10 things in 2012.

since i've been missing in the blogging scene for almost a year now, i'll try to post a "decent one" that talks about what has been happening in my life with those moments i'm not blogging.

1. EnfraUSA - this is where my fate led me. i will celebrate my first anniversary with them on february 9th and i'm happy naman with the company. it has its flaws, it has its strength which lies on its people, my colleagues who makes my stay extra fun and enjoyable. i felt like i found my graphic artist's stuff soulmate in them, we all somehow connect with each other effortlessly and it was amusing as always.

2. the enfra people (half) - my so-called soulmates when it comes to designer stuff. we speak the same language! ♥

3. pyromusical competition, moa - my first office affair. it happened last march 2012 and i bonded really well with all of them. it was nice. 

4. mercato experience, the fort - food trip experience with the officemates! barbecue, burger, ice cream, and fruit shake galore. fulfilling summer weekend last year!

5. bianca gonzalez ♥ - finally. i was starstruck the whole time i was watching her host pbb, live! i can't believe i am actually seeing her in personal! i'm so thankful to kate for always connecting with me and always inviting me to see bianca whenever there's a chance. ang saya, saya ko nyan! :D :D :) :) ♥

6. my birthday! - after ten months in manila, i finally felt homesickness! that happened on my birthday. the whole day, i was just lonely because i missed being home. luckily all that homesickness were gone when i'm reunited with my office friends. :p it was a simple but fun celebration. :)

7. enchanted kingdom birthday getaway - i love parks and childish stuff so i enjoyed my stay there. it was a pretty place, some part dainty some part scary. although i'm not really keen on riding those scary rides, i let myself enjoy some rides that doesn't require super oa sa taas na sakayan. saya but tiring. :p

8. my first halloween experience - it was my first time to attend a costume party so i really have no idea what to wear or who to spoof. thankfully, i have my office friends (again) to help me come up with ideas. they all decided who i'm going to be. i just go with the flow and i had fun again! cute. :p

9. tagaytay weekend getaway - ang sarap at ang ganda sa tagaytay. ♥ ibang klase, nakapagtanggal agad ng stress sa almost 10 months na pagta-trabaho. basta masaya. :)

10. Christmas Party, EDSA Shangrila -  night of glam and good times. fine dining and formal bonding with all of them. i always get so excited about december because it's the only time of the year where i get to play dress up and put on heels and make-up because the occasions are all special. our early preparation were paid off because we all looked great and nice. it was a nice way to cap off the year. :)



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di ba i declared last year that i'd have an amazing year? i did! words are really powerful. i didn't expect that the transition coming from there to here would be this easy. i felt really blessed because my heart's desires were finally being given to me slowly but surely. there were ups and downs but the important thing is i kept the faith. and i still do. this year, i think i will have to start challenging myself again and raise my own bar a little higher. i think i can do it now.


also this year, i'm declaring already that 2013 will be lovely and it's slowly turning out to be true for me. hooray? am i ready? i think not yet but we'll get there. for now, future challenges accepted. :)

saved from my selfish desires. 

From Our Daily Bread:

"Now God is not out to ruin us. But He will destroy what could ruin us. So when it seems as if God isn't cooperating with your agenda, consider the possibility that He's trying to save your from YOURSELF. Sometimes He mercifully frustrates our best-laid plans for our own good."  

Thank You, Lord for always reminding me of my values and Your standard. I totally understand everything and I accept wholeheartedly all your decisions for my life because I know You only want what is best for  me and for that I am definitely more thankful. Thank You! ♥

"No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening - it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way." Hebrews 12:11

and from sheenalovessunsets:

If I could leave all you beautiful girls with only one piece of (love) advice, it would be this; to let Him write your love story. Let Him write it without you manipulating the situation, without you hanging on to a past love, without you refusing and disobeying. When He says let go, let go. When He says wait, just wait. I know letting go is hard (especially for all you romantics, like me!) and I know waiting is even harder (especially for all you impatient girls, like me too!) but I promise you, truly, if God asks you to wait, He will make sure the wait will be worth it.  

Trust me, you want a man who’s fighting battles not only for you but also for God. You want someone on the right side… on God’s side. Because we know when the King of Kings is on our side, who can ever be against us? :) (Romans 8:31)

a quick thank you. :)

just a quick post to let you all know how grateful i am to my Heavenly Father who never left me all the way. my new life is already starting and i thank Him for all of these. truly, if you just believe you can do everything. i am so happy i'm finally living one of my dreams and i know a lot more will be coming true in the next few days. i am so excited on how i will be able to live my life and reach my full potentials in my new-found freedom. i love everything that i'm experiencing right now, i cherish every moments, challenging and tough times as well for i know this will all help me become the best version of myself. i so thankful to God for manipulating everything around me, for making me comfortable in the new environment that i am in, i know i can't handle all of these if not for His guidance and assurance that all will be better in His due time. 

this blog is a witness on what i really want in life and i am happy to share bits and pieces of information about living the life that was only a dream for me for so long. more accurate and picture posts soon! hopefully i find the time. :)

"where do i go from here?" it is never too late to change things. the thought frightened her as it excited her... somehow she'd been given a chance to start over...  - the choice

3 rejections.. and i know a lot more are coming...

i don't have an impressive resume, i don't have an impressive appearance and personality but i strongly believe i have a powerful God and i know He will help me overcome all the issues i have with myself so i can present myself better with every person i meet along this journey. my life so far here has been an exciting ride. though i've been let down and get hurt by my weaknesses, my inner self is still fighting and i'm grateful because my inner peace never left me. i am comforted by the thought that i am not alone and that i can fight all these fears that paralyzes my being whenever i'm faced by intimidating presence and circumstances. i know i have to experience all of these so i can know how strong i am on the inside and how much rejections i can bear in this life.

so, Lord. please be with me all the time. i thank You for this learning process i am in because i know it will help me in the long run. bless me indeed and enlarge my territories and knowledge..

#kayapa. :)

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things for the new year: 

     optimism 

     happiness 

     appreciation and respect 

     constant smiles 

     frequent laughter 

     serendipity 

     openly embracing change 

     passion, always 

     giving thanks 

     loving tenderly 

     paying attention to small things 

     dreaming 

     strange adventures 

     being sweet 

     being a better sweetheart 

     warm, fuzzy feelings 

     art, literature, photography, music 

     yummy and healthy food 

     good friends, great memories 

     save more, spend less 

     live and love life 

     keeping the faith 

     holding on to God. 

introspection.

@iamsuperbianca: i think 2012 will be a year of introspection. time to re assess and think about life plans...

introspection: observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of lookingwithin oneself.

introspection. i like that word now. every new year, i make it a point to reassess and reevaluate my life and determine what changes i am going to make for that year. last year, also did that but i still don't have any courage to pursue the change that i want for myself. this year, it's still on my plan but opportunity came earlier so i grabbed it already to make way for that change i am craving for so long.. 

this has been my inner talk eversince i've decided to change my path and i want to claim it already. this is gonna be cool and i'm sure i will learn so much from it.

the future is really scary, i admit, but with God at my side, nothing is impossible, right? i'm just keeping the faith and i know that all things work together for good so i know this decision of mine has a blessing from my Father in Heaven. i know He will guide me the whole time so i'm in good hands.. :) 

this year will be really, really hard - emotionally and physically, not to mention scary... but this year will also be awesome. it's time to get out of my comfort zone and the challenges of being alone. as the cosmo magazine puts it, "independence is sweet." it's time to explore so many places i haven't been to and it's high time that i get to realize every small and big dreams i have in my heart. 

as i face the unknown future, here are my armors to take:

"Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean.
Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me." (Psalms 139:9-10 CEV)
 

"We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose." (Romans 8:28 CEV)
 

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

Miranda Cosgrove - Kissin’ U 

Sparks fly 

It’s like electricity

I might die

When I forget how to breathe

You get closer and there’s nowhere

In this world I’d rather be

Time stops 

Like everything around me

Is frozen

And nothing matters but these

Few moments when you open 

My mind to things I’ve never seen 

Cause when I’m kissin u my senses come alive

Almost like the puzzle piece I’ve been trying to find

Falls right into place 

You’re all that it takes

My doubts fade away when I’m kissing you

When I’m kissin u it all starts making sense

And all the questions I’ve been asking in my head

Like are you the one 

Should I really trust

Crystal clear it becomes when I’m kissin u 

Past loves 

They never got very far

Walls up 

Made sure I guarded my heart

And I promised I wouldn’t do this

Til I knew it was right for me

But no one (no one)

No guy that I met before

Could make me (make me)

Feel so right and secure

And have you noticed I lose my focus

And the world around me disappears

I’ve never felt nothing like this

You’re making me open up

No point in even trying to fight this

It kinda feels like it’s love… 

I ended my 2011 sharing beautiful moments with people so special in my heart and started my 2012 with a happy heart! So it means I'm a happy and peaceful girl for the whole year! Yay. :) 

More kwento soon on my Holiday escapades. I'm a girl on a cloud 9 right now. Soooo happy!! :) :) :) :)