Writing Gems

My parents gave me all the opportunities to try and do different activities while growing up. I did ballet. I had swimming lessons ; I joined theatre arts ; I had piano recitals ; I learned bicycling; I played volleyball; I was one of the editors in our school paper. I was even a member of University Quiz Bee contest called "Pautakan", representing our college for 3 years! In high school, I admired students who could do Impromptu Speeches. You see, I could memorize long scripts, I could compose essays but to speak my mind in a contest? Whoa! I guess, I carried that thought - wishful thinking with me, even after college, that it led me to become a member of Toastmaster's International in Makati, Philippines and then here in Gallup, NM, USA! Do I still know how to ballet dance? Mmmm... Lol! Swim? Mmmm... not where I can't touch the floor or sand, OK?  hehe Play piano? Mmmm... I can do two piano pieces? Will that count? hahaha Act? Oh yes! Could...

I love to read. Growing up, I would just be in my room reading whatever book is available. We have a mini library at home, super-mini but it was all powerful books. The books mom compiled  and collected for us to read are all books on living, loving and learning. I remember authors like Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie and Norman Vincent Peale among others. I have grown to love libraries; at least checking books out! Lol! When I was working in Makati, Phils; it was a bonus that our office was near National Bookstore! I got to spend my excess lunch minutes just browsing Self-Help books. There I found some more powerful authors like Leo Buscaglia; Wayne Dyer; Andrew Matthews, our very own Bo Sanchez,  among others. Up until now, I still try to read as much as I could; and am passing the habit to my kids. There is just so much power in the written word. Reading allows us to broaden our horizon; look beyond our own "boxes"; get to know ourselves more and le...

I do have a WEALTHY BLOG!  My purpose in starting this blog was to actually help me and the people who intend to join me create abundance in the process!   Well, it actually started with too many credit cards, and spending much! Story here: Imbalance . This was written on December 13, 2011. After that was some story reminiscing on It's not about the Money!!! written on December 20, 2011 followed by the declaration I am RICH! written on December 22, 2011. and then some-kind-of-supposed-to-be-motivation write-up Nope, not for all written on December 27, 2011. Inspired, elated and excited. I've actually started my lessons! 1. Lesson #1 - Seeing Me   January 24, 2012 2. Lesson #2 - Outside the Box! January 31, 2012 3. Lesson #3 - It is possible February 7, 2012 4. Lesson Summary: To be or not to be February 14, 2012 4 months after, I wrote The CASH Challenge! June 12, 2012 and then SAVING Money through Weekly Coupons! on June 13, 2012. Fro...