ADP Pharma Launches NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT

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The NOVUHAIR ®  3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT serves as a token of the company's appreciation and gratitude to the affirmative support of its loyal users and new trialists. 

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What do you want really want from me?

It's not that I don't want to, but I cannot. I have my priorities during this crisis n it will placing myself in jeopardy to accommodate the requests for my time, for what I have, and what I can do. Take not that even at home, due to all the work that I have, plus bartering, plus gardening, that I can only give my apos less than a couple of hours of attention during a work day. So, I tell it straight, and I get resentment. What do you want really want from me? My children don't even ask for what is asked of me by a few. I will give, when and if I can, but take note, I have my priorities.

Accepting our limitations and forgiving ourselves

We all have our limits n should forgive ourselves for having limitations. We all have our priorities and then again, I think of Bantay, the local dog that decided to die in front my home this morning. The dog of my kapitbahay Bantay, local breed, was on my doorstep last night, he had a hacking cough. This morning, I went out n gave him food. He stood up and walked towards it but didn't eat. I told the neighbor to get the dog coz he was not well. I went out to do errands. When I came back, he was lying in front of the house. "Bantay!" I said. He raised his head, looked at me, his head fell to the side with a slam, he straightened his legs. He is not the first local dog that has seeked shelter in my home, nor will he be the last, to include the cats that have a heyday in the empty back room. I could not have done more as I never held that dog and told the owner to get their sick dog. Yet, the memory of his looking at me, before he died, makes me cry. He was loyal to me and waited for me to go home, sometimes standing in the grass a block away, and running back when I am on the way home. Tears flow, like that time... a long-haired hamster that I took care of until four am, who stared at me and I though he was ok, then when I woke up, he was gone. Chowder, you broke my heart. Then, my Dad, as he stared at me and Mom and Sarah, before he closed his eyes, though he made it to the hospital, we were the last ones he saw, aside from those that were in the room. But, with Dad, we have no regrets at all, as we gave him our all. We all have our limitations, and sometimes look back to think, could I have done more? Bantay was not my responsibility, the days I dont give him food, he is fed by the neighbor as he would not have lived for years, through all the storms. The trike driver said he looked like he got poisoned and maybe, it was a frog again, that led to his demise. In all things, we should forgive ourselves. I am just sad as the dog loved me more than his owner and I could do nothing more for him.

Pinoy app addressing pandemic impact wins the Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge

MANILA, Philippines - An integrated public policy information portal measuring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic developed by Filipinos won the Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge in the best use of data, the solution that best makes space data accessible, or leverages it to a unique application. Using Earth observation, in-country economic and human mobility data, and global infection case counts, data analysts Nick Tobia, Helen Mary Barrameda, Kristel Joyce Zapata, Theresa Rosario Tan, and Miguel Oscar Castelo from CirroLytix created a dashboard for policy makers and economic planners to show the impact of COVID-19 on various countries and effects on the economy and environment.

Named G.I.D.E.O.N. (Global Impact Detection from Emitted Light, Onset of Covid-19, and Nitrogen Dioxide), the portal uses news feeds, Google mobility data, and coronavirus cases revealing the multi-dimensional impact of lockdown and other interventions. Night lights from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and nitrogen dioxide levels from Sentinel-5P show current impacts and forecast effects of lockdown. Google's community mobility reports, global infection data from Johns Hopkins University, and nitrogen dioxide data reveal pollution levels produced by human activity, and monitor which countries keep air quality under control as they bounce back from lockdown and pave the way for the "new normal."

Data analysts Nick Tobia, Kristel Joyce Zapata, Theresa Rosario Tan, Miguel Oscar Castelo, and Helen Mary Barrameda from CirroLytix won the Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge.

Aside from having a global winner, two Pinoy teams made it as global finalists too.

Inspired by social isolation experienced by astronauts in space, Snail Space (A wordplay for snail's pace) is an app giving a "safe space" by providing mental care and comfort during times of social isolation brought by COVID-19 pandemic. It was developed by Celestial Snails team comprised of Arturo Caronongan III, Kevin Olanday, In Yong Lee, Mary Anne Dominique Casacop, and Gabriel Santiago from De La Salle University.

With public health in mind, Sentinellium leverages user data sent through SMS and chat, and space assets like population density, urbanization, and aerosol to provide a more accurate prediction of developing epidemics. This was done by Harlee Quizzagan, James Andrew C. Cornes, Angela Chua, Alaica Mariño, Joal Rose Lin, and Mohammad Ashraful Mobin, in which their group was formed during the hackathon period.

"The use of these modern and advanced technologies will be crucial, especially as the world navigates the fourth industrial revolution. Using big data, cloud, and AI applications for instance, could help us understand the severity of the disease and aid in delivering measures to mitigate its impact," according to the Undersecretary for Competitiveness and Innovation of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Dr. Rafaelita "Fita" M. Aldaba. "This really fills me with great optimism that our young and talented startups and Filipinos have so much to offer and contribute to our efforts to provide solutions to address health and economic crisis," she said.

Michael Lance M. Domagas, Elymar Apao, and Janyl Tamayo. Middle: Chi Señires, Aldrich Tan, and Andresito de Guzman. Bottom: Dominic Vincent Ligot.

Last May 30-31, 2020, coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists have been invited in an all-virtual, global hackathon by the United States space agency National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), along with the European Space Agency (ESA), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) of France, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA). During a period of 48 hours, more than 15,000 participants from 150 countries created more than 2,000 virtual teams. Participants used Earth observation and other open data to propose solutions to one of twelve challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the virtual bootcamp one week prior to the hackathon, Ellison Castro, Cara Patricia Canlas, and Arlo Jayson Sabuito from STAMINA4Space discussed the capabilities of microsatellites in determining the height of clouds and forest fire mapping using support vector machine. During the hackathon, Aldrich Tan, Elymar Apao, Chi Señires, and Janyl Tamayo from UXPH helped participants in designing and bringing user experience to their projects. Andresito de Guzman of PWA Pilipinas taught participants on developing progressive web applications. 2019 global winner in the best use of data Dominic Vincent Ligot from the Analytics Association of the Philippines and Data Ethics PH brought inspiration by emphasizing the importance of data analytics for social good.

Top: 2019 winner Dominic Vincent Ligot, Nick Tobia from G.I.D.E.O.N., and Harlee Quizzagan from Sentinellium. Bottom: Lead organizer Michael Lance M. Domagas, and Arturo Caronongan III from Celestial Snails.

G.I.D.E.O.N. is one of the six global winners selected by NASA, ESA, JAXA, CSA, and CNES, and one of the three teams shall have special access to the Euro Data Cube environment. If travel is deemed safe, winners shall also be invited to visit a NASA site to view a spacecraft launch. However, travel, accommodation, and food costs are not included. Lead organizer Michael Lance M. Domagas appeals support for the current and past winners, finalists, and especially to the four-year community who worked so hard in bringing honor for the country. "After being recognized by five leading space agencies of the planet, its time for our own country to show appreciation and give support for those who are stepping forward in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects in our society today to defeat our common enemy," he said. 

Previous Pinoy hackathon winners are Project AEDES (2019), using satellite and climate data to pinpoint possible dengue hotspots, and ISDApp (2018), which uses citizen science data to inform fishermen the right time to catch fish.

The Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge is a special edition of NASA’s annual Space Apps Challenge, an international hackathon that takes place around the world and online every October. Since 2012, teams have engaged with NASA's free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. Space Apps 2019 included more than 29,000 participants in 71 countries, developing more than 2,000 hackathon solutions over one weekend. This NASA-led initiative is organized in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, and SecondMuse. The next annual Space Apps Challenge is scheduled for October 2-4, 2020 in a virtual format. Registration opens August 15: https://2020.spaceappschallenge.org/locations/manila

About Space Apps

Now in its 9th year, Space Apps is an international hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and others in cities around the world, where teams engage with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. Space Apps 2019 included over 29,000 participants in 71 countries. In May 2020, the virtual-only Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge concluded with over 15,000 participants from 150 countries. Space Apps is a NASA-led initiative organized in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, SecondMuse, and the NASA Open Innovation Applied Sciences Program.

NOVUHAIR Officially Launches NOVU VIP CLUB

What a great way to celebrate NOVUHAIR’s 10 years of success in the Philippines. With the aim of highlighting further the brand’s advocacy campaign Nothing to lose, NOVUHAIR® introduces Go for the Perfect 10! with the launch of its NOVU VIP CLUB.

The NOVU VIP CLUB is designed to guide, inspire and at the same time to take the journey with the members through a holistic approach in managing hair loss especially during this global health crisis.  Supported by a pool of VIP Coaches, the members are given the opportunity to engage directly with the experts and at the same time enjoy the exciting monthly perks.

The list of VIP Coaches include some of the country’s high-caliber professionals from different fields of expertise: Fanny Serrano (Salon & Beauty VIP Coach), Hon. Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (Leadership VIP Coach), Jim and Toni Saret (Fitness & Nutrition VIP Coaches), Dr. Cecile Catapang (Aesthetic & Rejuvenation VIP Coach), Dr. Risa Caldoza-De Leon (Dermatology & Beauty Coach), Dr. Harris Acero (Wellness & Nutrition VIP Coach) and Alopecia Warrior Abby Asistio (Inspirational VIP Coach) to name a few.

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021 Maker Space Dream Incubator Opening Soon in Binondo

Binondo, Philippines, Aug. 8, 2020 - 021 Maker Space Dream Incubator, a new coworking space and business incubator will open this September 2020 at the heart of Binondo, a busy commercial district in Manila City. It would be located on the 8th floor of Co Ban Kiat II building along Juan Luna Street, Binondo. The new coworking space, owned by 021 Group OPC, will be the company’s first and largest coworking space in Manila’s Chinatown district. 

The Co Ban Kiat II building is one of the historical structures in Binondo. It was built during the Pre-War period and was previously called S.J. Wilson building, named after American Navy expatriate Samuel J. Wilson. The building, in the pre-war era, used to be the headquarters of the Manila Stock Exchange and many other prominent companies and firms, including the Standard and Chartered Bank, the Japanese Consulate General’s office, Bank of America, Sunlife of Canada, Phil Am Life Insurance, France Consulate, Switzerland Consulate, and many others. 

The 021 Maker Space coworking and incubator would occupy over 836 square meters of space. It would have 170 rentable office space such as private workstations, coworking desks, meeting rooms, nursery room, phone booths, and ample area for sitting and events venue. Noting the exceptional demand of a coworking space in the country, the 021 Maker Space Dream Incubator would offer competitive rates and would cater not only to startup companies but to companies of all sizes, freelancers, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, influencers, and even students. 

What sets 021 Maker Space different from other coworking spaces? Venture Capital is a term often thrown around when it comes to startups and new businesses. An entrepreneur’s genius business idea often will need business funding in order to grow and Investors may offer to make a venture capital investment in exchange for a percentage return. The 021 Maker Space will be serving as a bridge between the Entrepreneurs and Capital Investors and will help with the incubation of promising companies, countless startup businesses, and turning them into multinational giants. Therefore, with the creation of the incubator named 021 Maker Space, it will turn ventures from “zero to one”. 

“Opening a coworking space during a pandemic?” It is indeed very challenging to open a coworking space in the current situation, but the owners of 021 Maker Space Dream Incubator believe that despite this pandemic, coworking is still the future on how people will work and that capital venture can have a huge contribution to the country’s economic growth. There are many companies that have asked their employees to work remotely and this kind of setup is expected to grow. At the same time, there are a lot of entrepreneurs and startups with amazing business plans who are not afraid to commence their venture and take risks even during this challenging situation. The 021 Maker Space has the potential to provide vital business services to startup businesses and support the remote workforce closer to where they are now. 

What Services and Facilities will 021 Maker Space Offer its Customers? Aside from a modern and elegantly furnished coworking space, 021 Maker Space will be offering the following services to its clients:  

Private Offices  

Coworking Dedicated Desk and Hot Desk  

Virtual Office  

Meeting Rooms and Event Space  

Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity with Up to 1 Gbps high internet speed  

Cozy Lounges and Sitting Area  

Phone Booths  

Wellness Room  

Professional/Business Events  

Community Events  

Round the Clock Cleaning Team  

Complimentary Refreshments

Reserve your 021 Maker Space Dream Incubator coworking space 

now while there are still spaces to choose from. Visit the 021 Maker Space website

For inquiries, contact: 

Contact No. : 09171111921

Email Add : admin@021makerspace.com

FB Page : https://www.facebook.com/021MakerSpace

IG Page : https://www.instagram.com/021makerspace/

Twitter : https://twitter.com/021Maker

Linkedn : https://ph.linkedin.com/company/021makerspace

Novuhair Supports Healthy Bites for the Hair

NOVUHAIR®, the country’s leading natural hair loss solution, supports the nation in highlighting the importance of a healthy and balanced nutrition amidst the ongoing health crisis. 

NOVUHAIR® partnered with Chefy Wifey’s Kitchen and cooked up something, literally. Consistent with the brand’s advocacy, the “Food for the Hair” mini-program shall offer four (4) video demo episodes on how to prepare practical, nutritious, and easy-to-do meals at home, focusing on ingredients that support healthy hair and prevent hair loss. 

The initial episode features VIP Nutrition Coach Michelle Co-Huertas’ Chicken Afritada with Boiled Egg, a Filipino staple recipe loaded with nutrients and vitamins essential in achieving the best hair growth goal. 

Chefy Wifey’s Kitchen prepared with TLC 100 packs and donated them to the hospital medical staff of the Philippine General Hospital in the city of Manila. 

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Holcim urges fixing sustainability COVID rehabilitation programs

Holcim Philippines’ Plan 2030 targets are designed to support the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainability Goals.

Holcim Philippines President and CEO John Stull: “We are determined to help where we can to ensure that new ways of doing business support the overall efforts to preserve gains in improving the quality of life for people all over the world and build resilience against similar global challenges.”

On 20 May, over 150 global corporations released a joint statement urging governments all over the world to align socio-economic recovery programs for COVID-19 with actions that build resilience against future shocks caused by climate change. Sustainalytics rated LafargeHolcim as first among 101 construction materials companies and in the top 20% of all 12,000 companies assessed across all sectors.

As a member of LafargeHolcim, Holcim Philippines is committed to supporting the achievement of targets aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainability Goals. 2015. Among the drivers of its lower emissions are its introduction of more blended cement options and the use of low-carbon fuels. 

Last year, Solido, a blended cement designed as a better alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement for roads and light infrastructures, sales became a significant portion of Holcim’s product mix in 2019 with its lower environmental footprint among its main selling points. This helped the company avoid coal in cement production for 38 days leading while helping its partners manage their wastes in an eco-friendly manner.

Furthermore, corporate citizenship programs under Holcim Helps benefitted 229,170 individuals last year. With this, the company has helped more than 800,000 people since 2015, surpassing its commitment to the LafargeHolcim Group of assisting 400,000 people by 2020.

About Holcim

Holcim Philippines, Inc. (Philippine Stock Exchange: HLCM) is one of the leading building solution companies in the country. The Company has a deep portfolio of innovative solutions fostered by a full range of products from structuring to finishing applications that can help local builders execute with high performance and efficiency a wide range of projects from massive infrastructure to simple home repairs. With cement manufacturing facilities in La Union, Bulacan, Batangas, Misamis Oriental and Davao, as well as aggregates and dry mix business and technical support facilities for building solutions, Holcim Philippines is a reliable partner of builders in the country. Holcim Philippines is also committed to the highest standards of sustainable operations and manufacturing excellence with its plants certified under ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System). Holcim Philippines is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry present in 80 countries with over 75,000 employees.

Go For The Perfect 10!

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She Didn’t Give Up on Mayor Isko

Happy Mother’s Day! As the old adage goes, “Behind every great man there’s a great woman.” 

Mayor Francisco Domagoso or simply YORME, shares his heartwarming Mother’s Day message 

to a great woman behind his great success and to all the Filipino MOMS – the Real VIPs!

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As the elected City Mayor of Manila, endearingly called by most Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered

amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly

calls his home and crowning glory.

On this special occasion, Yorme encourages all Filipino moms to be stronger for their families while

consciously maintaining a healthy work-life balance and to continue their selfless dedication amidst the

uncertainties of this pandemic war - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.”

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MAYOR ISKO GOES GREEN

Mayor ISKO MORENO threaded an impoverished area in Manila while growing up. As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered amidst adversities hurled at him for taking several steps in making a better version of the city he fondly calls his home and crowning glory. Bold and fearless, Yorme puts his heart and mind in anything he does - “Believe in yourself! You’ve got nothing to lose.”

Yorme recently signed Ordinance 8607 declaring the permanence of Arroceros Forest Park dubbed as the “Last lung of the City”, home to 61 tree varieties and 8,000 ornamental plants. The new ordinance forbids the cutting of trees and dumping of waste within the park. Part of his plan is to allocate P1 million solely for its preservation and maintenance away from urbanization and all these efforts stem from his greater plan to make Manila a “Green City”.

Yorme firmly believes in the power of nature. It’s no secret that he advocates using natural products. No wonder, early this year Yorme became the newest brand ambassador of NOVUHAIR, Nature’s Answer to Hair Loss.

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Tolerating toxic Or is it simply insane

Pent up anger vents in the wrong place as when it is targeted, it rocks the boat. All in time.  Speaking up can wait.

When the most recent scene takes an instant relay in my mind, I just wanted to go for the jugular. What was that silly and hurtful comment? What that person squashing someone like I care for like a bug.  I see. Observe. And this is the last araw. So I reacted to save the situation. Drama for drama. Oh my Goodness. The point-blaming game. What solution was on the table. Attention getting person with mindless ways because of the constipated brain full of teleseries.

Shhh. Silly to drag me into such word games. I wrote the scripts.

I slipped on the way out. My nerves reacted and I screamed in pain. Darn left arm is wrecked and it's wretched to drop down on my knees in pain again. Yah right. Disabled. There's something but it isn't getting well unlike my right arm.  Must be another thing.time check. It's been years but this arm flared up recently. Must be something else as the pain won't go away..

Back to the pain inflictd by that insane woman. Geez how money is squandered away in things..and odd, recently no complaints. Perhaps.. But then again,  as difficult it is to.. . Read the workings of an insane mind.

Insane. It drives me crazy and then,  I think back to a point in time that I felt like my mind was slipping due to emotional overwhelm. Emotions. Fear. Hey Kahlil!  Your Gibran is gibrish as embracing the tree of love just Shakes-peare the roots. Yo for the depression peg that is more real, that longing...

Then,  perhaps I made my stand too clear.  Maybe I should kept quiet how it was affecting my mind. If I had kept quiet, I would have the continous emotions instead of a solution, that says peace of mind with a war yell and has no cheeeing Squad.

But I am drifting...randomizer on.

The fruit of the poisonous tree. I feel asleep a bit before midnight and woke up by aro und 2 am.  Though the woman drives here toxins to my very core, as she embodies all that I dislike - gossip, exag, teleseries, and downright not just a Crook bur worse..  Perhaps it is an act to cover up. It Surely is an act.
4
I am beginning to dislike spellcheck and predictive words on this mobile, and will clear the saved words..if possible.

To continue... She has made me wake up at this time of the night. The consequences are far reaching. So I studied what can be done. It is bleeding me dry. I would rather fall in love and have a broken heart on hold..wait,  I have that!

Oh the onslaught of misery liking company,  are lovers like that? It is a glorious thought that time apart subjects both to loneliness to reconcile. Nah. Hahahahaha. Yah. No. Here my heart goes arguing with my head. No. Maybe. Oh please stop miss calling and dropping the call from unknown numbers. Thats so high school..oh my!  It was high school Kinda.. Never mind. No investment is worth it when.. No Bittersweet moments. No anger. No sour graping.

It's Monday. So, it is planned. Got the blanks filled for one thing. Got the guards on reverse duty to hide me. Oh what is it about pain that makes me go into a shell? 

Of the duhs of the heart days that continue

2.14.20. Waking up to a text has disadvantages. With loads of line of communication, the sound of a text does wake me up and at an unholy hour of 5 in the morning. After only having two hours sleep,  I simply looked and did not reply.

Why?

I dont deserve to be questioned as if there was right. I should provide an explanation if I wanted to but since it is.. I just don't want to. My mind was tired from working and I was just powering up to work again.

It is sad. I have been in that situation before and do want replies. But then, the same had been done to me and it won't and should not bother me. It is difficult to keep focus when... I just simply didn't want to.

When a person doesn't want to, there are a litany of reasons. Like water off a duck's back, we should just let things be. However...Perhaps it is because there is a lack of trust.

It must have been accumulated. By various experiences, different situations, different people. Then one incident that makes a a straw break the camel's back.

When I threw in the towel of pleasing someone for harmony,  not so long ago, it didn't make sense anymore.  Why should I dance. Why should I change. It might be disliked but it is me and what I do it is not a crime, not even a sin.

It's 3 in the morning and I just got another text. Perhaps open lines are good. Perhaps too much inter+fearing.

2.22.20 Back to the lack of trust peg. It is very difficult to rely on humans. Surely, a dog has the characteristics desired in people, but it is still a canine. You'll see when there is a litany of the virtues of a dog, that they don't drop you, even if you fail them. In the co-dependency, it is a working relationship with canines and humans, especially if the person does what they should.

The dawn breaks and my heart aches, waking up from slumber with tears isn't a good thing. So, I had to get rid of the musings that happen in my mind, uprooting index cards filed through time, and then the thoughts return to the times that relying on others to be there became a fail.

There have been experiences, tell me who hasn't had that kind of time? You'd think that there was a strong shoulder to lean on, then making adjustments in your life to make them part of it. I reflect on, perhaps, the trauma of the recent and not so recent, being plunged into situations that I had difficulty getting out of. When everything is fine.

We hear pleasant things that aid us in weaving a story in our mind, filling up the blanks with what our heart desires. Happiness is a peg that coordinates a full heart that gets the needs fulfilled, yet the mind balks with the realities, and sometimes, these two meet. Going back just one step, it was trash. To analyze and think of what happened is no longer to that tearful pity me, and wishing that it could be, but turns into churning and blood-curdling slow anger that is under control. With evasive moves, it is difficult to go back as there will be again, the judgemental peg, the anger of lack of control, but then, what was the investment, truly?

Yah got trust issues. Rightfully so, when indeed the half-empty glass is seen in a realistic point of view. How much of me.. then it is what makes happiness fall in place. We trust, we hope, that sincere words can become action, after seeing the situation, and I arise and realize that there is no strong shoulder, and it is mine that is leaned on. How much of me to take before it will be returned? Never mind as it is... perhaps it won't happen.

The house has come to a point in time that it is truly old. Minor repairs, the piles of stuff that don't belong to me, and a renovation would be in order. Then, the care that I have to give to myself, as I am pounding away online to get buy, then having my priorities. You'd think it would be fine if... yet, as the dream began to weave, it is inevitable that there will be failing, for, in fact, to wait for... what is the priority?

People invest in relationships in a multitude of ways. The most important investment is time. Though it cannot be expected to convert into money, or to food or other basic needs, it is the time to be together which counts. In achieving one part of a desire to sit down at sunset and watch the view, for companionship, then that disappears, looking back, it was the investment of time, then the priorities change due to the struggle, and perhaps, the aching mind. It is sad, but we move on to repair the pain and address it with practicality.

Emoticon moments when the dawn breaks bring about a tiredness as these hours are to be filled with the trying to no longer wait for more than words. Wanting to no longer wait, in looking back, how the world tumbled, and then, it was at that point in time, when placed into a situation that was invested in, the fail was not that of the change in the relationship, but a change in what was the priority.

In a more positive mindset, to remove the cobwebs of those index cards that are filed in my mind, those snippets remember the goodness and those times of happiness. Always to forgive humans for not being canines, and investing what can be given, which is time. As the reality hits, it is time to work, as there will be that need to spend on what is required.

So, investing time does not convert into... my friends are missing me, but let me backtrack on my line of thoughts as I got distracted. One dog jumped on my bed, the other has taken over the sofa, and my little grandchild has peered at me, and gave me a cut-out heart. She heard me drop the ice tray and the blocks crashed on the floor, as my hand does make things slip, and said ice, I am sorry.

My mind slips back to... it is saddening to leave someone that time was invested in. In closing doors, always leaving it unlocked and having a way to knock, it is emphatic to think of the pain of the other person. But, didn't I write this before? We think that they do, as words are said... and we see it and wish it, but then...

It is a chilly day, and it is pleasant. Tears that don't drop are from the musings in the head that convert into heartaches, surpassed by my arm ache. You'd think that leaving is easy, after being chased often to return. You'd think that it is easy to move on, and yes, it is.

We plant our time to invest in those who are worth it. Trust issues aside, people fail us for various reasons. It might upset our lives and turn it upside down when they are no longer there. Yet, as it is but human failure as against human error, we must trust again.

Now to work, fix things, and take care of myself, as I cannot fail those who trust me to be there, and those who I cannot leave.

Note: I decide to write another book this morning. Then, it is time that I publish the two books that I have on file. Next week.

Of depression and other things that matter

We glide through our days in hopefully mindful ways. However, there are setbacks that happen due to the various personalities that we encounter. It cannot be smooth sailing all the time. Inasmuch as we wish for all things to be in harmony, there are those that will create conflict inside us and make our emotions go on a rollercoaster ride. Such is being human, and then there is serving on a plate the trust issue.

It would be nice to think that it is possible to not be bitter but better. It is nice to decide in accordance with what is 'politically' correct. It is nice to plan things and look forward to the future. Yet, as we chase engagement levels for our banner ads to be clicked, then we go back into thinking that... it is to enjoy life?

For today has ended in a manner again that astounds me. I recall those times of light-years away and have a kind of hush in mind. Thre are comparative factors and when weighing it, there is one that wins hands down when it comes to effort. Then, there are the ones that are good, available, and better, then those outcast and blocked. Then, in a momentary recall, thus to pluck the heartstrings.

People come to you for moments to live. It should be filled with joyous laughter. It should be light and breezy. But the reality strikes in and it can become shallow. Long talks are depressing. It is horrible to have that but it happens, as long talks sooner or later lead to being talked to, when I wonder, why should it matter? Why should I answer?

In articles about what to do, it says that one should stand their ground. It is so boring to do so and it becomes tiring. Placing the best foot forward then thinking, I need to dye my hair, and why do I have blackheads?

To approach the cup as half-full and fill it with joy, when... for a long period of time, struck by pity, and then the failure, and wondering where it went wrong, for the trauma to remain. It was not the person, not that person, but the experience with another that created the fear.

Looking back, indeed, one is above comparison. Yet the steps back to a known path and steps to a new one is a difficult decision. In this hybrid of a life, keeping in mind that the fail and the sadness still bring out an occasional wail, it is unfair. It is unfair to package the experience and place it on someone else.

You'd think that the insights of Kahlil Gibran should be enough. You'd think that words should suffice. You'd think that trust from the effort placed in should be there. But, in the anxiety, it doesn't work out that way, even if things matter.

To call it a day, I pack and fold the cards on what I would like to do, and instead, place a pillow over my head. It can cushion a virtual blow and make me hide in my shell, in my comfort zone, where there is no conflict, and won't be any emotional upheavals as I know that my heart can't take it.

What to do? I have enough pain from my arm. I need care and to take care of it. There are again the limits, as my heart is broken.

EVPro Training Workshops: How to solve the need for productivity and income by gaining skills

To be as multi-faceted as a diamond and shine, one has to undergo learning skill sets that transform us from being lumps of coal. Our days can be filled with learning and doing what we wish to do, however, we might be grounded by the things that we have to do in the roles that we have in our lives, such as that of being a son or daughter, a parent, and the other roles that we have for society. Our tasks might include that of working with a job that takes up most of the hours of our day and chores that need to be done. In the desire to grow, as we are no longer in the educational stage, we try to learn and pursue our passions by watching videos and learning online. Those methods are simply not enough to gain expert skills.

Gaining skills 

As we go to the malls and go online to see success stories based on skills, we might realize that there is a need for training. Certifiable skills are a must-have in today's world but more than having a paper to prove that the skill set is there, it is the hands-on and the details such as those trade secrets that will provide expertise. When the basic skills are learned, it is the mastery of these that bring about becoming an expert. When the skills are applied and used to earn, one becomes more productive. With a new skill, something clicks in place, making the diamond in us shine brighter. 

Knowledge is something that no one can take away. It brings about a feeling of fulfillment. If the skills training has the productivity factor for earning, as we go around the malls and see stores that boom online, we can do certain businesses, and learn to hone our skills from expert training.

About EVPro

EVPro is a multidisciplinary event group that specializes in below-the-line marketing and strategic activations. This company specializes in conducting workshops and unique tour packages, among other things. The tour that I attended was the Big Manila Food Tour that is a historical food tour that was a gastronomic feast that brought us to go to several establishments in the Manila area.

EVPro workshops 

The workshops that EVPro has conducted include that of rubber print art, monotype printing, leathercraft, pottery, basic skincare and makeup, jewelry-making, and mushroom cultivation. There will be more workshops of different topics in the near future, such as that of online skills like about how to blog, social media marketing, and other online and offline revenue-making opportunities. 

All of these workshops by EVPro provide the skillset for starting a business or pursuing learning to have expertise in a hobby. Aside from the training on the how-to, there is also the suppliers' list that will be given, marketing tips, and solid after-training support.

Bubble Tea Making

I have attended EVPro events a number of times, to include that of promoting Barista Depot. The workshop that I went to was the Bubble Tea Making. The trendy beverages that I learned how-to are for the discerning palate that does not compromise on quality. There are bubble tea shops nearly everywhere but if you note the successful ones, no matter how costly the beverage is, people line up. That is because the formulation is that which provides the depth of flavor, the intricacies of texture, and the unbeatable quenching factor, plus that of satisfaction because of fullness.  

Various bubble tea beverages

Training room

Butterfly tea (mocktail and cocktail)

The training started off leisurely if that can be said as there was an unlimited breakfast buffet at Aloha Hotel included in the package. The cost of that buffet alone and the helping of food and drinks make the workshop stand out from many others that serve styrofoam meal packs if there is food served at all. The training started on time and ended on time, as with all EVPro events, and extends upon request of the learners for interaction and preparing our take home milk teas. 

The milk training handouts are complete, to include background information, recipes, and costing. There were demos then hands-on, and the time was well-spent in learning the skill set. The group was select and there were no interruptions that will distract the attention from the tasks on hand. After the training, we all got certifications. 

Skill sets click in place, making us be more fulfilled. The training workshops of EVPro provides us with opportunities to learn skills and take what we learn to make it into a booming business. 

For more information about the training workshops of EVPro and their other events, please visit the EVPro Facebook page. 

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