Sunday Sessions at King's Playground

Kickin it and having fun at King's Playground...

King V8bmw , Corvette C6 driven : Ian King
Cefiro RB , STI RA driven : Jong King
Head Instructor : Pao Arespacochaga

Tandem Run A : Mark Bernardo & Jong King
Tandem Run B : Struan Wallace, Kim Garcia & Ian King

Thanks to:
Ian King, Kim Garcia, Struan Wallace, Pao Arespacochaga
Jong King, Patrick Soares, Mark Bernardo, Chepe Feliciano, Miles Trinidad

A Note To Mom

Dearest Susan Trinidad,

I know that many things in life have come and some are now gone. So much has happened, both good times and bad times. I know that I had been the hardest to control, the hardest to understand and the hardest to reach. I admit to all that. We all fall down the hill if we don't look at the path that was meant for us to pass. We roll and tumble. We get bruised and stained, but we all get up and put a smile on our faces. That is what life taught me. It is the pain that teaches our minds and hearts to move forward. It is the sorrow that gives way to a brighter tomorrow. For there is hope in between. There is love around. There is the happiness that we all long for, but most especially, there is someone who guides and understands what we all go through...

THERE IS YOU, MOM... and I LOVE YOU for that... ❤

I may not be around at all times, but here in my heart you will always be... THE ONLY ONE... ❤

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! :)

Salvador Dali Animated Video "Under Impression of Existere"

What do you do on really cold days?

stay warm - bury myself under my blanket and pillows and just sleep it in or put on a jacket and jeans and drive out to drift away with the wind...

Ask me anything

Training the Mind

The cultivation of thoughts and emotions – the Mind… the Conscious and the Unconscious… the Ideals for generating pure compassion and altruism… These 8 Verses are Buddhist Teachings, which lets you see yourself and be able to create a more positive mental attitude towards your own self and to others around you…thus, benefits all…

VERSE 1:

“With a determination to achieve the highest aim,
For the benefit of all sentient beings,
Which surpasses even the wish-fulfilling gem,
May I hold them dear at all times.”

Click: Why do we need to cultivate the thought that other sentient beings are precious and valuable?

VERSE 2:

“Whenever I interact with someone,
May I view myself as the lowest amongst all,
And, from the very depths of my heart,
Respectfully hold others as superior.”

Click: Sense based on reverence and respect

VERSE 3:

“In all my deeds may I probe into my mind,
And as soon as mental and emotional afflictions arise-
As they endanger myself and others-
May I strongly confront them and avert them.”

Click: Essence of practicing Buddhadharma

VERSE 4:

“When I see beings of unpleasant character
Oppressed by strong negativity and suffering,
May I hold them dear-for they are rare to find-
As if I have discovered a jewel treasure!”

Click: Relating to those who are socially marginalized

VERSE 5:

“When others, out of jealousy
Treat me wrongly with abuse, slander, and scorn,
May I take upon myself the defeat
And offer to others the victory.”

Click: Tolerance

VERSE 6:

“When someone whom I have helped,
Or in whom I have placed great hopes,
Mistreats me in extremely hurtful ways,
May I regard him still as my precious teacher.”

Click: Patience

VERSE 7:

“In brief, may I offer benefit and joy
To all my mothers, both directly and indirectly,
May I quietly take upon myself
All hurts and pains of my mothers.”

Click: The practice of giving and taking

VERSE 8:

“May all this remain undefiled
By the stains of the eight mundane concerns;
And may I, recognizing all things as illusion,
Devoid of clinging, be released from bondage.”

Click: Criticism and Illusion

 

In other words I know, “Don’t do unto others what you don’t want others to do unto you.”

Simple & Quick: Trip Journal by iQapps

I found this very convenient app for the iphone called, “Trip Journal” by iQapps.

It’s a simple and quick tool to record your travels that keeps your photos, videos, location and your notes in one site. It requires you to have an internet connection, whether on 3G, Edge or Wifi. I tried it on my phone and the GPS Positioning works really well. If you can’t access your location, you can always do Manual Positioning which is a useful tool when you want to point out your exact location.

One neat thing also is that it tracks your routes into “Waypoints” – lines are drawn on the map from your starting point to your final stop. Another cool thing is that you can also add some media files like photos and videos on each waypoint! Neah huh?!

You can share your travels easier through Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, YouTube and Twitter. It’s definitely worth a try if you want a quick way to save your travel moments.

Just search for “TRIP JOURNAL” in the Appstore or check out the website at: http://www.trip-journal.com 

or you can access your Trip Journal through Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/tripjournal

Try it ‘coz you just might like it!

The Phone Call…

As we got into the cab, the look on the driver’s face just gave it all. There was an air of sadness and quietness, and his face…it was blank…

…and so we rolled and passed EDSA….seeing: EDSA’s hustle and bustle with cars, trucks and buses all trying to squeeze in around you, honking and tailgating…but the driver managed to squeeze us out of the tangled mess just in the nick of time…

As we got closer to the U-Turn Slot by Mcdonald’s Quezon Ave., the driver answered his mobile phone and spoke quietly. But of course, we heard what he said…and as he spoke, I was able to put the story together…I felt this huge pain in my chest, and my excitement to go to our destination suddenly faded…my heart was beating so fast…

I wanted to cry as I listened…but then he cried…I could hear him sobbing and his face, as I saw it on the rear-view mirror, was that of a heartbroken old man…

As we passed around the Quezon City Memorial Circle, I noticed him taking some folded money out of the cigarette box, it was just a small amount…I really had to ask him…I just had to because the pain inside me was excruciating. He didn’t have enough money to pay for the bills in the hospital, because he only had a few trips. His two children got into an accident the night before, one survived, the other didn’t make it…

He said, “mahirap talaga kung wala kang pambayad sa ospital…” (it’s really hard if you don’t have the means to pay your hospital bills)

I felt so helpless, because we didn’t have enough money to spare him, so I just prayed to myself that God would help him with his pain and grief…that someone would help him…It’s Christmas Time and we’re all supposed to be happy…I prayed hard for him in those few minutes as tears rolled down my face…

Our trip was P80 in total, we could only spare him a few extra, so we gave him P200. I just patted his shoulder as I was stepping out and told him that everything will be alright…He looked at me, and a tiny smile filled his saddened face…

At least when I got out of the cab, I felt relieved that the little extra did really make a big difference…

That short trip did strike me in the most deepest sense – it was a little reality check, a reminder of the truths about life…

Un Paradis Sur Terre…

An escape to a Tropical Paradise in the South Seas…

Peace…Tranquility…Bliss…This is what you will find in Alegre Beach Resort and Spa, located in the north eastern region of Cebu, in the coastal town of Sogod. The resort is about an hour and half drive from Cebu City, approximately 75 Kilometers from Mactan International Airport.

Upon entering the hugely gated resort, I knew it was going to be a REAL TREAT! Driving along the road with lush tropical gardens everywhere you look, the resort seemed really big. After 5 minutes, we finally got to the Lobby/Reception and was greeted with a huge smile from the bellboy, who helped us unload our bags. A few minutes after checking in, the bellboy took us on a golf cart ride to where the rooms are located. We walked a little bit more upon getting off the cart to get to our room.

Well, all I can say is that it was worth all that travel…

 

So, here’s a short video of the 3-Day stay at Alegre Beach Resort and Spa:

Un Paradis Sur Terre…

This one is highly recommended by me, especially if you’re looking for a quiet place to relax and unwind, while enjoying the beauty of nature in one perfect location.

For more info, please visit:

ALEGRE BEACH RESORT AND SPA

Bluewater in Mactan Island

On a recent trip to Cebu, I was asked to visit a few resorts for a possible wedding location for my cousin who plans to get married next year here in the Philippines. Thanks to a good friend from Cebu, we were able to drive to Mactan Island to check out Maribago Bluewater.

The sun was high up and it was a perfect day to go to the beach. As we entered the Lobby, I was greeted with smiles on everyone’s faces. It’s the kind of welcome that makes you feel invited. A few meters away from the Lobby/Reception Area are 2 Saltwater ponds nestled on tropical landscapes on each side of the walkway. One pond was inhabited by 20 Blacktip Sharks with a few Lapu-Lapus and other small colored reef fish. The other pond was home to other non-aggressive assorted saltwater fish of different colors and shapes. On the other side of both ponds are rows of Deluxe Garden Rooms, which are priced at Php7000 per night for single/double occupancy.

It was really hot, I had to get a drink, a REFRESHING DRINK! We headed to the resort’s Allegro Restaurant and Poolbar. It was packed with guests eating Breakfast Buffet. I ordered a Banana Smoothie and it was REALLY nice and cold. Another plus points for me! A few minutes later, the Events Manager came and gave us a tour around the resort.

So, here’s a little video of our tour around Maribago Bluewater.

Maribago Bluewater–Mactan Island

To see more of the resort, just visit: BLUEWATER RESORTS

Il Vittore

Here's something I've been wanting to share, a little inspiration to remind us that our lives really depend on us. Original poem by: C.W. Longenecker. I tried to translate it in Italian, since I am trying to learn this language. So, I hope it makes sense, just in case any Italian drops by my site. Hahaha!

Il Vittore

Se pensi di essere picchiati, si.

Se pensi di non osare, non si.

Se vi piace vincere, ma non si puo pensare,

E 'quasi un gioco da ragazzi non sara.

Se pensi di perdere, sei perduto.

Per cui il mondo si trova

Il successo inizia con un borsista sara

E 'tutto nello stato d'animo

Se pensi di essere surclassato, lo sei.

Hai avuto modo di pensare alto a salire.

Devi essere sicuro di te stesso prima di

Si potra mai vincere il premio.

Le battaglie della vita non vanno sempre

Per l'uomo piu forte o piu veloce.

Ma presto o tardi, l'uomo che vince

E l'uomo che pensa di poter.

I guess you just need to remind yourself once in a while so you don't get carried away or feel too overwhelmed about everything that is happening to all of us. Think positive and good things will come your way. Think negative, frustration and guilt will cloud your senses. You know you can do it. All you need is to believe...