A flood and a funeral

Much as I don't want to soak my feet in the flood water ( am so afraid of leptospirosis) but we did  last Saturday for a cousin's funeral.

If you notice, almost everyone is wearing shorts and shirt, no one wore a dress and Stetson Fedora Hats. In other countries I know people wear these beautiful hats on funerals and weddings, I wish we are a hat country :) 

 Anyways, good thing the recent storm didn't bring more rain. We were relieved and according to my cousins, there is no more flood water in their area :)  

Irene

We went to see Irene who is now living with my sister in Bulacan last week end. I know, I have not mentioned anything about her here except for her graduation last April. She was actually one of our high school scholars last year. And she was supposed to take up a 2 year course in HRM but…

I was reminded of what happened to her last Saturday night after watching Imbestigador.

And I can’t help but be sad. Sad that she was force to put off her dreams of finishing college. But as I told her, she can still go for her dreams right after all these things.

She was a sweet girl, have known her for almost 4 years now. I always run to her when I needed help, she does our laundry sometimes, cook food when I am so lazy to do so, most of the time she was just there for us, helping us in anyway she can.

Now she badly needs help, she badly needs us, and though she is safe and we are assured that she’s in good hands she is still lonely and feels alone most of the time.

“Irene, we will always be here for you, always bear in mind that a lot of your friends do care and love you, you will get through this. Hang in there, be strong and always remember that God knows what’s best for you and for that little one!”

See you again soon!

late blogging

yes, it's midnight and I'm still here, hoping and trying to get some opps and of course bloghopping to the max. Thanks Alex for fixing the internet in our very own room. :)

While bloghopping, my mind also wander to some serious thoughts of leaving my present job now, I told hubby about that yelling incident tis morning and I can say he's just so mad and told me again for the nth time to just quit and move on to what God has planned for us.

I am about to give up- I know, right now I'm already at the edge and I don't know if I could still wait till December comes. It's a shame that I don't wanna give up this job because of the finacial leeway it is giving me now, of course this is currently as they say the hardest times in the country so going out of work is such a crazy idea.

But then, obedience to God is better than anything else. I am very well aware of that.

I'm still afraid of not having cash to buy our basic necessities, of not having enough food on the table, of not ahving extra money to see a movie, to relax or to dine out. I have to admit that and with fear inside me I know I am going to trust my Lord even more and cling to HIS promises even more.

TRUSTING HIM is the key word here. I hope I can learn that soon before it's too late.

For the meantime I'm going to sleep muna.

helllloooooo????????

" i don't think you need to yell like that..I have always always been respectful, don't I deserve a bit respect as a human" ------> my YM status a while ago.

the reason? got a call from my boss who was in another office this noon and he yelled just like he was yelling to someone not human at all. I nearly cried, I kept quiet I swallowed the pain. But as of this moment it is still hurting me.Why does he have to shout??? I know I am not perfect, I know I am not so intelligent, I know I have mistakes but..no one is perfect right?

I was actually asking the Lord to give me until December but I don't know if I can make it pa until then. It's been hard to go to office for the past months now, It's been hard motivating my self to get up every morning..pero I'm trying my best.

God knows what's best for me.

what a busy busy weekend

Last Sunday was our church 25th anniversary. I was supposed to post pictures in facebook but haven't started uploading them until now. I was tired, who wouldn't be? just look at what I did last weekend.

Thursday night - worked overtime till 1:30 in the morning, in fairness I enjoyed Direk Bert's party, saw some celebrities and lots of singers too.

Friday - I didn't come to office na because had lots of church stuff to finish pa, went to divisoria to pick up the souvenir fans, which we all loved! and bought loot bag items for the sunday schoolers. we got home at around 6 pm and then got my self ready for a debut party, can't say no because the family is so dear to us. we stayed till 3 am yata.

Saturday -Whole day work, I did the program, coordinated with the presentors, attended worship team practice, went to the new venue after the practice.made some baloon decorations.went to bed finally at around 1 AM.

Sunday- woke up at 5:30 AM, went to pasay to buy flowers, arranged it and then went to annivesary venue for decorations. was ready for the worship service before 9Am. whew! the celebration lasted till 3PM. after that I went straight to my sis house for my rachelle's 6th birthday party. Take note ; was the emcee at the church and was the emcee at the party too.

Tired is understatement but was I happy? yes! because it's what I love to do.

I need a vacation please

Went home from the office earlier than usual yesterday because of a terrible headache. I don't know hat triggered it, I was just doing some research about Iron ore and was glued to the computer when I suddenly felt different. I was cold and felt weak and the headache. Should I balme the indexes on metals and numbers on bloomberg and other metals site? because just plain looking at them is a sure source of headache na for me.

Hubby was surpprised to see me when I reached home, becaus eit's only 5 PM, he actually asked why i didn't call or texted him to pick me up. I didn't bother to answer, went straight to bed and tried to sleep. He applied efficasent oil and massaged my forehead and it felt good. I was able to sleep and woke up at around 8:00 na.

And because I feel okay already, we were able to attend a small birthday swimming party of our good friend Andrew. I guess the warm water of the pool did good on me. I felt more relaxed afterwards.

Right now I am wishing I could have at least a 5 day straight vacation, I think I needed a day off from everything. I feel weak and parang I get tired agad.Maybe the vacation would regenerate some energy for me. wish ko lang.

Class Reunion

Our elementary and high school batch will have a reunion on the 1oth of May. Bel my high school friend who is now a teacher together with our other classmates are organizing the event. I am excited to attend because It has been 1o years since we had a reunion and I remember I organized that one, now that I am in Manila can't help them in organizing but Kudos to them! When I went home to province last Saturday, saw this streamer in front of our elementary school.
and then I whispered to my cousin who was with me at that time..matatanda na kami no? hehe!

Even through heavy rains...

it is already thursday..

tonight, I'm scheduled to speak/share to singles fellowship. I really do not know what to share. I depend on God and God alone, although I've prepared something, I still want God's will if He ever want something different for me to share.

It's been rough days for me since Saturday..Actually, I didn't wanna go to church last Sunday,more so sing in the congregation but God didn't allow it. I cried my heart out to Him and it's amazing how He has given me peace that day.

But just as I am being comforted by Him, another "not so good situation" came again Monday and I thought I would flare up and leave everything na lang. He is really testing my patience, my obedience and everything in me.

I can say I'm a bit ok now, inspite of another bad news last tuesday..you see..when it rain it pours..I know even through heavy rains..He is with me and will be with me always.

updates

Anybody wants to join in writing and completing a story? It’s fun! Visit bunso’s site and it’s there. I am actually entertained reading those few sentences added by the readers. It’s like he started a story and then asked fellow bloggers to write on..it’s far from having it’s the end so you might want to go and add your few words.

We participated in the EARTH HOUR last Saturday night, it’s sad though because when we looked around in our neighborhood, seems it’s only us who participated. Sigh. And I sigh more when I think that not my entire church mate is into the idea of helping our mother earth. I got a chance of promoting it to our Friday meeting and some nodded their head and some I guess are just like “and so what? It’s bound to happen anyway”..

Last Sunday afternoon, we went to Binan, Laguna and attended a child dedication, hubby was chosen as Ninong (Godfather) and though it’s a bit far we obliged ourselves to go. It’s sad though because the parents of the child separated few months after the youngest was born, all 4 kids are in the care of the mom. The father left them for another girl daw. So it moved us to tears yesterday when she went into front to dedicate her only girl and her youngest to God. May the good Lord bless them and provide for them. And I pray for her to be strong and to hold on.

Friday and Saturday night- I watch ROME (series) and the Love comes softly (movie series) again, only this time am with our good friend Grace ..and you bet, I cried again. haha! We haven't finish it yet and we plan to continue it tonight. We were all exhausted last night so we skipped it.

Happy Monday morning!

Happy Monday morning everyone!! and though it feels good to be back to work..(because that would mean I can blog again..hehe!) I still feel lack of sleep. I had 4 days off from work but that doesn't mean I rested and slept well..so sad..

Anyways, I know I have not been updating..10 days exactly..but I have loads of stuff in mind to blog about, I already started about our Ilocos Trip in my other blog, so feel free to visit it if you are planning to go to Ilocos..that is not yet finish though..I'm still working on the 2nd part..hay..dami ko backlog..as in.

kayo? how's your vacation?

That's it muna folks..have to start working now so i can update later during lunch break!!

Blessings everyone!

just a quick note

sorry..have not been updating since thursday..been very busy since friday because of a friend's wedding last Saturday. In fact i only got to rest sunday afternoon..and Praise God for that.

and today, monday- t'was also a busy busy day at the office. My boss is leaving tommorrow for a 2 week business trip in the US so we're kinda rushing things for him, schedule, meetings and everything..wish ko lang isama ako no? hehe!

anywyas, just letting you know that I'm still alive and kicking.I'll be back and post some kwento about the wedding or anything my hands could scribble tommorrow or the day after tommorrow.

Right now, I have to go because I still ahve to get my boss' ticjket from the travel agency..

Have a nice week to all of you!

crying for no reason--- in short nababaliw

That is actually my YM status now..

And no, I am not crying anymore pero it's true..I cried..while in front of the computer..while having chat with my cousin..a while ago.

And I don't know why? I was just telling her that she's invited on our friends wedding and she was just telling me she couldn't come..and there I was ramblings and making drama na of how I lost her na, how different is her life na since she got married..

hala..I suddenly feel so emotional that I didn't notice tears were falling na..

And she explained naman why we're not seeing her now a days..and I know I have to understand..I don't know why I over reacted that way..pag tumatanda ba nagiging emotional? kainis di ba?

I know..I only miss her that much..kasi naman, she used to be my confidant, my friend, my late night ka-chikahan..we lived on the same house for almost all the years that we're growing up. We kinda seperated lang because I got married na..then she got married na rin and moved to a not so near place.

And here's her last words..."siguro buntis ka no?"..

To which I replied.... " Wish ko lang"

Time of Refreshing

Woke up 6 :00 Am this morning because it's our devotion day together with all the saints (I mean people living at the center)

I wasn't really expecting anything..but surprise..surprise..God spoke to me in a soft and gentle manner..couldn't help but cry. He spoke to me, again surprisingly... not thru the message this time but thru this song.

TIME OF REFRESHING
HERE IN YOUR PRESENCE
NO GREATER BLESSING
THAN BEING WITH YOU

MY SOUL IS RESTORED
MY MIND IS RENEWED
THERE'S NO GREATER JOY
LORD, THAN BEING WITH YOU....

I am guilty beyond reasonable doubt...that sometimes, I tend to look on tangible things as greater blessing,specially now that we're in tough times financialy, forgetting that being with God, being able to linger in His presence is the greatest blessing of all..and that there is no really greater joy than being with HIM.

I'm sorry Lord...I really am.

paid blogging-mahirap din pala

haay! kamakailan lang, sa yahoogroups na kung saan kasali ako, napag usapan ang paid blogging at karamihan ay interesado talaga, ang iba ay ginagawa na..interesado rin ako, kasi sabi nga talagang magkakapera ka daw..gustong gusto ko talaga..

pero, hindi naman ako maalam sa blog blog- nagba-blog ako kasi gusto ko lang maisulat ang nararamdaman ko, yung una kong blog,ginawa ko yun dahil na-engganyo ako na i document ang preparasyon sa kasal namin katulad ng ibang mga ikakasal noon...

ngayon, di pa rin ako masyado maalam..sa mga code code na yan..java script, html, RSS at meron pa yatang CSS...napaka kumplikado..sinusubukan kong aralin online..pero siempre may trabaho naman ako at wala ako masyadong maraming oras na nakalaan para dito. minsan nga..nakaka guilty na kasi di ko maiwasan na kahit oras ng trabaho nag-aaral ako tungkol sa paid blogging..katulad ngayon,nagpo-post ako samantalang nasa opis pa ko..kunsabagay..30 minutes na lang uwian na..hehe!

naglagay ako ng mga adsense sa dalawang blog ko..kasi sabi nila pwede din daw magkaroon ng extra income dito,siempre gusto ko yan di ba? so far kaninang umaga ni check ko ang adsense account ko, meron na daw ako $0.41 earnings..haha! sana dumami pa..pero medyo matagal ko na din nilagay ang mga adsense na yun, at sa loob ng mahabang araw na yun 4 lang ang may click..sabi sa report...tsk..tsk...kelan kaya ako makaka $1.00??

wala naman yata kasi nagbabasa ng blog ko...meron man yun lang siempre mga binabasa ko ding blogs..

wish ko lang..ako man din pagdating ng araw ay magkaroon din ng extra income dahil sa pagba-blog.