Creative Thoughts

If you are a technical person, an electrician, technician or just plainly interested in technical stuff, you’ll know what HDMI is. I first encounter this word, when I started as a technical support agent. I’m interested in computers but not in other technical stuff such as television, dvd, audio. Those things are mostly studied by those who are taking electronics. I had some difficulty at first grasping those difficult terms such as HDMI or High-definition multimedia interface which has something to do with cables for tv and dvd, cat5 cables, access points, wireless encryption, rj11, rj45 and other technical terms. Now, I have a general understanding of some technical stuff, but I’m not yet that technical. My interest is not in that field, but I have to learn it because of my job.

Golf is a great sport, which is played mostly by the rich and privilege. It’s one of the past times of those who have nothing to do, and those who just simply love doing it. In this sport, a player makes use of clubs to a hit a ball into each hole on a golf course in the lower possible number of strokes. The game is played in golf courses, each one which unique designs and usually it has 9 or 18 holes.
I am amazed with people who play golf, specially the professionals. Everyone knows Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam and everyone is equally amazed with them too. Golf can indeed be a fun way to do, but it can also be used to soar up ones adrenaline and to be in the competition. If you are competing for a gold game, be sure that you have quality materials. Make you that your golf shoes, golf ball, clubs are in the best possible condition. Prepare for that day and get home with the trophy or the money.

Let me take you to a journey of getting to know some of the people who have touched my life in some ways. This is Mary Ann Tinay, my friend and classmate back in high school. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other. She is now a teacher, and she actually graduated in Philippine Normal University. She was our school salutatorian in high school.

She is a very beautiful woman. She is our “pambato” in our school, every time there are beauty contest in schools. And, of course she’s always the winner. God blessed her because she is really a good person. She is simple and not like other beautiful girls out there, who are good looking but empty inside. She even has lots of friends, she is very friendly.

I haven’t seen her for a long time. I just wish all is well with her, and her career is doing okay. I’ll give you more updates once I get more information from her, on whats going on with her life.

Photo Courtesy of Mariana Jatahy

There are no classes in life for beginners: right away you are always asked to deal with what is most difficult. Rainer Maria Rilke

I am extending my gratitude to Francine for this great tag, I had fun doing it. Sorry for the late post Francine. And guys, you might have given me tags that I haven’t done it. But don’t worry I listed it and I will be posting it some time too.

1. What do you want for your birthday?
- to be able to start our sari-sari store business. it’s a challenge to save because we’re really struggling financially. but i keep my eyes fixed on the goal and i know that i can achieve it with strong determination and discipline.

2. Who will be your next kiss?
- ronel, my hubby

3. When was the last time you went to the mall?
- last last week, with my family. we had picture taking. it’s the first time i took my baby with me on the mall.

4. Are you wearing socks right now?
- no i’m at the office and it will look so funny if i did.

5. How did you spend your summer?
- i worked all through summer. i’m not studying anymore, so summer is really not something to look forward to because of the privilege of vacation. summer or not, we have work.

6. Have you been to the cinema in the last 5 days?
- no, we’re saving money.

7. What was the last thing you had to drink?
- just water

8. What are you wearing right now?
- pants, white t-shirt and a jacket because its cold here.

9. What was your last purchase?
- banana. hehe

10. What was the last food you ate?
- pancit

11. Who would be the person you would call if you were up in the middle of the night and couldn’t sleep?
- ronel, my hubby again. hehe

12. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
- no, as i’ve said i’m saving for my sari-sari store goal. i need to save about 25,000 for that.

13. Do you have a pet?
- no

14. What made you laugh in the last 5 days?
- a joke from a website that features jokes. it’s about husband and wife who wrote letter to each other. it’s really very funny. i’ll be featuring it some time in my next post.

15. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
- i’d like to stay at home and not work. i want to be with my daughter and take care of her, but for now, i have to sacrifice.

16. What is the last thing you purchased online?
- a .com domain, hehehehe

17. One thing you hate about yourself?
- inability to control emotions

18. Do you miss anyone?
-my dad…hmmmm

19. What are your plans for the day?
- manage my blogs and after that i’ll be home and do some chores

20. Last person you msg’d?
- rose, one of my best friends. heheh

21. Ever went to a camp?
- that was a long time ago, i think elementary, during our girl scout camp

22. Are you a good student in school?
- yes, definitely a 100 % good student. an achiever by nature.

23. What do you know about the (your) future?
- all i know is God has a plan for me, and for my family. plans to prosper and improve our lives for the better.

24. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
- yes, johnsons and johnsons cologne.

25. Where is/are your best friend/s right now?
- in bohol. she lives there.

I would like to give this tag to 4ever7 heaven, krissy, artsy creatures, blessing in life, blog2learn, rosemarie, andrea, ester and joy and ricka.

Accidents are inevitable. The most common accidents in the world are road accidents which involves cars. Having a car is great. But, there are a lot of people who failed to use it properly. Some waste gasoline and drive for no good reason. Some buy expensive car parts just to show off to others. Women even would go for guys with wheels. Right? Before we jump directly and keep on buying all the luxuries in the world, let’s think first if its even necessary. There are a lot of people who are hungry and who have nothing to eat. Look at yourself, you are not even contented. You keep on looking for the next NEW thing. Life is better if we live in a simple way. We don’t have to be in competition with each other. You don’t have to keep up with the joneses. All you have to do is become better each day, and to learn to live with what you have, and who you are.

I’m always late for the episode of friday’s feast. But, as an excuse BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. *winks*

Appetizer

What is the nearest big city to your home?

= Cebu City

Soup

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?

= Just 8, I can keep a secret but if I think that someone has to know for the good of the person who relayed the secret, usually I’m forced to spiel it out.

Salad

Describe your hair (color, texture, length).

= black, not so shiny, wavy but not curly

Main Course

What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?

= I don’t know how to drive, but if I will be a driver someday, I will be courteous. Not slow but just moderate.

Dessert

When was the last time you had a really bad week?

= Last week, we had lots of calls because of some system or network issues. I think about 40 calls in a day. Whew! I was so stressed. Someone also used my computer or work station at work, and I had to keep on transferring. Now, I have found my own spot. I like it here. I’m just a sit away from my supervisor.

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In the US, most people have their own homes, unlike here in the Philippines. They don’t make having a home too difficult. There are a lot of agencies who offer assistance in refinancing at a lower interest rate, so having a dream of your own is not that impossible. For those who have homes but are in the midst of losing it due to bankruptcy, theres a solution to that. You just have to do some research to see who offers mortgage lending, that will allow you either to have a home, or to keep your home, at the same time being able to keep track of your finances. One company I know is Somerset. They do have people who are really great and knowledgeable and who would give you a lot of options for you to get out of trouble. There are other mortgage lenders, but Somerset is one of the best.

I have two aunts who are now living abroad. One is in new jersey, and one is in New York i guess. When I was still young, they would send us packages, specially during Christmas. It’s not just one package, 5 or more big packages at the most. I love those moments, and I missed the time when we would all gather around to wait for our share, and also to check for stuff that we like. When I was in first year high school, my aunt gave me and my sister Ecco shoes. It was simple but yet so durable. You can really tell from one look that it has a good quality. I love to keep it looking shiny and clean. After my first year I stopped wearing it, not because I don’t want to use it anymore, or because its worn out, but because I want to keep it and make it last longer. My aunt told me after a few years, that I didn’t have to do so. Since, even if I use it often it will not worn out too easily because its durable and is made of high quality. I still have my Ecco shoes as of now, and I still use it from time to time because its very flexible and comfortable to wear.

Photo Courtesy of Mariana Jatahy

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. WILLIAM FEATHER