My Longest VL….. Vakasyon Lamyerda aka Very Labing-labing

‘Tol, have you ever experienced getting dumped? Hinde ‘yung parang basura na tinapon sa San Mateo ha. Dumped as in busted or terminated? ‘Yung experience ko parang ganyan! Hahaha!

Butt! Este but…don’t get me wrong, ok? Hinde ako nabasted sa lovelife! Hehehe..sa ibang aspect of my life lang pero sikretong malupet na ang story behind it. Since nabasted ako, nagkaroon ako ng malupit na VL! Vakasya Lamyerda (a.k.a. Labing-labing!)

What would you feel if you’re working for many years then *kabooooom*, bum kana bigla…? Instant pasarap sa buhay ‘di ba? Pero eventually, masakit na sa bulsa. Butas na nga ang bulsa mo, paubos na din ang laman ng iyong ATM (but not in my case kasi mayaman ako…Hahaha! Joke lang my friend, marunong lang ako mag-ipon)

Anyways, I had a very meaningful VL from May to June. 2 months! Panis ka. If you were given a chance to have such “vacation”, what will you do? O cge, here’s my list noong nabakantehan ako at hinde na nagbabayad ng tax sa gobyernong magulo:

• Nag-babysit sa aking first nephew
• Cleaned my room and sorted out my cabinet (syempre I donated ‘yung mga hinde na ginagamit and I killed the snakes and other cabinet creatures)
• Tumulong sa mga gawaing bahay (hinde nga???)
• Baked a chocolate cake and made mango ref cake (Sarap! Hello Chef sweeties!)
• Nakipaglaro sa mga bulate, ipis at daga
• Nagpaka-bibo sa simbahan at sa aking community (hello YAMily!)
• Naging artista saglit
• Of course, I looked for a job (thank God at may tumanggap pa sa’kin =D)
• Naligo sa pool habang may typhoon (dapat sa beach ito nangyari eh…)
• Sumubok mag-underwater photoshoot
• Nag-isaw trip
• Nag-commute papuntang Tagaytay (sarap din pala, try nyo!)

…..and lastly, I made use of the time to express my love for someone. I gave time to the woman I’ve been longing to call ‘mine’. In short, nagkaroon ng madaming madaming ‘ultimate bonding experience’ (UBE) with my Boss Crashy. Labing-labing kumbaga (O, walang inggitan =D). Because of this, I thank God for the opportunity that He has given me when I got a magnificent, long and remarkable VL. At least, I got to know more of my special someone and I believe because of this cherished VL, my love for her grew more and deeper. (yiheeeeeeee!)

So ano pang hinihintay ninyo? Mag-VL na!

Sakit Sarap Saklolo! (Bawal Magkasakit!)

First of all, ang King ng Dudap Clan ay muling nagbabalik para mag-blog at magpa-cute. (O sya, bow down na kayo sa hari…. Boooooooooow)

Ano nga ba’t nakain ko para mag-sulat uli? Sirit na kayo!? Sabi kasi ng Boss Crashy ko, since wala daw akong ginagawa dito sa bahay kasi ako’y may sakit, she suggested the following:

• Mag-internet (Technically, this is what I’m doing right now)
• Sound-trip while writing my thoughts
• Magsulat sa hangin
• Subukan ipasok ang sarili sa ref! (very sensible and possible, right guys?)

Since hinde ko kayang gawin ‘yun pang-huling suggestion, sinubukan ko ‘yung pangatlo. I tried so hard! But the wind kept on erasing the thoughts! Bad trip diba?! So ayun, dito na lang sa blogspot ko sinulat ‘to…walang pakialamanan kung hinde ako kasya sa REF, ok?

Anyways, let’s try to be serious na.

Mahirap pala magkasakit anoh? 2 days nakong hinde pumasok dahil sa p*ny*t*ng bronchitis na toh.. Ngayon ko lang sya na-encounter kaya nakipag-bunong braso akong mabuti.. Ayun, talo! Kaya 2 days din akong bedridden. Bukas, susubukan ko nang pumasok dahil miss nako ng Crown Asia and our very kind, makulit, sometimes-irritable buyers. (peace tayo, Sirs and Mams!)

Ang hirap ng kalagayan ko kasi its hard to breathe, yah know…? Tapos mamaya, aatakihin ako ng ubo at sinat. Well, I prayed to Him already na sana gumaling ako agad para I could do the tasks He assigned to me and my other responsibilities; sa office, sa bahay, sa YAM and sa Badminton court. Ang Sakit!

Just a realization din.. When you’re sick, siguro this is the time that God wants to talk to you.. He wants you to call upon Him.. to strengthen your faith, and to rely not only on the medicines you take but to HIM importantly. God wants to talk to you at your weakest kaya if your sick, kausapin mo lang Sya, kwentuhan mo ng buhay mo na sa kaibigan o kapitbahay mo lang tsinitsismis. God always listens.

O nga pala, Macky’s infamous (naks!) OREO REF CAKE is back to business! Pwedeng pede na kayo mag-order ngayon.. It’s creamier and more delicious! Sakto tapos na ang Pasko at kainan.. siguro ang iba sa inyo ay tumaba o bumigat ang timbang.. Bakit hinde nyo sulitin? Kumain pa ng pampataba! Jk… Teka teka, who said you’re the one to eat this? Bumili kayo at ipakain sa iba para sila ang tumaba! (Wise move?) Atleast napasaya nyo pa sila… 120 php lang po per piece. Free delivery within Pilar Village, Las Pinas only. Hahaha! Pramis… maSARAP to!

Lastly, before I end my eulogy este my blog (Akala ko kasi mamamatay nako sa sakit kong ito eh!), I’d like to greet everyone a happy, exciting new year 2008! It’s another year for us to strive hard, to welcome trials and to receive lots and lots of God-enriching blessings. 2007 has passed and we have to move on. Pwede lang natin balikan ang masasayang alala ng nakaraan.. Kalimutan ang kalungkutan at kasawian dahil ang mga eto ay makakasama lang ng iyong health! Baka magkaroon ka lang ng wrinkles, pimples, pigsa, at kung ano pang kapangitan sa katawan. Okidok?

So susunod uli na blog! Sana hinde ako tamarin. Hehehe! Kaya… save meeeeeeeeh from the sickness of katams! Katamaran… Sakloloooooooooo!

God Requests Us..

1. To Wake Up...
And decide to have a good day and be happy.
"Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalms 118:24

2. To Dress Up...
The best way to dress up is to put on a smile in your lips and in your heart.
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart."
I Samuel 16:7

3. To Shut Up...
Say nice things and learn to listen.
God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking.
"He who guards his lips guards his soul."
Proverbs 13:3

4. To Stand Up...
For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything..
"Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..."
Galatians 6:9-10

5. To Look Up...
To the Lord and praise Him.
"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

6. To Reach Up and Out...
For something higher. Reach out to your loved ones and to those who surround you.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6

7. To Lift Up...
Your Prayers and all your intentions, concerns, anxieties and burdens.
"Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."
Philippians 4:6

ang OREO CAKE ni MAKY.... *bow*

hi Guys! Valentines has just passed by and the biznez was a boom.. Daming nagorders (you can attest that by asking some people close to me and the people who witnessed and saw me making the orders.. haha!)

Right now, hinde pa din ako pagod sa kakagawa.. kahit March na.. tuloy ang biznez! hehe.. Teka.. Did i mention March? Wow summer time! Graduation time! Tamang tama ang OREO REF CAKE sa tag-init! pedeng ipangregalo sa mga kaibigan, kapatid, pamangkin, (apo?) na magsisipagtapos ngayong March.. So why not place your orders now!? Yehey!

By the way, may promo po tayo ngayon.. buy 3 take 1 free! Oha? Sulit yan pramis! :) (100 php each)

Thanks for the support! God bless you all!

ps: you can reach me @ 0927-3238764 / 8053624 ^_^

All for Love

…..Maky contemplates, reminisces, reflects, and become sentimental as he absorbs the words of ALL FOR LOVE by Hillsongs…

… “All for love the Father gave
For only love could make a way
All for love the heavens cried
For love was crucified

Oh how many times have I broken Your heart
But still You forgive if only I ask
And how many times have You heard me pray
Draw near to me

Everything I need is You
My beginning, my forever
Everything I need is You

Let me sing all for love
I will join the angels’ song
Ever holy is the Lord
King of Glory, King of all

All for a love a Savior prayed
Abba Father, have Your way
Though they know not what they do
Let the Cross draw man to You “…


Yes, Lord... You gave your life for us in order to be saved and be with You… Yes, Lord... You saved us because You believed in us that we would seek and adore you in spite and despite of the burdens and pains that we are experiencing... You never get tired of bringing us back into salvation even though we hurt you so many times, betrayed you always, and sinned against you… You are our safe refuge…our peace…and our source of love…You are everything we need…

and personally…I WANNA BE WITH YOU…

Ikaw Ba Naman...

First of all, Happy Holidays to all of you! Potek, nabuhay na naman ako after 100 years of not putting my thoughts into writings… eh mas prefer ko into words and actions eh! Hehe! Anyways, here I am again to stir one’s mind and to refresh one’s soul. Without further ado (Naks! Kala mo asa concert or show eh noh?), ipapahayag ko na ang aking mga saloobin.

*Dilim at Tahimik na moment*

Kay bilis nga naman ng panahon, `di ba? Few days ago we had just celebrated Christmas. Some made it merrily and some…Hinde ko alam kung pano nila ito ipinagdiwang. Sa tuwing sasapit ang Pasko, hinde maalis sa ating isipan kung magiging “malamig” o “warm” ba ang paraan to celebrate this special season. Lahat tayo may kanya kanyang paraan at dahilan kung bakit kelangang magcelebrate ng Pasko. For those who have discerning minds and deep knowledge & understanding, Christmas is celebrated because it marks the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ – and we must be thankful for God gave Him to save us and guide us.

Punta naman tayo sa “hinde medyo malalim” na dahilan kung bakit tayo dapat magdiwang ng Pasko..kung bakit dapat tayo maging masaya at huwag magpaka-Biyernesantong mukha. There are plenty and gazillions of reasons to celebrate Christmas. Hinde ko na kelangang isa-isahin pa since alam kong kayo din may kanya kanyang rason. (Eh baka kasi kontrahin nyo ako eh, mahirap na!) Pero para sa akin (dito lang sa topic na ito), masaya ang Pasko ko dahil:

Ikaw ba naman ang maging bakante ng dalawa o higit na taon tapos sa hinde inaasahang pagkakataon…*kaboom*… I had a “warm” Christmas. In short, from single life to In-A-Relationship status na. Gets? O sige, may girlfriend na ako! Haha! But what special about it was I celebrated Noche Buena (kahit kaming dalawa lang plus special participation of her mom) with her. Sino sa inyo ang naka-experience ng ganito? Paki-taas lang ang armpit, please… FYI: first time `to for the both of us. Oha oha? Hehe! Furthermore, albeit I had few hours with her during Christmas, I was very happy and alam mo `yung feeling na sana huminto ung oras para lang makasama mo pa nang matagal ung mahal mo? (Sorry corny ako eh! Hehe!) `Yung mga can relate, give me high five. Hehe! O nga pala, minsan lang ako mag-broadcast so I’ll grab the opportunity to say…”I love you, Oyen! Hampasan tayo ng pagmamahal lage ha…” next…

Ikaw ba naman ang magkaroon ng community or let’s just say a family that praises God with all their hearts. (Hello YAM people!) Masarap talaga makasama ‘yung mga taong mahal din si Lord kasi mas lalong nadadagdagan ung pagmamahal mo sa Kanya sa tuwing nakakasama mo sila sa dasal, sa paglilingkod, at sa UBE (refer to next topic below). Minsan nga pinagdadasal ko na sana mas dumami pa ang makasama naming sa paglilingkod kay Lord at sana mas dumami pa lalo ang gustong matutong magmahal sa Kanya. And then…

Ikaw ba naman ang magkaroon ng maraming kaibigan mapa-online man o hinde. I’m so thankful because I have friends who stayed for years and continuously sharing their loving friendship with me. Kahit na minsan eh sobrang inis kana sa kanila/kanya, dahil sa mahal mo sya bilang kaibigan, nakakayanan mong magpatawad, kalimutan ang away, tapos sabay recall sa joyous memories you shared together…Kilala nyo na kung sino kayo! Special mention dito `yung Cebuanofever, tropang Parkinglot/Senti/Lasalle/Dlsu, tropa ko sa block EL at CSB peeps. Dami anoh? Hehe sorry na! tapos…

Ikaw ba naman ang biyayaan ng pamilyang walang sawang sumusuporta sayo. Despite of the shortcomings of each member, we still manage to stay bonded and united. Kahit minsan eh nakakainis na ang ugali ng isa, dahil sa pagmamahal mo sa kanya eh tinitiis mo na lang at ipagdadasal that God will touch his/her heart so he’ll change for the best. I’m so grateful that we’re still complete (kahit kasal na si kuya) and the love for one another envelopes our home and the people that surrounds us. Lastly…

Ikaw ba naman ang may Diyos like Jesus Christ and God the Father. Tandem Silang dalawa promise! Sometimes when I’m encountering Them both, it’s an overwhelming feeling. `Yung love Nila sobra ang pag-apaw at paggalaw sa akin and because of this happening, unconsciously, I’m spreading the love to others.

U.B.E.

“Ui pare! Good morning! Hayyy.. Sobrang bored ako.. busy kaba? UBE naman tayo kina Ate Maria..”

“Oo nga eh.. boring talaga! Anyways, ano ‘yang UBE? Pagkain yan ah!”

“Haha pagkain ka jan..UBE stands for Ultimate Bonding Experience”

Diyan nagsimula ang pagkalat ng salitang “UBE” sa aking community. Para sa iba, alien ang salitang yan.. Pero sa totoo lang, matagal na ‘yang term na ‘yan. It gives deeper meaning than the usual term of “tambay”. Mas masarap siguro pakinggan kung may magyayaya sayo at sabihin na mag”bonding” kesa sa tambay diba?

The past few days, napadalas ang UBE ko with my community, ang YAM (Young Adults Ministry). Nakakatuwa kasi nagustuhan nila ung term tapos syempre ung ‘bonding’ kahit na panay ang kulitan, kantahan, laro ng baraha at kainan ang aming pinaggagawa. Masaya naman eh! May theme na nga an gaming UBE eh.. “Bored? mag-UBE tayo! Bawal ang KJ!” Kaya para sa lahat ng YAM members, sumama lang kayo pag may nag-yaya ng UBE! Hehe..

Sa kahit anong grupo o samahan, pede ang UBE.. Tulad na lang sa isang kompanya, imbis na “team building”, UBE na lang.. “Everybody, we’ll have our UBE in Boracay next month.” O di kaya sa simbahan, imbis na “prayer meeting”, UBE ang maaaring ipalit. “Brother John Paul, we’ll have our UBE at Maria’s place. Don’t forget to bring your bible.” Pede din sa mag-kasintahan yan, imbis na mag-“date”, UBE na lang. “Darling, miss na kita.. UBE naman tayo mamaya sa mga isawan dun sa kanto nyo..See you ha, love u..” Ayan, ilan lang yan sa mga halimbawa na pedeng ipalit ang salitang “UBE”.

Hay.. ang sarap talaga mag-UBE lalo na kung kasama mo ang mga taong mahal mo, mga taong malapit sa iyong puso. Pero wala ng mas hihigit kung magkakaroon ka ng UBE with God… Panigurado araw araw mong hahanapin yun… Pusta ko, Heaven ang feeling..

O pano, uulitin ko… UBE = Ultimate Bonding Experience. Mag-UBE na tayo! ^_^