Piwi on blogging

I was reading earlier an article about choosing a niche or theme to blog about. Well, the author’s recommendation was to start a personal blog. He shared that at first he didn’t think about monetizing it but he just used it to share his thoughts on topics that interests him. Overtime, it became clearer to him that he needed to put his blogging to another level so he started other blogs that are now generating income for him. I think it’s quite cool.

I started blogging in 2007 just so I can have an outlet. I was using my multiply site then, which is no longer active, and I just posted random stuff there. This year,I opened this blogsite in an effort to do this on a regular basis. But come to think of it, I don’t think  I had a clear objective when I started aside from my desire to establish my blogging life. It still sounds so general. That may explain why I can’t seem to commit myself to really doing it. I think it doesn’t have focus yet. Oh well, it looks like I got the right sub-title to my blog– purely random.

Piwi on process and purpose…

First posted on my Facebook dated August 26, 2010

The process is more important than the outcome. This was and still is one of my favorite sayings that I used to share to other young people I talk to. But there was a long period of time in my life when I have somehow forgotten its meaning, especially when I needed to remember it the most. The struggle itself that I went through was already hard but the worse part was that I didn’t see any point as to why I had to experience it. Going through something and not having the right perspective on your situation will really put you in a tight spot. You’ll go in circles without getting anywhere. Sooner or later you become frustrated, you become angry and bitter, until you get to the point where you are so numb that you just don’t care anymore. Then, you feel like hope has given up on you. You feel like giving up. Finally, you hit rock bottom.

There’s always a process to follow in everything. In school, if you’re going to enroll. In different government agencies, if you’re going to renew your passport, apply for your driver’s license, get your NBI clearance etc., you’re going to see signages telling you to do this first, go there, so on and so forth. Equally true, in life experiences you’ll discover that the process is also evident though not everything has to be in order. It could be in overlapping manner. Sometimes, you would jump from step 3 then go back to step 2. It really depends on your circumstance. The point is, there’s a pattern or if I may, a process, that we follow and sometimes, without any awareness of it.

I find this true in my life. I’ve seen myself in the middle of a struggle trying to fight my way out, pretending that I was okay and impatiently insisting on going to the next step without accepting the fact that there was something that I needed to deal with and/or do something first before I could go on. Because of that, I’ve learned this lesson the hard way- trying to go against the pattern that you’re supposed to follow would impede your growth, stall your learning and waste your time.

The important thing to remember is that there is a purpose behind the process. I personally believe that ultimately, the development of character is that overriding purpose. So, if this is the case, there are times, and not all the time, that time is irrelevant so long as the purpose is achieved. In this kind of situation, patience is needed. You don’t have to rush things. Try to absorb every bit of learning that you can while you’re still going through it. Those learnings will strengthen your character. There are also instances where the situation calls for getting through it as fast as you can otherwise you’ll miss your lesson. The key is to acknowledge that there is a design in everything that happens in and to you. Don’t stray away. It will only hurt you.

I believe that an understanding of this process and the purpose behind it is the thing that can redeem you of your past regrets. Years of your life that have been wasted because of wrong decisions, opportunities that slipped by because of indecisions and any other thing that gives you that ‘what if’ thoughts are causes of regrets. But if we apply the process and purpose principle, we can look at it differently. Wasted years can be taken as years of preparation. Wasted opportunities can be dealt with as stepping stones for much better open doors. So you see, it can be a liberating lesson for us. You can say that nothing is really wasted then because you understand now that there is a purpose behind what happened to you, that you just needed to go through a certain process to give you that learning, give you that open door, give you that experience to strengthen you and make you a more complete person. Ain’t that cool?? Group hug everyone!!! Yey!!!

Anyways, I’m already sleepy so it’s time to post this entry. ^_^

Wow. It’s already May! I didn’t notice it.  Oh well, I got busy at work anyway so I hope I can justify myself.. against myself.

I stopped blogging when our clients came and held a 3-week training. Our batch started to handle cases after that. A couple of clients came last month and some bosses from our company. So many things happened last month at work and for the next three weeks, we’ll undergo a 3-week training which is like a last ditch effort for some of us. I know, it does not sound good.

We just had our National Election and I want to congratulate myself for being able to vote for the first time… YEY!

Things are opening up for me though I still have some hesitations on some issues. I guess  I just want to get rid of that chip on my shoulder and be able to go out there and do my thing. BREAK FREE.

I’d like to see myself doing the right thing, in the right place, at the right time. I know that at my age I should not sound idealistic but this is a very personal issue so I’d really like to see it. I also know that I can start where I am but for some reason I have that but/ however thoughts. Make things simple Piwi.* sigh *

That’s it for now..

I was checking the Toastmasters site earlier today and I’m kind of interested in joining a local club here. I’ve already checked a few sites on the web and hopefully I can visit one some time soon. I think it would be fun to join them because I’ll be around people with similar interest. It’s also a good avenue for improving my communication skills especially in the area of public speaking. They also have a touch on leadership which is great because I researched a bit about their educational program and it’s two fold: communications and leadership. In a group, you get to do a specific task and obviously when you’re part of a group, you must be a team player, so they also train you how to work with other people.

This is cool. Let’s see.. I want this..

Thank you Lord.. thank you Lord.. thank you Lord! It’s really good to give thanks to the Lord. His love endures forever! Amen!

I’m watching Gary V’s  more and more video. I like this song and I love the choreography. So simple yet the way they executed the dance steps and how they projected themselves, they’re fun to watch. oooops.. lemme play it again ahihi

So far so good for this year. Slowly but surely I’m finding my groove again. I’m expecting more good things to come especially at work. I really pray that the Lord will open new doors for me for His glory. I am quite excited at work and I really need to focus especially for the next 3 moths ahead. New things.. new things.. new things…

I actually miss dancing ( thanks gary v) ..hmm.. but it’s more than dancing.. i know there’s something else.. but at least for the first quarter I’ll try to drop my weight first and take it from there.. or better yet do it at the same time.. then I’ll play ball regularly.. not a bad idea..

ayt gotta go to sleep now. . it’s already 2:30 in the morning.. gotta wake up at seven.. night blogging world.. zzzz

It’s 2:40 in the morning. We played ball earlier in Malolos. My college buddies were there- Ace, Mark John, Aries, Pakoy and Diaz. I was with my high school friends- Nal, Michael, Romark, Enan, Owel and Jonas.  Owel and Jonas were college classmates as well.

It was a fun time because I haven’t been with my college peeps for a long time. It’s really good to see them. Most of them are enjoying great careers and I’m really happy for them. Personally of course, I still feel that somehow I feel incomplete until I secure my college degree. It’s not that I’m banking on it for my identity, but obviously, especially in the corporate world, a college degree is a basic requirement for you to get employed. We took up ECE and I think it’s one of the tougher courses out there. I’m not sure if  it’s practical to still pursue it but given the time and opportunity, why not. I mean I would love to finish it.

ECE is a very good college course because it offers a lot of options if someone’s looking for a job with this degree. Owel is in the communications field and Jonas is focused on the electronics sector with a touch of sales which really works for him because he can really speak to people. They both work for stable companies and I think they really love their jobs. Aries actually teaches full time in our school, Bulacan State University. Some even went to IT and Software industries so I personally think that it gives a wide range of choices for an ece graduate.

Anyways, I had a good stretch earlier. I hope I can play more so I can always condition my body. Since I’m not dancing anymore, if  I can at least run up and down the court, that will work for me. Oh well, it’s time to rest now. By the way, I just noticed that I was not able to post in more than a week. Wew. Well I had a busy week so that’s a positive thing…and I need more.

I actually don’t know what to blog about today. I just feel that I need to do this hehe. As part of my commitment to establish my blogging life , I have to post something regularly. It just pains me not knowing what to put here. Anyways, I’ve been thinking of my game plan for this year. I wrote on my regular notes the hobbies that  I want to establish in my lifestyle, including what I’m doin right now, and hopefully  I can take it to another level after some time.

I’m planning to blog about Bro Eddie but I haven’t come up with a detailed lay out on the things that I will write about him. But the first thing that came to mind was something within the context of the body of Christ. For sure, not every believer agrees with Bro Eddie’s involvement in politics. I’ve heard lots of opinion about his running in the coming election but most of it were out of honest concern. I understand their side and I think that’s going to be the main thrust of my article. I need more time to plan everything. That’s the least that I can do.

Dear Lord, I believe it will just take one great idea from You and I know that I’ll be out of this rut I’m in. Oh please, let me out! I can’t wait to see all that You have for me.

That’s it for now. I hope that next time I’ll have tons of topics to talk about here. It just shows how idle I am at the moment haha poor me!

I played ball with my high school friends last night. It was my first for this year. The  last time  I played was also in the same place, I think last November. Jonas, Owel, Nal and Micl were present and we played against some dudes there. I only played one game but it was fun because I got to loosen up a bit. I’m not sure if I’ve dropped weight already but I felt lighter compared the last time I played.

Tony, one of my HS batch mates, chatted with me one time and we talked about  having a Faithful-Obedient Sports fest this summer. Faithful, the first section then in 4th year, that’s his section and Obedient, second, my section. Our sections were pretty close during our high school days and up to now we get to meet each other and play ball whenever we can.

” patahi tayo ng uniforms ha, pos kuha tayo referee. Then laro din tayo ng ibang games pa, para talagang sportsfest. ”

” ok yan bro cge i’ll contact owel para masabihan yung iba”

Our target date is April. I think we can make it happen. It’s been ten years now since we graduated from high school and I think it’s a perfect time for us to get reunited once more and become kids again even for a day. Well we’re still young but personally I would like to get reacquainted with that feeling where you’re not aware of the time but you’re just enjoying what you’re doing. It’s been a while and I’m kind of excited about it.

Yeah, we love basketball. And it’s impossible not to talk about it whenever we meet up. It’s a passion. We all have our own lives now but our love for the game is what binds us up to now. It’s our common denominator. Though we’re obviously not high caliber players, I think our plain love for basketball more than makes up for our limited talents.

And so begins the countdown to D-day. Hope it will materialize because I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a lot of  fun.

one sunday morning…

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning! I’m listening to Chris Tomlin’s song, Your grace is enough. Indeed it is. Grace has been tagged by others as a soft thing but if you will really think about it, it is really the power of the believer to face all the hell this life can throw at him. Grace has been defined as everything that God can provide us based on the finished work of Jesus on the cross of Calvary. Amen, we can always turn to God and ask for help when we are hurting, in need of healing, in need of guidance and protection, practically everything that we need in this life. The Lord has not left us alone. He didn’t ascend back to heaven telling to us to live our lives on our own til He comes back again. He promises us His presence through the Holy Spirit so we can have the power to overcome and experience victory in every circumstance. Where can we find true joy and peace? Only in Him. Where can we truly find contentment and fulfillment in this life? Only in Christ. Where can we find deep defining  purpose and a clear sense of identity? Only in Jesus. In everything, let Jesus be. Amen.