My "Bakit" List

This has nothing to do with the movie "The Bucket List". Just because I'm bored and I'm thinking of a topic to kill boredom, this "Bakit" List came up my mind. Kung yung Bucket list ay listahan ng mga bagay na gusto mong gawin bago ka mamatay [i've done this before! i've listed 100 things there!], itong Bakit list ko ay listahan ng mga samu't saring tanong ko na resulta lang ng makulit kong pag-iisip! Mga tanong na hindi ko matanong. Mga tanong na ewan ko ba kung tanong nga ba. Mga tanong na hindi ko alam kung may matinong kasagutan. Mga tanong na wala lang masabi lang na nagtanong ako. :P

Oh heto na!

- Bakit madalas kapag may hinahanap tayo, hindi natin mahanap-hanap pero pag hindi naman natin hinahanap biglang sisipot?
- Bakit kapag sumagot tayo ng telephone, "Hello" lagi sagot natin?
- Bakit daw kapag hindi ka swerte sa pag-ibig swerte ka raw sa pera? Meron namang swerte sa dalawa meron din namang hindi swerte sa dalawa? Sino ba tong nagsasabi-sabi ng ganyan?
- Bakit may mga taong ang lakas mang-asar pero kapag sila ang inasar mo ang bilis nila mapikon? Pikon Talo!
- Bakit ba yung karamihan sa mga mahihirap lahat na lang ng problema nila sinisi sa gobyerno. Hindi naman ang gobyerno ang nanganak ng sandosena di ba?
- Bakit yung mga pulubi ngayong bigyan mo ng pagkain ayaw tanggapin? Choosy na? Para silang jeep, may minimun fare! Kaloka!
-Bakit kapag gwapo ang may crush sa iyo umiikot ang mundo mo sa saya, pero kapag pangit ang may crush sa iyo, umiikot ang tiyan mo sa kaba?
- Bakit mahirap matulog pag gutom?
- Bakit masarap matulog pag umuulan?
- Bakit may mga panahon na gusto mong matulog, pero hindi ka maantok. Meron naman antok na antok ka pero di ka makatulog? Labo!
- Bakit may mga taong allergy sa masasarap na pagkain, pinaparusahan ba sila ni God?
- Bakit kapag inutangan tayo, parang tayo pa minsan ang nahihiyang maningil sa kanila?
- Bakit pag di kagandahan o kagwapuhan ang tao na pinapadescribe sayo, ang sagot mo "Mabait sya"?
- Bakit ung 7eleven eh 24/7 open? Wala lang, trip ko lang tanungin!
- Bakit ang hirap maging babae kapag torpe yung lalake?
- Bakit may mga taong tatanungin ka pa kung anong ginagawa mo eh kita na naman nila kung ano ginagawa mo?
- Bakit dito sa Pinas madalas pag nag-announce ang PAG-ASA ng Typhoon Signals and Classes Suspensions, sya namang labas ni Haring Araw? Nang-aasar lang!
- Bakit may mga lalaking gusto ng maraming asawa, isa pa nga lang mahirap na eh? Dagdagan pa?
- Bakit Bahaghari ang tagalog ng Rainbow? Parang ang baho!
- Bakit nung bata tayo, tinuturuan tayo maglakad. Ngayong lumaki na tayo, pahirapan naman magpaalam kapag may lakad?
- Bakit nung bata tayo, pinapatulog tayo sa tanghali. Ngayong matanda na tayo, nasasabihan tayong tamad pag natulog tayo ng tanghali?
- Bakit kapag naghihintay ka ng elevator parating may pindot ng pindot ng button? Kahit ilang pindot mo hindi bibilis ang pagdating ng elevator!
- Bakit ba yung mga sumasakay sa MRT ayaw pumasok sa loob, lahat gusto sa may pintuan! Eh kung gawin na lang kayang isang mahabang pintuan yung tren ng di kayo magsiksikan sa pinto!
- Bakit maraming nakasabit ngayon sa mga bags na hand sanitizer? di naman nila ginagamit? palamuti lang?
-Bakit ung mga shampoo/ conditioner commercials ngayon, obvious na hindi naman totoo ung hair. Parang exaggerated na. Halatang fake.
- Bakit kung kailangan mo makaisip, di ka makaisip?
- Bakit kapag nawala na ang isang tao, saka natin naiisip lahat ng magagandang nagawa nya?
- Bakit, bakit, bakeeeeeet???

Many times, we don't ask because we think we don't deserve to ask.

Have you ever experienced that feeling?

There were times when we pray and ask God for something, we paused because we feel it's a selfish prayer. We think there is someone out there who is more deserving to be answered than us. "It's just me," we think. And because of our way of thinking like that, we never realized that we are rejecting the blessings of God that were supposed to be- not only for us- but to be used as blessings for others.

When I pray, I just tell God that may His plans for me be done because I know his plans are better than mine. I know that even though I may not say anything, He knows how I feel and what I want. But after reading Bo Sanchez' book entitled, "How to Live a Life of Miracles", I suddenly realize that it's not bad to ask. Instead, I should not be afraid to ask. As Patty Hansen quoted, "You create your opportunities by asking for them." How will I know that my prayers are answered if I did not pray for something specific. A blessing may already be given to me by God without me knowing. As adult, we usually don't ask for expectancy. So, we go and pray to God, "Lord, please give me..." And when we don't get it, we say, "It's okay. Maybe it's not meant for me." We quit. Easily. Here's the problem: The universe adjusts to our expectations. If we expect nothing, we get nothing. God is telling us, "My Child, the blessings are here. Stand up! Ask. Not for a bit. Not for a little. But ask for a double portion!"

God wants us to ask. And when we do, we should expect to get it! As Jesus Himself said, "Therefore, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you will receive and it will be yours."

Here's a key principle we need to understand form the book "How to live a Life of Miracles": God wants to bless others through us, but He has to bless us first.

"Your name is already written on every blessing designated for your life"

Bye Zubiri!

Zubiri: Koko Pimentel & I are victims here - I'm a victim because I did not finish my term, he's a victim because he did not start his term.

WRONG! A fake senator courtesy of a fake first gentleman can never be a victim.

"Migz knew all along there was cheating. How could he believe in good faith that 98% voted in Maguindanao and all 98% voted for him? Not one did not vote for him and the votes of 98% were valid. Not one was stray or otherwise invalid. Is that statistically probable? He was not able to get a 100% vote in his own town in Bukidnon, how much more in Maguindanao?"

Migz did not resigned. He made a graceful exit to save face.

Life's Little Instructions

Regardless of the situation, remember that nothing is ever lost by courtesy.

You should never allow anyone to intimidate you.

It’s better to be cheated in price than in quality.

You should never hesitate to do what you know is right.

Success is based on your service to others, not at the expense of others.

We should remember the credo of Walt Disney: THINK. BELIEVE. DREAM. DARE.

Never criticize your country when traveling abroad.

Never ignore an old barking dog.

Look for the opportunity that’s hidden in every adversary.

Ask permission before taking someone’s photograph.

Never underestimate someone with disability.

Seek respect rather popularity.

Seek refinement rather than fashion.

Never forget that it only takes one person or one idea to change your life forever.

Don’t be critical of your partner’s friends.

Respect your elders.

On your birthday, send your mom a thank you card.

Hold yourself the same high standards that you require of others.

Offer hope.

Remember that a lasting marriage is built on commitment, not convenience.

Never tell a salesman how much you want to spend.

Don’t forget that a couple of words of praise or encouragement can make someone’s day.

Remember that cruel words deeply hurt.

Plant a tree the day your child is born.

If it’s not a beautiful morning, let your cheerfulness make it one.

Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.

Don’t write down anything you don’t want someone else to read.

Remember that life’s most treasured moments often come unannounced.

Ask an older person you respect to tell you his/her greatest regret.

Remember that anything worth doing is going to take longer than you think.

Criticize the behavior, not the person.

Never leave fun to find fun.

Rebuild a broken relationship.

After someone apologizes to you, don’t lecture them.

Be willing to accept a temporary inconvenience for a permanent improvement.

Never make fun of people who speak broken language. It means they know another language.

Never underestimate the influence of the people you have allowed into your life.

Life Lesson: The 21 Commandments

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, “I love you,” mean it.

FIVE. When you say, “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone’s dream. People who don’t have dreams don’t have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it’s the only way to live life completely.

TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don’t judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, “Why do you want to know?”

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say “bless you” when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.

I have learned that...

* God didn’t do it all in one day, what makes me think I can?

* No matter how thin you slice it, there will always be two sides.

* Most of the things I worry about never happens.

* You should always leave loved ones with loving words; it could be the last time you’ll see them.

* If you are in a relationship with someone who doesn’t believe in you, you should get out before you stop believing in yourself.

* It’s best to ask for whta you need from your loves ones and not assume that somehow they’ll just know.

* Old age is not a defeat but a victory; not a punishment but a privilege.

* All of the bad four letter words, DIET is the worst.

* No matter how old or experienced you are, you can always learn something from a child.

* An act of love, no matter how great or small, is always appreciated.

* No matter how beautiful your makeup is, it can’t hide the expression of a sad heart.

* No situation is so bad that losing your temper won’t make it worse.

* Most people don’t look for the truths in life; they only search for someone to agree with them.

* Although I can skip class without getting in trouble, there’s still the consequence at exam time.

* People can surprise you. Sometimes, the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up.

* The greatest test of friendship is to take a vacation together and still like each other when you return.

* A minute of extra thinking beforehand can save hours of worry later.

* All the advice and wisdom in the world cannot help you unless you apply it daily in your life.

* You are never too old to try something new.

* Life is both simple and complicated at the same time. the trick is finding simple truths that are contained in the complicated confusion.

* Good habits are just as hard to break as bad habits.

* The easiest way to find happiness is to stop complaining.

* You can sit and worry until you are physically ill, but worrying doesn’t change things –action does.

* You should keep an open mind, but don’t be so open minded that your brains fall out.

* Perspective is everything. To a worm, digging in the hard ground is more relaxing than going fishing.

* You should be thankful for what you have learned, no matter how much it cost you.

* When I’m angry, I have the right to be angry, but it doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

* Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to means they don’t love you with all they have.

* The best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else.

* It’s worth fighting for causes, but not for people.

* No matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back.

* No matter how old I am, I want my mother when I am hurting.

* Whining doesn’t solve problems.

* You should stop asking people for what they cannot give you and be content with what they can give.

* Smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

* I can’t choose how I feel, but I can choose what to do about it.

* After being on a diet for 2 weeks, all I lose is 14 days.

* In this world, you don’t need a multitude of friends. All you really need is one who will stand by you through thick and thin.

* The greatest physician in the world is OPTIMISM.

* Everyone you meet deserves a smile.

* Love, not time, heals all wounds.

* People always underestimate one’s ability, but what they should never underestimate is the drive behind that ability.

* To ignore the facts doesn not mean to change the facts.

* I don’t have the right to complain about something if I had the power to change it and did not.

* Money does not buy class.

* If you wouldn’t write it down, you probably shouldn’t say it as well.

* The best way to succeed is to do small things well.

* The janitor is the most important person in the building.

* Just because two people argue means they don’t love each other, and just because they don’t argue means they do.

* Being quiet doesn’t necessarily mean you have nothing to say.

* Deciding whom you marry is the most important decision you’ll ever make.

* Every great achievement was once considered impossible.

* The great challenge of life is to decide what’s important and to disregard everything else.

* You shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do.

* The more creative you are, the more things you notice.

* You should never be too busy to say “please” and “thank you”.

* You can’t be a hero without taking chances.

* Nothing of value comes without effort.

* Even when I have pains, I don’t have to be a pain.

* You cannot expect others to solve your problems.

* Animals can sometimes warm your heart better than people can.

* You should never go to bed with an argument settled.

* You should always take time to answer children when they ask “why?”

* More comfort doesn’t necessarily mean more happiness.

* The worst pain is to see someone else in pain.

* There’s no substitute for good manners.

* It’s best not to quit at quitting time.

* People are as happy as they decide to be.

* If your life is full of failures, you’re probably not taking enough risks.

* There are 4 ages of men: 1) when he believes in Santa Claus 2) when he stops believing in Santa Claus 3) when He is Santa Claus and 4) when he looks like Santa Claus.

* “Today’s Featured Items” is a euphemism for “things we need to get rid of.”

* Being a success in the office is not worth it if it means being a failure at home.

* The simple things are often the most satisfying.

* If I don’t try new things, I won’t learn new things.

* Good health is true wealth.

* You can keep going long after you think you can’t.

* Success stops when I do.

* People treat me the way I allow them to treat me.

* When someone hurts your feelings, it’s unimportant unless you persist on remembering it.

* My greatest fear is that in the later years, I’ll look back at a long list of things “I never got to do”.

* If I don’t know the answer, it’s best to say “I don’t know.”

* You can’t expect your children to listen to your advice and ignore your example.

* Honesty in little things is not a little thing.

* There is something more painful than hate: indifference

* Indifference, and not hate, is the opposite of love.

* We are responsible for whatever we do, no matter how we feel.

* You must fight for the things you believe in.

* Age is only important if you are cheese.

* When bad things happen to me, I must keep the lesson but throw away the experience.

* If there were no problems, there would be no opportunities.

* Everything sounds romantic in a foreign language, no matter what is said. (except the chinese language hahahaha -ed)

* Making a living is not the same as making a life.

* you can’t please some people — no matter what you do.

* The two happiest days of my life were the day I bought my boat, and the day I sold my boat.

* If you wait until all conditions are perfect before you act, you’ll never act.

* You can either control your attitude, or it controls you.

* Success is more often the result of hard work than of talent.

* The greatest risk is in thinking too small.

* You should fill your life with experiences, not excuses.

* You can have a fancy education and still not be wise.

* When you’ve been angry at someone a long time, it’s easier to stay mad than to make up.

* If you allow someone to make you mad, you have let him/her conquer you.

* You shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. you need to be able to throw something back.

* There are people who will life for you and will lie to you.

* The best tranquilizer is a good conscience.

* We should be generous with praise, but cautious with promises.

* The faults I have now are exactly the ones my parents tried to correct when I was a child.

* To get the right answer, you have to ask the right question.

* It’s never too late to improve yourself.

* It takes much energy and time to wish as it does to plan.

* We grow only when we push ourselves beyond what we already know.

* When things get easy, it’s easy to stop growing.

* People can change, so give them the benefit of the doubt.

* You can inherit wealth but never wisdom.

* It’s never too late to heal an injured relationship.

* 90% of the things that happen to me are good and only 10% are bad, i just have to focus on the 90%.

* It’s not what happens to people that are important, but what they do about it.

* The best way to appreciate something is to be without it for a while.

* You shouldn’t do anything that wouldn’t make your mother proud.

* If you won’t let your daughter date him, you shouldn’t.

* The only time you’re guaranteed not to get something you want is when you don’t try for it.

* It takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it.

* When a father takes a son fishing, the least important thing to either one is whether they catch any fish.

* The biggest regrets in life are the risks you didn’t take.

* Some folks are like the bottom of a fraction, the bigger they try to be, the smaller they really are.

* You have to reach for the stars; they’re not just going to land on your front porch.

* No matter how many tears and sleepless nights you’ve experienced, if you can walk away from a relationship cherishing more than you regret, it is not a waste of time.

* Change is a challenge for the courageous, an opportunity for the alert, and a threat to the insecure.

* If you don’t expect a thank you, giving is easy.

* You can miss a lot of good things in life by having the wrong attitude.

* Two people can look at the same exact thing and see something totally different.

* There are only two classes: first class and no class.

* There should be an 11th commandment: thou shall not whine.

* To save yourself from the price of a face-life, smile a lot.

* By the time I can afford it, i don’t want it anymore.

* Children stop being their children, but you never stop being their mother.

* Wisdom is not how much you know but how you use what you know.

* Maturity does not come with age.

* A best friend is someone who loves you when you forget to love yourself.

* Sometimes, the things that scare you the most turns out to be the best times of your life.

* It’s just important to be friendly to the janitor as it is to be friendly to the company president.

* It’s the teacher, not the subject that makes class interesting.

* It’s easy to be critical about something you’ve never experienced.