I want MAC

I have been wanting to own a laptop or a net book (I have HP laptop before, but because I am a very generous sister, I gave it to my sister...with my eyes closed..hehe) for it has been a month now that I keep on borrowing my Mom's netbook and it's kinda "nakakahiya na" (lol).

And I've been thinking and been asking my friend..google about new or "in" netbook or laptop, and doing comparisons with the features, design and of course prices. And It is Mac that I've been wanting. So,I did make some research about the new Apple MacBook Pro

This is the pix from www.apple.com/macbookpro/

(You could check it's specs, features and design at Apple website.)

Though, it's quite big for me for I need to bring it sometime on my Ph.D. class (for reporting purposes). Maybe I could have the smaller one, a MacBook air perhaps..

Haiizzz, I hope I could decide soon for this. Thus, I think it is a must for me to own one now for the Toshiba laptop that I used...I could no longer have a longer time exploiting it (my mom uses it for fb hehehe) and my mom's netbook...waaahhh it is Bumbum now who brings it into play(playing with Angry birds)..

Maybe someone with a helping hand and with a kind heart might give to me a MacBook as a Christmas gift hehe...

Anyone out there....Hey Santa!!!

Off to Batac

....on Sunday, November 27, 2011

I will be attending a short training course about Management and Information Technology at Mariano Marcos Memorial University at Batac, Iloco Norte on November 28 to December 2, 2011. Yes it is a one-week training.

I am excited about this,although I'm somewhat edgy (lol!). Why? Well. to tell you honestly I don't travel all by myself (huhuhu) I seldom go to places all alone. But now, whooaa, I'll be going to Batac on my own, and Batac is at Ilocos Norte. One more thing, I haven't been there. I haven't been to Ilocos Norte. Yes, I've already been to far places (far from Pangasinan hehe) like Banaue, Abra but I did not go there without tagging someone else. I travel with a friend, a buddy, a bf perhaps but now haaiizz ...(as if I'm having a dilemma right now hahaha!!)

Anyway, I did a research on the transportation, hotels and accommodation and most especially beautiful spots /tourist attraction that I could see not only at Batac but the whole Ilocos Norte..(excited!!!!...wink)

Place I got are: Marcos Museleum ( I could have a better chance seeing the glass casket of the late Sir Ferdinand Marcos, there is also the Malacanang of the North (which is far better?), the Paoay Church (whooa, the oldest church at the North ...might be able to see how it is being structured), the Fort Ilocandia, Laoag City, the Lighthouse at Burgos, Ilocos Norte, the Windmill at Bangui, and of course the Psgudpud White Beach.

Haaaiizzz, could no longer wait to get there but still edgy but feels much excited...my motivation????..the beautiful scenery I could see...

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Finding and Keeping a Lifetime Partner

Holiday Season is also a Love Season. Most People set this season for a very important event of their lives, thus they make it a point that this season will also be the most memorable for two couples who are much in love with each other, they do set this time to get married when they finally say they already found their love of a lifetime and wanted to keep them starting this period.

But do we really believe that as long as we love our partner, there could no other reason why not get married?

How sure are we that if both had agreed that if they got a great meal together, or had a great time doing an indoor fun, should always deserves a happy ending?

Oh well, I am not in the position of putting a note about married life but I just feel I wanted to share something when I read Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III article from my email account sent by a friend.

The article says….

When it comes to making the decision about choosing a life partner, no one wants to make a mistake. Yet, with a divorce rate of close to 50%, it appears that many are making serious mistakes in their approach to finding Mr./Miss. Right!

If you ask most couples who are engaged why they're getting married, they'll say: "We're in love"; I believe this is the #1 mistake people make when they date. Choosing a life partner should never be based on love.

Though this may sound "not politically correct",there' s a profound truth here. Love is not the basis for getting married. Rather, love is the result of a good marriage. When the other ingredients are right, then the love will come.

Let me say it again:

"You can't build a lifetime relationship on love alone"; You need a lot more!!!

Here are five questions you must ask yourself if you're serious about finding and keeping a life partner.

QUESTION ..1: Do we share a common life purpose?

Why is this so important? Let me put it this way: If you're married for 20 or 30 years, that's a long time to live with someone. What do you plan to do with each other all that time?

Travel, eat, and jog together? You need to share something deeper and more meaningful. You need a common life purpose.

Two things can happen in a marriage: (1) You can grow together, or (2) you can grow apart. 50% of the people out there are growing apart. To make a marriage work, you need to know what you want out of life! Bottom line; and marry someone who wants the same thing.

QUESTION 2: Do I feel safe expressing my feelings and thoughts with this person?

This question goes to the core of the quality of your relationship. Feeling safe means you can communicate openly with this person. The basis of having good communication is trust - i.e. trust that I won't get "punished" ; or hurt for expressing my honest thoughts and feelings. A colleague of mine defines an abusive person as someone with whom you feel afraid to express your thoughts and feelings. Be honest with yourself on this one. Make sure you feel emotionally safe with the person you plan to marry.

QUESTION 3: Is he/she a mensch? A mensch is someone who is a refined and sensitive person. How can you test?

Here are some suggestions. Do they work on personal growth on a regular basis? Are they serious about improving themselves? A teacher of mine defines a good person as "someone who is always striving to be good and do the right ";.So ask about your Significant other What do they do with their time? Is this person materialistic?

Usually a materialistic person is not someone whose top priority is character refinement.

There are essentially two types of people in the world: (1) People who are dedicated to personal growth and (2) people who are dedicated to seeking comfort. Someone whose goal in life is to be comfortable will put personal comfort ahead of doing the right thing. You need to know that before walking down the aisle.

QUESTION 4: How does he/she treat other people?

The one most important thing that makes any relationship work is the ability to give. By giving, we mean the ability to give another person pleasure. Ask: Is this someone who enjoys giving pleasure to others or are they wrapped up in themselves and self-absorbed? To measure this, think about the following:

How do they treat people whom they do not have to be nice to, such as waiters, bus boys, taxi drivers, etc. .

How do they treat their parents and siblings? Do they have gratitude and appreciation?

If they don't have gratitude for the people who have given them everything; Can you do nearly as much for them? You can be sure that someone who treats others poorly, will eventually treat you poorly as well.

QUESTION 5: Is there anything I'm hoping to change about this person after we're married?

Too many people make the mistake of marrying someone with the intention of trying to "improve"; them after they're married. As a colleague of mine puts it: "You can probably expect someone to change after marriage for the worse" If you cannot fully accept this person the way they are now, then you are not ready to marry them.

In conclusion, dating doesn't have to be difficult and treacherous. The key is to try leading a little more with your head and less with your heart. It pays to be as objective as possible when you are dating; to be sure to ask questions that will help you get to the key issues. Falling in love is a great feeling, but when you wake up with a ring on your finger, you don't want to find yourself in trouble because you didn't do your homework. Another perspective. ...

There are some people in your life that need to be loved from a distance.... It's amazing what you can accomplish when you let go of or at least minimize your time with draining, negative, incompatible, not-going anywhere relationships.

Observe the relationships around you. Pay attention... .Which ones lift and which ones lean? Which ones encourage and which ones discourage? Which ones are on a path of growth uphill and which ones are going downhill? When you leave certain people do you feel better or feel worse? Which ones always have drama or don't really understand, know, or appreciate you?

The more you seek quality, respect, growth, peace of mind, love and truth around you...the easier it will become for you to decide who gets to sit in the front row and who should be moved to the balcony of your life. An African proverb states, "Before you get married, keep both eyes open, and after you marry, close one eye";

Before you get involved and make a commitment to someone, don't let lust, pity, desperation, immaturity, ignorance, pressure from others or a low self- esteem make you blind to warning signs. Keep your eyes open, and don't fool yourself that you can change someone or that what you see as faults aren't really that important. Do you bring out the best in each other? Do you compliment and compromise with each other, or do you compete, compare and control? What do you bring to the relationship? Do you bring past relationships, past hurt, past mistrust, past pain?

You can't take someone to the altar to alter them. You can't make someone love you or make someone stay. If you develop self-esteem, spiritual discernment, and "a life"; you won't find yourself making someone else responsible for your happiness or responsible for your pain. Seeking status, sex, and security are the wrong reasons to be in a relationship.

WHAT KEEPS A RELATIONSHIP STRONG ARE:

1. TRUST

2. COMMUNICATION

3. INTIMACY

4. A SENSE OF HUMOR

5. SHARING TASKS

6. SOME GETAWAY TIME WITHOUT BUSINESS OR CHILDREN

7. DAILY EXCHANGES (meal, shared activity, hug, call, touch, notes)

8. SHARING COMMON GOALS AND INTERESTS

9. GIVING EACH OTHER SPACE TO GROW WITHOUT FEELING INSECURE

10. GIVING EACH OTHER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND ASSURANCES OF COMMITMENT

If these qualities are missing, the relationship will erode as resentment withdrawal, abuse, neglect, and dishonesty; and pain will replace it.

Happiness keeps You Sweet, Trials keep You Strong, Sorrows keep You Human, Failures keep You Humble, Success keeps You Glowing, But......... Only God keeps You Going!

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I think this article is really a good reminder especially for partners who plans to get married, and also to people who are in a doubt about their relationship.

Anyway, I still believe that it is really ONLY GOD THAT WILL ALWAYS KEEP US GOING!!