Concealed Sentiments

Nowadays, it seems that people are really trying hard to find true happiness...happiness that gives fulfillment to one's soul. Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain committed suicide and just recently, Demi Lovato suffered drug overdose. These people were famous and perhaps they were not that financially unstable compared to the people in slum areas. So, why did they chose to end their life or abuse drugs just to escape from the reality? We can't judge them for we do not know what really happened but let me share with you my own experience in life. I pray that this blog post can somehow lighten one's burden and find hope to continue his or her life journey. When I was a kid, I lived in bitterness. Every negative words thrown at me, I kept them in my heart. I harbored anger towards the people who treated me negatively. Fast forward to the time when I was already working, I felt depressed. Back then, I felt a void in my heart. I tried to fill it with material things, relation...

In my own opinion, young people (or shall I say the millennials) nowadays are so concerned about their "status". They tend to fret if they are single while their friends are "in a relationship". Some may settle for "no label" relationships just to have someone. I do not want to sound condemning or judgmental but I really hope and pray that these young individuals must seek what is beyond their current "status". Jollibee, a famous fast food chain here in the Philippines, launched this year's Valentines video campaign. I think this is timely for the people who are seeking for love to reflect that they true happiness does not only come if you find a boyfriend or a girlfriend. True happiness comes from loving your self and from loving the people around you, your family.  

Last night, my cousin mentioned about "Letters To God" movie. Out of curiosity, I searched it on Google right away. I found out that it was a story of a young boy who's suffering from cancer and how he's life touched the lives of other people, young and adult. I watched the movie immediately and as I expected I shed a bucket of tears. I was ashamed of myself. The boy in the movie had a great faith. I believe in God but often times I stumble and falter. No matter how hard I try to make the right things, I ended up as a loser. Hate overwhelmed me and I can't trust other people anymore. Maybe, I was traumatized and got tired of everything that I've been through. So after watching the movie, I examined myself. How much do I trust God? Have I given Him all that I have? I always pray to God and ask Him for guidance but most of the times, I'm doing the things my way. And that's because of lack of faith. I admired the boy in the movie because of his outloo...

In the past few weeks, something "big" happened in my life. I lost the love of my life. He's not dead, he just asked me to let him go and so I did. What would you do if the person you loved the most asked you to stop loving him? I panicked when I heard what he said over the phone. We've been together for almost 9 years. Even though we had sad times, we also had a lot of wonderful memories. In fact, we are planning to get married! He had some reasons why he came up with that decision and I respect that even if it pained me so much. To those who happened to read this post, please pray with me. Let's pray for a miracle! I know that I don't have the power to override his decisions. But, I know that there is One who is holding our lives in His hands. I am just human but I have a powerful God who can make all things possible. Yesterday, when I was about to give up. God provided a friend who can comfort me. During our conversation, my friend encouraged me to hold...

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Being away from someone you love is not easy. It is true that you can still enjoy the beauty of life without them but life will be more meaningful when they are by your side. Life will continue to go on but you will always miss them. However, the moment you'll realize that they were already gone, you have no choice but to pick up the broken pieces. As you think of them, you'll be find the strength to live. Even though it hurts, believe the things will be better soon. After the 40-minute phone call with my boyfriend, I realized that I terribly missed him. I was suddenly on an "emo" mode and kept wishing that he was here with me. I can totally relate with Owl City's Vanilla Twilight. The stars lean down to kiss you And I lay awake and miss you Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere 'Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly But I'll miss your arms around me I'd send a postcard to you, dear 'Cause I wish you were here I'll watch the night turn light bl...

In this late-twenties age, I should have grown up and let go of my childhood fantasies. Perhaps, those who have the same age as mine would agree that no matter how we embraced our dreams, we ended up acting upon only some of them. However, I could not keep myself from succumbing to my childhood dreams and memories. It seemed like I did not want it to slip away. It felt like I am still hanging on to the last little piece of the past. Somehow, there is a little child inside of me who don’t want to let go of the simple fun and happy memories back when my life was still careless and free. There are times when I am convincing myself that Earth turns slowly even when in reality, life is so fast. I want to stay as a kid because life is so much better and my imaginations seemed so real when I was young. Now that I am older, I can just dream those memories away and run after the life filled with wonder and hope and plain joy. It’s like chasing fireflies! This song from Owl City is dedicated to ...

I am not a totally fan of GMA network but I thank them for running the Korean drama, Queen Seondeok. When I first saw the trailer, I made a decision to watch its episode every night. Until my brother bought the pirated DVD copy of the said TV show. I love the drama behind the life Queen Seondeok who endured many hardships in life just to save her people, she even gave up the love of her life. I really enjoyed watching it even if it's story was slightly different from the history of Silla. It's an all in one show: you will laugh, cry, get angry, thrilled, and disappointed.

I quit my job after four years! It has been one of the greatest turning point of my career. After being stagnant, I finally got the break I needed to start a new career. Right now, I am working as a full-time freelancer. I am looking forward for the surprises that will come along this year.

Indeed, Jesus is the reason of the season. Thank you for coming into this world and saving us from our sins. You showed us the perfect example of LOVE...

Lord, Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May your will prevail over men. Thanks, Hannah I need a miracle today. I hope God would listen to me.

I am so excited! This October 23, I and my highschool friends are planning to meet in Cebu and enjoy the beauty of Bohol. Despite the short notice and the budget constraint, I decided to have a three-day vacation with them. Why? Because of the following reasons: 1. When I checked the cost of plane tickets bound from Iloilo to Cebu, I found out that Cebu Pacific is offering Php 1,000 off the original fare. 2. I am dead tired. I'm tired with my day job and I know that I need a break. 3. I have never been to Bohol in my whole life. 4. I missed my friends. When I think about my friends, I always remembered our careless moments during our gradeschool and highschool days. We used to sing the following lines back then: Make new friends and keep the old One is silver and the others gold. I really appreciate the meaning of this song. I believe that it's good to have new friends but old friends are the best since we have known them for so long. Stay tuned for my vacation pics!

I am not aware that I have a special interest in fashion until I started my Fashion-O-Lic blog. At first, I am more concerned at getting a bigger website visitors for the blog. As months and years past, I discovered that I am loving fashion. Reading the latest fashion trends and the celebrities quirky fashion styles makes me happy. However, I have a confession. I am not fashionable. My mom would call be names that would pertain to being unfashionable. I love to see other people wearing those fashion trends but I can't imagine myself on those clothes. Maybe because I am not accustomed to them or I know that I can't afford them. If you are interested with the latest fashion trends, you can visit my fashion blog !

The victims of Typhoon Ondoy (international name Kestana) needs your help. Thousands were homeless and some lost their loved ones. Right now, they need old clothes, food, water and of course money to start a new life. If you want to help them, checkout the options where you can send/bring your donations as compiled by Bianca Gonzales. For USA Residents: 1) Help in the typhoon relief effort by calling ABS-CBN Foundation USA toll-free 1-800-527-2820 2) American Red Cross call 1-800-435-7669 For Filipino Residents: Checkout Bianca's blog: http://superbianca.blogspot.com/

I visited the PAG-ASA site today and according to them: Central and Southern Luzon and Visayas will experience monsoon rains. The rest of the country will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the southwest and northwest with slight to moderate seas except during thunderstorms. The rain will probably be pouring down for the next few days. Thinking about waiting for the sunny days, I remembered a song I used to sing with my grade school classmates: If all the raindrops were lemon drops and gum drops Oh, what a rain that would be! I’d stand outside with my mouth open wide—– Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Oh, what a rain that would be! There's a Tagalog ve...

When I was a student, I loved holidays because they all meant: no classes and rest days. Now that I am working, I hated special non-working holidays! Why? Because here in the company that I am working for, special-non working holidays meant: no work, no pay. I don't want to go to work but I have no choice because a one-day salary will be deducted to my so-small monthly salary. I envy my friends who don't need to force their lazy bodies to work during the special holidays. I hate the world today! Why? Because it is a holiday! hehehehe

I don't know why I am quite affected by Michael Jackson's death. Somehow there's a piece of me who mourns for him. I am not one of his avid fans, though I like few of his songs. I am sad about his untimely death, a few weeks before his comeback concert. In my own opinion, it's too soon for him to leave. Why now, when he had a chance to redeem himself and showed the whole world that he's only human just like the rest of us. But I am not in the position to question the decision of our Life-Giver. He alone knows the reason and purpose behind the mystery. Life lives, life dies. Life laughs, life cries. Life gives up and life tries. But life looks different through everyone's eyes. Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death. As I watched Michael Jackson's Memorial Servic...

Hello everyone! We all have those moments when we feel as if we’re drowning in life’s pressure and stress. Many failed in coping up with the problems that comes along their way but there are also those who stood up and survived the pain. How can you handle the circumstances that are beyond your control? How can you live a happier life? Superchick’s Stand in the Rain song is very appropriate for this kind of life’s dilemma. It tells a story about a girl who seems so busy with her life but the truth is she is just covering up the emptiness and the fear that she felt inside of her. What must she do if you are currently in this girl’s situation? Superchick advises us to stand in the rain and don’t give up even though all things seems to fall apart. We should always remember that when God closes a door, He always open a window. Never give up, just stand up! She never slows down. She doesn't know why but she knows that when she's all alone, feels like it's all coming down She won...

For your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Matthew 6:8

This song is about being in a situation where you don't know what to say to the person who really needs your comfort. With our human nature, we tend to panic and have a tendency pull away from a friend or a loved one who had a serious problem or an overwhelming trial. We struggled for words of wisdom that is appropriate for the moment but it only lead us to question God's power it. If you are in this situation, what would do? Casting Crowns' "Love Them Like Jesus" inspires us to love them (the broken individuals) just like Jesus loves us. We don't need to have a lengthy speech, loving them and having their backs is enough. The love of her life is drifting away They're losing the fight for another day The life that she's known is falling apart A fatherless home, a child's broken heart You're holding her hand, you're straining for words You trying to make - sense of it all She's desperate for hope, darkness clouding her view She's lo...