Waiting Time

Waiting really hurts! Indeed! Waiting makes us a better than ever and even prepares us to be the best version of ourselves. It's always a process, a long process to be exact, indefinite time as they say. 

A caterpillar becoming a beautiful butterfly

A fetus in a mother's womb becoming a baby after nine months

A seed blossoming into a flower. 

We cannot immediately force a flower to bloom or a caterpillar to become a butterfly too soon. Sometimes, waiting is the most important time in our life. Even when you think that nothing is happening at this time in our life, God, for sure, is doing something. 

Ang mga taong nagmamadali, kadalasa'y nagkakamali. Matutong maghintay. Relax! May nakalaan para sa atin, depende na lang kung pipiliin natin. 

What's meant to be will always find its way. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. 

Kung para sa 'yo, para sa 'yo. 

Ang tanong: May ginagawa ka bang paraan o baka naman nasa loob ka lang ng bahay? 

Slow down and enjoy the journey.Take time for what matters most because beautiful things take time. 

A Thought To Ponder!

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Ilocos Region 2014

Happy Travel Everyone! Today I will be sharing my most recent trip for this year 2014 to the Ilocos Region. As their Vision states that “PASINGKEDAN TI KINATAN-OK NI ILOKANO”(“Together, we can make Ilocos great again!”) I can say that their vision was already achieved to conclude that  this place deserves a post of its own! :)  I always look forward to sharing my little life experiences with my own cyberspace.

1. The Quirino Bridge in Ilocos Sur over the Abra River that going to Vigan.

2. The Bantay Church Bell Tower that Many remember this as the setting of one of FPJ's movies and shooting place of Kampanerang Kuba of Anne Curtis. It is a preserved historical tower

3. Baluarte is a zoo where most of the animals can freely roam around the enormous compound mixed with the rest of the animals except the tigers and peacock. 

4. Pottery of San Nicolas - Banga has an important role in the lives of the Ilocanos. It is a part of their tradition and culture. 

5. The Church of San Agustin in Paoay, Ilocos Norte is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the four Baroque Churches of the Philippines. More popularly known as Paoay Church, it is one of the most treasured churches in the country.

6. If you are a lakwatsera and a traveler, you can’t miss this adrenaline rush voyage in Laoag and Paoay, Ilocos Norte – the La Paz Sand Dunes adventure.

7. The first time I saw pictures of the Bangui Windmills in Ilocos Norte, I thought they were just as tall as those electric posts anywhere else. But I was blown away when I saw them myself.

8. Patapat Viaduct was constructed to solve the problem of land slide in the area, which have caused many vehicular accidents as well as stranded commuters during rainy days. 

9. Saud Pagudpud beach is one of the well-known beach resorts in the northern part of the Philippines. Oftentimes, it is dubbed as the Boracay of the North.

10. The term Vigan can be traced back to Spanish colonization when Chinese settlers refer to the area as Bee Gan.  Castillian conquistadores interchangeably use V and B and spelled it as Vigan.

Happy Valentine's Day 2014

Valentine's Day is not just an occasion for couples but likewise celebration of hearts of people who give out love and who give more of themselves by touching others' lives.

 I am proud to say that I already tick one of my bucket lists that is to become Hotel & Restaurant Management & Tourism College Teacher. (applause). I really imagine myself teaching students way back High School Days that is why i love reporting wherein I own the blackboard, the chalk, the floor and the audience (selfish lang!). As a teacher to reminds myself that to teach is to touch lives. To listen. To lift. To motivate. To compel. To inspire. To encourage. To enrich. And above all. To teach is to use one's life to make a difference. To make an impact. 

Oppps! Selfie photo while waiting for my students :) (para-paraan!)

Make a Difference!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone :)  

Puzzling Mind

I woke up one morning feeling so much of worries & emptiness as I reached 23rd Stage of my life.  I experienced  lot of disappointments and failures or something I am hoping for to happen but it did not. I am about to burst out my anger to released my frustrations saying. "Why is this happening to me?"  (sounds melodramatic), Instead of complaining, I still appreciate the misfortunes that I had ---  misfortunes were the training ground for me to become fiercer, independent and matured individual

Instead of complaining these misfortunes. All I need is to have deeper inner trust and faith, a confidence down in my hearts that says, “ I am so blessed to be stressed, . I know Almighty God is my partner along my pathways. And even I don’t understand this, somehow, someway, someday, He will work it out to my advantage.” 

I still hold on to this Bible Verse: Proverbs 19:21 - "Many are the plans in a man's heart but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." 

--- Thy Will Be Done! <3





 

Visita Iglesia 2013

My post is kinda late for Lenten Season but just like what people said "It's better to late than never" :)

Visita Iglesia is the 7 Churches Visitation. :) It is a way of sacrifice by giving time to visit different Churches, recite the Stations of the Cross and commemorate the sufferings of Jesus. I might say that I am already grown-up lady to have this sacrifice for our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Let me share to you the Beautiful Churches of the Philippines:

Our Mother of Perpetual Help - Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Don Bosco Church - Canlubang, Laguna

St. Benedict Church - Westgrove, Laguna

Queen of Angels Chapel - Tagaytay

Our Lady of Lourdes - Tagaytay

Franciscan Missionaries of Mary - Tagaytay

I never fail to get fascinated with all our beautiful churches! I also love watching different people and the different ways they show their devotion. iba talaga ang Pinoy! :)

Baguio City 2013

It has been a month since I posted my last blog entry for 2012. I can give myself goosebumps for my first entry for this 2013. Reason? It is about Travel! *wink

Baguio City is a place that could give you the coldest climate in the Philippines.

10 Best Things in Baguio

1. The Big Lion Statue gives big welcome to all the tourists. It signifies that you are on your way to the Center of Baguio.

 

2. This Paradise Scenic View is the Strawberry Farm. Perfect place to unwind while picking the strawberries to its stems.  

 

 3. The Famous Burnham Park --- Boating is a good experience here. What a coincidence that there was a man swimming in the water. It looked  like it was the main event of this place! haha

 

 

 4. Breathtaking View of Baguio City while on our driving way.

 

5. Photo Opportunity riding a horse.

6. Photo Opportunity to St. Bernard --- it seemed like a stuffed toy dog. 

 

 7. Tha Mansion - where the President of the Philippines stays in Baguio City

 

8. Korean War Memories

9. Philippine Military Academy. - school of the Future Filipino Soldiers

 

10. The Students of PMA --- Are they MANLY enough? Oh geez! Your guess is good as mine. They are BRAVE HEART FEMALES.

---- I know this 2013 is a Travel Year for me! I claim it! :) I can feel it so much! Excited & Kilig at the same time.

--- Until to my next travel blog entry :P

Fearless + Trust = 2012

"Fearless & Trust" were the words that could describe my year 2012.

Why "FEARLESS & TRUST"?

1. I sustained myself fearlessly the moment that I decided to quit my somewhat dream job in a Casual Dining Restaurant (Managerial Position)  because of too much pressure, distance, time of duty and the nervous of my family when I had not arrived yet at the middle of the night in our house. I trust my family's advice as regards with my career. I transferred to another field that not related to my college course for the goodness' sake. Food Industry to Sales & Marketing Field. WhattaCareerShift! :P

2. I sustained myself fearlessly when my Mother had to go to London with my sister. I controlled my emotions the moment that my mother stepped in the departure area of the airport, because I know for sure that my life routine will become totally different without her presence. I trust this turn-point of my life. I considered it as a blessing that really taught me to become more matured and responsible to myself yet still guided by my family. :B

3. I sustained myself fearlessly to trust the perfect God's Plans! Have you experienced to choose between two good offers? It is kinda mind-boggling, but of course you would choose the MOST AMAZING, CAREER-WISE & LIFETIME BEST OFFER, then so AM I! :)!

--- My 2012 is a totally life-changing year for me. ---

The Things That I Have Learned To Year 2012

a. Decide for myself yet still consulting to my family. -- I prioritized my family's counseling.

b. Survive life using streetwise moves -- these moves cannot be learned in Academe, it is self-exploring skills.

c. Prolong patience -- if you always in a hurry to achieved something, you might neglect the best things that near yet to come. Enjoy the moment, learned from it & do something to achieved higher.

d. Strengthen the Family Values -- we cannot beat the foundation of the unit of society a so-called FAMILY! When all else fails, there are always to support, guide and make sermons/advice to make our directions be good!

e. Deepen the Faith -- I always thank Lord Jesus and Mama Mary for giving me not so perfect life but realistic and surviving life and for giving me much more than I deserved!


P.S.
--- I got the worst ill (Chicken Pox) this year. Good Thing! My quite damaged face was not totally been damaged by those pumps. aha aha. 

CHEERS 2013! <3<3<3