BLeSSiNGs iN DisGuise

Another turning point in my career... another career suicide according to most people... but for me it's also another turning point in my life..

I did not expect that quitting from my job would not only affect my career but also my life specially my health and my lifestyle..

I knew that sooner or later I was going to inherit most if not all of the sickness from my family... Diabetes, Hypertension, Liver issue etc... it's like... you name it and my ancestors would have it... but I never expected that i would have them at my age now (way too young per my doctor)... but what can i do? it's already here! i already have some of them (thank God that it's not ALL).. so.. DAMAGE CONTROL would be the only thing left for me to do.

I am not a very religious nor pious person but I do believe in God. God has been good to me and has a funny way of showing me that I am blessed. That my decisions even if they were career suicides I can still see and feel that they are somehow blessings in disguise. The trials thrown at my path so far were hard but for some reason I AM STILL THANKFUL.

When I quit from my first job I had no backup plan... no prospects... I simply just got tired... then my Lola got sick after a month - possibly cancer but since doctors could no longer perform any operation due to her age and diabetes, no official diagnoses could be given. I had to go home to help - to take care of my Lola and serve her for the last time. Last time because she did not survive... After everything got settled I got back here and got my second job which is on graveyard shift. My Mom got sick with breast cancer and since I was the only left here (my sisters were not in the country) I had to deal with it and took care of my Mom. Being in the graveyard shift was convenient.... Now I had quit from that night-shift job.. no greener pastures lined up yet.. no contingency plan... another career suicide I know...but I decided to have myself checked right after quitting.. I figured I now have the time to follow through it..... Lo and behold! I found out that I have a Polycystic Ovary, a Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver and Diabetes... I HAVE NO JOB AND I AM SICK... what bad luck right?...I agree... but if I hadn't decided to quit my job I wouldn't think of having myself checked since I did not feel anything that would lead me to believe that I was sick. I would still have been ignorant and my health would have gotten compromised more...

During the past big trials God has provided and now He is still providing me with the means to fix my health... He has given me family and friends that stick with me through thick and thin... I learned a lot because of the things that happened and I am still learning because of the things that are happening to me right now... Can you see why I am still thankful?... Well, even if you don't, what matters is that I do. God's humor, God's kindness and God's love.. He really knows how to do things at the right time.. Specially these Blessings in Disguise. :)

ThE OX in the YeAr 2012 WaTeR DrAgOn!

Best Compatible Animal Signs – Rat

Compatible Animal Signs – Ox, Rooster and Snake

Conflict Animal Sign – Goat

The basic character of a person born in the year of the Ox is that he/she is very honest, trustworthy, hard working; has a strong sense of integrity and strong willed. This person is a very good worker as well as one who depends on his/her own strength and capability to earn success and recognition.

This is a year of vibrancy and opportunities if you can stay calm and focused without being overwhelmed by the greed of success. Stay in low profile, talk lesser and listen/observe more, so that you will not get yourself caught in the political whirlpool.

Health is not optimal this year, beware illness that will fall upon you, thus seek early treatments before it becomes too serious to handle. Control your diet and have enough sleep, avoid excessive drinking.

and we have arrived at number four on September 26, 2011.. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 4years and counting.. :)

FiShiNg EsCaPadE!

just got back.. went fishing w/ Diko, LJ, yaya Mely, Tata, Papa Po, Mama Ging & Inday Mary Grace.... caught 20pcs of fish... 17 Bangus and 3 Tilapia.. and guess what?! i caught the most = 12.. Tata got 5.. and LJ got 3... Tata caught the biggest... LJ was the 1st 1 to catch a fish.. Diko & Papa Po were the ones taking them off the hook.. so we are all title holders.. it was my first time to go fishing and it was really fun.. caught all the fishes in the span of 1hr and 30mins... and after all the hardwork, Papa Po and yaya took 2 tilapia and 3 bangus for our lunch.. Tinolang Bangus and sinugbang Tilapai & Bangus... yum2x.. hehehehe...

back in the days, i used to go digging for earthworms with our neighbor's kid then we'll go to the swamp/creek nearby and fish for pantat and whatever fish is there in that creek.. of course, young as i was, i didn't get to touch the hook and put bait on it... i was just a bystander... lol.. now, after almost 2 decades i was able to catch my own fish.. wooohooo... still can't get over the feeling... hehehe..

Also went boating... Tata and i shared a boat and i had my 1st try @ rowing.... it was fun but i have a feeling i will have muscle ache later.. hehehe.. salonpas to the rescue..

...will go again next Sunday!!!! woohooo...

2011 HeRe I CoMe!!!!

THE OX Sturdy, earthy, no-nonsense – that’s the Ox. Affectionate and easy-going, the Ox can show a fierce temper when agitated. He is neat, tidy, quiet and studious, with a great love of his home. Music can be a great love. Family life and a loving partner are high on the Ox’s priorities. A wonderful loyal friend. Forecast for 2011 The Ox will have grown quite a bit during 2010. Its whirlwind moments and sudden challenges meant the Ox had to adjust his thinking and change direction on a dime! Some may feel a bit low about the way things went and it’s important to look forward to 2011 and put 2010 firmly behind them. The Chinese Year of the Rabbit will be encouraging for the Ox. For those who wish to change their career or at least change the direction of it, February, March and September will bring exciting offers and progress. Romance is highlighted in a very special way this year, with unattached Oxen finding themselves in exactly the right place at the right time to meet someone very special. For those in a relationship, this will strengthen and grow. June, July and October are wonderful months for love and romance. Friendship will be important during 2011. Whether the Ox is looking for new friends or drawing on friendships he already has, it’s important that he stays socially active. March, August and December will be particularly busy socially. The Ox should take time to ensure his diet is healthy and that he is taking time to exercise and spend time outdoors. Rest and relaxation will be vital for all Oxen during the Year of the Rabbit. Interesting Ox Facts: Zodiac Stone: Aquamarine Special Flower: Carnation Best Hours: 1-3 am Season: Winter Horoscope Colors: Green, Yellow, Black Pisces (Feb 19- Mar 20) 2011 is a two-sided coin for Pisces! Looking ahead to the Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope, there will be major success when it comes to all matters not related to interpersonal relationships. Career, money and the desire to learn and grow will shape the first half of the year. The latter part of the Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope will require the effort and energy that got you to this place to begin with, but that’s okay. Pisces has never been afraid of hard work. When it comes to interpersonal relationships, Pisces 2011 will offer a bit more of a challenge. Many issues will require you to take the time to understand issues and resolve them. The good news is that you are up to the challenge. Sensitive and known to struggle, Pisces will welcome the peace brought on by 2011. Pisces in 2011 Pisces 2011 Career and Income Horoscope Your hard work has finally paid off, as you will surely see in your Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope . In the earlier part of the year, you will most likely see dividends on the effort you put forth from 2010. If you haven’t been laying any groundwork whatsoever, it doesn’t matter much. Luck is with you and in the earlier part of the year, it will feel like you just can’t lose. Everything’s falling into place and, in those moments where you think all if lost, something even better is in the works. Take advantage of this flourishing time in the first quarter of your Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope because after March, career and money will become a much more complex issue. Get ready to work harder because that lucky streak of big rewards with little effort will come to an end. Pisces 2011 Love, Family and Social life Horoscope As for family and friends, things are good. It will be a steady beginnning of comfort and familiarity but watch your step. In July, a certain relationship will get a little rocky. Use this time as a period to reevaluate. Is your friendship or relationship giving you what you need? If the answer is yes, then you need to take a look at what you’re giving in return. Problems are coming from somewhere. Take time to get to the root of the issue and work through it. Although there will be room for misunderstanding until September or October, it’s important to invest a little TLC where it matters. If things get rocky, listen to this Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope and make your relationships count. Pisces 2011 Education and Traveling Horoscope Full of vitality, you welcome all that life has to offer you in terms of education. After all, it was learning how to excel that brought you success in the first place. Your interest in learning will get stronger at the midpoint in the year, whereas the desire to travel will make sense during the stable and successful early months of Pisces 2011. Pisces 2011 Health Horoscope It’s easy to feel good when life is going so well! After all the work you’ve done, you deserve rewards. But don’t let up. Health has a way of sneaking away from you if you stop putting in the time. In spite of the success you will experience at the beginning of the year, maintain moderation in all things. This will keep you out of your head and fight off the indecision you are often prone to. So, get out there and go for it, Pisces 2011!

ThReE

This should have been posted last September 26, 2010... sorry it's late... but just wanted to say that it has been a very colorful number 3... and hopefully it will become more colorful w/ each passing day.. so now.. working on getting to number 4..

CoNvEniEnCe

friends should not need any reason to just drop by anytime...
friends should not only just be remembered when you failed at something..
friends should not only be remembered when you just had your heart broken..
nor should they be only remembered when you feel lonely..
because the point is... friends should always be remembered.. good times and bad..
and NOT only when it is convenient..