tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79776502009-03-04T08:54:17.809+08:00to dance like there is no tomorrow. to love without restraint. to have it make a difference that i lived at all. to beauty and freedom.Citizen Solhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183313959716908694noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7977650.post-82085883117692984182009-03-04T08:47:00.003+08:002009-03-04T08:53:24.901+08:00

http://filipinochangemaker.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-faces-hopefully-new-politics.htmlAs the 2010 national elections become nearer and nearer, many young Filipinos are beginning to start looking at possible candidates whom they can elect to leadership positions in our government.We have recently seen many presidentiables and their respective parties declare their intentions to run in 2010. Almost

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Ever since moving back to Cebu, I have been haunted by old memories. Places that make you remember and people you don't really look forward bumping into. I had one of such moments today. Let's just say, for the sake of brevity, there are people who spite me for reasons I don't understand (ok, maybe I understand them now but that calls for another blog entry altogether.) and because I have been

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A friend of mine, my soul sister Bea, sent me this email a few weeks ago about Saturn Return. Just wanted to post this here so others who are also experiencing their own personal Saturn Return will cope more easily.http://www.saturnreturn.net/what_is.htmlThere is nothing merely socio-cultural about the pain of turning thirty. Astrologers have known for many centuries that it takes 29.5 years for

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Marie Sol (Star of the Sea and the Sky) by Nines Terol - Zialcita (soon!) When the Universe dreamed you up It thought of bright skies and blue waters Of the highest hopes and the deepest passions Of the best of the sea and the sky It was no wonder, then That your childhood saw you Drawn to the ocean waves Gazing at the blazing heavens And dreaming of infinite possibilities Star of the sea

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When Friday afternoon came, it was like heavy dark clouds where lifted and suddenly the skies were clear again. The AYLC interviews just ended and we screened the 155 wanna-bes for the 10th AYLC. As I typed in the scores from the last panel of interviewers, I said to myself "I am getting married!!!" My wedding was never really top of mind the last few months as I have a very demanding (and

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left to right -- snow white ralph, queen mother vicky, starfish thrower dred, peter pan kitt and cinderella sol during the Ayala Foundation Christmas Party called 'AFI Hollywood'. I would like to thank my fairy godmother Mildred and her magic wand for helping me win the 'Best in Costume' award. + 14 December 2006, Ayala Museum, Makati City

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Mommy Del, you will be forever in our hearts... fondly remembered and sorely missed. We love you!

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My boyfriend just got his blackbelt in karate! A task that has been nine years in the making, he finally gives in to the challenge and surpassed it too last Dec 1 to 3, 2006. Congrats to the one true hunk in substance and in form.

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The results from my executive check-up last October came in the week before I was suppose to leave for Korea. My company HR said two things - go see the cardiologist and the pulmonologist. So I did, the day before my trip to Seoul. Good news is, the Cardio said my heart is A-OK and has ruled out any possilble heart problems. Bad news is my Pulmonologist has confirmed that I have asymptomatic

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The Rise of the Sun-goddessChristian R. Vallez She dreams of a house by the beach because she likes to stare at the infinite horizon. The horizon hides a million things beyond and beneath it. The fact that one cannot discover everything it hides is attractive to her. And so she'd live by the beach.Her affinity with the waves may have its roots from her being a Cebuana. Aside maybe from the fact

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It was a very inspiring day and a half with gungho hope warriors. We were hosted at the New Hyatt Hotel and Casino 21 to 22 September for the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum organized by the Asia Society and HSBC. Let me introduce to you the Philippine Fellows: (left to right)Major Dennis Eclarin - a very noble soldier from the military who runs his own microfinance company that services hard

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I was in Naga City, Bicol the past weekend to help out in the First Regional Engineering Student Leaders Summit organized by the Ayala Young Leaders Alliance – Bicol Chapter with Neil Erich Galicia, AYLC 2006 Alumni from Ateneo de Naga University, as Project Leader. Upon knowing that I will be in town, Fr Rex Hidalgo, Caceres Youth and Campus Ministry Director also invited me to give my “sharing

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I feel so blessed. Just read this email from Harvey Keh, one of the Fellows of the Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum.---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Harvey Keh Date: Sep 1, 2006 3:36 PMSubject: Participants to the Philippines 21 Young Leaders ForumTo: simon mossesgeld , yvette monica ang , "Edwin S. Totanes" , "rsanandres@ateneo.edu" , Rabbi , Nilo Rapista , "quebengcoc(Quebengco,Carmelita

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Yes this was taken in the Philippines... we were so amazed that such a place ever existed in the country. Isabela - Tuguegarao 3 July 2006

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... or maybe even more! Down the river near Callao Caves in Tuguegarao, we witnessed a breathtaking view - the flight of a million bats which lasted for about a good 10 minutes. The skies darken as they pass by in a hurry as though in an episode of exodus. Callao Caves - Tuguegarao 1 July 2006

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We found some time to escape (literally) from the University of St. Louis - Tuguegarao Leadership Training Seminar and go on bit of a river cruise. Reminds me of Venice (though I have never been there!). Callao Caves - Tuguegarao 1 July 2006

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longest bridge in the country. greatest love of my life.

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it can come true. yes, i can have wings too.

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aint nothing like vacation far far away from the concrete jungle .. at the Balinese resort in Dhio Endheka, Tabaco City. Hammock swings across the eternity pool. A little piece of heaven on earth. (April 2006)

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moments that i live for... after the ELSA Young Leaders Camp, a camper gives me the tightest warmest hug i have ever had. (St Joseph Retreat House, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao - 28 May 2006)

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One is official, the other one is personal, while the third one is in the name of love... and the last one is my new toy.These are tools to stay connected but sometimes I just wish I could disconnect and hang up.email me your thoughts: sol_delantar@yahoo.com

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It was a night all about weddings and marriage. Two of my highschool friends here Queenie (and her groom-to-be Joel) and Hazel joins my AYLC dinner in Cebu for a quick catching up and for a short briefing on their wedding dates (December 8 and 10, respectively).I will be back in Cebu December 7 to 11 to attend the 5th and 6th wedding I am attending for the year 2005. I think next year will be

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Oh the joy of being in the same welcome banner as Mareng Winnie and Chees Escudero...email me your thoughts: sol_delantar@yahoo.com

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posting this just because everyone keeps on asking how i am coping. the answer is I AM FINE but I AM NOT OK. magulo ba? taken the day after he left, and guess what... I had to present AYLC in front of the Ayala Group HR Council. How life loves to humor me...email me your thoughts: sol_delantar@yahoo.com

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Hagorn is spotted at the Black and White Movement - Leaders Assembly at the Ateneo de Manila Highschool covered courts. It was an intense but peaceful gathering.email me your thoughts: sol_delantar@yahoo.com

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