I Love Living Life. I Am Happy.

This video was shared by Mam Winnie Amores during our Personal encounter activity last September 11, 2011. One statement she told us “There’s no perfect in this world but you are created perfectly just the way you are!” No matter what you look like, where you came from, how you have been brought up to this world you are still perfect.

We are still blessed more than anything we knew because we are still complete physically. We should be thankful of the things what we have now and stop complaining on what we don’t have. 

It was one of the best activities we had for this semester! Thank you to our mentors and to our personal coach as well!

27 Happiness Quotes to Lift Up Your Day

You might think that I like posts with a bunch of quotes because I don’t have to write for the day. Actually, these posts take just as long to make because I actually search for the right quotes on an individual basis. But I must say that this one today was a lot of fun to put together. For some reason, reading all these quotes put me in an awesome mood!
Let’s see what they do for you. Enjoy!


1. “Happiness is a healthy mental attitude, a grateful spirit, a clear heart full of love.” -Anonymous
2. “It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is.” – Erasmus
3. “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
4. “Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad.” – Norm Papernick
5. “Happiness is not defined by obtaining everything you want, but by appreciating everything you have.” – Unknown
6. “For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
7. “The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness.” – Maharisi
8. “There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.” – Lady Marguerite Blessington
9. “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” – Epictetus
10. “Happiness is something that multiplies when it is divided.” – Paulo Coelho
11. “They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.” – Confucius
12. “Happiness does not consist in things themselves but in the relish we have of them.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld
13. “A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.” – Goethe
14. “No one can grant us happiness from the outside. Happiness is a habit to be cultivated.” – Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
15. “Happiness consists of three things; Someone to love, work to do, and a clear conscience.” – Unknown
16. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Herman Cain
17. “Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.” – Ayn Rand
18. “There can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a heart that understands.” – Victor Robinson
19. “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” – Gandhi
20. “Happiness is the secret to all beauty; there is no beauty that is attractive without happiness.” – Christian Dior
21. “Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing.” – Napoleon Hill
22. “Happiness is a direction, not a place.” – Sydney J. Harris
23. “Don’t rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that.” – Stacey Charter
24. “Happiness is itself a kind of gratitude.” – Joseph Wood Krutch
25. “It is not in the pursuit of happiness that we find fulfillment, it is in the happiness of pursuit.” – Denis Waitley
26. “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle
27. “Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response.” – Mildred Barthel


source: mylifemotivation

Whuddapak!

I was browsing online for pictures I could use for a project about Traditional and Modern Filipinos, and of course my dear friend Google was always ready to help me out. I was even aiming to find a particular photo that will depict the joy, warmth and prestige that will come to mind when one thinks of the word- FILIPINO. But to my demise, the power of technology slapped the reality right into my face.

Go to Google.com and search the keyword

"filipino couple"

and worst..

"filipina"

and you'll see what I mean.

My sister recently discovered somebody on Youtube under the username FilipinoUnggoy, a Filipino hater (as in somebody who abhors Filipinos in general) who posted his angst and disdain online. He (I'm assuming its a he), uploaded videos and blogged about why he hated the Filipino so much. When my sister told me about it, my initial response was, "Maybe he's a professional online heckler. People today do get paid just to say crap online about other people."

But after I read his words, I could say yes he hates us. He does. He really does.

And I don't blame him. Most of the things he described are really happening in the Filipino Society right now.

"Sad but True", I quote James Hetfield.

What I saw today on my quest to present a simple school project led me to serendipity. Not expecting it at all.

Okay, Maybe I still want to be a Filipino though...how about you?

Back to work.

not happy at all.... hehehehe
Dona MartinezBSSW -2

My new home - Lea Airah B. Diaz

To transfer from an old school to a new and different one was indeed a hard thing to do. Almost four years I spent my high school life in my old school and I asked God to help me what course and where should I study. I ask God to give me wisdom and knowledge so that I can come up with a decision, and that was to take up Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Lourdes College.

          School year begun and do you know what I felt at that very unusual moment? Well, I felt nervous; because I am afraid on what might other people say ad afraid to be ignored. I also felt excited for I can be again with my friends and classmates in high school and elementary that I’ve been longing for so long. On the very first day I thought I’ll be like a flower standing on one corner but I am wrong when I met Abrau, Alvarado, Barcelona, Barabadan, Ejera, Jadap, Lowao, Pabelic, Perez and the rest of the first year Social Work students. These new friends of mine welcomed me heartily and I felt no worry that day and that I am glad to have them as my new friends.

          As day passed by new responsibilities came my way as well as it was a privileged and a blessing at the same time. I was elected as the External Secretary in J SWAP Club and one of the most unforgettable experiences that I had a big blessing that I received was when I became a part of the Blue Sash as one of the contributory. As my day continued to run I also met new friends, my co-officers, club adviser who was really cool and energetic. Honestly, saying it was my first excitement. I was excited to study and make a survey or random survey in every community we should go over.

          I love my course as much. I would like to leave a literary piece by Amanda Bradley. There`s a new horizons waiting, unknown challenges to meet, goals to set and discoveries to make. Social Work is somewhat there`s magical adventures, different wonders to explore, and opportunities for us to take. There are endless possibilities in every present moment and the promise of success with each new day.

          The moment I shared my life with Social Work was indeed a moment to keep and a time to treasure. Forever I will be proud of being a new daughter of Lourdes College.

Lea Airah B. Diaz BSSW-1