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Happy Birthday!

Guess who is celebrating today, the 29th. Your Gift Vouchers and well wishes should be forwarded to Mike.

Prepare to Be Bored - "In My Corner" by Nelia

• At school, I'm always waiting for recess.
  

• My earliest memory is how close we were as a family.with my grandparents still alive and nobody had gone to college. That was my fondest memory, esp.X'MAS time. Everybody wears new clothes, going to our relatives, ninong and ninangs. Afterwards comparing who got the most money.The day before christmas i loved to stay late with my grandparents making suman,halya an d dinuguan. I have so many happy memories of my childhood but i can't tell everything bec. it would be too long but there's just one thing i want you to know. I was good in climbing trees. Sometimes i sleep on top of the starapple, bec. i like the breeze up there.

• When i was a child,i wanted to be a successful business woman.
  
  If i wasn't me i'd like to be Barbara Streisand so i can sing my favorite song "Evergeen" without difficulty.
  
  My worst habit is putting things off.
  
  I'm my best at drawing and cooking.
  
  The best lesson my parents taught me isto be humble.habang ang palay daw ay nagkakalaman eto ay yumuyuko.
  
  Five famous people i would like to have met: Barbara Streisand,John F. Kennedy, Mozart,Beethoven and Michael Angelo.
  
  I don't like talking about failure.
  
  My happiest moment was when i passed the board exam. in Med.Tech.(it was very hard).
  
  My secret skill that is no longer a secret .....cooking.
  
  My friends say i am trustworthy and dependable.
  
• I'm very bad in doing the budget bec. if i see something that i like i really buy it,if i can afford it.

  My biggest regret was that i stopped learning the piano bec. i had no time.
  
  The hardest thing that i have ever done was to accept the death of my loved ones.
  
  My greatest fear is being attacked by a dog esp. a pitbull.
  
  I Often wonder if i'll be able to travel and explore the most beautiful and exotic places in the world. i'd like to learn the diff. cultures and try diff .kinds of food. Luz brought you to the belly dancers in Lebanon,i'd like to take you to paradise.my most cherished dream is to be in an island surrounded by all kinds of exotic plants esp. orchids and exotic birds,and a lot of butterflies.My house is by a stream with a waterfall so that in the afternoon,i can relax in the porch while listening to Mozart and Beethoven.Now are you ready to fall asleep?

Get Up-to-date with the New E-mail Buzzword

Buzzword 'bacn' clogs e-mail arteries
Thursday Aug 23 15:00 AEST
By Shaun DaviesNinemsn

Spam has long been regarded as the primary enemy of e-mail users — but now a new type of meaty menace is clogging up inboxes everywhere.

"Bacn" describes the myriad email alerts that users of social networking websites and other Web 2.0 technologies receive every day.

It is not junk email — bacn includes such items as Facebook notifications, email newsletters, and electronic bill receipts, which are increasingly common as the internet becomes more integrated in people's lives.


And if the internet community's enthusiastic embrace of the term is anything to go by, "I'm reading my bacn" could soon become a ubiquitous office catchphrase.

Reports say bacn was only coined on Sunday, at net culture conference PodCamp Pittsburgh 2. Since then it has spread across blogs at a sizzling rate.

Major technology websites, including Wired and CNET, and respected US broadsheet The Washington Post have flagged bacn's unusual and rapid rise.

Bloggers describe it as "the middle class of email", "e-mail you want, but just not now" and "things you signed up for, but that still feel like clutter in your inbox".

And this may not be the end of the meat-related terms from PodCamp — CNET reports that other terms raised at the conference included "steak" (the email you do want) and FakinBacn (spam posing as bacn).

Luz Q - "In My Corner"

At school I…am good in the sciences and dislike history.I enjoy being with friends admire teachers and professors with high value system .

My earliest memory is….my Dad taking pictures of myself while I pose,dance or make faces and my Mom dressing me up with beautiful dresses which she herself sew.

When I was a child I wanted to be…scientist I am fascinated by the different science apparatus and the heavenly bodies.

If I wasn’t me I’d like to be…an Egyptian Princess or a sexy Lebanese belly dancer

My worst habit is …reading. I cannot sleep without a book or a magazine on top of my headboard which I read before I sleep.

I’m my best in jobs where there is a higher interpersonal component.…

The best lesson my parents taught me …is to be always thankful for all things.They taught us to be honest and live simple life.

Five famous people (living or dead) I would like to have met…
1.Jacqueline Kennedy her regal bearing despite life tragedies mesmerize me
2.Napoleon Bonaparte, for his excellent strategies of winning wars.
3Dan Brown, the author of Da Vinci Code ,so he can personally shed light on the many controversial facts in his novel.
4.Elvis Presley to tell he is my idol and I will be tickled pink if he will serenade me with his love songs.
5.The Blessed Virgin Mary to catch a glimpse of her colourful life with Jesus and to ask her why she can be a very obedient woman.

I don’t like talking about…people’s physical deformities .It pains me no end hearing people laughing at them.

My happiest moment was…being with my family and playing with my apo.

My secret skill (that is now no longer a secret) is…counselling and I am good at that,

Friends say I am…a PEARL , passionate, emphatic, ambitious ,and loyal

I’m very bad at…the kitchen , cooking is not my cup of tea

My biggest regret was…I did not pursue a dream…a crazy one, that is working as curator in a museum.

The hardest thing I have ever done was…speaking my mind and being brutally confrontational that sometimes, I hurt feelings of people.

My greatest fear is…REJECTION

I often wonder…how it feels to be a goldfish in an aquarium, being watched and providing joy to spectators

A Special Blogger

Juanito has given us a a wonderful trip back in time to when everything was relatively simple yet absolute fun. The things that we took for granted are now precious memories. For reminding us of them, we thank him most profoundly.

Juanito is married to Jean and they have three children with names all starting with J. He has not indicated how many (if any) grandchildren he has. He may be able to advise our batchmates who are interested in having internet connection.

We are looking forward to reading more posts from him.

An Announcement

Annie's Cuisine - 3

HERBED CHICKEN SALAD

6 OZ BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST,
COOKED AND CHOPPED
¼ C SLICED CELERY
¼ C CHOPPED RED ONIONS
3 TBSP LIGHT MAYONNAISE
½ TSP DRIED BASIL LEAVES
2 TBSP RELISH
¼ C SLICED PINEAPPLE
SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE
2 MEDIUM TOMATOES

1. COMBINE CHICKEN, CELERY, ONIONS, RELISH, AND PINEAPPLE IN A MEDIUM
BOWL. ADD COMBINED MAYONNAISE, BASIL, SALT & PEPPER, MIX LIGHTLY. COVER AND REFRIGERATE AT LEAST ONE (1) HOUR.

2. CUT TOMATOES INTO WEDGES, STARTING AT THE TOP OF EACH TOMATO BUT BEING CAREFUL TO NOT CUT ALL OF THE WAY THROUGH TO BOTTOM OF TOMATO.

3. PLACE A TOMATO ON EACH SALAD PLATE, GENTLY SEPARATE WEDGES. FILL EVENLY WITH THE CHICKEN SALAD.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS. ENJOY!

Bunch of Thanks to Pilar

drinking coffee

According to the american jourmal of medicine women who drink 2 to 3 cups of coffee everyday,reduces the risk of colon cancer by 50%.Men were not mentioned.I don't know the difference between women and men's colon.

Naalala nyo pa ba?

Si Nanay ay nasa bahay pag-uwi namin galing sa paaralan; Walang mga bakod at gate ang magkakapit-bahay, kung meron, gumamela lang; 10 sentimos o diyes lang ang baon: singko sa umaga, singko sa hapon; Merong free ang mga patpat ng ice drop: buko man o munggo. Pakikinig ng drama sa radio, tulad ng Simatar, Kapitan Radam, mga liham kay tiya Delly at sa gabi naman ang gabi ng lagim tinatakpan ang iyong tenga kapag naririnig mo ang alulong ng aso…. Naa-alala mo pa ba?

Mataas ang paggalang sa mga guro at ang tawag sa kanila ay Maestro/a: Di binibili ang tubig, pwedeng maki-inom sa di mo kakilala. Malaking bagay na ang pumunta sa ilog para mag-picnic, o kaya sa tumana; Grabe na ang kaso pag napatawag ka sa principal's office o kaya malaking kahihiyan kapag bagsak ka sa exams; Simple lang ang pangarap: makatapos, makapag-asawa, mapagtapos ang mga anak...

Pwedeng iwan ang sasakyan at ibilin sa hindi mo kakilala; wala namang lock ang mga jeep na Willy's noon. Mayroon kaming mga laruan na gawa namin at hindi binili: trak-trakan (gawa sa rosebowl ang katawan at darigold na maliit ang mga gulong, "sketeng" (scooter) na bearing na maingay ang mga gulong at de-sinkong pako para sa preno; patining na pinitpit na tansan lang na may 2 butas sa gitna para suotan ng sinulid (pwede pang makipag-lagutan) ; sumpak, pilatok, boca-boca, borador, atbp. Di nakikialam ang mga matanda sa mga laro ng mga bata: kasi laro nga iyon. Maraming usong laro at maraming kasali: laste, gagamba, turumpo, tatsing ng lata, pera namin ay kaha ng Philip Morris, Malboro, Champion (kahon-kahon yon!) May dagta ang dulo ng tinting na hawak mo para makahuli tutubi, nandadakma ka ng palakang tetot, pero ingat ka sa palakang saging dahil sa kulugo; Butas na ang sakong ng Spartan mong tsinelas - suot mo pa rin; Namumugalgal ang pundiya ng kansolsilyo mo kasi nakasalampak ka sa lupa. Sa modernong buhay at sa lahat ng kasaganaan sa high technology.. . di ba minsan nangarap ka na rin... mas masaya noong araw!

Sana pwedeng maibalik... Takot tayo ngayon sa buhay. Kasi maraming napapatay, nakikidnap, maraming addict at masasamang loob... Noon takot lang tayo sa ating mga magulang at mga lolo at lola. Pero ngayon, alam na natin na mahal pala nila tayo kayat ayaw tayong mapahamak o mapariwara.. .. Na una silang nasasaktan pag pinapalo nila tayo... Balik tayo sa nakaraan kahit saglit... Bago magkaroon ng internet, computer, at cellphone. Noong wala pang mga drugs at malls. Bago pa nauso ang counter strike at mga game boys.

Tayo noon...

Doon ...

Tinutukoy ko ang harang taga o tumbang preso kapag maliwanag ang buwan; Ang pagtatakip mo ng mata pero nakasilip sa pagitan ng mga daliri pag nanonood ka ng nakakatakot sa "Mga Aninong Gumagalaw" Unahan tayong sumagot sa Multiplication Table na kabisado natin, kasi wala namang calculator. Pag-akyat natin sa mga puno; pagkakabit ng kulambo, lundagan sa kama ; Pagtikwas o pagtitimba sa poso; pingga ang pang-igib ng lalake at may dikin naman ang ulo ng babae; Inaasbaran ng mga suberbiyo; Nginig na tayo pag lumabas na ang yantok-mindoro o buntot-page. Nai-sako ka rin ba? O kaya naglagay ka ba ng karton sa pwet para hindi masakit ang tsinelas o sinturon?

Pamimili ng bato sa bigas; tinda-tindahan na puro dahon naman; bahay-bahayan na puro kahon; naglako ka ba ng ice-candy o pandesal noong araw? Karera sa takbuhan hanggang maubos ang hininga; pagtawa hanggang sumakit ang tiyan; Meron pa bang himbabao, kulitis at pongapong? O kaya ang lukaok, susuwi at espada?

Susmaryosep ang nadidinig mo pag nagpapaligo ng bata... Estigo santo kapag nagmamano. Mapagod sa kakalaro, minsan mapalo; matakot sa "berdugo" at sa "kapre"; Tuwang-tuwa kami pag tinalo ang tinale ni itay kasi may tinola!

Yung crush mo?

Pag recess: mamimili ka sa garapon ng tinapay -alembong, taeng-kabayo o biscocho? Pwede ring ang sukli ay kending Vicks (meron pang libreng singsing) o kaya nougat o karamel; Kung gusto mo naman - pakumbo o kaya kariba, mas masaya kung inuyat; Puriko ang mantika, at mauling na ang mukha at ubos na ang hininga mo sa ihip kasi mahirap magpa-rikit ng apoy.

Madami pa... Masarap ang kamatis na piniga sa kamay at lumabas sa pagitan ng daliri para sa sawsawan; ang palutong pag isawsaw sa sukang may siling labuyo; ang duhat kapag inalog sa asin; ang isa-sang isubo ang daliri kasi puno na ng kanin... Halo-halo: yelo, asukal at gatas lang ang sahog; Sakang ang lakad mo at nakasaya ka kasi bagong tuli ka; o naghahanap ka ng chalk kasi tinagusan ang palda mo sa eskwelahan.

Lipstick mo ay papel de hapon; Labaha ang gamit para sa white-side-wall na gupit; Naglululon ka ng banig pagkagising; matigas na amirol ang mga punda at kumot; madumi ang manggas ng damit mo kasi doon ka nagpapahid ng sipon, di ba? Pwede rin sa laylayan... May mga program kapag Lunes sa paaralan; May pakiling kang dala kung Biyernes kasi magi-isis ka ng desk. Di ba masaya? Naalala mo pa ba? Wala nang sasaya at gaganda pa sa panahon na yon... Masaya noon at masaya pa rin tayo ngayon habang ina-alaala iyon... Di ba noon... Ang mga desisyon ay ginagawa sa awit na "sino ba sa dalawang ito? Ito ba o ito?" Pag ayaw ang resulta di ulitin: "sino ba sa dalawang ito? Ito ba o ito?"... Awit muna: Penpen de Serapen, de kutsilyo, de almasen. How how the carabao batuten... Presidente ng klase ay ang pinakamagaling, hindi ang pinaka-mayaman; Masaya na tayo basta sama-sama kahit hati-hati sa kokonti; Nauubos ang oras natin sa pagku-kwentuhan, may oras tayo sa isat-isa; Naaasar ka kapag marami kang sunog sa sungka; kapag buro ka sa pitik-bulag o matagal ka ng taya sa holen. Yung matatandang kapatid ang pinaka-ayaw natin pero sila ang tinatawag natin pag napapa-trouble tayo. Di natutulog si Inay, nagbabantay pag may trangkaso tayo; meron tayong skyflakes at Royal sa tabi at pahihigupin ng mainit na Royco.

Kung naaalaala mo ito... nabuhay ka na sa KAPAYAPAAN!

Pustahan tayo nakangiti ka pa rin! Kung naka-relate ka sa lahat ng nabanggit sa itaas, ibig sabihin lang niyan ay.......... ... MATANDA ka na! he he he... pero kung hindi ka maka-relate, padala mo na lang sa akala mo ay kapanahunan nya ito para maalala din niya at mangiti rin siya.

Just wanted to share this message that was forwarded to me by a friend. I'm sure that you can all relate to this . . . :)

SGTRANE MNID

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too.
Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can. i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
Eojny!

LIFE LIST

This piece is from Bethea Jenner.The idea of preparing a life list is for us to be able to "live life to the fullest"


A life list is a list of all the things you would like to do before you die.It is a great tool for helping you get more out of each day and adding zest to your life.This could range from the very simple to the very ambitious but which personally appeal to you.

Put your list in writing so you can monitor what you have accomplished.Categorize your list from simple and easily achievable to more complex ones that may take more time.The list may also include ambitious goals like, "becoming a full time entrepreneur", silly or crazy ones like "dancing in the rain,"fun ones like "going on a road trip," self improvement like "getting organized or losing weight".It could be learning a new skill or doing good.Make your goals specific too,instead of writing "to be calmer",write counting 1-10 and breathing deeply whenever you are about to lose temper.Remember to list doable goals;be realistic .To say,"walk on the moon" isn't realistic,unless you are a multi-millionaire and can buy a space trip,or you become an austronaut in training.Be flexible too,you may change your goal or can add more to the list whenever you want.

I already got a life list and from it many had been accomplished at this point, like riding the Gondola in Venice,experiencing how it feels to be up in the mountains filled with snow and seeing ruins left by wars.I hope one crazy goal I still need to pursue is riding in a hot air ballon.

So batchmates,get a life list now or update yours and see how many percent have been achieved!

PERKS OF BEING OVER 50

This is something in line with Nelia's article about retirement:

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run--anywhere.
4. People call at 9 pm and ask, " Did I wake you?"
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
7. Things you buy now won't wear out.
8. You can eat dinner at 4 pm.
9. You can live without sex but not your glasses.
10. You enjoy hearing about other people's operations.
11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
12. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
13. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into
the room.
14. You sing along with elevator music.
15. Your eyes won't get much worse.
16. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
17. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
18. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
19. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
20. You can't remember who sent you this list.

Author unknown.

GRANDMA'S HANDS

This is one of the nicest stories I have seen. Makes you want to take a peek at your own hands.

"Grandma's Hands

Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn't move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands When I sat down beside her she didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was OK.

Finally, not really wanting to disturb her but wanting to check on her at the same time, I asked her if she was OK. She raised her hand looked at me and smiled. " Yes, I'm fine, thank you for asking" she said in a clear strong voice. "I didn't mean to disturb you, grandma, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK,” I explained to her.

"Have you ever looked at your hands? " she asked. I mean really looked at your hands? I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point she was making.

Grandma smiled and related this story: "Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well through out your years. These hands, though wrinkled, shriveled and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life. They braced and caught my fall when as a toddler I crashed upon the floor. They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back. As a child my mother taught me to fold them in prayer. They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots. They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent.

They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son. Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special. They trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse. They have held children, consoled neighbors, and shook in fists of anger when I didn't understand. They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body. They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw. And to this day when not much of anything else of me works real well these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer. These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of my life.

But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when He leads me home. And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ."

I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandma's hands and led her home. When my hands are hurt or sore or when I stroke the face of my children and husband, I think of grandma. I know she has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I too, want to touch the face of God and feel his hands upon my face. "

Author unknown.

AND THEY ASK WHY I LIKE RETIREMENT

Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays,1 Sunday. Question: When is a retirees bedtime? Answer:Three hours after he/she falls asleep on the couch. Question:How many retirees do change a light bulb? Answer:Only one,but it might take a whole day. Question:What's the biggest gripe of retirees? Answer: There's not enough time to get everything done. Question: Why don't retirees mind being called seniors? Answer:The term comes with a ten % discount. Question:Among retirees, what is considered formal attire? Answer:Tied shoes. Question:Why do retirees count pennies? Answer:They are the only ones who have the time. Question: What is the common term for someone who enjoys work and refuses to retire? Answer: NUTS. Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement,attic or garage? Answer: They know that as soon as they do,one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there. Question:What do retirees call a long lunch? Answer:Normal. What is the best way to describe retirement? Answer: The never ending coffee break. Question:What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree? Answer: If you cut classes,no one calls your parents. Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work,but misses the people he used to work with? Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth. My favorite one: Question: What do you do all week? Answer:Mon. to Fri. Nothing,and on Sat.& Sun. I rest. Share this one with all the retirees you know,and if you have not yet retired,look what you have to look forward to.

SAMUT-SARI

Hi to Class/Batchmates up there and down under,

I was amused by the different write ups youve got here in our blog.It is a stormy and rainy day today but your thoughts and ideas on the different subjects and issues really brighten and make up my day. Let me join you in tackling the various concerns ok?
First of all,Happy Birthday to all the August celebrators....May the peace of our Lord be with you throughout your life.

On the subject of growing old,..yes I do agree with you pareng Mike ,kalabaw lang tumatanda pero ang puso at damdamin ng tao dapat laging bumabata...Mabuti na raw ang tumandang may pinagkatandaan kaysa sa batang parang walang pinagaralan..So let us grow old and beautiful in the eyes of the Lord after all ...Wrinkles lang yan...cream lang ang katapat niyan.Gray hair lang yan....laging may hair dye sa botika ,iba-iba pa ang kulay...Forgetfullness lang yan ..normal biological process, ang mahirap kalimutan agad tayo ng ating kapwa at ni Lord.

Re-kumare and kumpare..We teachers used to make our class learn the meaning of words by analyzing it through affixes and rootwords. The prefix CO means with or together with while the rootwords mare or pare means mother/father. These affixes and rootwords being used in the modern languages such as English and Spanish are derived from the ancient Latin Greek and Hebrew languages. In the country,being sponsors or witnessess to religious ceremonies like baptism and wedding makes you a kumare or kumpare of the parents and the ninong/ninang of the child or the bride and groom. In this Christian nation specifically the catholics being kumare and kumpare means you are with or together with the parents in seeing the child grows as a good christian and the married couple to start and lead a christian family.

Re-Bansag..I have come to realize that bansag is being given to people during our time because children were given the same name and so the need for their identity. Look ..in San Vicente alone we have Boy Kornel, Boy Bisaya, Boy Alang -then, Fredong palaka, Fredong OIC, Fred darapa, Fred sigabo,- Belen ago, Belen mario-Babyng palaka Babyng amado-Remyng aida, Remyng putol-Mariang ado, Mariang telebok. Others are C armen dikit, Erning sanidad, Bertang bingi , Emman patko, Dr Baba, Charing hilot, Inggong tsapong Inggong ilokano, Max llamado , boy bato and of course my mother was known in the town as Chayong baka di ba?

Ngayon ko lang naintindihan kung bakit lately parents are giving their children unusual names such as Jed, Jares Xerxes Zhasmin etc. .para siguro maiwasan ang mabigyan ng bansag. Warning therefore ,if you go to San Vicente siguraduhin ninyong si emmang fred ang hinahanap ninyo at hindi si emmang ado o emmang guding .

Well,this is to inform you that Fely R. Julie and yours truly are now on our leave as a prelude to our retirement few months from now..See you all in 2010

YOU ASKED FOR IT.

Since you (Ernie, Mike and Pilar) insist, here is Ms orionjri as she would likely look in the 2013 Golden Reunion. Any further request?

See the Amazing Dancing Prisoners in the Philippines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrRHJRRvUjM&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwrongcruise%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F

Getting Old

From Nelia's e-mail. Image creators unknown.

BANSAG-PART I

Regarding palayaw I think it's most accurate kung ito ay gawin nating bansag. The following have their own bansags, mga taga tabing dagat. I did'nt include yong mga namatay na kasi baka tayo dalawin(he! he! he!) joke! joke! joke!

Rudy Bakis,Meling Batya,Nitang Alog, Naidang Balisong, Doming Indian, Berting Ato, Berting Greatman, Rico Flok, Manuel Aguila Manuel Bugil, Eddie Putol, Eddie Kanduli, Erning Kulangot, Erning Bukol, Erning Durok, Benny Barak,Eddie Kabaya, Efren Bao, Leo Morgan, Edwin Pungkol

Roderick Darak, Carling Kambal, Yolly Palaka, Jose Taruc, Danny Uban, Nardo Dupang, Brian Urak, Lando Pilok, Zorin Kabuyao, Remy Aburido, Eliseo Utal Mike Baldebas, Roding Tibag, Toning Hapon, Lito Bulate, Lito Baluktot

Mercy Labi, Abel Tae, Sentong Apatnapu, Manoling Direk Arnel Buknol, Resty Labaha, Jose Bato, Nelson Utsog, George Baljok Boy Barett, Chayong Angot, Oscar Pako, Narding Tainga at Rico Pako.

Okey na muna ito kasi papasok pa ako baka ako mahuli, kasi medyo
busy ang aming company kahit Sabado't Linggo ay may pasok. Next time na lang yong part 2.

Batch 63 Personalities for August 2007

Happy Birthday, ERNIE

REMINDER TO THE FOLLOWING BATCHMATES

Please accept your INVITES to be contributors to our blog so that you can publish your posts directly and keep in touch with all of us your batchmates..

• dang32450 (Rizalino)


• zettesu or su (Boy E)


• peedeepot or peedeep (Domingo)


• angtrajano (Amory)


• gomezrd2 (Roberto)


• bnp108 ( Ernest S)


• belen_almazan (Belen)


• rhodorabaluyot (Ruben)


• terri_quicho (Terri)


• lourdes_cruz (Lourdes)


• mgdejesus (Elenita M)

If the readers of this blog are in contact with anyone of the above batchmates, please give them an extra nudge to accept the invite and post updates about themselves. We are all keen to hear from them.

Be Ten Years Younger

Ms.Cory Quirino,an ever youthful lady shares her secret of staying young, in her column,INSIDE OUT for the Philippine Daily Inquirer.Here are some pointers :


1. Detoxify the body--Make a list of all the things you still do which you know are not good for you,like smoking,sleeping late most of the time,downing too many medication,bingeing on sweets or salty foods.Start cutting on these bad habits or break the habit today.replace cravings with fruits and vegetables,herbal teas,nuts and grains.

2. Unload the mind---Stop worrying,a mind constantly bombarded with problems,fears,anxities will always weigh down your own body.

3. Try to relax-----Adopting a more positive attitude will instantly signal your body to be in a state of ease.enroll in meditation classes or do mind -body exercises like Taichi.

4. Learn proper breathing,don't hold your breath,catch it.Breathe in,breathe out,in slow counts of 5.Keep practicing until it feels so natural for you.Now SMILE and keep smiling throughout the day.

5.Pamper yourself----We deserve this,after our stressful life of working and taking care of our families.Enjoy life,stay healthy,and continue loving!!

CELEBRATE LIFE !!

KUMADRES, KUMPADRES

WHO AMONG YOU BATCHMATES ARE KUMADRES, KUMPADRES?

I KNOW MIKE, HAVING MANY CHILDREN HAS MANY KUMPADRES AND KUMADRES AMONG OUR BATCHMATES. TO NAME SOME OF HIS KUMPADRES AND KUMPADRES, THOSE I KNOW ARE: EMMA, NELIA, EYA, LUCING, ROLLIE, ALFREDO GABRIEL AND ERNIE DEL ROSARIO. ARE THERE SOME MORE MIKE? PLEASE DO CORRECTIONS IF I MENTIONED WRONG NAMES.

ROSA'S KUMADRES ARE PERLITA, EMMA AND ME.

LUZ QUICHO IS AIDA'S KUMADRE

LUZ TORRES IS MY KUMADRE FOR HER ELDEST DAUGHTER LULU (BINYAG)

I KNOW EACH ONE OF US HAVE FRIENDS AMONG OUR BATCHMATES LIKE LAGRIMAS, VIOLY, SIONY, JULITA, LUCING,TUDING AND EMMA, FELY, JULIE, AND ROSA, PERLITA, LUZ SAUL, BELEN, LUZ Q., AND LICERIO, ORLANDO, JUANITO, ETC., AND WE NEVER KNOW THAT THEY ARE KUMADRES, KUMPADRES. BATCHMATES, PLEASE PUBLISH TO LET US KNOW.

WARNING ABOUT E-GREETING CARDS

Consumers warned about e-greeting card
Thursday Aug 2 10:40 AEST

Victoria's (Australia) consumer watchdog advises anyone receiving an unnamed e-greeting card in their email inbox to delete it immediately.

Consumer Affairs Victoria detected a scam this week during its routine scanning of the internet.
Consumer Affairs Minister Daniel Andrews said the fake greeting card emails were the latest version of a phishing scam favoured by online fraudsters.

Phishing scams are criminal attempts to steal bank or credit card account details or other personal information from consumers," Mr Andrews said.


"This particular version of the phishing scam is an email that claims the recipient has been sent an e-greeting card by an unnamed friend or family member," he said. The email comes with a subject line that says "you have received a greeting card" or "you have received a postcard from a family member".

The recipient is then instructed to view the e-greeting card by clicking on a link. "By clicking on that link, computer users may be allowing a spyware program into their computer which can track and count their keystrokes while they type," Mr Andrews said.

"The information collected from the spyware can be used by others to commit credit card and/or identity fraud.

"If you receive this email, or any that seem dubious, delete it immediately without opening it."

©AAP 2007

"health * STAVING OFF ALZHEIMER'S

Source:The All New KERYGMA. September, 2004. page 7.

With the recent death of former US President Ronald Reagan, Alzheimer's disease has again come to the fore. In spite of research, there has still been no known cure or proven way to prevent the disease.

However, studies suggest that increased intake of vitamin E reduces a person's risk of developing the illness. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which may help protect nerve cells from damage or may improve the function of nerve cells. Although Vitamin E does not delay memory loss, it has been found to prolong a person's capacity to do everyday activities.

Limited evidence has also been found that staying mentally active may put older adults at less risk. Reading regularly, playing cards and games, doing crosswords, watching TV, etc. can help in avoiding symptoms of Alzheimer's.

Other substances that may prevent the disease include:
* Increased intake of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 for people with elevated homocysteine levels.

* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as indomethacin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or aspirin.

* Statins used to lower cholesterol.

CAUTION: Please consult your doctor before taking medicines, vitamins or food supplements.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

This song is heartily dedicated sa mga magbi-birthday ngayong August:
EHEMMM! ( Siyempre, i-clear muna ang throat, bago kumanta.)

HAPI BERTDEY TO YOU,
HAPI BERTDEY TO YOU,
HAPI BERTDEY, DIR KLASMEYTS,
HAPI BERTDEY TO YOU.

HOW OLD ARE YOU????????????

Napagisip-isip ko lang, dapat pala ay August ang reunion natin, kasi wala ng problema sa food. Marami nang seafoods at lechon - handa ng mga may birthday.

Love, peace, happiness, good health, and more blessings sa inyong apat, Ernie, Pres. Mike, Reynaldo, and Leonardo, at sa iba pa na hindi nasama sa lista. May you have more birthdays to come.

OTHER AUGUST BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO TO THE FOLLOWING BATCHMATES:

MIKE CRUZ - AUGUST 29

REYNALDO FELICIANO - AUGUST 30

LEONARDO CRUZ - AUGUST 31

Our August Birthday Guy

Okay na sa batch natin ang mga lechon na nakahilera. So paano, kakanta na ba kami ng "MALIGAYANG BATI, MALIGAYANG BATI, MALIGAYANG MALIGAYANG, MALIGAYANG BATI!" Hapi Bertdey, Klasmeyt sa August 5!

jjmac/orionjri batch1963

Summer fun

SUMMER TIME AT THE JERSEY SHORE

Like most places of white sandy shore, summer is the busiest season in Ocean County. Unofficially, summer begins here on Memorial Day weekend in May and ends on Labor Day weekend in September. There are hundreds of vehicles coming and going throughout the mid-Atlantic beach resorts fondly called, the “Jersey shore”. This county’s beach line stretches for miles and miles for about 30 (+) miles. The school is out and the beach season begins. It is vacation time for most working class. Reunions, beach volleyball, kite flying, walking, biking, sunbathing, crabbing and fishing; all of these fun activities concentrate on or around the coastlines of the Atlantic ocean. From Point Pleasant to the north, down to Long Beach Island to the south, no one can visit the beach area without mentioning the boardwalk. It is usually made of (wooden) boards primarily as a beach walkway. For these two are intertwined no matter where you go. Only a couple of towns do not have the boardwalk next to the beach. The legendary boardwalk of Atlantic City, where the Miss America beauty pageant started, immortalizes this landmark.

Fuel cost is relatively cheap compared with the neighboring states of New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. So out of town folks travel via car, train, motorcycle, bus or even by boat just to get away, and head towards the Jersey shore. Population increases many times over during summer. The two neighboring counties down south, Atlantic and Cape May counties, fare no better when it comes to the influx of beach lovers during the season. The volume of traffic is enormous even in the “back roads.” Going home from work on a typical Friday afternoon usually takes 20 – 25 minute commute. Unfortunately, this is not the case during this time of the year. It takes anywhere from 45 minutes up to one hour during the summer months. So much movement is going on; in that anyone can sense that tourism industry is thriving at is best. It is a way of life, in our neck of the woods. Soon, Labor Day weekend will be here, and fall will follow. Slowly, Ocean County will return to its normalcy. But for now, surf’s up. It is summer time down the Jersey shore... Cheers!


Note: While I have the pleasure of writing about summer life in our county, I have no vested interest or hidden agenda in any beach property, fuel industry or bureau of tourism. I wrote this article along with the photo shoots for the sole purpose of sharing it with all our fellow bloggers. And of course, I’ve had numerous pleasure walks while working with my digital. My wish is that in a small way, I’ve encouraged our global friends to share their wealth of beautiful sceneries (love them beaches, enormous bays, great mountains and parks) as seen through their own camera lens. AAA (Auto Assoc. of America) and Atlas reference books showed me great beaches, magnificent lakes, bays, and just spectacular sceneries from places like: Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls, Canada side). Maryland has the Inner Harbor of Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay, the sail boat haven of Annapolis. They are magnificent. And how about Malibu beach of Southern California, along with San Gabriel Mountains (Cucamonga Wilderness/Day Canyon)) or the San Francisco Bay, up north? I am hoping that we can share some of the spectacular sceneries from the Philippines, especially from the neighbor islands of Luzon. Let’s not forget our friends from the land down under. Sydney is a given - the largest, the oldest and the best-known city in Australia. “This most enduring icon also has the Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a. k. a. The Coathanger”. But I’ve read an article or two about the Sunshine State and its great shorelines of Brisbane, some 44 mile-stretch of white sands along the Pacific and Gold Coast highways. My reference quoted this place as “Australia’s most popular holiday destination, the Gold Coast also known as Surfer’s Paradise.” I wonder who can validate this information for us without hooking up directly through the world wide web (www) via hyper text transfer protocol (http)? Let’s wait and see if we have any takers, dear friends!

Scenes of summer at the Jersey shore.

A must -read for midlifers and above

On my 50th birthday, our only daughter, gifted me with a copy of the book : COMING TO TERMS. For the past nine years or so, I read the book over and over again, and thought I should tell you about it, so you'll also feel the contentment that I feel after reading it.

It is a compilation of writings on midlife by 15 women, namely: Bernardita A. Azurin, Florina F. Castillo, Gemma Guerrero Cruz, Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz, Chic Fortich, Mariel N. Francisco, Judette A. Gallares,r.c., Margarita Go Singco-Holmes, Marra PL. Lanot, Carolina S. Malay, Asuncion David Maramba, Imelda M. Nicolas, Alice A. Panares, Ma. Agnes O. Prieto, and Tessie Tomas.

The foreword was done by my favorite PDI columnist, Conrado de Quiroz. I quote: " Among the paradoxes of life that they reveal: It is the worst time of all, it is the best time of all. It is a time of panic, of seeing the beginning of the end, of looking back and wondering if all that one was amounted to a hill of beans. But it is also a time of learning, of standing at the threshold of new things, of wondering if looking back and finding oneself wanting is not the most stupid thing to do. It is a time of finding old answers to new questions. It is a time of asking new questions to old answers.

It is a time of death, it is a time of life..."

The book was edited by no other than Ms. Lorna Kalaw-Tirol. Says she: ...I wanted other women to know that midlife is not a dead end, that it need not be the crisis that it is to many of us, that it can in fact be the best time of our lives."

COMING TO TERMS - Writings on Midlife by 15 Women. Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1994.