ThOuGhTs, iDeAs, oPiNiOnS, cHaTtEr

Friday, May 15, 2026

Phobac

Attending the noon Mass at Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Left with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right around 10 AM.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Norlie's Wake

Learned last night from Rolette, Norlie's daughter, when she messaged Lyn that her mother has passed away. So, today, we planned to go to her wake. We will bring Theo, the dog, along so that Lyn can come.

Edgar, the driver, brought the Mass card I requested him to buy. He was able to buy one at the Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish. So instead of leaving the condo before 11 AM (opening of the department store) to go to The Landmark to buy a Mass card in case Edgar wasn't able to do so, we left around 9:30 AM.

The travel to Manila Memorial Park/ La Paz Funeral Homes is uneventful. Norlie has been cremated. She died last Tuesday. Since she is so thin, her eldest (son) decided to have her cremated. I led the rosary for Norlie.

While we were inside, Edgar is walking Theo at the park.

Theo at the Manila Memorial Park

After, we dropped off Lyn and Theo at the condo and proceeded to Glorietta. Edgar was curious about the queue at the Yakiniku Like so I said he will also have his lunch with me. Obviously, he liked it.

We parted ways. He will be waiting at the parking lot while I do my other business. Visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Bought shing-a-ling at Lord Stowe's. Bought a half-loaf of raisin bread at the Baguio Country Club.

Home.

Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, prayer, rosary, wake

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Saint Sharbel Makhlouf

I will be attending the 12 noon Mass at Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark because the relic of Saint Sharbel Makhlouf will visit the chapel. Also, it is the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. Since the department store would open at 11 AM (the chapel is inside the department store), left the condo around 10:45 AM with my (black dial) Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.

There were already a lot of people when I arrived.

The Mass presider is Monsignor Regie. It is a concelebrated Mass with him are two more priests one of which is Fr. Hans, the parish priest of the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and in charge of Saint Sharbel's relics.

Ask for these two graces:

Grace of fidelity. In the First Reading, St Paul is already in Athens. Athens is known for intellects, scholars, artists, etc. This is where he delivered his most powerful and compelling preaching and should be able to convert many. On the contrary, only a handful believed. Fidelity is most important. Success and results do not matter. Do not measure success by numbers, wealth, power. When we are faithful to God, we are already successful.

Grace of truthfulness. Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truthfulness.

Fidelity and truthfulness go together. A faithful person is always truthful.

Living of this world, in order to get what we want, we compromise truth and fidelity.

After the Mass, we were blessed with oil of Saint Sharbel and given a prayer card. We were able to venerate Saint Sharbel's relics (bone).

Fr. Hans announced they have an 8 AM Mass for the sick at his parish on May 22. After, they give a small bottle of oil of Saint Sharbel. They do it every 22nd day of the month.

For lunch, I went to Food Choices at Glorietta 4 to eat at MAiSEN.

Proceeded to ASUS to have my Chromebook repaired. Upon boot-up, the Chromebook can detect the micro SD. But the screen locks and you login again, the micro SD is no longer detected. There is a warning message that the SD card was not properly ejected. They said, since it is a Chromebook, usually the cost is 80% of the original cost since the motherboard is often replaced. Praying that this is not the case. If this would be the case, I will just set my Chromebook not to lock. LOL

Had a frozen yogurt at Red Mango before proceeding home.

Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, Mass, prayer, rosary

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Butter Manila

Today is the PFRC Board Meeting and it will be held at my cousin's house in Paranaque. Should have left at 8:30 AM for the 10 AM meeting. Left late. Good thing, I still arrived 10 minutes before the meeting. Left with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38mm on my left wrist, Apple watch on my right, and my on Cloudhorizon 2 Waterproof.

Thank You, Lord, for the meeting is smooth and (most of) the result is to my liking. No approval for two properties to be sold and a tie for the third property. Our attorney suggested voting on another date and longer gap. If the decision is to sell, this will be raised to the stockholders for their final decision. Praying that in the next voting, the property will not be sold.

We had lunch and parted ways with our food-to-go.

Instead of going home, I went to Glorietta to buy supplements and for Edgar, the driver, to have his late lunch. For meryenda, tried Butter Manila's premium ensaymada and Biscoff milkshake.

Went to National Bookstore and visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Ladmark before proceeding home.

Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, meeting, transaction

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Mother's Day

Yesterday, I was actually looking at Max's Bouquet Vanilla Cream Cake while I was waiting for the food I ordered to-go. Today, I received it as a Mother's Day gift from my nephew and nieces. 😊

Cake and Theo

Labels: food

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Anticipated Mass

Received an SMS from a friend that she left the Saint Sharbel prayer card she promised me last week at the Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel's office as she was not able to find me in the morning. Thanked her and will pick it up when I attend the anticipated Mass.

Left with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Used on Cloudhorizon 2 Waterproof.

I was dropped off at Greenbelt and proceeded to the chapel. As soon as I arrived at the chapel, went to the office. I got the prayer card plus the office gave me several more Saint Sharbel prayer cards. Thank you! 🙏

I was able to finish my morning prayers and Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet. Joined the community to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet and the Rosary.

The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Benny.

The Lord mentioned about the importance of loving the Father as a testimony in union with Him. He will ask the Father for the second Advocate—the Spirit of Truth.

It is consoling knowing that the Spirit of the Lord is with us.

Love the Lord, follow the commandments, love the Father. When you face the judgement, the Lord will be your Advocate.

After the Mass, visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.

For food-to-go, went to Peri-Peri at Glorietta. I was happy that there are only a few people in the restaurant given many people are already celebrating Mother's Days by dining out. It means I will be able to get my order much faster. Then, I learned their POS is down! That is why... hehehe! I won't be able to enjoy their Supercard discount as well as the Senior Citizen discount. Looked for another restaurant.

Thus, it is at Max's.

Passed by my niece's condo to drop her pasalubong from her sister as well as the food I bought for her.

Instead of going home directly, went to Cash and Carry Mall where I was able to buy Mary Grace's Mango Bene and Dairy Queen's Chocolate Almond Blizzard.

Brought with me the myFirst Camera Insta Wi which was recently replace. Below are the photos taken from said camera.

Selfie

Greenbelt

Greenbelt 4

Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, Mass, photography, prayer, rosary

Friday, May 08, 2026

Du Hsiao Yueh, Again

I would be attending the noon Friday Mass at Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Left with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Also wore the Yui Tabi shoes. Should have left around 10 AM but was 30 minutes late.

On the way, I completed my morning prayers. At the chapel, prayed my Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet, and joined the community to pray the Rosary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer.

The Mass presider is Fr. Marthy.

Eucharist = Banquet of love

We have the unique privilege to share the mystery of the love of Christ. Don't waste the moment of attending the Mass/ Holy Eucharist. The Mass is the celebration of God's love, which we are not worthy of. He called us to the Mass.
God called us to bear fruit--not just to exist. What you receive in the celebration of the Mass is the Word and the Body of Christ.

Remember, Christ walks with us.

Be the Christ for someone today.

After the Mass, before leaving, I drank 1 teaspoon of organic black seed oil. My water has trace minerals. I was supposed to drink 8 ounces of water with trace minerals 30 minutes before meals.

Visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Bought Lysol ✔ at its supermarket. Then proceeded to Glorietta for my late lunch.

Lunch is at Du Hisao Yueh. Ordered their Steamed Fish with Tauso, steamed rice, and Danzi Noodles (requested to remove the minced pork).

Steamed Fish with Tauso

For dessert, I went to Red Mango. Bought a small long-nosed pliers ✔ at True Value. Withdrew at BPI ✔ in preparation for funds needed with the ongoing maintenance of our Washington apartments. Went back to The Landmark where I was able to buy a laundry marker ✔ at Office Warehouse.

Home.

N.B. The myFirst Instant Wi I bought via Lazada is a "lemon". Unfortunately, I was only able to know its defects beyond the grace period Lazada allows it to be returned via their platform. Besides, I coordinated first with myFirst (global) support. Eventually, they suggested that I return it to the local reseller. After their (reseller) evaluation, a replacement was sent to me today. I allowed them to open it already and test before they send it over. 😀

Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, grocery, mall, Mass, prayer, rosary, shopping