a bigger heart

Boracay (2/16 - 2/18)

Boracay

February 16 - 18, 2007
totoo na 'to! promise! di na ako aalis. =)

Delicious Ambiguity

I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.

Delicious Ambiguity.

Psalm 77

1 I cried out to God for help;

I cried out to God to hear me.

2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;

at night I stretched out untiring hands

and my soul refused to be comforted.

3 I remembered you, O God, and I groaned;

I mused, and my spirit grew faint.

4 You kept my eyes from closing;

I was too troubled to speak.

5 I thought about the former days,

the years of long ago;

6 I remembered my songs in the night.

My heart mused and my spirit inquired:

7 "Will the Lord reject forever?

Will he never show his favor again?

8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever?

Has his promise failed for all time?

9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?

Has he in anger withheld his compassion?"

10 Then I thought, "To this I will appeal:

the years of the right hand of the Most High."

11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD;

yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

12 I will meditate on all your works

and consider all your mighty deeds.

13 Your ways, O God, are holy.

What god is so great as our God?

14 You are the God who performs miracles;

you display your power among the peoples.

15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,

the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.

16 The waters saw you, O God,

the waters saw you and writhed;

the very depths were convulsed.

17 The clouds poured down water,

the skies resounded with thunder;

your arrows flashed back and forth.

18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,

your lightning lit up the world;

the earth trembled and quaked.

19 Your path led through the sea,

your way through the mighty waters,

though your footprints were not seen.

20 You led your people like a flock

by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Psalm 77

Happy Birthday Eugene!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETY!!!!
(ugh! that almost made me vomit. haha! kidding!)


MADE FOR YOU
by: Watermark

Darling, you should know by now
But I know I need to tell you how
I don't always have the words
But I pray that it's my heart you've heard


I love to hear your heart
Telling of your love
Telling me you'll stay forever


I thank you for your touch
And for loving me that much
To know the things I need to hear....


Remember I promised forever
Life brings change
But my promise is the same
And through these years we've been together
Life has made us grow
But through it all I know
No matter what may come
My heart was made for you forever


Darling I need to confess
It's hard to show my weakness
I want so much to show you strength
Without revealing everything


You know what I always say
"When you're weak, you're strong, to me"
It's another way of loving me
'cause when I see your heart
I get carried through
The reasons why I fell in love with you


Remember I promised forever
Life brings change
But my promise is the same
And through these years we've been together
Life has made us grow
But through it all I know
No matter what may come
My heart was made for you forever


You've dreamed with me
Every dream came true
You've shared with me every emotion
Every tear and every loss
Every road that we have crossed
I have always found a home in you

looking back and planning ahead

from EYA

looking back and planning ahead

20 years ago I…

hmmm… I was 5? Hehe! I was in Kinder … Lourdes Learning Center. I ws also 5 when I had my first crush. He was a classmate.

10 years ago I…

I was in 3rd year high struggling to pass my Advanced Algebra class but loving every minute of my Eco class. I was also attending a lot of career talks and I think I was planning to take up AB Psychology at this time or BS Economics.

5 years ago I…

I was a sruggling BS Accountancy student. Trying to pass each exam. I was also having the time of my life at the expense of many important things that SHOULD matter.

3 years ago I…

I was reviewing for the board exams. Spending most of my time either in Starbucks or the library. Kinda dated a lot at this time. What?! I thought I have the ability to multi task. Apparently I don’t ‘cause I failed the exam. Haha!

I felt this is the last year that I can still blame my age for doing stupid things so there. =P

1 year ago I …

I finally met the Lord. Well I’ve known Him for quite some time but this is the year when I really go to know Him. And I couldn’t be happier. =)

So far this year…

Life has been pretty peaceful. I’ve never felt so contented and happy.

Yesterday I . . .

I went to church and saw You Are the One with Chuck at Galleria. We also played bowling ‘cause we couldn’t think of anything else to do and we didn’t want to go home yet.
Happy day. =)

Today I . . .

I spent almost the whole day cleaning my room. (I’m on a vacation leave. Apparently not from work but from the office lang. Haha!) Also started watching SCRUBS. I migh finish season 1 today.

I just want to say that still nothing beats Grey’s Anatomy. It is still my favorite MD series. =)

Tomorrow I will . . .

I will have my driver’s license renewed. Yeah another 4 or 5 years of license without driving. Hehe!

I will go out with Chuck and buy him his birthday present. An probably watch a movie too.

I will … should… go the gym. =)

In the next year I will . . .

I will just continue to enjoy life. Try to appreciate every single day as it comes.

Oh … save more and spend less.

In the next minute, I will tag...

anyone who’s reading this.

Happy Birthday Ira!

HAPPY BIRHTDAY IRA! =)

I can't forget that night when I learned I failed my board exam and I called you up at 3 am while you were at work. You just told me to read the book of Job then try to get some sleep. It may sound ordinary to others but it meant a lot to me.

We may not see each other often (Heck we haven't seen each other for more than a year) but I know you'll always be there, like you've always been. It's so nice to see you so happy and fulfilling your dreams. And I am so happy to see you finally with the one you really love and I know loves you as much.

Here's to many more wonderful years of friendship!

We don't even have a picture that I can post here... 8 years of friendship man... no picture at all?! Haha!

Update: I stole a picture of you and Chelley na lang from your Multiply. Habang di ka pa masyado sikat and wala pang bayad! Hehe!

a day at eastwood

my birthday

Do you remember how as a child you would have a hard time sleeping the night before your birthday? That you will spend thew whole week before it wondering what your parents would give you? If they would finally give you that barbie doll your neighbor has, or that pretty bag your classmate has, or that new cellphone model or how much money they would give you so you can treat your friends out?

This year I felt old. Really old!

I still had fun. It was still a special day (because it's MY birthday) . But this time it was different. This time I spent the whole week before it thinking how much money I would have to spend to treat my friends. My hard-earned own money! The night before I thought about my age. The growing number of responsibilities as I grow older. Gosh I'm turning 25. Actually I was confused if I'm old or young. I guess it depends on what perspective but the fact still remains, I've been on this earth for 25 years already. This may sound funny but the greatest impact on me is now I would have to say that I'm in my mid 20's! Ugh! Haha! Babaw! =P

Anyway, my super sweet team gave me a surprise Mexican inspired party. Funny because I was only kidding when I told them I want a Mexican inspired party. I'm really not into Mexican things. I just wanted to be difficult. Hehe! But they did gave me one and I really really appreciate it. They gave me a caricature (Mexican inspired of course!) and we had quesadillas, tacos and apple pie ala mode. Thank you girls! =)

So many things to be thankful for...

Thank you Lord....

for the gift of life, for peace in my heart, for allowing me to get to know You more each day, for my family, who may not be the most perfect bunch in the world but loves me anyway, for Eugene... for love... haha mushy, for my friends... both old and new, for everything.

=)

from LIZA

From Liza...

List 10 songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they're any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your ten songs. Then tag ten other people to see what they're listening to.

Here goes my Playlist:

1. Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
2. Maybe I'm Amazed - Jem
3. Today - Jadon Lavik
4. Moving on Faith - Jadon Lavik
5. Who Am I that Grace Flows Down - Watermark
6. Samba Song - Sitti Navarro
7. Your Love is King - Sade
8. I'll Be Seeing You - Billie Holiday
9. The Very Thought of You - Billie Holiday
10.Our Love is Here to Stay - Billie Holiday

Hmm sino ba ma-tag... Gino, Clarissa, Mike... 10 ba talaga dapat? Dami naman. Whoever wants to answer na lang.