My World Tuesday

Horses at the foot of Taal Volcano Philippines.

Yummy Sunday Smoothie

For energy days...I drink this...ohhh....so yummy healthy, try one now!

Crazy Carrot Smoothie Recipe
(serves 2-3)
Ingredients
3/4 medium sized cup of carrot juice
3/4 medium sized cup of orange juice
1/2 cup soya milk
6 ice cubes
Method
Pour the carrot juice and orange juice into blender and mix gently until well combined. Add the ice cream and mix until thoroughly blended. Add the ice cubes and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into glasses. Sit back and enjoy.

Thankful Thursday

Thankful for blessings enjoyed this week:

1. My hubby graduated from one month training of CHIP : Coronary Heart Improvement Project by Dr. Hans Diehl,DrPH,Director CHIP U.S.A., through Manila Adventist Medical Center and Colleges at Angelo King Wellness Center. I attended the graduation last night. One thing I learned is that, diet plays a great role in reversing, controlling diseases such as: stroke, heart problems, diabetes, etc. through a PLANT-BASED DIET. Read the following books I found so helpful, "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. MD, was surgeon, clinician, researcher at the Cleveland Clinic.

2. My son is joining the weekend camping today and we are happy to note that he is growing strong and maturer in God's hand everyday. And daughter, is helping him prepare for this camping.

3. My mom, turning 74 and she is healthy, happy and still working as a volunteer principal at Nanuri International School.

4. To God be the Glory and in all things we give thanks.

WFW

Mom's Birthday

Mom celebrated her 74th birthday with with my brothers family and the teaching staff where she is presently working as principal of Nanuri International School. We really missed her and the jolly group...but distance is not a hindrance,we called her, asked my sis-in-law to buy her gifts for us. Here are the pictures to enjoy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM....WITH ALL OUR LOVE....AND WISH YOU MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS TO COME!

FFI....Happy Weekend Everyone!

And...here we go!

1. New experiences and possibilities are awesome.

2. Friends are an unexpected turn on a daily walk and they are blessings.

3. I'm looking forward to going to S&R Shopping mall to buy some apple sauce.

4. Meeting friends of long ago, I never have imagined.

5. Try to find meanings in all things.

6. Being a happy person is what's extraordinary about me.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to chilling, tomorrow my plans include attending a worship service and Sunday, I want to attend my class again and fulfill class requirements hmmm...too long and too many!

Finding the Right One for My Daughter

Just two days ago, I had a conversation via with my sister-in-law who is a nurse in London. Well, come to think of it she surprise the family with a suggestion that she would offer to take my daughter with her to study in London, so she can have the best education in terms of her chosen career. My daughter plans to take up Music with maybe a concentration on performance or piano combine with voice pedagogy. We were so dumbfounded with the offer. We started to plan for this news. I was trying to think of starting her off with a Sixth form college to transition her from our educational system. This would prepare her to advanced school level qualifications.

easter revision courses could be her starting point. I would be contacting them for information and we can get ready as soon as possible. My daughter has to be oriented with the culture, the school, the people and the rest of what she could possibly learn so by the time she will go she is really ready. I would be missing her but a chance like this is hard to come by. Good luck to all of us...preparations must start now!

A Gift for Hubby!

March is coming and this March 2011 is a big event for the family. I have two reasons to celebrate and prepare fast. My son who is in Grade six is graduating on March seventeen and my husband's birthday is on the 25th. So what's the fuss about.....well.....for one I have to prepare gifts for this two big events, and everyone seem on edge and are really gearing to make a big celebration out of it. I was exactly eyeing some rustic furniture for my hubby and am still undecided. I have been looking around and finally came across a site I could pick to peek on some very good selections.

leather furniture is the one for him and this one offers a variety of very hardy, sturdy, beautiful furniture. I think I could give my hubby a new study table that fits his busy schedule. Specifications matters, it must be comfortable, durable and could become a master piece in years to come. This one must become a piece my hubby could be proud of to give as an heirloom piece to the next generation. Any suggestion, so far am getting lost with hundreds of selections I'm looking at. Think I could go to the next page of this brochure now...hmmm...this one is nice...that one is nice....why, all are simply beautiful!

We are Thankful this Thursday

Case close...everything went normal again, unprecedented events that ruffled us a bit was solve....in this we give thanks.

Simple joys like: aromatherapy session shared by Lyn my friend and afterward she gifted me with the following essences I enjoy...peppermint, jasmine and lavender..oh...so soothing and it cleared my mind and relaxes my body and soul, more of it my friend.

Imagine our favorite food all the way from my mom....via airplane...hhahaha....thanks mom, you're a dear always, really.

For blessings great and small...we are so thankful.

Think We Could Enjoy That?

My wish list for this year is so tall I could pin it from the roof top of the apartment down to the ground. One of the list include attending Monaco Grand Prix in actions, live, so I can shout with the crowd in the excitement of all what there is to see. I have heard of testimonials such as: "We've used Paragon many times to organize our corporate hospitality events." "They are one of the best and I want to be here everyday possible." Their access to sporting personalities, passion for what they deliver and experience sets them apart from others." Wow, that's great! that would be a vacation dream par excellence and with all the concerts and festival I could watch, its a plus bonus bonanza for me. I would choose the best of them and that would be..........Yes...yes...and yes....the

Monaco grand prix hospitality I could be in the midst of everything and enjoy the exclusive access to all prestigious, glittering, and star studded events both on the sports and social calendar without b0ther. Wow....got to start setting aside money for this dream vacation and one day I will be there!

The Spiritual Dimension of Work

By: Monica Flores

If you think about it, all of us are here, during the time we have on the planet, to be who we were meant to be.
We may be good at performing music.
We may be good with numbers.
You might have an ear for learning languages.
Your skill might be in woodworking.
Some of you prefer to think, whereas some of you prefer to act.
All of us have a unique skillset and particular sphere of expertise that we’re good at and that we enjoy.
Our main task while we’re here on the planet is to use our skills to match with our big vision of what we are here to accomplish.
Your soul, when you decided to come to Earth, had a list of items that you wanted to check off: perhaps your task you gave yourself was to learn how to be more compassionate. Or perhaps you had a checklist item to make the world a better place for children or sick people. Perhaps your initial task list included being a good husband, father, son, brother, or wife, mother, daughter, or sister.
Whatever that to-do list includes, you are participating in that work day by day. Your soul grows through your daily work. You reflect everything around you by participating in our shared experience of Life.
When you choose your job, or your occupation, or your ongoing daily practice, consider that you were born for a particular purpose. I encourage you to do as much as you can to bring your life work into alignment with your soul’s deepest need

104 Couples Joined Renewal of Vows at Philippine International Church

Me and my hobby lining up outside the church, we are the 54th couple out of the 104 couples (at the back of us) who joined the Renewal of Vows, complete with children and grandchildren of couples that acted as bridesmaids and groomsmen. A great celebration for all of us.

Happy Valentines to all My Friends.

Friday Fill-Ins!

Friday Fill-In #163

1. Pickles are reminder that life could be both sweet, sour and tingly.
2. When alone, I crazily clean everything at home.
3. Dieting is just too much! I don’t want anymore, hahahhahaha!.
4. I truly believe that all things good and holy can be found God's creation.
5. It’s 2:16 PM; that means I should be on my way to work (if I’m scheduled to be).
6. A good Corned Beef and Cabbage dish is not really hard to find.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to University's Two-gether Forever Couples Retreat, tomorrow my plans include attending the weekend couples retreat yet and by sit-down dinner after marriage renewal of vows and Sunday, I want to attend class....yikes even Sunday we have class...think about that!

Thankful Thursday

My country is rocked by political corruptions among top leadership in both the military and other government agencies. But through it all I still believe God is in control of everything. A handful have come out to be key witnesses of some gigantic graft cases these leaders are facing. We call these brave few "Our Heroes" and they come from the rank and file of the government who want change and transparencies in all transactions. To our heroes we are thankful for your integrity, honesty, love for country and an unwavering faith in God who will protect you in this dark history of our country. To all friends, let's pray that the truth will set us free.

I thank the Lord that He is always there for my family. My daughter has joined an academy camping and the weather is not so good. One hour the sun shines brightly and the next, a storm poured its wrath to all campers and it happened last night. We have to evacuate our daughter, and all her things and her fellow campers at 11:00 p.m. last. Everyone is safe and we are thankful for being safe.

My son received an MVP award for soccer. He is grade six and has done so well in sports. Thank you Lord for the gift of sports and for my children's hard work.

And to all blogging friends around the world, you are my inspiration. Keep on blogging, dropping comments, visiting and writing great posts. I love you all!

It's Time........ to Redecorate!

Yeheeey!......it's yeheey time for me. My sister-in-law just called a while ago and told me the good news. The good news is, she said on the phone..."Sister, I am on vacation for a month...hhhmmm, and we decided with your brother John that we would volunteer to redo your bathroom this week, is that okay?" "What! is that okay? that is not the question...do it." Yeheey....I was shrieking jubilantly a minute ago...this is dream come true, redecorating my bathroom was a long time dream.....and it's coming true. Sis-in-law just sent in the brochures she said she found from a website she opened and this

Hardwood floor installation cost a dime and have gorgeous designs, and I am really so excited with what I have seen so far. I told my husband that we have to go a Home Depot that has the products from the brochures. Well, husband Ted was just too willing to go, because, in all honesty, my sis-in-law and brother would pay for labor....labor is free...oh my this is not happening and it's making my day.....aheeemmm.....brighter, sunnier...lovelier, you name it...I am ecstatic. I have to be in the depot by ten and I have an hour left.....got to hurry now!

Amazing WFW My Friends.

Peace of mind is the most fabulous

accessories, ever!

MM & MYM

My mom and her paintings titled..."Under the Sea" the biggest she has produced...bought by one private college in our place, it now hangs on the lobby of the college library. She takes order locally and internationally. She painted these paintings three years ago when she was 71 years old. She is active in both church and civic activities and does painting exhibits. The painting with a local boat scene was inside my house, we were getting ready for her exhibit in the college were I work.

Yummy Sunday...

Favorite treat of my family...uhhhhmmmm...just so delicious!

Tropical Smoothie Recipe:

Tasty Stuff:
1/2 cup coconut meat
1 banana cut into chunks
1/2 cup mango
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream

Nutrition:
1 capsul of Vinotol (you can get it free at www.Vinotol.com)
1 scoop of Vanilla protein (availale at most pharmacies)

Directions:
Blend the banana with the milk, ice cream, mango, and coconut until a smooth texture is formed. Add protein and Vinotol after everything has blended; blend again until the smoothie reaches a smooth texture again. This smoothie should be very sweet and tasty. Enjoy!

HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY TO TEDD, OUR SON!

When God made YOU, our son, He was having a good day! because you are so special, so kindhearted, that its difficult to say in words...Happy Birthday son, we love you!

TT: 65th Birthday..Hurrah!

Blessings came pouring in:

Our dear professor turned 65 this week and we had a grand celebration. Dr. Armand Fabella touched our lives in many different ways. We were blessed by his wisdom, kindness, his challenging encouragement to seek inner directions. We can always sit for hours listening to his lectures. I am thanking God for giving us a committed teacher who have touched our lives in endless ways.

My Beloved Hubby!

My beloved Tedd...always there for me. I took this picture 2 weeks ago we went up to the crater of Taal Volcano, Batangas.