Life

Life is short, but it is beautiful

sometimes happy, sometimes sad

sometimes fun, sometimes crazy

sometimes exciting, sometimes boring

full of surprises, and of wonders 

many times a mystery, sometimes a fantasy

everyday challenges, often with changes 

somethings unknown, somethings yet to be shown

there is always hope, above our fears

it is giving and it is taking

at times made of hurts, full of tears

always confusing, but then reassuring

that life can bring grace and bring us to safe

life is loving, life is caring 

life is amazing, life is a great 

life is ...you ... life is with loving people

life is prayers, life is blessed

always joyful, always wonderful 

life is just me...

Amazing, I love God !  ....and I love this Life!

How Far The Journey Is Or How Capable We Are?

Life can begin at 40/50/60/70, it is all in your hands!

Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 40/50/60 years of age owing to the diminishing importance given to them and their opinions. But it need not be so if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow them scrupulously. 

Here are ten mantras to age gracefully, make life after retirement pleasant, enjoy and treasure the elders years of wisdom and intelligence at its best.

1. Never say ‘I am aged': There are three ages, chronological, biological, and psychological. The first is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is determined by the health conditions and the third is how old you feel you are. While we don't have control over the first, we can take care of our health with a good diet, exercise, and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can reverse the third age.

2. Health is wealth: If you really love your kids and kin, taking care of yourself and your health should be your priority. Thus, you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do take health insurance cover.

3. Money is important: Money is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect and security. Don't spend beyond your means even for your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoyed a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But never take it for granted.

4. Relaxation and recreation: The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music, and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.

5. Time is precious: It is almost like holding a horse's reins. When they are in your hands, you can control them. Imagine that every day you are born again. Yesterday is a canceled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash — use it profitably. Live this moment.

6. Change is the only permanent thing: We should accept change — it is inevitable. The only way to make sense out of change is to join the dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.

7. Enlightened selfishness: All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do, we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But our focus should be on the internal satisfaction and happiness we derive by doing good to others, without expecting anything in return.

8. Forget and forgive: Don't be bothered too much about others' mistakes. We are not spiritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be only increasing our BP.

9. Everything has a reason. A purpose: Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and right in his own way.

10. Overcome the fear of death: We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still, we are afraid of death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed for some time. Time heals everything and they will carry on.

Regardless How Far The Journey Is Or How Capable We Are, We Do Our Best To Reach Our Goal. 

This Is Perseverance At Its Best ...

—Anonymous

AirAsia offers seat sale at the Philippine Travel Mart 2019

MANILA, 29 August 2019 - Calling all travelers in Manila! AirAsia will be participating at the Philippine Travel Mart 2019 taking place this weekend. 

Enjoy special promotional fares to international and domestic destinations available for booking at the travel mart from 30 August to 1 September 2019 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, from 10.00am to 8.00pm. 

AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricardo P Isla said, “AirAsia is committed to promoting domestic and foreign tourism in the country. By joining the Philippine Travel Mart, we aim to give our guests more opportunities to discover the many destinations we fly to. Everyone can enjoy our exclusive promo fares and award-winning service that make us the world’s best low-cost airline.” 

Visit AirAsia’s booth at the Philippine Travel Mart and book flights from Clark to domestic destinations from as low as P790 and to international destinations from P1,690, as well as flights from Manila to domestic destinations from P1,290 and to international destinations from P2,190.* 

Travel period is from 20 November 2019 to 8 September 2020. 

Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), The Philippine Travel Mart is on its 30th year and has grown to become one of the most awaited travel expositions in the Philippines.

For latest AirAsia news, activities and promotions, please follow AirAsia on Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia), Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia) and Instagram (instagram.com/AirAsia).

* All promotions listed are only applicable to base fare and are not applicable to fuel surcharges and airport taxes. Our seats are limited and may not be available on all flights during public holidays, school breaks and weekends. Travel period restricted to 20 November 2019 to 8 September 2020 on selected routes. Refer to Terms and Conditions apply here.

Caleruega Church, Nasugbu Batangas

To make traveling your lifestyle isn't easy but its worth it! It’s not all about traveling, because life is twisty and long and ultimately travel is just one part of the human experience.

I read that “Life is not what happened to you but what you remember and how you remember it to retell it.” This is from Gabriel García Márquez. 

At this stage of my life, I always remember things and places I love.

For beginning (again- I had my blog titled  Arts & Travel Magazine, but didn't push through) my blog about arts and travel, I am now doing throwback memories :) 

Here first. 

Caleruega Church Nasugbu Batangas

I enjoyed the celebration of my nth birthday by fulfilling my wish to go to a very peaceful place, a church so beautiful and serene. I felt I’m near to heaven, near to God, one of the blessed places in the world – the Caleruega Church. Located in Nasugbu, Batangas, in a little bit off to Tagaytay City.

Just entering the place, you can see a colorful place of pathways with rows of flowers and wonderful green hills and landscape, in many directions are breathtaking sceneries. The chapel is in the top of the hill, it ‘s not so big, but the whole place, you’ll really feel close to nature, closer to God, in a peaceful beautiful paradise! It’s is a good place to be peace and quiet for better meditation. It is a “home amidst the beauty of nature where pilgrims are open to prayer, to creative transformation, to Gospel values.”

Throughout the years, the place was known for religious purposes. It is a perfect hideaway for retreats and recollections. It has been a venue for many activities, leadership seminars, and training, prayers and renewal workshops, youth camps, research, family /religious encounters.

And at present, it is also the favorite for weddings and most exciting moments for the wedding photoshoot!

There is a reception area in the entrance. Caleruega has many conference rooms; Reflectory Hall; Transfiguration Chapel; a 180-capacity dining hall; the Tuktok Snacks Bar and the Plaza de Aza, that is a roof deck which can be used as big-group gatherings ; dormitories called Catalina Hall and Tomasino Hall; Pahingalayan and Fra Angelico family rooms and hermitage cottages ; Gazekubo, for a wedding reception and a campsite called Kampo Arriba.

What a wonderful day !!! 

The travel is only 2 hours from Manila and entrance to the vicinity costs Php 30.00.