There are times in your life that you struggle in looking for ways and means that would meet both ends meet. I am pertaining to income earned in a month and the expenses that needs to be paid. As we go to our journey whether rich or poor, money is always synonymous to our existence, without it or earning it is never enough. Thus, we tend to go to loan sharks, borrow money even the rate is far beyond the normal rate extended by commercial banks.
I was once a debtor and do have my own problems with regards to procuring money, I mean it is obvious for me for I belong in the middle class, working in an office and earning the regular rate and have dependents depending on me. My wife is a stay at home mom and she takes care of the kids and other family matters.
Being a family man is not that easy, until I met a friend who told me about a good investment (sorry but I can not disclose to you for it is kept secret). Money problem is no longer a problem and I would say it's a thing of the past. What I can say is sooner of later I'll be living the good life and like most people would say "L.O.I." (living on interest). Till then
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
An article on selflessness and sharing
I am just sharing this picture of a very humble guy named ROLDAN JIMENEZ PINEDA, 63yrs old, from Kawayan, Isabela. You don’t need to ...
read everything if you feel lazy, but all I need to ask you is pray for his safety. I am not a writer, but I will try to tell you the story.
Here's what happened:
Just this windy and rainy morning, I was in my friend's canteen. It is just beside the subdivision where I live. I was chatting with my friend's dad about some business. This humble guy came in front caught my attention. He was not asking for money nor anything. Instead, he ordered P5 worth of rice. He cannot even look directly because he feels so shy.He said, "Maaari po bang bumili ng limang pisong kanin?" His hair is so wet that's why he covered it with a small towel. His clothes are kinda wet too. When I heard his shaking voice, I can feel that he is tired, cold, and starving. He has a green backpack and a sack with old boxes and plastic bottles. I suddenly felt sorry about him, that my heart was telling me that I need to do something. Instead of me just sitting on my chair, I decided to stand up and tried talking to him. I asked him if that small amount of rice would satisfy him. He said that he was planning to eat some of it and save some, then continue walking til he reach Nueva Ecija which is more than a hundred miles I think. His destination would be Kawayan, Isabela, where he lives. He asked if he can fill his bottle with some water. I said, sure. While I was putting water in his used old bottle, I told him to order some more food so he can eat. Told him not to worry because I will pay it for him. Mang Roldan never asks for money. He earns his own by selling bottles at the junk shops. His eyes turned red, while he was trying to hold his tears. He said that he can’t thank me enough.
MANG ROLDAN: Nahihiya po ako kasi ganito lang suot ko.(- I feel shy because of what I am wearing.)
ME: Akong bahala po sainyo. Ano pong gusto nyong kainin? (- That is ok. Do not worry. What do you wanna eat?)
MANG ROLDAN: Wala po ako sa posisyon para pumili. Kahit gulay lang po o yung pinakamura. (- I am not in the position to choose. I can have vegetables or the cheapest food would be fine.)
ME: Kailangan nyo pong kumain. Order po kayo kahit ano, yung siguradong mabubusog kayo. (- You need to eat, and make sure to satisfy yourself.)
I took his hand so he can walk beside the stand where he can choose. While they were giving him his food, I told him that I need to go home and get some money so I can pay his bill. At home, I grabbed my old camouflage jacket which I gave him.
We talked about his tragic story and his plans. Years ago, he needed to sell their house and lot because his wife had a bone disease. Sadly, everything was spent but his wife didn’t make it. He had 3 children. The first born were twins, died because of bronchopneumonia. While the youngest was ran over by a bus. He tried putting a small business by selling fishballs in Manila, but in the time of Bayani Fernando, MMDA took his carts and destroyed them. Mang Roldan and his family are church people. You can tell with the way he speaks. He visited Pampanga to see his sister/brother. Too bad he wasn’t able to meet the only family that he knows. Hearing his story broke my heart.
I also noticed that he cannot walk straight because of his swollen left leg. “Lumipad yung bato na nadaanan nung gulong ng jeep, tumama sa paa ko” he said. (A rock smaller than my fist was the reason) He thanked me for the food and jacket. I handed him some money so he can ride the bus and buy food. He said that he cannot give me anything in return. Seeing him wipe his tears made me feel super sad that it made me cry too. I was speechless. I shaked his hand and told him that his story was enough for me to learn things, and I was happy that I was able to help him. I gave him my umbrella so he will not get wet on his journey. He didn’t want to take it, but I insisted. (I hope my mom won’t notice that her umbrella is missing)
While Mang Roldan was crossing the street I was looking at him. I noticed that he was walking towards a corner. He saw a beggar on the side. You know what he did? He did not share the food that he had, HE GAVE EVERYTHING! Rice, bread, and water. That’s it! That was priceless! I knew that this man is special. He touched my heart. I realized that what I gave him is not even enough. Salt water fell from my eyes. (even while I’m typing now). I decided to go to him when I noticed that busses and jeepneys were not stopping because of discrimination. So we waited for a bus and I took his picture. He smiled and said, “half-body lang ha, nakakahiya may dala akong sako. Hehehe!” What a guy! He can still smile after all the things that he went through. Finally, a bus stopped. I told him to act as if he is my uncle. Before he stepped on the bus, he thanked me again. I waved goodbye and said “Ingat Tito, text mo ko kaagad.” I said it loud so the conductor will hear me and pretend that Mang Roldan has a cellphone.
Just this windy and rainy morning, I was in my friend's canteen. It is just beside the subdivision where I live. I was chatting with my friend's dad about some business. This humble guy came in front caught my attention. He was not asking for money nor anything. Instead, he ordered P5 worth of rice. He cannot even look directly because he feels so shy.He said, "Maaari po bang bumili ng limang pisong kanin?" His hair is so wet that's why he covered it with a small towel. His clothes are kinda wet too. When I heard his shaking voice, I can feel that he is tired, cold, and starving. He has a green backpack and a sack with old boxes and plastic bottles. I suddenly felt sorry about him, that my heart was telling me that I need to do something. Instead of me just sitting on my chair, I decided to stand up and tried talking to him. I asked him if that small amount of rice would satisfy him. He said that he was planning to eat some of it and save some, then continue walking til he reach Nueva Ecija which is more than a hundred miles I think. His destination would be Kawayan, Isabela, where he lives. He asked if he can fill his bottle with some water. I said, sure. While I was putting water in his used old bottle, I told him to order some more food so he can eat. Told him not to worry because I will pay it for him. Mang Roldan never asks for money. He earns his own by selling bottles at the junk shops. His eyes turned red, while he was trying to hold his tears. He said that he can’t thank me enough.
MANG ROLDAN: Nahihiya po ako kasi ganito lang suot ko.(- I feel shy because of what I am wearing.)
ME: Akong bahala po sainyo. Ano pong gusto nyong kainin? (- That is ok. Do not worry. What do you wanna eat?)
MANG ROLDAN: Wala po ako sa posisyon para pumili. Kahit gulay lang po o yung pinakamura. (- I am not in the position to choose. I can have vegetables or the cheapest food would be fine.)
ME: Kailangan nyo pong kumain. Order po kayo kahit ano, yung siguradong mabubusog kayo. (- You need to eat, and make sure to satisfy yourself.)
I took his hand so he can walk beside the stand where he can choose. While they were giving him his food, I told him that I need to go home and get some money so I can pay his bill. At home, I grabbed my old camouflage jacket which I gave him.
We talked about his tragic story and his plans. Years ago, he needed to sell their house and lot because his wife had a bone disease. Sadly, everything was spent but his wife didn’t make it. He had 3 children. The first born were twins, died because of bronchopneumonia. While the youngest was ran over by a bus. He tried putting a small business by selling fishballs in Manila, but in the time of Bayani Fernando, MMDA took his carts and destroyed them. Mang Roldan and his family are church people. You can tell with the way he speaks. He visited Pampanga to see his sister/brother. Too bad he wasn’t able to meet the only family that he knows. Hearing his story broke my heart.
I also noticed that he cannot walk straight because of his swollen left leg. “Lumipad yung bato na nadaanan nung gulong ng jeep, tumama sa paa ko” he said. (A rock smaller than my fist was the reason) He thanked me for the food and jacket. I handed him some money so he can ride the bus and buy food. He said that he cannot give me anything in return. Seeing him wipe his tears made me feel super sad that it made me cry too. I was speechless. I shaked his hand and told him that his story was enough for me to learn things, and I was happy that I was able to help him. I gave him my umbrella so he will not get wet on his journey. He didn’t want to take it, but I insisted. (I hope my mom won’t notice that her umbrella is missing)
While Mang Roldan was crossing the street I was looking at him. I noticed that he was walking towards a corner. He saw a beggar on the side. You know what he did? He did not share the food that he had, HE GAVE EVERYTHING! Rice, bread, and water. That’s it! That was priceless! I knew that this man is special. He touched my heart. I realized that what I gave him is not even enough. Salt water fell from my eyes. (even while I’m typing now). I decided to go to him when I noticed that busses and jeepneys were not stopping because of discrimination. So we waited for a bus and I took his picture. He smiled and said, “half-body lang ha, nakakahiya may dala akong sako. Hehehe!” What a guy! He can still smile after all the things that he went through. Finally, a bus stopped. I told him to act as if he is my uncle. Before he stepped on the bus, he thanked me again. I waved goodbye and said “Ingat Tito, text mo ko kaagad.” I said it loud so the conductor will hear me and pretend that Mang Roldan has a cellphone.
I don’t know, but he was like an angel that was sent to teach me and realize lots of things. That is why I decided to put it on FB, hoping that you will learn from it. If only I am wealthy enough, I would love to do more things just to help more needy, homeless, poor, deserving people. I have been planning to create my own Foundation since I was young. Well, God has plans for all of us. Maybe someday I will. I also hope I could meet Mang Roldan again, and give him a fishball business or have him help me helping others.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
How to enjoy life
Not a single soul inhabiting this planet does not want to enjoy life, everybody is and all are striving to have one. Life is short and the race to achieve an enjoyable life is slim to most of us, for we don't have the money to fuel our needs and the elusive wants that is synonymous to having the good life.
Money by all means is a solution to enjoying life in a way but not the ultimate requisite to have in acquiring the perfect life. So, how to enjoy life when we can not buy the things that makes us enjoy life?
Positive approach - there are two types of people. first are the positive thinkers and second the negative thinkers. Positive thinkers are those who have a strong inner core in dealing with problems and taking it light and easy. They never burst or crack from pressure and has the ability to address the problem positively. On the other hand, negative thinkers crack under pressure and easily gives up from frustrations. Negative thoughts are always the answer to their problems.
Laugh - "Laughter is the best Medicine", this is the slogan that we see in the insert of Readers Digest. This is true. Laughter has medicinal properties that eases our burden and eliminates stress and anxiety and at the same rejuvenates cells and tissues making us young from the inside out.
Exercise - is the best way to eliminate toxins in our body. Toxins destroy our inner core as well as our well being which in turn affects our mind set making us think negatively. Exercise doesn't mean having a strenuous or tedious work out. It could only be a fifteen to thirty minute brisk walking.
Food - is vital in any living thing but eating the right thing makes it more conducive to having an enjoyable life. Stay away from fatty foods and too much junk. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and do away from proteins and heavy carb in take. Last but not the least drink plenty of fluids.
Celebrate - There are times that we achieved something that we least expected. It could be meeting the deadline of office report. Close a deal with a customer. Got a nice compliment from your boss. etc...It doesn't have to be a banquet of food but treating yourself with a regular lunch with a chocolate on the side or share your success with friends.
These are some of the things on how to enjoy life without having to much money. It's fun, simple and basically free to some degree.
Money by all means is a solution to enjoying life in a way but not the ultimate requisite to have in acquiring the perfect life. So, how to enjoy life when we can not buy the things that makes us enjoy life?
Positive approach - there are two types of people. first are the positive thinkers and second the negative thinkers. Positive thinkers are those who have a strong inner core in dealing with problems and taking it light and easy. They never burst or crack from pressure and has the ability to address the problem positively. On the other hand, negative thinkers crack under pressure and easily gives up from frustrations. Negative thoughts are always the answer to their problems.
Laugh - "Laughter is the best Medicine", this is the slogan that we see in the insert of Readers Digest. This is true. Laughter has medicinal properties that eases our burden and eliminates stress and anxiety and at the same rejuvenates cells and tissues making us young from the inside out.
Exercise - is the best way to eliminate toxins in our body. Toxins destroy our inner core as well as our well being which in turn affects our mind set making us think negatively. Exercise doesn't mean having a strenuous or tedious work out. It could only be a fifteen to thirty minute brisk walking.
Food - is vital in any living thing but eating the right thing makes it more conducive to having an enjoyable life. Stay away from fatty foods and too much junk. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and do away from proteins and heavy carb in take. Last but not the least drink plenty of fluids.
Celebrate - There are times that we achieved something that we least expected. It could be meeting the deadline of office report. Close a deal with a customer. Got a nice compliment from your boss. etc...It doesn't have to be a banquet of food but treating yourself with a regular lunch with a chocolate on the side or share your success with friends.
These are some of the things on how to enjoy life without having to much money. It's fun, simple and basically free to some degree.
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