GREAT CANADIAN ROCKIES ADVENTURE
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Posted:Jul 28, 2009 1:17 pm
Last Updated:Aug 13, 2011 1:37 pm 10864 Views
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Hello to my friends, I hope this helps you to keep up with me!
I was on an adventure in British Columbia, Canada ( mainly Canadian Rockies ). I started in Richmond, Vancouver on the 29th of June to Canadian Rockies and back to Philippines 20th of July this year.
GREAT CANADIAN ROCKIES ADVENTURE
"Day 1 June 29th ‒ I left the house (here in the Philippines) very early to my office for final instructions to my staffs…then to airport for myflight to Vancouver ..  "
Since I purchased an economy ticket thinking that my FA purser friend can upgrade me to First class or business class at the least… but traveling with dignitaries (Former President and company were with that flight) made me stay in my economy class. So i just convince myself that this is an adventure for me to enjoy no matter what is my accommodation be.
"Day 2, Day 3 , Day 4, Day 5 Stayed in the hotel of Richmond for the Canada Day celebration and Salmon Festival. Hotels in Richmond (well, not only in Richmond but in this whole trip) are very expensive. Rented a 4x4 car for my adventure. Good thing car rent were lowered to $22 / day from $30 / day for 16days.
"Day 6 ‒ checked-in to hotel in Burnaby for overnight stay after Stanley park, Grouse mountain and Capillano Suspension Bridge experience.
"Day 7 ‒ started early for my 7hours long drive on my way to Rockies. I stopped at Sorrento for overnight stay. Hotel is not so good accommodation in Sorrento but I was able to go kayaking for an hour while I was there..)" ….by the way, the day is long as even 9pm is still daylight in Canada during summer.
"Day 8 ‒ started early again and stayed at Ramada hotel in Golden. Since its still very early when I arrive Golden so i went to Kicking Mountain to see the ski track in that area. (very nice view)."
"Day 9, Day 10 ‒ Been raining when I left Golden for Banff and Lake Louise. Had to leave after seeing the supposedly nice spots in Banff and Lake Louise (part of Alberta, Calgary) because its raining heavily and you can’t appreciate the place when its raining heavily. Go all the way to Ice fields, National Park, Rockies and stayed in Jasper for 2 nights but yet still raining the whole time I stayed there so decided to leave for Kamloops ."
"Day 11, Day 12 - Stayed in Kamloops for 2 nights. Gosh, casino is just in the ground floor of the hotel where I stayed. Very tempting so played in slot machines while I was there. I felt weak because my body was craving for rice already."
"Day 13, Day 14, Day 15, Day 16 - left for Whistler and plan to stay there for 3 days as it will be the official snow skiing place for the 2010 Olympics but I need to park the car very far from the village so I have to walk far. I don’t want to walk that far so better left for Squamish and stay there instead. "…very cozy accommodation in Squamish. Worth the money I pay.
"Day 17, Day 18, Day 19 ‒ went back to Vancouver. My last 3 days in British Columbia, Canada before going back to the Philippines. My flight supposedly 11:50pm but it was delayed for 3 hours. So arrived Philippines July 20 7am.
I reckon the whole thing is very fulfilling, I had a very great experience in that adventure. Now I’m back to work to save for my next adventure trip though I don’t know where yet!!
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Losing Someone so Special is Hard to Bear!
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Posted:Mar 9, 2009 10:12 am
Last Updated:Aug 13, 2011 1:35 pm 10742 Views
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Losing Someone so Special is Hard to Bear!
My CARLOTA's Gone.....
She was a gorgeous healthy who was the light of my life.
She seemed to have some pain every now and then but she always come out happy and gay–a conqueror---a survivor---a victor. Last month early February I almost lost her when she followed my car to the golf course without me knowing it. She wasn’t able to keep up with the speed of my car and she’s lost in the traffic. When my maid called me up on my celphone telling me that Carlotas gone and someone in the neighborhood saw her followed my car then i thought i lost her that time but lo and behold, i found her in edsa on my way home after my golf practice.
Now, she’s truly gone forever. The light of my life left me for good. She was run over by a highlander vehicle–Hit and Run. Many times I let go a relationship or someone very special for some reason. OR someone special left me knowing that he's not coming back but I don’t feel so much loss like what I feel this time. There is such a kind of sadness that I can’t point my finger at. Somuch loss and grief that I’m sure it will take forever to bear.
She was healthy. Why will she leave me just because some people are reckless in their driving? Just after her 8th Birthday? All my friends who were able to visit my home fall for her. They stated they had fallen in love with her over the times they visited me, and she wasn't even her always charming self. I don’t know how long will i be heartbroken because of losing my CARLOTA. I just wanted to let my dearest Carlota know that I love her so much. It can be devastating to loose a pet.
BUT the joy having Carlota was worth the pain.
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BETRAYAL (Part 3)
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Posted:Feb 18, 2009 1:56 am
Last Updated:Dec 1, 2010 3:14 am 10323 Views
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Not only do close relationships create a wonderful opportunity for deception to occur, they also create the need. While romantic relationships offer many rewards, they also tend to be overly constrictive. Most everyone has felt the constraints of a close relationship from time to time; quite simply you are no longer free to do what you want, when you want, and with whom you want. So intimacy provides tremendous rewards, but at an enormous cost ‒ the loss of your freedom and autonomy.
Lying to a romantic partner helps us deal with the constraints that our intimate relationships impose. Quite frankly, deceiving a romantic partner turns out to be the most efficient and effective way of maintaining the rewards we get from our romantic relationships while pursuing extra-relational goals and activities behind a partner’s back.
How do we decide when to lie and when to tell the truth? Well, most of the time we do not intentionally think about misleading our partners. Rather such decisions are governed by our emotions and just seem to happen when the right situation presents itself. Often a sense of excitement, opportunity, and exhilaration can lead us down paths we had no intention of traveling. A sense of fear, loss, and trepidation, on the other hand, prompt us to cover-up what we’ve done and be more conservative in the short-term. Luckily our emotions are very good at reading situations and keeping our deceptive behavior within limits. Our emotions prompt us to regain some of our freedoms while also allowing us to maintain the benefits we get from our intimate relationships.
When you take a step back and put it altogether, the picture that emerges tends to be rather ironic. Because our romantic relationships are so rewarding yet constrictive, we are simultaneously more truthful and more deceptive with those we love. Additionally, we place the most trust in the person who is most likely to deceive us, just as we are most likely to deceive the person who loves and trusts us the most. These are just a few of the paradoxes that emerge when taking a close look at the use of deception in our romantic relationships. Most of what is uncovered runs counter to our most cherished beliefs about love and romance; that is, the idea that complete openness and intimacy are a central and defining feature of being in love.
Initially most people avoid looking for deception by a loved one. But as you begin to examine your own behavior more closely it becomes harder to dismiss the degree to which lies, betrayal, secrecy and deceit are ever present in our close relationships. Hopefully, you will take on a greater appreciation for the complexities of your relationships as well as a richer understanding of what it means to be in love. Regardless of the final outcome, taking a close look at deception in your life will change the way you view yourself and others.
I am fine now...anyway, not my loss but his.
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BETRAYAL (Part 2)
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Posted:Feb 15, 2009 5:27 pm
Last Updated:Apr 21, 2009 3:37 pm 10608 Views
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BETRAYAL (Part 2)[/COLOR]
When it comes love and romance, most of the things we believe, turn out not to be true. Most people believe that all of their marital or relational problems can be solved through “communication.” We also believe that deception is difficult to achieve, that misleading a partner requires a lot of effort and thought, and that romantic partners can tell when a lover is lying, and so on. None of these widely held beliefs, however, are supported by the evidence. Rather, our romantic relationships are held together by a delicate balance of both candor and deceit. And both are critical to making our intimate relationships work.
Romantic relationships entail two important features which allow deception to flourish: abundant opportunity, as well as the need to deceive. As we get close to another person, we intentionally and unintentionally provide them with a great deal of information about who we are, revealing ourselves through both our words and deeds. Creating this kind of intimacy or shared knowledge is critical, as it serves as the foundation for a lot of important rewards. Through our close relationships, we create gains with respect to our health, wealth, and emotional well-being.
Because relationships provide so many important rewards, it should come as no surprise that people are inclined to view their romantic partners in a positive light. We place a lot of trust in our romantic partners. We think we know them well. But while our trust surely provides us with a sense of security and comfort, it also lays the ground for deceit. For as we trust our partners more, we also become more confident but less accurate at determining when the truth is being told.
lovers are terrible at telling when their partners are lying. In fact, detecting deception with anyone is difficult to do, but lovers manage to take this general failure to a spectacular low. Again, as we become more confident that we can tell when a lover is lying, the exact opposite turns out to be true. This “truth-bias” or “blind faith” provides the perfect opportunity for romantic partners to engage in deception. After all, who makes a better victim than someone who is eager and willing to trust everything you have to say?
To Be continued
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BETRAYAL
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Posted:Feb 14, 2009 11:03 pm
Last Updated:Aug 13, 2011 1:38 pm 10651 Views
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BETRAYAL
GOSH, my heart's so heavy knowing that someone betrayed me. My life revolves on him for quiet a time and now i realize that he is ...
Love, Lies, Betrayal, and Deceit - Why Do We Lie to Those We Love?
Why do husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, lie to each other?
Our romantic relationships are seldom what they seem. We all want a relationship that is built on openness, intimacy, and trust, but the truth is, our relationships do not always work that way. More often than not, our intimate relationships involve secrecy and deceit. In fact, if i want to look for deception and betrayal in my own life, the best place to start is close to home. Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, often lie about their true feelings for each other, the feelings they have for others, and their level of commitment. Indeed, it is safe to say that people save their biggest and most serious lies for those they love.
For better or worse, our romantic relationships are full of paradoxes which we try to overlook, downplay and ignore. For the most part, this strategy works well. Until the day comes when it doesn’t, and with little warning or preparation we have to confront face-on the reality that our close relationships are not exactly what they appear to be.
Eventually, almost everyone will catch a spouse or partner in one of their lies. Inevitably, we have a difficult time coping with what we have learned and dealing with the fact that someone close has betrayed our trust. We do not expect our partners to mislead us, nor do we have insight into how and why deception occurs.
In fairness, it should also be mentioned that it is just as likely that a partner or spouse will catch you in one of your own attempts to deceive. And ironically, we are just as unprepared to deal with this kind of situation.
Ignoring the paradoxes inherent in our romantic relationships turns out to be a costly strategy and most people pay the price for this decision, unexpectedly, and all at once. It’s not so much that coming to terms with the use of deception in romantic relationships will solve all of the problems you are going to encounter, but it will certainty help to reduce the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty that occur when deception eventually comes to light.
(To be continued)
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Au Revoir !
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Posted:Feb 4, 2009 1:39 am
Last Updated:Apr 26, 2009 3:28 pm 10337 Views
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Au Revoir!
A little down this moment because a very good friend of mine left for L.A. today, breaking away from him's very hard. Am very sure I will miss Him !!!! I can't wait to see you again my FRIEND (a.k.a. Mr. Tiger Woods) !
He is such an angel...
Am hoping to see him next golf tournament....i am determined to challenged him for 18 or 36 holes game by then.....was so thankful for the time he spent with me patiently teaching me golf and giving tips on how to become a good golfer...
FINDING A FRIEND LIKE you is really a blessing....THANKS A LOT and TAKE CARE>>>>>>
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LIVE ......... LAUGH .......... and LOVE
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Posted:Jan 6, 2009 1:30 pm
Last Updated:Apr 26, 2009 3:28 pm 10289 Views
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(forwarded message)
Another year has passed
And we're all a little older.
Last summer felt hotter,
And winter seems much colder.
I rack my brain for happy thoughts
To put down on my pad.
But lots of things that come to mind
Just make me kind of sad.
There was a time not long ago
When life was quite a blast.
Now I fully understand
About "Living in the Past".
We used to go to friends' homes,
Football games and lunches..
Now we go to therapy, to hospitals,
And after-funeral brunches.
We used to have hangovers,
From parties that were gay.
Now we suffer body aches
And sleep the night away.
We used to go out dining,
And couldn't get our fill.
Now we ask for doggie bags,
Come home and take a pill.
We used to often travel
To places near and far.
Now we get backaches
From riding in the car.
We used to go out shopping
For new clothing at the Mall.
But, now we never bother...
All the sizes are too small.
That, my friend is how life is.
And now my tale is told.
So, enjoy each day and live it up...
BEFORE you're too darn old !!
SO enjoy it while you can....
LIVE ..... LAUGH ..... and LOVE
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The Best Is Yet To Come ! ! !
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Posted:Jan 2, 2009 12:05 am
Last Updated:Jan 5, 2009 4:22 pm 10376 Views
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Farewell year 2008 - Looking forward to 2009 
I took a break during the holidays. Even snark, second-guessing, and general insensitivity needs to be renewed during those time of year. Perhaps I am returning now with an inviting, open, accepting, post-modern personality, and revel in the diversity of opposing views with a hearty, back-slapping bonhomie and goodwill toward all.
Or, maybe not.
In a gesture totally out of character for the author of this blog, let me offer you, the regular or occasional reader (or the unlucky soul who stumbles across this intellectual wasteland purely by accident), regardless of your faith or lack thereof, a few minutes of peace from those concerns of our everyday lives that we seem to think are so very, very important. Put on the smiles, sit back in your chair, close your eyes, and simply take a few minutes to be still with peace in your heart.
Or, if you prefer, outclick to the next blog of your choice.
Regardless, hope you had a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanuka, Fabulous Festivus, or whatever celebration otherwise floats your boat. I'll see you on the other side.
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On a serious note:
Year 2008 ends well for me and my staffs / (stuff)....the company was able to withstand all the trials and crisis and now i am planning to set up new branches in different regions. EXPANSIONS.....EXPANSIONS.....EXPANSIONS..... isnt that great that other companies were trying to streamline or even closes but mine are expanding?
Well, thats how God works.
The best is yet to come!!!
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CARPE DIEM ! ! !
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Posted:Nov 10, 2008 1:09 pm
Last Updated:Feb 28, 2009 10:18 pm 10691 Views
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It’s been awhile I never sit infront of my computer and penned my thoughts due to very hectic schedules I have lately…..i.e. out of town meetings and considering business possibilities outside metro manila and abroad. Well, at long last this is the right time of spewing some of my thoughts and sharing a thought grabbing insights....…I was in the plane reading an email from a friend / mentor that really arrested my attention.I want to share this with YOU.(you know who you are )
To Quote a portion of it:
Yikes! The headlines are scary. The financial melt-down continues. Many on Wall Street have suddenly discovered, and soon many on Main Street may soon discover, that the past doesn’t equal the future. Grand and glorious ideas of a “new way” of doing things which are not embedded in the rock-solid principles that work just seem to fizzle when facing the real world. Doing stupid stuff still doesn’t work, no matter how we dress it up. To borrow from a current theme in politics, lipstick, no matter what color or how pretty, still doesn’t keep the pig from being a pig. Making bad loans to unreliable borrowers is a bad idea no matter how it is dressed up with pretty language.
However, in the midst of this current crisis-of-the-moment, there are some sound principles that will not only help you in this current financial crisis (and it is a doosey!), but into the future as there will be more crises coming. No, I’m not a psychic, but I can predict – with high levels of accuracy – that there will be further crises in the future. Predictions are easy when you base them on time-honored principles. Sure we don’t know the specifics, but if we can spot the trends and take advantage of these trends, we’ll always do well.
I know someone who followed important principles by stepping up to purchase Merrill Lynch when the crisis offered that opportunity. He adapted to the situation. He seized the day and made the most of what was, and is, a most difficult situation. Some would deride him as an opportunist. Throughout history, many have complained about those who purchased assets when “blood is running in the streets” as being ruthless and cold-hearted.
I would say this is just following key principles that work. Many millions were made in the Great Depression in the 1930’s as assets plummeted in value. Those who stepped in and wisely made purchases of value were able to realize great profits later. Successful people focus on the long-term and how to create value. This works in any market. Focus your attention on how to create value for others and you’ll do remarkably well in any market………………..
There are more meaty thoughts to that email but I only quote a few. I hope it gives you a glimpsed of how the future market be and how will prepare yourself for the coming days ahead.
Let’s seize the moment !!! CARPE DIEM ….
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GREAT Movie
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Posted:Sep 25, 2008 10:25 pm
Last Updated:Mar 11, 2009 4:23 am 10482 Views
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How far would you go]...... to keep a promise?
How much would you sacrifice]...... to save a marriage?
I just saw the movie and it was in one word - GREAT/INCREDIBLE/ FANTASTIC!
From the maker "FAcing your Giants!" movie........FIREPROOF is showing!
Everyone needs to see this - married couples, engaged couples, singles and young people should all head to the movies to see this movie. It's great to see a 'Hollywood' grand type of movie with humor, action, drama and best of all positive, Godly elements! It gave a realistic view of what marriage can be, is at times, and should be. It made me ponder about my marriage and marriages in general and how much more we can do for our spouses. One of the things it made me question was if I was doing all that God wanted me to for my husband simply out of love. We are at a critical point in marriages today more than ever before simply because we are under attack! And everyone involved in making this movie from it's conception right down to spreading the word of it, has helped fight that spiritual battle. Kudos to everyone! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Its really great..........FIREPROOF.....watch it!!!
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