I have decided I refuse to be depressed by the recession ... or recessed by the depression ... whatever it is they are calling it these days. I try not to listen to bad financial news. I would much rather shop. And I think I am helping the economy by spending some money. 
Last friday, I bought 3 white shirt at Guess Store, Mine, for my hubby & my daughter. Currently, white dominates my taste. Simple but the design, it makes sense. It's sale but of course my hubby murmurs "mommy it's still expensive" but I've convinced him to get his choice. (",)yeah! For now, I'm thinking what to buy next. Anyway, it's helping the economy. "wink"
I’ve learned that…
Things doesn’t always happen the way we planned them to. It sucks but we learn to deal with it anyway.
One way or another, life manages to prove us first hand, the unbelievable size of a guys ego.
No matter how many posh restaurants we have our dinner at. Nothing beats having it at home.
There’s no problem in the world incurable by a bottled frapuccino and a friends crappy joke.
Sleeping is addictive, eating is contagious, shopping is forever therapeutic.
Things change, people change, but it doesn’t mean we have to forget it or cover it up. It simply means we have to move on and treasure all the memories. – Chicken Soup.
No matter how old we get and how far we have reached – we still call Mom & Dad when we get sick & tired.
In spite of all the make up and flat irons we used every freak in’ morning of our lives, we still long for someone who will take us as we really are and all the glamour and makeup at the end of each day.
1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
2.Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Sleep for 7 hours.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5.. Play more games.
6. Read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink plenty of water.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
14.. Forget issues of the past.
Don't remind your partner with his/her
mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
15.. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control.
Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
16. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
17. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
18. Smile and laugh more.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23.Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Forgive everyone for everything.
26.. What other people think of you is none of your business.
27. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
28. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.. Stay in touch.
29. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
30. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
31. The best is yet to come.
32. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
33. Do the right thing!
34. Call your family often.
35. Your inner most is always happy. So be happy.
36. Each day give something good to others.
37. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
-- gaile
Recently, I'm beginning to be addicted on gadgets - cellphones, ipods, cameras & laptop. Hopefully I'll have them all for this year. wahahaha! Hmm..just in my dreams. I'm a bit over with clothes, bags and slippers - all were signatured promise! But, of course my interests for those will still remain. That's fashion and self confessed that's part of my life.. haha! I have spend lots of money for those items last year.. Thousands.. toinks! (",)
My first wish for 2009, is to have the Laptop I'm dreaming to have since 2009 started. I have set aside having a digicam because anytime I can borrow mom's ..hehehe! evil grin... I'm just waiting for our anniversary bonus so I can buy this Neo Pink Laptop. It's really cute.. And so feminine. Though it's really not a high end one, at least at home I can browse the internet, update my blogs, & post bulletins on friendster, etc.. Take note - while lying in bed.. nyahahaha! lazy people do that.. "wink" I'm one of them!
Barack Obama steps into History
0 comments Posted by chinky tinkerbell at Wednesday, January 21, 2009January 20, 2009 ( In US). It was Barack Obama's Inaugural which sets a historical event with a stunning crowd in the United States. Myself, eyed the controversy over the news - both TV and papers. Even influenced by my hubby to wake up at 2am to watch his inaugural speech. However, it was finished, at the time we opened the television it was already the oath taking. But thanks to the high edged technology I was able to watch the recorded Inaugural speech. The speech was pragmatic and hopeful. It was very touchy. Somehow, tearful..
Thanks to my hubby for grabbing me a copy of the Inaugural Speech of the 44th President of the United States.
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebearers, and true to our founding documents.
So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.
That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.
These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land -- a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.
Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.
On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.
On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.
We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the fainthearted -- for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things -- some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor -- who have carried us up the long, rugged path toward prosperity and freedom.
For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.
For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.
For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn.
Time and again, these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.
This is the journey we continue today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions -- that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.
For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act -- not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.
Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions -- who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.
What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them -- that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works -- whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account -- to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day -- because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.
Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control -- and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart -- not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.
As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: Know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.
Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.
We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort -- even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.
For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus -- and nonbelievers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West: Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.
To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.
As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to tell us today, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages. We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment -- a moment that will define a generation -- it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.
For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.
Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends -- hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism -- these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility -- a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world; duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.
This is the price and the promise of citizenship.
This is the source of our confidence -- the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.
This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed -- why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.
So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:
"Let it be told to the future world ... that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive... that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it]."
America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.
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It was my first time to eat at Teriyaki Boy - Jan. 18, 2009. I'm watching my diet but recently my hubby & I are loving to eat & discovering new restaurants here in Subic. A week ago, I told my hubby that I want to try Teriyaki Boy, and at past 8pm after the salon, he surprisedly brought me there. The veggie salad, california makki & watermelon shake were good. yummy! Not totally hungry that night but I left the bowl empty. Hahaha! Take note, I'm on diet... Ssshhhh.. !
Have watched twilight just recently. Hmmm.. just December. Thanks for the long vacation. I just did DVD marathon. Been hearing from friends that the movie was really romantic. A mortal falling for a vampire. Well, myself fall in love with the movie. To prove it, at the same day I watched it thrice..wahahaha! Addict. =) I love Robert Pattinson's eyes.. Seducing?! Can't wait to watch the next series titled "New Moon". Hope to watch it soon. =)
Last week, I browsed for Twilight Songs. I've searched a lot but liked only one song, titled I Still Believe in Love. This really suits the movie. I love it. Currently, this is my phone's ringing tone.
To listen browse this link : http://www.imeem.com/mrstop/music/gCNqA2oO/jenny_hyun_i_still_believe_in_love/
Here's the Lyrics:
It was a clear summer day
when I saw the tears on your face
I knew that our time was up on us
Our moment of end was so fast
but the kiss of goodbye always lasts
not even time could fade it away
Even though you are no longer here
there is still something between us
Even though life isn't fair
I'll never lose my trust
Just another lesson to be learned
gotta move on and not lose faith
just another obstacle to take
live my life before it gets too late
I won't give up, I won't stay down
this is what life's worth living for
I still believe in love
I'm holding the warmth of your lips
it feels like the first time we kissed
when all of the stars lined up for us
but like the wind you said goodbye
and left me alone here to cry
we shouldn't have gone our separate ways
Even though you are no longer here
there is still somethign between us
Even though life isn't fair
I'll never lose my trust
I never read forwarded long emails but because Mr. Boredom doesn't want to leave me, I decided to read something interesting other than browsing profiles which some are creatively done, some are tremendously rubbish and some are hilariously funny.
This article caught me and it's very touching and meaningful to appreciate life and friendship.
Just a thought..
Listen. There comes a point in your life when all you can do is listen. You can’t seem to find the right words to say, because there are no right words to say at that particular moment. I know that because of our great desire to comfort some people we deeply care about, we feel like telling them things we think could ease their pain. But sometimes, all we can and need to do is hear them out and keep silent.
I realized this when my closest friend was crushed by heartbreak and I did not know what to do. I felt really bad. I felt useless and helpless. I tried very hard to think of some words to tell her, some courses of action to suggest to her just to make her feel better. But all my effort proved unavailing. When a person is faced with a giant heartbreak, even if you tell him/her things he/she wants and need to hear, in the end the biting reality will hit them.
So I decided to keep silent and listen to her. I told her that if she needed to tell her story every day, I won’t get tired of listening to it. At that time, all I knew was that she needed to pour her heart out and let all her suppressed emotions come out. Keeping silent was a bit awkward, but I thought it was better than pretending I knew better. And I knew that she knew it too. I did not tell her to let everything out right away. I just assured her that I was there to listen whenever she was ready.
Silence is not bad when the occasion calls for it. We do not need to say something all the time in order to help and show someone that we care. It is not every day that there is something we need to say and share. And it us not all the time that we have to find the right words to sound sympathetic or apologetic. Timing often makes a big difference.
We need not pretend to be all-knowing by telling our loved ones all the things they need to hear at a certain time. We need not pretend that we totally understand what they are going through. We need not assure them that everything is going to be fine. We just have to stay with them, period.
The power of listening is most often not appreciated, but it has been proven to be effective. Silence does not always mean you are apathetic. Silence also means you choose not to say anything because you do not want to complicate things and make the situation worse. Silence is another way of saying, “Tell me everything and I won’t judge you. I’m here for you. And I’m here to stay.” That assurance is more important than anything. And that is often more than enough.
