Brighthand website had news that support for the SDHC (high capacity memory >2 gig) is possible through a palm developer. However, the developer will need at least 100 people to support it by buying it for $20. The poll is found at this 1srcforum .
Personally, I own a Palm TX and having 2 gig for external memory before was great. In this age of multimedia such as video is even placed on such flash memories, support for > 2 gig is definitely a must. Since, I view both movies, tv shoes and medical lectures, 2 gig now seems too little.
So if you are a Palm TX, T5 or Lifedrive user and want this software update. Go click those links and show your intention.
Blog out...
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Goodbye Beloved eMac!
Yesterday, I sold my eMac to a new owner who I believe will take care of it very well. After I got "eMacwell" 1 and 1/2 years back, I upgraded it and made sure it is always in tip top shape. It store very important data of my baby Emmanuelle during her first year together with memories of me and my wife's wedding. I even made some video's for my work and for personal needs care off this handy computer.
Now my baby girl is very curious with "eMacwell" and even sits with me during my last few days with it. As you can see, here is my baby Emmanuelle sitting on the desk of "eMacwell". :)
But just like any worthy equipment, there is a time to let go of it. I was trying to sell it for about a month, unfortunately most of the inquiries I felt was giving it too low a value.
Then at last, someone inquired without question on her value but more of her performance and features. Even from the new owner's tone, it was excitement. Now I know, "eMacwell" will have a new home and again show her stuff.
Goodbye dear "eMacwell". I know you are in safe hands. Blog out....
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Why is our world turning upside down?
I saw a group of teenagers today who were picking mangoes from our neighbor this afternoon. Without permission, they just got a long bamboo with a bag in order to get it for their own. So I gave them a scare by taking their pictures and they went away.
However, after 30 minutes they came back but now with an adult who was picking the mangoes with them. I felt frustrated and sad that this kind of role model is shown to the new generation.
So I just informed the security guard of the house so that she will deal with the group. I actually wanted to talk to the adult but since I thought it would be futile since he will definitely have a distorted way of thinking. This I presumed since he is the one even helping those teenagers.
Where is the sense of decency and respect by just asking permission to get some mangoes? It is so simple and proper but unfortunately now lost to the new generation. And making it worse, the adults give a bad example or even the promoter of wrong doings.
When can we see again people having good manners and proper conduct?
Blog out
However, after 30 minutes they came back but now with an adult who was picking the mangoes with them. I felt frustrated and sad that this kind of role model is shown to the new generation.
So I just informed the security guard of the house so that she will deal with the group. I actually wanted to talk to the adult but since I thought it would be futile since he will definitely have a distorted way of thinking. This I presumed since he is the one even helping those teenagers.
Where is the sense of decency and respect by just asking permission to get some mangoes? It is so simple and proper but unfortunately now lost to the new generation. And making it worse, the adults give a bad example or even the promoter of wrong doings.
When can we see again people having good manners and proper conduct?
Blog out
Monday, March 10, 2008
My New Blog: Rehabilitation Medicine
Since I became busy with my profession, my personal blogs got a little rusty on updates. Now with the added responsibility of being a dad to my 1.5 year old daughter, then things became more hectic.
However, since I love using technology in my medical profession and with the advent of almost anywhere access to the internet, I then decided to use this as an opportunity to share what I can to the Filipino online community. Hopefully this will also reach those who are from other countries.
So, I decided to make another blog on medical conditions, managements or treatments that is within the scope of my medical specialty. This is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. You can view my new blog titled Your Rehabilitation Medicine
Hope you can visit it and read, participate or ask questions on medical concerns that affect your physical function. Dysfunctions that come from the brain, nerve, muscle, bone or joint are what it is all about.
Blog out....
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Holy Week
It is once again Holy Week. Most are going home to spend the long weekend with their love ones in the province. Others are going to a vacation spot to enjoy the yearly event. Others on the other hand try to live out the experience of Christ.
For those who like to reflect for the week but do not have the chance to do so, this website that was shared to me might be of help. At least there is something that you can use in the internet for the Lent.
For those who like to see how a Holy week procession looks like especially in Bulacan then visit the pics I took the past year or two. Hope it helps you feel the true meaning of Lent.
Blog out...
For those who like to reflect for the week but do not have the chance to do so, this website that was shared to me might be of help. At least there is something that you can use in the internet for the Lent.
For those who like to see how a Holy week procession looks like especially in Bulacan then visit the pics I took the past year or two. Hope it helps you feel the true meaning of Lent.
Blog out...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Blessings: A Reality check to reflect on.
Most of the time, we often complain a lot of things. Too many things to do and not enough time, budget is short and how to make ends meet, how to have a convenient and comfortable way to go to a destination, and so on and so forth. To be candid, I for one usually complain a lot, too.
Yesterday, I was humbled by the Almighty regarding my complaining. He up above has a mysterious and if I may say "weird" way of knocking on you. If HE can say it loud He would have told me, "Enough of your petty complaints and see what other people complain about." He just did that to me not only once, not only twice but FOUR times. WOW!!!
The first one was when I was checking up my old patient who had back pains, during our off-topic conversation her daughter mentioned that one of her choirs at home was picking up a sack of coals to use for cooking rice, since it is much cheaper. Her complaint "Mahal po ang kuryente, kaya hindi ko maiwasan na magbuhat." (Electricity is too expensive and I am forced to bend and lift.)
Now, here I am complaining of the home electric bill is too expensive especially using an air-con. But for this individual, using a rice cooker becomes a burden for them already. Reality check #1.
The second one was when I went to the school office. Our college secretary was suppose to be going home to Isabela to have a gown fitting for her sister's wedding. Unfortunately, she just got 45 pesos from her last salary. This is due to the salary deductions from her previous loan. Now my college faculty decided to use the pooled money they have and give 1000 pesos for her to use. However, her co-secretary in the personnel office also needs money since the younger brother needs it to pay for the tuition fee balance for him to take the final exam. In an unwavering sacrifice, our secretary asked permission to give the money to her co-secretary since she deemed it more important than her personal need. Now that is what I call a true selfless act in everyday life.
Again I am humbled by her and as I talked with my faculty, I shared 1000 pesos for our secretary to still go home to see her parents and have her gown fitting. Reality check #2, I often complain about the salary being not enough, but how about having just 45 pesos for 15 days?
Just to add, my faculty gave our secretary 700 pesos (pooled again and to be paid if able) during her last payday so she can get by for the next 15 days.
And so I thought, I get it Lord. But then Reality check #3 came in front of me. As I walked out the gate of the school, I happen to see one of our registrar employee who had a stroke. Her husband was waiting for her outside the school to fetch her. She then hopped on the bicycle back seat as her husband pedaled away in the hot afternoon weather towards the smog filled EDSA.
As for me, I complain that my transportation gets to overheat during the hot weather that I turn off the air-con. How about them who don't even have a car?
And as I was winding up my day with a medical research orientation during dinner, I got to chat with the medical representative (med rep) who assisted me. Talking about family and kids, I was again humbled when the med rep told me that they were trying to have a baby for 5 years now. As for me, I am blessed with a beautiful happy angel already during our first year of marriage. Reality check #4
As I was heading back home during a long day, I reflected upon the 4 Reality checks that the Lord showed me. EDSA even at night was still in a jam. I just prayed and said "Thank you for all the Blessings you shower me and my family." Lesson learned from today, "I should not complain so much, since so much is already given to me."
I hope for those reading this, may you have your own reflection on what is that you complain about and be humbled on how much is given to you.
Blog out.....
Yesterday, I was humbled by the Almighty regarding my complaining. He up above has a mysterious and if I may say "weird" way of knocking on you. If HE can say it loud He would have told me, "Enough of your petty complaints and see what other people complain about." He just did that to me not only once, not only twice but FOUR times. WOW!!!
The first one was when I was checking up my old patient who had back pains, during our off-topic conversation her daughter mentioned that one of her choirs at home was picking up a sack of coals to use for cooking rice, since it is much cheaper. Her complaint "Mahal po ang kuryente, kaya hindi ko maiwasan na magbuhat." (Electricity is too expensive and I am forced to bend and lift.)
Now, here I am complaining of the home electric bill is too expensive especially using an air-con. But for this individual, using a rice cooker becomes a burden for them already. Reality check #1.
The second one was when I went to the school office. Our college secretary was suppose to be going home to Isabela to have a gown fitting for her sister's wedding. Unfortunately, she just got 45 pesos from her last salary. This is due to the salary deductions from her previous loan. Now my college faculty decided to use the pooled money they have and give 1000 pesos for her to use. However, her co-secretary in the personnel office also needs money since the younger brother needs it to pay for the tuition fee balance for him to take the final exam. In an unwavering sacrifice, our secretary asked permission to give the money to her co-secretary since she deemed it more important than her personal need. Now that is what I call a true selfless act in everyday life.
Again I am humbled by her and as I talked with my faculty, I shared 1000 pesos for our secretary to still go home to see her parents and have her gown fitting. Reality check #2, I often complain about the salary being not enough, but how about having just 45 pesos for 15 days?
Just to add, my faculty gave our secretary 700 pesos (pooled again and to be paid if able) during her last payday so she can get by for the next 15 days.
And so I thought, I get it Lord. But then Reality check #3 came in front of me. As I walked out the gate of the school, I happen to see one of our registrar employee who had a stroke. Her husband was waiting for her outside the school to fetch her. She then hopped on the bicycle back seat as her husband pedaled away in the hot afternoon weather towards the smog filled EDSA.
As for me, I complain that my transportation gets to overheat during the hot weather that I turn off the air-con. How about them who don't even have a car?
And as I was winding up my day with a medical research orientation during dinner, I got to chat with the medical representative (med rep) who assisted me. Talking about family and kids, I was again humbled when the med rep told me that they were trying to have a baby for 5 years now. As for me, I am blessed with a beautiful happy angel already during our first year of marriage. Reality check #4
As I was heading back home during a long day, I reflected upon the 4 Reality checks that the Lord showed me. EDSA even at night was still in a jam. I just prayed and said "Thank you for all the Blessings you shower me and my family." Lesson learned from today, "I should not complain so much, since so much is already given to me."
I hope for those reading this, may you have your own reflection on what is that you complain about and be humbled on how much is given to you.
Blog out.....
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Comment: from Discovery weekend blog
Since I reposted the Discovery weekend personal review, I thought that it should also be fitting to place the comment given in spymac website by one of my visitors. Read below and see how it helped him.
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The Discovery Weekend is a fantastic way to discover whether or not you are both ready for marriage and understand the commitments that must be made, as well as the adjustments that each must make to accommodate the other.
I undertook the Weekend with my fiancee (at the time) around 6 years ago, and I must say it was an eye-opener, with all of the hard questions that you must discuss (i.e., dealing with finances, in-laws, conflict resolution).
I eventually married her, and I do think that the weekend did help us resolve some of our issues.
I had a friend who attended the weekend at the same time we did; he ended up splitting up with his girlfriend as a result. I thought at the time that it was for the best; better for the conflicts to arise now than after you are married. Eventually though, I found out that they married a few years later.
However, my wife and I still can't bring ourselves to "hold hands while fighting". While a good idea in theory, it's very difficult to do in the heat of the moment.
-Bon
Discovery Weekend: My personal experience in 2005
This is the first export of one of my blogs in spymac website. Since this is about discovering your partner before marriage. I want to start with this blog to be reposted here in blogger. So just to note those reading this that my review was in year 2005. I hope it will be helpful to those who are contemplating to be married. I highly recommend you undergo this seminar.
It has been a week after my girlfriend and I underwent a reflection for couples under this program. Discovery weekend is a program for individuals who have plans of settling down and want to know more about their future or would be better half. Their website at discovery weekend explains fully the goals of the program.
They are located in Quezon City (within the area of Gotesco Mall while going to Fairview). Couples come in on Friday night and finish the seminar on a Sunday afternoon.
It is quite extensive since the seminar starts right after the Friday dinner. This of course includes the whole of Saturday up to the evening. This is culminated with a Sunday mass in the afternoon.
What is interesting about the program is that topics are given which initially deals with oneself, then between you and your partner and followed by topics that concern about the couple and God. This is for me important in order for each couple to fully understand each other.
The format of each topic initially presents the basics of developing a better relationship depending on the topic discussed followed by couples who share their experience with the participants. This is definitely very unselfish and brave on my point of view because this definitely exposes the couple of their personal issues. Wow! I definitely admire them.
After the couples share, the participants are given time to reflect on the topic through questions given to them, after which they then discuss their reflections to their partner.
Personally, the whole weekend for me is very helpful and fulfilling. Of course it takes two to make it a successful one.
Most of the participants are engaged couples that already have a schedule for their wedding. But this is actually designed also for individuals who need a better way of knowing their future partner i.e. if they are really compatible with each other. This of course helps such couples know how to deal better their issues even before they get married.
The males and females have separate quarters and each share the room with another participant. Those who join are usually 24 to 30 couples. The accommodations are very basic with bathrooms for each room. Do not expect a 5 star type accommodation so if you need extra pillows, you should bring your own.
How I just wished that they had some hot water during the morning bath. It is quite cold and how I can imagine it during the colder months.
I also hope in future sessions that they be able to ask the participants for food preferences or allergies. My girlfriend unfortunately was unable to eat one of the main foods during dinner due to an allergy on shrimps.
Overall, the seminar experience is quite exceptional, thanks to the main facilitators under Dr. Allan and Maribel Dionisio. As for the accommodations and food it is okay but again that is not why we went there in the first place.
So if you are seriously planning to settle down it is highly recommended you undergo this weekend seminar. Just make sure you register way ahead of time since they get fully booked quite fast. At 4,800 pesos (during the time of this writing) for two, this is definitely a must do pre-nuptial relationship enhancement.
To contact them see the info below:
Email: info@discoveryweekend.org
Phone number: 426-1271
Contact person: Lala Denilla
It has been a week after my girlfriend and I underwent a reflection for couples under this program. Discovery weekend is a program for individuals who have plans of settling down and want to know more about their future or would be better half. Their website at discovery weekend explains fully the goals of the program.
They are located in Quezon City (within the area of Gotesco Mall while going to Fairview). Couples come in on Friday night and finish the seminar on a Sunday afternoon.
It is quite extensive since the seminar starts right after the Friday dinner. This of course includes the whole of Saturday up to the evening. This is culminated with a Sunday mass in the afternoon.
What is interesting about the program is that topics are given which initially deals with oneself, then between you and your partner and followed by topics that concern about the couple and God. This is for me important in order for each couple to fully understand each other.
The format of each topic initially presents the basics of developing a better relationship depending on the topic discussed followed by couples who share their experience with the participants. This is definitely very unselfish and brave on my point of view because this definitely exposes the couple of their personal issues. Wow! I definitely admire them.
After the couples share, the participants are given time to reflect on the topic through questions given to them, after which they then discuss their reflections to their partner.
Personally, the whole weekend for me is very helpful and fulfilling. Of course it takes two to make it a successful one.
Most of the participants are engaged couples that already have a schedule for their wedding. But this is actually designed also for individuals who need a better way of knowing their future partner i.e. if they are really compatible with each other. This of course helps such couples know how to deal better their issues even before they get married.
The males and females have separate quarters and each share the room with another participant. Those who join are usually 24 to 30 couples. The accommodations are very basic with bathrooms for each room. Do not expect a 5 star type accommodation so if you need extra pillows, you should bring your own.
How I just wished that they had some hot water during the morning bath. It is quite cold and how I can imagine it during the colder months.
I also hope in future sessions that they be able to ask the participants for food preferences or allergies. My girlfriend unfortunately was unable to eat one of the main foods during dinner due to an allergy on shrimps.
Overall, the seminar experience is quite exceptional, thanks to the main facilitators under Dr. Allan and Maribel Dionisio. As for the accommodations and food it is okay but again that is not why we went there in the first place.
So if you are seriously planning to settle down it is highly recommended you undergo this weekend seminar. Just make sure you register way ahead of time since they get fully booked quite fast. At 4,800 pesos (during the time of this writing) for two, this is definitely a must do pre-nuptial relationship enhancement.
To contact them see the info below:
Email: info@discoveryweekend.org
Phone number: 426-1271
Contact person: Lala Denilla
Found my old blog
Before I used blogspot or blogger website. I had made a blog at spymac. It is my very first attempt in the blogworld. However, since of the very erratic posting that I do, somehow, I got caught in the transition of the website (major revamp) and I was locked out (not able to get through my blog).Which led me to blogger.
Since I placed there some reviews of items that I use and placed some links there, I kind of feel it is a waste not to track down my account and get those reviews.
So just today, I was able to get in (at last) to my spymac account and will begin the transition this coming week or two. I hope I finish the transfer since some pics are missing already.
So for those who are watching my blog. Hope you find some useful things on my old blog.
signing out....
Since I placed there some reviews of items that I use and placed some links there, I kind of feel it is a waste not to track down my account and get those reviews.
So just today, I was able to get in (at last) to my spymac account and will begin the transition this coming week or two. I hope I finish the transfer since some pics are missing already.
So for those who are watching my blog. Hope you find some useful things on my old blog.
signing out....
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Jan 5, 2007: My papa's Birthday
January 5, 2007 is suppose to be my papa's 74th birthday. Unfortunately, he did not reach this day. As I mentioned in the previous blog post, he died last September 29, 2006 due to an accident in our garage in Bulacan.
Many people know, admire and love my papa. He is an Occupational physician who is also a general practitioner in our hometown, Meycauayan. Many go to him to have a checkup and are amazed on how he can diagnose with minimal laboratories and give the necessary meds for their ailment.
Initially, I was not attuned with his style, but through the years that I had my clinic with him, I realized that his style has value.
Patients of my father told me that he is one of the last remaining "old" doctors who has a healing touch.
Personally, I am happy to know, that he still was able to witness me getting married and graduating in my masters class. He was always there for me especially when I needed support and assistance in my undertakings.
One of the things, I love, that he did for me was in High School, wherein he gave me the freedom to decide what to do and go provided that I don't abuse it.
A few minutes ago, my nephew asked helped for his Christian Living homework. The story we talked about is the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple in Luke chapter 2. He asked me about the moral of the story and this is my personal reflection. The love of a parent to their child is unending. They will do all they can to make sure that their child is safe and sound.
That is what my papa gave me since the day I was conceived, the unending love in order to make me reach what I have today.
Happy Birthday Papa. I miss you so much. I Love you!
Blog out....
Many people know, admire and love my papa. He is an Occupational physician who is also a general practitioner in our hometown, Meycauayan. Many go to him to have a checkup and are amazed on how he can diagnose with minimal laboratories and give the necessary meds for their ailment.
Initially, I was not attuned with his style, but through the years that I had my clinic with him, I realized that his style has value.
Patients of my father told me that he is one of the last remaining "old" doctors who has a healing touch.
Personally, I am happy to know, that he still was able to witness me getting married and graduating in my masters class. He was always there for me especially when I needed support and assistance in my undertakings.
One of the things, I love, that he did for me was in High School, wherein he gave me the freedom to decide what to do and go provided that I don't abuse it.
A few minutes ago, my nephew asked helped for his Christian Living homework. The story we talked about is the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple in Luke chapter 2. He asked me about the moral of the story and this is my personal reflection. The love of a parent to their child is unending. They will do all they can to make sure that their child is safe and sound.
That is what my papa gave me since the day I was conceived, the unending love in order to make me reach what I have today.
Happy Birthday Papa. I miss you so much. I Love you!
Blog out....
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
The year that was 2006
Hi everyone.
I guess it was quite a long period since I last posted on my Inner piece.
2006 was quite a year for me.
My last blog was about me getting married.
Well definitely, it did not end there in terms of significant events.
What do I mean?
1) Well, last September 29, 2006, a day after the "Milenyo" typhoon here in the Philippines, my father, Dr. Ildefonso L. Martinez died in Bulacan. It was a freak accident. Since he removed the tire wedge and the handbrake was not in place, his van rolled backwards in our garage. He was then pushed backed and went under the van.
Unfortunately, I was informed late because of bad cellphone network (due to the typhoon). When I arrived in Bulacan, I was not able to see my dad alive.\
The last time I talked with him was 2 days before when both of us were handling a patient in Bulacan.
I miss him so dearly and still wonder why he was taken suddenly. All of us were shocked most especially my mom.
I also wished that he was able to see his new granddaughter.
Which now leads me to another event this year.
2) My wife, just gave birth to our first born Baby Girl Marie Emmanuelle B. Martinez last October 23, 2006. Weighing 3.3 kgs. She is definitely an angel given to us. She is currently 2 months plus as of this writing and had her baptism last December 30, 2006.
I now made a blog for her.
So how was this year?
It was a year of happiness due to my wedding, fulfillment due to my graduation in Masters in Business Administration in Health, sadness and grief due to the death of my dad, joy and celebration due to the birth of my first born.
It was quite a year. A year with mixed events. And as the 2007 year begins, I hope and pray that it will be a good year. The only thing that I like to impart at this point, is hope, faith and entrusting the Lord, that whatever happens, He has His reasons.
I guess it was quite a long period since I last posted on my Inner piece.
2006 was quite a year for me.
My last blog was about me getting married.
Well definitely, it did not end there in terms of significant events.
What do I mean?
1) Well, last September 29, 2006, a day after the "Milenyo" typhoon here in the Philippines, my father, Dr. Ildefonso L. Martinez died in Bulacan. It was a freak accident. Since he removed the tire wedge and the handbrake was not in place, his van rolled backwards in our garage. He was then pushed backed and went under the van.
Unfortunately, I was informed late because of bad cellphone network (due to the typhoon). When I arrived in Bulacan, I was not able to see my dad alive.\
The last time I talked with him was 2 days before when both of us were handling a patient in Bulacan.
I miss him so dearly and still wonder why he was taken suddenly. All of us were shocked most especially my mom.
I also wished that he was able to see his new granddaughter.
Which now leads me to another event this year.
2) My wife, just gave birth to our first born Baby Girl Marie Emmanuelle B. Martinez last October 23, 2006. Weighing 3.3 kgs. She is definitely an angel given to us. She is currently 2 months plus as of this writing and had her baptism last December 30, 2006.
I now made a blog for her.
So how was this year?
It was a year of happiness due to my wedding, fulfillment due to my graduation in Masters in Business Administration in Health, sadness and grief due to the death of my dad, joy and celebration due to the birth of my first born.
It was quite a year. A year with mixed events. And as the 2007 year begins, I hope and pray that it will be a good year. The only thing that I like to impart at this point, is hope, faith and entrusting the Lord, that whatever happens, He has His reasons.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Did I marry the right person? Article emailed in Discovery Weekend groups
Last May 14, 2006 I got married to a beautiful person who I love and cherish. After getting a few days rest I am back to work.
As I was checking my email, a member of the Discovery Weekend yahoo groups sent an article on "Did I marry the right person?"
Kind of weird if your thinking that I just got married and this is the next blog I have posted.
Actually if you will be reading the article which I posted below show the true nature of a relatioship. Read on and you might get what you are looking for... regarding the meaning of loving a person... loving your wife or loving your husband.
God Bless...
Blog out...
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DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?
During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said,
"How do I know if I married the right person?" I noticed that there was a
large man sitting next to her so I said, "It depends. Is that your
husband?"
In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?"
Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's
weighing on your mind.
Here's the answer.
EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with
your spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked
their idiosyncrasies.
Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely
natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's
why it's called "falling" in love... because it's happening TO YOU.
People in love sometimes say, "I was swept off my feet." Think about the
imagery of that expression. It implies that you were just standing there;
doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.
Falling is love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But
after a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's the
natural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone calls become
a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when
it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute,
drive you nuts.
The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think
about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the
initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry
subsequent stage.
At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marry the
right person?" And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria of the
love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone
else. This is when marriages breakdown. People blame their spouse for
their unhappiness and look outside their marriage for fulfillment.
Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the
most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work, church, a hobby, a
friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances.
But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies
within it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone
else. You could. And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the
same
situation a few years later.
Because (listen carefully to this):
THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S
LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.
SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVER
just happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" it
day in and day out. That's why we have the expression "the labor of love."
Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes
WISDOM. You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work.
Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things
you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage.
Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there
are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise
program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship
WILL
make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know
and apply the laws, the results are predictable... you can "make" love.
Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... not just a feeling.
As I was checking my email, a member of the Discovery Weekend yahoo groups sent an article on "Did I marry the right person?"
Kind of weird if your thinking that I just got married and this is the next blog I have posted.
Actually if you will be reading the article which I posted below show the true nature of a relatioship. Read on and you might get what you are looking for... regarding the meaning of loving a person... loving your wife or loving your husband.
God Bless...
Blog out...
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DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?
During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said,
"How do I know if I married the right person?" I noticed that there was a
large man sitting next to her so I said, "It depends. Is that your
husband?"
In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?"
Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's
weighing on your mind.
Here's the answer.
EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with
your spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked
their idiosyncrasies.
Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely
natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's
why it's called "falling" in love... because it's happening TO YOU.
People in love sometimes say, "I was swept off my feet." Think about the
imagery of that expression. It implies that you were just standing there;
doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.
Falling is love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But
after a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's the
natural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone calls become
a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when
it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute,
drive you nuts.
The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think
about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the
initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry
subsequent stage.
At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marry the
right person?" And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria of the
love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone
else. This is when marriages breakdown. People blame their spouse for
their unhappiness and look outside their marriage for fulfillment.
Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the
most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work, church, a hobby, a
friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances.
But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies
within it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone
else. You could. And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the
same
situation a few years later.
Because (listen carefully to this):
THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S
LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.
SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVER
just happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" it
day in and day out. That's why we have the expression "the labor of love."
Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes
WISDOM. You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work.
Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things
you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage.
Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there
are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise
program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship
WILL
make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know
and apply the laws, the results are predictable... you can "make" love.
Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... not just a feeling.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
I am getting Married!!!!
I guess my title says it all.
I will be getting married already this coming May.
Since I am quite hectic in doing the arrangements, I definitely was not able to update this blog of mine.
So as a simple way of saying, I don't have the time yet to add more of my thoughts on my inner piece, this once in a lifetime event of mine explains it all.
Visit Ana and me in our website at the wedding library website.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Internet Connection speed Survey of Openpinoy.com
As I was browsing through a local second hand computer shop, I noted their online poll regarding internet connection speed.
The screenshot above (March 18, 2006) with 408 who answered shows that the highest vote goes to the 256K dsl connection followed by the modem connection.
It seems local users are feeling a good bang for the buck in terms of speed and price for the offers given by DSL providers. I wonder if the limiting factor is the infrastructure in connecting all the possible customers who like to have a faster connection.
Lately most of the people I know and talked to complain that they can not get the regular DSL connection because of
1. The area is already "full" or "saturated"
2. The area is too far (eventhough it is in Q.C)
I wonder how this poll will turn out after a year.
Blog out...
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day
Every year, a day in February, we celebrate (with all the marketing hype) and give acknowledgement to the person(s) who are dear to us.
Skyrocketing prices for flowers, all the different chocolates and/or cakes are part of the celebration.
But what is important is how you cherish and show how much you value and care for that special someone.
And before the day ends I would like to greet the women/ladies who made a difference in my life.
1. My girlfriend-Ana
2. My mom
3. My sister
4. My best friend Merci Guilas
5. My 2 special staff in school, Kathy and Gemma
Happy Valentine's Day everyone....
Blog out....
Skyrocketing prices for flowers, all the different chocolates and/or cakes are part of the celebration.
But what is important is how you cherish and show how much you value and care for that special someone.
And before the day ends I would like to greet the women/ladies who made a difference in my life.
1. My girlfriend-Ana
2. My mom
3. My sister
4. My best friend Merci Guilas
5. My 2 special staff in school, Kathy and Gemma
Happy Valentine's Day everyone....
Blog out....
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Jazz Speakers' J1321 USB model: Speakers beyond my expectations
The usual complaint I say to myself when I use my ibook is the built in speakers. When I want to listen to music or watch movies in a not so quiet environment, I definitely cannot hear the sound. I have my old desktop PC speakers but that needs to be plugged in a power socket which limits its "portability".
As I went to Broadway Centrum to get some Mac stuff c/o another Mac enthusiast who has a Photo/Fuji film shop there, I passed by in Broadway's newly renovated computer shop area and saw a nice looking ball shape crystal speakers made by Jazz Speakers. Priced at 895 pesos in Gaisano PC shop, I was attracted to the shape as well as to the white covering which of course complements my iBook.
I asked the staff to try it out since I feel that the sound would be poor quality. However, when they played music, the PC shop staff and myself was pleasantly surprised that the sound was crisp and full. I am not an audiophile but I definitely see the more than expected sound quality that this unit produce.
As I tried it on my iBook, I simply plugged it in the USB port and voila!!!! I got a very nice sound system for my iTunes and movie playing. It is still bulky approximately the size of my closed fist with my other fist on top of the closed fist.
The good side is that it uses the USB port which gets its power there as well as the audio. It claims it has 200w PMPO. The crackling sound you hear when connecting speakers to the audio out port is not experienced which I often get irritated with my previous speakers. The usb and speaker to speaker cord is around 1.5 meters.
It works also on winXP (autodetect) and win98 (via drivers).
If you are looking for better sound at a good price and no power cords, this may be the unit you need.
The specifications: Jazz speakers Model J1321
Output: 0.5w x 2
Driver: 2.5" Full Range
Impedance: 4 ohms
Freq. Response: 100 Hz-20Khz
Magnetically shielded: Yes
Dimension (WxHxD): 103x103x80 mm
with Xear 3D technology
Pros:
No more power cord via USB
Digital sound via USB
More than expected sound quality for its price
Cons:
Size still a bit bulky
Use of USB port might be limiting for some
As I went to Broadway Centrum to get some Mac stuff c/o another Mac enthusiast who has a Photo/Fuji film shop there, I passed by in Broadway's newly renovated computer shop area and saw a nice looking ball shape crystal speakers made by Jazz Speakers. Priced at 895 pesos in Gaisano PC shop, I was attracted to the shape as well as to the white covering which of course complements my iBook.
I asked the staff to try it out since I feel that the sound would be poor quality. However, when they played music, the PC shop staff and myself was pleasantly surprised that the sound was crisp and full. I am not an audiophile but I definitely see the more than expected sound quality that this unit produce.
As I tried it on my iBook, I simply plugged it in the USB port and voila!!!! I got a very nice sound system for my iTunes and movie playing. It is still bulky approximately the size of my closed fist with my other fist on top of the closed fist.
The good side is that it uses the USB port which gets its power there as well as the audio. It claims it has 200w PMPO. The crackling sound you hear when connecting speakers to the audio out port is not experienced which I often get irritated with my previous speakers. The usb and speaker to speaker cord is around 1.5 meters.
It works also on winXP (autodetect) and win98 (via drivers).
If you are looking for better sound at a good price and no power cords, this may be the unit you need.
The specifications: Jazz speakers Model J1321
Output: 0.5w x 2
Driver: 2.5" Full Range
Impedance: 4 ohms
Freq. Response: 100 Hz-20Khz
Magnetically shielded: Yes
Dimension (WxHxD): 103x103x80 mm
with Xear 3D technology
Pros:
No more power cord via USB
Digital sound via USB
More than expected sound quality for its price
Cons:
Size still a bit bulky
Use of USB port might be limiting for some
Friday, February 03, 2006
Support LUISA project Advocacy for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The LUISA project or Lupus Inspired Advocacy is an organization dedicated to the support and information dissemination of patients who have the condition known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
SLE affects many organs of the body that lead to debilitating conditions that is carried through out their lifetime. It impairs the individual in their function.
During the PRA convention that I attended, I happen to visit their booth and have known the people behind the organization. It is then I realized that they have very minimal exposure to the general public. So through this present Blog I do hope that you try to see their organization at www.luisaproject.org
If you plan to support the organization in their research and patients afflicted with the condition, they sell greeting cards that is beautifully cross stitched by one of their members who has the condition. It is specially printed as shown
"Madonna and Child" - cross stitch creation by the deformed,
rheumatoid arthritic hands of Eloisa Aguinaldo
"Madame Butterfly " - oil in canvas by renowned artist Ben C. Francisco
Visit their website and share your blessings to the organization who supports the ones in need.
Another website to visit is www.lupus.ph that gives more information on the condition.
Blog out.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Philippine Rheumatological Associaton convention
What a day!!!!! After my Ateneo MBAH class, this is the first time that I got to attend again a non Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (PARM) convention. The Philippine Rheumatological Associaton (PRA) convention is an annual event that deals with updates on the present management, diagnostic procedures and trends with rheumatological conditions.
I was a bit surprised that as a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, my other colleagues in the field are also in the convention. We were joking that it seems that it is a PARM convention. The first day was quite a medical information overload but definitely it was worth every moment.
Dr. Bee Giok Tan Sales my chairperson in the hospital I hold my clinic was one of the guest speaker. She discussed the functional impairements that come with rheumatological conditions.
What I like the most among the topics was the evidence based approach regarding the current studies that plague the new anti-inflammatory drugs, specifically the COX-2 type of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
I do hope PARM invites the speaker for our own convention. Quite a lecture.
Tomorrow will be day 2. Hopefully it will be as medically rich in content as day 1.
Blog out.
I was a bit surprised that as a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, my other colleagues in the field are also in the convention. We were joking that it seems that it is a PARM convention. The first day was quite a medical information overload but definitely it was worth every moment.
Dr. Bee Giok Tan Sales my chairperson in the hospital I hold my clinic was one of the guest speaker. She discussed the functional impairements that come with rheumatological conditions.
What I like the most among the topics was the evidence based approach regarding the current studies that plague the new anti-inflammatory drugs, specifically the COX-2 type of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
I do hope PARM invites the speaker for our own convention. Quite a lecture.
Tomorrow will be day 2. Hopefully it will be as medically rich in content as day 1.
Blog out.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Things that happened after my last post prior to this
After again a long hiatus, I have finally posted again in my blog.
The things that have happened after my last post are:
1. I have passed my Final Strategic Management Paper in Ateneo Graduate School of Business last December and
2. I have finished defending my Paper also last December. The last requirement is to pass the revised paper and
3. I did just that during the first week of January 2006
Now after finishing my studies I am now able to focus on the following:
1. Doing the plans I made in my strategic paper in the section I am handling and carrying it through.
2. Be able to concentrate more on issues in the school I handle particularly faculty and administrative tasks.
3. Be able to be more regular on my clinic schedule which took a large compromise during my studies.
4. Be able to study more on the clinical and medical aspect instead of administrative aspects.
What I miss and wish I can resume are the following:
1. Return to sports activity like jogging or brisk walking
2. Be able to climb mountains or hike again during weekends
3. Able to sleep longer on Saturdays!!!!!! (just for now)
Now is that not a busy schedule?
Yes I believe that is a hectic one.
Blog out.....
The things that have happened after my last post are:
1. I have passed my Final Strategic Management Paper in Ateneo Graduate School of Business last December and
2. I have finished defending my Paper also last December. The last requirement is to pass the revised paper and
3. I did just that during the first week of January 2006
Now after finishing my studies I am now able to focus on the following:
1. Doing the plans I made in my strategic paper in the section I am handling and carrying it through.
2. Be able to concentrate more on issues in the school I handle particularly faculty and administrative tasks.
3. Be able to be more regular on my clinic schedule which took a large compromise during my studies.
4. Be able to study more on the clinical and medical aspect instead of administrative aspects.
What I miss and wish I can resume are the following:
1. Return to sports activity like jogging or brisk walking
2. Be able to climb mountains or hike again during weekends
3. Able to sleep longer on Saturdays!!!!!! (just for now)
Now is that not a busy schedule?
Yes I believe that is a hectic one.
Blog out.....
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Buyer's BEWARE!!! Things you don't take for granted
Last Sunday, October 23, 2005, I had a bad experience with Ace hardware in SM Megamall. I was buying a multi-socket extension cord that was priced at 529.75 pesos. Since I happen to have used my credit card, I then realized after getting my receipt and signing the credit receipt that the item was not priced as printed. It was 20 pesos more when it was read through the bar code.
Actually, I don't mind if it is 20 pesos more expensive (in this case), BUT I do mind that the price placed on the item was different from the one in their bar code system. Looking back on this, I then wanted to blog this to point out two things.
1. Never take for granted the items that you buy and the total amount you pay. There are really some instances that a store may bill you improperly (intentionally or not). It was always my habit to always compute what I buy, especially when I do grocery. This is to make sure that when I get the total, it is approximately what I computed and it is part of my mental exercise (to keep my mind sharp). Unfortunately in this instance, I took it for granted.
2. How shops respond to such problems and desire for continuous improvement. When I went to the supervisor to air my irritation, I was surprised to hear from them, that they will just cancel my purchase. What the hell was that? I don't want to cancel my purchase, I want to have them correct the price that they gave me. Now I wonder if those suppose to be supervisors did something already to correct my complaint or they just left it as it is. Which leads me to my second point, most if not all local companies don't have systems that try to see and analyze complaints and act on them. This then makes consumers fall to such bad service and PAY the PRICE literally and figuratively.
So for those of you who like to do a lot of shopping. Be AWARE and BEWARE of such things that you might take for granted.
Blog out.....
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