December 05, 2009

Beginning Today

Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.

Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy
of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is
someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life. I value the gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.

Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to
revel in the mysteries I encounter. I will face challenges with courage
and determination. I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder
my quest for growth and self- improvement.

Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time.
Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today I walk with renewed faith in human kindness. Regardless
of what has gone before. I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.

Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people. I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect world. But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.

Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy... admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath. Pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.

Beginning today I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go. I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.



Author: Unknown

October 04, 2009

Press Freedom Monument



I had my biking just around the city proper two weeks ago. When I passed the Provincial Capitol Grounds, I can't help but take a closer look at the newly constructed double life size monument which was designed and build by the renowned Sculptor Eduardo Castrillo. The monument depicts the life of journalists and the risks they take as they enter the profession. Beside the monument are the names of the slain journalists, their news clubs and the date of their death.

The Press Freedom Monument was inaugurated on August 21, 2009 which coincides with the day former Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. was assassinated who was himself a journalist.

October 03, 2009

Macahambus Gorge





Photos were taken on August 6, 2006 at the Macahambus Gorge, Cagayan de Oro City.