These Little Wonders

So I haven't written in ages. Glad to have found my blog still alive and kicking. Haha.  I cannot promise anything. Let's just see how I'd perform as a blogger this year. *wink* Needless to say, a looooooooooooooooooooooot has happened since the last time I posted. The fourth quarter of 2015 was one amazing, spectacular, thrilling ride. And the journey extended until the first month of this new year. I was soooooooooooooooooooooooo overwhelmed (in a good way) that I just don't know what to say, where to begin, and how to give justice to the beautiful story that God has written and continues to write for me.  Looking back, I couldn't help but cry tears of joy for God's amazing workmanship. Indeed, I was able to " level up " last year in all aspects of my life. This 2016, I still intend to level up for and with the Lord, and so my power words are " discipline " and " simplicity ." Everyday is still a struggle, and it ...

Nang ginising mo ako kaninang alas-3 ng madaling araw, akala ko nagpapapansin ka lang. Hindi kita masyadong inintindi at pinilit kong bumalik sa pagtulog. Ngunit hindi mo ako tinigilan. Siniguro mong mararamdaman ko ang iyong presensya hanggang sa wala na akong nagawa kundi bumangon at pakinggan ang mensaheng nais mong iparating.  Naiintindihan kita. At humihingi ako ng tawad.  Alam kong marami akong naging pagkukulang sa 'yo. Hindi ko natumbasan ang pagmamahal at pag-aalagang ibinigay sa 'yo ng iyong mga magulang noong ikaw ay bata pa. Maraming pagkakataon na hindi ka nakakapagpahinga o nakakatulog nang husto. Minsan sa sobrang pagiging abala ko sa mga gawain sa paaralan o sa trabaho o maging sa bahay, nakakaligtaan na kitang pakainin. Maaalala ko na lang kapag dumaing ka na. Ilang ulit ka na rin bang napagod sa pakikipagsiksikan sa bus o sa jeep o sa FX, nangalay dahil sa pagbubuhat ng mabigat, pumila nang pagkahaba-haba, o maglakad nang pagkalayo-layo dahil walang...

I was only fourteen years old then, but I had it all planned already. You said you can peacefully go when you reach the age of 80. So I thought that you would still be around by the time I graduate from high school, and it would only be fitting for you to come up to the stage with me. You know you have always been my inspiration. And you're actually the reason why I studied so hard to earn all those medals. Your achievements were my motivation. I wanted to be just like you.  I once told you I wanted to have as much medals as you had. You told me to study and work hard for them. And I did. Thank you for the inspiration, Lolo. ♥ But everything changed on that Good Friday, fourteen years ago. I woke up to Mama's voice, crying inconsolably. I knew something happened. You left us to join our Creator. 13 April 2001. From then on, I hated Friday the 13ths. Because it was Friday the 13th when I first had my heart broken. And it remains to be the hardest to deal with. I gue...

Tonight, I just found out about a dear friend and sister's engagement. I was so excited that I sent her a message telling her how happy I am for this milestone in her life. She is my twin sister back in high school. We were classmates from first year to fourth year (and we call ourselves III-1 deportees, but I won't tell you why :D #PastIsPast), went to the same university (took different courses, though), fell in love, got our hearts broken, picked up the pieces together, and encouraged each other to be better. :)  Years later, I invited her to attend the SFC International Conference in Bohol. She attended the Christian Life Program after that and eventually became an active member (and now, also a leader) of SFC Central B. There she met the man whom God has been preparing for her. Just last month, after two years of being in a (long-distance) relationship, he already asked her to be his wife. And she said yes! Hooray!!! ♥♥♥ Tonight, I also said yes to a proposal... ...

Last night, I received this text message: "uy, one more chance part 2. sa nov 25." Yes, tuloy na tuloy na ang pagbabalik nina Popoy at Basha. But this post is not about them. :D I had a highly emotional morning.  I decided to go to Pasig City Hall to claim my voter's ID. Braved the heavy traffic along Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue, perspired like I just worked out, made my way through the bunch of angry people, only to be told that the releasing of IDs was moved to November. By God's grace, I was able to keep myself together.  I was already on a jeep to Tramo and just right after I got my change, the accident happened. The jeepney hit a motorcycle. Although the rider fell, he did not sustain serious injuries. Mas naawa pa ako kay Manong Jeepney Driver. Matanda na kasi siya at iika-ika na rin. The other passengers demanded their money back and just rode another jeep. I wanted to stay and wait until everything is settled but I also needed to report to the of...

One of the gifts I received on my birthday month was winning in The Mind Museum's Forever Lab Photo Contest. ♥ (My brother won too, by the way. :D) The prize(s)?  My photo featured at Forever Lab: Will you still love me at 150? Four (4) Museum All Day Passes in the form of Gift Certificates Twenty (20) P50 OFF discount coupons, which can be applied to any regular museum ticket available at the gate. I guess my forever really started on October 13. Haha. #WishfulThinking :p And because October was a very busy month, I plan to use the free tickets next month. :)  I got very excited when I received the newsletter just this evening. I truly believe it's going to be a November to remember. ♥ Here's something to look forward to:  I've gone to SandBox a few months back (attended the Brightscape Campfest with my brother's fiancee) and I can honestly say that when the night falls, you can't help but stare at the beautiful sky, and fall...

So it has already been a month since Ray and Mars got married and I'm still on a high. :) It was the nearest that I got to the altar (so far) and like what I told a friend, parang pangarap ko na rin ang natupad . :)  I've attended a lot of weddings already and I have played almost every role (aside from being a principal sponsor and a bride), but last month's wedding was extra special.  Ang lakas maka-good vibes . Probably because it's my best friend's wedding. And Mars is not just a best friend, but a sister I love so dearly. :)  Here are 12 reasons why:   1. We're both born on the 15th day of the 10th month (and it was a Wednesday). 2. We're both unica hijas. 3. We're both BDJ Bellas (she was actually the one who persuaded me to buy my first BDJ planner). 4. We both love to eat, sing, read, and learn. 5. We're both "raketeras". We write for extra income. 6. We blog too! :) Visit her site: www.delighteduniverse.com ) ...