God's planned itinerary

I won't give up. a song of hope

2012-04-20T21:03:00.002-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8ciC-GRZw

Dear Lord,

I owe you a lot. And I know that anything I do won’t suffice to the things that you have done for us, as you died for our sins.

There were many things that I have been thinking, and as a Christian, I know I have more to give to you and I feel like that I have never given anything back to you.

Yesterday was a great revelation to me and my soul sister jony. I would never forget the day that you have spoken to me through a friend and I just can’t wait to do more for you and only for your glory alone.

This decision made me think so many times if I would do this or not. Many factors made me think twice, what will people say? What will their reaction be?, etc. – these are just human feelings, of course this is normal..but what really matters most is what will the big guy say up thereJ that’s what matters.

With my soul sister, who has a beautiful heart and a love for Jesus that I truly admire, we sang this song together, from Jason myraz entitled I won’t give up.

The song speaks so much to me, to us.

I love these lines :

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily

I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make

Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use

The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake

I know God is speaking through this song and I can really feel it.

Lord, this song is dedicated to you.

on the road ♥

2012-03-13T21:28:00.003-07:00

okay. this is the first time that i have publicly shown a photo of me editing during the wedding day.
haggard as it is, please forgive me for posting it.
trying to explain what do i really do?
my friends would ask me " what is your work?" I answer " I'm just sitting around..hehe" kidding aside, what i do is edit. I edit wedding videos:)

this picture shows that i edit everywhere, anywhere, anyhow..hahaha!
i had experiences were i would edit squatting near the fireworks display..this is one thing that i love about my job
you never know what to expect so..be prepared

at boracay Shangrila, taken just this month by my friend/officemate mikki :)

i am so blessed to be given this opportunity to work :) there are difficult times but with God's grace it helped me push through:)

hehehe..so there you go..this is what i do and i am blessed! :)

thank you thank you thank you.

all in a days work :)

2012-03-08T19:48:00.000-08:00

meet the mustached editor :) haloo!

i don't just edit, i have a mustache :) aha aha!

the time when i do my edits, it feels awesome to just make a fool out of yourself! haha!:)
have an awesome day everyone!

it's not the places. it's the people part2

2012-02-02T21:51:00.000-08:00

concrete jungle where dreams are made of.

my funny stunts. cross eye serious look

we are so tall here!ahaha! els favorite pic.hahaha!

-zee streets of new york

ella, gea and tita mercy. the Bugayong girls

thanks for smiling sir! :)

my food! Good to Go Organic food!

the famous central park

zee gorgeous gea bugayong cuadra

-at night

i think we stayed for almost an hour in this area!haha!

in result: we have too many pictures here. haha!

we indeed enjoy this pictorial!!!

before heading home, we insisted to have this picture of our lovely couple:) gea and jae

-zee date

this place is just lovely. the food the ambiance, just perfect for a lovely date :)

plus, this is where tom hanks met meg ryan in one of the scenes in you've got mail, kilig!!!

-the memorial

-zee moments and the people

gea and jae. thanks for being our host! we enjoyed staying in your home:) thanks for the organic food and now my favorite fruit, persimmon, i know i had too much of it. and for bearing with my sickness and in the end getting it as well. sorry about that. we enjoyed the laughter, the food and the company! and most of all the pictorials!hahaha :)

thanks fum the bottom of my heart:)

to my mom in newyork, thanks so much for being there for us, for being such a beautiful person. i adore your heart!!

when i grow up, i would love to be a mom like you! just amazing! :)

i really don't know how i can ever repay for all the things you have done for us in new york! thanks so much!!:)

to my beautiful friend ella, you are just the bestest! my bff (beautiful friend fart). you are awesome to the awesomest!

months of praying has paid of!hahaha! though i was sick the whole time, it just doesn't show because of the amazing people i am with. continue being just who you are! many love elaela bugayong!haha! (singing mode)

can't wait to see you again and more adventures to come!haha!:) thanks bff!

it's not the places. it's the people

2012-01-18T08:24:00.000-08:00

first stop. san francisco

there are many things that I have learned from this trip. first," wear thy flats". Nung fiel and I were walking around to look for some good locations for the prenupt shoot and I, a very wise person wore sandals, so stupid. and because of that I was forced to buy this cute little ones.

so comfort first!

food. there are numerous vegetarian and pescetarian restaurants. so I'm very pleased indeed.

we ordered clam chowder which stuffed us badly!haha

such a pretty place

too many amazing places that I have seen but people I have met seem to overpower the fascinating view or even the food. haha

who are these amazing people?

Alnie and Arman. my first onsite couple, that's what I always joke around. I love them both, they are just so perfect for each other. Alnie's quirkyness and Arman's subtle humor = awesomeness! thanks so much for welcoming us. and of course how will I forget? their lovely dog rino :) hehe! until next time guys :)

haha! this is just a funny picture. sam and rye! i miss u guys! and the food tripping! seeing your faces made me miss you guys!boo! i miss the lovelife talk..hahaha! but i guess i just really miss u both! oh no..how many "miss" did i write?haha! can't wait to see you guys again! thank you so much for everything! hugs!

you two are just the sweetest! hearing that praise song in your car, and knowing about how you guys met at church, really inspired me to also wait for my God's best :) till our next ice cream bonding! thanks so much jairus and mae :)

paula and dennis! though we just met it seems that I know you guys already!!! thanks so much for the unforgettable tour at google...shocks..its a once in a lifetime for me! I'm so overwhelmed that day:) thanks for giving time and for introducing liam! that cute boy! :) I know you guys will be blessed! hope to see you soon! :)

my big sis, nang mia (milky legs) thanks so much for being genuine. you are just truly lovely!
thanks for taking care of us, in so many many ways. nahuya na gd ko gni..im sure someday makabawi gd ko. I have enjoyed so much with you! thank you for the awesome talk, for taking care of me when I was sick, hopefully the next time we meet healthy guid ko.. thank you from the bottom of my heart:)

next stop chicago.

its famous skyline.

haha. do you think i'm enjoying myself? noo!!!hahaha

i love baby bella!

I want to thank you so much angeline, jeff, baby bella for all the love that you gave when we were there. I can't express how grateful I am! :) Even though I got sick and all, I enjoyed my stay. I still remember the time that angeline and I were chatting online wishing and praying that I could visit her, and I'm so privileged and thankful that my prayers were answered. Also to gabe, the addition in the family, you are awesome! thanks so much guys!thanks so much chicago:)

howdy partner! next stop, texas.

nice smile you two :)

baby zoe enjoying herself! she is so adorable!

awesome feeding day! :)

jailed for doing our own crazy stunts. don't want to share it, it's too humiliating.hahaha!

had a great great time! :)

enjoying buffet brunch ;)

to my food soulmate noreen! thank you for all the healthy food you fed me!haha! though I was sick, i so enjoyed all the food!!!:) to you, lito and baby zoe, thanks so much for letting us stay and to experience zee awesome movie theater you have! more blessing to you guys! and not to forget,

one of the important member of the family, guapa. haha! stay awesome and young guys!!!hugs!

2011-12-31T01:32:00.001-08:00

Okay, I am having difficulties of what title to put in, my top12 events of this year, 12 months of awesomeness, top 12 of marga's chart, I could go on and on about the number 12, so I decided to make the title 12. Haha. Sorry.

I apologize for being minimal. It has been a thing for me these days. I also apologize for my grammar, spelling, and in any case of corrections please message me personally, I do appreciate it J note: my 12 is composed of events, people, ideas, it may not be in order so bear with me.

Love life

Just want to get your attention immediately. haha. This year has been an up and down ride for me, I’m talking about my relationship with Jesus. Busy schedule made me miss my times with Him. I know that none of us will have that “perfect relationship”, but I do want to (hamdum kag dumot) that I will always be ready to all the expectations He has for me. This coming year will be different, I may have disappointed Him so many times, and I know He might want to break up with me (truly) , but still He holds on because of His unfailing love and that’s why my relationship with God is my topmost priority.

Hurt and loss

You never know when one of your loved ones will permanently never return. I have never experienced anything like that. I still remember leaving the house and feeling so bad not to see my family for a week, I couldn’t imagine losing them for life or any person close to me. Unfortunately, it happened, a very close friend of mine died. A tragedy in New Zealand were Christ church was hit by an earthquake, young as I am she was one of the most adventurous people I know, smart and a friend you can just enjoy talking with. My friend Louise Amantillo will always be in many hearts.

In the midst of suffering, trust that either your burden will lighten or you’ll receive the strength to endure. The way to get beyond suffering is to go through it- with your hand in God's.

Minimalist

It makes life easier. Keeping things organized and clean saves you 90% of your time. Time, which you could do a lot of productive things with. Yearly, I give clothes, which I don’t use anymore. Here is a picture of my cabinet,

I really wanted it to be just beiges and clean light colors, basic things. I adhere to simplicity, just have things that you need J

Kids

Everyone has their passion; doctors have the passion to save lives, singers/songwriters to impart their story in a song, architects to make beautiful structures, teachers to impart their knowledge. Mine is just simply kidsJ it has been for a long time already and I know God has His plan for me. Kids/ children are such an inspiration; they see life in a very different perspective. Being one of the ‘grown ups’ made me be more interested with them and how I can be of help to them.

In our church (Christ Centered Fellowship) we help kids, here is our site www.brownpaperbag.org.ph it is a five-month old baby project of me and my friends at church. We are just so blessed that there are numerous hearts who have the love for kids and have the passion to help them. To God be the Glory J

with mayad family, tita terry, pastor mark, ta nene, the cool pink clown and the kids of brownpaperbag :)

Go organic

I am a non-pork eater since my fourth year in college. It was difficult at first because I could eat a whole plate of lechon (pork/ pork skin) Really! That was I before. Vegetables and fruits are my best friend today, but I do cheat at times and eat junk food.boo. I am a big fan of nutristar, safari, cheez it, and all the good junky stuff! But this year I, in my greatest might would try to stop eating or just gradually delete it on my diet. Many would ask if I am doing this for dieting, yes, it is a lifetime thing for me. Maybe, it is weird for others but I stand up for the decisions that I make. I would like to have this kind of lifestyle because I would still like to help others, and in order to help others, you must be healthy and equipped physically, mentally, spiritually, and I believe that healthy way of eating has a big impact J note: I am also a crazy fan of tea drinks, I could drink yakult greentea everyday!

My Mayad

This topic has been blogged the most by me. I’m sure, that’s how obsessed I am about my family in mayad and how I love my work. 3 years in the making and still alive at mayadstudios. Haha! Probably one thing that keeps me motivated and acceptable to change is because of the versatility and over powering creativeness of the company. I have expressed gratefulness in so many ways and mayad has never let me down nor the people in it. For this year and to many days to come, mayad will always be a part of me. Check out our Christmas video : www.mayadstudios.com

Goodbye bad habits

Everyone has it. Yes. I have this bad habit of not taking a bath after a shoot and just go directly to bed. Yeah, I’m disgusting.haha. I love eating chips before I sleep. I love assuming things (tsk tsk). Perfectionist to the extent of hurting myself. And I think many more. Haha! So this year, I’m sure everybody has his or her own lists as well! God bless on it guys!

Travel light

Let’s say we are privileged to be travelling. And I guess travelling light just avoids you to a lot of hassle. One thing that I have learned from traveling is the art of using ‘ziplock plastics’ yes, they are lifesavers; they save a lot of space in your luggage, so it’s a great buy! Compartmentalize everything; from your hygiene kit to your shoes, speaking of shoes, I suggest to bring just one pair; one that you are most comfortable with. Another, always have a camera, may it be slr or your camera phone just bring it!

capture awesome ones!

And ofcourse don’t ever forget your handy dandy emergency kit- medicine to ointments. Always be prepared!

Environment

Less is more. This line says everything. We are very selfish creatures and we like have more in life. So this affects everything and of course our environment. I guess this is one of my 12 because I would like to have a good place to live for the future generation. And knowingly in our simply ways we could make a change. I think I don’t need to enumerate everything, its self-explanatory. Save our environment, it is our responsibility.

should be cool to see more houses like this :)

Selflessness

You could see above, how selfish I am because it is all about myself. Selflessness for me is a struggle, with the expectations of people around you, who do you please? It’s them and yourself. Which I believe is so pathetic (sorry for the term). I am just so upset with myself because it has always been about me, and this is a change that is top most on my list. I know that being a Christian one must be selfless, and as Jesus as my example, I know the struggles that I’ll face, and the consistency that I have to battle with. But I know it will be all worth it.

Change

The year is ending and this is the word I’m sure is all on your list. Constant.

People who made an impact

Simple people with big hearts. People who I know helped in Iligan and Cagayan de oro, in their own big/little ways. People who put others first than of themselves. People who are selfless and make other people happy. I could go on, I could even place specifics.

It is not what you have gained, but what you have imparted. May this 2012 be more of getting things straight, making lives easier through helping each other live simply. I should stop here, I don’t want to sound all goody and stuff but this is just a prayer. For everyone, whoever we are, we matter.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

what my heart says this christmas

2011-12-15T06:54:00.000-08:00

"These past few days has been memorable. I am grateful for the hearts of people and how they think of others "

While writing this, I am listening to an awesome single by Hillsong entitled "born is the king- it's christmas" and I can't contain the happiness in my heart.

Everyone is busy, I am guilty of that too. We tend to think of what gifts to buy for our loved ones, what costume we should wear for the christmas party, what food to prepare, what song to sing during christmas caroling, more and more thinking of the busy activities that we do during the holidays. but what struck me was that there are hearts who give much more importance to what really christmas is.

Christmas is a manifestation of unselfish love.

One beautiful woman that I know, a mom of a friend. She is awesome, she thinks beyond herself, its always others and rarely of herself. She is a great example of christmas. Everyday christmas.

She makes people happy everyday, especially children.

I would always say, "when I grow up, I would like to be just like her."

Everyday she works for others, helping them with their everyday lives, young mothers and their infants, her heart is just so beautiful.

Being busy with our lives, or just thinking that we are busy with our lives, we should stop for a minute and assess what christmas truly is. It is about freeing yourself with all the thought of "christmas-y stuff" and simply feel christmas, what's around you, people you help in a small way, like making them smile to doing their laundry, this may sound cheezy but everyday could be christmas when your heart is at it :)

The birth of Jesus, who made us to His image. and His heart. may we use it, not just this christmas but in all the days of our lives.:)

merry merry christmas to everyone!

selflessness

2011-08-26T02:22:00.000-07:00

kids at christ centered fellowship in Iloilo

I must DECREASE, so that HE might INCREASE
I have been working this past few days and had the chance to stop on a very interesting article, that I shared to most of my girl friends (setapartgirl.com)
All my life, I have always thought of my dreams, accomplishments, travels, all about me. and it got to the point that it wasn't healthy anymore. one great example would be changing my hair color, there was no contentment on my part, of what the Lord gave me, with all the realizations and all the changing, Im back to my natural color. but enough of the hair thing, the point is how you have got to end thinking of yourself all the time.

As Christians we are told to love ourselves, but it seemed to have gotten too far, that we become selfish.
I am a self proclaimed selfish person, yes I am, and I am never proud of it.

While thinking of writing this, my heart has never been ready to let go, to let go of myself.
I am a daughter of Jesus and I will walk the battle with Him.

I know that there are a lot of temptations, and I really don't know how I can handle it, but in my heart...
courage, faith, grace, humility, love and Jesus by my side I know Joy will always prevail.

There is a time I'll get crashed, most especially those who you can't please, but it is not about them, it is all about Jesus. and so I am very ready.

my heart for you Jesus.

i am ready for the battle.

the dog watcher

2011-08-03T18:20:00.000-07:00

THE DOG WATCHER OF MAYAD STUDIOS JELEN V.

JELEN V.
She is the one. Yes she is! The one and only. A woman to be feared, a woman to be respected, to be loved, a woman of God.

she is called jee/gigi by her family, jelen by her friends and 'madaame jee in mayad. :)

When Jee is around you would always hear her laugh, giggle or either she is over dosed of CHICKEN, her favorite food and only food that makes her happy.

so, i beg you don't feed her chicken!

random dog we saw, bored to death

this is her first time, but it doesn't seem like it :)

Jee, may be many things to other people,

but for me she is just the best friend you will find-

real and self-less.

I respect her greatly, she is faithful to everything, to her work, to her friends, to her love (hehehe) and to our Lord.

jee, why dog watcher? she is always there. she always makes sure, she always wants the best, because she is just the best herself!

we love you jee, I'm so happy and proud to be your co-worker, your friend, your sister in christ :)

forever i will be faithful to him.

2011-07-24T07:09:00.000-07:00

I'll be faithful to finish what Jesus has began in us.

today, was different.
the message I heard in church today, reminded me of what life is really all about,
and it is starting and finishing with Him, faithfully.

I didn't make any kodego or list of what the pastor shared but somehow it just stayed with me, usually I really tend to forget things, easily I tell you, but today I have this to share :)

faithfulness.

1. having quiet time with Jesus
- we tend to be very busy with our lives, making money, working, we are lured
by earthly desires that we blind ourselves. I can't say that I have always been consistent.
I have not been, so trust me, be with me through this challenge of consistency.
2. do whatever pleases him, not others- it will never be a fulfillment if you keep on doing things to get attention from people,
let's be honest here, there will be a time they'll forget it. yup, and it's only Him, above who remembers
everything.
3. it is what we do in our everyday lives (e.g in paraphrase)
- the small things that we do changes things in a big way- faithfulness in work, meeting deadlines or doing extra work
without being told :)-family life, especially spouses (what you have promised to each other)
faithful mother, like my mum who has always been there for us (below is a picture of her with me)
faithful father, would never ask for any papa like my papa, a faithful father till the end!

with my mum, an example of a true faithful mum to us, her family ^___^

papa would always prepare breakfast for me :) even until now, my favorite yogurt with bread and strawberry jam :)

simple things like what my parents do is a great example of a faithful person.
loving unselfishly.

today, is just a different day.
talked to a friend who just made faithfulness seem one of the best trait one could have.

faithfulness to our Lord.

thank you - unnamed friend
and of course, thank you Lord :)

from our boracay weddings :)

2011-06-07T22:03:00.000-07:00

days in macau

2011-05-20T04:31:00.000-07:00

the mini venice

enjoying being tourists

relaxing after the wedding :)

fit for a queen si nang carms

photo by: von jovi jover

summer lovin' ♥

2011-05-19T21:12:00.000-07:00

real coffee, the place to be in Boracay :)

yogurt with fruits, my pretty breakfast

after breakfast! crazy kids (with king)

thrilling experience!hahaha!

taken by nang carms :)

hehe..eat again at lemon cafe

haha! just have to pose this :) with nang carms and mr. pineda

beautiful photo taken by carmela hubag :)

**more pics to be posted, thanks to nang carms for the photos

mayad master chef season 1

2011-05-16T20:11:00.000-07:00

crazy about hot sauce.

specialty of nang carmela

behind the glorious food, my food critic now future wife of barry, cooking one of my fave!
ginataang tilapia

this is it! yum!

tasting the yummy specialty of nang carmela, i love this one! the big reason is: she finished one bottle of hot sauce!

hurray for hot sauce!

proof.

the happy food tasters. haha! :) shakey, merck, kat, and elyn (not in the picture/ busy talking to her loved one ;) hehe)

the biggest sushi ever, im so sorry sushi lovers, this was almost a failure :( but because of tita terry , sushi revived
it was still good! praise God!

everybody done!! :) thank you Lord for new friends! a fellowship worth doing again! ^____^

credits to carmela and mike for the photos :)

cooking 101

2011-05-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

this is fish fry in olive oil, with yogurt cucumber dressing and sliced eggplant simmered with olive oil, black pepper and salt to taste

besides eating and editing, now, i tried to cooking, my healthy dishes :)

after work, went directly to the market to buy the ingredients, haha. this dish was supposedly salmon, but there was none available, so i made some changes.

and my friend/ now food critic jee, had the first bite. she told me to say this:

" i like the fish with the yogurt and cucumber dressing, but the fish lacks salt- im just a salty person" but she enjoyed every bit. hhaha!

thanks jee!!! ^_____^

more and more cooking soon. yey!

23 things to do on 23

2011-04-03T09:01:00.000-07:00

introducing: my beloved hand warmers :)

the list.

1. eat snake meat

2. make an article

3. cook a new recipe :)

4. invite someone for ballroom dancing

5.watch a great movie

6. attend the hillsong concert! yeah!

7. invite more friends to eat healthy :)

8. make a memorable act out of spontaneous love

9. go back to school

10. bake a cake ^_________^

11. walk with someones dog.

12. chance to be a FOOD TASTER ;) hehe

13. get to visit studio 23, (if ill be blessed)

14. meet brooke fraser..haha

15. read a book in a library or borrow a book and never give it back..hahaha (kidding)

16. eat alligator meat again

17. surf!!!!!!!

18. do some yoga or pilates

19. pray for a random person

20. meet with old friends

21. have a date. buahahaha!!!!!!(still have to pray about this.haha)

22. try to edit something very memorable

23. these things i do, i know it sounds selfish but its something i want to do for love, its being thankful for the life that HE has given us. ill make it a point to give it all back to HIM!

the dreamer.

2011-02-13T08:03:00.000-08:00

aleyn comprendio. well known for her amazing talent and creativity but behind the lens, she is someone amazingly beautiful. a cinematographer and editor of mayad studios, she is more to me, to us. she is a person with amazing faith.

i still remember the time she was struggling with a health problem, that was the time i really saw how strong she was. she didn't want her family, people close to her to be affected, so she just hid it through her happy dispositions. i applaud her for being that strong, but we would like to tell her that we are always here for her and so we did during those days. we don't want to lose such a wonderful person.

behind the lens and working with her is just so fun. we do it for the passion and for Jesus. she would always say "bahala na" or come what may but we would always laugh and see how the pictures would turn out great! that's shake, pure talent.

she is a happy go lucky person, does not care what other people say about her, what matters is that she knows that what she does is good for her and for the people around her.

facts about aleyn c:

she is not a fan of chinese food that much, she loves eating meat and rice, especially pork, she enjoys eating fast food, sweets, so when you ask her about her exercise regimen, she just eats period. hehe ;)

she tends to forget things (short term memory problem), so you need to remind her from time to time.

she loves old songs, the beatles, pastel colored stuff,

bikes, beds, cute and girly things.

in the office she would be teased "dreamer" because of her dreamy works,

well that makes her who she is and we are proud of her, though teasing is kind of our way of endearment.

as a friend, she would always be there.

so when you see her awesome works it is just a reflection of how she is.

but for me shake would be an artistic editor, passionate photographer and a faithful servant.

that's our aleyn comprendio.

work your heart out

2011-02-12T08:30:00.000-08:00

* It has been two years that I was given the privelege to join this company.

A company that surpassed all my expectations.

It all started with a knock on their office door and scavenging for food! haha

I was a sales operation manager of Avon under my mum before I became one of them. I enjoyed doing my job but some circumstances

lead me to question " was being a manager my calling?" this made me hang out more in their office- very often and of course more food :)aha aha.

this made me realize that what they are doing was so similar to what i wanted when I first decided to take my course during college and that was in line with creativity and filming.

*months passed and fiel (one of the owner) asked me if I wanted to go partime and I happily said yes! one of the best decision i did and not just that, deciding to be part of their team- april 1, 2009 was the best! though I would joke around that it was april fools day,

i am not certainly a fool for joining the MAYAD TEAM.

now, i said the word- MAYAD. haha

joining, was such a blessing!

* starting the job

it was certainly a challenge. i had to start from scratch and listen to the seniors. shooting and editing- hearing it you would say "hey, thats an easy job" but I could certainly say that it requires hardwork, preseverance and a whole lot of heart.

mayad is all about creativity and it is something you work on everyday. It is not constant, thats what makes it exciting and difficult- both at the same time.

my take on creativity is to listen, observe, and instincts as well as being open to other people's ideas.

you may have a brilliant idea but shared and working with others on it would define its brilliance.

"shared success is such a fulfilling experience than of success on your own.

*this is why MAYAD IS DIFFERENT. we perform and share successes as a team.

working as mayad team

it is not all bliss, we have our moments- drama,comedy and my fave adventure!

i dont know i just have this feeling deep inside me that i just love them all. eventhough i could be bad with food, have my serious,laughing,stupid,langka moments -

i just know that i feel so blessed to have these people in my life.

eventhough we are busy, i would just like to thank the mayd family.

keep head strong, eyes and heart on HIM.

for He is the reason why we are what we are doing.

flight PR145

6:25pm

feb 12.2011

summer 2010

and let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us: yes establish the work of our hands- psalm 90:17

please read :)

2011-01-24T01:19:00.000-08:00

it has been a while, but i got the chance to blog today. yey.
(cheery disposition)
some realizations came to me while reading a book entitled "the dream giver" by bruce wilkinson
it talks about leaving your comfort zone and realizing your dream but then once you have realized your dream you have to give up to what is most important- the dream giver.

but before that i just need to share this:

a great message had touched me when I had the chance to go to CCF manila last sunday. and it states:

- Honor God, in your every response-
be responsible with your response

we are proud people, we fight back when we think we are right. we easily get hurt when people criticize and judge us.
this sounds familiar because each and everyone of us has these feelings.
it really hit me, Jesus is just so timing with everything.
one night, I prayed so hard when I felt that I was not that person I think I was.
we do have our mistakes and one thing that I have learned- Honor God in your every response.

when you know you're wrong, accept it.
Jesus made people who will help you in life- people who are good and those who are bad.
this post I would really like to share because it made quite an impact.
it strengthens me, it gives me light to what's important-
it really does and I thank Jesus for that, hands up!
it was the first time I felt His comfort.
comfort of love and hope.
it just made me cry,
because I felt his love!

I just got so much to share, I may not be as well versed but deep inside my heart, I would like to share His love, Jesus' love to us.
how he does wonders! :)

He is not just there for us in times of our troubles, He is just there, waiting for us to call upon HIM. how amazing He is.
everyday, it seems that he makes me want to be like him more.
letting me realize my dream and for Him to be there, makes all the sense. its not about what I would achieve or please others, its how I will please the dream giver.

we are just a piece of the whole masterpiece.

marga

i love this christmas! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS

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mayad with everyone!

( ccf kids and parents, sister fatima and sister terry and jollibee )

jollibee with the kids :)

above: je and alvin giving gifts

one of the best christmas i have ever had! i am so happy to have great friends, great people around me ( my brother who helped, i love you so so much! to the ccf family you have all been a great inspiration! sister tery and sister fatima!, to Mayad, thank you for being a gift to me, i truly believe that you are one way of making dreams come true! :)

to my new found love- jollibee, jobee!!! i love you! thank you for making the kids so happy!

and the last but not the least, Jesus! it's your day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

DAY 29.

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why the GAP?

It's the 29th day, why did'nt I write about the past days? well, I just like to be different and really concentrate on the days and not get giddy and update immediately ( if I do this, I will fail Him, because I would be concentrating too much on myself).

one friend said that he had difficulty with the challenge. he wanted to try as well. this is a daring step for him, for us, I would like to share to him that we are succeptible to anything and everything that goes around us, it is how we react to it which is important.

having people around you with the same goal would help you know and enjoy the world in Jesus' eyes.

imagine, at DAY1 I was already tempted. we know that it's the devils work but then----it still lies on our DECISION whether we accept the temptation that the devil offered to us.- it's not him, it's us.

my firends at work are people who I talk about when I have problems, but why didn't I talk to HIM first and seek his guidance during times when I am tempted?

LESSON: GO TO JESUS FIRST.

ON SIN: WE ARE TEMPTED BY THE DEVIL, BUT STILL WE DECIDE.

these are just simple learnings from my day to day life, random things that i would realize out of the blue or experiences that I am facing. as said earlier, I don't want to publish immediately. this is a slow process, your growing with the Lord :) if you have the chance you could keep a notebook so that you could write the days that happened to you and what/how it was special because you made your day with HIM.

just p.m me if you want to share too! it would be great! let's spread our experiences with the Lord.

to HIM be all the GLORY!

DAY 1

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TEMPTATIONS.
I really thought that I would fail, and I almost did.
the devil is everywhere. he lures us and directs us to SIN. It lies upon us on how we respond to it and i have responded to it in so many different ways
Yesterday I did something I really regret. and that was walking out while me and my friend were in an argument/ talk, (im not sure if it was an argument but it felt like one).
he is the kind of person who would think of other people first, he is friendly and fun to be with but that faithful night, we had the argument. :(
" always guard your tongue" that's what I have learned. I really thought that trying to be Christ-like would be easy, but definitely it made me realize otherwise.
being a Christian entails a lot of responsibility. I felt so bad after what had happened and immediately asked for forgiveness, it doesn't matter who was right between the two of us, but being a Christian, I must have thought of what was the right thing to do if Jesus was in my shoes, and that was to pray and to ask guidance to our Lord, God.
I on the other hand didn't do that :(
we ahve fallen so many times, I have fallen so many times. and now i believe that the devil would work double time on me, He is not going to bring me down! he has but now he won't.
someone told me that the closer you get to Jesus, the more it will hit you, the temptations would come and you realize that you are human, and you will fall again. but this won't stop me, if I have fallen. Ill stand up, whatever it takes. FOR YOU LORD. FOR YOU!

a project not for self glorification but a day by day learning through the eyes of Jesus

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this is a project. a project where i would try different things, new things, learning new things.- EVERYDAY.

this starts tomorrow OCTOBER 16, 2010 and ends at OCTOBER 16, 2011.

this would be a pledge. everyday.

there is no age limit when it comes to learning, that's what my mum would always say.

so here goes, i was inspired by a friend of mine deddy wong, he had his own version using the art of photography, for 40days he has taken pictures which reflect our Lord, Jesus.

he is an amazing guy and eventough he is busy, he has still time to do this, to share something to the world which glorifies Jesus.

this is just a simple project if one would see it, but for me..this is a project which i'll offer to Jesus. I believe this is a time for me to get to know him better and to do something which is for Him and not always for ME.

starting tomorrow. this is it.

the whole year with you Jesus!

zachy on film :)

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zachy at 7 months old, with his mum

pose at the camera tita shake said :)

exhausted but still loves the camera.

zachy lou up close :)

credits to my wonderful friend and photographer: aleyn comprendio!

"there will always be someone who would look for you, sniff you and seeks your attention anytime, anywhere, someone who loves you even though you smell bad, just give his favorite bacon strips"

this someone is my zachy. :)

time for yourself, time to relax and time to talk to HIM

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sunshine on a cloudy day (photo above)

by aleyn comprendio (photo below)

" they confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me." psalm 18:18-19

"let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." hebrews 12:2

it has been days of recovery, and honestly bedrest is not for me.

i miss running, i miss jumping, i miss sitting down!, squatting,

my restless heart is trying to knock its way out of me.

i now know why He has made me experience this accident- to take it SLOWLY.

Lets take time for Him.

out of our busy lives.

lets appreciate the simple things that He made for us.

appreciate nature

appreciate people around us

even though i am restless in nature, i could say that the Lord has tamed me

and grateful that he did. it is difficult at times most especially with the demands of society, everything seems to be a race, but when we PAUSE, try to breathe and talk to him..

the time you gave Him is even far more better than running around in circles in the race of life.

run with Him and i'm sure you'll know that you'll get there :)

"therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangled us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." hebrews 12:1