Your Mailing List

I discovered recently that internet marketers and bible ministers who wanna make it good online should have a mailing list. And as I studied the subject I told myself, yeah, why didn't I see that before--mailing list. Once you have this list it's smooth sailing online--at least 75 percent of it. 


Ministry mailing list? Yup, why not? The internet is a big and tremendous opportunity for global evangelism and discipleship, and you need an effective ministry mailing list system to send your email messages to. If you have that list, just send out regular email messages, announcements, and updates with a press of a key and you're able to talk to your audience worldwide. Amazing. 

If you have a ministry mailing list--and have established your relationship with your list members--you can easily raise funds for a worthy project. No, don't ask them money or donation--sell them something they need. I don't believe in a ministry or church that begs. The Acts church sold their properties and goods. So it's much better to sell than beg or solicit. 

With your ministry mailing list you can have a poll or survey to gauge what the needs of your list members are. Basing from that, you can effectively sell them items they need for a worthy cause. Now, just what is a mailing list--or a ministry mailing list? How do you create one?

A mailing list is a list of people who want and need to connect with you, so they willing join your mailing list as members who regularly get email updates, info, and announcements from you and about what you do online. They sign up using their email addresses and names. Once you get that list growing, huge possibilities mount up. You can get it growing by often promoting it online. Promote your mailing list in social networking sites, for instance, like Face Book.

Some mailing list programs cost so much. But there are some that offer FREE mailing list programs, like Downline Builder. Yes, your mailing list members can also be your downlines--this means as you earn money, they also do. I think this is the best mailing list program. Your members are incentivized to promote your mailing list--because doing do also promotes their mailing list. Fun, isn't it!

So get your list started today. It's free and fun with Downline Builder.

Our trip to Agbanawag, Nueva Ecija

Things to do During Vacations

When you make a trip to the countryside at the spur of the moment, chances are you'd end up with not knowing what things to do during vacations like that. Earlier this month we went to Calamba, Laguna for a swim. This week we were in Agbanawag, Nueva Ecija for 4 days to supervise rice harvest at the property of my wife's family. It was an almost sudden trip. And you know what we did?

Well, in a way, it was a planned trip. So my sis in-law brought along an inflatable swimming pool and I brought some reading stuffs, being a bibliophile, plus my arnis sticks and small sword for some early morning workouts. My wife brought some nursing literature to study. My eldest son brought his appetite. To him, the best things to do during vacations is eat all you can.

We traveled some 3 to 4 hours, leaving QC at about 7am. We were 7 in all--two families--with heavy luggage filling up the back seats of the van. We were ready to stay there 4 days--a first in our history there --since we always visited there just a day or two. We would be staying in my dad in-law's kalapaw, an Ilocano term for a hut. But it was not exactly a hut--more of a mini-castle in the midst of hut houses. 

We stopped over one of those posh gas-and-fastfood stations along the NLEX (SLEX also has them) and had some quick bites and planned strategies--thinking up what things to do during vacations in a place where there's nothing but rice fields and the hot sun to darken your skin.

When we got to the kalapaw, we cooked some lunch and got some harvest intros from the farmer-caretaker. The inflatable pool was set up and soon my kids and nephew and the caretaker's son was in it, fighting off summer Agbanawag-Nueva-Ecija heat. I looked around and took pictures while the rest argued about various topics, like things to do during vacations and the rice harvest. 

So for 4 days it was inflated pool frolicking, talking, cooking, eating, and visiting the rice fields under the blazing heat. Later, they saw the huge waterway running along the length and width of the fields and decided to have some dives and soaking. The water came from the Pantabangan Dam and underwater cold springs of Agbanawag, Nueva Ecija. We had some picnics at the rice fields and some long walks late in the afternoons when the sun's heat was dying and the air was fresh and cool and the whole atmosphere was very relaxing. 

Wife and I also enjoyed sleuthing for mysteries around the neighborhood, peeping in abandoned huts and old houses and old buildings. Finally we saw a mystery in Agbanawag, Nueva Ecija worth looking into--an old abandoned hospital. Our farmer-caretaker told us it's haunted. You know what the kids did?

One night they all (all 7 of them, including their cousins who had been vacationing there) went out for a walk along 3 kilometers of the dark highway (absolutely no street lights whatsoever)--it was about 9 or 10 pm--and finally, as they walked home, passed by the abandoned hospital. Well, nothing happened, but the adventure made them all sweat in fear. 

We were supposed to sleep one more night in the kalapaw, but the tales on spooks and white ladies (and especially the ghost that haunts the kalapaw) one night after supper prodded my sis in-law to beg us to go home that very hour. So, after laughter and mocking, we packed our things and left at 10 pm. So, looking for things to do during vacations while in your hometown? Try talking about anything after supper--when it's dark outside--and bats freely glide in and out your dining area, you're bound to end up talking of mysteries and frightening tales about town, especially if you have a caretaker who's too willing to entertain guests. And most especially when there's an old abandoned hospital just 3 to 4 lots away from your place. I don't believe these farmers--they just go to the rice fields alone anytime of the night, even at 11 pm, without any light!

Actually, there are lots more other things you can do in Agbanawag, Nueva Ecija. You just have to imagine what else those wonderful nature scenes have to offer at the rice fields and waterways and then have the temerity to just do what comes to mind--like go jump in the waterway, visit the rice fields at midnight, trek through the highway late at night, or peek into old abandoned hospitals to see what's going in there after a late supper. Or else, you can opt to take the usual traditional things to do during vacations in your hometown--like what we also did in Agbanawag, Nueva Ecija--climbing trees, eating fruits, cooking native dishes fishing and grilling, hiking, sightseeing, and eating ice cream to cool off from the day's excruciating heat. Want more pictures of our trip to Agbanawag, Nueva Ecija? Simply check this out: Pala-Isip.

Smart Ideas: Kids and Water--Inseparable

Kids and Water--And Other Smart Ideas!

Have you ever noticed how kids and water are inseparable? Hence, among the smart ideas on business for summer time is a resort with swimming pools for kids. Kids are so fascinated by water--they wanna play with it, drink it (especially with colors and ice), and swim in it. 

Try to give kids a bath, especially toddlers, and they don't want to get out of the water. Kids and water are inseparable. If you don't have time and/or money for taking the family out in summer, just have the kids dip in tubs with water--or even mere huge basins. Or flood the shower enclosure with water. They'll be thankful to you. Just make sure you watch them--there's no telling what could happen when kids and water join together--like smart ideas that may not be so smart to you can pop out anytime and get everyone in trouble. 

One kid pooed in his diaper and washed it clean in the swimming pool while everyone else was not paying attention. Later, other kids joined him there and splashed water to each other--some ingested some amount in the process. To prevent things like that, why not fit your kid in a shirt like the one above, kid's version? "I poo in pools!" Better yet, make it a promotion: "Poo in pools!" Don't be disappointed when a kid does that, and you're deep in the same pool diving underwater. A mix of kids and water is bound to result to it. And that adds to the fun.

It's A Fact: Many Pee in Pools and Beaches!

There's no formal survey done about it yet (even if there was, who'd admit to peeing in pools?) but I know for a fact that people pee in pools and beaches--not just kids. Kids and water equals pees and poos may be fun, smart ideas--even good business--but adults and water plus the same? That's an ecology problem, even climate change. 

Me thinks fastfood chains targetting kids should have kids and water among their features--like having mini water pools enclosed in glass panels so that adults may eat and relax as they enjoy watching their children. And why not have one for adults, too, so kids can eat their snacks and relax while watching their dads and moms. Smart ideas, right? Some already have a pool of plastic balls, but kids and water is something else. Will anyone try it?


Avoid Swimming in Peed Pools! How?


How do you avoid being victimized by peeing bathers? Chlorine in pools helps some. But the best anti-pee measure is build your own swimming pool and enjoy it all by yourself. Smart Idea? Or else, invent a machine that foretells who would feel nature's call in about 30 minutes to an hour. Have all bathers enter a cubicle with the detector and if they are bound to pee soon or a moment hence, a loud alarm is triggered. That would surely scare pee-ers. 

Smart Ideas on Taking Vacations

Summer means vacations, especially to the province. And never forget to bring your camera especially when you have a blog like this. There's nothing like using your own photos of places where you have been and seen for yourself. That's among smart ideas on taking vacations. And never take too much food. It's better to buy most of your food from where you're spending your vacation or trip.

It spoils the fun when food leftovers litter in your van or take up so much place in it, and you're left with no choice but to get dirty with them. And if you're taking along food, make sure they're packed in disposables. Try packing them in plastics placed inside carton lunch boxes. And use plastic spoons and forks. The same with cups for drinking. The more everything is disposable, the better for your trip. Smart ideas on taking vacations, aren't they?

Next, make sure you bring your cell phone charger. Never leave without them, along with some cash and your ATM or credit card. Also, don't forget to get ready some bottled water (iced if possible) to prevent heat strokes. Take along ice in an ice box for the same purpose. Summer heat can drain you of body fluids fast, no matter if your van is air-conditioned. Don't forget these smart ideas on taking vacations. 

Last, never leave your house unlocked or unguarded. And bring the key to the locks--don't leave them inside the house. It's obvious but it often happens. Check the gas tank and the brakes--always! And leave enough food and water for doggie and cattie and birdie. And make sure the fuse box is turned off. With all these smart ideas on taking vacations accomplished, it should be all yahoo!

Staying Fit Effectively!

I've been a fitness buff for decades and have tried almost everything--from jogging and running to weights and isometrics. They all worked, but I'd been looking for a system that fits perfectly and effectively for office workers like me. The program to keep me staying fit effectively--almost the right fitness program for everyone. Now, I don't mean I work in a company office and have a boss who pays my monthly salary. I mean I work in my home office spending almost 12 hours a day just staring at the monitor. 

When you really love the work you do, going to the gym becomes boring--but not the idea of staying fit effectively. I always want to be fit. Finally, I came up with something easy and yet effective. I think this is the right fitness program for everyone. 

1. Early Water Therapy. Rise up early, about 4 or 5 am, and do water therapy at once. Three glasses of pure (or alkaline) water, drink them straight, and then rest for 2 minutes. 

2. Deep Breathing and Meditation. After the water therapy, stand up straight, with straight back, relax your body and legs, especially your shoulders. But don't sag. Breathe deeply but naturally, your eyes focusing on a leaf or flower or anything small at a distance. It's important to always relax. Inhale deeply with your tummy expanding, exhale with it shrinking. Do this 40 times. Numbers one and two should keep you staying fit effectively. But add the following:

3. Jog in Place or Walk Briskly. If you're too busy, try jogging in place for 3 to 4 minutes each hour. Have an alarm to remind you each hour. Stand up from your seat and jog in place where you are. Do variations, like raising your legs so that your knees almost touch your chest, or do them with kicks. I do them with different high kicks. Or walk briskly each day for 40 minutes. When I feel exhausted from writing online, I go out and take long walks and come back refreshed and with new and crazy ideas.

4. Tai Chi. If you don't know how, get FREE lessons from youtube. I do this with my deep breathing sessions in the morning. After this, I do my wing chun practice. Simply perfect ways of staying fit effectively! For FREE lessons, go here: Tai Chi Yang Style

5. Push Ups. Do simple push ups. Start with 10-15 repetitions in 4 sets. The increase according to how you feel your strength progress. It shouldn't take you more than 20 minutes to do 4 sets. Or, for super simple push ups, start with leaning against a step on the stairs and push. Go lower as you build strength. 

My recommendation for staying fit effectively are numbers 1, 2, and 4. The others are optional. Of course, do this with proper diet. I really think this is the right fitness program for everyone--young and old. I've been doing it for some months now and I feel superb and happy physically, emotionally, and mentally. 

Your Dentures are Alive!

You're sure you placed your car keys on top of the fridge and now they're gone. You're sure you placed your comb in your drawer and now it's gone. You thought lost stuffs are lost because somebody else placed them somewhere else. You're wrong. Those things are alive. How do you know if something's alive? Simple.

Objects have minds of their own. Not only that, they breathe and move and hide and fool people to madness. They get a kick out of seeing people lose their minds and tempers over lost dentures and underwear and wigs and bubble gums. They do this to someday conquer the world. If something makes you lose control, it's alive. That answers, 'How do you know if something's alive?' Remember, you heard this warning first on this blog.

Now, there was a match stick. You won't believe this, but it created an ingenious plan of murdering a man who killed it's parent. The stick started the plan when it was still a forest tree, after it witnessed how the man butchered its dad to death and made charcoals out of it. It vowed to avenge its dad someday. Crazy, but this, in a sense, proves that your dentures are alive just as match sticks are.



The day of vengeance started when someone cut it down to manufacture match sticks. The sticks somehow made it to the matchbox brand the man often used to light his cigarette. As the man was crossing a street while lighting a cigarette the stick burned his finger and made him stop a while to check on the burn--and that was when a speeding car hit him. You still ask me how do you know if something's alive? Figure it out!

Somewhere Quiet

I often choose somewhere quiet to spend special moments in. Like our front porch. When talking about quiet time, there's no question about it--I need to have it at our front porch. It has a simple shed and mesh wire protective dividers. Something like what you'd see in simply built green houses. I love my quiet moments there.

Well, you can have your quiet moments somewhere else. Special venues for quiet moments are good, but you seldom get to choose venues for such purpose. So learn about quiet time done in the most noisy places--like the marketplace, malls, trains, buses, in the office or school. Even while your boss gives you a major scolding. When I was employed, I did my quiet moments in the toilet--on or off the throne. Comfort rooms are perfect when figuring out somewhere quiet.

You suddenly have the urge for some quiet moments when there's too much pressure and people require something difficult to produce--like an answer during class recitation in Algebra. You suddenly desire to be somewhere quiet, away from the hassle and bustle of classroom life, because you suddenly discover the peace there is in quiet moments.

Or, when the wife complains how the family budget no longer equals the family expenses--you begin to crave to know more about quiet time. You often go out and head for somewhere quiet--where no one could bother you with mundane queries. Wives' queries like that can suddenly convert husbands into spiritual gurus.

But you know where you can really go for some breather, somewhere quiet? It's right where you are now. Just close your eyes and shut everything out. That's somewhere quiet.