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This is my journey to financial and spiritual freedom...
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HAIKU: MY SWEET BUBBLE TEA
2011-07-20 02:43:27
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I unintentionally torture myself on the net everyday. Take this craving I have now for Royal Milk Tea. I've been addicted to this cold beverage for a few months now ever since I tried it at Chowking, a Chinese fast food joint here in Manila. They have different names and flavors for this enticing concoction but basically it's just brewed tea with milk and loads of ice and tapioca pearls or tea jelly added. The taste is so unique and delectable that I just can't get enough of it. So I search the world wide web for recipes to make my own at home and I find myself staring at yummy pictures of this ostentatious drink that it has me shaking with thirst. There's no milk tea for sale in close proximity so I'm indeed suffering right now. To top all that, I'm bombarded
2011-07-20 02:43:27
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I unintentionally torture myself on the net everyday. Take this craving I have now for Royal Milk Tea. I've been addicted to this cold beverage for a few months now ever since I tried it at Chowking, a Chinese fast food joint here in Manila. They have different names and flavors for this enticing concoction but basically it's just brewed tea with milk and loads of ice and tapioca pearls or tea jelly added. The taste is so unique and delectable that I just can't get enough of it. So I search the world wide web for recipes to make my own at home and I find myself staring at yummy pictures of this ostentatious drink that it has me shaking with thirst. There's no milk tea for sale in close proximity so I'm indeed suffering right now. To top all that, I'm bombarded
BE A PRAYER WARRIOR OF THE HOLY SOULS TODAY and save your own soul
2011-07-20 02:42:28
I opened up an email message one time from a fellow blogger who referred me to this website PRAYER WARRIOR OF THE HOLY SOULS. Out of habit, I visited the site and instantly signed up to become a member. Weeks later, I received a complimentary starter kit containing prayers, leaflets and the booklet READ ME OR RUE IT through snail mail. Little did I know that this booklet, Read Me or Rue It, will change the way I live forever.Until I read the booklet, I never really gave much importance to prayers for the dead. And I never gave much thought to the reality of Purgatory because this place has rarely been discussed or paid much attention to. Purgatory is very different than what I imagined it to be,according to the booklet Read me or Rue it, it is
2011-07-20 02:42:28
I opened up an email message one time from a fellow blogger who referred me to this website PRAYER WARRIOR OF THE HOLY SOULS. Out of habit, I visited the site and instantly signed up to become a member. Weeks later, I received a complimentary starter kit containing prayers, leaflets and the booklet READ ME OR RUE IT through snail mail. Little did I know that this booklet, Read Me or Rue It, will change the way I live forever.Until I read the booklet, I never really gave much importance to prayers for the dead. And I never gave much thought to the reality of Purgatory because this place has rarely been discussed or paid much attention to. Purgatory is very different than what I imagined it to be,according to the booklet Read me or Rue it, it is
5 WAYS TO RESUSCITATE A DYING BLOG
2011-07-01 22:56:44
It's a tragedy when a blog has been left to die. And quite disturbing especially if you own that blog. I've been blogging for more than 3 years now and it has taught me a lot of things. Most notable is the fact that it cannot replace my day job. It takes a Problogger, a bonafide internet guru or a celebrity for a blog to make enough money to support a family. I have accepted this now. Penelope Trunk was right, blogging is about ideas, self-discovery, and growth. And it's gonna be crazy hard to make a living out of it. With that said, I will continue on with chronicling and resuscitating my beloved blog with no more false hopes and distractions. It's more fun that way. For that was why I started doing this, to chronicle my life, look back on it and learn from my mistakes. Jus
2011-07-01 22:56:44
It's a tragedy when a blog has been left to die. And quite disturbing especially if you own that blog. I've been blogging for more than 3 years now and it has taught me a lot of things. Most notable is the fact that it cannot replace my day job. It takes a Problogger, a bonafide internet guru or a celebrity for a blog to make enough money to support a family. I have accepted this now. Penelope Trunk was right, blogging is about ideas, self-discovery, and growth. And it's gonna be crazy hard to make a living out of it. With that said, I will continue on with chronicling and resuscitating my beloved blog with no more false hopes and distractions. It's more fun that way. For that was why I started doing this, to chronicle my life, look back on it and learn from my mistakes. Jus
IS THE GREAT CHASTISEMENT UPON US?
2011-03-20 03:41:01
On March 11 at 2:46pm JST, a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan, creating extremely destructive tsunami waves which have caused extensive and severe damage leaving thousands of people confirmed dead, injured or missing, and millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation. But there is a bigger problem that the Japanese are facing right now, and that is the destruction of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant's main power source and several back-up systems. With the nuclear plant losing it's cooling systems, there is an impending meltdown that is threatening not just Japan but the whole world. Dangerous amounts of radiation released into the air by the burning fuel rods can reach as far as North America according to the ex
2011-03-20 03:41:01
On March 11 at 2:46pm JST, a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan, creating extremely destructive tsunami waves which have caused extensive and severe damage leaving thousands of people confirmed dead, injured or missing, and millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation. But there is a bigger problem that the Japanese are facing right now, and that is the destruction of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant's main power source and several back-up systems. With the nuclear plant losing it's cooling systems, there is an impending meltdown that is threatening not just Japan but the whole world. Dangerous amounts of radiation released into the air by the burning fuel rods can reach as far as North America according to the ex
MY GRUMPY VALENTINE
2011-02-12 08:05:15
Ah yes, it's that time of year again. The day that most singles and myself included totally dread: Valentine's Day. I never liked this day not because I can't find a date. On the contrary, I believe this day has been transformed as one big commercial racket that has forced a lot of people to celebrate it for all the wrong reasons. It's that time when partners suddenly show some love and affection and then go back to being douche bags the next day. Or sweethearts will spend extravagantly on dinner or a concert then treat each other like crap after that. In the case of single people, they get so desperate and depressed if they don't find a date to the point that they'll take the first one that walks through the door no matter how shitty or repugnant that person is. It's such a superficial oc
2011-02-12 08:05:15
Ah yes, it's that time of year again. The day that most singles and myself included totally dread: Valentine's Day. I never liked this day not because I can't find a date. On the contrary, I believe this day has been transformed as one big commercial racket that has forced a lot of people to celebrate it for all the wrong reasons. It's that time when partners suddenly show some love and affection and then go back to being douche bags the next day. Or sweethearts will spend extravagantly on dinner or a concert then treat each other like crap after that. In the case of single people, they get so desperate and depressed if they don't find a date to the point that they'll take the first one that walks through the door no matter how shitty or repugnant that person is. It's such a superficial oc
SOLUTIONS AND NOT RESOLUTIONS! DILIGENCE AND NOT INDOLENCE! 2011 FTW!
2011-01-15 09:47:38
Another new year, another reason to hope for better things. This is always the case with beginnings. And seeing 2010 end with a bang makes me feel more optimistic and slightly relieved. But unlike the past new years, I do not seek for resolutions but definitely solutions this time. That is why I came up with an action plan instead of the usual list of new goals. I have to exercise self discipline if I want to make major changes for 2011. And believe you, me this is a pretty radical list of non-negotiables. But I know this will make me a better person after. Here goes:1. No more chocolate cake. - Aside from inducing GERD attacks on me, I realized how sticky this stuff gets inside the colon. I will live longer without chocolate cake and besides bread pudding or meringue is lighter to the tum
2011-01-15 09:47:38
Another new year, another reason to hope for better things. This is always the case with beginnings. And seeing 2010 end with a bang makes me feel more optimistic and slightly relieved. But unlike the past new years, I do not seek for resolutions but definitely solutions this time. That is why I came up with an action plan instead of the usual list of new goals. I have to exercise self discipline if I want to make major changes for 2011. And believe you, me this is a pretty radical list of non-negotiables. But I know this will make me a better person after. Here goes:1. No more chocolate cake. - Aside from inducing GERD attacks on me, I realized how sticky this stuff gets inside the colon. I will live longer without chocolate cake and besides bread pudding or meringue is lighter to the tum
THOUGHTS ON PARENTING
2010-11-27 00:27:00
There are two sides to every story, and choosing the wrong side can scar a person for life. For the longest time I have wallowed in self-pity because of how my parents have treated me differently since the day I was born, i.e. I am not their favorite. And having only one sibling can be such a competition that I have decided not to participate in the rivalry and save myself from further humiliation. Too bad I discovered too late that dysfunction is the norm in most families.But problems are part of life. Without suffering, we would not be forced to discover our innermost selves. We become better students from our mistakes so long as we profit from them and use them to our advantage. Remember that even the famous make mistakes. But what sets them apart is their ability to t
2010-11-27 00:27:00
There are two sides to every story, and choosing the wrong side can scar a person for life. For the longest time I have wallowed in self-pity because of how my parents have treated me differently since the day I was born, i.e. I am not their favorite. And having only one sibling can be such a competition that I have decided not to participate in the rivalry and save myself from further humiliation. Too bad I discovered too late that dysfunction is the norm in most families.But problems are part of life. Without suffering, we would not be forced to discover our innermost selves. We become better students from our mistakes so long as we profit from them and use them to our advantage. Remember that even the famous make mistakes. But what sets them apart is their ability to t
RECEIVING THE KINDNESS OF GOD
2010-11-15 03:19:10
When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy (Titus 3:4-6)God is merciful. God is kind. That is why it pains me to offend Him and sin against Him. But I can't help it. Life gets in the way. Everywhere I go, everyone I see, all the things I read, every problem I face...all induce fear and doubt in me. I know in my heart that God will take care of me and He will never let me down. Still I feel weak and unfit. I am positive that the world and material possessions would not give me comfort, but having children, mounting debt and zero savings can be very demoralizing. Even though God has blessed me so much with things that I am very grateful for, the future still seem uncertain and scary to m
2010-11-15 03:19:10
When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy (Titus 3:4-6)God is merciful. God is kind. That is why it pains me to offend Him and sin against Him. But I can't help it. Life gets in the way. Everywhere I go, everyone I see, all the things I read, every problem I face...all induce fear and doubt in me. I know in my heart that God will take care of me and He will never let me down. Still I feel weak and unfit. I am positive that the world and material possessions would not give me comfort, but having children, mounting debt and zero savings can be very demoralizing. Even though God has blessed me so much with things that I am very grateful for, the future still seem uncertain and scary to m
UNLIMITED ME
2010-11-15 02:38:09
Who is rich? Only the man who rejoices in his portion, that is, the contented man. - ancient Rabbi sayingIt's been almost 6 months since my last post dear reader. Time flies and passions wane. And this was the case for I am still trying to overcome my financial woes and spiritual trials. In the process, my writing has suffered and my focus has faltered, as if I have acquired ADD in middle age haha. But life goes on despite the fact that I'm still broke and in debt at 33. My goal was to be a millionaire at this age or at least debt-free, which is not the case at the moment.Hope springs eternal it's true and as long as I'm alive I could still change my destiny and move forward. Thanks to Og Mandino's Treasury of Success Unlimited book that I picked up from a bargain bookstore for a dollar, I
2010-11-15 02:38:09
Who is rich? Only the man who rejoices in his portion, that is, the contented man. - ancient Rabbi sayingIt's been almost 6 months since my last post dear reader. Time flies and passions wane. And this was the case for I am still trying to overcome my financial woes and spiritual trials. In the process, my writing has suffered and my focus has faltered, as if I have acquired ADD in middle age haha. But life goes on despite the fact that I'm still broke and in debt at 33. My goal was to be a millionaire at this age or at least debt-free, which is not the case at the moment.Hope springs eternal it's true and as long as I'm alive I could still change my destiny and move forward. Thanks to Og Mandino's Treasury of Success Unlimited book that I picked up from a bargain bookstore for a dollar, I
HOW TO CARRY YOUR CROSS EVERYDAY
2010-10-16 04:05:17
When you are down to nothing, God is up to something.I have been reading up on Spiritual Dryness for I suspect this to be the reason why I have been so lukewarm and disturbed for the last few months. The site Timeless Truths hit the nail on the head;Spiritual dryness is sometimes the result of attachment to the world. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”* Unless we live by the Bible, we cannot be spiritual. A little affection for the things of earth robs the soul of spiritual life. In this matter Satan is an excellent reasoner. He will suggest that your desires are only for the glory of God; that you have no affection for the worldly object, but desire it only for God’s glory. Spiritual dryness may be the result of sloth. “Slothfulness ca
2010-10-16 04:05:17
When you are down to nothing, God is up to something.I have been reading up on Spiritual Dryness for I suspect this to be the reason why I have been so lukewarm and disturbed for the last few months. The site Timeless Truths hit the nail on the head;Spiritual dryness is sometimes the result of attachment to the world. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”* Unless we live by the Bible, we cannot be spiritual. A little affection for the things of earth robs the soul of spiritual life. In this matter Satan is an excellent reasoner. He will suggest that your desires are only for the glory of God; that you have no affection for the worldly object, but desire it only for God’s glory. Spiritual dryness may be the result of sloth. “Slothfulness ca