ThE LeSSons FrOm NoAh's ArK

Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah's Ark

One : Don't miss the boat. In OTHER WORDS---GRAB THE LITTLE OPPORTUNITIES LIFE HAS IN STORE FOR YOU! You'LL NEVER KNOW IF THAT CHANCE WILL FACE YOU AGAIN! TAKE THE RISKS!!

Two : Remember that we are all in the same boat. IN OTHER WORDS---EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY IS IMPORTANT. BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE--REMEMBER THAT WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE NOT ONLY TO OURSELVES BUT TO OTHERS AS WELL.

Three : Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark. IN OTHER WORDS--THERE'S NO HARM IN LOOKING AT YOUR FUTURE--WE CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT OUR PAST--ITS OVER AND DONE--BUT WE CAN DEFINITELY DO SOMETHING ABOUT OUR PRESENT AND FUTURE!

Four : Stay fit When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.IN OTHER WORDS--LIFE IS TRULY FULL OF SURPRISES!! BE READY TO BE GIVEN THE SHOCK(S) OF YOUR LIFE ALL THE TIME! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF SO THAT YOU'LL BE READY FOR ALL THE UNEXPECTED EVENTS !

Five : Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done..IN OTHER WORDS--AT TIMES IT'S BEST TO BE DEAF! FOLLOW YOUR HEART AND KNOW YOUR POTENTIALS!

Six : Build your future on high ground.IN OTHER WORDS---WHEN YOU PLAN--CONSIDER THE RISKS BUT DONT LET THESE PRECONCEIVED DANGERS STOP YOU--RE-ENGINEER YOUR PLANS---YOU'LL NEVER KNOW--IT MIGHT WORK!

Seven : For safety's sake, travel in pairs.IN OTHER WORDS--ITS ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE A FRIEND TO SHARE YOUR PASSION AND FRUSTRATIONS IN LIFE! LIFE IS MORE BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHARED WITH OTHERS.

Eight : Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on b oard with the cheetahs.IN OTHER WORDS--SMELL THE FLOWERS FROM TIME TO TIME! ENJOY LIFE'S LITTLE STOP-OVERS!

Nine : When you're stressed, float for a while. IN OTHER WORDS--CHILL! TAKE TIME TO STOP AND HAVE A BREAK!

Ten : Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals---IN OTHER WORDS--DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE WHAT YOU CAN DO AND WHAT'S INSIDE OF YOU!

GREATEST LESSON: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting...

Pano mo Malalaman na Mahal Ka ng GF mo?

Today I opened my blog and was surprised to know that I had 1 inquiry pala on my "Pinoy Ligaw" entry. Sorry I was really busy for the past days---I hope I did not disappoint the person who entered that comment...I suppose to0---you are a guy--from the tone of your comment--I got an impression that you are a guy who had fallen head over heels with your girlfriend---but wanted to know signs if your girl loves you too!right?

Anyway, love....Amour..... Amore--such a beautiful but complicated issue!! The signs of true love are melodramatic --anyway--from my experiences of working with adults and teens (and from my own experiences too!)--these are the signs that the person is truly sincere with you:

1. Willingness of your partner to be exclusive--in dating you!When your partner is willing to admit that she's willing to share the power (exlvusivity with you) and admit her vulnerability, not only she is in love, but she will sound like a rational, fairly adult soul .

2. Her willingness to go someplace she actually hate or do something she's not use to doing in the past with someone she actually love — and not be a pain in the neck about it — are signs of the hallmarks of love.

3. If she has that hunger to discover who you are--thats a good sign too!

4. The most important sign though is this: IF SHE ALLOWS YOU TO BE YOURSELF!!! That is a very important aspect you have to look into. You see, when you're in a truly loving relationship, you can be honest and direct and take chances with yourself and the relationship!

Loving is a good feeling--patuloy na mag mahal!