Decision-Making

It has almost been a month since I last opened my blog.

Confusion. 

Self-Discovery.

Soul-Searching.

And.

Desicion-making.

I have to make up my mind what way to follow and where to go to. I looked for myself and searched for that missing part of me. 

I wanted to travel and explore the world at the same time trying to discover what is it that I really wanted to do. I want to know what is it that will make me happy. The kind of happiness that I have never felt before.

I went to Singapore and after a month of silence, I finally made up my mind...

I went to different places, tourist spots and heritage sites. Places that will surely make people happy, places that will give joy to one's heart but when I was there, I was totally unhappy. There is something still missing. Something I need to achieve. Something more. 

A friend of mine invited me and my bff/room mate to go to a creation church. That time, my mind was full of confusion, reluctance, fear and self-pity. The pastor made us understand what God really has for us. He made me realize that I have no power over the events that might happen in my life yet I have the choice to choose if I will take it in a positive way or not. You don't have a choice what's next or what's up for tomorrow so why worry on that something where in you know you don't have the power  to change Yet You have the choice on how You will take it. This made me realize, I was unhappy because I never gave myself the chance to be happy. I was so scared to fail yet I am already a failure. I want to walk with pride yet I don't know my capabilities and so I stopped and humbled myself down again.

 

Friends Along the Way

The month of August seems like a month of travel back and back again from Bacolod City to Cebu City. I have to go back and process papers to Cebu. I have done this for 3-4 times in just one month and imagine how exhausting it is to travel for 8 hours where in you can even barely have the complete time to rest and sleep plus the cost of travel. Wew! This has been a very busy travel month for me. But along the way, I met  a lot of people from Chinese Sisters, Schoolmates with common friends, Classmates, Relatives, Neighbors and most of all a Friendly Seatmate in the Bus. In my travel during the last week of August, I met this witty girl who became my friend. Since I got so bored, I decided to invite her and tour around Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu.

I toured her to Mactan Shrine together with her boyfriend. Mactan Shrine is a very famous spot in Mactan Island. One of Philippines' National Hero, Lapu-Lapu, has a monument in the shrine. In addition, every April, "Kadaugan Festival" is being celebrated to commemorate how Lapu-Lapu fought the Spaniards and won the battle by defeating Magellan and his men. A reenactment or play is being shown and there are lots of food booths from the famous hotels in Mactan. Also, the souvenirs are very cheap. I recommend you this place once you step foot in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Cebu.

Lapu-Lapu's Monument

Beautiful and cheap accessories sold in the place.

Unique and Affordable Souvenirs

Mactan Shrine has a lot more to offer than this but I'll show you more on my next post. I'll have to rest and take a break for a while. Reis Your Heart out and believe!

Difference of Treasuring from Winning

Last August 22, 2012, it was my sister's birthday but we weren't able to celebrate it because we were so busy. I grew up in a busy family and since I started working, I barely got the time to do some family stuff. In addition, at that same time I also went back to Cebu to arrange some of my papers. 

I was alone in the apartment. I got nothing to do so I took my phone scrolled all my contacts and luckily I found my High School best friend's number. I texted him, just trying my luck if he still haven't changed his number. After a few minutes, he called me. I shared to him all the latest happenings in my life as he shared his' also. Almost all of my best friends in high school are guys. I really feel more comfortable with them though I also love my girl buds but having male friends is really advantageous. They can give you a different perspective that a female can't.

 (One of the gifts I got from my suitor :))

The main point of our topic was about love life and he opened up to me about the famous quote from the movie "Courageous". It was a very beautiful quote that really caught my heart and mind because it was true. The quote indeed talks about reality when it comes to men. There was a scene where a father tells his young daughter this quote: “I know how young men are. They want to win your heart but they don’t know how to treasure it.” Hearing these words, I realized indeed the father was right. I never had a boyfriend in my entire 22 years of existence here on Earth but I had suitors and some of them we share mutual feelings but they got tired after a few months and gave up. As a young, dignified Filipina, I have to accept every young man who surrenders and try to move on. I was brought up in a very conservative family. My mom and dad were good disciplinarians. I entertain suitors but as a conservative Proud Maria Clara type, I always give my suitors challenges and time to prove their love and sincerity to be my first official boyfriend. Sad to say, as time flies, I only realized that young men, usually men of my age, only want to get the "first boyfriend" title but they never had the intention to treasure my heart and to take care of me. And so that's the sad reality of young love or puppy love maybe... Young men always think of winning and having something to brag to other people but not all of them. There are a few out there whom you can also trust and maybe they are also willing to treasure your heart. So, never loose hope and never stop believing in true love and fairy tales... If there's faith, there's hope for a dream come true... Always Reis Your Heart out and love, love, love... :)

"The Reunion"

Its almost one month since I haven't published anything new in my blog. My life went down. I became dormant. I have nothing new with me. I became sad and sometimes hopeless. But He is always present within me. His love for me gives me hope. He is my only light and shelter. He gives me strength in my darkest days. Together with my family and friends, the Almighty One gives me more reasons to continue living amidst this rocky portion of my life so I fought my "nega" part and tried to look at the brighter side. I cried but I learned how to wipe my tears away. I tripped but I learned to stand up once again.

I went home and planned a reunion with my college friends. Good thing, a movie entitled "The Reunion" is also due to show on that week. The movie was really good. It was totally funny and good for the Barkada. The casting is perfect plus the songs are really our generation's featured songs. That day felt like a start of the fulfillment of our dreams, a promise we made where in we will always back-up each other no matter what happens.

With God's guidance, I know that we will be able to achieve our dreams and that no matter what obstacles may come our way, each of us already knew one's own uniqueness and attitude and each of us will be together as one. A friendship with no boundaries, like brothers, like sisters, like parents and will always be friends forever. Though, we still don't know what are the incoming hardships in our relationship, still I believe that with our Heavenly Father that guides us and unites us as one, we will stay together comforting one another. For all those SOLID FRIENDS and BARKADAS out there stay strong and Always Reis Your Heart out in understanding each others' personal issues in life...

Prayers are all I Have

The past few days were filled with anxiety, confusion, nerve-wracking, pain-filled lazy days. I never went out of the apartment like I used to. I felt lonely and in pain. I got great job offers from good companies abroad, not to mention they are five star hotels. But, I felt like "He has more plans for me". I really felt so bad to refuse the offers. It was a very good opportunity to go abroad and gain a competitive advantage of having a work experience in a five star hotel. But again, the time was not right. I can't explain how I felt but I have to accept it and be strong. I have to have more faith in Him. Trust in Him and Believe that nothing is impossible through Him.

Prayers help me cope up with every difficult situation I encounter. I have this favorite church in Mactan Island where I always used to go and pray. I would always consult to God anything that bothers me. Then after every sharing, I would feel like my soul is free from all the negative vibes of the world. But what I have in this post are previous photos taken from one of Cebu's most religious places, Simala. I went there with my sister last year. It's a very holy place. There are special areas that will really feed your soul. 

There are fresh flowers always in the church and their mass starts at 12 noon. They usually have only one mass per day or in special occasions two or more. It was Mama Mary's Birthday when we came there and it is also an important celebration there.

Mama Mary Halok is the most sacred place in there. Taking pictures is not allowed inside and also proper dress code should be observed to show respect to the place.

Everyone is free to express each one's religious beliefs and practices in the place. 

There is a gallery of Mama Mary from different parts of the world in there.

Lighting candles play a very important role in our religious lives. Whatever one's religious practices are, still, the most important aspect is the faith within. Never forget to thank God everyday and always Reis Your Heart out in prayer. :)

Got fully loaded in T.G.I.F.!

I just can't miss July 1, 2012 as it is the first day of my birthday month. My friend "F" went to Cebu for the Nursing Board Exams and after taking the exams on her Big Day, we decided to have a fully loaded seafood dinner.

We both had fun and enjoyed the seafood platter and the vanilla and chocolate shakes though we weren't able to eat everything... hahaha... as it seems that there were so much food... hehe... but the platter was good for 2-3 persons. We especially like the place because of the cozy and friendly environment it has. I don't kinda like formal dining. 

And because I said, "First, I have to wear my new bought accessories before I post them", so here they are... hehe... but I only wore the two neon accessories I bought. I still have one left to show you next time... hehe...

And so... here we are... goofing around like crazy... hehe... MUKHASIM! :D

In life, despite the tough moments we have, unforgettable ones still do exist... So always Reis Your Heart out and enjoy life's blessings despite the obstacles that may come... Always stay positive! :)

Batch 1 of Earring Collection

Just like what I said... I'm going to post my earring collection... and I think today is the right date for this! :) Well, my earrings may not seem to be that super expensive or that super cool but each of them has its own unique story how I got them. I may be too sentimental about my so-called collection but that is the exact reason why I take good care of them.

This is my first batch of pictures... I won't post the other sets yet... not until I wore them all... hehe... Most of my fave earrings are from F21 and Mags. They sell cute and unique earrings that I just can't resist! 

I wore this during the 2012 Sinulog Festival in Cebu.

This is my most favorite earrings. I almost lost this one and the flower fell so many times but I was so lucky that I was able to find it... Wew! Anyways, I really wanted to blog more about anything but as of now, especially this month, I'm just so busy and I have a lot of things to do... So, I think my blog is only until here... I'm sorry... if only there's a lot of time... huhu... but I'll try to blog more next time... Just don't forget to Reis Your Heart and keep life moving...