Hey Batchmates, Let's Party !

The following April born celebrators will be honored to have you around to greet them for another year in their life. Come on, let's join

Renato Balmaceda 2
Perlita Bantog Serrano 3
Minervina Baluyot Guinto 8
Armando Reyes 11
Julita Lonzon Malixi 15
Gertrudes Mariano Gamboa 17
Edita Almazan 17
Orlando Lacson 24
Manny Rivera 30
to celebrate their "triple debut" !!!

You have a wealth of fond memories to look back on and remember our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time. To all celebrators " HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! "

Inspiring Message

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Enjoying a Hobby is a Great Way to Relieve Stress

A hobby is a great way to relieve stress. It is a healthy way to escape, even if it's for an hour, and give yourself a break from the reality pressures you have been dealing with all day. It is a diversion from all of the many responsibilities that crowd your mind from sun-up to sun-down. What do you have to show after running around all day, meeting unrelenting schedule demands? Probably a tired body and frazzled nerves. So adding a hobby allows you to forget about the stress of the day and focus on something else that you truly enjoy. Such a shift of attention is an opportunity to rejuvenate your body and soul. It gives you a fresh start to re-enter your sometimes chaotic world. Whatever the hobby, remember that not only are you clearing your mind of the daily tugs for your attention, but you are allowing your creativity to flourish doing something that is entertaining and satisfying for you.
Think about the idea of a hobby. There are no time constraints as you learn and pursue your hobby. You are your own boss. You choose who you will share your time with or whether you need solitude to re-energize. You set your own rules. That's why hobbies can be a way to relieve stress. You are having fun doing something you enjoy and getting satisfaction from the results.
A hobby allows you to explore your creative side. We all have talents within us and only we can discover this richness within. Consider what interests you and how you might want to spend your spare time. What have people commented about that you do well? Or if you are working behind a desk all day, or driving a car all day, maybe you want to find a type of exercise program--Zumba--Jazzercise--aerobics--tennis--that allows you to use some of that pent-up energy and flex the body muscles. If you work in a noisy office, maybe curling up with a book seems like a good idea. Maybe there are some crafts that you have been itching to try. Involving yourself in a hobby becomes not only a way to relieve stress, but a way to improve your overall well-being.

How to Choose a Hobby
When searching for a hobby to pursue, consider your interests, your lifestyle, and your budget. Find something that interests you and that you want to continue learning about, becoming more proficient in, and can maintain a passion. Since a hobby is a spare time activity, you want to choose something that does not become stress inducing itself

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Hobby Examples
1. Reading. Reading is an inexpensive hobby. Libraries and bookstores are a great source for picking up books on your favorite topics, you can listen to a good story. Books are so portable and can be read in the quiet of your own home or on a nice getaway vacation spot.
2. Gardening. Gardening is another very popular hobby pursued by women. Gardening is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine as you can be creative with your planting schemes and devising a three-dimensional picture in your own yard. Some women think there is no better way to relieve stress than digging in the dirt. There is a sense of accomplishment and pride when you actually see things growing and can harvest vegetables or fruits from your own labor..
3. Cooking. Cooking can be a hobby which is both fun, creative and practical. Recipes can be found everywhere, from the internet, to magazines, to television shows, to newspapers, to friends. Some women have commented that kneading dough is a great way to relieve stress!! The benefits of this hobby is that you get to enjoy eating the creative results.
4. Photography.. Taking pictures allows you to view the world differently, thinking about what would be a good scene, or tell a great story in a picture. Photography allows you to be very creative, especially with the digital photos and computer enhancing technology. With the increased popularity of scrap-booking as a hobby, the importance of taking great pictures for posterity is even greater. In addition more people are enjoying genealogy research and documenting the family history. Technology has advanced the photography hobby by providing smaller and more portable cameras so that a camera can be available almost anywhere and no "memory moment" has to be lost.
Hobbies for women offer many options from which to choose. Remember to choose a hobby that fits with your lifestyle and budgetary limits, as well as your physical health considerations. Once you find your niche, you will begin to enjoy the benefits of satisfying your creative side as you enjoy a way of relieving stress.

By Ann Gatty
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4300157

I am sharing this article to you batchmates..

MARCH - born Batchmates

For: Domingo Lima, 2 , Luz Torres-Saul ,16 and Lucila Mendoza-Sabino 21 .


The planet Neptune and the sign of Pisces govern the month of March. You are a natural teacher, a philosopher and a perfectionist. You inherited phenomenal intuition and in general, will exercise more perception than logic in dealing with life. You are a gifted artist and you enjoy holistic endeavors. You are noted for your sensitivity, creativity, and artistic values. Michelangelo and George Washington were Pisces' and used their creativity to the fullest.

Cheers to your natal day !

Happy Valentine's Day , Batchmates

(This Christian Valentine poem is based on a famous Bible Valentine verse on love.)

I Corinthians 13

Valentine's Day is a day of love,
For showing that we care,
And if we read the Bible,
God describes love there:

If we speak like celestial angels
From heaven up above,
All our words mean nothing
If we don’t have Christian love.

Love is patient, love is kind;
It doesn’t brag or boast;
Love conquers pride and envy;
It is never self-engrossed.

Love is not rude or angry;
Forgiveness counters wrong;
Love stays away from evil;
It sings a truthful song.

Love is full of trust and hope;
It always perseveres;
Love never fails; It’s faithful;
To the Bible it adheres.

And if you give this kind of love
To your special Valentine,
You’ll be loving right in harmony
With God’s own sweet design.

By Joanna Fuchs

Life Lessons

To celebrate growing older, Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, wrote the 45 lessons life taught her. It is the most-requested column ever written.



1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."



A friend sent me this in my email. This is something we should all read at least once a week! Make sure you read to the end.

A Birthday Prayer

Father in heaven we come to you today thanking you for the birthdays of Cora, Emma, Adoring, Danny, Terry, Fely and Mercy . We are glad that you have brought us together and allowed us to know them. On this day we ask for your special blessing and a day filled with hope, joy and optimism. We pray that this coming year might be one that will bring personal success and fulfillment and accomplishment for all of them. Father we know that you delight in blessing your children and so we ask for this. May we all be grateful for your goodness.


Corazon Carlos Ramirez-------Feb.1
Emma Rodriguez Magpoc---- Feb.7
Adoracion Swin Apolinario-- Feb.8
Danilo Quicho - Feb.20
Antero Quicho Feb.22
Ofelia Reyes Reyes Feb.25
Mercedes Guzman---- Feb.27

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !