Don't Rush Things

I don't know if its just hormonal but lately I have so many things in my mind. I have so many things in my mind that I want to do, so many plans but I don't even know where, when and even how to start. All I am sure is GOD is in control of me. I'm talking to myself and assure that the Lord is always working, that despite of His silence He is listening to me, that even sometimes I feel He is not answering some of my prayers, He is there watching over me and moving on me.

Like anyone else I am just a human. I have emotions and heartaches. My body get tired and my mind blown away. Like anyone else, my life sometimes is also a roller coaster, full of ups and suddenly it drop down. I feel sadness too, sometimes I feel empty as well.  I become frustrated too when I didn't achieve something I really want. Like any other I am only human.

Sometimes I think of those people who because of depression and even due to frustration was become mentally ill.It sad to know that because someone doesn't love and care, their life seems to be wasted. 

Everyday is a second chance and those emotions are just only by passers. Don't let them win over you but instead be an over comer, show them how you that despite of the not so good thing that happened into your life, you still have million reasons to smile and be happy. Don't cling on your emotions they are not a part of you, remember when you were still a child, everything seems so red, no black nor blues. Happy moments are destined to be always in our mind and in our heart so whenever loneliness are passing by, those happy memories will become your sword.

God gave us free will to do things but don't be too confident and rely to yourself alone that you can do everything. You need GOD in your life. There will be times that you'll get tired. You'll need a comforter, you'll be needing a counselor, a provider, a healer, a Savior and so much more and you can only find that to JESUS.

 Have you ever say "thank you" from the time you open your eyes today? Have you ever say thank you for unexpected things and circumstances in your life, that you consider miracles?

I can't imagine my life without GOD. Maybe I am one of those people inside psychiatric hospital or maybe I have a wasted life or on the other hand enjoying a lonely luxurious life. No one knows.

My life isn't perfect and it isn't an ideal for some. But for me, I am happy and contented but it doesn't mean that I will stop to be better. From time to time I am reminding myself how blessed I am for having the life I have now. 

I don't need to rush for all of my plans to fulfill. I don't need to pressure myself over things that I want to accomplish. Anything worth having is anything worth waiting for.

For how many times God did a miracle in my life, for how many times He opened my eyes and made me realized that His plans are better than mine, that every "no" I received from people are another "yes" for a bigger and better plan He have for me. 

In my mind and in my heart, I will hold on to His words:

" Many are the plans of a man's heart, but its the Lord's purpose that prevails" - Proverbs 19:21

"For I know the plans I have in you", declared the Lord "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and future" - Jeremiah 29:11

I will on 2014

New plans, new life and new hopes - that's what every new year bring to us. New year is another chance for everyone to do and improve every unfinished business we have for last year. 

2014 is another chance to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment of it. But the chance will remain chances if we will not move our feet forward. 

Do you want changes or improvement? lets start it within.
I will...

And how about this one, do you think I can make this into reality? ^______^
I will or will I?

Every day is new to us so I guess our "resolutions" are always new every day as well. All we need to do  instead of keeping new year's resolution is to strive to be better in each day.

Here Comes the BER!

And the BER month started!

Yesterday BER was warmly welcomed over social media sites and for sure even in radio, TV, and in offices. The excitement, joy and happiness to the face of everyone were lighted.

I am excited to count the days till Christmas and new year.

Well since last month I started my Christmas countdown, I told you I'm not that excited for Christmas or New Year ..hahaha

114 days till Christmas!

Red tags are everywhere when the BER started - shopping malls and even on online shopping sites. Be sure to bring your shopping list, in that way you can only but what you need...para ano pa ang sense ng "sale" na makatipid kung bibili ka ng bibili pero in the end di mo rin naman magagamit or wala ka namang pagbibigyan. Be a wise shopper! Be sure that you are familiar to the original price of the product on sale. On online shopping baka nga sale nga pero malaki naman ang shipping cost so di ka rin makakatipid.

I have so many friends and god children, and every year nadadagdagan ang mga inaanak ko and super thankful ako cos I know they are all blessing for me, from the time pa lang na pagkatiwalaan ako ng mga parents nila to be their god mother, blessing na yon for me. One of the thing I must do as early as I can is to update my "inaanak list" kasi baka mamaya may makalimutan na ako at di mapasama sa budget, hehehe. Update - update din 'pag may time.

I don't know what's the magic behind Christmas decors; the red, green and gold or silver that can uplift the moods of homesickness. Although some says mas nakakahomesick daw ang may mga decors sa house, mas naaalala mo daw kasi na wala ka sa Pinas but for me its opposite. I love colorful yet compliment each other decorations, wag naman yung over decorated, as the rule says : LESS IS BEAUTIFUL.

Ber is about family reunion and gatherings. November pa lang sinisimulan na ang bonding and much more on December - kahit super sunod-sunod at kumusta naman ang eye bags sa puyat di pwedeng mamiss ang mga party and gatherings kasi once a year lang.

December 20,2012 - Bible Study Cellgroup Christmas Party

December 21, 2012 QICM Thanksgiving Year End Party

December 26, 2012 - SUPER FRIENDS Christmas Special 2012

December 27, 2012 - Doha Family Year End Party

December 31, 2012 - New Year's Eve with my family / my surprise homecoming

O kitams hindi masyadong busy ang beauty kapag December may interval na pahinga pa yan ang magayos ng bagahe to send to courier at ng mga hand carry going to Pinas plus ang gift wrapping dilemma ko na laging cramming.

But aside from other activities I'm looking kapag pumasok na ang BER is yung mga out reach activities. Kung pwede nga lang lagi na lang BER month kasi halos yata lahat ng tao generous, have you ever notice kapag BER month ang daming  out reach programs from orphanage to home for the aged even mga street children naiipon.  Sana hindi lang occasionally ang pagiging generous, sabi nga sana araw-araw Pasko.

October 30, 2012 - Gift Giving October Fest 2012, LPPCI Batangas City

December 20, 2012 OWWA Gift Giving

Ber month  = Busyness but we cannot deny the fact na kahit anong busy natin at pagod super fulfilled naman. May magic nga yata ang BER month cos every time na papasok na ang September 1 halos lahat tayo ay nagstart ng magplano, for us who are working outside the coutry ang laging wish is makauwi for Christmas and New Year, although hindi lahat nabibigyan ng chance na makapacelebrate ng holidays sa Pinas it doesn't mean na magiging malungkot na. Always remember guys, JESUS is the reason for the season. So no matter where we are the joy must be in our heart.

Anything in mind na naaalala mo kapag pumasok na ang BER month? 

Eyed Bag Tory Burch

"My bag crushes are everywhere, buti pa sa bag ang dami kong crush e bakit parang sa human wala..." tha's one of my status post in FB last week.

FACT: I really love bags 

Brand/s: I'm not into particular brand, branded man or hindi ok lang as long as hindi imitation. 

I'd rather have a low class brand than to have a high end fake brand bags.

Don't get me wrong guys, its my personal view. I don't care if someone is using a fake or not, what's my opinion lang is sino namang lolokohin ko kung gagamit ako ng fake di ba and aside ang gusto ko talaga yung long lasting quality.

Inspired bags are different from imitation bags

Inspired bag means look "almost" the same in appearance with the original but in some ways there are still difference and aside inspired bags doesn't have any brand labels on it unlike na imitation bags na malinaw pa sa sikat ng araw ang mga nakasulat or nakalagay na name ng brands.

In inspired bags ang gusto mo yung design and you're not after to be labelled as original kapag imitation or Class A its clear that you're after to the brand.

I'd rather have an inspired bag that to have class A. Ikaw?

So much for bag info :-) Just read HERE if you want to know more about bags.

I love big bags no wonder I'm getting madly in love with totes and since I saw the Tory Burch  Ella tote bag I told to myself "pag-iipunan kita"

I'm just an ordinary employee I mean kahit OFW na sabi nila malaki daw ang sweldo then single pa so mabibili lang ng gusto well guys, if there's one lesson in life I remind myself always to prioritize my priority. Sabi nga nila hindi panghabambuhay ang pag-aabroad so kahit sana konti lang makapagsave monthly. The formula: Salary - Savings +Remittance = Expenses

Sabi nga kapag gusto natin may paraan so parang kapag may gusto rin tayong bilhin kaya din nating pagipunan unless you are expecting that someone will give you :-) e on my case wala, sariling sikap hehehe

 My first Tory Burch Ella Tote Bag - Black

I'm not fond of black bags, among may bag mabibilang ang black some are gift nga lang, ang feeling ko kasi boring ang black, parang ordinary lang. But with my TB Ella ay wagas for the first time hindi ako nagpalit ng bag straight for two weeks! Its so comfortable to bring din you can carry with your shoulder or just put in on your wrist or hold it with your hand. And since its tote, its super spacious talaga, and knowing me naman ay I have a lot of things na dala lagi sabi nga ng mga friends ko and mga nakakakita sa akin parang buong kwarto ko raw dala ko na..hindi naman po :-)

Tory Burch Ella Tote bag details and fit:

• Nylon with PVC.
• Magnetic snap closure.
• Double top handles with 6.5" (17 cm) drop.
• Interior zip pocket and two open pockets.
• Height: 13" (33 cm)
• Length: 17" (43.18 cm)
• Depth: 4.5" (11 cm)

And since I'm enjoying my TB bag, I'm eying to have another...if my initiative to save will permit..hahaha

Its almost the same with the one I have but the TB logo is smaller and place near on the snap closure. Let's see if I can get it, and if I did for sure malalaman nyo.

The Filipino Spirit is Waterproof

How many typhoons passed the Philippines and we are victorious to survived it all! Ilang beses na nga ba na binaha ang Pilipinas pero sa bawat bagyo, malalakas na pagulan at matataas na baha hindi nawala sa atin ang pag-asa. That's one of the attitude we have that make us peculiar to others - we are full of hope and positivity in life; that in the midst of storms and lightning we can still smile and laugh. We have a hopeful and positive spirit. 

"Baha ka lang, PINOY po ako" - that's the Filipino spirit! Ang sabi nga matutuyo din naman ang baha, titigil din ang ulan at ang sisikat ang araw ngunit ang pagiging Pilipino natin mananatili. There are worries and fears but its a normal reaction, what matter is how we conquer each day habang nakalubog ang mga paa sa baha, at habang patuloy na bumubuhos ang ulan.

I was asked by one of  my colleagues way back years kung bakit daw ang mga Pilipino parang hindi tumatanda, we look younger daw talaga on our age, unlike their nationality na ang tanda na talaga nilang tingnan for their age. I just answered "cos we are happy people" then he replied "yes I agree, even in a difficult situation you can still smile" That's a Filipino spirit! We can still smile even in the toughest situation we're facing

The positivity within the Filipino comes out naturally - hindi na kinakailangang ituro pa kusang lumalabas in times of overwhelmingly difficult situation. Ienjoy na nga lang naman kung anong meron, ikaw naransan mo bang magtampisaw sa baha at maligo sa ulan noong bata ka pa? aminin mo nagenjoy ka din di ba? Hindi nga naman laging may ulan so instead na magmukmok ieenjoy na lang :-)

Even sila naki-trending din...
Its more fun in Philippines talaga!

But what does the Filipino spirit lifted up? Alam ng bawat Pinoy na may karamay sya sa bawat patak ng ulan at sa matataas na baha na susuungin nya.

That's the Bayanihan spirit!

In times of typhoon, in times of storms you are confident na hindi ka lalakad sa baha na magisa, may aabot ng kamay mo para tulungan kang iahon sa baha, may sasagip sa'yo, may magbibigay ng damit para hindi ka lamigin, may magaabot ng pagkain para mawala ang gutom. Sa panahon na kailangan mo ng tulong alam mo na may taong magkukusa para sa'yo

Walang mahirap or mayaman, walang matalino or mangmang, walang pulitiko o ordinaryong tao, isa lang ang requirement may puso kang handang tumulong at kamay na handang magpagamit.

Compassion is not enough, action must always be taken...

Hindi tayo nagbibilangan ng naitulong, walang malaki or maliit na donations or tulong na nagawa mo ang importante ginawa mo ito sa kapwa nang may pagmamahal.

I-click, i-tweet or hashtag mo man yan as long as ginawa mo yan ng may pagmamahal sa kapwa, like na like yan, no reasons ka na nyan kasi kahit nasa bahay ka pa may way pa rin para makatulong ka.

Kapuso ka man o Kapamilya o Kapatid iisa ang layunin natin ang tumulong at sumagip ng mga kababayan natin, nasaang sulok ka man ng mundo maari mo itong gawin. 

Our spirit as a Filipino is waterproof - no rains, floods or storms can hinder to rise and up again.

The sky maybe grey today and the rain falls very hard but tomorrow or after a day the sun will shine again. Its the hope from every Filipino that keeps our country going - hope that we can make to survive again, hope that there will be a better Philippines tomorrow.

Let's be lifted by the Filipino spirit - a spirit that is waterproof!

God bless every Filipino...

God bless Philippines...

 

Just Simply Click and #Maring

How many storms and typhoons and other calamities and disasters Philippines had been through? For every new storms and typhoons are new fears and worries how to survive and move on to whatever harm it may cause.

The first time I learned about the heavy rainfall I thought it was just an ordinary rain like any other kasi naman rainy season naman talaga sa Pinas but when I called Mommy on Friday August 18, and she told me that is non-stop already. Although we're leaving in Batangas, which is happened to be included in the list of areas where the typhoon will pass I'm not that worried cos I know hindi naman binabaha yung place namin. But like what happened to Ondoy in 2009, just a heavy hard rainfall that lasted in few days and the next day halos buong Metro Manila na ang nakalubog sa tubig.
Thanks to social media sites, even I am away sa Pinas I can be updated on what's going on - from the time they declared that SLEX is not passable already...

And all the other areas are already drowning in water....

In time like this that the only source I have is whatever I can watch on the net and the initial help I can do is to pray and to share information posted by others. But good thing even we're far in just a click we can help to disseminate information.
Here are some info-graphics I've got from several social sites that can really help a lot.

 

If you want to check all the status or updates posted on each category you can just type for example: http://reliefPH.com
Government officials and some prominent personalities from politics and showbiz used social medias to spread updates too.

For the complete list of evacuation centers and relief operations, check the link mentioned here:

DSWD on behalf of Secretary Dinky Soliman is appealing for help to all volunteers...

And here's another tips from Rappler.
My personal pasasalamat to rappler talaga kasi talagang updated and detailed ang mga articles nila. More power to you guys!

These are only few information that can really help us and our kababayans. It doesn't mean na hindi tayo apektado ng baha or ng ano mang kalamidad is wala na nga lang tayong pakialam. We can do something even in our own little way. By with our fingertips and laptop we can spread information, kung yun ngang mga simpleng jokes lang naiishare at nai-ihashtags natin, e bakit yung mga kapakipakinabang na inpormasyon hindi.

For how many times social medias moved for us. Noong panahon ni Ondoy at ni Sendong nagkaisa ang mga Pilipino, nabuhay ang bayanihan, marami mang nasirang ari-arian at nawalang buhay pero muli nating ipinakita na may pagkakaisa tayo, well let's do it again. By simply sharing some informative  post through social medias and by using hash tags + code we can help, we can save life.

And more than anything...

God bless Philippines
God is in control....

Feel Good Anyway

Blogging or a casual writing for me is my outlet to express what I feel and even what I'm thinking. I started writing on 2006 but still I'm not a pro in this field, for me its just a casual writing.

I received comments and compliments every now then but in blog sphere you where you can bump and meet people you don't know personally you can also received critics - I got one and I consider it as constructive one. 

This site is a personal blog site - my own personal views, photos, and if sometimes I borrowed some information I make it sure to quote it or linked it. Honestly, when I am writing I don't expect if others will perceive the same emotions I have when the time I wrote the article or the story. I don't expect other to value what I've done as I value it. I'm not a mindful person in the sense that I don't mind if a person will appreciates me or not or if people around me will love me for who I am or the way I carry myself . Does it make a sense to mention here? Hehehe. So what;s this all about Jen?

Yesterday, one of my "critic" dalawa na sila ng Mommy ko hehehe, but don't get me wrong he is a friend of mine. I consider him actually as a good friend inspite and despite of my other sentiments toward him...hehehe now he knows. I received a message from him regarding on the post I published. He read it on FB and the caption on my FB goes like this

Food + Picture = Food Porn

And here's the link if you doesn't read it yet :  The Foodies, The Food Trippers and The Food Porn

I used to write my blogs impromptu, I mean directly from my computer in a clean page. I don't used to have draft. And if I didn't finish and publish it at the same time I just delete it. So whatever I wrote is from what my mind is thinking at the time I am writing it.

Ok back to the reason why I am writing to you this today. Back to a friend of mine, as I was saying I received a message from him telling that I should use other word to replace the word "porn". Honestly, hindi ko kaagad nakuha why I should replace it. On the first place my idea upon writing the subject is all about food terminology craze. Honestly, I used "porn" not thinking of any other meaning. From the time I used the word, I'm thinking porn as a synonyms of "publishing" " viewing" in tagalog "hayag" "lantaran". 

After I listened to him, I was enlightened and that's the idea behind this post :-)

I learned few things upon what he said to me why I should need to be careful in picking words. Pwede nga namang "food2graph" instead "food porn" 

Few things I realized and learned....

1.Writing skills is a gift from God and it must be use in a good purpose - not to destruct ones mind nor others' personality.

2. Although blog is just a casual article and its more on personal views and opinions, I must be responsible how others will grasp the idea I'm trying to point out.

3. Giving personal views and opinions must be always in a mannered way.

4. People will compliment you how good you are or the article you wrote but accept also that some will not like you, others will hate you or criticize your works or sometimes they just being too personal. Be ready Be open minded to whatever you'll receive in response to your article. Face the consequences if there will be any.

5. Blog is not like a tabloid newspaper that almost all are rumors on others life. Your blog or whatever you post will reflect on your personality. 

Guys, if in any manner I offended you for using the term I sincerely asking for an apology. And assure that I'll try my best not to repeat the same. 

Everyday we encountered people in different ways, and I always think that God send them to me for a purpose. Just thinking if I ever received any compliments from the same person? as far as I remember "no" well that's maybe his purpose in my life - to be my critic, a constructive critic.

People will criticize you for two reasons - to push you up or to pull you down. They will criticize you to show the mess you've done or for you to realize that you can still improve your work.

I am thankful I have friend (s) and people around me who is so loving and caring in reminding most of the time.

Criticism isn't bad at all, its up to you how you will take it or respond on what others trying to say about you, better to tell it directly that you'll learn after na kung kani-kanino na pala sinasabi ang mga bagay about you, at least if you know may possibility ka kaagad na gawin kung anong pwede mo gawin over that thing.

But be noted critics never ever criticize someone if you don't know them well and if you don't understand the situation.

So I hope everything will continuously to be fine. If you have any comments or every post I am posting or even the old ones , you are free to put comment on the comment box or you can email me at:

jencarellano@yahoo.com

Thank you guys for sparing your time reading my blogs ^_^

Have a great blessed day

God bless us all

Life is dancing in the rain...

Storms like heartaches,pains and challenges are part of our lives.
As I’ve always believe they are all blessings in disguise.
When the storms passes by, we cry, get upset, bother and sometimes wasted.
But still the storm is there….
Again, storms are part of our journey in life – no matter how you try to avoid, it will still pass through
It’s fine to cry and to be sentimental for a moment, but never stop to live.
When you’re going on any storms try to go out and enjoy the rain!
There are beauty behind the storms;
During those times, you’ll see the real beauty of people around you.
Who are the people truly love and care for you.
Don’t waste your time sobbing in pain but instead go out and enjoy.
Dance in the rain – sooner or later it will stop
And after, you’ll see the beauty of the rainbow.
After the storm is sunshine – a new day of beginning, another day of hope.
After the tears are smile and confidence within yourself that “YES I DID”
So next time, if the storm visit you- just dance in its rain.

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (I Cor. 10:13)

Happy Friendship Day

I am blessed with a lot of friends. They are everywhere - from school, workplace, church, community, family, social medias. And I'm so much thankful to all of them, even some of them are really afar but like what they say distance is not a hindrance. There are a lot of means to communicate - kung dati rati nga snail mail lang ngayon pa na super hi-tech na. How I love to put all of your pictures here guys pero baka mamaya may makalimutan ako magtampo so I'd choose not to.

Like any other relationship, in friendship may mga tampuhan at samaan din ng loob but what matters is how you forgive each other and start on a clean slate again. In a group kung ilan kayo ganon ding kadami ang differences nyo, pero kahit gaano kadami ang opposite attitudes nyo in the end ok naman. Gusto mo ng love story movie, sila more on action, gusto mo pizza sila more on sweet foods pero in the end you'll agree to something. Every one has its own ego and pride but hindi naman mahalaga kung sino ang nagkamali or sino ang dapat unang magapologize. Sa magkakaibigan hindi katulad ng isang exam na ang binibilang lang is yung correct answer mo.

Ang sarap ng may kaibigan, just wondering kung meron bang taong walang kaibigan. I'm talking about real, true friend hindi yung kaibigan ka lang kapag may kailangan sa'yo or may hihinging tulong sa'yo. You're selfish if you're thinking na kaya mo lang sila kaibigan para in times of troubles may sasalo sa'yo, in times of  need may malalapitan ka at magpapahiram sa'yo ng pera, kapag broken hearted ka may magcocomfort sa'yo or kung ano-ano pa. If yan lang na mga bagay na yan ang iniisip mo kaya yoyu remain sa pagkakaibigan sa kanila, well you are in danger. 

Thank you to Joyce Hall, we owe why there is a Friendship Day and we're celebrating it today August 4 (every 1st Sunday of August).

To all my friends all over the place, all over the world :-)

Happy Friendship Day!

Thank you so much for the love and care you always shower me; for sharing and giving me a portion of your time, hindi ko pa sinasabi minsan alam nyo na that I need someone to comfort me. Sa lahat lahat ng pingasamahan, talagang through thick and thin tested na. You are such a blessing to me, and I do thank God for your life. Looking forward growing old with you guys, yung tipong mga anak na natin ang magkakalaro at magkakaibigan din...hahaha

I love you 

Looking forward for more Friendship Day together...

_________

FRIENDS loves at all times - Proverbs 17:17

Nothing is Impossible

Nothing is really impossible with GOD if we will only trust Him and let Him lead our path.
Happy Tuesday
God bless

Back to Back, and Its All About Family

I had a great weekend. And its all about family. 

I started on Thursday night, a welcome home pizza night for Baby Red :-) I'll make separate post to introduce you guys who is she. But for now let me just give you some reviews to films I watched.

Four Sisters and A Wedding

Ever since I saw the trailer of the movie I think two months ago, I know it will be another hit. The movie is the 20th Anniversary presentation of Star Cinema, and no wonder on its cast.

Honestly, I didn't expect that I can relate to the movie.  Sa story ang dami nilang magkakapatid while ako isa lang ang kapatid ko. But when the "drama scene" na when Bea a.k.a Bea brought out the sentiments she have for the family yun na, crayola to the max. Honestly I have the same sentiments as Bobbie and I even brought it out to my parents as well. Yung feeling na kahit anong academic achievement na mareceived ko parang wala lang sa kanila, they will not take leave on their office para kumuha ng report card ko, sometimes among the top 10 ako lang ang walang parents na kumukuha, and one time nung naging dean's list ako I'd rather na hindi na lang sabihin sa kanila nalaman na lang nila the next semester na. I started to compare na bakit kapag yung brother ko kapag ipinatatawag sa guidance or principal's office nale-leave sila, bakit kapag ang report card nya failed pumupunta sila sa school. I heard from Coney Reyes the same words I heard from my mom before, they know that I can and I'm strong and responsible so ang kailangang mas alalayan is yung mas mahina. Mas lalong tumindi ang pagcry ko..hehehe

Insights and lessons I learned:

1. There's no perfect family. 

2. Each siblings are different from each other, sabi nga kung 10 kayong magkakapatid may 10 traits na iba't iba rin. There will be rivalry, competition, tampuhan but the end of the day family pa rin. They are your number supporters, they are your safety net when you fall. People in our lives will come and go but believe me family will always stay with you no matter what.

3. Don't judge people. Sometimes we easily judging people without even notice na naiinggit na pala tayo. Sometimes kapag may mga tao sa paligid natin na nakakaanggat sa atin instead na matuwa tayo for them, pilit at pilit tayong hahanap ng mali on them hanggang ipahamak na tayo ng doubt natin sa kanila.

4. Forgive, accept, love and respect each other. God chose each other to be a part of our family, hindi dahil black sheep or tambay or hindi achiever is wala ng kwenta. Each member of the family has its own role for each other, to mold and to be the best of each other.

5. Favoritism among children really affects. I am not a parent yet but I guess its hard sometimes for parents not to have favorite especially if the family is big. But remember Mommy and Daddy having favorite may lead to have disunity, jealousy and envy within the family. So parents must really draw close to God, ask wisdom on how to raise their children in Godly way. Each person is unique as each sibling is different from each other they have their own strength and weakness and they are special in their own way.

6. Working hard for family is really all worth it. I guess that's one the best trait of Filipinos being a family oriented and our strong family ties. Sometimes we experiencing to sacrifice even our own dreams and happiness for our family to have their own. But no matter how difficult we've been through, at the end its all paid off by a sweet gestures and assurance that they are happy.

I suggest to you to watch it, it will not only make you laugh and cry but its really a story a meaningful story. A story of forgiveness and acceptance, relationships, family ties and unconditional love.

I am Sam

At last I was able to watched it! I heard this movie from my cousin, this is one of her favorite movie and after watching it I think it will be on my favorites list as well.

I am Sam is a story of a mentally retarded (due to Autism) man who fights for his 7 years old daughter and in the process teaches his cold hearted lawyer to be to value of love and family. It was shown 2001 but the story is really classic.

Kung sa Four sisters ay cryaola ako dito super crayola talaga. I can't help to imagine how many normal parents just left their children and abandoned their children because they are afraid to accept the responsibility.

1. Love is all you need to be a parent, to be a father in Lucy's case. Its not the diploma or the IQ of a person that can fulfill the love and care that a child is longing.

2. Finding the real you and accepting who you are. Learning to love who you are and letting others love you for who you are. Sometimes we have so many insecurities, but look at the people around you, why they are happy, contented and fulfilled in life despite of disabilities or lack of material things in life. Its because they learned to accept and love themselves.

3. We learned from each person we meet. Don't think that because a person is not as brilliant as you, he can't impart anything to you. Lessons in life are mostly acquired not through learning but through experiences that we encounter.

As I checked other reviews for this film, I found out that this is included to the top 10 films on the bucket list. I am pretty sure guys you'll love the film too, you'll appreciate more your parents and even people that surrounds you.

Click here for the full movie link : I am Sam

Family is one of the best blessing a person can have. Love and value one another, in the end they are the one that we can only have when the world walk out.