iSTORYA.NET - Blogs https://www.istorya.net/forums/blog.php en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:22:53 GMT vBulletin 300 https://www.istorya.net/forums/images/metro/blue/misc/rss.jpg iSTORYA.NET - Blogs https://www.istorya.net/forums/blog.php Letter I Wish I Could Send https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3117-Letter-I-Wish-I-Could-Send Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:40:38 GMT Dear Lola, It’s morning now, but I haven’t slept. All night, my thoughts kept circling back to the island, and even now I can’t shake it. I can almost smell the grass after rain and hear the birds calling at dawn. The air felt lighter back then, moving gently through the trees, and even the summer heat seemed like something I could live inside of. It wasn’t harsh, it was familiar. Life was simpler. No screens glowing in every hand, no endless scrolling, no pressure to keep up with what people were showing off online. I didn’t feel surrounded by it the way I do now. Back then, I could step outside and the world was just itself: the earth, the air, the wide sky above me. I miss the way days used to unfold slowly. Morning slipped into afternoon without a rush, and time felt softer. Evenings carried their own kind of peace, the steady hum of insects, the sound of leaves moving in the breeze, and sometimes, if the wind was right, I could hear the sea at night. And after dinner, when the air cooled, I remember your stories. Your voice was gentle, steady, and I listened closely. Sometimes they were old tales, sometimes lessons tucked into everyday things. I didn’t always understand them fully, but I remember the comfort of your words, how they settled me, made the night feel safe. I’ve been told the island has changed. Tourists come and go, bright lights scatter what used to be darkness, and places have been reshaped for people who will never know what it once felt like. It hurts to picture it that way, because the version I hold in my heart no longer exists. But when I think of it, you and Lolo are always there. You made those years bearable. My childhood was not easy, but with you, I felt protected. That safety is what I ache for just as much as the island itself. Sometimes you find your way back to me in dreams. For a moment, it feels whole again: your presence, your voice, the home I loved. Waking is the hardest part, but I hold onto the memory anyway. If I close my eyes right now, I’m there again, back to that place I hold so dearly. I will live the rest of my life carrying those memories and carrying the love you gave me. That is my home, no matter how far away I am. And wherever you are now, I hope you are at peace, the same way you once made my world peaceful when I was with you. Being with you and Lolo was the only time my heart felt at rest. You were my safe place in a world that was not always kind. I think of you always. Please don’t worry about me, rest easy, knowing your love still lives in me. Missing you, pohpay Dear Lola,

It’s morning now, but I haven’t slept. All night, my thoughts kept circling back to the island, and even now I can’t shake it. I can almost smell the grass after rain and hear the birds calling at dawn. The air felt lighter back then, moving gently through the trees, and even the summer heat seemed like something I could live inside of. It wasn’t harsh, it was familiar.

Life was simpler. No screens glowing in every hand, no endless scrolling, no pressure to keep up with what people were showing off online. I didn’t feel surrounded by it the way I do now. Back then, I could step outside and the world was just itself: the earth, the air, the wide sky above me.

I miss the way days used to unfold slowly. Morning slipped into afternoon without a rush, and time felt softer. Evenings carried their own kind of peace, the steady hum of insects, the sound of leaves moving in the breeze, and sometimes, if the wind was right, I could hear the sea at night.

And after dinner, when the air cooled, I remember your stories. Your voice was gentle, steady, and I listened closely. Sometimes they were old tales, sometimes lessons tucked into everyday things. I didn’t always understand them fully, but I remember the comfort of your words, how they settled me, made the night feel safe.

I’ve been told the island has changed. Tourists come and go, bright lights scatter what used to be darkness, and places have been reshaped for people who will never know what it once felt like. It hurts to picture it that way, because the version I hold in my heart no longer exists.

But when I think of it, you and Lolo are always there. You made those years bearable. My childhood was not easy, but with you, I felt protected. That safety is what I ache for just as much as the island itself.

Sometimes you find your way back to me in dreams. For a moment, it feels whole again: your presence, your voice, the home I loved.
Waking is the hardest part, but I hold onto the memory anyway.

If I close my eyes right now, I’m there again, back to that place I hold so dearly. I will live the rest of my life carrying those memories and carrying the love you gave me. That is my home, no matter how far away I am.

And wherever you are now, I hope you are at peace, the same way you once made my world peaceful when I was with you. Being with you and Lolo was the only time my heart felt at rest. You were my safe place in a world that was not always kind. I think of you always. Please don’t worry about me, rest easy, knowing your love still lives in me.

Missing you,
pohpay ]]> pohpay https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3117-Letter-I-Wish-I-Could-Send Naa ba tag 300 each haircut sa shitzu home service? https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3111-Naa-ba-tag-300-each-haircut-sa-shitzu-home-service Thu, 22 Dec 2022 03:41:27 GMT paki pm ko kay 5 unta sila ako ipa haircut paki pm ko kay 5 unta sila ako ipa haircut ]]> hightech08 https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3111-Naa-ba-tag-300-each-haircut-sa-shitzu-home-service <![CDATA[A new way of sending calls to a call center (via mobile apps, websites & other digital channels)]]> https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3110-A-new-way-of-sending-calls-to-a-call-center-%28via-mobile-apps-websites-other-digital-channels%29 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:40:24 GMT
Quote Originally Posted by d_m00n_u View Post
I'm working on this concept since 2013 to enable calls to call center agents through websites & mobile apps (& other channels, even from an FB page or eBrochures).

No more expensive and limited Toll free numbers setup (TFN), no more landlines or DIDs (direct inward dialing).. all the caller needs to talk to the agents is an internet & by clicking a button on a website/app for free. and, no more long distance charges nor use of phone loads/credits..

No actual deployment yet except for an internal app for a BPO to their IT Service Desk.

I've also uploaded a test calling app for the 3 major fast food chain (KFC, McDo & Jollibee) in the country in 2020 to help people call them directly to order (calls deactivated after a year due to cost of maintenance).


I see a lot of potentials but maybe it's only me? Thanks.






]]> d_m00n_u https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3110-A-new-way-of-sending-calls-to-a-call-center-%28via-mobile-apps-websites-other-digital-channels%29 What is a normal dating? https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3108-What-is-a-normal-dating Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:47:54 GMT Healthy relationships involve honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners and they take effort and compromise from both people. There is no imbalance of power. Partners respect each other's independence, can make their own decisions without fear of retribution or retaliation, and share decisions. ]]> tiolos https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3108-What-is-a-normal-dating Why is sports betting a good thing? https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3107-Why-is-sports-betting-a-good-thing Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:48:10 GMT The most obvious potential reward of sports betting is the financial one. The chance of winning money will always be attractive. However, money is not the ONLY reward that sports betting has to offer. It can be entertaining and a lot of fun, and it can provide you with a deep sense of satisfaction too. The most obvious potential reward of sports betting is the financial one. The chance of winning money will always be attractive. However, money is not the ONLY reward that sports betting has to offer. It can be entertaining and a lot of fun, and it can provide you with a deep sense of satisfaction too. ]]> tiolos https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3107-Why-is-sports-betting-a-good-thing Treatments for depression https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3106-Treatments-for-depression Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:19:08 GMT Depression is a mental disorder, the essence of which is the suppression of mental activity, mainly in its emotional-volitional component.

Treatments for depression


medication. Depression cannot be treated with sedatives or sleeping pills. Sedatives, tranquilizers, hypnotics may be present in the treatment regimen, but not as basic, but as auxiliary agents. The main treatment for depression is antidepressants. However, it would be a big mistake to think that, having learned this and surfed the Internet, you will be able to find and prescribe a treatment for yourself. The catalog of modern antidepressants is a book 3 cm thick (!) And only a specialist with extensive experience in working with depression can choose one that is right for you from all the available antidepressants. Even the dose of the drug and the duration of therapy are extremely individual and very important factors for an effective and complete cure for depression. On average, antidepressant treatment takes 3 to 6 months, sometimes longer.


Psychotherapeutic. Yes, depression can be effectively treated without medication. Moreover, I prefer this drug-free type of treatment. In my work, I use special "psychotechnics" to achieve the desired results, in this case - to eliminate depression (although these psychotechnics are very effective in eliminating absolutely any problem). They represent a symbiosis of the most effective psychotechnics taken from very many types and directions of modern psychotherapy (with the exception of hypnosis). These psychotechnics allow not only to remove the symptoms (manifestations) of depression, but also to eliminate the earliest "roots" that led to the disease. The course of treatment (with a frequency of 1 hour per week) ranges from 4-6 months to 12 months (in the case of a more severe and prolonged course of the disease and with a very detailed study of all the subconscious causes that led to depression).


Combined. It is a combination of drug and psychotherapeutic treatment.

You can find out more about treatment for depression on [SIZE=5][B][COLOR=#000000][FONT=&quot][URL="https://pocketdrugguide.com/"]Pocket Drug Guide[/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]. I think this will help you improve your health.
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The key step on the road to wealth is becoming your own financial independence. This is understood as the achievement of the set goals, regardless of the state of the national economy, currency crises and any life problems.

1. Develop financial literacy
2. Change your attitude towards money
3. Set specific financial goals
4. Make your own budget
5. Invest money
6. Work harder and better
Where to invest money?


The answer is simple: there you know what. If you do not understand something, do not invest money there.


Don't fall for mass hysteria and don't chase big stakes. Where there are big bets, there is always a big risk of losing everything.


Lately, I have probably received hundreds of offers to invest in bitcoin.

But I realized that first I should study this area in detail. This site [URL="http://www.hyip.biz"]www.hyip.biz[/URL] helps me to achieve my goal and become a financially independent person. I am learning and developing. My knowledge is my strength! I'm sure this will help you to increase your financial literacy too.
[IMG]https://betafinance.ru/sites/default/files/articles/financial-freedomi.jpg[/IMG] ]]> Ruslan5202 https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3071-How-to-become-a-financially-independent-person Is it possible to win at a casino: an expert opinion https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3070-Is-it-possible-to-win-at-a-casino-an-expert-opinion Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:49:15 GMT Gambling has become very popular. In 2020, the percentage of those who like to spend time at slot machines increased by 14%. And the main goal of the players is to win.
Choosing where to play


There is a large selection of gambling clubs. Terrestrial is only available in certain regions. To play, you will have to allocate a lot of time for a trip to the casino, and you will have to have fun side by side with other people.


Online casinos are their alternative. These gambling establishments operate on the Internet and are constantly available to users when connected to the network. You can play both day and night by simply entering the casino address in the browser bar (some are accessible from mobile phones).


But in this case, another question arises. There are a lot of online establishments, and some are not entirely honest with their customers. Therefore, experts recommend choosing a club using the casino rating, where honest and reliable establishments are represented. This will help you protect yourself from scammers and be sure that you will receive winnings.
Stop in time


Professionals believe that you can't risk everything you have. You must be able to stop in time. For example, the best way is to set deposit limits. You can't go beyond them.
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Don't be afraid to take risks


According to experts, slot machines remain the most risky. Since the combinations are formed randomly, it is simply impossible to predict whether you will win or not. But, it has been proven that when playing at high rates, combinations are formed more often.
Practice


Don't forget about free games, as this is a great practice for those looking to win at the casino. In demo mode, you can try various techniques and strategies to decide for yourself how to play further. It is very comfortable.
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You can win at [URL]https://irishonlinecasino.net/[/URL] online casinos. But you shouldn't turn the game into a way to make money. After all, for a start, this is a great option for a bright and interesting leisure. ]]> Ruslan5202 https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3070-Is-it-possible-to-win-at-a-casino-an-expert-opinion Salts Used in Pickling https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3069-Salts-Used-in-Pickling Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:37:48 GMT [COLOR=#000000][FONT=verdana][FONT=arial black][SIZE=4]There is a common question that keeps coming up when we talk or teach about pickling, “What the heck is Pickling Salt? Why can’t I use the salt in my shaker from the kitchen table?” [URL="https://www.sbcanning.com/2015/02/pickling-canning-salt-what-is-it-why.html"]what is pickling salt[/URL][/SIZE][/FONT][COLOR=#515151][FONT=&amp]
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Use of canning or pickling salt is recommended. Fermented and non-fermented pickles may be safely made using either iodized or non-iodized table salt. However, non-caking materials added to table salts may make the brine cloudy. Flake salt varies in density and is not recommended for use.
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[COLOR=#000000][FONT=verdana]Reduced-sodium salts, for example, "Lite Salt," may be used in quick pickle recipes, as indicated in this guide. The pickles may, however, have a slightly different taste than expected. [B]Caution: Use of reduced-sodium salt in fermented pickle recipes is not recommended.
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[/FONT][/B][/FONT][/COLOR][SIZE=4][FONT=arial black][B]Pickling or Canning salt is a particular variety of salt that is used in canning. Canning salt is a fine-grained salt and is iodine-free. It also does not have the anti-caking ingredients used in regular table salt. They add this agent to regular table salt so it will pour freely through a salt shaker. For those of you that don’t know what “anti-caking” means the best explanation is if you let pickling/canning salt sit in humid or wet place it will bind together like a rock. Many people use this salt as “all purpose” in the kitchen and in humid areas they add grains of rice to the salt shakers to keep it from clumping together. [/B][/FONT][/SIZE] ]]> Ruslan5202 https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3069-Salts-Used-in-Pickling How you Deal with the year 2020??? https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3068-How-you-Deal-with-the-year-2020 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:27:42 GMT
Quote Originally Posted by ropo View Post
The Past few months have been challenging for many of us.
With distance from family and friends, the experience has been confusing and isolating for so many people in our community.

With so much uncertainty, it can be temping to put your head in the sand.
But if there's one thing we know, it's that those who persevere during a crisis are the ones who come out stronger.
As your fellow Istoryan, you have the opportunity to be a source of positivity to every single person in your sphere.

All had to make sacrifices, but if there's one thing we have learned, it's that the resilience of the human spirit is powerful, and with hope, anything is possible.

As we continue to move in these uncertain times, it's my sincerest hope that you find this thread brings you moment of courage and joy, and that it continues to uplift you and those around you.

And hopefully you'll feel moved to share this thread with others so that it may bring them joy and courage as well.

Please feel free to reach out if there is anything you wish to express and maybe others can help you through this difficult time-and may you and your family remain safe and healthy.

- ROPO
]]> ropo https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3068-How-you-Deal-with-the-year-2020 Recently Discovered Passion! https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3067-Recently-Discovered-Passion%21 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:43:29 GMT Hi , I have Recently Discovered a passion for fishing!, i would like to share my wacky fishing experience with my fellow istoryan!!! https://www.youtube.com/TestTackles Hi , I have Recently Discovered a passion for fishing!, i would like to share my wacky fishing experience with my fellow istoryan!!!

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Quote Originally Posted by The_Undertaker View Post
hi mga bro...

mangutana ko... naa ba section or department ang AZPIRED maka complain ta sa tinubagan sa concerns sa isa ka admin personel?

thanks ha
]]> The_Undertaker https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3065-problem-sa-AZPIRED-INC-admin Unsay Nindot Nga Life Insurance? https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3064-Unsay-Nindot-Nga-Life-Insurance Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:03:48 GMT
Quote Originally Posted by PANDALiciousss View Post
I'm a financial advisor of one of the insurance companies here in Cebu, and for me all products regardless of insurance company are helpful and good. What really matters is that if it can really tailor fit to your needs. One policy cannot simply cover all our needs. One person can have 8 or more policies , can even be from different insurance companies. That's why it is really helpful to speak to a financial advisor and discuss properly what really is your priority as insurance is not just a product sold to you even if you don't need it. Your situation will always be considered. It is there to help you more on bigger problems that you will face in the future rather than to rip you off .
]]> PANDALiciousss https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3064-Unsay-Nindot-Nga-Life-Insurance Recommend a good OB-GYNE na naka handle na sa inyong pregnancy https://www.istorya.net/forums/entry.php?3063-Recommend-a-good-OB-GYNE-na-naka-handle-na-sa-inyong-pregnancy Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:02:20 GMT
Quote Originally Posted by PANDALiciousss View Post
Update: i just gave birth last month Oct 2016 at Velez with Dr. MARIA LOURDES CHAN. I had C/S as mine was breech presentatiob despite trying to maneuver it with doc . She really encourages normal delivery as much as possible

COST OF DELIVERY AND ALL:
* P75,834 for mine alone (includes ob's pf, anesthesiologist's pf and my admission for 3 days on a private room (2,000 per day for private room without ref as their suite which had a ref ,were full)and all meds and supplies used
*P31,133 for the baby alone as she was left in NICU for 7 days due to infection. This already includes her Pedia's pf , Neonatal ICU (NICU) fees and cost in the delivery room

*** Total spent for everything: P106,966 already deducted with philhealth

Take note this amount I spent is for caesarean delivery already with extended stay of child at the icu. A friend of mine whom i asked also had a NORMAL delivery in CHONGHUA last July 2016 and admitted for 2 days. TOTAL COST : 50,000 . If I had a C/S with baby roomed in right away, it would have cost me just around 70-80k only. If it was normal delivery with no complication of baby, it would have been maybe 30k..
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