Back From Oblivion

It’s been like eon years since I last blogged.  May 5, 2009 was my last post on Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Hatton.  It has been 3 years, 4 months and 6 days to be strictly accurate.  Uau!  Time really has passed rapidly, how fleeting!  What had happened to me?  Where did I go?  Why did I stop blogging? What made me come back from total obliviousness?

“Into the Wild”, the movie was the rational driving force for me to get back into writing and sharing.  It is only with sharing to others what you really want in life that counts real happiness.  It hit me instantly after hearing those last words written by Christopher McCandless before he passed away.  His exact words were, “Happiness only real when shared”.  Boom, I realized then while a person is enjoying his life in a solitary place, sharing this happiness with somebody else adds more meaning to it.

Share your happiness, my writing is one of my joys, this is the very reason I came back from oblivion.

Here is the trailer of the movie, you will learn loads of inspirational words from the movie.

Congratulations, Manny Pacquiao

Filipinos here in Angola would like to extend our congratulations to Manny Pacquiao for a convincing win against Ricky Hatton last May 3, 2009 (Angolan time). Our poll says it all.

As we all know, he knocked out Hatton in the second round. A very short fight though but Manny has shown the best of his abilities in boxing. He has been tagged by boxing promoter Bob Arum not as the “beast” from the East, but rather the “best and greatest boxer of all time.” What can you say about that??? He deserves all the honors and accolades for he is God-fearing man and is willing to learn more and always in his best fit every time he is in that boxing ring.

Pacquiao: TKO on the 2nd round

As always, every time there is a Pacquiao bout, the crime rate in the Philippines lowers down to almost 0% which just gives us the impression that Filipinos really admire and support the Pinoy champ/Pambansang Kamao (National Fist). Without a doubt, he brought pride and joy to our country.

There is this news that he will enter again into politics. Personally, I do not think he needs this. If his reason for embarking into politics is to help his fellowmen, he can always do that without being involved in the dirty politics we have. He can always help any time he wants in any other means outside politics. He is just tarnishing his great image for an unworthy move. Stay out of politics, you are a boxer and have a great stake on that field. Stick to it. Concentrate on what you are remarkable of. Por amor de deus, huwag na sa politics (For the love of God, don’t ever venture into politics).

We will continue to support you in any way in your boxing endeavor but not in politics. Sorry!

Thanks to Bleacher Report for the photo.

Pacquiao or Hatton???

This is my latest post since February 2009, just been busy with my other website. This event on weekends will be very significant for all of us Filipinos who love boxing and who hero-worship the Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao. This for me is the much-awaited boxing fight match between Pacquiao and the British fighter Ricky Hatton and this will be happening this coming Saturday May 2 (Sunday in Manila).

For us OFWs here in Angola, our eyes will be glued to our TV screens starting 3AM Sunday Angola time on May 3. I am in Luanda and not in the mines doing some work here in our main office. I will be watching this bout together with my ex-colleagues in Alvalade.

What will be the outcome of the Pacquiao-Hatton fight this coming weekend. Join us in our poll and just make a prediction to this upcoming fight.

I’m yours…

I just love this song….There’s no need to complicate, our time is short
This is our fate, I’m yours….enjoy…. this is Malembe’s song pick for the month of February 2009

Im Yours – Jason Mraz

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you’re so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I’m trying to get back

Before the cool done run out, I’ll be giving it my bestest
And nothing’s going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it’s again my turn to win some or learn some

But I won’t hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I’m yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you’re free
Look into your heart and you’ll find love love love love

Listen to the music of the moment people, dance and sing
We’re just one big family
And it’s our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved

So I won’t hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I’m sure
There’s no need to complicate, our time is short
This is our fate, I’m yours

D-d-do do you, but do you, d-d-do
But do you want to come on
Scooch on over closer dear
And I will nibble your ear

I’ve been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and I laughed

I guess what I be saying is there ain’t no better reason
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
It’s what we aim to do, our name is our virtue

But I won’t hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I’m yours

Come on and open up your mind and see like me
(I won’t hesitate)
Open up your plans and damn you’re free
(No more, no more)
Look into your heart and you’ll find that the sky is yours
(It cannot wait, I’m sure)

So please don’t, there’s no need
(There’s no need to complicate)
There’s no need to complicate
(Our time is short)
‘Cause our time is short
(This is our fate)
This is, this is, this is our fate
I’m yours

Oh, I’m yours
Oh, I’m yours
Oh, whoa, baby you believe I’m yours
You best believe, best believe I’m yours

Thanks to the person behind the posting of the song in Imeem and Youtube

Kung Hei Fat Choi

Today is the Chinese New Year.  A start of the year of the OX.  I have checked the net on what in store for me in this year of the Ox.  Here is the transcript in Shine from Yahoo.

Snake Outlook for 2009

Snake

1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Snake Overview

The Snake has an incredibly favorable year ahead. The year of the Ox
provides many opportunities for the Snake to fulfill long awaited
career goals and achieve more than he/she ever imagined. Your wisdom
and patience are tools that prove successful in all aspects of your
life. Relationships could be taken to new heights and deep and
meaningful friendships are acquired. This year proves to be one of
action, the year that all of your planning and waiting pay off for you.
The later months prove to be especially successful, tying a year of
arduous work into an extremely blissful culmination.

Snake Rating

79% (10 favorable and 2 neutral months)

Snake Career

Your wisdom proves to be most resourceful this year, particularly in your
career endeavors. Colleagues will admire your input and your opinion
will be well respected among business circles. Your work will take you
to new levels in your career, as you may see a promotion or a position
change that offers you a direction that is more suitable to your
skills. March, April and May are strong months for a career change or
an upswing in your current position. Be prepared for an outstanding
year in your work and don’t be surprised if everything you do results
in success

Snake Relationships

The Snake’s social life will bring a high amount of satisfaction to you this year, as will your
family life. Though you tend to be more of a loner, this year will
provide occasions that may bring you out of your shell. You have always
been a good listener and you will benefit from being more assertive in
social situations. More to the point, you may be thrown into a position
to be more assertive, rather than volunteering. Your quick thinking
will prove to be most useful. Single Snakes may find the romantic
relationship they seek, as romance is favored.

Snake Health

The Snake will not suffer any more than minor health issues, but you may
want to watch what you eat and make it a point to exercise more often,
as these may be areas that you tend to neglect. Your busy work schedule
and social endeavors may make it difficult to maintain a regular
schedule of exercise, but you can find time here and there to do
something active. This will help your heart and may relive stress from
a long work week.

Snake Wealth

The Snake will do well with your conservative approach to spending. You have always been
disciplined in your finances and this year proves to be no different.
If you maintain your frugal manner, you will find that you have
accumulated enough by the end of the year to make a large purchase that
you have been planning for a long time. If you are in doubt about a
particular endeavor, don’t hesitate to receive a second opinion before
committing.

Hope all that has been said here will live up to my expectation and will eventually come true.  Better things to happen to me this 2009 and can not wait to happen this to my life.  But I know with constant prayer and determination, this is not impossible.

Enchanting Coron Adventure – Day 3

Today is the last day of our coron trip. we have to make the most of it.  I will post pictures as soon as possible.

Enchanting Coron Adventure – Day 2

It’s 6 in the morning January 11, 2008.  Day 2 of my coron adventure.  Our island tour kicks off today.  I do not have any idea of what to expect on the places we will go but I am sure I will like it,  just by the look of it from the hotel in SeaDive, it already affects me with wonder.

Our itinerary today as arranged by Sir Owen in his DIY Coron Tour includes among others places, lakes and lagoons to visit: KAYANGAN LAKE, BARRACUDA LAKE, TWIN LAGOON, CYC 1, LUSONG WRECK, CORAL GARDEN and an overnight stay at NORTH CAY ISLAND.

Will post pictures as the tour progresses.

Enchanting Coron Adventure – Day 1

Finally, I have stepped up into the Palawan island particularly in Coron.  I have been lurking this trip to happen and now, today, it has materialized.  I  arrived in Busuanga Airport around 11:30am January 10, 2009.  It all happened through the generous assistance of Sir Owen with his DIY CORON tour.

to be continued….

Reunion in the Queen City of the South – Cebu

Just arrived in Cebu this morning from Manila on the first PAL flight. I will be meeting my former classmates in college since 1997 somewhat reunification and reminiscing the past of our college life. It has been 12 years since our last encounter. At the same time I am required to do the medical examinations needed for my migration down under.

During the day I was able to finish my medical tests which includes blood, urine, HIV, HEPA tests and xray exams at Hi-Precision Diagnostic Clinic near Osmena Boulevard in Cebu. As it is late, I was not able to have the physical exams in time therefore I need to go back to the clinic tomorrow to wind up the required medical exams for my application for migration in Australia.

After 12 years I finally met my classmates Patty Jane who is in vacation from Australia and Evelyn in Cebu Northwinds Hotel where we are staying for 2 or more days.

Dinner time. We headed to Ayala Center Cebu, one of the leading and biggest malls in Cebu located at the heart of Cebu Business Park. I was stunned by the beauty of the mall. Way back in our college days, Ayala Center Cebu is just a plain and predictable mall, very typical but not until today. It transformed into a cozy and beautiful place to shop, dine and just bumming around and painting the mall red. It is inspired by the mall in Makati called Greenbelt.

We ate our dinner at HUKAD sa Golden Courie. We had a sumptuous meal. A lot of delicious Filipino foods on our table. I just love eating at home based compared in “mina”.

Hukad sa Golden Courie

From left: me "malembe", Patty, Patty's brother Jeky, Evelyn and Marisol

After eating dinner at Hukad, we strolled around the Ayala Center City. Being with colleagues again is like being with old relatives.

From left: me "malembe", Evelyn, Patty and Marisol

The night is not yet over as we continue heading up to Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Hotel. We had minor drinks and light informal conversations.

Just enjoying....

Tonight is undoubtedly a time not to forget. It will be just another day in no time. Goodnight and Goodbye. Another adventure tomorrow in the heart of Cebu. Till then…

New Year, New Me

I should say, it has been quite a year! As year 2008 came to its close, it is but fitting and proper reviewing these last months of 2008 to help me make the most of 2009.

Without question, this is my first post for the new year. And definitely more posts to come. I could sense that 2009 is my number. A time now to delve and resolve to make 2009 my healthiest and wealthiest year yet by keeping on track of the do’s and dont’s. By all odds, this is my new me.

Last night as we waited for the new year to come, lot of explosions, fireworks and pyrotechnics burst forth in the air. Continuous rain did not hamper people to convey their excitement to embrace the coming new year. Blowups here and there. Just by anything that resounds the environment. I enjoyed the street noises. As the new year enters, others try to jump up and down hoping to be more taller for 2009 as indicated in the traditional superstitious notion. Philippine coins did not left unused in their wallets and being used to wave in the air to create noise believing wealth and fortune come into one’s life.

What is in store for me in 2009? What shall I do to enhance my life in the new year? Whatever and however will I create my life’s journey depends solely on what I want my life to be this 2009. I could only hope the best for this coming days to come.

Looking back of the year 2008, I thank all the good people who made the passing year beautiful for me. I pray that you all be blessed with another fruitful year of 2009.