Failed Yet Thankful September.
October 1, 2021
Another month has ended and another month has started. A new beginning is about to start to hope for a better world. Praying that all our burdens, struggles, and challenges will be carried on a lighter way through God's help indeed.
Month of September was just good for me. It is just good for the reason that I did not make it better to those things that I wanted to achieve the goal I am aiming for. I failed because I did not give my best to grind even more due to the fact that I do have an 8month old baby to take care of and also the laziness always hits me because of tiredness I feel every time I have the chance to relax myself from taking care of my little one. Maybe, I'll try my best this month if given a chance tho and have the chance to hire a babysitter. Haha lol. (feeling mayaman)
My Noted September Goals
**Published 15 articles**
I failed.😭 I didn't hit my target to publish 15 articles in a month. I only publish 10 but it's okay with me. My plan is to publish 1 article every 2 days since I'm a bit busy but it seems that I publish every 3 days. However, the truth is I am out of topic to write about. I don't know what to write and what should be the content. I am out of nowhere to write, maybe because my body is tired and that's why my brain cannot think of what's good and new to share with all of you my fellow writers here. In addition, my greatest desire is to make an article to inspire others that will make them live a happier life.Unfortunately, I didn't make it. 😢
**Earn at least $60**
Oh my gosh!!! Sorry not sorry but I also failed. I didn't hit my target earnings that made me feel sad at some point. Even though that's all that happened, it was all fine because I know in myself that I have shortcomings in writing articles in order for me to earn. Well, I still have the time to grind more.
**10 Additional Subscribers**
Well, this makes me happy for the month of September because I made it. From 17 in the month of August to 28 for the month of September. In short, I do have 11 additional subscribers. Yeheyy! 👏 Congrats to me!😄 To those who subscribes me, thank you so much.💕
**Additional Sponsor**
Since I started joining this platform, I do have 6 sponsors already. I am so blessed that even if I'm just a newbie they are keeping me inspired to do my best. They never doubted how to help me reach my goal even though there was one sponsor of mine who did not renew her sponsorship, maybe because she wasn't happy with my write-ups because I'm a bit inactive last month. But with all my heart, I accepted it. No worries. 😊However, they are a blessing to me. Just last week, I had one additional sponsor that made me smile again. I never thought she would become my newest blessing. To all my generous sponsors, THANK YOU SO MUCH! GOD BLESS YOU ALL, MORE AND MORE.😇
**Closing thought:**
Not reaching most of them, I am still thankful that I made it this far. Even though I am not that better like others, I know deep inside of me that I did my part. I accept what I have right now due to my shortcomings but I am still blessed that even little by little my earnings have, I know somehow that I will hit the target soon through God's help in giving me enough knowledge and wisdom to grind much.
After all the happenings I had encountered in the months of August and September, I can say that God is really good because he makes a way to help me encounter this kind of platform. He uses a person that will help to earn in my own hardworks.
**THANK YOU CORNER:**
I just want to take this chance to give my heartfelt THANK YOU to @Yzza0625 for inviting me to join this family.
**(Girly, thank you so much. Thank you for reaching me to join this and guiding me how. You are such a blessing to me. You are the one that God uses to help me earn my own. I owe you for that. God bless you more girly. Love you.💕**
Thank you for reading and dropping by. 💕
God bless you all. 😇
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My Simple "What If?"
September 28,2021
Hoola, Tuesday! Is everyone okay? I Hope you are okay while I am not. 😕
I have this feeling that I regret some of the things I did before that made my life a bit miserable today in the sense that I still have some leisures and important things to do first before this current life of mine.
There are lots of what ifs in my mind right now. And I cannot say that it is easy because for me it will never be. So these are the things that should be done first.
****What if**** **I give my 100% focus in the LET last 2019?**
Surely, I passed. This always hinders me until now I am still in the stage of moving on. I am not fully moved on to the fact that I did not give my all. I did not give my full time scanning, reading, and memorizing the keys to hit the bullseye of the exam.😢
The time that I did my review in the review center which was the CBRC or CARL BALITA REVIEW CENTER, I was blessed because the review center we prayed for will open a branch nearby to our place. And how amazing really God is because He answered it. He put the review center the place we wanted and it was the first time that they were on southern leyte. What a great favor from above.
And because that time I was enrolled in the review center, I gave my 100% trust in their quality system in catering the important details to the takers of the LET to boost our confidence to pass the board. And at that time I was very sure that I'd be able to pass the exam because CBRC is in demand and has good reviews from others. Unfortunately, I was wrong.😢 If I gave it my all, maybe I'm a licensed teacher now. 😕
As I looked around at the people, especially the teachers today, there is this insecurities inside me. The regret is engraved in my heart for not passing the board. Huhuhu I want to shout to release this. I want to cry deeper alone, but I can't do it because I have my daughter always with me. 😥I already knew right after I took the exam that I couldn't make it due to the fact that I did not give my all in doing the review. I know my lapses, I know where I failed but I'm not indeed a failure.
`Through God's help, my time will come. It is never too late to correct the wrong I did. Never too late to get the license I ever prayed for. I need to stand firmly for my family.💕`
****What if**** **I follow my target age to settle down?**
Well, this is not a joke. When I was still single, my target age to get married was 30 years old. I chose this age for me to really enjoy life first like travelling anywhere I wanted to and eating delicious food that I didn't try and many more. Also, to have a stable job first before committing to lifetime. But sad to say, that is not what is happening now. It is the opposite of what I really want.
Being married now is not as easy as a piece of cake, the truth is, it is a never ending routine you need to do to accomplish all because you have a responsibility to do at home as a wife and a mother. This is a lifetime responsibility because you commit it to do so in front of God and to all the witnesses during your wedding.
If I follow my target age to get married, maybe my life now would be happier and have lighter responsibilities to my family who is my mother. I will not be as stressed as now to think about what our dish will be for the next meal and where I should earn money for my baby's needs because everything that's on my mind now is all regarding my own lil family on how to have a better life ahead.
`However, that is life. We cannot control the happenings around us. All I need to do now is to give my best to my little family, especially to my daughter. I will give my full time taking care of them and be responsible enough to be with them at all times. I chose this life, then I must bear with it. It is not the end of the world to change the struggles I am with now. Instead, I need to be strong, move forward, find a way to support them, and be brave to fight the fears I have within me. (Laban lang! )`
****What if**** I don't have a child yet?
This is really confusing to the fact that my child now is my happy pill. She is my life now. She is the reason why I need to push and pursue life that I wasted before. She is my life changer and a blessing.
The fact is there are still times in my life that I end up my day reminiscing about the past, thinking what if I don't have a child yet. Maybe, I am happier because I can do all the things that I want. I am not that stressed about the things that need to be done. I am free from the responsibilities of having a kid.
`But, having a child is a priceless thing. Money cannot buy the happiness I am experiencing now when I see the face of my daughter smiling back at me. It is absolutely a reward after all the hard work I did the whole day. Her smile is a relief of my stress after all.`
***I am not saying that I'm not happy with my life now, what I am trying to say is that if only I did what I wanted to do before that made my life now much happier.***
**How about you? What are your what ifs in life?**
**Closing thought:**
All of us have what ifs in life. We all have experienced sometimes a miserable life that we did not expect to happen. But, life is a beautiful thing to enjoy. Even if that is a case that we have a full of what ifs, we should always remember that we are not alone. We have a God that will help us to go through the situation we are suffering now. He is faithful to His words. He will never leave us. He is our emmanuel, meaning he is always with us.
Let us just keep grinding, keep moving, keep hoping, and keep praying that everything we want in life will be fine in the soonest days of our lives.
*That would be all for today. Thank you for reading and dropping by. God bless for all of us.💕*
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Sunday's Best: Unstoppable Faith
Hello! Everyone! How's your day went? Mine was okay and happy. 😊
Todays article, I will bring and share with you what I heard from our divine service or mass this morning. Also, I wil share with you what I did after our mass. 😁
I do hope that you can reflect the word of God that I'll be sharing now. I just want to open your heart and mind so that the gospel will not be wasted. 💕 Let's start.
**Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.** ***(Hebrews 11:1)***
**How can we have this kind of faith? There are three important thing to do:**
***Hearing***
**For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (******Romans 10:13)****
Through hearing the good news, we can serve Him. Our faith will gradually grow. But we should always remember that through hearing, we should apply everything we hear. It is more important that we should hear the word of God because it can change our lives. Change our vision, and change our perspective in life due to the fact that the word of God can change lives.
Upon calling His name in times of trouble, He will surely extend His hand to help us. No matter how hard our situation, no matter how hard headed we are, no matter how we reject Him many times, He is always the God that will never leave and will never forsake. He is good and will always be.
***Tested***
***Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”***
***“Here I am," he replied. Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love Isaac and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you. Early the next morning, Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. (********Genesis 22:1-3)*****
We should be tested to know that our faith has fully grown. If there are no trials, tests, and challenges we cannot say that we are fully equipped in the word of God. It is indeed normal that our life will encounter multiple tests. Just like the story of Abraham in the Bible in Genesis 22:3, God tested Abraham to offer his one and dear son who was Isaiach. And because Abraham had a great faith in God, he obeyed God and offered his son as burnt offering unto Him. After Abraham was tested, the abundant blessings showered upon him. He became the **"the father of faith"** as God called him. This just proves that Abraham was a faithful servant of God.
If you were Abraham, would you offer your only child to God?
***Pursuing***
**But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.** *****(1 Timothy 6:11)*****
In serving God, we should pursue what we've started. Upon hearing the gospel, accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we should be committed to finish the race of serving God.
**Closing Thought:**
`Therefore, to have a unstoppable faith in God, we should rely to these three mentioned above. These are just a simple task to do. As of the moment that we are now in hardship time, we should be vigilant at all times. To make it sure, let us meditate the word of God day and night for this is written in bible. We cannot live without God. He is our everything that we need. He is our God.☝`
`In addition to, faith is the key to have a closer relationship with God. Prayer and serving Him shall be the actions also in doing so. All these are important to enter the kingdom of our Creator whom He prepares for us. If you want to live in there, don't waste time, serve God before it's too late. 🙏`
These are the words of God shared by our preacher or Pastor. He stated all of these to remind us that God is always faithful to His words if we are faithful to Him too.
After our mass, we gathered at my sister's house. This happens every Sunday that we eat our lunch in their home to have a fellowship with each other. Since we do not have anything to do after eating our lunch, we do a videoke. This is our kind of bonding while eating caramelized popcorn.
That's all for today everyone. Thank you and God bless you. 💕😇
145 Months
September 22, 2021
Our love story with my husband started 12 years ago. It was 2009 when we were officially committed to each other. That was the time when we decided to be together even if we could hurt someone's feelings. We choose to level up our friendship by being in a relationship. In other words "boyfriend girlfriend".
***When you didn't yet read my article about Our lovestory: from callmate to lifetime partner, you are welcome to visit my write ups.***
Today marks our 145 months of being together since 2009. Our roller coaster story makes us become stronger until we decide to settle down. We were not a perfect couple at that time. We commit mistakes. We came to the point that we prioritized other things than our relationship. We hurt each other's feelings because of pride. I sometimes cheat when I feel bored and communicate with my exes without him knowing but he is like a detective, everytime I cheat, he always finds out. Haha lol …
Cheating that time was common for us. To be honest, I was the one who cheated. The reason I cheat is because there were times that I felt suffocated with the love he had for me. I felt like I had no freedom to find happiness in other things like meeting with old friends, attending highschool reunion, and going somewhere without his permission. The reason also why he never let me join our highschool reunion is because I had two exes in my highschool life. He doesn't want me to meet my exes because he is afraid that my former ex will court me back to him (myformer). But because I'm a hard headed type of a girlfriend, I find ways to attend. That's why when he found out, he scolded me through phone calls and texts. I did this several times. We always fight and argue. But then at some point, I realized that I should respect him. I should respect his feelings towards me. I should learn to respect his decision because he was just concerned about our relationship.
As years passed by, I learned to respect him for I realized that he was right. Everytime he let me join some activities like going somewhere and letting me meet my old friends, I felt like he was not concerned with me anymore. I don't know why I felt that way but the truth is, I missed those fights that we had. Hehehe😁
One time, I asked him why he agreed every time I had an appointment to meet. He said it was because he loves me and he does not want to lose me. He told me to enjoy life first before we get married soon. By that, I was flattered and thankful that he understood my side. I came to realize that he truly loves me.
Now that we are married, he always finds ways to make me happy, especially the date 22. Just like today earlier in the morning, right after we woke up, he greeted me with "happy monthsary". Simple yet I felt very special. With or without gifts, a simple greeting is enough for me. But if given a chance to receive one, then it will make me happier. Hahaha kidding😂
**Closing thought:**
*To love and to be loved is the nicest feeling that we have in our lives. It is more meaningful if you are both in love with each other. To be happy and content are the key to having a stronger relationship as years pass by together with faith in God.*
Thank you for reading and dropping by. 🙏💕
God bless you. 😇
Sunday's Best
September 20, 2021
Hey, everyone! Cold morning from me because of the rain. How's yours? I hope you all are in a good place.
*I will just share with you today what happened at my Sunday service. It started and goes like this.*
Yesterday was church time. We went to the church and spent our time worshipping God. We were excited to hear the good news.
Due to the fact that our locality is under GCQ, we are going to follow the protocols. We are strictly not allowed to go outside our house without any valid reasons. Only one person is allowed to go outside and buy important things such as goods and health necessities.
Even mass gatherings are not allowed too but because God is really good, he makes a way. He makes all things possible to do. Good thing also that our barangay has no active cases.
So, because we love to go to church, we decided to ask permission first from our honorable barangay chairman to make it possible. Without difficulties, our barangay chairman approves our request but there is a condition.
***The condition is this; there will be a mass gathering if the congregation will be divided into two groups. It means that two divine services will happen and should follow the health protocols which are social distancing, wear face masks, and the capacity of people to attend which is only 30%.***
So without any reactions, we agreed and were ecstatic at the same time. We grab the chance anyway. This was what happened.
We divide the members right away and inform them of their scheduled time to attend through messenger chats and phone calls. We divide the members by family for us to have an easier way to do so.
The first divine service was done around 8:00AM to 9:30AM and the second service happened at 10:00AM to 11:30AM, respectively.
The first divine service was great. The members who were scheduled on the said time were there. Thanks to God they understand the situation. They ended with a thankful heart.
Because my family was scheduled for the second service, we patiently waited for our time. I really had a longer time preparing my kid and her stuff to bring to church.
We were there at church exactly at 10AM. Perfect timing because the one who leads the service just started as we arrived. Thanks to our Lord that the second service as well ended filled with gladness and peace in our hearts. We were beyond blessed and grateful to the fact that God's holy presence moves us. I really felt the presence of God for the whole service.
During the offering time, I give my tithes. I give my 10% income to the church for this is right. Only 10% that God asks us to give.
I gave my 10% income from my sideline as a tutor and another 10% that my husband gave me and the other 10% for my earnings here on readcash. In all, there were three 10% I gave back to God. ( I will not just share to you the amount for each of them, only God knows.☝)
By the way, my husband also gave his tithes. We just joined them in one pouch and I wrote our family name on it. From this, we should give back to the Lord what's his because He is the owner and we are just his stewards.
We as a couple, this is our tradition to give all to God especially the tithes which is the very important thing to do. We are not chasing the blessings of God poured out in our family but because of the love that we have for our Lord. That's why we give what He deserves to receive.
***Closing thought:***
Even though our lives are affected by the pandemic or the happenings in our world as of the moment, we should find ways to still worship God every sunday. We should not make any excuses to stop attending the mass because He deserves all the thanksgiving that we have. He is more than enough. He is our everything. Yet, after all, He is still the one who finds ways to make all things possible.
***This article was supposed to be published last night but my internet doesn't cooperate. I had a poor connection due to the heavy rain.***
Thank you for reading and dropping by. God bless you all. 😇
Request granted, Thank You!
September 17, 2021
**Hello, everyone! How's your Friday going? Is there anything bad that happened or just a normal day? I do hope you are still thankful after all that you have done today.**
*My day has been a tiring day yet I am so happy because I received what I asked for from my husband. I felt really pretty.😂*
Last night, my husband went spearfishing together with his friends. Thanks to God, he has caught enough fish that is enough for the whole day. This is one of his new hobbies since he was married. Not to brag, but he is good at it.
These were the fish he caught last night. Thanks to God for this favor. 🙏
I woke up early to prepare our meals. I cooked the fish that my husband had caught and cooked it called "tinuwa" in Bisaya for the reason that my daughter really loves to eat this kind of dish. Her favourite tho. I fried the remaining fish for our lunch. We can save from this. Yahoo! Thank you, Lord!
Lunchtime came and my husband was still not home. So, my daughter took her lunch first because she needed to eat earlier than 12 noon. I waited for my husband to arrive because I don't like to eat alone. We used to eat together every lunch, that's why I need to wait patiently.
Almost an hour, he arrived at home safely. To my surprise, he brought the food that I asked him for, which is a **Jollibee value meal**. I never thought he would make it to reality the request I ask from him. (happiest wife) Perfect timing because I was very hungry and so was he. We took our lunch together na.. (How sweet😘)
*Sorry, I didn't take a picture of what he ate. It was only chicken joy and rice with sprite.*
Before that happened, as he prepared himself for work, I requested him to buy a jollibee value meal for our lunch due to the reason that I am almost bored of eating fish everyday. I need a break. I need something I want to eat for just one meal. I want to taste another recipe for that reason. Then he said in a calm voice that I *should be thankful that I have that fish to eat as a dish compared to other people who do not have something to serve at the table*. I said to him that I *am still thankful but my tongue is looking for something new to taste*. I think it is not bad at all to long for another food to eat even just for once. Then, my husband stopped talking and went to work afterwards. He still bid goodbye anyway. 😁 So, as I was waiting for him, I didn't know that he would grant my request. That is why he came late because he went to the jollibee and he needed to wait there longer before the food was served. It is because many people were already there falling in line. His patience was tested though. He sacrificed his hunger because of me. (wowww)😱
After we ate our lunch, I said THANK YOU to him for he granted my request. And he said that it is a reward for taking care of our baby and also because he loves me.(kilig overload) 😍I can conclude that he did that for me because I love food. He knows exactly what things that make me happy. Food is the key. Hahaha😂
**As a wife, I am blessed enough to have an understanding husband. A responsible one for he will do everything for us and his family to make us happy. I cannot ask for more about him but only good health and protection for his daily deeds.**
That's all for today everyone. I need to take a rest now for healthy purposes.
I declare blessings, provision, and protection to those who read this.
Thank you and God bless.
THANK YOU CORNER:
To my sponsors and soon to be sponsors, upvoters, commenters, and readers, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am grateful to be part of your day. I declare blessings and prosperous life to each of you. 😇
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My Daily Routine!
Today is September 15, 2021.
Our whole municipality is under **General Community Quarantine** due to the fact that we have multiple active cases here in our place. Due to the increase of cases, some have died and some are in critical conditions because of COVID. Since we are under GCQ, every household needs to cooperate. One person will be allowed to go outside and do the grocery and other important matter. We need to have our quarantine pass again to let us go outside the municipality. Each boarder has a checkpoint. So, you must be careful then.
Who would have thought this would happen again? Works and jobs are being affected by this new EO. Some businesses are being temporarily closed, especially the beach resorts. All gathering events are being suspended like weddings and more. We, as part of the community, need to follow the rules and protocols. This for our own safety anyway.
This article is all about what I do the whole day. I call this daily routine because these are usually what I did every single day. It's a repeat actions. Aside from an unexpected occasions.
How's my day? Well, my day was well spent as usual. My daily routine was being unlocked as I usually did. My daily routine goes like these:
Evey 5:30 am, I woke up early for the reason that I should prepare breakfast for my baby and husband. My husband is at work, that is why I need to do my part as a wife. So, early in the morning, I am busy in our kitchen making our meals, especially for my daughter. While preparing, I also clean the house like sweeping outside and inside our home. In other words, I do multitasking. Maybe, a mother should be like that. Heheh
Hour after, when my husband and daughter is already woke up, we eat our breakfast together. After we eat, my husband needs to prepare himself for his work. He take a bath and fix everything before heading to the office. While me is taking care of our baby like taking her bath. I am the one who does it since I don't have yaya. We are not rich. Just enough to eat 3x a day. Hehehe
After my baby is done taking a bath, I feed her with my own breast milk until she falls asleep. I am proud breastfeeding mom here.🙌
While my baby is sleeping after taking a bath, I need to use this free time to do the laundry. (walang katapusang labahan) lol. 😁Maybe only mothers out there could relate. While doing so, I should keep my ears active to hear the sound of my baby as she cries so that I can run away toward her.
If she wakes up, I give her food as her snacks. I give her Marie biscuits. While she takes her snacks around 10:30 AM, I also prepare our food for lunch. I only cook the rice because my husband will just buy our dish as he is going home every afternoon. So, I don't need to stress about what would be our dish. He is always with us every lunchtime.
After eating, I wash the dishes while my husband is taking care of my daughter.
Around 1PM to 3Pm, it's our time to rest. This is really our routine. This is the time where I can use my phone a little longer because my baby is at rest. This time, I open the social media apps like facebook, noisecash and readcash. These three apps I only used in my free time. Sometimes, I open youtube to watch my favorite vloggers whom are Ivana Alawi and Alex Gonzaga. At some point, it came to my mind to make a vlog on my own. Lol 😁
How about if I have a youtube channel? Will everyone will subscribe me?hahaha in fact, I already have a youtube channel but no uploaded videos yet. Hahaha😂 there's no harm in trying. Right? Maybe, I'll make it soon. 😀
At 4PM, it's time to take my baby's snack again. This is her cycle for the whole day. Eat, sleep, and poop. Well, that is a baby anyway. 😁
This time also is tutee time. I have a one tutee where I need to help and teach her in her modules. She is just my niece. She will just come in our house to do the modules. But the good side is that I do have a monthly salary from her. $35 per month. This amount I receive every months is consume for my baby's needs like diaper, vitamins, lotion and more. No to worry about the milk because it is just free. Peek of a breastfeeding mom.👏
At 5pm, I prepare our dinner again. Good thing that my nieces will come to our house to take care of my baby so that I can prepare our meals. Sometimes, if my husband is home early, he is the one who will prepare. Not bad. Hehe
This is exactly what I did the whole day. Most of my time is spent with my baby because she needs me more. That's why I am not so active here.
*As a fulltime mother and fulltime wife, I need to exert my time for them. I need to manage my time in order to have it spent well.*
Thank you for reading. 💕
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When boredom hits me!
***Hello! Good day, people of God. How's your day started? I do hope that each of you has a great day and feels fine inside even though life gets tough. Always remember that we are loved by Him.☝***
***This article I want to share with you is all about what I usually watch when I'm bored or alone in the house.***
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Everyone of us has its own boredom reliever to let ourselves be entertained for something good to our eyes and to our eyes. Yes, we do have different interests on how to ease the boredom and this time I will share with you what's mine to make you know me better. lol😁First on my lists is the:
**National Geographic Channel**
Yes, this really made my day an additional learning opportunity for me. I really like this for the main reason is that I can learn more about the animals and plants. Especially on how they will develop and grow. Every day is a new beginning for them to grow their whole being. What I like the most about them is how they adapt to each other and how they will live and how they find ways to survive. Their development makes me feel amazed and wonder how they made it. God can only make them fully developed and only God can only answer about it.
Surely, if young ones make this as their new habit to watch this kind will definitely start to love nature and animals too. We can learn more while watching this channel. This is not a waste of time to spend with yet learning to foster more and more every day.
**It's SHOWTIME**
You heard it right. Maybe some of you do not have the love to watch this kind but for me this can really help relieve my inner self from stress and problems. I don't know but I like how Vice Ganda entertained the "madlang people '' in his own simple way. Even sometimes he insults some but in the long run we can still laugh and make our faces smile. What I really love about this show is the "Tawag ng Tanghalan '' segment. I love to watch the contenders singing their favorite song that is mostly dedicated to their loved ones.
The hosts as well make me laugh regarding their conversation towards each other. They are funny and talented.
**CinemaOne and PBO**
I also love to watch this for the reason that I like tagalog movies most especially when it is a comedy and love story. The comedies I like to watch are the movies of the "King of Comedy", none other than Dolphy. I like the way he act even sometimes his jokes has no sense. Heheheh but I really had a good time watching.
The love stories I also like to watch are the movies of Maricel Soriano. She is very talented the way she act. Not over acting but just a natural way. I love the way she interact to her loveteam. Also it such a funny thing about watching her movies. 😊
I really appreciate the old movies. For me, it is unique and effortless yet has a beautiful effect. Even though it does not have nice filters, or some has a low quality pictures. But for me, it is such a nice one to watch.
***These three channels I've shared are usually what I watched. These made my day even if i'm alone in the house. These made my mood better in a way they shared their side.***
Thank you for dropping by. 😊
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**THANK YOU CORNER:**
Thank you to my sponsors for always sharing their blessings to me even though I seldom active here due to the reason I have a baby. More blessings to each of you. God bless!
Hello! Yepeeeyyyy Yehey!!!
Thank you @Sequoia for renewing your sponsorship to me.. Such a good news to read.. Sorry karon lang ko nkapost medyo busy sa baby. 😁
More blessings to you maam. Godspeed!😇
Take me to the beach!
Hello everyone! It's been 3 days i didn't published an article. The reason was that I was quite busy with my baby because she really needs my care. As a first time mom, I need to be hands on for her especially her protection and safety purposes in this pandemic that the virus is still around and still getting worse. I do hope that some of you might understand my situation. I'll try to publish more these coming days if my body will not get tired after I take care of my baby. 😁
(So much for that. So dramatic nahhh 😁)
*Today, I just want to share with you my baby's first dipping in the seawater or beach of what her reaction was. I will tell you what her first experience went. This photo was taken last month August 29, 2021. She was just 7month old this time. Recently, she just turned 8month old.*
My husband and I decided to let our baby dip in the water for the first time at the beach. So, my husband bought a (salbabida) as her support in floating in the water. She chose yellow since there's no other color left. Lol. I like the pink one since she's a girl but unfortunately there were none available. 😂
One sunny Sunday morning, we decided to take our baby to the beach. It was 7am when we were there. We brought food for her breakfast and some necessary things after her swimming. The weather was fine where the sun was smiling so wide.🌞 The ocean was clear as crystal. Perfect for a swim.
Her first dip in the water was enjoyable. As her skin touches the water, she has no reaction yet, she just observes the feeling that she felt. At first, she just behaved in the water.
After a few minutes, she gradually enjoys the water, she slaps and touches all over her face. We let her go alone and just flow by the water until she knows how to balance herself in the water. She has now the ability to balance. Lol😁
Her papa (father) assisted her swimming all throughout the morning. 30minutes was enough for we had a mass to attend later on.
I saw in her eyes that she really enjoys her first swimming journey at the ocean that really touches my heart. We were beyond happy seeing our little one happy as well. Our feelings were unfathomable. Our hearts were filled with gladness and joy during that time.
As a supportive parents, we really had enjoyed her first swimming experience. We just really glad that she loved the ambiance as well.
*(Special thanks to my niece for taking us a photo.)*
CLOSING MESSAGE
We, as parents, had no other thing to pour out into her life but good health, happiness, peace, love, and care that a loving parents should ever cater for the betterment of their kids. Sadness has no space for us as a thankful parent seeing our blessing (baby) happy every little thing we give to them.
THANK YOU FOR READING.
THANK YOU CORNER:
To my sponsors, I just want to say ***pasensya*** for not so active here for the reason that I have no *yaya* for my baby. I am a fulltime mom and a fulltime wife. Most of my time spent to them. I am trying to spend more hours here but I can't able to do it. I need to spend more time with my baby. I hope that you will still support me throughout my journey in this platform. And thank you in advance for your understanding. Love you all. 💕😘
How to have a closer relationship with God?
*Developing a closer relationship with God is an admirable goal for everyone especially those Christians. We need also to understand that we will never be as close to God as we ought to be or aspire to be in this life. The reason for this is that we do all have sin in our lives. This is not a deficiency on God but on ours. Our sin remains a barrier to the complete fellowship with God which will be realized once we’re in glory.*
****There are three ways we need to do:****
**1. Read the Bible or Scripture**
This book really has a great influence on all of us. No other book can replace its essence. Even how expensive, how exciting, and how romantic another book, this book wouldn't equate its value. This is the most relevant text as we continue to strive harder for our survival and make ourselves a better version. If you wanna try reading this, you will surely know deeper who our Creator is. You will definitely love Him the way you wanted to be. You became a new you if you will spend time reading His words. It will never be in vain if you do, in fact, you will have an intimate relationship with Him after. It's never a waste of time. Try to give time just one hour, it can do. I promise that after you read, your heart will be full of joy, peace, and satisfaction.
But human as we are, we cannot deny the reality that sometimes we skip reading this book. Instead, we prioritize other stuff reading unimportant information and issues around us. We tend to forget to read the Bible the way it should be. For my part, I do reading once a day. I prefer to read in the evening before I go to sleep because the surroundings are quiet. We can focus ourselves to read. No more distractions and noise can bother us.
**So, if we want to grow closer to God, we should read His Word regularly. In reading His Word, we are “listening” to God speak through it by his Spirit who illuminates the Word to us.**
**2. Prayer**
If reading the Bible is listening to God speak to us, speaking to God is accomplished through prayer. This thing is one of the ways to worship our God. It is also a way of communicating with our Creator. To speak up about what we want to achieve and desire. But even before we ask Him, He already knows our needs and wants as well.
I do praying before I go to bed and before the sun shines its brightest or dawn. I talk to Him everything I want to tell Him even the happenings I did the whole day, the answered prayer He grants, and even those little happenings in my life. In that way, my relationship with Him became deeper each day and I became thankful for every small thing I do have.
If prayer became a habit, miracles really exist. There is nothing impossible with God. So, if you want your request to be granted, be a prayerful person. That's a great secret of a contented and satisfied person.
**3. Attend Church Activities or Fellowship**
In our church, we have lots of activities, almost every night. These are *prayer meetings, bible study or sharing, youth bible study, prayer and fasting, and the prayer walk.* As we come into the house of the Lord in worship and fellowship with His people, we can’t help but grow closer to the Lord as a result.
When I was then, a youth, I attended most of these activities. I really give my time serving our Lord because I know all our works will not be put into fruitless. I want to be fruitful in the eyes of God, that's why I give my life to Him fully and surrendered.
In addition, I want to give back all the talents I do have because of Him such as singing, leading the praise and worship songs and dancing. I am also into giving a challenge or encouragement to the congregation about giving the tithes and offerings. These two are different. These are just I always do inside our church. This is my way to glorify and honors God for his goodness.
**CLOSING THOUGHT**
It seems rather simple, if not simplistic. These ways are just a common doing of a real Christian. For them, these are easy to accomplish and follow. The main point of serving God is your availability for His glory. It's your time he wants. If you give enough time for Him and minimize some unimportant things to do, then all the things you want to have in your life will be added unto you. For now, it is always your choice to follow.
Spend your time wisely.
***These ways I mentioned above are just based on my own experience. I just want to share it with you. I hope this might help you to continue serving our Lord. He is always available and always waiting for us to come near Him. He will surely welcome you with His unconditional love.***
**THANK YOU CORNER**:
I will never get tired of giving each of you warmth THANK YOU for the blessings you shared with me. I declare more blessings to come and earnings to enjoy.
Thank you for reading. God Bless you! :)
Hello, BERmonths!
September 2, 2021
Jose Mari Chan is waving. 👋
*Hello, people out there. I know most of us are happy with the fact that its BER months already. Christmas season is on the way and all of us are excited to celebrate this special day. Christmas songs are everywhere we can hear from neighbors or along the street and that sound makes us feel the warmth of its essence.*
When BER months start to pop up in our calendar, we cannot deny the fact that we are excited to celebrate christmas. This special day is the most awaited day for most of us. If today could be a normal day like yesterday, many of our families will spend their vacation with us. They take their leave from their work just to be with their loved ones. But this COVID stopped our plans. So sad but it's the reality. 😟 I know we have activities we missed this christmas time. These are:
****Christmas Party****
Most of the employed people are celebrating a Christmas party for the reason that it is a part of their tradition, our tradition to be exact. They are busy preparing important things to make this activity happen. For the sake of everyone's enjoyment, they show their talents even if it is so awkward for them. It's okay as long as the bonus will never be forgotten. Lol.
****Family Reunion****
As I said above, most of the people wanted to celebrate their Christmas with their loved ones no matter how hectic their schedule is. They loved to celebrate it with their family because they wanted their Christmas to be as memorable as it could.Who does not want to? Right? The last time we had a family reunion was in the year 2019 where we were complete because of my wedding. No COVID manipulated the environment yet, only the happy faces you can see and the gifts which everyone had prepared. That was a very memorable year in my life. I couldn't imagine that from today it is now hard to make it realize again soon. 😟
**Caroling/s**
This also brings happiness to each of us. Especially when the kids started to sing along to each house. This brings joy to every heart that hears most of all if every house has the love to give where the children are just happy receiving the money. Sign of giving has just started. I do remember when I was a kid that on December 20th, we started to do carolings to our neighbors. After we do this, our collected money will be divided based on how many we are in the group. Even if we just received a little amount, we were the happiest kid that time. What happy memories to reminisce about. How about you?
These activities mentioned are just the example of how Christmas is very special to all of us.
But because of COVID-19 hit the whole world, our happiness suddenly stopped. All our plans have been cancelled. All the preparations have turned into nothing. What a sad reality? This pandemic has a great impact on us where all of us have been affected by this that made our Christmas last year became unhappy. Not like we did before that we do parties everywhere and anytime. We have no choice but to accept the reality that everything that happened today like protocols is now called a new normal setting for all of us.
But we don't need to be sad, what we need to do is to be united to pray that the COVID will finally vanish in our lives. Prayer is the key to make our life back to the normal setting as what we usually did. There's still hope beyond our issues today and I know that God will never forsake us. He is always good and always makes a way. We just need to believe in His power because He is able to do everything for his people.
**THANK YOU CORNER:**
To my sponsors, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I declare more blessings to come to each of you. Please do accept my apology if I'm not so active here due to the reason that I have a 7month old kiddo that really needs my attention. I'm a fulltime mom so that's why. Thank you for your consideration and understanding. 😊
*Thank you all.😊*
"Life is All About God"
***"We have a God who delights in impossibilities.” ~ Andrew Murray***
`Life is unpredictable for the reason that we cannot predict what is ahead of us. It could be good and it could be bad. However, there is this one God who truly stays beside us no matter what life offers. He always finds ways to make our lives worth living.`
**Hardships (**2 Timothy 4:5)
Each of us has struggles, trials, challenges, and difficulties on how to bear with it. We lift these to God asking for help for we know that He answers our prayers. We do believe in His power and goodness that surely He will never fail us. We trust in His promises that’s why we are depending on it somehow. But yes, of course, His words are authentic and we do not doubt that. ***He makes all things possible.***
Downfall (Psalm 37:23-24)
At some point in our lives, we may feel down, tired, and frustrated knowing the reality that life is tough to face. Some people didn’t fight back they prefer to end their lives the way they wanted and that is not immeasurable in the sight of God. If they do that, God weeps because He doesn’t want His people to be in the second death where there’s no end if you are there. He definitely pulls from our downfall and accepts us with His unconditional love. ***He makes all things possible.***
Chosen People (Ephesians 2:10)
Our lives are God's masterpiece. He created us wonderfully and fearfully. There should be no other reason why we can't worship and give back our lives to Him for the reason that He owns us. But, why we can't do it? Why we are not pleasing Him? Why we are still on a path that is full of uncertainties? Well, because of the great LOVE of our God, He sent his only Son (Jesus) to redeem us from our sins. He changes our lives from a sinner to a good servant and we continued to serve Him. He loves us deeply without condition even we neglect Him most of the time. In fact, we are His chosen people. We must be pleased to Him for ***He makes all things possible.***
**Unfailing Love (1John 4:8)**
Because God is love, He wanted us to be cherished by His grace. He always put a hand toward us giving us the answer to what we are experienced with. He promises us that He will carry the burden that we uplift every single day. He is ready to take all of the loads we have for us to be free and delivered from all the negativities life has furnished. We are beyond blessed that God truly loved us so much and ***He makes all things possible.***
**CLOSING THOUGHT:**
*Our life would be meaningless without our God. He's the one who gives meaning to our empty world. He is definitely the reason why we are here and alive up until now. He is the one who controls everything including the seen and unseen creatures. He really is the amazing, merciful, powerful, and loving God.*
**THANK YOU CORNER:**
To my sponsors and upvoters, THANK YOU SO MUCH from the deepest portion of my heart. Without you, I wouldn't be this far. Praying for more blessings to come to each of you.
PS.
This article I made today is just a reflection of what I experienced life with. There are still more encouraging thoughts I have. I will just share them with you soon my life testimony. I hope some of you may feel relieved while reading this. I hope this article gives you a little hope to pursue life with God.
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Thank you for reading. God Bless.
Saturday: Family Outing
Yesterday was a tiring day due to the fact that we celebrated someone 's arrival from onboard. We went to the beach to make it a happier day for all of us as a family. We used to celebrate this kind of moment every time someone is coming home from onboard. As a family, this has been our tradition since then.
The day was a tiring one for the reason that we were busy preparing the food. My mother was the one who led in the kitchen to cook the food. My two sisters also were her assistants. Of course I help them to make it faster. My niece was the one who took care of the baby so that I could lend a hand to them. The food we prepared in the kitchen were *grilled meat, pancit, sweet potato (camote), grilled fish, kinilaw nga isda, and escabetche*. I was the one who made the *buko salad.* Those are just the simple foods we prepared.
The couple who asked to have a celebration also cooked the other food.The husband was the one who prepared the native chicken (bisaya nga manok) and the wife baked a butter cake. That was all the food we ate and shared together on our outing.
We decided to go to the beach since our place is near it. We still want to go there even though the weather is not so fine for the reason that the kids love to go swimming. We arrived at the beach at 12 noon and it's a perfect time to eat.
One hour later, it's siesta time. Each of us has its own way of relaxing oneself. The kids of course went swimming. They really enjoyed the ocean so much. The boys were having some drinks with beer and talking about life events and many more. My husband took care of the baby and I was just sleeping. Lol😁
At 3:00 o' clock onwards, my sisters and I decided to go swimming together with the kids. Laughters overload when we have some funny moments in the water. The weather was so perfect because it was just balanced. Not hot and no rain, our skin wouldn't be affected. What?? affected?lol😂 We enjoyed the atmosphere as we went to dip in the water.
At 4pm, my brother-in-law offered a videoke game. He said that whoever has the scores between 90-100, will be given Php200. But if your score is already done by others, you must sing again until the score is available for you. So, we agreed to the rules and started singing with a beer standing in front of us. Lol😂 I tried to drink one grande of beer with my husband. We both drank yet we did not get drunk but at least we tried. One of the bucket lists achieved because of that time. 😊
The videoke game started, I tried to sing and luckily I got a score of 93 where no one has already got it. So, I received Php200. Thanks to God.😇 My husband also did singing but unfortunately, the videoke did not cooperate. It didn't give the score after he sang. Lol😂 he did not receive a prize. The game was so fun and enjoyable. All of us had a great time.
At 6pm, we ate our dinner. We are still in the videoke game. We really had fun due to the fact that most of us entered the game, even the kids and the young ones.
At 7pm onwards, we decided to fix our things and went home. Minutes passed, we separated ways as we had our own home to go. The smiles on our faces painted until we went to sleep. It was indeed the most enjoyable day and a family day. We all give thanks to the Lord after all.
***Family is everything. They are the most special people in our lives. We should spend our time with them with love and happiness even though we already have our own family. Happiness and love should always prevail. 💕***
Thank you for reading. God bless 😇
Embracing Motherhood: The Changes
***We know that being a mother isn't easy. All the responsibilities inside the house are on our shoulder to carry on. We have no excuses for every little thing that should be done to our kid/s. But in the long run, being a mother is the most magical thing that has happened to each of us.***
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December 22, 2019 was our wedding date. Starting that day, we commit to each other that we should be visible in all our decisions as a married couple in order to have a better family soon. We take all the promises and apply it now in our family.
Today, we already had a kid. Our daughter is 7 month old and she's so annoying yet so cute. She gives us so much happiness in our lives. She's definitely the life changer since she came.
From the day she was born, my life has changed. I learned a lot on how to be a good mother to her. Being on this track, I have to give my best to take care of her for her betterment. I don't like that other person, especially that she's just a baby and most of all, our environment is still not in good condition. I mean COVID is still everywhere. I want to give my full time just for her. That's why I prefer to stay at home and be with her. I have to sacrifice many things and prioritize her needs and even wants to assure that she feels the love I have for her. There's no other thing I can now ask God for but only good health, protection from any diseases, and a good future just for her.
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*From being a single lady to a first time mom, I learned and changed me a lot. The following are the things that change me from who I was before.*
**Body Formation**
Yeah, absolutely. My body changes from before where my size is just medium and not that so chubby. But since I was little, I am already a chubby type of girl. Lol. My body changes especially since I'm a breastfeed mom wherein I want her to give the best nutrition that milk can give until she turns one year old. Hoping that she will not bite my *** because they said it really hurts. But for me it's okay as long as I can still handle the pain. I prefer to give her breast milk rather than formula. I am blessed that I have enough milk for her. Being a lactating mom, I always want to eat because I am always hungry especially after she latches. Lol.😀 they said it's normal for breastfeeding to really gain weight. 😊
**Chef/ Cook**
When I was single, the only food I usually cooked were fried eggs, and fried fish. All I know is just frying.lol😂 That time, I am dependent on my mother. She's the one who cooks the food for us. Without thinking that knowing how to cook will be applied if we already have a family. Good thing that my husband knows how to cook. He knows my taste. For me, he's the best chef ever. Now that I am a mother, I learned how to cook, especially that my daughter is now eating solid food. I practise myself to be a good chef just for her. I am now the one who prefers food to her. Usually I cook (lugaw) in tagalog and bisaya, mixed fruits and veggies. More on soup because my daughter loves to eat her lugaw with matching soup. 😊
**Stuffs/ Things**
Way back i was still single, I loved to buy things I wanted to have like dresses, shirts, shoes, sandals, and personal things. It gives me happiness to do so. Online shop came where I always take the 'add to cart' and 'checked out' to pamper myself. Now that I have a daughter, the things I buy are all for her. Especially when I see cute dresses, shoes, sandals, toys and more. I prioritize her over mine. I became selfless because of her.
**Travel**
When I was single, my husband and I used to travel to places that are so interesting to visit like nature. There was one time we went to Hitoog Cave located at Matalom Leyte where it's all nature. We can see the water came from the cave itself surrounded with trees. I think it's 10 kilometers away from our place. Even if we really made it that far, we enjoyed it so much. A memorable one.😊 But now that we already had a baby, we used to stay at home and spend our time playing with her.
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*Those changes mentioned above are the common things that change us as a mother. We always prioritize the needs of our kids for them to feel that they are loved and valued. We always wanted them secure and safe in our arms.*
“**There is nothing as powerful as mother’s love, and nothing as healing as a child’s soul.**
**– Unknown-**
That would be my day. Thank you for reading.😊💕
Hello everyone!
I just want to say THANK YOU to my new sponsor @JRamona20 .. God bless you more maam. More BCH to come in your journey.😊👏
Couple Bucketlists: (my version)
All couples have their own story to tell. We have different ways why we need to pursue love and we have so many things that should be done as part of a growing family or couple. Upon reading the article of @Yzza0625 I'm a bit interested to write my own version too since we (husband) love to travel and explore things in life. We just stopped it when we had our child. Some of our bucket lists are already done and some are still parts of the plan.
***This article, I will share with you our top 10 bucket lists that should be done if COVID is finally vanished. 🙏***
Motorcycle ride with a complete gear.
Yes, this one is gonna be fun. We already planned this before but we didn't do it because it cost more money to buy a complete gear. So we decided to make a saving for it.
Mountain Hiking
This one is my husband's favorite because he loves nature. He loves to explore what's more in the forest and mountain. This would be challenging for me. Good luck to me. Lol😂
Ziplining Adventure
We planned this before when we were still single. We decided that before we are going to get married, we must try this one but we failed because we didn't go back to the Hindang cave as we witnessed the zipline adventure there.
BOHOL Tour
We planned this also before but it didn't happen because of some priorities. This time, it will be done together with our child. We are going to tour all the tourist spots offered in Bohol someday. In God's provision.
Board The Ship
We did this before when my husband had to go to Cebu for some important things regarding his job. He brought me because one of our dreams is to board the ship together but it wasn't so enjoyable because we didn't witness the beauty of the ocean since we travelled at night. We must try this again soon and travel during the daytime. We will also try to imitate "Jack and Rose" pose. Lol😂
Wearing Matching Family Shirts
This is gonna happen soon if our child will be able to walk. This would be looking cute and perfect as a family portrait.
Getting Both Drunk
This sounds funny but I love this because I have never been drunk that's why I want to try this one but of course with my husband for security purposes. Lol. I'm so excited for this.😂
Sharing The Gospel
this is our greatest desire. We will tell them how really good our God is. I will pray for this to happen sooner. This is such a valuable thing to do.
Staying in a Luxury Hotel
This one may be impossible for now but who knows. Lol. 😂 We love to stay in a hotel, trying to experience the ambiance there. Lol. 😁Also, I want to try the hot and cold shower as my husband already did with this when they had seminars in Davao. I was insecure at that time. So, now, in God's will, we will do this together as a family. 😁
SIARGAO Vacation
We know that SIARGAO is one of the nicest places when it comes to beaches. Good thing that my husband has relatives there. That would be an advantage for us. Also, we want to go there because our idol, the ISLANDERS family, is there. Lol😁
This is just the top bucket list we must try soon, in God's perfect time. We know that it will cost much money to do this all but we do believe that nothing is impossible. Dreaming all of this isn't bad at all yet it motivates us to do our best to make it happen.
**THANK YOU CORNER:**
To my upvoters, commenters, subscribers, and sponsors, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I declare more blessings to come and protection to all of you. God bless 😇
Thank you for dropping by.
Our Love Story: from callmate to lifetime partner!
**Love moves in mysterious ways**
**It's always so surprising**
**When love appears over the horizon**
**I'll love you for the rest of my days**
**But still it's a mystery**
**Oh, how you ever came to me**
**Which only proves**
**Love moves in mysterious ways 🎵🎤🎶**
**(** song by: Nina Girado**)**
We don't know when love begins but one thing for sure is that it is such a nice feeling to love and be loved.
In this article, I will bring you how our love story begun and how it ended walking the aisle (church).💕
Way back in 2009, I was 16 years old and I lived in Manila. I was there working to help my family in such a small way. I don't know but it's kinda our tradition as Filipinos that after highschool we go to Manila to look for a job even if we're just under age. For me, it's a kind of obligation to pay back all the things done by our family right after highschool. I don't know if some of you can relate to this situation.
While working, I have a friend of mine calling me asking a favor to call her boyfriend. It was because her phone was damaged that she couldn't communicate with her lover for a week. Without complaining, I called her boyfriend as she told me to do so. We had a short convo with her boyfriend that time. I called back my friend and I told her that her boyfriend understands her situation. We ended our convo happily and grateful. Hours passed by and, to my surprise, my friend's boyfriend called me. I answered it and I asked him why he called me. He said that he just wanted to have someone to talk to and also he liked my voice, so from time to time he called me. I don't know but my heart that time was so happy and inlove and he felt the same way as well. We both had a great time talking to each other about life and more. I was shocked when my churchmates were his friends too. He knows everything about them and how come that I didn't know him? 😏
***I had a boyfriend as well that time. He was my lover in highschool. He was left in the province and he promised to follow me.***
After a couple of months talking every night, we felt the same way. We fell in love with each other and needed to decide what's best for us, especially our feelings. We came to the point that we hurt people that loved us which we didn't expect to happen 'cause we know its so painful.😥 In other words, we broke up to our lovers. They were hurt and made their life miserable. We know that it hurts but we don't have a choice but fight the love we have.
Fastforward, when I went back home here in our province, my friend found out that I was the new lover of her ex-boyfriend. My friend ignored me every time we met. She even hated me so much to the point that she didn't talk to me anymore. Couple of months later, my boyfriend and I decided to talk to her in private to apologize for what happened. The good thing was she accepted our apology and became like a civil friend. Yeah, civil. I had to face the consequences we made.😟
Years passed by, many things happened, many moments treasured, and many apologies accepted. I am so blessed that my boyfriend loved me unconditionally. He supported me throughout the years from my dreams to my goals. We encountered lots of ups and downs, tears, happiness, sadness, frustrations, fights, arguments, jealousy, and insecurities. There are many to mention yet we faced it happily and peacefully.
Our 9th year anniversary came, December 22, 2018, when we decided to go out of town. We went to City of Ormoc as we are going to celebrate our anniversary. We simply had our meal and watch movie. Hours passed, when we were inside, we spent there laughing together since we choose to watch the UNLI LIFE movie of Vhong Navarro. It was a comedy one. We had a great time inside.😊 In the middle of nowhere, I was surprised when my boyfriend held my hand and kneeled😍 He tells everything he want to say that make me flattered (kiligoverload)😍 and he asked me if I want to marry him. That moment, I think, I was the prettiest girl in the world.😄 Of Course because I love him, I accepted him and gave him my YES!👏 That was the unforgettable moment we spent together celebrating anniversaries. So far, that was one of my favorite year😊
One year has passed, so we decided to settle down. We ask permission first from both families. Thank God, they both agreed regarding our request. December 22, 2019, the most awaited day of our relationship when we tied the knot and became one flesh. Finally, we were married after 10years. One roller coaster decade has passed and it became the most memorable one. 😘
In this current year 2021, we already have one lovely daughter as our gift from God. We prayed for this child to came us as our greatest blessing from the day we fell in love up until now.😊 And yesterday, August 22, 2021, we celebrated our 12th year anniversary of togetherness since 2009 in a simple way.👏
***I know some of you will say I'm a bad kind of friend, a traitor one because I betrayed our friendship. I will accept it wholeheartedly. What should I do? I just love the man she gave. Lol but hey, judge me if you're perfect.!***
***All we knew during that time was that love is always the reason why our (husband) relationship came up this far. We are just human just like you. We commit mistakes 'cause we're not perfect.***
***In fact, I consider my friend as a blessing because God used her so that we (husband) will be able to meet each other as a lifetime partner. God has its own purpose why it all happened. At this time, no need to worry, we are friends again where we used to be. No civil acting. Lol😁 Actually, she got me as a godmother to her child. I grab the chance to recycle the friend journey of ours. We are very okay now. 😁👏***
**CLOSING THOUGHT:**
I do believe in the saying "Love conquers all" because I can say that our relationship is one of the living proofs where we came to this point of our relationship that we need to fight even against all odds. We fight what we think is better for us even if we need to hurt someone. After all, it is all worth it and it is all gonna be treasured.💕
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A Dream To Call Our Own
*All of us have different dreams in life. We push ourselves to reach that dream. We fight for it by doing our best today. We became determined, focus, and brave enough to face everything ahead.*
There are different kinds of dreams. It could be a dream to become ***a professional, a mother, a Philippine President, an artist, an olympian, and many more.*** We can be whatever we want in life as long as we are doing our part. And for me, my dream would be to have our own **house.** A house would build from our own sweat of hardwork.
Yes, our dream house is too simple because we just want a happy home and a happy life. 😊
Maybe, some of you can relate, right?especially to those couple who live temporarily to their respective parents or from their partner's parents. It is such a nice feeling that we can have our own house where no one can dictate us what we want to do. No one will control us doing anything to make our house looking nice and presentable to every one who will come and visit us. 😊
Since the day I became a mother and wife, the desire to have our own make me to strive harder and become better for the sake of my daughter's future. My husband as well is doing his best for us so we may have achieve our goal. We both want her to have a good future, a home full of happiness, memories to remember, and God be the center. This is the ultimate reason why I need to reach my goal. A goal to pass the LET and have a stable job after. (If you haven't read yet my article about **NEVER GIVE UP, KEEP GOING**! Feel free to read and know me better. :)
As this moment, we are living in our ancestral's house of my late father. After our wedding, we decided to stay here for the meantime since we don't have yet our dream house. 😁
Good news came when my older sister told us that she offered or gave us a LOT where we can build our house anytime. We are so happy and thankful to her. It's really a big help to us. What we are waiting for is the money to come in our wallet. Lol😄
How about you? What's your dream to your family?
**CLOSING THOUGHT**:
Well, dreaming something you want to own or have isn't bad because it is the reason why we keep on surviving and striving even if life isn't that good to live in, especially nowadays due to pandemic. We are instead motivated despite the difficulties life has offered.
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Never Give Up, Keep Going.
`Never give up your desire to be what you want to be. Stay focused, persistent and relentless.”`
`-Debasish Mridha MD-`
Right after I graduated from College, I decided to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). We know that taking the board exam is not just a piece of cake. In fact, we must exert enough effort to reach the peak of success. Also, we need to set a goal for us to be inspired and motivated while doing the preparations.
***The preparations I did*****:**
**Enrolled to a Review Center** - yes, I enrolled to a review center for me to be able to regain the learnings I had from College cause I know deep inside of me, the learnings I had isn't enough for me to headshot the exam. I trust the review center. I did my part. I attended most of the scheduled review even if I need to travel 2hours from our home. I woke up early in the morning because I need to wait for the bus going to the meeting place. Sometimes, I need to skip my breakfast just be on time.
**Review all the reviewers given** - the review center has the reviewers for us to study everything being discussed by the guest speaker. The guest speaker discussed the subject he was assigned. He must do his part as well for us to learn from him. I studied and reviewed all the reviewers given. I even bought some important books as an additional information about the exam. I spent my time doing the review from the morning until afternoon. Sometimes when laziness hit me I spent my day doing nothing. Just giving my day a free time because there were times that if we study too much our brain will not cooperate.
**Doing some light exercise** - there was one time while I was in the bus travelling home, the man beside me asked me what am I doing as a fresh graduate. Then I told him that I am doing a review to take the exam. Without any doubt, he gave me some tips on how to get rid to the exam.
***Keep myself healthy*** - for me to have a healthy mind and body, I should take light exercise like walking around 5am every morning. He said that it is essential to stay healthy while preparing the exam so that everytime I encounter new learnings will directly absorbed in mind. He added that I should eat healthy food as well to stay fit.
***Manage my time properly*** - he said that I should have the good management of my time so that I have my guide on what time I need to review. He added that if I know how to manage my time it would be easier for me. I can take my rest as well.
***Keep my firm faith*** - this advice was my favorite. He said to me that faith is important in doing such thing. He said that if I have no faith in God everything I do will be in vain. It will turn out useless. I need to prioritize God before I start my day doing a review.
**These three simple tips he shared to me were the things he did in his time. He followed these and made it successfully. He passed the LET easily and became a teacher up until now. I wonder why he shared these to me but that time deep inside in my heart it made me inspired to do so. I even don't know his name but I felt so comfortable while talking to him. I arrived home safely. I bid him my goodbye and say thank you for all the tips he shared.**
Days after that moment, I followed those tips. I did a light exercise, keep my self healthy, and my firm faith to God became deeper. I don't know but I was inspired to do everything he said. I did everything in order to pass the LET but unfortunately I wasn't able to get the license I dreamt of. I failed. I wasn't on the list of passers. I cried so hard after receiving the news. It really hurts. I feel that the world was on my back that time.I had the hard time to sleep thinking why it happened to me. I did my part. I did my very best. I did all the things that I should do. But why? It took a month before I moved on. Good thing that my family was always there to encourage me that it is not the end of the world. They always motivates me like giving some piece of advice and comforts me that it's okay to fail. That's why I'm so blessed that I have them in my life.
All I can say is that I have to accept the fact that it was not my time. The Lord has it's own purpose why it happened and I trust Him big. Right time will fall into place. For now, I am doing again the tips I have for the second time. I will retake this coming March 2022 and hopefully that it will be the last.
This time, I need to put in mind that there's more chances to achieve the goal. It's not too late as long as I live. I will keep fighting that somehow I will succeed. I will **NEVER GIVE UP, I WILL KEEP GOING.**
***"Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” -Og Mandion***
Thank you for reading.😇
Finally, I'm back!
Hello! It was Saturday yesterday, August 14, 2021. The weather was not so good but still thankful to God for He has given us another day to live. Be grateful instead.
Yesterday was my time to go back to my team. The team I used to enjoy everytime we gathered to talk about God and His goodness. People in this team are humble, loving, caring, thoughtful, conqueror, and believer. They are the best people I have in terms of serving God. They are the prayer warriors everytime I need them to pray with me. They never step back even when the time that I need to rest due to my pregnancy. Without any reactions, they understand my situation. They continue to give back their talents to God for they know that God owned everything in this world even our life.
The day has come. I'm finally back to my dear team which is the praise and worship team. I'm glad that I am still qualified to do singing praises to our Lord. I am also keen to give back my talent to Him because I have no right to own this. Eventhough I don't have that an angelic voice like others but all I have is a heart to give glory to Jesus.
(happenings for the whole afternoon)
Every Saturday afternoon is our meeting time to the church. The time to practice our selected songs or line-up leaded by the choosen leader for the sunday service. We need to be there around 2pm not later than 4pm. Since, I was choosen to lead the sunday service today, I prepared myself practicing the songs at home before heading to the meeting place while taking care of my baby until she fall asleep. I leave in the house right after I took a bath while my husband was the one left. He took care of our baby because he has no work or duty yesterday. Thanks to God.🙏 The favor is always there. Baby is not the hindrance to serve God. I arrived at church at exactly 2pm. All the intrumentalists were already there. My timing was perfect because I was the one lacking to our team. We started right away after the prayer routine. We need to ask God first especially the Holy Spirit to move us so that the songs choosen will be filled with His presence. We did three repeats to make it best. The practice move smoothly, happily, and peacefully. We ended around 3:30 pm.
As I'm back to my team, I really missed those days laughing together while reminiscing the past days we spent throughout our years. I am blessed enough to have a christian friends like them wherein I can say that they are the real ones. I am definitely highly favored all my life.
In addition to, I really felt the presence while doing the practice yesterday and that's what I really missed about. I can't explain the feeling I have. All I know is that God touches our hearts that we may feel His unconditional love, unending care, and endless mercy. I am very grateful that I am finally back to my home where talents are use for His own glory.
Thank you for reading. Till next time. 💕😊 All the Glory and Honor belongs to Him alone.☝
**Bible Verse:**
**Psalm 7:17**
***I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness;***
***I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.***
My Supportive Family
Having a supportive family makes my life happier and easier to reach my dreams. Yes, I can say happier because they are always there to make me laugh when problems comes my way. They help me to carry the burden I have and solve it without any condition. They are always there when I needed help especially when it comes to my dream. They pushed me to go through to it and achieve what I want.
When I decided to enter College, they never doubted to support me. I was so blessed that they find ways to make it happen. We all know that College is not easy especially when it comes to tuition fees because we need to use money to pay for everything that cost so that we can enrolled to the University.
My first two years in College was very difficult. I need to learn on how to budget my money well because they gave the money budgetted already for the whole month including the rent of the house and my personal needs. It was my first time to budget everything and I had no choice but to spent it accordingly to my needs.
My last two years in College was amazing because blessing came into our lives as student. Free tuition was hit on that tine. It really imparted a huge help to my family where they will never pay the tuition until I graduate. Thanks to our President Duterte for prioritizing the student's agony which is the tuition fee.
As a graduating student, my family still on my side. They never leave me. They always asked me what I need especially on my practicum days that I need to have enough money to spend the essential things to have from the OJT uniform, transportation, food, house-rent, and more. I used to tell myself that I am so blessed with my family. They always at my back to push me harder even most of the time they did'nt say it maybe it's because it's dramatic but I dearly feel it that they love me. They supported me through providing all the things I need in other words financially. And that's okay.
When graduation came, my supportive family was there. Their presence made my day extraordinary. That time, I saw in their eyes that they are proud of me. I understand why they didn't tell me by saying it, in fact, I feel it anyway. There's no reason that I'd be sad because from the very start of my college journey, they were my number one supporters. That was one of my happiest, unforgettable, and memorable time of my entire life. My college diploma is heartily dedicated to my family.
My family is one of my precious jewel I don't want to lost. They are my inspiration in achieving my dream. A dream to become somebody in the society. Maybe not now, but I know that my time will come in God's will.🙏 For now, I am still in the preparation of reaching the desire I have. Somehow, it will fall into place. When the time comes that I will finally have it, I will make sure that my family will be the number one on my list. 😊 Hoping it will happen very soon. 😇
Closing remarks:
Thank you to those who read this. I will definitely thankful for spending your time reading here. Till next article. Feel free to comment below what more happenings you want to know in my life. I will be glad for that. 😊
My Beautiful Scar Journey
Hey! Everyone.. Good day! I hope everyone is doing good despite the hardships we face today.
The content of this article is my pregnancy journey last year **2020** which I also consider it as one of my favorite year in my life. And this year **2021** is the most memorable because my life has changed. From being an easy-go-lucky person to a responsible and loving mother. Okay, are you ready? Let's start with a happy face.😀
Month of April 2020, my husband asked me if I am ready to have a child. Then I answered it "yes, ofcourse" that would be a blessing for us. The first thing we did was praying to God about it. Two months had passed, we decided to go to a Doctor because my monthly visitor (menstruation) doesn't came. The Doctor said that I am pregnant for two months already. See? God answered our prayer. I was pregnant by June 2020 and it's been 8 weeks already since we found out. We were the happiest couple of that day. We thanked God that He gave it to us what we asked for because not all couple are blessed enough to have one.🙏
My pregnancy journey was smooth sailing for me. I never had experienced any difficulties like eating different kinds of food. I always wanted to eat everything but my OB said that it's better to control myself from eating especially to sweets and soda. So, I followed what she said. Unlike other pregnant women, they struggled so much. They get sick and some need to bedrest. I am so thankful that I was not like that. I enjoyed every activitiy I did like hiking and doing some exercise in youtube. Also, I never had a worst morning sickness. I just had a mild headache and very seldom to vomit. I don't know why but all I know is that we had different pregnancy journey. Mine was very good. 😊🙏
Month of October 2020, my husband and I decided to ask for an ultrasound because we don't know yet the gender of our little one. We prayed to God first hoping it would be a girl because that is our desire to have a daughter as an eldest child to our family. So, I went to my OB and tell her I want to know the gender. So, she did an ultrasound. To my surprised, she said that my baby is a girl. Hoooooo!!!! I was about to shout inside her clinic and thank God once again for answering our request. We were very grateful to God for His goodness. We were again the happiest couple on earth that time. How amazing He is.☝
Month of December 2020, it's Christmas time. My tummy was big as ball. Every night, I struggled to sleep because my tummy was getting bigger. So, my husband always monitored me because my due date was fast approaching. He always asked me if I'm fine. He was very caring and vey responsible during my pregnancy.
After the Christmas celebration, it was about to welcome a new year. It will be the year that we are going to be a first time parents. We celebrated the New Year with a bang together with my sisters, brothers, mother, In-laws, nieces, and nephews. The celebration ended happily. During that time, my mother talked to me about my situation because she was very worried. My due date is about to happen but I did'nt had any symptoms at all. She told me that I should go to my Doctor to consult what's the best thing to do. She also told me that I should not worry about the money it is because we decided that I am going to confine in a private hospital. This hospital is known as the most expensive in the whole city. But I had no choice but to obey my mother's suggestion and for the baby to come out safe especially this time that the virus is everywhere and nobody is exempted.
January 3, 2021, my due date has come. Early morning, I prepared my stuff because I am going to my OB and I had no idea what would be the result. I just want to be ready. So, we brought all the baby's necessary things and mine too. We arrived at my OB's clinic around 11:oo in the morning. I waited there feeling nervous but I never forget to lift to God all the burdens I had that time. I know that He will never leave me. A few moments later, my name was called. I met my OB once again. She checked my blood pressure fist before she do to me IE. As she began to do it, she was surprised because I am in 5cm already. It means I'm halfway there. So she said that I should confine right away in the hospital. I was in shocked also because there's no pain I felt at all. I called my husband and tell him that I should go to the hospital. I also called my mother telling her the happenings. My husband and I went to the hospital. As we arrived, I need to undergo Antigen-test first before going inside. Thanks to God that the result was negative. So, we were acknowledged to get inside. The nurses guided us. We arrived at the labor room. andnchanged my clothes to their provided one. My husband left outside the labor room because he was not allowed. I was all alone very nervous. The fear was there too. I prayed to God and lift everything to Him. I was in induced labor that time. Few hours has passed, the pain I did'nt feel came to kill my whole body because it was really hurts. I can't explain pain. I even cried because of the pain I felt. I shouted like nobody's there. I even called my mother for helped. Thanks to them too that they never leave me. They monitored me every now and then.
My OB came to the labor room and asked the nurses what's the progress about me. They said that there's a problem. My v****a isn't enough for the baby's entrance. It is called acute?(I forgot the complete name). There's always a case like that but we are just few. Unfortunately, I was one of them. It's very hard for me to forced myself to be in a normal delivery. It can cause harm to my baby. Still, my OB want me to try it. They transfered me in the delivery room. They helped me pushed for the baby to come out. I gave my very best to pushed but it's a waste of time. My OB said, I should undergo CS delivery for the baby to be safe. I had no choice but to follow what's the best. I cried inside the delivery room because we had no enough finances to pay the bill after. I know it will cost too much. 😢 But I already prayed to God about everything. Why I doubted to trust Him? I know He will provide. So instead of crying, I prayed again. After that, I wiped my tears and get ready to enter the operation room with a thankful heart. The operation started at 11:00 pm and finished it at 12:04 am successfully on January 5, 2021. **The beautiful scar happened.**
**January 5, 202**1 was the starting point of my life to change the lifestyle I am with. As I saw my gift from God (baby), all the pain I had experienced from the labor room, delivery room to operating room was all paid off. I feel like I am the happiest mother live on earth that time. She's the greatest blessing I received in my entire life. She's my life-changer. 😊
That would be all. It ended here. I just want to say THANK YOU to those who read this. Hoping that you enjoyed reading it while some of you might relate. Hehehe sorry if my words used are too simple and please be considerate my word construction (grammar)😊
God bless everyone!😇💕
@Thania05
