May He Rest in Peace

Most of the time I get to see him because of the party invitations from him or from his family. The last big party was when his son won the barangay elections as councilor. And during those parties, he was happy to see us, I know. Our presence delights his soul though Papsie will receive more than enough banters from him because of his bigote. He liked it clean.He is like a second father to me. He will always tell how blessed or lucky Papsie is to have a wife like me. He was always proud of me telling his relatives about me. I have not heard such sincere remarks. It was not forced, it was not sugar-coated.

The last time we visited him was two weeks ago and he was crying. He was in pain (physical and emotional). I told him that he is blessed to have everybody around him always ready to serve him while other parents do not experience that from his or her children or grandchildren. And he cried and told me that it is the reason why he feels sorry sometimes. He told me that they do not deserve the harsh words from him. I told him reassuringly that they understand.

Rest in peace, Ninong.

Not All That Glisters, Gold

I have to borrow the title of a previous post which was lost together with my hosted site.

Anyway, the Filipinos being innovative, or maybe the right description would be 'have the capability to make a replica' (who says copycat??), production of carbon copies of gold coins will not be a difficult job. There were reports of fraud such as this, so if you wanted to acquire gold coins and preserve them and add more, you can consult Gold Coins Gain, or any other reliable gold investment institutions.

If I have these gold coins and gold bullion (which is very impossible to happen), I would definitely invest them wisely. To make it more safe for me and my family, I would share them to those in need of financial aid. The baggage would be lighter and it would not be the wick that will be the cause of a troublesome situation. This will not endanger our lives anymore if I have a slack baggage. And besides, we cannot bring them down to our graves.

And talking about 'not all that glisters, gold', these luminaries in the cabinet and among the groups of traditional politicians and among these wealthy people, are people we can exalt as models of exemplary principles, values and vision. Not because they have swarovski crystals and gold accessories, they are people who have glistening repute. Of course, there may still be some who deserves to be labeled 'true gold among the crowd'. There is always an exemption to the rule.

If it's safe, it's everything.

That was Par Ohmsford from the book The Elf Queen of Shannara. This book is one of those Amazon books offered at a reduced price of $3.56 and can be shipped to you one to two days. You can also buy used Shannara books priced lower than $3.56.

But this post is not about Par Ohmsford or the elf queen or Shannara. This is about a seemingly elf queen in the Philippines who chose to be safe not telling us during the SONA all about the scandals and the graft and corruption issues in the Philippines. It is because it is everything to her I believe. Telling would be incriminating.

Pardon me but I cannot help myself saying a little piece about what I heard from her during the SONA. Though I did not listen to everything and ponder seriously and read between the lines, I had the inkling that it was about how greatly she had made it possible to boost the economy. Ironically, this is the current situation in the Philippines:

• We have debts and we will be paying for these debts. We are in a quagmire that we will not rise if something will be done.
• We import rice from other countries. This is a situation that is a reverse of the past where we are the ones producing and teaching how to produce rice. Now, we are importing rice.
  
• There are millions of unemployed. Just visit our place and there are many unemployed canto boys who try to eke out a living by running errands for the neighbors.
• We depend greatly on our heroes' (OFW) remittances. There are no efforts to plan and create jobs for Filipinos so that they will not serve foreigners but the Philippines.
  
• We do not feel the benefits that the elf queen enumerated. No health cards, no housing for the poor, no protection for human rights especially for the impoverished, and a lot more.

This is my short piece. I am relieved I said what I wanted to say. Kahit di makinig ang elf queen.

This is News, and It's About Me

Challenge

I am accepting the 30 Hubs in 30 Days HubChallenge of the Hubpages. They say this challenge can give an opportunity to make money. So let's see, let's see. Though they say I can be a better hubber after the challenge. Wonder what that means. Anyway, do visit my My Hubpage if you have time. Or take the challenge yourself. That would be fun!

This is News, and It's About Me

Challenge

I am accepting the 30 Hubs in 30 Days HubChallenge of the Hubpages. They say this challenge can give an opportunity to make money. So let's see, let's see. Though they say I can be a better hubber after the challenge. Wonder what that means. Anyway, do visit my My Hubpage if you have time. Or take the challenge yourself. That would be fun!

Photohunt: Utensils

Isn't it quite obvious that Photohunt's theme brought to mind eating? :-D That's right, people. These are some of those fascinating eating utensils in restaurants. It has become a habit to me that when I go to restaurants and eating places, I always check out the utensils. I go for the stainless. I don't know why I am so fascinated with them. Well, maybe because they look clean.

Photohunt: Utensils

Isn't it quite obvious that Photohunt's theme brought to mind eating? :-D That's right, people. These are some of those fascinating eating utensils in restaurants. It has become a habit to me that when I go to restaurants and eating places, I always check out the utensils. I go for the stainless. I don't know why I am so fascinated with them. Well, maybe because they look clean.

Showing Some Skin

The question had been hanging in my head for quite some time now - if a woman shows some skin, is she not decent? The answer may depend totally on how a person defines decency, and maybe on the culture, tradition, and beliefs, where an individual was raised. It can also be a religious thing for some others.

People are so easy to judge that if a woman dresses showing her cleavage, she maybe easy to get. Or if she wears mini skirts most of the time, she has loose morals. When I was a young wife who was so comfortable wearing short shorts once in a while, and still had a delectable (*grins*) figure that does not cry out of the need for the best diet pills (ha ha) I was often piqued by in-laws via Papsie. Papsie then was not even affected when I wear those shorts during those times. In the course of time, the short shorts eventually disappeared and we discovered later that they were hidden in one of those baskets of old clothes. I will not be telling who did it but definitely she decided that I should not wear those shorts anymore.


People are so easy to judge that they can easily conclude that the reason why a woman is treated rudely or why they receive degrading remarks is because of the way they dress. To blame the whole ugly scenario to the woman is truly unforgivable. How can people justify the rudeness of men who do not have respect for women and all their worth? How can people accept that it is okay for these rude men to insult women because of the way they dress? Even a prostitute does not deserve to be humiliated or mocked of how she adorns herself. It is unforgivable that some people find it so easy to condemn. They forget that these women are human beings, too, that deserve to be treated right despite of their status or choices in life. I believe that judgment must not be given according to what we only see physically but what constitutes a person.

A senior-almost-sixty aunt returned once to her dear Philippines from the America donned simply in spaghetti-strapped blouse and denim pair of shorts. As typical as it is expected, she became the topic. I find it amusing how some people can ridicule when they cannot even have the nerve to dress like that because they have big torsos and bulges are all around while the aunt does not even look like she is almost sixty. Besides, she looks decent to me. The news reached the aunt and as expected, she retorted that why don't these people who criticize don the same outfit and ask people around who looks better. Of course, she was joking but I know she was offended.

I find it shallow to tell that when a woman shows some skin in the way she dresses, she is loose or immoral. How funny to think that these people who find it very easy to judge might even have scandals in their past, or desire that one day they can also show some skin, or wish that their women partners can also be as sexy-looking.

Showing Some Skin

The question had been hanging in my head for quite some time now - if a woman shows some skin, is she not decent? The answer may depend totally on how a person defines decency, and maybe on the culture, tradition, and beliefs, where an individual was raised. It can also be a religious thing for some others.

People are so easy to judge that if a woman dresses showing her cleavage, she maybe easy to get. Or if she wears mini skirts most of the time, she has loose morals. When I was a young wife who was so comfortable wearing short shorts once in a while, and still had a delectable (*grins*) figure that does not cry out of the need for the best diet pills (ha ha) I was often piqued by in-laws via Papsie. Papsie then was not even affected when I wear those shorts during those times. In the course of time, the short shorts eventually disappeared and we discovered later that they were hidden in one of those baskets of old clothes. I will not be telling who did it but definitely she decided that I should not wear those shorts anymore.


People are so easy to judge that they can easily conclude that the reason why a woman is treated rudely or why they receive degrading remarks is because of the way they dress. To blame the whole ugly scenario to the woman is truly unforgivable. How can people justify the rudeness of men who do not have respect for women and all their worth? How can people accept that it is okay for these rude men to insult women because of the way they dress? Even a prostitute does not deserve to be humiliated or mocked of how she adorns herself. It is unforgivable that some people find it so easy to condemn. They forget that these women are human beings, too, that deserve to be treated right despite of their status or choices in life. I believe that judgment must not be given according to what we only see physically but what constitutes a person.

A senior-almost-sixty aunt returned once to her dear Philippines from the America donned simply in spaghetti-strapped blouse and denim pair of shorts. As typical as it is expected, she became the topic. I find it amusing how some people can ridicule when they cannot even have the nerve to dress like that because they have big torsos and bulges are all around while the aunt does not even look like she is almost sixty. Besides, she looks decent to me. The news reached the aunt and as expected, she retorted that why don't these people who criticize don the same outfit and ask people around who looks better. Of course, she was joking but I know she was offended.

I find it shallow to tell that when a woman shows some skin in the way she dresses, she is loose or immoral. How funny to think that these people who find it very easy to judge might even have scandals in their past, or desire that one day they can also show some skin, or wish that their women partners can also be as sexy-looking.

More Than Molasses

For Pinoys: Are you aware of the expression "makunat pa sa inuyat". In case you wonder, inuyat is molasses in English. Makunat is an adjective that is equivalent to ductile, stretchy, springy, resilient or rubberlike. That being said, you will definitely have a vision what the expression means.

Is it therefore a good trait to be stingy? Here in the Philippines, those who ignore banters or teasings that one has to give drink, food, or blow-out are oftentimes branded as stingy. In a group of friends, the teasing does not end until one gives in to a banter of giving some food or treats when it is the birthday of one of the friends.

Being stingy is a negative trait among most Filipinos. Why is it then? Actually, there are people who find it hard to share their blessings. These are the people who are known to be rich and famous but are not generous enough to share. What makes it unforgivable is when these people are the ones who took advantage of others about money matters.

It may not be bad when someone is stingy if money is just enough for his own expenses. You cannot embrace what is bigger than you. Being stingy is also not bad if one believes that an expense is not necessary or important. There are actually people who plans each activity in their lives and that includes giving out each cent from the pocket. In fact, when they pull out the five hundred bill, one can see that Ninoy is already frowning.

It is better that we consider the priorities of a stingy person. Are they sending kids to school, or do they support someone or some people? Are they more philantrophic than addicted to vices? Are they generous to those who are really in need? Are they a member of a civic group? Therefore, we cannot brand them as stingy. They are the people of this world who care enough not because of personal motives but of pure desire to help.

Are you anxious to be branded as one? And because of this, you have to borrow just to avoid being called stingy? Do not give in. Do not be anxious to be called stingy or cheap. Let it in to your ear and let it out to another.

More Than Molasses

For Pinoys: Are you aware of the expression "makunat pa sa inuyat". In case you wonder, inuyat is molasses in English. Makunat is an adjective that is equivalent to ductile, stretchy, springy, resilient or rubberlike. That being said, you will definitely have a vision what the expression means.

Is it therefore a good trait to be stingy? Here in the Philippines, those who ignore banters or teasings that one has to give drink, food, or blow-out are oftentimes branded as stingy. In a group of friends, the teasing does not end until one gives in to a banter of giving some food or treats when it is the birthday of one of the friends.

Being stingy is a negative trait among most Filipinos. Why is it then? Actually, there are people who find it hard to share their blessings. These are the people who are known to be rich and famous but are not generous enough to share. What makes it unforgivable is when these people are the ones who took advantage of others about money matters.

It may not be bad when someone is stingy if money is just enough for his own expenses. You cannot embrace what is bigger than you. Being stingy is also not bad if one believes that an expense is not necessary or important. There are actually people who plans each activity in their lives and that includes giving out each cent from the pocket. In fact, when they pull out the five hundred bill, one can see that Ninoy is already frowning.

It is better that we consider the priorities of a stingy person. Are they sending kids to school, or do they support someone or some people? Are they more philantrophic than addicted to vices? Are they generous to those who are really in need? Are they a member of a civic group? Therefore, we cannot brand them as stingy. They are the people of this world who care enough not because of personal motives but of pure desire to help.

Are you anxious to be branded as one? And because of this, you have to borrow just to avoid being called stingy? Do not give in. Do not be anxious to be called stingy or cheap. Let it in to your ear and let it out to another.

A Laundry Bag for a Gift?

Here in the Philippines, you will seldom see people line up in laundry shops to have their dirty clothes and linens washed for a fee. It is because Filipinos are by nature frugal that they will wash the clothes and the linens themselves. That way they can save.

But as I walked one day along the road, I noticed that the laundry shops here in our community are increasing. Also, I see laundry shops in queer shop names in other parts of the city. These maybe because Filipinos nowadays are becoming more busy with work than before. And doing the laundry by themselves may not be the option.

And because Christmas will only be a few months time from now, there is a gift idea for today's working class. One can give a laundry bag as a gift for Christmas to one or any of those working class people. It is by far a unique fun gift that I find interesting. Here's why:

• they come in different exciting colors
• they come in different sizes
• they blend with the fad
• they make the effort of bringing laundry easy
• they make it convenient for anyone to haul laundry items

I am definitely fascinated by this gift idea. This laundry bag can also serve other purposes other than contain laundry items. Who knows one day you'll think of eloping and the bag will serve the purpose best? This is not an advice for the teens - I have to be clear about it. :-D

A Laundry Bag for a Gift?

Here in the Philippines, you will seldom see people line up in laundry shops to have their dirty clothes and linens washed for a fee. It is because Filipinos are by nature frugal that they will wash the clothes and the linens themselves. That way they can save.

But as I walked one day along the road, I noticed that the laundry shops here in our community are increasing. Also, I see laundry shops in queer shop names in other parts of the city. These maybe because Filipinos nowadays are becoming more busy with work than before. And doing the laundry by themselves may not be the option.

And because Christmas will only be a few months time from now, there is a gift idea for today's working class. One can give a laundry bag as a gift for Christmas to one or any of those working class people. It is by far a unique fun gift that I find interesting. Here's why:

• they come in different exciting colors
• they come in different sizes
• they blend with the fad
• they make the effort of bringing laundry easy
• they make it convenient for anyone to haul laundry items

I am definitely fascinated by this gift idea. This laundry bag can also serve other purposes other than contain laundry items. Who knows one day you'll think of eloping and the bag will serve the purpose best? This is not an advice for the teens - I have to be clear about it. :-D

Photohunt: Rocks

I do not have words to say today but rock on, Photohunters!

Photohunt: Rocks

I do not have words to say today but rock on, Photohunters!

Ignorance is Bliss

She told me once that she had something to tell me and I refused to know. Ignorance is bliss. What you don't know won't hurt you, they say. And it's true.

I chose not to know what a friend has to tell me because of a suspicion that something hush-hush is going between her and the boss. It is not a surprise to learn that it is true. What is surprising is for her to confirm it in a playful manner to another. What would be the motive then?

Years before, I told her that what is important is whatever one has to do, one has to bind herself to the principle of not deliberately hurting other people, or step on their shoes, or wreck their person. I thought I was clear. I thought she must have pondered on what I have said. I thought she was better than what others perceived her to be.

I gave the benefit of the doubt. Now that it's confirmed, I felt sad. I do not know how to react when I come face to face with her. I hope she will not say a word about it. I am not ready to hear it.

I am afraid that I would be so blunt to say something that would not help. I am afraid that it would kill my feelings towards a friend. Though I know it is a personal thing, and it does not have anything to do with whatever we have, I am still not sure what effect it would give to our relationship.

Ignorance is Bliss

She told me once that she had something to tell me and I refused to know. Ignorance is bliss. What you don't know won't hurt you, they say. And it's true.

I chose not to know what a friend has to tell me because of a suspicion that something hush-hush is going between her and the boss. It is not a surprise to learn that it is true. What is surprising is for her to confirm it in a playful manner to another. What would be the motive then?

Years before, I told her that what is important is whatever one has to do, one has to bind herself to the principle of not deliberately hurting other people, or step on their shoes, or wreck their person. I thought I was clear. I thought she must have pondered on what I have said. I thought she was better than what others perceived her to be.

I gave the benefit of the doubt. Now that it's confirmed, I felt sad. I do not know how to react when I come face to face with her. I hope she will not say a word about it. I am not ready to hear it.

I am afraid that I would be so blunt to say something that would not help. I am afraid that it would kill my feelings towards a friend. Though I know it is a personal thing, and it does not have anything to do with whatever we have, I am still not sure what effect it would give to our relationship.

Repost: Use Bayfresh

July 27, 2007

He inches his way to the operator’s room, which is adjacent to the VP’s room. He’s a tortoise bearing all the body aches a septuagenarian puts up with. To top it all, he carries with him an obnoxious smell that goes with him wherever he goes. He loves to talk and he converses easily and fluently about many issues - from intelligent subjects to nonsensical sex talks - but it would be a challenge to talk to him at length. He must be a matinee-look-alike when he was younger - tall and mestizo but today, he is simply an old man trying to fit into the world of the ‘new’ generation.

His colleague (the VP) would instantly give instructions to the secretary after he leaves - “Bayfresh! Bayfresh!” - (indicating to spray profusely) to ward off the strong smell the pitiful old man had left. This colleague is of the same age. The only difference is he ‘dips himself into pools’ of lavish perfumes that lingers even after he had left the room.

Everybody holds his breath while talking to him, gasping once in a while to take in air only to find that the foul smell had invaded the surroundings. But nobody dares telling him the problem though it has become a well-known fact that he does not smell good so beware. Perhaps it must be the feeling of sympathy that nobody shows him or acts out that he smells really, really bad.

Such is the case of this young man who went on a half-day leave because of a complaint by a co-employee.

Then some questions popped up:

Would you cover your nose in front of somebody who has bad breath? Would you still cover your nose when he has body odor? Or when a fellow has psoriasis, would you stare mercilessly? Would you be mad and talk about it, angry that the sight and the smell really upsets you?

Repost: Use Bayfresh

July 27, 2007

He inches his way to the operator’s room, which is adjacent to the VP’s room. He’s a tortoise bearing all the body aches a septuagenarian puts up with. To top it all, he carries with him an obnoxious smell that goes with him wherever he goes. He loves to talk and he converses easily and fluently about many issues - from intelligent subjects to nonsensical sex talks - but it would be a challenge to talk to him at length. He must be a matinee-look-alike when he was younger - tall and mestizo but today, he is simply an old man trying to fit into the world of the ‘new’ generation.

His colleague (the VP) would instantly give instructions to the secretary after he leaves - “Bayfresh! Bayfresh!” - (indicating to spray profusely) to ward off the strong smell the pitiful old man had left. This colleague is of the same age. The only difference is he ‘dips himself into pools’ of lavish perfumes that lingers even after he had left the room.

Everybody holds his breath while talking to him, gasping once in a while to take in air only to find that the foul smell had invaded the surroundings. But nobody dares telling him the problem though it has become a well-known fact that he does not smell good so beware. Perhaps it must be the feeling of sympathy that nobody shows him or acts out that he smells really, really bad.

Such is the case of this young man who went on a half-day leave because of a complaint by a co-employee.

Then some questions popped up:

Would you cover your nose in front of somebody who has bad breath? Would you still cover your nose when he has body odor? Or when a fellow has psoriasis, would you stare mercilessly? Would you be mad and talk about it, angry that the sight and the smell really upsets you?

What I Want When I Was Little

When I was little, there are many things I'd like to have and do. But there was not enough money. We can only play with what we have or 'do the play' without having anything interesting to play. Euphemism aside, life was hard because we were poor. But I really love to ride the bike and play piano just like what Inah, that rich girl who calls her father 'daddy', loved doing.

Being so mesmerized with the sounds the piano makes, there was a time that Papa almost lost a daughter. We were in a mall that time, 'window-shopping' in the truest sense of the word, when we passed by a window display of a piano, a very big one to be exact. But at that moment, there was a man seated in front of the piano who began playing. I was glued to the movement of his hands, awed by the sounds the piano made with each dance of the fingers, making me stay and watch and listen. Papa did not notice that I stopped. He continued walking while I continued listening, stopping in front of the window display. Others had gathered, too, probably because of the expert rendition of the music with the piano.

I don't remember how long but the crowd got bigger, and I got more attracted and glued to where I am, never wanting to leave, unaware that I was already alone. Suddenly there was a familiar voice bellowing. I snapped out of my trance and realized that I was alone with the crowd. The voice continued mentioning the fondest name Papa used to call me.

I realized that I was left there alone for a matter of time. Fear gripped my heart and at that time, Papa was looking so relieved.

What I Want When I Was Little

When I was little, there are many things I'd like to have and do. But there was not enough money. We can only play with what we have or 'do the play' without having anything interesting to play. Euphemism aside, life was hard because we were poor. But I really love to ride the bike and play piano just like what Inah, that rich girl who calls her father 'daddy', loved doing.

Being so mesmerized with the sounds the piano makes, there was a time that Papa almost lost a daughter. We were in a mall that time, 'window-shopping' in the truest sense of the word, when we passed by a window display of a piano, a very big one to be exact. But at that moment, there was a man seated in front of the piano who began playing. I was glued to the movement of his hands, awed by the sounds the piano made with each dance of the fingers, making me stay and watch and listen. Papa did not notice that I stopped. He continued walking while I continued listening, stopping in front of the window display. Others had gathered, too, probably because of the expert rendition of the music with the piano.

I don't remember how long but the crowd got bigger, and I got more attracted and glued to where I am, never wanting to leave, unaware that I was already alone. Suddenly there was a familiar voice bellowing. I snapped out of my trance and realized that I was alone with the crowd. The voice continued mentioning the fondest name Papa used to call me.

I realized that I was left there alone for a matter of time. Fear gripped my heart and at that time, Papa was looking so relieved.

Reshaping the Filipina Image

Online, is what I mean. There is this advocacy called Reshaping the Filipina Image Online. It is a noble cause to address the current image and reputation of Filipina women in the internet. It can be a Herculean task given the fact that there are many factors we have to consider and one of them is to spread the word (to Filipinas particularly) that we have to do something to abate, if not eliminate totally, the perception in the internet about Filipinas being bound to domestic helping (not that I have anything against this noble work) and prostituting only.

Before posting this, I am glad to know that when you search and type "Filipina", the advocacy ranks second. The support must be growing placing them at the top. It's a good thing. It's good news. Maybe not a gargantuan task at all.

However, I do hubpages and stumbled upon a hub - Nine Inch Nails and Star Trek. I don't know the band. Of course, I know a about Star Trek. What made me uncomfortable is the line in the hub that says "Mariqueen is not Indian. She is Filipino. A very hot Filipino." Then I started typing Mariqueen Maandig on the search box and clicked go. Then I saw a lot of 'revealing' facts parallel to saying she is a very hot Filipino.

Maybe to some that is just a statement. For the hubber, that is simply stating what he thinks of Mariqueen probably because she is a sensual and a straightforward artist (lead vocalist of the band West Indian Girl). But borrowing a line from Wil - music speaks for itself. It can be for me the same as saying, one's preferences, beliefs and persona speaks for the person himself.

Being hot can be a good thing but can be another thing, too. The implication of the word is varied but there is danger also that Filipinas are stereotyped as hot in a perverted and twisted sense of the word.

Reshaping the Filipina Image

Online, is what I mean. There is this advocacy called Reshaping the Filipina Image Online. It is a noble cause to address the current image and reputation of Filipina women in the internet. It can be a Herculean task given the fact that there are many factors we have to consider and one of them is to spread the word (to Filipinas particularly) that we have to do something to abate, if not eliminate totally, the perception in the internet about Filipinas being bound to domestic helping (not that I have anything against this noble work) and prostituting only.

Before posting this, I am glad to know that when you search and type "Filipina", the advocacy ranks second. The support must be growing placing them at the top. It's a good thing. It's good news. Maybe not a gargantuan task at all.

However, I do hubpages and stumbled upon a hub - Nine Inch Nails and Star Trek. I don't know the band. Of course, I know a about Star Trek. What made me uncomfortable is the line in the hub that says "Mariqueen is not Indian. She is Filipino. A very hot Filipino." Then I started typing Mariqueen Maandig on the search box and clicked go. Then I saw a lot of 'revealing' facts parallel to saying she is a very hot Filipino.

Maybe to some that is just a statement. For the hubber, that is simply stating what he thinks of Mariqueen probably because she is a sensual and a straightforward artist (lead vocalist of the band West Indian Girl). But borrowing a line from Wil - music speaks for itself. It can be for me the same as saying, one's preferences, beliefs and persona speaks for the person himself.

Being hot can be a good thing but can be another thing, too. The implication of the word is varied but there is danger also that Filipinas are stereotyped as hot in a perverted and twisted sense of the word.

Photohunt: Garbage

Can you guess what that picture is? It's cooked rice placed on the concrete pavement. Now that the cat did not eat all these morsels of cooked rice, they will be swept and thrown into the garbage. It makes me sad. Each morsel is equivalent to the joy of a little child suffering from hunger in poverty-stricken places here in the Philippines and all throughout the world.

What would be your take for Photohunt's challenge today, hunters?

Photohunt: Garbage

Can you guess what that picture is? It's cooked rice placed on the concrete pavement. Now that the cat did not eat all these morsels of cooked rice, they will be swept and thrown into the garbage. It makes me sad. Each morsel is equivalent to the joy of a little child suffering from hunger in poverty-stricken places here in the Philippines and all throughout the world.

What would be your take for Photohunt's challenge today, hunters?

Twittering

Do you have a Twitter account? And if you have, why do you have a Twitter account?

Because it's free. It's a message utility. Those are attractive features to me. First, it's free and second, I can utilize it to send messages to friends and followers(?) . You know the thing you use to update (friends and followers) synchronously. The vehicle to tell the world, "Hey, I just woke up and I haven't brushed my teeth yet!" as if that matters.

There were geeky observations that this communication instrument is being abused and improperly utilized because some twitterers (?) just use it to market their blog posts, or articles. They say that is unjustifiable. "Errr.. sirs.. am guilty, your honors!" I actually use the darn tool most of the time to update (friends and followers) about my recent posts and articles. Just like that.

Because I cannot think of a sane reason why people would be interested in my daily activities. "Sirs, I am not interesting. I am not MJ. I am not Madonna. I am not Aubrey Miles (who is following me, and my kids told me that it is not Aubrey Miles he he, that it is so easy to fake Twitter accounts - "how true, how true?")."

And because I am guilty, I tried a different approach. I tried to read the updates of the friends and followers(?). And it's worth it! I discovered great finds, I mean twits:

from reyna_elena - New blog post: Freddie Aguilar says Charice and Arnel Pineda proved that Filipinos are “monkeys”

from DoreenRulz - Is this shadow the ghost of Michael Jackson in Neverland | The Daily Telegraph

from ringernation - Michael Jackson to be buried without his brain

from cbcpnews - Health NGO to DOH: You should’ve done better combating A(H1N1)

While maybe some of the twitters find the whole activity boring, try to browse and click. You will discover things that might be of interest to you. You'll find interesting blog pages, too!

Twittering

Do you have a Twitter account? And if you have, why do you have a Twitter account?

Because it's free. It's a message utility. Those are attractive features to me. First, it's free and second, I can utilize it to send messages to friends and followers(?) . You know the thing you use to update (friends and followers) synchronously. The vehicle to tell the world, "Hey, I just woke up and I haven't brushed my teeth yet!" as if that matters.

There were geeky observations that this communication instrument is being abused and improperly utilized because some twitterers (?) just use it to market their blog posts, or articles. They say that is unjustifiable. "Errr.. sirs.. am guilty, your honors!" I actually use the darn tool most of the time to update (friends and followers) about my recent posts and articles. Just like that.

Because I cannot think of a sane reason why people would be interested in my daily activities. "Sirs, I am not interesting. I am not MJ. I am not Madonna. I am not Aubrey Miles (who is following me, and my kids told me that it is not Aubrey Miles he he, that it is so easy to fake Twitter accounts - "how true, how true?")."

And because I am guilty, I tried a different approach. I tried to read the updates of the friends and followers(?). And it's worth it! I discovered great finds, I mean twits:

from reyna_elena - New blog post: Freddie Aguilar says Charice and Arnel Pineda proved that Filipinos are “monkeys”

from DoreenRulz - Is this shadow the ghost of Michael Jackson in Neverland | The Daily Telegraph

from ringernation - Michael Jackson to be buried without his brain

from cbcpnews - Health NGO to DOH: You should’ve done better combating A(H1N1)

While maybe some of the twitters find the whole activity boring, try to browse and click. You will discover things that might be of interest to you. You'll find interesting blog pages, too!

When Fast Food Became In

The elderly people or the people of yesteryear said that it was only during the 80’s when hypertension among the 'old' set in. There was probably no need for diet pills yet.

During the 50’s and the 60’s until the middle of the 70’s, fast food was not yet popular in the Philippines that is why Filipinos only eat for merienda puto (native rice cake), bibingka (another type of rice cake), boiled or roasted corn ear, boiled kamote (yam), boiled saba(a type of banana), suman (another type of rice cake wrapped in banana leaves) and other native delicacies.

But when the 80’s came, fast-food chains emerged fast. Hamburger, spaghetti, hotdog, ham sandwich and other food rich in transfat and saturated fat were introduced.

Because these fast food stores multiplied along the highways and common places, Filipinos patronize these foods that are quick to prepare and cook. Most often, foods that were served in these fast food stores were oily, and unhealthy. Not only that, these hamburgers, hotdogs, ham, salami and others were made available in wet markets and supermarkets for people to be able to cook them at home. The unhealthy became very easy to obtain.

As time goes on, the menu in these fast-food stores increased and most of them were still oily. Nothing changed. So it is not a question anymore why lifestyle diseases emerged. Poor diet because of these food was the culprit. People ate and ate these foods until it was too late. After some time, it was discovered that people already have hypertension from eating food high in cholesterol.

Filipinos affected by hypertension get younger everyday and the elderly people are actually right in saying that life is better during the old times. Hypertension cases in the Philippines were not prevalent in the past. Today hypertension had become common even among the young.

When Fast Food Became In

The elderly people or the people of yesteryear said that it was only during the 80’s when hypertension among the 'old' set in. There was probably no need for diet pills yet.

During the 50’s and the 60’s until the middle of the 70’s, fast food was not yet popular in the Philippines that is why Filipinos only eat for merienda puto (native rice cake), bibingka (another type of rice cake), boiled or roasted corn ear, boiled kamote (yam), boiled saba(a type of banana), suman (another type of rice cake wrapped in banana leaves) and other native delicacies.

But when the 80’s came, fast-food chains emerged fast. Hamburger, spaghetti, hotdog, ham sandwich and other food rich in transfat and saturated fat were introduced.

Because these fast food stores multiplied along the highways and common places, Filipinos patronize these foods that are quick to prepare and cook. Most often, foods that were served in these fast food stores were oily, and unhealthy. Not only that, these hamburgers, hotdogs, ham, salami and others were made available in wet markets and supermarkets for people to be able to cook them at home. The unhealthy became very easy to obtain.

As time goes on, the menu in these fast-food stores increased and most of them were still oily. Nothing changed. So it is not a question anymore why lifestyle diseases emerged. Poor diet because of these food was the culprit. People ate and ate these foods until it was too late. After some time, it was discovered that people already have hypertension from eating food high in cholesterol.

Filipinos affected by hypertension get younger everyday and the elderly people are actually right in saying that life is better during the old times. Hypertension cases in the Philippines were not prevalent in the past. Today hypertension had become common even among the young.

Being Extra Careful Today With No Money

Living today is not as easy and as safe as it is before. The good old days had us living simply. They say with the advent of technology, things will be easier, safer and faster. But technology has its pros and cons. Say for example, the cellular phone being one of those communication tools, also became a tool for crooks or hoodlums to breed crimes and inflict harm on people. Technology made it even easier for these evildoers.

And because it is easy for people with the aid of technology, it became apparently easy for people to deliberately do offenses against the law. What is ironic is it is not as easy to get justice and attention for the wrongdoings of others in the Philippines. There maybe law agencies here that can give assistance like that of a Morristown personal injury lawyer but what would it cost one prosecuting party? A lot.

It maybe a good thing that there is the Public Attorney's Office that has a mandate for the indigent sector when they need legal assistance or counsel. But how much the public knows about this agency is still a big question. How much support is being given to the agency can also be an argument. The thing is, it is really needed to be extra careful today when one has no money. It is not a guarantee but it could help.

Being Extra Careful Today With No Money

Living today is not as easy and as safe as it is before. The good old days had us living simply. They say with the advent of technology, things will be easier, safer and faster. But technology has its pros and cons. Say for example, the cellular phone being one of those communication tools, also became a tool for crooks or hoodlums to breed crimes and inflict harm on people. Technology made it even easier for these evildoers.

And because it is easy for people with the aid of technology, it became apparently easy for people to deliberately do offenses against the law. What is ironic is it is not as easy to get justice and attention for the wrongdoings of others in the Philippines. There maybe law agencies here that can give assistance like that of a Morristown personal injury lawyer but what would it cost one prosecuting party? A lot.

It maybe a good thing that there is the Public Attorney's Office that has a mandate for the indigent sector when they need legal assistance or counsel. But how much the public knows about this agency is still a big question. How much support is being given to the agency can also be an argument. The thing is, it is really needed to be extra careful today when one has no money. It is not a guarantee but it could help.

Photohunt: Pink

Photohunt's theme today is pink. Here is a pic of my daughter when she was younger and getting ready for her cruises to college and to adult life. Wonder where the pink ears went? I do not see it anymore. :-D Actually, those pink ears were not hers. The kind owner let her borrow it. I am not sure though if Kay returned the ears already. It has made me think wildly though - what if our true ears are detachable?

Photohunt: Pink

Photohunt's theme today is pink. Here is a pic of my daughter when she was younger and getting ready for her cruises to college and to adult life. Wonder where the pink ears went? I do not see it anymore. :-D Actually, those pink ears were not hers. The kind owner let her borrow it. I am not sure though if Kay returned the ears already. It has made me think wildly though - what if our true ears are detachable?

No Two Children are Alike

I think every parent knows that no two children are alike. Though parents have many children, there could never be an exact replica of the other. There maybe some who seem to be like the others but in summary, they are still unique individuals.

That is why we do not treat each child equally. That may seem odd to the ears but it must be. We should treat them according to their needs. If an offspring needs attention, then attention it must be. If another wants to play or talk with you most of the time, then you give that time to your child. If only one of them wants a MP3 while the rest are insisting on ipods, then give accordingly (if you can afford he he).

With this process of giving to your offspring what he or she needs, you also learn more about your children. You discover things with them, about them. You teach yourself the value of patience and understanding. You become a new person, or maybe a better person.

How do you treat your children? Do you treat them fair as in giving each child the same toy you gave to the first child? How about buying only one and teach them the value of sharing? I am very sure that each child see the toy differently and according to what he or she needs. It does not really require you to buy the same toys for all your children. Learn to know what they truly need.

The same concept applies when they grow up. Not everybody needs an ipod. Not all of them want a new outfit. Not all of them are sociable. Not all of them are easy to please. Therefore it is not necessary to give everything that you think should be given fair and square. Your children have different needs.

No Two Children are Alike

I think every parent knows that no two children are alike. Though parents have many children, there could never be an exact replica of the other. There maybe some who seem to be like the others but in summary, they are still unique individuals.

That is why we do not treat each child equally. That may seem odd to the ears but it must be. We should treat them according to their needs. If an offspring needs attention, then attention it must be. If another wants to play or talk with you most of the time, then you give that time to your child. If only one of them wants a MP3 while the rest are insisting on ipods, then give accordingly (if you can afford he he).

With this process of giving to your offspring what he or she needs, you also learn more about your children. You discover things with them, about them. You teach yourself the value of patience and understanding. You become a new person, or maybe a better person.

How do you treat your children? Do you treat them fair as in giving each child the same toy you gave to the first child? How about buying only one and teach them the value of sharing? I am very sure that each child see the toy differently and according to what he or she needs. It does not really require you to buy the same toys for all your children. Learn to know what they truly need.

The same concept applies when they grow up. Not everybody needs an ipod. Not all of them want a new outfit. Not all of them are sociable. Not all of them are easy to please. Therefore it is not necessary to give everything that you think should be given fair and square. Your children have different needs.