Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have.

Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have. http://nashieboo.multiply.com/ That is Latin for "To The Stars Through Adversity" or "Starbound Through Tribulation" my dear friends! Life is to be enjoyed through everything- both the good times and the bad. So whenever you feel like life may be throwing you adversities, just keep that smile on your face and reach for the stars.... and take those who need it the most with you. Trust me, the ride is more than amazing. We only have one life to live, so Carpe Diem! Sieze the day and make your lives extraordinary! Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:02:54 -0000 Tue, 1 Jan 2008 14:14:59 -0000 Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have. http://images.nashieboo.multiply.com/logo http://nashieboo.multiply.com 100 100 Happy New Year in Manila 2007 I spent this new New Year with my mom in Manila for the first time in 6 years! We all had a great time watching the beautiful fireworks, drinking Martinis at Martini's in the Mandarin Hotel and partying the night away until 5am with mom and everybody at Cuisine and Embassy. As my brother said when we raised our glasses, here's to MOVING FORWARD IN http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/85/Happy_New_Year_in_Manila_2007 Tue, 1 Jan 2008 14:14:59 -0000 December 2007: Crazy Christmas with the Family Here are some of the highlights of this year's Christmas Parties with the Sehwani Clan and the Benitez Clan. We had a crazy time with the Sehwanis and although my dearest Lolo Mario Benitez is not well, he still managed to have a great time and join us to celebrate. Happy Christmas to http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/83/December_2007_Crazy_Christmas_with_the_Family Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:56:19 -0000 December 2007: Moreno-Prieto Wedding in Calatagan Karina my dear friend tied the knot with her darling Raj Moreno one lovely afternoon in a beautiful garden wedding in Calatagan. I had an amazing time drinking and dancing the night away with old friends and flying home the next day on my buddy's Cesna. Cheers to Kai and Raj and a Happy 2008 New Year to http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/82/December_2007_Moreno-Prieto_Wedding_in_Calatagan Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:09:21 -0000 December 2007: Christmas at the Environments Global This is how we celebrate Christmas at The Environments Global- a cool design firm that I joined this year. We had a grand party at the Mandarin Oriental's Captain's Bar with a lot of good food, singing, dancing and merry making. Here's to more success for the company this 2008 and many more parties to http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/81/December_2007_Christmas_at_the_Environments_Global Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:07:35 -0000 December 2007: A Wonderful Wedding in Tagaytay Marco (a.k.a. Cheeks) and I attended the Reyes-Garcia Nupitals together in Tagaytay Highlands. It was a wonderful evening filled with good old friends, lots of drinking, dancing, laughter and hugs. We partied the night away and went home the next day still in our formal wear! The bride and groom looked so happy together. Congratulations Mark (a.k.a. Shooter) and http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/80/December_2007_A_Wonderful_Wedding_in_Tagaytay Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:56:32 -0000 December 2007: A Lovely Lunch with the UP Italian Class Gang at Galileo Enoteca Congratulations to us! We just graduated Italian II / III in U.P. with flying colors! As always, we celebrate after finals at the best Italian Restos in town. This year, we chose Galileo Enoteca- a charming place with delicious food and beautiful murals on the walls. http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/78/December_2007_A_Lovely_Lunch_with_the_UP_Italian_Class_Gang_at_Galileo_Enoteca Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:53:51 -0000 Mindful Awareness <A href="http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R0aaBAoKCp4AAEvgmHE1"> <IMG class=alignmiddle src="http://images.nashieboo.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R0aaBAoKCp4AAEvgmHE1/IMGP2173.JPG?et=h3MX3ZpT0ObLSgnDGXW0GA" border=0> </A>I cannot change the direction of the wind- but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination. With mindful living we are completely in the present, allowing each moment to unfold and expand into the blessings that it holds for us. We are aware of every thought, action and word and how they affect our reality. We use our power wisely and carefully, being fully conscious of the fact that our power affects us and everyone around us. Mindful awareness holds a great blessing for us, as it allows us to see every connection and how the Universe conspires to help us on our path and bring us healing where we need it. Every experience that we have, including the painful ones, is designed to uncover an area of growth, knowledge, understanding or healing. This is what we came here to do, we just don't remember all of the details of our soul contract. Being in mindful awareness reconnects us to those goals and we can view every experience from the perspective of understanding and healing instead of fear. There is ... http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/40/Mindful_Awareness Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:16:18 -0000 I Believe (Anonymous) <A href="http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R0ALDAoKCp4AAAG5xhM1"> <IMG class=alignmiddle src="http://images.nashieboo.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R0ALDAoKCp4AAAG5xhM1/Picture%20137.jpg?et=wtmbqASHoYZRs3VNfQjRZg" border=0>   </A> I believe -. . . That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.  I believe - That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.  I believe - . That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.  I believe - . That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.  I believe - . That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.  I believe - . That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.  I believe - . That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.  I believe - . That you can keep going long after you think you can't.  I believe - . That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.  I... http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/39/I_Believe_Anonymous Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:54:15 -0000 Happy Diwali with the Sehwani Family in November 2007 The great thing about being half Indian is that we get to celebrate Diwali with the Indian Community. This year, the Indian Embassy held a grand celebration in Pasay with lots of Indian dancing, yummy Indian food and beautiful fireworks. Happy Diwali to http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/76/Happy_Diwali_with_the_Sehwani_Family_in_November_2007 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:15:16 -0000 Running The New Balance Marathon in November 2007 A beautiful day at Clark Airbase wherein my girlfriend Elaine and I ran the 10K New Balance Power Race at 6am with barely enough sleep the night before! I was happy at least to have ran the 10km race in 52 mins and finish in the top 30 in my age bracket. Nothing like a good run and wonderful friends on a lovely Sunday. I also got to meet Leo Oracion- the first Filipino to summit Mt. Everest and he was recruiting us to join the Everest Team and to climb in Nepal next year! Who knows? http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/75/Running_The_New_Balance_Marathon_in_November_2007 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:14:02 -0000 Outrageous October 2007: Gabriel Benitez-Miravite My Budding Painter At 4 years old, my little nephew Gabriel Miravite is enjoying creating art more and more. Here are a couple of painting / chalk art sessions we had at Casa Arbol on a Freaky Friday Evening with my buddy Marco and on a Lovely Saturday Morning one weekend in October 2007. Here's to ART, BEAUTY, LOVE and http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/74/Outrageous_October_2007_Gabriel_Benitez-Miravite_My_Budding_Painter Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:19:19 -0000 Procter & Gamble Office Renovation: Appreciation Party Part II Some more photos that I dug up of that afternoon at P&G to celebrate the opening of their beautiful new office. It is so fulfilling to see to see the end users so happy with the work done. Here's to more successful projects to http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/73/Procter_Gamble_Office_Renovation_Appreciation_Party_Part_II Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:35:17 -0000 An Affirmation: 1994 Inagural Speech of Nelson Mandela Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that Other people won’t feel insecure about you. We are born to make, manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence liberates others. http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/38/An_Affirmation_1994_Inagural_Speech_of_Nelson_Mandela Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:35:17 -0000 Strong Woman: Empowering Feminine Energy So often in our world we tend to think of strength as a quality that arises from a place of firm determination and a will to succeed no matter the cost. Even though we might want to think of a strong woman as being defined in this way, what really makes a woman confident is her capacity for listening to her true self and being able to call upon her feminine wisdom to any situation that may arise. A woman does not need to step into an assertive role or act like a man in order to be effective at what she does—she simply needs to get in touch with her insight and sense of compassion to truly demonstrate the depth of her strength. Listening to the feminine side of ourselves may not seem easy at first for this type of energy is something that is often overlooked in many aspects of our everyday lives. If we can connect with this part of who we are, however, we will find that there is an unlimited wellspring of strength available to us. Our capacity to tap into our intuition and listen to our ... http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/36/Strong_Woman_Empowering_Feminine_Energy Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:56:06 -0000 Enchanted Kingdom: Gabe and Alvie's Wonderful Birthday in September 2007 Gabriel, my beloved nephew and my brother Alvaro (the Light of My Life) are both September born Virgos. This year, we spent their birthdays at Enchanted Kingdom and had an amazing time! From getting drenched in the rain on the Jungle Log Jam to mom freaking out on the Space Shuttle, it was an afternoon of crazy antics and mayhem. Here's to the Birthday http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/71/Enchanted_Kingdom_Gabe_and_Alvies_Wonderful_Birthday_in_September_2007 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:54:46 -0000 12 Symptoms of A Spiritual Awakening 1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen. 2. Frequent attacks of smiling. 3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature. 4. Frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation. 5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experience. 6. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. 7. A loss of ability to worry. 8. A loss of interest in conflict. 9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others. 10. A loss of interest in judging others. 11. A loss of interest in judging self. 12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return. http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/35/12_Symptoms_of_A_Spiritual_Awakening Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:04:12 -0000 50 Ways on "How To Make A Difference" <A href="http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/RwxHmQoKCp4AAE6IQqs1"> <IMG class=alignmiddle src="http://images.nashieboo.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/RwxHmQoKCp4AAE6IQqs1/Jaime%20Licauco%201.jpg?et=%2B%2BWh2iEL12OCPe6WmTL6MQ" border=0> </A>Let us strive to walk in His image and likeness everyday. -Nash Benitez 1. Say something positive as early/soon as possible.   2. Believe in miracles but don't depend on them.   3. Never allow anyone to intimidate.   4. Don't work for recognition but do work worthy of recognition.   5. Remember the credo of Walt Disney: Think. Believe. Dream. Dare.   6. Never comment on someone's weight unless you know it's what they want to hear.   7. Seek respect rather popularity.   8. Seek quality rather than luxury.   9. Start a "read again" file for articles you might want to enjoy a second time.   10. Look for opportunity that's hidden in every adversity.   11. Remember that when your mom says "you'll regret it" you probably will.   12. On your birthday send your mom a thank you card.   13. Never let the odds stop you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.   14. Be happy with what you have while working o... http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/34/50_Ways_on_How_To_Make_A_Difference Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:32:52 -0000 Super September 2007: Climbing Mt. Pico de Loro One very rainy Sunday afternoon, five friends climbed Mt. Pico de Loro in Cavite. Although we did not get to summit as there was zero visibility and the winds were too strong, we had an amazing time! Lots of laughter, hugs, singing, dancing and crazy antics- nothing like a good climb on a Sunday afternoon to get away from it all. Here's to more mountaineering http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/67/Super_September_2007_Climbing_Mt._Pico_de_Loro Mon, 1 Oct 2007 01:06:57 -0000 In The Final Analysis People are often unresonable, illogical and self-centered - forgive them anyway; If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives - be kind anyway; If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies - succeed anyway; If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you - be honest anyway; What you spend in years building, someone may destroy overnight - build anyway; If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous - be happy anyway; The good you do today, people will forget tomorrow - do good anyway; Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough - give the world the best that you have anyway; You see, in the final analysis, it's all between you and God - it was never between you and them anyway; Even the least among you can do all that I have done and even greater things.                         &nbs... http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/33/In_The_Final_Analysis Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:07:05 -0000 The Validity of The Law: The Erap Dilemma (Reposting for Marco Diaz) Written by Marco Diaz Please copy and repost on your blogs. Help start something meaningful. How can anyone think of fully pardoning Joseph "Erap" Estrada after he was sentenced to a lifetime in prison? I know we all think that most of the people in the Philippine Government are corrupt, but by even considering pardoning him, they prove that there is no real justice left in the country. Might as well let all the crooks out of jail (the murderers, the child rapists, the rebels, and everyone else) because for me, Erap's crimes destroyed more than one or some lives. Pardoning him for a flimsy reason such as "national reconciliation" is a hazy lie that simply translates to me as "Get to the top and you are beyond the Law." Every educated person sees it as a hypocrisy of the people in government, the degradation of the rule of absolute law. We are reconciled because the case has been decided and he was proven guilty by the Republic of the Philippines. In the words written by George Orwell in ... http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/31/The_Validity_of_The_Law_The_Erap_Dilemma_Reposting_for_Marco_Diaz Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:20:06 -0000 Procter & Gamble Office Design Appreciation and Recognition Party Apparently P&G Philippines CEO Jim Lafferty was so pleased with the new P&G Office that we designed that he decided to throw an Appreciation Party and award the team with "Greatest of All Time" Achievement Awards. Looks like we did succeed in creating the "Greatest of All Time Workplace" for the P&G'ers. Everybody that afternoon was all smiles about the place. Hopefully, this new environment boosts the company to even greater heights by stimulating passion and inspiration in those who work there. More pictures to http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/65/Procter_Gamble_Office_Design_Appreciation_and_Recognition_Party_ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:13:04 -0000 Gabriel's Couch Dance One beautiful Sunday morning in my lovely home, Casa Arbol, my little nephew Gabriel decided to amaze us with his couch dancing skills! Of course being the doting aunt, I just had to whip out my Olympus and capture this precious moment. Here's to my future superstar Gabe the Babe! http://nashieboo.multiply.com/video/item/2/Gabriels_Couch_Dance Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:31:59 -0000 September 2007: Big Benny Moments My cousin Denine just had a cute little baby boy last April on Easter Sunday. Benicio Lorenzo Hesus Gonzales Bernardo is the most adorable little baby and man, is he going out a lot for a little one! From dinners out to art exhibits, this precious bundle of joy is starting young. http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/64/September_2007_Big_Benny_Moments_ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:27:34 -0000 Arrivederci August 2007 August 2007 for me was full of laughter and cheer on an almost daily basis. Here are some photos of what went on around town and away on weekends to get a breath of fresh air. Good times http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/63/Arrivederci_August_2007 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:25:45 -0000 The Secrets of Successful People Secrets of successful people LIVING ALIVE By Dero Pedero Tuesday, September 11, 2007 SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE ARE CUT ABOVE AVERAGE PEOPLE.. They are passionate and driven, and seem to have more energy than ordinary folks. They believe in their talents and capabilities, are brilliant at conceptualizing ideas, and are highly effective in actualizing their dreams and goals. SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE ARE HIGHLY MOTIVATED. They set high, demanding goals for themselves. Whether at work, at play, or simply taking care of their personal and family affairs, successful people are winners who love to create and achieve. Most importantly, the ones who succeed most are those who persist and hold on to their vision when the going gets rough. Here are more distinguishing qualities that separate successful people from the mediocre ones: • SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE LOVE THEIR JOBS.. Through their occupation, they are aligned to their passions and purpose in life. They value and enjoy what they do, and find fulfillment and signi... http://nashieboo.multiply.com/journal/item/30/The_Secrets_of_Successful_People Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:25:22 -0000 My Interior Design Project: P&G Philippines in the Making A few months ago, I was tasked with designing what P&G Philippines CEO Jim Lafferty claimed would be "The Greateset Of All Time" workplace. After 3 months of hardwork and creative energy spent, the space has come alive in what I would say can be called a truly unique, original and fun office. Here are some shots of my ideas come to life and the almost finished new space of Procter & Gamble Philippines. More to come of the completed http://nashieboo.multiply.com/photos/album/62/My_Interior_Design_Project_PG_Philippines_in_the_Making Fri, 7 Sep 2007 08:23:22 -0000