Control Meal Moth Infestation

Have you seen any moth lately in your pantry with a bronze-copper and yellowish-gray wing? They could most likely be an Indian meal moth. This are food infesting pest that commonly feed on grain and grain products, dried fruits, seeds, nuts, powdered milk, chocolate, candies, and some spices. Though called “Indian” meal moth, this pests are found around the world.

Infested items will often seem webbed together and since they are difficult to get rid of, it is recommended to throw out the infested item and do some pest control:

• Locate the source of infestation and remove the package from your home.
• Clean your shelving and cupboards to remove any eggs, stray larvae and cocoons then place the un-infested packages in sealed containers to avoid infestation.
• Kill any moths you see flying inside your house. You can use an Indian meal moth traps for this.

Have You Done What You Know to Do?

Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17)

It is never a minor thing to know God’s will and not do it. God calls this sin. We can make excuses for our lack of obedience: “I’m just not ready yet” or “I’ll do it later!” or “I don’t think it will make a difference” or “I can’t afford to!” We rationalize, we procrastinatate; yet, in God’s eyes, rationalization and procrastination are nothing more than disobedience. At times we deceive ourselves into thinking that good intentions equal obedient actions. They do not. A good intention without corresponding activity is disobedience. When we encounter God and He gives us a direction, it is not enough to write down the date in our spiritual journal, or even to tell our friends and church of our “decision.” God’s call is not to “make a decision” but to obey! Deciding to obey is not equal to obeying! (Matt. 21:28–31). Loudly affirming the necessity of obedience is not the same as obeying (Luke 6:46). Making commitments, even publicly, is not the same as obeying our Lord. Substituting our own good works is not the same as obeying.

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Dim Makes Me Fine

How do you like your room lit? Are you a melancholic person who prefers a dimly lit room over a well-lighted one? I am.

If I have no task to finish and is just reading through the internet or watching television, I would rather have my 5-watt lamp shade illuminate my room. At times, a single tea light candle can do the trick. Day times are not a problem as I just need to roll down my window blinds and I’ll be fine.

Don’t get me wrong but I’m no vampire. I guess my affinity in such lighting is basically due to the fact that it connects more with my emotions compared to a well-lighted room. It’s just a simple “outside matching inside”.

How about you? How do you like your home lighting?

Break The Mold

This used to be my office table. I’m not really missing it since I have managed to setup a working area at home complete with office supplies and better machines. I admit that there were times that I wonder what could have happened if I decided to stay and endure few more years of misery. Haha!

A part of me says it was a good move. Work, during those times, have become a comfort zone for me. Comfort zone kills dreams. It stops us from exploring more about ourselves and from dreaming of doing extraordinary things.

Now, I realized that I am in another comfort zone and feels lonely working alone. It’s time to break another mold…

Litratong Pinoy: Kadiliman

Panahon na naman ng Undas at siguradong madami na namang mga palabas sa TV na tungkol sa mga alagad ng kadiliman at katatakutan. Ano ang mararamdaman mo kapag nakakita ka ng tyanak na naglalakad sa kalsada? Ako ay natuwa kasi hindi naman talaga sya isang maligno kundi isa sa mga bultong bata na nagti trick or treat sa may San Andres.

Dala ang plastic bag ng Mister Donut bilang lalagyan ng mga kendi, pinaitim na balat, suot ay isang diaper, at Crocs; tara na at mag Trick or Treat tayo!

Ito ang aking lahok sa Linggo ng Kadiliman ng Litratong Pinoy.

Don’t Forget To Hand Me One

You are cordially invited… sounds familiar?

One of the most important thing one should consider when preparing for a nuptial is the wedding invitation. It can be as an elaborate lacy invite or a simple but elegant pristine white invitation, of course depending on the taste of the bride and groom. Invitation is your “HEAR YE!” to declare your love to the world and that you are ready to tie the knot. A lot of things are to consider though when choosing the over-all design of wedding invitations. Fonts could be curvy and calligraphic or it can be ultra modern chic. The paper material should also be given a second look since it sets the mood for the impact you want for your wedding theme.

Sigh, all things considered, just don’t forget to invite me on your wedding day! Okay?

Enjoying The Halloween

The “W” group will be heading off to Taiwan right after Halloween. These people always finds time to travel that it will not surprise me if I hear them scouting for Brazil vacation packages next. They even managed to go to Tagaytay after attending a wedding.

Knowing that Taiwan is famous for cheaper consumer electronics product, I ask them to check out iPod prices for me. I am specifically eying for an 80GB classic and hopefully it will fall within my budget. I have always said how technology tends to leave you obsolete in just a short time but this knowledge doesn’t stop me from wanting these gadgets. I really don’t mind not having the “latest” just as long as what I have still serves it’s purpose. Hopefully this one will last for a long time as this things are not that cheap.

Anyway, I do hope you could enjoy the coming holiday. Our family is not planning something grand, just a movie marathon on the eve of Halloween.

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Photo by Paula Cheng.

Revival

O LORD, I have heard your speech and was afraid; O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy. (Habakkuk 3:2)

Only God can restore life to something that has died. If you find that your heart has grown cold to God, that the spiritual life of your family or church has waned, call out to God to revive you, for only He can give life. It is not your activity but your relationship with God that brings life!

Spiritual fervor can ebb if left unattended. We all begin our walk with the Lord enthusiastically, with an excited sense of anticipation. But over time, busyness creeps in. We become distracted and let our sin go unchallenged. We may take our relationship with God for granted and not notice the gradual decline until we find ourselves drained of spiritual vitality.

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Be Reminded

How you noticed that you are becoming forgetful lately? Well, it is a fact that our body stops growing new nerve cells when we hit the age of 25 and will start losing 1% of it per year. However, though memory loss due to aging is inevitable, we can lessen it’s impact by making healthy choices that keep the rest of our body in top form. Doing the activities below will surely give you a boost:

1. Challenge yourself by learning new skills: learn a new hobby, a new language, a new instrument, read, volunteer, or simply interact with people.

2. Maintain a physical activity: take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk instead of taking a ride for short distance travel, walk your dog.

3. Develop a healthy eating habit. I know it may sound cliche but most fruits and vegetables have antioxidants that nourish and protects our brain cells.

4. Live healthy: stop smoking, manage your stress level, and visit your doctor.

We always hear that prevention is better than cure. So better start living right because unlike our computers, we cannot just walk in an Apple store and get additional Mac memory.

It Is Your Life!

For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life, and by this word you shall prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to possess.” (Deuteronomy 32:47)

It’s puzzling that so many Christians try to live the Christian life without reading their Bible, except for sporadic perusals of God’s Word, seeking a pithy thought for the day. The Word of God is not merely a source of helpful suggestions, preventative warnings, or inspirational thoughts: It is life itself!

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