THE GANGSTER IN ALL OF US Yesterday, I was listening to the news about gangsters "ruling" the maximum security prison of our country. Twelve groups of gangsters each with a dormitory. They maintain order, surprisingly, but conduct illegal activities to do so. And we allowed them, at least for a time. We always question does … Continue reading NINANG GANGSTER (!)
THE TRIPPING POINT No, it has not been misspelled. No, not "tipping" point, but "tripping" point. This is not the time when small things contribute to big successes, as in the book of Malcom Gladwell. On the contrary, it's how success and power, when used wrongly can lead to failure. "Tripping point", a.k.a. "power tripping", … Continue reading THE TRIPPING POINT (wrong spelling Ninang..)
DEAR Time.. Dear, TIME Perhaps no other school activity reflects how we should live our lives more than DEAR time. The latter is a period when gradeschool students would Drop Everything And Read (D… Source: DEAR Time.. Dear, TIME
WITH YOU ALWAYS If my time runs out And I close my eyes Will I see you again If my time is up And I stop breathing Will your scent linger If time stood still And I stop feeling Will I sense your hand I want to hear your voice When I couldn't listen I … Continue reading WITH YOU ALWAYS
BADUY! (Ninang ko po?) "BADUY"- uncool, unhip; not in style, old-fashioned; low-class. Not rarely have people used this term to describe me-- well mostly from people who knew I won't mind hearing it from- those with conventional style and taste. But I'm sure a few more think it but don't say it. It's ok. Baduy … Continue reading BADUY!! (Ninang ko Po?)
THE INVISIBLE WAR (On Guard!) Life is most often a challenge not because of happenings but thoughts and assumptions springing from pride and doubt. It is not so much the battle of making a living or a good reputation, a battle against sickness or crime as much as a battle against insecurities, fear, uncontrolled emotions, … Continue reading THE INVISIBLE WAR (On Guard!)
UNCHANGING My parents getting old, my children growing fast, my joints aching.. I don't like change. Change of schedule, a new task, a different routine often throw me off.. A faithful lessee transferring to another home, letting go of a helper who cannot get along with the others, a friend getting sick, a friend leaving.. … Continue reading UNCHANGING
"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." (Psalms 16:11) I think one of the most important things that keep a couple together is being able to laugh at each other's mistakes (and oneself) without getting … Continue reading The Chronicles of Ninang (Part I)
SUCCESS, PEACE, a(I)Nd COOKING (Proud of you Ninang! 😋😋) Just follow directions! It has always been in my mind to try.. In my heart to set an example to my daughters.. My dream to please my husband (in another way 😋.. besides engaging in intelligent discussion hehe😘). But it took me seventeen years to finally … Continue reading Success, Peace, a(I)Nd..COOKING!
The LORD First.. (Ninang?) Many are confused on where to begin.. The Lord First Many don't know which project to start with.. The Lord First A number desire to be excellent in their work, but don't know how.. The Lord First Don't know if going to be married or single Not sure if going to … Continue reading The LORD first… (Ninang?)
Ninang ko Po!! 