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When I'm Happiest

Simple. When I feel loved. When I spend quality time with the people I love and love me back.

The Long Weekend, a Memory

I wanted to post an entry about how my long weekend went and so here it is...

In a word it was memorable. I wish I could say that all that happened were wonderful experiences. I had to go through a roller coaster of emotions with all its ups, downs, loops, and corkscrews. Nevertheless, everything that took place has taught me a thing or two.

Events in our lives may not unfold the way we want them to, but during tough times, I have learned to look back on the happy moments and be thankful for them. I have learned to appreciate and show gratitude for all the blessings that I have received. It's not easy to accept the troubles that we face in our lives, but thinking about the times when we were at our best, when we were at our highest points, plus prayers and faith, can help us feel better and have even the tiniest spark of hope. These wonderful memories serve as constant reminders that the obstacles are just temporary and can be overcome.

When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other.
Ecclesiastes 7:14

Talking about recounting the milestones in our lives, the song Moonlight or Memory comes to mind. For me, this is one of the most beautiful renditions of the song:

 

Here's the Filipino version of the few lines from the song which was performed as Act II opened when Cats, the Musical was staged here in Manila. It's a great experience to have seen it live.

 

Liwanag, hanapin ang liwanag
Ang iyong ala-ala ang gabay na sundin
Sa liwanag, ligaya ay matatagpuan
Bagong buhay ay darating

Taken from Yesterday's Service

Challenges may come...

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
Jeremiah 17:7

Poi-fect Timing

Quezon City day. No work for me. It was the perfect time for my first poi to come along. I ordered my first pair from Planet Zips last Wednesday and was delivered yesterday. I was so excited, the first thing I did when I woke up was try it. I did the tricks I learned when I first got hold of poi during our Palawan trip. I can't wait to better my skills and learn more techniques. Right now, my only source of poi knowledge is the internet especially videos on YouTube (here, here and here).

Honestly, I couldn't put it down. The rain didn't stop me from playing with it. I moved furnitures inside our house just to make some space for me to practice. Now I've got blisters on my fingers. No pain, no gain.

I'll bring it to Julia's party later.  :P

If you have more information or sources about poi, I'd appreciate it if you share them with me. :)

Take Me Back to Bliss

I need a break. I need a vacation. A real one.

What Makes a Quarter-Life Crisis?

My friend from the office, Apang, has been asking people around about quarter-life crisis. He asks, "What will trigger you to have quarter-life crisis?"

Here are some of my answers:

• When you feel you haven't accomplished anything.
• When you feel socially empty.
• When you feel everything in your life seems awry.
• When you feel you aren't doing anything.

How about you? What makes a quarter-life crisis?

It's not about the money, money, money

A song to keep our feet on the ground.

 

Why is everybody so obsessed?
Money can't buy us happiness.
If we all slow down and enjoy right now
Gurantee we'll be feelin
All right.

And here's a quote we can reflect upon:

I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.
-Jim Carrey

Have a great day!