WELCOME TO MY LIFE .

"Many people today are too busy making a living that they don’t have time to make a life. "... It's quite ironic that there are a lot of people too drowned on their works and they say that they do this to have a better life, but on the contrary they just make things even worse...because they are setting themselves away from the people who care for them..

Even if you have a career, as long as you know how to balance your schedule and communicate well with your loved ones, there will always be time for them...it doesn't need to be a long time, what matter is the quality of the moments you have shared together...

so go on.. give your loved ones a call, when it's your rest day from work, spend time with your family instead of going to clubs and be drunk, play with your kids instead of gambling...share a laugh or two with them...

make your job work for you and not you working your years away for your job.
-Prince Tami

"The difference between great people and everyone else is that great people create their lives actively, while everyone else is created by their lives, passively waiting to see where life takes them next. The difference between the two is the difference between living fully and just existing."

Michael E. Gerber
Author of The E-Myth Revisited

lately, I have been battling laziness...and here is a quote that help me won the battle, i forgot where I got it but its good....

"YOU CAN'T FINISH SOMETHING, IF U AIN'T START SOMETHIN"

simple but true.

some of my early works, hope you like it

Dear Superstars,

"If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul."


Rabbi Harold Kushner
Author of When Bad Things Happen To Good People

credits to : http://ribbsaeter.blogspot.com/ for inspiring me

these are made of stockings and kukur cloth (kukurtinahin)..what can you say? did I carry it well? hehe.. see you at the movies

Showboyz premiere night at the UP Film Theatre
9PM February 11,2009
Regular Screenings at Robinson's Galleria Cinema starting February 17

A story about a journey of a young man and the challenges one faces to find his identity ,friends ,and true love ...ironically found in a macho dancing club and lifestyles.

credits to Vince Lopez for the Photography

pork bbq
isaw (chicken intestines bbqued)
halohalo (special shaved ice with sweet toppings and milk)
eggpie
bananacue!

I am craving for street foods. that's why i love it here in the philippines , its cheap and easily accessible.
I will be eating
banana cue
turon
isaw
halo halo
barbecue

bibili na rin ako ng favorite egg pie ko saa Julie's bakeshop
yummmmmmmmmmmm. sama na kayo sa food tripping ko!

Dear Superstars,

"One of the secrets of getting more done is to make a TO DO List every day, keep it visible, and use it as a guide to action as you go through the day."

Alan Lakein
Time Management Expert and Author

Nobody likes being criticised but, unfortunately it is a fact of life.I for myself is subject to a lot of criticisms espedially in the profession that I am in. To be able to respond to criticism with nobility and detachment is an important life skill, which few people have. If we respond to criticism without careful consideration, it can easily lead to unnecessary suffering.

1. What Can I Learn from Criticism?

Most criticism is probably based, at least in part, on some truths. Criticism may appear negative. But, through criticism we have the opportunity to learn and improve from their suggestions.

2. Respond to the suggestions not the tone of the criticism.

The problem is that people may make valuable critical suggestions. However, there tone and style of criticism means that we respond not to the suggestions but remember there confrontational manner. In this respect we need to separate the criticism from the style of criticism. Even if people speak in a tone of anger, we should try to detach their emotion from the useful suggestions which lie underneath.

3. Value criticism.
The problems is that quite often, we only value praise. When people speak kind words we feel happy. When people criticise we feel miserable. However, if we only received insincere praise and false flattery, how would we ever make progress? If we wish to improve and develop we should invite constructive criticism and appreciate their suggestions.


4. Don’t take it personally.

This is often the biggest problem which occurs with regard to criticism. If I criticise my Mother’s cooking, she feels personally offended. But, it is a mistake to identify ourselves with an apple pie. Somebody may find good reasons why our cooking is bad; but, this does not mean they are criticising ourselves. When people criticise us directly, we should feel they are not criticising our real self; but, just an unillumined aspect of ourselves. When we criticise others, we are perhaps criticising their pride or jealousy; but, the jealousy is a mere passing emotion, it is not the real person.

5. Ignore False Criticism.
Sometimes we are criticised with no justification. This is a painful experience. But, potentially we can deal with it more easily than criticism which is justified. One option is to remain aloof and ignore it completely. We should feel that false criticism is as insignificant as an ant trying to harm an elephant. If we remain silent and detached the criticism is given no energy. If we feel the necessity of fighting it - in a way, we give it more importance than it deserves. By remaining silent we maintain a dignity that others will come to respect.

6. Don’t Respond Immediately

It is best to wait a little before responding. If we respond with feelings of anger or injured pride we will soon regret it. If we wait patiently it can enable us to reflect in a calmer way.

7. Smile

Smiling, even a false smile, can helps us to relax more. It creates a more positive vibration and smoothes the situation. It will definitely help psychologically. Smiling will motivate the other person to moderate their approach.


But amidst all the criticisms, I am just thankful for my family and friends who still loved me whoever I am at the moment,

and more importantly, the criticism that you should really take is the one that your heart makes, you are the only one who really know who you are.People may say whatever they want but at the end of day, just be thankful because you have been noticed, Confucious once said "It's the beautiful bird that gets caged"....

-Prince Tami

special credits to http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/7-effective-ways-to-deal-with-criticism.html

Dear Superstars,
"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens."

Lewis L. Dunnington
Author

I am building up my photography portfolio..I am looking for people who would like their photos taken . It's free. I'd make sure I'd come up with good pictures and process them the best i can. for those interested email me at kokostyle101@yahoo.com and your contacts. no age, height, sex requirement. as long as you have a passion for modeling :) and i'd hit you back as soon as I can.

- Prince Tami

visit some of my works at www.kokostyleproductions.multiply.com

Showboyz premiere night at the UP Film Theatre
9PM February 11,2009
Regular Screenings at Robinson's Galleria Cinema

A story about a journey of a young man and the challenges one faces to find his identity ,friends ,and true love ...ironically found in a macho dancing club and lifestyles.










Showboyz premiere night at the UP Film Theatre
9PM February 11,2009
Regular Screenings at Robinson's Galleria Cinema

A story about a journey of a young man and the challenges one faces to find his identity ,friends ,and true love ...ironically found in a macho dancing club and lifestyles.

kwek kwek
max
my bike

have you ever wondered where your life is going?.have you ever felt it seems to have no direction?... that's exactly how I felt today...

then I saw my old bicycle, we call it "bisikleta" in filipino...it looks a lil rusty, just like how i am seeing how my life is goin lately...i felt as if all my friends are going somewhere, becoming all rich and successful... and I am feeling left behind...

Anyway...i decided to take a ride and go and stroll around our place...I saw people, busy doin their own things, a mom spanking her lil girl for being too naughty, a barbecue seller who is all dirty with the smoke of her flaming charcoals, a security guard bored to death in his job, boys playing basketball all sweaty, students walking to go home from school....one lil student caught my attention... it was my nephew!..Maxin..he is 9 years old.

I said "max uwe ka na?"(max are you going home?), my nephew said "yup" in his very cute boyish tone.. I said "angkas ka na"(come on take a back ride on my bike)..and he was so happy to do so...

then we went home biking , he was so proud of me he shouted "teacher si kuya oh sinundo ako..." and along the way I asked him.."what do you want?", he replied I want "shake" (shake is flavored shaved ice blended)...so we bought two buko pandan flavored shakes and 4 pieces of kwekwek(battered fried quail eggs) all costs 30 pesos (less that $US 1)..he was so happy...he told me he was glad he saw me outside his school gates..and he loved the shake and the kwekkwek...and we head off to our house (we live in the same house because his parents already have their own seperate lives if you know what i mean)...when we reached home he shouted "lola si kuya service ko ang galing no??nakatipid ako 8 pesos!"(grandma kuya tami is my new driver!I saved 8 pesos!!). But more than that I knew he was very glad that he knew he had a Big brother to count on when he is all tired and alone...even if he is just a kid..

I felt really good...with just 30 pesos on my hand and a rusty bike, I never thought, I could make someone very happy,and it just struck me that I do not need to be uber successful and rich to make my life worthwhile...no need for big accomplishments..what matters are little things we could do now...

after all..it's not what you have..it's what you do with what you have...the rusty old bike in me will never be the same again...

love u max.

Hi Superstars;

so are you thinking of ways to make your special someone happy this heart' month, try out these cool but inexpensive tips for sure they will work!

Purchase some clear red balloons. Before blowing them up, place either wrapped candies, small gifts, and/or love poems inside each one, and then give them to your loved one as a bouquet.

Make a meal only out of heart-shaped items, foods that are red, or both. Try making a spaghetti and shape them into small hearts or buy heart shape plates.. make a heart shape cake...make it chocolate to make it more romatic..yummm...

Embroider or print your names on a scarf, pillowsheet cover or shirt (example: Manilyn loves janno)

Write a love letter to say I love you.

Create handmade coupons with gifts your partner can use anytime, such as a massage or a night out on the town with friends, a dinner for two...sweet noh?

Does your partner ever ask you why you love them? Then create your own little booklet using cheap store bought booklet , just for them entitled, "Why I Love You: # Reasons".


Make a mixed CD of all of your favorite songs, or create a compilation of love songs that remind you of your mate. Better yet, learn how to play one of these love songs on the guitar and serenade him or her on Valentine's Day.

Make your own fortune cookies to take along to a Chinese food restaurant for dinner, and use them to woo your date on Valentine's Day.

Grab some construction paper and cut out as many hearts as you like. On each one, share a story about your relationship that shows how much you care. Once finished, take the hearts and string them individually from the ceiling so it looks like your home is raining love.

Take your relationship to the next level and propose.nakz