walking down quotes lane

what's the most romantic story?

2011-06-03T14:11:00.002+08:00

"The most romantic story is not...
Romeo and Juliet who died together,
but...
Grandpa and Grandma who grew old together."

> Taken from Oh Teen Quotes <

5 Simple Rules To Be Happy

2011-04-07T13:36:00.003+08:00

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

Free your heart from hatred.
Free your mind from worries.
Live simply.
Give more.
Expect less.

~_^

be grateful!

2009-06-19T10:46:00.002+08:00

Be thankful that the sunrises and sunsets are free,
or else we couldn't afford them.

Be thankful that behind the storm is surely
the rainbow of hope and future sunshine.

Be thankful for the mistakes
because life would be boring if we are all perfect.

Be thankful for stress so that we can be reminded
to relax and balance our life.

Have a thousand and one reasons to be thankful!

the logical work of philo

2009-06-19T10:42:00.001+08:00

The most logical work of Philosophy
is embodied in 8 words:

"STAY if you're HAPPY.
LEAVE if you're NOT."

5 Fingers of Prayer

2009-06-19T10:26:00.004+08:00

Your Thumb...
is nearest to you, so pray for those who are closest to you.

Pointing Finger...
pray for those who teach, instruct and heal.

Tallest Finger...
pray for our leaders, they need God's guidance.

Ring Finger...
is our weakest finger, so pray for those who are weak, troubled or in pain.

Little Finger...
is the smallest finger... to remind you to pray for yourself.

looking back

2009-06-18T10:21:00.002+08:00

When you look back and
wonder how you ever made it through the years,
you'll realize that it's

not because you've been clever
but because God has been wise;

not because you've been strong
but because God has been mighty;

not because you've been consistent
but because God has been faithful.

May God bless you today and forever!

on maturity

2009-06-17T10:10:00.002+08:00

"The starting point of Maturity
is the realization that
no one is coming to the rescue...

Everything you are and
everything you'll be is
entirely up to you
[with the grace of God]."

countless things

2009-06-16T10:14:00.001+08:00

In a science class, the teacher asked her students
to give an example of things which are countless...

One student answered: "WATER!"

Another one answered: "SAND!"

The other one answered: "AIR!"

The teacher noticed that everybody was
participating except for one.
She called his attention and asked the same question...
"What are the things which are countless?"

The student stoop up and answered: "BLESSINGS!"

Have you tried counting yours lately?

on gifts and prayers

2009-06-15T10:07:00.000+08:00

God does not disappoint,
but He surprises us
because He gives us gifts
that are not exactly what we expect
but are greater than our expectations.

the essence of being

2009-06-15T09:59:00.002+08:00

One thing we've got to learn
is that no person is better than the other.

Some are blessed with knowledge,
some with beauty,
some with great wealth,
some with strength and
some with a unique gift from God that they have yet to find.

The essence of being
is not your rank or greatness
but being who God made you to be.

On being a Christian

2009-06-13T09:53:00.002+08:00

When I say I'm a Christian,
I'm not saying I am perfect...

I'm admitting I'm wretched
that's why I need a Savior.

I'm shouting I'm lost
that's why I need a Guide.

I'm claiming I'm weak
that's why I need a God!

"Humble yourself before the LORD,
and HE will lift you up."
[James 4:10]

on tears

2009-06-11T09:50:00.000+08:00

"Tears are one of the
most meaningful liquid."

You wanna know why?

'Coz out of the many liquids
here in the world,
only tears can explain the
real meaning of pain...

what's life?

2009-06-09T09:44:00.002+08:00

What's LIFE?

They say it's from B to D...
from BIRTH to DEATH.

So life starts on the day we are born
and ends the day we die.

But what's between B and D?

It's C!

What's C?

It is CHOICE...
Our life is a matter of choice.
Live it well.

And... It will never go wrong
if we put another C in its center...
CHRIST!

on happiness #2

2009-06-07T09:23:00.002+08:00

"Do what makes you happy...

Life is not based on the money you've got
and the success you've achieved.

It's all about being happy with
who you are,
who you love,
and who makes your life worth living!"

praying for rain

2009-06-05T09:13:00.000+08:00

One day, the villagers decided to pray for rain.
On the day of prayer,
everyone gathered and only one boy came with an umbrella.
That's CONFIDENCE.

When you throw a 1-year-old baby in the air,
he laughs because he knows you will catch him.
That's TRUST.

Every night we go to bed,
we're not sure that we'll get up tomorrow
but we still have many plans for the coming day.
That's HOPE.

Have
Confidence,
Trust in God
and
NEVER lose HOPE.

past, present and future

2009-05-05T11:25:00.003+08:00

Past
is an
Experience.

Present
is an
Experiment.

Future
is an
Expectation.

So don't forget to...

use your
Experience

in your
Experiment

to meet your
Expectation.

love's beauty

2009-05-05T11:21:00.002+08:00

"the beauty of love
is that we don't know when it will hit us.
and when it does, it prompts us
to do cute and crazy things
we thought we are not capable of doing..."

^_^

on dealing with mistakes

2009-05-05T11:18:00.002+08:00

"Whatever mistakes we have made,
our only way out is to move forward...

This is life's proven formula.
Don't look back in regret
but move on with hope!"

a beautiful life

2009-05-05T11:12:00.002+08:00

"A Beautiful Life
does not just happen.

It is built daily in
Prayer,
Humility,
Sacrifice,
and
Love.

May that Beautiful Life
be yours always!"

GOD is GOOD

2009-05-05T11:05:00.002+08:00

God is good.

For beyond the darkness, He gives us light.
Beyond our nightmares, He gives us dreams.
Beyond our tears, He gives us comfort.

So with this day that He has provided,
let us thank Him
even if our plans should fail and
our expectations not reached.

For beyond these things is God's embrace saying:
"My child, the path I have laid for you
is just beyond the corner.
Take my hand and just have faith."

the power of listening

2009-05-05T10:54:00.002+08:00

One day, God had a work for me to do.
He showed a rock and told me to push it with all my might.
For many years, I pushed and pushed but nothing happened.
The rock hasn't moved even an inch.

In discouragement, I asked God why I'm failing.

The Lord responded:

"Your task is to push the rock,
never did I mention that you move it.
Now, I, my child, will move the rock."

Obedience to God is easy
if we only know
how to LISTEN.
He doesn't want us to suffer.
He only wants us to LEARN.

on defining life

2009-05-05T10:46:00.002+08:00

"Life
is a movie
written, produced and directed
by God
and played
by You...

It's a one-take movie
so play it the best you can.
It has no cuts.
So make it a blockbuster
in God's eyes!"

The Season of Lent

2009-04-06T09:28:00.002+08:00

"The season of LENT reminds us
that the life we have and
the material possessions we hold
are simply lent to us.
We are but pilgrims here on earth
who will pass by only once.
We bring nothing when we die
but we can leave behind
the love we've shared,
the hope we have given,
and the goodness we have done."

-*-*-*-*-*-

"Why did Christ choose to live in your heart?

He could have chosen
your brain, your eye or your mouth.
He could have chosen another part of you.
But He chose your heart.
Because in the HEART,
you Love...
you Choose...
you Decide...
and it's the only part of you that can grow
big enough to contain the majesty of GOD!

Man's heart is
God's place on earth.

Let Him dwell in it forever!"

take care

2009-04-02T14:27:00.002+08:00

CARE...
is the sweetest essence in the world.

If someone says take care,
it means you live in that person's heart
'til the last beat.

"Take Care!"

>:D<

the answering machine

2009-04-02T14:19:00.002+08:00

What if GOD has an answering machine?

For Thanksgiving, Press 1.
For Confessions, Press 2.
For Comments, Press 3.
For Other Prayers, Press 4.

What if the machine tells you this:

"Sorry, all angels are Busy now.
Please pray again later."

It will be hard right?

So let us thank GOD for
HE personally listens and answers our prayers.

This only shows how great the LOVE of the LORD is.

on fulfillment

2009-03-15T12:53:00.002+08:00

"The measure of a person is not
how well they prepare for everything to go right,
but on how they stand up
and move on after everything goes wrong."

on experiencing trials

2009-03-15T12:45:00.002+08:00

"There comes a moment each day
when we must simply drop what weighs on us
and hand it over to GOD.

May the Lord bless you with what you pray for;

Reward you with what you work for;

Grant you with what you hope for;

And surprise you with what you have not asked for."

on appreciation

2009-03-15T12:38:00.002+08:00

"Learn to appreciate what you have...

before time forces you...

to appreciate...

what you lost."

on living

2009-03-15T12:30:00.004+08:00

"Rivers do not drink the water they carry...

Trees do not eat the fruit they bear...

Clouds do not bathe in the rain they produce...

We are meant to give, even if we get nothing from it.

Measuring the life by what others do may disappoint us,
but measuring life by what we do will make life meaningful.

Love is giving until it hurts
but the reward is
eternal life with Jesus."

on being hurt

2009-03-04T10:02:00.002+08:00

"Everything that God allows us is with a purpose.
He even uses
the greatest error and the deepest hurt
to mold us into a
person of worth and value."
>> A text message from my friend -- Med. <<

"Keep in mind that we should always thank those who hurt us,
especially those who did so bad,
we are forced to transform.
They risk the eternal verdict of going to hell
just to make us better than who we are..."
>> This one is from my friend -- Tim. <<

Valentines Day Messages

2009-02-17T09:51:00.003+08:00

Last February 14, I got several wonderful and heartwarming valentines day messages from my friends. So I thought of sharing this here in my blog.

This one is from Med...

"Valentine's Day maybe for lovers
but it's also a time when I think of the dear people
who have made life beautiful and meaningful
and so I want to thank you for all of the moments
we have shared, for listening, talking, laughing, inspiring and caring.
You always give me something to look forward to;
and every time I hear from you,
the warmth you lend me helps me get through the day.
Though I don't often tell you how much our friendship means to me,
I hope you know how much I appreciate you.
Happy Valentine!"

And this is from Amee...

"Words to live by:

Just say what you mean
and mean what you say.

Don't expect someone to read your mind
and don't play games with heads or hearts.

Don't tell half truths and
expect trust when the full truth comes out.
Half truths are no better than lies.

Don't be cold to someone you care about.
Indifference hurts more than angry words.

They say actions speak louder than words
but sometimes it's better to have both.

Happy Valentines Day!"

Here's another one from Med...

"What is LOVE?
Writers and poets explained it by Romeo and Juliet or Florante at Laura.
Picaso and Gothe showed it with paintings, frescos and abstracts.
Lovers expressed it through flowers, poems, letters, gifts and songs.

Yet no one else but Jesus Christ
our Redeemer, Savior and "Lover of our Souls"
truly suffered, gave His life, then triumph over death
to prove what LOVE is and what LOVING truly means.
May TRUE LOVE reigns in our lives always and forever."

on happiness

2009-02-17T09:39:00.004+08:00

No one in this world
can dictate to you
where you can be happy.

If you know where and what it is,
go for it!

Remember:

HAPPINESS is NOT a DESTINY...
It's a CHOICE.

a thought for whole life

2009-01-26T11:26:00.003+08:00

"Treat everyone with LOVE,
even those who are rude to you...

Not because they are not nice,
but because YOU are nice."

"The pressures in life may seem to crush us,
but like a crushed grape
that produces a better wine,
they only bring out the best in us."
>> Psalm 66: 9-12 <<

a morning prayer

2009-01-26T11:14:00.002+08:00

O Holy Spirit, at the beginning of this day,
take away all burdens from my heart
that I may start this day with joy,
for You to be the anchor of my day.

Pour out Your gift of wisdom that I may
think, feel and decide always in Your light,
following Your will for my life.

Strengthen me in the moments of frailty.
Be the master of my whole being
today and always in all ways.

In Jesus mighty name, Amen.

When Was The Last Time You...

2008-12-10T19:15:00.002+08:00

While I was surfing through the net, I saw this simple Q&A thingy. So I thought of giving it a try, hehe. ^^ Here it goes:

... When was the last time I ...

cried : During the last Sunday of November when me and my honey had a misunderstanding. But we're fine now. Thank God. ^^

played a sport : Hmmm... about 3 or 4 months ago during our company's Sports Fest.

laughed : A few hours ago while I was teasing my honey, hehe. I am a child at heart and I just love teasing people especially when the mood strikes, hehe. ;))

hugged someone : Hmmm... 3 days ago... Sunday.

kissed someone : A few hours ago. Kissed my father the moment he arrived home after a day's work.

felt depressed : About a week ago. But I wasn't really depressed. Just a bit sad and in a reflective mode.

felt elated : Last night. Because I'll be spending some quality time with my honey tomorrow. Hopefully... if there are no changes in plan. ^^

felt overworked : Almost everyday, hahaha.

faked sick : Can't remember. Because when I tell people that I am sick, I am really not feeling well.

lied : Hmmm... I think that was a month ago. I really do not like lying and I always tell the truth as much as possible. But something happened last month that there was a need for me to keep some information to myself until the right time comes. Should this be considered lying, that is, hehe.

How about you? When was the last time you did those things? ^^

on being robbed

2008-12-09T10:57:00.002+08:00

A nice story to reflect on this day...

A man experienced being robbed by thieves.
In his diary, he wrote:

"Let me be thankful first,
because they took my purse and not my life;

second, although they took my all,
it was not much especially my faith;

and third, because it was I who was robbed,
not I who robbed.

Let us see God's purpose behind every trial
and the good things behind the worst situation."

on friendship

2008-12-04T10:39:00.000+08:00

A friend of mine sent me this message so I thought of posting it here:

I knew practically right away that you and I would get along well...
Eversince then, it looks like that's coming true...
Is it just me or does it seem like we laugh at many of the same things
and have a lot in common with each other? ...
Conversations seem to flow pretty easily, too...
I don't connect quickly with everybody I meet
--- only really interesting people who make me laugh and feel comfortable...
No wonder I think you're pretty cool
--- you've got all that going for you plus a whole lot more!
I'm happy that I met you.

And, I just find the message sweet and touching.

after a long sleep

2008-12-01T12:06:00.000+08:00

I know this blog has been neglected for a few months now. Almost a year, in fact, hehe. But that's about to change, hopefully... Crossing my fingers. ^^

When I was creating this blog, I first thought that I'll consider this like a baby. I wanna take good care of it, update it as often as I can, customize it and make it appear really beautiful. However, I failed in this aspect. Sowee... I have been busy with a lot of things especially with work for the past few months which resulted to this site being neglected, huhu. :'( Now, I plan on putting this site back on track.

Slowly... Hopefully...

A Real Man...

2008-01-31T10:47:00.000+08:00

a real man plays basketball,
not just as a sport,
but in the game of life.

a real man cries even when in front of a girl.

a real man wears pink without hesitation.

a real man never fights without a reason.

a real man shows fidelity to relationships.

a real man respects girls in all aspects.

and...

a real man ends a relationship
before he starts fooling around.

We hope that...

as boys read this message, they will know how to be
like a real man.

and as for girls, they will know whom they're
suppose to love.

The Greatest Advice Part 2

2008-01-23T16:30:00.000+08:00

Don’t live life recklessly without thought and feeling for your family.
Be true to yourself. Don’t commit when you are not ready.
Don’t keep others waiting needlessly.

Go on that trip. Don’t postpone it.
Say those words. Don’t let the moment pass.
Do what you have to, even at society’s scorn.

Write poetry.
Love Deeply.
Walk barefoot.
Dance with wild abandon.
Cry at the movies.

Take care of yourself.
Don’t wait for someone to take care of you.
You light up your life.
You drive yourself to your destination.
No one completes you - except YOU.

It isn’t true that life does not get easier with age.
It only gets more challenging.
Don’t be afraid.
Don’t lose your capacity to love.
Pursue your passions.

Live your dreams.
Don’t lose faith in God.
Don’t grow old. Just grow YOU!

When you give someone your time,
you are giving them a portion of your life that you’ll never get back.
Your time is your life.
That is why the greatest gift you can give to someone is your time.

Relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love is T-I-M-E
because the essence of love is not what we think or do or provide for others,
but how much we give of ourselves.

God is good all the time!

– Rick Warren

The Greatest Advice

2008-01-23T16:15:00.000+08:00

To make yourself happy, pursue your passions and be the best of what you can be.
Simplify your life. Take away the clutter.
Get rid of destructive elements: abusive friends, nasty habits, and dangerous liaisons.
Don’t abandon your responsibilities, but don’t overdose on duty.

Don’t date because you are desperate.
Don’t marry because you are miserable.
Don’t have kids because you think your genes are superior.
Don’t philander because you think you are irresistible.

Don’t associate with people you can’t trust.
Don’t cheat. Don’t lie. Don’t pretend.
Don’t dictate because you are smarter.
Don’t demand because you are stronger.

Don’t sleep around because you think
you are old enough & know better.
Don’t hurt your kids because loving them is harder.
Don’t sell yourself, your family, or your ideals.
Don’t stagnate!

Don’t regress.
Don’t live in the past. Time can’t bring anything or anyone back.
Don’t put your life on hold for possibly Mr. Right.
Don’t throw your life away on absolutely Mr. Wrong because your biological clock is ticking.

Learn a new skill.
Find a new friend.
Start a new career.
Sometimes, there is no race to be won,
only a price to be paid for some of
life’s more hasty decisions.

To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless.
To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy.
To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy.
Don’t bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons.

God is good all the time!

– Rick Warren