I Could Have Traveled the World for Free

Boredom strike me one day so I goggled  “chatting room” and I was brought to one chat room that has become my third home for three months. I was definitely a newbie and was curious as to what’s going on inside.

I entered with female nick of course and men just hit on me even before I could get myself familiarized with the environment – asking for my ASL and wanting to have sex chats..whew! I directed my speech to the lobby asking the jerks and the pervs to lay their hands off me.  One or two whispered back telling me to just click the ignore button to get rid of un-welcomed whisperers.

Still I was enjoying the attention I got and there I felt like one celebrity. As questions started to pour in and I just let my talkative instincts make the most of it. One of the men I remember told me to not believe everyone and I reasoned out, well they were asking who I am so I told them the truth.

Day two and I found someone who was equally smart and engaging. He was one nice guy with a good grasp of the English language.  He told me his age and that he was about to marry his match so he found time to play in the chat for a while. Valid enough. He asked for yahoo ID we soon found ourselves exchanging some photos.

To cut it short, this guy has become my very good friend in the net and he is an Indian. However, he told me everything we talked about in the chat was not true somehow for he was one married and businessman who needed to hide his real identity to strangers. He has  never been rude and never asked for sex chats. And just as any healthy relationships are built on trusted friendship, my friendship with this Indian has continued to up to the present.

Few more days into the chat and I encountered one guy who was so persistent but was smart and interesting.  We started talking in the morning and by lunchtime he offered me marriage and a house in India. Of course the proposal came after we have talked for hours and after we have exchanged our photos. He claimed to be an executive and looked sane and decent enough.  In fact, he is a handsome guy in his forties and possibly a rich one for he was ready to send free round trip ticket to India with free hotel accommodation. Hmm..too good to be true, isn’t it?

In the evening another chatter from Germany, after talking for half an hour, showed his decent self, told me about his business, his family life and was just venting his heart out. It made me think, so I must be some gal in the chat. I got men professed to me their innermost thoughts, showed me themselves and even their kids on cam.

Of course, internet dating is not something new. You are going to find all sorts of people looking for online love or most commonly p sex. The same people you bump into on the street are the same people you bump into on the internet. It was here that I experienced being offered money transfer through western union if I could show my boobs to one male-chatter. Well his bad luck, that day he hit on me, I left my boobs at home.

In the chat room, you have greater access to the kind of people you seek—and the kind of people you don’t want to meet, just like Mr. Western Union. People can embellish their attributes and can easily pretend to be someone they’re not. What you see is not always what you get else I could have traveled for free with the offers coming my way.

True, internet chatting  can shorten the distance between people, offers entertainment in our spare time, provides virtual community with many new friends but remember not to let it cut too much on your precious time meeting people face to face. Nothing beats talking with friends over a cup of cappuccino or frap from Starbucks. Best of all be extra cautious. See to it that you have your ticket, your pocket money and a confirmed hotel reservation should you decide to give in to the offers…hahaha..that’s the best you can do if you really want to travel the world for free in exchange of YOURSELF.

Getting My Head in the Game

Sports require techniques that can help athletes stay cool under pressure. In golf for instance, it is important to practice mental conditioning as much as practicing hitting chip shots. Athletes often work with sports psychologists to help ease their nerves at bay and focus their minds.
While I may not be running marathon under three hours, score goals in soccer, or attempt to master the correct swing plane in golf, I find the simple strategies employed by most athletes beneficial in my game of life.

The Mental Dress Rehearsal
Psychologists say that visualizing a good performance boosts the same confidence that comes from having performed well in the past. Top athletes never seem to be overwhelmed by the big moment usually because they have been there before, either in real life or in their mind.

In giving a report to my graduate studies classes, I get to use this mental exercise where I close my eyes and imagine hitting all my talking points with sense of humor and my audience rewarding me with nods of approval and a round of applause in the end. This makes me relax when the real deal comes. It is as if I have done it before, and to some extent, I had.

Letting Go When It’s Needed

Athletes may be performing well during thier training sessions, being aware of every move they make.  However, under the pressure of competition, over-analyzing their moves may lead to indecision and tightening up.  The result becomes costly. Diversionary tactics can calm an overactive mind.

In basketball for instance, a player making a free throw will distract himself by concentrating on the logo written on the ball.  This technique I find useful when I am swallowed by a wave of performance anxiety.

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It’s past twelve midnight, I was jolted off from slumber by a strange sound that the room’s air condition made. There is no way I could go back to sleep. so I lay awake thinking about lots of things..
I miss my husband. I know I should be happy that he is finally coming home in one week’s time but what I am feeling is sadness. For his visit is going to be shorter than the holidays.
I hope there is a way I can beg him to stay longer and even not to go back to his workplace.
I think about how I’m going to spend another year without him. I think about my growing kids, how they will get used to the idea of seeing their father over yahoo and skype.
Shaking those thoughts ..sesshhh..
Now back to the noisy aircon, it must be in a sorry state  as it has completely stopped giving cool air. Good thing there is the fan I can use..now back to sleep…

In the vast expanse of a timeless place,
Where silence ruled the outer space,
Ominously, towering it stood, The symbol of a spirit war
Between the one name Lucifer,
And the Morning Star, The ultimate of good.
Who will decide who forever will be the Champion?
The audience for the ‘Fight of the Ages’ was
assembled. The angels came in splendor from a star.

The demons arrived, offensive and vile,
cursing and blaspheming God.
Then Arrogantly prancing, hands held high, Trolled by demons, Satan ascended from Hell.
Then Satan cringed, the sinners groaned!
The demons reeled in pain as a swell of power
like silent thunder rolled With a surge of light beyond intense,
In resplendent glory appeared the Son of God.
Opening the Book of Life, each grandstand hushed in awe as
majestically He said,
“Now here’s the rules. He’ll be wounded for their transgressions,
bruised for iniquities” When He said, “By His stripes they’re
healed,” the devil shook!
He screamed, “Sickness is my specialty. I hate that healing junk!”
God said, “You shut your face, I wrote the book!”
Then the Father looked at His only Son and said,
“You know the rules. Your blood will cleanse their sins and calm their fears.”
Then He pointed His finger at Satan and said,
“And I know you know the rules.
You’ve been twisting them to deceive My people for years.”
Satan screamed, “I’ll kill you Christ! You’ll never win this fight!”
The demons wheezed, “That’s right, there ain’t no way.”
Satan jeered, “You’re dead meat, Jesus, I’m gonna bust you UP tonight!”
Jesus said, “Go ahead, make my day!”

The bell rang, the crowd cheered, the fight was on, And the devil leaped in fury.
He threw his jabs of hate and lust. A stab of pride and envy but the hand that
knew no sin blocked every one.

Now the final blow saved for the final round.
Prophetically Christ’s hands came down
And Satan struck in vengeance!
The blow of death felled Jesus to the ground.
The devils roared in victory!
The saints shocked and perplexed as wounds
appeared upon His hands and feet.
Then Satan kicked Him in His side, and blood and water flowed.
And they waited for the 10 count of defeat.
God the Father turned His head,
His tears announcing Christ was dead!
The 10 count would proclaim the battle’s end.
Then Satan trembled through his sweat in
unexpected horror, yet…
As God started to count by saying,
“…10…”
“Hey wait a minute, God…” “…9…” “Stop!
You’re counting wrong…”
“…8…”
His eyes are moving…
“…7…”
His fingers are twitching…
“…6…”
“Where’s all this Light coming from?”
“…5…”
“He’s alive!”
“…4…”
“Oh – nooooo!”
“…3…”
“…2…”
“Oh…Yessssss!
“…1…”
He has won!

He’s alive forevermore!
He is risen, He is Lord,

Proclaim the news in every tongue,
Through endless ages and beyond
Let it be voiced from mountains loud and strong
Captivity has been set free, salvation bought for you and me
‘Cause Satan is defeated,
And Jesus is The Champion

The Bush Which Caught Fire Without Match

Pharaoh did find out about Moses’  killing the Egyptian. His guards chased Moses into the desert but did not find him. In the desert, Moses met a wise man named Jethro. Moses married one of Jethro’s daughters.  During the next forty years he raised his family in the desert.

One day, Moses was taking care of Jethro’s sheep when he saw something very strange.  At the foot of a mountain he saw a bush on fire.  But the fire did not spread.  The bush did not burn up.

Then Moses heard a Voice say, ” Moses, Moses”.

“Here I am.”

“Do not come any closer, ” the voice said.  “Take off your sandals.  You are standing on holy ground.  I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.”

When Moses heard this, he fell to the ground.  He was afraid to look at God. The Lord said, ” I have seen how cruelly the Egyptians treat My people.  The time has come for me to rescue them.  I will bring them back to the land I promised Abraham and Isaac so long ago.  It is a lovely land, with plenty of water for crops.  Go now Moses. I am sending you to Pharaoh to lead My people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

Dining at Miners

I made a new discovery today! A new restaurant that offers buffet for only over 100 set in a quiet and lovely ambiance..it’s at Miner’s, near Mandaya hotel.

Swimming – a fantastic point of interest for my sons and their father.

My kids were excited. They asked me a dozen times if it’s time for swimming yet. It’s going to be their 4th time to attend swimming classes. Thanks to a friend who introduced to the swimming class her own three kids are attending.

Getting my two sons to do sports has always been my desire. I remember giving hubby a lecture about the benefits of sports, as if he doesn’t know enough though my main goal that time was to ask for support in terms of finances.
Part of my reason why I moved to Davao is to be near the beaches. I find it easier to bring the children along as the places are familiar and quite easy to go to.

What’s more interesting is that Allan’s own interest in swimming has been ignited. Just this morning he enthused about his own swimming lessons where he receives free trainings from fellow worker. It’s just great to hear him and the kids talk about something they both have interest in.

Anyway, I’m watching the kids having fun in the pool, if taking them here means additional expenses, the pool and the swimming instruction, I won’t mind at all. The fun and excitement that they cannot contain to themselves, the learning and the skill that they get are enough reasons why they should learn swimming lessons.

Thanks to Detsie who lend me some place in her bdo card, I was able to get two sets of goggles as well as the new kick board they are using now. Oshie was so excited he had to tell coach about his brand new red kick board. And while my kids are at it, my mind is wandering about the sexy bikini I found from glamorose.com. It’s one site where all the cheap lingerie, sexy and in style can be found. Think I can wear one for our next family swimming, well, I need one nice swim suit for that.  This one’s just for the feminine side of me. And why not, who wouldn’t want to have one tiny box for herself, under the Christmas tree?

Bathroom bliss

I want to buy me gusto stuff I want for my new house, er newly-renovated house. Last time my hubby came, he had the home theater installed. Now, that is not something I called totally my own.

I told him about how I wanted to have my own jacuzzi, the smallest one we could find to fit in our tiny bathroom.  I showed him the site I stumbled upon on luxurious yet affordable bathroom fixtures, bath, jacuzzi  accessories and all.  Can I call it a blessing that I introduced online shopping to to him? E-bay is now one of his cyber friend and  that he gets to comfortably shop online.

Together we went over betterbathrooms.com and see if we could find things that fitted our budget as well as our lifestyle. Wow a lot of pretty good stuff are on sale! As if the affordable prices did not thrill us enough, we drooled about the glamorous style and for a moment thought we were walking right into their showroom and found the pieces just we wanted.  I was glued to these lovely vanity set from Jacuzzi that’s got a mixture of simplicity and elegance. And yes, it’s on sale. What made me even happier is that these items could get through my doorstep in less than a month. Pretty fast!

With his home theater and my new Jacuzzi, bonding with hubby has become a bliss!