on random thoughts and well-laid plans

sarcasm is my only vice. self-confessed bookworm. geeky and dorky, so not. well, at times, yes. rediscovering M's idiosyncratic artistic self.

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"And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb." (Revelations 21:22-23) ❤️🙏 You are the God of this city and Your Light will shine upon your people and this nation as you reconcile every tribe and nation back to you. Thank you for the last ten days, Lord. And thank You for giving me a front row seat to witness the great and mighty things you are doing for Your Kingdom 🇹🇭 #tendayshatyai #tendaysthailand #everynation #totheendsoftheearth https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3mXT-lfEY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16qomzzpb6lw2

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There are times when i questioned myself whether i am doing what i was meant to do, if coaching really is for me or just something to pass the time. And since giving birth to Luna, i asked myself that question more often than i used to, more convinced that maybe there are other things that i should put my heart and focus on. Fast forward to some recent events and i became more convinced that again, maybe it's just not what's supposed to be. Then you get this. A bunch of 💐 and while it's really not the flowers but the gesture, i see the glimmer of hope, the spark of a potential, the bucket of tears and for a moment, i say to myself, "Ah. You are exactly where He wants you to be, Maan." and i can smile. To all teachers, coaches, tutors and whatever else they call educators who sacrifice a lot and pour out their hearts in whatever their are doing, cheers to you! May God continue to give you hope and joy wherever He has set you right now 💕 #happyteachersday (at MSU CTED Campus Basketball Court) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boitc1mlgdl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=njxt00k3qqws

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My guapo date tonight for #TeamNaleNailedIt 😘 #jayandmaan (at Phela Grande Convention Center)

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Happy happy HAPPY birthday to my not so little bundle of joy and NOT mini-me! You have no idea how much happiness, hope, faith (and even tears) you brought to my life when you came. My heart expanded to a level i never thought it could. My prayer is that you will grow up to be the godly woman He has purposed you to be and may God's light and love continue to reflect on you. I love you #milunabear, our #rociopie and #senoritapilar to the LUNA and back 💕💕💕 Thank you @funkinmybones of #MartinMarquezPhotography for capturing this tender moment 📷😀 #notsobabylamorena #senoritalunaisuno #nuellaandluna

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Happy happy HAPPY birthday to my not so little bundle of joy and NOT mini-me! You have no idea how much happiness, hope, faith (and even tears) you brought to my life when you came. My heart expanded to a level i never thought it could. My prayer is that you will grow up to be the godly woman He has purposed you to be and may God's light and love continue to reflect on you. I love you #milunabear, our #rociopie and #senoritapilar to the LUNA and back 💕💕💕 Thank you @funkinmybones of #MartinMarquezPhotography for capturing this tender moment 📷😀 #notsobabylamorena #senoritalunaisuno #nuellaandluna

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Easily one of my favorite photos of me and my brother Kuya @manolopamintuan (kasi nawawala na yung iba 😞) But this one encapsulates our relationship - just look at his face, yung tipong badtrip kasi angkas niya ko tapos ako nan super giddy na kasama siya. That’s us, always a cat-dog relationship. And it also reflects how, even when he “hates” carrying me along, he’d still do it because deep down he loves me as much as i love him (and also because he has no choice) at dahil papagalitan siya ni Mommy if he says no. So to the best brother and my favorite one, happy happy HAPPY birthday! This is perhaps my cheesiest post of us to date so yiheeee! 🎂 #ThePams #nuellaandnolo #ohana

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17 years ago in the same spot with the same girls ❤️ (Perhaps missing one or two more, hello @chrisjulian7 and @chilmg) 😋 Missing these ladies more now than ever 👯‍♀️ #highschooltilforever #pamilyangitlog #sharedlives #latepost (at Sonya's Garden)

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Last night and @lunarociopilar’s first time to meet @therunningpastor 🏃🏻‍♂️ Always a refreshing time with Ptr. Ferdie with his amazing stories. Thanks Ptr. @nowellevangelista for having @jaylamorena and I tag along 😊 #sharedlives (at Tiongson Arcade, General Santos City)

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Thought it fitting that my first post after a brief hiatus from IG is to show my daughter’s “ugok” face 😋 Yep, she’s definitely my child 😂 #milunabear #nuellaandluna #lamorenasinmanila (at Ayala Malls The 30th)

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Grateful for the wisdom and mentorship from one of our favorite Gen San couples, Ptr. @nowellevangelista and Ate Pinky 😊 Your leadership and lives will always be an encouragement to @jaylamorena and i 💙 #sharedlives #mentoring (at Annipie - Gensan)

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Dear Husband, i guess this time no one can say that you don’t take training seriously 🤣🤣🤣 Coach Bob and that kiddie pool will be so proud 😂💦🏊🏼‍♂️ #summer #intense #secrettraining

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Beach feels with this little one in this kiddie pool ☀️🏖 #milunabear #babylamorena #summer

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Happy happy HAPPY birthday to one of my constants and closest friends, this wonderful and amazing momma, @mskitinj! We’ve been together more than half of our lives already and i’ve witnessed your strength, grace, resilience and love and today i wish you more of those and with a greater and unending happiness foreverrrrrr and everrrrrr! ❤️ Love you Kitin! 🎁🎂👯‍♀️ #pamilyangitlog #highschooltilforever #girlfriendsforalways

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Lazy COMPETITIVE Monday with ze hubster (emphasis on the competitive 😂) 🐶 #datenight #sequence #sequencedogs

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Yesterday’s doggie day out with this hyper one 🐶 #maxtheminibullterrier #doggolamorena #lamorenalakwatsa

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You would have been 7 years old today and even if it’s been 4 months since you went to doggie heaven, i still sometimes imagine you’re just in “boarding school” aka the vet and that you’ll welcome me with your one-bark-at-time and wagging tail soon as i get home. I miss you Rafa, you are and always will be my only true #foreverpuppy and my first doggie bestfriend. You’ve been with me in different seasons of my life and i would never forget those times that when i needed a hand, you did your best to offer your paw to me. I love you, #rafathemixedtzu 🐶 Happy birthday in heaven! ❤️ #alldogsgotoheaven

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I want to squish you both 💕 #rocioandpapa #milunabear #babylamorena (at East Asia Royale Hotel Gensan)