AMMUNITION IN BATTLING HAIR LOSS - CHOOSE NATURAL!

AMMUNITION IN BATTLING HAIR LOSS - CHOOSE NATURAL!

Day-to-day, you rise up and there are tons of things to do like go to the office, finish paperwork and go back home. This might be what you call your lonely and humdrum life. Everyday is a struggle for you. Your only defense against pollution, sleep deprivation and daily grind is to look best. With this, you can't go to the battleground unarmed. Tragically, your ammunition of beauty products is mostly made of hazardous chemicals; you win some, you lose some. Sooner or later, they shall take a toll on you.

Don't just go with the flow. Change your direction. NOVUHAIR can show you the way, hence, it is dubbed as nature's answer to hair loss. All its natural ingredients are scientifically proven to help promote hair growth. This way, you have no reason to go back to your old ways. After your regimen now if you can't change the routine and finally admit that it's time to part ways with chemically-laced products you keep in your vanity kit and say hello to NOVUHAIR. You can never go wrong with nature. Choose natural!

Now, you can optimize your NOVUHAIR  experience with NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack (topical scalp lotion, herbal shampoo and conditioner) and enjoy an extra 200ml. bottle of NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo for FREE exclusive at participating Watsons stores nationwide.

NOVUHAIR Video, please watch by clicking this link.

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Avail NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 NEW YEAR PROMO PACK exclusive at the following participating WATSONS stores nationwide:

• SM Mall of Asia 1, SM Megamall A, SM Megamall A3 Daimaru
• SM North Edsa Main 2, Fisher Mall, SM City Fairview Mall 1
• SM Makati Mall 3, SM Makati Hypermarket, Oriental Gardens Makati, Market! Market!
• Robinsons Place Manila, SM San Lazaro Supermarket, SM San Lazaro Mall 1, Savemore Laong Laan 2, SM Sta. Mesa Mall 3, SM Sta. Mesa Centerpoint 3
• SM Masinag, Savemore Rempson Marikina, SM Taytay Rizal
• SM Marilao Hypermarket, SM Pampanga Annex, SM Pampanga Mall 1, SM Clark Mall, Savemore Dinalupihan, Waltermart San Fernando Pampanga
• SM Southmall 5, SM Bicutan Mall B-2 Hypermarket, Festival Mall, Orofino Bldg. Dona Soledad
• SM Sta. Rosa Mall, SM Sta. Rosa Supermarket, Waltermart Sta. Rosa, SM Calamba, Waltermart Cabuyao
• SM Bacoor Mall 2, SM Dasmarinas Mall 3, Premier Plaza Mall Silang Cavite, Waltermart Trece Martires, Kadiwa Cavite Hypermarket, Lumina Point Cavite
• SM Lipa Mall, SM Lipa Supermarket, Waltermart Tanaunan, SM Batangas Mall 1, Waltermart Nasugbu
• SM Lucena, SM Naga Mall, J.S Arcilla Bldg. Tabaco
• Ayala Center Cebu
• SM Davao Mall 1

 For inquiries, call 413-6570 OR 0922-8830575, visit NOVUHAIR Facebook Page (Novuhair Official) or website at www.novuhair.com. 

Sun Life Foundation is Crowdsourcing Financial Literacy Initiatives through the Brighter World Builder Challenge

Sun Life Foundation is Crowdsourcing Financial Literacy Initiatives through the Brighter World Builder Challenge

In the Philippines, we have seen how our economy is dominated by very few large and humongous enterprises and how the poverty has elevated from bad to worse in the last ten (10) years. One of the major concerns pointed out why we weren't able to cut poverty is due to lack of education on financial literacy and how the average poor can improve their lives either through unconventional means of earning or managing their finances properly through profits acquired via employment or traditional businesses. In line with these observations, Sun Life Foundation who is celebrating their 10th year of building a brighter world has partnered with The Spark Project - the leading crowdfunding platform and community in the country. This collaboration intends to crowdsource creative and innovative solutions from social innovators and change makers, helping them deepen their impact with the communities they serve.

As a means to pay it forward, Sun Life Foundation launched the #BWBChallenge a.k.a Brighter World Builde CHallenge last November 2017. This project shall accept applications which are open to all mission-driven groups, social enterprises and non-government organizations in order to be positive game changers in their communities. "We are very excited to work with Sun Life Foundation on this and we are looking forward to crowdsource new financial literacy projects for the Foundation." said Patch Dulay, Founder and CEO of The Spark Project.

Deadline for application are until January 31, 2018 (subject to change). For those shortlisted applicants, they will have an opportunity to:

• Participate in a "Social Impact Bootcamp" to further refine their initiatives.
• Get the opportunity to pitch their initiatives to the BWB Screening Committee.
• Have access to exclusive networking opportunities.

The finalists who can capture that AHA! moment have a chance of receiving a grant funding worth PHP 100,000.00 from Sun Life Foundation as well as crowdfunding support from The Spark Project.

So, what are you waiting for? Make that difference TODAY! Submit your applications and help your community. A little help can make a huge difference. Let us not just touch lives, let us help improve them. 

For more details, visit the #BWBChallenge website by clicking the link.

Yamaha's New Mindset - The 3S's

Yamaha is celebrating 50 years and spearheading the 3S (SSS) with Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo.

Gary A. Yupangco had finally fulfilled a once-sublimated desire and, with it, the musical desires of millions of Filipinos nationwide. Today, after 50 years, G.A. YUPANGCO & CO., INC.. through its present complement of 31 stores and 35 music school centers across the Philippines, continues to serve the needs of the Filipino musician and music enthusiast, providing the state of the art in musical instruments and sound reinforcement technology and the finest in music education. Those are the amazing words written in the company website, but what is the new focus now in Yamaha after all those years?

In celebration of its golden year anniversary, the company s spearheading the 3S (SSS) Sustainability, Self-reliant and Service Oriented mindset to its members. Headed by Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo, the only daughter of Gary and the granddaughter of the former President of the Philippines, Jose P. Laurel, the management is focusing on its valuable asset, that is their manpower organization which has attributed to its success for 50 years.

According to Regina, "We have team members who are already 40 years in the company and this time, it's about them, we would like to sustain them with good benefits, to become self-reliant and of course to be a service oriented team member. If they are happy, the customers are happy and the company will be happy thus we launched the SSS or 3S."

Yamaha is an industry leader in the Philippines and around the globe for its technological innovation. To know more about the company, visit http://www.yupangco.com 

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FROST BITES: So cool... So Fresh...

FROST BITES: Chillers and Snacks, So cool... So Fresh...

GLORIETTA 1

There would be times when you totally have bad days and you feel lost sometimes under the pouring rain, so the best thing to do is go to that dwelling place where you would feel comfort. And as I have not blogged for a time, I sought for something that’s interesting to write about. Checked new things on the rack and even for any new good finds… books in particular. As I have quite grown tired of walking I noticed this new stall where there’s fascinating world of flavours and it has something new to offer… First thing that caught my attention… PIZZA POPS! What the hell are pizza pops?! As curiosity gets in, I approached the man giving a very warm smile standing behind the kiosk and asked a few things.

FROST BITES: Smoothies made from real fruits

If the intent of the name is to catch my attention, it surely did. And since I have gone tired from walking, I needed something to quench my thirst – and there I found several colourful slushies to satisfy my craving. Slushies are awesome for those who need a quick meal on the go and do not have time to sit down and eat something. Inside my head, I have been thinking that “Hey, this would do.” They are light enough that they won’t weigh me down yet substantial enough that I won’t feel hungry again in the next 15 minutes. I also have a lot to choose from and I can choose to have add-ons too like Sago or Almond Jelly.

And wait, there’s more… I can even combine the flavours of these Frostwisters! Yummmy, I can even imagine the colourful combination as I do my blogging today… makes me wanna run back to that stall and get some again. Lol!

FROST BITES: Nachos and Pizza Pops

Remember why I was magnetized by the store? The Pizza Pops! It is an actual pizza in bite sizes and it comes in different flavours too. It has veggie, 4-cheese, all meat and pepperoni.

Aside from that they also have cheesy, tasty, meaty and crunchy Nachos!

If you would like to taste one of the newest “IT” thing in town, you may visit them at 2^nd Floor Glorietta 1, Ayala. You may also visit their FB Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Frost-Bites-Chillers-and-Snacks-1850308425196831/?fref=ts. 

Space and Time...

SPACE AND TIME

Happily ever after… This is where the story ends, the curtain comes down, the screen flickers and the credits roll. But where the fairytale ends, life begins.

But seriously how happy is ‘happily ever after’? How real is the reel life that glorifies love? So you’ve found your prince charming, or won the lovely maiden. But continuing to live happily after the fairy tale ends is another story. And unless we pay attention to our relationship, we’ll realize that there’s a thin line that prevents a happy fairy tale from becoming tragic.

When we are in the middle of any sort of relationship crisis, the very last thing we want to do is to let go. Conflict with someone we love often makes us want to do the very opposite. When we’re feeling threatened by the loss of that person, we act from a place of fear. Our stress hormones skyrocket as we react with our instinct. Suddenly we hold tighter, do more and think of nothing else but them.

Love is a strange emotion.

Relationships can be confusing.

There are certain phrases that chill the marrow when you hear them in the context of a relationship.

“Where do you see this going?”

“Are we still happy?”

“I am getting suffocated.”

And the great grand-daddy of them all, “We need to talk”, of course. But few phrases ring in our ears like a banshee’s wail foretelling the death of a relationship like “I need some space and time.” We hear that phrase and translate it as “I’m working up the guts to dump your sorry ass.”

Except… that’s not the case. In fact, it highlights one of the most common misconceptions about relationships. One of the things that people (myself included) often don’t understand about relationships is that everybody needs their space at one point or another. We have a tendency to treat relationships like The Defiant Ones which means once we’ve agreed to be in a relationship now we are shackled together for all time, never to be alone again and the only thing we can do is be dependent on our partner.

It seems we are no longer an individual because we are now officially, a couple – a gestalt entity forming feet and legs, arms and body that somehow still has a hard time agreeing on whether to watch a TV series or a movie, never mind which of you forms the head. This is especially true when we are in a new relationship – spending every waking moment together is seen as proof of just how much you love one another and why you are both so perfect together.

But that is not how people work. We must not subsume our identity into our unions. Exchanging our sense of self for a cutesy portmanteau couple name that even PBB Teens would gag over. Just because you love somebody doesn’t mean that your need for time to yourself go away, and wanting time to do your own thing by yourself and with your friends mean that your love is any less “real”.            

Space and time if done rightfully can actually help you realize what you want to gain. It will provide you with a realization that each of you can grow together but may also grow as separate individuals. Valuing your relationships means you respect and trust each other enough to give both space and time to do your own thing so both of you could realize the value of time apart and time of togetherness.

Now – I say, the credits can finally roll.  

Personal Diary: February 18, 2015

February 18, 2015

Dear Diary,

Your girl is beautiful.... Hubble!

I have a lot of thoughts that I want it in print hence I am writing it today. I am so missing Mr. B so I am putting my restlessness into words. My thoughts?  Falling in love is easy - it is staying in love that is hard.

I have fallen in love twice and trying to stay in love at the moment. When it happened the first time, I was naive, emotional and idealistic but was left extremely broken and unaware. I spent a lot of time thinking about why things didn't work out how we intended. It was easy until it wasn't.

Now that I am in love again with Mr. B, it is quite the opposite experience. In the beginning of our relationship, I was cautious, skeptical and built an emotional fortress for protection. But eventually, it all came crumbling down, brick by brick until today when I felt that I am back in that familiar place. I feel this matters a lot because he and I, we are happy and that everything else feels good.

This is how falling in love is, it is a natural high, a rush of intense emotions, anticipation, warmth, euphoria and FEAR. These - took me by force. I never really saw it coming and then unexpectedly, it all catches up and I eventually realize there's no turning back.

Now that I have found this sweet spot again, I told myself "This is where I want to be. I want to stay right here, for a long time."

As we fall in love, our affections effortlessly motivate us. These feelings propel us to make some of the most irrational decisions or perform unexpected romantic tasks like staying up all night talking on the phone despite having an important client meeting or a job interview the next day, making breakfast just because or driving 400 miles just to spend a day together. Emotions especially love, passion and happiness are our strongest motivators because we will do anything to maintain them.

However, we often fail to realize that it never lasts. What goes up must come down and sometimes the feeling of high lasts for a couple of months and sometimes, it can lasts for a couple of years.

We are often blinded by the illusion that everything good is infinite and invincible. Once we come down and reality sinks in, it gets a little tricky. When the feelings subside, we must work twice as hard to maintain and deepen the relationship. The emotions become less intense until they stabilize into something that is just part of your everyday life. Without the intensity, the motivation eventually fades and that's when things get comfortable. 

Once you're in the comfort zone, the relationship either becomes stale and unappealing (this is when things don't work out) or it evolves into a two-player team (this is when you stay in love), depending on what you do next.

If both of you truly want to stay in love, you must always CHOOSE love - a choice built on the foundation of communication, acceptance and selflessness. It means being honest with your significant other while being true to yourself and understanding that compromises are the key to all healthy relationships.

It means connecting and sometimes disconnecting but always discussing your feelings without blame, assumption and insult so that you never go to bed angry.

It means knowing that your partner will make mistakes but always thinking before speaking before reacting so that the two of you can learn and grow from the experience. 

It means that even when you don't feel much love in any given moment, you do not give in to the short term emotions and will instead behave and communicate with tenderness and patience., share your vulnerabilities and consistently decide to forgive and move forward.

In the end, the effort is in the decisions you make. Making a decision on anything isn't easy because it requires consciousness and careful thoughts whereas emotions can master you without your consent.

Choosing love is choosing selflessness and taking a much higher road - a task that is not easily done, as we are all inherently in it for ourselves.

However, if we realize that temporary is easy but forever is hard - we'll consistently work for the things and the people who are worth fighting for while enjoying the magic of all that is finite.

She is simple. I am complicated. You just made a choice.

Dalya

Pag-Ibig sa kawalan

PAG-IBIG SA KAWALAN

Panulat ni: Dalya

Paghihiwalay.

Isa ito sa mga bagay na nakakapgparupok ng mga pinaniniwalaan natin. Yung panahon na ipinagluluksa natin yung mga puso nating muling nabigo. Mga pusong nagmahal at nawalan ng minamahal.

Pagkakaiba.

Yung hiwalayang walang katulad. Yung pagkakalayo na kahit matagal na panahon na ang lumipas ay hindi mo pa rin makalimutan yung taong sanhi ng kalungkutan mo ngayon. Isa lang ang dahilan, kasi iba sya sa lahat.

Yung pamimighati na kakaiba sa lahat ng naranasan mo. Yung natatanging sakit kasi siya lang yung taong nakapagpawasak ng buong pagkatao mo.

Pagtatapos.

Kung paanong dapat ang isang relasyon ay natuldukan pero hindi ka nabigyan ng pagkakataon na mangyari yun. Ang tawag sa Ingles ay “unfinished business”. Yung umaasa ka pa din na sana hindi pa natuldukan ang lahat sa inyo.

Pagusad.

Minsan sinasabi natin sa sarili natin na naka move-on na tayo. Yung pilit nating pinaniniwala yung ating mga sarili sa isang kasinungalingan na hindi sya kawalan sa buhay mo at hindi ka nagsisisi na nawala sya.

Maaring ito din yung panahon na pinilit mong makakilala ng iba sa pag-aakalang makakalimutan mo siya pero sa huli ay aaminin mo din na hindi ka masaya dahil alam mo na hindi siya si B _ _ _ _ (pangalan ng tunay mong pag-ibig).

Pagbabalik-tanaw.

Yung akala mong okay ka na pero pag nakarinig ka ng awit o makakita ng larawan na nagpapa-alala sayo sa kanya eh bumabalik lahat ng sakit. Na nanduon ka ulit sa simula kung paano ka iniwan. Na parang kahapon lang nangyari ang lahat.

Sabi nga sa isang aklat na nabasa ko – “It is hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.”

Pagsisisi.

Yung hanggang ngayon iniisip mo kung anong nangyari sa inyong dalawa. Kung bakit hindi kayo magkasama at kung bakit naglaho ang pagibig. Ano ba ang dahilan? Oras, Panahon, Distansiya, blah, blah, blah. Lahat na yata maiisip mo o kailangan mo talagang mag isip ng dahilan to keep your sanity.

Paghihintay.

Yung pinipilit mo na uminog ang mundo mo sa mga bagay na maaring makapagpalimot sa iyo sa kanya. Yung hinahayaan mong maging abala sa hobbies, work and friends para lang hindi ka magmuni muni ng tungkol sa inyong dalawa.

Panahon.

Ito ang makapagsasabi kung ang pusong nasugatan ay naghilom na. Kapag nabiyayaan ka nito, malalaman mo kung yung taong minsan ay minahal mo ng lubusan ay isa na lamang ala-ala.

Pag-asa.

Iyong ipinapanalangin mo na sana tulad ng love story ng paborito kong karakter na si Carrie and Mr. Big ay muli naming matagpuan ang isa’t-isa dahil may mga tao talagang itinadhana, at sana ako at ikaw iyon.

 

My Journey Back to Healthy Hair

MY JOURNEY BACK TO HEALTHY HAIR

Abby Asistio’s Recovery from Alopecia

 

Singer-songwriter, TV host, and the poster girl for alopecia in the country, Abby Asistio is singing a happy tune nowadays.  And it’s all because of those precious new strands of hair which are obviously growing on her previously bald head.

Diagnosed with alopecia areata since the age of four, an autoimmune condition characterized by the loss of hair due to damaged hair follicles, Abby had to contend and overcome various physical, emotional and psychological obstacles.  Having exhausted almost all possible treatments to no avail, Abby finally came to terms with her condition and even rose above it.

With much grace and courage, she went public with her condition in 2012 and shaved her head.  Her message was loud and clear: It’s fine to be bald and beautiful.  Her message was received with loud cheers of praise and her life has never been the same since that fateful day.

Today, Abby proudly shows off her head with its short hair, like a child showing off a prized toy.  “It has consistently been growing longer these past two years.  My hair is significantly thicker now and I could already style it in different ways, even without having to wear wigs, turbans, and other hair accessories,” she shares with an obvious gleam of joy in her eyes.Abby quickly reveals her secret: Novuhair, nature’s answer to hair loss.

After her public outing in 2012, Nutramedica reached out to Abby to try Novuhair.  She had already heard about it from Fanny Serrano, a family friend and the brand’s endorser, but she was wary of trying another product just to get disappointed all over again.

She eventually started and relented using Novuhair in March 2013.  After six months, Abby was pleasantly surprised to notice fine strands of baby hair growing in previously bald areas.  “It was very exciting!  It encouraged me to be more persistent in using it,” Abby recalls. 

Since that day, Abby has been a loyal Novuhair user and swears by it.  “I use the scalp lotion, shampoo, and conditioner religiously,” Abby continues.

It seems like a miracle, those delicate black strands of hair growing from her scalp and for Abby, the sensations are almost all new to her.  “I never thought I could have a full head of hair again.  I could actually “take care of my hair” now and even go to the salon to get a trim,” she says enthusiastically.  “I love having hair again,” she further states.

Having alopecia is a huge part of Abby’s life journey and after successfully recovering from it, she has made it her mission to help others afflicted with the same condition.  She started by putting up the first support group in the country – Alopecia Philippines, which aims to spread awareness about the condition and at the same time, inspire and motivate those with alopecia to become more secure and comfortable in their own skin.

As of now, the group’s online Alopecia Philippines Facebook group counts around 300 members from all over the country.  There are those who are afflicted with alopecia themselves and some are their family members or loved ones.  “People share stories there, share experiences, post inquiries as well as words of encouragement to help those in the group,” Abby states. 

The group has already lined up a number of activities and campaigns for the year, especially during Alopecia Awareness Month come September, including a planned Alopecia Weekend Boot Camp and awareness concert.   They also hope to formalize the organization before the year ends to do more for those with alopecia in the country. 

“It’s never easy,” Abby says about living with alopecia.  “But remember, you are not alone.  People around you love and care for you, and accept and appreciate you for who you are.  Look for someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on, people to laugh about your journey and hair stories with,” Abby further shares.

“Everything happens for a reason.  In the end, we can choose to rise above the disease and come out better, stronger, more courageous, and more beautiful.  Our hair may come and go but it is who we are, what is inside that truly matters and lasts,” Abby says with a smile, the beautiful woman who has bravely  battled alopecia and came out of it gloriously victorious with the aid of Novuhair. Abby thanks Novuhair, “I now have a full head of hair and feel more confident than ever before.”

Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion is available as an individual purchase; as part of a combo pack that includes Novuhair Herbal Shampoo and Topical Scalp Lotion; or a 3-in-1 pack with Novuhair Herbal Shampoo and Conditioner and Topical Scalp Lotion; and a 2-in-1 plus one with two Novuhair Shampoos plus Topical Scalp Lotion, all in 200 ml bottles.  Available in all Mercury Drug outlets, Watsons branches, Lazada online, and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information, call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575 and visit www.novuhair.com. Like us on Facebook: Novuhair Official and follow us on Twitter:@NovuhairNatural. 

An Open Letter To An Ex...

AN OPEN LETTER TO AN EX...

Wala namang gustong mapalitan sa buhay ng taong mahal natin, di ba? Pero minsan kailangan nating tanggapin ang malungkot na katotohanan na kung anuman ang meron tayo, nakalipas na yun. Isang ala-ala na lamang. Na sa oras na ito mismo, posibleng may iba nang nagpapatibok ng puso mo, na may iba nang dahilan ng pag ikot ng mundo mo.

Swerte mo kasi ambilis mong nakalimot. Hindi man naging maganda ang katapusan natin, sa totoo lang – medyo mapait pa nga e pero hindi nangangahulugan na may galit akong nararamdaman sa yo. Sa katunayan, natutuwa ako na wala ka nang nararamdang sakit o hinagpis. Isa lang ang pakiusap ko, alagaan mong mabuti ang sarili mo.

Sana yung susunod na iibigin mo, maintindihan nya na hindi ka makwento – hindi ka madaldal. Di ba “man of few words” ka nga. Yun ang pinaka deskripsyon ko sa iyo. Sana maintindihan nya na madalas gusto mo ng tahimik, nang mag isa ka lang kasi sa ganoong paraan ka nakakapag isip. Sana maintindihan nya na mas gusto mong malapit sa kalikasan. Yung walang ingay ng siyudad, yung tipong nakapaa ka lang kahit na mamasa masa ang damo dahil sa hamog. Yung mga ganung bagay ang nagpapasaya sa iyo. At sana malaman nya din na sa simula hindi ka talaga nagtitiwala agad pero sa sandaling magmahal ka na, totoo yun. Tapat yun. Sana malaman din nya na ang paraan para makapasok siya sa buhay mo ay yung mahalin ka nya ng walang pag-aalinlangan, nang walang pagdududa, na aalagan ka nya at iisipin ka nya sa bawat desisyon nya. Sabi mo nga – loving someone new gives you an opportunity to prove who you really are and that person to accept you wholeheartedly.

Sana maintindihan din ng bago mong mamahalin na maraming bagay tungkol sa iyo ang hindi nya maiintindihan pero sana malaman din nya na hindi naman lahat kailangan nyang intindihin, ang kailangan lang nya ay ang magtiwala at tanggapin ka ng walang pag-aalinlangan. Hindi mahalaga kung hindi nya maintindihan ang hilig mo sa Clash of Kings at Invasion. Hindi din nya kailangang tanungin kung bakit ang paborito mong TV series ay It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia at kung bakit addict ka sa Game of Thrones. Hindi rin nya kailangang maintindihan ang ginagawa mo at kung bakit mo kinakailangang mag-aral ng permaculturing. Hindi rin nya kailangang intindihin kung ano ang taste mo sa musika. Na ang gusto mo yung mga old school songs kasi old soul ka naman talaga e. Sana rin maintindihan nya na hindi nya kailangang gustuhin lahat ng gusto mo. Sapat na nandiyan lang siya sa tabi mo at nakasuporta sa lahat ng gagawin mo.

Alam naman natin na hindi ka perpekto. Na may mga araw na may sumpong ka, na madaling mairita. Sana habaan nya lang yung pasensya niya. Na sana maging mapagkumbaba sya. Sa tingin ko yun ang nawala sa atin kasi masyado tayong naging ma pride. Sana maintindihan din nya na kapag may sinabi ka, ginagawa mo yun at sana hindi niya pagdudahan ang pagmamahal na kaya mong ibigay. Sabihin mo sa kanya na dapat panghawakan niya yun ng buong-puso. Kasi isa yun sa mga dahilan kung bakit talaga kita minahal.

Gusto ko ding sabihin na nuong minahal kita, binigyan mo ko ng kaligayahan na hindi matutumbasan ng kahit na anong materyal na bagay. At ang hiling ko lang sa ngayon ay maging masaya ka kabilang man ako o hindi sa buhay na pinili mo. Salamat dahil tinuruan mo ako kung paanong magmahal ng higit sa sarili. Yung pagmamahal na walang kondisyon. Yung pagmamahal na totoo at kaya ko palang ibigay sa ibang tao. Marami pa akong ipinagpapasalamat sa iyo pero higit duon, salamat at naging parte ka ng buhay ko.

Time heals all wounds and someday I hope to see you again and by that time I hope I can face the man who broke my heart so bad because I am whole again. 

Legalizing Same Sex Marriage Made The LGBT Community Gay In The US

LEGALIZING SAME SEX MARRIAGE MADE THE LGBT COMMUNITY GAY IN THE US

Dalya's Own Thoughts On The Matter

The pride being celebrated through the recent Facebook profile pic display is in support to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community.

I am straight, no doubt but the liberty to express oneself does not belong to any gender. This is being legalized not to make things right because the distinction of what is right and wrong depends on the society's view. Everyone is given the freedom to express oneself. It should be limitless.

Everyone is fighting their own moral issues. Some because of their affairs, some because of their judgment. Let us be open minded and take one out of the equation. It is the 21st century anyway. Let us grow up and mature as we do with other things such as technology, innovation and culture.

Let us practice the separation of the Church and the State.

Senator Diane Sevino made a very valid point.

City Hall does not assess the quality of the relationships. The task of the government is to administer equality given to each individuals whether straight or part of the LGBT Community.

The Church however could still continue to filter those who would want to wed under their respective religious institutions after validating the quality of the relationship of the partners who wish to marry.

Fair enough and very well said. Please watch the video below.

A Climb For A Cup Of Coffee

A CLIMB FOR A CUP OF COFFEE

Mount Manabu – A Cross’ Summit

It was Saturday, the 4^th of July when four of my friends - Francis, Erich, Jake, Hanna and I agreed to climb Mount Manabu. Our day started early by meeting at around 5AM at Greenfield District. This is my third climb with these super cool and witty friends. I swear, there is no dull moment when you are with these guys. We can all talk about anything under the sun and end all conversation in the funniest way possible.

When we arrived in Batangas we looked for a short stop so we could eat breakfast and when we were ordering Kuya EK (Erich) decided he wants to have some coffee so he ordered. The storekeeper asked him “Sir, yung kape nyo original po ba?” and he responded “Bakit Ate, meron bang fake nyan?” and just like that we all ended up laughing while eating. Batangas is known for their “Lomi” so Francis and Hanna decided to try it. It is a must try when you visit the province.

Prior to proceeding we had to register at Sta. Cruz base and get the Acacia tree which we needed to plant near the campsite just below the summit. This is our small part to create Social Awareness. A mountaineer just doesn’t climb. We care for nature in our own little ways – One tree at a time. We went straight to the jump off point afterwards as we needed to go back to Manila so I could attend another event for #Kundirana2015. Of course, we could not miss to take a group photo before we start the climb.

Mount Manabu stands 720 meters above sea level and is relatively recommended for newbie hikers. It got its name from MAtaas NA BUndok. There are eight stations before reaching the peak of the mountain. There are two trails to reach the summit. One is following the stations as it is listed numerically from Station 1-8 which is the shorter trail. The second trail - is the longer and more difficult trail, after Station 4 you take the left side of the trail straight to The Grotto which is Station 8 – this is also where the spring is located, we took this route. See map below:

Stations 1 to 4 can be considered light but after that the trail becomes more challenging because of the upward hike plus it was a bit muddy and slippery on the day of our visit because of the rain and there was a storm signal raised at that time. There are parts where it gets difficult specially for me because of the huge gap between the stones, woods and mud trail and since I am not gifted when it comes to height, it is given that I have shorter legs so it becomes more challenging on my end.

When we reached the summit, there’s already a group of hikers that was ahead of us (around 20 people) so we did not want to miss the opportunity to make new friends. Below are our group pictures.

Reaching the top is always the reward. Appreciating the scenery and beauty of nature. It is at its finest. It always gives me a certain type of goosebumps (a good one) and makes me realize how lucky I am to be able to experience and witness God’s wonderful creations.

As we descend – we needed to take another stop over. This time to a place that makes Mount Manabu famous with hikers, at Mang Tino’s Kapihan where you can experience unlimited and free Civet (Alamid) coffee which is considered as the most expensive coffee in the world. And of course, we cannot leave without some of it so we all ended up buying some packs. Mang Tino is very accommodating. A man living a very simple life in the mountain. I wish there are more Mang Tinos in this world, it will make Earth a happier living place. Kudos to you, Mang Tino!

With that, let me share some photos with you my readers and I hope you enjoy this visual trip as I enjoyed our journey and destination.

And as it has been a successful climb once again – a little celebration won’t hurt.  Till next time for a major climb.