SMART GOLD de-LITE

i'll be switching from pre-paid to post-paid cellular subscription plan. having heard the new promo from SMART through a good friend mine, i was convinced to try this one out just for 6 months! check this out!

*** you might be interested. send a private/text message to me or you may reach my friend sony sevilla for more details @ this number: 09088845323. you can visit her too @ SMART Lim Kit Kai-Cagayan branch if you are near the vicinity.

*** spread the good news! :)

source: http://smart.com.ph/gold/plans/GoldLite.htm

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Issue nº 201 - Love

source: http://warriorofthelight.com/engl/index.html

There is always someone in the world waiting for someone else, whether in the middle of the desert or in the heart of some big city. And when these two people’s paths cross and their eyes meet, the whole of the past and the whole of the future lose all importance, and there only exists that moment and that incredible certainty that everything under the Sun was written by the very same Hand. The Hand that awakens Love and creates a sister soul for everyone who works, rests and seeks treasures under the Sun. Were it not for this, the dreams of the human race would make no sense.

"we have to take risks. we can only truly understand the miracle of life

when we let the unexpected manifest itself."

~~~ paulo coelho ~~~

*** another work of paulo coelho. read more by clicking the source link above.

*** let the magic begin! :)

A(H1H1) Awareness

Influenza A (H1N1) is a new virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. This virus is spreading from person-to –person, probably in much the same way that the regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Signs and Symptoms in Humans

• Similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as fever, headache, fatigue, lack of appetite, runny nose, sore throat, and cough
• Vomitting or nausea
• Diarrhea

Mode of Transmission

Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person. Influenza A (H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.

Prevention

• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
• Always wash hands with soap and water
• Use alcohol- based hand sanitizers
• Avoid close contact with sick people
• Increase your body's resistance
• Have at least 8 hours of sleep
• Be physically active
• Manage your stress
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Eat nutritious food

***** it was all over the news: philippines has the asia's first death related to H1N1.

***** there should be no room for panic or over-reaction to this issue. let's be educated!

***** i've read this post @ rico's blog "what is influenza A(H1N1) virus?" and opted to repost it here. thank you rics!

Rodeo Flip by Jordy Smith

jordy smith pulls arguably the best surfing move ever

by mark pesavento / y! sports blogs

jordy smith is a 21-year-old pro surfer from south africa. he's in his second year on the association of surfing professionals tour. and off the coast of indonesia, he just pulled what grindtv is calling "the most high-performance maneuver ever executed on a wave". it's called a "rodeo flip," and it's pretty insane.

see for yourself as smith executes a high-flying rotating-flip into a reverse 360.

***** this is truly amazing! i hope to see those waves soon and maybe learn how to surf! :)

***** note: this article was published @ yahoo! sports.

Quotable Quotes From Bob Ong

yesterday night, i received a text message from annah.

"minsan hindi rin naman talaga ginusto ng mga taong mahal natin ang saktan tayo. hindi naman nila sinsadyang iwan tayo para sa bagong dumating. minsan kailangan din natin tanggapin na sa paniniwala nila, mas mahal nila yon. ganun lang naman talaga, dun sila kung saan sila masaya. ganun din naman siguro ang gagawin nating kung tayo ang nasa sitwasyon diba? lahat tayo mararanasang agawin, mang-agaw at maagawan. panapanahon lang yan." - bob ong

some quotes from the same author posted by langkelang @ istorya.net

ayon kay bob ong,

1. "kung hindi mo mahal ang isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
2. "huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
3. "huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
4. "huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
5. "parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."
6. "kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo.. dapat lumandi ka din."
7. "pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
8. "hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa."
9. "pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. kaya quits lang."
10. "kung dalawa ang mahal mo, piliin mo yung pangalawa. kasi hindi ka naman magmamahal ng iba kung mahal mo talaga yung una."
11. "hindi porke't madalas mong ka-chat, kausap sa telepono, kasama sa mga lakad o ka-text ng wantusawa eh may gusto sayo at magkakatuluyan kayo. meron lang talagang mga taong sadyang friendly, sweet, flirt, malandi, pa-fall o paasa."
12. "huwag magmadali sa babae o lalaki. tatlo, lima, sampung taon, mag-iiba ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong hindi pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang maganda o nakakalibog ito. totong mas mahalaga ang kalooban ng tao higit sa anuman. sa paglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan nagmumukha ding pandesal, maniwala ka."
13. "minsan kahit ikaw ang nakaschedule, kailangan mo pa rin maghintay, kasi hindi ikaw ang priority."
14. "mahirap pumapel sa buhay ng tao. lalo na kung hindi ikaw yung bida sa script na pinili nya."
15. "alam mo ba kung gaano kalayo ang pagitan ng dalawang tao pag nagtalikuran na sila? kailangan mong libutin ang buong mundo para lang makaharap ulit ang taong tinalikuran mo."
16. "mas mabuting mabigo sa paggawa ng isang bagay kesa magtagumpay sa paggawa ng wala"
17. "hindi lahat ng kaya mong intindihin ay katotohan, at hindi lahat ng hindi mo kayang intindihin ay kasinungalingan"
18. "kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. tumitibok lng yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamusmo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! bakit? utang na loob! wag mong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay! tandaan mo: magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso, utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundi ikaw mismo!"
19. "pakawalan mo yung mga bagay na nakakasakit sa iyo kahit na pinasasaya ka nito. wag mong hintayin ang araw na sakit na lang ang nararamdaman mo at iniwan ka na ng kasiyahan mo."
20. "gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang mga taong malalapit sa iyo. gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
21. "ang pag-ibig parang imburnal...nakakatakot mahulog...at kapag nahulog ka, it's either by accident or talagang tanga ka.."

i wonder from which books of bob ong they were lifted? i have read the first 5 books he had written. i can't really remember these lines. *memory gap* maybe i will do some rereading. *smile*.

abnkkbsnplako?!
bakit baliktad magbasa ng libro ang mga pilipino?
ang paboritong libro ni hudas
alamat ng gubat
stainless longganisa

bagong aklat ni bob ong:
KAPITAN SINO

Ang pinakabagong superhero noon.
Mas matibay pa sa orig.
Sa mas mahabang panahon.

i can't wait to grab a new copy of bob ong's KAPITAN SINO. these books are available @ national book store. cover price @ p180.00. to view more details about the books and the author, click here.

*** note: all photos uploaded in this post came from http://visprintpub.blogspot.com/

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The Witch of Portobello

i just recently finished reading this book and captivated the pilgrim's heart in me.

(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witch_of_Portobello)

the witch of portobello is a fiction work by brazilian writer paulo coelho published in 2007, about a woman born in transylvania to a romani mother, who is orphaned and later adopted by a wealthy lebanese couple.

an excerpt from the witch of portobello p. 12

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we women, when we're searching for a meaning to our lives or for the path ofknowledge, always idenitfy with one of four classic archetypes.

the virgin is the one whose search springs from her complete independence, and everything she learns is the fruit of her ability to face challenges alone.

the martyr finds her way to self-knowledge through pain, surrender, and suffering.

the saint finds her true reason for living in unconditional love and in her ability to give without asking anything in return.

finally, the witch justifices her existence by going in search of complete and limitless pleasure.

~~~~~~~~~~~~

"if it is was written that we would meet again, we would. the important thing is to allow fate to intervene in our lives and to decide what is the best for everyone."

~~~ paulo coelho ~~~

Who's the Most Beyonce.licious of Them All?

#1 joe of jonas brothers


#2 justin timberlake @ snl


#3 pistons mascot


#4 shane mercado


#5 arianna



#6 parekoys (john prats, zanjoe marudo and jayson gaiza)


#7 or the bsn 2C students led by peedrew

who's your bet? happy tubing! ^_^

Zippin' at Camp Sabros 2009

From Collages

zippers' itinerary

06.00 am assembly time @ ecoland terminal

06.30 - 07.40 bus ride from davao terminal to digos terminal (bus fare @ p70.00)

07.40 - 07.45 tricycle ride to "old digos terminal" (tricyle fare @ p9.00)

07.45 - 08.30 waited for the van to be full (later on we hired the van/pakyaw @ p1,500.00)

08.30 - 09.30 van ride from "old digos terminal" to sitio barras check-point, brgy. kapatagan

09.30 - 10.00 uphill trek (horse ride @ p30.00/person)

10.00 - 12.30 zip, cable lift, rappelling, picture taking and lunch!

12.30 - 01.00 downhill trek (horse ride @ p30.00/person)

01.00 - 02.00 van ride from sitio barras check-point to "old digos terminal"

02.00 - 02.30 tricycle ride to nars! and digos terminal (tricyle fare @ p15.00)

02.30 - 03.30 bus ride from digos terminal to davao terminal (bus fare @ p70.00)

zip rides we tried.

p500 per pax - 380m & 400m zipline, treetop rappel and cable lift (kim and i)

p180 per pax - 380m zipline and cable lift (mj, melrose, ellen and jean)

an after-zip interview with the first time zippers:

#1 in one word, describe your camp sabros zip experience?

mj : exhausting!!! (i wonder why???)

kim: action-packed adventure!!! (two-words na man ni!)

cha: zipppppppp!!!

#2 was it worth zippin' at camp sabros? it has been a long and winding road to heaven...:)

mj : for experience...yes!

kim: yes!

cha: super!

#3 what were the things you would like to do while zippin' at camp sabros if only you could turn back time?

mj : nothin'. the minimum requirements were met! (mj has tried 380m zipline in superman position and a cable lift).

kim: i should have tried all zip lines! i was not prepared with all the possible things that might have happened. (thank god! nothing bad had happened to us.)

cha: i missed the tandem and superman position zip ride. i would really want to try it. uhmmm, 800m zip?? not sure! :) another thing, taking a video while zippin'.

#4 will you zip again?

mj : no! for experience it was worth it but to zip the 2nd time around. i might faint! that was a traumatic experience for me. i can't really explain how i felt that time. (mj has fear of heights. it's understandable.)

kim: yes!

cha: yes!

#5 rate your over-all camp sabros experience.

mj : 4

kim: 4

cha: 4

#6 what was/were your best and worst experience(s) in camp sabros?

mj: best experience would be the cable lift and worst experience was the zip itself.

kim: best experience would be the horse back riding and the zip. my worst experience was zippin' with a hungry stomach. i should have eaten a full breakfast meal!

cha: the rides were great but fears came in after the zip rides. ***late reaction*** i felt worst too when kim and i were lifted through a cable wire after rappelling down at a 80 feet tree. at first we were doing fine. then suddenly, the cable wire sounded weird. i asked our guide if the squeaking was normal but he hasn't answered me clearly. i was a bit flustered and looked for a safety line just in case we fell down. (we were at the top of the tree in one piece. safe and sound.) i would really appreciate if the guide were polite enough to inform me that it was normal. he just told me as soon as we arrived at the top "para surpise pud!"

some tips out of our experience:

• hire a van going to camp sabros. we wasted an hour waiting for the van to be full. maybe it wasn't our day.
  
• prepare for an erratic weather up there. it was sunny morning from davao to digos. however, as we climbed to brgy. kapatagan, it got colder and cloudy. we went down earlier than expected to avoid the rain. the uphill/downhill trek gets slippery when wet.
  
• dress comfortably. bring jacket/sweater too.
• eat before zippin'. bring a bar of chocolate to boost your energy. :)
• video/cam (phones) should have slings to avoid loosing them. it was quite hard taking a video while zippin' if your gadgets do not have slings.
• asked the local for other destination up there. we certainly missed kublai's house which was near the location and "mamalengke" at brgy. kapatagan proper.

happy zippin' :)