6 Handy uses for rain water

Although water is abundant as it, covers approximately 71% of the planet, only a small portion of it is safe to drink.  This makes drinking water an extremely rare and valuable commodity.  Having access to clean drinking water is indeed a blessing and is slowly becoming more expensive as the years go by.  Having experience the wrath of the latest typhoon which knocked-out the power from our area for 6 days, makes you wonder which is more valuable water or electricity? Unfortunately, the loss of electricity would also mean temporary disruption of water supply.  Believe me, during these times of scarcity you'd always prefer water against electricity. Makes you rethink your priorities and appreciate the simple things in life.

How to eat a Mabolo Fruit

During, one of our trips to Calamba, Laguna, We happened to chance by a Mabolo Fruit or Velvet Apple. It fascinate us since it was the first time we've ever encountered such a fruit. It resembled an apple in size and shape, except for its hairy skin and strong odor.

Connecting to family, friends and loved ones and the power of the internet

I could still remember a couple of years back when I was still conducting and attending trainings overseas. During that time the Internet was still developing.  Dial-up connections was still the popular.  Though broadband connection was already available, it was still quite expensive and available to mostly corporate clients and a few selected hotels. I could still remember an experience I had connecting to 1 of the prime hotels in Singapore. During that time they were supposed to be one of the few hotels which offer premier Internet connections.  However, you still needed to dial-up to establish a connection.  The problem was, you had to pay for each connected or attempted connection. It was very difficult to establish an Internet connection and I ended up with a SGD 100 bill. So I resorted to use prepaid cards and mobile roaming calls. Overall, I paid a whooping Php 40k for a months usage of mobile roaming calls. As the Internet connection improved, messenger services became very popular and accessible. Yahoo messenger and Skype became very popular during that time as it allowed you to do PC to PC chat. However, I found Chikka messenger very useful as it allowed me to send SMS messages from PC to mobile phone and vice-versa. This used to be a free service, but now for a small fee you can still send messages from your PC to a mobile user. The recipient mobile user just needs to reply to the message sent from the Chikka messenger user. For a time mobile 3G communication became a fad, but eventually died out as cost of the service was quite expensive, both user had to have 3G capable phones and 3G service was network dependent. Eventually, Yahoo and Skype offered audio and and video calls.  This eventually became the standard for what we have today.  The improvement in Internet connection made this technology possible. Internet connection today is measured by speed and bandwidth. Broadband connection is no longer limited to offices and businesses, but is in fact a part of every house hold. Social media sites soon followed, and offered their own brand of communication.  Today mobile web browsing has enabled Internet access outside the confides of traditional PC and notebook user.  Today, using your mobile phone you can connect to other people around the world through mobile web browsing. You can answer e-mails, access messenger services, connect to social media sites or remotely connect to your home or office PC. Indeed technology has gone very far from its humble beginnings. I can wait to see what tomorrows technology has to offer.  We have truly been able to bridge the gap between people in different countries through technology. 

Share the Gift of life, become a blood donor

Life is such a precious commodity that we often take for granted.  We never truly appreciate the value of something unless it is truly gone and lost forever.  Advancements in technology, innovations and pressure from society has pushed as to live a careless and free lifestyle.  We indulge in drinking, smoking, eating unhealthy foods and other vices, not knowing we are gradually destroying our bodies.  Our bodies are unique in every aspect. It is difficult to repair, parts are not easy to find, and there is always a 50/50 percent success rate in repair.

Blood is such a rare commodity, though everybody has it, there are different blood types available.  In emergency cases, where a certain amount and type of blood is needed, it is very difficult to find a suitable blood donor.  Though a person may be willing to share their blood with a patient, one must first pass a series of tests and evaluations in order to become a donor.  Doctors are very meticulous and cautious when selecting a blood donor, because using the wrong or contaminated blood could have serious complications to the life of the patient.  Becoming a blood donor is a very good indication of living a healthy lifestyle. The requirements necessary to become blood donor means that you are in a good physical condition and free from all vices and sickness.  

So live a clean and healthy lifestyle. Stay healthy, live a long life and share your blood.  Though your blood will may not entirely cure the patient, it will definitely prolong their life and give them a fighting chance in living a healthy and productive life for the remainder of their natural life.  Become a blood donor, share your blood.  This is the 3rd time I have shared my blood and have not felt any side effects, but have felt as great as I have in the past few years.  I plan to donate my blood at least once a year or as often as I can for as long as I am able.

Father & Son Talk about a Windows Xp Error Message:

David: Daddy there's something wrong with the computer game I'm playing.
Daddy: What seems to be the problem David?

David: The game I'm playing is not working. A Message appears on the screen.

Daddy: What does the computer say?

David: "There is a problem with the game you are playing. Please call your Daddy or
        Mommy to fix the problem, or restart your computer and try again."

The Feast Festival Mall Alabang

Gone are the days when masses were just conducted inside the confines of traditional brick and mortar churches. The advent of technology, the change in work hours, the  demand of modern society has forced the church to adapt to the times. The average working hour is 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., this besides those working overtime and shifting schedules, weekends and holidays. Normal church masses are usually conducted from 7 A.M., 5 P.M. or 7:00 P.M. in the evening which is difficult to catch specially if your working in the metro.  To address this situation the church has made some innovations to bring the word of God to the people.  Masses are now being conducted in office lobbies, schools, shopping malls, super markets and even online.

One place to catch the First Friday mass is at the Feast Alabang which is located at the 2nd flr. Festival Mall Alabang just above national bookstore near the entrance. The Feast Alabang conducts First Friday masses at 7 P.M. This is ideal for those people going to work near Madrigal Business Park and near areas. 

Website: http://www.feastalabang.com/
Contact Numbers
(02) 659 82 99
(0916) 593 2845 (Globe)
(0919) 950 0027 (Smart)

My Number 1 Priority...

There are important things in life that we often take for granted.  Little things from a beautiful sun shine, a majestic sunset, a breathe of fresh air, or laughter of a little baby. Yesterday, my Son & Wife went to the Zoo. My son apparently had a great time as he asked his mother to call me up from the office to tell what he saw from the zoo.  As soon as I picked-up the phone my son told about all the animals he saw from the zoo in less than a minute... "not to mention the Lion, the king of the jungle, rarrrgh..." I was so happy for him as he had a wonderful time and also sad at the same time as I wasn't there to experience those moments with him. I was glad though that he wanted to call me up and update me on his day as though I was actually there to experience it with him.

I went home early as I wasn't feeling well and feeling burned-out. Probably this is the highlight of my day, as I usually leave home early to find my kids sleeping or go home late to find my kids going to sleep.  AS soon I opened the gate, I head the loud footsteps of my son charging to meet me at the gate. For I moment I thought I was going to be run over by a train or trampled upon by a stampede as the force of my son's charging bear hug was enough to knock me flat on my back.  The force of that hug was so strong that it was able remove all the stress I was feeling.  This reminded me why I get up early everyday, to share a moment with my kids before I leave or arrive home from work.  This is my number one priority. My job maybe my profession, but my family is definitely my number 1 priority.

It's A bugs life...

Yesterday morning as I was about to leave for work, I noticed a noticed a strange visitor waiting for me at my gate... At first, I thought that it was a huge cockroach hanging by the side of my gate. You could image my shock as I saw it by the corner of my eyes. The size of my visitor could have frightened even a bear at first glance.  However, looking at my visitor more closely, I realized that it wasn't a cockroach.  It was in fact a butterfly, a wonderful majestic butterfly.  It had been raining for a whole week now and it was nice to see a butterfly. Maybe the rains will finally stop and nature is slowly recovering it's grounds.  I live near the city and honestly say that I could not recall the last time I saw a butterfly.  I can't really remember the last time I actually stop and admired a butterfly close up.  I've been so busy with work and my personal life that I haven't stopped to think and reflect.  Seeing the butterfly was a breath of fresh air as it allowed me to slow down and appreciate life.  It was natures way of reminding me to slow down and recover my bearings.  A butterfly is truly one of the greatest miracles of life.  Image that this beautiful butterfly as once a small caterpillar.  In order for the caterpillar to evolve into a butterfly is must undergo a transformation stage.  Much like persons, We don't really have much to start with in life, but as we mature, we develop characteristics that make us wonderful human beings.

Good Day World, have a blessed life...