The winners in life think constantly in terms of I can, I will, and I am. Losers on the other hand, concentrate their waking thoughts on what they should have or would have done, or what they can't do.

This was a text message from Coach Warren of Create Abundance 2020

A Timeless Song

Sometimes, not often enough
We reflect upon the good things
And a thought always centers around those we love
And I think of all the people
Who means so much to me
And all the many years they have made me so very happy
And I count the times I have forgotten to say
Thank you and how much I love them

A song by the Carpenters with an eternal message, so far removed from the violence and hate and profanity heard in todays songs.

Nobility In the Philippines

Foreigners provide a different perspective about our country. I had an interesting talk with an American who said that we should look further down into history before we praise and admire prominent Filipino families.

He said, that families whom we consider to be nobility may have obtained their wealth from illicit behavior of their ancestors.

Stories in our history abound about families who are decendants of Spanish Friars, who bribed government officials into granting them large tracts of land, about scheming Indios who amassed great amounts of wealth and property.

Let us not forget the ill gotten wealth of notorious Filipinos in the past whose decendants are now benefitting from the moneys left by the previous generation.

Should we look-up to these families because they are wealthy? Or do we first examine the source of their wealth?

Appointment, Postponed!

It my car's number coding day - I can't be on the road today between 7am to 10am, and 3pm to 7pm. This is a vehicle reduction program meant to limit the number of vehicles plying the streets of the Metropolis thereby minimizing traffic.

I prepared to come to office early for my 7am meeting, the appointment was set since last night. I get to the office at 6:35am - with ample time before 7am. I sent a text message to the other party to say that I will expect them anytime soon, and all of a sudden...the other party (an American) replies to my text postponing the meeting.

I immediately sent a nasty sms message where I said, "So I had to rush to office for nothing! Thanks for ruining my day. Remember you requested for this meeting yesterday and we have confirmed it. Very disappointed!"

Well, I felt better after sending that text message. I now have a firm resolve not to let this spoil the rest of my day. I'm sure my day will turn out fine after all.

Seen Any Pine Trees Lately?

Our country is called the Philippines, named after King Philip of Spain and the tree species that abounded the land when foreigners first set foot in our motherland.

Yet, have you seen a pine tree lately?

What has happened? Where have all the pine trees gone?

Isn't it time that when we consider planting trees as an ecological project, that we planted pine trees?

For Metro Manilans today, if you want to see pine trees you have to go up north, to the mountain province of Benguet. To most who do not have the luxury of traveling such distance, when will they ever see a pine tree?

Let's plant pine trees now, unless we want our children to only see them in pictures.

Facebook Cause, Plant Trees Membership Update

The Facebook cause, Plant Trees now has 314 members.

A tree planting activity is scheduled for tomorrow, August 28, 2010 at the San Juan Park. The tree planting activity is a joint project between the 11 Rotary Clubs in San Juan [Zone-7 in district 3800].

Till the next update...

FaceBook Cause, Plant Trees Now With 289 Members

The facebook cause, Plant Trees now has 289 members.

A tree planting activity is being scheduled for August 28, 2010 in San Juan City, Philippines.

We hope you can join us in this worthwhile endeavor.