tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2009-11-08:/Sharing anything from thoughts to photographs...smiles and laughters...joys and bliss...even sorrow and pain...Friends are welcome to share, too.MokoFeed2009-11-08T00:52:57+01:00tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2007-04-09:/2007/04/09/busy_busy_busy_life~2057830/lovelight2007-04-09T10:20:50+02:002007-04-09T10:20:50+02:00 <p>Hello everyone! It's nice to be back to my haven. I've been very busy with my work and studies lately. I'm going to have two last classes for my PhD in Applied Linguistics, then move on to my comprehensives and, finally, dissertation writing. Who am I kidding? I'm sure this is all boring stuff to you. But I'm glad to share this gruelling task anyway.<br> I hope everybody's good. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2007/04/09/busy_busy_busy_life~2057830/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-12-10:/2006/12/10/feliz_navidad~1421804/lovelight2006-12-10T14:37:37+01:002006-12-10T14:37:37+01:00 <p>In my country, everyone is in a hurry to greet everyone they know "Merry Christmas!!!". During the 1st day of the month of December, everyone is all smiles and in high spirits. Why? We, Filipinos, want to feel that warmth and joy every Christmas season brings. It's a season of hope and good tidings. We like to feel hopeful even though our country is being ruined by our government leaders because of this push to change our constitution in order for them to perpetuate themselves in power. It really is disgusting.<br> In this season, everyone forgets for a while the kind of leaders we have. We try to be with our families and friends. We exchange gifts. We share our food. We enjoy each other's company.<br> But after this season of hope, we are back to the realities of incompetent politicians who are out there to drain our country's dignity and to destroy the people's hope for a better Philippines.<br> It is, indeed, a season of hope! That's the only weapon we have against leaving this country to the mad dogs. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/12/10/feliz_navidad~1421804/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-12-06:/2006/12/06/that_virus~1408380/lovelight2006-12-06T16:01:46+01:002006-12-07T15:23:48+01:00 <p>Just in case there was someone who wondered why I havent been writing for the past few days it was because my system got "infected" with loads of virus. It was really a bad experience because I had to take my laptop to the computer center where I purchased it only to be told that they don't do reprogramming. So I had to ask my friend who's a computer instructor to reprogram it for me and to install the newest version of Trend anti virus. But then he wasn't able to reconfigure the internet connection so I had to wait for several days because he went out of town. At that time I tried to tinker with all the instructions I had to tick. And voila!!! Here I am connected to the internet once again. It was really a big hassle, not to mention the sleepless nights I had to endure in order to reconfigure my laptop. That was the kind of stress caused by technological advancements, but it was worth it. Now I am more careful, especially in opening unknown senders to my email.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/12/06/that_virus~1408380/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-11-11:/2006/11/11/the_don_salvador_benedictor_sojourn~1319285/lovelight2006-11-11T16:55:15+01:002006-11-11T16:59:46+01:00 <p>Don Salvador Benedicto is a municipality in the island of Negros. It is a mountainous location with beautiful panoramic view of Mt. Kanlandog and the Kanlaon Volcano. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/11/11/the_don_salvador_benedictor_sojourn~1319285/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-11-09:/2006/11/09/good_times~1312232/lovelight2006-11-09T13:44:42+01:002006-11-11T16:52:47+01:00 <p>My Boracay escapade was a worthy experience. I had spent the much needed break in a paradise with some of my friends. Now I'm back to the real world where work and play do not mix. But life is really full of challenges, and I'm ready to tackle them. Wheew!<br> I'm trying to upload some pics for posterity and for my friends to view.<br> Boracay is an island located in Aklan. It is a world-class resort visited by tourists coming from the US, Europe, and other Asian countries such as Korea, India, and Japan.<br> The experience of swimming in its clear waters and walking on its fine white sand was an exhilirating one. It gave me time to catch my breath and renewed my energy. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/11/09/good_times~1312232/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-10-19:/2006/10/19/can_t_wait_to_spend_my_vacation_in_this_~1238941/lovelight2006-10-19T15:26:42+02:002006-10-19T15:40:01+02:00 <p> Finally, the moment has arrived for me to schedule the much needed break from all the hustles and bustles of my academic life. I'm going to spend my semestral break in this paradise called Boracay Island, with nothing in mind but sleep, food, rest, sun, and beach.<br> In great anticipation of this paradise escapade which will happen from November 2 to 5, I prepared tons of sunblock lotions and swim suits. Yeah! I'm going to enjoy the crystall clear waters and the sceneries around this island.<br> I love thinking about this now as this will help me overcome the tedious PhD class I will be having next week. My mind seems to have shrinked from doing stressful papers and holding classes. And it has been three years since I started with this program. Three years!!!! So, just imagine how much I'm going to enjoy my vacation.</p> <p>href='http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=898076'><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/076/898076_3dc2dc9ff2_m.jpeg" alt="boracay_palm_trees1" title="boracay_palm_trees1" vspace="5" hspace="5"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/10/19/can_t_wait_to_spend_my_vacation_in_this_~1238941/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-10-11:/2006/10/11/absence~1209748/lovelight2006-10-11T14:54:40+02:002006-10-11T14:54:40+02:00 <p>I'm going to be absent from blogging for a few weeks because of my busy schedule and my doctoral classes. I need to focus on my papers, too as I will be preparing for my one week intensive class with our professor from the University of San Carlos in Cebu.<br> This one week class is so stressful yet exciting. I'm looking forward to it.<br> See you soon everyone! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/10/11/absence~1209748/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-10-09:/2006/10/09/what_should_a_woman_do~1202978/lovelight2006-10-09T15:02:47+02:002006-10-09T15:02:47+02:00 <p>If a woman is deeply in love with a man, should she fight for him? What should she do in order to get the man she truly loves? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/10/09/what_should_a_woman_do~1202978/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-10-06:/2006/10/06/love~1194368/lovelight2006-10-06T16:39:56+02:002006-10-06T16:39:56+02:00 <p>"Love must be learned again and again...Hate needs no instruction, but waits only to be provoked."<br> Katherine Ann Porter is right when she wrote this. There is a great need for people to consciously make it a habit to love and respect others. This is not a show of weakness. And this must not be taken advantaged of by people. What would the world be like if everybody learns to accept and love people no matter who they are? What would it be like if there is tolerance and humility among nations? Maybe there are questions that have no answers. It may be that the right time is not the here and now. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/10/06/love~1194368/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-10-05:/2006/10/05/new_beginning~1190677/lovelight2006-10-05T15:27:03+02:002006-10-05T15:27:03+02:00 <p>I'm starting a new chapter in my life. And this time, it's the kind of life I really want. With my Ph.D. almost done, I'm looking forward to a life of service and commitment to my profession. I want to tour my beautiful country and meet people. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/10/05/new_beginning~1190677/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-10-02:/2006/10/02/what_would_you_do~1180718/lovelight2006-10-02T15:27:36+02:002006-10-02T15:27:36+02:00 <p>I would like to post this question to everyone: What would you do if you were in charge of the world? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/10/02/what_would_you_do~1180718/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-30:/2006/09/30/deepak_chopra~1175037/lovelight2006-09-30T16:36:39+02:002006-09-30T16:36:39+02:00 <p>I've listened to Dr. Chopra's lectures on CDs, and I think he speaks the truth. His insights are very sharp in terms of determining the outlook that can make people feel and think affluent. This does not refer to mere materialism. But the deep implication of his insights is that we create our own wealth, which includes richness of character and charity for other people. He considers the mind as the starting point of whatever success we may gain from our undertakings, be it in our careers and in our personal relationships with other people. Such realization creates a dent in the way we live and the way we think.<br> I am thankful that I was able to listen to him. I'd like to express my gratitude to the person who introduced Dr. Chopra to me. His name is Allan Charles King, my friend in Alberta, Canada.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/30/deepak_chopra~1175037/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-29:/2006/09/29/i_conquered_the_stage_tonight~1172193/lovelight2006-09-29T16:11:57+02:002006-09-29T16:11:57+02:00 <p>Yes, I did it again. I hosted the musical competition of the NOPSSCEA, and it was a success. The coliseum was jampacked with students and teachers from different colleges and universities. I thought it was going to be difficult because the whole program was not planned a day prior to the show. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and I finished my responsibility without a stitch. It was, indeed, a wonderful night for me.<br> I looked like a flamenco dancer with my embroidered flowing black skirt, a red sleeveless blouse, and a black shawl. Oh, and not to mention the red, high heeled sandals that matched my red blouse. I felt great during those 3 or so hours I was on stage-- smiling, being charming, and just being my usual cheerful self. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/29/i_conquered_the_stage_tonight~1172193/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-27:/2006/09/27/title~1165709/lovelight2006-09-27T16:15:58+02:002006-09-30T16:01:51+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=849089"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/089/849089_16c2cb03b9_m.jpeg" alt="CASnitepics 002" title="CASnitepics 002" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Another pic...I'm at the rightmost back. Since it's another angle, it looks like I'm way too far. But it doesn't matter. It's still a beautiful pic.<img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"><img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/27/title~1165709/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-27:/2006/09/27/group_picture~1165691/lovelight2006-09-27T16:08:55+02:002006-09-27T16:08:55+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=849080"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/080/849080_bdc470e933_m.jpeg" alt="CASnitepics 001" title="CASnitepics 001" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>That's me on the leftmost side wearing dark denims and flare blouse. This was taken during the college night. We were the back-up dancers of the Pussy cat dolls, La Salle version. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/27/group_picture~1165691/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-27:/2006/09/27/my_best_friend_s_birthday~1165633/lovelight2006-09-27T15:55:52+02:002006-09-27T16:00:37+02:00 <p><a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=849059"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/059/849059_3aedcc63ea_m.jpeg" alt="gaurav3" title="gaurav3" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>It's G's 28th birthday!!! He is the most loving and passionate man I've known. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/27/my_best_friend_s_birthday~1165633/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-27:/2006/09/27/real_friendship~1165619/lovelight2006-09-27T15:51:41+02:002006-09-27T15:51:41+02:00 <p>Real friendship is tested through time. It is strengthened by the challenges and trials that friends face together. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/27/real_friendship~1165619/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-25:/2006/09/25/childlike_trust~1158751/lovelight2006-09-25T14:07:18+02:002006-09-25T14:07:18+02:00 <p> "Anxiety is the rust of life, destroying its brightness and<br> weakening its power. A childlike and abiding trust in<br> providence is its best preventive and remedy."</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/25/childlike_trust~1158751/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-20:/2006/09/20/greed~1144006/lovelight2006-09-20T14:28:02+02:002006-09-20T14:28:02+02:00 <p>"Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction."</p> <p> This saying by Erich Fromm is a fact in the modern world. Everybody wants to have everything--money, house, cars, nice clothes, women/men, a good job, etc. The list is endless. But have we asked ourselves lately if we showed our love to another person? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/20/greed~1144006/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-18:/2006/09/18/life_is_great~1137237/lovelight2006-09-18T14:40:35+02:002006-09-18T14:42:27+02:00 <p><img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"><img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"> Friends are plentiful. Work is doing great. Lovelife is exciting. Blessings abound. Sleep is restful. I feel great. I look great.<br> What more can I ask for? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/18/life_is_great~1137237/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-12:/2006/09/12/we_don_t_need_medicine_if~1119492/lovelight2006-09-12T16:07:38+02:002006-09-12T16:07:38+02:00 <p>Simple cures<br> By Cory Quirino<br> Inquirer</p> <p>CURES are only needed when there is a disease.<br> But have you ever wondered if it is possible to prevent the need for a cure? In other words, eliminate disease altogether?<br> Unfortunately, no. Our mortal bodies are subject to attack daily by viruses and bacteria. When infection sets in, then prescription drugs are urgently required.<br> While there is no substitute for a doctor’s visit, there are natural ways to prevent diseases and reduce visits to your doctor. They are called simple cures.<br> Take your fiber<br> Dietary fiber can prevent heart disease and cancer. It is considered one of the most effective treatments for constipation, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, diabetes and hernia.<br> Dieters on a weight-loss program should include fiber in their meal plans. Eat more fruits and vegetables, oats and grains. Easy-to-mix fiber is also now available in capsules, like C-Lium Fiber.<br> Remember to double your water intake when taking fiber because it could cause constipation and aggravate your digestive problems.<br> Have a banana booster<br> Aching muscles, leg cramps, low energy, high blood pressure and sleeplessness can be eased by simply eating a banana. This potassium-rich fruit is, by far, the quickest remedy for aches and pains of all kinds.<br> When feeling overworked and unable to sleep, take a banana and let it work its wonders. Instant relief is almost guaranteed.<br> Keep your balance<br> Balance is controlled by what is called the vestibular system—the teamwork between eyes and inner ears. When this synergy is disrupted, the result is dizziness.<br> No matter what the cause may be, here are a few methods to ease the spinning sensation:<br> Hold on to something solid like a wall or pillar.<br> Avoid sleeping on your back.<br> Avoid positions that may trigger the dizziness (having your hair shampooed in the parlor, sitting reclined on a dentist’s chair, praying with your head down).<br> Try the Brandt-Daroff exercises daily. Sit for 30 seconds on a couch or bed, spine straight, feet flat on the floor. Look straight at the horizon. Slowly lie on your right side, ear flat on the bed, chin over your shoulder. Hold still for 30 seconds. Repeat the same movement on your left side. Continue the exercises for 10 minutes. Do this three times a day.<br> Watch your prostate<br> If women have to worry about hormones, menstrual cycles, child birth and menopause, men have their prostates to think of. This little gland can suffer from inflammations, infections and enlargement when a man is in his 20s through his 60s.<br> As men grow older, the prostate grows larger than normal and eventually squeezes the urinary tube causing discomfort in urinating (eventually, bladder or kidney problems). The following can help in coping with enlarged prostates:<br> Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, coffee or caffeinated drinks. These will only irritate the prostate gland.<br> If you cannot avoid caffeinated beverages, do not take them after dinner.<br> Use decongestants and diuretics with caution. These include over-the-counter cold/sinus medications.<br> The herbs saw palmetto and milk thistle have been used for decades as herbal remedies.<br> You may consider laser surgery to remove excess prostate tissue or the TUNA (trans-urethral needle ablation, an outpatient procedure) or the TURP (trans-urethral resection). See your doctor for medical options.<br> Less salt, fewer problems<br> Some people are more sensitive to salt than others. But even if you are not sensitive to sodium, it helps to ease up on your salt intake, no matter how young or old you are.<br> Cut back salt use to 500 mg a day (if you are hypertensive). You may not realize it but processed/prepared foods are already salted. When cooking, use herbs or spices and lemon instead of salt.<br> Drink lots of water especially if you have eaten salty food. Exercise to sweat out the toxins.<br> Calcium not only works on your bones; it fights hypertension, too. Take a calcium-rich diet to fend off hypertensive attacks or take a calcium supplement daily.<br> The only time salt is good is in a soak bath. Fill your tub with warm water. Add one-half cup of salt. Give yourself a 10 minute soak to soothe a tired body.</p> <p>Reference: “Inner Cleansing Cures” by editors of FC & A Medical Publishing. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/12/we_don_t_need_medicine_if~1119492/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-11:/2006/09/11/crooked_lines~1115713/lovelight2006-09-11T13:25:19+02:002006-09-12T14:06:47+02:00 <p>"God writes straight with crooked lines. His will is sovereign and always gets accomplished, eventually, one way or another.</p> <p>It is true that Jesus came from a "not so perfect" family. In fact, the biblical names mentioned where he is rooted are those that is known to be sinners, robbers, etc..<br> And yet, God chose this genealogical line to save mankind--to protect His people. And through Mary and Joseph, God's plan came into reality.</p> <p>Really, God writes our history. In our twisted lives, there sprung forth goodness and achievements. In the middle of crisis and weaknesses, God shows His might and power.</p> <p>We may all be looking forward for having an ideal life -- a perfect family..Dreaming of that is good. But we should remember that we can't all have such kind of life. There would always be imperfections. We are created differently, unique, and with very specific history. And whatever our history is, eventhough we think that its the worst history ever written--it is good and best for us. We may not know it at first, but God will reveal the goodness in it eventually, if there's acceptance from us."</p> <p>God is always good. No doubt.. I can attest to that..... </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/11/crooked_lines~1115713/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-10:/2006/09/10/how_to_stay_young_forever~1112937/lovelight2006-09-10T13:25:41+02:002006-09-10T13:25:41+02:00 <p>Keep smiling . . . .<br> Have a great day!</p> <p>HOW TO STAY YOUNG<br> 1. Throw out nonessential numbers.<br> This includes age, weight, and height.<br> Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.</p> <p>2. Keep only cheerful friends.<br> The grouches pull you down.<br> (Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!) </p> <p>3. Keep learning:<br> Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.<br> Never let the brain get idle.<br> "An idle mind is the devil's workshop."<br> And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!</p> <p>4. Enjoy the simple things </p> <p>5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.<br> And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with him or her! </p> <p>6. The tears happen:<br> Endure, grieve, and move on.<br> The only person who is with us our entire life, is our self.<br> LIVE while you are alive.</p> <p>7. Surround yourself with what you love:<br> Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.<br> Your home is your refuge. </p> <p>8. Cherish your health:<br> If it is good, preserve it.<br> If it is unstable, improve it.<br> If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.</p> <p>9. Don't take guilt trips.<br> Take a trip to the mall, even to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.</p> <p>10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/10/how_to_stay_young_forever~1112937/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-10:/2006/09/10/self_affirmation~1112358/lovelight2006-09-10T09:06:07+02:002006-09-10T09:06:07+02:00 <p><img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"> Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/10/self_affirmation~1112358/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-09-10:/2006/09/10/happiness_anyone~1112261/lovelight2006-09-10T07:48:29+02:002006-09-10T07:48:29+02:00 <p>I hope that these timeless reminders will benefit people who wish to have genuine loving relationships with everyone in their lives.</p> <p>1. Show respect.<br> 2. Be tolerant.<br> 3. Be kind with thoughts, words, and deeds.<br> 4. Be understanding.<br> 5. Strive for perfection for yourself, but don't expect it from others.<br> 6. Be encouraging.<br> 7. Be slow to judge.<br> 8. Apologize when you are wrong, even if the other person is more wrong.<br> 9. Be forgiving.<br> 10. Accept responsibility for your own misery.</p> <p>Above all, be humble and compassionate. Make your loving service to the Supreme Person your top priority. As a sage succintly puts it, "Love the Supreme Best Friend. And with everyone else, be a nice and caring friend." </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/09/10/happiness_anyone~1112261/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-08-30:/2006/08/30/ridiculous~1082636/lovelight2006-08-30T15:01:39+02:002006-08-30T15:07:44+02:00 <p> "Our worlds are too far apart..."</p> <p>Someone very special told me this line, not too long ago; in fact, it was only recently when he messaged me that line. And I thought it was a line uttered in the previous century, when people were still so holed up in their countries, not minding the rest of the world. </p> <p>But this is the 21st century. Globalization is hitting us on the face.Cultures are no longer bound by geography. People are no longer afraid to venture out into the unknown and try to have an experience of some strange cultures. Technology is creating a global village where people meet on cyberspace, with the hope of having global friends (and eventually fall in love). These are some of the scenarios of the 21st century.</p> <p>Who would have thought that such a line could create unrest and sleepless nights to me? I was appalled at the implication of such a line. It was heavy with meaning--discrimination, downright rejection of someone's culture and beliefs, and most of all, lack of perspective of the one who sent it. </p> <p>"Our worlds are too far apart..." What a ridiculous statement! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/08/30/ridiculous~1082636/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-08-25:/2006/08/25/cleansing~1068597/lovelight2006-08-25T14:58:35+02:002006-08-27T15:00:46+02:00 <p>I have a life that is full of challenges and joys. Living it fully is my foremost goal eventhough I am weighed down by people I care for who are sometimes insensitive. They will not influence my flair and passion to enjoy what God has given me: my career, my post graduate undertaking, my nieces and nephews, my friends, and my talents.<br> I am a beautiful and wonderful person. Nothing can affect me and I will not allow negativism and insensitivity to stop me from living a blessed and charmed life.<br> I will continue to search for that one elusive love that will make life more meaningful and more colorful.<br> This is a promise I give to myself. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/08/25/cleansing~1068597/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-08-13:/2006/08/13/the_haunting~1036206/lovelight2006-08-13T15:09:09+02:002006-08-21T12:44:40+02:00 <p>I am being haunted by my past. This is not supposed to happen because I let him go. (I broke up with him a few years ago, with hope that I would find someone who could share this life with me.)<br> Just trying to situate myself...I am in love with someone right now. He is the perfect man for me...mature, intelligent, with a sense of purpose, sometimes funny-sometimes not, fulfilled, seeking to self-actualize, goodlooking, and a man of his words. This man makes me feel so happy.<br> My life has been one of adventures...an exciting journey that has become responsible into an evolved person that I am now who values life, success (not so much on material), my family and friends, my beloved, my profession, and my spirituality. There is nothing to ask for. God has been good.<br> But this past--the one that I have forgotten--is reminding me of things that I must and must not do. I must stay firm in my decision to never resurrect the past relationship with this man. I must move on with my life because I received a lot of blessings when I let go of that relationship with that man. I must be faithful to my commitment of building a lasting relationship with the man I am in love with. I must stay focused on the goals and aspirations in order for me to better my profession. I must finish my doctoral without being distracted by the past. I must concentrate on my work and my present.<br> As for my "I must nots", I must not forget that I am a woman of value and character. Everything I say comes from my heart and I must never stray from the path I have decided to trod.<br> So this haunting can never affect me. This is not important in my life anymore. The good things that are happening to me right now are gifts that must be cherished. The persons who are in my life at present are given by God, and they must be treasured.<br> There is no haunting. Everything is in place. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/08/13/the_haunting~1036206/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-08-05:/2006/08/05/sunshine~1015799/lovelight2006-08-05T14:20:36+02:002006-09-27T17:16:48+02:00 <p>I just need something that will lighten my workload. It is so overwhelming! I feel like I'm standing in the middle of two big boulders. I just don't know what to do with so many deadlines and so many papers to finish. I feel like I'm ready to sleep and hibernate!!!! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/08/05/sunshine~1015799/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:lovelight3367.blog.co.uk,2006-07-01:/2006/07/01/little_angels~925442/lovelight2006-07-01T17:12:36+02:002006-08-21T13:26:40+02:00 <p>Here are my nephews and nieces who make life more beautiful. I love their company because they are very cute and lovable.</p> <p>Sheena is eating her favorite dish...happy...Peace to all!<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=658571"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/571/658571_11ec4991f3_m.jpeg" align="" alt="sheena" title="sheena" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Sem, the serious bro...Are u looking at me?<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=658582"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/582/658582_361041a08a_m.jpeg" align="" alt="Sem" title="Sem" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Sean, the newly-christened member of the family with his toys. Tennis anyone?<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=658591"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/591/658591_8d4279fffd_m.jpeg" align="" alt="Sean" title="Sean" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Our darling Lora, another angel in the family.<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=658592"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/592/658592_392e441921_m.jpeg" align="" alt="Lora2" title="Lora2" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>The two musketeers...Ethan and Hahl. Lora's big bros...<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=658599"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/599/658599_a493206980_m.jpeg" align="" alt="ethan and hahl" title="ethan and hahl" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Hmmmm...UE doing his "funny face" again...<br> <a href="http://www.blog.co.uk/srv/media/media_item.php?item_ID=658607"><img src="http://data2.blog.de/media/607/658607_816627c765_m.jpeg" align="" alt="UE" title="UE" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://lovelight3367.blog.co.uk/2006/07/01/little_angels~925442/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>