unforgotten promise ^_^

I remember the promise... 7 years ago. The promise that I can never forget.
My Aunt and I were on the phone, we talked many things about school, life and also lovelife. It was kind of weird for me, because I was still teen, and "lovelife" was not in my vocabulary yet and then my Aunt told me, "Don’t be in a relationship yet ha, follow my steps, 25 years old na nagka-relationship, okay? Promise me now" ... hmm, I was surprised why she asked me about that thing... then I answered "Yes Tita, sure. I promise" :) I answered with a smile.

Since then, I registered in my mind that "NO RELATIONSHIP until I reach 25" YEAH! Indeed, Challenging, very challenging. :) LOL! Kidding. It was fun... but honestly, very sad.

I already believe that True love waits; I know God will give a mate/partner for each of us that are destined for us.

Speaking of True love... I know someday, that true love will come... at the right time, in the right place. When that comes, I'll make sure that I will take that true love with my whole being. And I hope that true love will take me the way I am and will love and court me always until my last breathe.

I am looking forward for it. For now, I will just prepare, get ready and pray that my patience will increase. Sooner or later, it will come... it is not yet the end. Ü

Keep the Faith, God will Provide. Ü

Early this morning, I was about to go to work, I am alarmed by this line inside the Jeep.

I thought to myself and said with a smile, "Thank you God for the reminder..."

Oh yeah! God will really provide everything. Worry NOT! Be HAPPY! 

Live Life Over

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa fade.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass blemish.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television - and more while watching life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love yous"... more "I'm sorrys"...but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute... look at it and really see it...live it...and never give it back.

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In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. "Be courageous and bold. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did."

Missing him a lot...

I was about to write a blog about my grandfather. It's been three (3) years and eight (8) months since he died, I thought I already moved-on, but then, as I continue writing about him, I felt missing him so much and I become aware of my tears rolled down my cheeks... I just really missed him... and thinking that if he's still alive, maybe I could have a chance to hug him, tell him I’m sorry and I love him so much. If he’s still alive now, maybe our family/relatives would not be chaotic right now. <Sigh>

 But then, I believe in the saying: “no one is permanent in this world.” All of us died for some reasons and God has a purpose for everything… :)

Wherever YOU are...

I don't know where you are right now...

but, I just want to let you know that...

wherever you are...

you're never far from my heart... ♥

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Lover of my soul,
I go inside to find you
when you're just too far away
for me to get to.

Sometimes I catch glimpses of you
in someone else
and I try to imagine
that some part of you is still here.

Even so, I let it go
and wrap my thoughts around images
that flow
in pictures of you.

Something about the world
keeps changing.
You always seem to disappear
and so I go within to find you

Sweet lover of my soul
are you near?
I close my eyes again
to slip into another dream...

-- Vance Gilmore --

...now that I see you...

Question: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND???


My Answer: ...and at last I see the light, and it's like the fog has lifted. And at last I see the light, and it's like the sky is new. And it's warm and real and bright, and the world has somehow shifted. All at once everything looks different, now that I see you...

Here I Go Again!!!

March 2, 2011

During our Bible Study, I thought of someone I’ve met once, and the one whom I admire most. I accidentally remember the moments...from the time we met until the time I’ve known him that well (not much). Those were the days, a happy time for me. Yeah! I admit that I was in the point of what we call "head over heels". In love with whom I met as a friend.

Everytime I think of those days, I just found myself smiling.

I know that it’s a part of growing up, to love and to let go of the things that are not meant to be.

Many questions that still in my mind. Questions that I think no one could ever answer, except God.

Until now, the memories are still fresh… I can still remember those times… it was a sure experience… unforgettable moment in time.

[[[ it’s alright, it will pass… with God’s help ]]]

5 Tips to Get a Happy Life

• Stay healthy. Health is possibly the greatest asset one can possibly possess. No creature on this planet can be happy if is not healthy. So the primary concern of all of us should be to become and stay healthy. What does this include ? Well, use the body the way it was designed to – for motion. Spend some time walking, exercising, cleaning the home or whatsoever – just do not stay in one position for a long time. You can also eat various type of food – only thinking of it will make you feel better, besides the benefits for the body. Finally, try to avoid stress – long-term stressful situations can lead to illnesses.

• Smile. Positive attitude automatically contributes towards better mood – good mood is crucial for being happy. Even when you find yourself to be apathy, don’t forget that you can at least smile, it’s free and thus it makes people around you feel your inner harmony.

• Save money. Strange enough, but saving money can indeed bring you happiness. Human beings feel enjoyment as they gain some kind of “value”. Storing money for some period can cause this positive feeling of having something achieved – thus you will gain the possibility to reach some of your lifetime goals and dreams.

• Find a good company. Have you noticed how different people have different impact on us? Well, considering that each of us can choose the people to hang with (unlike family members), one should make conscious effort to choose only those people who cause positive thinking – and love them honestly.

• Do a good deed regularly. Yes, I know that people sometimes tend to be self-centric, but it is a special delight when you accomplish something for someone else – be it helping your family, coworkers or even strangers on the street.  You will feel that affection inside, when the other person expresses the appreciation  for your goodness.

[[[ These tips are according to gethappylife.com website.

I just want to attach: Try to pray faithfully to God regularly and you will be happier. ]]]

SATURDAY: my Special and favorite day, ever! ♥

SABBATH day!

I am so thankful and grateful to God for the whole entire week, He made us alive and allow us to do whatever we want and also very much thankful for the reason that HE made Sabbath day for us.

(Mark 2:27 -- And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.)

I am so excited for the Sabbath day, as always. I can feel the peacefulness of the world. I’m pleased to fellowship with the brethren, eating good foods, hearing God’s messages through His servants and of course, for studying His very words.

the SMILES that I can never ever forget...  

 the friendship... and the Sabbath day. :)

Although I am far from my biological family, but I am happy since I have still my family in Christ here around me. :)

Happy SABBATH... every Sabbath :)

Angels in your Life

by Alex

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

FOR A REASON

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to help you to overcome adversity, to provide you with guidance and support, and to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. In times like this, they may seem like an Angel to you.

They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person may say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled and their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

FOR A SEASON

Some people come into your life for a SEASON because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They teach you something you have never done.
They give you an unbelievable amount of joy and cherished memories.
Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.



FOR A LIFETIME

Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime lessons and things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank them, cherish them, love them, for being part of your life, whether they were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

Believe that, angels do exist, only they haven’t got wings. We call them friends.

Do you have angels in your life? And what’s their impact in you?

When I'm Gone...

It’s not the time to send me flowers.

I can’t smell them anymore.

It’s not the time to write me letters.

I can’t answer them any more.

It’s not the time to give me cards.

I can’t read them anymore.

It’s not the time to say sorry.

I can’t appreciate them anymore.

It’s not the time to say praises.

I don’t need them anymore.

It’s not the time to say I love you.

I can’t feel them anymore.

It’s only the time to be silent.

And to pray, pray, pray.

And perhaps the time to shed.

A few tears, as to me you say goodbye.

Book of Love -- Peter Gabriel

The book of love is long and boring
No one can lift the damn thing
It's full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing.

But I
I love it when you read to me
And you
You can read me anything

The book of love has music in it
In fact that's where music comes from
Some of it is just transcendental
Some of it is just really dumb

But I
I love it when you sing to me
And you
You can sing me anything

The book of love is long and boring
And written very long ago
It's full of flowers and heart-shaped boxes
And things we're all too young to know

But I
I love it when you give me things
And you
You ought to give me wedding rings
And I
I love it when you give me things
And you
You ought to give me wedding rings
And I
I love it when you give me things
And you
You ought to give me wedding rings
You ought to give me wedding rings.

[[[ I love this song, I got this from "Shall We Dance" movie. :) ]]]

Horrible day! Last day of February.

February 28, 2011

I woke up early in the morning (4:26 AM) because of what I’ve heard, a bark of a dog.
It really disturbs me. And after a few hours (6:45 AM), I was about to go outside and check if what's wrong outside, there I found Quima, our dog (I used "our" because he's a good dog to me), barking and barking and barking, I thought that he's been in the backyard for the whole night. I understand why he barks, imagine, staying in the roofless and muddy backyard for the whole night.

When I am about to get Quima out of the backyard, to help him out, a woman foreigner neighborhood approached and asked me, "Is that your dog?", and I answered excitedly, "YES!" and then she said, "he's been barking for the whole night and it disturbs our sleep. Can you do something for that?" and I ask for forgiveness, "SORRY" ... What a "good" (bad) morning to me. Well, the important thing, I was able to save Quima from a roofless and muddy place (which he can't lie down to sleep)... He got red and stressfull eyes. Poor dog... :-(

Quima :)

After an hour, I am ready to go to work, I checked first the lovebirds outside the house and shocked of what I saw... oh no! I found two lovebirds dead! Oh my! The yellow and the blue one... my favorite and only yellow inside the cage... :-( I was so shocked and sad, very sad! And I have no idea why they die...


Indeed, everything in this world is NOT permanent. Now, I realized that you can apply the "love and let go" thing also in the animals.