2thousand12 Thankfulness

Where did 2012 go? It's quite hard to believe that it passed by so fast. But before anything else, let me look back on the most significant and memorable things, experiences and people from last year. Indeed, year 2012 was  a colorful year and there's a lot pretty good things for keeps. I know it's kind of late to share about what my 2012 was since it's the 8th day of 2013, but my heart pushed me to do this. I think, all i need is just your little patience because this might be a long post (hahaha). 

In random order (my 12 Thankfulness for 2thousand12).. 

Let me start with, Graduation Day. Earlier last year, my most awaited time of my life happened. To finish and graduate in college. Until now, I'm in tears because of so much joy i felt during that day. I thank my good Lord for his saving grace and great provision during my schooldays. I know that He's the One behind all the success and victory.

Secondly. Last year i celebrated my 21st birthday. Each year I'm thankful because God never fails to bless and amaze me as He adds another year in my life. I received gifts beyond my expectations, one of which was my first job ever. I think it took me 2 months looking for a job that will suite me. 2 months was never a joke and it was really stressful waiting and looking for a job for that long. But, the Lord didn't allow me to be even more stressful, so right after my birthday, i was hired and got my first job. See, it's the faithfulness and favor of the Lord that worked in me. I don't deserve but His love made me deserving. Now, I'm currently hired in that job and still waiting for God's next plan on my career. 

I'm also Thankful for the gift of friendship. I think 2012 would not be complete without these lovely girls on my side. I'm also thankful for last year's newly found friends. I'm always grateful to have girlfriends and sisters in Christ. Seriously missing those I'm not seeing in a while (you know who you are) :)

Concerts and Conferences are part of what i enjoyed last year. I'm Thankful for all these events and looking forward for more this year.

Next on list, the Children's Ministry. Last year, God poured out so much blessings and joyfulness in the heart of each kid in CBCF. These pictures was taken last December during the Christmas Party and Gift-giving day. I thank the Lord for using other people and organizations (specifically MEANS-USA and CBCF Congregation) to make all these things possible. This year I'm enthusiastic to continue in serving the Lord through this Ministry. I know that He will surely do amazing things again.  

In line with above topic, I also thank the Lord for this bunch of Servant leaders. They're the ones who put countless efforts, heartfelt services, and true commitments to works of the Lord. I'm blessed to be with them and have them part of the team, Team JESUS. My prayer is that we all continue to serve the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Thank you, Team. Love you all. 

I will not go far from the topic, 'cause I'm beyond blessed and thankful for God's moving power in CBCF (my home Church). Last year, we celebrated the 26 years of God's faithfulness. How God moves in our lives  and families was truly amazing. This year (and in the years to come) we will continue to serve, to love, to encourage, to build, to strengthen one another and to share the Gospel with the hope of seeing Him (JESUS CHRIST) face to face one day. And He will say to each one of us, "well done my faithful servant". 

Fun outdoor experiences is also part of my thankfulness. I thank the Lord for allowing me to experience some outdoor activities last year. It is always my dream and passion to travel, hike, explore diff. beaches, be involved in sports and fitness activities. More outdoor activities this year!!!!

God knows how thankful I am for my "Ate" (sister). I love all our hang-outs, travel moments, laugh-out-loud bonding, and endless stories. I can't imagine life without having a sister on your side. Thanks to my Ate for all the support, care, love, time, and gifts hehe. You rock, sistah!!!! 

Of course, 2012 would not be complete without my Family. I'm thankful for all the experiences we had last year. I cherish all the things we've shared. Our Family is far from perfect, but one thing I'm thankful for is that God has always been so faithful, loving, and great provider of our family. 

And yes, what a colorful 2012. I thank my good Lord for each little experiences i had last year. I'm thankful for all the blessings, answered prayers, encouragements, better changes, and favor He has poured out to me. I can't hide those heartfelt smiles because of what the Lord has done in my life. 

Last but not the least (in other words, the Best in the list) is JESUS CHRIST. I'm forever in awe of my Savior and Lord. He's been faithful to me throughout the year 2012 and i know this year 2013 He will remain the same. He's the reason why i have all those pretty good experiences and people in my life. He's my Savior, my King, my Teacher, my Strength when I'm weak, my Hope and my Lord. 

And I believe this year will be even more wonderful and colorful. So much Thanks to my Loving Father in Heaven for all that He has done. 

Have great and wonderful 2013 folks! 

life lately

hello friends.. what's up? how's life?  it's been a month since i posted here. i definitely miss blogging and reading your posts. the reason is, my work schedules wouldn't allow me to spend enough time for this. also the sad thing, i wasn't able to fulfill all my commitments and responsibilities in my ministries. it makes me so sad to accept the real thing now. but i still hold on and trust unto the Lord whatever is happening in my life nowadays. i know that his plans are not to harm me but to give me hope and a wondrous future. anyways, i want to share some sneak peak what's been up in my life lately..

me and my sister

doing some kaleidoscope pics with my nephew..

that's all for today.. hope you all have a great week!

miss you all!!! 

Best Gift Ever!

Before I jump to the happiest part of this post, allow me first to greet you a very pleasant day upon reading this one. 

If you have read my posts before maybe you have an idea why it is really a big deal to me. Maybe to some of you it's just an ordinary thing but for me it really matters. So here I go.

Last month, I started a training in a company but unfortunately I wasn't able to passed. It made so depressed because I thought the job was really for me. Sad to say, it's NOT.  Simply to say, I failed. But my failure in that area of my life taught me a big lesson. Failure is not the basis of whether the person is good or not. Failure is just a stepping stone to success. read more....  

After those painful days, I eventually learned to move forward and start again. So I applied to different companies but it took me a month again and still, there's no response from them regarding my final interview. It's just so stressful to wait for something you're not sure of. I was stressed-out and hopeless. Sins took a big part in my life. My thoughts were full of negative things. Every night, I'm pleading and praying to God "why is this all happening to me?"...  There was never a night that i never cried out to God for help. During those weak days of restlessness and tears, i found comfort and strength through God's Word. One of those was His Words in Isaiah 40: 29-31, "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Also, His Word in Jeremiah 29:11 reminds me that He planned a good future for me. read about it? 

Again, I renew my strength and hope. I claim the victory that on or after my Birthday I will have a job. I really prayed to God that i am not going to ask for any gift on my birthday  except for a job. 

Then, last Tuesday i celebrated my birthday. I thought there's was no something special that will happen. But when I got home and opened my computer, it made me glad to received and read so many lovely Birthday greetings from blogger, twitter, facebook friends and even text messages. All in all, i think i had a hundred of greetings. It's so overwhelming. Plus, I'm not expecting that my family will cooked for me but they did. Even though it's just a simple celebration on our home it really made my heart happy. 

My birthday was done and still I haven't got the only gift I wanted to receive. Until, last Wednesday (August 15), my mind pushed me to apply in a hospital which is really my plan long before but I haven't been able to do. So i dragged myself out of bed and fixed myself. When I got to the hospital in the morning, I asked one intern from the human resource department and she told me to just put my resume on the drop box. I was double-minded to just drop my resume there and then go home. Until, I saw one of the HR personnel and I ran to him and said that I'm an applicant. Without further a do, he immediately said to me to go the testing room and had my exams. So I did. Looking back if I obeyed what the intern said to me to just drop my resume maybe I'm not where I am now. The exams took me until 3 o'clock in the afternoon and the test administrator told me to just come back tomorrow 10am for my interview. The next day (August 16), I arrived on time on the HR department. By 11am I'm done with my initial interview and the recruiter told me that he'll be endorsing me to the General Manager of the Admission Department where i am applying for. So i went down to the Admission and had my final interview with the manager.  I was so happy that she was really pleased with my personality and told me that she want to see my performance as soon as possible. Then, she signed my form that I'm HIRED. Upon knowing and hearing that, I was really in cloud 9. I'm so blessed and I can't explain how I felt at that time. In just a span of one hour I'm already hired. I can't believe. My mind at that time repeatedly saying "Finally, Thank You Lord."  An hour ago, as I wait for the job requirements, my sister called me. She told me that she had a feeling that I'll be getting hired that day. I haven't told anyone about the news even her, but look, what a sisterhood feeling. I immediately told her so, honestly I almost teared up while sharing the good news to her. We felt the same. How lovely :). One thing proves, if it's really for you, it will fall into it's proper place. No haggardness, no hardships, no failures, everything is just smooth. That was what happened to me and I called it God's timing.  And I really thank the HIM for answering my prayer and for giving me the best gift ever. 

So now, I'm so proud that I'm going to be part of the most prestigious Hospital in the country "SLMC". I'm pressured because I know that my job will not be easy but at the same time I'm also excited. By the way, I was assigned to be an Admissions Assistant. Meaning, I'll be going to encounter different patient and people. Challenging!

Above all, I THANK, HONOR AND GLORIFY MY LORD ALMIGHTY for giving me the blessing that i never thought i would have.  HE really knows the best for HIS children. AND HE never fails those who put their trust and faith in HIM. PRAISE YOU LORD!


P.S. please be patient to me for posting this long. I just want to document and remember all the important happenings in my life. Anyways, THANK YOU FOR DROPPING BY MY BLOG AND FOR YOUR PATIENT IN READING THIS POST OF MINE. 


GOD BLESS YOU, FRIEND. Have a nice day. :)

To give me Hope and a Future

GROWING UP in a non-Christian family made me hard to believe that God already plan a future for me.


I grew up in a middle status of living, not rich and not so poor. My parents don't have professional jobs. My siblings and I studied at public schools because my parents don't have the money to pay for private schools. We grew up not having all that we wanted. We were taught to be contented on what was enough and necessary. At a young age, i felt jealous with other families who can have much more that what they needed. 


Knowing and  realizing my family's situation at that time motivated me not to give up but to study hard, finish my study and then find a good job so that i would be able to help them. 


As time goes by, I started attending Sunday School with my elder sister and sometimes with my two younger brothers. Until i became a teenager and got involved in Youth Ministry at the same church. It was then that my relationship with Jesus Christ became closer. I became a regular attendee of Church Service and Youth Fellowship. As I seek and serve God more in my life, problems and trials also came. Every time i face problems, i always asked God, "why is this happening to me and to my family?" But God didn't answered my question right away. Instead through His word, He helped me deal with life's difficulties and hardships. Through that, my relationship with Him became stronger. My family's situation became even better as the years passed by. My experiences taught me to trust God that all problems and hardships would come to pass. Step by step, God made me realized that He had something wonderful in store for me and for my family. He is also full of surprises, from an ordinary attendee of our Church, He chose me to be one of the Sunday School Teacher. I was also elected as Vice President of the Youth Ministry and now I'm currently the President. I never thought that He will use me to serve Him in bigger ways. 


Even though until now my whole family is still not Christians, i still believe and pray that one day we'll all be together praising and serving the Lord. Nothing is impossible for God. 


Recently, one of my dreams came true. I just graduated from college with a Bachelor's Degree. I'm grateful that God is little by little granting the desires of my heart. 


Now, I'm in the stage of finding the right job. Although finding the right one for me really takes time, i still  believed that God always wants the best for me. So i'll let Him lead me to the right job, that will not only help me but my family as well. He knows the desires of my heart and i know that He will never left me without a future and career. I'll just have to continue to hold on to His precious promises in Jeremiah 29:11... 

Always Trust God's Promises. 

God bless you. 

what's on the first day of July???

#1. Yesterday, My dear Parents Celebrated their 31st Anniversary. Here's a picture from their wedding, taken June 30, 1981. I'm glad to witness how long they're been together and I'm lookin' forward for more years to come. Cheers! 

#2. Yesterday morning, me and my church-mates had a free aerobics exercise at QC Circle. it was sponsored by Nestle "choose wellness". They have free aerobics exercise every Saturdays from 6am to 8am. We actually went there to have a "Fun Run", but we end up joining an aerobics exercise. It was so fun and so healthy even though I'm experiencing muscle back pain right now. Probably next time, i'll do proper warm up and stretching to avoid muscle pain. Here's a glimpse of what happened yesterday. i'll share the other pictures on my next post. 

#3. this afternoon while watching a noontime show i heard a group of singers sang "The Time of my Life" by David Cook. I'm hearing this song for a long time but it was now that i appreciate it fully because the lyrics is very related to the latest happening of my life. here's my favorite line, 

And I'll taste every moment

And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time
To be more than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life

watch the lyric video here.

#4. Finally, I'll be starting on my work tomorrow 2nd Day of July 2012. I'm soooooooo excited and I just can't hide it I'm about to lose control and I think I like it! lol. Anyways, my heart is really grateful for the wonderful opportunity God has given me. I'll do my best to make it good. 

I can't grasp haha, it's actually July, half of the year is over. The time is flying by so fast. And I'm looking forward for more adventures and good experiences this month might bring. 

Happy 1st day of July! 

Thankful

First of all, I'm very thankful to God for the very very good news i received from last week. The company (Smart Communications Inc.) that applied for a job, called me and told me that i'll be starting my training on July 2. what a good news? I think I waited for more than a month before they called me. Then, during those days of waiting, I also decided to apply in other companies just to try but my heart really desire to work in Smart. I prayed everyday, get pressured everyday because my family wants me to have a job as soon as possible. But now all the pressures and the long wait is over, God answered my prayer. I'm so happy because He always listen to my heart's desire and knows what's best for His children. I'm thankful for the wisdom, confidence, provision, hope and favor He has given me. Finally, my long vacation will be over. I'm excited to start working and face the new chapter of my life as a career woman. 

 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28




How 'bout you friend, what are you thankful for? 

Happy day :)