Why choose to move on?

Many of us seem to get stuck in the past. Even though it is far behind us, we just cannot let it go. While we strain our necks looking back, the present slips us by. All the opportunities to make our present and future better are wasted.

Why are we so addicted to licking our old wounds? What satisfaction do we get from it? Does revisiting the pain makes us feel alive? Have we identified ourselves with our past pains?
Whatever our reason is in getting stuck in the past, we loose!

We are not creatures of the past. We were created to live in the present. Only in the present can we experience life. The future is only an imagination at the moment.

Even God is not the God of the past. Everything in God is present. Only in the present can we experience God’s love for us.

Whatever past hurts we are holding on to, we must let it go. We cannot let our life stand still, while time moves on. Time does not wait for anyone. The time we lost is lost forever.

The future will only be better if we make it there. To get stuck in the past is to miss a better future by nonappearance.

Hope is always at hand. We seldom see it because our heads are always twisted in looking back.

Everything is in front of you.

Look ahead.

Step forward.

Better things are waiting for you.

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God Bless the Broken Road

"Bless The Broken Road"

I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you

[Chorus:]
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

[Chorus]

Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.

It's my 8th Birthday!

March 25, 2002 – one of the important dates of my life cause this is the time when I accepted Christ as my Lord and personal Saviour. I can still remember the clear vision of it at YMCA Manila during CLCI's anniversary. I was 4th year HS that time, newly attending BS and Sunday Service - young and still blinded.

My knowledge about Christ started when my uncle, who is a Pastor, decided to have a Bible study session in Bulacan. At first, I didn’t feel the need to attend – “I don’t need to learn and study the Bible”, “I am good, so I know I’ll be in heaven”, “I know I am saved, the Lord loves me” – those were the thoughts I have in mind. But later on, I found out that those weren’t enough to be able to have eternal life. What I need is RELATIONSHIP. It’s a RELATIONSHIP, it’s something personal and I don’t have that.

I continued attending Bible Study, joined my relatives in singing praises and worship songs that at first I found to be really weird. At first I thought it was such a shame lifting your hands and closing your eyes, and dancing and clapping for the Lord. But later on, I saw the purpose of it. When you know in your heart that you LOVE the Lord, it will just come out naturally. Worship will just be a lifestyle. It is something that you do out of love.

After a year, I was baptized. It was a brand new feeling - feeling that I haven’t felt before. I felt so alive – it was great. I continued searching for answers to a lot of questions and the Lord never failed to answer me. Through His Word – He showed me wondrous things I can’t ever imagine.

My spiritual journey did not end the time I know I am saved by faith and by the grace of God but rather it was just the beginning of my long walk with the Lord. It was like an athlete running to win a prize, and I was just at the starting line.

In that so called “race”, I’ve encountered a lot of obstacles. Trials and struggles are part of that journey; the question now is how will I end the race? I know I can’t handle those things alone. I can’t fully rely on my own strength, I need God. I need my BIG GOD to face my problems. I know I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. He will not give me problems which I cannot handle. All I need to do is allow Him to take over and be the author and perfecter of my faith.

I need to surrender everything and by surrender it also means SACRIFICE: giving up everything, losing everything for the sake of Christ. I need to deny myself, take up my cross and follow Him. It’s not gonna be an easy journey but it’s all worth the perseverance.

Now, I’m on my 8th year, I want to recommit myself to Him. I want to serve Him more and more. I want to be the child that He wants me to be. Still need to do a lot of things… I see myself more involved in mission and music team in few more days. Still praying. I’m so excited. I know the Lord is doing great and mighty things soon. I NEED TO PREPARE. :-)

happy day extension :)

I was taking a nap when i heard my housemate saying my phone was ringing... I checked it and it was a private number. I didn't recognize the voice at first because i was still "bangag" at that moment then later on found out that it was Ryan :) We talked for more than 30 minutes... happy day again... weeeeh! It was November last year when we had our last talk over the phone. He made an attempt to call me thrice last December but i wasn't able to answer it :(

It was nice hearing his voice again and finally shared some of our kwentos :) hehehehe.... too bad, my smart phone got no battery so the line was cut. But it's okay, still feeling the after-the-talk fever now, hehe... Oh well, we still have unresolved issues, hahaha... that need to be discussed personally.... in 4 months time...

Now, I need to go back to bed to continue my good night sleep. :) sweet dreams everyone :)

It’s a Happy Day ♥

♪♪…It’s a happy day…And I thank God for the weather…It’s a happy day…And I’m giving it for my Lord… It’s a happy day… and things are gonna get better… Living each day with the promises of God’s Word… Living each day with promises of God’s Word…♪♪♪

I can’t contain what I’m feeling right now…After 15 days, I finally received an update from Ryan, yehey :) finally. He’s in Singapore now. It’s been a long journey after his voyage from Spain to Suez Canal, but good to know that he’s doing okay now. He sent a message the moment he arrived in SG. He told me he has no signal for few days and told him in return I perfectly understand. I know the reason, I know him... he always make a way every time he can. :) That’s one thing I like about him… though it’s been 2 weeks of totally not communicating, I know I can TRUST him, and that’s the important thing especially in LDR – TRUST. If only I can go to SG and spend time with him, but unfortunately I can’t do that. More than that, he will just spend few hours in SG so it’s really impossible to meet. How I wish he will also make a route going here in the Philippines, hahaha…He’s the one planning and making the route all throughout their voyage…. Hahaha :) how I wish, but that’s fine, in 131 days I can finally see him… oh well, I’m back counting again.


Days are really close… more or less 4 months to go…. I’m 60% done. Hahaha :) I need to be patient… we need to be patient…. Hahahaha… and wait until that perfect day comes… all I know now is I’m uber happy and so in love ♥

Passion Manila World Tour

I was browsing the homepage of FB when i saw a status of a friend having tickets already for the Passion Manila World Tour. Awwww.... i checked the website and got so interested to attend...

I was actually tagged in one photo in FB about the Passion World Tour, but i didn't spend time to look at it and was not able to read all the details - now i'm really interested. The event will happen on May 25 at Araneta Coliseum, hopefully by tomorrow i can reserve tickets for me and my churchmates... awwww... i really want to attend. Still praying i can buy tickets... pls do join me in prayers :)

:)

I'll just let the time decides...





And when the right time comes...





It may be the best time to write... A NEW STORY :)

My Last Event

In 8 days time, i'll be officially unemployed. hahaha... but that won't take long i guess, lots of opportunities are coming my way, lots of companies are calling to have me for an interview but i won't take that seriously now, guess i need to have my vacation first before i finally gear on to another phase of my life. hehehe...

Last Sunday, i had my last event for the company. It was actually a Ginebra San Miguel event in Alaminos, Pangasinan with Maui Taylor. The event went well, the clients were happy and it was a success - the people enjoyed it a lot. It ended around 3am but needed to go straight to the office after that to attend the regular Monday General Assembly, where excuses are not entertained so better attend the meeting and go home after that - and that's what i did. It was a tiring day but it's all worth it.

I'm so excited to be officially FREE! hahaha :) i'm so excited to explore other opportunities outside my comfort zone... i'm so excited to meet new people, new faces and new environment. But despite of that excitement, i know i'll be MISSING a lot.

No regrets, i know i need to move on to be BETTER ME. i know i need to move forward to grow and mature.


No regrets. No regrets.

Every day is a good day... with JESUS

I was at Alaminos, Pangasinan last weekend when i saw a simple note from a tricycle - it was written there "EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY... WITH JESUS". That simple sticker posted right in front of me reminded me of the Lord's goodness in every single day of my life. Indeed, there are trials, struggles and obstacles... but despite of all those things, I HAVE JESUS, who will never let me go and will stay true to me no matter what.



Currently, I'm in the state where i find myself thinking of many things... in a state of confusion where i need to find guidance. In a situation where i need comfort and refuge. And all i need to do is to LOOK BACK and bring myself to where i trully belong...in the loving arms of my dear Saviour - where every day is a good day, ever greater with HIM.

How can i cast this miss away?

Sigh. I really miss Ryan - miss that even affected my whole being. Really, it brought me sadness - it saddens me to the point of feeling that i'm so alone. Sigh. I guess this day was meant to be that way. I don't have my housemates with me now and i don't know what to do. I haven't heard from him for 10 days now and kinda worried how he is right now. That's the saddest part when communication is uncontrollable. Sigh. He doesn't have signal and internet connection, how else can he update me? I am bombarded now with so many thoughts in my mind... I am in DEEP THOUGHTS.

Relax... Breathe.... that's what i need to do... everything will be okay. Tomorrow is another day, tomorrow might bring unexpected joy. Keeping my fingers crossed.

@ Shakeys Paseo :)

March 17, 2010 - after my long day outside (hmmmm...) we decided to have dinner @ Shakeys' Paseo de Magallanes. I'm not sure if this will be the last day that i'll eat with them here @ Magallanes. (I hope not). It was funny to see a Vinz' look-a-like there. (hahahaha)

Cecil was the first one who noticed it, afterwards Kristy agreed. I texted my friend Vinz, but he did not believe me. So even if it's kinda embarrassing, i asked Dominic (the waiter) to have his picture taken with me. hahaha.. kulit moves. So there, it's for you to decide guys if he's really Vinz 'look-a-like' hahahaha :P

March 2010 Bonding with Plaridelians

March 14, 2010 - MOA. I was able to spend a day with my Plaridelian Family (Les,Daniel, Tina, Dianne, Divine, Allen, Jo, Marvin, Maye, Ged, Aki, and our new friends Jamie and Darrel). Another bonding moments with them - pyrolympics, dinner, coffee. Simple things that we usually do everytime we have free time. This is one of a kind family, we were together for 4 years back in High School and now that we are grown ups already, still we are connected. We always get in touch and make time to see each other at least once a month.


Next stop? beach!!! hehehe :)

Thank you guys, i had a great time :)

Conti's with Paul :)

March 13, 2010 - i had an activation in Trinoma for PediaSure Plus. It was a supermarket activation so i need to kill time or else i'll boom because of boredom. I've tried to go from shop to shop but that was totally tiring so i texted all my friends for a small get together/meet up. hahaha :) But in ended up that it was only me and Paul : where are you Jimson? (he sort of confirmed as well) Anyways, i enjoyed our little chit chat together. Hope he was not bombarded by my kwentos :)

'til next time bez :)

Karlene ♥ R.A.

It's a Friday and i'm still here in the office. I have a project tomorrow in Trinoma and i'm waiting for the psd file of my design for another project that is due today. Still have lot of things to do for work. hmmmm.... there. I also updated my resume and so ready to print it later. Kinda excited for my job interview tomorrow. Oh, i need to have some beauty rest cause it's for facial care. hahaha... Oh-uh... i really want that job, crossing my fingers and praying for it.. let it be, if it's really for me. so help me God.

I so miss my mahal, this picture reminded me of our last day together here in the Philippines... in less than 5 months, i'll be able to finally see him again... just casting this miss away thru this... emo day again...

I know he's doing great. If only i have a plane ticket now going to Singapore... awwww... by this time, maybe he's at Singapore already.. so near... but this waiting will be over.. soon... hehehe...

Wacky Wednesday

(Pauline, Paula, Kristy, Kate, Cecil and me)

The last AMG standing! Oh well, technically only until this month, in 2 weeks time i'll be leaving...and i will miss them so much... for almost three years of stay here in the company... we've created a strong bonding... awwww...

Not a good day...

And i therefore conclude that this day is a "not-so-good" day... It started badly and it didn't end the right way.... i had a plan to go to the interview this morning but wasn't able to go because of _____... never mind... i don't wanna think about it over and over again... i just need to wait... in 21 days i'll be free... and will have ample time to attend to those interviews.. can't wait for those days... how i wish time will travel fast and will bring me to the future ASAP... i don't have super powers, i cannot do the impossible, so all i need to do is to WAIT... Oh well, as if i have a choice, i am left with NO CHOICE. Nothing at all.

I fully accepted that first error of the day, but now another one follows. I had a project last week, supermarket activation to be exact. We gave out button pins as premium items to moms who will go to the booth. And this is the button pin story - I asked our procurement personnel to give me the cost per piece, she gave me P15/pc. When the time of production comes, she was charging me P35/pc because of the rush fee. I just think it's so unfair to ask that much when in fact during the time that i was asking for cost she didn't mention at all the lead time she needs. All she said was a big 15/PC and now she's claiming she said THAT... she only said THAT during the time that she cannot find a supplier so she had no choice but to tell me that she needs 2 weeks lead time to produce button pins, come on! how hard it is to produce button pins? I can look for suppliers who can produce that 150 pcs for 2 hours. What else can i do? Again, it's the fault of the AE - always AE!


This afternoon, i found out that the budget i need for my Saturday run was hold because of that over-budget thing. And again, i am left with NO CHOICE but to absorb the cost to be able to release the budget for MY project. I just hate it, this is so UNFAIR. I just hate the thought of them 'in general' lying just to cover their ass... cause it never happened once... it always.

Oh well, i just wish this day would end with a thankful heart... for in every thing i should give thanks... there's always a reason... all i need to do is be thankful for a not-so-good day and pray for them...

Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia's Riau Islands. At 710.2 km2 (274.2 sq mi),[8] Singapore is a microstate and the smallest nation in Southeast Asia. It is substantially larger than Monaco and Vatican City, the only other present-day sovereign city-states.

Before European settlement, the island now known as Singapore was the site of a Malay fishing village at the mouth of the Singapore River. Several hundred indigenous Orang Laut people also lived along the nearby coast, rivers and on smaller islands. In 1819, the British East India Company, led by Sir Stamford Raffles, established a trading post on the island, which was used as a port along the spice route.[9] Singapore became one of the most important commercial and military centres of the British Empire, and the hub of British power in Southeast Asia.

-Source : Wikipedia

**Finally, they were all safe after passing through the Gulf of Aden and now heading to Singapore :) Weeeh! So happy that lately he has ample time to update me, good thing phone signal is cooperating :) I miss him so much... awwww... 148 days to go... hahaha... and we're back in our countdown... can't imagine him doing the same thing but he does :) hihi :)

It's jogging time!

Two weeks ago, my housemates and I planned to jog at The Fort early in the morning. Unfortunately, we failed. hahaha :P I woke up earlier but was too hesitant to wake them up aside from the fact that, I, too wanted to spend more time in bed :) Good thing yesterday in the G.A. it was announced that we will be having a 'company run'if i could call it that way. And the much awaited time happened last night, we were able to jog/walk at The Fort. I don't see the need to jog cause i'm too thin to do that, hahaha :P but i believe having a good exercise feels great...

When i was in UP, one of my wish list before i leave the University is to jog, but it never happen. And yesterday was the so called "sort of fulfillment" of that wish list :P though it was a bit short, hope we could spend more time again soon...i really wanted to try it early in the morning... soon.

Ryan and I had an agreement that whenever he arrives, we'll jog together. :) but that will happen if i obey to one of his rules - sleep 8 hours/day. Seems to be difficult for me, but he's monitoring that so all i can do is to do the best i can. I know, it was a sort of joke, but i've seen the purpose... his purpose of doing it :)

Home :)

Last Saturday, i went home and spent my weekend in Bulacan :) i miss my home, i miss my family... i miss the province... it feels great.. i just love being there... i miss the people, my neighbors, my relatives, my friends... I'm missing a lot... I was able to spend time and had a little talk with my mom and dad, informed them about my resignation as well... Mama and Papa are very supportive... they listened to my explanation and gave me encouragement... and that's what i love about them... they made me feel that they are there no matter what... i simply love them :)

I miss andrei :) our cute, little baby, he's 5 months old now and he's so heavy...hahaha... soon, i can spend more time with him, even 1 week or less... hehehe...Above is the picture of our cute angel :) hahaha...

**I'm looking forward to the day when Ryan and I will finally go there together, hahaha... in 5 months time... we planned it last October... soon... soon...he'll finally meet my family... hahaha :P

Gulf of Aden

The Gulf of Aden is located in the Arabian Sea between Yemen on the South Coast of the Arabian Peninsula and Somalian in the Horn of Africa. In the Northwest, it connects with the Red Sea through the Bab-El-Mandeb strait, which is about 20 miles wide.

The waterway is part of the important Suez Canal shipping route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Sea in the Indian Ocean with 21,000 ships crossing the gulf annually. The gulf is known by the nickname "Pirate Alley" due to the large amount of pirate activity in the area.

- Source : Wikipedia

This morning, I received an update from Ryan that they are already transiting Suez Canal and they'll pass Gulf of Aden, where deadly pirates and terrorist are around the area. Another tough voyage for him and the rest of the team before they can arrive finally at Brisbane. Kinda difficult cause their lives are at risk once again, but will keep praying... that's the best thing i can do anyway : to PRAY. I know the Lord will continue to guide them... my prayer is never put into vain :)

Twin Shirts

Kristy, Cecil and I have the same t-shirts received as Christmas gift from Mama Bel :) We decided to have 1 working day where we can wear the same shirt. Unfortunately, Kristy wasn't able to join us because she had to go to her client visit and wear a not so casual shirt. So it was only me and Cecil who wore the shirt.

When we were kids, my sisters and I used to wear that kind of clothes. I have 2 sisters and we always have the same design of clothes but with different colors. Kristy and Cecil are like my sisters too... for almost 3 years of stay in MME, they were the people who's been with me through my ups and downs. And i will miss them so much...

Slow-Mo

It’s a Friday! I wanted to end the day as much as possible. I don’t want to feel the slow-mo feeling. Arggg… I'm looking forward to the coming weekend, i don't have an activation and i can go to Bulacan... Oh, i miss Andrei so much... can't wait to hug our little baby... I think he's really big now... he's 5 months old already... the last time i saw him, he was still on his 3rd month... now, i'm sure he's a bit heavy... oh, he's so cute...

I miss my family... i miss my friends... soon i can spend time, lots of time with them... and to my extended family as well in Davao, i miss them too... in 5 months time, i can see them again... and that time with Ryan :)

What else to write? I guess that's all for today. I think it's time for me to go home, sleep early, read book or watch some DVD. I just need to let this day... this slow-mo day pass.

The best is yet to come...

Some things has to end for new beginning to happen... and as to where it will lead you... no one knows. You just need to trust your self and trust the Almighty who holds your future.

Some door closes to be able to open a new one... you'll never know that the one in front of you is quite big and wider than the one you left behind. You just need to trust your self and trust the Almighty who holds your future.

Some of your plans fail because His plans are far more greater than what you think. He prepares something better and even the best. You just need to trust your self and trust the Almighty who holds your future.

The best is yet to come... just BELIEVE!

Free Writing 03/04

I want to go home... i want to eat dinner... i suddenly miss R.A... i need to finish the CE... i want to read my book... i want a long walk... i want to sleep... so many things i want to do... tomorrow is another day and today will be over. So live, love and learn.

I want to go to the beach... i want to play in the rain... i want to stare at the stars and the moon tonight... i want to jog... i want to go biking... i want to enjoy the things that i'm longing to do... i want to dream, dream and dream....

i want to act... to sing and shout... i want to express my love in all possible ways i know... i want to reach out... i want to extend my hand... i want to be an instrument of peace and love happiness... i want to live with joy and happiness... i want to live each day to the fullest...

but lastly, i want to be ME... and i miss ME

Tic Tac Tic Tac

Time's up! dot.. dot... dot... Tic tac tic tac...

The clock is moving again... tic tac tic tac...

Will i ever finish the race?

Hand Book 2010

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11. Don’t compare your life to others.. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control.. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present..
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree….

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. God and time heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank God for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:
40. Please share this to everyone you care about, I just did.

Annyunghaseyo

I was browsing old messages in my personal email add when i saw the folder 'Korean Friends'. I read some of the emails and then i remember my college experience when i had lots of encounter with them. Some became my classmates, some were my students, and some were my missionary friends I met in SV. Oh I miss the days.

So often, people mistakenly thought that I am Korean too, hahaha… I wonder why. I, too.. at once fell in love with Korea.. hahaha, that’s why I wanna go there to meet Lee Dong Wook (Julian) and go to Jeju Island.

Last December I met a friend from USA who used to teach in Korea, and now he's back in Korea and teaching kids. I miss the days when i was teaching kids too but i know teaching is not the profession for me... hehehe... i just miss those days...

Upon reading some emails, i saw the picture above that was taken at CASAA, UP Diliman. That was the picture with my Korean friends who are missionaries. Way back in UP, i used to join them in teaching the gospel and reaching the lives of different people...They're so contagious. I was overwhelmed by their passion to reach people. Oh, i miss doing that...

In less than a month, i know can do that too... and i am so excited. :)