Some Facts: Crying is Healthy

Did you know that?

There was a study done where a control group of 100
people were  divided into two.
50 people watched very funny, tears-of laughter type
movie.

50 watched a very sad and tears of compassion type movie.

At the end of the sessions researchers collected the

 "happy  tears" and the sad tears" with eye droppers.

They found that "happy tears" are made up of
brine... salt water  and not a great deal else

However the "sad tears" were found to contain
 the very same  chemicals and enzymes that are found in tumors,
ulcers and  other such lumps and bumps and sicknesses through out the body.

 This test concluded that the body, when crying in sadness
 etc is  literally flushing out all of the toxic-chemicals that
accumulate and  are a part of the sadness /heartache experience.

Therefore if one holds back those tears, those
toxic-waters will   find somewhere else to deposit themselves.. .
 and prolonged lack-of-crying- release will guarantee that the body will
 accumulate a  huge amount of internal pollution and toxicity that should
have been  released through the tears.......
 
 is it any wonder that the  eyes sting
so much when we hold back our tears?

 So maybe that's why men die earlier, huh? Women cries while men stick to their pride.

 LESSON FROM THE STUDY: CRY YOUR HEART OUT WHEN YOU ARE
 SAD,  LONELY, ALONE, DEPRESSED, ETC..... IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR
HEALTH!

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.
Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

The First Time I Love Forever

This is by far the most favorite song I ever have all time, all my life. I grow up with this song. I dedicated this to my wife and before we get married I made sure she heard this song. In coincidence or an assurance, she has an MP3 in her Sony Ericsson phone! Mixed with the song is a poem by E. E. Cummings entitled 'Somewhere I have Never Travelled'

Somewhere I Have Never Travelled 

Somewhere I have never travelled,

Gladly beyond any experience,

Your eyes have their silence:

In your most frail gesture are things which enclose me, 

Or which I cannot touch because they are too near 

Your slightest look easily will unclose me 

Though I have closed myself as fingers, 

You open always petal by petal myself as Spring opens

(touching skillfully, mysteriously) her first rose.

Or if your wish be to close me,

I and my life will shut very beautifully, suddenly, 

As when the heart of this flower imagines

The snow carefully everywhere descending; 

Nothing which we are to perceive in this world equals

The power of your intense fragility: whose texture

Compels me with the colour of its countries, 

Rendering death and forever with each breathing 

(I do not know what it is about you that closes

And opens; Only something in me understands

The voice of your eyes is deeper than all roses)

Nobody, not even the rain, has such small hands 


E. E. Cummings 

The Lyrics of the Song

-The First Time I Loved Forever-

The first time I loved forever
Was when you whispered my name
And I knew at once you loved me
For the me of who I am..

The first time I loved forever
I cast all else aside
And I bid my heart to follow
Be there no more need to hide..

And if wishes and dreams are merely for children
And if love's a tale for fools
I'll live the dream with you..

For all my life and forever
There's a truth I will always know
When my world divides and shatters
Your love is where I'll go...

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.
Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

We Will Not Always be the Same

My brother arrived from vacation and brought with him hundreds of photos of my hometown, my friends, my cousins and relatives, and the places I missed myself after nearly a decade.

There are many nephews and nieces I can't recognize, and toddler's names I don't know. Some of my cousin get big, not just in sizes, but problems as well. Some becomes too dark, and too skinny. Almost all my Uncle's and Aunt's have gray hairs and Grandma can't see anymore.

Almost all my friends changed either the shape of their face or the size of their bodies. Some of my most admired people in our place are not admirable anymore. Some feared man when I was young is reduce to almost nothing now. Some people who possessed great lands and wealth are selling their lands now. Some beauty queens I know are now domestic helpers in Hongkong or Singapore, and my valedictorian classmate who married a rich man is now separated and she is now working in Dubai.

Some good people I wanted to emulate are not nice anymore. Some powerful politician are not powerful anymore. Some small and simple people before are leaders in our place now, some poor people before are not poor anymore.

There is a cycle in life. Life really is a lot like a wheel, sometimes, you're up, sometimes too you're down. But when you "do good continually" and live life the way you wanted it to be, treat others the way you want them to treat you, then life goes on, progressing, inch by inch, towards our goal.

There are some shortcut to glory, but it's dangerous and could lead to failure. The proven way to live life and be successful is to be patient in working and striving for those dreams.

I never thought I will be this goodlooking guy (here we go again, please forgive me of my honesty and overbearing vanity) and never would I thought marrying someone so beautiful (no one will question me that). (:-

We will not always be the same, the way we look, the way we think, the way we are, but somethings will stay the same and will never change. The memories of the past cannot be altered, but they can be cherished. The memories can renewed the friendship we build, and build enthusiasm in our busy lives and keep in touch to those we care and love.

We will not always be the same, our physical and mental and emotional aspects in life will always improve or wear out, but that is life, like a wheel.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

Every day is a Challenge

Everyday is a challenge, I always remind people and my wife about that. I am constantly battling with challenges from work, family, personal and many others I face day by day.

The moment I wake up in the morning, perhaps some of you are deep in to sleep, (4:00AM!) I feel and always reminded by the challenges. Waking itself by the way is a challenge since it's just feel better to sleep specially that winter is coming. Me and my wife will then kneel and pray, as I hurriedly prepare myself and my dearest girlfriend diligently prepares my pack lunch and snacks. 

The moment I step out of the door, 4:50 AM is always a challenge. There are times I will be walking along the streets alone and it's dark, not many people are starting their work too early just like me. Walking for 10 minutes going to the highway where the bus will pick me up is also a challenge, you know some out of mind people might be interested to toy and play with this cute, small, and goodlooking guy. (nyehaha)

The moment you step in the bus, is another challenge. I have tremendous trust with our driver, but how about other drivers who haven't sleep or who went partying all night? Report says KSA was the highest car accident country in the world. If you live outside our cocoon, you won't understand. But if you worked or lived or been to here, you know what I mean. That one thing alone, driving here scares me that during my driving test, the tire on the drivers side touched the white line during parking. (whew! but I am not giving it, and I am going to go again this time till I get my Saudi driving license, back home, I drove and drove till my pick up truck went turtle down...you know? Warning: Don't do this and don't experiment, believe me, you're not as elastic as I am.) Honestly, I run 120 Km/H and my driver's side tire exploded...

When I get to worked, the much harder challenges confront me. Being in charge of the quality of a thriving drinking water business is a challenge. 

When you get home, the moment you step in the door, you'll hear the baby laughs or mumble words or cries, that's another challenge. A toodler will take most of your time, you wont have that much time to post a blog, and your wife can't cook foods or clean the house, but perhaps it is a challenge that bears satisfaction and tremendous joy. Family.

Some of the greatest challenges we have in life are those about our families and those closest to us. David O. Mckay says, 'There is no success that can compensate for failure in the home.' Mitt Romney said "The greatest work you are doing, are the works done within the walls of your home." I believe those two quotes. That's why working for the betterment of our family, the strengthening of our commitment and love to one another, the building of a joyful place called home, and the rearing of children that someday they will become the strength to light on the seemingly dimming world. That is a huge challenge. Sometimes as a young father, it seems insormountable, sometimes, it seems impossible to achieve.

But the smile of a beautiful baby girl, is enough to wipe those fears and doubts and move on and be strong so that the baby girls future will be better. The love of a woman so lovely and kind and caring is enough to make me excited and be inspired, in battling those challenges. The best thing where we can draw strength is not the worldly status we achieve or the material wealth we acquired, but the love of those around us, our families, and friends.

Every challenges we overcome anyway, added strength and experienced to our life, thereby making us more brave and more better the next time.

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.
Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

72 Hour Kit Haunts Me In My Dreams

My wife posted this blog entry to her site over Pink Purple and Anything.

I like it so I am quoting it here.

'My dh is always amazed by how I can remember dreams that I have each night, sometimes I can tell him 3 different dreams I had at the same night. Anyway, for many months I keep on dreaming about calamities happening back in Philippines, sometimes earthquakes, hurricane, flood, etch. And in all of those dreams I'm always left behind carrying 72 hour kit or looking for it.'

"Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been counseled to have a food storage and be prepared for an emergency which includes having a 72 hour kit. This kit should be put together in a practical manner so that you can carry it with you if you ever need to evacuate your home. It is also important to prepare one for each member of your family who is able to carry one."

'You might be wond'ring that I have a 72 hour bag well prepared... sorry but you are wrong. These are the only things I have in the bag:

• all our important documents in two plastic folders wrapped in plastic bag
• some canned foods, (2 cans tuna, 2 cans sardines)
• 3 bars of chocolate and a pack of dried fruits
• flashlight
• first aid medicines (band aid, alcohol prep pads, paracetamol tablets, ibufropen)

Today I've decided I have to add other things I might as well need:

•  3 pcs baby blankets and some baby clothes, wet wipes and 9 pcs. diapers
• 2 big blankets for the family
• 500 grams corn flakes cereals 
• 2 cans whole kernel corn 
• lighter and candle
• jewelries and some money
• paper, pen, pocket knife and lots of plastic sheets
• disposable dish utensils for 3 days

And together with these I have a 2.5 galoon water we can easily pick at the kitchen.'

Do you anything in mind that she might have forgotten? Please read the rest of her entry here.

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.
Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

911: The Day that Changed America

I can still vividly recall at 10:00PM in my Manila, Philippines apartment that day, 11 September, 2001, I just arrived from a long work travel and tune in directly to CNN International. I saw the North tower burning, and immediately awaken my cousin Bimbo and my sister Mai. We were horrified, as we gasped loud together seeing the other plane slammed the South  tower.

We were hundred thousands of miles away, but we feel so sad, so terribly shocked that something will happen like that in America. It was not in our wildest dreams. 

We remember those people, who perish from all walks of life, and from different countries of the world. This photos was taken from the 911 Memorial Museum.

The Victims Photos posted by their relatives in the Museum

The firefighters burned uniform, remembering the first responder who died when the North Tower Collapsed.

The faces of those who died in the 911 attacks

The day that changed America.

Visit the CBS News Interactive about 911. 

From it's majestic and famous face, the Twin towers stands as a testament to the strength of America financially.

The 911 Terrorist attack brought the two towers down and turn into a stockpile of ashes, sands, debris and utter ruins.

But the hope didn't die there. They can put a building down, but they can't put down the hearts of men and women who loves freedom.

The New World Trade Center, the Freedom Tower in an artist rendition

We reach out to all those bereaved by the tragedy that changed America, the 911 victims and their relatives, as well those who served in the war against terrorism.

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.
Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

TOP 10 Most and Least Religious Countries

1. Sweden (up to 85% non-believer, atheist, agnostic)
2. Vietnam
3. Denmark
4. Norway
5. Japan
6. Czech Republic
7. Finland
8. France
9. South Korea
10. Estonia (up to 49% non-believer, atheist, agnostic)

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.

Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

WORK OR LIFE IN SAUDI ARABIA?

3 Basic links that you must visit before working or living in Saudi Arabia

The Wikipedia about Saudi Arabia, which details information about The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or KSA as the largest country of the Arabian Peninsula, the CIA Factbook Saudi Arabia, that features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy,

 communications, transportation, military and transnational issues and the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia which all details current information including news, press releases, government, culture and arts, economy and industry.

Now if you're an LDS or a Filipino or Pinoy LDS and contemplating of working or get a basic view of how is LDS's life in Saudi Arabia, you should come to our site

Googling LDS or Mormons in Saudi Arabia will give you THOUGHTSKOTO, our blogsite and links around the blogosphere as the No. 1 resource in the web. If you are a Filipino or Pinoy LDS and are preparing to embark in your journey to the land of the sand and oil and golds, and making ready to feel the hottest temperature that go up as much as 51 degrees Celcius or the coldest one in the Middle East at 1 Degrees C our site will be available just a click away to support you or help you the day you landed in Saudia. Email us.

There are many myths about what it’s like to live and work in Saudi Arabia.  While it’s true that the culture in the Kingdom is very different to that which particularly Western workers are used, and that there are very strict rules and laws governing behavior for example, it is not true that if you go to work in Saudi Arabia you will be unwelcome or unsafe.

 

Saudi Arabia is governed through the principles of Shari’ah which are set out in the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam.  Anyone interested in taking employment in the Kingdom should take time to understand the basic principles of Islamic law and in particular how Western and foreign workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are expected to behave.

By taking the time necessary to arm yourself with the facts about the people, religion, culture and society in Saudi Arabia, you will be better prepared for your new life in the Kingdom and you will get far more out of your stay, and whether you find work yourself in Saudi or are sponsored by your employer to relocate to the Kingdom, you can expect an adventure, a challenge and a completely new way of life during your time in the country. 

For a foreigner to enter the Kingdom they have to be sponsored by an employer.  Typically Western workers come to work in the oil, teaching or medical industries and are very well rewarded, financially speaking, for their work. 

The low cost of living, the fact that accommodation and meals etc., are often all paid for by an employer and that taxation is not deducted from a pay check lead many Western workers to take on at least a short term contract in Saudi Arabia.  The financial incentives are obvious and high!

There are between five and six million foreign residents living and working in Saudi and many Westerners live on compounds and often enjoy a frenetic social life!  The compounds are often lavish affairs provided by employers; they usually have excellent facilities included for the direct benefit of resident foreign workers and their families. 

Because there is little for workers to spend their money on there is an awful lot of disposable income to go round for spending on social events, shopping, diving trips, tennis lessons etc.  And most of those who go to work in Saudi Arabia find that they enjoy an excellent overall quality of life. 

It’s worth noting that many businesses in the Kingdom close during the five official prayer times daily...sometimes Westerners get caught out by this and they soon get into the habit of checking the daily papers for details of the prayer times!

If you have secured employment in Saudi and have your sponsorship in place, you will be required to present your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months, your employment visa and also a health certificate on arrival.  Your visa will have a period of validity and you must enter the country within that period. 

Further documentation required to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for work include the following, the list is not necessarily exhaustive and is subject to change.  Your employer or employment agency will be well used to assisting foreigners coming to work in Saudi and will supply you with the most up to date requirement list: -

Authorisation to enter the country from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A medical certificate from a recognised medical authority
Your letter of sponsorship from your company which should be dated and have your visa number on it
Your employment contract from the Saudi Arabian company for whom you will work
A police clearance certificate
Copies of all of you relevant academic qualifications and any relevant work experience for the job you’re about to take - this is especially relevant for anyone embarking on teaching or medical work
And if you’ve been working previously in Saudi you have to have ‘a letter of no objection’ from your previous employer which basically proves you’ve been released amicably from your last contract.

With all these things in place the bureaucratic process is fairly straightforward if a little intense, and shortly after entering the country and taking up your assignment you will settle into your new life in Saudi. 

Go with the right attitude, accept and embrace the cultures of the country, respect the laws and religion in Saudi Arabia and be prepared to have the time of your life for the duration of your contract.  Working in Saudi is a slightly surreal experience for many as the way of life on a compound and out on the Saudi streets is very, very different to what most people have been used.  If you go with a completely open mind and a strong resolve, you will get all you can from the experience.

Please note that practicing a religion other than Islam publicly in Saudi is prohibited and that women should wear their abaya when going outside their compound.  Also worth noting is the fact that the sale or consumption of alcohol in Saudi is prohibited as is gambling.

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.

Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

We are like Parker pens

Do you know the story of a Parker Pen?

Why it is very expensive and the most famous pen gifts?

From the noblest metal to the most durable one, it uses brass plated gold, silver, platinum as pen body, every Parker pen is crafted meticulously and differently, ensuring quality.

Just making the nib alone will last one week.

Every prototype is tested 200,000 times,

even testing by hands, placing it in the pocket of the shirt several thousand times,

placing it under the freezing temperatures,

the hottest oven, and many other quality test.

We are like Parker pens, made individually and especially by God, tested, tried, and challenged in life to come out the better, or the best.

We are not cheap experiments, in the laboratory of life.

We have eternal destiny, don't lose sight of the greatness and eternal happiness

ahead over a little or simple worries and challenges here on earth.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO

75 Flights of Stairs

Bill, Jim, and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75 story sky scraper.

After a long day of meetings they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and they would have to climb 75 flights of stairs to get to their room.

Bill said to Jim and Scott, let's break the monotony of this unpleasant task by concentrating on something interesting.

I'll tell jokes for 25 flights, and Jim can sing songs for 25 flights, and Scott can tell sad stories the rest of the way.

At the 26th floor Bill stopped telling jokes and Jim began to sing. At the 51st floor Jim stopped singing and Scott began to tell sad stories.

"I will tell my saddest story first," he said. "I left the room key in the car!"

I am assigned to give a talk about dealing with life's challenges.

The story above is part of my talk that I will deliver on Friday.

Please bookmark our new website which we will be moving there soon.

Http://www.web-ro.com

Thoughtskoto - weblogs about reality and opinions.

Rants and observations and musings about faith, hope as well as life and love.

©2008 THOUGHTSKOTO