LOVE and PEACE on Christmas!

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Christians around the world are celebrating and commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ today. It is noteworthy to say that we spread peace and love around the world and show our compassion to the poor, the neglected, people who suffered from the consequences of war, the continuous persecution of Christians around the world, the refugees and migrant people who are leaving their war torn countries to seek refuge to a safer and peaceful place.  We need to remember that Jesus Christ teachings is to spread love, first and foremost.  It is were we Christians had been indoctrinated to this teachings.  People need to understand that LOVE is what we need to have peace in this world, so we can experience the freedom from fear of violence, harmony together even with other religions.  I'm always praying for peace on earth, because we are watching everyday the horrors of wars and conflicts  of other nations, terrorism, the civil war in Syria and some parts of Africa.  I believe, we Christians need to set an example to the whole world that we are for peace and not for war. I wish all Christian nations a blessed and peaceful Christmas!

Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines

Congratulations to our very own Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach for winning the title of Miss Universe 2015 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas last December 20, 2015.  No matter what happened during the announcement of the winner, she truly deserved to take the crown of Miss Universe!  It's her destiny to be Miss Universe because she is intelligent, articulate, beautiful, and humble. This is a wonderful gift to all our countrymen and all Filipinos around the world during this Christmas season.  Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ka Miss Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach!  You made us proud again!

Photo Courtesy of Miss Universe Organization

Photo courtesy of Miss Universe Organization

Photo courtesy of Miss Universe Organization

Celebration

What a wondeful day to start and celebrate my birthday!  Cold and breezy morning!  Thank God for the life you had given me.  Still going strong and healthy inspite of the tough times and challenges I had been through during 2015.  We still have 17 days to go to greet 2016!  I promise myself to bounce back this coming new year.  I would like to thank my family for all the support they had given me especially my mother, my sister, and my son who are always there through thick and thin.  They are my inspiration in my life.

      

Missing in December

After five years of going vacation every year in December, this is the first time I will skip to celebrate my Christmas and New Year. Actually,  I had my original plan to leave this December 5 but due to the long vacation extension of the Indian colleague in our department whom I'm relieving, I have to change my vacation plan early next year. I will be missing so much the camaraderie and spirit of Christmas season with my family and relatives this year.  For an OFW like me, Christmas and New Year is so special for me because this is the season I can enjoy my vacation with the family.  Bonding together like going to the mall, shopping together, eating and dining together in a special restaurant, and most of all celebrating Christmas together especially during Noche Buena and on the eve of the coming new year watching the fireworks outside our house are all the things I will be missing this year.  Anyway, I will just make up with my family during my vacation early next year.  But for sure, I will miss them so much.  I will try to make my Christmas happy here in the kingdom, alone. 

I will miss this one

This one

And the camaraderie

18 Years

I just celebrated my 18 years with the company.  Time flies so fast and eighteen years of hard work and dedication seems too short to think about.  Every year, whenever I reach another milestone of being an OFW or simply being an economic migrant, I always make sure to give myself a present, either a not so expensive item or an expensive one.  This year,  I bought a Philips DVD Soundmachine which can play DVD, VCD, MP3, WMA-CD, CD(RW) and Picture CD with FM stereo tuner. The item is a little bit pricy but I really enjoyed the quality of the sound and the design of the soundmachine is a class of its own. Furthermore it is portable.  Anyway, congratulations to myself. I thank God for all the blessings he had given me for all these years.

Yamaha Tricity Scooter

Photo Courtesy of Yamaha Motors

Yamaha Motor had introduced last year (2014) this very cool and classy scooter with three wheels called Tricity.  I had been longing to buy this scooter since I saw it in You Tube.  Philippine price for this Yamaha Tricity Scooter is around 146,000 pesos which is very affordable and economical.  I'm planning to buy this scooter next year during my vacation.  As a 125cc machine, the Tricity can be enjoyed even by inexperienced riders.  It was created by Mr.  Kazuhisa Takano, an engineer in Yamaha MotoGP racing division.

Stay Healthy, Eat Fruits Daily

The best way to stay healthy is to eat lots of fruits!  Hey, its October, Christmas is fast approaching.

Apples. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" as the saying goes. They are considered the top-ranked fruits for our health. Apples are a very good source of antioxidants.  There are numerous studies that an apple consumption everyday may decrease the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.  Apples are also a good source of fiber called pectin and eating apples decreases the risk of stroke according to health studies. 

Bananas.  Actually, bananas are my favorite fruit.  Everyday, I bring 3 pieces of bananas in my work.  It is my everyday fruit because aside from its many health benefits, it is very affordable to buy. Bananas are high in antioxidants, and provides as a defence from free radicals and chronic diseases. It is very high in potassium and very low in salt. Before going to bed I eat one piece of banana because it protects me from nighttime leg cramps.  Overall, the potential health benefits of bananas are enormous, such as lowering the risks of blood pressure, asthma, and cancer.  They are also a very good source of Vitamin A, B6, C, Manganese, Dietary Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Folate. 

Oranges.  Orange is a citrus fruit, therefore they are an excellent source of Vitamin C which is a powerful natural antioxidant.  They are also rich in dietary fiber, pectin.  According to health experts, one orange provides 130 percent of vitamin C which is needed for a day.

Avocados.  Avocado is considered by health experts and gurus as the most nutritious fruit in the world. The fruit is a great source of lutein, a carotenoid which works as anti-oxidant that helps protects against any eye disease.  Avocado is also a good source of potassium that helps control blood pressure, Vitamin B, C, and E that helps prevent infection and cancer.  They are also a good source of fiber.

Pears. Eating and consuming pears may help with weight loss and reduces the risk of developing cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Rest Mode

It's a different feeling if you have enough rest after you had ceased to do something. Take time to relax and slow down, it reduces stress.