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An UPDATED wish list... by the end of December 2009 

Fingers Crossed and Wishing Hard

1. To be able to buy a new electric fan (done)
Rationale: Masyadong mainit sa Apartment, Need this for the sala :)

2. A new Sony Ericson X1 (Xperia) (exchanged this for an OMNIA phone )
Rationale: Going on duty at SUMC and it sometimes a need to browse on Microsoft word files and presentation for the next day's class or just a good management for the TO do list.

3. A new Sony Cyber-shot® HX1 Digital Camera
Rationale: To keep in remembrance of important family events, to keep important memories alive through good pictures and live videos

4. A Micro Wave Oven
Rationale: To keep our food warm when it's needed.

5. A new Refrigerator  (done)
Rationale: To store our food especially when my mom brings in a lot of food from Bohol.

6. A fast Full Health Recovery
Rationale: Nov. 4 2009 7:30AM - I had cholecystectomy... WORST than I ever expected. I hope to get a good shape by the end of this year

7. Erase Kidney Stone
Rationale: Nov. 3 2009 9AM - I had an ultrasound saying im having a small kidney stone. I better drink 15 glasses of water every day to flush this out.

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Rather not being too ambitious. Realistically I think I can manage this with my permanent JOB! God bless us all.
May the LAW of Attraction works for us.

I wish to recover fast and recover well. Im done with all the injections and medications. It is about time to change things as they were back to the healthy ME.

Its either I do it or I suffer from it.

So, Whhaddup....

5 Reasons Why Dreams Don't Take FlightDr. John C. Maxwell

Most of us never see our dreams come true. Instead of soaring through the clouds, our dreams languish like a broken-down airplane confined to its hangar. Through life, I have come to identify five common reasons why dreams don't take flight.

#1 We Have Been Discouraged from Dreaming by Others

We have to pilot our own dreams; we cannot entrust them to anyone else. People who aren't following their own dreams resent us pursuing ours. Such people feel inadequate when we succeed, so they try to drag us down.

If we listen to external voices, then we allow our dreams to be hijacked. At some point, other people will place limitations on us by doubting our abilities. When surrounded by the turbulence of criticism, we have to grasp the controls tightly to keep from being knocked off course.

#2 We Are Hindered by Past Disappointments and Hurts

In the movie Top Gun, Tom Cruise plays Maverick, a young, talented, and cocky aviator who dreams of being the premier pilot in the U.S. navy. In the film's opening scenes, Maverick showcases his flying ability but also displays a knack for pushing the envelope with regards to safety. Midway through the movie, Maverick's characteristic aggression spells disaster. His plane crashes, killing his best friend and co-pilot.

Although cleared of wrongdoing, the painful memory of the accident haunts Maverick. He quits taking risks and loses his edge. Struggling to regain his poise, he considers giving up on his dream. Although the incident nearly wrecks Maverick's career, he eventually reaches within to find the strength to return to the sky.

Like Maverick, many of us live with the memory of failure embedded in our psyche. Perhaps a business we started went broke, or we were fired from a position of leadership. Disappointment is the gap that exists between expectation and reality, and all of us have encountered that gap. Failure is a necessary and natural part of life, but if we're going to attain our dreams, then, like Maverick, we have to summon the courage deal with past hurts.

#3 We Fall into the Habit of Settling for Average

Average is the norm for a reason. Being exceptional demands extra effort, sustained inspiration, and uncommon discipline. When we attempt to give flight to our dreams, we have to overcome the weight of opposition. Like gravity, life's circumstances constantly pull on our dreams, tugging us down to mediocrity.

Most of us don't pay the price to overcome the opposition to our dreams. We may start out inspired, but through time we fatigue. Although never intending to abandon our dreams, we begin to make concessions here and there. Through time, our lives become mundane, and our dreams slip away.

#4 We Lack the Confidence Needed to Pursue Our Dreams

Dreams are fragile. They will be buffeted by assaults from all sides. As such, they must be supplied with the extra strength of self-confidence.

In Amelia Earhart's day, women were not supposed fly airplanes. If she had lacked self-assurance, she never would have even attempted to be a pilot. Instead, Earhart confidently chased after her dream, and she was rewarded with both fulfillment and fame.

#5 We Lack the Imagination to Dream

For thousands of years, mankind traveled along the ground: by foot, by horse-and-buggy, by locomotive, and eventually by automobile. Thanks to the dreams of Orville and Wilbur Wright, we now hop across oceans in a matter of hours. The imaginative brothers overcame ridicule and doubt to pioneer human flight, and the world has never been the same.

Many of us play small because we do not allow ourselves to dream. We trap ourselves in reality and never dare to go beyond what we can see with our eyes. Imagination lifts us beyond average by giving us a vision of life that surpasses what we are experiencing currently. Dreams infuse our spirit with energy and spur us on to greatness.

Youth: Rising to a Call for Commitment!
3rd National Millennium Development Goal Summit

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight goals to be achieved by 2015 that respond to the world's main development challenges. They include reducing extreme poverty, reducing child mortality rates, fighting disease epidemics such as AIDS, and developing a global partnership for development. The MDGs encapsulate the development aspirations of the world as a whole. But they are not only development objectives; they encompass universally accepted human values and rights such as freedom from hunger, the right to basic education, the right to health and a responsibility to future generations.

The Youth Advocates for the United Nations (formerly UNYAP), a proud member of the Global Youth Action Network (GYAN), in partnership with United Nations Integrated Council for Youth Development (UNICY), UNFPA Philippines Youth Advisory Panel (UNFPA-YAP), and GK1MB Silliman University, is organizing the 3rd National MDG Summit on May 20 – 24, 2009 to be held at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental with the theme “YOU-th: L.E.A.D.S. the MDG commitment”.

The LEADS principle stands for Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy, Dedication, and Sustainability of the millennium development goals. Leadership – to lead oneself and others towards that vision, and to take the initiative; Empowerment – to create/find innovative solutions to every encounter by empowering friends, classmates, public servants, and the rest of the community; Advocacy – to enthuse, energize, influence other youth’s potential towards the achievement of the MDGs; Dedication – to believe that one’s commitment would make us a true catalyst of the positive change that we want to see in our world; and Sustainability – to raise a patriotic community for nation building and sustainable development.

This invitation calls for college or high school students, young professionals and UN MDG advocates who are active members of service oriented organizations. The said activity aims to develop the skills of servant-leaders to become better models of the youth. Our plenary sessions would focus on youth concepts of (1) Good Governance, (2) on Poverty Alleviation, (3) on Improving Adolescent Reproductive Health, (4) on HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control, and (5) on Environmental Sustainability.

The five-day Summit will include the a National MDG Oration Competition, Amazing Race, Community Immersion, Model MDG Youth Presentations, YAUN Constitutional Assembly, and other fun-filled social activities. It is preferable that students participating are accompanied by an adviser who can later assist them in implementing the United Nations Millennium Development Goal’s (MDG’s) action plans.

The conference is an official event of the United Nations Population Fund-Youth Advisory Panel, International STAND UP Campaign against Global Poverty, and Taking It Global International. The “Summit for Young Filipino Leaders” or SYFL celebration would be appropriately endorsed by the Department of Education, the Commission on Higher Education and the National Youth Commission.

For the five-day summit, a registration fee of P3, 500.00 (Filipino delegates) or $200.00 US (International Delegates) will be charged for each student representative to defray the cost of conference kit, meals, and hotel accommodation. Team leaders of each delegation are requested to accomplish the group application Form-1A before April 15, 2009 found at the event website. All delegates are requested to join in the online network www.mdgsummit.ning.com.
For more information, please contact:

Mr. Bertch Ian Ranis, UNYAP President, +639154314686 or +639228619101
Ms. Johanna Bandoy, UNYAP Negros Representative, +639062697062 or +639205895572

email: mdgsummit@yahoo.com
website: www.mdgsummit.ning.com

Youth: Rising to a Call for Commitment!
3rd National Millennium Development Goal Summit

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight goals to be achieved by 2015 that respond to the world's main development challenges. They include reducing extreme poverty, reducing child mortality rates, fighting disease epidemics such as AIDS, and developing a global partnership for development. The MDGs encapsulate the development aspirations of the world as a whole. But they are not only development objectives; they encompass universally accepted human values and rights such as freedom from hunger, the right to basic education, the right to health and a responsibility to future generations.

The Youth Advocates for the United Nations (formerly UNYAP), a proud member of the Global Youth Action Network (GYAN), in partnership with United Nations Integrated Council for Youth Development (UNICY), UNFPA Philippines Youth Advisory Panel (UNFPA-YAP), and GK1MB Silliman University, is organizing the 3rd National MDG Summit on May 20 – 24, 2009 to be held at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental with the theme “YOU-th: L.E.A.D.S. the MDG commitment”.

The LEADS principle stands for Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy, Dedication, and Sustainability of the millennium development goals. Leadership – to lead oneself and others towards that vision, and to take the initiative; Empowerment – to create/find innovative solutions to every encounter by empowering friends, classmates, public servants, and the rest of the community; Advocacy – to enthuse, energize, influence other youth’s potential towards the achievement of the MDGs; Dedication – to believe that one’s commitment would make us a true catalyst of the positive change that we want to see in our world; and Sustainability – to raise a patriotic community for nation building and sustainable development.

This invitation calls for college or high school students, young professionals and UN MDG advocates who are active members of service oriented organizations. The said activity aims to develop the skills of servant-leaders to become better models of the youth. Our plenary sessions would focus on youth concepts of (1) Good Governance, (2) on Poverty Alleviation, (3) on Improving Adolescent Reproductive Health, (4) on HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control, and (5) on Environmental Sustainability.

The five-day Summit will include the a National MDG Oration Competition, Amazing Race, Community Immersion, Model MDG Youth Presentations, YAUN Constitutional Assembly, and other fun-filled social activities. It is preferable that students participating are accompanied by an adviser who can later assist them in implementing the United Nations Millennium Development Goal’s (MDG’s) action plans.

The conference is an official event of the United Nations Population Fund-Youth Advisory Panel, International STAND UP Campaign against Global Poverty, and Taking It Global International. The “Summit for Young Filipino Leaders” or SYFL celebration would be appropriately endorsed by the Department of Education, the Commission on Higher Education and the National Youth Commission.

For the five-day summit, a registration fee of P3, 500.00 (Filipino delegates) or $200.00 US (International Delegates) will be charged for each student representative to defray the cost of conference kit, meals, and hotel accommodation. Team leaders of each delegation are requested to accomplish the group application Form-1A before April 15, 2009 found at the event website. All delegates are requested to join in the online network <a href="http://www.mdgsummit.ning.com">www.mdgsummit.ning.com</a>.
For more information, please contact:

Mr. Bertch Ian Ranis, UNYAP President, +639154314686 or +639228619101
Ms. Johanna Bandoy, UNYAP Negros Representative, +639062697062 or +639205895572

email: mdgsummit@yahoo.com
website: <a href="http://www.mdgsummit.ning.com">www.mdgsummit.ning.com</a>

There's nothing left for me but to obey the laws of leadership by John Maxwell, in order to sustain the organization.

business team standing

I may be loosing members missing out the word "commitment" but God has found ways and means to encourage me and provide inspiration.

I would like to thank the ff: people for giving me the energy to be a superhuman! :) whahaha bitaw im just ordinary like you. Everyone is, until you embrace volunteerism without the "other" implication. You know what I mean...

So.. here's the new/updates list.. (updated ni siya ha) march 2009

1. Joren Hingit - I met her sa UPS. She's beautiful I tell you. and I love this sister of mine. Her aura surely stirs passion and enjoyment, especially during PAYAG trips.
2. Andrew Mascarinas - This man I met him sa YAUN, He's a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi. A good photographer and a new friend. Perhaps his individuality makes us in the organization more meaningful.
3. Anna Tasha Gay Teves Cabarrubias -New Lady in Town. I met her sa Apartment, She's a new member of Lilies. Im still figuring her total personality though. But I think I gained her trust and mine too.
4. Prince Batausa - Your not the last person Bro! You know how important your advises and movement are. Let just move on from the problematic past. OK!
5. Red Ramos - The typical bad guy. Who eventually is in denial. Because everyone knows he's a good damn person. I met him first in McDO. One of the leaders of Aces. This man is a promising leader. I promise you.. He just have to finish BC25, and get away with the smokin hot stick!
6. Kevin Diana - This shy guy. I met him outside MCDO! We were working for the UNYouth assembly in Bacolod together. I found him friendly and understanding. He's Red's BF (best friend), haha both are ACES naman!

Everything remains still:

1. UPS - how can I ever live w/o you!!!
2. UNYAP/YAUN - Your the reason why Im dying to work for the MDG's.. haha
3. Family - Yeah.. definetly your the reason of my existence. Thank you!
4. BEST FRIENDS - Of course you know who you are, I would like to get old with you.

My Best Friends you know who you are.. but so far the 6 stands out to be new sources of my energy. They might be emerging leaders, but there are reasons why I am thankful for their presence.

Thank you friends, - w/o you guys... Would'nt work this hard!

Bertch (wahahaha EMO MODE) pasensya na this BLOG is mine man sad.

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.. 

SUPER HUMAN  by Chris Brown (feat. Keri Hilson)

Weak
I have been crying and crying for weeks
How'd I survive when I can barely speak
Barely eat, On my knees

But that's the moment you came to me
You don't know what your love has done to me
Think I'm invincible
I see though the me I used to be

You changed my whole life
Don't know what your doing to me with your love
I'm feeling all super human, you did this to me
A super human heart beats in me
Nothing can stop me here with you
Super human (I feel so superhuman X2)
Super human

Strong
Since I've been flying and writing the wrongs
Feels almost like I've had it all along
I can see tomorrow

Well every problem is gone because
I flew everywhere with love inside of me
It's unbelievable to see how love can set me free

You changed my whole life (life)
Don't know what your doing to me with your love (uh-huh)
I'm feeling all super human, you did this to me
A super human heart beats in me
Nothing can stop me here with you
Super human (I feel so superhuman X2)
Super human

It's not a bird, not a plane
It's my heart and it's going, gone away
My only weakness is you
Only reason is you
Every minute with you
I can feel like I can do anything
I'm Going going, gone away love

You changed my whole life (oh uh)
Don't know what your doing to me with your love (to me with your love)
I'm feeling all super human, you did this to me, yeah
A super human heart beats in me
Nothing can stop me here with you
Super human

Super human