Quarter-Life Crisis.

It is a medical term for the phase after adolescence, usually for ages 21-30.  Experts have identified a point in many young people's lives referred to as a quarterlife crisis. Similar to a midlife crisis, it is characterized by a sense of anxiety and a feeling of being lost. During a quarterlife crisis, people often change jobs, change careers, and move, and their lives are significantly changed. However, college students and young adults can find ways to avoid this emotionally difficult state. Some symptoms:

• Feeling not good about your job.
• Frustration with relationships.
• Insecurity about life goals.
• Nostalgia for school.
• A sense that everyone is better than you.

Furthermore, this stage occurs shortly after young, educated professionals enter the "real world" and then they realize that it is tougher, meaner and very much unforgiving.

And How to Avoid a Quarterlife Crisis?

• Get an early start. A college degree pointing you in the direction of a career you would be happy in set a precedent of purpose and fulfillment for years to come.
• Acquire relevant, real-world experience through networking, part-time work, co-op programs, internships and volunteering.
• Learn all that you can about the type of career and job you want. Understanding what a typical day is like, what skills you need, what typical hours are and what salary to expect are all important in making this big life decision.
• Find a mentor. It's helpful to have someone older to reflect on your goals, hesitations and ambition. Potential mentors can be family members, friends, professors and past or current bosses.
• Discover yourself. Try new experiences, travel, meet different people and challenge yourself to do new things. Each of these shape who you are, what you want to be, what you love, and what you can become.

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I'm experiencing this but I get comfort knowing that God is just there, and there's nothing I will do that will make Him love me any less. Whenever I feel so low, I just prayed and God easily lifts all my burdens, a gift that I feel so blessed to have. Prayers are more important and He's bigger than any of this so-called quarter-life crisis that's why I know I will always be okay. :)) ♥

Sometimes you have to meet a lot of frogs before meeting your prince…

Enough of frogs already. I'm sick and tired of this confusing game. I hope I get better soon.

Just when we are at our lowest, can also be the moment when the Lord is able to have our attention and penetrate our deepest being.

Good thing peace empowers me and helps me overcome any negativity that's making its way through my system. I know this, too, shall pass.. 

It is in times like this that I remember what was written in Revelation.

I actually reread the whole Revelation last night for actual evidences. It is so surreal. I guess we can expect for more because it’s really written and planned.

Revelation 20:12-15 

¹² And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. ¹³ The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. ¹⁴ Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death.¹⁵ Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

So before it’s too late…

1 John 1:7-11

⁷ But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 

⁸ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. ⁹ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ¹⁰ If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Because…

1 John 3

 ¹ See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. — Peace Pilgrim

This is the main banner quote of my most favourite inspiring blog, happythings. Come to think of it, it's quite true, right? 

WARNING: EMOTIONAL BLOGGING coming. :p

Since yesterday, I'm feeling a bit low and I really, really hate it. I can blame this to my medicine. You know how much I despise being emotionally drained and being so negative about my life because the toll it's giving  to my emotional well being is so damaging. I'm kinda tired of what I've been doing right now. Actually it's been a long time already since I've lost interest in everything I do and do you know that feeling of not having choices to choose from? I hate that feeling. Well, it's not that I don't have a choice but what's more precise is I don't have enough courage to give this all up. Maybe if someday, I'll have the boldness to try new things, the feeling will be total exhilaration, relief, and hope that everything will be better. Courage, please?

I've been thinking a lot again and I badly wanted to get out but I'm feeling desperate that I'm still stuck here. I don't wanna do this anymore, honestly. I don't know how to do it. I feel like they're taking away my dreams of discovering the world and that the longer I stay here, the more my dreams become a blur to me. Plus the text message I received today from a friend didn't help a bit. It goes like this:

"Life is all about waking up each day to discover something new 

...about meeting same people but making new conversations

...walking thru old roads and still feeling nice about it

...realizing that you have grown a day older but still feeling young at heart

...meeting busy scheds but still finding time to smile

...being nostalgic about gone days but looking forward to better days to come.

Little and simple things to enjoy yet it gives to much joy..."

After I read that, I realized as I was walking that old road I've been walking at for the last couple of years, I can't find in my heart that nice feeling I should have. Talagang nag-stick sa akin yung "old roads and still feeling nice" kasi di ko talaga maramdaman kanina na masaya pa ako sa nilalakaran ko. It's so unfair how all the people I knew have moved outside their comfort zones and yet I still can't! I feel like I'm not strong enough to handle the challenge of the unknown. (Or maybe yes?) That I'm not that ready to face the world? But how would I know if I didn't even try? Oh fate, what's in store for me? And yes, faith, don't hate me yet, okay? I'm still trying to discern what my future holds. It's just so hard to be all that grown up! :p

Thankfully I have a breather from all these drama in my life. The Shopaholic Series! It keeps me company whenever I'm having insomnia attacks and Rebecca Bloomwood gives me so much joy. I loooove her! I love seeing all those branded stuff like Prada, Dior, Hermes, and so much more! I wish this world more Becky's (minus the obsessive spending, of course) so we can have a colorful, kinder, and more exciting world. 

Okay, so my emotional blogging is done. I'm feeling a little more hopeful about my future. :) Hopefully, after this no more negative thoughts for me because THOUGHTS ARE REALLY POWERFUL. 

Lastly, I got this from one of my devotions which really started all this predicament which isn't necessary at all.. 

Has God spoken to you about an area in your life that requires a step of faith? Let God provide the courage, as He does the knowledge, to act in on faith on what you believe. KNOWLEDGE + ACTION = FAITH

Until then, let's allow Jesus to be "the fairest" above all in our personal lives by seeking wisdom from His word and following in His step.

I hope I feel better na tomorrow because tomorrow is Church day! ♥ See you tomorrow, Lord. :)

OSCARS!!!!

Yes it's true, stars who attended the Oscars are all so inspiring. They all look good, perfect and flawless. They really are stars! And watching them strut their million dollar ensemble on the red carpet is such a "wow" moment. It's not as if it's too vain, though. I know it is something that most of the girls aspire to achieve also. The glamorous, the fabulous, the beautiful persona.

It is just a wish somehow so it's not vanity. :)

Here are my favourite looks from the red carpet. I just go gaga over them all! :) :)

• Natalie Portman - I wanna congratulate her for winning Best Actress! Aww.. She's so beautiful, really. So elegant and graceful. Her ensemble: Rodarte gown, Tiffany & Co. tassel earrings, Jimmy Choo heels
• Mila Kunis - one of my newest favourite stars to walk in the red carpet. She's refreshing to look at. :) Her ensemble: Elie Saab gown
• Hailee Steinfeld - she's cute and she's 25% (?) Filipino daw so that makes me proud of her. :) Her ensemble: Marchesa gown

• Hillary Swank - I like her feathery gown that's why I posted the front and the back view for emphasis. :) Her ensemble: Gucci gown
• Anne Hathaway - this is my most favourite gown of hers out of her 8 outift changes because it's senstaional and the colour suits her very well. Her ensemble: Givenchy haute couture by Riccardo Tisci frock and hidden Brian Atwood heels

• Cate Blanchet - almost all local celebrities tweeted that they most loved her look and I agree. The lavender looks good on her and she really pulled it off and I like it. Her ensemble: Givenchy Couture gown
• Amy Adams - the million-dollar-look! Her ensemble: L’Wren Scott gown and emerald-and-diamond Cartier jewels
• Camila Alves - I loooove the big, attention-grabbing, balloony gown. It's so simple yet so elegant. Her ensemble: Kaufman Franco gown

• Reese Witherspoon - I'm not really a fan of her but the simplicity and refinement of her ebony and ivory gown is stunning. Her ensemble: Giorgio Armani Prive column gown
• Jesse Eisenberg - just because I love him although he's awkward! :) His ensemble: Band of Outsiders suit
• Halle Berry - yes, flawless and immaculate as usual it's so unfair! :p but really, her look's divine. :) Her ensemble: crystal encrusted Marchesa gown

On the other hand, here's the Oscar's after-party looks that I love:

• Emma Stone - who doesn't love her?! she's a wonderful dresser but I hope she brings back her red hair! She's better on that. Her ensemble: Chanel Haute Couture dress, Van Cleef and Arpels Ring, and Salvatore Ferragamo Heels
• Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale - so cute BFF's! Although they were rivals in High School Musical, it's so sweet how they stayed best friends all these years and it looks like they're having so much fun everytime they were together. :) Their ensemble: Vanessa:
• Marchesa mini dress, Katerina Maxine bracelet and Irit Design diamond flower ring and Sergio Rossi Gunmetal Karung ”Cachet Vague” Sandals. Ashley: J
• enny Packham gown, Jimmy Choo heels, Swarovski clutch, Dannijo ring and House of Lavande earrings.
• Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift - another cute BFF's! Although DemSel pa din ako, they look good and happy together. I love Selena's bold take on fashion and I also love how Taylor still stick to her sparkly dresses. :) Their ensemble: Selena: Dolce & Gabbana gown, gold Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings and bracelet. Taylor: Zuhair Murad gold dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and Jimmy Choo heels and clutch.

Okay, I am no fashion expert but I do love fashion. I love looking at beautiful dresses, rating stars on the red carpet and giving side comments the best way I know how. I may know little about it but I appreciate the art of dressing up and looking pretty and fabulous. That is the reason for this post. It's also for inspiration purposes. :)

Thank you so much to JUST JARED for the pictures and the dresses' names and designers. All ideas came from that site. Thank you again. :)

Once again, I have to say that it is my ultimate dream to dress such exquisite ensembles. A girl can dream, right? Right. :)