Don't date because you are desperate.
Don't marry because you are miserable.
Don't have kids because you think your genes are superior.
Don't philander because you think you are irresistible.
Don't associate with people you can't trust.
Don't cheat. Don't lie. Don't pretend.
Don't dictate because you are smarter.
Don't demand because you are stronger.
Don't sleep around because you think you are old enough and know better.
Don't hurt your kids because loving them is harder.
Don't sell yourself, your family, or your ideals.
Don't stagnate!Don't regress.Don't live in the past.
Time can't bring anything or anyone back.
Don't put your life on hold for possibly Mr/Ms Right.
Don't throw your life away on absolutely Mr Wrong because your biological clock is ticking.
Learn a new skill.Find a new friend.Start a new career.
Sometimes, there is no race to be won.
Only a price to be paid for some of life's more hasty decisions.
To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless.
To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy.
To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy.
Don't bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons.
To make yourself happy, pursue your passions and be the best of what you can be.Simplify your life.
Take away the clutter.Get rid of destructive elements: abusive friends, nasty habits, and dangerous liaisons.
Don't abandon your responsibilities but don't overdose on duty.
Don't live life recklessly without thought and feeling for your family.
Be true to yourself.Don't commit when you are not ready.
Don't keep others waiting needlessly.
Go on that trip. Don't postpone it.
Say those words. Don't let the moment pass.
Do what you have to, even at society's scorn.
Write poetry.Love Deeply.Walk barefoot.Dance with wild abandon.Cry at the movies.Take care of yourself. Don't wait for someone to take care of you.
You light up your life.You drive yourself to your destination.No one completes you - except YOU.
It isn't true that life does not get easier with age.
It only gets more challenging.Don't be afraid.
Don't lose your capacity to love.Pursue your passions.Live your dreams.Don't lose faith in God.
Don't grow old. Just grow YOU!
When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you'll never get back.
Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time.

Relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love is T-I-M-E because the essence of love is not what we think or do or provide for others, but how much we give of ourselves.- Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

"Us"

Please help these twins...

Note: The Freeman Foundation is currently raising funds for the operation of conjoined twins that a teenage mother gave birth at a hospital in Cebu City recently...In my personal capacity, I am appealing to those who might read this news story to please help them for humanitarian reasons...they have nothing to eat, no money for medicines and hospital bills. The operation is needed for the survival of the twins...Please call the Freeman Foundation at (032 ) 253-1276 to 78...Thank you very much


Rape victim has conjoined twins
By Jasmin R. Uy, Staff Member
The Freeman 04/02/2006

A 13-year-old girl from Western Mindanao, who was raped last year and got pregnant as a result, gave birth to a pair of conjoined twins at a private hospital in Cebu City last Tuesday, the apparent product of that savagery.

The girl - whose identifying circumstances, as well as that of her mother who accompanied her, are being withheld by The Freeman - was in a state of apparent shock from both the birth and the realization of what she gave birth to and refused to be interviewed.

Only her mother did the talking, but even then, she had been very sparing with the details. The doctor who attended to the birth could not be contacted to provide information on the condition of the babies.

The twins, both girls and delivered by caesarian section, were conjoined from mid-chest down to the navel. In the absence of official information, there was no way of knowing as of press time if they shared any vital organs.

It was the mother who said the girl was raped last year when she was 12 by a 20-year-old neighbor. The girl turned 13 only last October. The mother said the girl was watching tv in the house of the suspect when she was attacked. Charges were filed but the mother said the suspect managed to flee before he could be arrested and the case has consequently stalled.

The mother said they chose Cebu City for the girl's delivery on being advised by well-meaning friends that better hospital facilities are available here. It was not clear if they already knew the girl was carrying twins.

The mother and the girl had actually been in Cebu since March 10 and tried to find a place to stay with relatives. On failing to locate them, they sought and were granted shelter at a seminary.

She said she and her daughter are expected to check out of the hospital tomorrow but intend to leave the newborn twins at the hospital because they require specialized medical attention.

She said the doctor left for Manila to consult with experts and explore the possibility of surgery to separate the twins. Dr. Remedios Bacasmas, director of The Freeman Foundation, yesterday visited them at the hospital to offer assistance in raising money for the surgery if it materializes. Conjoined twins are monozygotic multiples that do not fully separate from each other due to the incomplete division of the fertilized ovum.

Such individuals will be connected at certain points of the body, and may share tissue, organs or limbs. Monozygotic twinning rates are the same throughout the world; they are not affected by heredity, ethnicity, infertility treatments, maternal age, or any of the other factors that affect dizygotic twinning. No one really knows what causes monozygotic twinning.

However, the majority of conjoined twins are female. Again, there is no identified reason for this. It is not known whether more female twins are actually conceived, or if simply more female conjoined sets survive the pregnancy.

Conjoined twins occur in an estimated one in 200,000 births, with approximately half being stillborn. The overall survival rate for conjoined twins is between 5 percent to 25 percent. Conjoined twins are more likely at 75 percent to be female. Some pairs, depending on the degree of conjunction in particular, the degree to which they share internal organs, can be separated successfully by surgery.

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ANSWER ME PLEASE

Three days ago, I asked my friend Gilbey the mind-boggling question, "Why on earth did they call that perfume 'Forest Interlude'?" Yesterday, she offered an answer: They named it after Eugene O'Neill's novel, Strange Interlude. Of course I found that strange, so I told her (Gilbey, not Eugene) that perhaps the naming of the, uh, purse concentre (as one Avon lady Gilbey and I know so charmingly put it), was a posthumous tribute to the author. Gilbey mentioned something about literary theories and instead of pursuing the topic, we talked about other interesting stuffs (men, movies, masters degrees, and more men).I now therefore ask for your opinions on the matter Why On Earth Did They Call That Perfume 'Forest Interlude'? Emails, snail mails, messages here on my blog, or posts on the comments section of this blog are welcome.

BAMBOOED

RX: Bamboo, 18 Feb 2006, Aznar Coliseum, SWU, Cebu City.

The title is appropriate. RX: Bamboo. Meaning, I have to take Bamboo pills (or eat Bamboo shoots--the sexual undertones, hmmm....) because, face it, the man is sexy. Now since I am currently incapable of writing a review (since when did I become capable?), let me tell you this: While others were dancing to the beat, I stood on my chair and seriously contemplated having an immediate breast implant. Man, Bamboo Manalac the lead singer is really really hot he must be prevented from going to the South Pole because the icecaps might melt.
I'll stop here. It's time for my Bamboo medication.

A good story to reflect on

From the very beginning, The girl's family objected strongly on her dating this guy, saying that it has got to do with family background, and that the girl will have to suffer for the rest of her life if she were to be with him.

Due to family's pressure, the couple quarrelled very often. Though the girl loved the guy deeply, she always asked him: "How deep is your love for me?"As the guy is not good with his words, this often caused the girl to be very upset. With that and the family's pressure, the gal often vents her anger on him.

As for him...he only endured it in silence.After a couple of years, the guy finally graduated and decided to further his studies overseas. Before leaving, he proposed to the gal: "I'm not very good with words. But all I know is that I love you. If you allow me, I will take care of you for the rest of my life.

As for your family, I'll try my best to talk them round. Will you marry me?" The girl agreed, and with the guy's determination the family finally gave in and agreed to let them get married.

So before he left, they got engaged. The gal went out to the working society, whereas the guy was overseas, continuing his studies. They sent their love through emails and phone calls. Though it was hard, but both never thought of giving up.

One day, while the gal was on her way to work, she was knocked down by a car that lost control. When she woke up, she saw her parents beside her bed. She realized that she was badly injured. Seeing her mum cry, she wanted to comfort her. But she realized that all that could come out of her mouth was just a sigh. she had lost her voice....The doctor says that the impact on her brain has caused her to lose her voice. Listening to her parents' comfort, but with nothing coming out from her, she broke down.

During the stay in the hospital, besides silent cry...it's still just silent cry that accompanied her. Upon reaching home, everything seems to be the same. Except for the ringing tone of the phone which pierced into her heart every time it rang. She does not wish to let the guy know and, not wanting to be a burden to him, she wrote a letter to him saying that she does not wish to wait any longer. With that, she sent the ring back to him. In return, the guy sent countless replies and phone calls.. all the gal could do besides crying is still crying...

The parents decided to move away, hoping that she could eventually forget everything and be happy. With a new environment, the gal learnt sign language and started a new life. Telling herself everyday that she must forget the guy.

One day, her friend came and told her that he's back. She asked her friend not to let him know what happened to her. Since then, there wasn't anymore news of him. A year has passed and her friend came with an envelope, containing an invitation card for the guy's wedding. The gal was shattered! When she opened the letter, she saw her name on it instead. When she was about to ask her friend what was going on, she saw the guy standing in front of her.... He used sign language to tell her, "I've spent a year to learn sign language. Just to let you know that I've not forgotten our promise. Let me have the chance to be your voice. I Love You." With that, he slipped the ring back into her finger. The gal finally smiled......

Treat every relationship as if it's the last one, then you'll know how to give. Treat every moment as if it's the last day, then you'll know how to treasure. Treasure what you have right now, or else you may regret one day...

The Good Fairy

Im not in the mood today.
I feel so sad yet I don't know the reason why.
I feel like crying yet not a single tear will fall from my eyes.
I feel like I'm carrying something heavy from within.
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Yesterday, I had coffee with friends at starbucks. We did chitchat for a few minutes.
I really miss their company since they are now based in Dubai.
I've been looking forward at following them and have the opportunity to work there.

HUH!!!

Another blog again...got bored of my other one actually...