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In a brief conversation, a man, speaking to a woman, was out to pursue the question, "What kind of man are you looking for?"

She sat quietly for a moment before looking him in the eye and asked, "Do you really want to know?"
Reluctantly, he said, "Yes" as she began to expound...


"As a woman in this day and age, I am in a position to ask a man what he can do for me that I can't do for myself.

I pay my own bills.

I take care of my household without the help of any man- or woman for that matter. I am in the position to ask, 'What can you bring to the table?'"


The man looked at her. Clearly he thought that she was referring to money.

She quickly corrected his thought and stated, "I am not referring to money... I need something more. I need a man who is striving for perfection in every aspect of life."

He sat back in his chair, folded his arms, and asked her to explain.

She said,


"I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection Mentally. I need conversation and mental stimulation. I don't need a simple-minded man.

I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection Spiritually because I don't need to be unequally yoked... Believers mixed with unbelievers is a recipe for disaster.

I need a man who is striving for perfection Financially because I don't need a financial... burden.

I am looking for someone who is Sensitive enough to understand what I go through as a woman, but Strong enough to keep me grounded.

I am looking for someone who I can Respect. In order to be submissive, I must respect him. I cannot be submissive to a man who isn't taking care of his business. I have no problem being submissive... He just has to be worthy.

God made woman to be a helpmate for man. At this point, I can't help a man if he can't help himself."


When she finished her spill, she looked at him. He sat there with a puzzled look on his face, and exclaimed,  "You're asking for a whole lot!"

To which she gracefully replied...


"Only if you think I'm not WORTH a lot." :)


(only copied from the web)

GOD IS CHEERING FOR YOU by Max Lucado

 

If your God is Mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path?

God is for you. Not “may be,” not “has been,” not “was,” not “would be,” but “God is!” He is for you. Today. At this hour. At this minute. As you read this sentence. No need to wait in line or come back tomorrow. He is with you. He could not be closer than he is at this second. His loyalty won’t increase if you are better nor lessen if you are worse. He is for you.

God is for you. Turn to the sidelines; that’s God cheering your run. Look past the finish line; that’s God applauding your steps. Listen for him in the bleachers, shouting your name. Too tired to continue? He’ll carry you. Too discouraged to fight? He’s picking you up. God is for you.

God is for you. Had he a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If he drove a car, your name would be on his bumper. If there’s a tree in heaven, he’s carved your name in the bark. We know he has a tattoo, and we know what it says. “I have written your name on my hand,” he declares (Isa. 49:16).

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From Let the Journey Begin: God’s Roadmap for New Beginnings
Copyright (Thomas Nelson, 2009) Max Lucado
http://maxlucado.net/_product_33560/Let_the_Journey_Begin

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few CANDID CLICKS still from Bohol!

 

internet's finally back!!! *happy*

Beautiful. Bohol!

Bohol  has  always been one of my dream places of the country. The land of speaking “J”, instead of “Y”, and “H” instead of “K”. E.g. “Siya” will be spoken “Sija” and “Ako” will be “Aho”. (Pardon for the little knowledge......Well, that's what I often heard of my then bol-anon officemates when they talk.)  I remember  how excited I was after days of discussing our plans of going there with few of my officemates in Cebu then, BUT ,never was it realized.  Not until six years, six looong years (haha!) after, unexpected opportunities came. I get to take a trip there for free!!!!! 

First stop. Baclayon Church.

One of the old churches in the Philippines. Inside has life-size statue of Mary, Joseph, Fr. Pio, Pieta, and other religious symbols. The convent beside is now made into a museum. The stones and walls, evident of how strong it is because they were made of coral stones and eggwhites. Yes, eggwhites! Wonderful!.... Proper attire is observed inside the church.

Gift Shop.

Peanut kisses at factory price and more souvenir items to choose.

 Chocolate Hills.

Wow. As in WoW!!!!!  Chocolate hills truly is incomparable and spectacular. They're like GIANT Hershey's  Kisses.. yumyum! I've never seen anything more beautiful like them yet. Not yet.

Loboc River.

I love rivers. I love food  (eat-all-you-can).  I LOVE FLOATING RESTAURANTS!!!!  I love serenades while eating. I love seeing people dance while you eat. I love everything. This is my Most favorite part of the trip, super!

eating, singing and dancing...love, love, love

also, feed your eyes with these beauties

Man-made Mahogany Forest.

You'll be awed with these very tall mahogany trees.

you will have that "para kang nasa States" feeling

 Tarsier.

When you think of Tarsier, you'll think of Bohol. One that Bohol is famous of. I never thought they'll be so small, as small as your fist but have huge eyes. Tarsiers can't be brought as pets since they are suicidal. They'll bang their heads to the wall until they die...tsk tsk tsk.

Beautiful. Wonderful. Grateful.

Photos taken : January 27, 2012

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book it! #6 --> Eclipse / stephenie meyer

                  I guess, my top favorite part from the book is... the IMPRINT story of the werewolves.


 Jacob describes it as:

    "It's so hard to describe. It's not like love at first sight, really. It's more like... gravity moves. When you  see her, suddenly it's not the earth holding you here anymore. She does. And nothing matters more than her. And you would do anything for her, be anything for her.... You become whatever she needs you to be, whether that's a protector, or a lover, or a friend, or a brother."  page 176

Imprinting,
     as SAM on ---- > EMILY, his ex-girlfriend's second cousin (Leah)
     as JARED on --- > KIM, a girl he'd sat next to in school everyday, and never looked at twice
     as QUIL on --- > CLAIRE, the two-year old niece of Emily
     as JACOB on --- > ???  - No, not on this book. and Yes, he will meet her finally in Breaking Dawn

from the web

Three books down!!!! Next up, Breaking Dawn!!!!

why do we shout in anger?

Re-posting, from Paulo Coelho's Blog

from the web

A master asked his disciples:
‘Why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?’

the disciples thought for a while, and one of them said
‘Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.’

‘But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you? ‘Isn’t it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you shout at a person when you’re angry?’
The disciples gave him some other answers but none satisfied the master.

Finally he explained:
‘When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.’

Then the master asked:
‘What happens when two people fall in love? They don’t shout at each other but talk softly, why? Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small…’

And he concluded:
‘When they love each other even more, what happens?
‘They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.

 
‘Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that’s all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.’
 

from the web

i want you!!!



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Ozamiz City : COTTA

Fort Santiago or Ozamiz Cotta.

Cotta is one special landmark in Ozamiz City. 



The walls, the stories, the history, the shrine, the park, the beach…. I believe every Ozamiznon has special memories of this place.



Entrance

 My close friends and I used to go here every Sunday afternoon. Our bonding for loud laughters and secret sharings... laughters and more laughters......



the inside

 Inside you see a mini museum, and old arsenal, and a ramp going to up the walltop.



walltop

  I call this, fun-size Ozamiz version of China's Great Wall.... imo.







lighthouse and old canon

view from the top : cotta park

 I also used to wake -up 5 in the morning then meet up with PAL pals and QSC gals for our morning jog around the cotta park......



Cotta Shrine

Photos taken :  Jan. 7, 2012

location : Triunfo, Ozamiz City. Misamis Occidental

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Courtesy of Minmin2012



Goodbye,
My heart, my love, my fantasy,
Been awhile, you don't quite seem to see.
Assuming. Stubborn. Helpless.
Invisible. Stop. Hopeless.......... Gone!
GOOD-bye!