September :)

It has been four months since the last time I visited here. Wow, it's amazing how time flies too fast :) It's already September and a lot had happen in my life for the past four months. Unfortunately I was not able to share it here because of some PC reasons :(( Thanks to our school for the free internet access. Oh, I mean new school. I Almost forgot, I am now studying at the University of San Jose Recoletos, everything is new here, new environment, new set of classmates, new set of teachers, and new course.Guess what, I am now taking up BS Management Accounting. I already waved good bye to Psychology.I will be writing the new details of my life next time, but for now, I really have to go :) I miss blogging!

Song of Songs 8:4

You might be wondering what's my title all about, but it is what God told me a month ago, when I was asking for His guidance in making a very important decision. It took me a month before I understood what my God is trying to say. I was hurt so much , and I felt so rejected. During those times, I say "I am Ok", but deep inside I am not. I had sleepless and crying nights, and it had been so agonizing. I feel so unloved by every one. I even find it hard to talk with the people around me, to deal with my family or even to hear God's voice because I've been clouded so much from the pain that I felt that time. I cried and cried to Jesus and I kept on begging Him to release me from the bondage of pain that I had. Until such time, my long prayer have been answered. I found inner healing and peace from the Lord. I thank Him so much for dealing with me, and everything I've been through was not in vain. Now, I clearly understood why I undergone a long suffering and trial because God is making me ready for a promotion. I thank the Lord so much for that. I learned to consider it pure joy whenever I face trials of many kind (James1:3). God has made it clear to me that He called me for greater things and He is just preserving my life, just like what my favorite verse says in Jeremiah 29:11. God's touch is way too different from the touch of others. His love is immeasurable and non can compare to it. I praise the Lord God almighty for everything, I thank Him for the healing, peace, and love that He showered upon me. I am more equipped now, and my back is more stronger to carry a heavier load. I am so sure that I can make it for the next coming days of my life as long as my God will be with me, but whats more certain is that He will never leave me nor forsake me. To God be the glory!

To end it up, I learned a very sweet lesson . . . I am still waiting but this time I am so sure that I am waiting not to him, but to the Lord. I commit everything in God's hands :) I still have this strong feelings for him, but if it's us, then it will be in God's perfect time, maybe five or ten years from now. So i promise to be true to God, to live my life in purity as unto Him, waiting for the day when I hear Him say, "here is the one, I have created just for you" hahah. [I promise by Jaci Velasquez, singer nako!!] bitaw, I will work on the commitment I have with my self to focus on my studies and more importantly in glorifying my Father in heaven. There is always a time for everything.

In my defense, I never had any relationship with any one since February 3,1993 but I meet someone who could seriously take my focus in my studies, hahaha, that's why every body thinks it's "us" but they were so WRONG!

Wonder Mom

I can always boast and shout out loud that God gave me the best mom ever. She has always been there for us, she loves us unconditionally and without having second thoughts she supply all our needs. She can always distinguish what we feel and she is so sure that she knows us by heart. Her arms are always open when we needed a hug. Her heart understood when we needed a friend. Her gentles eyes were stern when we needed a lesson. Her strength and love has guided us and gave us wings to fly. Not to mention the sacrifices she had in order for us to feel comfortable. She wakes up even before the sun rise, and prepares food for us. She doesn't care how hard her job is, as long as we are her motivation in doing so. I couldn't ask for more to Lord, but to shower my mom with bountiful blessings. I pray that God will fill her with so much love and care. May she be successful, as she has always been, in everything she does. I love her so much and I am so sure I wouldn't trade her for anything in this world.

So this mother's day I say, "I honor my mother".

[I salute all the moms in the world, because with out them, there would be no children]

i feel so proud of my self, I greeted the mother of my significant other. hahah. I'm the best. If i didn't made it I would surely kill my self, because indeed I am so thankful to his mom for bearing a wonderful baby like him

District Youth Camp

Just got home from a five days NORCEMIN DISTRICT youth camp [May 3-7] at Noah's Ark Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City. I really am blessed, renewed and on fire with God :) We almost had one thousand campers from all over the north central district :) I had so much fun. I really am blessed in all aspects. I meet a lot of people and some old friends from the previous camps, it was totally amazing. More over, the speakers are really wonderful, a true man of God. We had Rev. Sur del Rosario, the national director of the A/G Youth, Rev. Elpie Taboclaon, the Section Superintendent, and Rev. Herbert Aris of F Gen. [Free Generation Church]. I soo love the way he preached, with matching drama², and not to mention the looks and outfits. hahaha..

I learned a lot of things, but as what Ptr. H has seriously stressed out, we went there not to learn but to change :) I really am blessed, and now I am once again changed for the better and for glorifying my Father in Heaven. I am just so amazed how God has really called me for full time ministry. The calling was now confirmed, and clearer than ever. True that there is no higher calling nor greater honor than to serve the Lord. I will make sure that God will make use of my life and He will be pleased with me. To God be the glory! The major things that awakened me much, is when how God wants me to be serious with serving Him, how He wants me to prosper and how He had chosen and called me for a full time ministry. I am so glad. And no words can utter how thankful am I to the Lord. Through faith I see my self somewhere in the future, and I am looking much better than I'm looking right now.

But you see, I am not just change emotionally or spiritually, I am also changed physically, ug sadihang gi tubuan nko ug wisdom tooth, and right now it is hurting :( I can't believe I am experiencing the agony of little kids while having some tooth developments. hahah. So cool :))

Offcially Missing you (Lyrics)

May

It's already May, and this is my first blog for this month :) I can't believe time flies too fast! Good thing I now only have five more months to go. I didn't noticed the time. It seems yesterday when I've been through all those hardships. I thank God for making me strong, and for helping me to press on, if not for Him, I wouldn't make it. God is so great! :) But I'm not saying i'm done with those, [haha] actually I am still having these sleepless nights.

It's really agonizing, when you've got nothing else to do but to cry and pray so hard for the things you couldn't change, or for missing a person which isn't there. It hurts even more when you want to do something but you simply can't.

But despite all, I thank Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior for helping me deal with all my unpleasant feelings. To God Be the Glory :)

Big Smile

:)

Last night when I was in bed, I was thinking of a very wonderful song that would best express what I feel right now. I even planned to write the lyrics here, but surprisingly, somebody wrote it already for me. Hahaha. I can't believe that somebody was thinking of that song as well. It now came in to my mind that maybe, just maybe, though we don't have the communication our senses still communicate and that we still have these perceptions talking unconsciously. Hahahaha!. Sounds weird. No, that's not real! But I was just so amazed with the idea of having the same music in our mind. Seriously I was so shocked when I noticed he wrote that song as well. I have no idea. I was planning to surprise him a song number, that very same song he had. Too bad I can't sing a song anymore for him today. hehehe :) I'll just stick to the Barbie song then for now until I think of something better :)

[FYI, nothing changes, && I still smile when I think of you.. I am holding on, waiting patiently]

Crazy Idea

Just got home from the thanks giving/birthday party:) And the food was totally amazing. Hahaha. The celebrant is the son of my mother's colleague & family friend, who just graduated from his bachelor's degree in secondary education major in biology. The son along his legal age, turns out to be soooo single and he is being pressured by the people around him. What's astonishing is that there is this one of the guest, and actually a friend of mom's, who keeps on bubbling to some other guests. Along there busy talks, she even talked to the mother of the celebrant together with my mother and the rest of the gang, and with no idea, they have been pairing me to the celebrant the whole time. They have this idea that I could be the perfect pair for the boy, because they think I'm a good girl, pretty and smart. OMG. that is soo crazy. hahaha. I just smiled and laugh! That's impossible for now. I already have my own thoughts and own feelings, and at this moment, I have a very sure feeling for some one :) I just don't know why this some one, or what I saw on him, but it's him. hahaha. for now. (though he is far, far literally and from reality) I don't know what lies ahead and what's the plan of God. Basta, I'm committing everything into His hands. I don't think much about it though because I'm still too young.

Along the way, I was just wondering, what will I become after four years. Will I ever earn a degree? Will I ever be a licensed psychologist, or CPA? ahaha, I can't believe I'm saying this. I am not so sure for now about what to do for the next semester, all I know is that I want to Honor God, serve Him, and bring glory to His name. And as always, I wanna make my mom happy and proud of me=) love her so much :)

Ang Kalungkutan

ANG KALUNGKUTAN bow!!

Ang kalungkutan ay parang . . . .

Asong walang amo,

Kabayong walang damo,

Dinuguan na walang puto,

Ulo na walang kuto,

Zesto na walang straw,

Parang tinolang walang sabaw,

Babaeng walang dalaw

Bahay na walang ilaw

Magsasakang walang kalabaw

at

Ako pag walang IKAW :)

[hahahaha, nice try]

Affected

I really am upset. I hate it so much when people talk behind my back, and then they will start accusing me about things which I didn't made. Ok I admit I made a mistake, but for real, I didn't wanted these things to happen, and weather they will believe me or not, it had not been easy for me to deal with this. I could not believe they could do these, they are my friends, or shall I say they were! Urrrghh :(( I don't usually react this much in situations like this, and I don't even get affected, but this is way different because those people who accused me are close to my heart! Ok, I give up, I know I am a big failure, but I can't help it because I'm just a human being. I am not perfect, and I just can't. I am badly hurt! I will just keep on praying for them, (that's the most wise respond in my mind for now) I wish they will stop doing it to me because the more they do, the more it hurts. They don't really have to slam it in my face and tell me that I am a big mistake in this world. =((

I want a total reformat of my brain, I want to erase all my memories and all the people who hurt me. EVERYONE! :((

nahhhhh =((

Two Voices, One Song

Remember the song I told you the last time we talked? hahaha, here, I don't know how to post videos so I hope this one works :)) Gikan sa barbie nga movie bah! Mga girls gnahan biya ug barbie, mga baby girls, and I know your one of 'em :)) haha.lol. super super u u u u

Week End

Woaah, it's almost a week since 'you know' :( but I thank God because I know am getting stronger each day, certainly it's because of God's grace and blessings =)

Iv'e been addicted to movies lately, and books :) hehe, sila akong "bestfriends" for now. I never go out of the house, unless I go to church for fellowships! And the youth fellowship last Saturday was amazing. SALAMAT LORD! :) By the way, I have this book that I have been reading for days now, and I am really fascinated by the main character of the story, I admired him so much because of his courage. But it was just in the middle part when I'm almost done reading that I discovered his name, hahah, ug sadihang Santiago.. I was really laughing tremendously, because out of millions of names, kato pjd, hahaha. Ohhhhkay, my week end went fine, I spent most of it at the church, and meetings with the youth. It was really fantastic, except for the fact that I miss my friend so much. I am so thankful because my friend is blogging already hahahah, at least I will have the idea of anything that's going on with my friend's life. [modern npod kah, I seriously hope you will keep on blogging because this can be tiring sometimes, you don't have to write everyday, you can have it once a week :) hehehe!]

Loaded Day

Today's officially the second or third day, hahah! I lost count. Told you, I'm not good at math! Well, I started my day by waking up 7:30 a.m., then I prepared some mayo & tuna for breakfast! haha! My sandwhich isn't that delicious but it's quite acceptable! (matulon ra pd biya) I rushed for school cause I have to meet my 'gaw' (Pabe) there! My mama played a movie early in the morning, and guess what, I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY is the title (ug sadihang ka relate ko) hahaha! emo (/^). Back to the story, I met 'gaw' at the school at around 9:30 am, then we did out thing! (I can't write the details anymore because it was sooo tiring jod, grabehh to nga lakaw)... Afterwards we headed to Gaisano to feed our growling stomachs, haha =)) She told me that she has to get her F.D. from Kate so I decided to come with her because Kate's house is just a walking distance from Gaisano. Along the way I was really suffering because the sun was just sooooo hot! (i miss my sun sim) Well at Kate's place the three of us enjoyed, I bought some DVD's so we had a movie marathon. We ate bunch of foods and we talked about a lot of stuffs. (as usual) And I was sooo thankful to both of them because they've been a help for me not to be S A D!

Despite of that loaded day, never was there a moment that my friends name slipped away from my mind=( That's how special my friend is to me. Oh, I'm still gonna figure out the next coming days on how to escape from this sadness. hahaha! asss in jud.. Maybe I'll read and read, more on Paulo Coelho's THE ALCHEMIST, or watch a lot of movies, I already made a list. hahaha :D And forgive me, I might not be able to write in here tomorrow and for the next coming days, because my PC isn't cooperating so well. i think the monitor's broken (like my heart) hahaha. jokesss!, & I still need a replacement because i'm not comfortable using this anymore :(( oh no, not until I found some money! hahah, geh lng, madato lang ko!! hahah! =)) lol.

I love my God so much :) Salamat Lord for giving me my family, my friends, these things, and "you know who" .. weee :)

miss u superr :((

I wonder

This is totally insane! I didn't know apil pod diay siya sa rule, i thought this is just for me and myself ! How could this be possible ? And who warned my friend? haha! ooohhkay, amazing, so i can't ask my friend anymore to leave comments on my blog posts, and profiles.. That's ok though! as what the movie said, "time is meaningless when your inlove" but i'm not saying i am. hahah! OMG! hahah., Iv'e been addicted to movies this past days, because I've got nothing else to do. I am getting excited about my life, i don't know what are the things God has in store for me! Just like what Jeremiah 29:11 said, For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. I am so thankful to the Lord in everything, in every single detail of my life. And I love HIM more than anything else :) I am so sure of that!

Quite Not Good (1st day) II

mingaaaaaaaaaaaaaw na kaayo ko niya.. =)

Do you know, wala pa nag 24hours from the time we started the cut off :) but i'm dying. hehe. seriously, i miss my friend so much! Good thing I find a way to somehow escape my mind from thinking too much about it. I attended the sports fest, I watched basketball, and cheer a little to our team. And gheeez, I saw my favorite basketball player, who is so A M A Z I N G. He played so well, he scored a lot of points, and they were the champion. No wonder he's my favorite! hahaha. Pero actually, I can't help from thinking how my friend is doing. I seriously hope my friend's first day went fine :) That's all for now.. Byeeee =))

Quite Not Good (1st day)

Today is the beginning of my torment. hahah! Ok, uhm, here's the story! There is this special friend of mine, who used to be so close to me, but our closeness is twined with a lot of complications and issues, so in order to be a blessing to the people around us, I decided to ...distance from this friend for six straight months, with NO communication and what so ever at all. I know this sounds crazy, but my friend and I see it also as a challenge and a test to prove the quality of our friendship:] I know for sure, I'm gonna be definitely sad, and I already am now. However, I thought to frequently write something here in the span of six months about every thing that had happened, and is happening to me, hoping that my friend might be able to read this. Through that, my friend will have an update of what am I being like while I was away :) And, sad to say, Day 1 starts today! Actually I thought that it might be better if you'll just wake me up when September ends =( but sad to say, that's not possible.

I Remember The Days

While I was busy looking at the pictures posted by my friends, and writing comments all over, I happen to read my old messages hidden in my fs account. It was mixed emotion that I felt while I was going over the mails, I see the notes of some of my old friends, some remained, some did not. I see a note of an old lover, ahahaha, (not quite the term). I read some of the mail arguments i had. But the most amazing part, is that, the words seem so real to me. It makes me reminisce about the past, and it makes me think of all the times and decisions I made. It dawned on me, "would it be the same if i did this before?" and the questions of "what if....s" keeps on lingering. I remember the exact feeling I had the first time I read those mails. It's funny how these things turned out to be. One thing is for sure, I didn't have any regrets on what I had before, and what I have been through, all has a great part and role on developing my character, and what I am right now! When you look back at the times you laugh, you will cry, when you look back at the times you cried, you will laugh. Such a cliche :D

Earl's 18th Birthday

I just got home, from my super friend, Earl Maye Herbito's debut. I had so much fun, it was like a high school reunion, bunch of high school buddies were there, including our sophomore favorite class adviser, Mrs. Honey Ritzel Barillio, and we consider her as our "mama"!

I like the music, the band, the "vocaler" (a term just for fun according to Amy), hahah, who has an amazing voice! Wow, the band's lead vocalist is a girl and she really is A M A Z I N G!! hehe. well, not to mention Didat, who sang as well, and we can't all deny her angelic golden voice! Superb. Everything was so wonderful, the cotillion dancers, the hair of the glamorous girls, make ups, dresses, sandals, everything else. And alas, i saw some one out there unexpected. (but it's not important though) The eighteen roses (referring to the boys) were really manly with there coat and tie! And, oh, I almost forgot, my favorite part in this whole event, the F O O D. haha, the food was really mouth watering, i love the cake, everything! I guess it's every body's favorite!

Everything was perfect, except for this unanticipated part, there is this "good looking" MC of the night, and, unluckily i don't know his name, but he really is a cute and charming licensed nurse, and a comlaude graduate in MSU (main), who went nuts (hahaha), and picked out someone from the eighteen candles to be his co-host! The crowd were uproaring my name (the high school buddies specifically, but they occupy the crowd though) . I didn't had the way to run out, so I stood up, walk up straight, and joined him at the center. I was awfully clueless of what I'm gonna do, he asked me questions, and he gave me instructions, then ALAS! my hosting career just started! hahaha! That was quite embarassing because everything was unrehearsed. It was totally an impromptu!

We'll, the night ended with a lot of dancing on the floor. It was like a fire burning on the dance floor. hahaha :)) I saw the groovy moves of my girl friends, they were totally insane, but i love them so much. They looked like, uhm, i don't know what they looked like when they hit the spot light! Well I had a dance with Sheen, and for every one's information, he was my first dance at the senior's night way back in high school. I love him as well (i seriously hope he'll grow out of being a gay) hahaha. But i believe, way way way deep inside him, he is a real man! hahaha.And by the way, I would like to say thanks my sister, Aiko, who sent me back home, safe and sound. love u sisterhood! :) kuya pod, for driving us! haha. And to every one else, i super thank you. V.V, PROJECTILE, hahah. for being there, for the fun, laughters, picture² and for our "ulitawo" high school classmates! :D hehe. you guys are one of the best :)

Now, I end up thinking about this one of the unforgettable memories with my super friends, and of course the debutant, Earl May. I love her always, just like what I told her earlier this evening on her party while I was holding a piece of a candle. I know she'l always leave a special room in my heart, no matter what! =)

The Power of Your Words

A careless words may kindle a knife

A cruel word may wreck a life

A bitter word may hate instill

A brutal world may smite and kill

A gracious word may smooth the way

A joyous word may light a the way

A timeless word may lessen stress and pain

A loving word may heal and bless

--Words are real things! They bless or they curse, they lift up or they knockdown, they save or they damn!

Have You Sharpened Your Axe?

We sometimes get so busy that we don't take time to "sharpen the axe" In today's world, it seems that every one is busier than ever but less happy than ever.

There's nothing wrong with the activity and hard work. But God doesn't want us to get busy that we neglect the truly important things in life, like taking time to pray, to read and study the scripture, or to listen to the still small voice God.

We all need time to relax, to think and to meditate, to learn and grow. If we don't take time to sharpen our axe, we will become dull and we will lose our effectiveness

Be slow, Be quick

slow to suspect ; quick to trust

slow to condemn ; quick to justify

slow to offend ; quick to defend

slow to expose ; quick to shield

slow to reprimand ; quick to forbear

slow to belittle ; quick to appreciate

slow to demand ; quick to give

slow to provoke ; quick to help

slow to resent ; quick to forgive

--always remind your self about this =)

How I Spend My Summer

I do love summer. During this season I always go on a vacation. It is the time

of the year where I get to see my relatives and distant friends. Most of the

time I spend my summer in Cebu and Siquijor. I often go to beaches and

swimming pools with my family, bringing my colorful swimsuits. I also go for zip

lining. I sometimes go for a long walk with some old friends because it is the

perfect time of the year to have a hiking activity since the weather is good.You

too should make the most during your summer vacation. You should have a lot

of fun because summer only come once a year. I guess this is also a great

treat for yourself. If you are a busy person then you should have your summer

break.

Development of Value

The value that I want to develop in me is patience. I do know that this is

something of great worth. I believe that this is really needed in every situation.

I want to implement this value in my life in order to succeed in everything I do.

Patience is very important in my studies. In order to learn the lessons, I must

patiently listen to mt teachers. In order to graduate and finish a degree, i need

to patiently wake up early, go to school and do all the tasks. If I want to get a

good job, I need to patiently seek a company and do the interviews.

Patience seems to be a small thing and it is sometimes neglected, but it plays a

great role in myr character, in order to attain success.

My Opinion

-- "A wise man rules his star, the fool obeys them" --



I really like this statement. It is very encouraging and it lives a mark in your

heart. It will make you ask yourself, all these time are you just following your

star or are you ruling them? You will be drawn to a conclusion that you should

be the one to rule your star. You should be in control of everything, but of

course with the guidance of God. You won't let any circumstances scare you.

You should not be afraid to fail and to take risks. You should set your mind for

good things, something that will suit the future that you desire, or the dream

that you want to achieve, because thoughts from your mind build character that

determines who you are

2009

It was finished. Another year has ended. We had 525,600 minutes of nonstop

heart beats, 8760 hours of daily activities, and 365 days of one complete

revolution around the sun. As I look back to the past year, I can say that it

had been an extra ordinary year for me. I noticed that everything wasn’t the

same as the way it was before. It was the year when I opened a new chapter

in my life, which is being in college. I faced a lot of hardships and trails that I

was not sure if I could manage them. I had a very painful failure. But somehow

I also obtained achievements, like I already finished my high school, and I was

able to pass my entrance exam in MSU-IIT knowing that I really want to study

here. These are just a very little portion of how my life worked last year. I am

quite sure that everything happened to me corresponds to one end,

developing me into a better person. I just couldn’t imagine how God have been

faithful in my life. I thank Him for being so good to me and for His unlimited

favors in my life. I know that I was able to make it up through 2009 because

of God’s grace and not because of my own.

December 25th

One of my favorite days of the year is the 25th day of December. Where we Christians, celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. Though the exact date is not really stated but we decided to place it on the 25th and I really like this season. It is when we give and receive gifts, cook a lot of food and fire a lot of colorful firecrackers. But most people during this season are very busy and excited about the idea of giving and receiving of Christmas presents that they tend to forget the real essence of Christmas. It is merely a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ which is our Lord and savior. He is the Messiah who came down from heaven to save us, and without Him, we are not saved. Each of us should always put this to mind and we should consider this thing rather than the material things. This is the indescribable gift that we, Christians, received, the salvation that Jesus gave when He died at the cross for our sin. He should be glorified for this.

A classmate!

Have you ever experienced of having something in you that you want to tell to someone, and you simply can't, because you are afraid of her response? I have a close friend. We are from the same college, taking up same major course. She is so dear to me. We hang out together, we even eat meals together, finish each others sentences, share ideas, etc. I spent a lot of time with her, and i have done a lot of crazy stuffs with her. There was once, when she asked a favor from me, more than a month ago, and borrowed a money. The amount was not that big though, but is enough to have a meal in some food courts, or buy a cheap r.t.w. As a friend, I lend her that amount, because at that time, she really needed the money. Then on this very day (4th of Dec.) I am in great need of money, and the amount she borrowed is enough to compensate my need. Honestly, I almost forgot her debt, and I don't even have the intention of asking her to repay me. But while figuring out last night, on how to have an answer to my financial crisis without asking help from my mother, she appeared from my mind. Then, I was now having second thoughts, if I'm gonna ask her to repay, when that was already a month ago. Alas, I come up with a good idea, I decided to send a message to her (last night), through SMS, in that way, I can have my money back without asking her personally about it. The idea worked, thanked God for the technology and everything. Nevertheless I received the half amount today, I hope she will pay back the other half! But whatever happens, I still love her as who she is, whether she will return the other half or not. No amount of money can ruin our friendship!

Little Sister

My big younger sister, Is tall but humble; She is sweet and gentle, And she smells like a flower She can dance and sing, In front of everyone. Her face is charming; To us, she is a blessing. With a proud voice we say, Our love for her always stays; She is our princess, and today, We are celebrating her birthday! ( Dec.9)

"POPULATION CONTROL IS SIMPLY NOT THE SOULTION TO POVERTY" – I beg to disagree with this contention of Mr. Montalvan

KRIS-CROSSING MINDANAO They’re at Malthus again
By Antonio J. Montalvan II Last updated 01:19am (Mla time) 07/10/2006
Published on page A15 of the July 10, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

I strike down Montalvan’s opinion. He may have a point, but the rapid and dramatic rise in world population that has occurred over the last few hundred years has brought us a pessimistic result generating a need for twice as much housing and food. Many developing nations are already having trouble providing adequate living conditions for their inhabitants.

Population growth will inevitably outstrip agricultural production, leading to cyclical food scarcity, decreased wages, and deteriorating labor conditions. The poorer socioeconomic classes would always suffer the worst consequences. Productive capacity of the world’s resources, especially agriculture, ultimately could never increase quickly enough to sustain the needs of a human population. More people necessitated more food. Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain number of people can be supported on a given area of land.

This unprecedented surge in population, combined with rising individual consumption of food, water, and natural resources, has begun to strain Earth’s capacity to sustain human life thus, leading us to poverty.

I persuasively believe that a country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density.

The Small But Proud Island Of Siquijor

Siquijor is the smallest island province in the Central Visayas Region. Siquijor is the third smallest province in the country both in terms of population and land area. For a time it was called Isla del Fuego or the "Island of Fire" by the Spanish. Siquijor is considered by many Filipinos to be a mystical island, full of mysterious and other supernatural phenomena. It is a famous travel spot for tourists and locals alike because of its vast coral reefs that are just ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling. White sand beaches make up most of the 102-kilometer coastline of the little island of Siquijor. Beach Resorts is the perfect island getaway. One can make use of the amenities and services that the resort offers including package tours around the island’s historical spots – a century old house and equally ancient cathedrals and convents. It has a total of six interesting caves, the most popular of which is the Cantabon Cave – a cavern filled with stalactites and stalagmites, tiny waterfalls and pools. It also has rivers and springs surrounded by dense mangroves and an undisturbed tropical forest. Siquijor is also well-known for its festivals that focus on primitive healing rituals where incantations are sung while the old folks make potions out of herbs, roots, insects and tree barks. In hushed talks, locals would share a story or two about folk legends pointing to the existence of witchcraft and witches in the island.

Suiquijor may be reached from three vantage points in the Visayas: Dumaguete, Bohol and Cebu. The boat ride to the port of Larena is fairly short depending on the weather conditions.

Keep Dancing

Who among you loves to dance? Who among you dances well? Who among you love's to dance, but cannot dance well? I would always consider my self under the third choice. I always love to dance, but unfortunately I am not good at it. I am taking up my P.E. 2 right now, which is totally about dances. I partly like the idea of dancing, but I wonder if, will I ever be able to pass this. I'm gonna tell you about what happened to me during my P.E. class yesterday, when I had my practicom in dancing. My class starts at 7 am and ends at 9am. I was 10 minutes late when I entered the class because I woke up late. When I saw them lining up in the gym already, my knees began to shake and I feel a little nervous. Then I rushed to my line, and I looked for my dance partner. My classmates were rehearsing already during that time. After many rehearsals, our teacher decided to start grading us, thanked God, it is a group activity, and not by individual. One group started, then another, and finally, our turn came.

I just don't know why, but every time I sing or dance in front of many people, my heart beats fast, then I feel as if cold winds are rushing through my veins, and worst, I feel like I'm gonna faint. What's bad is that when we started to stand in front of everyone, those symptoms slowly appeared yesterday, piece by piece. I can't help it. Then, I tried hard to convince myself to be calm, as calm as I could. I tried to destruct the odd feelings I had by thinking of different things. Then, the music starts to play. I did my best to recall all the dance steps our teacher taught us, and in my surprise, I am hitting on. I am getting the right dance moves and positions. We were almost done, when suddenly I noticed a familiar face staring at me from the other class. Sadly, I was distracted and I was lost. Then I ended up by hearing my dance partner yelling at me saying "keep dancing".

First Time

Hello everyone. This is my first blog post in this site. I don't really know what to write, but I just feel like writing. All the things in here are so new to me. I've never experienced bloging before, at least not from this site. I do have one on friendster and many on facebook, but being in here is way too different. I am pretty sure this will be a lot of fun, thanks to our teacher! This is very interactive, I do hope that you will keep on following me, and you will never get tired of sending comments on my blog posts. I am very open to any comments and corrections. Please feel free to correct me with my spellings, grammars, etc. considering that I am a pure blooded Filipino, and English is not my primary language, so it literally means I am not good in it.

Thank You:)

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