Wow! its been a looooong time since my last post. I kinda lost focus, I call this " BAD HABIT... Anyway, No matter how many excuses I state here, it wont change the fact that I got lazy in terms of writing and maintaining this blog.
For 3 years now, I got myself totally addicted to "Anime". It's something that got me interested, something that I got myself fully invested in . Aside from work and everything "Super Mommy" related, Anime became my "Life".... Watching various Anime, reading Manga, joining Forums and anything Anime related kept me busy during my free hours ( including sleepless hours ) I was so consumed, I realized I'm turning into an Anime Addict, and it's not doing me any good.
I'm the type of person who does "Extremes" . Its either "Too Much" or "Too Little" it's just too hard for me to engage into anything and do it in "Neutral" ( I guess It's the BIPOLAR in me :P )
As of now , I'm trying my best to "Cure" my ANIME addiction by engaging myself into something more meaningful, doing things that can help improve myself into becoming someone better than yesterday.
I've decided I'll get back to Blogging and make up for all those times I neglected my "LOVE" for writing. For me, promises are meant to be broken, so I wont promise I'll do blogging on a regular basis, instead I'll just try to upload my unpublished post as often as I could.
That's all for now :) I hope to find anything inspiring so I can share my thoughts with you .
Hey everyone!!! I missed blogging, and I think a new blog post will be nice to start the year, so I decided to share it with you : )
(Well, I know it’s kinda late for a year starter, but it’s better than never. Thanks to my ‘crashed’ pc for the delay... )
Year 2011 has been a roller coaster ride for me. I struggled a lot. Problems here and there…Lost my job, found another job, and then almost lost it again… Got sick, depressed and confused… Despite all the trials, I kept my faith and held on. Eventually, little by little, things turned out good. I can say that my life is on a rebound, and 2011 set the game floor for me. And now in 2012 “The year of the Dragon “ I am hopeful that life will be good to me and to my love ones as well.
I have always been interested in Feng Shui and Astrology. I believe that we live in a world guided by the movement of stars, moon and contrasting forces of energy that are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world (yin yang concept). So, being the ever curious me, I read on every Horoscope predictions I see. I am born in the Year of the Snake, (18 February 1977 – 6 February 1978: Fire Snake) although in Chinese Horoscope 1978 falls under the year of the Horse (except those born from Jan. 1 – Feb. 6, 1978). Anyway, 2012 predictions say that the year of the dragon will seem favorable for me. (Yay!!!) Im crossing my fingers on that xD.
I wonder if there is anyone who seriously believes in horoscope predictions and who makes it a habit to religiously follow every word it says. I see no harm in using such predictions in making choices, as long as it doesn’t involve Major Life changing decisions. I firmly believe that we create our own destiny. We are blessed with a mind of our own (Use it. Make it work! ) and the wisdom to know what is best for us. Our horoscope is just a mere guide.
I’ll be your Psychic (“wannabe”) for today, and I wanna share with you these horoscope predictions I read online for 2012 –Year of the Water Dragon …
I wanna share a summary of predictions from a very reliable Feng Shui expert xD – I hope they wont sue me for doing this xP... Below is the link to their site, you may want to visit them if you are interested. (Now, I'm promoting their website! gee z, they should thank me xP ... just kidding!)
Feng Shui Horoscope 2012 Forecast for Snake
The lunar years of the Snake are 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. People who were born in these years are said to embody the traits of the Snake, which are namely passion, romance, intelligence, quick-witted, charm and determination. However, as is known by most, the Snake is a very tricky and mistrusted animal, so be cautious to prevent intuitive senses to leading to stringiness or loss of motivation. Women with the Snake Zodiac also need to be extra cautious, because their natural beauty will often lead to vanity, which will drive away those around them. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Snake are fortune teller, author, psychiatrist, philosopher or professor.
For Snake, the difficulties of the year 2012 will seem not quite so pervasive - he can avoid sharp corners, and will calmly work in a planned manner, focusing on his own subtle intuition and natural wisdom. He cannot be mislead by a grand speech or tinsel glitter of carnival for he is used to seeing things from the inside, inside out, pinpointing the worthiest and most perspective ones among them. Snake will try to turn around all possibilities and problems in affairs for the maximum benefit for himself, and if this activity will be active throughout the whole year of 2012, Snake will be the winner among all members of the zodiacal circle.
In early 2012, the position of the planets is favorable for Snake's activities. But a representative of this zodiac sign, having reached some success in work, may make a mistake, significantly slowing down his operations, while stopping at what has already been achieved. Moving forward is the key to successful development of all Snake's affairs, so any stopping can indefinitely push aside the success. Snake's tendency to analyze, draw conclusions, and predict will be a good assistant in planning. In the spring of 2012, Snake's quiet activity may encounter adverse currents, caused by conflict at work, gossip and backstage intrigues. Snake must remain neutral so as not to be dragged into these unproductive and unnecessary squabbles. By the end of spring, Snake may get a proposal for a new position or work, and must strive to assert himself in the activities, rather than in interpersonal conflicts. In summer, when all other zodiac signs will be quite content with a quiet, smooth flow of affairs, Snake will have to meet the intense pace of work. Snake is a good strategist, he can select keys for all the necessary locks at work, but a representative of this zodiac sign is rather clumsy in relations with others, and may show indifference to them, reject their views or completely reject collective work. Snake's pedantry and over adherence to principles can ruin very promising projects that can be triumphant in a more conducive working atmosphere in a team. In the autumn of 2012, Snake will witness a quiet period when he can take stock and assess what has been done. Snake in the autumn can relax a bit. Whatever the case, Snake's personal life is both his rear and a source of pride and well-protected haven of comfort and tranquility. Snake in the coming 2012 will be full of charm and charisma, he will easily find a mate - if, of course, he/she is interested in such a matter. A married Snake will receive during fall unexpected pleasant news from relatives. Efforts to strengthen partnerships will be effective during this period.
He/she will strengthen relationship with a partner, take care of loved ones and help everyone who needs help.
Your zodiac allies are the Ox and Rooster while your horoscope secret friend is Monkey. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
2012 Feng Shui Horoscope Update for Horse
The lunar years of the Horse are 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014. Individuals born in these years are often very popular and admired among those around them, and display the tendencies to be agile, intelligent, friendly, perseverant, and well-liked. You are sexually appealing, charming and good talker. You are hardworking and loyal. However, there are many negative traits that come with the Horse Zodiac, some of these being selfishness, rudeness, negative cleverness, moody and a very high ego. Although the Horse is a well respected Zodiac signs, when these traits are displayed that effect is diminished. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the horse are scientist, explorer, politician or poet. Success will come, especially in competitive situations. You will earn admiration and respect from colleagues and friends for your strings of victories and achievement. Your networking will grow and your foundation will be strengthened further to attract abundance for the future. You will emerge triumphant in most occasions. Having said that this is not a good year to start anything with high risk especially financially. Better to keep doing work you are familiar with. Those who are young and just starting out in working life should curb impulsive decision. Do not get ahead of yourself or you might at the same time attract envious eyes. Relationship wise, it's going to be a very unstable year. You might seem unreasonable to others. It's better to simplify your life and embrace whatever is your situation this year. No need for painstaking analysis of life situations in matters for love relationships. Try pairing up with your ally, the Tiger, as this is excellent feng shui for you and will make a big difference to you luck in 2012.
Your zodiac allies are the Tiger and Dog while your horoscope secret friend is Sheep. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
2012 Horoscope Feng Shui Forecast for Sheep
The lunar years of the Sheep are 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, and 2015. Those who were born in these years are often the most sympathetic and sincere, always allowing for honesty and an open flow of optimism. You are confident, perseverant, protective and non-judgmental. However, because they normally focus on the material goods around them and solid comforts, those with the Sheep Zodiac tend to complain a lot, leading to disorganization, vulnerability, and sometimes even depression. While the Sheep can overcome an obstacle when given the necessary time, they are not able to work efficiently under pressure. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Sheep are gardener, musician or actor.
A better and more meaningful year for you this year than last year and it will show in career and financial luck. Your economic situation will have greater stability and improvement. Many of you will enjoy good health luck. Not a good year to make big decisions based purely on instincts. Let your head rule your heart. You enjoy good recognition luck too, so your hard work will pay off well and a promotion is likely. Strategize carefully and be prepared to work hard and you will see quite spectacular achievements to your effort. Projects will get completed and what you strive to achieve will get actualized. Control your temper and keep your cool is your main concern this year or you will spoil everything for yourself. Do make an extra effort to keep hostility energy at bay and be patience otherwise people will find you difficult to satisfy and you will make it hard to deal with you. Your zodiac allies are the Rabbit and Boar while your horoscope secret friend is Horse. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
2012 Horoscope Forecast for Monkey
The lunar years of the Monkey are 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016. People born in these years will display the quick-witted nature of this Zodiac, and will have the beneficial characteristics of original thinker, creativity, cleverness, intelligence and innovation. However, these traits are easily transformed into vanity, self-destruction and the tendency to become disheartened very easily. The Monkey is a very sociable sign, and it is easy to get close to one; despite this, the Monkey’s friends should always be on the lookout for backstabbing and distrust. There is no specific suggested profession for those born in the years of the Monkey, because you are versatile and likely to be ambitious and successful in any career path you choose.
A definitely better year than previous year especially in your work life. You will gain confidence and be a lot steadier in your career after some of you finding yourself sidelined professionally in the past two years. Your instincts are good so let your inner voice lead the way when you are unsure about anything. There will be tension between married couple if you are a Monkey-born. Tempers will flare and harsh words will be exchanged between spouses or family members if this affliction is not weakened. Do not let things to happen that is irreparable and you will regret later. It's very important to keep your calm and suppress your temper tantrums this year as you are not only influenced by the hostile quarrelsome Flying star is, your chart is also flanked by two Yearly Conflict Stars brought by the 24 Mountains. This means arguments, disputes and violence may erupt. Lawsuits and litigations might follow. Be extra careful in the months of August and October when the energy of the negative afflictions doubles in strength. It's a good year to plan well and gather your forces. It's also a good year be open-minded, to look for new opportunities, a new commitment, a new job or career!.
Your zodiac allies are the Rat and Dragon while your horoscope secret friend is Snake. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Feng Shui 2012 Horoscope Forecast for Rooster
The lunar years of the Rooster are 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017. People who were born in these years take on the traits of being headstrong and hardworking, as well as responsible, full of courage and self-confident. You are sensitive and attentive to friends. However, Roosters often tend to becoming reckless, careless, selfish and sometimes even self-destructive, due to their overly arrogant nature. Those with the Rooster Zodiac are always sure of their own success, and so sometimes come across as boastful and vain. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Rooster are traveler or travel writer, publicist, soldier or restaurant owner.
Your good fortune luck is shining bright this year. The year of the Dragon 2012 is going to be eventful and wonderful for Rooster born - so many good things and opportunities appear on the horizon just waiting to manifest for you. It's going to be quite benchmark year - definitely a year to expand and move into new levels of achievement and to pursue almost anything you wish as it's almost certain that it will turn out successful. Wealth luck is good and it's going to be a turnaround year for you as you are well supported by lucky Feng Shui winds namely the 8 Prosperity Star and the Yi Duo Enhancing Star, which when combined, brings abundance and every kind of good fortune. Some of you may even enjoy a sizable windfall of some sort. It would be a shame for you to not take fullest advantage. This indicates some conflict with people close to you but you will be able to ride through them with focus and your high chi essence and life force. You will need to watch your temper and do not allow anger energy to degenerate into violence. Your indications of luck are so good it would be a waste to throw these away by getting involved in petty conflicts. Your zodiac allies are the Ox and Snake while your horoscope secret friend is Dragon. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Horoscope Forecast 2012 for Dog
The lunar years of the Dog are 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 and 2018. The Dog is a very potent symbol of justice and equality, and so those with it as their Zodiac sign will always have a strong sense of morality. You will also be presented with honesty, compassion, loyalty, generosity and dedication to things you love. A protector, you are always ready to help and can get every defensive sometimes where friends and family are concerned. You have a sympathetic ear. The disadvantages of the Dog Zodiac are that you tend to become very lazy and instigate arguments when you are frustrated. Also, you have the strong tendency to become depressed and pessimistic. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Dog are businessmen, teachers, activists or government agents.
In 2012 the Dog's fortune reflects a waning of the glories of the previous year. There is danger indicated and should not be taken lightly. Older Dog-born will have better luck but generally, all dog people have low chi essence. Relationships with people will be filled with mistrust. Be brave and confident, and take some chances based on your gut feelings in your friendships. The prosperity 8 Star is in your chart, which means projects get completed and financial luck improved. Your birth elements bring a much more positive outlook, indicating strong success luck which might bring quite outstanding achievements to all the effort you put in. Many of you will enjoy good health luck this year except 78 and 18 year olds.
The dog has a number of afflictions to deal with this year. You're in direct conflict with Tai Sui, also known as the Grand Duke Jupiter or the ruling god of the year in 2012. So take note that while many of you will enjoy a good year with quite a number of triumphant moments, there will be others who will have to face some serious conflicts and violence. There is the possibility that conflicts arising from problems affecting loved ones might spoil the year for you. Then there is also the possibility of the embittered self. The Dog betrayed by a loved one could experience real anguish this year.
The wisest way to approach this year of transformational luck is to install all the cures, lie low and not to make waves. Certainly a year to play it careful. But don't despair. While there are aggravations and obstacles, there are good opportunities up for grabs if you get your timing right, and you subdue your afflictions with the correct feng shui cures.
Your zodiac allies are the Tiger and Horse while your horoscope secret friend is Rabbit. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Horoscope Feng Shui Forecast 2012 for Boar
The lunar years of the Pig are 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 and 2019. The Pig is the last symbol in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and those born in these years are loyal, reliable, loving, passionate, honest and tolerant. Some of the negativities that arise out of these traits are naivety and gullibility, as well as the tendency to get frustrated due to lack of knowledge. Despite this, the Pig is an extremely loyal sign, and will often sacrifice its own good for the sake of others. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Pig are lawyer, entertainer or finance manager.
The boar person will immediately benefit from cosmic blessing, giving you a good start in the year 2012. Success and good fortune luck is very high. You will gain recognition and attain new heights. It's a year when you can be as ambitious as you wish in your career and business undertakings as success luck and new opportunities are present in your chart - this is because you are sitting on the Star of Heavenly Seal.
However, you energy level is not strong so take things steady and pace yourself well. This is an excellent year for you to practice spirituality to enhance your inner chi, crucial for your success this year. Hard work is required this year but be careful not to overwork yourself and succumb to sickness as the illness star is in your home location. 2012 is also not a good year to rely on your instincts but your brains.
The year 2012 is very promising for the Boars indeed as long as you can withstand the affliction in your chart. With these negative feng shui winds, you may find it difficult to grab hold of many goodies in your bag and this can be very frustrating. It's important to make sure these inauspicious Feng Shui winds are taken care of in order to harness your luck potential to its fullest. It's forecasted that sickness, deception, robbery and injury are present in your chart. It's important that you stay confident and persistent in order to be successful in your career. Have a clear goal and you will achieve it.
Your zodiac allies are the Rabbit and Sheep while your horoscope secret friend is Tiger. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Feng Shui 2012 Forecast for Rat
The lunar years of the Rat are 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008. People born in these years will be blessed with the characteristics of having a strong sense of leadership, ability to overcome obstacles, and be ambitious in whatever you undertake. Your are creative, imaginative, resourceful and a problem solver. However, these positive traits are often the causes of more negative ones, such as selfishness, ruthless spending of money, short temperament and backstabbing. Despite this, those with the Rat as their Chinese Zodiac are very loyal and affectionate to the people they hold dear to them. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Rat are writer, publicist, critic and sales manager.
It's a mixed of good and bad for the Rat born in 2012. Dragon is an ally of the Rat so this will be a smoother year for you. However, your horoscope sign is afflicted by the Illness energy of Flying star #2. Affected, you will tend to feel weak, tired and exhausted. You are vulnerable to sickness and find yourself lack of energy. You feel pessimistic and uninspired.
If you are able to stay healthy and strong, with the right timing, you will successfully ride the year of the Dragon with some amazing transformational luck for the better.
Your auspicious 24 mountains will present good opportunities to you so keep your eyes sharp. It may get competitive at work but with perseverance, you will be able to triumph over them. Having said that, you need to find time to relax and to take things easy. This is not a year to be too active or restless. Refrain from over excitement and don't get carried away. You body might not be able to keep up with your mind. Know that there's a limit to what you can take on and adjust your working pace accordingly. It doesn't mean that by slowing down, you will not achieve the success you hope for. Work smart and not hard. Pause and think before making drastic move and you will benefit from the year's auspicious energy. You are advised to stay diplomatic especially on controversial issues. The 28 and 40 year old Rats can look forward to some easy successes and unexpected good news. Just make sure you do not overwork yourself. Women Rats might find their love life unstable, and possibly having to deal with betrayal. Male Rats should watch out for backstabbing and politicking at the office, besides in relationships at home.
Your zodiac allies are the Dragon and Monkey while your horoscope secret friend is Ox. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Feng Shui Forecast 2012 for Ox
The lunar years of the Ox are 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009. Those who were born in these years are said to have the potential to be very logical, clear-thinking and perseverant. You are independent and trusting. The Ox is a very strong animal, and so those with this Zodiac also need to balance out the negativities of being stubborn, intolerant and aggressive. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Ox are hair stylist, general practitioner, and surgeon; in addition to this, those with the Ox Zodiac will prove to be successful and loving parents. You are gentle and peace loving.
A somewhat tougher year for the Ox Born in 2012 than 2011 but still better than many other horoscope signs. You are slightly affected by the sickness bringing energy of the Feng Shui winds. The future prosperity star a.k.a the Multiplying Star as well as the Star of Big Auspicious brought by the 24 Mountains reside in your astrological home this year and so your good luck gets magnified. Thanks to these stars, you will enjoy a relatively good professional life and if things go well, it might get very well for you. It's a good year to follow your gut feelings. You'll reap the rewards of your previous hard work. It's also a good time to continue building your foundation or what you started the previous year as the good luck of last year carries into this year.
However, the Multiplying Star also magnifies the bad luck. The Star of Yearly Conflict flies into your sector too and this also get amplified, as well as the afflictions mentioned above. Try to stay away from conflict and many good things will flow to you more readily. There could be some nasty confrontations that you might have to endure. Your zodiac allies are the Rooster and Snake while your horoscope secret friend is Rat. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
2012 Feng Shui Forecast for Tiger
The lunar years of the Tiger are 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010. Individuals born in these years will have very strong and venerable traits, such as self-confidence, bravery, courage, charm and an everlasting supply of energy. However, the Tiger is often too self-concerned, and this can lead to arrogance and self-destructive behavior. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Tiger are matador, manager, sales, uniformed profession, explorer or racecar driver.
Tiger born enjoys quite a brilliant outlook in 2012. You are blessed with the #4 star and #9 multiplying star which bring good love, academic and prosperity luck. Your energy is high and is blessed with heavenly protection and guidance of the Star of Golden Deity.
You are also sitting on a Big Auspicious star brought by the 24 mountains. There's a promise of windfall luck or sudden wealth luck expansion, or something big in the year of the Dragon 2012. Many of you can look forward to good health luck in 2012. You can be aggressive and go the extra mile in pursuing professional success. The key is not to be stubborn and emotional this year in your career or relationship in order to benefit from the year's good energy in your astrological chart. It's a good year to trust your instincts. However, do not let your guard down.
There are major Feng Shui afflictions in 2012 that may spoil even the best laid plans, so it's wise to accept it and go with the energy flow of the winds should this happens. The many conflict stars in the chart brings nothing but disharmony and obstacles. The multiplying star 9 not only multiplies the good stars, but also the bad ones. Your zodiac allies are the Horse and Dog while your horoscope secret friend is Boar. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Feng Shui Horoscope Forecast 2012 for Rabbit
The lunar years of the Rabbit are 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011. Those who were born in these years are said to have serene souls, and will tend to be gentle, good-hearted, loving, affectionate and obligated. You are talented, ambitious, and clear-sighted and are an excellent judge of character. However, you must be careful to prevent your laid-back nature from transforming into laziness and self-indulgence, as this very easily occurs. In addition to this, Rabbits have the tendency to become over-attached to people and objects, become extra emotional and creating conflict in their lives. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Rabbit are artist, actor, diplomat or lawyer.
Quite an excellent and transformational year for the Rabbit in the year of the Dragon 2012, definitely much better than 2011 in every aspect with many good things coming your way. Unlike last year, you will enjoy excellent victories and successes in 2012 thanks to your renewed confidence and auspicious energy present in your chart. You have the Big Auspicious Star in your chart which holds the promise of something big, something with very high growth potential for you. Go for it this year! It's beneficial to be highly ambitious and chasing over big challenges and goals. Our advice is to be very relaxed in your vigilance at opportunities coming without being too anxious about it. It pays to listen to your gut feelings and common sense.
Relationship luck is promising to you this year. You will appear likeable to others and people will respond to you well. Love luck will blossom and the chances of finding someone if you are single and available is high. You'll feel loved. Your chart is also influenced by the Reducing Energy Star and the Yearly Conflict Star. Luckily your chi essence is good so you're able to weather the stress and the effects of the Reducing Energy Star. The Yearly Conflict star brings misunderstanding and quarrel and has the potential of developing into something very nasty. Be wary of this and learn to walk away from potential conflict situations despite being provoked. The year 2012 is going to be a busy year, an a fabulous one. Many things will just go your way so take them all in! It's your year! With the correct Feng Shui enhancements and cures, you might look back and say it's the best year of your life yet! June and August are the best months to engage in monetary gain activities.
Your zodiac allies are the Sheep and Boar while your horoscope secret friend is Dog. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Horoscope Feng Shui 2012 Forecast for Dragon
The lunar years of the Dragon are 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. Individuals born in these years will embody the traits of the powerful dragon, and will be very intelligent, popular, talented and proud. The Dragon is full of energy and leadership, and has the power to achieve great things. However, due to its mighty nature, individuals of the Dragon Zodiac can quickly become over-demanding, prone to worry, quick tempered and power hungry. The Dragon will always maintain a tough face, but the inner personality is often soft and gentle. The suggested professions for those born in the years of the Dragon are leader, artist, politician or priest.
It's a mix of good and bad in your bag this year. Although 2012 is your year (Dragon), your luck is not very good and the year is going to be rough for you because your horoscope sign is in conflict with the Grand Duke Jupiter and the Five Yellow. The former brings obstacles, aggravations and hindrances in your life that will break your will and hope, while the latter brings all kinds of misfortune and losses. You need to persevere and work at being strong to cope with the strong dose of Feng Shui afflictions in 2012 in your chart, with much of it causing a setback in your monetary luck. The 48 year old Dragon seems to have higher resistant to this though. You must be mindful and make every effort to suppress the feng shui ills that threaten to squash even your best plan. It can be a very bad year if not for the powerful Dragon energy of the year, which might bring your some advancement in your pursuits.
It's important to stay optimistic and not to give up, and to get the help of Feng Shui to give you that much needed assistance. When you've subdued the unfriendly feng shui winds, bring in the enhancers to jumpstart your luck as there's the Big Auspicious Star in your chart and this might bring you some kind of significant success this year, with positive attitude, focus and perseverance on your part of course. It's not a good year to listen to your inner voice this year. Analyze and think thoroughly before making any decision. Curb your impulses as it's not a good year to take too many risks, in your career or business. A rabbit born person will greatly benefit you this year so do associate more with them. Relationship wise, people will see you as rather subdued and not very sociable.
Your zodiac allies are the Rat and Monkey while your horoscope secret friend is Rooster. Your horoscope allies are friends whom you are connected and enjoy their company. A secret friend is someone you can always depend on, and will stand by you during tough times.
Phew!.. that was long… If you feel like knowing more about your horoscope and is interested to look for good luck charms to make your life luckier this year, you may want to visit this link ;) http://www.fengshuimall.com/feng-shui-forecast-2012
So, that’s about it… and I’mma leave you now with this Feel Good song by Jay Sean - 2012. Enjoy!!!
This is Part 2 of the “Love Bugged’ topic I posted previously. Every couples a.k.a. “Lovers” normally undergo different stages in their relationship when they finally agree to share the “LOVE” they feel for each other. I couldn’t properly express what’s in my head about this topic for fear that I might use the wrong words and I might end up jeopardizing the very essence of this blog, and that is to share something real, with information supported by facts, yet anyone can relate to. With this in mind, I researched and found an article supported by a study about the Stages in Love Relationship. For the reason of saving blog space, I edited and rephrased this article by Gary Brainerd because it’s too long and I wanted to be more direct to the point so I only noted the most important part. This is sort of an excerpt (or an extract) from his original article; I hope you find this interesting. Read on =)
Stages in Love Relationships Gary Brainerd
The Enchantment Stage
Most love relationships start off in what is usually called the "Romantic" phase or the "Enchantment" phase. The brain secretes a special endorphin that makes the lovers feel happy, complete, alive, and very positive. When you are "in love" you literally are on drugs. The endorphinsmake us feel whole and complete. In the "enchantment" phase there is a lot of laughter, playfulness, affection and sexual energy. There is a great emphasis on similarities and "sameness". The enchantment or romantic stage is necessary, but temporary. In this stage the couple is connected and is given a taste of the potential of the relationship. The Enchantment Stage lasts on average of 6-8 months. How long the romantic stage lasts seems to depend on how much time the couple spends with each other and the amount of "baggage" the individuals bring to the relationship. The enchantment stage will gradually evolve in the next stage -- the Power Struggle Stage.
The Power Struggle Stage
When the enchantment phase ends, endorphin wears off and is no longer secreted, the negative traits emerge with a greater impact and the relationship moves into the "Power Struggle". This is the stage where a partner who once wanted to spend lots of time and energy in the relationship; is now quiet, pre-occupied, and unavailable. In this phase, partner who is kind, respectful and considerate during the romantic phase becomes impatient, authoritative and unresponsive. At this point, couples are faced with the burden of choosing the path where they want their relationship to go.
ØOne way is for couples to Stay Togetherand try to understand all the factors involved in an intimate, committed relationships and choose to do the necessary actions to make the relationship work. (And I'm afraid it is the Road Less Traveled). Couples who chose to stay together for a variety of reasons, ranging from religious values, family values, wanting to keep the family together, financial stressors, etc., believe that the problem is not with marriage, but with the understanding of marriage, and so they enter in to a stage that requires work and healing to create a "smart relationship" or parallel relationship that knows how to handle the Power Struggle between the partners with no clarity whether love still exist between them.
ØThe other way is for couples to End the relationship"do what comes naturally", and that’s to let go of the burden of maintaining the relationship. This is where couples decide to separate. They feel the despair of the Power Struggle claiming they selected the wrong partner, and could no longer manage to keep the relationship the way they want it to.
The U-Turn Stage
Couples who select this route usually do so because they do not want either a separation or parallel relationship.They find themselves learning a lot about themselves, about their partner, about relationships. Couples will learn and develop new skills; master processes that are designed to help them along the relationship journey, and have a clear understanding that the Power Struggle is "growth and healing; Something that should not be taken negatively. In doing so, couples who undergo the process without losing the clarity of the true meaning of “Love” between the two of them will then experience the final stage, and that is “The Goal”.
The Goal
The final stage is sometimes called"Realistic Love".It is a much higher level of relationship satisfaction, but unlike the Romantic Phase, it is based on a mature, realistic love that is grounded in understanding, healing and growth. Something every one of us dreams of, but has always been elusive. Well, I do believe that “Real Love” does happen. When, Where, How and with Whom is still a Blank that needs to be filled; but for now lets just hope that someday, somehow, “Real Love” will knock on our door, and when that happens, be sure to be prepared and welcome it with arms wide open =)
Here is a short film about Love Stages by WongFu Productions entitled “Strangers Again” … I can very much relate to this, and I know anyone who had previous relationship can relate as well. WongFu is one of my favorite YouTuber, and this is one of their works that really made me admire them more. Enjoy!
Another day passed. I promised myself that I’ll sleep early tonight because I’ve been losing sleep for days now. It seem like I’m going to break that promise again, because I can’t seem to stop writing for my blog. (Darn, I have no idea Blogging can be addictive: P)
My friend and I had a chat on Facebook about her “annoying” suitor.She asked me for some advice on how to deal with such annoyance.I told her that it is normal for a guy to act like that because he’s been contaminated with the "Love Bug"I told her to just be nice and civil to the guy.I told her that if she can’t deal with him that way, its better to tell the guy what she really feels for him. Honesty is the best advice I can offer.
Falling in love with someone is an exciting, wonderful experience. It may also be a bit confusing. If you are unfamiliar with this experience, you might even find yourself asking why you feel such thing, to the point that you don't even understand what is happening with you. Sometimes, you are not even aware when it happens. If you know the signs of being in love, it will help relieve your confusion and understand your inner feelings.
Honestly, I only felt the “Love Bug” syndrome twice… The first one didn’t even last long enough for me to reminisce about it… Weird... Maybe because I wasn’t sure that time if I was really in love. The second time I felt the “Love Sickness” was extreme. At that time I was very sure I was In Love, because I have all the symptoms, I was blinded. The feeling was beyond explanation, I ended up marrying the guy, and the rest is history. As of now, I am in a state where I’m not sure about what I'm feeling towards someone I consider special. Last night the beautiful sight of the moon in the sky inspired me to write a poem for him. Read on =)
Letter to my Moon
Dear Moon,
There you go again shining proud and bright.
Yellow silver glistening so brightly
You seem happier every time I see you,
I can’t help but be fascinated by your light.
Without effort, you pull me towards you.
My eyes see only nothing but you.
You seem so near yet so far.
I can only admire you from a distance,
and wish for your light to shine on me.
But you are the moon… my moon.
You are created to be up there… and I, down here.
I will forever be inspired by you… swept away by you…
I’ll use your light to guide my way to your direction,
I’ll use your light to create a sparkle of my own… A “Star” Light
And when I’m done, I’ll find my way up there where you belong...
You are still my moon… but this time, you’ll have a star beside you,
And that’s me…
Sometimes we tend to get confused identifying what we really feel towards someone. We can’t seem to differentiate the feeling of Love from that of Infatuation. Here is a video that I find helpful in identifying the “Love Bug” symptoms. Enjoy =)
Hope you enjoyed the 1st part of my Blog for the topic “Love Bugged”. The 2nd part will be about the Love Stages. I’m starting on that one already.
Tonight is such a wonderful evening with nice weather & glittery star-filled sky. I just finished the audio book my friend Solomon Yee shared to me. (Thank you very much sensei) The audio book (Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki ) was quite long but it is very interesting, and It was able to enlighten me on how to teach my kids about the concept of money and hard work in a different perspective, quite opposite to how my parents trained me. The audio book inspired me to write this blog. I hope I’ll do well on this one.
To be born from a poor family with parents who barely had a proper education is indeed unfortunate. I grew up and witnessed how my parents struggled so hard to provide for us. Every cent from their hard-earned money counts. They taught us to be independent and hardworking. My family lives a very simple & contented life (as in super simple, plain life). We barely have anything … lol…I remember asking my father why we don’t have the things our neighbors have, and all he said was, “Anak, huwag ka maiinggit sa kapwa mo, masama yun.”(“My child, never be envious of your neighbors, it’s not good”).
At an early age I realized how important money is. I grew up with the belief that poor people like us who have less money enjoy life less, while on the other hand, rich people enjoy the good things and gets richer everyday…This is my Concept of Money, and I Hated it!
Having less money made me appreciate the value of things around me no matter how simple it may be. “Life is not always about having more financially; it is about being happy & contented with the people that are important to you”. This is how my parents trained me. Part of me agrees with my parents, the other half of me disagree. I hated the fact that we are poor because I wanted to experience what rich people enjoy. At the same time, what my parents taught me about being contented with what we have no matter how minimal it is makes a lot of sense. According to them, I am luckier than rich people because I can sleep better, no one would want to rob my wealth because I have none :P The people who befriends me want me for simply being myself and not for the wealth, fame or power brought about by having lots of money.
Money plays a significant role in people’s lives. Studies have found that money is bad for the interpersonal self but can be good for the personal self. (This is with reference to a study done by Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia that conducted an experiment on how people reacted to situations involving money.) On the Interpersonal Self, research is clear that the love of money is often the start of trouble—relationship trouble, mostly. People who highly value money have poorer relationships than those who take a more moderate approach to money. People’s mental health is also harmed when they value both family relationships and the possession of material objects, because these two values conflict and cause mental stress.(Intriguingly, people who value material object but not family does not have mental health side effects or mental stress.) Hence, wanting money or what money can buy impairs relationship-related outcomes. However, life seems to be better when people have money than when people lack money. Having more money is associated with more frequent positive emotions and less frequent negative emotions which is good for personal health. Financial strain is accompanied by heightened depression, ill physical health, and lower feelings of control. It is somewhat puzzling that wanting money seems to make life worse, but having money makes life better.
We should remember that although money is our means to survive, it is still only a part of our true Net Worth. There is much more to accomplish than just a solid bank account. Never look at money as our main purpose in life. Look at money as just a tool to establish our goals. It should never be given the power to rule or ruin our lives. Below are simple rules on money matter, it seems very simple but is actually very hard to follow.
Rule-1: Money has to flow in order to stay alive and grow -spend it wisely.
( hmm…Im working on my spending habit, I noticed I’ve been cost cutting a lot..argh! )
Rule-2: Never spend more than you have ( yeah yeah…sure :P )
Rule-3: Always dare to spend it when there is a potential to receive more... Invest.
( Arghh!!! Nothing left for this one … I wanted so badly to save but nothing is left of my salary for me to invest! what the Heck! )
As the saying goes, “Money is the root of all evil.” It’s not money that is evil, but the greed that is inherent in a person and his desire for wealth, power and anything money can buy. It doesn’t take a genius or a scientific study to see clearly how money can make or break a person’s character, sadly thou, most people fall prey to the good things money has to offer, allowing greed crawl within, and the cycle of money madness goes on...and on.
As for myself, I still hate the concept of money and how it makes the world go round & crazy…but hey, don’t get me wrong, like everyone else; I want money…lots and lots of money! And when I get to be a billionaire ($) I’ll give some to anyone who will post a comment on this blog XP … hehe… Who knows? Dreams do come true…
For those who give money less importance : Price Tag
and for those who wish for LOTs of money : Billionaire
Hope you discover in yourself your own concept of money... ENJOY !!!
It was 10pm last night July 10, 2011. As I lay on bed together with my kids, Kyle & Sam, during our usual bonding moment before I send them to sleep, (They can’t sleep without me by their side.) I had this conversation with my daughter Sam. I was stroking her hair when she told me about her wish list. My daughter at her very young age (5) already understands the value of money for commoners like us. I see to it that she understood very well that we have to work hard for anything that we want, and that we can’t spend too much on unnecessary things. This is how our conversation went:
Sam: Mama, pag marami ka ng pera ibili mo po ako ng magandang Barbie, castle play house, tapos magagandang dress, shoes at saka toys!
( Mama, when you have lots of money, please buy me a pretty Barbie, castle play house, pretty dress, shoes & toys! )
Me: Beh ( short for baby … this is how I call my kids ) Not now. Hindi pa kaya ni mama. Mag wo-work si mama abroad para mabili ni mama lahat ng gusto nyo ni Kyle.
(Beh, not now. Mama cant afford it yet. Mama will work abroad, so I can buy anything you & kyle want )
Sam: Abroad? Diba malayo yun mama? Sasakay ka ng airplane diba?
(Abroad? That is far mama, right? You will ride the airplane, right? )
Me: Opo. ( yes )
Sam: Mama iiwan mo din kami tulad ni papa? ( her face reaction started to change )
(Mama, are you going to leave us too like papa? )
Me: beh, kailangan ni mama mag work abroad para mabigyan ko kayo ng magandang buhay at para mabili ko lahat ng gusto n’yong toys.
(beh, mama need to work abroad so I can give you a better life and so that I can buy all the toys you wished for )
Sam: (in tears) Mama, ayoko na ng toys… kahit wala na kaming toys ni kyle basta wag mo lang kami iiwan.. wala na nga kaming papa tapos iiwanan mo pa kami…kawawa naman kami…
(Mama, I don’t want toys anymore… It’s okay that we don’t have toys as long as you don’t leave us… Papa left us already, and then you want to leave us too… what a pity ...)
Me: tahan na, wag ka na umiyak. Hindi na ako aalis.
(Hush now, stop crying... I won’t leave you anymore ...)
Sam: Promise? Promise hindi mo kami iiwan ha?
(Promise? Promise you wont leave us? ...)
Me: Promise. =)
After affirming my promise to stay with them, I kissed my kids goodnight and sent them to sleep.
As I look at them, I feel this heavy feeling in my heart. I wanted so badly to give them the best of everything, and yet I failed miserably. I can only see working abroad as my best option to be able to provide better for them, and yet again, the idea of leaving my kids is tearing me to pieces. It’s holding me back from pursuing a life abroad.
Working aboard was once a wonderfully exiting idea for me. I used to dream of moving abroad on a more permanent basis in order to nurture a brighter future for me & my family. But my priorities changed after I chose to marry & raise my own family. And now that I am the sole provider, I am thinking of pursuing a career abroad, hoping that it can give me a better life that I have been wishing for. Some of the major points that I need to consider are as follows:
Advantages:
Better & higher compensation
Living and working somewhere else.
Experiencing a different culture.
Learning a different language
New Friends from a different place.
New experiences, new challenges.
Disadvantages: Starting from scratch. Being Independent to the highest level!
Not being near your family and friends and being away from your home.
Home sickness & Being lonely.
Learning a different language
Adjusting to cultural differences (Culture Shocks)
Having to make new friends and trusting new people.
With all these considerations, I am torn whether to work & live abroad, or just be contented with my low paying job here in Manila and live a simple life together with my kids and everyone dear to me. Working abroad means leaving my precious kids, my family, friends and risking my life in a foreign place that is “Alien” to me, with no assurance of success and failure is not an option.
Haisssst…. Why is life so hard? For the nth time, it makes me want to sing “Billionaire” by Bruno Mars.
“I wanna be a billionaire so freakin’ bad”
When I get to have all the money I need, I won’t have to think of this “Working Abroad” issue ever again…
