A few more days to go and the year is about to end. This realization came about after I've updated my previous post. I was lucky to hit four out of my five goals for the year 2010. Yahoo!!! And so, what should my plans be for 2011?
To start of, I promised my mother that I'll be taking her and my daughter out of the country. So it only means that I have to save, save, save for that extravagant trip! *sweating*
I also wanted to get an Australian visa and go there by April or December of the same year. I wanted to test the waters first, for three months-- maybe and see if the Aussie way of life is for me-- or us. *fingers-crossed*
And since I was able to achieve one of my goals this year-- which is to move-out from the house where me and my family lives together-- I hope to get lucky this time with investing permanently on a house for me and my daughter.
I also wanted to BUY a car-- whether a brand new car or second hand one, I don't care as long as it is in good running condition. Why?! I don't want to develop wrinkles. How are wrinkles connected to getting myself a car? Every time I get refused by cab drivers, being short-tempered that I am-- I easily get m-a-d with them! I am still not used to this "norm"... I just don't see the point as to why they have to take out their cab on the road, drive around the metro, stop at one of the hailing passengers then refuse to give them a ride because of the traffic. DUH!!! It's a waste of gas. Plus it's part of their job and it's not the passenger's fault if it's traffic on the way to where they're heading to! $0#@*)%^!
Ooops, going back to the topic...
Another wish is that I hope that my online business will be more prosperous than it was this year-- for if this happens, I'll be able to take the whole family to Boracay (Mama's request *gulp*). Another extravagant plan BUT what's important is that I'll be making all of my family members' super happy!
Are these all? I'm not yet done... I am still thinking of few more things to add. But as of this moment, these are my top priorities with which I am praying God grants me... and I hope He will soon give me a life partner, too! *grin*
Showing posts with label faith. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Three out of Five-- not bad!
I thought of re-visiting my blog and was surprise to have realized that I got to accomplished at least 3 out of 5 goals I made a year ago. That's still not bad after all! I congratulate myself for turning my goals into reality and thus, I'm inspired to think of something big BUT achievable for the coming year-- 2011.
There were some bumps and humps along the way but still I was able to achieved them.
... OF course with God's help, I know I couldn't have turned these goals into reality... and I am so grateful to you, Dear Lord! So help me again-- everyday, every month, every week of next year!
*updated Dec. 26, 2010 at 7:12 am
Just wanted to share this for I can't contain my excitement anymore...
Make that FOUR out of Five goals... we'll (me and my daughter) be moving out by first week of January 2011. God is really good all the time! He will not provide what is not needed. And if it's meant for you, He will give it at the right time.
Thanks be to God!
There were some bumps and humps along the way but still I was able to achieved them.
... OF course with God's help, I know I couldn't have turned these goals into reality... and I am so grateful to you, Dear Lord! So help me again-- everyday, every month, every week of next year!
*updated Dec. 26, 2010 at 7:12 am
Just wanted to share this for I can't contain my excitement anymore...
Make that FOUR out of Five goals... we'll (me and my daughter) be moving out by first week of January 2011. God is really good all the time! He will not provide what is not needed. And if it's meant for you, He will give it at the right time.
Thanks be to God!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
You Are Not Alone
Very familiar, huh! Why of course it's one of the hit songs of Michael Jackson (r.i.p). But this is not about him nor his song. It's actually about my former co-worker's situation, same one that I am in currently.
I'm a member of a female forum and I happen to discover that she was also a member of it. In this forum, the member has the option to link their membership on their personal web stuff such as their blog or the social networking group they belong to. So I opened her blog and read her entries. All the while I thought her relationship with her SD (what this stands for??? figure it out, lol) was OK. But it wasn't and we're almost in the same boat.
It's just so sad that a lot of mothers today have become "single parent" because it was not their choice but because of their ex-partner's negligence. I don't wanna sound sexist here but I'm just wondering-- how come guys find it so easy to leave their responsibilities and get back to their bachelorhood? Don't they ever care for their kids? Tsk.
I admit I am having a hard time moving on until now. And maybe this is God's way of telling me not to be afraid with my decision to be happy and just stick to it. I don't want to write down any more details with regards to my previous dilemma (but you can do back-reading of my blog entries and get some background) for I'm sick and tired of making the world know how stupid I was (oops I forgot, -- or maybe slight, lols nth time).
I am not alone.
I'm a member of a female forum and I happen to discover that she was also a member of it. In this forum, the member has the option to link their membership on their personal web stuff such as their blog or the social networking group they belong to. So I opened her blog and read her entries. All the while I thought her relationship with her SD (what this stands for??? figure it out, lol) was OK. But it wasn't and we're almost in the same boat.
It's just so sad that a lot of mothers today have become "single parent" because it was not their choice but because of their ex-partner's negligence. I don't wanna sound sexist here but I'm just wondering-- how come guys find it so easy to leave their responsibilities and get back to their bachelorhood? Don't they ever care for their kids? Tsk.
I admit I am having a hard time moving on until now. And maybe this is God's way of telling me not to be afraid with my decision to be happy and just stick to it. I don't want to write down any more details with regards to my previous dilemma (but you can do back-reading of my blog entries and get some background) for I'm sick and tired of making the world know how stupid I was (oops I forgot, -- or maybe slight, lols nth time).
I am not alone.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
God is good all the time!
Yes! He's so great that He will not give you what you don't need. He will give you what you deserve!
I'm so happy today because I learned from my bosses that we will be going to Hong Kong for the company excursion on January! But not only that... I will also be joining them on their Costa Rica trip!!! Wow!
A few weeks ago I was praying that He will help me find a job that's gonna be sufficient for me to support my family. Another prayer I had was I hope that my former partner will come into his senses and be man enough to face his responsibilities in our family. I know that God will not grant all my prayers even though I hardly work for it. And this I learned is true! Because He grant me one wish (my job) but He help me accept the fact that I can't be with my partner because he won't make me happy.
All I can say is-- Dear Lord... thank you so much for never neglecting me and always leading me to the right path.
I'm so happy today because I learned from my bosses that we will be going to Hong Kong for the company excursion on January! But not only that... I will also be joining them on their Costa Rica trip!!! Wow!
A few weeks ago I was praying that He will help me find a job that's gonna be sufficient for me to support my family. Another prayer I had was I hope that my former partner will come into his senses and be man enough to face his responsibilities in our family. I know that God will not grant all my prayers even though I hardly work for it. And this I learned is true! Because He grant me one wish (my job) but He help me accept the fact that I can't be with my partner because he won't make me happy.
All I can say is-- Dear Lord... thank you so much for never neglecting me and always leading me to the right path.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Life Choices
I don't have to worry about his birthday anymore. He'll be celebrating it with the third wheel. I just hope he will be happy on his day.
I already gave up... on him... on the future of our family. I think God has already sent me several signs but I just refuse to obey His will. But now, here I am at long last-- finally free from "bondage."
If it's meant to be... it's meant to be.
I already gave up... on him... on the future of our family. I think God has already sent me several signs but I just refuse to obey His will. But now, here I am at long last-- finally free from "bondage."
If it's meant to be... it's meant to be.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never Known To Fail)
Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven.
Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother.
Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. (Mention your request here).
There are none that can withstand your power.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
3 our father , 3 hail Mary , 3 glory be
Blessed Virgin Mary Mount Carmel - 3 day prayer - To strengthen marriage, personal needs; say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.
Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother.
Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. (Mention your request here).
There are none that can withstand your power.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
O show me herein You are my Mother.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in Your hands.
3 our father , 3 hail Mary , 3 glory be
Blessed Virgin Mary Mount Carmel - 3 day prayer - To strengthen marriage, personal needs; say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Our Lady of Manaoag
It's 2:30 in the morning... I'm preparing on my way to Manaoag to hear mass. I've made a promise to myself that I'll go there on my 30th birthday to thank the Lord and Mother Mary for all the blessings they've given me and my family. But since my birthday fell on a Tuesday, I've got to work and postpone my trip.
I started my ocassional trips to Our Lady of Manaoag last December 2006. A week after, my wish somehow came true! And the Lord is so good to me that everytime I go there, He somehow comforts me spiritually that when I leave and go to Manila my soul is recharge again. I feel that I owe it to Him and to myself that I do this kind of spiritual trips for this bonds me to my religion.
But now here I am... going back to Pangasinan for the nth time and so excited to go there alone (yes, alone!) for this is the perfect "me" moment.
I started my ocassional trips to Our Lady of Manaoag last December 2006. A week after, my wish somehow came true! And the Lord is so good to me that everytime I go there, He somehow comforts me spiritually that when I leave and go to Manila my soul is recharge again. I feel that I owe it to Him and to myself that I do this kind of spiritual trips for this bonds me to my religion.
But now here I am... going back to Pangasinan for the nth time and so excited to go there alone (yes, alone!) for this is the perfect "me" moment.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Psalm 78:72
"With skillful hands He led them"
When you are unsure which course to take, totally submit your own judgement to that of the Spirit of God, asking Him to shut every door except the right one. But meanwhile keep moving ahead and consider the absence of a direct indication from God to be the evidence of His will that you are on His path. And as you continue down the long road, you will find that He has gone before you, locking doors you otherwise would have been inclined to enter. Yet you can be sure that somewhere beyond the locked doors is one He has left unlocked. And when you open it and walk through, you will find yourself face to face with a turn in the river of opportunity -- one that is broader and deeper than anything you ever dared to imagine, even in your wildest dreams. So set sail on it, because it flows to the open sea.
God often guides us through our circumstances. One moment, our way may seem totally blocked, but then suddenly some seemingly trivial incident occurs, appearing as nothing to others but speaking volumes to the keen eye of faith. And sometimes these events are repeated in various ways in response to our prayers. They certainly are not haphazard results of chance but are God opening up the way we should walk, by directing our circumstances. And they begin to multiply as we advance toward our goal, just as the lights of a city seem to increase as we speed toward it while traveling at night. F.B.Meyer.
If you go to God for guidance, He will guide you. But do not expect Him to console you by showing you His list of purposes concerning you, when you have displayed distrust or even half-trust in Him. What He will do, if you trust Him and go cheerfully ahead when He shows you the way, is to guide you still farther. Horace Bushnell
As moves my fragile boat across the storm-swept sea,
Great waves beat o'er her side, as north wind blows;
Deep in the darkness hid lie threat'ning rocks and reefs;
But all of these, and more, my Pilot knows.
Sometimes when darkness falls, and every light's gone out,
I wonder to what port my frail ship goes;
Although the night be long, and restless all my hours,
My distant goal, I'm sure, my Pilot knows
Thomas Curtis Clark
I got this from GirlTalk and it's such a nice piece... I've posted this already in my multiply account and I would like to repost this here so that I can share it some more-- this time with all of YOU... Hope this will help you, too!
When you are unsure which course to take, totally submit your own judgement to that of the Spirit of God, asking Him to shut every door except the right one. But meanwhile keep moving ahead and consider the absence of a direct indication from God to be the evidence of His will that you are on His path. And as you continue down the long road, you will find that He has gone before you, locking doors you otherwise would have been inclined to enter. Yet you can be sure that somewhere beyond the locked doors is one He has left unlocked. And when you open it and walk through, you will find yourself face to face with a turn in the river of opportunity -- one that is broader and deeper than anything you ever dared to imagine, even in your wildest dreams. So set sail on it, because it flows to the open sea.
God often guides us through our circumstances. One moment, our way may seem totally blocked, but then suddenly some seemingly trivial incident occurs, appearing as nothing to others but speaking volumes to the keen eye of faith. And sometimes these events are repeated in various ways in response to our prayers. They certainly are not haphazard results of chance but are God opening up the way we should walk, by directing our circumstances. And they begin to multiply as we advance toward our goal, just as the lights of a city seem to increase as we speed toward it while traveling at night. F.B.Meyer.
If you go to God for guidance, He will guide you. But do not expect Him to console you by showing you His list of purposes concerning you, when you have displayed distrust or even half-trust in Him. What He will do, if you trust Him and go cheerfully ahead when He shows you the way, is to guide you still farther. Horace Bushnell
As moves my fragile boat across the storm-swept sea,
Great waves beat o'er her side, as north wind blows;
Deep in the darkness hid lie threat'ning rocks and reefs;
But all of these, and more, my Pilot knows.
Sometimes when darkness falls, and every light's gone out,
I wonder to what port my frail ship goes;
Although the night be long, and restless all my hours,
My distant goal, I'm sure, my Pilot knows
Thomas Curtis Clark
I got this from GirlTalk and it's such a nice piece... I've posted this already in my multiply account and I would like to repost this here so that I can share it some more-- this time with all of YOU... Hope this will help you, too!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Worries away
The last two weeks that passed hasn't been good for me. I got flu, and so did Jada. And instead of us spending the weekend playing and bonding, we ended up bonding with the doctors and nurses 'coz I rushed her to the nearest hospital.
Now, I got to appreciate the need to own an HMO. For emergency cases like this. Lately, Jada's been getting a little "sickly". She's either on fever, LBM or allergies. I've been taking care of her personally because I thought it's just her way of "diverting" my attention. But it's different this last time she got ill... I really cried while I was carrying her in my arms. Her fever was on 40°C and she's sleeping as if she's not breathing anymore. Even if I tried waking her up, she just kept her eyes close and the meds were not helping her.
I just wept silently so as not to draw attention to us. And prayed. I don't know what came over me... all I thought back then was that I was a big failure. I wasn't able to provide her complete family and good home. If things would get worse, I was ready to let go of her if that's what God wants for us. But I know if that will happen, I might as well go with her.
After a few minutes, she opened her eyes and hold my cheek. And smiled. I just hugged her tight then. And then, the doctors sent us home because her test got negative result. Hayyy, now I know how it feels to be in hell and in heaven at the same time.
I'm so over-dramatic, I know. But you can never control your feelings especially if it involves the person you love so much.
Now, I got to appreciate the need to own an HMO. For emergency cases like this. Lately, Jada's been getting a little "sickly". She's either on fever, LBM or allergies. I've been taking care of her personally because I thought it's just her way of "diverting" my attention. But it's different this last time she got ill... I really cried while I was carrying her in my arms. Her fever was on 40°C and she's sleeping as if she's not breathing anymore. Even if I tried waking her up, she just kept her eyes close and the meds were not helping her.
I just wept silently so as not to draw attention to us. And prayed. I don't know what came over me... all I thought back then was that I was a big failure. I wasn't able to provide her complete family and good home. If things would get worse, I was ready to let go of her if that's what God wants for us. But I know if that will happen, I might as well go with her.
After a few minutes, she opened her eyes and hold my cheek. And smiled. I just hugged her tight then. And then, the doctors sent us home because her test got negative result. Hayyy, now I know how it feels to be in hell and in heaven at the same time.
I'm so over-dramatic, I know. But you can never control your feelings especially if it involves the person you love so much.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
My New Hobby
Lately, I've been getting fond of online tarot reading. It just started out of curiousity... but nothing really serious. You can try it out for fun.
But I admit that I have consulted a "soul card reader" November of last year. I was really confused at that time-- with a lot of issues. But that doesn't mean that I have withdrawn from my relationship with God. I even went to Manaoag after that. But being human, sometimes... we are in search for quick answers. And Sandy Allan, the soul card reader, is really good that I have even recommended her to some of my friends. Beware tough that you might get to experience the so-called "nose-bleed" during the reading session because she interprets and talks in straight English. Sooo fluent... But then, I assure those who wanted to try this out that she's really got the gift in soul reading.
OK, not being preachy or anything... but I would just still like to remind everyone who'll try this that this is just for F-U-N... and it's still us who's in charge of our own lives, together with strong faith in God. Everything will turn out the way we wanted it to be-- if it's for our own good.
But I admit that I have consulted a "soul card reader" November of last year. I was really confused at that time-- with a lot of issues. But that doesn't mean that I have withdrawn from my relationship with God. I even went to Manaoag after that. But being human, sometimes... we are in search for quick answers. And Sandy Allan, the soul card reader, is really good that I have even recommended her to some of my friends. Beware tough that you might get to experience the so-called "nose-bleed" during the reading session because she interprets and talks in straight English. Sooo fluent... But then, I assure those who wanted to try this out that she's really got the gift in soul reading.
OK, not being preachy or anything... but I would just still like to remind everyone who'll try this that this is just for F-U-N... and it's still us who's in charge of our own lives, together with strong faith in God. Everything will turn out the way we wanted it to be-- if it's for our own good.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Waiting in Vain
If there's one thing I really hate doing-- it's waiting.
Here I am, waiting for my salary... waiting for the great job opportunity (job offer)... waiting for my backpay... waiting for my other "side jobs" to release my pay... waiting for "him"... waiting for Friday to come... waiting... waiting... and endless waiting.
I'm really not good at it. And this is what God is teaching me... to learn the art of waiting. It's trying my patience. It's making me cry. But I know, this will only make me stronger.
Here I am, waiting for my salary... waiting for the great job opportunity (job offer)... waiting for my backpay... waiting for my other "side jobs" to release my pay... waiting for "him"... waiting for Friday to come... waiting... waiting... and endless waiting.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Prayer Database
Months ago, I found a prayer database link and I must admit that at times we are not in trouble, we tend to forget the most important thing... our faith.
Not that I totally forgot praying. It's just not as deep as I do it before. And I'm not proud of this... because it just means that I'm also like other people-- that in happy times, tends to neglect our relationship with Him.
I hope that by sharing this web link, I am also sharing my faith. And may this be a reminder to me that whatever happens, He is the only one I can rely on.
Not that I totally forgot praying. It's just not as deep as I do it before. And I'm not proud of this... because it just means that I'm also like other people-- that in happy times, tends to neglect our relationship with Him.
I hope that by sharing this web link, I am also sharing my faith. And may this be a reminder to me that whatever happens, He is the only one I can rely on.
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