Define Cafea

A place to chill near our office, Cafea Restaurant. The cozy-uncrowded cafe feels like home to me. I can slouch, browse the web unlimited with their fast wi-fi, can request for food without standing, can take a quick nap, can watch films, and can burn time after hours. I only tried their Serendipity Iced Coffee, a sweetly blended coffee fresh from the grind with vanilla ice cream and chocolate chip on top.

If you are looking for a welcoming lovely space that is meant for good conversation, lazy afternoon and serious relaxation,
there you have it!
^_^

Tick Tock

Time is running.
Don't invest your time for the wrong things.
:)

Source:Richie Pickwell

Don't settle for less

You were my Christmas wish and my birthday wish. I waited patiently for you because I know you are right for me. You were not a surprise because I already set my mind that we will be together someday. I admit I was tempted to find someone that could replace you. He also has the qualities I like about you. He offered me things I want and tried to fulfill my needs.

Almost you, but still not you.
Still, I can't get you out of my head.

And then you came, unexpectedly in the right place and in the right time. Thank God!
It was not an easy journey, but I hold on because I know you'll be truly worth it.

At last, you are mine now. :)

My first photo taken with my new blessing, named "Kagat"

There. Kala mo jowa na noh? haha..trip ko lang sumulat ng love letter. I just personified my new blessing. Say hello to Kagat, in english bite. You know why? Think of reasons why you bite your lips. Oops wait..hindi yun! Simplehan natin, just the fact that may kagat yung appple. Yun na. :)

Taken ng walang halong keme at my room.

Going back, I want to share with you what God has thought me during the process. I know, maliit na bagay lang naman to, but it would be a good start in preparation for bigger things you want for your life. Be it a thing, career, health, financial, or relationship, I believe this will work in all ways.

Set your goal
Before anything else, set your goal. You can't run the race if you don't know your destination.
You need to visualize it and seal it with a prayer.

Power of declaration
Keep on declaring that you will have it. In short, wag maging "negastar".
This is what I learned from my church. Write it down and always say it.

Keep on doing the call
Do what keeps you breathing, don't do things that will let you lose your breath.
Wag ka magpakamatay para lang sa bagay na gusto mo. How will you enjoy it pag wala ka ng lakas?
Do what God has called you to do, Seek first His kingdom and He will do the rest. Keep doing things for His glory.

Unswerving faith
Patience is a must. Keep holding on. Consider it as a test of faith.
The more challenging it is the more rewarding it will be.

Catch it
You'll see favor will come upon you. All you have to do is to catch it.

Do you have wishes in mind?
Remember, don't settle for less.

^_^

Unless

Love madly, passionately and extraordinarily.

If not? forget it.

July Scrapbook

It's all about "M"

When in Manila.

Simple Sanity.

Simple Things for My 24th Day

I'm very thankful that God allowed me to seize my entire 23 years of existence extra ordinary. I don't have any regrets kahit na sobrang daming memories na masaya, malungkot, masakit, abnormal..basta lahat yun burado na! I'm still grateful kasi those experiences made me stronger and a better person. I'm also blessed to have my church, my family and friends na laging nakasuporta sakin.

Sa mga taong nakaka-appreciate ng sapatos at damit ko, ngumingiti sakin, natatawa sa mga banat ko, nagsasabi na magaling ako (kahit sarcastic), naniniwala sa potentials ko, nagco-correct ng grammars ko, naghihintay dahil lagi akong late, naghe-headbang sa tugtugan ko, nagbibigay ng mga bagay na personalized, nagbabasa ng blog na to, naglilike sa mga status at pictures, nagtetext, nagtitiwala, nagmamahal at marami pang iba.. Lahat yun nakatatak, lahat appreciated. :)

At sa mga iilang tao na nakakalam ng tapang-tapangan moments ko, sumakay sa trippers ko, sumasama sa mga gigs, nakakintindi ng mga pinagsasabi ko na kala mo walang sense pero sa akin big deal, nakikinig sa mga rants ko, nakakabilang ng mga buntong hininga ko sa pagpigil ng mga luha ko at nakakalam kung sino talaga ako. Alam nyo na kung sinu-sino kayo.

Maraming salamats!!!

Bukas, I'll be 24..so what? haha..Mejo nagpanic ako kasi nakadrawing sa journal ko dapat bago ako mag-24 may churut at naka-churut nako (don't ask me what churot means. basta! google mo). I asked Tery (my sister) kung anu ba dapat gawin pag 24 ka na. Sabi nya,"bata ka pa..ako nga 26 na eh"..Okay, deym.
Buti na lang yung wish nya sakin nakakaiyak at touching..nakabawi.

Sabi nila I look younger padin pero ramdam ko, hindi na pang-young ang mga gusto ko lately. Mejo nagi-iba na mga pananaw ko sa buhay. Mas gusto ko na ng mga simpleng bagay, mga bagay na hindi nababayaran ng pera. Something that will make me feel fulfilled and complete. Kaya ngayon palang, I'm declaring na that God will give me greater things, para maging daluyan ako ng blessings. It could be something unexpected, something that will make me more inspired, maybe someone, or anything that will change my life.

I don't have any plans yet, pero this will be mg peg for tomorrow.

Thanks for being part of my existence!

(or should I say mawexistence?.)

^_^

Portrait by: Benjo Billones

Before June Ends

After months of watching french films..sleeping all day..eating like a pig..burning hours on the internet..taking self-portraits..selling old clothes..playing dead whenever mom gets home..missing kinsenas and katapusan..adapting dog gestures..re-arranging home furniture..fetching my brothers to school..planning our daily menu..replacing pillow cases..cooking like a monster and so on just to avoid boredom,
Finally, I got a new job! ^_^

Before it happened, I did a freelance job. It was work from home. Worked as a fashion writer for a website. It's a blessing! I'm still earning. But I guess its not effective for me..yet. Maybe just the fact that I like going out and meeting new people and seeing things changing everyday. And also,whenever I see my bed, I got magnetized easily. (that's the reason why I called my bed "magneto" and same reason why I seldom meet my deadlines)

I asked God if that's what He really wanted for me.
I prayed and sought for His answer.
It was never easy.
It was truly a test of patience, trust, and faith.

"Under His learning process is not a waste of time."

Aside from daily devoted time for meditation soaking into God's presence, my notes from our church pastors also guided me to set my perspective right under His will.


It came just in time when I felt my mind, body and whole being is ready to get on the game again. To my surprise, I got two job offers. (magandang problema).
Both companies made an inclusive attachment to me -same suits my interests, nearer workplace and they're equally nice. They brought me to confuzzledness. (feeling confused + puzzled). Again, prayed which one will I choose. His will never fails.
Now, I'm currently working as a copywriter for an Advertising Agency. =)
 
"One way to make the most of your life is to keep eternity in mind."
 
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." -Romans12:2

It only takes a stronghold of faith to start anew. A leap of faith to hold on what you believe in, will make your desires come to past.
^_^

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.