a life worth living

 

Smart, beautiful and headstrong, Alexis is the girl of Dustin’s dreams. But after only five weeks of dating, the love-struck Dustin is coming on so strong that Alexis is forced to slow things down–permanently. Devastated and desperate to get her back, Dustin turns to his best friend, Tank, the rebound specialist. A master at seducing–and offending–women, Tank gets hired by freshly dumped guys to take their ex-girlfriends out on the worst date of their lives–an experience so horrible it sends them running gratefully back to their beaus. But when Tank works his magic on Alexis, he ends up meeting the challenge of a lifetime. Alexis is the first girl who knows how to call his bluff, and Tank soon finds himself torn between his loyalty to Dustin and a strange new attraction to his best friend’s girl.

# The White House is not big enough for in-laws.
# Filipinos in America prefer engineering, computer science, nursing and accounting over politics.
# Not enough parking at the White House to park the 2 Honda Civics, the Toyota Celica, the 1985 Diesel Mercedes-Benz, BMW (Big Mean Wife) and the MPV (My Pinoy Van).
# Can’t find decent chicken adobo in D.C.
# Secret Service could never handle a nagging mother.
# Dignitaries are generally intimidated by eating with fingers at State Dinners.
# No chance for promotion.
# Lactose intolerance is not considered politically correct.
# Senior aides won’t take off shoes before coming in.
# Too many windows on White House to put metal bars.
# Not allowed to install whistle-beep on presidential limo when put in reverse gear.
# Too many dining rooms in the White House; where will they put the picture of The Last Supper?
# Too much confusion over the definition of D.C., District of Columbia or Daly City (in CA - where majority of population are Filipinos)?
# White House walls not big enough to hold giant wooden fork and spoon.
# FAA won’t allow rainbow tape on Air Force One dashboard.
# Secret Service staff won’t respond to "pssssst, pssssst."
# Secret Service staff uncomfortable driving presidential car with rosary hanging on rear view mirror and St. Jude or Santo Nino statuette on dashboard.
# No more WWII jeeps available for restoration as presidential jeepneys.
# No money allocated in budget to purchase laserdisc karaoke sing-along machines for every room in the White House.
# State Dinners do not allow leftover food as "To Go".
# Air Force One does not allow any Balikbayan boxes o

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews/18 August) — Members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) today occupied for close to eight hours the towns of Kauswagan and Kolambugan in Lanao del Norte, triggering a massive evacuation of civilians to Maigo and Linamon towns and Iligan City.

The rebels were accused of committing arson, looting and killing some civilians during the attack.

Reports said the MILF occupied barangays Libertad, Lapayan and Napo of Kauswagan.

SPO2 Romeo Villacencio of Kauswagan alleged that in Lapayan, the rebels fired at, looted and burned some houses, and killed nine persons.

 

 Civilians fleeing the war. MindaNews photo by Bobby Timonera

 

  

 On foot, onboard motorized bancas and motorcycles,

 

>>>> if you go by public transportation, there’s a van terminal
beside the KCC mall of gensan with the earliest trip at 6:00 in the morning.
Travel time is around an hour and the fare is 60.00 and you get off at the last
stop, which is the terminal of poblacion glan, sarangani province.

>>>> a tricycle can take you to the beaches of gumasa, but you have
to be careful as motorcycle drivers will crowd on you right at the terminal and
convince you that a tricycle can’t make it there. Well, if it’s ok with you
to go with the habal-habal, then there’s no problem, but make sure you don’t
pay more than 100.00 for one trip. On the other hand, if you’re like us with
so much bags in tow, tricycle would be good. Look for meloy jugarap right at the
terminal, and he will take you to the gumasa beaches in his super-power
tricycle. He can take as much as six persons in one trip. Regular fare is 30.00
per person, but if there are only 2 or 3 of you, give him a hundred, and
you’re sure to make his day! You can also ask him to pick you up the next day
or whenever you’d wish to go back to the poblacion. Travel time by tricycle is
around 15 minutes from the poblacion to white haven resort. The road is already
concrete, with only a few hundred meters still on the rough but already ongoing
construction as of the last week of march 2008.

>>>> when you’re in gumasa, you can choose from the many white
sand beach resorts stretched just a little way down from the highway. We went to
white haven beach resort, where you can rent a tent for around 400.00 a night,
complete with beddings. Rate for open cottages are at 350.00; for close cottages
with electric fans or airconditioners, rates range from 950.00 to around
2,200.00. food would be no problem, the white haven beach resort can cater for
you at reasonable prices, just be sure to arrange in advance. Or, you can wake
up early, wait for the fishermen to make their daily rounds at the shores for
their fresh catch. You can then either let the resort kitchen cook it for you or
grill it yourselves at their public cooking area.

>>>> from white haven beach resort, you can take a stroll at the
long stretch of white sand shoreline with lots of white little crabs scampering
like in a game of patintero, a cave at the far end with freshwater dripping from
the insides, and enjoy the clear waters lapping at your feet. There are
starfishes too, an indication how clean and unabused the beach still is.

>>> not many people have discovered the white beaches of gumasa yet,
and I like it that way. It was quiet and clean and on some days, you can even
enjoy it all for yourself. On a clear day, the sunset is amazing, and you can
camp out close to the shore and sleep to the comforting lull of the waves
washing ashore.

>>> to say it was beautiful would be an understatement. Imagine
boracay and panglao island and pearl farm 20 years ago. it’s a replica of
those luxurious, lucrative beach resorts minus the noise, the trash, the crowd,
the buildings, and the cost. It’s nature at its best, with the symphony of the
simplicity and quietness of the town playing to its overall harmony. 

1) BRAIN TUMOR:

Doctor: I regret to tell you that you have a brain tumor.
Mr. Bean: Yesss!!! (jumps in joy)
Doctor: Did you understand what I just told you?
Mr. Bean: Yes of course, do you think I’m dumb?
Doctor: Then why are you so happy?
Mr. Bean: Because that proves that I have a brain!

 

2) MR. BEAN WHILE IN GRADE SCHOOL:

Teacher: What is 5 plus 4?
Mr. Bean: 9
Teacher: What is 4 plus 5?
Mr. Bean: Are you trying to fool me, you’ve just twisted the figure, the answer is 6!! 

 

3) WHILE IN A DRUG STORE:

Mr. Bean: I’d like some vitamins for my grandson.
Clerk: Sir, vitamin A, B or C?
Mr. Bean: Any will do, my grandson doesn’t know the alphabet yet!! 

 

4) AT AN ATM MACHINE:

Friend: What are you looking at?
Mr. Bean: I know your PIN no., hee, hee.
Friend: Alright, what is my PIN no. if you saw it?
Mr. Bean: four asterisks (****)!

5) Marriage:

Friend: How many women do you believe must a man marry?
Mr. Bean: 16
Friend: Why?
Mr. Bean: Because the priest says 4 richer, 4 poorer, 4 better and 4worse.

 

 9) Spelling lesson:

Mr. Bean’s Son: Dad, what is the spelling of successful….is it one c or two c?
Mr. Bean: Make it three c to be sure!

This is for my people’s who just lost somebody
Your best friend, your baby, your man or your lady
Put your hand way up high, we will never say bye

Mamas, daddies, sisters, brothers, friends and cousins
This is for my people’s who lost their grandmothers
Lift your head to the sky ‘cause we will never say bye

As a child there were them times
I didn’t get it but you kept me alive
I didn’t know why you didn’t show up sometimes
It’s something more than saying, "I miss you"
But when we talked too

All them grown full things separation brings
You never let me know it, you never let it show
Because you loved me and obviously
There’s so much more left to say
If you were with me today face to face

I never knew I could hurt like this
And everyday life goes on like
I wish I could talk to you for awhile
I wish I could find a way try not to cry
As time goes by

And soon as you reached a better place
Still I’ll give the whole world to see your face
And I’m bragging next to you
It feels like you gone too soon
Now the hardest thing to do is say bye bye

Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye, bye bye

And you never got the chance to see how good I’ve done
And you never got to see me back at number one
I wish that you were here to celebrate together
I wish that we could spend the holidays together

I remember when you used to tuck me in at night
With the teddy bear you gave me that I held so tight
I thought you were so strong that you can make it through whatever
It’s so hard to accept the fact you’re gone forever

I never knew I could hurt like this
And everyday life goes on like
I wish I could talk to you for awhile
I wish I could find a way try not to cry
As time goes by

And soon as you reached a better place
Still I’ll give the world to see your face
And I’m bragging next to you
It feels like you gone too soon
The hardest thing to do is say bye bye

Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye, bye bye

This is for my people’s who just lost somebody
Your best friend, your baby, your man or your lady
Put your hand way up high, we will never say bye

Mamas, daddies, sisters, brothers, friends and cousins
This is for my people’s who lost their grandmothers
Lift your head to the sky ‘cause we will never say bye, bye

I never knew I could hurt like this
And everyday life goes on like
I wish I could talk to you for awhile
I wish I could find a way try not to cry
As time goes by

And soon as you reached a better place
Still I’ll give the world to see your face
And I’m bragging next to you
It feels like you gone too soon
The hardest thing to do is say bye bye

Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye, bye bye

Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye
Bye bye, bye bye, bye bye, bye bye

 

© 
EMI MUSIC PUB. LTD.© SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING UK LTD

 

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We’ve been to Glan Saranggani last June 2008.

Together with my friends we took a plunge before the heat of the summer end. Eventhough some problem occured and there’s a misunderstanding happened, still it’s a great experience  to  visit such place like Gumasa beach. It’s a very beautiful place. One of a kind. It has a white powdery sand and a crystal clear water. The beach is so astonishing at sunset. You can witness the exquisiteness of the view with the sun rising and its rays reflects to the water and creates an amazing reflection. And everyone gets chilled in the morning because of the icy wind that blows around the shore.

It’s been 45 days since my dad past away. It’s really hard to accept the fact that he’s gone forever. There’s so many things I want to tell him but I can’t say it to him anymore. Sometimes I feel so sad to the point that I don’t wanna go on, but everytime I see my mom and siblings, it strengthens me to move on with them. I love them so I must be strong.

 

"We love you dad. Your memories will remain. Thank you for all the hardships and the uncomparable love you have given to us. You have given us a life that is simple yet contented to the things we have. You have molded us as a God-fearing person and a family that is God-centered. Thank you for all the sweet laughters you brought to us, for the joy, and for all of those wondeful moments. Thank you Dad. We really miss so much."

Death forces you to look back, and acceptance involves slowly turning your body around to look forward. “If you begin a new chapter of life, you carry the person you lost along with you.”

  

After the most devastating loss, support groups can be a lifesaver for survivors struggling to rekindle their lives.

 

Tips for grievers(like me):

# Give yourself time to grieve.
# Take care of yourself physically: Rest, eat and exercise.
# Consider joining a support group or meeting with a counselor.
# Jot down thoughts and feelings in a journal.
# Remember that it’s OK to cry; tears can be healing.
# Seek comfort in your faith, if that feels right.
# Work through your “unfinished business” with the deceased person to express your love, gratitude, regrets, anger. You might try an armchair conversation with him or her.
# Develop comforting rituals that continue your bond with the person, like looking through photos, preparing familiar meals or marking anniversaries.
# It’s OK to cherish belongings of the person who has died, like jewelry, books or furniture.
# You may find satisfaction in carrying on your loved one’s work.
# Seek comfort in your lifelong sources of joy, such as nature or music.
# Pay attention to your kids; they are grieving, too.
# Know that pangs of sadness and longing are normal, even years after the death.

Tips for friends and supporters of the bereaved:

# Don’t be silent or afraid to talk about the deceased person.
# On the anniversary of his/her death, ask how the survivor is doing, or whether there’s anything you can do to help.
# Write a note remembering the person who died, for example to his/her children.
# Understand that the bereaved person’s life has changed. He or she may be a single parent, or struggling financially, and may not be able to resume activities of the past.

 

The Babuyan group of islands is composed of five islands north of Aparri. All of the islands have small Ilokano communities. Phone lines and mobile phones are unheard and only few settlers have electricity powered by gasoline-supplied generators. The province of Cagayan is bounded by the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre on the east extending up to the beaches of the coastal towns, on the south is Isabela province, on the west is the Cordillera Mountain and on the north by the Balintang, Babuyanes and the China Sea.

 

The Babuyan group of islands which include Calayan, Dalupiri, Fuga, Camiguin and Babuyan Claro is about fifty nautical miles north of Aparri. There are no luxury resorts in these islands and no regular ferries but the trip here with all its inconvenience is well worth the effort. Whether whale watching or discovering a great beach destination is your goal, Babuyan Group of Island offers a lot for the active traveler.

Babuyan Island adventure is all about dreaming a vacation after it was over. Its gives you a never-ending discovery, almost impossible to forget. The experience maybe unforgiving but truly it was a walk to remember. 

Davao City is one of the most alluring gateways to the Philippines. There are two reasons which make Davao unique: its people and its warm hospitality. Within bucolic highlands, migrants from all over the country live in harmony with indigenous tribal folk.
Close to Davao City is Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak and home to the monkey-eating Philippine Eagle, an endagered species, and the waling-waling, a rare ochid of exceptional beauty.

Of late, Davao has become a booming tourist destination as evidenced by the rise of leisure establishments in the region.
Davao is also the biggest cutflower producer in the country and a major exporter of tropical fruits.
A tour of the city and its outskirts will bring the visitor to Dabaw Etnica, a tiny settlement of the Mandaya Tribe; Dabaw Museum whose diaplay includes tribal artifacts and costumes; and the Taoist and Lon Wa Buddhist Temples.
Davao is also known for its exquisite beaches, there is even an old Perl Farm that has been converted into a world-class resort. These beaches are all easily accessible by banca (out-rigger boat) or land travel.

    This fascinating region in northern Luzon is known for being largely untouched by Western civilization and gives a glimpse of the true Philippines. In a string of villages around Banaue people live according to age-old tribal traditions. The main attraction in the area is the Banaue Rice terraces, dubbed the Eighth wonder of the world Constructed about 3,000 years ago the terraces start from the base of the Cordillera Mountains and extend upwards for thousands of feet, cleverly irrigated by channeled streams and springs. The terraces bear testimony to the ingenuity of the ancient Ifugao people. There are more terraces at Batad village, which also sports a waterfall and natural swimming pool, and at Sagada there are a series of ancient burial caves in the mountainside with the famous "hanging coffins" perched on limestone outcrops.

    Nestled deep in the heartlands of the Cordilleras Mountains and rising to an altitude of 1525m (5000ft) are the Banaue Rice Terraces. The terraces were carved out of the mountain range over 3000 years ago by the Ifugaos, the oldest mountain tribe in the area, using only the most primitive tools. The irrigation system uses gravity to harness water from the forests 1800m (2185ft) above thus ensuring a continuous supply of crops. Measured from end to end, the terraces would stretch a total length of 22,400km (13,919 miles), enough to encircle half the globe. They are often dubbed the eighth wonder of the ancient world as their age and scale is comparable to that of the official seven wonders, of which only the Pyramids of Giza remain.

Baguio is located about 250 kilometers north of Manila in a region called the Northern Philippines or the Cordillera. It is no wonder about it being the highest city in the country since it is located right atop the Cordillera Mountains in the province of Benguet with an elevation of at least 1,500 meters above sea level! It is about 5 to 6-hour drive via the zigzag routes of Kennon Road, Marcos Highway or Naguilian Road, or a 45-minute flight from Manila to the City’s Loakan Airport.

Mountain Province
Shopping is another favorite activity in Baguio. Mines View Park, St. Louis School, Narda’s Handicrafts, Baguio City Market and the Good Shepherd Convent sell souvenir items from wood carvings to fruit preserves.