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Observing the Month of Ramadhan

September 4, 2008
September 1, 2008 marked the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadhan for all muslims all over the world.  During this month, abstinence from all the pleasures and comforts in life is being observed for thirty days.  Being one of the five pillars of Islam, a muslim is obliged to fast from sunrise to sunset.  At this time of day, food, water, cigarettes and the likes are prohibited as well as all other pleasures, negative thoughts and intentions.  A muslim is also obliged to pray five times a day and the nightly prayer “tarawi” with fellow muslims in the mosque.  The giving of “zakat” or alms to the poor is also obliged to every family.  Sacrifice and self-discipline are the basic values that are evident and developed in observing the month of fasting and it is shown by waking up at early dawn to take “saul” or the early meal just before sunrise and “buka” or to break the fast just right after sunset.  Every believer of Islam is required to fast, adults and children 7-8 years old and above.  Only those who are sick, infants and young children, newly gave birth, lactating mothers, on a long travel and the elderly are exempted from fasting.  All those who follow and observe religiously and honestly shall receive the “balas” or reward from Allah (SWT).
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Little Peter Rabbit

July 31, 2008
“Little Peter Rabbit has a fly upon his nose

Little Peter Rabbit has a fly upon his nose

Little Peter Rabbit has a fly upon his nose

And it flips and it flops and it flew away.”
 
I started to reminisce my childhood years when I heard my son practiced singing the nursery song in his kiddie school last night.  He kept on singing over and over again because he could not sing correctly the whole song.  He has memorized the lines but could not get the right tune.  It was just so great that I know exactly the tune but i could not remember the lines.  And we end up singing the song together perfectly!  Hahaha..what a match!

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Another Site Is Born!

July 21, 2008

Hello friends!

I am glad to inform you that I have created another site for us to exchange our ideas.   I am inviting you to please visit http://globalbusinesspoint.net.  Comments and suggestions regarding this site is most welcome.

However, we will still be meeting here all the time and I will continue  giving you good posts.  This is a promise..See you all!

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Are You This Faithful?

July 9, 2008

    During my husband’s graduation ceremony in law school just this March, a graduate of Doctors in Business Administration was tasked to give a speech.  In his speech, he shared his experiences and terrible tests that he went through while taking the degree which almost made him give up.  

    He was among the pioneer batch of the school’s DBA degree but was not able to finish in time for some reasons like he was also working at the same time.  He said to himself that he could not make it and thought that he should not be enrolling in the course but his mentors talked to him and adviced him to finish it and so he did.  On the first phase of making his dissertation, his mother in law who was living with them was hospitalized for mild stroke.  He and his wife have to attend to her since all of their children going to school.  He lost his concentration and left his work undone.  In the next semester, he tried to continue what he has not yet started.  Again, while he was making his paper, another problem came. They have to bring his son to the hospital for dengue.  Several trials have come his way during those times.  The next year, his brother-in-law died of a fatal car accident, his mother-in-law was to be brought to the hospital every now and then and their finances has gotten too tight already.  They had to ask for assistance from relatives and some very close friends.  The biggest trial that went his way was when his wife was diagnosed with an advanced stage of leukemia.   He felt that the world was turning its back at him.  He felt so devastated and almost blamed God for his life.  The thought of finishing his doctorate was completely gone and admitted that he could never be a doctor!

    Just as his life had turned dark, light started to cast his way.  Friends came in to help him and opportunities were at hand.  His hopes came alive and seen a bright light ahead.  He could not believe that with the trials he had, he will still be able to achieve his dreams and indeed, he is now a Doctor! Well, God has his way of showing His undying love for us.  He will never forsake His children nor put us in harm for so long as we keep our faith in HIM.

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Trying To Make the Right Decision

July 5, 2008

    Our life is actually our decision.  It is because in almost every moment in every day, we have to make a decision.  What we want to do and how it is  going to be depends on it.  Sometimes we have to make sound decisions especially on issues concerning significant matters in our lives. 

    Right now, I may say that I am standing on the crossroads, one is myself and my family and the other is my career.  At this point in time, I guess I have to make a decision.  Both are very important to me.  My career is a realization of my aspirations.  It is my responsibility to the community and it has been my source of living for almost a decade now.  It has given me security, something that me and my family can depend on.  On the other hand, I feel I need to spend my time now with myself and my family.  My kids are growing up and I want to be a part of it.   I also want to build my home just as how a mother should be.   And most of all,  I’d like find out what more can I do than just being an office employee.

    Whatever it is that I might choose, I hope it is right.  The important thing is that when we decide, it is what our hearts dictate. 

 

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…The Coffee Tree

July 4, 2008

My post “All About The Coffee Tree” has been relocated to my new website. 

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Pretty In Pink

June 28, 2008

    Of all the colors, what I like most is pink.  Pink really catches my eyes and even captures my heart.  It is very feminine, a color that speaks of beauty and art.  So sweet, delicate, refined and full of life.  Clothings, accessories, decorations, ornaments, among others look pretty if they are in pink.  I have several things that is pink, for me they look perfect!  It sets in a good mood.

    But wait, pink is not only for girls.   They also look terrific with men.  Have you noticed men’s polos in pink color or with pink accent?  Nice looks, aren’t they?  It just adds up to their masculinity.  If girls can like the blue color, then , there is no wonder if boys will like pink.  Peace!

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Blame It On…..

June 27, 2008

My post “Blame It On The Bad Weather” has been relocated to my new website. 

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H A R…..

June 26, 2008

My post “H A R O N” has been relocated to my new website. 

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Porcelain…

June 25, 2008

My post “Porcelain Mania” has been relocated to my new website. 

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A Cup of Tea A Day…

June 21, 2008

My post “A Cup Of Tea A Day Keeps The Doctor Away” has been relocated to my new website. 

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Family…

June 19, 2008

My post “Family Matters” has been relocated to my new website.

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…Banker

June 13, 2008

My post “If I Am Not A Banker” has been relocated to my new website. 

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Bestfriend

June 11, 2008

My post “My Bestfriend” has been relocated to my new website.

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Agriculture: A Cure…

June 10, 2008

My post “Agriculture: A Cure To Poverty” has been relocated to my new website. 

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Reality…

June 5, 2008

My post “Reality Check” has been relocated to my new website. 

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Hello World! Welcome to truecolours.i.ph !

January 24, 2008

Hello World!

 

Welcome to truecolours.i.ph ! 

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