Ang Magtataho

Sa tagal ko nang kumakain ng taho, kanina lang ako nakakita ng matandang naglalako. Sa wari ko ay 70 anyos na si tatang. Mabagal maglakad. Pasan-pasan nya sa balikat ang mga lalagyan ng taho at ng arnibal at sago, tila bigat na bjgat sa kanyang dala. Kasalubong ko siya kaya tinawag ko. Huminto siya. Taliwas sa aking akala, hindi na aabot sa kalahati ang taho. Paubos na rin ang arnibal at sago. Sumalok sya para sa akin. Habang ginagawa niya iyon, ipinagmamalaki niya ang kanyang produkto. Tama siya na hindi maganda ang durog na taho. At sa paraan ng paglagay niya ng arnibal, hindi na kailangan pang haluin upang lumasa.

Masaya si tatang na umalis. At ako naman ay nagmuni-muni habang kami ay papalayo sa isa't-isa. 

1990 Luzon Earthquake

 July 16, 1990, Monday. Intramuros, Manila

It was the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Our school celebrated the feast with scapulars. Classes were only held half day. 

In the afternoon, after merienda, my sister and and I were engaged in a coloring book. 

Then someone said, "Lumilindol." I looked at the big Rosary that was hanging on the wall. It was shaking tremendously. Soon, the electricity in the building  of the Palacio del Gobernador was cut off. I heard bottles of softdrinks breaking, as my parents' officamate also had a sari-sari store. Our mother told us yo get under her table. We prayed the Hail Mary loudly. We were scared.

After a while, my father arrived. He picked up my sister and carried her. I followed. From the 6th floor, we went down the building. Fortunately, the stairwell was lighted by the emergency lamps. As we were rushing down, my blue crayon got loose from my fingera. I wanted to stop and look for it, but my father said no.

We stayed outside the building as Plaza Romas was just in front. We waited for out mother. I don't recall how long but we were safe and together.

After a few days, I looked for my crayon. I did not find it. I am okay, my family is safe. That matters. 

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The Inaugration of the 17th Philippine President

 As I was on duty last June 30, 2022, I was not able to watch the inaugration fully. Thanks to Facebook and Philippine Star, I was able to do so today.

I want to ahare a few screenshots. 

Do Not Be Angry, Be Reconciled

 

From https www.dailyscripture.net

Eusebius, a 3rd century church father, offered the following prayer as instruction for his fellow Christians:

"May I be no man's enemy, and may I be the friend of that which is eternal and abides. May I never quarrel with those nearest me: and if I do, may I be reconciled quickly. May I love, seek, and attain only that which is good. May I wish for all men's happiness and envy none. May I never rejoice in the ill-fortune of one who has wronged me. When I have done or said what is wrong, may I never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make amends. May I win no victory that harms either me or my opponent. May I reconcile friends who are angry with one another. May I never fail a friend who is in danger. When visiting those in grief may I be able by gentle and healing words to soften their pain. May I respect myself. May I always keep tame that which rages within me. May I accustom myself to be gentle, and never be angry with people because of circumstances. May I never discuss who is wicked and what wicked things he has done, but know good men and follow in their footsteps."

A Formation Seminary in the City

 Nestled in the bustling area of the metropolis, Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary (OLGMS) thrives. Educating grades 7-10 (Junior highschool)  it upholds the 5 pillars of formation.

Based from its Facebook page:

- To foster the growth of seminarians into the fullness of Christ life through an integrated program that takes into account his physical affective, intellectual, socio-cultural and spiritual development.

- To help the seminarian discern the state of life befitting his character and charism as a child of God.

- To create an atmosphere conducive to the assimilation and deepening of values necessary for the formation of genuine servant leaders.

- To expose the seminarian to the ideals and demands of priesthood through a process confirming to his age and development.

- To assist the seminarian in recognizing and responding to the initial signs of priestly vocation.

- To prepare the seminarian for major seminary formation.

Here are some of my shots. Classrooms are empty as there are no physical classes for school year 2020-2021. These photos are from my camera roll in 2020.

SSL

There may be times that one ought to be quiet but if there are questions that need to be raised, then asking is needed. Somewhere along the way, a simple and innocent question gets twisted and other ingredients are added.

I remember a friend's photo. She was holdimg a placard that says: 

Kaya ligtas ang mga  tahimik 

Ay dahil sa mga sumisigaw.

The Wooden Puppets of Jakarta Indonesia

I went to Jakarta, Indonesia last year to attend the wedding of my best friend. I got there several days before to check the city.

I happened to come across this and I would like you to check it out. The puppets are handcrafted and made with passion.

Some of the photos are uploaded in my facebook account and facebook has a problem as of now but I will share them soon.

Visit this workshop and enjoy the puppet show. I purchased some puppets too.

Weighing Love

The first person that you loved may not be the one you loved the most.

The person you love  the most may not be the one who loves you the most.

The person that loved you first may be the person who loves you the most.

"Be an Abigail. Remember how each decision can turn your life around, for good or bad. Be wise." - adapted

Spam comments

There has been several comments on my posts which I consider SPAM.

There are still some real comments though.

I do not post a lot these days, but I keep track of my blog.

I was reading about thank yous and this one came up:
emotionally-abusive relationship

7. If Your Partner Always Holds you Accountable if Anything Goes Wrong

6. If Your Partner Puts you Down when Other People are Around

5. If Your Partner is Exceedingly Jealous

4. If Your Partner Expects you to do Everything

3. When Your Partner Manipulates you

2. When Your Partner tends to Isolate you from Others

1. When the Partner is being Verbally Abusive

It is painful for both of you, but more on the person being abused, as he/she has become more dependent on the other  one, that he/she forgets to love himself/herself.

One has to fill up the love tank and it cannot be nourished back if it is not refilled. The first person do that is the abused one, and it starts by loving yourself.