UNLOCKING THAT (WRITER'S) BLOCK

Today is the start of what I feel would be another life changing stage for me as I level up with my career. Although I have fears of neglecting a lot of plans and some commitments in the future because of this, I feel that I wouldn't regret anything because if the people really care, I would appreciate if they constantly check on how am I doing whether I'd be okay or not.  

I find this also a different kind of outlet of what I have been feeling for the past week. However, it is still a blessing in disguise since it made me lean on poetry writing last month. Even though I seldom write poetry recently, I know I can always go back to writing poetry again or a short story or maybe a novel? You'll never know sometimes where our minds and hearts take us as long as we let out what we feel inside!

Anyway, there is something I want to write about but I cannot express it much due to fear of feelings (there goes that word again!) being revealed and for those who know me much, they can easily connect the dots! This is the reason why I feel that my writing is like having no direction at all but as long as I write something, I can at least vent out a bit of what's going on inside me. This is also my so-called unlocking that writer's block or is it really? Right now, all I can do is hope for the best and have to end this article now 'coz getting late and need to catch some sleep. 

P.S.

Just bear with my content and I know I will be able to write rich content soon as long as I do it!

Cheers!

ROSETTE GALES

ON WRITING AGAIN

It’s been a long time since I have written on this blog. Still, as I write my thoughts, I don’t know what to put on it. 

Perhaps I got what they call a writer’s block or maybe I am just not that fully equipped yet to write a paragraph type as of this moment. Whatever it is, writing is one of the things that give me relief aside from singing my lungs out in the shower or doodling, drawing. 

Lately, I have been inclined to writing poetry. Inspired? Maybe but I am not ready yet to reveal it to netizens since I feel it is too personal and intimate.

Join me again in my journey through this blog. :)

And then I try to write something about the weather or nature but it just does not come out beautifully or something that could not pass my taste. SO, I guess it really has to come from the heart wherein I feel it when I see it. 

Take example, if I want to write about nature, I have to immerse myself and then feel it. Or after immersing myself, I have to close my eyes, imagine I am in that place again so that I can vividly describe in writing what I felt at that moment.

For now, nothing much to say. Maybe a few reflections to write on for the next few days and what I have been up to lately. :)

Cheers,

ROSETTE

MY FIRST ARTICLE FOR A NEW BLOG

After more than a year of creating my new blog, Only In Pinas Properties, I finally get to write my first article on it and hopefully it won't be the last!

I was then so choosy on what to write about it and now I have to do it as I find something relevant to write about! Check it out here!

Enjoy Reading!

Cheers!

ROSETTE

WRITING WOES

It is an achievement as of now to write on this blog at least once a week. Last Monday, it was supposedly my goal to write twice but for a person who has no time anymore to go to the internet cafe and since our laptop was stolen two months ago, it seems impossible for me to blog! Praise God for my generous cousins who allowed us to share their laptop during these down times. 

Since, we share the same gadget for the meantime, I can only use this whenever they are not using it usually during daytime or in some vacant times! On the other hand, if there is a will, there is also a way, right?! Right! My target was to write on Mondays and Thursdays but I guess with my situation, I just have to deal with twice a week with no specific day but good thing, I get to be consistent on doing it on a Monday (yay)! So, the challenge is to write again another article on a Thursday or any other day that suits me this week and if I get to write again and again then that would make a winner (hahaha)!

Alright, I guess I am just boring people on my woes on struggling to write a blog so bye for now!

I'll do whatever it takes to blog this week!

Cheers!

Rosette

AWARENESS AND REMINDER TO MYSELF

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I am challenging myself lately to wake up early at least around 6am or before and not just during our Sunday Mass service but daily especially on work days! However, I have another challenge to take 'coz even if I get ready early, I still tend to go out of the house after lunch (boo me!). What makes matters worst is that whenever I am about to go out, the rain starts to pour!!! Phew! I was aware of the pattern a few months ago but I just ignore it thinking there's always a tomorrow to try again. Alright, I don't really give up on myself when it comes to trying but lately it really seems alarming that I get less and less productive!

The reason I am writing this is for me to remind myself and to be fully aware of actions I am taking especially to take away bad habits and replace it with a good one and the good one with a better one! I may not be writing everyday but I am committing myself to write at least twice a week and just tell you stuff like this or it can be an event, product or even my travels, etc.

For now, I just feel writing whatever I want to write but of course with less negative things. Whatever we think, it's what we beget so might as well write something positive to invite blessings and prosperity!!!

Looking forward to know y'all!

Cheers!

ROSETTE

DO IT NOW

I missed writing and I'm glad I am starting again! I hope I can sustain this coz I really love to write my thoughts (whether you like it or not hahaha!). This October I pray that I can write at least twice a week in my blogs not because I have to but I love to! There was an advice that I have read that said one must publish their blog articles on Mondays and Thursdays coz it's the most that they reach more audience. Honestly, I intend to follow that but time only allowed me today which is a Friday on this side of the world!

This action I have taken must've been inspired by the October 1st reflection from the Companion Journal (Shepherd's Voice Daily Scripture Journal that I subscribed online) which said "Do It Now!". It struck me that day but I guess it struck me harder today which made me write again (hehehe)!.  It just reminded me of my previous leader in a networking company who told me about this "Do It Now" thingy wherein you have to face yourself in the mirror and tell yourself for 50 times! I remember doing it but stopped when schedules got mega hectic. I guess it was supposed to work if I did it for 30 days straight or some say 21 days to make it a habit! Although I didn't practice it again today but it seems to be bombarding me for two straight days already! I am not analyzing this but I think what also prompted me was an exciting business proposal that also is pushing me to sell more properties in order to be the first to invest on it! I don't want to talk about it now but I will when it will be launched!

For now, I have to focus on other things like writing and helping people look for a place they can call home and invest too. I have to straighten things out again, unlearn and relearn. Most of all, I have to DO IT NOW!!! Let me rephrase or borrow what I have read from the Companion: If you have always wanted to do something for a long time and have set it aside, DO IT NOW!!!

Cheers!

Rosette 

PS

You can follow me on Twitter/Instagram: +Rosette Gales  @cherosette 

BAYANI CHALLENGE 2014

Banca painting (Balangay boats) in Bantayan Island (photo courtesy of GKCebu)

Our foreign volunteers in Tabuelan, Cebu Bayani Challenge photocredits

School paint in Borbon

Boodle Fight after ClosingCeremonies in Borbon

The past two months of summer was quite hectic..juggling my schedule between manning our exhibit booths and traveling to the North of Cebu for the Bayani Challenge plus a mini vacation in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan(that would be another post though) it was not that easy but I praise God that I managed it! So here's a summary of pictures taken during those Bayani Challenge 2014 days from Araw ng Kagitingan to Arawng Kalayaan!!! I missed the activities in Bantayan Island and Tabuelan however, thanks to the photos of Gawad Kalinga Cebu and friend for the contribution!

Mangrove planting in Tabogon

School paint in Tabogon

Our French volunteers painting the Central School in Daanbantayan

Opening ceremonies in Medeliin

Mangrove Planting in Sogod at the break of Dawn

closing Ceremonies in Sogod

School paint in San Remigio

Group picture after a day of painting and cleaning in Brgy. San Miguel, San Remigio

with Kuya Luis Oquinena-GK's Executive Director

One of the presentations during the closing ceremonies in Bogo

Rondalla Club in Bogo City

"Bayanihan is the new development of currency where the poor and the rich contribute.."
-Jose Luis Oquinena (GK Executive Director)-

Finally it is done! Success!

2013 SUMMARY (SORT OF)

It's been a longtime that I haven't posted in this blog. One of the reasons is my preferred usage in browsing the Internet through my IPhone instead of my laptop. For the past year, there's so much to talk about and with my fondness of the Instagram ( follow me @cherosette) I usually post it there! Since I haven't written in time for the holidays like New Year and Christmas or even Sinulog, with the Chinese New Year, I thought it would be perfect to write now and summarize my November-December  2013 in pictures:

my selfie New Year Caption

bountiful feast during buena noche

Roofs for Relief

on our way to Medellin to give Roofs for Yolanda victims in Northern Cebu

an engagement announcement

a scale model of San Marino Residences which changed my life this latter part of the year.

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So that's it for now! I will be posting pictures more on what I got myself into during the Sinulog! Cheers for more prosperity! Kung Hei Fat Choi everyone!

RICH, REAL, RADICAL

I recently was privileged to review a book about to be launched by a close friend. For now, my lips are sealed on what it is all about because I don't want to spoil the surprise! 

Speaking of books, this is the second time that I had a friend or friends who have written a book and not just any book but a reaallly good book! 

The first ones are also personal friends Jan Mckingley Hilado and Hanz Florentino! They are two best friends, one a college drop out and the latter a magna cum laude. As they say opposites attract! Although they both have different backgrounds, they both have something in common and that is to be successful in their chosen fields. 

Jan and Hanz's Rich, Real, Radical talks about their road to becoming successful entrepreneurs where you learn basic yet radical principles on how to reach your dreams. Whether you know them personally or not, it feels like they are just talking to you over a cup of coffee or perhaps sitting with them together in a living room like you've known each other forever once you start reading their book! 

Oh well, maybe that's my own opinion since I know them personally but let me tell you that as a friend, I would never ever lie to a friend even if the truth hurts. So there, I really mean it! Still, it's just my opinion so I invite you to visit their website and check out testimonials from Bo Sanchez, Jomar Hilario and other topnotch success trainers and coaches here in the Philippines and even the world! Once again, let me cordially invite you to read my friends' book RICH, REAL, RADICAL! This was launched July last year and it sold out before it even came out! This invitation to read their book has long been overdue. Sorry Hanz and Jan!:( 

Right now,you can order Rich, Real, Radical online and have it delivered to your doorstep or simply buy it at any National Bookstore nationwide!!!

Cheers!!!

This Lady with a Streak of Pink Hair Might Be Able To Help You!

About three months ago, I saw this lady with a streak of pink hair having a status about success, attitude and sort of being yourself on facebook. Then, I saw that it was a page so I checked on it and liked it. Registered to and got hooked to her daily dose of quotes, inspirations and even teachings on Social Media Marketing! 

Sandi Krakowski has not only been turning the head of major media outlets during the last 6 months, but who also is the successful brain behind several multi-BILLION dollar nationwide brands.

The step by step methods that she used were ground breaking for helping many companies get their footprint online growing quickly.  Watching her then build her brand and bring such a big impact into the market has been nothing short of SHOCKING!  1 MILLION clients in under 4 years! 600,000 on social media in 20 months!

Are you baffled by the methods, systems and strategies that major brands are using to get success in the social media world?

Or are you a smaller business and just don’t know where to start?

THIS is for both of you!  

REGISTER NOW!!! 

Sandi has been featured by CNBC, in Forbes Magazine as one of the TOP 20 Social Media Influencers of our generation today and has recently become the hands and brain behind several very large brands on television and nationwide.  When she told me she was holding a POWERFUL virtual summit on the topic of Mobile Marketing I didn’t want any of you to miss!

“The Social Media GPS Mobile Marketing Summit” will be broadcast from her brand new $150,000 TV studio! It will be life changing for both you and your business.

Now listen up, because Sandi has more than 1 MILLION clients in her client base and more than 255,000 on her Facebook page alone, This WILL sell out fast!

Are you still guessing how to increase your ROI, maintain the focus of your brand and then how to capitalize on the fastest growing platform of our day?

Never before in HISTORY have so many people gathered at one time, in one place, on the earth, like the REVOLUTION that is taking place online through social media!

DO NOT miss out on this! 

REGISTER NOW!!! 

I’ll see you there! 

ROSETTE

A FRIDAY GIG with CUESHE

Them with the former drummer, minus the keyboardist and the other vocals

Sorry this is the only angle I took shots with..lol

I am supposed to write about last Friday's gig that I was invited to but nothing came out of my head. Even now, I still don't know where to start but a friend last night who has also been writing urged me to just start and everything will just follow. So here I am starting to pour my thoughts.

As said earlier, I got invited to a gig from a Cueshe band member who was also a friend. Although most of them were members of the band, they did not actually disclose that they were that Band (they called themselves Cue Project) and as much as possible avoided singing their originals but in the end, they sang a few as friends who were also fans requested and sang along with them. It was a fun-filled night as most of them were my brother's batch mates and so were three of the band mates, it seemed that everybody knows every body. For them, it was sort of a reunion! So, their set of songs were capped with some originals. Although they were short with two members, I was glad to hear them perform live since it was also my first time to see and hear them play live ever since they became popular.

After their repertoire, everybody still jammed with the next band that played until the wee hours of the morning. Although I haven't seen them for quite a while in the music scene, I believe that their heart to play and make music is still there. Therefore, I look forward to seeing them play and touch the hearts of their fans.

Cheers!


ROSETTE

BLESSED FOR A REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE

Today, I got a foot massage treat. My mother, aunt and I went to a reflexology nook in a church that gives reflexology service for a minimal fee. It's highly recommended if you don't have much budget to visit a massage parlor, this is the place to be! I think, most of the parish churches (Catholic) here in Cebu  are already offering services such as these as an advocacy for homeo or naturopathic therapy such as reflexology. All you have to do is look around and ask.


A good massage (even on the feet) can indeed relieve stress!

Be Blessed and Cheers!


ROSETTE

BLESSED TO BE SURROUNDED WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE

I am thankful and blessed to be surrounded with positive people because they make my day even better!

My day actually started not so good but as it progressed especially when I was already with our "Money Masters Group", everything turned out positively which attracted all of us with positive clients too!

Today I am starting to count my daily blessings which starts with being surrounded with positive people.

So, check out for more tomorrow!

Cheers and God bless!

ROSETTE

WOULD YOU RATHER GIVE A FISH OR HELP TO FISH?

Photo from Wikipaintings

Dear Friends,

First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity with me through the years. This has made me generous and kindhearted as well (I think I am lol).
Also, you have been my inspiration to work harder and smarter to reach my dreams and goals so I can give and love more. Right now, I am riding any vehicle of opportunity for success and was I glad to to find one that would not only help myself but others too!!!

As the saying goes, " Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me (or help me) to fish and I eat for a lifetime."

 Would you rather give me a fish or help me to fish? Or fish with me?

If your answer is the latter, would you hear me out? If yes, let's talk.

Thank you!!!

ROSETTE
+639225407154/+639151854474
chechegales@gmail.com

GIVE AND ACCEPT LOVE

I just got inspired by this quote and immediately made a picture quote out of it!

I just wish that I am inspired all the time not just to make such artful creations ( i call this art alright!lol) but to sell as well! Or maybe I can follow what one of my mentors told me that whenever I set an appointment and present, I just think of a thing or things that give me inspiration so that I get more inspired in what I do and during the presentation!

Yeah, I should do that and I can't wait to get more appointments!!!

Cheers!


ROSETTE

DO THE WORK

Steven Pressfield said, "Do the Work"

Nike says, "Just do it!"

and the Bible says,

"But now, don't be discouraged any of you, do the work for I am with you...I promised that I would always be with you. I am still with you, so do not be afraid." -Haggai 2:4-5-

Mixed emotions crept in as I tried to generate a certain amount today. It seemed impossible at first when the people I planned to meet did not push through! Anyway, I went back home after attending the mass and sat in front of the computer not knowing what to do or where to start. And to add to what I thought was worse, was my credit card company calling to remind me of my dues which burst me into tears. After crying myself to sleep and washing the dishes, I went straight to my friend that I helped out for his business permit. He handed me a bill and told me, "Utangan ko nimo and kulang pa gani na! (I owe you and I still have a balance)". I almost cried and said, "Praise God, I really have to pay someone today!" So, I only have to look for the remaining balance. Time was running fast and my last resort was to ask from my mom. Fortunately, she gave in!  Praise God, indeed when we take action on something He will really help us and be with us all the way! 

He indeed will always be with us and all the time! All we have to do is to take action!

To God be the Glory!

Cheers! :-)

ROSETTE

TEN THINGS TO REMEMBER

Ten things to remember:

1) Be vigilant to opportunities. They can be as simple as knocking on a door.
2) Just do it and DO IT NOW!
3) Write it, read it and do it!
4) Share, share and share!
5) Expect more and think positive!
6) I make it happen!
7) Speed and numbers matter!
8) When you think of quitting, just spell N-E-V-E-R!
9) Remember the 3-second rule.
10) ONLY I CAN MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE!!!

Cheers! :-)


ROSETTE

THANK GOD THAT COWS CAN'T FLY

Photo credits here

"Little birdie in the sky,

Dropped a poopooh in my eye

I didn't scream, I didn't cry

I just thank God that cows can't fly!"

This was a text message that I received from a friend way back in college and Youth for Christ. It just popped out of my mind this morning and chimed to my choir mate when she got almost hit of a bird's waste inside the church while we were singing our hearts out during the mass. She was amazed by the rhyme but I told her be thankful that cows can't fly 'coz you can just imagine if they did, and their manure fell off your head.. (ugh, sorry for that gross imagination)! Oh well, God indeed is clever and it amazes me how He made things such as it is!

Now, this also reminds me of a magazine foreword/message from Bo Sanchez in his Kerygma magazine about being grateful even if it is difficult. In relation to that, I am going through difficult times for almost two (2) months now and a lot of times I complained but I would snap out of all the grumblings going through on my mind and immediately say sorry to myself and to God then, thank Him right away for all the little things He has blessed me a midst the difficulties I am going through. 

So, in every difficulty, there is always a reason and it will come to a close! As what Bo Sanchez wrote,

 "Be grateful for the blessings behind your trials!" 

I am just amazed at how much I still remember that quote above on thanking God that cows can't fly. Funny as it may seem but it really makes sense! 

Cheers!

ROSETTE

HEALTH IS WEALTH

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A few minutes after I woke up, my throat felt itchy again and a wheezing sound as I breathe for a fresh morning air from the comfort of my bed. Then, it happened. I started coughing rigorously! "I thought it was over last weekend!", I said to myself. What made me upset though was the fact that my mom noticed it and of course, just like any other mothers in the world, she chattered endlessly on my sleeping late for the past two weeks! Made sense!

I was indeed stressed and sleeping late almost every night plus the scorching heat outside, it was really impossible not to catch cough or cold.

Then it hit me, health should be one of the things that is non-negotiable because it could also cost your career or success! Besides, I have other things planned for my money instead of throwing it all away into  hospital bills! Also, who would want to buy my wellness products if the clients find myself not feeling well, right? So, now I just have to slow down as well. The past three weeks has been like a rat race for me! It is one of  my emotional Why's that keeps me going to drive through success! As they say, Health is Wealth so better work on it now than pay later! 

Cheers!

ROSETTE

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

Three weeks ago, I was introduced to a new business.Since this was introduced by a BFF (Best Friends Forever) and the fact that we are the pioneers, I immediately said Yes! I had grand plans how to expand it especially with a little know-how on Social Media and Internet Marketing, I believe I can do it! I shared it of course to my friend. I don't know how he "sold" me to our partner because he bought the idea anyway and I ended up getting pressured! Lol! Anyway, I thought it was easy but just like other start up businesses it was really hard. Although I learned some stuff, I still had hesitations and held back.

For the past three weeks, I have mixed emotions on what I have gotten myself into! I really felt the pressure especially when those times that I have to excuse myself because I have to attend my prayer meetings and GK! These are actually the things that I consider non-negotiable especially that they are one of the WHY's that I have to expand my wealth and create my first million this year! So, I meditated, prayed and cried my heart out to God if this is really something that He wants for me and if I am really on the right path!  If I am, why do I feel restless and disturbed?

God didn't answer yet. Not until two Saturdays ago, when I attended a seminar and a prayer meeting last Thursday that I knew I was on the right track. Until now, I am still a work in progress as I explore this new venture (well, not really but the difference is I am doing my best to work it out unlike before), I also realized that God is teaching me something here knowing that I am seriously committed to make this work and I have to unlearn and relearn things. Most of all, I can stare into the sky and know that my God is with me!

Cheers!

ROSETTE