressured, I couldn't concentrate in writing. I tend to listen to music when writing, for me it can help my mind at ease and can focus on what I should write. Music always keeps me alive. That's why when I am writing an article I always listen to good music. "Writing is fun", they said. I can sometimes agree with it. Writing is fun and can help you to become a good writer and improved your writing skills. Yes you're right, I write so long articles but I should tell you that it doesn't have that skilled English phrases or sentences or even a paragraph. I am also not that good in vocabulary nor really good in English as well. I may not be good in writing because I don't have that courage to write and I believe writing can help you improve your english skills so now I am practicing and learning to write every single thing like blogging what happened or a review of a movie.

Therefore, for me Writing and Reading does really make sense to everybody.
I really want to improve my writing and reading skills so I am expecting that through this blogging site I can improve my vocabulary and grammar in writing and reading. I am currently reading a book as of now entitled "The Only Alien On The Planet" by Kristen D. Randle. So I am hoping I can finish reading this book.

"Everything is possible."