Give Your Writing Habit A Chance

I've been writing a lot based on my own personal life experiences and things which could help a lot of people of all ages whether it be a short or long one and whether it be enticing or not. But the truth remains that as you tried to write each day, there seem so many things to share with anyone. So many wonderful happenings in life to utter not just in words but also in writing. That's why writing became a part of my daily habit for I'm only taking advantage of the time being at home - being a self-employed one. 

What's more fun about writing is the way it develops your mind and writing skills. Writing is a very interesting hobby. Not all has the ability to write but is capable of doing so. Anybody can make writing as part of their activity whether in front of the computer or somewhere. It greatly increases your vocabulary words and enhances your capability to express yourself with those people around the world.

Great ideas comes out whenever we feel about it. That ideas may come often as sort of just passing by. Therefore, whenever such is flowing, you should write it in paper or through the use of your computer. As the saying goes: "Don't trust your memory, write it down".

The good part about writing is what they called "freedom of expression". Expressing your thoughts, opinions, emotion and everything you think worth writing for is imaginable. There's a lot of things to write about which would help a wide range of readers. Our thoughts increases daily so we need to dispose it in writing. Our opinions has to be heard for people to know what was going on or what's happening around us. You can express your opinion about anything but we must observe our statements carefully to prevent from hurting anyone with respect to their  cultures and belief. We can write inasmuch as we are not overlapping some boundaries. Writing may contain some kind of joke but I think we must consider being serious about it.

Taking someone's attention can be very challenging as it seems people are not always interested with nonsense topic. And what I observed nowadays, each one of us has a choice of topics to read which is of great interest and value. In fact, there remain a lot of us which are more interested with the latest trends, latest gadgets and celebrities than those issues around the world as a whole.

Our knowledge is expanding daily with the help of these so-called bloggers. Thanks to these bloggers who writes everything for the purpose of helping or sharing their ideas and stories. Not just they blog for money but they write what they know to inform anybody whether it be personal or something. The benefits you can get from blogging are having more friends, job opportunities, and many more aside from earning money online. I really like travel and food blogs. Through blogging, people can now write according to their languages or dialects. In short, everybody's can blog.

You can write for 20 minutes or for a detailed history of your life, it doesn't matter. You can exert a lot of effort to convey your message or just want to be heard, go on! Don't worry! Write want you want to write, have fun and learn the great advantage of this to be on the web. You know what, who knows you could be one of the best writer or someone who can compete? The same saying goes "It's not what you write but how you write it". 

"Bring Back Death Penalty"

"It's Better that one man should perish than nation will suffer". This was the saying I always remember back then when I was just a missionary. I suppose, justice will surely prevail if those criminals will be put to death. Take out the bad in order for the righteous to live in harmony, equality, in justice and in love. Punished those criminals according to the sin or crime committed either put them behind bars or to death. Otherwise, these people will continue to commit crime without regret. If crimes can't be stopped, then there would be no place for good people to live except to retaliate and become lawless too. However, good people doesn't harm anyone but just depend themselves to live.

Several months ago, I read a certain article from yahoo about an innocent young girl raped and killed by two young men. That was an awful dilemma for a 7 year old girl. No wonder, those men are out of their mind or under the influence of drugs. How bad it was for the parents to know that their child was abused by these men without mercy. Glad those men were found and arrested guilty of the crime.

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Also, several months ago, certain rumors about kidnapping children here in our place became widely spread. In fact, there was a young victim who managed to escape during the action. But several kids were not able to escaped and found dead with the money inside their body. The worse thing is that some organs are missing like eyes, heart, and liver. What hurts most was the message found included with the money saying "condolence". I suppose that those evil men are murderers, robbers and ungodly who do nothing but to kill people, take the organs for money. Most of the victims are girls; so most likely, they raped them before killing them (double purpose). Shocking? They're target are mostly high school and elementary students. I hope our local officials are alarmed and are doing some preventive measure assuring safety for the community.

Remember the Maguindanao Massacre, until now nothing has happened but a mere investigation.Until now, family members of the victims are hoping that justice will be served.

If we count the crime reported and spread each day from inside and outside the country, probably, victims are howling for justice. Our governments are dull of hearings that they wish not to hear those cry. And our justice system is not well-served for the people alike. You can't obtain justice without money involve or help from the most influential people whose intention to help is not known. Mostly, the aggrieved parties have to give up and silently keep the matter inside them. Who cares?

How many people will have to suffer like these if our government would not bring back death penalty? what would be the situation if these men continue to rule the nation even dominate the world?  Without it, criminal would certainly enjoy killing, abuse other people or do whatever satisfy them for money. The only victims are mostly the weak, simple and innocent people.

It is said that death penalty is the ultimate, irreversible denial of  human rights. What about the crime committed by those evil one? They're mostly (criminals) inhuman, they neither respect nor have that view in mind. Now, who has the right to live in this world? Bring Back Death Penalty in the Philippines and totally eradicate crimes.

Word of God: "Love is the fulfillment of the Law"

Remembering Holy Week is like reminiscing the love our God had laid for us. The Father sacrificed His only begotten that we may be saved. Jesus laid his life for us for one thing - that he may redeem us from sins. Another is to bring us all to the kingdom of our Heavenly Father. I do believe that is not by crucifying themselves (like men who are crucified during Lenten Season) nor nailing their hands and doing penitentiary ways will save them from sins.

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I remember the story of  what the pharisees and the sadducees did with our Savior -  they crucify Him because of blasphemy. They listened to the voice of the people who does not believed in Jesus - being our Savior and Redeemer. They scourge him and spit upon His face.

How can a person be saved into heaven if he doesn't repent and forsake his sins and become like Jesus. One can become like our Savior by following the Lord's path meaning doing that which is good - for that which is good is of God. God is love that is why even until now, we are receiving God's grace and the same is lengthening our lives that we may do good.

Doing good in the sense that we have to be charitable with others. Help those who are in need without waiting in returns. Show good manners and be respectful at all times. Not greedy. Doing good can also mean sacrificing ourselves for the benefit of others. Uplift others and share our knowledge of the Lord without any grudge or being selfish. We do good without taking advantage of others after their own weaknesses.

We all have weaknesses that's why we may be tempted sometimes if not most of the time. Money can be the most reasons why we gave ourselves to many temptations. Nowadays, survival is the only thing that clings to everybody's mind. Without money we can't live anything in life that others are experiencing like the rich and famous. But the fact is, we should be aware that because of our basic needs, which makes us busy most of the time, can make us to forget God. Remember, It is God that gave all the things we need in life even our very own breath.

Now back to the love I mentioned, it can be a simple word but hard to give. The love of God is infinite and immeasurable. It is without end. It is behind all His sacrifices, for indeed, God wants us to be back in his presence full of glory and honor. God wants us to become like them as the prophet had said "being sons and daughters of God". We're made in the image of God, and as such we are the heirs of all things above and things below. 

How can we become like God if we're astray from his commandments. If we're not doing the things  commanded us to do and live. Simply, the way to become like God is believe in Him, be baptized in His name, repent of all our sins, living righteously, obey his commandment and endure to the end. The Savior is our perfect example who showed the right path for us to walk upon. He is the greatest gift to all of us.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believed in Him should have an everlasting life. In one scripture it says, "love worked no ill, therefore love is the fulfilling of the law". Will you hurt someone and say you love him? Will you be bad if you love your parents which is the second commandment. Speaking of commandments, we're all familiar with the ten commandments. The first is to love God above all things. Second to love your parents. It is said that because of these commandments, "hangs all the the laws and the prophets".

Love is the foundation of all things. Because of love, the world is created. Human being were created to have dominions over all the earth. Subdue all things according to the laws and commandments of God. Every living creature was created for the sake of mankind. That they may live in peace and harmony, man was commanded to become one, become Zion.

Love is an eternal principle. It is present in the Celestial Kingdom of the Father.

Love should be a solid foundation of each individual, every family, every society or whatever it be. We must be founded on love for without love, there can be no unity, happiness and peace in all the land. Enmity will abound, contentions will flourish until all will vanish away even all things. But there is love because God exist and everything is accorded to with love.

No one in this world can live without love. Each one deserve to be loved, nurture and cared for. Just imagine how the sower care for his plants. Every plants must be watered daily and cultivated each day enough to survive the day. Until one day it will grow, become strong and stand on its own - withstanding the strong and vigorous wind that will blow them away.

Love is the sweetest word a person can share to his fellow being. It's whisper is as strong that no one can think of evil of. It is a calm assurance that nobody can harm someone else at the expense of another. The warmest thought you can share with someone you love. It is enduring. Love is pure and undefiled.

Love can be the source of our strength and determination. We feel secured when there's love around. Love is the constant companion of hope and charity.

We earnestly seek of the pure love of God, it's freely given. He won't leave us behind. He is always there for us and we (being an instrument) should always be there for someone else. I'm happy that in spite of all the trials and sorrows in life, God is there. I remember a phrase from an old poem concerning mother and son which the mother told his son saying, "where a tender word is spoken, where a noble deed is done, where love is, God is there, for God is love my little one". It's true.

Requirements For Shipping Human Remains (HUM)

This week, I've been busy enough assisting my cousin in facilitating the papers regarding the cadaver to be sent home from Manila to Butuan.

This post is for those who are looking for the requirements about sending human remains or transferring the cadaver from one place to another through plane. I hope this could help someone like me who have no idea at first. All you have to do is complete the necessary requirements with proper coordination with the funeral service personnel.

Planning to send a cadaver or human remains won't take long. All we need to have are the following based on Cebu Pacific Cargo:

• Three (3) Photocopies of the Following:

1. Death Certificate
2. Embalming Certificate
3. Quarantine Permit from Bureau of Quarantine - DOH
4. Transfer Permit or Permit to Transport from the Municipal / City Health Office

*Original documents shall be presented upon transfer of the Cadaver.

• Coffin must be hermitically sealed and crated

• Shipments must be at the cargo area at least 3 hours before the flight

Death Certificate

- can be acquired at the office of the civil registrar. 

Transfer Permit

- Submit a death certificate accompanied by Barangay certificate and funeral contract at the municipality's civil registrar. Payment should not be higher than P300 or depending on each municipality. You will be asked to take a heath certificate at the City Health Center located within the Municipal Hall. Health Certificate is included in the payment.

Embalming Certificate

- a certificate of embalming is acquired through the funeral service provider. The funeral knows about it and you will be asked about the necessary documents. They also needed those document you have with you as mentioned above

Quarantine

- this is the last thing furnished by funeral personnel together with the receipt. Payment for this is P300.

When you already completed these documents, you can arranged the booking personally or through phone call. You will be given an Air Way Bill number needed by the cargo section for the sticker (to be attached at the top of the crate).

Be sure to carry the cadaver at the cargo section 3 hours before the desired flight or as early as possible depending on the arrangement to avoid hassle. First, you have to fill-up a form. Then, the cargo shall be weighed to get the correct weight. Next, you will be directed to their staff for assessment before a sticker is issued as I mentioned above. Next, the cargo will be scanned at the scanning section then you go back to the staff who issued the sticker which will then asked you to make payment. That's all.

With our experience, our cargo weighted 197 kilograms which cost P5,180. Hope this will give someone an idea of how much they will going to spend sending a cadaver. Just remember to give the papers together with the documents mentioned above to the escort for claiming the cargo upon arrival at destination.

Lumpia with Green Chili

A few days ago, My wife revealed her ability to cook something out of curiousity. She wanted to used those fresh green chili (locally called siling haba) from Nueva Ecija, in her favorite delicacy - Lumpiang Shanghai or spread rolls. She used some of it before it will be wasted away. Actually those green chilies are fresh from farm, it's a lot cheaper than buying from the market. 

Using  the common ingredients for spring rolls, she added a piece of fresh chili to make it hot and spicy but she removed the seeds out of that chili to lessen pungency. I could not resist myself from eating that spicy lumpia, so I took two pieces to try how it tasted. Indeed, it's good and delicious which all of us enjoyed her new recipe added to our lunch.

 

We're Still Blessed

Traveling to a distant place or a far one is such an horror to me. It is not because I don't know how to drive a car but because of the danger we may encounter along the way.

Yesterday, at 4:30 am, my wife and I woke up early to prepare for our travel going to Talugtog, Nueva Ecija. It was my second time around. I have to carry a set of furnitures including other stuff to my elder brother's new home. I know it was too heavy for the van (Nissan Serena) to carry the load including my elder Sister, Sister-in-law and a grandson but I opted to go anyway due for a favor. We finished loading at around 5:00 am.

At 5:30, we started tracking the road from Taguig to Nueva Ecija via NLEX & SCTEX highway at 90-125 kph velocity. In that speed, we we're able to reach the place in 3 1/2 hours at 9:00 am. In short, we safely arrived there not knowing that one of the rear tire (right side) was at the tip of explosion because the ply are beginning to be teared apart (I forgot to take a picture). I discovered it when I started to check the tires before we are about to begin our way back home. 

Upon returning, I decided to drop by a vulcanizing shop in Guimba, Nueva Ecija to look for a used tire for an immediate replacement. Luckily, a used one (good for nothing) is available for P1000 pesos and I was able to negotiate it for P900 with free mounting. I had no choice but to get it than staying for the night at Nueva Ecija.

Again, we safely arrived home at 9 pm. However, we did bring some vegetables including fresh tomatoes to which we enjoy our dinner. Finally, I said to myself that I would be more careful next time. Thanks God for saving our lives and for being merciful to us.

Learning At Home

Do you think that by doing something is making ourselves busy? Yeah! Each morning, around 5 am, I rose up early and started thinking of an activity that would make me busy. As we all know, each of us has a lot of work to do each day. Each day is an opportunity to learn and improve. Whether it be an easy one or a complex thing to do. It's hard when we're just sitting or standing without any accomplishment at the end of the day. 

I observed a lot of people, whose habit is just standing around the corner as if they're waiting for something. Sometimes, I thought, they are the very people who keep on living like a pensioner. They mingle with other people and keep talking until the end of the day. They shout and talk like they know better.They never worry nor toil for living. I hope I'm not judging or something. But the more I see them each day (doing nothing except when needed), the more I think that they are more blessed than I am.

For me, It is very important that we keep on working, learning from day to day. I find it more interesting to learn or improve our very skills without limitations. Instead of mingling with our neighbor, I spent my days on improving my skills and master it. Beside, I'm doing fine all day. 

Learning from home can be the best alternative an individual can do if pursuing proper education or training is unreachable. Nowadays, computer is a great tool for learning. There is so much to learn like graphics designing, HTML programming, computer repair, photoshop, printer troubleshooting etc...All we have to do is expand our understanding even reading and writing. Aside from those, we must learn how to do some house repair. Search for the best books that would surely help us understand something relevant to what we are trying to do. We should have that positive attitude and deepest desire to make everything right. 

From home, I already known a lot of things from computer repair to maintenance, business ideas, improving my typing skills, aside from doing electrical installation to house repair. If we end up nothing we might be helpless like others. So better start today for tomorrow is another day.