ZAMBOANGA CITY INBOUND AND OUTBOUND PAL FLIGHTS CANCELLED

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PAL Advisory
September 10, 2013 (As of 8PM)

PAL flights to Zamboanga remain cancelled for September 11 and 12 (Wednesday and Thursday) after the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) extended the closure of Zamboanga airport due to ongoing insurgent activities in the city. Cancelled are 20 flights from Zamboanga going to Manila, Cebu, Tawi-Tawi, Jolo and Davao.

These include:

• All Manila-Zamboanga-Manila flights for September 11 and 12
• All flights operating in and out of Zamboanga for Sept. 11, namely 
• Cebu - Zamboanga - Cebu
• Zamboanga - Tawi-Tawi - Zamboanga
• Zamboanga - Jolo - Zamboanga
• Zamboanga - Davao - Zamboanga

Affected passengers are advised not to proceed to the airport; instead call PAL/PAL Express Reservations hotlines (02) 855-8888 or (02) 855-9000 or proceed to any PAL or PAL Express ticket office for rebooking or refund assistance. Rebooking penalties will be waived.

PAL has cancelled a total of 33 flights to/from Zamboanga since September 9, affecting more than 2,500 passengers.

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It is not only PAL's advisory but also that of Cebu Pacific.

This is the first time that I am ever bothered by news like this!

First of all, because we have a scheduled trip.

And second, I can never imagine what situation would ever bring about this advisory to any place!  This usually indicates worse scenarios.

I know at this time, there are many of us in this confusing circumstance... all needing to leave...worried about the present crisis...feeling sorry for the opportunities lost and the expenses incurred, directly or indirectly!

This will be the third and fourth day for the cancellation of flights... and it is uncertain when the cancellation will be lifted.

In my mind: "THY WILL BE DONE!".... NO MATTER WHAT WE WANT, IF IT IS NOT FOR US, IT WILL NEVER BE!

On the other hand: "WHEN GOD CLOSES A DOOR, HE OPENS A WINDOW"... THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOMETHING GREAT THAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER THIS ADVERSITY!

BABY FOREVER!

A child is usually asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

At a very young age, I remember my son would say, "I want to be a baby forever!"

I guess he was right... things seem so much easier as a child, that is, before going to school!

Everyone else thought of your every need...

and thought of how to dress you up...

what you needed to eat...

helped you sleep...

cleaned you up...

and so on and so forth!

Everyone just wanted to cuddle you...

and told you how cute you were...

even if you were so naughty.

Everyone wanted to show their love

in every way they could.

Then, things became more challenging in school... 

I guess, at that time, "you didn't want to be a child forever"!

I MISS BLOGGING!!!

I really miss blogging!

I really have so many stories to tell...

and more thoughts to share.

But I have many (as in super many!!!) things to do...

which I feel are very important to me, too!

There are great things at stake...

with what I am busy about these days.

I do hope and pray, I will also do well in this...

but it may be the start of being even more busy

in the future!

REMINISCING....

It isn't Father's Day but when I was going over my old pictures, this photo of three generations of Ricamoras caught my heart!

with my niece, Katrina and
my Dad, Dr. Napoleon Ricamora

I know I was a Daddy's girl because I am an only girl... and I had the best Daddy in the world!

Remember I bought the "Orange Kist"gummy bear for him daily when I was still in Prep! http://inpinaystummy.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-orange-kist.html

The baby is my Junior, Katrina who now has a baby herself, partly named after me...

She is also the lady in the Sci-Fi Wedding Reception. http://inpinaysfootsteps.blogspot.com/2011/10/sci-fi-themed-wedding-reception-in-cebu.html

I remember how relaxed we were... how happy just trying to fit into this rocking chair... and just hug!

♥  ♥  ♥

WHY THINGS HAPPEN...

I am quite sad these days because two of my nephews are caught in separate compromising situations, but not necessarily through faults of their own. You may say they are considered responsible because of their connections or as "Captain of the Ship"!

Graffiti in Paris

I wonder why these things happen?

I feel it really would happen... my nephew wasn't around... the veteran in-charge left the city with him... the newbies took their place... then, it happened! 

Problems arise when media takes the cue... and politicians use it for their own advantage!

Why do these things happen?

Could something good come out of this?

One... compromising situations humble a person.

Whether guilty or not guilty, this is a humbling experience. We find out how vulnerable we are in this world! 

Second,  situations like this remind us to stay on the right path.

Never deviate from this path, so others may not find any reason to complain against us.
This emphasizes to us that we have to stay upright... so those who are jealous... or those who want to extort from us... or those who want to take advantage of the situation by using us... will not succeed!

Third, we will find out who are the people who really care. But on our part, we also have to show our sincerity.
Usually, it is still our family who will support us at the most difficult times. Think about it... have we been appreciative of the people around us? Maybe, this incident is a wake-up call...

Just like graffiti, our mind will be confused and appear disorganized.

Focus...

             Pray...

                        Pray...

                                   Pray...

Let us open our minds to the realities of life.
Let us open our hearts to people who matter the most.
Let us open our eyes to all the lessons we should learn... 

So that there would be a positive end to such a negative beginning!!!

NEVER BE IN A HURRY

Never be in a hurry!

What do I mean?

In life,  people may have so many dreams... to be rich... to be successful... to be famous!

There is no harm to have aspirations like this. 

In fact, we encourage the youth to strive to reach their goals in life!

It gives more meaning for living!

But these material dreams should be the means and NOT the purpose for being!

If you have the money, you may be able to sponsor your own selfless activities.

If you are successful or famous, people might listen more to your advocacies!

So again, what do I mean?

Never be in a hurry to be rich, successful or famous!

Being in a hurry may tempt us to do the shortcuts... 

and compromise our own values!

Being in a hurry may obscure our ideal vision...

and become excited by the glitters of gold!

Being too in a hurry causes turbulence in our lives!

Just strive hard to achieve our dreams...

And savor the fruits of our labor!

It may sometimes be too slow, but at least, it becomes more precious...

Therefore, something we would never take for granted!

Many times, SLOWLY BUT SURELY MAY BE THE WAY TO GO!

Rheinfall, Schauffhausen
Switzerland

THANK YOU, LORD!

What is a blogger's worst fear?

I guess it is when our dear computer "crashes"!

I am a person who daily brings my laptop from the house to work to our resthouse and back. 

I usually feel lost without my Mac!

Last Sunday, I accidentally poured water on the bed where my Mac was and I was in shock!

Would my Mac still work?

Well, it is the first time since I opened it  since it got wet and finally, I found out my Mac is still working fine.

"THANK YOU, LORD!" is all I can say!!!