There are times when I need to be reminded of every little thing God has done for me. When doubts and worries start to creep in, I have to wake myself up and remember the goodness God has been in my life. And everytime I do that, it always flashbacks the life I had before I truly knew Jesus.

I grew up in a typical christian family and just like any other, I cannot exactly remember how many times I received Christ as my Lord and Savior. I heard His story countless times (that He loves us so much and He died for us) that I thought "I know! I know! Ughh I get it!!!". So I went on thinking I figured things out already. Basta feeling ko, as long as I don't do drugs or do crazy things, okay na! I lived life for myself just like the usual teenage girls you see in tv. I was OKAY. I thought I was okay. But I'm not. I had insecurities. And my security was not hinged on my creator but on someone else. So when God took that away, I thought it was the end of me. I was wrong. It was then that I had a full grasp of His love and finally understood the Cross. I started to experience God in a more personal way and slowly, He began to change my stubborn heart, gave me security and let me experience His love. He filled me with so much joy and peace that I cannot find anywhere else but in Him. Looking back, I can say that He has done amazing things for me since then. He is not done with me yet. He continues to change and mold me. And I continue to tap on His grace.

'Father, thank you saving me. Thank you for letting me experience this life that I don't even deserve. Thank you for your unfailing love. Thank you for your grace that is new every morning. Thank you for reminding me to trust your perfect plans. Thank you because I can do all things through you who gives me strength. Thank You for everything. Thank You!'

You guys should listen to this song by Mikeschair :)

Ang sarap mag-aral no?!

This happens when you get bored from studying and you can't post this thing on insta. Tsk tsk tsk. I'm so sorry guys. Ang sarap kasi talagang mag-aral!  Whooooo. 

The only exception

I'm not really  a big fan of Sisigs but this is by far the BEST sisig I ever tasted! Just, look at that!! Nyahahahahaha. And  for only 80 pesos?!  Yummmmynesss overload! 

He promised

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 

Hebrews 10:23

Home

I'm home! You heard me right. I'm home! This is for 'something' important (or miss lang kami ni mama) but anyhow, will be back in Mnl by Tuesday night din agad. Went straight from class (yes, may pasok kami on a Sunday) to my sister's place in Malate (phew, that was stressful), rested for awhile then to the airport. And here I am, watching TV and making this blog post. I should be studying right now (exam's on wednesday), but ughhhhh nevermind, LATER nalang please! 

Sunset

Unsure

I don't know exactly what to feel. 

Puffy puffy

It's 4am in the morning and I'm wondering, is it normal to get fat during review?!? We just noticed that our faces get puffier and rounder each day! Huhuhu. Okay, so Kharyl's the only exception because God has blessed her with an edgy kind of face. But me and Avee? Round and cheeky, oh and now that obviously we have gained weight, PUFFY! Who can blame us? When you get bored from studying, you eat. Then you study again. After a while, your brain gets tired and then you eat ulit. See, it's a cycle! Is there something wrong with that? Now I'm hungry. Not kidding, my tummy's really grumbling! Whooo what's wrong with me. Or maybe there's nothing wrong with me. Should I sleep? Yes, I need to sleep. Gutom na talaga ako ulit! But before  I sleep, I want to show you our failed attempt kanina to conceal our chubbier look! We decided to smile without showing our teeth believing that  it will make our faces look less fat. Haha. You judge!

                                     

I'll wait for you

So here's Moriah's new song, 'I'll wait for you'. :> Whoever you are, Yes, I'll wait for you!! No matter how long it will be. Nyaha. I know God's grace will be sufficient but please do come before I turn 30 (or maybe 25, pwede na rin 24 or 23).  In God's time. Goodnight!

Reminder of the day

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknessess, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12: 8-10

The perfect reminder for me today. Thank You Jesus.

Pinky promise

Summer 2013 

      Last night was a memorable one. Shameful secrets were revealed, broken hearts healed and friendship strengthened. God has blessed me so much  with the kind of friendship that I enjoy with Kharyl and Avee. It's not perfect. Not at all!  We had our share of 'dramatic iyak-iyak moments' and confrontations but each of them has molded our characters and brought us into the bond that we have now. I think these circumstances just show that the friendship we have is not that shallow where everything's okay and happy-happy always. Sometimes kelangan din ng drama diba? We love each other too much that we're willing to swallow our prides, sit and talk, even if it means going to a war - unfortunately it's that scary! Every 'drama' always has something to be learned from and of course has made us into someone better. When Christ is the center of the friendship, it's totally different. And this is what I'm truly grateful to have.

What's up coconut

        Hi! Tonight's the first time (after how many weeks) that we got to spend the entire evening not on reading books and studying notes but instead on doing anything that we want. Relax muna kahit tonight lang! Soooooo I chose to write something and update you with what I've been up to for the past month. I'm currently in Manila reviewing for the MedTech licensure exam this September. Yes, it's nerve-wracking, makes us feel nervous every time we think about it, but thank God for His peace that always reminds us that we can do it - and that is only by His grace. 

       As what you've noticed, it's been 2 weeks (almost 3) since I last posted something on social media and honestly, im getting used to it! It was hard, at first, but it's bearable! And less distractions! :-) Anyway, for the past weeks, the only thing that can divert our attention and stop us from studying is when we talk about LOVE. Big word. Back in college years (kakagraduate lang po namin), we rarely talk about that. Maybe because we have that mindset that we really should be focused on studying, waiting for God's best and must not trigger anything or talk about that crazy little thing called Love.We don't talk about how eager we are to finally meet our prince, our dream proposals, weddings and honeymoons or how lonely we feel sometimes when we see couples holding hands and sobrang in love with each other, NGAYON LANG! Promise, ngayon lang talaga! I tell you, we could spend all night just talking about those things (paulit ulit), excited and hopeful, wondering how God would orchestrate and make each of our love stories always with our kilig faces on. The waiting part will not be easy, but in His perfect timing, it will all be worth it. ;-)

        I stumbled upon this blog today with these cutie love comics a guy made for his wife and I was like daydreaming (again), thinking about that perfect love story God is writing for me. Nyaaaayyy. #feelingexcited

Meanwhile, while waiting for that to happen, I should focus first on studying for the board exam. License muna, okay? 

Here are my favorite comics from the site. Enjoy :)

This is funny

Wait for Emma's second song. :))))

Study sesh

It was another sunday study sesh, but this time we tried to study at Cafe Kivhan. The place looks really nice and comfy, we ended up staying there for almost 8 hours! Whoaa.  They don't just have that  perfect ambiance for studying, they also offer good food plus their "chill" music playlist.  Here are some of the photos  we took.

While ordering.. (stolen shot by Kharyl)

Garlic cheese bread + Tuna sandwich
Photo by M. Requita

Kharyl's Blueberry Granita

Yep, that's my choco lava :-)

Chicken sandwich

Photo breaks

P.S. If you're wondering where Cafe Kivhan is, it's just infront of P. Noval gate of UST. :)