Extra-Ordinary Life

I super hate it when I get bored and find myself idle. It is fun to rest and do nothing in a weekday but finding myself being idle and faced with temptation, I'd rather be working my butt in school or in somewhere else. Paul, an apostle of Christ, even wrote a warning against idleness. Found in 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15. I think there are a lot of kind of effects that idleness bring to a person. I want to share how does idleness start in my case. It first comes mostly when I am at home the entire day. It could probably a holiday, a canceled school day, a stormy day, or just a day that has nothing scheduled to do. So there is your free time. But then something gets to me that annoys me. It is called boredom. Yes, I am at home, surfing the net, watching television, ramming the refrigerator for food. But there is this feeling of irritation, wanting something else. Then after thinking about things I could do, I will just say 'Nah, too bored for that.' Then finally, I come to the s...

This is an article I found in the website of Men's health magazine entitled "Personality Test." Here are the choices. I'm definitely the lone wolf type even though I see myself in some of the other choices. If you want to see the full article click here. http://www.menshealth.com.ph/fashion/personality-test 1. THE LONE WOLF Time alone is your way of dealing with stress. Be it spent watching a special edition DVD, listening to your latest compilation on your iPod, or catching up on some literature. (It sure beats nursing a hangover.) Not that you don't have a social life—even lone wolves need to go on the prowl once in a while. Defining trait: Self-knowledge. You're a searcher and wanderer like the Pilgrim. You're always optimistic and compelled to pitch in for a worthy cause. "Pilgrims may travel far into the world or deep into their own minds, enduring physical and mental hardships for the worthy quest of truly knowing one...

Since our country is celebrating its 111th year of independence I thought of making a blog about how much I love this country despite of its imperfection. Philippines consists of 7,107 islands. We are an archipelago. I think our country has the longest coastal line in the world. We only have two seasons: Summer time and rainy season. But with the climate changes happening in this world we are experiencing some peculiar weather. Our government is a democratic type and a big big issue now is if will be changed in a parliamentary form. We rank 2nd to the last in terms of graft and corruption in Asia. There are a lot to say about my beloved country. Good and bad things. I wont be talking about the politic side since I am no expert in these things. I do care about the government but I did not plan on making this blog and talk about politics. I would like to focus on the good things. I love nature! It testifies the greatness of our creator. I haven't traveled our country much but I have ...

I wanna greet myself! Haha! Just kidding. Its been 22 years now! Yey! Im glad that I reached this far. I know how blessed I am with the family, friends, people that surround me. I wanna thank those who greeted me this day. Hmm. I want to put the things im currently praying. I pray that we would successfully finish out thesis project. I pray that I would graduate this year without delays. I pray that God will continue to bless our family. I pray that the people around me will see God not me. I pray that God will transform me into the man He wants me to be. I pray that I will trust God more about my future. I pray that my future wife is safe and growing with the Lord. I pray that my family and I will be healthy and safe always. I pray that I will LOVE JESUS with all my heart ALWAYS! These are all requests. Of course I never forget thanking God for ALL that He has done for me. Wow, 22 years! Thank you God for a joyful life that you let me experience. Everything that has happened is part o...

Another thing that I couldn't live without is Music. My best bud is my iPod nano gen 3. I love to listen to it especially when commuting. But what makes music so good and fun is when you make the music. I have a couple of instruments that I can play, guitar and piano. I learned playing guitar way back when I was a little boy. When I learned how to play guitar I used my talent for the Lord. I volunteered being in the music ministry in the church in Binan . I was young and not that good in playing yet. But with the love for music and passion for serving God, I played. Throughout high school I didn't made an effort to get better. I love playing but never thought of excelling in it. You could consider me as a plain basic guitarist. For some reason when I entered college, I got better. I wasn't still the best guitarist but I was a lot better than before. Unfortunately I wasn't playing in church anymore. I still play christian music, singing and praising God by myself. It ...

I love sports! I first fell in love in the team sport named Basketball! It just came to me that without basketball I wouldn't be the man I am right now. Kulang ang buhay! I was watching MJ documentary movies last night and remembered the passion I had for this sport. I still like playing basketball now but not like those days that I would play everyday, anywhere with anyone. It started when I was 8 years old. I knew the sport at school and I automatically fell in love with it. I couldn't play at school grounds since it was not allowed. My milo ball was confiscated when I played there that sent me crying. I learned to play at a court near our subdivision. I played alone at first then at summer I joined a team. I was only a kid then of course and only made a couple of baskets. The experience that it gave me and the thrill of it was a different story. As I reached 12 years old my doctor ordered me to stop playing hoops. I had a knee injury that needed rest to heal. I was in the s...

Character is a noun here. It is something that everybody has, it comes in very unique packages, it is developed as time goes by. As I was reading Purpose Driven Life Day 22. It really came to me that God is much much interested in the character that we are building. As my 22nd birthday draw closer I start to assess my life day after day until I reach June 9. Yesterday, God revealed to me how I could develop and grow my Character. I was about to mention my positive characteristics that I have but decided just to give you a list of the characters that I am praying to develop. Be more Patient Avoid Hot-head edness (is that a word?) haha Love the Unlovable The big 'O': Be Obedient Have huge amount of Faith I know there are other things that I like to attain as I mature. Just like in math: As time increases, Maturity/Growth increases. I highlighted some phrases in the book that really spoke to me. "Obedience unlocks God's power." Since I desire to be Christ-like I ne...