Alabastro Beats

I've been praying for our church to have its property this past few days (Years, I would say, but last week was intense because it feels like it's practically time to leave the building and have our own instead).  We have been renting this building in San Andres Bukid since 2007, and as we all know, the monthly rental tends to go higher every two or three years depending on the landlord's pressing need. Since it's pandemic, the financial situation of our church is not the same as it's used to be. It's either we downgrade to a small building or rent a big house in Manila that can accommodate at least two families. Early this morning, while I'm praying. God had a spoken word/message for me. "You are a church" Yes, I've been praying to have a new church building, but the truth is, the  Church isn't a building  but it is a gathered people.  The church is who we are and not where we go. The miracles that we witness and the move of the Holy S

I sometimes find myself filtering myself too much. I always mind what I'm going to say to my friends and even my family and relatives. I don't know, but I have been like these ever since I've become an adult. I was insensitive back when I was a kid up to 13 years old. But when I turned 19, that is when it has all started.  We Filipinos are thoughtful. That goes back to our roots and history as a nation. Our parents have always told us to be considerate and friendly to every person we meet, which has molded us to be overly mindful of other people's feelings.  There's nothing terrible about being kind or something, but in my opinion, it leads us to anxiety. We don't think about ourselves anymore and often think of other's feelings instead. It's right about time to think of your feelings too as a person. Be Good to yourself , as Steve Perry says, because nobody else will. We are all humans, susceptible to any wrong judgment. After being stricken by COVID la

My account got restricted today by Facebook for posting a facemask advert on my group and on my timeline. I didn't know that their in-house moderators also monitor each private timeline even if the word "facemask" is typed on the image? This gives me the impression that every account holder's timeline is being closely monitored by FB. Now I'm thinking if I would still continue using this social media since it has gotten stricter and it looks like everyone is being watched on.  Yes, I know, every social media site has its "rules and community standards" to follow, but It's not "online seller" friendly anymore! Time to check other options. It's time to give other social media sites a chance and not only Facebook. Because they suck big time! Good thing there's still Blogspot to air my side :)

Photo: grabbed from Google. I noticed that some of the higher officials in our country are peacetime Generals. These are types of higher officials that are only trained by the book, but when real pressure and problems kick in, they easily get swayed and defeated. It's obvious how they handled the pandemic. No concrete plans. They failed to mitigate the surge of the virus. And almost did nothing about the territorial disputes against China. So embarrassing. And the list goes on.  I don't want to be tough looking on the outside but soft on the inside.  What's bothering me is that most of the kids today are being set up this way either by society, peers, or parents. They always tell their sons/daughters to always win in a contest or be the consistent honor student. That they shouldn't lose or else their lives would be miserable, but the truth is when real life starts to give them real problems, they easily give in because they don't know what losing is like. We live in

WARNING: A VERY LATE POST:   Since 2017, Batangas shaped up as my favorite place to go to whenever I want to recharge and reflect because It's accessible and has got the nature city vibe without compromising your quality vacation. Early 2019, We've decided to go back again to give a thought about everything that happened to us last year. From the battles that we have fought with my Mom and her passing. This time, in Nasugbu Yes, just like the title of my review. If you want a place to relax, disconnect, or detach from the hustle and bustle of the city, this place is perfect for you. My wife and I went here to celebrate our  8th wedding anniversary . I must say that we're in the right place to be in the moment , to connect , reflect , and enjoy the site.  Main room The place is perfect for couples and families. We had our reservation on  Agoda , which was great because it was "pay the property at check-in." We already had our reservation online befor

All the small things. Yes, we neglect them. We never thought that small things can set everything up for us.  From changing and eliminating a bad habit. Incorporating a new diet, and becoming the BEST VERSION of YOU ! We already know what to do, and what's right for us, be we don't do it. The abundance of information online is already at our fingertips. From training on how to be like this and that. To the right kinds of food that we need to eat to keep ourselves healthy. We're sometimes pessimistic in starting and embracing new levels. Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to learn a new language? Do you want to quit smoking? Addicted to coffee, soft drinks, and milk tea? Start quitting them now TODAY if you think these are bad for you! If you want to experience things that you haven't experience before, you got to be willing to do things that you haven't done before. extra-EFFORT extra-DISCIPLINE It's the word "extra" that sets EXTR