Weekend =)

There's much to digest this weekend. I think many things need adjusting and tweaking, especially my concept of time and my motivation to start doing things. To make dreams and such happen. Well, you see, I always have a tendency to runaway when things get murky, or muddy, or too complex. When things get really heavy upon my shoulders, I tend to look for the exit sign. This goes for almost everything in my life. Perhaps more sleep and less stress and de-cluttering my mind would keep me on track and not off it. I've been idling and wasting time... Gotta prioritize. Anyway, wish me luck!

And here are  photos that I want to share this week:

Translation: Just smile! God didn't wake up you up for today to merely frown. 

Gotta tell me this!


Have a great weekend everybody! =)
Let's smile and keep going!

Rainy days and nights won't get me down =)

It was pouring this afternoon and a chilly night is here in Manila. I have always loved the rain. It comes with a pang of pain and heaps of joy. Whenever it rains, the world seems brighter to me. Like, God cried for me and now I'm unburdened, or the streets have been swept and cleaned out of the Maker's mercy. Or simply because, those droplets represent tears, that I didn't have to shed myself. On the other hand, it's also kinda gloomy on the inside when the temperature goes lower and the surroundings seem way darker. You just realize that you are somehow alone, and that things would be better if there's someone there beside you.

Anyway, for tonight, I'll be sharing with you some of the things I pray and hope for.

Number 9. Claire~ I want to be as forgiving and faithful to God as Claire.
 [I ran out of space there and the last on my list is barely readable in the picture above!]

I hope to be a better person.

I am shouting it out to the rain!

HELP MEEEEEEEE Lord! ^_____________^

~yen

SMILE! 

Gratitude List!

Hi friends! After today's BS, I just couldn't help but make a list. =) Share yours too if you have time! Hehehe!


What am I thankful for these days?


1. Though my mom's in Canada, my parents are separated and my family's far from perfect---we are all alive and well. In our hearts, though not communicated often or typically, there is love. 

My beautiful family, way back my elementary days...

2. Even if I am far from being the beautiful stereotype that men drool over or even the kind they give a double look at, I am beautiful.  In God's eyes, I so am, imperfections and flaws included. And there is gladness, in being me. Something I thought I would never feel or even believe in. Wow. ^_^

3. The fact is, I live a stressful life, keeping two jobs; but it's rewarding. I thought life's too tough on me, having worked at an early age. I've felt beat and burnt out many times. My two worlds, give me a sense of purpose. I am useful, I matter, I'm needed, somehow! Hahaha! 

My co-workers and me from PUP

My dear friends in Winglish =) 

4. I thought I was meant for solitude. But I've been proven wrong. I like and love people. =) I am so blessed to be around so many awesome individuals. I've also come to meet many new friends and brothers and sisters in our weekly BS. Even I wonder how I've come to deserve all these lovely people in my life. 

Dan, Yen and Ate Abby =)

The Ivoline Life Group during our community outreach program held in Baranggay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong =)

Joey, Yen and Clang : Friends for Life ^_^

Justice League ^_^

5.  I've been taking daily walks with Danica Nzr and having a friend like her, someone really precious, I'm just blessed. =) 

6. I hold a concept of brokenness inside my head. But  looking at all the damaged parts, I feel somehow complete, a whole with stitched fragments. =) I never thought there could be joy in many pains. 


= ) 

My very ordinary self =)

There's always HOPE! ^__^ 

PRAISE GOD! Life's great if we take time to look at the brighter side of things. Haha! ^ _ ^ How about you, what are you thankful for today? Share yours too!

Don't Quit

Today, I feel so lost. Well, it feels like despite many years of being employed, of 24 years here on earth,  I have not achieved much, if there's even any. This goes for all aspects in my life. I still feel very much "broke". I have no idea how to deal with all my frustrations, but I'm thankful that I have a wonderful friend who shared this poem to me.  


DON'T QUIT

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

- Author unknown

Here's a road side flower. =)
Photo credits to the person who posted this on google

I will bear this in mind. I will keep it in my heart. 'Coz there isn't much to bet on, but myself, and my God. With the many things that go wrong, and the little things that happen right, I'm trying a knot at the end of the rope. I will try my damnedest.