Painful but rewarding

It’s been three days since I decided to go out from social media specifically Facebook. Ang daming tumatakbo sa isipan ko for the past weeks. Sometimes I can’t sleep because of too many things running through my mind. Pumapasok ako sa trabaho minsan tulala at minsan nagiisip while doing my task. But within that three days, I grabbed it as an opportunity to talk and ask God’s revelation sa pinagdadaanan ko. I didn’t force my will to happen, I carefully waited and enjoyed the moments with the Lord. I thank God for being faithful and not leaving me in my craziest and wildest moments of my life. True that He never leaves nor forsake His children (Hebrews 13:5)

Within that span of three days or two and half days, no one knows my situation. Nobody dared to ask me how I was. I didn’t open up to people because I thought I might just give them additional burden. I waited patiently. Until first night, I cried it out loud to God, I was weeping and mourning. But He continuously assured me that I am loved by the most high. He designed me just as He desired it. Couldn’t let go of the pain I was going through. People close to my heart were all (at that time when I needed the most) busy but thankful because it helped me go to God. Sometimes we usually go to people to express our feelings knowingly someone better is waiting for us to share our deepest hurts and cries of our hearts.

Every night before I go to sleep wishing something miracle could happen, It just ended up a disappointment. Instead of doing the usual things, For the second time, I let it all out to God. I let Him move and listen to what He wants me to hear. After that evening, medyo nabawasan na yung bigat na nararamdaman ko. Nung nabawasan na, naisipan ko ng to share it with a friend and thankful she was available. And while spending time with her, something unexpected happen that made me smile for that day. Praising God with all my might to put back smile on my face. I thought its the end but God made me realize a lot of things. But of course the doubts and bitterness (honestly speaking) nandun parin yun, hindi naman agad agad mawawala kasi ang daming tanong na tumatakbo sa isipan ko kahit pa nangyari yung isang bagay na nakapagpangiti sakin. I’ve resolved to entrust everything to God because He knows best.

I learned the hard way. Painful but rewarding. I learned to appreciate the smallest and simplest things here on earth. I learned to wait patiently. I learned to avoid expectations and demands. I learned that communication and goals in life are still very important. Since I am a princess of God therefore I deserve the best. I learned that I should not be treated undeservingly. Ang dami kong narealize. And one more thing that made my three days out from social media is I learned to cling more to God even in the most difficult and painful part of my life. His grace indeed abounds to His children.

And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8

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I just turned 24 recently last May 19, 2014. Nothing new happened nor anything surprising. Same like ordinary day came by on my birthday. Though there were some few efforts from my loved ones like a sliced cheesecake with candle lit up on my last minute of my birthday which I absolutely appreciate and of course a birthday song. I also received birthday greetings from my friends through texts, personal, and facebooks. I absolutely appreciate my dearest friends who put up an effort just to greet me and letters really close to my heart.

Anyway, another thoughts running through my mind as of this moment which I’m not sure prepared to share it here. But I’ll just share a few close to that details.

I am still waiting. Either I’m waiting productively or unproductively. Am I just wasting my time on something not really coming or am I just passionately taking risk for the sake of “love”? A lot of questions, doubts, hesitations and confusions are going on to my mind. I asked myself if I’m still taking the right path. Is this really what I want? Is this really for me? Am I just going to endure all this without getting in return? Does this deserve all my efforts and time? Is this the time to say goodbye? Many, many interrogative remarks were running through my mind.

I believe the only reason why I choose to persevere because of “love”. But what I’m not sure of if this is still “passion”. Different meaning but something in common= time and effort. We love with effort and time. We passionately do things with TIME and EFFORT. We don’t love without passion, we don’t have passion if we do not love. Physically and emotionally I give time and effort but bodies and minds have its limits. We get tired, exhausted, pressured and burned-out.

I’m tired, exhausted, pressured and burned-out. Yes, physically and emotionally burned-out. Whenever I’m at work, Recently, I’m starting to ask myself “Do I really deserve this? Do I really have to wait more than a year to get promoted? Till when shall I wait?”. More than the career, as the eldest, there were a lot of frustrations and pressures. The desire of helping my parents, supporting my siblings and helping financially to the needs of my parents.

In spite of all those issues and insecurities, I’ve resolved ’em whenever I refocus my goals to JESUS. Spiritually speaking, yes, I’m grounded on my TRUE foundation and I will never be shaken. His love allows me to see this. . . .

Isaiah 40:29-31
“29 He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.
30 Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.
31 But those who wait for the Lord ‘s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.”

Romans 8:28
28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

mahirap but I believe everything happens for a reason. I just need to inspire myself and continue to focus my goal to JESUS. I know that in time, I’ll take the risk of getting out from my “comfort-zone”. And I believe it is sooner.

Dating in a Cafè

Quality time is one of my love language. I love talking, listening, and do creative things with people I dearly care. Cafè is one of my favorite spot catching up with my friends. Why? Here are my few of the many reasons.

1. Cafè has a good ambiance (well, most of them).
2. They play classic jazz music or if not the latest good-to-ears songs.
3. Free wifi.
4. Light meals and drinks.
5. Employees are very approachable.

I’m not saying every Cafe has the same criteria but most of the time its the first place in the minds of particular people: business people, students, singles, couples, children, family or even the old people. Why? Maybe because of same reason I mentioned above. Not only the good quality of the food but also it provides good environment. Even it takes you a long time of stay , employees will assist and accommodate your needs.

Good place to have a date also. Because of the environment, if your not fond of walking (which I also love) you can stay with each other even talking with nonsense topics repeatedly. But of course in a cafè, it only gives us a temporary relaxing solitude moment. Whenever we feel like things get out of control at work or home, you go to a place where you wanted to relax and vent all the strained thoughts of dirt and anger. So that’s it. Oh by the way, Starbucks is still one of my favorite hangout place of dating people close to my heart. 🙂

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My day with my future hubby

These inspired me from my different favorite movies.

Every time he wake up I will put a post-it on his slippers written “Good morning, Love!”

I will put another one in the mirror written “You are handsome even in your morning breath!”

And as he sits in our dinning room, another post-it written on a mug of coffee “I love you!”

Fix his neck tie and kiss him so he will be reminded of my unconditional love.

(It Take a Man and a Woman)

I will cook for him in a unique ways that will help him remind of me.

I will prepare a lunch box for him when he goes to work.

I will bake cupcakes with his favorite flavors and design it with his own flavors.

I will support him with every decision he has to make as long as it will benefit him.

I will tell him what I feel with complete honesty and courage.

(Starting Over Again)

Dance with him even with old people in a restaurant,

Spent time with him under our roof just gazing the stars,

Sing our favorite song,

Have a date with him, prepare something special for him…

(A Walk to Remember)

Go climb the mountain with him,

run along the high way streets,

get carried by him along the hills,

Sit beside him at the front seat in our very own Chevrolet car,

(Twilight)

Have a long conversation with sense of humour with him,

Feed ducks while riding a boat,

Wear my best dress in our special day,

Paint while waiting for him to wake up,

(The Notebook)

A day with my future spouse will never be boring if these inspiration will be applied. 🙂

How I keep my feelings secretly?

I won’t deny that I like someone. He got my “kiliti” even at first I badly hate him. Though he doesn’t know because this kind of feeling is just an appreciation of his gentleman, caring and humorous characteristics. So you might be curious how I keep it so pure and light secretly?

There are at least 5 reasons why I keep it so light and secret…

1. I have no reason to show it at all.
– My admiration is just temporary, it may boost for a moment or none at all.

2. I’m a lady and its a risk if I show it how much I admire him.
– Ladies don’t tell their feelings unless a man stated his own feelings for her.

3. Its just a crush, not a big deal
– a crush. A token of appreciation for someone who can make you smile.

4. I get “kilig” inside my room.
– I share my feelings through writing and reminisces the time spent with him.

5. I don’t share it to someone even to my closest friend.
– Even your closest friends can ruin the natural companionship with the guy by teasing you. So I’d rather not share it to anyone.

That’s it! 5 reasons…. 🙂

So you might also ask me what are my major turn on for a guy…

1. First, this might sound religous thing but this is just for me… Its a major turn on if the man I like has a relationship with God not merely attending church service but gets an intimate conversation with Abba.

2. More than that he should have sense of humour by not bashing me. He still knows how to be gentle and careful with his words.

3. He knows how to lead. He’s a leader. One who can keep kids quiet and listen to him.

4. Someone who wants to spends time. I love quality time and stories that will not bore me.

5. I love gifts, any kinds of gifts I treasure them. A generous man is one of the characteristics that can make me smile.

Some of my major turn ons for a guy!

Love me for who I am

Staying fit with someone who loves to eat is one of the most difficult challenge you could have. I have lots of friends who loves to eat and laughs at you whenever they know you’re on a diet. Friend indeed they say. As I challenge myself to stay fit starting tomorrow, I still want to stick to my convictions and perceptions in life. “Love yourself” is one of the common sayings and facts in order to stay fit. I love myself that comes to the point of bulging into any kind of food as long as it seems delicious. And the no guilt-free experience starts to creep in to regrets that should’ve been exercise rather than calorie gained experience. I love myself that I don’t want to feel and encounter those kinds of calories gained experiences.

As I continue to observe men, I would totally agree that they are indeed visual. They like model-like body features. Even as a lady, I admire those models that stays fit and fabulously lean. But what I just can’t accept coming from a man is that he would not like me for being ME. You see, my body structure is some like heavy bottom, curvy yet still beautiful (Confident!!). Hearing those compliments and comments from men rings my bell that says “I will not make an effort just for you to like me…. and fit in to your standard! Love me for who I am”. Those were the words that encourages me to focus on the motive of exercising – loving myself. My body is not mine, and I’m not getting younger. I should take care of my body, as a gift from Above, As a steward I should know how to control my eating habits and to enjoy food as well.

Love me for who I am not by what you want to see. I don’t want to be selfish through that statement mentioned earlier but its absurd as a woman who wants to fit in to that criteria that will never make it. In the end I know that someone will love me for who I am and will not push me to do things that I don’t want to do. I believe that someone will encourage me with his gentle words of motivation, I believe that someone out there will everyday say I am beautiful no matter what is my vital statistics. I believe that more than desires actions should still follow.

I know….

I know Love, you have been waiting for me as well.
Do not fret even we’re surrounded with couples.
So stay strong and patient so you won’t be in a hurry.
I know deep inside your heart you are as excited to meet me.
Do not be in a hurry that you might fall to sin.
Stay grounded and firm with your foundation.
I know that you are praying for me earnestly.
I believe that your sweet prayers are one of the reasons why I’m still blogging this.
I am sure that all your desires are heard from above.

In faith and trust, our most-awaited story will surely something worth to share.
Just wait my Dear, God has something for both of us, let’s just trust His perfect time.

WAIT, my Love WAIT…….. He’ll soon show us the guide

pray continuously

Let’s just continue to trust and be in faith everyday 🙂

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Let’s continue to put our trust, faith and security to the Creator and Author of our lives.

SOON

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Every day I meet different faces, I bump into strangers and I get to talk to people with peculiar concerns in life. Yet there’s one person I haven’t met and talked as far I as know. Who can that be? My future spouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This is again a sudden urge of wanting to write for someone I haven’t met yet. Someone who is invisible and an imagination (but not a fantasy) of who could that be. As far as I know, this untouchable person is someone I am expecting to meet someday, may it be friends or beyond friendship. How sure am I? Its because of FAITH AND SECURITY that God has filled in to me. I may not know that person right now or he may not lay down his intentions to me this year, one thing I’m confident of, is that God will surely bring the best godly man who is after His own heart at His perfect time.

If you would ask me how am I doing today? I’m doing great! I’m expanding my territory as a single, savoring the singlehood and loving each spare time I have for myself. Of course, who wouldn’t think of the future? As a lady, (well, exceptional to some) we all have “planner” attitude espescially when it comes to TIME. We have planned the things to do for the day, but eventually, not ALL of it will come to success. Now, most of the women have plans of getting married at ages like for example “25-29”. But at this moment, at the age of 23 and I’m turning 24, I can say I’m not in a hurry but I have the desires of getting married someday. I refuse to set AGE on that one because I might just get disappointed. But everything is surrendered and lifted to God. Everything is taken care through prayers and faith.

The reason why I’m taking time to write these down is because not only I want too but also I believe that God wants me to take care of my future in prayer. PRAY. PRAY. PRAY.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“16 Always rejoice,
17 constantly pray,
18 in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

I’m trying my best to constantly breathe a prayer for the people I love. Even during working hours. I do pray for them. Not just this one, I don’t want to get that wrong interpretation or misconception from God that I just pray and talk to Him because of that person I want to meet but never have. I don’t want to get that wrong motive from seeking God through this. But What I learned, it is between you and God. Your motive, your heart, your delight matters. Whatever seed you’ve sow, the fruit will speak itself.

I just want to take time to praise God and thank Him for His nonstop reminders even from a very very long time of not having a QUIET TIME with Him. I am missing Him more than anyone else. I am longing and hunger for more of Him. I am so much more in need of The One who makes my day full of surprises, laughter and unexpected circumstances which leads to show His magnificence. His awesome and unconditional love teaches me to pray for my future husband, to love him through prayer, to protect him through prayers and to constantly lift my future husband to the Writer of my love story.

I am assured that this year is something worth the wait indeed, may be not in my love life area, or may be it is. I don’t know but I am really expectant, may it be just friends for a while or beyond friendship. This is my prayer that God may guard both of us from temptations and plans of the enemy. The wholeness comes from our identity in Christ Jesus and I believe through our relationship with Jesus, I’ll be meeting my future dearest husband COMPLETE AND WHOLE in Christ Jesus.

Joyfully waiting, take your time 🙂

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Everyday is “Valentine”

Before January ends, people are already preparing for something special occasion for the coming month – Valentine! Or if not Chinese New Year! I can’t say I’m not a fan of Valentines because I was once in love with it (when I was in a relationship). Love is always in the air. May it be February or not, people still love to love. Before the February arrived, I didn’t prepare for anything because like any other special days I give myself my own reward. 

Last week, my sister was admitted at the hospital because of Dengue Fever Syndrome and praise God for He heard our cry and prayers. She is now discharged and completely okay from decreasing platelet. February 14, 2013 we have decided to just do our things. We went to Salon and dyed our hairs. A gift from a stress relief from a four days 24 hours “bantay” of my lovely patient. She’s my Valentines date that day. I really enjoyed it.

But the day is more than that, I believe the reason why I don’t celebrate Valentines only on February 14 because everyday has been Valentines with the One who loved me first. I’m pretty sure all the confidence and love comes from above who unconditionally loved me so dearly.

Like any other ladies, I also love chocolates and flowers and know for the mean time it can give me joy and “kilig” but I looked after the person who was hanged on the cross 2000 years ago and lives today. I thought with or without roses and Ferrero chocolates I am more than happy since the day I accepted Jesus as my Savior for the rest of my life.

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Allowing Him be the driver of my life built my confidence that in lack or full God will provide both my wants and needs according to His needs. I may not have a date in a luxurious restaurant at least I have the King and Creator of ALL things. People fail us but He will never. 

I thank Abba for not giving me flowers and chocolates for my eternal life because those fade but instead He gave His only Son, Jesus, who lives today, tomorrow and forever.

 

 

Everyday is a love day because I look upon the perfect Lover of my life.

We loved because He first loved us.( 1 John 4:19 )

For God so love the world that He gave His Begotten Son that whoever believes in Him will never perish but have everlasting life.( John 3:16 )