What's Happening???

Have you ever been in this situation?

Vision darkened. It's a blackout.

Can't even move a finger.

I can feel the water running down my throat, making it's path towards my belly...

I was playing ball with my barkada in an open court near our university. After 2 or 3 sets, I suddenly found myself fighting for my consciousness. Can't really figure out what was happening to me at that time.

Good thing, one of my friends assisted me to the bench. The one of them bought me ice tubig (cold water in a plastic) and gave me a drink. As I sip, it's like tracing my entire digestive system, as water makes its way towards my inner being.


Now, let's try to make things simple...

I realized afterwards that I was in a "Hello dehydration" moment, first time in my life. At that time, I didn't had enough fluids and rest during the game. I was enjoying so much, I didn't care for replenishments. Truly, it's a wrong move.

One of the book summaries I have read and listened to is "How To Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. One of the big ideas there is "Rest BEFORE you get tired". I should have read it before my dehydration experience.

Taking breaks or pauses in our busy day-to-day activities can definitely reduce our fatigue, worries and even increase our productivity whether in work or in social life. We should never wait for exhaustion to take place, as it might be our last breath to take. 

Rest as often as you can. Even machines need it. Just don't abuse, okay? ^_^

What events in your life unexpectedly brought you to your limit? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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My Grandparents Died of Diabetes...

Which health issue or physical feature runs through your family? Are you obese like your parents and cousins? Do all the girls have mustache? Is white hair already appearing at a young age?

Even if my mom is old in age and independent, I saw her cry during the burial of my grandfather. Love and sorrow is definitely beyond intellect, ability, and experience.

From both father and mother side, all my grandparents died of diabetes. We can say, it's definitely in bloodline.


Now, let's try to make things simple...

I have been health conscious since my college years. I try to avoid sugar as much as possible. If water is available, I won't take softdrinks nor artificial juices. Actually, I drink softdrinks in less than 5X a year. Even candies are a no-no to me if other food choices are available. I'm very, very cautious and even targeting zero hard and softdrink intake. 

Although one thing that I cannot stop myself with is rice, as the Filipino staple food. Actually, chocolates are also difficult for me to resist ^_^. Like what I heard from Bro. Eli, rice is the most delicious food, because even if you eat it everyday, you won't have enough of it.


After I learned that dark (not black, that's different) chocolates are good for the body, I discovered that my taste buds prefer it more than milk chocolates, choco wafers and varieties with caramel. I truly love it's slight bitter taste.

Some beverages and other commercial food products that claim to have zero sugar uses aspartame instead, an artificial sweetener that is actually carcinogenic! So which one do you choose, diabetes or cancer? Stevia and honey are still the best natural sweeteners and are also becoming more common nowadays.

I'm really experiencing it: I feel no urge in the sight of softdrinks, artificial juices and chocolates with sugar. I'm not craving for it. I make it a point to always read the product labels of ingredients.

Water tastes a lot better for me, although it has no taste at all. Something to thank for.

What food is forbidden for you to take, and what have you done to fight the temptation? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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Basketball For Charity??? Hmm...

Are you a charitable person?

It's the feeling after giving or sharing a part of yourself, whether it be money or friendly advice or your physical strength, that is the most rewarding of all reasons why you have to lend a helping hand to those in need.

But have you thought that playing basketball can be a charitable deed?


Now, let's try to make things simple...

UNTV37, tagged as the "Public Service Channel", has organized what they call UNTV Cup, which is now on its 2nd season. It is currently the only charity basketball league in the Philippines.

Isn't it a very, VERY cool idea that the Filipino people's favorite game can be used to extend help for those in great need?

This is truly a one-of-a-kind concept. Various government offices or departments form their own teams and choose a charitable institution which they want to sponsor. The overall champion will then give the grand prize to their chosen foundation.

Any charitable idea, or better say "breakthrough", you can think of right now? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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Post It - Urgent & Important

When your to-do list gets very, very long, how do you prioritize?

As Brian Tracy has suggested, it's best to classify your tasks into 4 quadrants, and focus on the important tasks first. He has popularized the concept of Eat That Frog which tells us to do the most difficult important tasks as we start our day.

I have experienced so much difficulty in choosing which of my job assignments to do first. My productivity also gets lower and lower as my to-do list gets longer and longer. Confusion is killing me as work is piling up.

But I have discovered a much modern way of doing it, digital version.


Now, let's try to make things simple...

If you are using Windows 7 for your PC, perhaps you have tried those Sticky Notes, which are like Post-It notes in your desktop. Below is a screenshot of my office desktop PC screen.

A more productive way of utilizing that feature is to label them as to which is URGENT & IMPORTANT and NOT URGENT BUT IMPORTANT. Remember to DO THOSE THINGS FIRST. Then you can add other notes as you wish. Better to include also target dates.

It is optional to include the NOT IMPORTANT stuffs. For me, it will just crowd my desktop and become eye sores. I rather schedule them using Reminders feature of MS Outlook or my mobile phone, so they just appear as I wanted them to and not disturb my rhythm.

In this way, you will always be reminded of things you need to accomplish in the soonest possible time.

What about you? How do you organize your everyday tasks or goals? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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It Is Safer To Believe

What do you believe in?

It's difficult to quantify with accuracy how many believers and non-believers of deities there are in the world. There are also those who are not sure where to stand on this issue.

Below is a map from an article in The Washington Post showing demographics of atheism based on data by a polling firm.

Now, let's try to make things simple...

Let's make a very simple analysis (and no offense to both parties).

Granting, without accepting, that there is/are actually no creator/s or divine beings of any sort, what will happen to those who lived their life worshipping, singing praises, attending church gatherings, praying day and night, making sacrifices, fasting and dodging every attack of evil going their way, after their death? None. Nothing. Some may have even enjoyed doing some or all those religious activities mentioned, and had a peaceful heart throughout their life by applying spiritual values preached to them. Although some may not, expectedly, and may even suffered "hell" throughout their lives despite dedication in their chosen denomination. Those who did not believe will go, well, nowhere. Nothing will happen to them also. They also may or may not have spent valuable time on their lifetime here on Earth. Overall, nothing bad will happen for both sides after death.

Now, what if there really is/are creator/s or what we call gods and spirits? Those who believed, again, may or may not end well, depending on how they followed the true doctrines. Those who refused to believe, most probably, will end up in punishment. Overall, disbelief will most probably take you to failure and belief may take you to your sought after heaven.

Always be careful on what you believe in. Our mind is there, for a purpose.


So now, would you still hold on to what you believe in? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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So How Much Salary Do You Expect???

Are you a fresh grad looking for the most profitable venture out there? Or an employee wanting to benchmark your income?

I graduated college with good standing, so I expected to earn around PhP30,000 a month on my first job. That wish didn't came true.

Then I ended up accepting the offer of the company where I went for OJT. Honestly, I didn't want to work there, at first. But the starting salary is not bad at all, so having no other choice, I accepted the offer rather than waiting months for luck to come my way. Thank goodness, things are going quite well, as I can still keep up with my priority: my faith.


Now, let's try to make things simple...

Check out the 2013 salary trends in the Philippines as posted here  by Jobstreet.com. You can find the updates on how much our highest-earning Filipino local employees put on their pockets on a regular basis.

Nevertheless, business venture, still, has a higher potential than being an employee. But the risks are higher, as a drawback. Working for another person is a more secured bread and butter.

How about you? What is your DREAM job? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.


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