May 31, 2009

Who isn’t amazed of the creatures that roam and swim the Earth? Who isn’t fascinated about seeing the sun set, the sun rise, marine life, the forests, and the like?

God has given us a beautiful abode. It has also given us a lot of things to enjoy.

In my case, ever since I was a toddler, I enjoy taking care of pets. I have dogs and fishes. I also like plants especially bonsai plants. For fishes, I started putting them in plastic containers, until I had cement ponds and then to fish bowls until my various sizes of aquariums. Some couldn’t understand my amazement of fishes since there is no physical contact with fishes but it is said to make one relaxed just seeing them swim and move. As for dogs, I like it but the problem with its waste makes me opt for fishes than dogs. I was told by a friend who works in the medical profession that aquarium fishes serves as a therapy to make one calm, collected and relaxed. Furthermore, I was told before when I was a kid that taking care of animals and plants makes one live longer. I also believe that it trains a person to be responsible since having pets and plants needs some taking care of.

Let us protect our natural resources. Let us love mother nature. Taking care of pets and plants are surely better hobbies than things or other hobbies that might be detrimental to our health and life.

Para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.

May 29, 2009

Most people have a hard time moving on from a loss of a loved one, a dream, a goal, etc. In cases like those mentioned, one has to always be prepared of anything and everything that might possibly happen.

It apparently is true that moving on isn’t easy. It takes some time and a lot of getting used to and some adjustments. These are the reasons why I always am guided by some sayings such as, “Life is too short. Everyone deserves to be happy” and that “Treat each day as if it were your last so that you savor each moment”.

We have our own way of dealing with a loss or what some call a coping mechanism. Grief or sorrow is something that reminds us that we have loved but sometimes lost…

Let us value what we have because we may never know what will happen tomorrow.I never want to lose something valuable to me that's why I'm taking good care of whatever is precious to and for me.

Para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.

May 20, 2009

One is seen to be firm, strong minded, earnest, certain, determined and resolute when he is decisive. To reach the level of firm decision, it is said to pass through a thorough analysis, deliberation, consultation and a mature and rationale mind set.

We do this especially with the most important things we have to decide on like the person to have a relationship with, the person to marry, where to live, what job to take, how many children to have, what business to undertake, and a lot more.

In my case, especially in one of the careers that I have chosen which is in politics, I have firmly decided to run again in 2010 but I am not yet decided as of yet on just going for re-election or to listen to individuals, sectors and groups that are urging me to run for a higher post. I was elected at age 27, the youngest City Official right now and I’m just on my first term not withstanding such I am blessed and honored to be considered as a serious and viable candidate for a higher post. I am thankful of the warm support and great trust of the people. I have a few months more to go before I make the final decision. I have so many factors to consider such as my family, my chances, the support of the people, my readiness for the post and the responsibilities with it, the finances needed, the organization, the group I would run with, the plans and programs after possibly winning the position and most importantly what is best for the City of Iloilo. For now, I will continue my work for the City and continue with my consultations with the people. I will listen to them. My political strength comes from the people and I owe my post to them.

Indecision sometimes is good because it gives time for one to think about things well before making as life changing decision and be committed and firm to that decision whatever the results will be.

Para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.

May 18, 2009

Have you experienced being used to just acceptable or low standards that when you try out something new or better than what you are used to it’s hard to revert or go back to the old one?

In my case, I set pretty high standards for my career, love life, things I do and want, and even to the simple things I enjoy doing. I always believe in doing things excellently and I try to better myself in anything I do and make sure I go beyond what I did before or accomplished. As such, when there are times that I experience or I am forced to experience something less than my recent high standards, I feel uneasy, awkward and something seems to be not right. It might just simply show that I have been used to high and good standards like having the best or going for excellence, and being honest and truthful, among others, which makes me think why should I go to a lesser standard than what I am used to, what I am capable of reaching and what is much better or even the best.

Let us not settle for anything less or second best if we can do and have the best or what we aspire for. There is definitely nothing wrong in keeping our standards high.

Para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.