Monday, December 28, 2009
YEAR-END SPECIAL
Kung mayroon mang tinatawag na YEAR-END SYNDROME, ito na ata ito. Mixed feelings sa pagtatapos ng taon. Masaya, malungkot at disppointed. Hindi ko alam kun bakit ko pinapahirapan ang sarili ko. Pwede namang isang-tabi lahat e. Pero hindi ata ako un, iisipin at iisipin ko pa din. Ang maganda lang doon, madali kong natatanggap.
Wala na kong magagawa. (Ngayon naman feeling hopeless!) Kapag mga ganitong sitwasyon, isa lang ang kaya kong gawin. Ibigay lahat sa Kanya at sabhin na lng “Thy will be done”.
My prayer will be: May I found peace, happiness and contentment and May I live according to His will (Masyado ng matigas ang ulo ko baka wala ng next time)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Dec. 17, 2009 -- 8 Days before Christmas
As I woke up this morning, I can’t believe what I saw. All white! Pure white! The beautiful sight was appreciated as the sun rises at 8am. But snow also brings annoyance in some people because the need to plow their way in the cold morning to get outside and that’s what
All white and pure
Frederick, taking rid of snow in the cars..
The snow was one foot high so it was so nice to dip in and let the feet and hands feel the snow. At 10:30am, Marius and I went outside to play but we didn’t take long because it was really cold and I can’t bear it. As of now, it is really cold, it’s -4 degrees! I am still amazed by the wonders of nature. The difference between m country and here. All I can say is: I am amazed by the Your works of Your hands…
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Three things happened this day:
1. Birthday ni Jess – Kahit hindi kami nagkita nun birthday nya alam kong masaya siya. Wish you all the best! And may God grant the desire of your heart!
2. Let it snow..let it snow..let it snow! – This is not my first time, pero ito ata un pinakamatagal at pinakamatagal. Para akong bata, kumuha agad ng camera at tripod at kuumuha ng picture at video. Alam, mo un feeling na…sa movie ko lng napapanood ito.ngyon ito na! Fulfilling and happy. This was my dream before, to experience snow. Ang masasabi ko lang more! More! More! Hehehehe
3. Christmas Party in school – Nakakaloka! Hindi ko alam kung ano dadalin ko. Hindi ako makapagluto (as if naman na nagluluto ako) Kaya, instant! Microwave hot wings! Pacencya na..hehehhe..On my way to school, nagssnow pa din. Ang sarap na feeling para akong nas pelikula or kinukunan ng music video naglalakad under the snow!
Infairness, masarap ang food. May CPA (ngyon ko lng nalaman to, chicken, pork adobo) bistek, spring roll, fruits, cheesecake at ang pinagmamalaki kong hot wings! Another year for school. Though hindi formal school. I appreciate what I’ve learned.
Christmas in Denmark
Denmark has adopted and expanded the German tradition of Advent calendars. It is common to have Julekalender (Christmas calendars) that mark all days from December 1 until December 24. They are often made of cardboard with pictures or treats such as chocolate. They come in various forms whether home-made to or manufactured and can contain innocent stories of Christmas or might even be scratchcards. Also, Advent candle with numbers from 1-25 and they have to light it everyday according to numbers.
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
I watched Schindler’s List and until now, scenes and the story still linger on my mind. I can’t imagine the Holocaust that happened. More than 11 million Jews died. Why? Because the are Jews, they are merely Jews. This was happened during the World War II under Adolf Hitler. It was a barbaric way of killing people and the reason is none sense. I was thinking, why God allowed these things to happened, not only to the Jew but to the other Christian. Why there’s someone to suffer to glorify His name? Why things need to happen just to see the goodness of His works? Well, human cant fathom the depth of His love. It boils down to the principles: Everything has purpose and He has his own way of telling things. But whatever it is, I still believe that Jews are the chosen people of God and I still have respect to them.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Dec. 13, 2009 -- 12 Days before Christmas
The countdown begins! Surely we can’t stop the Christmas. It’s really coming!
Bigla kong namiss yung mga pasko nung maliliit pa lng kmi magkakapatid. Parang kalian lang binibilan ko sila ng regalo at dapat pareho pero magkaiba lng ang kulay. Kundi mag-aaway sila. Kahapon, namili ako ng mga regalo para sa mga bata. Dati ko ng gawain sa Pinas, sa mga inaanak. Gusto-gusto kong namimili ng regalo. Ngyon, kumpleto na lahat at nabalot ko na din. At last! I feel the Christmas is really coming!
Gifts for my friends..
As I was walking on my way home, I thought it’s raining then suddenly I realized it is snow! Sa wakas, nagsnow nanaman ulit. Pero hindi ako makakita ng mgandang picture. Kasi sobrang dilim na at cellphone lang ang gamit ko. Anyways, para akong bata na pilit sinasalo ang snow, nakatingala at infairness lasang ulan lang siya (What do I expect? Ice cream??) But this is not my first snow. I experience it last November but this is the first time that I am outside and walking.
Melting snow in my hand
This is my first time to celebrate Christmas and I learned some of their traditions. I will share it every post here.
Jul, the Danish Christmas, is celebrated throughout December starting either at the beginning of Advent or on December 1 with a variety of traditions. Christmas Eve, Juleaften,, the main event of Christmas, is celebrated on December 24.Every September until Christmas, Carlsbergis releasing a Juleøl as a sign that Christmas season is coming.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN December 1, 2009
1. 13th month pay and bonuses --- Siyempre, hindi kumpleto ang Christmas kung walang bonus. Yan ata ang inaabangan ng mga empleyado. By this time, natanggap ko na ang bonus ko at ubos na! Madaming wish list at madaming mga contributions. Ang nakakamiss, budget ka ng budget ng mga gastusin mo at kahit gusto mo man magtabi para sa savings mo. Wala din matitira kahit barya sa pitaka mo.
2. Shopping – After, matanggap ng mga bonuses ang sunod na iisipin: Saang tiangge ang pikamura para makapgshopping. Nothing beats Divisoria! Ang saya pumunta ng Divisoria, budgeted man ang pera mo or shopping galore. Iba’t ibang klase, mga laruan, damit, pangregalo or pangasariling kapakanan. Kung medyo malalaki-laki ang budget, sa Greenhills Shopping Center…sa labas…hahahaha…night market tawag nila. After mall hours sila nagbubukas at puno ang kalye ng mga paninda at tao. Ingat lang sa mga magnanakaw!
3. Caroling – Nung bata pa ako hanggang high school, gusto gusto kong sumasama sa caroling. At kahit nung college, katuwaan lang naman. Sa mga kakilala at churchmate lang naman naming para walang tanggi..hehehe..Iba’t ibang paraan ng caroling, may grupo, may soloista, may gitara, may intrumentong gawa ng malilikahaing isip at mayron ding may dalang karaoke. May mga tao din sa loob ng jeep kumakanta. Isang modus operadi na naman ito pero ni minsa hindi ako ngbigay! Kala nyo ha!
4. Christmas Party – Naku, kabila-kabila ang Christmas Party. Mayron sa opisina, sa loob ng bahay, sa magkakaibigan, sa simbahan, sa magpipinsan, sa school, sa close friends, sa circle of friends, at sa kung ano ano pa. Hindi ko maintindihan bakit kailangan napakaraming party bakit hindi na lang pgisahin. Anyway, kahit magastos at nakakapagod at lumalabas ang pagiging party people mo, oks lang. Minsan lang naman ang mga pagkakataong ito.
5. Noche Buena at mga pagkaing pinoy – Last Christmas, iba ang theme namin sa bahay. Western style --- turkey, salad, tacos and wine. Sosyal di ba?? Ano kaya ngayon? Pero hindi parin matatawaran ang mga pagkaing pinoy at ang tradisyonal na handa. Syempre litson, menudo, leche flan, buco salad at iba pa Itong panahon din ako nakakakain ng paborito kong bibingka at puto bungbong! Dumadayo pa talaga ako sa Avenida para lang tikman ang pinakamasarap na bibingka sa Manila.
6. Interesting sights every Christmas – Dito lumalabas ang mga galit sa meralco. Kung magsindi ng mga Christmas light sa bahay ay parang stock holder sa Meralco at hindi iniintindi ang gastusin. Maraming events tuwing Christmas, Lightning ng kung ano anong parol at Christmas tree. Yung tipo bang hindi kailangan gumastos para lang mabusog ang mata. Punta ka lng sa Cavite or Ortigas at mismong sa Makati, solb ka na!
7. Family bonding – Dahil sa long vacation ito, nagkakaron ng time para sa family. Dito nangyayari ang basagan ng lalamunan. Videoke magdamag at hindi pa nakakahilamos at ngmumumog, mica gad ang hawak. At kahit na iritado na ang mga kapit-bahay. Peace! That’s the Spirit of Christmas…:)
8. True spirit of Christmas --- Christmas is not just a celebration. Malalim at makabuluhan ang paggugunita nito. Hindi pa rin nakaklimutan ang tunay na diwa ng pasko. Nandyan ang mga kabi-kabilang gift-giving at pagtulong sa kapwa. Lalo na sa mga bata at matatanda. One Man gave His life so now give whatever you can. Pay it forward! Minsan ang mga Christmas Party ay ginagwa na lang Gift-giving program. Kahit anong paraan nandyan pa rin ang bayanihan.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
FULFILLMENT OF PROMISE
13 I gave you land you had not worked on, and I gave you towns you did not build—the towns where you are now living. I gave you vineyards and olive groves for food, though you did not plant them.
(Joshua 24: 13 NLT)
God gave this promise to me 2 years ago in
Monday, November 2, 2009
WHO’S TO BLAME?
and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed
but skill will bring success.
(Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIV)
When things happen against our plans, we often blame people and situation around us. We look for something or someone to blame and make excuses. Worst, we use that excuses and let that situation to be just like that.
It’s not the people around us; it is not the situation we are in that will give us success in life. The scripture says, but skill will bring success…It depends on YOU! If you let the people and situation affects you and dwell on it or used that situation and people to make a better you.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Night of Culture ‘09
October 9, 2009 --- It’s 17th year of biggest cultural festival event of the year. Cultural institutions in
In this event, you have to buy the Culture Kit, it includes the culture pass, printed program, Byens Net Guide and Culture ticket valid after the Night of Culture until 31 December 2009. This pass entitles you to free admission to all events on the Night of Culture and free transport by train, metro and bus in
There were over 200 institutions open and it is impossible to visit all of them in one night. So, we just chose some interesting place.
Carlsberg Visitors’ Center
This is the former brewery and current Honorary Residence. There are interesting and shocking statues inside. The Carlsberg place itself is really big. Its 10.000 m2 exhibition centre is located at the original Carlsberg Brewery founded by J.C. Jacobsen. But unfortunately, we can only visit the Visitor’s Center. I want to visit this place again…
New Carlsberg Entrance
Interesting statue...mmm?
Royal Life Guards
We entered into the
Military tank
Royal Guard..ang laki ni kuya..:D
The
We weren’t able to go around and see what’s inside but we were able to sent post cards to the
Outside the Post and Tele Musuem
We walked on Strøget, the longest walking street in
Lechong baboy na walang balat..
HOPENHAGEN '09
Also, an underwear fashion show...
Signature Campaign
Light-a-candle for Green Peace
Across the
Strawberry milk shake and Yougurt
Chicken soup...patay ang allergy ko!
Ihaw-ihaw
Danish sausage
Extra ordinary water in test-tube??
Cheers!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Effective Prayer
7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matthew 7:7-8 (New Living Translation)
This is an overstated verse for a Christian. All Christians know what it is and all Sunday school students memorized this by heart. But what reminds me as I read again this passage is the word “keep”. Like a child, if they want something they will remind their parents over and over again.
Keep on asking, keep on finding and keep on knocking. Don’t grow weary in believing that He will answer every prayer.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Hunted by the past, Taunted by the future….
Ghost-hunting!
Last, September 19, 2009, I took time out away from my computer and witnessed one of the cultural events that are happening around Gentofte Community. There’s a series and simultaneous events around the community. One of these is Light dance in Bernstorff Slot. The theme was “ghost hunting”. We are able to see the house of Kings and
Again, I witnessed the culture that they have here in
Light Dance Event
Lahat tayo ay may multong kinakatakutan. Sa ating nakaraan o kahit minsa sa hinaharap. Minsa hindi sino kundi ano. Hinahabol tayo ng nakaraan. Tao na hindi makalimutan at kahit ibaon mo pa sa limot. Pilit na bumbangon pa ito sa hukay. Pangyayari na kahit na anong gawin mong pagtalikod, pilit na pinamumukha pa din sa iyo ang mga nangyari. Minsan takot tayo sa kinabuksan. Ano mangyayari? San tayo dadalin? Anong naghihintay na kapalaran. We are drag by our own ghost.
Bahay ni Kuya (King and Queen of Denmark)
Cafeteria
Si Kuya
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
“Meet me in Paris”
A continuation of The Lover, The dreamer and me
There he was…
A guy stood in front of me while I am sitting in the sand and letting go all the waves that hit me that year. He smiled at me and gave me sunshine that I need after the rain yesterday. A tall, dark and handsome man sat beside me and talked to me everything under the sun. I was hesitant to look at him. I am scared to talk with him. But I felt the warmth embrace of the sun that I didn’t feel for a long time. This man gathered every pieces of me that was scattered in the sand.
There we were…
We enjoyed being under the sun. We loved the heat of the sun and we discovered everything under the sun. We sat in seashore and let the waves hit our feet. We also tried to unveil the mystery under the sea but there’s no place under the sun. The sun sets beautifully and as he waves goodbye to the two of us, a promise was said: “We will meet in
And here am I…
In the most romantic place in the world,
THERE’S A SHINING
>> 9 September 2009
11:39pm
Saturday, September 12, 2009
“PANT-HUNTING”
Panawagan sa mga Dani: ‘wag nyong yupiin!
May mga cans na mahirap ng kunin at pilit kinikuha. Kunbagay, palit-buhay. Hahahaha… Tinignan muna naming ang lugar na may PANT cans at babalikan namin paguwi. Naglibot, namili at kumain sa IKEA. Pagtapos nun, ready na para sa PANT-HUNTING. Unti-unti ng iniisa-isa ang mga cans na nakita. At kahit nga malayo at mahirap ng abutin. Sa ngalan ng PANT, go pa din! Marami ng nakuha si Apple at Jess. Alam ko un, mabigat na ata ang plastic na dala nila. At pagapos na araw na ito, alam ko din na bawi ang kinain at pinamili naming ng dahil sa PANT cans.
Hindi ito isang paglalahad para ibaba ang sarili. Oo, nag-aral at may marangal na trabaho sa Pilipinas tpos pagdating sa ibang bansa nangunguha lang ng mga cans. Isa lang ito pagpapakita kung ano kayang gawin ng isang tao para lamang sa pamilya nila sa Pilipinas. Magtitipid hanggang kaya, mgtatrabaho hangga’t may oras at kukuha at kukuha ng extra kahit oras na ng pahinga para lamang magkapera. At kahit na mismong mgipon ng PANT cans para magkapera bakit hindi. Ganyan, ang buhay dito at sana lahat ng pamilya sa Pilipinas ay maintindihan yun.
At sa banding huli, hindi ako nahihiya kung gingawa ko man ito. At least nakakatulong ako kay Mother Earth…;)
I'm so sorry..
Saturday, August 29, 2009
A NEW HOPE
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
FILLED OF THINGS THAT WERE DONE IN FIRST 100 DAYS IN DENMARK (DAY 99)
After I talked to my family, I feel sad and lonely. I feel that I really miss them. Though we are not talking that much inside our house but knowing that they are just around somewhere, make me feel comfortable and ok. Now, I realized that they are important to me, and I think it is not too late to feel that. I am on my 99th day here in Denmark and all I want to think is to see them soon…
Monday, August 24, 2009
FILLED OF THINGS THAT WERE DONE IN FIRST 100 DAYS IN DENMARK (DAY 98)
I just received an email from a company and they are hiring some people to work for them. I immediately sent my CV and someone called me and I had an initial interview. But there are some requirements that they need to verify if I am qualified. I am not fluent in Danish and I don’t have a working permit here. A company must sponsor me. I waited for this and I want this. I know God will pour His favor and I am holding on the promise that HE gave to me.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
FILLED OF THINGS THAT WERE DONE IN FIRST 100 DAYS IN DENMARK (DAY 97)
I always remind myself the “unfairness” of life and I always remind myself that it not the “fairness” that we should focus on but what are your reactions on this issue. Will it destroy your personality or will it make you a better person? I tasted the different hit of “unfairness”. Sometimes it struck me in the ground and sometimes it brought me to the cloud 9. But let me pour my heart about the unfairness that I’ve going through and until now I’m struggling to get back on the track.
I didn’t ask anything to someone. I didn’t ask for money, time and effort, especially relationship. I didn’t ask them to be nice to me. But it happened. When they asked for it, I embraced it whole-heartedly without a doubt because I believe that every person has sincerity in every action that they made. I resisted to give in and indulge my every moment. And then suddenly, I don’t understand their actions anymore. A question left unanswered every time I encounter this kind of person: Is this how you treat a friend?
I DIDN’T ASK FOR IT. You broke in and entered in one’s life and left a huge damage. And then, everything is silence…everything was left undone…everything for you is ok. Is this your play? Is this the friendship that you want? How can you play someone’s emotion? And I will be surprise if you still have true friends with this treatment.
Am I so evil to treat like this? Am I not worthy to be your friend? Is it too much to ask all of these?
I trusted a person even though I don’t know if he exists. Maybe I am just talking and dreaming of a friend that don’t exist and will not exist. Maybe this is a lesson of continuing to treat people nicely and with respect though you don’t feel to some.
I hope you are happy on your play. You win! I lost but I learned…
FILLED OF THINGS THAT WERE DONE IN FIRST 100 DAYS IN DENMARK (DAY 96)
I received the Registration Procedure from the Open University. I am happy to see that I can study in few months now. I read the policy and suddenly doubt came --- if I can do it financially and if I am qualified because of terms of residency, I got disappointed. And also, It is expensive. I think I can do many things with tat money---like buying my fav stuff (Macbook or SLR cam) and buy property in the Philippines. I am still confused. May God help me!
FILLED OF THINGS THAT WERE DONE IN FIRST 100 DAYS IN DENMARK (DAY 95)
SURVEY FROM FRIENDSTER..:)
♥This survey gets a little personal can you handle it?
-- of course:)
♥Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?
-- it's not even worth tryin'
♥Are you single/ taken / heart broken/ confused?
-- lovin' the fact that i'm SINGLE:)
♥Do you get along with girls?
-- so so.
♥Do you think somebody loves you?
-- i thnk soo:))
♥Is it easy to make you cry?
-- yes.
♥Do you find it hard to trust others?
-- yes.
♥Do you like using big words?
-- no..
D♥o you care too much/ not at all/ just enough?
-- just enough:)
♥Have you ever had depression?
--yeah..
♥Do you love someone?
-- I do.
♥What if I told you that you were pretty?
-- really..??
♥Do you get jealous easily?
-- yeah..
♥What about mad?
-- yes. moody e.
♥What about upset?
-- yes.
♥How fast does your mood change?
-- just a sec
♥How often do you cry?
-- :((
♥Ever found out the person you cared most about doesn't care about
you the same way or anymore?
-- yes..
♥How does it feel to be heart broken?
-- :|
♥Are you afraid to tell your true feelings?
-- yes too afraid to get hurt:|
♥Can you honestly say you' re okay right now?
-- yeah..
♥Do you tell people you' re okay when you' re really not?
-- almost always
♥Why do you think so many people cheat on their bf/ gf?
-- coz' they dont love their partner..
♥Why does anyone lie?
-- afraid to tell the truth..
♥Are you afraid of getting cheated on?
-- of course..
♥Tell me what' s on your mind?
-- lie..lie..lei..lei..
♥If you could make your lips bigger, would you?
-- like angelina, why not..:))
♥Do you know anyone that drinks?
-- Yeah..
♥What does your hair look like?
-- bad hair day..
♥How many people do you trust?
-- very few..so please dont spoil it!
♥Are you happy with your life?
-- i'm ENJOYING IT:)
♥Do you have a friend that you've known since you were little?
-- no..
♥What do you usually do first in the morning?
-- pray.
♥Is being single fun?
-- HAPPY:)
♥What color are your eyes?
-- black..
♥Will you talk to someone on the phone tonight?
-- maybe??
♥Can you honestly say looks don't matter?
-- yeah..
♥Was today a good day?
-- i hope so..
♥What were you doing last night at midnight?
-- asleep:)
♥Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
-- i dont know..
♥If you were to die today would your life be complete?
-- not yet..
♥Do you know anyone with the same middle name as you?
-- nope..i have a unique name..
♥Where will you be in 2 hours?
-- still in the room..watching tv..
♥What are you doing tomorrow?
-- im excited..first day of school..
♥Which girl' s house was the last you spent the night at?
-- jess..
♥Do you have a ceiling fan in your room?
-- none:))
♥Next time you will kiss someone?
-- mmm..i dont know when and how..hahaha..
♥Ever told someone you loved them and meant it?
-- yes..