Been browsing some Yanni Music since earlier and I come across this one instrumental that makes me want to go back to the scenic sky and sea view from Tagbilaran to Cebu.
In The Morning Light
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AHP Retreat @ Cagayan de Oro City
I spent my weekend at Cagayan de Oro City with the delegates of the Adventist Health Professionals’ Retreat at SPUC compound from Friday evening until the lunch time of Sunday. It was a great experience for me. The messages and lectures were so inspiring that I can really say I am converted and hopefully could change my lifestyle to achieve optimum health and to be able to share the health gospel effectively. I know it is not yet too late. 
The theme of the event is “Reaching Out Through Health Professionals” and the messages made me realized how much responsibility was placed by God to every Christian to spread the health message to everyone. The lectures also made me understand that health ministry and evangelistic ministry must go hand in hand.
I was surprise to know that it is not lack of knowledge that encourages people to change their bad lifestyle into a good one, but SICK THREAT makes them do it. I can agree 1000% as am one of those people who does not lack encouragement and knowledge. It is just due to my laziness that I failed to make exercise as part of my daily living. Should have I started a healthy lifestyle when I was young, then I would not have this excess pounds in me now.
One of the things I noted was the KEYS FOR EFFECTIVE CHANGE:
- Be a good example as example has power.
- Be opportune (never condemn people)
- Be a powerful person for a change
- Pro-active presentation of the Adventist health message
- Less knowledge, more tools/skills
- One or two behaviors at once
- Small victories first then the bigger one
- Reinforce good practices.
I have more in my notes, but I can include them in my posts later here and there.
My ID. we were issued IDs but not worn all the time. hehehe
Thanks to the Health Department of South Philippine Union Conference for having such a program. I guess the first time ever for a SPUC wide coverage.
Convenient Traveling around Mindanao
A friend is home from the US. It’s her first after 20 years. While preparing for her trip, she exclaims that so much has changed in the Philippines and looks forward to seeing the vivid changes of places. One thing I was worried about was the heat. Temperature is abnormally high these days compared to the time when she was still a a teen-ager. Now that her age has increased plus the load of weight she had on, I am sure it would take a lot of effort on her side to adjust. So I told her that I will be asking some friends if they knew of any rent-a-car agencies who can provide rent car services just like the US. She told me it is so easy to find that in the US because one can just search for car hire usa in google pages and in just a click, list of companies are there.
I told her that do not expect too much excellent improvement of things because her home country is still far behind in service improvements compared to her adoptive country. And that made her sigh with understanding. She is now here and of course has hired a van that takes her to several places in Mindanao. She will be here for two weeks to cover some trips to Davao, General Santos, and Zamboanga City after spending three days in Iligan City, the one she proudly calls, her hometown.
Traveling around Mindanao in a private transportation is more convenient than taking a bus. It allows you to go by your own pace. You can stop anytime you want to and run all the way to your next destination. It’s more fun actually. I’ve tried a road trip all the way from Iligan to General Santos city via North Cotabato and from Iligan City to Zamboanga City.
My First Camel Ride
I had my first camel ride in 2005 just several days before I came back home for good. It was a treat trip to Zhangbei Plains as part of the contract I had with the school am teaching at. It was a great experience. I was really scared of the ride, but with too much coaching from my friends — I took the ride.
We have to stretch our hands or else I won’t stop screaming as I was really scared. I have no confidence to be up high in the back of this animal. In this photo is me, Liu Bin, our school’s Foreign Expert in-charge, and Helen, one of my students.
It was one of my unforgetable trips.
Cebu Pacific Air Flies Direct to Hanoi
Very soon and that soon is on March 2o12.
Late in 2011 me and some friends grabbed a ticket Ho Chi Minh because there was no flight yet direct to Hanoi. But then this great news of having a direct flight in March is worth for another ticket to Vietnam just to see Ha Long Bay. Maybe in another year or two. Will try to work harder so that I can save up for a Ha Long Bay Cruise.
Photo source: http://www.hotelvietnamtravel.com/Vietnam Tour
Everybody’s excited for this!
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Carribean Cruise Packages
This is one of the postcards I received this month of December and it is from Italia. Rob sent me two cards in swap for the two cards I sent him. Shown here is the village of Forio is Ischia Island in Naples. Italy is one of the countries in my list that I wanna visit in the future. There are so many historic countries out there that makes me curious. I wish I can have an ample time to visit some historic villages and cities. Somehow one day, I have to spend the Christmas holidays getting immersed in another culture if I am not given a gift check for a caribbean all inclusive packages
. It is just a wish. I know this year will not yet be the right year for that, but maybe in ten years, I can make my first Caribbean cruise.
Wanna come? Then wish with me and let’s begin our travel plans.
Bisdak Bloggers Meet-Up
Yesterday, I took a whole day leave thinking that I would be going to Cagayan de Oro at an early time. But at 6 am someone came to the house to inform my mom that there is no need for her to go and pick her pension. That was my errand so that means I don’t have to leave early.
Yesterday was also slated for another Bisdak Bloggers meet-up at 5 pm. The whole morning I spent washing dirty clothes caused by the flood, and then I have to change clothes for city errands. Fortunately, I never made it to the city because I just decided to walk from IIT to Kristine’s bakeshop. Then I came back to the hospital to pay partial the colonoscopy at the Billing then went home.
I left Iligan at exactly 4 pm. It was my first time go go places outside my home and the hospital after the flash that hit Iligan City last Saturday. Oh my, there was air pollution when I entered the Tambo area. My imagination went wild right away thinking that possibly there are some dead people in their mud that is why the strong smell of decayed flesh. Anyway, I have to cover my nose so that I won’t feel nauseated.
I arrived Cagayan de Oro at a little bit past 6 pm. Went directly to Peking House only to realized that it was LIGHTHOUSE not Peking House. lol! I thought they are the same HOUSE!!!! hahaha Good thing Karen Sanchez arrived a little while after me and we went to Lighthouse together. Mommy Ruby, Mommy Dharlz and sister were already there. Then in a while, Jude came by, Karen, and then Atty Lenie, Wheng (sister of Sheila Worthington), and then Mommy Grace. We were only few but we had fun listening to each other’s stories.
The bus left the terminal at around 12 midnight and I arrived Iligan at 2 am. Took a taxi from the terminal to the hospital and my daughter was still up. Slept right away after some self clean-up because I was really tired. Imagine I was standing for almost like 3 hours.
Anyway, I look forward to another BB meeting early next year.
I will share later the tokens I received from BBs last night.
Take Time Just for You
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Busy women know how important it is to take a few moments out of each day for themselves. Being able to take a breather each day to focus on yourself will create a more peaceful state of mind.
Many women like to go to the gym or take a quiet walk around the neighborhood. This provides a quiet moment to reflect on the day, as well as gaining some well-deserved physical activity. Any type of physical activity can reduce stress and maintain one’s focus.
Many women find taking a class in yoga will not only reduce stress, but provide a healthy mind and body as well. Others like the physicality of running. Running can help clear your mind as well as keeping you fit. And who doesn’t enjoy the outdoors?
Music to Soothe You
Another activity that can provide respite from the day’s activities is taking a few minutes to listen to your favorite music. If the kids are down for a nap, put on your favorite music on either your home entertainment center or your personal music play, sit back and enjoy.
Many women enjoy online gaming as a way to leave behind their day-to-day routines. Multi-player games are a great way to interact with other players in a fantasy world. There are many different games, including those played individually that can provide a few minutes of entertainment.
Online casino gaming is also a great way to relax. You are playing games that rely on luck and chance, as well as a certain skills and strategies. You can discover many different types of games online, as well as sites that provide casino bonuses that make playing that much more exciting.
Stay in Touch With Friends
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Getting together with friends is always a great way to get away from your regular schedule. Consider a regular meeting time once a week. Get a group together just to chat and have some coffee. You may find yourself sharing ideas and solutions for different situations that may have arisen. Sharing your stories with others is always a great way to relax.
Make time to go shopping for something just for you. Even if you just spend a little time window shopping, you will be able to just focus on yourself. Try on some clothes, try a new perfume sample or make up — it will refresh you both inside and out.
Taking time out for yourself is important. Once you’ve had just a little time to yourself, you can refocus your renewed energies on your job and family.