#17thjaycee

[jayceegal]

Blogging after 2 months..

Would you believe? The last time I updated my Tumblr account was last year! Boy have I been busy or what? Haaah good to be back. =))

Funny how God enables me to make time for extra curricular activities these past few months with all the school stuff I need to work on and the stress I'm loaded with.

This term I've been engaged to 3 more school organizations, added to my 2 current orgs namely Lifebox and Red Cross Youth (not including Student Council). I've been part of the Mapua Mountaineering Club's training every MWF and Mapua Badminton Club's games every TThS. Plus there's another organization called Mapua Shooting Club where I was assigned (or should I say forced by Sir Topo =)) to head in the sponsorship committee. >:P

Also this term, I've had the time to watch live volleyball games and meet with my Arena friends (friends whom I met at the Arena. Haha), spend family reunion, and meet with friends outside school. 

Just when I thought my time's jam-packed already with school activities, I'm more than blessed to get through them with the grace of God in my life. I never realized these things until I thought about God's 'extras' in my life. :D

Thank God for these groups I'm in. Helps me shake off all the stress in acads. Haha =D

Disclaimer: I only workout so that I won't have to diet. Haha ;))

[jayceegal]

One of the best people I've ever met: @CHAAAAATime

I got home late already and finished some things before using my laptop.

It's already 11:30pm and the day's almost over, but I still have 30 minutes to make something for Chat.

Well, I can't really think of anything nice to do with the minimum time I have left, so I thought about doing something.. new. Something.. I haven't done before. Something.. different. Something.. like this. Haha! :)))))))))

I checked my twitter account and sent a direct message to those who appeared  on my homepage. 

I asked them to greet her a happy birthday! (walang pilitang naganap ha) Teehee. :">

Ugh. Wait. Hindi ako nag-PM sa Mapua accounts na yan ha! Seryoso, bigla lang din sila nagpost. Hahaha sikat ka na, Chat! :)))

Hmm,

I have no idea how her day had been, but I wish she had an awesome one because she deserves it. <3

Anywaaaaays,

Sabi mo date tayo ulit ha! Libre mo. Haha jk! :D

Onga pala, may banat ako para sayo, Chat.

Hahahaha may pagka-Chinese ka, di ba? Sure yan ah. :D

Here goes:

Chinese ka ba?

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Kasi.. I’ll siomai love to you, and I hopia love me too. :))))))))))))))))

Hahahahaha okayyyyyy.

Happy birthday, Chaaaaaat-pie lovey doves! >:D<

God bless our friendship! :"> God bless you more and more and more! <3

[jayceegal]

I just met an angel :D

Funny how every time I lose my things, I never knew they were.

"I have to stop being careless with my personal things. Really. As in, I cannot afford to misplace any of them." Right. Those were the words after almost losing my iTouch because of leaving it in the school's washroom. Good thing, a batchmate knew it was mine and brought it back to me personally. I also almost lost my other phone after putting it on top of the ATM and forget to grab it. Good thing, no one cared to take it and I was able to get it after leaving it displayed publicly for more than an hour!

And again today, I was about to lose my current phone, which I'm using to reach and communicate with the Lifebox and SC members for updates, announcements and some other stuff, without me knowing it. I was in the classroom from 3:00 - 4:30pm and I never thought about using my phone. Probably because I volunteered to write our discussions on the white board during the whole meeting. Just after our class dismissal me and my classmates went to the canteen to grab some snack, I guess? I can't remember why. I looked for my phone to check if I received any messages. Surprised to know I don't have it in my pocket, I removed all my things in my bag. It's not there. Marianne told me that she saw my phone laid on the window-like wall of the AVR1 across our FIN111 room before we enter. We went there but couldn't find it. I asked the guards if they found it, but they didn't. My friends tried to call my number. It's ringing but no one's answering. They told me that as long as it's ringing, it's safe. Soon enough, I decided to go to the Lost and Found expecting to see it there. And eureka! 

A girl was just about to report the phone she got when I came -- a freshie IT student. She told me where she got my phone and decided to bring it to the Lost and Found. Not to mention Marianne was right about where I left it. Almost hugging her, I felt so overwhelmed and thanked her so many times. I introduced myself, asked for her name and walked with her to the lobby while sharing about how I lost my phone and asking some more things about her. Then we spent time with each other as she waits for her dad to pick her up. 

I grabbed the opportunity to have her join Lifebox, since she doesn't have an organization yet. I told her about what's in Lifebox and invited her to come to our Lifegroup which would start on Thursday. And talking about how aggressive I've been that moment, I already got her Facebook URL plus her phone number! Mehehe :D

I really thank God for putting my phone in her hands. He was right in doing so. She has been a blessing to me. :>

Knowing about some stories of her life during that 40 minutes of conversation, I just thought that having us met means God wanted it to happen. And it happened for a special purpose. :)

Guess I'll be seeing her more often in school this time. :D

[jayceegal]

Hate stress? Trust God! (Pushing Myself Up)

Nine days to go and we're through. 

This term, I must say, is so far the most jampacked term I have. (Not to mention I am most active during this term) Never could I get a complete 8-hour sleep because of school and org works. It's not that I'm ranting and all, but I guess I am faced in this situation because God is teaching me something -- to be dependent on Him each and every day and see how faithful I would be to Him as He is to me.

Just recently have I had so so many shortcomings, but all the more did He love me and made me realize how sovereign He is; that I am not faced in this situation just because He doesn't know what to do to me anymore; that I am not faced in this situation just so that He can play me because I've forgot about Him. I am faced in this situation so I could realize that above all else, He is the most effective. He is there to rescue me and He will never, ever get tired of me.

Thank You, Lord! At the end of the day, You still are concerned about me. 

We can do this, God.

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. (Psalm 27:1,3-5)

[jayceegal]

5th birthday surprise!

Earlier today after class, me and Angie headed to the Victory office to catch up in the leaders' convergence. When we got there, the youth leaders have already started, singing a worship song and then prayed. Right after, we had a little huddle time with each other and surprisingly, Kuya Job flashed a video on the screen presenting those who celebrated their birthdays this month.

All smiles here and there from us while looking at our pictures and I was touched after seeing it. :"> Happy birthday to us, Kuya Ralph, Lorenz, Khai, Joe, as well as Ate Ana! And advanced happy birthday to Kuya Job, too! :D

Ate Ana asked the celebrants to sit next to each other, and then each of them gave their messages for us. I was actually about to cry, but then at the back of my mind I thought, 'Ang tagal na ng birthday ko, iiyak pa ako. :)))' Hahaha!

I really appreciate them for being so thoughtful and doing things like those. I mean, even though there were many of us who celebrated our birthdays, what they did really warmed my heart and made me feel that I am very much loved.

And so God has given me another reason to love Him more and give all the glory and praise to Him. I just know He loves me so much to make me feel incomplete and lonely.

Despite the absence of my family, God has presented to me lots of people who would encourage me and emotionally support me as I live my life as a Christian. He is really amazing for letting me realize how great life could be when the only One I put my trust to is just Him.

I am very much blessed with my Lifebox family. I thank God for touching our lives and become leaders who would encourage one another as we step out in faith together. I pray for us to really grow deeply in love with God and successfully pass on to the next generation how it is to be a follower of Christ. 

I love you all! God bless you guys!

Let's multiply! \:D/

[jayceegal]

Wish #3

Overflowing blessings for my friends.

It's been a while since the last time I jammed with my elem and hs friends, college friends, UAAP friends, NSC/ISC friends(wish we really could), church friends, and friends from other schools(yes, you and you and you and you^1000000). 

Wherever they are, whatever they do, I just pray for blessings to overflow in their lives spiritually, financially, and physically and walk with Christ in wisdom and in faith. I pray that my friends get to know Jesus more each day and that they would experience lots of breakthroughs in their lives and families.

Wishing to see them all very soon.

I miss you, friends! <3

God bless you all!

[jayceegal]

Thoughts Therein: Where You Lead Me, I Will Follow

Isn't it amusing how God places people to where they are when they never really imagined themselves getting in there? Sometimes others would even say that they would never do this or they would never be part of that, but now look at you. You’re actually doing what you never planned to do. At the end of the day, God lets you realize that it’s actually His will that has to be done in our lives. Wherever God placed us, we have the responsibility to make an impact and create footprints. No turning back.

[jayceegal]

WAKE UP.TAKE TEST.EAT.EAT.EAT.

I had three final exams last Friday: HRM112 (7:30), MGT171 (9:00), and FIN100 (10:30).

Earlier that day, I woke up at 3am even though my alarm was set at 4:30am. I couldn’t go back to sleep so I prepared for school already. I arrived in school at around 6:45 and found a friend sitting by the tables at the lobby. We were listening to praise and worship songs from his laptop and I thought it was a great thing to start my day in school. You know, ignoring the pressure I have and create peace on my mind (I was playing Christian songs with my ipod on my way to school, though).

By 7:30, the bell rang and so, here goes!

HRM was okay. Not so hard and not so easy. Prof arrived at 8:10, but I was able to finish the exam before 8:45. Thank You, Lord! Since it’s a free elective, I know that I would get a good average even if my score gets low on my exam. I’m confident! I’m claiming already that I will pass that course. Yay!

But..

MGT really drained my brain from the moment I saw the questions. I got surprised by the exam. It had five subsets, and it was so hard I could only cry out to God to help me understand and analyze each given problem. Haha! I was so giddy and I literally felt like throwing up after the exam. I couldn’t say anything at all after passing my test booklet. I just really thank God for the grace of giving me the wisdom I need so I could answer.

When I got out of the room, I felt so stressed out and thought that I should get a tub of ice cream and splurge on food throughout the day after all my exams are done. Seriously. Hahaha! I just really felt like pigging out because I can’t move on to that exam our prof gave! 3 Even so, I believe that I would also pass that course since I never had a failing mark on my previous quizzes and exams.

And so..

FIN was my last exam of the day. I was able to answer it quickly, though I still felt dizzy due to that previous exam in MGT. Maybe I wanted to finish it fast so I could already go out and eat so lavishly. Hahaha! I got my scores already in FIN within the day. And, praise God for a sure pass!

After all these..

I had hashbrown sandwich with bacon and egg, and then finished a 1.3 liter of ice cream me and my friend bought.

HAHAHA! After a few minutes, I went to Starbucks with my other friends. I bought a cinnamon swirl and a dark mocha frappe to set off with it.

Time passed by and my friends went home already, leaving me in school to work with my group mates on a project we have to prepare for the final exam on Monday. As I wait for them, I bought a 100grams Tortillos and a bottle of milk tea. Guess what, I finished it off in about less than 10miutes. HAHAHAHA! Hasn’t had any healthy food at all during the day.

Oh myyyyy. At least I’m good and solved. Yay! I love you, food! I just wish it won’t reciprocate my love with weight gain, if that’s possible. Haha!

Anyway, I still got two more exams to prepare for. Let’s go, Jesus!