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Photo credit: diaryoffatwoman.blogspot.com Gallup Adult Soccer Team Daisy Dukes vs. Sparks April 29, 2012 3:30pm I just made three penalties in our game today!!! wahhhhh! 1. CATCHING THE BALL. As the ball was kicked to the goal by our opponent, in an instinct, I tried to catch the ball! .. Ok, I am playing at Gallup Adult Soccer League Team, a newbie! .. and I've yet to internalize the rules! Funny, but prior to today's game, we were playing Volleyball yesterday, and the volleyball player in me took over! Referee's decision: Opponent's point! 2. TOUCHING THE BALL. I was assigned as a defense, while trying to defend the ball from entering the goalie's territory, the ball touched my shoulder! .. another error!!! Opponent got to play a free kick! 3. PASS BACK TO KEEPER.  The ball came to my stance, and was accidentally kicked to my keeper! OMG! It was not intentional, and even if it was, I wouldn't even know what it meant! Referee, gave the opponent a free kick aga...

  If I really wanted to make a difference I would... openlibrary.org   REFUSE TO LET PEOPLE WALK ON ME The book is simply reminding us that God created us in His own image, unique and priceless in all His creation.  If we allow OTHERS to treat us badly, bully or disrespect us in anyway, we are allowing THEM to belittle our Creator as well. We sometimes mistake HUMILITY and MEEKNESS to be the way out of unhealthy situations,  allowing  users, pushers, bullies and steamroller types to continue to walk on us, because we want their needs to be put first.  NO! If we want to make a difference in this world, we all NEED to learn to RESPECT ourselves and others. I've learned through the years that I needed to speak up for myself.  Until I learn to advocate for myself, people around me will continue to make fun of me; put me down and walk on me. It is a NO, NO! Show me that you are worth emulating; show me that you are perfect and never make mistakes; show me h...

My Daily Thing. At around 6: 15, I’ll wake up.  I’ll look for my iphone without phone service anymore; turn on the WIFI, and check my Facebook notifications. I’ll do some browsing and then I’ll turn it off. I’ll step out of the bed, wake the kids up and then I’ll make some oatmeal for breakfast. At this time, I’ll be rushing kids to wake up already, it will take a number of promptings for them to do what they were supposed to do, esp, my eldest. My youngest, he’s ok, he’ll just ask his dad to put him out of bed to the living room and the he’ll wait for his oatmeal and he’ll be good. We’ll all go to the car at around 7:35; then we’ll start our prayers- kids will say their prayers too, one by one; we have prayer rotation as to who goes first. My youngest will always say, God bless the trees, God bless the houses, God bless the sun, the moon, the cars.. My eldest will say, God help us do good in school, bless the sick people so they’ll get well… A friend’s daughter will pray different...

I was a member of Christ Youth in Action in college days; Lingkod ng Panginoon after college days ; and Ang Familya ng Panginoon after getting married. I honestly miss those days! I miss my friends in the community! I miss attending prayer meetings; sharing and listening to personal testimonies and especially fellowships! Maybe, we'll be a part of that community again. I hope someday soon. For the mean time, here's sharing with you one of my favorites. AS THE DEER As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee. You alone are my strength, my shield To you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship Thee. You may download the song here. NAMASTE. -day 133 Artist: DAN GARDNER

“I am beginning to understand," said the little prince. "There is a flower... I think that she has tamed me...” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince I looked at the mirror, feeling all the confidence in the world. I looked at the mirror, loving myself, I looked at the mirror, seeing who I really I am. Funny, but not too long ago... I didn't feel the same... I felt insecure and unloved... BUT I handled it well... So it didn't show... THAT IS WHY I thank God for you.. because you made me feel beautiful! :) "Of course, an ordinary passerby would think my rose looked just like you. But my rose, all on her own, is more important than all of you together, since she's the one I've watered. Since she's the one I put under glass, since she's the one I sheltered behind the screen. Since she's the one for whom I killed the caterpillars (except the two or three butterflies). Since she's the one I listened to when she co...

The family adventures in New Orleans begins! Here are some photos when we visited the Audubon Zoo in 2008.   Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf South's favorite family gathering spots, o ne of New Orleans’ best family attractions and home of one of the most impressive wildlife collections in the world. Audubon Zoo is part of the Audubon Nature Institute which also manages the Aquarium of the Americas.  The zoo covers 58 acres (23 ha) and is home to 2,000 animals. It is located in a section of Audubon Park in Uptown New Orleans, on the Mississippi River side of Magazine Street.  The zoo and park are named in honor of artist and naturalist John James Audubon who lived in New Orleans starting in 1821. (information from Wikipedia) I was just so happy to be with my family again - that my photos were all on them! Here's my family :)   My kiddos! Mymy at 6 years old and Mimoi at 2 years old! Here's Mymy, enjoying the merry-go-round at the zoo! Mimoi enjoying...

I have a big problem. I think I just had a writer's block! source The thing is my husband and I have started watching this TV series called "Maging Sino Ka Man", just 2 nights ago! ... my this show is addicting! Maybe that's why I can't seem to write anything! My mind is pretty preoccupied! hehe According to Wikipedia, Maging Sino Ka Man (lit. Whoever You May Be ) is a critically acclaimed Filipino primetime drama series that premiered on ABS-CBN on October 9, 2006. Book 1 ended on May 25, 2007. Due to it's success, a sequel was aired on December 10 the same year it ended. mskm‑050907.JPG Well, I guess, I've found a good resource!!! Since I am now reading the plot via Wikipedia hehe... There are 12 parts in Book 1 and well, we are just on Part 1. We will be watching this for days for sure! I just warned hubby not to watch the drama without me! Now, I have added something to do! Yay! My weekends have become busy. Remember I am now playing volleyball, badmin...

Oh my! I am already in  my 129th day! I really can't decide what to write tonight! So, I'll just make some updates as to what's happening with my life nowadays. No one will read this anyway so, I'm taking my risk! Lol! I've enlisted myself to play volleyball and badminton in the Pinoy Tournament here in NM. I am also playing soccer with the Gallup Adult Soccer! ... and who would have thought, I'd be playing again.. that's just it anyway, just for fun! just for exercise purposes, and just to be with new found friends here in New Mexico. I'll be very busy this summer, we have 6 weeks left in the school year; and I can't wait to get things started. I have to start sleeping earlier, 10:30pm, would be best! Good luck to me! What else? I am watching "Maging Sino Ka Man" TV series of Bea and John Lloyd! Lol I am also keeping my fingers crossed for Jessica Sanchez in the American Idol. We also walk during weekdays, thank God for spring time! What m...

As I said in my other post, VISION BOARD , as a visual learner, posting notes in my room helps me remember! Here is one that I love, and I love to read it everyday!!! Enjoy!!! Promise Yourself  by Christian D. Larson, 1912   *also known as the Optimist Creed   To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature you meet. To give so much time to improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be t...

THANK YOU for joining me in my 365-day journey !!!  I am currently in my 127th day and overjoyed because for some unknown reason I am already getting traffic sources from search keywords! I don't know HOW it was able to link, it was a real surprise - since I'm not even into SEO's. But, no complaints here! just gratefulness! Here are the MY DAILIES in the net. I just checked last night and elated with the results!  When I looked up my address, gemsdaily , they see me too! Yay! Current STATUS Google™ page rank PR RANK: 2 StatsCrop - Rating :   3.0 / 5.0 Stars by StatsCrop Gemsdaily.blogspot.com is ranked #323,181 in the world, a low rank means that this website gets lots of visitors. Its SEO score is 56.5%.  Site Title : My Dailies Alexa Rank : #323,181 SEO Score : 56.5% SEO Score is 56.5% Great day!!! Thank you and God bless everyone! -day 127

10‑celebration.gif The many faces of our eldest- Mymy! We love you Ate Mymy!  Happy, Happy 10th Birthday!!!  birthday-girl.jpg May all your dreams come true! :))   I can't believe it has been 10 years since we had you. You were just a small baby then, now 10 years old!!!  Soon, in middle school!!! Nope, not yet... No matter how tall you are becoming... Just be a little kid... Just be our little girl... Until we are ready - which isn't very soon! hehe :) We love you, Ate Mymy! Happy 10th Birthday! -day 126 April 19, 2012 Mymy's 10th birthday Photos: New Orleans, LA Chalmette, LA Baton Rouge, LA Hollywood, CA Sedona, AZ Show Low, AZ Red Rock Elementary School  Mrs. Nichols - Grade IV class Gallup, NM

To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh   It has taken me a long time to learn that I just needed to be myself. Growing up, I've had good and bad memoirs and taking it in another point of view, I know it has done me well.  Maybe, I needed all those experiences to allow me to be initiated in mind power! Lol! You see, I have made my own life guidelines as early as my school days!   My LIST:   1) I cannot please anyone, even if I try too, there will always be people who are for me and against me. I will do the right thing and will take criticisms as a learning tool.   2)  Until I learn how to stand and speak for myself, people will continue to bring me down. I need to learn fast!   ...

The funny thing is I have forgotten how to become really angry. I have forgotten the best way to react when I just hit rock bottom. I have forgotten about what I must be doing or should have done when it hurts. I have forgotten to feel. It has happened too many times, that I am not sure what's happening anymore. It has happened too many times that I am not sure if what I am doing now is the right thing to do. It has happened too many times and now it is happening again.. that, truly, was it fake or real? Funny but I don't feel human at all. I think I have become a robot. A super woman, maybe? Lol! I have to start feeling again, but with the situation now, and how memories just flooded my brain cells again... I am not really sure. The joke may be on me. But it sure feels not right, not humane, and honestly, I cannot even process. Because I know, I cannot change anyone, because I know deep down, it may be the truth - there's nothing I can do. Tears wouldn't fall, I've...

  I am you... And you are me... And we are happy family. I can be All that I want to be And it'll be perfect all the way! God is love And love is great And God is great And we are great and life's so great! Think about this And you will see That life is perfect as it can be Thank you Lord Thank you so much and thank you, thank you, thank you very much! -day 123 Poem written during the 8th intensive seminar with OCCI Global

All quotes are from this lovely book How To Get What You Want Faith in Self is the starting point of all successful achievement. When you know for sure that you can do it, you can get anything out of life that you want, providing only that you do not violate the rights of others. If you want to rise in the world, then prepare to receive that which you earnestly desire. Whatever we want can be ours if we will pay the price and constantly move to the direction of our goal. There is one thing that the Creator gave us at birth which He reserved for human being alike- the Power of Choice . He gave us the power to become what we want to become. There is no such thing as something for nothing. Give yourself, your time, talents, energies, money to make this world a better place in which to live. Then see how surely the world has become better for you. NAMASTE. -day 122 Photos: Gallup, New Mexico, USA

I am pleased to know I can always start anew. To change my color... so I can change my world. To count my blessings, instead of sheep. And to be always in control... as I allow God to blossom in me.  NAMASTE. -day 121 Photos: While walking around the neighborhood Gallup, New Mexico, USA

When You Wish Upon A Star  When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you If your heart is in your dream No request is too extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers do Fate is kind She brings to those who love The sweet fulfillment of Their secret longing Like a bolt out of the blue Fate steps in and sees you through When you wish upon a star Your dreams come true Fate is kind She brings to those who love The sweet fulfillment of Their secret longing Like a bolt out of the blue Fate steps in and sees you through When you wish upon a star Your dreams come true -day 120 Photo: Mimoi Playground of Dreams Gallup, NM, USA Easter Sunday

I have a high regard for doctors.  In my mind, because of the years of education that they had, I feel they could not go wrong. Plus, I feel  like it's a powerful field to be into. I have full trust in their decision-making capabilities, in their skill to make people well, and in their generosity to share their knowledge. It saddens me to know that not all doctors are like that in the real world.  But, glad to know that doctors I know are commendable, service-oriented and real givers. I read an article from Ron White 's emailed newsletter about Integrity. It's an eye-opener, not just in the medicine field but in all fields of life.  Read on...   Zig Ziglar on Integrity by Zig Ziglar Major surgery requires not only a skilled surgeon, but also a number of skilled assistants to make certain that everything happens as it should. They function as a team. No one person, regardless of how brilliant he or she is, could pull off a major operation alone. A new he...