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POINT OF ORDER LANG KAKABSAT

daguerrson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:44:47 GMT

I just want to share to you my brothers and sisters here at INOL my humble opinion with regards to the misunderstanding among members in that thread THEY NEED HELP. I wanted to post this in the said thread but I could not, the fact that it was already closed by our admin when I had the opportunity to do so. But anyway, here's my advice to everyone.

First thing that we should always bear in mind after we log in here is the brotherhood/sisterhood of all members at INOL and hence, we should respect and love one another like siblings do in a democratically-oriented family setting. Everyone has the right to be heard and everyone has the right to differ but whatever differences that we have with one another must not get in the way so as to divide us. Our goal for unity is much much bigger than the things that separate us from one another. We are all Ilocanos here. If we cannot understand a fellow Ilocano, it is hard to imagine that we can understand someone from a different ethnic background. And yet, the ultimate goal for a color-blind, global community is the brotherhood of man. This INOL community is just a first step toward that ultimate goal. First base lang daytoy no baseball game koma, kakabsatko.

Now with regards to the thread itself, those postings there were not meant to advertise the good deeds that some people do to others. They were posted there to rally/collect support from members who felt the urging of their own conscience to do something about it. And for purposes of transparency and proper accounting, the thread is the most visible, most convenient way to inform all concerned about the outcome of the fund drive. We should always remember that whenever and wherever money is involved, the one responsible for accounting report must be circumspect at all times. (Our very own Touchie has surpassed all expectations and we are all praise for her.)They were not meant to polarize other members who are not in a position to participate at the time, or to other members who have, in their own way gave help earlier through other means. We understand all these things, don't we?

So now, my dear brothers and sisters, let us push aside all these things that tend to disrupt the good fellowship that we have here and we will regard them as things of the past. As the song says, let bygones be bygones. Let us move forward with greater determination, better understanding and preserve the faith and love that we all have in common as Ilocanos in foreign lands.

I LOVE YOU ALL, AWAN LABAS

Hello World

MattC — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:42:10 GMT

Hi all. I am just testing out if I can post my own blog. :hb::hb:

Share yours.

HANGING ON

daguerrson — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:25:32 GMT

First, may I take the pleasure of greeting everyone a happy and prosperous new year.

The previous year brought to us a lot of angst: what with people in multitudes losing their jobs; market crash in the housing and mortgage sector prompting the US government to bail out Fannie May and Freddie Mac; the Detroit Big Three's trouble in the car industry also necessitating them to ask the legislative branch of the US government to formulate a bail-out system for them but their CEOs made a very poor showing by using their private jets on their way to Washington for their first day hearing; the banking industry heavily linked to mortgage also had its woes and WaMu hesitatingly evaporated into thin air; and while this scenario continues to wreck lives and dreams, the economy proceeds unhampered in its nosedive into recession. According to some experts, this recession has not hit bottom yet and so it will carry over well into 2009. It is a grim picture ahead still, and a big challenge for President-elect Barack Obama.

In my workplace, some workers got laid off just after Christmas. Six managers were laid off. One manager managed to hang on but was divested of his rank as manager and became a supervisor. In other words, a demotion for him. But he took it honorably. His reason, it's still better than no job at all in these hard times. I agree. He is a family man.

If you still have your job, stay there as much as you can, meaning, don't get fired in your own terms. If you got disillusioned with your company, don't ever think of moving out yet because this is a bad time. Many companies are laying off workers in their effort to streamline their ranks and that makes it impossible to get in. Don't touch your savings, let it stay there where it is. If you have credit cards, be careful with them - don't abuse them and safeguard them from fraud. And most of all, stay as healthy as you can. It is still the best asset there is in this life. If you are healthy, possibilities are limitless.

New Year, New INOL?

MHTS — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:46:26 GMT

Hmmm? Not really. Last year, my blog New Year, New INOL is much closer. But time does seem to fly so fast. I thought it was only yesterday. But what do we know, it is already 2009.

I seem to recall back in 1990, I was still younger and I was reading this booklet countdown to year 2000! Many believe it was the end of everything. Or at least, a major event would take place.

It is almost two decades. We are still here. Ah, what am I babbling about? Anyway, yeah New Year - New INOL. I guess it will always be the same. So my title should be New Year, Old INOL.

:-)

Oh I think this video of YouTube Happy new year is a little neat. Check it.

I forgive and Forget....

SuperGlow — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:08:20 GMT

This is my favorite line...."I forgive and forget"....Hey you....I forgive and forget....I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND YOU....from A to Z....no need to explain....:wink:....because I love you.....YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART....no matter what...I'm here for you....life is short....:hug:.....so PEACE....promise...:wink:

OFFICIALLY CHRISTMAS!!!!

SuperGlow — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:22:42 GMT

"I am decking the halls with boughs of holly..." Just kidding, all I am doing nowadays are preparing for the Christmas Season that can't be stopped by war, famine, materialism and all the blings in our life.

After thanksgiving, (and all the Turkey dinners my family and friends had eaten up ), there's nothing left but......CHRISTMAS....nothing matters but CHRISTMAS! For sure I will no longer be shopping for toys this year because my BOYS are all preoccupied with different things, but this will not stop me from dropping by in Toy Store my favorite place in the Mall to see all the toys of this generation.

I have no Christmas list...and I am still pondering if my 12 foot Christmas tree will be taken out from the box and decorated this year...but apart from that, on my end...it is officially Christmas!

My mom will spend Christmas with us this season. My brother "Jojo" came this thanksgiving to visit my mom....HE HE HE HE...another die hard boxing fan...he came here to watch the Pacman and Golden boy game....THE TICKET IS A FORTUNE.....;-) I will rather watch on TV...one ticket for the game is already like spending a good quality Plasma 42 inches....TSK...TSK...TSK...I wish I can convince him to just buy a plasma TV....:hb:....:mrgreen:

Am I OVERWORKED or OVERWORKED????

SuperGlow — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:32:09 GMT

I got no choice but to say I'm really overworked...I've been working straight 8 days.....GRABE NA....I'm burned out....you bet today is Sunday...and I'm not with my family or at church....BUT...I'm at work instead...lately, I'm not feeling good anymore...

symptom of burnout....

I've lost interest in and enthusiasm for my job.
I feel blue Monday everyday...
I'm struggling to cope up with my work load.
I feel that I don't do good in my job anymore.
I'm drained and tired all the time.
I feel like i'm coming down with infections.
l feel constantly irritable and on a �short fuse�
I'm having difficulty sleeping..

I've been experiencing these symptoms lately...I need BIG TIME VACATION...I cant wait....this is not good....HELP ME GOD....

DEAR MS GLOW....

SuperGlow — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:56:49 GMT

he he he....Can you believe I became the "dear ate Helen" of san francsico...I have 3 friends who are experiencing the craziness of being in love.....SO I've been expert so far....break up....lost of love....finding love at the wrong time...etc....gee I have to listen to these problems every afternoon while having cocktails and pricey "pulutan"....take note...MY FRIENDS ARE PAYING FOR IT...Well like everyone says...the pain of the rejection OF LOVE will always be there....it will never go away its a matter of getting used to it...you just need to get used to the PAIN....haaaay.....it sooo OUCHY....ang sakit...I can feel it too...."One Last Cry" by Brian Mcknight...IS ONE OF THE most painful songs I've ever heard during the mourning....

Break ups are seldom easy and rarely happy occasions. In the beginning, it may seem very difficult to get over but you definitely will find the time and the reason. To help you handle a break up and lessen the pain and possible negative repercussions, here are some things you can do:
A good way to handle a break up is to keep things amicable. Break ups don�t have to be made up of nasty fights, harsh words and revenge plots. If you came into a relationship in a good way, you can try to get out of it nicely. Don�t rub salt into an already bad wound. Wouldn�t it be better to lose a lover and win a friend than lose everything?
Don�t play the blame game; this is not a good way to handle a break up. Blaming each other will create negative feelings and even make you regret a lot of things that you shouldn�t have in the first place. Take responsibility for the part you played on the relationship, both for its success and for its failure, but don�t be too harsh on yourself or on your soon-to-be ex. By keeping your self-esteem intact, you don�t leave room for bitterness and you will learn ho handle a break up nicely.
Another way to handle a break up is avoid seeing only the hole in the doughnut. Relationships end for many reasons and when yours does, don�t just focus only on the bad things. Remember the things that made your relationship great and be thankful you were once a part of it. Just don�t dwell on it, this way you can handle a break up more easily.
To handle a break up don�t do or say anything that you will regret later on. When emotions are high, it's a lot easier to let slip certain words or statements that may make you feel better about the break up. Unfortunately, this feeling doesn�t last long and you may realize later you shouldn�t have even bothered.
Handle a break up without any violence, verbal or physical. It may seem the most logical thing to do especially if you're angry but it's best to avoid these situations. It will not only make your pain worse, there is also a possibility you might find yourself at the receiving end of criminal charges.
The best way to handle a break up is move on. Mourn your relationship if you must � that's normal and expected of you. But don�t allow in your grief so much that you forget you still have a life to live and there are still people who love you for what you are. By moving on, you acknowledge that the relationship has ended and that you are giving yourself a chance to find happiness again.
While you are trying to handle a break up, don�t allow yourself to be too vulnerable. As you move back to a single life, you might feel a little too exposed. Feeling vulnerable is normal � all of a sudden you are back to being on your own, doing things alone. Find support from your family and friends. They will not only help you get back on your feet again, they will also help you re-enter the social scene.
Don�t force a new relationship just to feel less lonely. It's not only fair to you; it's also unfair to the other person. In-between relationships may seem like a terrific stop-gap measure and may provide you with the kind of companionship you just lost, but they will not replace your other relationship. Each relationship is unique so don�t try to find your old flame's qualities in another person. You're bound to be disappointed and you might find yourself in a relationship break up all over again.
You're life is taking on a new turn. Enjoy it! Think of the end of a relationship as a way to toss out old things and an opportunity to welcome new ones. Depending on how you treat it, change can be a good thing and it's really up to you to take this new direction and turn it to your advantage. Handle a break up nicely, learn from your past relationship and take a step forward.

If you�ve tried to handle a break up nicely and still you want to win your ex back, you know you haven�t done anything that you will regret later. If you really, really want to win your ex back you have to put effort in it:hb::hug:
But sometime its better not to win him back....JUST MOVE ON...MOVE ON....AND later on...if your EX will find himself he will realize things....:bang:I hope its not too late....

how to forget someone in 8 steps

SuperGlow — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:10:41 GMT

Romantic relationships can be really complicated and end up in a bad breakup. The worst thing about these "sad endings" is that at least one heart ends up broken. Sometimes, it's even hard for both sides--after all, breaking up is not easy to do. It hurts to throw away your story with someone--all the good memories and the dreams and plans you two had for the future. But you must face the fact that your heart is broken. It doesn't matter if you wish things could be different or if you even regret something you did. It doesn't matter if you think you shouldn't have become that involved with that person or if you're angry and looking for revenge. The fact is: Your heart is broken

1.Cry out everything you have to cry about.

2.Get busy!

3.Spend some time with your friends.

4.Avoid the person! (very important)

5.Go out and see some different faces!

6.Avoid every kind of romantic thing!

7.Take good care of yourself.

8.Accept the process!

OFF THE AIR HDTV TRANSMISSION NOW A REALITY

daguerrson — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:47:53 GMT

There are 2 antennae connections to my main TV. Antennae 2 is for cable TV and is active. Antennae 1 however is not active, meaning, we are not using it. But last week, it just occurred in my mind - what would happen if I attach a rabbit antennae to antennae 1? And so, 2 days after that, I got the ample time to do just that. And you know what I found out? Through the antennae, I was already receiving digital, high definition broadcast off the air. Fantastic ! And I was elated about the discovery. That means the national TV companies like ABC, NBC, PBS, and other major local TV stations are already broadcasting in digital and high definition transmission even before February 17, 2009, the official start of digital broadcast as per US government mandate.

If they are doing this in Chicago, chances are, they're doing that too in your locality. Check it out, that is, if you haven't yet.

I did not remove the rabbit antennae anymore. I left it there until I get a better one to replace it.

the real state of the nation?

superduper — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:18:40 GMT

...dalamhati ng isang ina...

Minsan May Isang Puta

Tingin ng mga bobong kapitbahay ko puta daw ako. Nagpapagamit, binabayaran. Sabi nila ako daw ang pinakamaganda at pinakasikat sa aming lugar noon. Ang bango-bango ko daw, sariwa at makinis. Di ko nga alam kung sumpa ito, dahil dito naletse ang kinabukasan ko.

Tara makinig ka muna sa kwento ko, yosi muna tayo. Alam mo, maraming lumapit sa akin, nagkagusto, naakit. Ang hirap pag lahat sa iyo virgin eh. Tinanggap ko naman silang tao, bakit
kaya nila ako ginago? Masakit alalahanin, iniisip ko na lang na kase di sila taga rito, siguro talagang ganoon. Tatlong malilibog na foreigners ang namyesta sa katawan ko, na-rape ako.

Sa tatlong beses akong nagahasa, ang pinakahuli ang di ko makaka-limutan. Parang maski di ko ginusto ang mga nangyari, hinahanap-hanap ko siya. Tinulungan nya kasi akong makalimutan yung mga sadistang Hapon at Kano.

Kase, ibang-iba ang hagod niya. Umiikot ang mundo ko sa tuwing ginagamit niya ako. Ibang klase siya mag-sorry, lalo pa at kinupkop niya ako at ang mga naging anak ko. Parating ang dami naming regalo - may chocolates, yosi, ano ka! May datung pa! Nakakabaliw siya, alam kong ginagamit nya lang ako pero pagamit naman ako nang pagamit.

Sa kanya namin natutunan mag-inggles, di lang magsulat ha! Magbasa pa! Hanggang ngayon, sa tuwing mabigat ang problema ko, siya ang tinatakbuhan ko. Yun nga lang, lahat ng bagay may kapalit. Nung kinasama ko siya, guminhawa buhay namin. Sosyal na sosyal kami.

Ewan ko nga ba, akala ko napapamahal na ako sa kanya. Akala ko tuloy-tuloy na kaligayahan namin, yun pala unti-unti niya akong pinapatay. Putang Ina! Sa dami ng lason na sinaksak niya
sa katawan ko, muntik na akong malaspag.

Ang daming nagsabi na ang tanga tanga ko. Patalsikin ko na daw. Sa tulong ng mga anak ko, napalayas ko ang animal pero ang hirap magsimula. Masyado na kaming nasanay sa sarap ng buhay na naranasan namin sa kanya. Lubog na lubog pa kami sa utang, kulang ata pati kaluluwa namin para ibayad sa mga inutang namin.

Sinikap naming lahat maging maganda ang buhay namin. Ayun, mga nasa Japan, Hong Kong, Saudi ang mga anak ko. Yung iba nag-US, Europe. Yung iba ayaw umalis sa akin. Halos lahat, wala naman silbi, masaya daw sa piling ko, maski amoy usok ako.

Sa dami ng mga anak ko na nagsisikap na tulungan ang kalagayan namin, siya din ang dami ng mga anak ko na namamantala sa kabuhayan at kayamanan na itinatabi ko para sa punyetang kinabukasan naming lahat. Dumating ang panahon na di na kami halos makaahon sa hirap ng buhay. Napakahirap dahil nasanay na kami sa ginhawa at sarap.

Ang di ko inaakala ay mismong mga anak ko, ang tuluyang sisira sa akin. Napakasakit tanggapin na malinlang. Akala ko ay makakakita ako ng magiging kasama sa buhay sa mga ahas na ipinakilala ng mga anak ko. Hindi pala. Ang tanga ko talaga. Binugaw ako ng sarili kong mga anak kapalit ng kwarta at pansamantalang ginhawa na nais nilang matamasa.
Wala na akong nagawa dahil sa sobrang pagmamahal ko sa aking mga anak. Wala akong ibang yaman kundi ganda ko. Pinagamit ko na lang ng pinagamit ang sarili ko, basta maginhawa lang ang mga anak ko. Usap-usapan ako ng mga kapitbahay ko. May nanghihinayang, namumuhi at naaawa. Puta na kasi ang isang magandang tulad ko.

Alam mo, gusto ko na sanang tumigil sa pagpuputa kaso ang laki talaga ng letseng utang ko eh. Palaki pa ng palaki. Kulang na kulang. Paano na lang ang mga anak ko naiwan sa aking punyetang poder? Baka di na ako balikan o bisitahin ng mga nag-abroad kong mga anak. Hindi na importante kung laspagin man ang ganda ko, madama ko lang ang pagmamahal ng mga anak ko. Malaman nila na gagawin ko ang lahat para sa kanila.

Sa tuwing titingin ako sa salamin, alam ko maganda pa rin ako. Meron pa din ang bilib sa akin. Napapag usapan pa din. Sa tuwing nakikita ko ang mukha ko sa salamin, nakikita ko ang mga anak ko. Tutulo na lang ang mga luha ko ng di ko namamalayan. Ang gagaling nga ng mga anak ko, namamayagpag kahit saan sila pumunta. Mahusay sa kahit anong gawin. Tama man o mali . Proud ako sa kanila. Kaso sila, kabaligtaran ang nararamdaman para sa akin.

Sa dami ng mga anak ko, iilan lang ang may malasakit sa akin. May malasakit man, nahihilaw. Ni di nga ako kinikilalang ina. Halos lahat sila galit sa isa't isa. Walang gusto magtulungan, naghihilahan pa. Ang dami ko ng pasakit na tiniis pero walang sasakit pa nung sarili kong mga anak ang nagbugaw sa akin. Kinapital ang laspag na ganda ko. Masyado silang nasanay sa sarap ng buhay. Minsan sa pagtingin ko sa salamin, ni hindi ko na nga kilala sarili ko.

Dadating na naman ang pasko, sana maalala naman ako ng mga anak ko. Ilang buwan pa, magbabagong taon na. Natatakot ako sa taong darating. Ngayon pa lang usap-usapan na ang susunod na pagbubugaw ng ilan sa mga anak ko. Sana may magtanggol naman sa akin, ipaglaban naman nila ako. Gusto kong isigaw:

"INA NINYO AKO! MAHALIN NYO NAMAN AKO!"

Sige, dumadrama na ako. Masisira na ang make up ko nito eh. Salamat ha, pinakinggan mo ako. Ay sorry, di ko nasabi pangalan ko.

Pilipinas nga pala.

Maria or Gloria?????

SuperGlow — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:28:19 GMT

Filipinos have a way of honoring Mother Mary and that is to name every girl in the archipelago Maria, Mary, Marie + another name of their choosing. Some say that it is to ensure that these girls will always be guided and protected by Mary in their lifetime.I guess that mothers are leaving no stone unturned and Mother Mary no choice but to take care of her namesakes!

My parents named my oldest sister Maria Linda (marilyn), my middle sister Maria Cecilia Caroline (Carol) and my youngest sister Maria Imelda Inocensia....and they named me Gloria Ressurreccion April....hmmm...I am not a Maria...does this mean that Mother Mary will not guide me...of course its just a myth....
They named me "Gloria" instead because I was borned during the "Sabado de Gloria":grin:... Oh well, If I have a daughter I will also name her "Maria"....and Gloria sounds like Maria anyway....:wink:

THE SIGN

SuperGlow — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:59 GMT

It was the Sunday of Father's Day and we were passing by SAN MATEO bridge when I saw this big sign from a distance.
"talk to me"....-GOD

Strange... that people had to be reminded in big, bold letters in a gigantic billboard that God is waiting for someone to talk to Him....and that you have only to look UP, and there He is, always.

You'll be glad you did, too...:o)

My summer job....

SuperGlow — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:48:56 GMT

I remember my summer job in the Philippines...I was brought up by a hard working parents...Every summer was never been fun time for us...WE have to work...I mean...me and my siblings...kanya-kanyang assignement yan...One summer I was assigned to work in my parents grocery store located in San Simeon, Currimao...(Quilala Enterprises)....We specialized buying and sell trucks of Beverages.

There are days when I can just stare and count the silence. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays put my octopus-like skills to the test.
Multi-tasking:I have perfected talking while my eyes are closed..even writing with my eyes closed...and when my mom sees the receipts I made, ha...so many worng misktakes!
I do the receipts and mom does the checking, but sometimes, wrong prices are not corrected
The first of many trucks start arriving at around 7:00 am...not necessarily in this order!
Around the neighborhood, when the neighbors hear the clunk of metals and glass, the day is beginning!
The ilocanos love for their beer is phenomenal! Never mind if they don't have money or a permanent job at the moment, they will find a way to drink their beer!
Most of the sari-sari stores that buy from us are situated in the smaller barrios
' where everybody and everyone is a beer drinker.
Every weekends, the beer just flows!
Softdrinks...softdrinks and then again, softdrinks!!!he he he he....over here in the States we call it Soda...

Pinoys love anything fruity or orangy, that's why they love Sparkle. Tastes like Sprite that had been injected with lots of lime. Yeech...The most popular drinks were Pop Cola, Sarsi, Royal True Orange and Mirinda, RC Cola...
Not all trucks were created equal, sometimes the RC truck comes to the grocery in miniature!
Small trucks can enter the store
premises...big trucks litter the streets outside....basta it was a very interesting job I had...;-);-)

I remember this phrase..." Adda basyo yu manang?? " ...and I also remember our grocery helper was married to one of the "soft drinks" ahente...I heard that they both migrated to Hong Kong ....:lol:

Confession of an ADDICT....

SuperGlow — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:50:33 GMT

Hello, my name is Gloria and I'm a Filipino "teleserye addict. And if you ask me when and how it happened or what life-changing event occured that drove me into this desperation, I cannot give an outright answer.
For those who knew me, they can attest
that I was far from what I have become.
When I was growing up I seldom watch Filipino movies or Filipino program...kasi "baduy" daw...I was raised and bred in a private "catholic school" and because of the "bad influenced of my calssmates I never appreciate filipino program before.
My family was into sports and I spent most of my adolescent and adult life watching tennis, badminton, and volleyball . I was athletic, out-going and full of energy.

So now, it's quite difficult to relate why all of a sudden, I have this huge obessession with "LOBO", for those who don't know LOBO...these are human wolves....they turned into wolves...you should watch this...IT IS WELL DONE.....I think Piolo Pascual is really damn good....he is one of the filipino actors that could compete anywhere in the world....
So obessessed that I don't really mind being a "LOBO"....practically part of their family tree or blood line..he he he he... So obssessed that I'm actually considering naming myself ...LOBO Queen... he he he
Yes, I now live a sad existence and up to this moment, I cannot figure out how this addiction have gotten out of hand. I really think I need to see a counselor or a therapist. Hmmm...
LOBO is about to end....

Well...I think I'm gonna go back to "SEX AND THE CITY"....