Washington, DC, USA

Yehey!... As I have made mention two weeks ago. for my 42nd birthday, which will be on the 5th; my boss gave me a round trip air ticket to the US capital. if no delays on the flight and hassles on immigration :-)) i'll set my first step in DC at 12:45, June 1 The second US state after New York... I am so excited although a little sad Because Jim cannot come with me.,, But we have planned an alternate holiday for the two of us. And that is to OTTAWA, another capital... Hopefully, we can do it this coming month, June, my birthday month... Any suggestions as to the must "see" and must "do"... In a tight budget tho, so you know what I mean... E. X. C. I. T. E. D. By the way, Let's keep praying that may June will bring us More happiness, more blessings, and more friends...

Where is at least the "SORRY" Miss Canada Post

i left my earphone at home last weekend. and my friend was so kind enough to send it to me via Canada Post.

but before sending it, just to make sure; he showed it to the lady in the Post Office before closing it and put the stamps and hand it to her.

the mail arrived to me in this way:

"Walang problema po",
means "no problem...
unluckily that is not the case... :-(

torn and empty. i immediately send a text to him and tell him what happened. I was so disappointed.

and an hour after of the same day, I went to the Drugstore nearby where they have an office (I thought), and informed the lady on duty but she said it was only an outlet for the Post Office but not directly of Canada Post. She was so sad that it happened and gave me the hotline to file my complain. As soon as I went home, I open the Canada Post Website and see if it is possible To file a complain online. Yes it is possible! so i fill out the online complain form.

Unluckily I was not able to send a pic of the letter.

This morning I received a call from Canada Post asking me of the details of the enquiry. No "good morning" as how we are taught of when answering or making a call, or any greeting at all. No name too - just "I am from Canada Post"...

So the enquiry go on. And to a more disappointing note, it came out like it is solely our fault by sending it thru a regular letter envelope. Where, when I ask my friend about it, he told me that he showed it to the Post Office  personnel and he was ask to go on for it is sorted out in a box where it will be done manually. What's the truth about this, the lady on the phone told me that, all mails are sorted by machine unless, YOU PAY EXTRA FOR HAND SORTING...?

The amount of that Iphone4 earphone is irrelevant. In my meager salary, I can save and spare a little until I can buy a replacement. But? The "NO SORRY" call is a little bit disappointing. and blag, the phone "died"...

she even asked me in an arrogant voice - what do I need from Canada Post then? what should I answer? I have lost of words. It seems like a replacement is not possible because she keeps repeating it's our fault and if be sad about what happened, guess even "SORRY" or "APOLOGY" is close to impossible.

By the way, by the look of the envelope, having at least a meter of wire, 2 ear phones, 1 jack, 1 mic, and a control... don't you think even just a piece of it was left. Or at least ripped off the whole envelope because it was placed from end to end of the envelope...

Ah, let's not talk about it... the most serious part is - "WHERE IS THE -  SORRY sir this happened.!" and suggest the best way to send things like this next time... MANNERS PEOPLE, MANNERS.

thank you!

oh how i love seeing all of you

come by everyday

partaking in the food that

we have prepared for you.

all the fresh drinks

that you love to

sip and sip and sip

'til you are refreshed.

but as days go by

it is becoming more of a pain,

annoying sometimes;

as you guys seem to be

growing in numbers that i cannot count anymore.

it even came to a point

that i need to put food again and again and again

for you and your friends.

even the day is not  done yet,

compared to what it  is like before...

i almost feel like not doing it anymore

as it sometimes a hinder

to my day's work.

but when an accident

happened this morning.

i felt so guilty.

one of your friends is trying

to be mr. superman.

instead of drinking

from the bath that

we have prepared.

clean and fresh water.

he made an attempt to

go to the pool instead.

that attempt was not successful.

and as i saw him almost

lifeless floating in the pool.

my instinct drive me

to run to the pool house,

get the net and take him out of the water.

and lay him in safe.

minute by minute

i check him.

breaks my heart seeing him grasping for air.

the Pee and Poop

coming out.

and I saw him

with little strength left

slowly raising his head,

trying to open his eyes wide

looking at me,

as if thanking me

or maybe saying his prayer.

oh! what a feeling

seeing someone

trying to survive a mishap.

trying to fight

a near death accident.

i hope i can be brave like that too

if that ever happen to me.

and praying that there will be someone

to net me out of danger

and lay me in safe.

and just after an hour,

i saw him,

trying to jump

as if testing himself

and in all his might

fly to the bird bath

cleaning himself,

as if washing his soul from the uncertainty.

and in another ten minutes

he is flying again

like he is suppose to be.

thank God for giving me

the chance to save a bird today.

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reposting my thank you video for

my 1st blogsarry yesterday... 

thank you everyone... 

love you all!..

God bless!..

The Offer The Option and Thank You Video

i was offered
several times
of a great place to live...
   

House At Dusk, 1935, Edward Hopper

       
a mansion,
a palace,
a villa,
as we may call it.

but I am happy
that I did not grab the bait.

       

for I know,
for them to keep it,
i will be there all by myself,
most of the time.

I would rather be,
and I am glad to have chosen
our simple man's place
just enough space
for the two of us,
to live happy and
contented...

posted for Magpie Tales [link]
photo courtesy of Tess Kincaid [link]

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today is my first anniversary in blogging...

Yehey! and i made this personal video to thank

everyone who have inspired me to do and continue.

my grattitude and my love to all those

who have commented, followed and became

my friend.

thank you everyone...

love you all...

God bless!...

the wilderness

thank you for letting
me steal your beauty...

thank you
for giving me the peace
i needed...

thank you for giving me
the happiness
that noone
and nothing
can match...

thank you!

this morning while waiting for my ride to my other work. i got the chance to walk with my buddy Leonardo in the woods. Part of Mount Nemo in Burlington, Ontario.

pics by JJRoaRodriguez
25 May 2012
Burlington, ON, CA

The Circus With the Yellow Clown, 1967, Marc Chagall

there is one simple

reason as to why

dates and events

are important to me...

we will never be

young forever...

i want to create

and have

wonderful memories
to look back

when we are already

old and grey..

posted for Magpie Tales [link]

photo courtesy of Tess Kincaid [link]

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if you ever have an hour and a half
to spare, watch this movie.
found it on YouTube and it is free.
It is a little bit sad
but you'll learn something good especially
before the end of the movie.
the very essence of my post.
why i make sure that every interaction
especially with love ones are important.
Tomorrow Is Today[link] 

watch this!... new Filipino Talent Hit...

i know most of you will 

understand the lyrics,

but i guarantee you,

if you take 3:36 of your time

to listen to the video,

you will also give a thumbs up!

proud to know that this young man

is from my hometown -

Roxas, Palawan, Philippines...

more video on youtube...

WOW! 

a tribute to my heroine

The Meal, 1891, by Paul Gauguin
Magpie Tales Photo Prompt 117

patiently waiting as we are always,

all seated at the breakfast table

while mother is instructing

our house helpers on what to do and prepare;

the nourishment we all need

for our day in school.

our bags on the floor

packed with all the things we needed.

the assignments and homeworks

that mother also helped us to do,

last night before we went to bed.

great woman

i surely do understand

it takes a lot of energy

and patience

to raise eight children.

now even just days before

my 42nd birthday,

she still make sure

that everything is good with me,

just as how i was when i was 

her little boy.

a day

is not enough

to thank you 

for not just giving me life;

but for leading me 

to the wonderful life

i am having now.

Happy Mother's Day

N   A  N   A   Y !...

you simply are the best!..

posted for Magpie Tales [link]

photo courtesy of Tess Kincaid [link]

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A Little Tribute to All Mothers

my salute and respect

to all mothers.

a day is not enough

to thank you

for all the sacrifices.

you are one of the two

greatest and foremost hero

of everyone!..

but...

let us not only consider

women

who have children

the reason to celebrate this day...

think about 

every father,

who lost his wife.

a sister or a brother,

who have lost their parent,

every single

man or woman;

who have nortured,

cared,

and raised a child.

you are all

part of the celebration...

Happy Mother's Day!

when you come to a point
where you do not know
what to do...
and what lies ahead...

close your eyes
take a deep breath...

embrace the challenge
and not
your fears and
weaknesses...

Mag 116

Stainforth River Irwell

Rivers just like life

will always be:

     a cycle

     a beauty

     can be fun

     can be danger

     and will always be a mystery!..

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let happiness and love
flow like river to the sea,
up to heavens
and shower every soul
which in return
spread the goodness
and blessings on earth!..
 

 

(for lyrics translation click [link])

written for Magpie Tales [link]

photo courtesy of Tess Kincaid [link]

Blessed Sunday everyone

and great weekend ahead!

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another blessing had come...

my boss is sending me for a 3 days 2 nights holidays

in Washington DC for my birthday.

any suggestions for a must see!

Manggagawang Pilipino

my apologies to my dearest readers.
today is the Philippine Labor Day,
and I have decided
that it is only proper to use
our national language, Filipino,
to express my respect to all
my co-Filipino Workers!

manggagawang Pilipino
ni hindi ka na ata napapansin
o napagtutuunan ng pansin.
nakakalungkot na sa araw-araw
tayong mga manggagawang Pilipino
ang siyang patuloy na nagdadala ng
pasanin ng ating inang bayan
para lamang patuloy itong lumaban
sa hirap ng kanyang pinagdaraanan.

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aking dalangin
na sana ay tunay na tayo
ay magkaisa
sa paghahanap ng tunay
na MakaDiyos,
Makabayan
at makataong lider.
Di lamang ng ating maliit
na pamayanan
kundi ng buong bansang Pilipinas.

Manggagawang "Overseas"
Dumating nawa ang panahon
na hindi na natin kailangang naisin
o gawing lisanin ang ating bayan,
at tumalikod sa pinakamalaking bahagi
ng responsibilidad na pagtaguyod
at paggabay sa ating mga mahal sa buhay.


akin ding dalangin
na sana ang lahat
ng manggagawang Pilipino
ay makaranas ng ginhawa sa buhay
dahil sila ang tunay na yaman ng bansa.
Amen...


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i will try to translate later after work...
thank you very much!

photos taken from google