chronicling my sunday activities! :) :)

first, siyempre we went to church and it was extra special because our speaker came all the way from... (oh gosh, i forgot where! hahaha!) anyways, to make the story short, it was a very blessed worship service. i enjoyed my stay there tremendously :) but then again, when isn't? yayy! ♥ okay, here's my note from his message:


July 25, 2010 - Sunday
Speaker: Dr. Wayne Vanderwier
Topic: Targeting the Source of Your Problem
Text: James 4

memorable lines:

• IDOL in your heart is a metaphor describing your desire, passion, obsession - simply what you want more than anything.
• Anything that takes functional rulership over your heart other than GOD.
• Whatever you want more than you want GOD's approval.
• What does GOD want you to want? ► THE GLORY OF GOD!

It was indeed a very meaningful and inspiring message and everyone was just hooked up. I love it!





after church, we've nothing to do and since we were all SO bored because it's raining and i can't sleep yet, we just played with my phone's camera and here it is! ta-da! ahahaha :)))



and then i saw my high school note about a diary that impacted big time in my life..




it's about the diary of a young girl named ANNE FRANK. :) i love her! i love her writing skills, i love how she puts so much emotions in her writing. and because of that, i remember i must download that diary turned into a book NOW. :p




after that little camwhoring, i dozed off to sleep na and when i woke up, i decided to fix my things which are in total mess! yayy. but since i love my magazines so much, i reread all of them again. it became our bonding moment with all my sisters and my brother yesterday. haha! kakatuwa! :) lahat kami na-busy magbasa ng YES magazine. :) :)




FINALLY! i was able to fix my cabinet :) :) plus i get to list down my "little inventories" of the collections i have like magazines and headbands. haha! OC nga kasi :)))


i had fun staying at home at sunday afternoon kahit parang ang lola ko sa post na to. :) okay, goodnight! ツ

i've always loved sitting here in church, observing the solemnity of praising and worshiping Him. i love this little corner of mine here. i owned this space with Him. i feel His presence and i'm loving every moment of this. this is the safest, most peaceful place in the world right at this very moment. :)


i shared last night that i missed my old, christian self but then again, as i think about it, i'm so much better right now. i've matured tremendously. my progress is just a steady climb and i'm loving ever minute of it. sure there are down times, sad moments, trials but my attitude towards everything now is just so awesome because i turned out to be such an optimistic and sunny person. :) it's all because of Him, i know. ♥


(this is the note i wrote at church kanina.. wala lang) ✿‿✿


anyway, here are the notes i found from my journal/notebook about the lessons i've learned from our worship services. some of them are so meaningful that i have to really jot down so it will be stuck to me for a long time. i love writing down notes because i love rereading it again and again whenever i feel like reading it so there.


enjoy! ツ

• the happiest person in this world is the one who knows GOD'S will and does it for the rest of his life.

• as Christians, let us have progress in our lives for therein we are edified and GOD is glorified.

• Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will. - Romans 12:2

• never give up praying. and when you pray, keep alert and be thankful. be sure to pray that GOD will make a way for us to spread His message and explain the mystery about CHRIST.

• be obedient. be faithful. give of your best to JESUS. be generous.
  

you are still my online best friend, blogspot! :)
(and forever will be!) ❤‿❤


update: tonight, we will already sleep in a pink room.. yayy! hope my insomnia will go away na.. i can't concentrate at daytime anymore because i lacked sleep since last week pa. :p i hope the pink room will do wonders for me. :)


random blabs..

i missed my old blogger self where i can freely write what's going on. right now, it seemed like something's pulling me back from sharing what's within.. or maybe i came to the point wherein i am already a mature blogger? sharing only what's safe to share online where thousands or even millions can read? :) ewan! maybe someday i can go back to that old blogger self of mine.


also, i missed our yearly summer youth camp in church. though summer's over, i realized I haven't attended ANY camps the last four years and i really think that's what i'm missing the most :( i miss the bonding with my co-campers plus the spiritual insights i'm getting from the pastors. i miss all of them. i missed my old christian self the most. :( i miss the soft whispers of warning in my ears whenever i do something bad that may hurt me. i hope and pray that i can hear it again.. maybe tomorrow? :)



i hate being depressed and sad and all.
but i noticed that every month, there is are least 1 or 2 days that i'm feeling down and i really, really hate that feeling! and i realize it's all because of PMS (it's a girl thing) :p ang hirap maging babae! kung pwede lang wag nang mag-PMS para everyday happy. :p



what i'm obsessing right now:

.. the song WHY by the rascal flatts. it's such a beautiful, sad song and i love it. actually i love rascal flatts! :) they're such an awesome band.

.. watching DIVA on youtube. :) nakakatuwa lang!

.. starting the gossip girl and glee series. i'm soooo late, i know. but better late that never! :p

.. playing/experimenting colors again in photoshop after such a long time. :)) it makes me giddy!

.. daydreaming (a lot) of moving out. yayy! hope i can do it. :) i really wish!

.. buying shoes! ayayay :):):) it's my happy therapy! ang saya saya lang.! :)



yun lang muna wala na kong maisip na iba. :)



anyway, let me share to you an inspiration i got from superbianca's blog :)

AND the stuff i twist and turn in photoshop. ahaa! :)

okay.. goodnight online world! new home, new life! yayy! ang saya saya lang kasi nakapag-spend ako ng so much time with you:):)



GOD is good ALL THE TIME. sobra! ✓

... because i love these quizzes!! :)

Ten things about yourself

1. I am single. :)
2. I'm not fond of people who cheats and lies.
3. I looooooove music! Though music doesn't like me that much. :)
4. Sadly, I judge people easily. :|
5. Though I can be quiet sometimes, it doesn't mean I think less. I do observe people or events surrounding me.
   
6. I'm a balanced thinker. As in I'm very level-headed. I'm neither extreme nor exagg. Cool lang.
7. I love blogging. ❤
8. I'm not fond of sweets.
9. I love quiet moments alone. Refreshing. :)
10. I believe being single is awesome! :) :)
    

Nine things you’ve thought about recently

1. I am blessed.
2. I am loved.
3. Life is complicated but is also so, so beautiful. :)
4. Change of heart.
5. I need to save already!
6. I will save up for my dream killer shoes. :p
7. Boys are naturally flirt.
8. My unknown future. :p
9. ✿ If he's missing too. ✿

Eight ways to win your heart

1. Knows how to respect myself, my family, his self and his family.
2. Free-spirited.
3. Hindi papansin at hindi epal. :p
4. Loyal.
5. Christ-centered. ♥
6. Confident.
   

Seven favourite bands

1. Lifehouse
2. Parokya ni Edgar
3. Paramore
4. Eraserheads
5. Rivermaya
6. Rascal Flatts
7. Lady Antebellum
   

Six things to do before you go to bed

1. Listen to music.
2. Read anything. (bible, magazine, journals, etc.)
3. Tsismis.
4. Freshen up.
5. Watch tv a bit.
6. Gather and collect my random thoughts.
   

Five things you wish you could say to five different people right this very moment

1. I miss you.
2. Thank you.
3. Take care.
4. God bless you! ♥
   
5. Get over yourself. Respect your body, please.

Four things you’re doing right now.

1. Typing.
   
2. Listening to Paramore.
3. Chewing a chewing gum.
4. About to plant in farmville. (Haven't opened it in months!)
   

Three things you’re scared of

1. Loss of family
2. Losing it.
3. Not to be treated the right way.
   

Two things you want to do before you die:

1. Get married. ( yayy! ) :p
2. Experience PARIS.
   

One confession:

1. I love to daydream.. A LOT. :p
   

(quiz via ragamuffin-princess)

An Ideal Sunday (for me!)






Wake up at 7am then prepare for our Church Anniversary worship service. Prepare my spirit to enter at the new church - meaning fully air-conditioned room, with lots of cute and bright lights, floor-to-ceiling curtains, and completely different vibe inside. Spend my Sunday half day at church listening intently and pouring my heart out at the message. :) The theme? "In Everything Give Thanks." The message was quiet moving because the Pastor told us that despite all the heartbreaks, there are still so much to be thankful for. Yayy! :) After the service, a lunch fellowship followed. Yum. ♥




Go home at 12, play a bit of Plants vs Zombies, read FHM (joke!) haha :), read magazines, then SIESTA time! Sleep for 2.5 hours then force myself to wake up because Mommy's here! Which means lots and lots AND lots of foods are going to be served. Had the best oink oink moments for the past month plus sisterly bonding with the mother and a niece. Happy, happy Sunday afternoon! ♥


Then tsismisan time! Watch The Buzz because Kris will already leave the show. Wala lang. :) Then a friend texted us for us to have some bonding moment. Destination: Baybay! Hehe :) Isaw and shake then BIKE! Kapagod. :p but when we saw the full moon, wow.. we were in total AWE. Ang ganda lang! :)





End the night with chao-long! Yum. Went home at 9. Konting chika, tulog na. :)


This is my kind of Sunday! Happy, happy lang.. No bad vibes na kasi. :):):)


Zzzz.



*ps: i don't use past tense bec gusto ko lang.. :) gusto ko lang kasi maulit uli ito.. hehe!

“A Real Woman”

Written by Philip Hainline, Heidi Reimer, and Maria Reimer at the respective ages of 16, 19, and 17.

A real woman …
…is glad she’s a woman and rejoices in her femininity, expressing it through her attitude, appearance and bearing. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

…does not compete for equality with men or chafe at God’s design for male and female, but delights in and understands the importance of her calling to complement man’s role. (1 Timothy 2:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-24)

…values the cultivation of her mind and diligently seeks after wisdom and knowledge. (Proverbs 22:17-21, 2:2-6)

…realizes her imperative need to allow the Holy Spirit to control her emotions and expressions of them. (James 1:19-20)

…does not wallow in self-pity or make a habit of voicing complaints, but radiates cheerfulness and joy. (Proverbs 15:15, Proverbs 17:22)

…appreciates her father’s protection, and respects and submits to his authority. In so doing, she is preparing herself to exercise the Biblical role in her relationship with a possible future husband. (Ephesians 5:33-6:3, 1 Peter 3:1-2)

…is trustworthy and gains the respect of those around her. (Proverbs 31:11)

…restrains herself from listening to, or participating in gossip, but instead speaks with wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 11:12-13, 22, 20:19, 3:11)

…encourages and builds up those around her instead of criticizing and tearing them down. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29)

…does not have a nagging, contentious or manipulative manner in which she deals with others. (Judges 16:16, Proverbs 21:9, 19, 26:21)

…is not boisterous or loud in her speech or actions but is characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit. (Proverbs 9:13, 1 Peter 3:4)

…portrays chastity, modesty and reverence in her manner, and wears the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is her true beauty. (1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:4-5)

…is not offended by respect shown her through gentlemanly courtesies (opening doors, etc.) but cultivates the differences between the sexes that make her worthy of this deference. (1 Peter 3:7, Mark 10:6)

…seeks to make God her number one desire and the Lover of her soul, knowing that only He can fully satisfy. (Psalm 73:25, Psalm 63:1)

…uses her years of singleness to seek and serve God without distraction, and is content to leave the details of her future to Him. (Psalm 73:25, Philippians 4:11)

…does not relate to members of the opposite sex in a flirtatious or forward manner, but instead saves all her passion for her future husband. (Thessalonians 4:3-8, Proverbs 6:25, 1 Corinthians 7:1)

…holds her virginity before marriage sacred and will not compromise it for anything. (This one goes for guys too)
(1 Timothy 5:22)

(via ragamuffin-princess) (via http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/02/three-teens-define-a-real-woman/)

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I was totally inspired by this article. :) It made me feel good. :)

But the question now is: AM I A REAL WOMAN?? :D

Haha! Ewan.. Malaking EWAN. :p Haha! Joke..

Well, I AM..! :) :) :)

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just a quick note for myself!


i would love to have a new challenge in my life right now.. i felt like i needed to have new outlets of my energy and intellect. i don't feel the challenge anymore of where i am right now.. having to sit in front of a computer for 10 hours with nothing to do, it's tiring. my creativity and my wit are not challenged anymore and it's not good.


i am just super looking forward when the time comes wherein i will be able to practice my being independent and being strong once again. i think it will be the biggest challenge i will ever face and i'm EXCITED. :) i will really pray that it will push through. :) i really feel that i can be so much more.. that i can give and offer more, kailangan lang ma-practice.


i already posted a little reminder of that challenge and i'm all up for it.. though it's still two years from now, i'll take lessons already of what i will be needing then when that exciting time comes..


GO FOR GOLD! :)