Tuesday, February 8, 2011

A PIECE of ADVICE

Compliment three people everyday.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Remember other people's birthdays.
Have a firm handshake.

Look people in the eye.
Say "thank you" a lot.
Say please.
Learn to play a musical instrument.
Sing in the shower.

Be the first to say hello.
Live beneath your means.
Buy great books even if you never read them.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Return all the things you borrow.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Keep secrets.
Keep a tight rein in your temper.
Put the cap back on the toothpaste.
Take the garbage without being told.
Avoid exposure to sun.
Never give up on anybody.
Miracles happen everyday.
Vote.
Never mention being on a diet.
Support a high school band whistle.
Eat prunes.

Be brave. Even if you are not, pretend to be, no one can tell the difference.
Ride a bike.


Slow dance.
Avoid sarcastic remarks.
Never encourage anyone to become a lawyer.
Don't smoke.


Refill ice cube trays.
Choose your life's mate carefully.From this decision will come ninety percent of all your happiness or misery.
Make it a habit to do nice things to people who'll never find out.
Always have something beautiful in sight, if it's just a daisy in a jelly glass.
Read the bill of rights.
Never cheat.
Smile a lot.

Learn to listen.

Opportunity sometimes knock very softly.
Remember people's names.
When someone is elating an important event that happened to them, don't try to top them with a story of your own.Let them have the stage.
Never deprive someone of hope, it might be all what they have.
Give yourself an hour to cool off before responding to someone who has provoked you. If it involves something really important, give yourself an overnight.
Skip one meal a week and give up what you would have spent to a street person.
Take time to smell the roses.
Keep your desk and work area neat.

Be punctual and insist it on others.
Don't waste time spending it to tour critics.
Avoid negative people.
Be original.
Be neat.
Be suspicious of all politicians.
Be kinder than necessary.
Give people a second chance, but not a third.
Learn to recognize the inconsequential, then ignore it.
Be romantic.


Let people know what you stand for.
Be insatiably curious.
Ask "why" a lot.
Have a good posture.
Enter a room with purpose and confidence.
Drink low fat milk.
Use less salt.
Eat less red meat.
Don't forget a person's greatest emotional need, to feel appreciated.
Don't watch violent television shows.And don't buy the products that sponsor them.
Don't carry a grudge.
Show respect for all living things.
When complimented, a sincere "thank you" is the only response required.
Be a good loser.
Be a good winner.
Spend less time worrying who's right and more time deciding what's right.
Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
Praise in public.
Criticize in private.
Never tell anyone they look tired or depressed.
When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
Keep good company.
Keep a daily journal.
Keep your promises.
Don't be deceived by first impressions. 
Seek out the good in people.
Drink eight glasses of water everyday.
Learn to show cheerfulness even if you don't feel like it.
Take care of those  you love.
Keep it simple.
Don't jaywalk.

Don't gossip.

Don't nag.
Lie on your back and look at the stars.

Don't whine.

Never snap your finger to get someone's attention, it's rude.
No matter how dire the situation, keep cool.
Find a good tailor.
Never ever use a toothpick in public.
Never underestimate your power to change yourself.
Never overestimate yourself to change others.
Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people's point of view.
Discipline yourself to save money. It's essential to success.


Get and stay in shape.
Accept pain and disappointment as part of life.
Don't believe people when they ask you to be honest with them.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Become an expert in time management.
Don't waste time in playing cards.
Never underestimate your power of love.
Never underestimate the power of forgiveness.
Don't bare people with your problems.
Learn to disagree without being disagreeable.
Be tactful.
Never alienate anyone in purpose.
Hear both sides before judging.
Refrain from envy and jealousy. It's the source of so much unhappiness.
Be courteous to anyone.
Rekindle old friendships.
Reread your favorite book.
Live your life so that your epitaph could read "no regrets".
Own a good dictionary.

Own a good thesaurus.
Evaluate yourself by your own standards, not someone else's.
Be there when people need you.
Never eat the last cookie.
Know when to keep silent.
Know when to speak up. 
Just to see how it feels for the next twenty-four hours, refrain from criticizing anybody or anything.
Be loyal.
Turn-off the faucet when brushing your teeth.
Never give anyone a fruitcake.
Don't ever watch hotdogs or sausage being made.
Begin each day with your favorite music.
Take care of your reputation, it's your valuable asset.
Don't procrastinate.Do what needs to be done.
Share the credit.
Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
Tape-record your parents laughter.
Laugh a lot.

Every person that you meet knows something you don't. 
Learn from them.



Ok, so i think for now, that's all i can render for you guys.
Take care.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Sagadian

I am not only proud of my blood line - an Igorota ( an Igorot lady), but also of being a Sagadian ( resident of Sagada ). 
I'm so glad i was born and raised in this place. The pines, the mountains and the rocks were my playgrounds. God ,my great grandparents, grandparents, parents, relatives, friends, anitos (pamati) and  Sagada taught me well. Hehe, i guess. 

Anyways, am sharing some valuable pics here. =)

photo taken by Gareth Likigan
  • Number 1 thing about my hometown ----- Caves! This one is in Sumaguing Cave or the big cave as they say. It's open to the public so it means anyone can visit it. But if you try to go further inside the cave, you need the assistance of a tour guide seriously,    ( am not kidding, not joking, not fooling, and definitely not playing around here ok).

Oh! one more thing ...
CAVING IS NOT  FOR EVERYONE!!
so you gotta be sure of yourself (physically and hehe, Age) and energy level before entering.
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photo taken by Ivy Khayad
photo taken by Ivy Khayad
  • Number 2 on the list is  BOMOD-OK Falls!!! or the big falls. See, everything here comes in "big" packages. You will pass by the green fields before reaching the falls. Great view, huh? FYI, you will walk cause cars, jeeps, wagons or whatever some wheeled thing you got there can't be tagged along there. Am just saying. No gas station or seven eleven, so pack some bread, rice, or sardines to fill in  your stomach. No brownies please! Thank you.
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  • At Mount Ampacao. You can get a glimpse of the Sagada Town proper when you reach the top.


  • Did i mention that you can bring your big bikes here!? Sweet huh! haha. Yeah, you can ride with it when going around Ampacao. Boom boom pow!
Kim and May-ann
  • This is a good spot for picnics and frisbee. There are less trees around so you can sit, jump, and roll around. You can even bark! haha
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Ivy Khayad

  • Next stop, Danum Lake. "Danum" is an Igorot term for water. Hmmm, so far this is the lake's worst look. It's all because of climate change it became the brown lake actually. Still, many people come visit the place. There was horse back riding here some years ago. I dunno what happened, but the operation stopped. I remember, 50 php per ride. So maybe Ivy here was a little bit disappointed.


  • murky Danum Lake. We tried bamboo rafting here a long time ago. Sure it was fun!
Yvette
  • You can catch fish there but Yvette didn't have the right fishing rod. 
some men fishing

  • Now here's a better a way of having a good catch. Make use of nets, not bombs!
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Kan-kaney hut
  • Pass by the pottery and you will pass by this site
At Marlboro Mountain
  • Try Marlboro Mountain! This photo was taken at around 7 in the morning. Less trees are also on sight or site. You can spot wild horses running and grazing around the compound. I counted 5.
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Kiltepan Sunrise
  • Get up at 5 am and jog your way to Kiltepan. Sunrise view here is fantastic. We had a good timing, he greeted Mr. Sunrise! 

  • Bad timing! The fog took over Kiltepan! 
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photo taken by Gareth Likigan
  • PONG-AS Falls. New tourist attraction in Sagada. Still not open though because they have to clear the way (to make it easier for you guys)

  • When going to Pong-as Falls, you will pass by several waterfalls. I call it "the ladderized falls." It's all falls and river and water and stones so feed your eyes with all of it. Ok?. Ok.
Kim and Gareth
  • No pool but still great!
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At St. Joseph

  • Sagada Ambiance. Common features of the restaurants in Baguio, Banaue and Sagada. 
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For more information about Sagada:
Click this link http://sagadagenuineguides.blogspot.com/