This blog aims not only to make people laugh, but also to inspire others, instill positive values...in short, to make this world a little better, a little happier. This blog is meant to bless (in my own little way) all those who read it. It's my way of saying "I love you more and more".
Last Sunday, I watched "Angels and Demons", starring Tom Hanks. I've read the book by Dan Brown. I prefer the book but the movie isn't bad. It did justice to the book, I would say.
Finally, last night I finished reading "Last Man Standing" by David Baldacci. It took me months to read the book. I don't know. It's not a page-turner until the last third. I'm glad I completed it. Turned out to be worth reading after all.
From Monday to Friday these days, mom and I look forward to watching "Magkaribal" in Channel 2. I like it because my current crush, Derek Ramsey, is there. Also, the story is interesting and exciting. There are funny moments, too.
As I write this, I have just taken a bath. I am so glad we don't have problem with water here where we live. So many people in the metropolis don't have water. That would be torture for me! Thank God for precious water!
My friend fetched me. Since we were early in fetching her son, we went to the nearby chapel. After a long time, I visited an adoration chapel! I prayed including part of the rosary.
Then, we went to Amici. We ordered fried mozzarella, lasagna, pizza, and we each had a dish. Mine was oil-based seafood pasta. It was good but I prefer the one in Bellini's. There was free gelati so I violated my diet and ordered choco hazelnut. Yummy!
It was good seeing a friend and being updated. I also liked talking to her son.
When I reached home, I took my medicines.
I turned on my computer and checked my inbox, watched/listened to Youtube, played online scrabble, went to Facebook, wrote in my spiritual journal, and wrote for one of my book projects.
I am thinking of teaching the "computer illiterate" on how to use the computer. I have enough knowledge and patience. Ha ha. Any takers?
I just love my computer! I can't let a day go by without turning it on and doing a host of things such as...
...check my Yahoo inbox and see who has emailed me. I get jokes/funny emails, inspirational stories/quotations, informative accounts, messages from Facebook, photos from family and friends, updates/communication from my various Yahoo groups and so on.
...read interesting stuff in the Yahoo site and other websites
...get my daily Bible video reflection at www.usccb.org
...surf the net for whatever interests me - writing, games, movies, photos, self-improvement, religion, etc.
...write in this blog
...analyze data and make powerpoint presentations
...write poems, books, story concepts, scripts, etc.
And so on and so forth. I feel so lucky to be around in this age of information, the Internet and the computer. There is so much to learn and no room for boredom!
“The most excellent and divine counsel, the best and most profitable advertisement of all others, but the least practiced, is to study and learn how to know ourselves. This is the foundation of wisdom and the highway to whatever is good.” --Pierre Charron
Earlier today, I took an online survey to measure my level of happiness. My score? 57% ha ha. That's "above average". That means I'm happier than many or most but not extremely happy. Well, not to sound redundant, I'm happy with my score.
How well do I know myself? Pretty much since I'm quite introspective. I am friendly and can make friends easily. I find it easy to love people because I focus on the positive in every one. I can tolerate even difficult persons. I am glad that I have no enemies in the world (at least, none that I know of).
I have a sense of humor, corny though it is. I am fun-loving. I know how to entertain myself and have learned how to have a good time even in the confines of my home.
I am kind and compassionate. I am patient. I am a good listener.
Pardon me for boasting but "modesty" keeps me from adding to the long list of positive traits that I have.
I do have my flaws. I am guilty of "ningas kugon". I can be lazy. I eat too much. I don't know how to cook. I am very poor in current events, politics, history and geography.
I could go on and on but the path to self-knowledge is far from over.
----------- Here's a beautiful quote:
Another quote is from Larry Page (one of the founders of Google) when he said that he learned this phrase in college:
"Have a healthy disregard for the impossible"
Yes, even sick people like me can dream the impossible...and make this world a better place. Ha ha sounds corny but who knows what lies ahead?
We don't have a maid. So oftentimes, my mom acts as my "personal" maid. She goes to the wet market, buys groceries, cooks, cleans, washes dishes, sweeps the floor. She also acts as my messenger and purchaser of items.
All because of my condition. I cannot bend. My back aches all of the time. I cannot take public transportation.
The things that my mom has to go through! Poor mom!
So, whenever possible I do simple acts of love like wash the dishes (I cannot stand for long periods of time so I do this at an "angle"). I also massage my mom's feet from time to time. And since she loves playing mah jongg, I play the game with her even if I end up with a very painful back.
When one is sick, it is easy to think that he/she is worthless or no good. But no! That is far from the truth. Take my case. I am afflicted with several illnesses but I believe that just by staying home, I can cheer up other people through text messages, phone calls, chatting.
I also use this blog to send inspirational thoughts and funny messages.
Here's one I got through email:
An Arab student sends an e-mail to his dad, saying:
Dear Dad
Berlin is wonderful, people are nice and I really
like it here, but Dad, I am a bit ashamed to arrive
at my college with my pure-gold Ferrari 599GTB
when all my teachers and many fellow students
travel by train.
Your son, Nasser
The next day, Nasser gets a reply to his e-mail
from his dad:
My dear loving son
Twenty million US Dollar has just been transferred
I have been blessed with many friends. So, whenever I want a "free lunch", I just text my friends.
So, I have not one, not two, but three lunches with three different friends in the coming week. Yehey!
It's not that I'm taking advantage. I'm sure they enjoy my company, too. I am a good listener. And most of my friends can tolerate my corny jokes ha ha.
In this stage of my life, I am in a desert. Not much income. Relying on others for my medical expenses and other expenses.
But I am not losing hope. Who knows? I could be a best-selling author! I could be an award-winning scriptwriter! I can be anyone the Lord wants me to be!
Last night, while reading "Google Planet", the electricity went. Blackout! It was so hot I kept fanning myself. I could hardly sleep! I tried opening my laptop but it had no battery. Torture!
The good thing about being deprived of anything is that you appreciate it more when it comes back. The electric fan, air conditioner, computer, the Internet, television, refrigerator, etc.
Today, I went out with Jobert for lunch at Crisostomo Restaurant in Eastwood. We ordered button mushrooms with garlic, laing, bangus belly, and fried fish (pla-pla) shaped in a bowl.
We had a poetry session. And here's our output, "I Wish":
Everywhere I have searched For a friend like you Amongst many places and many people It was you I found to be true
Amidst all the sadness and fears You were there to comfort me Happiness I have gladly found With you, I am truly free
I am sorry if at times I wasn’t there But you understood why You accepted me and helped me grow And that is how I get by
I feel happier when I’m with you In my heart there is so much peace From loneliness to a companionship we need From worries, a welcome release
I wish you all the happiness this life could give May you find fulfillment and success Hoping that my loving prayers be answered So here’s wishing you the very best
*poetry by Nimia Gamo (purple lines) and Jobert Abiva (blue lines)
Hi I'm Nimia. Just turned 50. Single again. Not desperately seeking (but secretly longing). Notorious for my corny jokes. My mission in life is to be a joyful instrument of God's love and a loving instrument of God's joy through TAWASSS - teaching, appreciating, writing, affirming, speaking and serving with a smile.
From Monday to Friday these days, mom and I look forward to watching "Magkaribal" in Channel 2. I like it because my current crush, Derek Ramsey, is there. Also, the story is interesting and exciting. There are funny moments, too.
