Special Shareholders Meeting
Today's "it".
Days of preparing the Google Forms, tally sheets, attendance sheet automatically computing if quorum has been reached, and presentation material would be run in their paces. On the way to the meeting venue, prayed for the assistance of the Holy Spirit.
Left the condominium with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Well, it was a productive meeting in spite of the technical glitches. Thank You! 🙏
After, I was dropped off at Glorietta.
The first stop is to pick-up the items I have customized for my Christmas gift at Made For U. I plan to give one of them to a friend who I usually see during Mass. And I was able to give it to her.
Then, I went to Auntie Anne's for merienda. Ordered their Savory Combo (cheese pretzel dog plus lemonade).
Walked my way to Greenbelt Chapel for the anticipated Mass.
I was able to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary with the community.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
Labels: Chromebook, election, food, mall, Mass, meeting, rosary
HR-V Detailing
Already made an appointment with Ziebart for the rustproofing, ceramic gloss rebuff and interior detailing of my HR-V. The original schedule is to go there and pay for the services so that Edgar, the driver, can pick-up the car anytime it is released; then, attend the 12:15 PM Friday Mass.
But because of the unscheduled meeting with Family Corporation's lawyer at my cousin's house, changed my schedule to:
- 7:00 AM Friday Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel
- At 8:30 AM, go to Ziebart to pay for their services
- At 9:00 AM, go to my cousin's house at Sucat, Parañaque for the 10 AM meeting
- Lunch at Bacolod Chicken Inasal
- Visit Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel, one of the Jubilee Churches for the souls in purgatory who willfully ran away from crosses God sent them.
Left the condominium with my
Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
The Mass presider is
Labels: car, Chromebook, food, Mass, meeting
Pag-IBIG 2
Last week, I received advice from Pag-IBIG to provide a joint affidavit of two disinterested persons stating that the person with the name Maria or Ma. is the same as the person without it.
Studying in a Catholic school, the record used is my baptismal certificate. Thus, my school records indicate Maria or Ma. in my name. Since I would be providing potential employers my school records, I used the same in my employment records. My birth certificate does not carry Maria or Ma. in my name.
I sent the draft affidavit to Pag-IBIG last week for their review. Since I have not received any reply, I decided to have it notarized already and submit it.
After submitting the joint affidavit at Pag-IBIG's, I will be playing Santa Claus.
But first, I passed by McDonald's drive thru to buy Manong a food. Aside from my Christmas gift, I will also give him food. I am sure he will share it with his grandchildren.
After Manong, I will drop off my gift to Norlie. We already saw her at the sari-sari store waiting for us.
And for our late lunch, we went to Waltermart to eat at Mongolian Quick-Box.
We proceeded to Glorietta for quick window-shopping. My feet brought me at The Landmark. I am sure that my Swiss watches can handle the winter weather in Japan, a trip we plan to take next year. But I do not want to gamble. Thus, thinking of buying a Casio G-Shock. I am sure G-Shock-ers (LOL) would suggest that my first buy is a Casiotron or the Square. But I wanted an analog watch on my left wrist and my Apple watch (obviously a digital one) on my right. So, opted for their ladies version of Casioak, the GM-S2100BC. All items are at 10% off.
Bought a Dairy Queen Blizzard to-go before proceeding home.
Labels: Chromebook, food
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today is a day of obligation. I plan to attend the 10:30 AM Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Left with the Swatch Greenshift Glow on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Funny thing is, the blouse I decided to wear for Mass is the same color as the watch's strap. LOL
With me is Theo, the dog, who will be going to Pet Express for his grooming. I was dropped off at Greenbelt Chapel. The 9 AM Mass was about to end when I arrived. Thus, I am able to sit in my usual seat for the 10:30 AM Mass. Today, I also brought blessed green scapulars which I will give as a token since it is Mama Mary's feast day. 😇 I usually give away sacramental (once a religious item is blessed, it is already a sacramental) to our service workers (guards, saleslady, salesmen, janitorial services, etc.) during Mama Mary's feast day.
The Mass presider is Fr. Godwin.
In Japan, they have Seizenso, a mock living funeral. It is for them to evaluate their life. If we do that, what would other people say about us?
If we look at the Blessed Virgin Mary, how do we see her? How does God see her? Mary is full of grace. At the moment of her conception, God has steered her from sin, including original sin. The Lord has prepared the "container".
At the heart of our faith is grace. Where sin abounds, grace abounds even more.
Three (3) things to meditate about grace:
- Grace comes only from God. Mary is magnifying the Lord.
- We can only receive grace if we are humble. Mary said to the angel, "I am the handmaid of the Lord." Advent is an invitation for us to be humble, to be open to the Lord.
- Grace benefits not only the one who receives it but also others. All of us are recipients of God's grace. But let it not stop with us but dispense this grace to others. Gifted to gift.
After the Mass, proceeded to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. It is one of the Jubilee churches and I hope to gain a plenary indulgence. I offer the plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory who willfully ran from crosses God sent them.
Again, I attempted to try the Japanese restaurant that recently opened at Glorietta. There is still a queue that I decided to eat at another restaurant--Nanyang. I ordered their Hainanese Fried Chicken Rice (PhP288.00). For dessert, I tried their Mango Sago Pomelo (PhP130.00).
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| Hainanese Fried Chicken Rice |
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| Mango Sago Pomelo |
I bought via Lazada a Casio watch as my Christmas gift for Joven, Lyn's nephew who is here to help while Lyn is healing (the theme of my Christmas gifts this year is watches). But I think it is a bit small for men; thus, thought of giving it to Norlie instead. Will buy a Timex digital watch for Joven. I was able to buy a Timex marathon digital watch at 20% off.
Went back to The Landmark to buy my Christmas gifts for Manong and for Norlie. I will be their Santa for tomorrow after submitting the needed Joint Affidavit by PAG-IBIG. Bench polo for Manong and blouse in the Bazaar for Norlie. Also bought Christmas gift bags for these items.
Bought a Red Ribbon dedication cake at The Landmark Food Center for Joven who happens to have his birthday today. Since Edgar is already at the parking lot, I asked him to proceed to Red Ribbon to help carry my purchases.
Before going home, passed by Amber's Restaurant to buy pancit, pichi-pichi, lumpiang shanghai, and chicken lollipop for us and for Edgar as Joven's handa for his birthday. 😊
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, Mass, rosary, shopping
First Saturday Of December
It is the first Saturday of December and I will do my First Saturday Devotion. But somehow, it seems something or someone is trying to delay me.
Left the condo with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Find a parking slot. ✅
Grocery. ✅
Senior Citizen grocery booklet for a max PhP2,500.00 discount. ❎
Now, Edgar, the driver, has to go back and get my booklet. That 2.5K savings is BIG. We put our grocery cart on the side, advising our regular bagger, and will get it later to pay. I started yesterday's blog at the food court while waiting for Edgar's return.
After paying, I left Edgar to bring our groceries home.
I proceeded to Greenbelt Chapel for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I am 8th in the queue. Then, the priest stepped out from the confessional; but, his replacement is not yet around. Will I not complete my first Saturday devotion? Then, the two ahead of me left. Hmmm... Mama Mary has her ways. 😇
In any case, while in the queue, I prayed the Act of Reparation, and did a 15-minute meditation of the Carrying of the Cross. I have started to pray the Rosary but decided against it as I am already near the confessional. The confessor is Fr. Froilan.
Even with all the delays, I was able to do my confession, prayed the Rosary (as a community), and attended the Saturday Mass. 🙏 I was even able to do my Precious Blood Chaplet devotion.
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| Greenbelt Chapel |
The Mass presider is Fr. Anthony. He is from Australia. He came back for a vacation.
He started sharing his experiences related to availability.
Availability is one of the surest test of love.
Availability is the capacity to be of help to someone. If you are truly available, you there to help, you are there not because you will gain something. Availability is other-centered.
The twelve apostles made themselves available for the Lord and to proclaim His Kingdom.
Availability is not only physical presence but an open heart and mind. The Pharisees and Sadducees are always where Jesus was but their hearts and minds are not open to His teachings.
After the Mass, proceeded to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. It is one of the Jubilee Churches. I hope to gain a plenary indulgence.
And for a quick lunch, I ate at the The Landmark's food court. Chose the pork chop with egg of Chuck's Steaks and Chops.
I have an idea of what to give Titas Josie and Norma. So I went to Made for U. It is available! I like it that I also ordered for myself. LOL. Will be able to pick it up next Saturday.
Then, I proceeded to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I bought a hot tea and started this blog. Because it is not a double stamp weekend, the length of the queue is acceptable.
Around 3 PM, I am on my way back to Greenbelt Chapel to attend the anticipated Mass. I was able to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary with the community.
The Mass presider is Fr. Richard.
There are many ways of teaching people. There are many ways of correcting children.
John the Baptist proclaims boldly, very harshly. It is because he understood He will be coming and we must be prepared. This harshness is coming from love... tough love.
When we are already in front of Jesus for judgment, there is no more way to correct your ways. By nature, we are stubborn.
When we do good, is it to please God or to please "us". We have to check our status in terms of our relationship with God.
What is the secret of success? You have to know what hinders success. Your competition is the person you see in the mirror. It is the choices we make on a daily basis.
After, went to The Landmark's Food Court to buy Lapid's chicharon, and to Dairy Queen to buy their DQ sandwich and Blizzard.
Home.
N.B. Learned that today is the last of the first Saturday devotion of the 100 years from the time Mama requested the first Saturday devotion during the Fatima apparitions. She specifically detailed the practice and promised graces for it on December 10, 1925.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, grocery, mall, Mass, rosary, shopping, tea
Preventive Maintenance For HR-V
Already made a 9 AM appointment for my HR-V's preventive maintenance. Even if we have not arrived yet (since Edgar, the driver, already brought the car last night at Honda Makati), my service advisor reached out to me and gave my "go" signal to proceed with the service. Thus, I don't have to hurry there. Besides, I am preparing all the necessary documents for the joint affidavit being requested by PAG-IBIG so I can claim my retirement.
Left with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Upon arriving at Honda Makati, I went to my service advisor and gave him my Christmas gift. Paid for the service. Edgar will pick up the car later once it is released.
I, then, asked Edgar to drop me off at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Odd. At 10 AM, there is a Mass ongoing and Fr. Dave is presiding. Asked the guard and he told me that it is a special Mass.
So, walked a bit away from the chapel so I could proceed with my prayers. Completed my morning prayers, my Precious Blood Chaplet, and my St. Gertrude Chaplet. When I noticed that the Mass has ended, I walked my way back to church. I was able to join the community to pray the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
He encourages us to go to the Spirit of Advent--anticipating for His coming and be prepared.
The parable is on the miracle of giving sight to the two blind men. Jesus asked them if they believe that He can do this, that is, do they have faith?
Faith and grace of God create a miracle. Never without faith. Always with faith.
Even when Jesus told them not to tell about the miracle, the two men spread it because they cannot contain the happiness of being given sight. Also, because they saw the Lord.
Why did Jesus stop the two men from spreading what happened? At that time, there were other miracle workers. He doesn't want to be known as a miracle worker. He wants to be known as the Messiah.
After the Mass, I went to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. It is one of the Jubilee churches. I hope to gain a plenary indulgence and offer it for the souls in purgatory who sinned with their minds.
And of course for lunch, it is at Bacolod Chicken Inasal. I like their offering for non-meat (seafood and vegetables). I ordered Blue Marlin Steak (PhP247.00), Plain Rice (PhP45.50), Fried Veggie Lumpia (PhP137.00), and Maja Blanca (PhP79.50) for dessert. Thumbs up to the fried veggie lumpia.
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| Blue Marlin Steak |
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Fried Veggie Lumpia
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Maja Blanca
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Received advice from my service advisor that the car is ready for pick-up. Informed Edgar to do so and to pick me up at Glorietta after.
Since it is taking time for Edgar to pick me up, I decided to do some window-shopping (or so I thought). Saw me walking to Swatch and buying a quartz chronograph Greenshift Glow. Tsk! Tsk! And I don't think I have a green blouse to go with it!!!!
Instead of going straight home, I decided to go to Century Mall to order my Christmas Eve food at Conti's. Also passed by St. Paul's in hope to buy a Twin Hearts stampita. Not available.
Then, home.
Labels: car, Chromebook, Church, food, mall, Mass, rosary
Pag-IBIG
Supposed to have a lunch date today. It would fit perfectly as I have business in the area which I can do before our scheduled lunch. Unfortunately one of my dates got sick, thus, we have to reschedule.
Left the condominium around 8:45 AM with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
Processing my retirement claim from PAG-IBIG is a breeze. Originally, I thought I would be leaving with a check with me. You wish... Hahaha! They'll be processing it within 30 calendar days and I can have the check for pick-up or deposited to my account.
Next stop is at BPI to request for a Bank certificate, one of the requirements for a Visa application in Japan. I will have to return around 3 PM to pick up the document.
I walked my way to Metrobank to request for the same. Left with the Bank certificate. See the difference?
Met with my friend to give the wedding gift for my office mate this Saturday. My friend will be their godmother at their wedding.
Had an early lunch at Max's.
I received an e-mail from BPI that they have released my request. Huh? So, I will go back after my lunch to pick-up the Bank certificate instead of waiting for 3 PM.
It was ready and I was able to get it.
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| Legazpi Underpass |
I walked my way to The Landmark and went to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel. Did some window-shopping and asked Edgar, the driver, to pick me up at Glorietta. Bought Blizzard-to-go at Dairy Queen and waited for Edgar so I can go home.
