Missing Worship

January 10, 2013

Hi there Lovely Dolls!

Last year, in the seven months out- of-work most are spent in church. Not to mention I'm part of our church's music team. I sing and dance for God and eventually, I learned to play some instruments in the long run. I'm happy that our church gave me "break" for music :) I may boast that my voice is wonderful and can dance well but, nothing else will be better when you used your voice and body to worship God. Right?

Now, Ive felt guilty inside. Ive been away in church for months now. To be honest, Ive been missing the days where my Spirit's on high, High in worshipping my God. I'm not doing anything "bad" as you may think now but my Spirtual life has becoming dry and I DON'T WANT IT TO HAPPEN. I don't want to think that my recent job is the culprit of this self-reproach issue, cause I can see that my work environment are good, nice and healthy. I've got workmates who are believers. The only thing that I can see as "not good" is my Sunday's booked for work and that may affect my  spiritual time. 

Don't get me wrong with the statement above. I respect our company, I respect my boss. =) 

... here's the THING

I think  this is God's challenge for me. I've realized that even if your away on church, that does not mean your gonna stop worshiping.  No its not. Distance does not matter to God, only TIME does matter to Him. The time you're going to spend for him. Time that you are going to read the Bible. Time for worshiping , praying and getting spirits high. Time for helping and encouraging others. Time for sharing His words. (Smells remorse here). There is just really time if you really want to and that hit me.

Maybe this is subtle to understand as of the moment. But you know what? I've been grateful that I'm having this feeling. So ironic it may be but this signifies that I'm craving for God and for His fire and holiness.  Lord keep the fire burning in my heart!

Have a great weekend . =) God Bless our hearts.

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay ♥

My Real Place

You don't have to live very long before you painfully realized that nothing lasts in this world. The designers bags, shoes, your clothes that you bought in dollar tags are now on hand-me-down box. Your house with amazing architectural design  can be rotten and fall down. Even on relationship that you keep enduring will fail at end. Well, if you live in this world, all is uncertain, just temporary. Have you noticed that some people are on busybodies making themselves greater, richer, powerful but at end, when they die , they can't bring forth to their graveyard all their money and popularity but they remain nothing of value six feet below the ground? That's pretty sad. 

I would be very hypocrite to tell that I don't want to get rich. Of course! Everyone wants it or need it badly depending on the persons state of living. But I always thought that this earth only offers temporary happiness, nothing lasts forever and change is inevitable. I've realized that God made all things great and small and only He has the authority to destroy anything He made. 

Hey don't get me wrong. Its okay to have treasures here on earth but lay up your treasures in HEAVEN. What about riches if you don't have JESUS in your heart? Nonsense.  Make investment on eternal life where enough is understatement. In heaven, we don't need to endure life there. But, we are going to enjoy the riches, abundance, overflowing mercy and love of God for us. We will not worry any longer cause nothing will be rotten, nothing will break, nor fall down or fail- all is EVERLASTING. How wonderful it is!

I always foresee HEAVEN as my real place and I really want to go there badly. And I think, the greatest treasure lies in there. :)

John 14:2

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Revelation 21:4

 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain,for the old order of things has passed away.”

Living Life to the Fullest

GRACE♥

Aqua Fun at MAXIMA

August 30,2012

One of the best beach adventure I had was going to Maxima @ IGACOS. It was August 20,2012 when our family decided to trip-out in one of  IGACOS famous resort. Excited as we are, since no one of us have been to this place before, it was all first time! hehe 

Going to Maxima can be via bus or boat. We chose boat since its hassle free and direct to the resort itself. We went to Sta. Ana Wharf  near Magsaysay Park @ 7:30 am but the boat is still 9:00am (excited?) so, we've waited. The boat capacity was 70 persons and it traveled twice a day only (going to maxima and going back @ 4:00 pm ). It was 30 minutes ride going to the resort and en route, our eyes wandered to the vast see and to the island of IGACOS. 

FEELING CAPTAIN!!

WHILE WAITING ON SOME LATE PASSENGERS! 

Mr. Sunshine was in its peak when were finally near the resort, and my heart beat faster and got excited more when I saw the slides! haha :)

ONE OF THE WATER SLIDES

PICTURE TAKING WITH LITTLE  COUSINS :)

As we walk down the boat going to the entrance, the process was challenging :) The bridge is not supported below by a concrete foundation, I think it was supported with big drums? so it floats. When your going to step on the bridge, tendency is it will move and you may lost balance so, hold on the railings tightly or else, you'll fall to the water hahaha

THE CHALLENGING BRIDGE!

Entrance fee is php200 for adult, php150 for 5-12 years old and below 5 years old is free. Inclusion of open cottages,unlimited slide with free used of life vest, and take note, its not allowed to swim if you will not wear one. The blue water part was estimated 120 feet. :)

THE OTHER WATER SLIDE

My little cousins enjoyed swimming and we don't worry much of drowning since their wearing life vests :)

we also headed to the banana boat and unluckily we cannot go up LOL

I CAN'T JUMP HERE.. HEHE

TIRED BUT STILL SMILE ^.^

I only did once the slide since after it,the back of my left leg was really hurt and ended up with a large bruise:( Did it only for experienced, but to tell you honestly I was really scared at the slide ahaha.

Canopy walking was also part of the outdoor adventure in Maxima. Again, I need to conquer my fear of heights lol. Basically shouting was really blatant haha and my guide wasn't really guiding me at all! He is busy with the first three individual and I got irritated at him also. However, I just did my best in crossing on to the bridge with shaky legs lol. And the last part was a tree drop and I think it is even more scary than canopy walk! :P

The verdict?? I enjoyed it though my leg was injured and got SUNBURN!! :)

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay :)

What is a Strong Woman?

July 12,2012

A strong woman is one with a mind of her own, gifted with smarts and common sense. Otherwise, she would simply be stubborn and obstinate, a shrew, a termagant.

A strong woman sees life for what it is, and will deal with it on the terms she has chosen. She respects her own person and understands her worth, and looks out for herself and the people she cares about.

She tends to be successful, because she sets goals and works to achieve them. A strong woman will control her desires and feelings, especially is she knows that there's a dead end ahead.

Strong women from out-spoken and in-your-face to quiet but steely of resolve, to permutations in between. One characteristic that I've noticed strong women share is the understanding that knowledge and wisdom are important tools. So they take education seriously, because it represents independence, the ability to earn their own keep, and it opens up different options in their lives.

It's no wonder that strong women aren't too trusting, because they know only too well about human frailty and betrayal. So they tend to listen to words with a grain of salt. Men need to earn their respect and trust with their actions. And in every woman, as in every man, lies the wish to be loved truly. Good old-fashioned respect is indispensable in a positive relationship with a woman, whether personal or professional, romantic or platonic, whatever it may be.

As you would wish to be respected, then should you extend respect. Especially with a strong woman. Why? Well, because she is strong, so you don't want to face the consequences. That, of course, is tongue-in-cheek.

I've never believed that men are stronger than women or vice versa, because each gender is made and wired differently. There is just no apples-to-apples comparison. That's why we partner with and support each other. Its the best arrangement. And if a woman is strong, why then, celebrate and rejoice in her strength.

Above all, a strong woman is the one who fears GOD, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and constantly talking to Him through prayer. Who reads the Bible as her daily bread and guidance. A woman who lives in godly, modest and contented life. And foresee Heaven as her wonderful home.

Are you a strong woman??

PROVERBS 31:30 Charm is deceitful, beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised!

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay

Our Greatest Need

July 9,2012

We are creatures with all kinds of needs. Without air, water or food for instance, we can't go on living. In addition to these absolutely basic necessities, we have a host of others that must be meet if we are to be healthy and happy. But these needs are just not physical, emotional and social; they are also spiritual.

I was a Christian for more than two decades now, and being one requires me to go to church every Sunday. I grew up in church, attend Sunday school, memorizing Bible verses, listened to Pastor's sermon, had friendship with the believers, and got ministered on music. Life of a Christian is like a roller coaster ride, it wasn't that easy at all. I had also my dark and lonely nights, doubts and fears assailed me, and a feeling of no escape of problem. I tossed and turned just as others do. I even asked God about my faith, minds in jumble, got to hold the bull on its thorns and ended up sinned.

Somehow, on marvelous way, I turned again to my Shepherd. I prayed, confessed my sin, asked for forgiveness and He forgive me again. I developed a wonderful relationship with Jesus Christ. Thought that I need God. That I'm sick and can no longer make it alone. I need God to help me give, because I no longer seem to be capable of giving. To help me kind,as capable of kindness. To help me love, as I seem beyond being able to love. By His Holy Spirit I enable myself to be kind, generous and loving.

For now, Ive been thanking God not just for the many blessings, but even on problems- that in it I realized that God was MY GREATEST NEED. = )

" When we have nothing left but God, we find that God is enough "

Matthew 4:4 It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone , but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. "

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay

Affection

June 13,2012

Everything has ended right away. It was like a dream that after waking up, the story has ended also. It was like a movie without part-2 , that left you wondering what's the next story. Its like prowling outside but didn't really actively looking for something. The truth is, your mind wanders somewhere far away. Then sadness creeps in, bitterness started to control you, "move on" seems the hardest words you ever heard. The moment you started begging for that something, was the moment you petty yourself. It was an inconsolable time, perplex mind was its peak. Your working but end up procrastinating. Everyday was a bummer, crabby attitude was evident. Have you ever wonder how expressive of sorrow your life is?

But at the end of the day you still can say, " Happy to someone who have built extensions to my boat and have made marks in my heart." Then  RESILIENCY become your favorite word and liked so much the Buddhist proverb, "The lotus blooms most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mud."

The Bible became your favorite book, you meant it as a bread for daily used, and so it was. Day and night you spend time reading and understanding it. You've found out that the word of God answers what you keep praying on. That in His words and presence you've find peace and strength. "Heaven and earth shall passed away but my words remain forever." Then on you relent on forgiveness, you've learn to let go, you've learned humility. Someone then asked you, " How did you find peace?" You answered, " You've got to let go of the stuff- because it just doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is what you choose to be now." -from watching Kung Fu Panda =) But the real thing is this, you've learned a striking Bible Verses during you Sunday School. 

John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. 

Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears. 

"You cannot changed the cards that was given to you, only the way you deal with them." If God allows you with circumstances still, give thanks! Pretty sure with the help of God's grace, you will overcome it and end victorious. God Bless you all! 

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay

Our Tomorrows

June 2,2012

While we wouldn't want to argue with Jesus, we may sometimes wonder if His words about worry are realistic. After all, shouldn't we be concerned about tomorrow? Suppose we get laid off from work? Get sick? Isn't fear that we won't have bread and threads and shelter one of the strongest fears we have?

No words in any language can produce more anxiety than the question, "What if?" As we mutter them, we begin to imagine one bad possibilities together. We don't think about the fact that our needs have always been met in the past and that we have enough for today. There is always that uneasy dread that tomorrow our well may run dry.

While it is certainly wise to plan for the future, the imagined thirst of tomorrow, even though our well is full today, is one thirst that is unquenchable. Jesus taught that worrying about the future is futile. We shouldn't be traumatized by what might happen or by what might be required of us. The imaginary need of tomorrow is one need that God cannot meet. 

If God has given us food and drink enough for today, why not let Him worry about our tomorrows?

Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on.  Luke 12:22


Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about it's own things.  Matthew 6:34

Hoping Back for Good

 April 7,2012

What I did this Holy week was contemplating about my career path. I was happy and bit jealous when Ive found out that my classmates and friends already in other countries pursuing their nursing career. I was in a world of clutter when it comes to my career. I have no work as of the moment and Ive been doing a lot to find one. You couldn't be hired unless you already experienced at least 1 year in this field and that's my problem. I'll be so much lucky if the company or hospital doesn't require experience. Pursuing nursing now is my first time, I've been away for this for more that 2 years already, and I really need to refresh all my learnings and thoughts  with this course- and so it will just fall down to TRAININGS- which I'll be doing soon to other place, outside Davao. 

 I'm adjusting to my situation today. I'm at home always, its hard to stay at home when you've been into  working and outside world before. I've felt claustrophobic at the four corners of my crib.

Everyday, we faced different challenges in every aspects of life. It could be family, financial, friends, emotions. Letting go.. seems easy to say yet very difficult to do. I'm so guilty of this. Lots of thoughts I couldn't let go yet, and thus creates confusion inside my head! One of those is my career path. I don't have yet final decision but I guess more percentage of going to other place to train up nursing will succeed . Being back to my course is I guess will put me to good decision? hoping and kept praying for it. 

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay

New Friends

Howdy Friends! ^.^

We all know friendship seems to be an everlasting word. A word full of meaning that creates a special bond between individuals "A friendship Bond". I wouldn't believe someone  without a friend, that might be so impossible. No man is an island they said and statistically based, one can't be a loner to a planet with seven billion individuals living and roaming around ^.^ .  I myself has also friends but I tell you I only have FEW REAL CLOSE FRIENDS. Yes, I choose my friends, that would be so self centered but I would love to be secured against backstabbing and traitor individuals. I don't engage in super dami friends list, like on facebook whom most you call friends are stranger to you, a person you really don't know. Of course, a wide array of social networking could possibly meet up new friends in different manner, but a little too harsh on the opposite can harm or danger you so better, be careful dolls :)

There are lots of ways and instances meeting new friends either could be acquaintances on an event,  someone who you just meet up on the street or during your coffee break ^.^ Most friends share the common interests, cause they cannot be friends upon any other terms but upon terms of equality and sameness. That's why cause them to agree most of what they want either on clothes, adventures, dreams, sports etc.  

So why am I talking friendship here? hehe well, I just have a new group of friends! :) The new individuals that I just met up few weeks back, my friends in UNO, whom I knew due to Vahn. These individuals are very unusual to the group of friends I had already. They are the OPEN MINDED group whose mindset was really odd- and you'll think their crazy. At first I was having second thoughts of opening my mind to these kind of people. I wasn't been an open minded individual, I was stuck on a mindset of believing my own thought- always :)They just didn't teach me to become open minded-looking on reality sake! but also in developing skills of being a leader- looking beyond money. Amidst of the things they've shared on me I realized experiences in life would let someone find a better way, to get off from their drastic life experiences, and make their dreams come to reality, which they thought impossible to attain ^.^. Everyone shines given the right lighting and I guess being on UNO help them find what they're really looking for life -or better way to say it "answers to their dreams"

"Tell me your Friends, and I tell you who you are"

Living Life to the Fullest

♥ Ysay ♥

Tuesday Thoughts

February 28,2012

THE ONLY REAL FAILURE IN LIFE IS THE FAILURE TO TRY.

Fear of Failure must never be a reason not to try something,

cause you know the greatest barrier to success is the fear of it!

there is no failure- just experiences and your reaction to them.

Success builds character, failure reveals it thus, no secrets to success. 

It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from your failure.

Another life's real failure is when you do not realize how close you were

to success when you gave up. Just think of this, no failures and challenges?

 then Life's gonna be bland!

Imperfections and failures are much blessing from God as like successes and talents :)

Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better 

abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take calculated risk-and to act.

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay

I Need to Let Go

February 13,2012

Dear ChocNut ,

It was then when I was still a little girl I met you. Starting on that point in time I never let you out of my mind!  Not a single moment in life I wasn't able to forget you, does not ceased to function the brain cells of my head! You put a smile on my face always it never fails! I like to go out with my friends because that's the time I will spend a wonderful day with you, together with Hello, Serge, Bobot and Kitkat. Kids and adults loved you so much cause your so down to earth. It never costs them a lot to have you- just a cent and the experienced was heaven! It was cloud nine to be with you sweetie, I will always cherish the moments you touches my lips and satisfies me a lot. I then promise come hell and high water you will never be forgotten-words getting saccharine. The moments I'm with you cause me to gain a lot of weight. I don't like my body now, I was so plumb, but you loved it more than anything else, you love it that way cause you know your the culprit to all of this. Then come a time I ask myself "Can I let go of you?". I guess I'm old enough to handle all the situation without you. I know if I keep putting myself and too attached with you, I'll develop an ill fitting disease in the future that I may regret soon. You know the "D" one that causes lots of complications. Just don't be sad sweetie we will still meet each other and still satisfy me but that wouldn't be always. I'll limit our connections, if I see you I would not mind going near to you, or worst case I will put a barrier between us- a hurtful decision I need to stand firm. Don't worry, someone will still love you just keep your hearts to those little kids who wishes to be with you. I, who was like them before know the exact feeling. As it is that having our goodbyes seems to be the saddest word- I just really need to set you free. But I tell you, your the best Chocolate ever! ^.^

Love 

Grace

February

 February  , 2012

Its already February dolls! It started few days back ^.^ the "red" month where all may turn color red on the eyes of an in love! :) sounds really corny but that would be very true to an emotional individual like me LOL! hey! I'm not telling you I'm in love but that falls on reality sweetie ^.^ I think the boyfriends already planning where to date and treat their girlfriends. I'm talking here in general dolls, its not necessary that only couples has the right to celebrate and be happy with that day! hahaha I'm not bitter but loving someone does not talk only on opposite sex or same sex O-O but also with your family and friends of course, the most important individuals. :) Being curious on Valentines Day I was thinking where and when did it started?? hmm.. So I've tried to search and found this information ^.^ I know you can always search this on net, but for you to be hassle free already, just read my blog haha . So, sit back and relax and be idle just for this moment hehe

Every February 14th, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? We’ve found 2 different legends ... Enjoy!

The first legend, and perhaps the best known, began in Rome, when the Emperor, Claudius II, was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. “Claudius the Cruel” as he was called, was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. He believed that the reason was that Roman men did not want to leave their loves or families. So, he cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome!

The good Saint Valentine, who was a priest in Rome, in the year 269 A.D., together with his friend Saint Marius, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.
When Valentine's actions were discovered, he was sentenced to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off.
But while in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who may have been his jailor's daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death on the 14th day of February, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed  
" From your Valentine"
In 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine.

Another legend says that Valentine's Day started ...

in ancient Rome, on February 14th, a holiday to honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. Then, the following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia.
In those days, the lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate. However, on the eve of the festival of Lupercalia, the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl's name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry.
In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now ... well .. you know the rest....

--a credit to google for this info ^.^

    So, did you fall in love already?? hahahaha

"HAPPY VALENTINES DAY DOLLS'

I love you all! Mwah2x Tsup2x

Living Life To The Fullest

♥YSAY♥ 

I'm a Hater and Complainer

 hello world! :)

I MISS BLOGGING!

for so long now, nothing happens especial in my life ^.^

I really wanna go out but knowing nothing where to go, I'd stayed up stuck at home :(

 I hope March would come the soonest! I'm really so excited :) I can't waaaittt!!

These past days and weeks, I was in a world of HATE and COMPLAINTS.

First of all, I hated and complained on the weather here in Davao.

It always rains! and to the fact that I hate RAINY season, 

and the reason that I don't want myself and my things get WET!

I will accept windy, sunny and cold weather but please, just don't rain @.@

Flashbacks of not so good experiences will occur during this kind of weather (emote!)

So, I would not recommend it to my own fragile-emotera self! :)

 I was so thankful that sunny weather starting to shine on our city ^.^

Second, I'm losing interests in my work.

There would really come a time in your life that you will get tired of something.

and this happens to me now. I'm tired of working :( .

Ive felt that my working environment isn't healthy anymore though I'm earning salary.

Not because of I'm Juana tamad but, I'm losing the passion for this work-

which was at the highest level during my first months here.

You know the feeling at morning where you want to sleep for so long

but need to get up early because of work :(

It started when Ive passed my resignation letter, and from that on all I wanted is to let the days go so fast

and hoping for February 29 to come and PRESTO! I'm free ^.^

Third, a bad sleep at night.

It was one week that I haven't had a good sleep at night :(

 It was sooo devastating huhu and ended up to have a sleepy head at work

I really don't understand such night episodes, at 3am more or less I woke up

and can't fall back to sleep again. I could close my eyes for 30 minutes, 

that would be the longest time, and after that I can see my self staring at my dark room until 6am :(

Thank God! after that one week of unrestful nights I came back to my good sleep  :)

how did it happened?? simple. I just eat a little at night ^.^

Coz that one week of sleepless nights I was in a full tummy when sleeping.

So when I decided to eat less, OLA! i LOVE my nights again :)

Fourth, I gain a lota weight :(

Starting last month December until now I was really craving to eat ^.^

I mostly eat cakes, donuts, chocolates ohh I love sweet foods! 

For cold season, I usually crave eating anything especially what's mention above :) 

What's available inside the fridge, di ko pinalalampas haha

Even if I just finished eating something the gluttony of me is calling hihi

ohh I'm so sinful! sorry Lord!

so when I was looking at my body on the mirror I just realized I was so FAT!

MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS! what happened?

oh noooo... my chubby face, becomes more chubbier LOLZ

well, basically I hate my body.. ang laki2x na ng bilbil ko, e dati wala to (echos!)

Now, I'm on the moment of EATING LESS haha- eat less only in evening hehe

oh well... I hope It will all soon pass hehe :)

Living Life to the Fullest! Love Lots!

Ysay

SAYONARA 2011 - ALOHA 2012

 HI FRIENDS! Howdy?? 

The year of the Tiger 2011 has come to an end and year of the WATER DRAGON of Chinese Lunar Calendar is coming soon! I'm a little bit excited cause I was born at Dragon's year and I hope 2012 will gonna be my year ^.^ . At this end of the year I made so much realizations in life- I discover my life more . I laugh this year, I cried, I accomplished something, I become more outgoing etc. So to make this post more valuable I want to share and bring back those moments that I have done and experienced within this year. This would be random (depending on what come first on my mind)

1. ADVENTUROUS

 This year, I made myself more outgoing! I really loved adventures , travels and facing fears at the same time! Thanks to my adventure bud Joann, who is the person I'm with during the moments I've done scuba diving , wakeboarding , zipline and the latest water rafting. We mostly agree anything about adventures like the place, budget, date, etc. I've also done adventures without her like the SkyWalk in Cebu City and enjoying Loboc EcoPark adventure in Bohol. I never limit myself to these things because this makes me happy and it's a chance of a lifetime to experienced those- though it may be a bit expensive <3 Looking forward for our Northern Luzon trip this 2012, really can't wait! :) As long as you're still young and flexible then grab the chance of doing it! don't wait to get old and sickly coz your time, movement will be limited already and for sure, you wouldn't enjoy it!

Matthew 6:20-21

" But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys

and where thieves do not break in and steal"

" For where your treasure is there your heart will be also"

2. BREAKOUT!!

What kind of break out is it? none other than the despairing pimple breakout! This is such a lost confident event for me since I looked so ugly with the rapid pimples going out on my cheeks. I lost my clear skin :( Everyone was asking why did I get pimples? They used to know me way back highschool and college not to have one. Keep on hearing words such as "anung ginawa mo sa mukha mo?" , "stress kaba grace?" , "in love ka noh?" LOL. This was so devastating! giving me low self esteem! I think I got it on so much thinking of anything that causes undue stress! I've tried different products already even the innocent safeguard soap lol! It could be hormonal maybe? (self-diagnosis hihi) but I really don't know the culprit! I just kept on consulting it to Dr. Google- maybe given some time I'll consult it to a dermatologist and shell out another hundreds!!!  anyhoo, thank God its all getting well and healing little by little. grrrr...needing so much patience on my face. I just hope it will all soon pass.

Romans 12:12

" Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer "

3. SOLITARY TRAVEL AND FIRST TIME IN MANILA!

 It was my first time traveling alone and my first time going Manila :) it was mixed feelings lol.  It was June 11,2011 that I went there and even at a very short stay, I knew what life may be staying on that city. Metro Manila was twice or thrice being so urbanized compare to Davao, and you know being so probinsyana as I'm- I'm always amazed by what there city look haha especially in Makati that I crane up my neck to those tall, big buildings haha. I also tried the MRT and LRT for the first time- which made me feel ignorant riding a train!( coz no train in Davao!) boooo hehe . Ocean Park was part of the itinerary -If you were a kiddo, you may find the place very enjoyable (having the thoughts of bringing my little cousins there soon) though I find some other shows such as the Musical Fountain a blast! :) Mall strolling was done also in Trinoma, on the other hand in MOA where we had dinner. Going to 168 mall in Divisoria was not in the plan but I bought a bunch of pasalubong for family and friends and nothing for myself ! haha. Most things Ive done in Manila was FIRST TIME! LOL credits to the person whom I visited there and who is HE??yes HE's a guy! find on the next number :)

 Philippians 2:3-4

" Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better 

than yourselves. Each of you should not look only to your interests, but also

to the interests of others."

 4. LOVE FAIL!

 This part would be kinda dramatic hehe. This year I fall in love again but unfortunately failed at end, sounds really corny but I did! When I say "I love you"- i really mean it! hehe I had a previous relationship before and was my first lover but he just kicked me off way back 2010. It was more than a year that I recovered from that heartbreak when I knew someone ♥ This someone is from Manila. Not to be so biased with my ex, this person was so different at first - he was so sweet, and that was my weakness! He's the person I visited in Manila but at end again, he dumped me. LOL Again, crayola moments! It was really hurtful and again, I did the sucky begging moments not to leave me haha.. well, there still part of me that misses him. As they said, "the hunger for love is difficult to remove than the hunger for bread" haha, but then again I need to face the truth - hes gone already. 

p.s.

is distance really matter? I really don't think so.. as long as LOVE and TRUST is there.

Psalm 118:8

" It's better to trust in the Lord, than to put confidence in man"

5. BLOGGERIFFIC!

September 9,2011 - This year I just created my first blog site and I was so proud of it! my blogsite :) Never did I think of having one. Seriously, I really don't have a knack in writing as what I'm always saying but thanks to my friend Joann who believes in me that I can make it and eventually at end, accomplished this one! This blog site has become a virtual diary, where I can always share my thoughts, travels, adventures and everything under the sun! It created another venture and that I become a lover of reading and writing, awesome change indeed. I been loving my site since the first time I created it and makes sure that I can post something each month on it :) This is one of the evidence that Ive been changing my boring life into a useful one that adds up improvement on what I think, decide and live on. :)

Psalm 34:1

" I will extol the LORD at all times; His praise will always be in my lips "

6. DIFFERENT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 

The tradition of our family since 1991 is to celebrate my birthday in cemetery-always! It started up when my mom passed away and just so unfortunate that my birthday falls on November 01! Anyhoo, this year I celebrated my 23rd birthday and I'm getting older geee! To let go of our tradition I opted to celebrate my birthday on other place and picked up the idea of Beach! :) The serenity and tranquility of the beach appeals so much to me. I really want to feel the waves that struck on the shore and find meaning on it (in short,emote! hehe). I don't have so much guests on my birthday. I decided to make it a secret and private coz I only want my family to be around- but Febi my friend, found it out! I can't ignore her so, she and Bryan joined the celebration!Just so sad that my bestfriend Franz couldn't come due to busy schedules and had been working at Gensan.

Psalm 118:24

"This is the day that the LORD has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it"

7. OUT OF THE SHELL

This year I can sense that I've been changing styles, trying to get out of the "conventional" type me who is very conservative. Being "polo shirt" girl, Ive been always stuck to this attire since college. Wearing polo shirt is good for everyday work either casual or formality, and eventually this year I started wearing the smaller outfits and more skin appearing haha. I never tried going out on town wearing shorts or sleeveless haha coz I want the "so-wrapped looked"- means jeans, tshirt , long sleeve or cardigan. As what I'm always saying I'm not into fashion because of the fact that I'm plump and morena, and the selfish thought that only skinny, tall and pearly white skin individual is for fashion. But hey! thanks to the plumpinay I've made such improvement on my self, or shall I say a "late bloomer" hehe - you can always look good as long as you want and enjoy it :) I even threw a party before with my two closest friends Febi and Franz, it was called " Sleeveless party" and " Dress party" haha just to get out of shell and show some skin! well, this one is an improvement in my lifestyle-it did well anyway :)

Colossians 3:23

" And whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not to men"

8.CAREER DILEMMA

This year ive been contemplating on my career path. I was stuck on the decision whether to pursue nursing or not. It's been two years already that Ive stayed here at summit world (Cebu Pacific)  my first company to work with. Within that two years many things happened and changed. It started in here that I become outgoing because of a flexible schedules, that I can leave at a specific date where I had a travel. I had my salary every 15th of the month which is a big help,that I may able to save money for myself. I can buy things I want and even share a little for our house needs. This work is such a blessing and Ive been thanking God for this- even if its not my field (too far). My family was happy when I graduated college and even more happier when I passed the Nursing Liscensure Exam - but I didn't pursue it. I know that I was already left behind in my profession. My friends and batch mates are now staff nurses in different hospitals, though other friends still left wandering on being jobless as a nurse. Now, when Ive already decided to step down this 2012 another event made me think twice again- I was promoted to a regular employee ohemmgee! Again, another dilemma.

 Philippians 4:19

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His richness in glory by Christ Jesus"

9. SERIOUSLY??

On all the things happened in my life such as lovelife, family, finances and career many people told me that the way I speak, act to them sounds am really serious - they said Ive changed already. Being a cheerful girl and loves to joke so much before has now become serious on life. I don't know, there's just something on me that the way I decide on life should be taken seriously and according to God's plan. Well, most of the time i don't go with the flow- I was firmed with what I decide and avoid being compromise. At age 25 I hope and pray that my life would be stable and have a career that is really for me and not just being a product of positive inputs from others- cause this may lead me to achieve less than what I deserve. They said, don't take life seriously enjoy the moment of it. Yes, I do believe in that! There are just certain things that I need the "seriousness" be involved especially when it comes to my life.

Matthew 6: 22-23

" The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.

"But if your eye is bad, your body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you

is darkness, how great is that darkness!"

10. ADD-UP PATIENCE

 One of my desirable virtue that I can boast to everyone is having the power of PATIENCE ^.^. This is the goodness in me that Ive been thanking always :) Somehow, this year I found out my self being instantaneous, well not always but sometimes and Ive been thinking "is still patience a virtue for me?". I don't want to lose this gift God give me cause I will really need it in times when I'm down and confuse. There's just sometimes especially this year that I just can't wait, and taking for granted the essence of the virtue. I've been repenting it to God that just even a glitch of undesirable circumstances, triggered me to have wild mood swings. But you know, you can always learned from your mistakes and I know that I need to add up more patience hormones on myself. God has been giving me more spices in life, and I know that's part of making me more stronger,more mature. He knows that He is always the ONE i will call up every time this occurs and God will never forsake me for that. Good things will come to those who waits.

Hebrews 13:5

"I will never leave you, nor forsake you"

Your story may not have such a happy beginning, but that doesn't make you who you are. It is the rest of your story, who you choose to be... so, who you are ??  - Kung Fu Panda 2

THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS YEAR , a year of GROWING UP indeed! :)
I give thanks for all that has been given to me, and all that has been taken away from me,
and remain hopeful for all that is yet to be ^.^

I give my 2012 to you LORD

Guide me, Take Care of me, as I face another year of challenges!

Embrace year of the DRAGON with BIG SMILE ^__^

This gonna be my last post this year ^.^ 

 HAPPY NEW YEAR

Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."


Living Life to the Fullest
ySay

Christmas 2011

OH YEAH.. well.. first of all.. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! :)

 and New Year's coming near :>

How did you celebrated the Christmas? 

of course, the tradition...

Noche Buena? Gift giving, receiving? Gone to church? :)

oh Christmas.. a such wonderful season! 

but brothers and sisters,

let us not forget the real essence of this day .

And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the powerof the highest will overshadow you; therefore also, that Holy One is be born will be called Son of God"

Luke 1:35

That's it! Jesus Christ was born for us, our Emmanuel

"For GOD so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him

should not be perish but have everlasting life"

John 3:16

Let's all give thanks! Let's celebrate for this day :)

Let's pray also for those who suffered from typhoon Sendong

that God help them to recover from what had happened

on their family, homes and city and may find inner peace within themselves. 

Christmas is for EVERYONE! Christmas is LOVE!

GOD is LOVE - 1 John 4:8

and it should not only be a seasonal event where love is abundant

but then, lets make CHRISTMAS an EVERYDAY event :)

Happy Holidays Guys!

Godbless us all

Living Life to the Fullest

Ysay

December

HOWDY FRIENDS! ^.^

 December already started few days back and I haven't post yet something this month! gee...  I never did anything so special these past days and I think I just procrastinated on "DOING WHAT ONE SHOULD BE DOING" lol.

I was just feeling too lazy and tired starting this month! I dunno maybe because of the weather?? getting cold already, wind on cold breeze , always raining in the morning, getting shoe mud on the street which I personally don't like hehe - cause it turns me to be unproductive even at work hmp. 

December is one of my favorite month - people in this month turns to be more generous , loving , helpful :) you know Christmas is here - where LOVE, JOY are everywhere! :P Nonetheless we should never forget on our tradition that Filipinos celebrate Christmas because it is the time that Jesus Christ was born and that's the most highlighted event of the month :) Even on religious individuals where Simbang Gabi was an activity and cause seething individual on catholic churches was never missed! ( I never did experience Simbang Gabi ever in my life hehe why? cause I was not born Catholic ) anyhow, to be honest despite on all the things I said about Christmas above I really can't feel it :( Hmm, I can't feel something for Christmas eve and not even excited about it rather I'm looking forward for the activities on upcoming weeks like our water rafting adventure, bracing my teeth, my kuya's "welcome home party" from other country and our company party hehe. Sound's really selfish on what I felt about December maybe because I tend to be sad with the weather here in Davao and it was overpowered by my emotion meh ganun? haha :P Sometimes, I even caught myself looking to nothing! LOL there's just something that I really can't explain , there's something lacking hmm.. emotera si ate hehe but hey! Ive noticed something about an happening that turns this month a little bit interesting hehe.

PHOTO CREDITS

 Since December 1 up to December 5, I saw from sky every evening a "smiling moon", cause the moon smiles! haha corny well in reality it's what you call "Crescent moon" that appears on the 1st and last quarters. It was straight five days! and I was in awe always when I craned up my neck to the sky and saw its shape SMILING on me, and has been soo bright every evening (exactly the photo above) wee...Another thing, the first and last evening I saw the moon, is with a star beside it!so cute! hehe  I'm not so superstitious but MAYBE, i GUESS .. It means something on me, for my life hahaha LOL  I was just amazed on the happening :) and you know, I have always a heart for MOONS and STARS. hehe that's why my profile name in FB is with "MOONLIT" in it (photo below) haha wala lang.. just wanna share :P I find them my attraction in the dark sky and get sad when It rains cause I couldn't see them being hide on clouds. Dunno, I'm just really fascinated with MOONS and STARS and will always be ^.^

anyways, maybe as Christmas will be coming the soonest my feeling for that day would change already, from LAZY moving to EXCITEMENT! hehe :) lets just see If I post something about Christmas eve hihi

Living Life to the Fullest!

YSAY ♥ mwah!