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- December 14th, 2009
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Holiday Boat Parade
After spending three straight weekends at the library, I got to spend a "real weekend" yesterday. I was, however, too tired when I got home last night and fell asleep without finishing my post for OWM…
- December 12th, 2009
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Curb Your Appetite
Are you a voracious eater? I am. My friend, Noelle, and I have two things in common: We both love to eat. And we both love sweets, especially the chocolatey ones. When we are studying together, e…
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Photo Hunt: Undesirable
Feral iguanas, like the one you see in the picture above, are a common sight in Southern Florida and are becoming a serious nuisance in some areas (like homes). Not only do they eat shrubs and landsc…
- December 11th, 2009
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O, Come, Emmanuel
For God so loved the worldthat He gave His one and only Son,that whosoever believes in Himshall not perish but have eternal life.-John 3:16A blessed Sabbath to all!
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Flasback Friday: Christmas Holiday 2001
For my first Friday Photo Flashback, I am posting a photo taken in December 2001. The day after Christmas, I went on an island adventure to Siquijor Island with my friends, Vanessa and Alfonso.Siquij…
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A Man is What He Eats
"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."........ A good health, one that is free from physical pain and discomfort, enables one to enjoy life. It makes one more productiv…
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On Riding Breeches
Have you noticed that horse riders wear classic and conservatively colored breeches? Compared to gymnasts and swimmers (especially those in synchronized swimming) who can often be seen wearing flashy…
- December 7th, 2009
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My Mantra
I cannot control other people's behaviorbut I can control my reaction towards them.The best "revenge" is to walk sober and upright in His eyes.Wishing you all a productive week!Your lord is watching a…
- December 6th, 2009
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A Student\'s Weekend
I go to school from Monday to Thursday, so I used to consider Friday as the official start of my weekend. Lately, however, my whole week is spent on schoolwork so I do not really look forward to the…
- December 4th, 2009
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Being Thankful in the Midst of Trials
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and com…
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Friday Quotes 17
Never allow someone to be your prioritywhile allowing yourself to be their option.-Mark TwainThis quote was in my friend's FB shoutout. Thanks, Bugsy, for sharing this with me.
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The GMAT
Here in the U.S., getting into college requires passing certain tests. For example, those wanting to get into law school must pass the Law School Aptitude Test, a compulsory examination given by most…
- December 3rd, 2009
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Birth Talk
My birthday is on September 15. My mother, uncles and my late grandmother who were at the hospital when my mother gave birth, always tell this story: The doctor said I was a "spotless" baby with ve…
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Hudyat
Filipino: HudyatEnglish: Sign, SignalAng makulimlim na kalangitan ay hudyat na palapit na ang ulan.Cloudy skies are a sign of the coming rain.Litratong Pinoy
- December 2nd, 2009
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Hall of Fame
Woman On A JouRney won again the Filipino Blog of the Week contest (Week 188) ran by The Composed Gentleman and was elevated to the Hall of Fame.Thank you very much for this accolade.
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Wordless Wednesday: Iolani
A building with historic treasures, Iolani Palace is the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani, the last king and queen to rule Hawaii. wordless wednesday
- November 28th, 2009
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Sweet, Sweet Spirit
I was a member of our church's Ladies Trio back home in the Philippines. One of the first songs we performed, and which became our favorite, was this old gospel hymn, "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" (we sang i…
- November 27th, 2009
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Friday Quotes 16
On trials and adversity:As the tree is fertilized by its own broken branches and fallen leaves,and grows out of its own decay,so men and nations are bettered and improved by trial,and refined out of b…
- November 25th, 2009
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Wordless Wednesday: Clouds
"Celebrate your success and stand strong when adversity hits,for when storm clouds come in, the eagles soar while the small birds take cover."One stormy day in Hollywood, FLwordless wednesday
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On Screening Employees
The other day I was browsing through the employment application guidelines of the Florida State Attorney's Office. One item listed in the guidelines says that persons who have accepted a position wit…
- November 24th, 2009
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Ten Things I am Thankful For
It is easy to be thankful when life is good and everything around you is going great. However, when faced with numerous trials, being thankful does not come easy. Nevertheless, as Christians, we sho…
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Filipino Blog of the Week
Woman on A JouRney won the Filipino Blog of the Week (week 187) contest ran by The Composed Gentleman. A huge thanks to all those who voted for my blog.
- November 23rd, 2009
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My Prayer
This has been circulated through e-mail several times but the message is important and worth remembering:I asked God to take away my habit.God said, "No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to…
- November 22nd, 2009
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Weekend in Las Vegas
This weekend was uneventful so I decided to share with you memoirs of my weekend trip to Vegas a couple of months ago.
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Scenic Sunday: Sundown at Magic Island
Sundown at Magic IslandHonolulu, HawaiiBefore moving to Florida, I stayed for three months at a condominium in Waikiki, which is right across the Ala Wai Harbor, Magic Island and the Ala Moana Beach…
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CNN Hero of 2009- A Filipino
Efren Penaflorida is named CNN Hero of the Year. Mabuhay!Let me share with you an article written by Ana Crayton, an educator and a volunteer of an educational campaign online:Unconventional Classroo…
- November 21st, 2009
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Photo Hunt: Bird
February 11, 2008Waikiki, HIThe bird standing on my shoulder is Teaky. He belongs to my very good friend, the late Cristina Tepper, the lady in red to my left. This picture brings bittersweet memor…
- November 20th, 2009
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Gentle Shepherd
Being away from my loved ones is very hard especially during tough times. However, in spite of the numerous trials I face, I know God is with me through the people who continue to reach out and enco…
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Blog Award from a Bored Nanay
It feels good when you are appreciated, especially when the appreciation comes from a fellow blogger. The two awards displayed above came from a new kid on the block, a bored nanay living in style in…
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Monochrome Friday: Church in Las Vegas
a Catholic Church in Las Vegas, Nevadaphoto taken on my visit in January, 2009
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A Cigar is Just a Cigar
In Florida, where there is a large population of Hispanics and Latinos, cigar stores, cigar lounges, and bars are popular. In Broward County where I live, I can see a lot of them. When I first move…
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On the Defense
When I hear about "Oklahoma", the first thing that comes to my mind is the infamous 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. That was the most significant criminal act of terrorism that happened in the U.S. unti…
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Quench Your Thirst
Seventy percent of our body is made up of water and it plays a very vital role in our bodily functions. Nothing beats a glass of iced-cold water to quench our thirst. Tap water does not taste as goo…
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Friday Quotes 15
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.-Chinese proverbWhen faced with difficulties, I console myself with the thought that the Lord will not give me more than I…
- November 18th, 2009
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Skin Talk
We all want to have clear and unblemished skin. Unfortunately, not everybody is blessed with a flawless skin. I have my own share of experience with blackheads and whiteheads and there was a time wh…
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Respiratory Guard
Influenza, or what we commonly call the "flu", is an illness caused by viruses that infect our respiratory system. There is usually an epidemic of flu during winter time which is why as early as the…
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Wordless Wednesday: Cocktail Time
Gerard's RestaurantPlantation InnLahaina, Maui, Hawaiiwordless wednesday
- November 17th, 2009
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Overweight
When I came to the U.S., I gained a lot of weight. Thirty pounds, to be exact. In fact, I have become this big that my classmate in high school whom I haven't seen in like five years or probably mo…
- November 15th, 2009
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Scene from the Top
Early morning trip to the summit of Mt. Haleakala, a dormant volcanoin Lahaina, MauiWatching the sunrise around the crater of the volcanoMt. HaleakalaLahaina, MauiHawaii
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7 Titles, 7 Divisions, 1 Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao became a seven-weight, seven-time world champion in Las Vegas last night, a first in boxing history.Congratulations, Pacman!...and thank you for bringing honor to the Philippines!
- November 14th, 2009
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Masskara Festival
I come from Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. Bacolod, known as the "City of Smiles" and the "Sugar Capital of the Philippines" is popular for its Masskara Festival wh…
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Oh, What a Savior
The Lord is my strength and my song . He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father's God, and I will exalt Him. (Exodus 15:2)Have a blessed Sabbath!
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Photo Hunt: Music
I took this photo of street musicians on the sidewalk of Waikiki one Friday night.
- November 13th, 2009
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Friday Quotes 14
There is no pillow so softas a clear conscience.- French ProverbConduct your affairs with honesty and treat people with respect and kindness. We are but human and prone to make mistakes, but we shou…
- November 12th, 2009
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Girls Talk: Fave Chocolate
I am a certified chocoholic and I have a particular preference for dark chocolate- although, in it's absence, any chocolate will do.My momma alway said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You'll neve…
- November 11th, 2009
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School Alert
The internet and cellphone are today's most important tools of communication. They are widely used, accessible and fast.The school alert system or campus mass notification system where time-sensitive…
- November 10th, 2009
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Wordless Wednesday: Remembering the Grunts
Vietnam warExhibits at the U.S. Army Museum of HawaiiFort DeRussy, Waikikiwordless wednesday
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Mobile Homes
The houses you see above are what we call mobile homes. They are prefabricated dwellings built in factories and transported to the place where they will be occupied rather than constructed on the sit…
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Constructing a Bahay Kubo
The bahay kubo (Nipa hut) is an indigenous house used in the Philippines. It is made out of wood, bamboo slats tied together for the wall and floor, with a thatched roof using nipa or anahaw leaves.…
- November 8th, 2009
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Wasted Time
Victor Hugo once said, "Short as life is, we make it still shorter by the careless waste of time." I plead guilty to that. Not only am I a procrastinator, I also lack discipline when it comes to pri…
