jumbled thoughts...

*one of the lighter posts...honestly my minds not working lately...lots of things mixed up in my head..*

"shop till you drop--literally!"

first of all: i dont want to put up a fight with the ladies..so no violent reactions please =) i just find it odd and fascinating why women spend HOURS to shop..that the whole day isnt enough when they go out..well, im not talking in general here...but most of the ladies i know tend to do that..its like when they go out--they are like energizer bunnies---that keeps on going and going and going--walking for like i feel miles and miles--maybe its because they just love it..personally, im more of a quick shopper..i do my homework when i need some stuff and just go out there and buy it--of course it cant be helped that you look at other things but its kept to a bare minimum.. as much as possible---"no sidetrips" as i always say..im really not into malling so to speak or shopping for that matter--even i hate it when im thinking of going to spend the whole day buying stuff even for myself..i guess i just dont like crowded places (guess im a bit of a anti-social huh)..but the ladies i know, they would spend the whole day looking at other stuff that they even forget to buy what they were set to buy in the 1st place =P that coming from a guy who has 2 sisters plus my mom..honestly, i cant keep up with them..shopping with them is like one of my worst nightmares (maybe its from the dreaded exhaustion of driving for them and having to carry loads of stuff)..but hey no complaints for now--as long as im not with them when that happens--when they are in their "shop modes" hehe..

but of course maybe im just saying that--of course when i see a someone at her best..it makes me understand more the hours she spent looking for the perfect outfit..i realize that its not easy to impress someone..so the next time i go out with someone--ill remember the time and effort spent and appreciate it even more..

holy week....

well, how was everyones week went? hope it was ok..spent the whole week in a beach in batangas--it was the 1st time that my family went out from doing the traditional stuff (bisita iglesia,alay-lakad etc) and seeing how beautiful our environment is (every day just watching the sun rise and set was breathtaking) it made me feel more closer to Him....plus it made me contemplate and reflect on where im at right now (feeling senti hehe)..but im still a bit confused--a tad empty..i know ill find it whatever or whoever it is--i just need to keep on looking but i feel a lot better than the previous weeks...

and lastly...

gotta start my ojt this tues...feeling a bit nervous and excited about it..feels like its a whole new word out there..hope i can get to work there when my training's over..wish me LUCK! HAVE A GREAT WEEK! =p

happy..

"im feeling so happy..i wanna be happy..cant you see im happy now"-squareheads

happiness..some say its man's ultimate goal in life..some say its life's ultimate purpose..all of us want it..some go through their entire lifetime looking for it, others spend a lot of money thinking that they can have it..but when can you really say that your happy?? when youre with your family or friends?? or perhaps when you have everything you want?? or maybe when youre at peace with yourself?? we have many perceptions of happiness..we can have everything but still we might say that were not happy..or vice versa..in a country that is not doing good financially and with the current ranking in corruption we still somehow managed to rank as one of the happiest and satisfied people in the world..hmm..must be because of our "happy go lucky" attitude..

read an article in TIME about this and how psychologists are thinking of ways to make people happy..heres some of the suggestions that were listed..

8 steps toward a more satisfying life

1.count your blessings

2.practice acts of kindness
-these should be random or systematic. being kind to others triggers a cascade of postive effects->makes you feel generous and capable, gives you a greater sense of connection with others and wins you smiles, approval and reciprocated kindness--all happiness boosters

3.savor life's joys
-pay close attention to momentary pleasures and wonders

4.thank a mentor
-if theres someone whom you owe a debt of gratitude for guiding you at one of lifes crossroads,dont wait to express your appreciation-in detail and if possible, in person (with this i would like to thank Mr.Kong for making me finally see not the bars BUT the stars--naks..parang pang awards ah hehe)

5.learn to forgive
-forgiving bolsters positive feelings about your past and gives you peace of mind

6.invest time and energy in friends and family

7.take care of your body

8.develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships
-religious faith has been shown to help people cope, but so do secular beliefs enshrined in axioms like "this shall pass" and "that which doesnt kill me makes me stronger"..the trick is that you have to believe them (LALAKAS! GAGALING! =p)

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speaking of happiness...*rant mode on* have you ever felt somewhat empty?? that you dont know why or what youre lacking?? waking up in the morning, and feeling that theres something missing and you dont know what it is?? ...sanamagan*rant mode off*

oh btw..congrats to those who will finally graduate this march..and goodluck to everyone whos having their finals...LUCK! =)