powergiver & the explorers

REMEMBER! You are Destined to Succeed.

2009-08-27T07:05:00.000-07:00

Hayz, tingnan nyo nakalimutan ko na mag speech pala ako bukas sa Grand Menseng Hotel at nasa taas ang title na napili ko. syempre i endorse ko na naman ang develop your photographic memory business namin. kahit naghihikahos sa maraming expenses at nag uumpisa palang dito sa davao ay determinado akong ituloy ang laban. Kanina nga ay nakapasok ako sa apat na kwarto ng elementary class para turuan ang mga students ng SPED-La Salle kung paano magiging mas madali ang pagmemorya. Excited naman sila sa nakita ko sa mga mata ng marami, syempre hindi naman nila pwedeng i enroll ang sarili dahil wala pang pera kaya sinabi kong ipakita sa mga magulang ang iniwan naming brochures para parents na ang bahalang humusga kung mag invest ba sa ganito para sa minamahal na anak.
It worths it talaga, sabi ko nga kung natutunan ko lang to dati noong elementary palang ako siguradong hindi lang first honor ang nakuha ko, baka ako pa ang ipalit sa principal, pwede ba yun? =) kakaiba. wag talaga nating kakalimutan na we are destined to succeed basta't gawin lang ang mga tamang paraan at pananaw sa buhay. Attitude, syempre importante yan at pananalig kay God, diba sabi nga "We can do nothing without Him."
Mega Memory is located at Door 3, JCP Bldg, J.Camus Extension St., Davao City Tel No. (082)286-1343 Cel No. 09177003082

Develop your Photographic Memory

2009-08-21T06:20:00.000-07:00

Ano ba ang mga benepisyo ng matalas na memorya? Una, obyos na magiging magaling ka sa pag memorize, dahil jan ay sikat ka sa science, history, philosophy, at iba pang subject na kailangan ng pagsasaulo. Hindi lang yan, magagamit din ito sa math. Paano? Isang tinginan lang yan sa papel ng katabi mong matalino. Alam mo na agad ang mga sagot nya from 1 to 100. Comparison kumbaga.
Naalala mo pa ba kung sino ang imbentor ng elevator? Nabasa ko ang word na "OTIS" pagsakay ko minsan sa isang ganito. Ang imbentor pala ay si Otis. Sounds like atis diba, yong prutas na matamis at madalas inuugnay sa letrang "A" sa mga librong pang elementarya. Eh ano naman ang kinalaman ng atis sa pinag-uusapang nating Photographic Memory?
Nalaman ko na mas madali palang matandaan ang mga bagay kung mag-iisip ka ng kakaiba tungkol dito. Isipin mo nalang na makakita ng napakalaking atis sa loob ng elevator pag open mo. Siguradong maaalala mong si Otis ang nag imbento ng elevator.
Actually, marami pang paraan para matandaan ang mga bagay. Naranasan mo na bang maiwang naka-lock ang sasakyan mo? Walang problema doon,ang mahirap kung nasa loob pa ang susi. Eh, magsuot ng formal shoes na naka-short palang. At marami pang kwentong nakalimutan at mga trahedyang bunga nito. Ang masaklap pa kung makalimutan mo ang anniversary nyo ni misis,aba ewan nalang.
Kaya kung ako sa'yo, mag-enroll ka rin sa Mega Memory. Tawag lang sa (082)286-1343 o mag text sa 09177003082. O kaya bumisita ka sa Door 3, JCP Bldg, J.Camus Ext. St., Davao City.
Ikaw, anong style mo sa pag memorize, share ka naman jan. =)

I'LL DO IT.. Whatever it Takes..

2009-07-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

Hindi ko sinasadyang ma confuse ka kung Fil-Am ba talaga ako. Mas gusto ko lang talaga magsulat sa tagalog kahit english ang title. Wala naman sigurong batas na nagbabawal sa ganitong pagsulat sa internet. Kung meron naman ehh handa akong panagutan ang paglabag dito. Talk to my lawyer nalang. Republic Act 7920 lang talaga ang alam ko. Isama mo pa ang Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Law, at Law of Gravity. At bago pa tayo mapunta sa science lab ni Sir Albert at Mang Thomas eh sasabihin ko na. Ito ang unang araw ng aming mega memory business dito sa davao. Lipat narin ako sa bagong department ni DLPC. Sikat pala si July 1, 2009 sa buhay ko. Turning point kumbaga.
Akalain mong pwede pala ma develop ang photographic memory natin sa pamamagitan ng techniques na matagal ng nanjan at hindi pinapansin. Akala ko noon si Apolinario Mabini lang ang meron nito. Kahit sino ay pwede palang magkaroon nito basta mag enroll lang sa tutorial business namin ni Jimmy, Isagani, Lemuel, at Mac Donald. Hindi lang yun, tuturuan ka din naming labanan ang stress, kung paano magsolve ng mabilis sa math, sa accounting at engineering, lahat lahat na pati effective communication ay ituturo narin namin.
Tawagan mo lang kami sa 286-1343 o puntahan sa Door 3, JCP Bldg, Camus Ext., Davao City.

Hayz.. June palang February na.

2009-06-22T06:20:00.000-07:00

Sa mga oras na ito ay miss ko na sya.., pero baka makalimutan natin na June palang at hindi pa buwan ng mga puso. Ang uso ngayon ay swine flu o A(H1N1), hindi ito mabibili sa'yong suking tindahan pero marami narin ang tumatangkilik sa imported virus na ito.
Bago nga ako umalis sa Calbayog City kung saan unang beses palang ako nakapunta ay nakarating na daw doon ang sikat na virus. Nauna narin sya sa akin bago pa ako makabalik sa Mindanao.

Tama na ang opening remarks, gusto ko lang talaga ipost ang nabasa ko sa desktop ng laptop ko pagdating sa bahay. Kung kanino ito galing at para kanino ay sekreto nalang muna ha.

"To my hon, mistah, buddy…
I remember, I made a promise to you before, that’s to compose a poem for you. But years passed, I never did any… I dunno why? It’s not my way. I can easily create a poem, a quote, make a note, a phrase but when I need to start my composition for you, I’ll run out of words…=)

Well then, I’ll just share to you some of my thoughts right now.
I’m scared, that you may break my heart.
I’m glad, for you are the one I have.
I wonder what is in store for us.
I just want you to know I’m happy you came.
I pray to have my “someone”. I supposed it’s you.
I love you. Thanks much!"

Ohha.. woww i love you din! How sweet..

CESEEPS Module 4.0

2008-10-14T15:22:00.000-07:00

Good morning!
After 5 days in Cebu last October 7-11, 2008, I was able to complete the 2nd module on my CESEEPS training. Last year, I also joined the module 3.0 on Fault Calculations and just last week the Module 4.0 on Substation Design and Protective Systems.
I thanked our company for sending me, Engr. Doods Amora and Engr. Elly Silvosa for sharing their expertise in Electrical Engineering too.

Keep on Dreaming.

2008-09-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

Dreams are free.
I mean the desires that gives us hope everyday. Without it, life is weary and lacks direction. Sometimes, our dreams seems impossible. But you will wonder how God slowly brings us into it without knowing it. He will just surprise us and you are there already. We have an amazing God on our side. He knows everything, and loves us so much even though we have forgotten Him for some moments in our life.
I just came from Kabacan, North Cotabato. My friend requested me to manage his internet cafe's electrical wiring design and installation. While on the van back to Davao, I remember this is the second time that I went there with a thankful heart for reaching another part of Mindanao. I am a person that enjoys travelling to a new place. Just a simple dream that happens. Another dream come true is the speaking engagement next sunday that will encourage students to do good in their studies because it really pays. The reward is there waiting on the finish line and after it.

Keep on dreaming! =)

The Gold in You

2008-09-25T15:25:00.000-07:00

There are times that God allows us to experience the fire. In order to produce a pure Gold, expose it to extreme heat to eliminate the impurities. Don't do this at home.
The fire represents the people and events that stretches our patience and love for mankind. We are imperfect being, only God does.
The Gold is the character within us, there's a lot of impurities we gathered since childhood. The culture, tradition, environment and beliefs we live in brought us things that contaminated the innocence we have on evil thoughts.
The achievements if mismanaged will make us proud and self centered. I sometimes thought that I'm better than someone else but on the eyes of God we are equal, we are all loved with the same amount as his creation.
God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.
Good morning!

Faith joined my group

2008-09-24T06:46:00.000-07:00

Tonight, we rushed to vital-c office for Faith to register as our new business partner on vital c. More than just earning, our primary goal here is to learn the business plan and apply it on our incoming endeavors.
The ability in sales is necessary in everything we do, even when we are applying for a job we are selling our skills to the company. Knowing that we are just starting but eager to know the work when we are a fresh graduate. I have a little experience on sales. I never experienced applying for work and being rejected, that is because I was a scholar before and bound for Davao Light after graduating in Iloilo. Unknowingly, during the scholarship application I was already selling myself, my skills and my attitude at work.
Please feel free to contact me if you are in Davao and wants to join my group in vital c too.
charlodeniega@gmail.com

I wanna LEARN sales in Forest Lake, Sta. Lucia Realty Projects, Vital C, and more.

2008-09-19T07:20:00.000-07:00

I've just joined Orchard Property Marketing Corporation as Property Consultant last Saturday. I wanna learn the business of Real Estate. Two(2) days ago, I was able to sell a memorial lot at Forest Lake in addition to being a distributor of Vitamin C for almost a week already. These are my hobbies after my regular work as an electrical engineer at present. I enjoy them, learning, earning, and helping my family and friends to invest and maintain their good health at the same time.
Today is my first day in the seminar on Construction Project Contract Management at Linmarr Apartelle, Davao City. It will be a two-day eating and gaining knowledge for 3,200.00 only, company paid.

Hayy, am I busy?
No, I just want to learn a little in everything. Wahihihi yun lang, bitin ka noh? Good night and God bless!

Strange things...

2008-09-10T07:23:00.000-07:00

A friend texted me the following message:

"Isnt it strange hw a 100-bill appears to b a large amount wn u donate it to church bt such a smol amt wn u go shopng? Isnt it strange hw 1hour seems so long wn ur n church & hw short wn ur havng fun? Isnt it strange hw evryone wants front-row-tikets on concerts or shows, bt dey do watevr s posible tojus sit at d last row n d church? A usual bt strange reality. We say GOD s r priority bt do we prove it evrydy?.,"

Sent by Marie Mariko 09Sep2008 07:31:38am

Investment is Relative.

2008-09-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

I am willing to take risk and learn. Just like the words of a friend, "I am Scared but NOT Afraid." I've never lost an investment before, maybe financially but not in learning new things everytime I fall. I know God has a plan behind it.
Just this afternoon, I reserved a memorial lot with Forest Lake. I don't have a feeling of leaving sooner than expected ofcourse but who knows hehehe God can call us anytime. I have a friend who died just recently at the age of 27, very young. But, my intention is to try investing in real estates and this is my first step on a journey of one mile.
Another investment tonight is my partnership with vital-c where I can learn the business strategy and earn at the same time. They were temporal investments, and the best investment I believe is the eternal one where we play an important role of bringing the good news to the lost through our lives and words. I am not expert on this but I continually invest to be one. I know that whatever will happen in the future with regards on these investments, I am the one responsible on it.
I can feel the learning ahead of me. You too can make an investment.

Count your BLESSINGS!!!

2008-09-07T08:18:00.000-07:00

Hi dear friends,
Let me share to you a selected text message sent to me today by a friend. This is very positive.
"In tough tyms, stay motivated by lo0king at how far u hav come rather than how far u have 2 go count ur blessings, not whats missing.."

Sent by Jen 07Sept2008 01:40:07pm

"The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." -Dora the Explorer ;-)

2008-09-04T06:46:00.000-07:00

Texted by Cheryl 08:16:07pm 4-Sep-2008

When I Change, Everything Changes

2008-09-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

Tonight is not the first time I listened to Ptr. Rich Witmer of Generations Church, Yuma, Arizona, USA. He is a humorous and powerful preacher in one. Indeed, there is no impossible with God, he can develop anyone into an effective agent of change.

I changed.
I used to criticize others lately, their habits, tempers, attitude towards ideas and more. Ptr. Rich mentioned that we need to make a small circle around us and start the revival inside. Three out of seven examples were discussed tonight, they are Abraham, Jacob, and Moses. They exemplified a changed life from inside out.
Easier said than done, this is true among us. I know we heard these thoughts several times already but found it hard to execute. Yes it is if we do it all by ourselves. We need the awesome power of God in everything. Remember, there is no impossible in Him.
Years ago, I know we are poor. We can hardly go to school even during high school, my mother needs to borrow a 20.00 for my allowance. If I spend it outside the budget, I need to walk almost 5 kilometers back home, and I did this several times. Looking at my situation, it seems hard for me to proceed in college. But the Power Giver is there to guide me, Impossible is nothing in God. I am always full of hope after meeting Him.
And the rest is HIStory. No, I didn't miss on typing. It is really His story, he is our scriptwriter and we need to follow his instructions.
Let the change begin within ourselves. =)

Charles Colson's New Understanding of God

2008-08-31T07:39:00.000-07:00

"GHOSTS...come out, come out, wherever you are"

2008-08-29T16:53:00.000-07:00

This is the theme of Bulawan Toastmasters Group as I joined them last night. Scary, isn't it? hehe Eventhough I didn't see a ghost since birth, I am still hoping that I'll meet one someday. Casper, the friendly ghost.

I used to go out in my comfort zone, so I went there to evaluate the Table Topics Session. This is the second time that I became an Evaluator. The first time was in our Dalight. It worths, the time I spent there was enjoyable and fulfilling. Questions throwned include "Do you believe in ghosts?", "If you are a ghost, where will you stay?", "If given a chance, who's ghost will you hunt?" and more. Someone also shared about his Ghost Encounter in the school.
After the meeting, they invited me and the rest of my fellow evaluators to attend their Davao Ros-Ver Pawnshop Search for Mr. and Ms. DRPI 2008 in Brokenshire Inland Resort, Madapo Hills, Davao City.
Connect it to the title hehe, our Pledge of Allegiance is:
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Philippines and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty, justice and Democracy for all.

New Hair Day

2008-08-28T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hi there!
I'm just posting this to remind me that I went to barbershop today. =)
Next month, I will spend another PhP 40 again if the service charge won't change. hehe goodnight!

"We go thru life thinking s0me1 else will make us happy.. but we're wr0ng.. happiness is 0ur job, we just nid s0me1 else t0 share it with. Stay Happy"

2008-08-27T06:17:00.000-07:00

Sent by Mary June 24Aug2008 08:36:26pm

More Than the Riches of this World

2008-08-26T09:16:00.000-07:00

"Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart's desire." Psalm 37:4

I made it my life verse. There are times I fall short on obeying what God wants me to do, but I am blessed to have Him beside to remind me unfailingly. He uses people, places, and circumstances to show me His love. Two days ago, I joined the Kadayawan festival by visiting some of the beautiful places in Davao. First, we went to Museo Dabawenyo where I got the chance to hold the solidarity ring, big enough to fit my middle finger when I transform to "Incr_d_ble H_lk", it's a secret so I hide some letters. Secondly, we walk around the park to see the exhibited houses of the natives. Afterward, we got a chance to buy some stuff inside the Matina Town Square. I bought a flowery short for the beach (gulf view) the next day. We celebrated our church's Oceans day yesterday August 25, 2008. Finally, the tour ended at Jacksridge where we usually take pictures overlooking the city. You ought to visit the places I mentioned when you visit Davao City. One thing I treasure most from God is He is very true on His promises. Remember the Psalm 37:4 above. The family, friends, material blessings, and everything are gifts from Him.

TEXT QUOTE OF THE DAY

2008-08-26T08:36:00.000-07:00

The sand taught me one thing:
"you can't hold too many things, no matter what you do to make them stay, So learn to let go and choose carefully which you want to stay, because like the sand, only those which are in the center of your palm will last."

Sent by Cathy 23August2008 06:49:25am

FRESH WIND, FRESH FIRE: FROM TODD BENTLEY

2008-08-24T15:35:00.000-07:00

TEXT QUOTES OF THE DAY

2008-08-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

"to b hapi wd a man u must undrstnd him a Lot & Luv him a Little"
"to b hapi wd a woman u must Luv her a Lot evn f u dnt undrstand her at ol"

Texted by Mary June 23Aug2008 6:48:42pm

Hot and Spicy

2008-08-22T05:36:00.000-07:00

Living is like two pieces spicy chicken joy with two rice today. Why? Wala lang, masarap at minsan ay hindi (Delicious but sometimes is not, ohh ha may translation pa =).
It's holiday today in Davao City to celebrate the Kadayawan Festival. Every year, the people here rejoices for the blessings that come from above. Above the trees are yummy fruits, above the lands are soaring mountains that protects the city from typhoons. Above all, the Giver is there watching and moving over His people.
Today, I went to NCCC mall with Keith. He wants to develop the vacant space beside it for an entertainment center. This is his thesis for his architecture course in Notre Damme of Marbel University.
I am a technical person, i enjoy problem solving especially the ones that require computations. That is why I am very willing to help him on this project.
After a 4-hour strolling inside and outside NCCC, we proceeded to SM city to buy the reference books in constructions. Young practitioners like me and keith need the written experiences of the older ones.
After going to malls, I managed to take an overtime with my crew. We installed six timers for six capacitor banks on our system. We need this solution for better power quality of Davao Light.
Indeed, Life is sometimes hot and always spicy. Have a pleasant evening. ;)

Why powergiver?

2008-08-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

Another question for the second time around. After 18 posts, I will answer the question that the world longs for 3 months. I have two main answers in two different point of views. You might have another brilliant idea in mind, you can always contact me at charlodeniega@gmail.com
Firstly, I offer these blogs to the life giver Himself, God. He is the one that gives us power to live. To live in accordance with His will. Without Him, we are nothing. We owe everything to Him, our family, friends, resources, everything.
Next is, I am working with a company that literally gives power. We are the third largest electric utility in the country. The second largest located in visayas is also a sister company including several power generators in major parts of the Philippines. I used to deal with power quality and power system studies.
This (blogspot) is a powerful avenue for me to exercise writing. I believe in the power of words, though I am not used to play with it. I want my articles to be understandable even to a grade school student. If it won't, I failed to pass on the power to anyone who reads this.
We have the power. The power to motivate, to touch lives, to act, to influence, to encourage, to change the world for the better. Let's use it, let's share it. Let's help.

How much is your TIME?

2008-08-20T07:33:00.000-07:00

If I live here on earth for 70 years, I will spend it in 613,620 hours. And to make you cram more, multiply it by 3,600 and you will get 2,209,032,000 seconds. You can use your cellphone to do the solving, don't waste your time looking for the calculator. Remember that every second counts.
I've just came from an overtime.

If I am paid around 120 per hour at present, it means 73,634,400 for a lifetime (if i reach 70, only God knows) assuming a fixed income. Are you willing to trade-in a lifetime for a fortune? My answer is a big NO. We are worth far more than millions of money. God made us for a special purpose. Let's work not for money, let's work for God. He is our ultimate boss.
Hay, tulog na ko. Kapoy na kaayo mag english da.
Good night everybody... =)

We Should NOT Fear CoNfLiCt

2008-08-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Together with my cell group, we discussed the 2nd fundamental belief in building a teamwork. We should not fear conflict. I learned more than I expected tonight. My teammates were experienced and one of them is a guidance counselor. We are all young professionals which includes a banker (Francis), School Directors (Bernie and Dennis), Merchandisers (Ronald, Rando and Louie), Entrepreneurs (Jeannot and Dondon), Chefs (RB and Mark), Engineers (Jimmy, Francis II, Emman and me), and a Salesman (Arnel).

A month ago, we talked about the 1st fundamental belief: We have to trust each other. The topics were enjoyable for us since everyone is involved in a profession. I think everybody can relate well, this is obvious in their reactions and comments.
I thank God for giving me the opportunity to lead a group of young profs. I've been doing this since I landed a job in Davao last October 10, 2005. Every week is another victory in reaching out for the people that needs Jesus. We are eager to know and practice the principles from God that will make us a better person in our workplace. To do our job well as we are working for the Lord.
Wherever we are, whatever we do. God will use us in a very unique way in bringing people to the saving grace of Jesus.
You will be surprised on how He works.
The potter's hand will mold you too in a great way.

I think i'm a home buddy today

2008-08-18T06:59:00.000-07:00

Why? 23.5 hours today was spent at what we called "the mansion". I only went outside to buy inasal na isda and spices for dinner. We bought one beside Grand Men Seng Hotel for 40 pesos only.
To celebrate the special holiday today in lieu of Ninoy Aquino day on August 21, we did a general cleaning inside the mansion. Once every 3 years lang, isn't it great? But we recovered just enough trash to fill a medium-sized closet.
Though I like adventures and explorations, most of the time I just do it in the living room. How? Through reading. I remember the books written by Mark Twain. The adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn were just some of my favorites.
I want to invite you for a 2-day or 3-day Mt. Apo mountain climbing experience in November, I'm planning to do it during holidays. Just contact me at 09177003082 if you wanna join.
Back to work tomorrow! =)

Smith Wigglesworth

2008-08-17T08:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome back for me!

2008-08-16T07:28:00.000-07:00

Hi there!
It's been a while. The last post I have was a month ago.
Last night I dreamed of a lady friend who is new to me, I met her in one of my organizations special event last week. I found her cheerful and always smiling (of course!hehe). The same award I received in my 4th grade, most cheerful. But sadly, I forgot what's on my dream, I only remember who's in it.
So what? =)
She is cool and I like her, I want to uncover her personality. Only that? I don't know. Wahihihi shobiz. Abangan ang susunod na kabanata nalang gud. Sorry nalang sa mga wala nakasabot around the world. Ana jud ang life, we don't know everything. Because I choose not to tell you. hahaha
Before I formally end (as in serious jud, formally). I will leave this thougth to you from one of Mac Anderson's article: "To get what we've never had, we must do what we've never done." What's the connection? Nothing, you might misunderstood it. Defensive na kaayo ko. Bye bye

Learning Corporate Finance

2008-07-11T07:21:00.000-07:00

After a 3-day seminar at Garden Oases, Davao.

Here I am again, updating my blog to share some fresh experiences with you my friend. Actually the topic was originally for supervisors and managers only, but because of my team leader's persistence, I was able to join with the rest of my teammates. Unknown to him, I like it really. More than enjoying the food and the place. Believe me when you doubt. I mean it.
This is not the first time I joined one. July last year (2007), I registered and attended a "Seminar-Workshop on Biblical Principles of Finance" though it costs significantly. Some seminars I attended were outside Davao like Cebu, Iloilo, Manila atbp.
This time, I appreciate how finance officers' work on a corporation's capital, budget, risks, shareholders' dividends and more. Time-Value of money were also discussed and computed to determine the profitability of a business. Things that only executives, accountants, and financial consultants usually use. Others just know the subject slightly including me. But I still appreciate it and willing to learn more for future use.
Have a pleasant evening. Good night.

Extending Lives

2008-07-05T06:28:00.000-07:00

Every blood donation is a new excitement to me. Knowing that I will help extend another life or more, I would rush to a company sponsored activity and voluntarily surrender myself for blood donation. After an hour, presto, it's done.

Today's donation is my 9th time. I started doing this way back in 2002 when I attended the last Reserve Officer Training Corpse year. After that, I was able to invite my roommates and board mates to do too, giving them the opportunity to help and after a task they are very excited to make another donation after 3 months. I remember a time when the physician was surprised after learning that it's February 2, 2005 and the last time we donated was November 2, 2004. It means exactly 3 months.
I was even granted a medal of efficiency for doing such an act from my ROTC unit but it was just a bonus, what matters most in that endeavor is to help extend a life in cancer, accident, operation and more.
I encourage everyone to help too, let's grab every opportunity possible to help extend lives not only through donating your precious blood but in other ways. I know there's a lot of ways and they are just everywhere around us. Extend your help.

Giving-up my Rights

2008-06-30T06:28:00.000-07:00

One of my dream careers is becoming a lawyer, protecting the rights of the poor and oppressed (dili ko magdagan president karong 2010 ha) and make sure that justice prevails.
Though I pursue my engineering instead, I am still passionate and willing to exercise my dream of defending your rights. You have the right to remain silent, ano pa ba, yun lang alam ko eh. Just joking.
But seriously in another point of view, as we give up our rights, God releases power and to convince you further read 1 Corinthians 9:4-19, written there is how the Apostle Paul gave in his rights to win people to God. v19 states "I am not anyone's slave. But I have become a slave to everyone, so that I can win as many people as possible." See? We should not defend our rights all the time.
In our cellgroup, we had discussed these things and found out many circumstances where we choose to give up our rights for our loveones, family, friends, atbp. Depriving ourselves of a time to rest just to serve a friend in times of needs. Playing with your child after work instead of directly going to bed and sleep. Fetching your wife from work eventhough you are tired, not my experience just an observation. A company manager told me he can't join the cellgroup because his wife is waiting for him to take her from the office, manager turned driver. Serve first.
Tonight is our second cell meeting, present beside me are Bong, Mark, Hanford, and Arvin.

Moving the Scorecard

2008-06-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

My fellow toastmaster started his speech by allowing us to picture out a basketball player. Dribbling, running, passing the ball, stealing. But the most important move of all is ofcourse shooting the ball on the right goal. "That's the one moving the score card." he pointed out.

Just like playing in any sport, in life we make the same points by doing the things that matters most. By helping others to find the goal and make a shot, we are doing the assist. We are becoming a most valuable player in sports as we do this. Teamwork matters, one cannot win a game alone. We collaborate, we help each other to reach the ring and dunk the ball for a sure point.
If you found the right goal, your task is to guide others to get hold of it too.
Have a pleasant evening to everyone.. Good night and God bless.
God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life!

Servant Leadership

2008-06-23T03:47:00.000-07:00

My mother loves me so much. Not because she didn't scold me (actually she's doing it always when I commit mistakes during my childhood days). I remember her chating with me every time I'm home from my elementary and high school class. When I have problems she listens to me and congratulates me through a silent smile when I accomplished something in school ( I always do hehe).
She is a great example of servant leadership to me, a mother that will do everything for me and my brothers' and sisters' right wellbeing.
But Jesus is the perfect example of servant leadership, he even laid down his life for everyone of us. He who is willing to give everything for his people. I want to imitate him on his servanthood. Let me quote what Napoleon has said, "Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and myself founded vast empires, our achievements relied on force, while Jesus founded his empire on Love; and at this hour millions would die for him."
Note: Tonight is the start of my cellgroup in the office, the first attendees were Bong, Boyet, and Caren (all are lineman of Davao Light).

Going Out the Comfort Zone

2008-06-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

5:00 o'clock this morning, I got up from my bed and set up my things to join the Shrine Hills Challenge. "I'll gonna run 5 kilometers today."
I used to do these stuffs, defying what my nature wants frequently. I call this going out of the comfort zone. Instead of running early, i can sleep deeply until 8 and watch my favorite cartoon characters on Dragon Ball Z. But I found joining fun runs more exciting and rewarding, I even run 10k on difficult route contours and suffer muscle pains for 3 days, and still want to do it again next month. Amazing, isn't it? But there is joy after the sufferings or you can cash advance the joy during the execution, just enjoy what you are doing at the moment.
Tonight, I want to have a deep sleep and wake up renewed the next morning. And again, conquer another challenger, the opposition that stops me in reading my bible first hour in the morning after waking up.
"Our greatest enemy is ourselves. Conquer it."

An Opportunity to Share

2008-06-19T04:00:00.000-07:00

While waiting for the product demo to start, I sat beside a fellow engineer who is a little older than I am in the company. He asked me if my wristwatch is still okey and functions well, so I looked at it and told him it is doing well. We both have a common watch given by the company as a gift from last year's recognition night.
Then, he remarked "Our life turns like a watch, a daily routine." I answered, "Yes, it is. Just like everyone here, we were born, go to school, work, later have a family, children, and so on.. and die." Amazing, isn't it? Most of us follow the same patern.
But, I got a chance to tell him about what I read from the book "Purpose Driven Life" by Rev. Rick Warren. Words just came out from me spontaneously about the adventures I have when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I told him that I thought Christianity is a boring experience but I was completely wrong. There's a lot of things to discover and obstacles to overcome. But there's always a God that will help you and guide you along the way. Life is not easy there but the joy inside is overwhelming. I think life doesn't follow the same pattern again.
It is for you to discover. I want you to sincerely receive what I also received.
Jesus said "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Good night.

It's How You React on It

2008-06-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

We discover something new everyday, or atleast confirm an idea you encountered before.
In the end of the day, I just forget some lessons in its vastness. It goes to my subconscious memory. Sounds like scientific huh, but true. Someday, in the right time the thinking will revive. Do you agree? If not, just keep it to yourself. =)
One morning in the office, I read my company email to discover a not so nice request. It sounds like a person is barking in the wrong tree. I replied, another one reacted that seems offended. There were exchanges of defensive comments and so on. But in the end is the word PEACE. We are educated. Wahihihi
When caught on a serious situation, to go with the flow won't help SOMETIMES. Just take it lightly, then think clearly. Be creative. Ok matutulog na ako. It's a long and meaningful day for me. Zzz zzz zz =)

The Art of Discipline

2008-06-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

I am tired at 10:50pm, far beyond my sleeping time when I was is college (9:00pm). But I want to build a habit of posting another thought for the day. Anything about my activities today. I know this practice will require self-discipline, but I insist. Let me start it from dawn. I read my book "Gentle Persuasion" with my bible beside it. I use the later as my ultimate reference. One of the subtitles that struck me is "Persuasive Sheep Are Gentle", I wonder why it hits me in the face. I want to disagree, something inside me is shouting and begging me to oppose. Hmm, bakit kaya?
I am leading a cell group of young professionals, I do it weekly on tuesdays. My youth pastor does too, he is the pioneer on starting the explorers company, the young prof ministry. When I came here in Davao 3 years ago, I joined it and later lead it.
What I observed in my youth pastor is his gentleness, I don't remember him in an argument to anyone, instead he faces everything gently. My style is different, I do it the opposite way most of the time. I used to confronting the idea with the person, equipped with direct to the point statements. Not so gentle and unseeingly caring. I'm on the process of self evaluation. God made us uniquely, there is no reason to compare in terms of gifts. But I know, there's always a better way to approach things.

You can Make a Difference

2008-06-08T08:38:00.000-07:00

As I watch UFC tonight (Ultimate Fighting Championship at Studio 23), I remember the gladiators in the old days. There were bloody fights, and every event costs lives. But it was an entertainment to the erring audience. Thank God, it's not happening nowadays. Because of one man, his name is Saint Telemachus. Sounds unfamiliar? Not anymore.
"Telemachus was a monk that lived in Asia in the fourth century. He felt an inner voice from the Lord to go to Rome, but didn't know why. He went anyway. He saw crowds going into the Coliseum, so he followed. He saw two gladiators fighting to the death, so he jumped down and tried to stop them but he kept getting knocked down by the gladiators. On the third time one of the gladiators ran his sword thru Telemachus and for the third time said "In the name of Christ, forbear", then he died. As the crowd saw Telemachus lying there in a pool of blood, there was silence and one by one the Coliseum emptied. Never again was there another gladiator fight." From the author of St.Telemachus Infoweb
See? One man can change the world. We often hear this phrase, "Change must begin within us". You too can make a difference.

Passion for Better Ways

2008-06-06T03:57:00.000-07:00

Our Company President died last May 17, 2008 and you heard it on the news all over the country. I have come to talk with his long time friend this afternoon. They've been friends since childhood. As a member of our company publication, I was tasked to interview him in his residence inside Insular Village Davao City about Al Aboitiz as a schoolmate, student, and friend. Al is a helpful man, his fellow executives and subordinates will tell you too if you ask. I even received a scholarship from him last 2004 that shouldered all my expenses on college. That includes 100% tuition fee, plane tickets, unlimited books, monthly allowances, reimbursed project expenses, review fees, and more. After passing the licensure exam for electrical engineers, I worked here on his company. My first task? To learn the processes of the engineering division. And after two years, I became one of his Planning and Design Engineers. He knows his people. He wants them to grow professionally.
Our banner is Passion for Better Ways. Our president inspired us to do it that way.
In everything you do, do it SMARTLY not hardly. If you stick around the old ways, you are doing it hardly not SMARTLY unless that way is perfect.
What does it mean, "an idle mind is the devil's workshop?"

Waiting for the Pouring Rain to Stop

2008-06-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

Inside the office, waiting for the rain to stop tonight.

One of the things I liked most in Davao City is it's Typhoon-Free. No hard winds blowing on houses, buildings and especially electric posts. The later might cause massive black-outs. By the way, I am working with Davao Light & Power Co. that distributes power to every household.

Because of the huge mountains on its surroundings, Davao City was shielded from destructive bad weather. No wonder it belongs to the most livable places in Asia, not only by weather condition but also of natural resources and astonishing places, views and more.

The latest attraction is the People's Park right inside the city. I remember jogging on that bare ground before it was developed, we called it PTA Ground in the past. The muddy oval-shaped area before is now full of well-arranged trees, sculptures, fountains, flowering plants and more, you will surely admire the beauty of it.We jog there every morning before the dawn comes. 10 rounds before I go to rest and back home.

I went to the office window and still finds the rain pouring softly. I think it will take eternity to stop, with its constant flyweight volume. I'll just kill the time reading my latest toastmaster magazine: "The Art of Persuasion". Good Night! =)

All Things Are Created Twice

2008-05-29T05:24:00.000-07:00

"All things are created twice." You might wonder how.
Because the creator made a mistake? No, it is not.
When I joined a seminar entitled "Principles of Quality Living" at Eden Nature's Park Davao City last August 2006, that's the first time I heard that statement and was puzzled too.

But it happens all the time.
We build a thing in our mind before we actually do it.
Before I became an engineer, I already pictured it out
on my mind when I was just a grade 1 student.
I do imagine supervising a project to flatten a hill
beside our small hut in the province.

We are blessed with a powerful mind.
Let's be careful how we think.
Stephen R. Covey said, "Begin with the end in mind."