Friday, May 18, 2012
Fresh Start
I am back! Can't imagine that it's been three years that I didn't blog at all. Well, just tune in for new and fresh start! Ciao!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Deep Fried Potatoes
Something's bugging me.
I asked myself if people in Asia were less decisive than people in the West. "I think I'm decisive," I admitted. "But I'm not really sure." I just noticed Western ways of thinking clearly seperated opposing forces such as good and evil, while Eastern ways of thinking tried to balance them in a yin ang yang fashion.
That thinking-green-analysis intrigued me. That very morning I'd given a talk to my little cousins and asked them to give me their version of the story of creation. (Sounds like I'm having a teaching theology here.) And the youngsters (of course, also me!) carefully balanced the roles of God and the Devil. We ended up solving a lot of mysteries. (Yeah, they're having a lot of fun about that.)
Now most people know the tale of what God did in his first seven days, but after talking to young people (my cousins), living here in Asia (the Philippines), I can now exclusively reveal what the Devil was up to that first week.
In the beginning God created heaven and earth. And earth was without form and void.
And God made a circular light in the heavens, and He called it the Sun. And God saw that the light was good.
And the Devil made a smaller light, rectangular in shape, and he called it TV. And the Devil saw that the light was bad.
And God made springs which came out of the ground, oozing fountains of pure, fresh water. And God saw that the water was good.
And the Devil invented fizzy drinks. And saw that the fizzy drinks were bad.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth vegetables, and the herb of the field, that the children may grow up healthy. And it was so.
And the devil said, Let there be deep fried potatoes.
And God said, Let the waters bring forth 10,000 varieties of fish, that they may provide sustenance for the children.
And the Devil arranged that the fish be smothered in batter, deep fried, and served with deep fried potatoes.
And God created the cattle of the field, and said, Behold, I have given you every living creature that moved; to you it shall be for meat.
And the Devil showed how the meat could be minced and turned into burgers, and suggested that it be always served with deep fried potatoes.
And on the seventh day God rested and asked that his children rest too, and use the day to contemplate the wonders of creation.
And the Devil created the all-day brunch, cartoon TV channels, and Sunday newspapers, filled with articles about celebrities, that the minds of the children be filled with rubbish and their bodies filled with yet more deep fried potatoes.
And God said to the boy, Take the girl and go forth and multiply. And of your seed I shall make a great nation, as numberless as the stars of the heavens.
And the Devil invented the computer and recruited 10,000 demons to fill it with online battles and images of top-heavy women. And the boy did part with the girl and did instead cleave to the computer.
And God pointed out to the girl that he had made her with many attractive blandishments which she could use whenever the boy was away from the computer.
And the Devil invented the Nintendo DS Lite (I want that one! oops,) so that the boy will be able to take computer games with him wherever he goes.
Now the serpent was more subtle than any of the animals that God had created. And the Devil did enter into the serpent and cause him to say to the girl and the boy, The tree in the middle of the garden the Lord hath told you not to touch. But I say unto you, if you eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, your eyes will be opened and you shall be as gods.
And the boy and the girl looked at the serpent and said unto him: No thanks. We Liketh not fruit. But hast thou any deep-fried potatoes?
And here ended today's scripture reading.
Amen.
I asked myself if people in Asia were less decisive than people in the West. "I think I'm decisive," I admitted. "But I'm not really sure." I just noticed Western ways of thinking clearly seperated opposing forces such as good and evil, while Eastern ways of thinking tried to balance them in a yin ang yang fashion.
That thinking-green-analysis intrigued me. That very morning I'd given a talk to my little cousins and asked them to give me their version of the story of creation. (Sounds like I'm having a teaching theology here.) And the youngsters (of course, also me!) carefully balanced the roles of God and the Devil. We ended up solving a lot of mysteries. (Yeah, they're having a lot of fun about that.)
Now most people know the tale of what God did in his first seven days, but after talking to young people (my cousins), living here in Asia (the Philippines), I can now exclusively reveal what the Devil was up to that first week.
In the beginning God created heaven and earth. And earth was without form and void.
And God made a circular light in the heavens, and He called it the Sun. And God saw that the light was good.
And the Devil made a smaller light, rectangular in shape, and he called it TV. And the Devil saw that the light was bad.
And God made springs which came out of the ground, oozing fountains of pure, fresh water. And God saw that the water was good.
And the Devil invented fizzy drinks. And saw that the fizzy drinks were bad.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth vegetables, and the herb of the field, that the children may grow up healthy. And it was so.
And the devil said, Let there be deep fried potatoes.
And God said, Let the waters bring forth 10,000 varieties of fish, that they may provide sustenance for the children.
And the Devil arranged that the fish be smothered in batter, deep fried, and served with deep fried potatoes.
And God created the cattle of the field, and said, Behold, I have given you every living creature that moved; to you it shall be for meat.
And the Devil showed how the meat could be minced and turned into burgers, and suggested that it be always served with deep fried potatoes.
And on the seventh day God rested and asked that his children rest too, and use the day to contemplate the wonders of creation.
And the Devil created the all-day brunch, cartoon TV channels, and Sunday newspapers, filled with articles about celebrities, that the minds of the children be filled with rubbish and their bodies filled with yet more deep fried potatoes.
And God said to the boy, Take the girl and go forth and multiply. And of your seed I shall make a great nation, as numberless as the stars of the heavens.
And the Devil invented the computer and recruited 10,000 demons to fill it with online battles and images of top-heavy women. And the boy did part with the girl and did instead cleave to the computer.
And God pointed out to the girl that he had made her with many attractive blandishments which she could use whenever the boy was away from the computer.
And the Devil invented the Nintendo DS Lite (I want that one! oops,) so that the boy will be able to take computer games with him wherever he goes.
Now the serpent was more subtle than any of the animals that God had created. And the Devil did enter into the serpent and cause him to say to the girl and the boy, The tree in the middle of the garden the Lord hath told you not to touch. But I say unto you, if you eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, your eyes will be opened and you shall be as gods.
And the boy and the girl looked at the serpent and said unto him: No thanks. We Liketh not fruit. But hast thou any deep-fried potatoes?
And here ended today's scripture reading.
Amen.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
39 Expressions of Advice
Think positive. And be optimistic. We have to live our lives to the fullest. Or else, we will regret on what taking us to surpass for the life of time.
1.Walk for 10-30 minutes every day, while smiling.
2.Sit quietly for at least 10 minutes every day, in isolation if necessary.
3.Upon arising in the morning, one must immediately say “My goal today is....”
4.Listen to quality music every day. This is real nourishment for the soul.
5.Live with the 3 Es: Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
6.Play more games than last year.
7.Read more books than last year.
8.Look at the sky at least once a day, appreciating the majesty of the world that surrounds us.
9.Dream more while awake.
10.Eat more foods that come from trees and plants. Eat less manufactured foods.
11.Eat berries and nuts. Drink green tea, plenty of water, and a glass of wine each day; toast something beautiful in life and, if possible, in the company of a loved one.
12.Try to make at least 3 people laugh every day.
13.Don’t spend your precious time immersed in rumors, things from the past, negative thoughts or things beyond your control. It is better to invest your energy in the positive present.
14.Life is a school, and we are here to learn. Problems are lessons that come and go; what we learn from them will serve us for the rest of our lives.
15.Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.
16.Eliminate clutter in the home, the car, and the office. Let a new energy enter your life.
17.Smile and laugh more often. :)
18.Do not let an opportunity pass to hug a friend.
19.Life is too short to waste time hating someone.
20.Don’t take yourself so seriously. Nobody else does.
21.It is not necessary to win every argument. One must accept that the other person is not in agreement, and learn from his position.
22.Make peace with your past, so as not to ruin your present.
23.Don’t compare your life with others. You have no idea of the highways they have traveled during their lives.
24.Nobody is responsible for your happiness, except yourself.
25.Remember well that we have no control over what happens to us, but only what we do.
26.Learn something new every day.
27.What others think of us is not completely under our control.
28.Appreciate your body, and its marvels.
29.Whether the situation is good or bad, it will change.
30.Work will not take care of us when we are sick. Our friends will. Stay in contact with them.
31.Reject everything that is not useful, amusing, or beautiful.
32.Don’t lose time. We already have all the things we need.
33.The best is yet to come.
34.Nothing is as important as sitting, standing, getting dressed, and helping others.
35.Have fantastic sex, always in harmony with the other person.
36.Phone your family regularly, and tell them “Hi, I was thinking of you”.
37.Each day, before going to sleep, say: I am thankful for ________. Today, I succeeded in ___________.
38.Remember that we have too much that is good to be stressed.
39.Enjoy the voyage. There is only one chance to be successful! :')
1.Walk for 10-30 minutes every day, while smiling.
2.Sit quietly for at least 10 minutes every day, in isolation if necessary.
3.Upon arising in the morning, one must immediately say “My goal today is....”
4.Listen to quality music every day. This is real nourishment for the soul.
5.Live with the 3 Es: Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
6.Play more games than last year.
7.Read more books than last year.
8.Look at the sky at least once a day, appreciating the majesty of the world that surrounds us.
9.Dream more while awake.
10.Eat more foods that come from trees and plants. Eat less manufactured foods.
11.Eat berries and nuts. Drink green tea, plenty of water, and a glass of wine each day; toast something beautiful in life and, if possible, in the company of a loved one.
12.Try to make at least 3 people laugh every day.
13.Don’t spend your precious time immersed in rumors, things from the past, negative thoughts or things beyond your control. It is better to invest your energy in the positive present.
14.Life is a school, and we are here to learn. Problems are lessons that come and go; what we learn from them will serve us for the rest of our lives.
15.Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.
16.Eliminate clutter in the home, the car, and the office. Let a new energy enter your life.
17.Smile and laugh more often. :)
18.Do not let an opportunity pass to hug a friend.
19.Life is too short to waste time hating someone.
20.Don’t take yourself so seriously. Nobody else does.
21.It is not necessary to win every argument. One must accept that the other person is not in agreement, and learn from his position.
22.Make peace with your past, so as not to ruin your present.
23.Don’t compare your life with others. You have no idea of the highways they have traveled during their lives.
24.Nobody is responsible for your happiness, except yourself.
25.Remember well that we have no control over what happens to us, but only what we do.
26.Learn something new every day.
27.What others think of us is not completely under our control.
28.Appreciate your body, and its marvels.
29.Whether the situation is good or bad, it will change.
30.Work will not take care of us when we are sick. Our friends will. Stay in contact with them.
31.Reject everything that is not useful, amusing, or beautiful.
32.Don’t lose time. We already have all the things we need.
33.The best is yet to come.
34.Nothing is as important as sitting, standing, getting dressed, and helping others.
35.Have fantastic sex, always in harmony with the other person.
36.Phone your family regularly, and tell them “Hi, I was thinking of you”.
37.Each day, before going to sleep, say: I am thankful for ________. Today, I succeeded in ___________.
38.Remember that we have too much that is good to be stressed.
39.Enjoy the voyage. There is only one chance to be successful! :')
I guess this would help me. Whew!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Here is the final new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. :)
Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
Release Date:
US: July 15th, 2009
©2009 All Trailer Rights To Warner Brothers.
Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
Release Date:
US: July 15th, 2009
©2009 All Trailer Rights To Warner Brothers.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
25 Things I Hate About Facebook
Friday, April 10, 2009
Inspirational Verses
It's Holy Week guys! Despite from the hardships, problems and the not-so-good situations that we encounter. God is always there for us. He never abandoned us. He loves us. Always loves us. And here are some inspirational and beautiful verses coming from the beautiful book of the bible. Hoping that you can embrace it and strenghten your faith with God. Amen. :)
John 14:1-3
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
Romans 10:9-11
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
John 14:1-3
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
Romans 10:9-11
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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