Last April 22 I went to Baguio to attend my college graduation. My family were already there when I arrived!!...Aren't they excited??..hehe!
Baguio is still a cool place!!^_^...
Here are some of the pics.
Graduation was a happy event or must I say hilarious!...hehehehe...I can still remember the acts that my fellow graduates did that day...how they mulled such acts on our graduation. But I must admit that I really had a fun time there!...I miss school!
Anyway, my kuripot side got me again, so I opted not to go to a salon just to get my hair and make-up done. I heard it was worth 700!..whew!!...a lot of money just for an hour or two event???...nah!,,,won't even bother to flex paying for it...huh?!...so I just did my make-up...hehehehe!...^_^
I must say may THANK YOU again to the Lord. As always He guided me all the way to where I am now.
Those who reads my blog already know that I am just new in my work, barely 23days had passed since my first day. BUT! privileged to go on leave from Wednesday-Friday for me to attend my much-awaited almost long-overdue college graduation. I think it would be a double celebration because I am also about to finish my programming crash course on Saturday. Plan to go home late night on Friday so that I could attend my classes. The instructor said it is okay if I can't attend the last day and just pass the requirements. But as a student I am really not used to missing class, unless it is really needed and can't do anything to attend the class.
Thankful and I am loving the new line of work that I'm in as well as the people that I am working with. Just like in my past work relationship I again felt the feeling of belonging. Belonging in a workplace that I felt like an extended home. Working in a team that's like family.
Make every hour/day be a 'count the blessings time'...:)
"The most important thing for us is that there are many people out there who are looking for respect, for love, for compassion and for understanding. It doesn't take much for us to extend and to give that respect, to give and extend that compassion. And if we can find it in our own heart to be able to do that. I believe, it will be a different world."-Fr. Manuel Ginete, C.M.
These were somehow the same words that I tend to live by. I was happy that a very close friend Nadja had posted the video of her Tito and cared to transcribe the message(made my blogging easier huh??!, Thanks friend!). I am happy that I felt supported. That there are still so many people that thinks this way. I am eternally happy about this.
I always say to my friends that Love needs respect. We need to open our eyes to every creature. We have to be compassionate and not think of ourselves only. We live in a world that is very much interconnected. One way or another our single act will affect oneself.
We have to be vigilant or else we can heighten any adversities. In search for truth, we tend to dig upon every facet of the situation or person. Sometimes, we come along with information that are worthy but may not give you positive thoughts.
I myself admit that in the past days, have been "bad". Maybe those who are at my surrounding area have not noticed that but I did and I felt sorry about it. Some people just kept on feeding me bad thoughts. That eventually attracted some other more. There were times that I can't control it, it is like a virus that gave my system unrest. Happy that I still have time to reflect, family and friends that lead me back and a GOD that never fails to show me good things. With that I AM THANKFUL!
I do share my life's happenings on a positive side(as how I view it)...but is hidden/embedded in a very conceited tone(as viewed maybe by others). This is where respect comes in.
To be respectful is not only to bow when you are going to pass by some people. It is more than that, respect is also not about being apathetic. Respect is knowing when to be involved. When to say things and how to say it. Respect is knowing how a person's personality had something to do with his/her acts and way of speech. If you know the person very well, you will not misunderstood him/her.
Trying to put yourself into that person's circumstances may help you understand. Believe me, you'll be compassionate, and can respect him/her decisions or way of life.
The phrase: "Mind your own Business" or "Minding my own business" shouldn't be done in an apathetic manner. Because that would be close to living your life in a lonely road. There is a time to meddle. There is a time to show you care, there is a right time to extend our hands and thoughts.
I was close to be that, an apathetic creature. Not good, not a good thing to do. I suddenly realized that it was not the path destined for me. I should refrain being like that. That despite the busy environment that I am in and having to juggle time for all the tasks that I have, I must still have time to talk with people. To analyze things and situation engaging my family and friends. To be someone who can listen and give advice if needed.
A person that can be of help to other people. A person that can live by her name CHARITY. A person who seeks change, improvement, betterment of oneself. A person who can see more than meets the eye. A person that can be a catalyst and a servant of GOD.
I AM BACK PEOPLE!!!...bear with me...wahahahahahahaha!!...;)
This is one of my favorite songs...(duh?!chat as if you don't have very long list of favorites!!hahahaha!)...Well, anyway, I just want to share you this video I came to see on the net.
A rendition by a fellow Filipino Jal Joshua Lebumfacil in Australia's Got Talent of "You'll Never Walk Alone"
I love the song, I really am moved by its message ever since and the rendition of Jal Joshua made me teary-eyed.
Jal Joshua will be among the finalists and the Finals would be on April 15th and 22nd. He's awesome!...at the age of 12, he's got talent and future in the industry that is!^_^
*This is my post-Easter Sunday blog. For the past days, I've been enjoying my laid-back life. Went to vacation with some friends and,,,okay!...worked even in holidays,..hehehe!...Been groggy because of antihistamine that I have been taking to ease my allergies. Up until now, I can't tell where I got my allergies. Went to a physician and I had been prescribed of a new antihistamine brand and was advised to undergo a hypo-allergenic diet.
Regarding this photo I posted. I took it while at one of resorts located in Nasugbu, Batangas. I passed by a set of footprints and suddenly remembered a poem entitled Footprints/Footprints in the sand as well as the story behind it. It is a poem that gives hope to oneself, that despite the things that may come, there is a God who will carry us through!
Here is the Poem:
FOOTPRINTS
One night I had a dream-- I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints, one belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. "I don't understand why in times when I needed you most, you should leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. "When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Sunsets will always get my attention...Ends the day with a hope of new tomorrow,:D That despite the descent of our Earths primary source of light, there is a beautiful scenery that we can look at and a hope that after 12 hours a new tomorrow will be visible again...^_^
After shooting sunset, we went to have dinner and have some talks. Did some shoots again and decided to go our separate ways.
Me and a very good friend Nadja decided to go "shopping"...hehehe!:)
I think the picture is not large enough for you to see the big sign which says that SM MOA were on-SALE during that day. The mall was open until 12 midnight, so we decided to stay that late too!!..(addict!!...lol..)
I searched for a possible graduation dress. A simple one that is, something that I can still use even without an special occasion. That I think would be a practical buy. Remember, I don't buy things out of nothing. I don't easily shop 'til I drop!...hahahaha!:)), It must be worthy and I should feel happy about it. No doubts, no worries!
After hours of walking, entering and getting out of the shops there, we stumbled Forever21. I just felt the urge to out my hand on that rack and tadaaaa!!!...I found a worth trying white dress! I can still remember that it was the same dress that I tried months ago at Megamall with my college friends. I was ready to buy that dress that time but it just don't fit me! So I opted not to, and the price of 2k for a dress like that is somewhat high...lol...(okay!,call me kuripot if you want)..hahahaha!..:))
God loves ME!!! The store attendant said it was the only dress left, no more stocks, so...I bought the dress on a 75% off its original price!...wahahahahahaha!! and also bought white jacket at almost 70% off the original price!...yippeeee!!...^_^
So far, I just have to buy contact lenses so I won't be wearing my eyeglasses...lol!..:) and have myself be pampered if my budget still can provide my whims!hahahahahahahaha!!!
Last Weekend, a friend that I have known in Multiply came from Canada for a 2week vacation. We met together with our other friends. They were my breather here in Manila, living away from my family is quite hard but I had always managed to live a successful and happy one. They are my photography comrades. Advisers, mentors and most of all FRIENDS!
I just am fortunate to have known them, until now I can't envisage that I can have the courage to meet these set of people. From the moment I exchanged "kakulitan" with them we just clicked! It is indeed true that
we can never say what's going to happen. I considered them as gifts of God just at the time that I am not in good shape. I found my refuge, even virtual at first, I just felt their sincerity. And I am not mistaken that they have good . All I can say is
My 3rd day at my new work. Bombarded with issues in this country. I was somehow politically inclined since I was a child. I am used to watching news and listening to AM radio programs with my Papa. But sometimes, I feel irritated when I wanted to watch a certain program and there at our couch seated is my father, watching news! He keeps on browsing channel after channel just to look for a worthy news, be it national or international. Through that hobby of my father, my eyes became open to the real situation. My mind became aware and analytical, because there will never be a time when we are not interacting and re-acting about the issues presented at the news.
I never thought that this(NEWS) would be my bread and butter. By the twists of fate, I am now monitoring the media(all forms that is i.e. tv, websites, radio and newspapers). News, news, more news. News that matters(some are just not that important upon my discretion).
New path for me and I loved it! I feel my adrenalin rush and I am elated! Then I suddenly remembered that this post was what I have dreamed when I was younger along with my other "pangarap".
Why did I entitled it as April Fool's day? Because I think, we are under this day(April 1) for such a long time now. We are being fooled by some politicians. By some people, in one way or the other we are just mere audiences of this Jokers, Puppeteers and entertainers dressed in a very modest way.
We have to be ascend from mere audiences into an observant and later on become thinkers having analytic minds that may somehow, somewhere could be used for the betterment of not only ourselves but for the people.
...wahahahahahaha!!
and also bought white jacket at almost 70% off the original price!...yippeeee!!...^_^
