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Getting nowhere fast.
Three days have sauntered by and in the fourth I find myself a speeding bullet trying to rebuild the things I deconstructed in my leisure time. Energy is rushing, somersaulting through the pathways cleared and rearranged, the hidden seen again, things lost I had not missed restored and gleaming with the secrets they have gathered while I was out of touch.
Strange surgery, this throwing out of excess, unused or barely broken. A tiny voice says pass it on to someone, another voice says why? It had a good life. Was well used and cherished while it served its purpose. Let it go. Let yourself go free of all these sticky things that cluster close against you creating moments in the past that make you prisoner.
Now there’s a truth I do not want to face! How much I tie me down to moments so stale a scavenger would pass them by as having no more flavour. The photographs of me, of others burned somewhere in memory of times gone by, or if Time has siphoned off the pictures nestled in my brain, well does it matter if I throw out the things I have forgotten?
Letting go is so much work. The fingers are so stubborn, holding fast to shapes no longer valid, words lost in years of air between then and now, diluted like the bones of Caesar, mere molecules I breathe to keep the furnace flaming at the center of my life.
So much soot, this pointless baggage that I cherish. Ill-burning coal that makes more smoke than heat, yet as I strip me down again to basics I see my mother’s face as she says it might be useful someday, my voice sounds cold, my words unkindly echo in my soul when I say but not to me.
I like the bare bones gleaming in the half light as I wander through my days and nights. I love the feeling of unfettered; the thought that I can fit my life into a bag and go, although I do build stacks of books each place I pause then leave them and replace them, eternal friends with words and meanings to explore from every perspective as I move and change. Learning to let go.
Strange surgery, this throwing out of excess, unused or barely broken. A tiny voice says pass it on to someone, another voice says why? It had a good life. Was well used and cherished while it served its purpose. Let it go. Let yourself go free of all these sticky things that cluster close against you creating moments in the past that make you prisoner.
Now there’s a truth I do not want to face! How much I tie me down to moments so stale a scavenger would pass them by as having no more flavour. The photographs of me, of others burned somewhere in memory of times gone by, or if Time has siphoned off the pictures nestled in my brain, well does it matter if I throw out the things I have forgotten?
Letting go is so much work. The fingers are so stubborn, holding fast to shapes no longer valid, words lost in years of air between then and now, diluted like the bones of Caesar, mere molecules I breathe to keep the furnace flaming at the center of my life.
So much soot, this pointless baggage that I cherish. Ill-burning coal that makes more smoke than heat, yet as I strip me down again to basics I see my mother’s face as she says it might be useful someday, my voice sounds cold, my words unkindly echo in my soul when I say but not to me.
I like the bare bones gleaming in the half light as I wander through my days and nights. I love the feeling of unfettered; the thought that I can fit my life into a bag and go, although I do build stacks of books each place I pause then leave them and replace them, eternal friends with words and meanings to explore from every perspective as I move and change. Learning to let go.
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I have an ambition! (part 2)
About a month ago, I published a blog, where I essentially said that I wanted to be more important at work, because I felt that I deserved it.
A few days ago - it happened! At first I thought I was in trouble, because he opened up with the classic "I need to speak to you in an office, privately". My mind raced, thinking I was gonna get fired. However, it was not the case!
We have had a temp worker for the past 2 months whom we are hiring, so my job is about to change. I was given the key to the main gate, and I was told that I was gonna be in charge of closing up the warehouse when my shift ended, essentially replacing the current person who does that, which is my team leader, and I will have our newest employee under me, doing my job. What it means, essentially, is a promotion. I am not sure if my pay is going to be higher, or if it's the same wage, but what I do know, is that hard work pays off!
I, for one, am thrilled!
A few days ago - it happened! At first I thought I was in trouble, because he opened up with the classic "I need to speak to you in an office, privately". My mind raced, thinking I was gonna get fired. However, it was not the case!
We have had a temp worker for the past 2 months whom we are hiring, so my job is about to change. I was given the key to the main gate, and I was told that I was gonna be in charge of closing up the warehouse when my shift ended, essentially replacing the current person who does that, which is my team leader, and I will have our newest employee under me, doing my job. What it means, essentially, is a promotion. I am not sure if my pay is going to be higher, or if it's the same wage, but what I do know, is that hard work pays off!
I, for one, am thrilled!
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Did the ground move 4 you
A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force.
More than 1,000 people were killed, and the toll was expected to rise as rescuers struggled to reach hard-hit remote areas where the dead were buried even as desperate efforts were underway to save those trapped.
The magnitude-6.8 quake, the biggest to hit the North African country in 120 years, sent people fleeing their homes in terror and disbelief. One man said dishes and wall hangings began raining down, and people were knocked off their feet. The enormity of the destruction came into view in the daylight.
The quake brought down walls made from stone and masonry not constructed to endure quakes, covering whole communities with rubble and leaving residents picking their way precariously through remains.
More than 1,000 people were killed, and the toll was expected to rise as rescuers struggled to reach hard-hit remote areas where the dead were buried even as desperate efforts were underway to save those trapped.
The magnitude-6.8 quake, the biggest to hit the North African country in 120 years, sent people fleeing their homes in terror and disbelief. One man said dishes and wall hangings began raining down, and people were knocked off their feet. The enormity of the destruction came into view in the daylight.
The quake brought down walls made from stone and masonry not constructed to endure quakes, covering whole communities with rubble and leaving residents picking their way precariously through remains.
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Advertising makes the world go round...
As much as I hate to admit it, a world without advertising doesn't spin very well. Products and services everywhere require advertisements for survival. Something on sale in the grocery store sells better when it's advertised, especially when the price is reduced.
Now, when I use my GPS and reach my destination, Google advertises local businesses on my cellphone. Maybe one day I'll actually use one of their suggestions.
Now, when I use my GPS and reach my destination, Google advertises local businesses on my cellphone. Maybe one day I'll actually use one of their suggestions.
Who made god?
“Religion is an insult to human dignity. Without it you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things.
But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.”
? Steven Weinberg
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But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.”
? Steven Weinberg
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Pag-ibig(love) Buyer's Valuation Seminar
When building a new business. Why not use OPM/ other people's money as additional capital.
I attended via zoom. 1pm last September 21, 2023. Buyer's valuation seminar for my housing loan application for my residential office. Reiki spa, salon, food delivery & cleaning service. 
Equipments & furnitures from my savings. I already hired 1 licensed massage therapist, 2 gay beauticians & 1 I.V. nurse. Target month for interior finishing of my residential office is October. Buenavista homes in Olongapo , Zambales. I thank God inspite of the pandemic & inflation rate the property I acquired last 1/22/20 at P808,241 is now at P2M. Peace & prosperity to us. 
Walk With Me
Walk with me, the path of life,
to explore every bend of the road
Enjoy with me the beauty of life,
along its wonderful way
Find comfort with me, in each other's arms,
when grief crosses our path
Find strength with me, in each other's strength,
when despair lies in wait
Laugh with me, a single true laugh,
to enlighten another's distress
Cry with me, a single true tear,
to understand true happiness
Cherish with me, the wonders of life,
as they need to be preserved
Rejoice with me, in the mysteries,
of what is yet to be
Find peace with me, in each other's souls,
when the world has gone insane
Find love with me, in each other's hearts,
until this life has been fulfilled
And when the path comes to an end
I hope we can say from within
We've known the beauty of true love,
our love came from within
to explore every bend of the road
Enjoy with me the beauty of life,
along its wonderful way
Find comfort with me, in each other's arms,
when grief crosses our path
Find strength with me, in each other's strength,
when despair lies in wait
Laugh with me, a single true laugh,
to enlighten another's distress
Cry with me, a single true tear,
to understand true happiness
Cherish with me, the wonders of life,
as they need to be preserved
Rejoice with me, in the mysteries,
of what is yet to be
Find peace with me, in each other's souls,
when the world has gone insane
Find love with me, in each other's hearts,
until this life has been fulfilled
And when the path comes to an end
I hope we can say from within
We've known the beauty of true love,
our love came from within
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Any bone broth experts here?
After hearing about all its health benefits I decided to give it a lash Wednesday night.
Since my local butcher didn't have bones, fancy that a butcher without bones, beats me
but anyways, I decided to go with a chicken carcass, a broth and leave roasting marrow bone for another day instead.
After roasting the carcass for 40mins I then popped it into the slow cooker, an hour later I went to bed but not first without lifting the lid to give it a stir, yuck did it stink
hoped it taste better then it smelled.
After 12hrs it was done, after allowing it to cool I took a taste, not bad, at least its drinkable.
Have to admit there was a bitter taste which mad me question had I over used the apple cider vinegar or perhaps too much black corn pepper.
As the day went on I began feeling sick, all night long I had become very unwell, hardly slept a wink
next morning I had to ring into work to let them know I wouldn't be in.
At this stage the broth should of Gelled, it had not but instead there was what seemed like a cloud of some sort of fungus was growing within the jar, growing by the hour, still ungelled so at this stage I doubt it shall.
At this stage I'm convinced I've poisoned myself .....
but since you can't kill a bad thing, as you can see I'm still here
not rightly better but thankfully I've survived the worst.
Anyway......
I don't yet want to give up on bone marrow broth or roasting so if anyone is familiar with the recipe I'd appreciate anyone's advice as to where could I of gone wrong
I'm guessing the apple cider vinegar unless of the fault was with the carcass.
Since my local butcher didn't have bones, fancy that a butcher without bones, beats me
but anyways, I decided to go with a chicken carcass, a broth and leave roasting marrow bone for another day instead.
After roasting the carcass for 40mins I then popped it into the slow cooker, an hour later I went to bed but not first without lifting the lid to give it a stir, yuck did it stink
hoped it taste better then it smelled.
After 12hrs it was done, after allowing it to cool I took a taste, not bad, at least its drinkable.
Have to admit there was a bitter taste which mad me question had I over used the apple cider vinegar or perhaps too much black corn pepper.
As the day went on I began feeling sick, all night long I had become very unwell, hardly slept a wink
next morning I had to ring into work to let them know I wouldn't be in.
At this stage the broth should of Gelled, it had not but instead there was what seemed like a cloud of some sort of fungus was growing within the jar, growing by the hour, still ungelled so at this stage I doubt it shall.
At this stage I'm convinced I've poisoned myself .....
but since you can't kill a bad thing, as you can see I'm still here
not rightly better but thankfully I've survived the worst.
Anyway......
I don't yet want to give up on bone marrow broth or roasting so if anyone is familiar with the recipe I'd appreciate anyone's advice as to where could I of gone wrong
I'm guessing the apple cider vinegar unless of the fault was with the carcass.
Mad Love Pawn
Can you even still feel a connection
Can you see my smile fade
You used to be my perfection
Now I am just something you made
Our intimacy is gone
No recognizing how we used to be
I am now just a mere pawn
Playing your mad love game until I can be free
I do not know how we got this way
I don’t know how I came to fear
I am afraid to go, afraid to stay
Afraid you will harm all I hold dear
I can not give up on this so called love
I can only sit and cry
For when I try and leave, you only yell and shove
If I try to leave you, you shove until I die
So I sit and cry and wait for the end to near
I weep and I break and I bubble with hate
All the while one thing is clear
You monster, you are not my soul mate
Can you see my smile fade
You used to be my perfection
Now I am just something you made
Our intimacy is gone
No recognizing how we used to be
I am now just a mere pawn
Playing your mad love game until I can be free
I do not know how we got this way
I don’t know how I came to fear
I am afraid to go, afraid to stay
Afraid you will harm all I hold dear
I can not give up on this so called love
I can only sit and cry
For when I try and leave, you only yell and shove
If I try to leave you, you shove until I die
So I sit and cry and wait for the end to near
I weep and I break and I bubble with hate
All the while one thing is clear
You monster, you are not my soul mate
What is your problem?
Novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots
FEAST SEPTEMBER 28
This novena can be prayed at any time throughout the year, but is usually prayed from September 20 to September 28.
Day 1
Dearest Holy Mother Mary, you undo the knots that cripple your children. Extend your merciful hands to me. I entrust to you today this knot and all the negative consequences that it imposes on my life.
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for me.
Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to caress your beloved children because they are moved by divine love and the immense mercy that exist in your Immaculate Heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how weak I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I place into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot.
[Mention your request here]
I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all. You are my greatest hope. O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my poverty, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains.
Hear my plea.
Keep me, guide me, and protect me, o safe refuge!
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen
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