Have a Good Day!

I finished my first plate and put it on the side and after a couple of minutes a waitress approached our table and placed the receipt tray with fortune cookies, she smiled and said “Have a Good Day!” and left. 

 “What!!?!!? “ I uttered and start laughing out loud.  I just seated for about 20mins and this waitress thought I am already done. Let me tell you what happened.

After listening to one of Bo Sanchez’ talk series The Biggest Winner I started having fruits as my breakfast and I am pretty much doing a good job following that routine.  I had my doctor’s follow up appointment today and finished almost at lunchtime. So, we head down to Hibachi buffet restaurant and I told to myself that I will start with fruits and will rest for 30 minutes before I take the main meal. When it comes to dishes I am not really fond of eating meats, I would only go more on veggies, fish, and seafood.

We got our seat and walked to the food aisle to get the first plate. As I was saying a while ago, I chose fruits for my first plate. I did enjoy every bite of the fruits I had and after that I placed my plate on the side. Well you know how it works in a buffet, right?  I don’t know what got into this waitress, probably thinking that I already had fruits, she thought that I am finished eating and had the dessert.  She approached our table and placed the receipt tray with fortune cookies and said “Have a good day.” I started laughing out loud and uttered with a surprised “What?!? I just had my first plate and that’s only fruits.” I do not know if she understands why we started laughing but I am hoping she got the message when I walk to the food aisle again and go for my main dish. 

Sounds funny, isn’t it? Normally, we eat fruits after eating our meal; it is usually serve as dessert.  I have been told that fruits should be eaten with empty stomach. Fruits digest faster. Compare to bread or meat, a slice of fruit digest quickly and is ready to go straight to the stomach and into the intestines. It is said that if you eat fruits and bread or with any meal together only produce gas.

Fruits digest quickly are blocked by bread or other meal that is taking longer to digest. The meal ferments and turns into acid. Thus, when the fruits come in contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, it just makes the entire mass of food to spoil. That is why it is best to have fruits for breakfast.  If a fruit is to be eaten like this, it will help to detoxify our body system and will supply us with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

Friends, frutify your breakfast!

Feast Declaration of Abundance

Novena to God's Love 

by Bo Sanchez

VEGGIEFY FOR LUNCH: Health Benefits of Talbos ng Kamote

While the theme song in Transformers say “Transformers More Than Meets the Eye”  I would say that  talbos ng kamote is unknown Transformers member (laughter side).  If transformers are robots in disguise, well this green leafy tops  or talbos ng kamote is a leaf in disguise as well. Why? Continue reading to find out.

Talbos ng kamote or a sweet potato tops is one of those vegetables that can be easily grown in the backyard. In fact, it does not require fertilizers to grow and I have been told that it is good alternative to rice. Hmm….sounds good but what talbos ng kamote makes so interesting is the health benefits it gives.

These green leafy tops have the highest content of total polyphenolic, among other commercial vegetables studied.  Wondering what is Polyphenolic? If you are looking for a vegetable with an excellent source of anti-oxidative stress compounds, then talbos ng kamote has it.

 The polyphenolic protects the human body from oxidative stress associated with many diseases: Diabetes (Type 2), Cancer (colon & Stomach) Cardio vascular diseases, problems on bowel movement, lower blood sugar and cholesterol, kidney stone, boils, and acne.

Talbos ng camote is a good source of protein, minerals, dietary fiber and nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorous, sulfur, iron, and zinc.  It is also an important source of vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and ascorbic acid. Indeed, talbos ng kamote is pack up with many health benefits that help us to stay healthy all the time. 

For this let me share also with you my Ensalada de Talbos ng Kamote. Please click the link for the recipe http://kusina-ko.blogspot.com/2014/11/veggiefy-for-lunch-ensalada-de-las.html

SENTI: ATIN CU PUNG SINGSING

"Atin Cu Pung Singsing" was the song my father and I used to jam when he was still alive. Those were the nights when my father would lullaby my younger sister. He carried my sister in his arms and me stepping on his feet swinging while singing the song.

The song “Atin Cu Pung Singsing” ( I have a Ring) is one of the most popular folk song in the Province of Pampangga.

Atin Cu Pung Singsing
By Mabuhay Singers

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Atin Cu Pung Singsing
By Mabuhay Singers

Atin ku pung singsing
Metung yang timpukan
Amana ke iti
King indung ibatan.

Sangkan keng sininup
King metung a kaban
Mewala ya iti,
E ku kamalayan.

Ing sukal ning lub ku
Susukdul king banwa
Pikurus kung gamat
Babo ning lamesa.

Ninu mang manakit
King singsing kung mana
Kalulung pusu ku
Manginu ya keya. 

Ing sukal ning lub ku
Susukdul king banwa
Pikurus kung gamat
Babo ning lamesa.
Ninu mang manakit
King singsing kung mana
Kalulung pusu ku
Manginu ya keya.
Atin ku pung singsing
Metung yang timpukan
Amana ke iti
King indung ibatan.

Sangkan keng sininup
King metung a kaban
Mewala ya iti,
E ku kamalayan.

Ing sukal ning lub ku
Susukdul king banwa
Pikurus kung gamat
Babo ning lamesa.

Ninu mang manakit
King singsing kung mana
Kalulung pusu ku
Manginu ya keya. 

Kalulung pusu ku
Manginu ya keya.

Atin Cu Pung Singsing (English Translation)
I have a ring
With a beautiful stone
It was given to me
by my dear mother.

I kept it close to my breast.
To keep it safe.
But it was lost
As to where, I really have no idea.


The ring got lost.
I never found it.
I cried to high heavens for my sorrow,
Whoever gentleman can retrieve it for me
I offer my humble heart
For him to take.

Atin Cu Pung Singsing (English Translation). Retrieved Jan. 26, 2012 fromhttp://filipinosongsatbp.blogspot.com...

Hitback: When Summer Is Gone - Gary Lewis and The Playboys

When Summer Is Gone:Gary Lewis And The Playboys.
Album - More Golden Greats - on LIBERTY Records
in 1968.

INTRO: Bb C

C               Dm    G    Dm   G
I'll see you in September..when summer 
   C    Bb A
is gone.
A                       Dm      D
Have a good time but, remember, I'll be 
             G
waiting back home.

#2.
G                   Dm  G     Dm            
And when you go out dat.ing...with some guy 
     C    Bb A
all alone.
A                     Dm       G
Just remember I'll be waiting, when summer 
   C    F C
is gone.
BRIDGE:
C      E         Am       F      C    Dm
When a warm June night surrounds you..don't 
     G         C
fall under his spell.
C       E        Am    F     C      D
When he puts his arms around you..remember 
                   G
that I love you so well.

#2. 
G                   Dm    G    Dm   G
And I'll see you in September, when summer 
   C    Bb A
is gone.
A                       Dm           D
Have a good time but, remember..come back 
           G         C    F C
to me when summer is gone.
BRIDGE:
C      E         Am       F      C    Dm
When a warm June night surrounds you..don't 
     G         C
fall under his spell.
C       E        Am    F     C      D
When he puts his arms around you..remember 
                   G
that I love you so well.

#3. 
G                   Dm    G    Dm   G
And I'll see you in September, when summer 
   C    Bb A
is gone.
A                       Dm           D
Have a good time but, remember..come back 
           G         C    F C
to me when summer is gone.

Hitback: Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko - Sharon Cuneta

Hitback: The Butterfly Song ( If I Were A Butterfly )

I miss this song entitled " The Butterfly Song" by Brian Howard. This was the first action song I taught in Catechism, which was way back in 1990 and had it for an intermission number in celebrating the Prayer Group's Anniversary. Oh, how I wish I had all the pictures. It was still fresh in my mind how my brother Nap helped in choreography and with our join effort, we were able to present the song lively and loved by the audience. I can still hear the giggles and laughter while preparing for that action song. 

If I were a butterfly
I'd thank you Lord for giving me wings
If I were a robin in a tree 
I'd thank you Lord that I could sing
If I were a fish in the sea
I'd wiggle my tail and I'd giggle with glee
But I just thank you Father for making me, me
 
CHORUS      
For you gave me a heart and you gave me a smile
You gave me Jesus and you made me your child
And I just thank you Father for making me, me
 
If I were an elephant 
I'd thank you Lord by raising my trunk
If I were a kangaroo
You know I'd hop right up to you
If I were an octopus
I'd thank you Lord for my fine looks
But I just thank you Father for making me, me
 
If I were a wiggly worm
I'd thank you Lord that I could squirm
If I were a fuzzy, wuzzy bear
I'd thank you Lord for my fuzzy, wuzzy hair
If I were a crocodile 
I'd thank you Lord for my great smile
But I just thank you Father for 
making me, me

Welcome New Year 2014

Another fresh new year is here. 

   Another year to live.

       To banish worry, doubt, and fear.

           To love and laugh and give.