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Where do people spend their Christmas?

People usually go out of town with friends or family. I suggest to get the accommodation or reservation before the event.  Filipino usually go to their parents place to give thanks and to celebrate Christmas. So other people are taking this opportunity to have a family reunion. Others are just staying at home and enjoying their vacation by spending their time with their love ones at home. You can celebrate or show love to your family by doing simple things to them. As long as you are Christmas love by giving, thanking, and showing appreciation.

What do you like on Christmas?

Seeing everybody with a smile and laughs on their faces. Plenty of food serve on the table Gifts to be shared and to be given.  Celebrating Christmas with family and friends When Ninong's and Ninang's give aguinaldo

Learn how to avoid and cure boils or pigsa

Pigsa is a Filipino word for boils. Boils are usually painful, pus-filled bumps that form when one or more hair follicles, the tube-shaped shafts from which hair grows, become infected with staph bacteria also known as Staphylococcus aureus. According to Zsazsa Galore, Staph bacteria that cause boils generally enter through a cut, scratch or other break in your skin. As soon as this occurs, specialized white blood cells called neutrophils rush to the site to fight the infection. This leads to inflammation and eventually to the formation of pus, a mixture of old white blood cells, bacteria and dead skin cells. According to MayoClinic.com, Boils (furuncles) usually start as red, tender lumps. The lumps quickly fill with pus, growing larger and more painful until they rupture and drain. A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a connected area of infection under the skin. Factors can increase your risk on having Boils: Poor general health. Having chronic poor health makes it...

Market made Juice versus Fresh Juice

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Fresh Orange Juice Juice is a good source of minerals and vitamins which help in activation of enzymes and co-enzymes. Enzymes and co-enzymes helps our body in digestion of food and absorption of important vitamins and minerals. Market Made Juice When you buy juice at a store, you are buying PASTEURIZED orange juice, which means the juice has been cooked, along with vitamins and minerals naturally occurring in the juice. So, then the company has to “fortify” the juice with vitamins and minerals. Of course, as mentioned above, your body knows the difference, and passes the “fortified” vitamins and minerals straight out of your body. According to Isabel De Los Rios, a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist, "Juice is one of those drinks that many people perceive as healthy, especially when it’s labeled natural or organic and it says it is made from all natural ingredients. Let me clear this up right now…Juice is NOT part of a healthy eating plan un...

As Long As You Remember Me

As long as you remember me, my memory will live on. My spirit will be there with you at every breaking dawn. I'll sing to you through birds in spring and whisper through the trees, I'll bring you gentle comfort with a warm caressing breeze. As long as you remember me, my love will fill your heart and help to ease the sorrow that you feel while we're apart. With thoughts of me, perhaps you'll see the wonder of each day, the joy of sunlit afternoons, and nature's grand display. As long as you remember me, I always will be near to lend you sweet tranquility as nighttime stars appear. The bond that we have shared will be a link from me to you to give you hope for brighter days and strength to see you through. Source: Last-Memories.com (http://www.last-memories.com/articles/168)

The Spirit of Christmas

My favorite holiday is Christmas, because I'm happy when I see my cousins, neighbors children, and people around me smiling when I give them my present. For me every present is also a piece of love that I'm giving them. This is my way of showing love and appreciation to them. Giving gifts is how we give value and importance of having friends and relatives. For me when buying gifts I always think of the budget I have and if it will be useful to the person that I'm giving. Let us start giving gifts for Mothers. My mom is on abroad so it's not easy to think of any gift that I can give her for Christmas. But moms are not hard to please. One thing that she appreciate in all the things I give her is giving or sending her a Christmas card saying how much I appreciate and love her. Other suggestion, if your mom loves to cook you can give her kitchen ware, if your mom loves to sew maybe you can give her a fancy cloth to sew or a sewing machine perhaps. Giving gift to your mom ...

Heart Attack

Every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. According of Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, "most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6AM and noon". The majority of people, about 60%, who had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep . According to National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, "Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound." Cold water solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion of food. Once this 'sludge...

The truth about Rice

Are you a rice addict? Did you know that rice becomes sugar? Rice is chemically no different from sugar. One bowl of rice is the equal to 10 teaspoons of sugar. It does not matter whether it is white, brown or herbal rice. Brown rice is richer in fiber, some B vitamins and minerals but it is still equal to a teaspoons of sugar. To get the same 10 teaspoons of sugar, you need to consume 10 bowls of spinach. Rice cannot be digested before it is cooked and if it is cooked. It becomes sugar and spikes circulating blood sugar within half an hour-almost as quickly as it would if you took a sugar candy. Rice is very low in the "rainbow of antioxidants". I love to sit down to a colorful meal. Bright green beans, brilliant orange sweet potatoes, a salad mixed with yellow peppers, and bright red tomatoes, a colorful plate glows with good nutrition. By eating a variety of colors, you'll not only ensure that you're getting enough antioxidants, but that you're getting good va...

Food as medicine

Fish Fish has omega oil that helps us to prevent headaches, arthritis, etc. Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. Ginger Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. It also helps to removes the inflammation and pain if you have headache. Tea Tea prevent stroke, it prevent building up of fatty deposits on artery walls. Tea also suppresses your appetite. Green tea is great for our immune system. Honey Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative to make you sleep. Onions Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. It is good for people who have asthma as the help you breathe better. Cranberry Juice Drink cranberry juice if you have bladder infection. The high-acid of cranberry juice controls the harmful bacteria. Pineapple Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple. Cornflakes Women can ward off the effects of premenstrual syndrome with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue...

How would you define success?

Success is the achievement of something you desired, planned, or attempted. A state where one achieves when you had reached your personal goals. Success is not only being rich but also having prosperity and abundance. According to Bill Gothard, "success is not measured by what you are compared to others. Success is measured by what you are compared to what you could be." Remember don't compare yourself to other people because we have different perspective in life. And don't be scared to show your talents, because those talents will help you achieve your goals and make you a successful person.

What's your favorite city?

Quezon City... dito ako naka tira eh hahaha Ask me anything

What's your favorite sport?

chess Ask me anything

Christmas Belen and Parol

Belen is a Christmas symbol by Filipino. It is composed of  baby Jesus Christ surrounded by Mama Mary, St. Joseph, the shepherds, their flock, the Magi or also known as the three wisemen, and some stable animals and angels. Belens are usually seen at churches for the preparation of Christmas. Philippines won first place as best Belen in the Tarlac province for two consecutive years, 2007 and 2008. Christmas parol or lantern are usually used to decorate the belen. It represents the Star of Bethlehem that lead the Three Magis journey to find the King. Parol, also known as star lantern, are not stricly a custom, but every Christmas season, Filipino homes and buildings are decorated with beautiful parol . The earliest parols were traditionally made from simple materials like bamboo sticks, Japanese rice paper, known as " papel de Hapon ", or crepe paper, and a candle or coconut oil-lamp for illumination; although the present day parol can take many different shapes and form...

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Planning your wedding

Planning your dream wedding doesn't mean it has to be expensive. We can choose from an array of inexpensive wedding suppliers to help make your wedding on a budget. Things to remember: 1. Determine the exact amount you can afford to spend and what you can set aside for your wedding budget. 2. Assign certain parts of the budget to specific wedding categories (ceremony, reception, bride, and groom's ward robe, rings, etc) 3. Make a checklist on your notebook about what you'll be needing in planning and preparing your wedding. Example the documents, ceremony, reception details, honeymoon, etc.  4. Determine a time frame for each category, so you'll know when you should be working on one and by what time you should get it done. 5. Choose a theme. There are variant of theme such as, Filipino Traditional Wedding where the bride carries a heirloom rosary with the bridal bouquet during the nuptial mass and having a money dance ceremony where guests pin peso bills on either the...

What is wedding missalette?

Wedding Missalette is a wedding program where it encourages the guests to participate in the wedding ceremony. Missalette is a booklet that contains the church ceremony as well as the responses and songs to be recited by the guest.  Missalettes can be customized made or you can just ask your church where your wedding will be held. According to kasal.com, "the number of missalettes should be at least half the number of the invited guests. They could be distributed before the wedding by your bridesmaids and groomsmen or ushers and usherettes. Just make sure that the priest, the couple, and members of the entourage have copies of it".

Basic manner to teach your child

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1. Showing respect to older people. In Philippines we respect older people by doing "mano po", saying "po" and "opo". Mano po Children usually take the right hand of the elder with their right hand and bringing it to their forehead. It is a way to give respect to elders especially when we greet or say goodbye to them. 2. Let them wait for their turn and never interrupt other people when they are talking 3. Say, "Please", "Thank you", "Excuse Me", "I'm Sorry" and "You're welcome" often. 4. Let them clean or fix their toys after play time. 5. Take compliments graciously if somebody praises your children.

Qualities parents must have

Showing Love Parent should know how to show their love to their child. Because sometimes showing love to them doesn't seem to be love for them. It is important to show your love the way that your child can understand. Managing Stress Stress usually make us sharp-tongued, impatient, hard headed, and unsympathetic to the needs of our child. Parents must know how to manage their own mental health, because it will have a positive influence on how their children cope with difficult situations Relationship Skills Parents must know how to handle their family. They must know how to communicate with their children especially when they need so much attention. Teaching skills Parents must know how to teach their child about "respect" and how to appreciate all things in life.Qua
A strong person knows how to keep their life in order. Even with tears in    their eyes, they still manage to say "I'm ok" with a smile.

San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish

Address: 20 Neptune St., Congresional Subdivision, Project 6, Quezon City Tel No:, 928-5336 1. Accommodations and Facilities: Package A - Php 12,000.00 Mass & Wedding Rite Plastic Flowers   Decoration Soloist and Organist Red Carpet Lighted Chandeliers Pre-Cana Seminar Outlet for Video Light Marriage Contract Package B - Php 15,000.00 Mass & Wedding Rite Fresh Flowers   Decoration Soloist and Organist Red Carpet Lighted Chandeliers Pre-Cana Seminar Outlet for Video Light Marriage Contract 2. Requirements and Fees   2.1. The required forms and documents mentioned below shall be submitted on or before scheduled Final Interview   2.2. The couple must attend the Pre-Cana Seminar   2.3. A Php2,000.00 down payment is required upon entry of names in the reservation book. The Down payment is   NOT REFUNDABLE .   2.4.   NO WEDDING  will be solemnized unless the necessary documents are submitted and payme...

Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish

Address: St. Dominic III Subd., Mindanao Ave., Tandang Sora., Quezon City Telefax: 454-92-81 Wedding Schedules are held at 8AM, 10AM, 2PM, & 4PM from Tuesday to Saturday Reservation fee is Php 1,000.00 Attend the Pre-cana Seminar held every fourth Saturday of the Month. Seminar fee is Php 600.00 per couple inclusive of food and materials Wedding Fee Php 9,500.00 Flower decoration Red Carpet Electricity Organist Other Services available Wedding Misalettes - Php 25.00 per set (min. of 30 sets) Soloist - Php 700.00 Choir - Php 1,500.00

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish

Address: Road 8 Cor. Road 2, Project 6, Quezon City Tel. No.: 927-5496 Fax No. 455-7718 Pre-cana Seminar given every last friday of the month, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Reservations should be made at least 2 days before the seminar Seminar fee of Php 450.00 per couple inclusive of merienda - lunch - merienda late comers are not accepted, NO SPECIAL PRE-CANA SEMINAR Wedding Schedule are held at 8:30Am - 9:45Am, 10:00Am - 11:15Am, 1:00Pm - 2:15PM, 2:30PM - 3:30PM, 4:00pm - 5:15Pm Wedding fee 50% downpayment upon reservation or submission of partial requirements Php 8,000 inclusive of singer & organist, fresh flowers & carpet Php 6,000 wedding within a mass only Php 3,500 wedding rites only (No Mass)

What is Pre-cana Seminar?

Pre-Cana Seminar is also known as Pre-marriage Counseling Seminar. According to Wikipedia, Pre-cana is a course or consultation for Catholic couples that they need to undergo before they can be married in a Catholic Church. The seminar was handled by a married couples from the parish. The programs usually focus on the sacrament of marriage, how to deal with your partner, communication, family life and planning, intimacy and spirituality. The seminar usually took 2 days to accomplish. So better to reserve or schedule your pre-cana seminar early because some church or parish are fully booked.

Importance of Time

There are seven days a week And in a week I always see you five times. There are twenty four hours a day, And I’m with you almost 6 hours. In 6 hours, I can only glance or look at you for a few minutes. Talk to you for second. And smile at you for a milliseconds.