The WOODEN BOWL!

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now,
a year from now.

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered

The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.
When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son.
'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.
There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.
Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.
He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded,
'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.
' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,
neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands.You nee d to be able to throw something back sometimes.

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,
your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.

People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

This is REALLY is IT!

Fellaz, this is already the design for our Grand Reunion.

Keep posted!

Tnx!

T-Shirt of Your Choice

Fellaz, here's a list of suggested shirt
*the first one, the skull will be modified to make it less morbid
*the 2nd one, we will be changing CHICAGO to IHMA Batch 05
*3rd, I can't think of any modification yet, but it will definite be ustomized for us
*4th, Pole d, will be changed to something else
*5th, we will be placing a text on it, the design however will be placed at the back
*6th, just that, can't think of any modification yet

GIVE ME AN EYE!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

* Please come on or before 7:30. We don't want you to miss the fun.
* If you already have the t-shirt, please wear it.
* Don't forget the registration fee.
* Be there @ the meeting @ 12:30;m agenda will be evalutaion of the current activity and the next Batch Reunion. Gather your thoughts in mind for comment and suggestions.
* Snacks will be served @ 9:00 am, Lunch @ 12:00 noon, Dinner @ 6:00 pm.
* Don't frown. Have fun!


COMMITTEE HEADS:

* Budget - Elrikki 'Cay' Samosino
* Game Facilitator - Chatnae 'Nip' Salares & Philip 'Andong' Comendador
* Finance - Rhea 'Yayang' Cinco
* Auditing - Irene 'Ing' Castillo
* Registration - Cynthia Lesaca
* Food Committee - Andrew 'Andring' Cascara
* Head Errand - Fernando 'Jun2' Dogmoc, Jr.
* Invitation Layout - Mary 'Mayang' Abarico
* Invitation Distribution - Elpidio 'Yong' Garcia
* First Aide - Devinnie 'Inday' Galo & Dominador 'Domeng' Salise
* Text Message Brigadiers - Verniliza 'Liza' Basco & Monalisa 'Matet' Becera
* Tshirt In-Charge - James 'Jim' Labonite & Philip 'Andong' Comendador
* Decoration - Suennie 'Swing' Paran & Glaiza Espana


WE NEED TO RAISE THE FOLLOWING:

* Lechon
* 15 kg rice
* 3 cases Softdrinks
* Cash ( Php 5, 500.00)
* In Kinds
* ILIMNONG MAKAHUBOG

We've already raised,

o Lechon, courtesy of Juvert, Yayang and Verniliza
o I case of Softdrink, courtesy of Domeng
o Php 500. 00 by Ging Lacuna
o Juvert will give Php 500.00 to realize the Tshirt
o All the expenses for the invitation will be shouldered by Mary A.

MAYBE! (A thought for all of us)

Maybe When One Door of Happiness Closes, Another Opens…


Maybe. . we were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.

Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even see the new one which has been opened for us.

Maybe . . . it is true that we don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.

Maybe . . . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

Maybe . . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.

Maybe . . . you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.

Maybe . . . there are moments in life when you miss someone -- a parent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they are around you appreciate them more.

Maybe . . . the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

Maybe . . you should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the other person, too.

Maybe . . you should do something nice for someone every single day, even if it is simply to leave them alone.

Maybe . giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew in yours.

Maybe . . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those who hurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of ll the people who have touched their lives.

Maybe . . . you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile.

Maybe . . you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy

Maybe . . . you should try to live your life to the fullest because when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling but when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone around you crying.

Maybe . . . you could send this message to those people who mean something to you, to those who have touched your life, to those who can and do make you smile when you really need it, to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down, and to all those whom you want to know that you appreciate them and their friendship. And if you don't, don't worry; nothing bad will happen to you. You will just miss out on the opportunity to perhaps brighten someone's day.

Grace for the NEEDY

Batch 2005!

We need to raise a total amount of P 5, 500.00 to realize all the activities plotted for the batch grand reunion this august.

During the last post, there was a list of pledgees and pledges already. However, most of those amounts are allotted for a particular expense. For the P 5, 500.00 that we need to raise, Mary Grace Lacuna already promised to give P 500.00.

Breakdown for the expenses:

Accomodation P 1, 600.00
Food and Drinks 3, 500.00
Miscellaneous Exp 400.00
TOTAL P 5, 500.00

I'll be posting the breakdown for food (snacks, lunch, dinner)maybe tomorrow if I can.

You can always leave a comment here.

Without Wax,

Elrikki Mira C. Samosino
MICROSOFT
North America Customer Service
Customer Service Representative
v-2elsa@mssupport.microsoft.com
1-800-936-5700
(0918-440-8409)

KUDOS!

Kudos!

Juvert LAWAGON - P 1,500.00 for the lechon; P 500.00 for the tshirt (P 1,000 of which is at hand)
Rhea CINCO - half after P 1,500.00 for the lechon
Verniliza BASCO - half after P 1,500.00 for the lechon
Mary Grace LACUNA - P 500.00
Dominador SALISE - 1 case softdrinks
Mary ABARICO - invitation

We thank God for people like you! God loves a cheerful giver!