Smoking Can Kill You!

Smoking... a vice, a habit, an addiction, a killer.

Cigarette smoking is dangerous to anybody's health - regardless how seldom or often you smoke. This can certainly put your health at risks - making your family, loved ones and friends worry a lot.

I know you definitely don't want to die young; I am even certain that you want to live longer to allow you enjoy more quality time with your loved ones.

So, if you wish to live a longer, healthier and happier life, engage in some stop smoking hypnosis techniques today and experience the joy of living life to the fullest!

Have a healthier lifestyle!

Myraine

Cum Laude…

Cum laude is a Latin term used to indicate a high level of academic distinction at the time of graduation – when such academic degree is satisfactorily earned. Along with other academic honors, it is used all over the world and with no particular standard system and policies on how it is used; universities and colleges decide how to award honors on an individual basis.

Ideally, to graduate cum laude, a student must maintain excellent grades, good overall academic performance, complete a supplemental citations and recognitions on his thesis, and participate in honors courses.

With Honor or with Praise…

Grateful to God, to my family and to my inspiration, I graduated CUM LAUDE (academic degree: AB Mass Communication Major in Journalism). It was the 26th day of April of year 2004 when I received my most rewarding academic distinction – the fruits of my hard works, sleepless nights, overnight group study, and many more. That day was overwhelming as I made not just myself but most of all, my loving mom as well as all my loved ones the kind of pride, joy and recognition we all truly deserve.

Graduating from one of the most prestigious STATE Universities here in the Philippines, this has given me the privileges to choose the company that I am going to work with; to negotiate compensations and benefits; and to also have the freedom on the kind of working loads and schedule I am supposed to have.

Briefly, at the age of 25, I was able to get connected with four different institutions – the Office of the Philippine President, the Manila Bulletin (the country’s developmental broadsheet), ABC 5 and IBC 13 (production companies, networks), and Our Lady of Fatima University. In my stay in these institutions, I must say that I have been well-compensated not just financially but most of all, mentally, emotionally and psychologically. To sum it all, I really had a great time working for them and with the kind of colleagues I have had.

Over the years, such privilege, acknowledgment and recognition have never diminished. Until now, I still reap the fruits of graduating with flying colors. From time to time, I still get praises, acknowledgment, recognitions and the likes from different people. With all these things that I am experiencing, I must say that it is all worth it.

I am proud to be a CUM LAUDE.

Thus, I am more fulfilled to say that I am now a proud Filipino blogger, a part-time professor, online journalist and web content writer, a full-time mom and a loving wife. For me, these experiences are much more rewarding than anything else – trying to serve my purpose and become that someone GOD has planned and designed me to be.

To all the graduates, congratulations and good luck.

Myraine

Our Child is Indeed a Blessing

OUR Little Prince...

Leo Antonio has just turned eight months. Over those months that he has been with us, my hubby and I are proud to say that he has the power to touch hearts and lives not just ours but also other people’s.

Whenever he smiles to anyone, a heavy and worried heart suddenly becomes light and happy.

Whenever he giggles, a tired and exhausted body magically becomes energized and recharged.

Whenever he laughs out loud, a confused and troubled mind immediately turns out to be clear and calm.

At a very young age, you have made a lot of people smile, stay happy and pleased. That is good, son. You need to have the guts to make other people happy. We pray that you become that kind of person GOD has planned and designed you to be.

Overwhelmed and grateful, we are inspired and committed in raising him as a better person – God-fearing and a good Christian.

We love you, son! You just do not know how you have changed your dad’s life and mine too. We certainly thank HIM for sending you to us.

Words to Every Parent...

For You and Me…

There are little eyes upon you,
and they are watching night and day;
There are little ears that quickly take
in every word you say;
There are little hands all eager to do
everything that you do.
This little child is dreaming of
the day he'll be like you.

You're the little child's idol,
You're the wisest of the wise
Well, in his little mind about you,
No suspicions ever rise;
He believes in you sincerely,
holds all you say and do;
He will say and do in your way when
he's grown up to be like you.

There's a wide-eyed little child who
believes you're always right;
And his ears are always open and he
watches day and night;
You are setting an example
everyday in all you say and do
For the little child who's waiting
to grow up to be like you.

How important my child’s early years are…

My bundle of joy is exactly six months, two weeks and two days today. Most of the people around us have told my hubby and me that his early years include his first six years. With this, we have decided that I should stop working, stay at home and enjoy the moments with our little prince, baby Eieo.

Since I started to have him in my womb, my hubby and I have become more books’ enthusiasts. We used to be book lovers of our own literary genre. But now, we both enjoy collecting books on good parenting, raising a child and how-to be good parents and the likes. Well, learning from them has always been a fun-filled experience.

From these materials and advices of experts, we believe that we need to watch over our little Eieo because in these very early years, he begins to acquire moral and spiritual values. Here, he also starts to give meaning and concept to life.

Psychologists say that a child gains fifty percent of his knowledge by the age of three and seventy-five percent by age seven. The young child learns attitudes, responses and character traits – beginning to develop a positive or a negative image.

More so, we read from a book that we, parents are our baby’s first image or picture of God. Therefore, it is both a commitment and a responsibility to experience such wonderful blessings from Him.

Certainly, being a parent can be a tough yet a very rewarding and fulfilling experience.

Happy parenting, moms and dads!