GLOBAL IMMIGRATION

State of Arizona made it history across the immigration topic. Federal government blocked the provisions of the law making it a crime to fail to apply for or carry alien registration papers and "authorizing the warrantless arrest of a person" if there is reason to believe that person might be subject to deportation which led this to protests and rallies. And also these motivate some people to open a debate about immigration and rights.

A CNN reporter said during an interview with one of the deported man in Arizona, “They are not criminals; they are just people who wants to have a better live in a better country.”

I am not good at Immigration Law when I was in Law school neither I am interested in any immigration law in any country until now that I am living and working in a foreign country. When this news broke out, I immediately read my rights as an alien and what’s the process to be immigrant. Yes, although this things happened, I still have plan to stay longer in this country. This is not an easy decision. Who wants to be away from their family and friends? Who wants to experience racial discrimination? Who wants to start all over again? As the reporter said, it’s all in the name of a “better life”.

I can’t blame the government if they keep on revising their immigration law and makes it harder to the people who want to have it. It’s their own prerogative. However, blocking sensitive provision for the immigrants and also illegal immigrants would be tantamount to express racial discrimination. Furthermore I can’t blame people who decide to take risks and stay illegally in a country. Again, I want to emphasize, they are not criminals. People from third countries are intelligent, clever, hard worker and independent people. We are just born from the other side of the world and want to have a chance to prove ourselves.

Global debate on Immigration will take a long time to come up a decision who and what is right. Both parties have reasonable ground to defend their side. However, this is a mind-opening experience for all on how we treat people humanely and with respect regardless of age, sex and color.

Tell me when...

When do you know that enough is enough?
When do you know that you live each day to the fullest? or
When do you know that you fight a good fight?

Sometimes it is easy to answer what, who, where, where, how and why but answering when, I found it difficult because it requires patience which im trying to learn it by heart until now.

When you are in an awkward situation, At which point can you say this is enough and I have to move on. And when you are in the situation where everybody envy you, at which point can you say that I live my life to the fullest and I want to try something new. Or when you are in the most difficult situation, wishing that it is just a nightmare but keep fighting on it, at which point can you say that I fight a good fight and I need a break.

I hate this feeling. I feel so uncomfortable. A lot of questions in my mind and my emotions is getting to my nerve. I learn how to use this "uncomfortableness" in a positive way and to motivate me. But sometimes, I am so afraid. Really afraid.

I'm just a little girl, sits in a little room and dream a home for me..

When I came here and live for few months. I learned so many things about myself. One thing I learned about myself is that, I have passion in photography and a lot of people find it good (ehem). So I decided to make a business out of it. I do photo coverage and video editing in some events. The last event that I worked on were the 112th Philippine Independence here in Denmark and Jesus is Lord Church 12th Anniversary. And the feedback was fine. And now, I am working on Pinky and Claus Wedding on August 5. I made the invitation also. Also, a Sporfest in August 7 and a conference on Sept 6. Whew! I thank God for all this blessings and I hope I can publis a website for this small business. I need now is a partner who knows how to handle business seriously..:)

I made also an account in Flick. I just want to be a photo of the day. Just one day. Please..:)

Here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mayarnaldo/

"WE CANT LOVE GOD" -- William Ofori

I heard Kuya William said "We cant love God, we are confused if we said that we love God" I stop and began to think the logic about it and yes, I became confused. Evidently, there's a bible verse saying that we should love God with all our heart, mind and soul. But he added, how do you love God with all your heart, mind and soul? By money, by our praise and worship, by our service? And that my confusion lay in the black coffin. God doesn't need all of that. We don't love God first but He love us first. And this love should be showed towards our neighbors.

I know this. Very basic principle of the bible. No need of interpretation and need not to read between the lines. But sometimes this basic principle tends to forget first. I'm guilty! I forgot the true meaning of love and how to love. The groundwork of being Christian. I was distracted of lights and glam, the concept of staying abroad. I just moved to another place but the bible is still the same.

I had great time in the church. I was focused on the ministry and I didnt allow the Spirit to flow in my worship and today, God didnt let this Sunday to pass without embracing me and feel me that He is always right by my side.

Thank you for the blessed day.

SUMMER IN PARIS

BIENVENUE!

We decided to spend our summer in Lovers’ City, Paris. We booked our ticket in Norwegian Airlines. It’s quite expensive because we booked just two weeks before the date. But since it is Paris, we didn’t care about it. We landed in Paris Orly Airport at 9:00 and went right straight to the Tourist Information because we haven’t booked any hostel yet. We tried our luck to find one there. The transportation is quite confusing. There are so many lines and connecting lines. We were shocked in their trains, its an old and not too clean station and train. We didnt know how to open the door. There's a lock that you should open the door and for this kind of place that is famous and glamorous. The lock is inappropriate. Service door to get out of the station malfunction when Brenda entered her card. And she ended up crawling down to get out. I should have took a picture of that!

From Airport to our hostel:

ORLYVAL (Anthony station) >> RER B (Cluny La Sorbonne ) >> Line 10 Metro (Maubert Mutualite)

Fortunately, we got good one in Quartier Latin. is an area in the 5th and parts of the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is situated on the left bank of the River Seine, around the Sorbonne University. Known for its lively atmosphere and bistros, the Latin Quarter is the home to a number of higher education establishments besides the university itself.

Quartier Latin

BVJ Centre International de Paris

44, Rue des Bernardins 75005 Paris

Tel No. 0143293480

The place is quite decent. We were 8 girls in the room. We paid 29 Euros per night with Breakfast. After we checked in, even it is late and dark, we explored the place and to our surprise, we got a good place. It was just few blocks to Notre Dame and from there you can see the Eiffel Tower. We wanted to go to Eiffel Tower by walking but they close at 1am. So we decided to go back to the hostel and rest.

DAY 2 – We woke up early, ate our breakfast early and start exploring Paris early.

Notre Dame de Paris, is a Gothic, Catholic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France. It is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris. It’s is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in France.

The Panthéon, is a building in the Latin Quarter in Paris, containing the remains of distinguished French citizens. Including Voltaire, Rousseau, Zola, Dumas, Hugo and Marie Curie.

Place de la Bastille, The large ditch behind the fort has been transformed into a marina for pleasure boats, the Bassin de l'Arsenal, to the south, and a covered canal, the Canal Saint Martin, extending north from the marina beneath the vehicular roundabout that borders the location of the fort.

Musée du Louvre and the Pyramid, is one of the world's largest museums, the most visited museum in the world, and a historic monument.

Jardin des Tuileries, is a public garden located between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde in Paris

Place de la Concorde (Harmony Square) is one of the major public squares in Paris, France.

Arc de Triomphe, the triumphal arch honours those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. On the inside and the top of the arc there are all of the names of generals and wars fought. Underneath is the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War I.

Fontaine Saint-Michel

Eiffel Tower, is an 1889 iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower, which is the tallest building in Paris,[10] is the single most visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.

We also tried the Seine Cruise, one hour cruise to discover the main monuments, bridges and historical sites of Paris.

Went for souvenir shopping and some stuff for ourselves.

It was almost perfect, until I browsing the setting of my cam and accidentally formatted the SD card. Yes, I did! So went another round of our tour. Now, I am trying to retrieve those pictures as soon as possible. I am really sorry Brenda.

Then we flew back home to Denmark. Visiting Paris is a surreal experience. It was just a childhood dream. And definitely, I will go back there and visit the place again.

Merci beaucoup, Paris!

Onli in d pilipins

Big deal sa mga pinoy pg cnbng ppnta sa airport either galing ung Saudi or Japan. Mas astig kung ikaw mismo ang sasakay ng eroplano or ikaw ang darating. Preparado lahat. Mula sa shampoo na gagamitin hangang sa panyong dadalhin. At kung meron tayong damit pangsimba na minsa sa isang buwan lng gamitin. Meron din taung damit na pang airport. Pagdating sa airport titingin sa mga dumarating. Titignan ang bagahe sabay tanong san kaya galing ito. Pupunta sa letra ng pangalan A-C, D-F etc. Pagnkita na ang target na tao, kakaway akala mo cya lng ang kumakaway o di kaya sisigaw. Bkit kc hindi malalapit sa exit ung hintayan at hndi nanagkakagulo sa pgkaway at sigaw. Sabagay, nakita siguro sa bolang kristal ng gobyerno na kapag nagsusundo ang mga pinoy, klngn mapuno ang isang jeep. Konting usog lang po, aalis na. Kapag nakasakay na sa sasakyan ang sinundo at ang mga sumundo. Kasunod ang isa pang jeep na sumundo din. Isa lang ang siguradong pupuntahan nyan sa Jollibee. Onli in da pilipins!

OFF TO PARIS

July 20, 2010 -- Three hours before my flight, I am sitting in the Burger King. On my left i can see people arriving from the different places. Reasons why they are here is not my business but what the exciting part of it. Finally, they reached on their destination. I know what's the feeling of that finally! Now, what does it feel going home from where you are really belong? Feeling that you will see people the reason why you leave. I want to see their eyes. Surprised eyes, i am different. I want to feel their hugs and kisses. I want to know what words they will say to me. I hope it will be soon.

Sainte Maxime, France (Part 2)

DAY 5 -- Single and Proud!


I saw my friend posted her status in FB. "ELISHA: Im tired of being alone" Then i stop and think. Am i too? But then again I realized that being alone doesnt mean your are lonely and being alone doesnt mean you are cursed! Actually its a gift. How many girls sleep at night peacefully without thinking her bf cheating on her. How many girls sleep with broken heart. How many girls are preasured to get married and have family on her own and how many girls stop dreaming because she's thinking the best for both of them. I didnt say that you need to stop thinking about dating. being in relationship and getting married. I just want every single ladies to realized that being alone and single is a gift and we must enjoy every single day of it. God has a plan for us. A man that will love us back and fulfill our fairytales. But now this a time for us to mind ourselves. Be free and independent. And be a woman that God wanted us to be.

Certified Single for years..:)

Sainte Maxime, France (Part1)

DAY 1

SK 2795 to Nice. We landed at Nice, France Airport and we drove 2hrs to Sainte Maxime, France. It was really late. We just take out pizza from food chain and ate while driving. I know the place is really nice. Saint Maxine is along the cost of Nice, Marseilles and few minutes drive it is Sainte Tropez, haven for actors and rich people. I saw lights in the harbor and I saw yachts. When we got to our accommodation, I didn’t expect that I have my own apartment. My own bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room. I cant explore the whole apartment because I am really tired. I just took the shower and sleep.

DAY 2

I set the alarm at 6am. I want to see the sunrise but because I was really tired. I decided to get up at 7pm. I really want to see what’s look outside. So when I get up I ran towards the door and opened it then I saw a stunning place. A beautiful place infornt of my door steps. This day was really hot. I tested it. I went out around 11am to explore the place but unfortunately after 15 mins, I gave up. It was really hot! Considering that I am from Asia, I should bear any heat but this is too much for me. We decided to take our lunch in beach. I had tuna salad. Sadly, I cant take pictures in the restaurant because of the half naked and naked people. The beach is nice, the place is like Puerto Galera. The coastline where we drove is like going to Subic Bay and their town is like Boracay. So I didn’t miss Philippines that much. We stayed for 2 to 3 hours. Enjoying the sun and sand and talking about the peoples’ accessories in the beach. Some they have really nice swim suit and some they have something in their eyes while sun bathing and others just silicon. Then, we went home and took of some sands in our clothes and body and we went to the town and had our dinner. As I said their town is like Boracay, they have cozy restaurants and boutique. Farfar gave me white wine and It was really good. So good that I felt dizzy and felt that I am little drunk. I wanted to go back to that place to watch sunset but unfortunately, I felt dizzy. I ate onion tart, pasta carbonara and chocolate mousse. I really like Farfar and farmor, they wanted me to experiences everything.

DAY 3
At long last, i have internet connection. But instead of connecting my laptop and ipod, I decided to take a plunge in the pool for hours and after lunch i took a walk in the town. Along the way i saw a store and i cant resist to buy a clothes. Indeed shopping in France and then took a plunge again in the pool. And true unti unti ng bumabalik ang sumpa! i saw tan line! Then i ended my day watching sunset along the coast.

DAY 4
Morning rituals--plunge in the pool. The whole day i didnt go out. I felt that i took too much sun and my skin is getting darker. I still 3 days more here. Instead i took some pictures from my apartment and study. At night i watched fireworks along the coastline of Sainte Tropez while watching that i miss my family. They love watching fireworks too.