A feel good movie.
That's why it won several Academy awards.
David among the Goliaths.
I am a millionnaire!
Rich in friends and loved ones!
Thank You, Lord!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
I am dying....
Multiple myeloma has no known cure.
My verrrry expensive medicines are only for prolonging my life.
In other words...I am dying.
I am eager to see my Creator and meet my father again.
But then I believe in miracles.
And so I have this to say -
I am dying...
To tell all of you that I love you!
My verrrry expensive medicines are only for prolonging my life.
In other words...I am dying.
I am eager to see my Creator and meet my father again.
But then I believe in miracles.
And so I have this to say -
I am dying...
To tell all of you that I love you!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
30 day retreat
I "re-started" my 30 day retreat which Bo Sanchez is encouraging everyone to take.
I don't have marbles so I use colored paper clips for every day ( a total of 30) which i placed in a tin heart-shaped can. I put masking tape on top saying "My 30-day retreat". On the side, I wrote, "It's pure joy to be alive!"
I placed my yellow paper clip with smiley inside my duster's pocket. I kept touching it the whole day. I also kept squeezing a stress ball with smiley.
I wrote a list of things to do and I've cancelled out practically every item by now. My list looks like this:
...write three reports
...blog
...read the newspaper
...hear mass (TV and Internet)
...listen to Bible Reflections
...pray
...read Bible
...plan the week
...work on other writing projects
...plan fundraisers
...call up, email, and chat with friends
...be extra loving to my mom and son
WOW! All that in one single day!
I just learned that multiple myeloma has no known cure. Velcade will only prolong my life.
And so I take this 30 day retreat from a perspective of a woman who is truly dying even as I hope that God will heal me completely.
So here is my short, short prayer:
Lord,
I offer You this day
Every step of the way.
This, I have to say
It is bar none
A wonderful Day No. one!
I don't have marbles so I use colored paper clips for every day ( a total of 30) which i placed in a tin heart-shaped can. I put masking tape on top saying "My 30-day retreat". On the side, I wrote, "It's pure joy to be alive!"
I placed my yellow paper clip with smiley inside my duster's pocket. I kept touching it the whole day. I also kept squeezing a stress ball with smiley.
I wrote a list of things to do and I've cancelled out practically every item by now. My list looks like this:
...write three reports
...blog
...read the newspaper
...hear mass (TV and Internet)
...listen to Bible Reflections
...pray
...read Bible
...plan the week
...work on other writing projects
...plan fundraisers
...call up, email, and chat with friends
...be extra loving to my mom and son
WOW! All that in one single day!
I just learned that multiple myeloma has no known cure. Velcade will only prolong my life.
And so I take this 30 day retreat from a perspective of a woman who is truly dying even as I hope that God will heal me completely.
So here is my short, short prayer:
Lord,
I offer You this day
Every step of the way.
This, I have to say
It is bar none
A wonderful Day No. one!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Therapeutic Tears
Some people hate it when they hear me cry.
They think I'm having another nervous breakdown.
But don't they know?
Tears can be therapeutic.
When they fall from my eyes, it's like water washing out the pain inside of me.
If I don't cry it out, my bad feelings will remain trapped inside.
I know you all love me but please...
Once in a while, just let me cry.
Let my tears fall...all my psychiatrists say they are therapeutiic.
Maybe I should sell them in bottles called "Nimia's tears".
In my lifetime, I have shed oceans of tears.
I could have been rich selling those bottles!!!!
They think I'm having another nervous breakdown.
But don't they know?
Tears can be therapeutic.
When they fall from my eyes, it's like water washing out the pain inside of me.
If I don't cry it out, my bad feelings will remain trapped inside.
I know you all love me but please...
Once in a while, just let me cry.
Let my tears fall...all my psychiatrists say they are therapeutiic.
Maybe I should sell them in bottles called "Nimia's tears".
In my lifetime, I have shed oceans of tears.
I could have been rich selling those bottles!!!!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Family Council
I made a decision.
Mom reacts - she's mad. "Why are they threatening you?"
Kuya says, " Don't be gullible!"
Youngest brother says, " Doctors know best. And no to networking."
My sister says, "Don't be hard-headed!"
My reaction? Tears. Am I not entitled to cry?
Final decision: My decision irrevocably revoked.
Mom reacts - she's mad. "Why are they threatening you?"
Kuya says, " Don't be gullible!"
Youngest brother says, " Doctors know best. And no to networking."
My sister says, "Don't be hard-headed!"
My reaction? Tears. Am I not entitled to cry?
Final decision: My decision irrevocably revoked.
Scolded and Hanged
Yesterday, I was scolded by my foreign clients. Reprimanded. Expressing disappointment over our handling of a very big project. Too bad but it was a wake up call for me.
And so, I took control over things. Apologized. Set things right.
Results? My chartists now know how to chart. I finished one report. Two sets of charts are ready for analysis. One will be done soon, too.
Problem solved. Lessons learned. Like...
...Do not procrastinate.
...Know your priorities.
...Give your best...always.
...Stay humble. Admit your fault.
Client has been appeased. I still have work to do and there are several more reports to be done in the next three months for the same client. That big huh.
So there. I needed some scolding and spanking to be a good girl again.
Serves me right.
And so, I took control over things. Apologized. Set things right.
Results? My chartists now know how to chart. I finished one report. Two sets of charts are ready for analysis. One will be done soon, too.
Problem solved. Lessons learned. Like...
...Do not procrastinate.
...Know your priorities.
...Give your best...always.
...Stay humble. Admit your fault.
Client has been appeased. I still have work to do and there are several more reports to be done in the next three months for the same client. That big huh.
So there. I needed some scolding and spanking to be a good girl again.
Serves me right.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Two Civil Servants
My mom told me about two civil servants...aka government employees.
One was cranky, rude, inconsiderate, condescending, impatient
Not fitting for the job!
She shouted at the poor, old, sick people who have been waiting hours in line.
Poor folks!
One was funny, brought laughter to everyone.
His role was just to call out names.
He said _______, won a Nissan Patrol.
Next! is ______from San Francisco, USA ay Del Monte.
And on he went.
There goes Mr. Comedian the audience would say.
Giving cheer everywhere.
Same government agency.
Two totally different employees.
What a world of difference - a sharp tongue vs. a sense of humor.
Which would you rather be a "victim" of?
One was cranky, rude, inconsiderate, condescending, impatient
Not fitting for the job!
She shouted at the poor, old, sick people who have been waiting hours in line.
Poor folks!
One was funny, brought laughter to everyone.
His role was just to call out names.
He said _______, won a Nissan Patrol.
Next! is ______from San Francisco, USA ay Del Monte.
And on he went.
There goes Mr. Comedian the audience would say.
Giving cheer everywhere.
Same government agency.
Two totally different employees.
What a world of difference - a sharp tongue vs. a sense of humor.
Which would you rather be a "victim" of?
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