Lent Reminds Us All That Our Lives...

LENT reminds us all that our lives & material possessions are just being LENT to us. We're only all passers by, all pilgrims on the road. We bring nothing when we go to our FATHER; but we can leave behind the love we've shared, the hope we've given, the goodness we've done. A meaningful HOLY WEEK to you.

Some Years Ago, A Newspaper...

Some years ago, a newspaper offered a prize for the best definition of money. Out of the hundreds who competed, the winner submitted this food for thought: "Money is a universal provider for everything but not happiness. And a passport to everywhere but never in HEAVEN because JESUS is the Way.

Blessed Höly Days!

The Lenten Season Re-echoes God's...

The Lenten season re-echoes God's call for us to redirect our heart towards Him. What we love reveals what we value. The secret of having a meaningful & grace-filled season lies in what is hidden in us.

May God find a contrite heart in each of us this Holy Week. Reflect & repent! It's the season's calling.

A Lenten Message...

A Lenten message:
UNDERSTAND when others won't;
FORGIVE when others can't;
CARE when others don't;
LOVE despite hardships & pain.

God bless you!

To Those I Have Wronged...

To those I have wronged, i ask forgiveness. To those I may have helped, I wish I did more. To those who helped me, my sincerest gratitude.

Have a Blessed Holy Week!

Hotline Numbers to Jesus...

HOTLINE NUMBERS TO JESUS:

1. When in sorrow, call John 14.
2. When you have sinned, call Psalm 51.
3. When you're in danger, call Psalm 91.
4. When you grow bitter, call 1 Corinthians 13.
5. For the secret to happiness, call Colossians 3:12-17.
6. When your prayers grow narrow and selfish, call Psalm 67.
7. If you find the world growing small and yourself great, call Psalm 19.

Don't erase, this will come in handy. Have a meaningful holy week!

The Greatest Man in History...

THE GREATEST MAN IN HISTORY: Jesus had no Servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battle, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. *He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. Feel the HONOR to Serve such a LEADER who LOVES US!

A blessed and meaningful HOLY WEEK!

The Strongest People Have The Worst...

The strongest people have the worst problems, the worst trials, the worst situations. It's not because God wants them to suffer, but it's because God trusts them so much He gave them something He knows they can overcome. Be thankful for God's trials! They are His gifts to strong people. ^_^

If God Painted A Beautiful Rainbow...

If God painted a beautiful rainbow as a sign of His love for us, we must also paint a beautiful SMILE to start the day.

Have a marvelous day ahead, friends! :)

Remember God First Before You...

Remember God first before you begin the daily games of your life. Put Him as your weapon in happiness, in guts, and trials, in strength and in success!

Sweet morning! ;)

Don't Expect Anything In Return...

Don't expect anything in return. Don't expect your efforts to be appreciated, your genius to be discovered and your love to be understood because expecting is one way of hurting yourself. Isn't it? :(

As The Sky Opens into A Bright...

As the sky opens into a bright morning, may God shower you a lot of blessings and opportunities and make your day a truly fulfilling one.

Morning! :)

We Can Be Happy Anytime Once We...

We can be happy anytime once we understand that the only place we'll ever find genuine happiness is right inside of us. Happiness begins when we accept things, when we stop questioning why life cannot be perfect and just accept the world the way it is. ;)

One of Life's Worst Scenario Is...

One of life's worst scenario is when people assume that they know you even without trying to get to know you and they judge you from your actions without knowing the reason/s behind it.

Avoid The Three Enemies of Personal...

Avoid the Three (3) Enemies of Personal Peace:

(1) Regret over yesterday's mistake;
(2) Inattention over today's blessings; and,
(3) Anxiety over tomorrow's problems.

Life Can Be Fun Even If There...

Life can be fun even if there are many problems, shitty days, boring moments, and beastly enemies. There is, however, one thing that erases all o fit--tons of extraordinary sweet and hyper freaking insane friends.

Just like you! ^_^

Butterflies Do Not Know The Color of...

Butterflies don't know the color of their wings but human eyes know how nice it is. Likewise, you don't know how good you are but I know how special you can be.

Chance or Choice?

Chance or Choice?

~ When you meet the right person to love at the right place at the right time--that's a chance
~ When you meet someone you're attracted too--that's a chance, too
~ Being caught that there are many people out there who are more attractive, smarter, richer than your mate and yet you decide to love your mate just the same--that's a choice
~ Attraction comes to us by chance. But, true love that lasts is truly a choice.

Listen: Fate brings you together but it's still up to you to make it all happen.

MMDA & Traffic Violator

MMDA (with pen and ticket) to a traffic violator:

MMDA: Name?
Foreigner Driver: Wilhelm Von Corgrinski Papakovitz
MMDA: Aaahh... Next time be careful ah!

Hehehehe :o)

Never Break Four Things In...

Never break four (4) things in life:

1. Trust
2. Promise
3. Relationship
4. Heart

Because when they break they do not make noise but hurts a lot...

Don't Quit--A Plain Statement Yet...

DON'T QUIT--A plain statement, yet it expounds a thousand definitions.

It could mean: don't give up, don't let go, don't surrender, keep fighting, be strong, or have faith.

Whether in life's trials or in love's struggles, just DON'T QUIT.

Who knows? You just might get what your heart is longing for.

Heart To Heart Talks...

Heart to heart talks
Holding hands
Leaning on shoulders
Tight hugs
Goodbye kisses
Half-meant jokes
Sweet compliments
Tapos FRIENDS lang?

Leche!

Hehehe ",)

If You Are Not Willing To Risk...

If you aren't willing to risk all, then you don't want it bad enough.

Why Does Everybody Go Crazy Over...

Why does everybody go crazy over happy endings? How could it be happy if it's already the end?

Customer, Waiter, & Coke?

Customer: Waiter! Bakit ang tagal ng order ko? Ilan ba ang cook ninyo dito?

Waiter: Ay, sir. Wala pu kame cuk dito... Pipse lang! Pipse!

Nagtataka Ka Ba Bakit Gusto...

Nagtataka ka ba?

Bakit gusto kita?

Kasi ikaw 'yan eh, wala ng iba pa. Subukan mong tumayo sa lugar ko ng malaman mo kung gaano kasarap maging kaibigan ang tulad mo.

Awww :)

Caring Is A Wonderful Gift That No...

Caring is a wonderful gift that no one can buy. It is made up of love that roots in our hearts to make fruits of memory not just for a while but for a lifetime.

Sweet day! c",)

Sometimes You Need To Let Your...

Sometimes you need to let your feelings flow for someone else to burn the crazy feelings that you felt for your stupid past.

There May Be Those On Earth Who...

There may be those on earth who dress better, eat better, live better but those who enjoy the peace of God sleep better and wake up happier!

God bless you! ;)

I Heard It Is Possible To Grow Up...

I heart it's possible to grow up. I've just never met anyone who has done it. We're all like children. We cry in our rooms when the pain gets too tough. We throw tantrums when things don't go our way. We yearn for innocence when life throws us reality.

And, like children, we hope, and just never stop hoping. :)

Understanding Versus Stupidity

Understanding VS. Stupidity

When she says NO, I say OK
I never ask WHY when she says SORRY
More than saying OK, I say I UNDERSTAND
She tells me I LOVE YOU, I don't reply I love you too but THANKS FOR LOVING ME TOO
Whenever she says GOOD NIGHT, I tell her I''D STILL ENJOY TOMORROW BECAUSE YOU'RE THERE STANDING BY

But one day she admitted I LOVE SOMEONE ELSE

Guess what I said, "Go on, be happy. I'll let you go, for if that's the thing to make my love smile, I'd rather choose to get hurt that see the sad face I see when you're mine."

God Said Write Your Plans In...

God said: "Write your plans in pencil, but give me the eraser. I might have something better for you."

Awww, that's so nice, right? Happy day! ;)

Remember That The Best Helping...

Remember that the best helping hand you will ever find is at the end of your own arm. When we do what we can, God will do what we can't.

When We Bring Sunshine Into The...

When we bring sunshine into the lives of others, we are armed by it ourselves. When we spill a li'l happiness, it splashes on us!

Have a great day! c",)

Girl, Boy, & Gawa

Girl: Ano gawa mo?
Boy: Wala... gusto mo gawa tayo?

Nyahahaha! =D

A Person May Fall Everyday...

A person may fall everyday, but he always gets up and says, "Lord, thank you because..."

~ J. Philip.

A Friend Is One of The Nicest...

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, one of the best things you can be. A living treasure; a precious gift, and that's what you are to me.

Awww ^_^

I Used to Miss You A...

I used to miss you a lot, but it seems like you never missed me at all; and, so I stopped missing you.

Life Is An Undying...

Life is an undying cycle. It is a battle of survival. If you quit, then you're a loser. If you fall, then stand up. If you keep on complaining about the miseries of your life, nothing will happen. God does not throw stones that we cannot catch. Live with Him and everything will turn out good. ,")

Falling In Love with A Long...

Falling in love with a long time friend is the sweetest suicide. :(

What Will You Do When Faced...

What will you do when faced with two choices? Simple: Toss a coin. This works not because it settles the question for you, but because in that brief moment that the coin is in the air, you suddenly know what you're hoping for.

Organizer, Emcee, & Mayor

Organizer: Paki acknowledge naman si Mayor, late na kasi dumating. Ayun, kadaraan lang.

Emcee: I would like to acknowledge the arrival of the late Mayor who just passed away!

Nyahahaha (n_n)

Anak, Dad, & LOL

Tinext ni Anak si Dad ng LOL. Tinawagan ni Dad si Anak.

Dad: Ano itong tinext mo?
Anak: Dad, lol means laughing out loud! Ang bobo mo naman, dad! Duh?! Everybody knows that kaya! You're so uber tanga! Tang'na ka talaga, Dad, pakyu!
Dad: Ah, okay, haha! Akala ko minumura mo na ako eh. 'Ge, 'nak! Labsyu!

Hehehe ;)

Kung Pinagsasalitaan Ka Ng Mga...

Kung pinagsasalitaan ka ng mga masasakit na salita ng friend mo, huwag ka po magalit. Sabi nga ni Donkey kay Shrek: Only true friends will be CRUELLY honest!

Make sense, right? ^_^

A Turtle Once Taught Me That...

A turtle once taught me that no matter how heavy his bearings are, it's his choice to carry the luggage for it's the only way he feels protected.

Hope Your Valentine's Day Brings...

Hope your Valentine's Day brings one good thing on top of another.

Happy Heart's Day po! (^_^)v

It's Not Just About Chocolates And Flowers...

It's not just about chocolates and flowers. Love is also expressed by creating sweet memories with great friends. For the sweetest moments we've shared, thank you!

Belated Happy Valentine's Day! Love y'all! ;)

Keeping Perspective Is The Greatest...

Keeping perspective is the greatest key to happiness. From a distance, even a bumpy road looks silky smooth.

Belated Happy Hearts Day! ;P

It's Hard To Run From A...

It's hard to run from a feeling that haunts you every now and then. It is painful to tell your heart that you do not need it. You keep on pretending that you are better to be alone, when in fact, you feel so empty; but, why take chances if you see no hope? Why try if there's nothing to win for? Sometimes, it pays to wait. Let love die a natural death and give birth to a true love when it is time.

Since You Are Like No...

Since you are like no other being ever created since the beginning of time, you are incomparable. Hold that thought.

Have a great day! ;)

Friendship Is A Special Kind Of...

Friendship is a special kind of love, more than endless and more than true. No matter how busy they are, expect your friends to keep in touch with you, like the way I do! ;)

Life Is A Marathon, Not...

Life is a marathon, not a sprint; so, don't rush things. 'Coz anything worth having is worth waiting for. ;)

We Can't Solve Problems...

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. 

~ Albert Einstein

One Great Problem In Life Is...

One great problem in life is loneliness. But somehow, texting gives relief. It's like making a tap at the back saying, "Ayos ka lang ba diyan? Eto lang ako ha!" :)

When Someone Hugs You...

When someone hugs you, never be the first to let go.

Life Continues Whatever...

Life continues whatever happens. All we need is to be positive and be brave with all the challenges we encounter. Faith in God is still the best armor.

Blessed day po! :D

Kung Ang Tagalong Ng House Ay...

Kung ang tagalog ng house ay bahay, ang tagalog ng home ay tahanan.

Ano naman sa tagalog ang motel? Tirahan!

Tama naman, 'di ba? Haha ;P

Based On A True...

Based on a true story:

Bata: Ale, magkakano po yung limang pisong Coke sakto?
Ale: Sais!

Ang gulo ng ale, no? =D

Let Me Share With You A...

Let me share with you a beautiful allegory. The Pencil Maker told the pencils five (5) very important lessons.

First, everything that you do will always leave a mark.

Second, you can always correct the mistakes you make.

Third, what is important is what is inside you.

Fourth, you will undergo painful sharpenings in life which will make you a better pencil.

And, most importantly, the last, you must allow yourself to be held and guided by the Hand that holds you to become the best pencil there is. =)

Life Is Like A River...

Life is like a river which flows through many turns; but, even when that river takes two different ways, we'll find each other at the next bend because we're friends! Happy morning!

The Fate Of Love Is Always...

The fate of love is always too little or too much. Don't live your life with someone you want to live with. Live it with someone you cannot live without. ;D

Paano Kung Tamad Na Akong...

Paano kung tamad na akong tamarin? Eh 'di ang sipag ko na nun. Ayoko ng gan'on. Nakakatamad.

Nyahahaha ;P

Anak, Itay, Utot

Anak: Itay ano sa Ingles ang utot?
Itay: Wind of Change.
Anak: Eh yung utot na walang tunog?
Itay: Sound of Silence.
Anak: Papaano naman yung utot na may dalang ebak?
Itay: Dust in The Wind.
Anak: Eh kapag hindi sinasadyang utot?
Itay: Yan ang Careless Whisper!

Nyahahaha =D

Mistakes Are Painful When...

Mistake are painful when they happen, but years later, a collection of mistakes are called experiences, which leads you to success.

That's life, live it! ;-)

What's So Good About Having...

What's so good about having crazy friends?

(1) You can hurt them physically, and they'll definitely hit you back.
(2) You can curse them in their faces, the all of you will laugh.
(3) You can tell them all the crazy stuff in your head, then you'll find out they're a lot crazier than you.
(4) With them, you will never feel that you're alone.
(5) With them, you can be yourself all the time. To hell with other people! No pretentions, no fiction. ;)

Let Us Learn From...

Let us learn from Pedring. He gave up smoking, drinking, partying, fatty foods, and gambling. He died a healthy man after committing suicide due to boredom.

Joke! Hehe ;)

Lalandi, Lalandi, Lalandi.

Lalandi.
Lalandi ako.
Maghapon, magdamag.
Walang patid. Lalandi.

- Send this to 20 malandi friends. After 3 days, lalandiin ka ng crush mo. Send mo na, dali! Go! ;P

Isang Binata Naputulan Ng...

Isang binata naputulan ng parehong braso. Pagdating sa ospital...

Binata: Dok, gamutin ninyo po ako. Naputol po kasi parehong braso ko.
Dok: Mga anong oras ka ba naputulan?
Binata: May 10 oras na po yata.
Dok: 10?! Eh bakit ngayon ka lang pumunta dito? Binata: Haller! Mahirap kaya pumara ng jeep.

Joke, joke joke! :)

We Have The Tenacity...

We have the tenacity to do everything we want because we have the capacity to dream. We just have to know how to wake up and make it all happen.

One Cute Li'l Angel...

One cute little angel is knocking at your door saying, "Hey, little devil! Get up! Time to do some good deeds!"

Hihi, peace tayo! ;)

5 Lessons From Noah's Ark:

Morning Inspirations!

Five Lessons Learned from Noah's Ark:
(1) Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.
(2) For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
(3) Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
(4) The ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
(5) No matter how strong the storm is, when you're with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

God is Good! God bless you ;)

You're A Little Something...

You're a little something in this big world. Can't be seen or noticed.

But, did you know it's you who can't notice? That you're a big someone in my little world.

It's Not Bad To...

It's not bad to fall in love with someone. Just be sure of what you feel and be ready to risk something.

Loving someone is the most beautiful thing, yet flirting is more exciting! ;)

I May Not Have Given...

I may not have given what you expected from me. I'm human, not perfect but inside this imperfection lies a heart that values you the best way I know.

If You Have Your...

If you have your chance now, take it. If you want something, nothing can stop you. Don't leave your life up to fate or destiny or whatever. It has always been your choice. Take charge. Do what you can now. Do what makes you happy. And to hell with the consequences. If you get bitten, then you'll know it wasn't for you. As least there won't be any regrets or what if's. There's always a risk, but not taking that risk is an even bigger risk.

Nobody Knows I'm...

Nobody knows I'm glad to meet you.

Sa Tagalog? Walang katawan, ilong, masaya akong karne ka.

Wala nang ulitan ng basa, hehe ;D

Friendship Shouldn't Be Like...

Friendship shouldn't be like breasts... It sucks.

Not like vagina... It gets fucked up.

It should be like the penis. Know why?

It stands whenever needed. =D

Can't Find The Right Words...

Can't find the right words for a certain situation? Just give that person a hug.

Words have the potential to confuse, but hugs never lie. ;-P

Have You Ever Experienced...

Have you ever experienced a time you felt so empty for no reason? Have you ever felt so down but you just can't tell why? Have you ever felt like the world suddenly spins around you and you are caught in the middle going nowhere? Weird, isn't it? But that's the beauty of being human.

It is knowing that there is purpose for each existence. And, whatever that may be, it is also the reason why we still wake up breathing each morning. To discover the missing piece of the puzzle that would make our lives complete.

No Matter How Bad You...

No matter how bad you feel, loneliness will fade and even disappear when you focus your attention on thins you'd like to explore. There's a whole lot of world out there.

Sometimes, it's better to have time alone, to have time the complete freedom to do things, without worrying about what other people will say.

In the end, you don't really have to think of yourself as a lonely person... just someone who has been given enough space to grow.

A Kind Word Doesn't Cost...

A kind word doesn't cost anything; it never hurts the tongue or lips. It can accomplish much and bring about good and beautiful images out of every person.

Ina, Anak, At Pusa...

Ina: Anak! Bakit ba kanina pa masama ang tingin mo sa pusa natin?

Anak: Eh, siya naman po ang nagsimula kaya?!

Nyehehehe =D

When I Hear Somebody Sigh...

When I hear somebody sigh that life is hard, I am always tempted to ask, "compared to what?"

To be successful, you must accept all challenges that come your way.

You can't just accept the ones you like.

Seek The Highest Wisdom...

Seek the highest wisdom not by arguments of words but by perfection of your life; not by speech but by faith that comes from simplicity of heart.

God bless! ;)

The Roller Coaster Is My Life...

The roller coaster is my life; life is a fast, dizzying game.

Life is a parachute jump; it's taking chances, falling over and getting up again.

It's mountaineering; it's wanting to get to the very top of yourself and to feel angry and dissatisfied when you don't manage it.

-- Paulo Coelho (11 minutes)

Itim Na Ulap At Puting Ulap

Ano ang sinabi ng itim na ulap sa puting ulap nung nagkasalubong sila?

My name is Rain. I like black; black is confident. Black looks good.

Hehe ;)

Just Say What You Mean...

Just say what you mean and mean what you say.

Don't expect someone to read your mind and don't play games with heads or hearts. Don't tell half-truths and expect trust when the full truth comes out. Half-truths are no better than lies.

Don't be cold to someone you care about, indifference hurts more than angry words. They say actions speaks louder than words but sometimes it's better to have both than nothing at all.

No Matter Where God...

No matter where God has placed you, He puts you there for a purpose.

So, instead of think you're not "big enough" to make a difference, just do what you know you should. Then ask God to direct you and watch Him accomplish great things through you.

Have a nice day! :-)

A Man Who Fools A Woman...

A man who fools a woman is like a kid who looks up and spits at heaven. His spit never reaches the sky, it just falls back into his own face.

Funny How...

Funny how a man's silence can break a woman's heart into a thousand pieces while a woman's silence can give a man a thousand moments of confusion.

God Throws Rocks...

God throws rocks of failure to humble us and puts stains of weakness on our bodies for us to draw closer to Him. ;)

Happiness Can't Be Found...

Happiness can't be found at the end of the road. It is truly experienced along the way.

So take not for granted each moment of your life and find reasons to be happy each day. ;-)

Loving Takes An Extra...

Loving takes an extra mile. We can't say we love someone if we can't even show it. Oftentimes, our actions reveal the way we feel, but words? They are sometimes empty...

Peace Of Mind Is...

Peace of mind is the greatest asset we can have for happy and healthy living. This is an inner victory which only comes from knowing God intimately. Take care!

There Are Moments In Life...

There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your mind and hug them for real.

Shopping For Happy Ending?

If you're shopping for happy ending and you couldn't find one... buy a new beginning instead.

About

TXM8S is my online repository of SMS messages that I receive from my friends from my three mobile phones. (Yes, I do have three subscriber lines. Crazy, right?) Sometimes I do compose messages to send to them hoping to inspire their day, but oftentimes it's them who are more crazy with forwarding inspiring and funny quotes that make my day.

It is, however, unfortunate that I do not have much means to forward messages each and every single day to tons of my friends all over the archipelago. Reasons may range from no credits to busy-busyhan, but I think there are other efficient and effective ways of sharing those SMS that I receive (and send) to other people without breaking the bank or hindering my day-to-day activities. Thus, this blog was born!

You can find that most of my post nowadays are in a weekly basis. Before, I was a "trigger happy" poster like almost every other day there's a new set of messages; now, I reduced the volume and only posts for, like, once a week, every Saturday if you want to be specific with it. And, I intend to keep it that way.

I hope you like what I do because I really, really do (^_^).

Disclaimer

This blog collates information in the form of SMS or text messages from the mobile phones of the author thus ownership of content is not solely of his own.

Therefore the owner of this blog cannot accept responsibility or liability (expressed or implied, contractual, tortuous or otherwise) for the content of each posted entries.

He does not also control or endorse the content or information found in the posts of this blog even on its online archives.

Nevertheless, he has some rights reserved for being the owner of this blog.

FAQs

Why not TXM8S.com?
I don't intend to get a domain name for this blog as of the moment. Hari po kasi ako ng kakuriputan. I'm also content with getting freebies. You know what they say--great things in life are libre!

Why make another site that aggregates text messages?
In my defense, I didn't know that there are blogs that also aggregates text messages sent and received by Filipinos. Now that I do know about it, I think the answer to that is because it's a really fun thing for me to do: you share your passion to the world and, somehow, in one way or another, you have helped your readers in brightening up their day. It's like a gift or a happy project even.

Why the cute layout?
I consider this blog of mine as a present and I wanted the design to reflect as if it is one. The extra trimmings here and there are an added bonus. Gifts should be well-thought of when presented, me thinks.

Why do you have advertisements?
Four words, dear: it pays the bills.

Credits

Content
My friends, of course! I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making every waking day a happy and thoughtful one. *hugs* I am also a culprit at times, haha. ;)

Design
This template is from the original Minima template hosted by Blogger. I've done a little tweaking here and there so it fits what I like for this blog.

Note: The design is a work in progress. You might see that at times, the sidebar contents might be changed or rearranged or that the typography would be different. Don't worry. It's just an artist at work.

Software
Photoshop and Illustrator for the graphics
Notepad for some CSS and HTML authoring

Services
Blogger for the blog hosting
FeedBurner for the RSS feeds
StatCounter for the tracking scripts
ClockLink for the digital clock