EXODUS TO A NEW HOUSE, NEW FRIENDS AND LOVE

Jan 25, 2008.

I first published this in 2008. No content.
But as far as I can recall, this was the time I moved to a condo unit to live alone.
From 15th Ave boarding with friends, I moved to 14th Ave.
Those are all one-way streets.
So my friends from Pag-ibig Fund helped me bring my things via walkathon. 😊
Each of us brought a thing or two of my stuff.
We’re like on an exodus.

 If my memory serves me right, I want to thank Kuya Manny, Ate Daisy, Mel, Marly, Ben, Ems, and JP.
I’m sorry if I missed anyone but thank you for helping me start a new life then.

 And when I started living alone, I became very independent. I did all household chores and work every day then.
 The sad thing was, I spoil food and became emotionally exhausted.
Yes, I dated a lot during that time.
I was free and I went to night-outs a lot.
But I was able to save a lot too.
Until I settled for one.
My friend Rob became a confidant. He’s like a brother, manager, mother, advisor and a lot more to me.
He introduced me to events organizing and we met a lot of big personalities in town.
When I moved to another place, Rob brought me there and left me there.
Rob occupied my old place.
One night, I went back crying. I told Rob, I can’t live and I’m afraid.
But he made me realize that we make choices and we should stand by the choices we make.
So, I stood by my choice for years until such time I felt drained and exhausted again.
Something is still missing or am I meant to be alone?

 I went back to my oasis, to my refuge, to my strength, to my foundation, my family.

 Fast forward.

Dec 1, 2019.
I am now again living alone in a house that I can call my home.
This new place is very welcoming.
There are things I was not able to get back from my previous place but this new one gave me more.
It’s like when something is deliberately taken from you, you get more, even more in return.

First day here, I did not just have a house-warming. I had a heart-warming.
Someone came over, gave me a gift and made me fall in love.
I think I can write another whole new article for the love story. 😊

Then there was typhoon Tisoy that devastated our province in Bicol. ☹
I would have given up this house so I can rebuild our house in the province.
This choice breaks my heart.
How can I be happy here, living comfortably while Mom, my siblings, nieces, and nephews are not okay?
We really can’t have it all.
I tried to give whatever is left of me to a point where I must struggle and haggle day on.
I don’t know until when, but I keep moving on one day at a time.

Day on, I keep trying to stay positive. Smile and laugh but deep within me, I feel sad and lonely.
A week after, my sister and a friend came with a story.
My mom called and Rob called crying profusely.
I don’t have anything to say but just to lend them an ear.

I’m broke but still, my heart can listen.

Even if that’s the only thing I can offer, for now, I’m glad I somehow made them feel better.

 Another week after, another set of friends came over.
This time my elementary and high school classmates and friends.
We had a heart-felt laugh all throughout that day.
They were telling stories about nesting while I actively listen. I got nothing to share about raising kids.
When we talked about business, we all have support for each other.
And there’s one thing that stuck in my mind, our friend Joy said, she waits for my socmed posts about my love story.
They were all waiting for me to love. That’s what friends are for.
 They are happy when I’m happy.

So, I thought of writing this in my spare time and on my me-time.

If you’d ask me how my love story is now, well, I respond to chats and messages, but I reserve my heart for one.
I only have one heart and it belongs to only one.
Ours is not a perfect relationship. We don’t see each other as often.
We haven’t seen each other since heart-warming.
We’re both busy with our own life and career but we care.
We feel sad but that’s normal.

Just before I end this story, I wish that the new house may be a house filled with love and happy thoughts.
May this be a house where family, friends and loved ones can go be at home.
May this be a place where we find peace and sanctuary when the world is going crazy.
May this be love that would last a lifetime.

NATURAL HIGHS

1. Falling in love.

2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.

3. A hot shower.

4. No lines at the supermarket.

5. A special glance.

6. Getting mail.

7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.

8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

11. Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry).

12. A bubble bath.

13. Giggling.

14. A good conversation.

15. The beach

16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.

17. Laughing at yourself.

18. Looking into their eyes and knowing they Love you

19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

20. Running through sprinklers.

21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

23. Laughing at an inside joke.

24. Friends.

25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

29. Playing with a new puppy.

30. Having someone play with your hair.

31. Sweet dreams.

32. Hot chocolate.

33. Road trips with friends.

34. Swinging on swings.

35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

36. Making chocolate chip cookies.

37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

38. Holding hands with someone you care about.

39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.

40. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.

41. Watching the sunrise.

42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.

43. Knowing that somebody misses you.

44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.

45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.

VERY Brave man jokes

How do you turn a fox into an elephant?
Marry it !

What is the difference between a battery and a woman?
A battery has a positive side.

How are fat girls and mopeds alike?
They're both fun to ride until your friends find out.

How do you piss off a female archaeologist??
Give her a used tampon and ask her what period it comes from.

How is a woman like a condom?
Both of them spend more time in your wallet than on your dick.

What should you give a woman who has everything?
A man to show her how to work it.

Why is the space between a woman's breasts and her hips called a waist?
Because you could easily fit another pair of tits in there.

How do you make 5 pounds of fat look good?
Put a nipple on it.

Why do women rub their eyes when they wake up?
Because they don't have balls to scratch.

Why did God create woman ?
To carry semen from the bedroom to the toilet.

Why do women fake orgasms ?
Because they think men care.

What do you say to a woman with 2 black eyes?
Nothing, she's been told twice already.

If your wife keeps coming out of the kitchen to nag at you, what have you done wrong?
Made her chain too long

How many men does it take to open a beer?
None. It should be opened when she brings it.

Why is a Laundromat a really bad place to pick up a woman?
Because a woman who can't even afford a washing machine will probably never be able to support you.

Why do women have smaller feet than men?
It's one of those 'evolutionary things' that allows them to stand closer to the kitchen sink.

How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart?
When she starts a sentence with 'A man once told me...'

How do you fix a woman's watch?
You don't. There is a clock on the oven.

Why do men pass gas more than women?
Because women can't shut up long enough to build up the required pressure.

If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, who do you let in first?
The dog, of course. He'll shut up once you let him in.

What's worse than a Male Chauvinist Pig?
A woman who won't do what she's told

I married a Miss Right.
I just didn't know her first name was Always.

Scientists have discovered a food that diminishes a woman's sex drive by 90%.
It's called a Wedding Cake.

Why do men die before their wives?
They want to.

Women will never be equal to men...
until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

In the beginning, God created the earth and rested.
Then God created Man and rested.
Then God created Woman.
Since then, neither God nor Man has rested

GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN AND A MAN

Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa , halfdiscovered, half wild, naturally beautiful withfertile soil.

Between 23 and 30, a woman is like America , welldeveloped and open to trade, especially for someonewith cash.

Between 31 and 35, a woman is like India, very hot,relaxed and convinced of her own beauty.

Between 36 and 40, a woman is like France, gentlyaging; but still warm and a desirable place to visit.

Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain,with a glorious and all conquering past.

Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Yugoslavia, lostsome wars, won some great battles but haunted by pastmistakes, still ve ry strong and proud.

Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Russia, very wideand borders are now largely un-patrolled.

After 70, she becomes Tibet ... Off the beaten path,with a mysterious past and the wisdom of theages...still desirable but only those with anadventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritualknowledge and true love dare visit there.

GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN

Between 1 and 78, a man is like Iran, ruled by a Dict....

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Dates of birth

If U were born on the1st, 10th, 19th, 28th of any month U r NO 1 ...

If U were born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th of any month then U r NO 2 .

If U were born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th of any month then U r NO 3 .

If U were born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st of any month then U r NO 4 ...

If U were born on the 5th, 14th, 23rd of any month then U r NO 5 ...

If U were born on the 6th, 15th, 24th of any month then U r NO 6 .

If U were born on the 7th, 16th, 25th of any month then U r NO 7 ...

If U were born on the 8th, 17th, 26th of any month then U r NO 8 ...

If U were born on the 9th, 18th, 27th of any month then U r NO 9 ...

No 1

You are smart, straight talking, funny, stubborn, hardworking, honest, jealous on competing basis, kind hearted, angry, friendly, authoritive,famous person...always want to be and regarded as first on people position,they are often like to be independent, will never be under others, self confident people! You are most likely to fall in love in the younger age, but will get marry when you mature! You are likely to have problems with people whohave opposite views and you are most likely to take revenge over your enemies in a long time basis. You are a spender, but you will have a good professionin the future. If you are guy you will be very popular that everybody willhave mental attraction and respect at you. You can go anywhere from the local shop to the heart of the parliament because you are positive andwell talented in numerous issues!! But in your life you will always havesome people who will work hard to bring you & your name down. This is undercover!! Coz of your smart behaviour you will be hated by some peopletoo... Your family life is very cool, you will have a very nice partner &wonderful children... You are pioneer, independent & original...

Your best match is 4,6,8 good match is 3,5,7 !!!

No 2

No matter what, you will be loved by every one coz your ruler is the Moon and every one loves the Moon. Well.. you are a person who day dream a lot,you have very low-self confidence, you need back up for every move in yourlife, you are very much unpredictable. Means you do change according to time and circumstances, kind a selfish, have a very strong sense of musical,artistic talent, verbal communication. Your attitudes are like the Moon,comes to gloom and fade away so everybody can expect changes in you. You can be a next Mahatma Gandhi who does peace love or you can be a Hitlerwho wants to destroy the man kind and peace (I mean in the community andyour own home). If you really have a deep thought about your own believe in God you can feel the difference which will make you stronger! Most of the time yourwords are a kind of would be happening true! So without any knowledge you can predict the situation.. You will become poets, writers, any artistic business people! You are not strong in love, so you will be thereand here till you get marry.. If U r a girl you will be a responsible womanin the whole family. If U r a man you will involve in fights & arguments in the family or vice-versa. Means you will sacrifice your lifefor the goodness sake of your family...You are gentle, intuitive with abroad vision, a power behind the scenes, well balanced People!!!

Your best match is 2 ,5 ,9 no other people can put up with you !!!

No 3

You are a person of hard hearted, selfish most of the times, religious,loves to climb up in your life. You always tend to have lots of problemswithin your family in the early stages but you will put up with everything..You have the strong word power, pretty happy face.. so wherever you go always you have got what you wanted!!! And from the birth always wantedto work hard in order to achieve something.. You will not get anythingwithout hard work! When you reach a man/ woman age you want other younger once to listen to you because you want younger people to respect peopleolder than them. You do set so many examples to others. Generally you arenot a cool person. It's not easy thing dealing with you. A tough player you are! But once you like someone's attitude! then here you go, what canI say? It will be a lasting friendship. You always have respect from others.Your life seems to have lots of worries and problems but sure they won't be long.. You will always have brilliant kids!!! You love the money a bittoo much so temptation will push you to endless trying and trying.. Ifyou are a guy then it's over. Looking after your family and help friends, so you will spend a life time just being generous and kind (except 21stborn men). And number 3s you will be such an example of how to be in theculture & life!!! If you are girl then you have good character and culture & hardworking attitude. You always follow. You are a freedomlover, creative, ambition focused, a person who brings beauty , hope &joy to this world!!!

Your best match 6 ,9. Good match 1 ,3 ,5 !!!

No 4

You are very stubborn too, very hard working but unlucky in important matters in life, very cool, helpful, you have rough word power..Might put lots of people away from you, you may cause nuisance to others if youare a man, and you often understands others and their problems well. Ifyou are a girl you are very good with studies and arts. If you are a guy you spend most of the time after girl friends (almost) at times, you willhave sort of too much fun life with mates & girls. Your friends willspend your time & money and get away with their life and you will become empty handed and don't know what to do.. So be careful!! You love to spendanyway!!! Your good will is you are always there to help family and friends.Tell you what you people are little gems! specially the girls.. You always fall in love in younger age as well. You often live with disappointments,for an example you have got a degree in some thing..but you will be unemployed...or will do very ordinary jobs. But you will take care of your family very well...All you need to be careful of people who will take advantage ofyour kind heart. And beware of your relations too.. You are radical, patient,persistent, a bit old-fashioned, you live with foundation & order...

Your best Match 1, 8. Good match 5 ,6 , 7 !!!

No 5

You are very popular within the community, you can get things done by justchatting..to even enemies! You have a pretty good business mind, you are often have no-idea what is today is like, or tomorrow is like, youare aperson who does anything when your head thinks 'lets do this'.You will be famous if you open up a business, get involve in share dealings, music etc.. Very popular with sense of humour ,you are the one your friendsand families will always ask for help, and you are the one actually getmoney on credit and help your friends. You will have more than 1 relationship, but when u get settle down you will be a bit selfish anyway. Coz your otherhalf will have a pretty good amount of control in you, be careful! Youtendto go for other relationships! Contacts even you are married at times 'coz your popularity.. You are someone who get along with anyone coz thenumber 5 is the middle number.. Changes & freedom lovers you are! Youare an explorer with magic on your face. You learn your life through experience and it's your best teacher!!!

Your best match 1 ,2 ,9. Good match 6 ,8 !!!

No 6

Ooopppss..you are born to enjoy.. You don't care about others. I mean you are always want to enjoy your life time, you are a person.. You willbe very good in either education or work wise or business management! Youare talented, kind (but with only people who you think are nice), very beautiful girls and guys, popular and more than lucky with anything inyour lives. All the goodness does come with you. Your mind and body isjust made perfect for love. You are loveable by any other numbers. But if you are a number 6 man, you will experience kinda looks from most girlsand will involve in more than few relationships until you get married.If you are girl, most of you will get marry/engaged early. You are! a caring person towards your family & friends . If you miss the half-way markthen you are about to suffer physically and mentally. Generally you willlead a very good inner-home happiness with nothing short of. You are a person of compassion, comfort & fairness, domestic responsibility,good judgement, and after all you can heal this world wounds to make peacefor every life coz you have the great power of caring talent to make this world of love one step further...

Your best match 1, 6, 9. Good match 4, 5!!!

No 7

You have got the attraction to anyone out there, you are realistic, veryconfident, happy, such a talented individual with your education, music, arts, singing, and most importantly acting too. You have real problemswith bad temper! If you are a girl, you are popular with the subjectslisted above. You give up things for your parents. I mean you value your family status a lot, you will be in the top rank when you reach a certainage. If you are a guy you are popular with girls, you are a very talentedtoo. Most of the number 7s face lots of problems with their marriage life. Only a very few are happy. You have everything in your life, but stillalways number 7s have some sort of unfullfilness, such worries all theirlifetime. It's probably the Lord given you al! l sort of over the standard humans talents and you are about to suffer in family life. So you needto get ready looking for a partner rather than waiting. If you don't, thenyou might end-up single. So take care with this issue, ok? You are wonderful, friendly, artistic, happy person. You are born to contribute lots to thisworld!!!

Your best match is 2. Good matches are 1,4 !!!

No 8

You are a very strong personality, there's no one out there will understand you. You are very good at pointing your finger at some thing and say 'thisis what'. You are more likely to suffer from the early ages. I meanpoverty. If your times are not good you might lose either of your parent and end up looking after your entire family. You often suffer all the wayin life. The problems will not allow you to study further, but you willlearn the life in a very practical way. You are the one who will fight for justice and may die in the war too. You are normally very reservedwith handful of friends and most of the time live life lonely and alwaysprepared to help others. Well, once you get married (which is often late) then your bad lucks will go away a bit and you become safe. You willface un-expected problems such as : the error, government, poisonous animals,accidents. You are some one with great discipline, persistence, courage, strength which will take you to success. You are a great part of a familyteam. You are a fighter! Your Best match 1 ,4, 8. Good match 5 !!!

No 9

Hey, you guys are the incompatible people in the world. You are so strong,physically and mentally. You are often having big-aims. You will work hard and hard to get there. Normally you suffer in the early age from familyproblems and generally you will have fighting life. But when you achievewhat you have done, it's always a big task you have done! You are so much respected in the community, you are a person who can make a challenge andsuccessfully finish the matter off. You are very naughty in your youngerage, often beaten up by your parents and involve in fights and you seemed to have lots of injuries in your life time. But when u grow you becomecalm and macho type. Love is not an easy matter for you. You are good inengineering or banking jobs coz people a! lways trust you. Your family life is very good, but will have worries over your children. You r suchqualities are humanitarian, patient, very wise & compassionate. You are born to achieve targets and serve every one all equally without any prejudice. You are totally a role model to anybody in the world for a greatinspiration.

Your Best match 3, 5, 6, 9. Good match 2

To Think Like Jesus Thinks by Jon Walker

"But we can understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ." (1 Corinthians 2:16 NLT)
A hundred years ago, when I played golf, I thought I was doing pretty well just to get the ball somewhere on the putting green. The truth be told, my main goal was to reach the green without major-ly embarrassing myself, so I was satisfied even when my ball dribbled onto the fringes.
One day, a local golf pro told me the key difference between average and excellent golf is this: The truly great players shoot for the hole, not somewhere near the hole or somewhere on the green. They aim directly for the hole.
He told me, "You should make the hole your goal; don't just aim at the green." My intelligent, thoughtful response was, “Yeah, right! That'll be the day.”
The apostle Paul tells us we have the "mind of Christ," and if that's so, we are capable of learning to think like Jesus thinks.
But our response to Paul is often, "Yeah, right. That's a nice sentiment, but let's get real." We think the best we can do is to just get onto the fringes of what Jesus is thinking. The truth be told, we just hope we can manage the Christian walk without major-ly embarrassing ourselves.
Who, after all, could know the mind of God? That's something for the saints, for the “pros.” The ancient prophet Isaiah asked a similar question: "Is there anyone around who knows God's spirit, anyone who knows what he is doing?" (1 Corinthians 2:14-16 MSG)
Paul, that teacher's pet, the guy who always does his homework and raises his hand to give an answer when the rest of us are ducking down to avoid being called on – you know, that Paul – he answers Isaiah's probing question with an answer so simple it scarcely can be believed.
“Does anyone know what God is doing, or even thinking?
“Yes, Paul, I see your hand.”
“Christ knows,” says Paul, “And we have Christ's spirit within us.” (1 Corinthians 2:14-16 MSG)
Christ knows! Jesus knows. Jesus knows! He knows the mind of God. He knows the plans of God. He knows the will of God and the purposes of God. Jesus is God!
And we have the Jesus Spirit within us, the Christ Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God – dwelling right inside us, transforming us into the likeness of Christ! (Ephesians 6:17) We can aim boldly for Christ-mindedness, not just the fringes of his thoughts.
What does this mean to me?
· You can think like Jesus – Developing the mind of Christ is not impossible. In fact, it's quite probable. Start by agreeing with these Jesus thoughts: I am unwilling to do anything independently of God (John 5:3), but I am capable of doing all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).
· What would Jesus think? – Before we can faithfully consider what Jesus would do, we need to understand how he would think. Ask God to show you what he thinks about a situation you are facing, and plan according to his infinite wisdom.
· “I don't know, but Jesus knows” – You don't have to know it all, nor are you capable of really knowing it all. When you're uncertain or confused (even when you're head-strong and certain – ha!), ask the Holy Spirit to guide your path. The Holy Spirit will never direct you to violate the mind and will of God, as revealed in the Bible.
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