UP Fight!

U-nibersidad ng Pilipinas!
U-nibersidad ng Pilipinas!
U-nibersidad ng Pilipinas!
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I'm so excited to watch the UAAP Cheerdance Competition today! Though I wasn't able to purchase a ticket to watch it live at Araneta, I'll definitely be cheering for my ALMA MATER  later! Loud and proud Iskolar ng Bayan!


UP Fight! UP fight! UP Fight!




*UAAP 2011 Cheerdance Competition will start at 3pm, airing will be at 3pm as well at Studio 23!

Self - Control

My Daughter,




I have given you the spirit of power so that you can direct your steps in the path of righteousness.  Your body is the temple of My Spirit, so lend yourself to the things that please Me.  Don't allow your impulses or your emotions to rule your life, but rather give yourself over to Me and let My Spirit empower you to live a life for Me. 

-God

Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. - Proverbs 4:23

Yey Yakimix!

I had a sumptuous lunch today! Thanks to my Non- Alco Family! *apir*

Asia Brewery Non Alco Team

Attendance :
1. Abe aka 'The Financier' lol
2. Jef aka  'Advance Happy 1 Year' Celebrant
3. Jay aka 'Birthday Boy'
4. Karlene aka 'Belated Happy 1st Year' Celebrant
5. Eric aka 'Welcome to ABI!'
6. Dan aka 'Welcome to ABI!'
7. Eli aka 'Birthday Girl'




And yes, our 2-hour lunch was held in no other than YAKIMIX! 

Yakimix Greenbelt

We went to Greenbelt around 11am and finished eating at nearly 2pm. 


It was a sort of celebration of many things - birthdays and anniversaries are some of those :)


And believe it or not, I ate a lot! With this body, yes I can eat even more! *evil laugh*

Round 1 : Hello SUSHI!

A lavishing sushi platter : 

* California Maki
* Tuna Flakes Warship
* Kappa Maki
* Tamaga Kenchi Maki
* Unagi Temaki
* Spicy Salmon Maki
* Spider Maki
*Salmon Sashimi


Round 2 : Mix and Match!

A mixture of everything : 
* Japanese Tempura
* Garlic Chicken
* Korean Chap Chae
* Kimchi
* Togue
* Spinach
* Seafood Tofu
* Shioga Yaki Pork


Round 3 : The Healthy Me!

* Barbecue Chicken Stick
* Lettuce Salad
* Fruit Salad
* Macaroni Salad
* Papaya






Round 4 : Dessert Time!

* Fruit Tart
* Blueberry Cheese Cake
* Macaroon's 
* Choco Mouse Cake






Round 5 : Ice Ice Ice cream!

* Chocolate Flavor
* Double Dutch Flavor
 with marshmallows, M&M's and Chocolate Drops




I had 5 rounds! I didn't even count those that we cooked on our table!

And yeah, I ate A LOT!


One funny thing that we experienced as well was the 'Happy Birthday' Song that was being played once every after 5 minutes in each table (too many September celebrants huh).


Thanks to J and Eli's birthdays that we became competitive vs the nearby tables... and the result? We got free 'birthday cakes' though the candle is transferable :p haha 

Happy Birthday J and Eli!

After eating for 2 hours and being completely FULL, still I was able to strike a pose on our way back to the office. Guess where all these food go? 

*I don't really know... I just hope my 90-lbs weight will be improved soon...

From Battle Scars to Beauty Marks

"I have sunk in my own moments of despair. I have weathered many storms and have known deep sorrow. I have felt helpless and in the dark.  The beauty of the gospel is that when we are at our end, the Lord is just beginning. Water turns into wine, blind men see and stones roll away.  He brings a word, a letter, a person, a song, a new day. He finds a way to snatch us from our pit to put us back on the path of His promises.  We need only to keep our hands open so He could slip His love in and lead us on to a Higher ground."

-From Battle Scars to Beauty Marks

Where The Love Lasts Forever - Hillsong

Your mercy found me,
Upon the broken road,
And lifted me beyond my failing,
Into Your glory,
My sin and shame dissolved,
And now forever Yours I’ll stand.

(Pre-Chorus)
In love never to end,
To call You more than Lord,
Glorious friend.

(Chorus)
So I throw my life upon all You are,
‘Cause I know You gave it all for me,
And when all else fades,
My soul will dance with You,
Where the love lasts forever.

Your mercy found me,
Upon the broken road,
And lifted me beyond my failing,
Into Your glory,
My sin and shame dissolved,
And now forever Yours I’ll stand.


(Bridge)
And forever I will sing,
Lord forever I will sing,
Of how You gave Your life away,
Just to save me, Lord You saved me.

With You, where the love lasts forever.

What it feels like living in BIG SISTER's HOUSE

view from outside : newly painted gate

I've been living in this so called 'Big Sister House' for more than a year now.  My housemates and I coined those words to simply mimic the  life inside Big Brother's House - the famous reality TV show which became a hit in the Philippines.


It can mirror the lives we have in this house. For tons of reasons, I believe :


1. We have a real 'Big Sister' - not very visible but kinda strict like 'Kuya'
2. We have different personalities, we work in different fields and we have a lot of stories to share
3. Though we don't often see each other, we know we care for each other (that's why quality time simply bond us together)
4. .... and many other reasons...

first floor, we also have a terrace
at the second floor

How I discovered this place was such a blessing. It became my 2nd home in Makati. Quite near to my work place and very accessible to malls, supermarkets and other food chains.


But entering in this house is like a reality show  - in a way we have to audition. Big Sister needs to see if you are qualified and from there you need to give all the requirements. It's like applying for a second job.


Qualifications : Working girls only, 22 to 30 years old


Requirements :
     *1 pc 2x2 picture
     *photocopy of any 2 of the following (driver's license, company ID, postal ID, SSS, Passport, postal ID, etc)

sala

And yeah, we're lucky we got in (not all who 'auditioned' were accepted...) and the journey begins. Similar to Big Brother's House, we also live in Big Sister's house full of "house rules" and when I say house rules, I mean a lot. Let me enumerate some :

dining room

1. BOYS are not allowed : Yeah, strictly for girls only, so if you dare come, make sure to wear your best wig and dress.


2. Some visitors are only allowed in the sala : Well, we need to ask permission first from Big Sister or at least give a heads up, and yeah they can't enter in our rooms.


3. Laundry is not allowed. We have like 8 comfort rooms in Big Sister House but we cannot do our laundry. So no choice but to have it washed in the laundry shop. Good thing Ate Angie, helper from my neighborhood can hand-wash my clothes as I don't really like sending my clothes to the laundry shop. I tried it for three years and it was not really helpful, especially for the branded ones.


4. Cooking is not allowed. Yes, I eat outside every single day and I'm craving for a good home-made food. I need to eat a healthy one - without preservatives and MSG please...I don't know the reason behind it, but I still thank God for the water dispenser. Haha, at least we have cold and hot water 24/7.

mini bar

5. Tons of house rules posted everywhere. Aside from those 'mutually'-agreed house rules, we also have those which are posted in some key areas in the house. 
a) Silence please
b) Always lock the door
c) Don't leave your trash here
...  and many others

Hello Sunny! beside my
housemate's room

I don't know why given all these rules I still choose to stay here... maybe I just love the atmosphere. I like the place being so homey. And yes, very safe as compared to other places I scouted before. And yes, I love my housemates. 


I'm just wondering for more than a year of stay here, it seems like I had the most number of neighbors (in the room beside mine). They are not evicted but I think the people who have stayed in that room had the tendency to move out earlier. If I am not mistaken, 5 people left already - for reasons I don't know.


As to how long I'll stay here? - that I don't know. So for now, I have to go up and down on our 15-step stairs everyday just to go to my room : And that I called an instant 'exercise'

Prayer

James 5 :16 The earnest prayer of a righteous
 person has great power and wonderful results

My Daughter/Son, 


Communication with you is important to My relationship with you.  I love it when you talk to Me about your life, your hopes and your dreams.  Pray without ceasing, for I am always here to listen and to respond to your prayers.  I enjoy the time you spend with Me in prayer  - earnest prayer for a need you have, prayers of thanksgiving and praise, and times when you simply want to talk to Me. You can pray at any time.  You don't need an invitation or a formal occasion to pray.  Just come to Me; I am always here waiting for you.  


-God