Nomad merchant’s Blog

May 29th, 2009

Letting-go

Posted by everhoney in Uncategorized

Huh a very tall phrase in my vocabulary. Why it is so difficult to let-go of things not-meant-to-be or undesirable setuations? my answer is because we are just a mere human being struggling with life and we tend to cling to things we are familiar with, we are, most of the time, resistant to changes.

However, we should not forget that a human being’s basic instinct is self-preservation and the strongest emotion is self-love. So we have to be careful on dealing with our friends, love-ones and lovers. Don’t step on their pride and ego or we will reap the fruit of their vengeance or retaliation.

“In tagalog, wag apakan ang paa ng iba or masasampal ka” LOL!

 

time to sleep… night guys, I am still night shift tonight from 6pm to 6am.

May 23rd, 2009

Friendship/Thanks giving roll call

Posted by everhoney in Views, family, friends, recognition, roll call, sentiments

May 2009, it is still not finished but in my life and people around me had too many drama this month.

Friends leaving friends, friends leaving the church and children to takecare of. I can see hurt feelings, broken hearts and a long list of broken relationships. It hurts to be in the midst of all this, however life has to go on, I have my own family to think of, so being a stronger person is all i can be.

When things like this happens, it make me realize that change is inevitable in our relationship with people around us specially in Bahrain. Now we are friends with this family, then the next year, they moved-on and have other friends. But for my family, one of family who remained constant is Saguil Family (Suny, Gelay and Geane). They keep in touch from time to time, makes us a part of their ever growing extended family, even busy and have many other friends. 

Another family to mention is Sacopaso Family ( RJ, Edna and EJ). However, like in any relationship the feeling should be mutual/reciprocal. Well sometimes they are so busy or uninterested to bother with us, but still, if they are willing, my family would like to keep them.

Next is, Hadap family (Pareng Alex and Mareng Lea), one of the nicest people to know. Soft spoken, no drama type of family. Very solid, very humble. And with them is Waseem family (Waseem, Janet, Imran and Shaun). They are warm and welcoming.

Another is Nacional Family (Pastor Noel, Ate Lea, Levie, Niko, Nowie and Niel). one on the most solid family i know. the embodiment of the phrase ”through thick and thin” setuations. I wish i can have even a fraction of their strenght. Raising beautiful and good children. however, for me, it is not too late to learn, so if i have to learn then this is a family to emulate.

Next stop is the Honrado family ( Kuya Greg, Ate Vergie, Genesis and Bless). They may not be the perfect and ideal unit, but they are so strong to have come this far. I admire ate for her strenght and courage. I would like to tell them, we may not be going to the same church anymore but my family will keep your friendship, if it is fine with you.

There are many more to mention but i am sleepy so until next time.

So I would like to tell these families, thank you for the FRIENDSHIP and accepting me and my family as we are, imperfect, struggling with life - jobs, relationships and all other.

April 5th, 2009

Forgiveness

Posted by everhoney in Views, sentiments

I was watching Grey’s anatomy yesterday…it was the scene where Merideth said ” if there is no forgiveness, wound won’t heal. wishing that we are lucky enough and forget it”. it got me thinking… It is a very profound statement, very applicable in our daily life.

I have learned that it is ok/fine to speak our mind and forgive ourselves, so that we can grow as a Christian and a human being. 

Firstly, we speak our mind in a calm and civilized manner, no shouting or finger pointing. This is a step on being a better person, tell the person about the setuation that upset you not attacking the person himself. In a way maybe, I am learning to deal with life in a more mature manner…My inspiration is my husband (Adriano Jr), he make me wants to be a better person. He was raised by his tatay(dad) as such.

Secondly, in all our sins that we have already asked for forgiveness, we have to forgive ourselves also. Then try our best to keep away from it. Be it an angry predicament, dishonesty, distrust or any type. By doing so, we will have peace of mind, good night sleep, less stress and better relationship with other people.

Lastly, don’t mistaken forgiveness with hypocrisy. We smile to other people after a misunderstanding not because we are hypocrites but because we have forgiven them and ourselves. Let us strive to be a better person always.

March 15th, 2009

Stolen Time (adapted from anonymous)

Posted by everhoney in Uncategorized

 SATAN’S MEETING: (Read even if you’re busy)

 Satan called a worldwide convention of demons.
 In his opening address he said,
 ’We can’t keep Christians from going to church.’
 ’We can’t keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth.’
 ’We can’t even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their saviour.’
 ’Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken.’
 ’So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners, BUT steal their time, so they don’t have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ..’
 ’This is what I want you to do,’ said the devil:
 ’Distract them from gaining hold of their Saviour and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!’
 ’How shall we do this?’ his demons shouted.
 ’Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds,’ he answered.
 ’Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow.’
 ’Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles.’
 ’Keep them from spending time with their children.’
 ’As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!’
 ’Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice.’
 ’Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive.’ To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly.’
 ’This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ.’
 ’Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers.’
‘Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day.’
 ’Invade their driving moments with billboards.’
 ’Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes..’
 ’Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what’s important, and they’ll become dissatisfied with their wives. ‘
 ’Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night.’
 ’Give them headaches too! ‘
 ’If they don’t give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere.’
 ’That will fragment their families quickly!’
 ’Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of Christmas.’
 ’Give them an Easter bunny so they won’t talk about his resurrection and power over sin and death.’
 ’Even in their recreation, let them be excessive.’
 ’Have them return from their recreation exhausted.’
 ’Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God’s creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead.’
 ’Keep them busy, busy, busy!’
 ’And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences.’
Do we want satan to succeed…remember to take time for yourself and your family. Read the Bible and pray. Jesus Christ to God be the Glory.
March 4th, 2009

the view

Posted by everhoney in Views, sentiments

have you had a day where you think all is breaking loose and doom is just around the bend? and a full stomach and a good night or morning sleep can change all that? hehehe I just had it…

 

Lesson learned:

Communication is very important. No hidden agenda.

Forgive and forget…it makes life a little easier.

Don’t despair… life is a circle…there is no bends, only arches.

God is always watching us. He will never forsake us…

March 3rd, 2009

Resentful me

Posted by everhoney in sentiments

“Ang mga bagay na nagpapabigat sa buhay natin” 

dapat sanang iwasan!!! resentment.

Life is very unpredictable, we are happy and contented one day and then just as sudden it felt like all the world is on our shoulders. People can affect our life when they became a part of it, esp those sorrounding us in the immediate circle. Most can bring out the best in us but some can bring out the worst.

I hope people will realized that I will not be around always. So they should learn to show and appreciate the efforts I lend them as much as I am still around. It is boring to be in a place where respect and appreciation is not shown. A place where you cannot have peace, always, things will be thrown in your way which can make you the “unlikable person”. And time and time again(paulit-ulit nalang). …especially when I have had enough and they are showing that they don’t need me anymore.

I dont need this problems, I have so many problems of my own to be given another. It will hurt but it will not deduct points from myself worth and of who I am if I withdraw my presence from these circle of ungrateful people. If they don’t want my presence in their lives all they have to do is ASK…madali akong kausap…not through hurting me, para mahalata na I am not welcome anymore…

Finally, all I can say is:  Just one more time and things is going to change for all of us…

February 22nd, 2009

keeping up with life

Posted by everhoney in Uncategorized

Life was so busy this past few weeks, i felt drained and empty. In this life, specially here in Bahrain, i always seek order, peace and stability because I am one of those people who react negatively to instability and chaos. I can’t tolerate it when my routine is altogether changed by others. Then I think of keeping distance and changing my environment. However my husband said, give it a little more and longer leash, so that’s what i am doing as of now. Hopefully I can keep up with the things thrown in my way or else all will break loose and i cant have any control over it..

February 13th, 2009

my thoughts exactly

Posted by everhoney in Uncategorized

I am possesive of my space/house, the things I own and the people I love specially my husband. Meaning i get annoyed if somebody or something is in the way of what I percieved as mine. Well, tell me who isn’t?. If somebody is sitting on my favorite chair always, stealing or taking anything mine without my permission, I get unpleasant.

Firstly, other people should respect my space. Maybe, is just a majelis for them but it is my relaxing space after a day at work, maybe i want to watch TV or chat with my friends within the reasonable time, say 10pm max…even friends, they have to respect the people in my household who wants to sleep and relax in the bedroom, but cannot because of the visitors. During weekend, can be an exemption, but common sense should still be used.

Moreover, my things are my things unless declared otherwise…i gave it or loan it, then its okey. I am always happy to loan but taken without my permission, thats another story. I will tell you a story. We trusted a  male friend of my flatmate who just came from the philippines to stay in our flat while waiting for his own. He stayed in our house, used our facilities and what we got i returned? He stole money from my flatmate. Also my 1 Gold necklace (10gm-22K, i bought it from Saudi 4years ago), 5pcs silver necklaces, 1 engagement ring (Glen-name engrave), and 1 fashion necklace (he thought it was gold). The proof? his friend gave me back 1 of my necklace he gave her. It is mine, this piece has a broken area thats why i did not used it. Anyway, the lesson I learned, we cannot trust people, even our so called friends. Anybody who wants to know this guys identity, call me.

Finally, All I can say is that even with brothers and sisters respect should be practiced always, so much more with friends. I always take care of people around me but if these people abuses my generousity then they have overstayed their welcome.

December 27th, 2008

Christmas dinner

Posted by everhoney in sentiments  Tagged ,

Oh! my first turkey…it was great, so tasty and beautiful looking. Red wine for toasting and good friends to go with it.

However it is true when they say that “people get more depressed during holidays and celebrations”… I got depressed on Christmas for sometimes but I have to ascend above the sadness and pray to God that my children will be protected by His Angels at His command. With that in mind, I am ready to face another moment without them. However sad, however depressing it may seemed, I still have to go to work tomorrow and be a stronger person each day I am not with them.

December 24th, 2008

you will just get angry

Posted by everhoney in Uncategorized  Tagged ,

huh… too much for Christmas greetings…

I asked a “friend” of mine if she wants to have Christmas dinner with us… then as it turned-out, she thought i was just asking her for show…swear to all the sheeps in Bethlehem i invited her to be close to her again…but if people are like this… who needs them…huh! not again…and i will just get insulted!…. but then again God said be nice, its his birthday…so…

People can be so rude they are not thinking that today is not the best day to be rude. Today is Christmas.

So let us be happy because God with us and be merry regardless of other people…

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