when you experience deep sorrow, you learn to appreciate what it means to be happy
when you encounter problems, you learn to appreciate every little means of solving a problem
when you experience rejection, you learn to appreciate and value every little love you receive
when you dried your eyes with tears, you learn to have a hearty laugh in every opportunity given
when you experience loss, you learn to appreciate what you have
when you learn to let go, you experience something better coming your way
when you learn to surrender, you'll feel God's powerful embrace
when you give service, you experience being serviced by God in greater extent
when you increase faith, you'll learn not to worry
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little by little, I'm getting closer to you
little by little, I'm letting You lead me
little by little, I'm seeing the light You've been trying to show me
little by little, I'm changing to Your ways
Friday, May 20, 2011
pretty simple
I was trying to look for something to cook for dinner last Monday. I got to leave office early. I was calling my mom checking what are the available ingredients for a dish. She said "chicken". I said "No!". I've been eating chicken for the past N days, I think i'm growing feathers already :P
So anyway, i stopped by a meat shop, intending to buy pork. I was thinking of preparing sinigang, my favorite! (However, I was thinking twice coz I already was able to prepare that, was wishing I could cook at least 1 new dish every month). And it seemed the universe conspired to let me choose another dish, because they already run out of meat perfect for sinigang.
So I settled for fish and misua! It was fairly easy to cook misua, but I wasn't satisfied at all with the taste. After I finished cooking, it then dawned on me that I should have put patola in it. Oh well, at least I know now. Haha. :)
Overall, it was good to cook again. :D
So anyway, i stopped by a meat shop, intending to buy pork. I was thinking of preparing sinigang, my favorite! (However, I was thinking twice coz I already was able to prepare that, was wishing I could cook at least 1 new dish every month). And it seemed the universe conspired to let me choose another dish, because they already run out of meat perfect for sinigang.
So I settled for fish and misua! It was fairly easy to cook misua, but I wasn't satisfied at all with the taste. After I finished cooking, it then dawned on me that I should have put patola in it. Oh well, at least I know now. Haha. :)
Overall, it was good to cook again. :D
Monday, May 16, 2011
No Pain, No Gain
Definitely true.
This is the message i got from the Feast this Sunday and it perfectly matches my experience last Friday and Saturday. I am in deep pain (deep talaga no?!) - muscles sore from head to toes. But I think I really gained something here - a little more confidence and a new love.
I'm not a super adventurous person, however, I always wanted to try new things. Problem is I always get scared of almost everything - heights, speed, etc. I missed out riding one of the highest roller coaster - Fujiyama, the 107m high Blue Fall in Yokohama, Vanish roller coaster that dives to an underwater tunnel. These were opportunities I failed to grab just because I let my inner ghosts get to me. And did you know that I haven't been to Enchanted Kingdom as well? I was thinking that it won't be worth going there since I have only a few ride options to choose from.
Then last Saturday, I almost lost another opportunity to discover something that I can do and enjoy! Our company outing was held at Lago de Oro - famous for wakeboarding. My officemates and I were lining up getting our ballers and helmets for the activity. But prior to that, we need to sign first an agreement which states something like "the guest signing the paper knows that the activities available at the resort may be fatal...blah blah blah" That made me gasp. Aww. I'm not yet ready to kill myself, do I really want to do this?
But thanks to the encouragement of friends, for the very first time, I set my feet in a wakeboard, held on to the rope, heart beating fast. And then after about 5 seconds or less, I had my first try. Haha! Lining up took more than 20 minutes! Frustrating. So I had my second try, this time, I exceeded 5 seconds. (guess how many more seconds! :P ) After my second attempt, I transferred to the bigger ski park, this time, tried kneeboard instead.
I love kneeboard! This time, I got to experience the wind blowing through my face, enjoying the speed of the cable pulling me. The challenge was to complete a cycle. I had three attempts, unfortunately, I only reached the half of the route. If only we had a few more hours, I'd probably spend a few more times trying until I get a complete turn!
I'm happy I got to try wakeboarding. It is not a scary thing at all. (really! :p) Good thing I was able to suppress my nervousness and was influenced by the excitement and the "courage" of my fellow officemates.
I not sure when but I want to go back! I'm putting this in my bucket list. :)
This is the message i got from the Feast this Sunday and it perfectly matches my experience last Friday and Saturday. I am in deep pain (deep talaga no?!) - muscles sore from head to toes. But I think I really gained something here - a little more confidence and a new love.
I'm not a super adventurous person, however, I always wanted to try new things. Problem is I always get scared of almost everything - heights, speed, etc. I missed out riding one of the highest roller coaster - Fujiyama, the 107m high Blue Fall in Yokohama, Vanish roller coaster that dives to an underwater tunnel. These were opportunities I failed to grab just because I let my inner ghosts get to me. And did you know that I haven't been to Enchanted Kingdom as well? I was thinking that it won't be worth going there since I have only a few ride options to choose from.
Then last Saturday, I almost lost another opportunity to discover something that I can do and enjoy! Our company outing was held at Lago de Oro - famous for wakeboarding. My officemates and I were lining up getting our ballers and helmets for the activity. But prior to that, we need to sign first an agreement which states something like "the guest signing the paper knows that the activities available at the resort may be fatal...blah blah blah" That made me gasp. Aww. I'm not yet ready to kill myself, do I really want to do this?
But thanks to the encouragement of friends, for the very first time, I set my feet in a wakeboard, held on to the rope, heart beating fast. And then after about 5 seconds or less, I had my first try. Haha! Lining up took more than 20 minutes! Frustrating. So I had my second try, this time, I exceeded 5 seconds. (guess how many more seconds! :P ) After my second attempt, I transferred to the bigger ski park, this time, tried kneeboard instead.
I love kneeboard! This time, I got to experience the wind blowing through my face, enjoying the speed of the cable pulling me. The challenge was to complete a cycle. I had three attempts, unfortunately, I only reached the half of the route. If only we had a few more hours, I'd probably spend a few more times trying until I get a complete turn!
I'm happy I got to try wakeboarding. It is not a scary thing at all. (really! :p) Good thing I was able to suppress my nervousness and was influenced by the excitement and the "courage" of my fellow officemates.
I not sure when but I want to go back! I'm putting this in my bucket list. :)
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| photo op on my second try :D |
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
one more month!
exactly 1 more month to go!
i am getting more and more excited as well as more nervous! this is by far the most meaningful birthday celebration i'm going to have, not to mention, the most special as well.
in a few more days, i'll see my dream unfold into reality. i planned a similar one before - a feeding program with bags of supplies for kids in a public school in cavite, which eventually turned into giving school supplies instead to neighbors due to budget constraints.
it never occurred to me to ask for help outside the few members of my family. but then, one day i realized, i'll be counting years to be able to pull through with my "pay-it-forward" dream.
and now, after a month of planning and campaigning, i'm overwhelmed with an outpour of positive responses.
God truly provides and He sure did blessed me with generous friends who are willing to give their treasures, time and talents. I'll be forever grateful for sharing this special occasion with me.
I look forward to a birthday seeing family, friends and kids at Elsie Gaches, all faces filled with heartfelt smiles.
i am getting more and more excited as well as more nervous! this is by far the most meaningful birthday celebration i'm going to have, not to mention, the most special as well.
in a few more days, i'll see my dream unfold into reality. i planned a similar one before - a feeding program with bags of supplies for kids in a public school in cavite, which eventually turned into giving school supplies instead to neighbors due to budget constraints.
it never occurred to me to ask for help outside the few members of my family. but then, one day i realized, i'll be counting years to be able to pull through with my "pay-it-forward" dream.
and now, after a month of planning and campaigning, i'm overwhelmed with an outpour of positive responses.
God truly provides and He sure did blessed me with generous friends who are willing to give their treasures, time and talents. I'll be forever grateful for sharing this special occasion with me.
I look forward to a birthday seeing family, friends and kids at Elsie Gaches, all faces filled with heartfelt smiles.
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