photographer mode LRT 2 version

this is as if my first time to ride LRT2. :)

 

 

 

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F.A.Q. week 1 - God's Will

attended today's 5pm service in Victory Ubelt and Ptr. Ryan Tan preached the preview of our new series entitled "F.A.Q" which stands for Frequently Asked Questions.
some of my notes:

* we all looking for guidance and we are all being guided
*what and who is guiding you?

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding
proverbs 4:7

God's will:
1. Providential will of God - God will do it whether we like it or not
*life is not all about us, it's all about Him.
*the purpose of our life and the purpose of God's will for our lives is for the praise of His glory.

2. Moral will of God - commands God has been given to us. like the 10 commandments. moral issues.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before. - 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-6

* confusion is the result of violation (resistance to God's will) and not miscommucation
* intentional refusal in embracing God's will

3. Personal will of God - decisions we seek to God

* the more familiar with God's providential will, the more we became familiar with God's moral will, it's easier to disern God's personal will for our life.

* the difficulty in knowing God's will is not the unwillingness of God to communicate. the real challenge in knowing God's will is our willingness to obey and trust and to surrender to God's will

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - proverbs 3:5-6

wanna know God's will? Surrender.


listen the whole preaching here: podcast


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The Kite Reader movie

NOTICE: don't read this entry if you have plan to read the book or currently reading it. spoilers ahead. you've been warned.


the movie is good but not great. or maybe i just expected much because the book is pretty awesome. for those of you who just watched the movie and didn't read the book, there are some scenes you missed.

here are some of the differences i noticed:

*** young Hassan is a harelip. and it was not seen in the movie.

*** character of Ali is less in the movie than in the book. Ali (Hassan's father) played a huge role for Amir since most of his childhood, he didn't have that good relationship with his own dad. in the movie, he is like just a plain servant and Hassan's father. that's it.

*** the scene where Amir goes back to Afghanistan to meet Rahim Khan. when Rahim Khan finally reveals all the secrets, Amir showed so much emotions in the book. he screamed and walked out of the house because of severe anger he had that time. in the movie... i didn't felt that intense emotion from Amir.

*** the letter of Hassan to Amir given by Rahim Khan during that meeting. Amir read the letter right there and then inside the house. in the movie, he read the letter outside in a place like restaurant.

*** this is the "biggest" missing part in the movie. it was not explained why Shorab does not talk at all when they reached America. i don't know if you noticed it when you watched the movie. but if you read the book, you'll know exactly why he does not. remember the scene where Amir woke up and chase Shorab and he saw that the kid goes inside the mosque? ok, fast forward. so Amir is planning to bring the kid to America and legally adopt him. but he encountered so many bumps in doing so. he can't produce the needed papers, he can't prove that he is indeed Shorab's uncle, and he somewhat like "steal" the kid to the Talibans. the last option consule gave him is to bring back Shorab in an orphanage and wait for 2 years until he can legally adopt the kid. he had no other choice. so he agreed and gently explain the idea to Shorab. and this disappoint the kid so much because days before this, he made it clear to Amir that he doesn't want to go back in an orphanage and he was excited for the new life that awaits him in America. the news devastates him causing him to commit suicide (at his young age). good thing Amir was able to rush him to the hospital and Shorab was saved. but the feelings didn't subside, instead, he told Amir if he only let him die. Shorab is emotionally broken. you have to understand Shorab's feelings of rejection due to status quo, being poor and him being an orphan. so from the day he got saved from that attempted suicide, he decided not to talk anymore. he remains quiet whatever happens. and.... that's the reason behind that silence of Shorab. a crucial part that movie missed.

overall, i still recommend to watch the movie. but be sure you also read the book. you won't regret. *two thumbs up*

again, everything written in this blog is just my personal thoughts and opinion.


Tashakor! (thank you)


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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

i never thought this is real good. great i should say. Khaled describes life in Afghanistan and Pakistan the way readers from other parts of the world can understand. good job.

a book that talks about true friendship, father-son relationship, love, loyalty, hardships of life as Afghan people, status quo, secrets and betrayals.

if you'll ask me if i would recommend this book, my answer is DEFINITELY! but there are some parts of the book where i am forced to stop myself reading and take some time to breathe. i'm kinda emotional when i read and i feel what the characters feels. and those where the scenes where i felt a heavy heart. like crying. like screaming.

something that happened and you don't want to discuss with the other party. causing for a very stable relationship to slowly have cracks and eventually breaks. causing pain not just to you but for other people as well. Silence do kills.

here are some of the quotes from the book that i like most:

"There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. Do you understand that?"
"No Baba jan"
"When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness. Do you see"

"For you a thousand times over!"

"A boy who won't stand up for himself becomes a man who can't stand up to anything."

"It always hurts more to have and lose than to not have in the first place."

- Tashakor! (means Thank you)

btw, even in this book, Filipino does exists. see:


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titanic

hmmm.... since the movie is exactly the same except for the 3D effect, it doesn't hit any impact to me now. i can still remember the very first time i watched the movie. i was really sad and almost cry for what happened on the ship and all those dead people. it breaks my heart. and for days after i watched it, i still have a heavy heart. still sad. still broken.

but now... nothing. i mean, no effect at all. because i knew exactly what will happen and i already moved on :D


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from matrix31 to me

'nuff said.

yes, Trix (Shawn Marion) sent me a message in Mobli (iphone app). of course, that's Manila time you're seeing and that pic is a screenshot.

i did send him first a message and after a minute, HE DID REPLIED!!!

from a fan's perspective, that's enough reason to make her day (or week) so complete and super happy! know what i mean? should be. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

btw, Mavs won their game today against Sacramento. and Trix played great! *clears throat* 10 points and 14 boards!!!


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dreams

*hangover from the last book i read. in the following days, i'll post my review/comment regarding this book.*

earlier today, i posted in my twitter account this:

"if you have a dream, you have something to chase and to look forward to. keep on dreaming. and make some move to reach it. #littlesteps"

then i read this from sir Paulo Coelho's post:

"many people are afraid to pursue their dreams because they feel they don't deserve them." - Paulo Coelho


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a new beginning

its been years since i started this blog and i already forgot when i stopped posting here.

a new beginning. a new reason to post. ahhh... not actually "new" reason but there are added reasons why i decided to raise-back-to-life this blogspot of mine. :)

one. book review. my friends are asking me to do review (or rather give comments) on every book i finished reading. they said, to give some input and recommendations for others who might be interested to read it too. and i think, why not. anyway, it is one of my "dream job". giving reviews for books. (may trabaho bang ganun? *shrugs*)

two. photography. why not share here (and not just in facebook) some of the pics i personally taken. not much so don't worry. :p

but aside from this reasons, basically, this blog is like any other blogs in the world. for people (like me) to share what's on their mind. either out of creativity and wisdom OR out of boredom. LOL

remember: criticism is welcome. suggestions are free. but encouragements are forever appreciated.

peace!

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