Jump High to the Sky!

Jump high and reach the sky! I used to scream these words as a kid while jumping with my brother and cousins. I enjoyed running around, jumping, flipping, and tumbling on top of pillows and bed. We giggle and laugh while jumping endlessly...of course that's when our folks are not around. I remember using all my convincing powers to my cousins to jump and play wih me. Reason no. 1, they are afraid to be caught jumping on top of the bed because it will cause us a spanking...one on each butt. Normally i get a NO! from them. Hmmm...I convince them by saying..."Sa TV nga nakahiga yung elepante sa kama, mas mabigat pa yun sa ating lahat.(On TV the elephant is lying on the bed, we're not that heavy)The bed is "Salem, Ang Hari ng Tibay." I will show them the tag, and  jump ahead as high as i can.

After a few minutes they'll all jump at the same time...Ohhh they were jealous coz i am enjoying my self jumping as high as I can, screaming yeheey to the max!!! That was pure fun!!! I miss those moments in my life...and once in a while i wish i am a kid again...jumping high trying to reach the sky. No worries just giggling, laughing, and having fun!!!!

At last my wish was granted! young again...jumping sky high just like the old days. Thanks to a friend who posted on his wall being sore but had lots of fun jumping, bouncing and flipping 2 hours at "Sky High Sports."

We checked it out immediately, and the place was great. Everyone is having fun...kids and adults alike. The energy around is positive, I see  every face smiling, laughing...definitely enjoying the jump.
Yes, just like my friend I felt sore after the jump but it's worth it. I did an hour jump of so much fun, I felt young again, brought back my good memories as a kid, a good exercise, and took away all my stress. It's amazing, kids love the place and I love it too! Sky High Sports is a lot of fun. No wonder it was named the Best Party Venue in the South Bay.

I don't know...I just love jumping and I enjoy doing it.  When I jump, it makes my spirit free, life seems to be stress free, happy and healthy. Oh well, i would surely go back at Sky High Sports to jump high and reach the sky!!! 

At Jollibee there are good friends like Cristy...

If you ask any kid in the Philippines, "where do you want to go?" Excitedly he'll answer Jollibee!!! Kids not only love the chicken joy, they also love to greet the Jollibee mascot walking around, plus the play pen inside the restaurant.

Every kid find so much joy eating in every Jollibee, a place for them to celebrate their birthdays and make friends with other kids.

Jollibee isn't just for kids, adults love it too. Most workers rush to Jollibee during lunch time, some sit and eat for a business meeting, others dine in to get together.

As for me, I love Jollibee not just because i love their chicken joy but because there I met one of my treasured friend-Cristy.

Cristy and I became friends because of Charity. Back then, She was the branch Manager at Jollibee Cubao. We were introduced to each other by Maui-her service crew.

Maui was in desperate need for help to save her baby from the rare and deadly disease biliary atresia. I can't forget the day when she approached me while eating at Jollibee Aurora. She asked if I am a reporter, I answered no, I'm a news writer/program producer. Tearfully she said, "Ma'am please help my baby." She showed the picture of her ailing baby Patricia. How could i say No... In short, I promised to help her, and from that day on, Cristy and I became friends working together in helping baby Patricia to get a liver transplant.

Cristy and I have one thing in common...Charity...it brought us together. Because of Charity we are able to find good friends like Mabel and Rommel, Noeme and Jaron who joined us in helping baby Patricia. I can't imagine how all of us, squeezed our busy time to meet and take part in fund raising activities to the point of producing a benefit concert.

Jollibee played a very important role in our goal to save baby Patricia. Jollibee Foods Corporation's staffs and crews supported this great cause, allowing donation cans in every Jollibee restaurant, and sponsored the benefit concert. Everybody at Jollibee cared and expressed their support. An unforgetable moment of good christian virtue.

We  all did our best to help the baby but only God can prolong her life. We lost Patricia but she lives in our hearts and memory.  She left one thing to us...a Good Friendship.

Cristy and I became real good friends together with Mabel, Noeme, Jaron and Rommel. We laughed and cried together, shared our own individual problems and triumphs. Although we seldom see each other, we know in our hearts that each one is a treasure.  We all believe that:

" Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things in life." James Byrne

Cristy is always soft-spoken, the kind of friend who is always ready to give a helping hand and to share the most comforting words to make you feel better and never lose hope in life. I am proud to be her friend.

These days whenever i go to a Jollibee i enjoy eating the crispy chicken joy more. Every bite reminds me of Cristy and our friends, every memory we shared together. I say, sa Jollibee ang saya-saya. I miss you guys...hope to see u soon!!!!

Mom, Thank you and We love you so...

Looking back when i was still a child,

Back then our life was a struggle,

I witnessed your sacrifice day by day,

Mom u strived so hard to give us a good life.

Every night you bend your knees,

In your prayers I hear you weep,

Asking for blessings, life, and strength,

For the sake of us- your children.

Even if your days are filled with challenges

 Even if your heart is filled with aches,

 You remain brave and strong,

 Always ready to protect us if something goes wrong.

You raised me and my siblings with eternal faith in God,

You inspire us with your unwavering love,

You wipe our tears when the night is lonely,

And wrapped us in your arms to cast our worries away.

Mother there's no way we will be able to repay,

All your love and sacrifices for us,

Until now you support us in our journey,

Ready to give a hand in every way.

We seldom say it but we want you to know,

Me and my siblings know how much you love us.

For us you're a great inspiration...

Thank you so much....Mom ,we love you so...

How can a Woman Stir a Man's Heart?

Most women put too much effort in making themselves look beautiful to be able to win a man's love. They think that beauty is on top of a man's priority list of the qualities a woman must have.

Is beauty really the number one quality a woman must have to awaken his love. Does beauty makes a man truly happy in a relationship?

Most men say that beauty is significant since the first step in a relationship is physical attraction. A man and a woman normally admire a certain physical characteristic such as his or her warm smile, tantalizing eyes, shiny hair, and other physical attibutes. Beauty according to most men is relevant but it isn't the most important.

Naturally women spend hours putting on their make up, choosing a nice dress, jewelry, perfume, and doing other things to make sure that they always look attractive. You can't blame a woman to do this because she wants to please the man of her dreams.

Many believe in the famous saying "Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder." Yes it's true, i sometimes observe a good looking guy who is happily inlove with a simple looking gal, some are puzzled. Indeed, a man perceives a woman beautiful in different ways.

Helen Andelin-author of Fascinating Womanhood shared success stories of relationships/marriages and enumerated the important qualities of the women who are able to stimulate the love of their husbands with complete devotion. Surprisingly these women seem to have if not the same, closely similar traits.

I am convince that the answer to the question, "How can a woman stir a man's love?" is when a woman has the following personality.

1. A woman must have a happy spirit. A man admires a woman who has happiness of her own, who is   
    able to greet each day with a smile and love in her heart. Any man doesn't want to be with somebody who
    is constantly pouting and irritable. A man desires a woman who can make his day stress free.

2. She must act  femininely. He expects his woman to act and speak with grace and elegance. Sometimes
    a man is fascinated with a lady who has a child-like character who displays her need to be protected.
    Remember that a man's nature is to provide protection and support for a woman. Even if you are an
    independent woman capable of taking care of yourself, you must show that you depend on him.

3. A Woman must be of Good Character who is  able to understand his needs, who is trusting and who
    notices and gives credit to his efforts. A man loves to be admired, it boosts his confidence.

4.A woman must know how to be a good Homemaker- Never forget that "The way to a man's heart is
    through his stomach" as woman you must know how to cook with your heart. You should be able to
    prepare a healthy meal and avoid ready to serve meals from the store.You must know how to organize
    and maintain a relaxing, clutter free home.

 You don't need to be a super model to arouse a man's deep affection for you. All  you need is to have a woman's character from a man's point of view. To make it simple, Man are more fascinated to a woman who is beautiful inside.

Check out Fascinating Womanhood by Helen Andelin for further reading, i can say it's a good book and you'll be able to learn a lot from it.