PAHABOL ULIT
Posted at 07:02 AM

LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING

FROM: ASPECTS OF LOVE

Love,
Love changes everything:
Hands and faces,
Earth and sky,
Love,
Love changes everything:
How you live and
How you die


Love
Can make the summer fly,
Or a night
Seem like a lifetime.


Yes, Love,
Love changes everything:
Now I tremble
At your name.
Nothing in the
World will ever
Be the same.


Love,
Love changes everything:
Days are longer,
Words mean more.
Love,
Love changes everything:
Pain is deeper
Than before.


Love
Will turn your world around,
And that world
Will last for ever.


Yes, Love,
Love changes everything,
Brings you glory,
Brings you shame.
Nothing in the
World will ever
Be the same.

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SPLURGE AND ABSTAIN
Posted at 06:20 AM

my resolution to save money dies a silent, painless death whenever i pass a booksale. i managed to spend P500 on 5 books in the past 2 weeks.

2 mysteries by elizabeth peters. the ape who guards the balance is set in edwardian england/egypt (that's world war I, 1910's) i sooo love emerson and ramses, and amelia peabody never fails to make me chuckle, if not burst into loud laughter. how i wish they'll make it the series into a movie or tv miniseries. the other book, naked once more is set in the 1980's, featuring jacqueline kirby, an ex-librarian turned bestselling author who does some sleuthing on the side.

2 condensed book collections from reader's digest, good buys since the two volumes (P58) contain 8 books in all. one of them has a copy of scarlett, the sequel to gone with the wind.i also liked toy soldiers, about a clever 15 year old boy who foiled a hostage-taker in his boarding school.

1 fantasy by terry brooks, knight of the word, 2nd in a trilogy. i have the first book running with demons somewhere...buried in my so-called book pile in tarlac.

given the exorbitant prices of books in national and powerbooks, it's worth it. since i can read fast (too fast), it's not a good idea to spend a lot for something that i can finish in an hour. most of the books i like are out of print anyway.

 2nd hand books are the best!!!

note: accepting the inevitable, i have now allocated a book stipend in my budget.it's as essential as food

postscript: i am abstaining from coffee and coke this week, hyperacidity attacks. waaah. WAAAAAAAAAHH.

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PARA SA IVCF
Posted at 02:35 AM

Come and take part...
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Philippines
SUMMER CAMPS & CONFERENCES 2007

INTER COLLEGIATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
"Ruling Passion"
Intensive-Leadershi p Kawayan Camp 2K7
April 9 - May 6, 2007
Camp Humayan , Busay, Bago City , Negros Occidental
Pray for a target of 65 participants from campuses and churches.
Pray for God's provision of P200,000 camp subsidy.
Pray for a good working relationship between camp staff and counselors.
Ging Marbella
KC'07 Director

INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
"Restart"
Evangelistic Sibol Camp
April 10-14, 2007
Community Resource Center , Naic, Cavite
Pray for a target of 35 students.
Pray for the availability of invited speakers and counselors.
Pray for commitments on student sponsorship P500 - P2,000.
Shebel Solmia
Sibol camp Director

INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
"24/7
Everything is important under the SON"
Leadership-Disciple ship Camp
April 29 - May 5, 2007
Community Resource Center , Naic, Cavite
Pray for a target of 50 students.
Pray for the availability of invited speakers and counselors.
Pray for commitments on student sponsorship P500 - P2,000.
Jeff Boja
LCDC Director

NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP & IVCF MISSIONS
"Abot Kamay
Tugon sa Tawag ng Paglilingkod”
A joint Operation Samaria’s Medical Mission &
Missions Exposure Trek"
May 21-31, 2007 Dingalan, Aurora Province
In partnership with Medical Ambassadors Philippines
Pray for a target of 25 students plus volunteer doctors/nurses/ dentist.
Pray for God's provision of P54,000 subsidy.
Pray for protection and availability of volunteers.
Rhoda Estrada/Yvette Romero
Staff in-charge

INTERVARSITY PROFESSIONALS MOVEMENT
"Tagayan sa Tagaytay, Umaarangkada na!"
Luzon Graduates Conference
May 16-20, 2007
Christian Development Center , Tagaytay Country Homes 3, Tagaytay City
Pray for a target of 80 to 100 participants.
Pray for God's financial provision and availability of speakers.
Pray for strength and wisdom for the conference staff.
Tirso Zagada
Conference Director

Central & Eastern Visayas Region
"The Word"
ISCF Evangelistic- Discipleship Camp
May 21-26, 2007
PSALM Training Base, Poblacion, Talisay City , Cebu
Pray for a target of 35 to 50 students.
Pray for God's provision of P20,000 camp subsidy.
Pray for the student’s parental permission and in raising camp fees.
Pray for the camp staff, counselors and speakers preparation.
Charyl Azarcon
GT for ISCF

west visayas Region
ISCF Evangelistic- Discipleship Camp
May 13-19, 2007
Camp Humayan , Bago City , Negros Occidental
Pray for a good number of student attendees.
Pray for God's financial provision on the camp subsidy.
Pray for the student’s parental permission and in raising camp fees.
Pray for the camp staff, counselors and speakers preparation.
Eumir Villamor
Staff in-charge

Southern/Northern Mindanao Region
ISCF camp
April 30 - May 5, 2007
Camp Alano , Toril, Davao City
Pray for a good number of student attendees.
Pray for God's financial provision on the camp subsidy.
Pray for the student’s parental permission and in raising camp fees.
Pray for the camp staff, counselors and speakers preparation.
James Alvaro
Camp Director

INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
National Staffworkers Conference
June 12-18, 2007
Rizal Re-creation Center, Calauan, Laguna
Pray for God's provision of P200,000 conference subsidy.
Pray for leading as we face the school year 2007-2008.
Pray for the consolidation of the nationwide appreciative inquiries.
Pray for guidance as we do our strategic planning.

Come and Take part in prayer…Take part in GIVING…
Enlist potential student sponsors…Promote IVCF camps!
“So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything,
but only God, who makes things grow.
The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.”
1Corinthian 3:7-8
For inquiries and pledges:
(+632) 931-7794 (+632) 931-1339 (+63) 917-8228530
info@ivcfphil. org
http://www.ivcfphil .org

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NEVER SAY NEVER
Posted at 07:22 AM

Seven years ago, I never, ever, in my wildest imaginings thought that i would:

willingly spend 6 hours in church...before, a one hour mass would give me an attack of adhd/itchy feet midway through the sermon. or voluntarily attend a bible study. or sing alto in a choir and become part of a performing arts ministry. or dream of becoming a tentmaker one day. i never dreamed that i would finally meet Someone who would give me a purpose and unconditional love.

perform for most of my college years with a theater group, experience being stared at by 500 people at a time, and enjoy it. and did i mention that we got paid for it? sana maulit muli.

spend my sem and summer breaks in various Christian camps and retreats all over the Philippines..or that i would have friends from all the regions. i have not forgotten you guys..things have just been quite crazy these past couple of years. it's been almost 4 years since KC...hope we could have a reunion soon. miss you all, ktfhtc

become a full time call girl...er, account manager pala (looks warily around for officemates who might squeal to hr). or be enclosed in a cubicle staring in front of a pc, while wearing office clothes and a headset (ugh), and talking to americans for hours. or work while the rest of the world is in neverland. i am nocturnal, but my activities at night were purely for leisure, not business.

learn to appreciate the beauty of the heavenlies, starbucks and coffee bean (meron na ba nito 7 years ago?), japanese and korean food,  acapela singing, rock and alternative music, foot spas, flowers, pearls and makeup, a sturdy pair of glasses (i miss going without them more), malling, and getting a back massage.

teach English to Koreans (and be paid for it)...naah, never thought i would have the patience to teach at all. now, it's become a calling.

apply for an MA in UP Diliman. after going through the eye of a needle: aka my thesis and five years of undergrad, i thought, ENOUGH is enough. but still...here i am

that i would be sharing my thoughts and mood swings to hundreds of strangers (and lots of friends i hope) over the internet. highschool me:  is a blog edible? use a pc? KABOOM!

just goes to show how much people can change.

 

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TWINGE
Posted at 08:20 AM

i have been spending some of my after-shift free time going through my friends blogs...one friend has been a graduate team volunteer for the past few months, several will go to thailand for a short term missions trp, one is a pastor, another friend and her sister went to URBANA, a lot of them are quite active in the campus ministry, others are studying in fields that would equip them for ministry, etc.

i feel little twinges in my heart as i read their entries...can it be envy?

last month, i refused a couple of opportunities that would lead me down that same path...mainly because i know that i am not ready. career and financial-wise, i am seemingly well off compared to my situation half a year, or even a year ago, and i keep telling myself that things are going to plan. but whose plan? something is missing. or should i say, misplaced?

okay, i know this dryness is mostly my fault, my QT and bs schedule has been very erratic lately. what i want now is to pack up my bible, journal, overnight stuff and food and hie off to the prayer mountain. or at least someplace quiet where i can finally have an SR..it's been 2 years....

i just started another blog in friendster...actually, it's a copy of the one in my first account. both are excerpts from this site, at least the "safe" ones.

it's called tentmaker-in-the-making.

"If a man vows to the Lord...he shall not break his word." Numbers 30:2

 

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HOLY KETTLE CORN!
Posted at 04:29 AM

my newest addiction. =)

i need sales, previews, and sleep. and even if you do not understand what i mean...please pray with me. thanks!

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TRABAHO LANG
Posted at 08:15 AM

i rarely post in the online forums i visit, but this thread struck a chord...someone started this in peyups:

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?

may kilala ba kayong mga UP grads whose jobs you never expected?yung tipong, "bakit tinanggap niya yung work na ganun e UP pa naman siya grad?!"

imagine the maelstrom of reactions that went on in that thread...

MY POST:

what were you thinking?!, based on various posts here, seems to mean a lot of things:

1. for any up graduate, working for call centers, or engaging in any high paying work such as med reps or blue-collar/menial jobs overseas that is not related to your course (qualifier: especially if done for financial reasons)

2. for "tibaks," working for the government or MNC

3. becoming a housewife / househusband

4. not practicing your course, especially if they are in higly specialized fields.

5. not focusing on giving back to the country/society/taxpayers who sent up graduates to school

my two cents:
1. happiness (enjoying your work) is not overrated. by all means, seek a job that would give you fulfillment and purpose.

2. idealism is not an excuse for being irresponsible to your family/dependents

3. raising a family IS  a worthwhile career

4. whatever you call it: profession, work, job, raket, IGP, vocation, calling; it changes because people change, and so do their needs and circumstances. so don't lose hope for those that have been "swallowed by the system." some are just saving up money and experience to be able to do what they really want. don't be too awed by those who do practice their professions. time will come that they too will get stressed and even burned out, and complain about their honorable work.

5. judge not, that ye not be judged.

 

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JOB OPENING
Posted at 09:03 AM

COASTAL TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES is a provider of training materials for employee development, based in Virginia, US. The in-house sales department is in need of SALES ACCOUNT MANAGERS with the following qualifications:

 

- superior written and spoken English skills

- American accent preferred

- willing to work permanent graveyard shift: 9pm-6am Monday to Friday only

- willing to work in Ortigas Center

- call center or sales experience a plus

- undergrads and fresh graduates are welcome to apply

 

Incentive Plan:

- 15 days pre-employment training with allowance (P565/day).

- 21k gross salary for probationary employees

- 24k for regularized employees plus commissions.

Send your resume to raquelc@coastal.com or go to the 20F, Raffles Corporate Center, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City between 8pm-12mn Monday-Friday. Walk-in applicants are prioritized. For more information, call 916-8917 / 916-8918 or check out www.coastal.com.

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PET PEEVE
Posted at 08:46 AM

pet: 

I am seriously thinking of getting a pet. saw some cute hamsters in a petshop last weekend and am tempted to get a pair. are they durable? i mean, do they die easily? because aside from an iguana and two lovebirds, i never had a pet before. i think i'd like something cuddly. or mebbe a fish is safer? i can bring it to my office and watch it to relieve my boredom.

i'm split between getting something furry or something that swims.

how about a duck-billed platypus? 

*****

peeves:

there is this constant knot in my shoulders that is beginning to ache something fierce. hay. an upcoming entrance exam that i have not yet studied for. resolutions i have failed to keep. getting used to sleeping for more than 6 hours (oh no). plus a looming goal/deadline in 8 days. waah.

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KC 2K3 REUNION!
Posted at 01:34 AM

kc2k3 pips!

it's been four years since camp bato. reunion naman tau sa april 21, sat, sm megamall 4:30 pm. tas po yung pwede, sana makapag overnyt mini-retreat sa ivcf bldg. pls text me OR email at ilya_kaboom@yahoo.com to confirm. thanks!

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MONTH END TO DO'S
Posted at 07:09 AM

checklist for end of march:

march 30 friday:

12-5pm - MA entrance exam

5-9pm - birthday dinner for my mama

9pm-6am - work (chase those goals goals GOALS!)

 

march 31 saturday:

6am-onwards - EK family outing

 

"to sleep, perchance to dream..." is something i will have to miss. hay.

 

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