In one replay episode of OFW Diaries, the show featured a former OFW who
worked in an Arab country for more than 10 years I think (too bad I forgot his name). He now owns a spa
business and a mall in Pampanga. Damn! I wonder how he did it. I was so
inspired by his story that I wanted to be like him. I wish that one day I will
own a company that will create jobs for many hardworking, persevering...
Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Bitten by a Snake

I watch Survivor Philippines. Not a big fan but I catch it when no one is
sitting in the couch. I extremely enjoy how the castaways battle for one more day. Undiscovered
strengths become prominent. But there is one thing that I couldn’t comprehend- issues
about betrayal. I’m sure before one...
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Reverse Psychology

This is a tweet from Bro. Mike Vinas. The first time I read it I fell in love with it instantly.
Let's be addicted to Hope (not the cigarette).
Then I saw this in Google Images...
Sure, you have the right to smoke, burn your entire internal system. Just don’t pollute my lung even more....
Friday, December 9, 2011
Joker, Is that you?

It’s just so irritating to hear stories about people who after willingly lending you his hand will one day show you a list of debts you never knew you owed. Just when you thought the business partnership is anchored in genuine friendship, be ready for a big surprise that might just change your faith...
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Gift Ideas for 18 Symbolic Gifts

Jenny:
Now that you’re 18, this bird symbolizes you as a lady whose wings have been perfected by time now ready to fly and explore the heights as well as the lows that you will encounter in your travel through life’s challenges.
Rej:
There’s a saying “No Man is an Island” so this bird symbolizes...
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Maling Akala
So you have a business idea.
You know your market.
There’s a perfect place for it.
You can withdraw your capital anytime.
Your relatives could be your manpower.
So you laid out your business plan in black and white.
Voila! You’re ready to start....
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Hey You!
It’s been almost two months since your last post. There were occasions that you wanted to rant and rave but you were unsure if your tales were worth sharing, or better yet, forget about it. Obviously, you chose the latter. But the events in the past few weeks have triggered you to reflect once again. Remember the following: ...
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
I, Me, Myself & My Frugal World (Part II)

He’s a charming teenage boy. Much taller than me. Addicted to online games. Adept in car and motorcycle parts and engine (though we don’t have both). And the guy who stole my crown after 12 years of reigning as the bunso in the family. Let's just call him Utoy. And sometimes Bill. Bill is the root...
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
I, Me, Myself & My Frugal World (Part I)

I’m frugal. My brothers know that. My mother knows that. My father knows that. My four younger cousins know that. And now, I am opening the portal to My Frugal World to everybody. Wide open.
Before…
1. When I was still in college, there were days that my wallet contained just the exact amount...
Thursday, July 28, 2011
When Red Turned Green

I've been hearing about it since 2007. However, I didn’t pay too much attention until the last quarter of 2010.
Last November, I was granted with a free seat to How to be Truly Rich seminar for winning in Bo Sanchez’s blogging contest. Yes, my blog entry "The Ups and Downs of Taking Risks" was...
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Just Money for Food

The fourth fragment of My Journey to Financial Freedom reveals my thoughts and sentiments about my present status. Don’t worry this is not a heavy drama just life's reality.
In my last three posts, I have exposed my curriculum vitae and my various business ventures plus an exiguous (nosebleed)...
Monday, July 11, 2011
Business Planning Reborn

This time, let me share my various business ideas. Learn from my brilliant business concepts…my failures rather. This is the third piece of My Journey to Financial Freedom.
“The Ups and Downs of Taking Risks” was my official entry to Bro. Bo’s blogger contest last October 2010. It was about the...
Monday, June 6, 2011
I Want to be Truly Rich

I believe God wants every person to prosper. But the magnitude of our wealth really depends on us.
Photo grabbed @ schoolyourmind.com
P.S. My future posts will center on my "professional life" entitled My Journey to Financial Freedom. I have wasted a lot of...
Saturday, April 30, 2011
In the Beginning

Entering into business is a torture. The first stage which is the planning stage is already equivalent to a mountain of homework and setbacks. And the business itself is like a huge test of one’s character. The confused emotions are seemingly blocking the way leading to fears and vulnerability. However,...
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Entrepreneurship Lesson 101 - Maling Akala

Ang ilang mga bagay na natutunan ko sa pagkakaroon ng maliit na tindahan:
Hindi porke nakalong sleeve at nakasakay sa Crosswind ay matino’t mapagkakatiwalaan.
At hindi rin lahat ng mukhang hoodlum eh manloloko’t mandurugas.
Mainam mag-ingat sa mga taong magaling magsalita pagkat ang ilan...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Joy of Life - Never Say Die

Sometimes when you are in the verge of giving up, you’ll be surprised how others could be so compassionate and persuasive that you can turn a seemingly hopeless situation into victory for as long as you keep on fighting.
Photo grabbed @ undeadhohohos.blogspot.c...
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Reality Bites - Age Does Matter
Time really flies fast. So fast you might not even notice that your age is over for the job you want. In the Philippines, resigning in your job at the age of 28 is already extremely risky.
So what does 27 years old can do that 28 years old can’t do?
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