INSPIRATION: Posters for your working space

Feed your mind with positive thoughts. Allow these workday mood boosters get through you.

All in His Time

From numbered unmemorable days and countless hours of figuring out what will happen next to my constantly changing existence, to happily writing things that came to me unexpectedly, is a living proof that God is moving in my life. His plans never fails. The process was not that easy. It took me couple of weeks of insanity simply because I relied on my own understanding. But if you place your trust into His promises and hold on to your faith with the spirit of gratitude, it will come into place smoothly. All in His time.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6

New Place

View from the roof deck, GA Tower 2

Together with my thrifty-wise-spender lovely sister, Wilt. We moved to a condominium that is accessible to all working place. Hello there EDSA! I've always wanted to move to a place near MRT. I like my alarm clock to be the buzzing sound of buses and trains. Haha.. I love it! I was a bum when we moved and I have to pay the rent.
Favor comes in. We got the place discounted! Thank you Lord. I was broke that time. I never got to spend that much for my cravings. Natatawa nalang ako everytime
I hear this on the radio, "Di bale ng walang pera, muka namang artista." haha..benta. 

I've been through various interviews that I found tiring and inspiring at the same time. I was tired of googling places, faking smiles and trying to impress people in first meeting. The inspiring part was getting to know different people with their own stories. They will make you realized that you are still blessed in spite of what you are going through. Some of them turned out to be my new networks.

 New Job

Hello there office

After two weeks of exploring the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, haha.. Finally, I found one. Who would have thought that I would land to a job that will spoil me. My table beside the window viewing the skyline, sunshine hits my desk, there's a park near the office where I can unwind during breaks, flexible working hours, only 15 minutes away from home, no quota, no weekends, clever office mates, good salary, and cool bosses..perfection. I didn't passed the exam for the position I applied for.
To my surprise, they opened a new job position for me! God moves in mysterious awesomely way. Just overwhelming.

New Love

Us taken by Ems Aquino

Here comes my combo-breaker number 3, my love life. "New day. New life. New. New. New. New year na ba te? Hahaha! Saya mooo!". My friend Ynah tweeted that to me when she found out about this. Haha..sounds overrated? Well, all comes according to His will and I'm eternally grateful about it. I know that I'll fall in love all over again, but I never expected it to be this early and it's happening. Who? When? Where? What? Why? How?..
Whatever the question is.. I feel blessed, fulfilled, and supernatural.
 

God wants to be involved in even the smallest details of our lives.
Just allow Him and completely trust Him with perseverance. He never fails.
Never.
^_^

Brown for September

anywhere I've never been to

good soles can take you anywhere

act accordingly.

chocolate never fails

feel lighter, wear more sheer.

my future work space

Source: Pinterest

Under the Weather Happiness

Being happy is our default mood attached to all occasions. We say, happy birthday, happy anniversary, happy easter, happy new year, happy father’s day, happy mother’s day and so on. We are supposed to be happy and being happy is not meant to be occasional.

It’s easier to be happy when you are caught in the moment of a celebration, success, cheerfulness, wealth, surrounded with high-spirited friends,
in love, and most especially when you’re living what you wish for...those are your sunny days.

What will happen when you lose it all? Where will you find happiness when you're not in those moments anymore?
Here comes your under-the-weather happiness breakdown. You're on your rainy day.
Part of it could be failed plans, depression, loneliness, unanswered prayers, brokenness, losing someone, crushed expectations, or rejection.

Happiness is a choice right? So you’ll try anything just to get back on your track. You get along with friends, travel, drink, waste your money and do things that will make yourself busy with stuff you think would cheer you up. After all the efforts to keep you sane, there's a part of you that’s always been missing.   

"The happiness that won't only last during your sunny days or rainy days
is the eternal joy that comes from one source,
and that is Christ."

"You have made known to me the path of life: you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
-Psalm 16:11

 
Now you know where to find it.
^_^

Photo from Artpixie.

MIXTAPE: Song for June

Hello June,

I am excited to spend my month with you. Here's the playlist I made for us to share and play along with our everyday routines to keep us alive and stay hopeful. Some songs can really revamp your day, some just flows under the weather, and some could bring back the memories you learned from the past.

Hope you enjoy this.

Yours,
^_^

Song for June Mixtape
1. You Gotta be Strong by Des'ree

2. Ironic by Alanis Morissette

3. Don't Look Back by She and Him

4. New Soul by Yael Naim

5. Mushaboom by Feist
6. Plain Gold Ring by Kimbra

7. Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye

8. Merry Happy by Kate Nash

9. Woods by Bon Iver

10.  Hope Is Erupting by Citipointe
11.Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
12.Eet by Regina Spektor

13. When Your Mind's Made Up by Glen Hansard
14.Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik
15. Closing Time by Semisonic

Listen and play it all here.
Let's embrace this month full of good vibes, fun-filled surroundings and faithfulness that never runs out.
Enjoy June! ^_^

Words on Hand

I was amazed on how someone created this sculpted-like paper cut letter fragments. Holding hand writings with your bare hands makes every word speak so real. Annie Vought passion for art and strong interest for handwritten records from individuality's true expression fueled her to make this work. Her genuine workmanship shows her paper cut letters treasure-worthy. Just wondering', how will you react after receiving a love letter like this?... 

"My recreating the letters is an extended concentration on peoples’ inner lives and the ways they express their thoughts through writing."

-Annie Vought

Check out more studio visits with artists and designers
by In The Make here and be inspired.
^_^

On the First Date

 

"Man who know LITTLE say much. Man who know MUCH say little."

just a friendly reminder.
^_^

Don't Let Me Go

"Don't let go of your dreams. If you have determination and belief in your dreams, you will succeed in spite of your desire to let go."
-Catherine Pulsifer

Reach for it and don't let go. 

Photo by: Catti Borruso

Embracing Changes

Unexpected things happen for a reason. It can be from random situations like on your regular work days, during the rush hour on the road, while reading the news feed on facebook, killing time on bookstores, watching people how they walk, listening songs to your iPod on repeat, eating your favorite ice cream, or in anything you normally do that molds your lifestyle on a daily basis.

What stops you from your normal routine? It's simply losing it.

I find myself unprepared for what happened to me lately. It attacked my career. It suddenly stopped my daily motion. Yes, its unbearable and I should be saddened about it, but I don't know why I'm still at ease and grateful for what happened to me.

What is my source of joy?

"The source of joy defines your action and reaction. We lose our joy when we lose our source." I got this truth from Grace Manilao's preaching. One of her points was letting God be our source of joy. It is placing your joy to the one that never fails and gives you fullness of it. It was very timely..before the unexpected happened, I've already kept it on my grip and placed my source intact. :)

"If you do what you've always done, you are going to get what you've always gotten."

Maybe its a wake up call to change my routine and start doing what is rightfully made for me. I am not pretty sure where, when and how will I start doing it..whatever it is, I'm excited for greater things along the way.

"When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you."

You just have to stop in order to start all over again and keep your life on track. Just completely put your trust in Him. Embrace changes wholeheartedly and get ready to be moved.

^_^

Photo taken by my 8 yr.old brother. :)

50 Simple Life's Instructions

1. Have a firm handshake.

2. Look people in the eye.

3. Sing in the shower.

4. Own a great stereo system.

5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

6. Keep secrets.

7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

8. Always accept an outstretched hand.

9. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.

10. Whistle.

11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.

12. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90% of all your happiness or misery.

13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

14. Lend only those books you never care to see again.

15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.

16. When playing games with children, let them win.

17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.

18. Be romantic.

19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.

21. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for our convenience, not the caller's.

22. Be a good loser.

23. Be a good winner.

24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

27. Keep it simple.

28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.

29. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.

30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets

31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.

32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.

34. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.

35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.

36. Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
37. Once in a while, take the scenic route.

38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
43. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
44. Become someone's hero.
45. Marry only for love.
46. Count your blessings.
47. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
48. Wave at the children on a school bus.
49. Remember that 80% of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
50. Don't expect life to be fair.

Source: www.amazingpost.com

Yes it takes time, but if you'll just OBEY the greatest commandment of
Loving God with all you heart,mind and soul..
and Loving your neighbor as you Love yourself,
will make these life's instructions like a piece of cake.

Remember this nifty fifty! ^_^

DIY: Eco-friendly Paper Gems

Part of my job is to write articles for home renovations and DIY's, that's how it affects my fleetingness for the design of my future house.
There are lots of inspirational websites and good writers that are very thoughtful sharing their craft. And this simple paper gems
sparks to my eyes. Colors easily spruce up the mood of almost anything. Each color has its own definition
and their combined differences makes mix emotions. I find this at mini-eco's very colorful website.

Put colors everywhere!
You will only need;
*colorful papers
*scissors
*cutting board
*glue stick
*..and a positive attitude.hehe

Click here to download your template and start creating your eco-friendly paper gems!
^_^

Saved by Losing

Stop chasing the life you always wanted, you will only get tired and find yourself wasted.
Someone has already done it for you. 

Be saved by losing your life to the one who gives fullness of being, unconditional love and eternity.
That is Jesus Christ.

Take Me Home

He is someone who sounds powerfully interrogating my sub-conscious mind. He is Sameer Gadhia from the Jakes, now known as Young the Giant. Their music sets any mood easily from heavy to light heartfelt emotions. I heart their refreshing videos such as Strings and I Got  from In the Open sessions and intimately attached to these songs; Islands, God Made Man and most especially Take Me Home.


The Jakes - Take Me Home

"Your back is straight
don't let that hurt curve it that way..
just take me home..
coz' I cant stand being alone.."

photo by: Alexander Shahmiri

Based on Experience

I wonder why this morning I have this urge feeling to replace my desktop wallpaper. I just found it on Pinterest then casually set it as background. Then suddenly something unexpected came up, something that requires me to burst out my tears whenever my feet draw me. I always thought that a ½ pint pistachio ice cream and a pair of vanilla ice cream cone can easily release that heavy feeling but it’s not enough. I have to let go of my tears and keep going. After the freak-release momentum, I returned back to office..sit back..breathe..unlock my computer..loading..and there goes my desktop.

“Keep your head up, keep your heart strong”.

Everything has a purpose, that urge to replace my desktop wallpaper is not an accident. Funny how God moves in mysterious ways.
Based on experience.

Change in You

The theme of the party happened to be at one of my please-don’t-take-me-here-place. I love neon lights and I enjoyed the night with my team. And there I contemplated after capturing this image. Its time to start anew.

WISHLIST time!

Making this post while singing along with Spongebob's “Santa’s coming tonight tonight..Santa’s coming toniiight..” excites me more for the coming merry Christmas! It’s the time of the year where everybody’s very beesy preparing for the get-together, shopping for discounts, wrapping gifts, and budgeting! Hopefully I can gather up lots of mulah. I wish I can take my family to London’s Eye. It will come but for now, I’m saving for an alternative route where I can bring them very close to my plan. And for my wishlist..,I know God will provide. ^_^
1) MacBook Pro 13” 2.8 GHz that will make my work life easier and faster. 2) A timeless and classic watch for everyday use. Hopefully my consecutive 10 minutes late would lessen.
3)The Union Street ubiquitous camera and laptop bag from ONA. This will serve as my utility bag.

4)The crappy montage look I made is included from H2T (head2toe). ^_^

Striking custom made guitars

Stand out in every shindig with a guitar that speaks of your character. These perky guitars easily catch my attention as I was browsing for a new one. They look like toys but these instruments are crafted with intonation and fully functional. It can also be modified into an electric instrument.  Personalize your guitars the way you like eet! They make guitar, bass, ukulele and more. These playful works in wood is made by Celentano Woodworks.

Here are some of their works.

I would like to have a pure plain white 6-string nylon guitar with black lining or a star-shaped purple ukulele. Please.. *winkywink
^_^