Hail Angie, the wooden dragon

Let me carry myself for this moment. In the office yesterday, I was happy to have visitors who have one way or another has given me the opportunity to confirm certain attitudes that I have observed with people I got to work with. I have been trying to test myself on coming up with impressions with people I meet and somehow I grade myself with 90% right (har har har) when it comes to identifying real "attitudes".

And yesterday was full of revelation because I was given the gift of having people whom I do not necessarily know but were "bringer of good news". I know that they also did not conciously present things in a way that I have gotten the message but still were confirmations.

I really hope I could balance all things because I always wanted a role of being the "bringer of peace" too. Let me see then my sign: I am a wooden dragon.

Shall I be the "light"?

The Dragon personality The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. A symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power, the Oriental Dragon is regarded as a divine beast - the reverse of the malicious monster that Westerners felt necessary to find and slay. In Eastern philosophy, the Dragon is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and a master of authority. (Wooowwww, this is something great!) Therefore, those people born in Dragon years are to be honored and respected.

Years of the Dragon

Fifth in the cycle, Dragon Years follow the Rabbit and recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Dragon Year actually begins

1904 * 1916 * 1928 * 1940 * 1952 * 1964 * 1976 * 1988 * 2000

THE SIGN OF THE DRAGON

The key to the Dragon personality is that Dragons are the free spirits of the Zodiac. Conformation is a Dragon's curse. Rules and regulations are made for other people. Restrictions blow out the creative spark that is ready to flame into life. Dragons must be free and uninhibited. The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant. An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and utterly irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale - big ideas, ornate gestures, extreme ambitions. However, this behavior is natural and isn't meant for show. Because they are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful. Dragons usually make it to the top. However, Dragon people be aware of their natures. Too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled. Even though they are willing to aid when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others. Dragons' generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart. A Dragon's self-sufficiency can mean that he or she has no need for close bonds with other people.

psssst! I wish I could show this to my boss and tell them to get rid of those people who are so greedy and like suckers who have no mercy to other people only because of some personal reasons read: greediness... har har har! And hope all my boss will not believe negative things about us here har har har And I have a problem of not following rules created by people who are not my boss har har har!

Ahemmmmm and this is me! The 1964, fyi.

THE WOOD DRAGON 1904 AND 1964

Wood has a modifying influence and brings creativity to this sign. Questioning and liberal, Wood Dragons enjoy talking about original ideas and are open to other points of view. They are innovative, imaginative practical and appreciate art in each of its forms. Generally less pretentious than other Dragons, Wood Dragons have an ability to get along with other people. They have the essentials to build a prosperous and happy life for themselves. Still, Wood Dragons are outspoken and at times a bit pushy to quell everyone, even in the most friendly quarrel.

I believe it so har har har! I did not write the text (promise!). It is written in the books har har har!

DRAGON FACTS:

People born in the Year of the Dragon share certain characteristics. The Dragon sign is an abbreviated way of characterizing that individual's personality. Following are features associated with the sign of the Dragon.

Fifth in order, Chinese name-LONG, sign of luck

Hour-7am-8:59 a.m. Month-April

Western Counterpart-Aries

CHARACTERISTICS

• Innovative
• Enterprising
• Flexible
• Self-assured
• Brave
• Passionate
• Conceited
• Tactless
• Scrutinizing
• Unanticipated
• Quick-tempered

That's it! I have to rest I got so overwhelmed with my characteristics har har har! But nonetheless I really want to appreciate myself once in a while for being me. When I hurt someone, I usually do it with my most positive intention of getting all wrong get corrected.

I am not usually guilty of saying something wrong of other people and I wish people around me should do the same! Amen!

leaving me again but to return soon

For my baby Zak!

My fairest child, I have no song to give you;
No lark could pipe to skies so dull and grey:
Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you
For every day.

Be good, sweet child, and let who will be clever;
Do noble things, not dream them, all day long:
And so make life, death, and that vast for-ever
One grand, sweet song.

goofing with some serious thoughts

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.

Ambition is like love, impatient both of delays and rivals.

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.

The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.

The tongue like a sharp knife… Kills without drawing blood.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.

Buddha said it all.

A happy grandmom

I wasn't sure if I was ready to be a granny when my son announced it last December...It was not difficult but not that easy for me too. Like a "soon to be mom" I had several questions on my mind.

But now, I love to be a granny anyway. When I feel that my son (his dad) is drifting away from me, that little bundle of joy is the way to have him closer to me.

to follow or not

Today, I had one tough moment in the morning with the staff. I really hate it when one does not follow what was instructed. It makes me MAD!

Why? Because I follow. I understand.

And when I say something that is not heeded, I think of it as mere ignorance. Can also be insubordination. Because whenever I do not want to follow, I ask questions. I have to express what I want to know. For me to be able to follow.

Even if I was branded as hard-headed and not following my parents when I was a kid, I know how to follow. I follow.

I am glad I am more tolerant now. I hope I develop more!

lunch buddy

I have not in my whole life eaten lunch in front of an electronic device like this Asus notebook my dear, dear boss gave me (it is actually for the office but at least I was given the responsibility, so I love telling everyone "My boss gave it to me") Love, love it!

Since this one arrived two days ago, this became my lunch buddy. I am not into this kind of habit. The most solitary lunch I often do is eating alone at home and staring blankly on the wall and hurry to finish.


In a restaurant, I can eat alone but I have a strange feeling that I am being stared at...and when I look up, I do catch one or two looking at me. Not that I am paranoid, but I have observed that people do look at people eating alone just like "a criminal".


Eating is one favorite moment for me but having this Asus notebook with me in front is a totally whole new world for me!

sunglasses

Hey this is one of the cheapest original Rayban's I got in the store. But I still cannot afford it. Tried wearing it and get to feel an expensive Rayban.
Oh well here is another one. An original CK. Love it too! Come to our store and we got a lot of original sunglasses!

Kamla pictures

M'lang North Cotabato

After several hours of driving and selling the other day, this was a glorious day in the corn field of my friend. I have always been a beach person, having most of my memories near the sea so staying here for a while was a gift.
I had the chance to harvest those calamansi from the tree. This was around 6 am. It was a great experience even when we will soon be going home to the city, to our real world.
I am fond of cassava but only when cooked like cassava cake or when it is transformed into a suman. But this one was served to us is plain cassava. We had some leftovers of Mcdonald's butter and honey and the best local coffee ever.

There were some discomforts on my part but it was really because I miss my own home.

listen, watch Charice perform!

This is one of my favorite songs because I cannot sing it perfectly. I always run -out of air wheeewwww!

And Charice's performance here is really awesome, great and breathless!

Proud to be Filipino!

strength within

I was looking around for some pictures I have taken for my blog but instead saw this in my files. I remember reading something about this a year ago and because of some mutilations ( now I am not sure if this is mutilation) I cannot seem to write something about it.

I am not sure how strong I am. The woman in the picture must be so strong to carry that weight on her lips. I would want to know if she really want that plate placed in her mouth. Maybe given some choice, she would choose not to. But on second thought, maybe she likes it.

I just came from a trip to North Cotabato and in a strange and not so popularly peaceful place, I happen to have some moments of peace. Even when I was so tired, I just found some strength somewhere.

I wonder where I get some strength when sometimes I think all is tumbling down.

how to love him more

Having my husband back was so very complex.

When I saw him in the airport wearing this big hat like a cowboy and the brown shades covering his face, I was not ohhhh so longing at all with him. I was unapproachable to him and I feel so guilty why I did not even pretend to be happy to see him.

I am not a bitch. But I really wished not to see him because I still remember how I have thrown tantrums and insults to him the last time he was here.

I wanted myself to heal. I have written this a hundred times and I really hope, my husband was a bastard to deserve the way I treat him.

He is such a good man. I think I am good too for sticking out with him. My only difference with him is I express my disgust and dislike proudly and he does not.

I hope marriage will teach me how to love him more.