I LOVE ME.....
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Posted:Jan 15, 2021 5:04 pm
Last Updated:Jan 25, 2021 4:22 am 31340 Views
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Is it wrong to love myself? No, not that narcissistic type of love. I just want to prioritize myself, and my needs after a very long time of sacrificing for the welfare of my family and my loved ones. I just feel that my time on Earth is not that long anymore. I have to enjoy the fruits of my hard labor much more than the usual, meaning, I get to have the biggest share of the pie of whatever I have.
In the past, I've always place myself last. Even with delicious foods. I gave the best part of the meat, the cake, the fruit, and whatever there was. I saved very little from my earnings, because family back home in the needed support. Modesty-aside, I helped my nephews and nieces go to college, and from there, the agreement was for them to help their siblings once they finished, and had stable income. It wasn't always a success story. Most of the time, they ended up getting married because they either got pregnant or had somebody pregnant. Story of my life.
Then, came my . I did my best to give him what I thought would provide him a very stable and successful future. I must admit, he did his part, and for sometime, held up....until the pandemic came wherein he lost the job he loved the most...He was already a Supervisor as a Cabin crew at the Emirates Airlines. He was one of those ,000 who were unfortunately laid off. I provided emotional and now support. He does not want to go back to Nursing. Not everyone is cut to be a nurse., specially during this time..
So, must I, once again put myself aside, and not be the priority? WHen? Oh! When?.....
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Another Case of Que Sera, Sera?
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Posted:Jan 5, 2021 6:48 pm
Last Updated:Jan 11, 2021 11:59 am 35173 Views
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Where did time go? Wasn't it just Christmas and New Year a while ago? Didn't we wait too long for a new beginning? But, exactly, what do we want with our new beginnings? What are our goals and expectations? I was working since December 31, 2020 and will be off tomorrow, the 6th of January, 2021. Wow! I was working in between  I tell you what...On New Year's Eve, I just watched the celebration in Times Square, New York City, which was mostly virtual on TV. I wasn't fascinated at . Totally different from the past 29 that I lived here in the USA..And come think that I live in Texas, which is an hour behind NYC, so technically, it was only :00 p.m. in our place, and I was already in bed, slept through with the coming year. No fancy preparations. No superstitious rituals, unlike the past when I would follow most of what people believed that brings us GOOD LUCK. I don't know about you, but, I guess, I got tired hoping and wishing that I am just coping with what comes my way and deal with it. I just have to do my best as usual. . |
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HOPE....It's all we hold on to...
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Posted:Dec 28, 2020 5:00 pm
Last Updated:Dec 30, 2020 5:26 pm 37371 Views
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HOPE, everyone is clinging it, specially in our present situation , where we have not even eradicated the main culprit Covid-19, but it has already developed another strain  Where do we go from here? Is there a place safe from it?...Nowhere hide, unfortunately. We are facing an invisible enemy, and our only weapons are masks, face shields, goggles, bunny suits, and most of all "prayers". Despite of all that has happened this past months or so, the hopefuls are unfazed, and their faith in God hasn't faded. In fact, mankind are back praying, asking for God's intervention end this pandemic. And so, we HOPE for a better Year, 2021. Still, there are what if's. But for as long as our faith is strong, we will survive. Even those who perished are now in good hands. No more suffering here on Earth. Wherever you all are, I am hoping and praying that you are taking care of yourselves, and that you are drawn closer our Almighty...for He is the Ultimate Healer.....Have a Safe, and Happy New Year!
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Dark Skies......
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Posted:Dec 12, 2020 9:22 am
Last Updated:Dec 30, 2020 5:16 pm 48303 Views
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Year 2020 is almost over, and most of us cannot wait welcome the New Year 2021! Obviously, the Covid-19 pandemic is the reason for the worldwide sufferings. Only the Giant Techs and Big companies (specially makers of the PPEs) and food commodities and other things we label as "essentials" made so much . It has been a laughing matter that Americans had Toilet Paper and Paper Towel shortage, of all things. People worry about them than worrying about their jobs. But of course, there is this thing called "Unemployment" government benefits, which are sometimes higher than the actual take home paychecks for the ordinary worker.On top of the pandemic is the political turmoil and civil unrest/ street protests in some states and cities.And even at this time, the present US President Trump has not conceded to the supposed to be President-elect Biden. Lawsuits are still in place due to alleged election fraud.The whole world's economy is down at the moment. Airlines/luxury cruises and tourism are at its lowest, and millions of people lost their jobs, including my . So many people died, but mostly attributed the pandemic. Looks like even those who died of heart attack and other illnesses were counted as covid-19 deaths for as long as they tested positive.
Dark skies? Indeed, for now, YES! But there is hope for a better year, and we are eagerly looking forward it. God Be The Glory!
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They worry....
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Posted:Dec 11, 2020 2:07 pm
Last Updated:Dec 12, 2020 11:11 am 46732 Views
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....One by one, they send Private Messages (PM), wondering what is going on, and why they couldn't find my profile in FB . They want to make sure that I am okay. I was so touched, I did not tell everyone about my respite. Even if I mentioned it slightly in one of my blogs, not everyone pays attention to the captions. People mostly go straight to and view the pictures. Yeah, it is the reality in the social media. People are mostly attentive to the pictures, how you look like, if you have new bags, clothes, jewelries, car, or if you gained weight or lost some... In short, they think that pictures tell the whole stories  But as picky as I am, I know my "true friends". They'll find a way to contact me. Some are just people that I know, or acquaintances. Some are significant others. My relatives are not even aware...hahahahaha!  , but ohhhh! wait till it's Christmas...They'll sure miss what has been the tradition over almost 30 years...If you know what I mean...(sigh)
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Some Things Are Not Just Forgotten..
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Posted:Nov 4, 2020 7:20 am
Last Updated:Dec 12, 2020 9:34 am 62277 Views
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Hello Everyone!  I am trying to be back (again) and feel the FFF environment again. How can I forget this website? As a matter of fact, I just called FFF based in California and asked them if they can help me resurrect my eb1209 account which I could not access anymore for more than 2 years now. I was asked to call again in the next hour and speak with the Technical Support for assistance. California is 2 hours behind Texas, and therefore, it is not even 8:00 a.m. there when they usually start with the working/office hours. I do not mind paying gold membership for the next 6 months, at least, just to recover that eb1209 account which holds a very sentimental value in my heart. So happy to see familiar faces here again. I know that most of us are using CP to access the website and yes, it is difficult. I would rather spend time in front of my desktop or laptop to blog here with ease. I hope everyone is staying safe from the pandemic and are making the most of what we consider "new normal" at this time. God bless us all.
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It's Been A Long Time
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Posted:Dec 30, 2019 12:57 pm
Last Updated:Dec 28, 2020 6:38 pm 78503 Views
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Out of curiosity I just want to stop by to see if there are still members of the FFF who visit the bloglandia. I can never totally turn my back from this site wherein I found true friends in the real world. How I wish we can turn back the hands of time and share our daily banters here. Wherever you are, and by any chance you get to read this, MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS US ALL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, AND ALL THROUGH THE COMING NEW YEAR, 2020!
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Ash Wednseday
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Posted:Mar 6, 2019 8:15 am
Last Updated:Mar 11, 2019 2:02 pm 85974 Views
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I am a Sinner, just like anyone else. I am not free from mistakes, sins and imperfections, and once again, this Season of Lent, I would like to do something is meaningful, not only to me but to others. I want to go out of the ordinary. I do not want to mark my forehead with Ash, and go about my sinful ways. Most people do because it is a tradition. I am enough or actually too to do the same mistakes all throughout my life. I hope, I will be successful in doing so...I wish all of us will do some major changes are beneficial to all....God bless everyone!
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DO NOT STOOP DOWN....
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Posted:Feb 24, 2019 4:27 pm
Last Updated:Nov 5, 2020 2:57 am 82886 Views
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Sometimes, people will provoke you, testing how far and how long your patience will last. Others deliberately pick fights. What will you do? Do a "tooth for a tooth" war? Have you ever thought why those kind of people want to bring out the beast in you?, Yes! because they want you to look bad, specially if they, themselves have bad reputation. They want to drag you down to their lowest level...But, will you? You see, it is difficult for them to fathom some of the things that you say, or do. You know why?..Because, they don't have the same level as you do. For how can one understand the "Y", if their level stopped to "Q" ?....I'm just saying...
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Heart's Month Once More...
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Posted:Feb 8, 2019 6:10 am
Last Updated:Feb 20, 2019 12:19 pm 80854 Views
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20 long years and counting! Wow! that's a very long time to be single, or let's call it, NOT IN A RELATIONSHIP...I may have had special feelings in one or two of those years, but not officially in a relationship. What is there to miss?...A lot......But that doesn't mean, I am bitter. I still know how to love, but I just don't have the right person to share it with. The feeling is usually not mutual, or unreciprocated by me or the other person. Some things just don't click. Waiting patiently is a cliche', and I must say, I didn't get tired, but I have learned to just ignore it or live without it. Life went on, and I make the most of what is there to live on. I have loved myself more than before. It used to be that I was more of loving others than myself. My family benefited the most. I poured everything on them, specially, my unico hijo. But he has a life of his own now, and thankfully, a stable, and comfortable life, as well. Thank God!
So, now, I am just content celebrating Valentine's Day by myself, and be happy for those who have partners. After all, I am still in LOVE....just in a different way....HAPPY HEART'S MONTH EVERYONE!
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