Cast and Carry

I prayed for courage, and God gave me faith instead. It’s 7o’clock in the morning, still got hangover. Not hangover as in “hangover” but hangover from my most amazing climbing experience (so far). I am still overwhelmed as I wrote this blog. It was June when I first ascended Mount Palay Palay. I thought that, that climb tested my limit and that there could never be harder than that. This blog explains why. Moving forward, this was my 6 th climb. I filed for half-day VL so I can take a nap before leaving, atleast I could get some rest. It was past 9am, all of us were in McDonalds MDC100 --- me, Lester, Emong, Jhenelle, Carrieh, Joseph and Jona. No cab everywhere, whew! There were few, but refused to go to Coastal Mall, where we could ride a bus going to Tenarte. Finally it was almost 10am when God sent us sweet, little manong who drove us all the way to Coastal Mall. Heavy traffic from Eastwood to IPI, but smooth along EDSA. It was almost 11am when we arrived in the ...

First of, I would like to commend Nuffnang, so as Globe for coming up with such an awesome idea of making us do self-check if we really act as a good friend to our friends, or otherwise. I really thought of many ways to becoming the best friend someone could ever have, and below is my top 20! 1. LISTEN. Sometimes all we need is someone who listens --- without saying anything at all. In school, we are being taught that conversation is exchanging ideas. But that's not the whole meaning of it in real life. Most of the times, by merely listening, you've expressed already what's in your heart more than words can say. 2. BE OPEN. We become more comfortable to those people who share their thoughts more often than those who don't. It is because we became familiar --- we're able to determine their likes and dislikes, what makes them happy and what makes them sad. 3. BE HONEST. Be honest, doesn't mean saying that truth about your life. Being honest is being tr...

Who among these mutants inspired you? Such question never even entered my mind until I see this  post. Cool question, isn't it? My first choice was Magneto. He has gone through a lot, which hardened his heart. Yes he is not one of the "good guys", yet I always believe in 2nd, 3rd or 4th chances. Lols, we're getting deep huh! I just think that his power is awesome. As simple as that. Maybe I don't think like boys do, so I asked my boyfriend, he gave me a very serious answer, as if it's a wish that may come true. With no second thought, he straightly said that he wants to be Wolverine. Okay, that's a bit odd. I am Magneto, he's Wolverine --- no wonder we fought a lot of times. Just kidding. He gave me manly reasons. And when I say manly, I didn't mean "manly", I mean reasons coming from a man. Here's what he said: "Wolverine is kinda like Kratos of god of war, he's a bit of a anti-hero. He care less abo...

Today is a very special day for me. It's mother's day . Since then, I've always wanted to have kiddies of my own. Cute girls and boys, running around me and chasing each other. Babies I can hug and watch movies with. Okay, enough of me. Every year, I always wanted to give my nanay a very special gift on this day. I wanted to give her something for HER alone , something that she cannot share with anyone else. My nanay has always been so selfless. When we give her something, she shares it with everyone. So my favorite gift for her is "undies". Yeah. That's something that she cannot share with anyone, isn't it? Funny but true. Today, I got no gift for her yet. But I think, me and my brothers & sister have something for her that she will surely treasure. We will celebrate her day and our first ever pamangkin's monsarry together. It may sound "not so special", but for nanay, it really is. She never wanted anything else but to see u...

His love never fails, but mine always does. Why is it that no matter how much desire I have, I still can't. I know I am not perfect, and I can never be ... not even close. But my heart is honest. I know I am in sin. I know I am not worthy of everything. And I also know that nothing can snatch me out of His hands... I want His will not mine, but why am I still here? I love Him more than anything else, but why can't I...? I am very disappointed of my own actions. But why does He still love me? Shame on me! I am trying to fix things my way. What a little faith I have... God is loving. He will surely have mercy on me. He will surely understand. And God is just. I know He is. I know there will be...a consequence.  This is one of the saddest part of my life. I am a sinner. I'm sorry Lord.

Friday, April 25, 2014 Speaker: Josh Subject: Apr 25 - Morning Light I've been too busy recently so I wasn't able to update my blog. Today we have a very special guest who talked about God's power. I just want to share a very brief summary of what I've learned: God is able: 1. to save us completely - He gives us eternal destiny -  Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. (Hebrews 7:25 NLT) 2. to keep us from sin - God can completely turn your life around - Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. (Hebrews 2:18 NLT) 3. to supply all our needs - And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 NLT) - And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need...

Truly that God is amazing and powerful for having our eyes see such wonderful and adorable creatures --- birds. Am visiting this place in less than two weeks from now. See information below should you wish to spend your company team building, school fieldtrip, barkada out-of-town, or family day at Magaul Bird Park.   Magaul (Ma-ga-ul) is the Sarimanok, a Philippine mythical bird, who pecked the bamboo where Malakas and Maganda came from (the Philippine version of Adam and Eve). Magaul Bird Park at J.E.S.T. Camp has the most diverse, amazing and unique adventure for the whole family offered in one location! Where else can you experience the wilderness like the pioneers, swing above a cliff like an eagle, hop from one tree to another like a hornbill, or snake through the Magaul Maze Quest for the only finger coloured adventure in the Philippines. And you can do it all in one of the wildest remaining places in the North. MAGAUL BIRD PARK AT JEST CAMP ATTRACTIONS :...