Have Your Way...

I got this song from Yeng Constantino's site. I'm moved by the lyrics.



Have Your Way by Britt Nicole

Why can’t you just intervene,
Do you see the tears are falling?
And I’m falling apart at the seams,
But you never said the road would be easy,
But you said that you would never leave.
And you never promised that
this life wasn’t hard,

But you promised you’d take care of me,

So I’ll stop searching for the answers,
I’ll stop praying for an escape,
I’ll trust you God with where I am,
And believe you will have your way,
Just have your way,
Just have your way,

My friends and my family have left me
I feel so ashamed and so cold,
Remind you take broken
things and turn them into beautiful

So I’ll stop searching for the answers,
I’ll stop praying for an escape,
I’ll trust you God with where I am,
And believe you will have your way,
Just have your way,
Just have your way,
Even if my dreams have died,
Even if I don’t survive,
I’ll still worship you with all my life,
My life

And I’ll stop searching for the answers,
I’ll stop praying for an escape,
And I’ll trust you God with where I am,
And believe you will have your way,
Just have your way,
Just have your way, yeah

I know you will,
don’t forget,
You love me,
Have your way, Yeah

Thank You God for letting me encounter this song. You are amazing indeed.

Oh yes I'm rich.

Okay, please don’t get me wrong with the title. This post is not to broadcast or brag my status in life, or my bank account savings. This blog entry would be something I aspire telling to people and I do hope by this blog, every idea that first popped on your head about my blog title will be cleared.

So let me take you back, maybe 8 hours before I got the urge to write this. I was about to write a blog nowhere near this topic, but it turned out that this post is quite necessary. I suppose my “drafts” can wait due to the pre-emption of this blog.

This is initially derived from one conversations I had with my friend over YM.

Friend: Di ka pa ba napapagod magtrabaho?

Me: Napapagod na ren. Hehehe. Pero di pwedeng di ako pumasok. Lagot. :)

Friend: Hehe, buti ikaw hindi mo naman kelangan magwork. Mayaman ka na eh.

Me: (smiling and laughing after I sent a lot of laughing emoticons) Yes I’m rich.

Friend: Wow...

Ang yabang lang ng dating no? Hahaha! But just to assure you, our conversation ended amicably. I just want to specifically indicate what triggered the urge to that response.

Lately, I’ve been dubbed by officemates, some close friends, as “anak-mayaman”, "sushala" (urban lingo for sosyal or sophisticated) “silent-millionaire” and the like. There were banters that I took as purely joke and harmless like, “Kumakain ka pa ba sa foodcourt?”, or “kumakain pa ba kayo sa mga ganitong lugar?”; places pertaining to karinderya, fishball stands, street food, etc. Honestly, I really don't know what made them think that, maybe because I'm starting to take a bath everyday, use a comb, and brush my teeth. Hehe. :P

Yet apparently, I gave people a wrong notion that I do not have to work for money and that I’m lying in bed full of blue-shaded peso-currency containing 3 national heroes on its face value. I feel that I’m giving impressions that my status in life is class this or class that. that I easily get what I want without even breaking a sweat. Whenever I hear something like that, I just smile and chuckle. I really didn’t mind. But as it frequents, I thought maybe it’s time to straighten up things and answer them in blatant truth.

So once and for all, Yes. I am rich. I am anak-mayaman and I was a silent-millionaire.

Hep hep hep... That's not the kind of "rich kid" I'm talking about.

I am rich not because of my savings in my bank account, or because of the kind of house that I reside in, but because God gave the strength for my parents to provide an average shelter, a sufficient clothing and food that sustains us three times a day. I am rich because God blessed me with parents who are not just loving parents, but God-fearing people who simply put their trust in the Lord when it comes to their finances. I am rich because God blessed me with mentors that I came to know through books, blogs, podcasts and smart conversations; who taught me how to manage my salary better. I am rich because through God, me and my family are physically healthy. I am rich because I know a lot of people cared and loved me for ME. I am rich because I have a few yet real friends in my life. And last but not the least, I am rich because I have a Father in heaven whom I know will supply all my needs according to His riches and glory; a sovereign God who can provide not just on money matters but in every aspect of my life where I lack; it’s because my Father in Heaven, my source, is unlimited, and knows no bounds when it comes to my needs.

I don’t know how others would define the word “rich”, but as for me, this is how I know my treasure. I hope with this short post, I am able to uplift any downtrodden spirit and negative mindset that they are born poor, hence they will die poor. That money is hard to come by, or that they’re only destined to work and work and work for money lest everything earned won't be enough. I wanted to break mindsets that are consumed with wrong perceptions about getting “rich.”

So my friend's last message at YM really had me overjoyed. She said, "You made me smile, sana lahat ng nakakausap ko araw-araw ganyan." I never knew that the sudden change of response would actually help inspire others about what God is doing in our lives. It is not restricted to financial provision only, but because of His love and grace, we feel overflowing. God is really good.

With all that being said, I’m a silent-millionaire no more. :)

2 Corinthians 6:18 "and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty."

P.S. If you want to learn more about biblical finance, kindly visit Pastor Chinkee Tan's site and Podcast of Pastor Dennis Sy about Overflow-Provider. God bless.

Love is indeed sweeter when the right guy comes..

I admire Sophia Bush. She's just an inspiring lady. I can still remember back then how her divorce with Chad Michael Murray became the hype, yet I never heard any negative comments from Sophia about her ex-husband and even to the girl Chad is engaged with. As a matter of fact I can still remember reading one of magazine's article, wherein her story was the main feature and she said "I still care about Chad. I will never bash him."

Now I can say from a minute of googling her pictures with her latest beau, it seems that she's genuinely happy, a better person than before, and found the man that seemed treating her right and taking good care of her. Well Austin Nichols seemed like a great guy. (feeling close? haha!) I'm just really happy for her that she found love, never gave up and bounced back. Makes me excited to experience falling inlove the second time around. :)

Cute couple shirt. hihihi! this is subtle yet sweet "cheesyness". haha!

I love this picture. Yet I still don't know if this is just a photo of one of their shoots at One Tree Hill. Kakilig pa ren eh. hehe! :)

I'm just happy seeing women who underwent a big heartbreak, yet managed to still be hopeful and trusting. I for one believed that good things come to those who patiently wait. Not just simply waiting, but waiting in the Lord is a must for me. Waiting that will renew my strength and will not make me despair. :)

Take it from Rowley...

I watched the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 Rodrick Rules. I love both films, I picked bits and pieces of good moral lesson on every character played. However, one character just keeps shining. My sister and I just love this huggable human being in the name of Rowley Jefferson. If there is one advice I could give to students who will be entering their first or another school year, this would be it. Zooeymama! :)

"My mom said JUST BE YOURSELF and EVERYBODY will LOVE YOU!!!" - Rowley J.

Happy Yipee Yehey 27!!! :)

Woot woot! 27 na ako! hahaha. In five years time, my age will be officially off the calendar. I just have to say that this birthday was far one of the busiest birthdays albeit unplanned. To be honest, a lot of people asked me if what am I gonna do on my special day. All I say is that it would be certain I'm spending it with family, just like last year. Since I don't have specific plans in mind, I just told my sister that I just want to have a cake that I can blow, then simple lunch the next day then that's it. I don't really like having a party and would invite people but just simple and meaningful celebration.

If you're a follower of my blog right from the start, you would know how this celebration became so different from last year, and that difference would factor the apathy on planning my big day. Close friends of mine would be asking if I really feel like celebrating, but in spite of everything, pretensions undermined, I'm happy nonetheless. And here's why:

I know God blessed me with wonderful parents who truly love me and would give everything just to make me happy and keep me safe. (okay teary eyed!) hahahaha! If there's one thing I'm always thankful to God for, is providing me godly people, who tried their best in molding me, and educating me and continuously providing for me in all aspects where I lack. Since on my birthday that I had to go to work, I was stuck in a very traumatic traffic that I ended up walking home, my dad, who's very tired because he was caught on that same traffic minutes before I did, and my mom, who is tired from cooking toothsome dinner for this celebration, walked all the way to meet me at Masinag just so I could have someone with me to walk home. A person who loved me truly and dearly could only do that, that in spite of their age and being all physically tired, they still managed to walk more than two kilometers just to for me. It struck me how love takes so much commitment and sacrifice and I thank God for experiencing those in the form of my mom and dad.

Of course, how could I forget two of the most loving siblings in the world. Kuya and Donna of course together with mom prepared a very small yet delicious dinner for this occasion. The fact that I'm having only one hour left to celebrate, I got the cake that I wanted and Donna cooked delicious and delectable chicken pastel, este parmigiana for me. Sweet! hehehehe! It was an awesome night. I may not get to spend a lot of time with them lately but I know these guys will continue to love me no matter what. Bro, thanks for the gift that you gave me, sukat na sukat lang! and for helping Donna cooked the dinner hehehe; and to my Manowlow Blahnik, who made a blog and video cover for me, I cannot say thank you enough. You're the best sister anyone could have. Love you both.

Haggard shots of me, patunay na mahirap maglakad sa gitna ng traffic! Pero that won't stop me from posing for pictures. hehehe!

Familia Attack!! see those faces and utensils? Scary! hahaha!

Another thing would be, surprise surprise!!! Hahahaha! The youth core surprised me a week after my birthday. I thought it's just going to be plain Yellow Cab dinner but with matching cake and flowers! same flavor ng cake at color pa ng roses! hahaha! dejavu ba ito? hahahaha! Kidding aside, I was secretly wishing for flowers on my birthday, but last may 14, not even a single rose was given to me. So imagine how teary eyed I was for this, totally unexpected. Ang galing lang. hehehehe! Thank you so much for the love guys. Powerhug! :)

Roses and Cake! Love. :)

I couldn't thank God enough for everything that He has done. Not only for the great things that happened, but also for the lessons and trials that came along with that. I know that He has great plans for me, and I know He'll be with me as I journey this another year He blessed me with. Thank you God for being faithful.

Just like I said last year, If getting older could be this happy! I really won't mind. Here's to being 27!!! :)

Inspiring conversion

Because God's word is too good to be kept inside. I do hope that this video will move you, and may God's touch be felt in your life. :)

"No, I don't wanna keep quiet. I wanna tell people(about Jesus)"- Danica Sotto Pingris

He must be a Godly man. :)

In spite of being sleepy and tired. I just have to blog this. If ever I sounded too feminist, or hostile, sorry. Animated lang ako. hahaha! :)

It was mid-afternoon. We had to meet up at with our boss on Mann Yann at Ayala. Even if it was a quick meeting, I can't help but be really exhausted maybe because of the excruciating weather. Nakaka-drain ng lakas talaga. hahaha! But I'm glad it ended quick and well I might add.

So we rode a cab on our way back to the office. I was half-asleep. No. Make it really asleep. hahaha! Masyado ko na-enjoy yung aircon ni manong driver. I was about to go to dreamland when a loud yell woke me up. My eyes are almost open until I realized a guy in a motorcycle, taking off his helmet, starting to yell at manong driver. He was claiming that he was hit and his precious plate number got damaged.

Actually, I really didn't know what happened kasi tulog talaga ako, but if it would really be that bad to injure this motorist, the impact would probably woke me up than the yelling of this guy.

As soon as he took of his helmet, this guy, never thought twice in creating a scene. Since manong driver's windows were down, I can clearly hear the expletives he kept on throwing at him. I was starting to become really nervous, I was thinking in the back of my mind, "Kapag bumaba si manong.. gulo to."

I kept on looking at this guy, still in his motorcycle, provoking and really trying to pick a fight. He even dared the driver to alight the cab and threatened him that he will swat him with his helmet. My officemates were just quiet but I instantly told our driver to just let it go, I saw that manong driver is starting to get mad. I'm kind of taking quick glances to both of them. Kahit alam kong malaki si manong driver kesa kay boy motor, I know this would end bad.

Once the driver unstrapped his seatbelt, I automatically massaged his back. (Sweet ko no? hahaha!) But I was really nervous that time. The last thing I wanted to happen is someone getting hurt. I guess manong driver instantly smelled my fear that he opted to stay in the car and just gave piercing stares to the guy. The driver just scratched his head and said "Pasalamat ka may pasahero ako..."

The guy took off, raising a bad finger and saw that his precious plate number wasn't even dilapidated. I was like.. "Ang arte mo lang?! Ni-wala ngang gasgas eh." I was really dumbfounded on how this guy is willing to risk something valuable just to prove something. How eager he was to show how manly he is, that he even challenged someone double his size.

I'm quite disappointed how young men, behave these days, specially with this guy who thought of himself as all-macho because the driver didn't do anything. The most heartbreaking thing was, his motorcycle even had a sticker that says "I love You Jesus!" Hay nako?! hahahaha! affected talaga ako. Too bad, he really has the looks, but sad to say, it didn't go well with his character, or should I say character nga ba talaga?. The fact that it's just a simple spat, simple misunderstanding at the road, he is very willing to go overboard why? because he's macho? because that's what strong guys do?

From what I've learned from one pastor, Manhood, doesn't come with tantalizing eyes, sculpted figure, fair-skinned complexion, sex-appeal, or how accomplished you are even. It's more than that and sometimes, we women, tend to be drawn with what we only see on the outside. Being a man, doesn't equate how many girlfriends you had, or how luxurious your car is, or the number of push-ups you can do, or if you belong to the elite of the elites. It's more than that.

I'll be hypocrite if I say that I don't consider good looks. I hope you won't misunderstand. I appreciate beauty. I'm just saying that if a guy can be all-gwapo, yet if he doesn't have a character that God wants him to possess, entertaining them would be downright stupidity. I have dealt with this situation before, (many times I might add) and trust me, I learned it the hard way.

It takes a MAN to surrender his life to Christ, submitting to His will and commandments and from there a character worthy for a princess will appear. It takes a MAN to hold women with high regard for they believe that God made them specially to be taken care of, to be respected, to be loved and not to be defrauded. It takes a MAN to be calm and composed whenever they face arguments, even if the urge to enter a physical bout is at peak. It takes a MAN to say no to provocation and temptation. It takes a MAN to be humble. It takes a MAN to admit he is wrong. It takes a MAN to commit. It takes a MAN to love genuinely. It takes a MAN who walks away from violence, because he believes that even though he didn't fight, God will fight for him.

Psalms 1:1-3

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night."

So for us girls, who God considers as princesses. It's about time for us to pray for the Man of our dreams. For "boys" who happen to be reading this, Man Up! :)

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OFFTOPIC:

In lighter news, I also went to this nearby gym at our office. Lately I've been thinking I wanted to join aerobic dance classes. Don't have the talent though but it's something I really enjoy doing... by myself. hahahaha! But seriously, I have to set a deadline for this and hopefully I can start soon. :)

PS. Anyone who know where I can find a video of this? I really want one. :) pretty pleaseee??