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an expression from the heart and shout-out of the soul

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Pandemic pa rin!

I guess it's okay to have a post in Tagalog once in a while :)

Ang pandemic na to ay masyado nang matagal. Nagsimula noong March 2020 at ngayon ay January 2022 na. Isipin mo kung ilang taon na tayong naka-face mask at naka-hermit life.

Napakapalad ng mga kaya magpatuloy magtrabaho sa bahay #workfromhome at mga taong may sariling sasakyan dahil hindi na nila kailangan gumamit ng pampublikong transportasyon na mas mataas ang exposure sa covid-19. Take note, nakailang mutation na ang virus at ang pinakabago ay ang tinatawag na Omicron na sadyang nakakahawa kaysa sa Delta noong 2021.

Ako ay nagpapasalamat naman sa mga natutunan at napagnilayan nitong pandemya. Mahirap pero natuto akong mag adjust at maging techie kahit papano. Pero nakastress ang online working lalo na kung maghapong nakaupo at nasa harap ng laptop.

Panalangin ko na sa susunod kong post ay wala nang health protocol at nagbalik na sa katulad ng dati. 

Ikaw kaibigan, anu ang mga natutunan mo ngayong pandemya?

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Anyways, these are my last travels before the pandemic hits. I like my travels documented here for future reference :)

March 2019 - HONGKONG 

*Disneyland, excellent train rides, best noodles and congee, travel with friends 

April 2019 - LEBANON

*cave, road trips, steak, wine tasting, winter

October 2019 - Boracay, PH

*beyond white beach

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September 27, 2021

This picture was taken in Intramuros, Manila by someone I’m dating that time. I thought that guy is finally my future man but little did I know that 2 weeks after this date, he will stop seeing me (and I still don’t know what happened or what have I’ve done). 

Anyway, I’m starting to believe that marriage and family may not be for me. God knows I really don’t desire to have children. All I need is someone to grow old with and share life with. A child will just be a bonus. 

Years and years I have been into persistent sadness and self-pity. I felt and believed that God don’t favor me among my family. I am the most sickly, least achiever, least secured, and least sociable. I believed these lies until few days ago. 

God is going to reveal something good, something unbelievable breakthrough or miracle in my life. In this life where nothing is certain, the future is blurry, and health is fleeting, He is God. God alone is enough for me to keep on living, doing one of my purpose as an OT, and putting excellence in what I do because Christ is my banner. I don’t know what gave me this change of heart but I don’t care anymore what my relatives will say because I’m still single turning 35. I’m brushing off the goal to find someone who can help me secure my future and I’m beginning to think now how I can support my own future. I will be content with what I have right now but still be expectant that God can still do miracles and bring my dreams into present because that is who He is. I won’t put my security on man, on health, on finances, and on people. 

God has been good in my past. God is still good today. Therefore, my future is secure because God is already there. 

In this pandemic, God is my security. 

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This picture summarizes my life today. I am contented but I still have dreams, if God willing they will come true. I am happy that God holds my future and despite my short coming, I am in faith that everything will be beautiful in His time.

To celebrate my 8th here in Tumblr, me and my boyfriend also celebrates our 8th month in a relationship too. Coincidence? Maybe. But it’s a nice coincidence :) 

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Answered prayer from the Lord! Met my new family last April 2, 2017. First day to serve with the ushering ministry! 😊😊😊

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Last November 2016, I had my one of the most memorable travel–Japan! I will definitely go back for the love of ramen, tempura, train rides, helpful japanese people, and to explore Kyoto and Osaka

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There's something magical about fireworks that lights up my mood :)

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Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me [Jesus Christ].

John 14:1 ESV

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It doesn’t matter how you are feeling right now. You may be sad, really happy or very disappointed as of today. The sensory experiences will fade after sometime however may greatly affect the decision making and bring lower impulse control. 

Slow down and ask for help. It’s what friends are for. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable towards your trusted ones. You’ll never know how their presence can greatly uplift your spirit and turn your mood 180 degrees.. 

Just keeping “swimming” as what they always say.

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Its been a while since I last updated this blog. Thanks tumblr for reminding me of my blog’s existence :P

I’m with my two bodyguards in the pic. They’ve been my 2-in-1 all my life. This photo was taken during our latest bonding date. 

Nuvali, Sta. Rosa 2016

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Netherlands - May 2014

Highlights: Eftling Amusement Park, Amsterdam city adventure, canal tour, Volendam place

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Paris, France - May 2014

Highlights: Eiffel tower, Louvre Museum, etc.

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London - May 2014

Thanks to my mom who accompanied me to this trip (London-Paris-Netherlands) Thanks to Joshua for lending me Yuri (Canon hybrid DSLR), for processing the pictures and for posting in FB for me Ultimate praise to our Father who orchestrate everything and in blessing me with another testimony that He indeed makes all things possible! Dream big for you got a big God! :)

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Lots of people can make you happy but there will always be that special someone who can turn your happiness into something worthwhile.

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Ilocos 2014 March 13-15, 2014 LIFE Therapy Center Outing Day 1: Laoag, Paoay Sand Dunes, extreme 4x4 ride, SAND SURFING, food tripping of Puqui puqui (eggplant dish), old houses and churches visit Day 2: Pagudpud, KAPURPURAWAN Rock Formations, Bangui wind mills, light house, KABIGAN Falls, food trips of special empanada in Batac Day 3: Vigan, Heritage Lane, food trips of BAGNET PIZZA, longganisa pizza, and REESES CAKE (plus six other different cakes :) ) In simplest term, we had an awesome three-day ilocos tour :) Those in capital letters were the most remarkable :)

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UNSTOPPABLE concert 2013 Featuring Yeng Constantino, Dulce and Ruther the puppeteer

COG worship team (musicians, singers and dancers) took part as they lead the people into God’s presence through heavenly and heart pounding praise and worship. All glory and credits belong to God alone!

*dancers with me in the group picture above are: jirah tin faith khate keena faye (me) thea karla glorain joy

**other dance ministers were: jed kim mac joan jovi bev theza bianca jeagel charina avam akisa licca leah hannah

Photo credits to Daniel Cahigas, Erick Anyayahan, Avam Solis

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I love it when a father is playing at the park with his child. It’s natural to see a mom play with her kids, but it’s more adorable watching a guy play with his kids.

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