June Systems Date: June 1st, 2022 Author: Sequoia Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not to your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6 This verse is inscribed in my heart as I begin this essay, this day, and this month. I had a long list of things I wanted to get done this month, but the Lord spoke to me through this passage. We may devise numerous strategies, but the final outcome is ultimately in…
@Sequoia in June 2022
Does love fails? Date: June 2,2022 Author: Sequoia "And when the time comes, that you no longer see me as your home. When the urge of getting away is stronger than the will to stay, please don't hesitate to disclose it straight to my face. I'll rather be hurt with your honesty than feel better with your lies." 'Love' nowadays is so such a terrifying thing to engaged ourselves with. One of the most deceitful yet satisfying feeling a person could ever experience in his entire…
Mundane days... Date: June 3,2022 Author: Sequoia Three down, twenty seven days more to go. Am I the only one who feels like we are are only existing just to see the sun set and rise daily? I mean, my days seem to be in a loop. Doing the same thing over and over again that I've already reached the point in my life where I no longer feel any excitement everytime I wake up. Stagnant as they say and that's the perfect definition that I can apply to the season that I am in.…
Goodbye, readStars! Until next time. Date: June 4, 2022 Author: Sequoia Type... Delete... Type... Delete... Type... Delete... It was a cycle of these two and I don't know how to move forward with nothing inside my heart and head no matter how hard I look and search. I felt like a kid lost in the middle of the Sahara desert bringing nothing with me but a half empty glass of water. I mean, what can I do with this? This can't even quench the thirst that I am suffering and…
Halfway through... Date: June 6, 2022 Author: Sequoia Can somebody hand me a bottle of cold water please! I am sweating hot right now because of the scorching heat of Mr. Sun. If I am an ice cream, I am surely melted by now for sure. But the heat is tolerable enough since I am here in my hometown than when I was in the city this morning. Yep, I went to the city yesterday because we worked on the revision of our Thesis paper that was submitted today during the break of dawn.…
Finish me... I mean the sentence Date: June 7,2022 Author: Sequoia Today's my uncle's birthday and I am gonna go to his pad since he will have a simple celebration and he invited us. Well, it is her step daughter who will sponsor his celebration. Unfortunately, I cannot grind in his place due to a weak to no internet connection. With that being stated, I have no choice but to write an article and published an article now and just read yours later when I get home. Since I…
The power of Speaking up... Date: June 8, 2022 Author: Sequoia Being a person who's used to prioritizing other people's needs over themselves will often feel bad whenever they are asked to think of themselves and forgot about others for a while. With that, it cannot be denied that most of them will tend to bottle up their feelings and breakdown into silence. Showing no weakness to the people around them, for they do not want to gather attention and be pitied. However, things…
Graduation Fees, makes me get down on my knees. Date: June 9,2022 Author: Sequoia Such good and heart warming news to wake up to on Thursday morning. I still can't believe that after 4 years of endurance, sleepless nights, stress, pressures, tears, confusions, procrastinations, cramming, and crisis, I was able to conquer it all and reached the finish line with flying colors. I still can't believe it and still not sinking in to my lazy and bored brain cells. LOL. I wanted to…
My Read.cash Journey (Community Engagement Writing Challenge) Date: June 10,2022 Author: Sequoia Another day had dawned, bringing with it new hopes and aspirations. As the majestic and warm radiant of the sun give life and color to everything it touches, it always excluded the restless and cold-blooded heart of a young yet exhausted girl. While everyone is busy as bee preparing for their individual whereabouts and errands, she was sulking in her bedroom trying to figure out…
The 100 Takeaways Date: June 11,2022 Author: Sequoia Is there anything I can do to at least slow down the day from passing by? I think it's getting faster and faster and I couldn't cope up anymore. LOL. Wazzup y'all! How's your sleep last night? Well, I slept extremely late because I've been binge watching the movie entitled "The 100". Thanks to @wittyscrivener 's article I found this fascinating and insightful movie. I am currently on Season 2 part 5 of the series and it's…
Skip it... Date: June 12,2022 Author: Sequoia As much as I can remember , summer should have end last month but why am I still experiencing extreme temperature from the sun? Even the walls and floors are burning. Gosh. I am sweating really bad despite of having an electric fan. In fact, it seems like I don't have any fan at all because of the infuriating heat from the big ball of fire in the space. Common, I wanted to immerse myself in the ocean but I am sure that I'll…
Red, Red, what is red... Date: June 13,2022 Author: Sequoia Waking up with a bloody market made me wanna wish that I shouldn't just wake up huhu. At least in my dream the coins were all green and our Bitcoin Cash is mooning. When will this stop and go back to its big prices. I badly need to convert money for my laptop's payment but seems like the world isn't just allowing me to do so. GOOSSSHH. But the month of June isn't over yet, we still have time to regain what what…
Lead yourself... Date: June 14,2022 Author: Sequoia *"Spirit leads me where my trust is without borders.* *Let me walk upon the water, wherever you have called me.* *Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander.* *Where my faith will be made stronger, in the presence of my Savior. "* Currently listening to this song while writing this article, watching the big moon above my head as it illuminates the beauty of my surroundings. Have you ever been in a situation where it…
Heads up! Date: June 15,2022 Author: Sequoia Have you ever been in a situation in your life where you've been wanting to try something unusual but you can't? There's so many reasons why we can't do the things we've been wanting to do and that sometimes include our confidence. We know that confidence plays a vital role in every success that a person can achieve. And clearly, without this thing, a person will never get out from where they are. You need courage to take that…
Impulsive buying? Date: June 16,2022 Author: Sequoia *"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;* *his mercies never come to an end;* *they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."* ***Lamentations 3:22*** Wazzup folks! It's me again, your histrionic tree. LOL. Watching the Bitcoin Cash going down and down makes me sing "spaghetting pababa, pababa ng pababa". HAHAH for those who aren't Filipino, just don't mind the words that you didn't understand. Sometimes…
TREErifically One year Old! Date: June 17,2022 Author: Sequoia "You are maybe still far from your dreams, but you've gone far as well." When I was younger, I always complained why am I growing so slow. Just like any other lil human being's queries and curiosities, I want to experience the life of an adult. Doing the things that I want without asking for any permission. Going to any places and eat my favorite chocolate as much as I want. That's how I envision my future self…
Let it wander... Date: June 18,2022 Author: Sequoia Wander. When I was younger, I often interchange the words wonder and wander. I mean, this has been my usual mistake everytime I create an easy before. Gladly, as the time passed by, I have discovered and learned how to use the mentioned words appropriately in a sentence. However, I have also realized that they are somehow connected in some sense. I mean, I often wonder how does wandering gives joy and peace to a lot of…
They deserve to be celebrated... Date: June 19,2022 Author: Sequoia FATHER... Six letters One word Multiple obligations and responsibilities. Full of strengths but also uncertainties. Be strong as they say, Stand strong and be not dismay. But what if they ran out of fuel and can no longer pay? Don't they deserve to rest and on bed they just lay? Morning and night they never stop working Bearing the hunger and tiredness Still they continue for the sake of living You aren't…
Success Requires Discomfort. Date: June 21,2022 Author: Sequoia ***"There is always room for progress and new learnings."*** What is your usual response whenever you encounter something new or far from what you were used to, in your life? May it be in emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and other aspects. Well, there's a big possibility that some of us would give in, some would resist and some would just tend to ignore it. Whatever we choose, rest assured that it brings…
Dear me... Date: June 23,2022 Author: Sequoia *Dear me,* *First of all, I would like to thank you for all the sacrifices that you made just to give the people you love a better life. Even if it means that you have to neglect yourself and set aside your desires and dreams. Even if you have to do the things that you aren't supposed to do. Thank you for enduring all the hardships, turmoil and challenges that comes in your way.* *Thank your for being patient with those people…
Social Media Manager in the making... Date: June 24,2022 Author: Sequoia ***"Life might be complex at some point but we can't deny the truth that it is so beautiful at the same time. Don't waste your day with negativity. Instead, fill your heart with joy, love and positivity that will illuminate every darkness around you. A happy heart always lead to a happy life."*** Wazzup everyone! Today is such a great day for me. Well, I haven't finished that much of work but my heart…
Putting some colors on my face... Date: June 26,2022 Author: Sequoia When was the last time that you did yourself a favor? When was your last self pampering? Where was the last destination you let your feet walked on? What's the recent gift that you offer to your self? How did you spend your weekend? In simple terms, can you still remember the last time that you allow yourself to be free and just let your imagination wander and discover the potentials within you? The last…
What wakes you up? Date: June 28,2022 Author: Sequoia Three more exciting and busy days to go and we will finally have our final march at the stage as an undergraduate college students. It is because of the reason that the next time I will march on that aisle, I will see to it that I am already finishing my Masteral degree in my chosen profession. My brain can't still absorb this reality-the thought of graduating in college. Who would have thought that the once…
I am rooting for you! Date: June 30,2022 Author: Sequoia When everything become so uncertain and your hope is sluggishly fading away, please remember that this too, shall come to pass and you will see another rainbow in the horizon after this storm. I know, things might not look like you expected is to be, but it doesn't mean that it will stay like that forever. Process might be far different from the results that we are looking forward to, but it always the end jutifies the…