Lunch Gathering with e4e CEO and Instructors

From left: Shey, Grace, Honey, Raysa, Sawahata San, TJ, Ley, Jude, Winkie, Del, and Christy

It was a very fine Saturday afternoon lunch gathering with e4e Inc. CEO Sawahata San and instructors. We had a gathering at an Italian restaurant somewhere in Makati.

Makati City is one of the famous business areas in Manila, Philippines.

Everyone participated with the short activities and enjoyed mingling with fellow instructors.

Heart of a Child
Sunday, June 12, 2011 from my journal of poems

The exhilarating feeling of being a child,

The laughter, joy, hope, assurance, excitement and peace,

Happy as could ever be.

A child celebrates the ups and downs of life,

Or perhaps, not being aware of the difference,

A turbulent storm comes,

But a child can see the enticing rainbow behind the foggy clouds.

When I am in turmoil, I just close my eyes, and

I look at myself as a child.

I see a child, hopping on a rice fields,

Smelling the fragrant air,

Gazing at the fluttering butterflies,

As I whisper to the wind,

I could fly too, as free as the butterfly.

I continue to walk towards the pond,

Observing how tadpoles swim under the lilies,

Imagining that those tadpoles are dolphins,

I see them swirling with the playful waves on a blue ocean.

I whispered to the waves, I too, I can swim gracefully like a dolphin.

I continued to walk towards the valley,

I saw myself bumped on a crooked rock,

My knees bleeding and saw little tears falling,

I sat and lovingly caressed my wounded knee,

As I say, that’s ok, tomorrow the wound will disappear.

The sun starts hiding; I could barely see the butterflies.

I wanted to play more and run across the valleys,

But all I could see is dimness that engulfed my playground.

I frowned for a while, and then a spark of anticipation in my eye,

As I look at my way towards home.

I walked with joy and excitement in my heart,

I will go home and savor Mom’s hot chocolate.

Tomorrow is another day,

I will return to my hiding place and fly with the butterflies.

Don't Quit

Anonymous

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit Rest if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and its turns, As everyone of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about When they might have won, had they stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow, You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor's cup; And he learned too late when the night came down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out The silver tint of the clouds of doubt And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit, It's when things seem worst that you must not quit!

Pray and Be Still

Prayer for Japan

Prayer for Japan:

Let God's word strenghten you in the midst of trial and difficulties.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

New International Version (©1984)

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Mark 11:24-25 (NIV) "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."

Our Prayer for Japan:

-Strenght, peace, and joy

-God's grace and mercy

-Help them to recover from previous disaster

-Provision and financial blessing to its people and economy

-Perfect health for Japanese people

Happy Holidays!

Best Hot Springs in Town

It’s still rainy season in the Philippines, but the weather could be very humid at times. I simply like cold weather and rainy days because it gives me the feeling of deep tranquility. Whenever I like to relax, I would always think about the resorts in Calamba, Laguna. It is around an hour and a half drive from Manila or by bus. This place is nearby my hometown.

The resorts at Calamba, Laguna are located around the beautiful Mt. Makiling, where you can experience breath taking serenity of nature!

The water from hot springs comes from the underground of Mt. Makiling about 300 meters deep. So you can actually experience the “Miracle water” from hot springs, because it is known to cure sickness.

There are over hundreds of hot springs around the town and even in Los Banos, the town next to Calamba where you can find the stunning University of the Philippine, Los Banos branch.

Aside from hot springs, you can also try the best BUKO pies in the country.Try it when you get to visit this place.

I could not wait to relax and unwind in this perfect get away near by the city!