Pacman Did It Again!

The Philippine streets has been peaceful and quiet as the boxing bout of Manny Pacquiao and David Diaz is taking place. People are in their respective homes, eagerly watching the fight live from the cable television, while others watch on the cinema.

Well, this has been another great fight for Manny, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. He has proven again and again how tough he is and how much he deserved to be called the pound per pound king. Each round, Manny has showcased his strong and powerful punches, to which David Diaz acquired a bloody face and got knocked out at round 9.



Congratulations to Manny and a big hurrah to the new WBC Lightweight Champion.

Photo credits - - yahoo sports

A Chinese Love Story

Came across an incredible love story between two Chinese individuals, so I thought of sharing it here for everyone to read. It is a touching story about two people in love and hoping that this would apply to my marriage too (the eternal love, that is).

This is a story of a man and an older woman who ran off to live and love each other in peace for over half a century. Over 50 years ago, Liu Guojiang a 19 year-old boy, fell in love with a 29 year-old widowed mother named Xu Chaoqin. Friends and relatives criticized the relationship because of the age difference and the fact that Xu already had children. At that time, it was unacceptable and immoral for a young man to love an older woman. To avoid the market gossip and the scorn of their communities, the couple decided to elope and lived in a cave in Jiangjin County in Southern ChongQing Municipality.

In the beginning, life was harsh as they had nothing, no electricity or even food. They had to eat grass and roots they found in the mountain, and Liu made a kerosene lamp that they used to light up their lives. Xu felt that she had tied Liu down and repeatedly asked him, 'Are you regretful? Liu always replied, 'As long as we are industrious, life will improve.'

In the second year of living in the mountain, Liu began and continued for over 50 years, to hand-carve the steps so that his wife could get down the mountain easily. Half a century later in 2001, a group of adventurers were exploring the forest and were surprised to find the elderly couple and the over 6,000 hand-carved steps. Liu MingSheng, one of their seven children said, 'My parents loved each other so much, they have lived in seclusion for over 50 years and never been apart a single day. He hand carved more than 6,000 steps over the years for my mother's convenience, although she doesn't go down the mountain that much.'

The couple had lived in peace for over 50 years until last week. Liu, now 72 years, returned from his daily farm work and collapsed. Xu sat and prayed with her husband as he passed away in her arms. So in love with Xu, was Liu, that no one was able to release the grip he had on his wife's hand even after he had passed away.

In 2006, their story became one of the top 10 love stories from China , collected by the Chinese Women Weekly. The local government has decided to preserve the love ladder and the place they lived as a museum, so this love story can live forever.


This kind of story is no longer common nowadays. I seldom see men that loving and gentle with their wives or girlfriends (no offense, just a personal opinion and observation).

Anyway, be inspired with this story with the hope that eternal love be with you all. Have a great weekend.

Time After Time

Since our office implements the flexi-time scheme, I used to wake up at around 7:30 already and usually goes to work at 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. already. I usually sleep not earlier than 10:00 p.m. during evenings that is why waking up earlier than 7:00 a.m. is doubtly realizable.

Now that my daughter is already in Grade 1, it is imperative for us to wake up even when the sun is not yet still up. The sound of alarm from my cellphone every 5:30 a.m. had always forced me to get up from bed (saturdays and sundays, exempted). Her classes starts at 7:00 so everything must be set before 6:30 while the remaining 30 minutes would be our travel time in going to school.

It has been three weeks from the start of classes and right now, I am feeling weary already of this situation. Hope I could recover from the weariness and can fully adjust to the new time pattern that we are in now.

I also pity my daughter. If I am starting to feel the stress already, how much more for a 6 year old kid who is, by the way, asthmatic?

My Afternoon Snack

Mmmm....there goes my first bite of my great afternoon snack for this day. I was alone in the office right now so I have the opportunity to indulge to one of my favorite snack, the sweetened banana (minatamis na saging).

I bought this at a cafeteria in front of my daughter's school, which costs Php7.00 per piece. It may be a bit costly but it is worthwhile for me because aside from being my fave, it really tastes good. Every bite is heavenly, especially this one which has some jack fruit with it. I seldom see this kind being sold outside, so every time I see one, I buy them on impulse. Now, my afternoon is such a blast with these two pieces of banana on my table ready for consumption.

But hey, I am not that selfish enough. I will share these with you too, so feel free to grab one. Enjoy!

Citizenship For Sale?

Getting to the US is not easy. What can you say about selling citizenship? Speak it up!

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Sweatingly Yours.

I always have problems with my severe sweating. There are times really that I sweat a lot, even if little activity have been exerted. And what's worse, my hands are always wet, which makes me uncomfortable all the time. I usually don't shake hands with new comrades, because I fear they might be turned off with my sweaty palms. At work, it is really uneasy to hit those computer keyboards with sweat moistening my fingers. With the paperworks, everything would be messy as soon as my hand touches them. In stressful times, I also felt the sweating coming out. Whenever I am nervous, scared, or even overjoyed, perspiration has already made its grand existence. There may be times that my hands are dry all day long, but more often, it is really damp.

Sweaty hands, according to experts, are medical conditions which are called palmar hyperhidrosis. The extent of sweating is varied and may range from moderate moisture to dripping. This condition is not temporary and just like me, people who have this suffered it since childhood. The ultimate cause is still unknown, but it is believed that it is due to some portions of our nerves. Each human being has the involuntary nervous system, which is made up of two components, the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The sympathetic nervous system controls the sweating throughout our body and people who have over-active sympathetic nerves most likely produce more sweat.

There are medical and surgical treatments available in order to cure the said condition. The medical treatments includes the application of certain astringents and sedatives. I am eyeing for the medical treatment, and hopefully soon I could have one. I'm not sure yet if the costs would be affordable though, like the Botox.

Sweat, sweat go away!