KCAT CAN: Still glad to be 'Sick'

Still glad to be 'sick'
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
March 19, 2012

 In 2008, I wrote a blog entry entitled: “I’m Glad To Be A Sick Pinoy”.

I really am. We may not have more advanced medical facilities compared to other countries, but the love, support and care that we receive from our friends and family are incomparable.

I am lucky to have been surrounded with many caring people who devote time and effort to help the needy and the sick.

Wishlist 2012: MAY Birthday Project on May 12

... In 2007, while travelling by car with my family, I was thinking aloud, “I want to celebrate my birthday with the kids in the hospital." Ideas kept coming out of my mind, but I told myself, “But we are not rich, how can we fund the event?”


Then I came up with a solution, “I will share my blessings, and these blessings are my friends.”


Sharing doesn’t really have price tags and the event does not need to be grand. What matters most is to share our hearts and make those patients happy. I want to make them smile even with the hardships they are in. And so this is the start of MAY Birthday Project! ...
(from my article Blessing shared - 06/06/2011)

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The month of May is fast approaching and it's gonna be my birthday once again! It's not that I am excited to add another number on my age (age are just numbers anyway), but I'm sooooo excited for 

MAY Birthday Project

Annual gift-giving at PGH

Walk, Roll & Run for Rett

Take time to read this letter that I got a few days ago from Ate Pam Roman, the mother of Julia who is suffering from Rett syndrome:

Dear Friends,

As you know, our daughter Julia has Rett Syndrome, a devastating neurological condition which is still unknown to so many.  Over the years, you have seen me advocate for her. Last year we started a  support group called Rett Syndrome Philippines to bring Rett families together, provide support and advocate for all the girls and women with Rett Syndrome. Rett Phils. is a member of The Philippine Society for Orphan DIsoders, Inc (PSOD), a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to help kids with rare disorders. Rett Phils. is not a big group to attract potential sponsors and fundraisers. Yet every day, more and more people are coming forward to help us make a difference in the lives of our girls.

KCAT CAN: A little sacrifice

"And whenever you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they will be seen by people. I tell you with certainty, they have their full reward!” 
–Matthew 6:5

A little sacrifice
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
March 5, 2012

 It was Holy Week of 2006, everything dawned on me — that I was so sick, that I could not move freely that I was so weak. My eyes were so blurry; I could not chew and swallow my food properly. I was already completely deaf.

Awesome February

February is the LOVE month & I'm in-love.. In-love with LIFE!

Sabi ko nga:
"Valentine's Day is not limited to romantic love. Not being in a romantic relationship does not mean one is loveless. Love is everywhere, love is free. It is a God-given blessing for us to give as well as receive." (KCAT CAN column, 2-14-2011)

And I am so blessed with super lovable people that makes my life sooooo AWESOME!

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
February 3

 

 

1st Friday healing mass @ Megamall. Went to Rob Galle after. Aaaay, bakit ganon na dun? Not planning to go there anytime soon. Sorry. Pero I bought a Purple Cat shirt.. So, Yey!

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

February 2

I received a letter from Mandaluyong City Hall.. WOW! We weren't expecting it. Thank you.

KCAT CAN: Orphaned

Orphaned
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
February 20, 2012

Growing up, I had been misdiagnosed with different disorders and diseases — sebaceous cysts, severe migraine, Bell’s palsy, polio, scoliosis, myasthenia gravis, etc.

It was when I was 22 years old in 2004 when we learned that all my other previous medical conditions were related to one another, and Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) is what my disorder is called.

KCAT CAN: Random

The topic of this column was inspired by the randomness of my gorgeous frootie college friends.. :P

Life is varied, colorful, and full of surprises. How we wish that it would always be as sweet as honey, for ourselves and for our loved ones; but well, it will never be like that. Nonetheless, no matter how spicy, salty, sour, or bitter life may taste, it is always good to remember that your existence matters, so better get moving and move forward with your life. Go Go Go!

Random
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
February 6, 2012

 I went out with my college friends to welcome Gemma who is based in Dubai and whom we have not seen for six years. We exchanged lots of stories and laughed our hearts out, and then went to a bar to hang out.

Super Friendly January

From now on I'll be doing a monthly recaps on my blog.. Para masaya! Since I'm lazy to blog most of the time, ganito nalang.. Adjective + Month ang title.. More happy random pics to come. :)

December 31 - January 1

   
Colorful New Year's Party w/ the GYA Peeps. Pictures. Foods. Booze (sila lang). Pictures. New Thing For New Year (exchange gift). Videoke. Pictures. FUN.

January 1

 

KCAT CAN: I'm one happy Pinoy

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solution's Search for Happiest Pinoy is back!

I'm one happy Pinoy
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
January 23, 2012

According to the 2009 Happy Planet Index published by the New Economics Foundation, the Philippines is the 14th happiest country in the world.

Filipinos are indeed a happy, happy people. The country has encountered a lot of tragedies in the past, from earthquakes to storms and floods, Filipinos have always remained strong-hearted. Poverty has also been a major problem of the country. A lot of people are jobless, we see families living on the streets, children asking for alms. Yet, we tend to find happiness in our surroundings. Even in difficulties, most of us could find a thing or two to laugh about.

KCAT CAN: A Colorful 2012 for us

Let's have a happy, positive & COLORFUL 2012! It all depends on the choices we'll make, so choose wisely. Choose COLORFUL.

A colorful 2012 for us
by Maria Kathrina Lopez Yarza 
January 8, 2012

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LOR D, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11

Every hour, every minute, and every second of each day, we are faced with a variety of choices to make — what do, where to go, who to spend time with, what to eat, what to buy, how to act, and so on.