THE TRIBUTE TO GOLD DIGGERS

Inspired by the witty comments of cousins and friends on my Facebook status today, I'd like to shed some light on this subject for the men folk out there. 

It's a well-known fact that men and women are predisposed to gender-based pattern of thinking and as a result, we analyze process and perceive life differently. Perhaps, we are simply wired that way from birth yet, we tend to forget of or see the facts that are laid out right there and clearly visible before our very own eyes.

Although I cannot speak for all women as I am a woman myself, I feel I am qualified to speak on behalf of at least most women. In general, women are disgusted of the gold diggers! Their ways screw up the good men folk's mentality! Not all women are gold diggers and that there are women in this world that are far more worth it because they know what contentment in life is, their values are intact and  most of all, self-respect is evident to the core.

Before you read on to know more about the gold diggers, press play the video to enjoy as you read on...

To know more about the gold diggers and their ways, hereunder is a list of sarcastic but true summarized quotes of the gold digger's dark and funny ways in life:

1. As far as men are concerned forever... she can take them or leave them and after she takes them she leaves them.

2. She has forever a million-dollar smile.... She only smiles at guys with million dollars.
 

3. Her forever motto is: Dough or die.

4. Her forever type in men: The only man she'll go ever out with is... the one who is tall, forget the skin color and has some.

5. Her forever spelling on "Matrimony".... Matter-o-money!

6. The only love nest she'll be forever interested in is an eight-room apartment / house feathered with cash down.
  
7. She will always and forever be ready to go out for a little fund.

8. She will forever not mind whose means she lives beyond... won't chop her own wood to keep her warm twice!

9. It's not too hard to find her... Just open your wallet, and there she is!

10. Her forever motto is: Think-Mink.

11. There's a possibility that she may get married someday... She's just waiting for the right amount to come along.

12. Her forever opinion about a man: He does have to be much, if he has much.

13. All she will forever look for in a man is... any eye color and green money.

14. She will forever bring out the animal in men... Mink.

  
15. Her forever thoughts on physical fitness: It doesn't matter. What she forever looks for in a man is fiscal fitness.

16. She will forever know how to stay in the mink of condition.

17. Her forever hobby aside from top of the line limited stuff is collecting romantic antiques... the rich old geezers.

18. She forever gets her men by using her come-on-sense.

19. She forever measures a man's love by the carat.

20. She forever dresses on credit but... she will only undress for cash.

21. Her forever zodiac sign:  A human gimme pig.

22. The royalty of all gold diggers will never sell herself for cash...  she takes stocks, bonds, checks, gold bars and shares in oil wells.

23. She will always marry a guy for money.... and divorce him for the same reason.

24. She loves everything about her country... the people of her country... the songs of her country and most especially, the banks of her country! 

 
There is absolutely nothing wrong about the word "more"... and wanting it. Don't get me wrong... I understand practicality in life! I'm a fan of these gold diggers.. in fact, I love them! They are fascinating creatures... they stand out yet people around them can't seem to say they are despicable. They are so angelic, charming, tolerable, encouraging and clever but...  it's the too much greed and too vulgar ways that says it all!

Although I am thankful that I have no friends who are like that and were for once in their lives were silently called gold diggers by the others, I can't help but wonder how life is...  if I am associated with the gold diggers. I believe that should earn me the heart of gold award! 

Ah, well... to gold diggers... you rock!!! Your mysterious and fascinating lives earned you a tribute in my blog spot! :-) Keep digging for gold till you find out that the best things in life has nothing to do with money and contentment in life is what will make your lonely lives happy!

MORALITY AND VALUES: WHEN THEY LEFT YOU...

I'm basically going to talk about how parents taught us when we were kids, reflects the kind of person we are now as adults.

  
I'm no sinner nor saint... I'm just perhaps one of those that despite the bad elements that constantly surround us, I still stick to what I believe is good and is right, in general. At times, I find myself playing a role to people I know... making them realize that I may not be not a great example but a good warning to those on the verge of losing their moralities and values. 

Bad (not totally) versus bad can sometimes help for others to see what's up while maintaining tact and some respect. I hate that role but it seems that it has to be that way sometimes because I felt I owe it to my own parents.

  
Growing up as a kid, my parents instilled in my mind... morals and values that helped me become polite and respectful although there are times, I have to admit, that I lose it sometimes... especially when push comes to shove. However, my parents did let me know that integrity and trust can go a long way when it comes to good character. They modeled the behavior that they want us, their kids in the family to display... holding us accountable for our actions and value honesty and integrity. They instilled morals that I would say, assisted us to become men and women with strong characters.

Our parents taught us some valuable things in life that I won't ever forget and which I will instill in the minds of my own children someday. I'm very lucky to have such good parents and here are some things I've learned:

• That a person whom others trust and who does what he/she says do earn the respect of others by his actions... integrity and trust can really do come a long way.

• That winning isn't everything...  whether we lose or win a game, what matters most is that we understand the value of good sportsmanship.

• That we are accountable for our own actions.... unwise decisions and improper behavior have future consequences.

• That there are some things in life that can be addicting and has the potentials to take over our lives.

• That others take offense in foul languages.

• That money isn't everything that makes the world go round... It is greed and power... power corrupts peace and harmony.

• That there are some things in life that can't be bought and buy you real happiness... that superficial things can go away faster before you even realize it.

• That we should learn to hold dear what's worth it... like true friendships / relationships... know which one is real and which ones are the fair-weather-friends (people who are there when you have money or things that interest them but those who will not be there to pick you up when you fall).

• That either you get to be outsmarted or be the one to walk away from pathetic things or situations that will go nowhere.

• That unproductive people... people who got used in spoon-feeding... people who just wait for money to come easy and not working hard for it are just a waste of time, money and effort.

• That wealth acquired through an insecure lifestyle and that is marred by uncertainty, instability and excessive efforts is no wealth at all. 

• That it is easy to hate and it is difficult to love.... all good things are difficult to achieve and the bad things are easy to get... just as it is hard to let go of good things but easy to let go of the bad things.

• That we should learn to appreciate, be contented and be thankful for what we have... smiling at the little blessings we get each day. 

• That patience is a virtue.

• That the acts of this life will be the destiny of the next.

   
There are so many things that my parents instilled in my mind. Sometimes I break them, sometimes I don't or, I only realize it later on... which is still good than not having to remember them. I've been through a lot in my life but with what my parents taught me, I remain a good person as a whole. 

Today,  I get it really ...looking at other people how they waste their lives, I realized how important it is for parents to take some time to instill morality and values to the young.  

  
To sum this all up, my parents did raise me well. I have cheated on my fears.... I have broken up with my doubts and got engaged to my faith. Now, with my moralities and values intact, I'm going to marry my dreams.

To mommy and daddy.... I love you both and thank you! Thanks also to Cody, Maxine and Felisa for being such great models for this blog... including myself LOL! 

WHEN OPPORTUNITIES TO STRIKE IT RICH INTERFERES WITH MY HAPPINESS

Don't you just hate it when real life interferes with our happiness? Decisions become very, very tough. You know what I'm talking about.... taking into account of your current happy situation and comparing it to the possibility of something unknown but you know you will be happy there too. It's enough to make one's head swim! 

Whenever I am torn between things especially ones that involve money, I always remember what my daddy used to tell me... "Stop living for tomorrows that may never come and start living for today but keep in mind, money isn't everything."

There were many instances in my life that I had to make the choice to go with the money and I had to constantly battle my way up the corporate ladder only to find that an honest worker like me would wish the competition would die suddenly and/or that she gets diseases so she will stop screwing every single client she has + including mine to get the account and beat me on my own marketing skills. Eventually I gave up realizing it wasn't the world that I was meant to be in.

I wasn't living paycheck to paycheck back then but I never had a peace of mind even if the money that I was working for, meant to have the things I wanted in life... a home for family, a home to raise a child in, a decent car with driver and no monetary problems. Everything just didn't feel right and that's when I somehow realized what daddy meant. 

Thinking now about some friends who made their dreams...

One female friend offshore finds it having a ball with getting all the grand material things she ever wanted in life only to realize in the end she has a thousand of friends who are actually strangers because she lost all her real friends back then because of her vanity along the way. She is still searching for her own happiness.

Three male friends who made it rich than they could ever imagine finds themselves desiring, wanting and marrying young, beautiful women... women who would love them for their money. Two of them got cheated upon by their wives while they were away and the other one's wife leaped off their building because she thought she'd had a calling that she could actually fly on her own... and she did but straight down (oh, drugs!). These men developed a penchant for fakes and got the hang of it till now. Trophy wives... trophy girlfriends... what's the real trophy to be bragged about here? Fast forward... Hugh Hefner in the making but would there actually be real women in their lives to truly take care of them when they are sick and old? Think about the word... escrow!

One male friend moved away from his country, got a great job, got married out of loneliness in a strange country and is still stuck with a wife who's more than a stranger from the beginning of their relationship.

One female friend strike it rich and came back buying handsome men... literally for their love that she ended up not finding true love and is still very much alone. She aged big time for her actual age. 

Another male friend who did good in life became similar to the three guys I mentioned earlier. Desiring, wanting and buying bimbos. Every single "hottie" seems to have a price tag in his eyes to the point of buying them grand things for their attention and for meaningless sex. Pathetic... he can't seem to realize that there are a little-lesser-endowed women out there who can actually love him for what he is and not for what he has.

Two female friends somehow made it offshore after so many years and came back to their families with their own children growing up to be total strangers to them. 

I needed to think about these friends because sure... money can bring happiness to the table... money can get me anything tempting... money can secure me and my kid a great future... but if it all entails me to go further away to a strange land, be alone, work for richness, letting go of what I want to do for the rest of my life and not seeing much of my kid grow (as if it is not already enough that he is an hour's flight away from me) then I would have to say "no". 

I know I got one heck of a choice ahead of me and that I pray that I can find peace in the road that I choose to take. I know that either way, they are good choices for me but the thing is, I know what I want in life. I know what I can do. I am a simple, funny, happy and contented woman who finds peace in everything that I do. Money isn't everything.

Writing this reminded me of what daddy said and now I see both ends of the spectrum. Yes... I am now making my choice... a choice which my heart is telling me it is the right one for now.

For my two great friends and bosses, Ed & H... I am staying.... for there are far more valuable things here in my life that money can never buy and that includes your friendship, faith, trust and confidence in me! Let's roll!!!

For Christine... let's do what we discussed yesterday and let's roll too!!!

To TimeinManila... It's time!!! 

To Cody... I may not be able to give you everything you want in life but this decision is all for you. I love you with my all life!!!

To daddy in heaven... you raised me well... Thank you... I miss you and I love you!!!