You Have More Friends Than You Know

I was listening to this song, when I suddenly remembered all of you and I started crying. I missed you so much and hoping to see you soon.

Thank you for always being there. I love you all. 





You Have More Friends Than You Know Lyrics

Marley
Mmm... Ohhh
We feel, we hear, your pain, your fear
But we're here, to say, who you are, is okay

Blaine:
And you don't have to go through this on your own
You're not alone

Marley:
You have more friends than you know
Some who surround you
Some you are destined to meet
You'll have more love in your life

Unique:
Don't let go, give it time

Unique and Sam:
Take it slow
Those who love you the most, may need more time to grow

Unique:
It's gonna be okay (Sam: It's gonna be okay)
You have more friends than you know
Be brave, be strong,
You are loved, you belong

Sam (Unique):
Some day soon (Some day soon),
you will see (You will see)

Blaine:
You're exactly

Blaine and Unique:
Who you're supposed to be

Marley:
And you don't have to go through this on your own (Unique: Ooh!)
You're not (Unique: You're not!) alone (Unique: You're not alone, no, no)

Marley with Blaine, Sam, and Unique:
You have more friends than you know
Some who surround you
Some you are destined to meet
You'll have more love in your life
Don't let go

Marley:
Give it time (Blaine, Sam and Unique: Give it time)
Take it slow (Blaine, Sam and Unique: Take it slow)
Those who love you the most, (With Unique, Sam and Blaine: May need more time to grow)
It's gonna be okay (Blaine, Sam and Unique: Gonna be okay)
You have more friends than you know

Unique:
Be who you are learn to forgive

Unique and Blaine:
It's not about who you love

Unique:
But how you live (Blaine: But how you live!)

Unique:
Ooooh!

Blaine (With Unique):
(You have more) friends than you know (Unique: Than you know!)
Some who surround you (Unique: Yeah!)
Some you are destined (Unique: to meet )

Marley and Blaine (Unique):
You'll have more (More!) love in your life

Unique and Sam (Blaine, Sam, Marley and Unique):
Don't let go, give it time (Give it time)

Marley:
Take it slow (Unique: Take it slow)

Marley and Blaine (With Unique):
Those who love you the most, (may need more time to grow)

Sam:
It's gonna be okay (Marley: It's gonna be okay)

Marley, Blaine, Sam and Unique:
You have more friends than you know

Unique:
Ooooh..It's gonna be okay

Diamonds

I was trying to think about some things my bestfriend and I talked over the weekend- some things that reminded me of ‘us’ of what used to be ‘us’.

I guess, ‘we’ really need to talk. Not to hope for a relationship to bloom – but to patch and clear things up - No more unfinished businesses.

But do ‘we’ really need it? Or keep it as it is?

The ‘what-used-to-be-us’ was a happy one. A dream we waited for and plans were already laid out for the future. But things abruptly change, problems came and we didn’t get a hold of it. Well, I know I had my share of faults. I did have my share of heartbreaks, where no one understood, except for the people close to me – people who stood by whatever happened, people who listened and didn’t judged, and people who fought with me and made me strong along the way.

It has been years, yes, it is. I got wrong choices but I didn’t regret having them. I learned and grew from them. I learned from my abrupt feelings and emotions and got carried away. I learned to stand up for myself and learned a few things about life.

“Memories never fade, but you can choose which ones to remember the most.”

But I thank the people I shared my life with… good friends who are still there no matter how far we may be from each other. And the God whom I serve and the one who faithfully continues to make me strong.

Thank you Bes and Julio, for sharing your time with me here in Bicol. I am truly happy and grateful for you and our dbarkads. But because of that, the more I wanted to see all of you. Thank you for the ‘short talk’, the ‘movie’, the ‘music’ and the ‘chit-chats’.

I will see you soon on June, whatever may happen. I love you all!

Julio and Bes Vacation 2013 : Day 3

Julio and Bes Vacation 2013 : Day 2

Happy to See You!

Way back high school, i used to read books during breaks. And one of those books is In the Middle of a Rainbow by Barbara Girion. I was trying hard to remember what was the title of that book when suddenly i entered in the middle of a rainbow in Google. Thank you God I saw it again and all thanks to Google and Ebay 'cause they got pictures of the book I loved.

Photo credit to Ebay.com

Hot Air Balloon in Legazpi!

Last friday, as we were looking for a good place for my friends... We (My mom, youngest brother janjan and I) went to LCC Mall in Legazpi. As we were having some shopping, my brother was amazed with all the small hot air balloons that were decorated in the mall. When we went back, Janjan wanted to get a picture in the hot air balloon. He was sooo excited and was sooo cute :)

the Hot Air Balloon in LCC Mall Legazpi

Road trip in Legazpi with the Bontile Family

Special thanks to +Stephannie Earl Bontile for the wonderful day in Legazpi with her family last ,March 26, 2013. 

Thanks to a little creativity with PicMonkey, Microsoft Photo Editor and Smilebox. :)

All thanks to the Bontile Family. Cheers!

Lunch at SmallTalk Cafe

Lignon Hill and Legazpi Boulevard

with Misty & Her Family : Ice Cream Specialty at 1st Colonial Grill

A wonderful experience Indeed

Applying for the CPA Board Exam

With some research and a little creativity, I found some interesting facts on how you may seek if you are qualified to take the CPA Board exam, some requirements to secure and steps to be taken... Special thanks to the Official Website of Professional Regulation Commission which makes it more accessible.

Article 11, Sections 14 and 15 of the Accountancy Act of 2004, discusses the following qualifications as well as the scope of examination of the Licensure Exam for Public Accountants.

Qualifications of Applicant for Examinations. - Any person applying for examination shall establish the following requisites to the satisfaction of the Board that he/she:

• is a Filipino citizen;
• is of good moral character;
• is a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy conferred by the school, college, academy or institute duly recognized and/or accredited by the CHED or other authorized government offices; and
• has not been convicted of any criminal offence involving moral turpitude.

Scope of Examination. - The licensure examination for certified public accountants shall cover, but are not limited to, the following subjects:

• Theory of Accounts
• Business Law and Taxation
• Management Services
• Auditing Theory
• Auditing Problems
• Practical Accounting Problem I
• Practical Accounting Problem II

The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, may revise or exclude any of the subjects and their syllabi, and add new ones as the need arises.

Steps in Applying for the CPA Board 

STEP 1. Secure Application Form from the PRC Online Application for Licensure Examination at http://www.prc.gov.ph/online/application/

STEP 2. Secure yourself the following documents before heading to the PRC Office:

• Original and photocopy of NSO-issued birth certificate in security paper
• Original and photocopy of NSO-issued Marriage Certificate in security paper (for married female applicants
• If the NSO-issued copy is not very clear, bring a copy from local civil registrar
• Original and photo copies of Transcript of Records with Special Order and Date of Graduation with SCANNED PICTURES AND WITH REMARKS “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY” (Graduates of government schools and institutions/programs accredited by recognized accredited agencies under the FAAP are exempted from SO [B]). Graduates of New Schools/Degree Programs must submit School Recognition and/or Permit to Operate.
• Original and Photocopy of Diploma
• Two (2) passport size colored pictures in white background with complete name tag
• Original and Photocopy of your Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
• Original NBI Clearance
• In securing the NBI Clearance, all you need is any valid ID or your original NSO birth certificate
• Window mailing envelope with metered documentary stamps (Available at the PRC Office)
• 1 Documentary Stamp

STEP 3. Present the documents to the processor upon approval of your application

• Permanent Examination and Registration Record card (PERRC)
   (Follow the necessary steps as indicated at the PRC Office)

STEP 4. Pay the examination fee at any of the cashier windows and get your official receipt.

• Baccalaureate Degree - P900.00
• Removal - P450.00

STEP 5. Accomplish the PERRC and the Application Form (It will be printed in the PRC office).

STEP 6. Proceed to any of the Issuance Windows for final verification and/or review of qualifications and documents and issuance of the Notice of Admission

STEP 7. Keep the Notice of Admission and Official Receipt. Kindly bring these with you on the first day of the examination. For further information, read the General Instructions at the back page of the NOA.

STEP 8. Bring your Notice of Admission and Official Receipt when you verify with the PRC your school/building assignment which will be posted at the PRC premises two (2) or three (3) working days before examination date or at the PRC Website.

Cooking Time: Burger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Because my brothers had been so in love with the Burger Steak of Jollibee, I did some research and came out with an experiment.

burger steak with mushroom gravy

Ingredients:
Burger Patty
Mushroom
Mushroom Gravy
Onions
Garlic
Butter
Olive Oil

How to Cook:

1. Pre-heat the pan with olive oil. When the oil is warm, place the patty. Fry the burger patty until its brown.
2. When the patties are done, set it aside.
3. With the same pan, place a small amount of olive oil and put 2 teaspoons of butter. Melt the butter.
4. Saute the onions until it is a little brownish. Place a teaspoon of garlic.
5. Place the mushrooms and leave it for 5 to 7 minutes. (depending on how many mushrooms you want)
6. Pour in the Mushroom Gravy mixed with water in the pan. Heat it up until the mixture is brown.
7. When the mixture is cooked, let it cool. Serve.

*You may place the cooked burger patties on the mixture or you may just place it over the cooked burger patties.

DONE!

Today has been a busy day. The only thing planned was to get my transcript of records, special order and diploma. But, my mom sent out errands that made it that busy.

My diploma

*The diploma marks my undergraduate studies -  DONE! :D

The good thing about this day is that I finished them all and arrived home early before the sun sets.
Thank you God!

I will by Alison Krauss

I passed through this song later this afternoon. It's inspiring and has a wonderful message. To my future, si God na bahala sau.

trust in God

Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. (Photo taken from Kawa-Kawa Nature Hill Park)

Sometimes, in our lives we encounter big hurdles. Often, these hurdles are too high that we can’t even try to go over the other. But there will be always someone who would help you get over that hurdle.

In the past few days, problems may have come through. Hurtful words might have been said, and actions that was never ought to be done have brought damage. Well, everyone does pass through problems in life.

There was one friend I had, she had one of the typical problems anyone could go through – school, grades, family, friends, financial and relationships. Solutions may not be easy to be given, because the only solution is to – listen and understand.  

And the biggest answer and advice is to – PRAY. Pray that everything will be ok. Pray that God may continue to strengthen our faith. Pray that God would not give up on us, moreover, to TRUST in God.

When we PRAY, God hears more than we say, answers more than we ask, gives more than we imagine... in His own time and in His own way. (Photo taken from Kawa-Kawa Nature Hill Park)

super duper thank you :)

This might be the super duper late post to say THANK YOU. I know these reviewers helped me a lot during my 5^th year in DWCL. The books and reviewers really helped me a lot – especially understanding the discussions; and I am looking forward to continue to use these for the board exam. Thank you for the birthday gift. Though I am far from all of you, you and our friends never left me out. Thank you for the gift of friendship. I am truly thankful to God and I am blessed to have you as my friend. May you continue to be a blessing to others, and may God continue to bless you in all your endeavors. Salamat Drew! :)

A Hill without a Hilltop

I conquered kawa-kawa! I've seen the #sunflowers! Nakakapagod paakyat at pababa ng burol. Its called kawakawa because at the top of the hill it has a big crater and looks like a cauldron (kawa in filipino).

on the way to the top

at the top with the sunflowers

stations of the cross at kawa-kawa

through the years

Through the years, it's still me... I started school at the age of 5 and now after 18 years of school, I had graduated with flying colors. I'm beginning to understand the feeling of being unemployed and no more allowance from my mother. Well, life has to continue. In God I trust my all.

I'll be better - Better today

Better Today by Coffey Anderson

[Verse 1]

To see your face, to hear your voice

And oh, to touch you is a dream come true

So I'm standing here, with my hand held out

Knowing that your love will never fade, I stand amazed without a doubt

[Chorus]

And I wanna hear your voice, in the morning when I rise

I think I know I'm just a normal man, only made of sand except when you're by my side

Will you love me, teach me, don't leave me I pray

And when I, and I'm thinking of the times

Your hands in mine, together we will stay

You made me better today

Better than I was before

And now my heart can rest and I will search no more

You made me better today, today, today

[Verse 2]

My heart has wings

Oh you take me away

And every prayer I've ever prayed was answered today

So I'm standfing here, with my hand held out

Knowing that my love will never leave

My hearts on my sleeve and now I believe

[Chorus]

And I wanna hear your voice in the morning when I rise

I think I know I'm just a normal man, only made of sand except when you're by my side

Will you love me, teach me, don't leave me I pray

And when I, and I'm thinking of the times

Your hands in mine, together we will stay

You made me better today

Better than I was before

And now my heart can rest and I will search no more

You made me better today

[Verse 3]

I stand proclaimed, true love is here to stay

I stand proclaimed, forever starts today

Today...

You made me better today

Than I was before

And now my heart can rest and I will search no more

Cuz you made me better today, than I was before

And now my heart can rest

And I will search no more

You made me better today

Today...

Made me better today.

Sometimes, I wonder why don’t I look for that special someone these days... Maybe because I am scared hurting all over again… or maybe, I am just happy because I am full of love - my God and my family. 

But, there comes a point in my life that I still dream of that wedding day – a day that I’d finally share my life with someone who loves me as much as I love him. Someone who loves my God more than me. Someone who’s willing to embrace everything that I am. Someone who would stay and fight for me ‘til the end. Someone who is courageous enough to stand for what is right. Someone who would share my life with.

Well, those are dreams. And I think it’s rare and it’ll be a hard road ahead. As it said, no pain, no gain. 

God will show him to me at the right time - that day, I know, I am ready, and I will be better.

Ice Cream to the Rescue

I was so sad when I didn't get to take a picture of my favorite meal at 1st colonial grill. Luckily, Tin's ice cream was not yet served, and I was able to get a photo. It looks so yummy especially the stick-o's. 

April Fools Day

Why is it called April fool's day?

I honestly don't know what it is. It is not a national holiday but is recognized by many.

May it be an April Fools day, its still an ordinary day. Today, we had fun going out together with my family. Well, the kids were very naughty. ( How will it be if I had a family of my own?)

We had our lunch with the kids and small bits of snack along the way. In the end, it is a happy day and nobody tried to fool anyone!