New Page of My Own Book

Most of the time, I would usually stick to what I have been used to,  I am afraid to venture into new things as I don’t like starting over again.

But things change when I courageously make a wild decision sometime last May. It wasn't a good decision after all; however it marked the beginning of a new journey, and somehow changed my perspective on some things.

I used to worry, of what people will think about me, but now...I know myself even more that I wouldn't give a damn to other's opinion about my personal being. I have read this somewhere: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are"

my first hang out with my new found friends @ Stoplight...such a night to reminisce  and a good welcome for me as well. yeah! I belong here

fun @ las vegas ktv

ed cebu beauties with pretty lady boss

side trip on a lunch break

the ladies with the boss

some overtime wont' hurts..:)

this is how to enjoy life

we just all love food...burppp! slurrppp! here and there....<3<3<3

It is a lot better to start all over again….adjust to the new environment than to stay where you are used to even if you are no longer happy and comfortable.

 There still maybe hang ups from the past, I don’t honestly care….I know one day I can get over with it….the most important thing for me now is I am happy from where I am at.

PRECIOUS LESSONS LIFE HAS TAUGHT ME

Having been employed for almost 7 long years was God’s gift to me. Although it didn’t have a fairy tale ending, it was something I had to be thankful of to the Lord. It was in that long years when I was taught how to be tough enough to face all challenges life may have to offer. At first, I was a cry baby but later on I was able to acquire more courage.

It was indeed a roller coaster journey being with them. I was able to explore some places in Luzon because of it. Somehow, they have fulfilled my childhood dream. More importantly I grow as a person I am now. I learned a lot through them: almost all the facets in life, its harsh realities and many others. More than the material things I acquired it’s the lessons I have learned to which I would cherish the most.

1.       Know yourself best.  There’s a saying that goes: you don’t have to explain yourself to others, your (real) friends don’t need it, and your enemies don’t listen to it.

I was only supposed to cut the ties but not to burn bridges; however I did both, though not intentionally. It’s quite disgusting, knowing that all the years of hard work will just go to waste. Well, I must admit partly it was my fault. I allow myself to be carried away at the thought of leaving soon that I was not able to think of the consequences. It hurts when you are judged by people who just know the story but not what you been through. They judge as if they have been in your shoes even only for a single moment. But that's the reality of life.  Good thing, I know myself better than they are, thus, no matter how dirty the mud they l threw right at my face, I can still walk heads high.

2.       Do not be afraid to face your problem. Running away from a problem doesn't solve it, it might only worsen it.

After leaving, or even before I did, the thought of not going back there despite some unfinished business occupied my mind. I had made a wrong decision that soon messed things up. But then God made away, for me to clear things up. Thankfully, I was able to do it!

. Be a warrior not a worrier .Keep your faith!  No matter how hard things seemed, don’t forget              that He is just a prayer away.

Several times, nasty thoughts had been bugging in my mind. I keep telling myself that I cannot do it! And that there’s no way out of it other than to end the most precious gift He has given to me. But He is really a good God. He made me realize how stupid it was thinking of such foolishness. He drives me closer to Him and made me feel that I am in good hands no matter how big my problem is.

In our daily life, hardships can't be avoided. It's what makes this journey worth living. We just have to remember that God will not give us load we can not carry. We might be misjudge by some people or even by the whole, it won't affect us if we truly know ourselves.

Trials may hurdle your journey, at times it may seem a cross on your shoulder,just bear this in mind: problems are created to draw us closer to God. It His way of telling that He misses us so dearly. Therefore, when you are in trouble, ask this to yourself: when was the last time I talk to God? It may seemed as if God's not listening to you, but NO! Let Him work in His time, because He is preparing something much better than what you ask.

God Bless.

HAPPY 27TH!:-) - my inspirations

OH my GEEE!!! I AM 27?????

Time does fly so fast! It seems like 2012 was only yesterday, 2013 hasn’t really sunk into my system and there it is my special day has come! And I am getting real old now…well, not really that old but I wish I could say I’ve becoming a “mature adult” (heheheheh!). I kind a find it hard accept it to myself that I really am 27 years old now, however I am very much grateful to my dear God for giving me this blessing, the memory is still so vivid in my head, at one time I really thought that was the end of me, I was very sickly that time, I was a regular “emergency room client”. But in God’s grace I surpassed it all and I am a lot stronger now both emotionally & physically, thus, I can bravely say: Happy 27^th!!!!

At 27,  life isn't a bed of roses,I guess I am in a state where I don't know what exactly I wanted to do with my life, where will I go next or should I just stay to where I am right now, but ,  I am happy to have known these people who somehow, make this difficult moment a little bit lighter.

@ 27: People I looked up to

1. Malala Yousafzai

I admire her so much for her courage! At a very young age she fights for the women's right to have education in her homeland despite the danger behind it. I was teary-eyed when I read that article when their school bus was ambush by Talibans. Talibans asked who was Malala among the kids and she bravely admit that it was her. Imagined how unselfish she is? This little kid  has made realize how blessed I am to acquire my education  without any risk, and how blessed I am to be a Filipino. Just can't imagined myself in her shoes.

2. Rubina Ali

Rubina played the child version of Latika in the movie Slumdog Millionaire

I just read her story a couple of days ago. This little girl reminds that no matter where you are and how down today, there is always hope! and that dreams do come true! And my sister Elsa, who by the way don't love reading english novels, for the first time took an effort to read her story and fall in love with it!.

3.Bianca Gonzales

I've watched her since her "Y Speak" days w/ Ryan Agoncillo.I guess I love that show mainly because one of the host was my crush that time and both of them speaks english very well! ( I guess I love Ms Bianca because of her being englisera...hehehe,  at home I usually mimic how she speaks ). Now, I admire because of her advocates and for being a role model of the youth. She inspired me to share my blessings in my own little way.And I wish in time I do, can share more blessings to others and somehow be an inspiration also! (dreaming....)

I am also an avid follower of her facebook, twitter and of course her blogsite which also inspires me to make my own blog! ( though I know, I do not write well ^_^ )

4. Kris Aquino

I had read it in a certain article : Kris Aquino : Either you love her or you hate her.
Me: I love her, of course her wittyness struck that much.....her being prangka, most of all I love her being a mom to her kids. I salute her for finding time to spend quality moments w/ her 2 sons despite her busy schedule.If I'm gonna be mom soon, I guess Ms Kris will always be a reminder to me that being busy is not an excuse to have quality time with our family.

5. Jessica Balote

Jessica Balote - ballerina in red ( now known ballerina from the slum of Metro Manila

Another epitome of hope and dreams. Dreams come true to those who believe and strive hard.

At this point in time, these ladies have touch my heart & my life in one way or another. They will be forever part of my reminders in life, that no matter where & who you are in the society you are in, God has bestowed you the power to be inspiration to others.


P.S I don't own the photos posted here just copied it from google :-)


sleepy head already, gonna continue this soon :-)

Christmas kick off in our home:-)

According to google :
"Germany made the first artificial Christmas trees. They were made of goose feathers and dyed green."

And this one is our very first christmas tree at home !:-)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY T.S!

"Side by side or miles apart TRIBU SUBAKANON will forever be close to my heart!"

We may not be the same as the way we were yesterday, still deep in my heart we will always be that joyful , fun loving fb group,who defies distance! We we may not be as often get in touch as we were, however, for me it doesn't mean that we no longer care for each other, instead I it is a great sign that we have move forward with our lives, coz in my case years before, I imprisoned myself in my so - called "online world" to hide myself from things that I should face.Now I am living in both of my worlds ---- my online & my real world!
HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY TRIBU  SUBAKANON!

NB: Pardon me tribuletz for my editing powers, and if you haven't seen your pic over the image above, don't it is save here in my heart!<3<3<3

MOKZ LEARNS TO COOK SERIES

When I am not in my pleasant mood I usually indulge in good food, whether eating out at my favorite fast food chain even if it is way beyond my budget or cooking some delicious for myself.Since it seems to me that eating has been my hobby, why not learn to cook? And this give birth to my : "MOKZ LEARNS TO COOK SERIES".
And for the first recipe I've tried, "CHICKEN AFRITADA w/ a TWIST ala MOKZ". I found this recipe @ Jun-Blog /jun@junbelen.com however instead of using potatoes I used gabi (unfortunately I don't know the english translation of GABI). I also add meatballs ,strings beans & eggplant..hehehe! And instead of putting the chicken at the pre heated oven, I stir fried it in the pan, till it became a little bit golden brown.




Here's the outcome:

It taste good but I think I still have to make it a little better. Til next cooking adventure! :-):D

We learned our lesson the hard way!

I went home a lil bit earlier than my usual time yesterday. After some pre sleeping routine, I went upstairs to rest. Few moments later I heard some noise down in our kitchen as if someone's trying to open the door, I thought it was my sister Lyn but then I wonder why she didn't bother to call any of us. Then, I heard that sound again that made me decide to go down and check but found nobody around. Then I saw shadow somewhat like peeping inside in our house -- there! I felt a chill on my spine. I woke up my sis Elsa, told her there's someone suspicious outside. And we both saw the shadow of a man who walks fast through near our dear in the living room. And mind you it was around 2 o clock @ dawn. I haven’t got my much needed sleep because of what happen; it got me nervous along the way.

In the morning, I asked our neighbor if they happen to notice, someone suspicious roaming around in our surroundings that dawn, and one of my neighbor confirmed that she did notice it, she told us that she heard some footsteps around 1 am. They told me that stealing as in some kind of “akyat – bahay “exists these days in our place and warned us that they will usually roam around during Saturdays and Sundays.

Somehow I was thankful it happened, it serves as a wake up call on my part and to my sisters as well, because they have this habit that they usually don’t mind locking our door in the kitchen area. And we learned our lesson the hard way!