Anybody heard about this guy, coz he spent a lot of time in the Philippines during his childhood days, in fact he was born in Manila.
And just like Jeremy Lin of New York Nicks, he shares his faith with everyone and does not back down. His foundation is currently building a hospital in Davao, named Cure Hospital and their targeting to have this done by year 2013.
His a no none sense guy, but loves to win the football game and is a very good leader to his team mates.
His foundation can be found online and on facebook:
He was my officemate, and we only saw each other once in a blue moon as we work homebase. The first time I met him he was all smiles and always have a joke to tell, he made me feel welcome and as if we've known each other for a long time, that is Slyvester Pinili.
As he was always sporting a smile, I never thought that he was feeling ill, so when I heard he was battling the big C, I was really shocked and worried. It was very encouraging to see how his friends, rallied behind him to support him not only morally but as financially as well. They did all they could, solicit, go to the government for support, held garage sales and ask anyone who knows where to buy the food supplements with discounts. We, his officemates, also was praying for him, visited him and gave financial support as much as we can. Even our bosses helped. We wanted him to make it. Everyone wanted to see him ok. But it was not to be......much to our dismay, Slyme finally had to go.
We were off course saddened by the news, but after a while, we accepted it, knowing he is not in pain anymore.
To Slyme, thanks for the laughter, and the memory. You will forever be remembered.
The first day he was at the funeral parlor, his officemates went there to pay our respect.
Flowers started to pour in, thank you Vincent Pinili for posting the pictures.
He was also an avid fan of photography, so in his graduation picture, this was what defines him.
Thank you Song Hye-Kyo for posting these pictures.
This was his favorite cap, Slyme was never without a hat or cap, he always wear one and in a fashionable way too. That was one of his signature looks.
On October 28 they held a small program for him.
On October 29, a mass was held for him.
And his Department Manager gave a speech, in behalf of his Offsourcing family.
One of the best thing we remembered about him is, he was the first one who got the rookie award, as his dedication to his work was unquestionable and he always gave his 101% effort in his job, the US client was always happy with his work. Now our Bosses decided to rename the award as the Slyvester Pinili Award.
Saying goodbye....
The letter for Slyme which the Offsourcing made, while he was still in the hospital, we sent him letters through that box....
Every time I listen to this song, a bitter sweet feeling would always wash over me.
How does it feel to lose the one who you believe you will spend the rest of your life with..... no words can ever describe the pain of losing a love one.
How does one go on living, waking up each day, knowing you won't see that person anymore.....
Knowing that, that person loved you will all of their heart, life and being.....
How long will the hurt linger in one's heart?
How long before a person can move on...........
To those people who is suffering from such heart ache, for whatever reason or from losing someone, I hope the song will give you that courage to let go, and be able to move on.
This is the second guy I've seen from the Indian films, that is also a very very good actor. I was quite surprised to read that he had done more than 70 films! And his already 44 years old by now, but his still working 16 hours a day.
He views acting as his work, though he knows that he won't be there for long, but it is a good source to finance his dreams, he now owns a production company, Dreams Unlimited which was renamed to Red Chillies Entertainment. Aside from that he does TV host and endorse a lot of products.
What is also admirable about him is that he is a Muslim yet he only loves his one and only wife. He has no plans of adding another, and mind you, he does not have kissing scene in the films he has starred in because he does not want his kids asking him questions about not respecting his wife. Aside from that, he believes that he owes the people his stardom, so he does not let it go to his head.
He is known as the "King of Bollywood" in India. And one of the King Khan's of India. Which they considered as one of the rich and powerful.
He was named by Newsweek Magazine as one of the 50 most powerful people in the world.
His net worth is considered $557.5 Million. Talk about a man who really works hard.
He also turned down slumdog millionare and 3 Idiots, which Aamir Khan did. As he believes not all roles are meant for him.
He is known as SRK, King Khan, and Badshah.
One of the nice things he said in an interview: "Sex is not required to sell my film. My name is enough."
Now that is what you call making a film.
Here's a few excerpt from his interviews:
C: So your final message to women from 18 to 80...
SRK: I think you are the most beautiful thing God has made. Irrespective of what anyone says about you, or tries to demean you, just remember-and I truly believe this-god has made women in His image. I believe women are the most gentle, intelligent and sweet creatures ever created. Remember, there's no life without women.
- from lifestyle in MSN.com
SRK:"You know, it's so strange that I've done so many love stories, and all my co-actresses and all my friends and ladies, they say, 'Oh, you're so romantic.' I've never in my life been able to go and say hello to a girl at a party. The first person I said it to was my wife and I married her quickly."
SRK: One of Khan's big ambitions is to make a film that will cross over and satisfy audiences in both the West and India. "I'll keep tirelessly working towards that... I don't want to sell the poverty and the snake charmers of India. I want to sell the educated middle class of India. I want to tell them there's a lot of intelligence here, intellect here, rich here, happiness here, colourful culture here, and with due respect, we are not just some country, a Third World country. I don't want to sell the sadness of this country. I want to sell the happiness of the country."
Top Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra believes his popularity is partly explained by his humility. "There's a relatability to him," she says. "He's humble, and at the same time, he has the qualities that every mother would want in her child or every wife would want in her husband and every kid would want in her dad. He has all of those in him, so that makes him more than just this movie star who sings you incredible songs. It makes him a brand or a commodity which everyone relates to, and hence why he has become more than just a movie star."
The first time I saw this guy was in the movie the 3 Idiots, it was my first time to watch an Indian Film. And to my surprise it really was a fun movie to watch, I love the characters and the story line.
My husband and I have been watching again and again, specially on the weekends. And my little daughter has learned a few indian words.
This guys is known for his perfectionism, so when we saw the movie he produced and acted in Taare Zameen Par, again he never fails to make us laugh, but the touching story always made me cry at the end of the film, even after watching it for so many times now.
It surprises me to see that their cinematography is far better than ours, and specially the story lines in his movies, it varies and the plots are good. So I guess it's not a surprise to see his films garnered awards. He is the first india actor to establish his name in the Hindi cinema, not only that but as a director and producer as well.
Here is the 2 films I have watched so far:
3 idiots
3 friends meets during their college years, Rancho the person who touch their life and given them the courage to pursue their dream, disappeared after their graduation day, after how many years they team up with another student who had a grudge against Rancho and the only one who knows his whereabouts begins their journey in finally learning who is Rancho.
This films encourages a person to think freely and not always follow the crowd even if it means standing up against the system.
To pursue excellence in life and success will follow you with it's pants down.
For me this is a 5 star rating.
Taare Zameen Par (Every Child is Special)
A very touching story about a boy who was misunderstood not only by his family but by society itself.
We sometimes overlooked the disability in our child as just being hard headed, refuse to listen and lack of discipline. But in order to help a child to survive in this world, we need to see and accept them for who they are. Not what they can become.
The key to a child success is the parents love, understanding, and an open mind to be able to see clearly the child's problem. And a teacher who have the heart to help.
It's soooo nice know that finally! finally! Davao has different selection of yogurts! Before, the only way to eat yogurt in different variety is to go out of town or out of the country. So here are the few places I've gone to...
Blue Yogo: They have a booth outlet at SM Davao. Near the carousel. Selection is liquid yogurt only. Price range from 60 to 100.
The flavor selection is not that many but enough to make you come back from time to time.
My favorite is the blueberry.
KFC Crushers! This one everyone is familiar with. They only have 3 flavors I think for their yogurt drink. My favorite is strawberries.
Can be found in any KFC outlet. Price: 60-70 (approx. )
Yogo! This is the best yogurt outlet so far that I have found in Davao, but also the most expensive.
There's a wide selection to choose from, ice cream, tea, coffee, pancakes and a different type of mixes you can come up with.
Location: Gmall, near the cinemas and Coffee cat, near the convention center. Price: Range from 80-100 up
Yogo is also owned by Coffee Cat. (If am not mistaken)
Just this tuesday, I decided to take her to the beach, not to go swimming but just so she would be expose to the air, since she's been having colds and cough too often already. She gets it from playing with her cousins. *sigh!*
And her pedia is not happy with it already.
Since we're near times beach, I decided to go there. Went there around 2PM. Was thinking of going to Lisa's, but decided against it. There wasn't much space for Nikky to move around. So I drove a little farther. Finally got to the place where Kanaway used to be, and surprise! surprise! A new Restaurant and Resort was constructed there. I asked the guard if they were open and he said yes, unfortunately since it was in the afternoon, it was low tide and no chance for Nikky to wade in the beach's shore. But there was enough room for her to play. Yey!
This was taken at the side of the restaurant where the gate going to the beach is located, they are still constructing the swimming pool they said it'll be finish this year. Am looking forward to that, so nikky can swim and be exposed to the beach air from time to time.
Their food taste good, and I love their blueberry shake. Yummy! hehehehe!!!
So here is Nikky, had to content herself playing with the gravel and stones.
But she doesn't seem to mind at all. She still had lots of fun. Hehehe!!!
By the way, their restaurant is equipped with Wifi already for people who can't live without internet access.
Here's a link to their calling card and a few picture of the place. Sorry was too busy playing with nikky forgot to take pictures of the place. But will post it here if I get another chance.
I like this hospital a lot, especially their ICU unit. When my father-in-law was admitted here in the ICU, he was placed in a room with sliding doors to be isolated from the rest of the patients, the place was really clean. There was a nurse and doctor attending to him always. Which to my opinion is important specially to an ICU section patient. The billing section was ok not really fast, but they were quite helpful in filling your philhealth. The doctor and nurses were quite polite and kind in dealing with him and talking to us.
I also am very thankful for his doctor who really considered how, we, the family felt and patiently explain to us what was our option, and what would happen.
The hospital's Emergency Room is already airconditioned. And the best part? Their CR's are well kept, it's not dirty or yucky at all. Their parking space is quite big they have the front, sides and back for this.
I wish I had gone there to give birth to Nikky. Hehehehe!!! It's really clean and the people are quite polite even the security guards.
Here we were making sure the kids was distracted while father-in-law was being admitted:
Nikky with Dada after eating some sandwiches.
Nikky with Tita Kelly.
And this is cousin Gabe.
And finally with Mama.
Here's a link to some nice pictures of the hospital:
There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm..
He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods.
He practiced in the woods; but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner.
As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved!
In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile; only to see his Sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.
After lunch the next day Grandma said, 'Sally, let's wash the dishes' But Sally said, 'Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.' Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?' So Johnny did the dishes.
Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, 'I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.' Sally just smiled and said, 'well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help? She whispered again, 'Remember the duck?' So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.
After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's; he finally couldn't stand it any longer.
He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck.
Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, 'Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you.'
Thought for the day and every day thereafter:
Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... And the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.)....whatever it is...You need to know that: God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing.
He has seen your whole life... He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven. He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you.
The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness; He not only forgives you, but He forgets.
It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved.
Go ahead and make the difference in someone's life today.
When Jesus died on the cross; he was thinking of you!
Strange how a person, an event in our life can leave a mark in our heart and mind. Did you ever had that feeling, that it's enough just by enjoying the moment?
I call that bitter sweet feelings. I had lots of those in my growing up years. Situations where you know it's only temporary, so you enjoy the moment, as to what is left.
........saying goodbye ........freedom ........trying to do as much as you can for a dying love one
these are to name a few.
One of the surprising things I learned in this drama, is what Aya's Mom said. "There is nothing wrong with pity right? Pity is taking other's sadness and pain, and treating it as your own."
Isn't that true? Because of pity, we are more kinder, and we try to understand others. We never know how the other person feels or going through, until you are actually in their shoes. Since not all of us can experience the same situations in this lifetime, some of us can only imagine.
Ok, this is a very late post, but I think is kinda helpful.
One of the things to pack in preparation to the hospital for the due date is the all important "maternity pad". You need those after you give birth.
I remember while I was going through my list, a lot people would advise me to get this brand or that brand, coz it is much better. My sister in law advice me to get adult diapers coz those really won't give me any accidents ( accidents I mean "overflows").
Anyways, it was a good thing my OB advised me to use Anion after I was wheeled in my room. You can wear it the whole day, and you wont get that "wet" feeling, even if the pad was full. It is specifically designed for women after giving birth. So the healing of the wound is much faster.
The best part is that the size and look, is the same as that of a regular pad we are using for our monthly period. Since most maternity pad in the market are a lot bulkier and bigger, so kinda feel different when used. And doesn't even come with wings. Anion however has wings, without wings, and overnight pads. So you still have choices just like your regular pads.
This can be found in drug stores, I don't think it's available in the groceries yet. If you can't find it, ask your OB about it, they sell them too. If your OB doesn't sell them, leave me a message here and I'll give you the address and contact number of my OB.
1 pack of Anion also contains 1 test kit for infection in your wound. So you will be aware right away if the wound is not healing well, and call your OB.
They are a little expensive however, but really worth it. You can wear it the whole day and don't have to worry about "overflows".
Surprise! Surprise! It seems that this napkin has more benefits aside from what I've mentioned, here's a few links and a was covered in the Jessica Soho report:
I was reading my emails and I got this link about port-a-cath, reminded me of a late friend of mine who had one of these during his treatment. You can read about it also at penmachine's blog site.
During the time when he had this, his family had a hard time finding a doctor to flush this device, since the time he had this, it was not yet that common knowledge here in the Phils.
It's good to know that it's getting popular, at least there's a lot more doctors who is available to flush the device.
It's never easy letting go of something or someone you truly love or want.
This song reminded me so much of the time I wanted to hold on to someone, to make the relationship work....... and yet at the end, it wasn't meant to be.
How do you start to pick up the pieces?
How do you heal a broken heart? a broken spirit?
I have never forgotten the feeling of despair, frustration and pain. But off course I've forgiven the person. We were just not meant to be.
This happened years ago. But I just wanna say...thank you for waiting.
I was sadden by the news I received this friday, as we all know FrancisM died.
I liked this guy a lot, since he has a lot of heart for our country. And has good ideas on how to promote nationalism. Which does not appeal to the old only but most especially to the teens. And to my opinion is a vital section of our society.
While watching the news, I saw for the first time his 2 blogs here in multiply.
As I was reading his blog, I was shocked to see, that the equipment we are testing for our US client at my work is being used on him.
Click on this link to view the ultrasound equipment: FrancisM - PICC line insertion. I was totally surprised. I know for a fact our line of work is important, a life can be saved by using these ultrasound, the US manufacturer made sure a lot of testing is done on the equipment to ensure quality results are given to the doctors. We are a small part of their team. And they never told us where it is being sold(or we never ask?). I didn't realize it has already reached the Philippines.
Am glad it has aided a person(I truly admire) in his time of need.
God speed FrancisM, we will surely miss your music and your patriotism.
When I was discharge from the hospital the doctor gave me a lot of medicines to help me recover, but when my bestfriend, ninong and my ninang visited me, they gave me remedies far better than the meds and much more effective mind you. Which really helped in giving me strength. So here they are:
1. Chocolates and Tabliya - to keep the body warm. I was to eat them every day for 2 months, and on the third month to drink tabliya or chocolate drink. Yum! yum!
2. Grape juice - so I won't get constipated, and to make my popo soft(so they say). It's important that the popo is soft since the stitches are not totally healed yet. One glass every day.
3. This wine drink, I dunno the name, this is to be taken 3x a day. Use the plastic bottle that came with it, that is the required dosage. This is really really effective in giving back your strength. And aid in the recovery of the loss of blood. But also gives you a good night rest. Am suppose to finish the 2 bottles, but so far I have finished 1 bottle, it doesn't taste that good at all. This wine is specifically for women who have delivered, says so in the box and the paper inside. Very effective. They say you can buy this in China town.
Thanks to them, I got the strength to take care of my baby during recovery time.
This tagged came from Leny girl, I didn't understand it at first, good thing she's around so I can ask. So here goes:
1. My baby.
This is expected, hehehe!!! Her smiles makes me laugh, just being with her brightens me up. She's my little sunshine. And God's special gift to us.
2. Hubby.
His always a source of comfort. And he never lets a day go by without me knowing he still loves me.
3. BS!
I am thankful that we have Bible Study in the office, since sometimes I forget to do mine, with the baby now, and since I can't go to church yet, attending the BS is already a source of food for my soul.
4. Baby's upcoming monthsary.
She's turning 2 months tomorrow!! Yey!!!
5. Package from Kuya!
I got a package from my Kuya, who sent 8 bottles of BPA free!! Yey!!!! At least my baby is now safe.
6. Yaya
Finally have a yaya for my little sunshine, so I can work.
7. Shobe.
Who is also my bestfriend, she helps me take care of my baby, and sometimes babysit for me. She also helps me find a good bargain for my baby's milk.
8. Car
Happy that I can still drive and I now at least go out with my baby,
9. Office!
We moved to a new place, it's a lot bigger and more comfy.
10. Julie
My bestfriend, who shares everything she has with me. Thanks Jul. Speding time with you is always fun and memorable. Specially now that we have kids.
...to continue this game of tag. Choose 8 friends too to keep the ball rolling. There's no reward or anything. You don't have a deadline for this. It's just for fun!
I choose:
1. Sheila 2. Andy 3. Beth - beth 4. Carol 5. Claire 6. Hannie 7. Joan 8. grems
*sigh!* 
