What a ride, 2019!

I am claiming that 2019 is the year of more abundance, opportunities and gratefulness!

How was my 2019? It's a rollercoaster ride, in between happy and not so.
And YES, I agree, it is a year of more abundance, opportunities and gratefulness.
Here's why! :)

Myself
- Time for #CHU30! Yes, I leveled up in terms of my age, in the 3rd level.
Nothing changed, honestly, just the age. I looked back of my life and am very excited for the years to come. My priority is loving and taking care of myself.
- I did not plan to travel a lot at the last months of the year - but God gave me the chances. I was able to travel to two new countries this year (#lifegoal checked!): Kyrgyzstan & Thailand.
- Had businesses and investments that I know will prosper in the coming years. I should continue to work on them.
- Had checked myself for health concerns and glad, nothing serious. I have to focus and check up as much as possible to be sure.


Family
- I am extremely blessed to have a family like mine. I pray for the good health and peace of mind of my parents. I was able to visit them twice this year. :)
- Had quality time and also update ourselves with our lives (thanks for the FB Messenger).
- Lost an uncle and aunt on my Father's side :( and my Grandmother is still sick, praying for her fast recovery. My dad retired after 40+ years of working, praying for him to adjust and be happy.
- My Mom especially is pushing me on the next level, praying and working on it, Mom! :D And I promise to follow your advices! You know better!


Partner
- On a broad perspective, it was an "okay" year.
- Praying for us being better version of ourselves and to have more stability at work.
- Levi and I had new companies this year and thankfully, we were able to travel together with friends (last time was 2017 in Japan!) Hoping for yearly travels and opportunities.
- I have so many prayers in this aspect of my life. As they say, you cannot have it all. But I'm still grateful. Ikaw na po bahala, Lord. I surrender everything to You.


Work
- At the start of the year, I freed myself in a toxic environment and I did not expect to experience it twice as I changed employers for two times.
- Thankfully, God is good and I personally experienced His perfect timing when I was hired in a "dream job" which I have right now: cool boss + work from home opportunities.
- Hope that it will be sustainable and will continue to work hard & smart.


God

- Back to serve the Lord via Feast Al Barsha! Thankfully, we came back and my heart is full.

- Was able to go back to Tithing, I am blessed! 

This year will be full of chances, level ups and real happiness in simple things. 

I believe I was able to attract what I claimed a year ago.
I am more calm now. I am just taking one step at a time.
I know life is short and am very thankful I am still alive.

Thank you, 2019. Thank you for teaching me a lesson and obtaining God's miracles.
Thank you for the ride!

#THAIristas

My whole family were supposed to visit a country we were longing to go but circumstances happened. My sister decided to suggest to go to another country with our parents.

Welcome to Thailand! It finally happened to really explore this country. I had several opportunities to go here but this is it! 

I was very excited on the eating and shopping parts. First things first. We went to Platinum Shopping Center after we landed hahaha! And bought some on our first hours! Hahaha

Since we are with our parents, we have to do some tours. 

We availed the Floating Market + Railway tour on our 2nd day, The Grand Place & Wat Arun on our 3rd day and the Baiyoke Buffet Package on our 4th day.

It was an experience, a short and tiring one but worthwhile. We shopped ‘til we dropped haha. And ate our hearts out. Super yummy foods, I love especially those in the streets of Pratunam. 

Luckily, I have understanding bosses who allowed me to work on my pace during the trip.

Thank You Lord for this opportunity to travel with my sister and parents. Time is gold. I will forever treasure these moments. Thank You Lord for all blessings and hope to fly with them again on new countries in the future. 

#KyrgSerye

It was a Sunday when my friend called me asking me “G ka ba?” (Go ka ba?)

I answered: “To what?” And history unfolds hahaha. Kidding aside, this really happened and I agreed to go to an undiscovered beauty of Kyrgyzstan! 

I never planned to go here and I don’t regret going with my friends and the love of my life. 

It was National Holidays that’s why we had time to explore and visit the place in our winter clothes. It was -6 degC and even just outside the hotel, we feel cold and see snow! So fascinating how they speak russian, looking more like Asians. 

To have a photographer friend (to think passion pa lang nya yan; not a pro), has its perks. Super beautiful photos were captured which will be forever stored in our minds and hearts and also of other people. Several friends of mine asked me about the country, etc. Hope I will have time to complete a post on how tos going here.

It was worthwhile going to Kyrgyzstan and I still achieved my life goal: to visit at least one new country a year. And I did it even in the last quarter of the year, not just 1 but two new countries! Excited for more travels to come. 

Thank You Lord for these opportunities to travel and explore your creation, to be able to see its beauty and culture, to observe and learn more of what life has to offer. 

Yesterday, I discovered something about myself and it was scary. Then, I realized “buti na lang ginagawa ko na ung mga dapat kong gawin”. Life is short and I am able to utilize it, kahit papaano. 

I’m excited, still. Baka ganun talaga, laging may “catch”. 

Few more days, and the year will change. 

I’m literally working from home. I’m grateful on these chances; and will choose to be happy. 

Wish me luck! Good luck to you, as well :)

Less Photos

It's so funny, right?
As I age, I seldom speak (or share) what's happening in my life right now..
I don't post with photos anymore.

Less talk, less mistake?
I got more serious.

How am I, seriously?

Still breathing. Still living and I thank God for everything.

My life right now is fine, nothing extravagant but happy.

Thankful that my family is well, my Dad just retired.
Investments and businesses increased = more risks.
But that's what makes life exciting.

As for my personal love life, nothing new, still going on our 12th.
Nothing serious, no next level yet, unfortunately.

That's why I have to focus on myself, improving all aspects of my life (hopefully).
I'm excited for what LIFE offers. :)

Hope to share some photos, though and to print them in flesh.

Wish me luck. God bless us all.

*Hope to post again soon haha!*

Few Hours to go

It is a big deal.
In few hours, I will be turning 30.
I can't believe it haha!

I am still young, I know but I can't help reminiscing when I was still studying, had my debut (18th bday celebration), had my college diploma and now in a foreign soil.
Still foreign - even if I am living here for more than 5 years.

How's life?
It was a fruitful one, but I want more.
I want to achieve more, to experience more, to live more.
Though, I am happy that God blesses me so much with the love and family.

I cannot help, when I was browsing my Facebook timeline - they are getting married, have their babies, gender reveal, engaged - here I am posting about my pink nails. LOL

But, I am thankful with what I have right now.
I have so much goals and prayers I know I will achieve in God's right timing.
I have to be patient and work on it!

Hello, 30! :D

Road for the Big 3

How time flies, right?
You've been with me since 2004?
I was 15, then.

Meaning, you are turning 15 on December :)

Yes, I'm turning to the 3rd level next month.
I realized that age is a number, yet a feeling.

A feeling of realization - how am I? What did I achieve for the last 3 decades?
A roller coaster ride - you know this very well. Though lately, I've not that open anymore with you on words and photos.
It comes with the age haha!

Now, I need to focus on what matters - on what I have and build on them.
There's so much to look forward. There's so much I want to achieve and I can see myself getting them.

I'm very thankful with the Lord for everything - the good and the bad.
Blessed to have all these gifts and love. I pray for my heart's desires to come true.
That's what life exciting right?

You can't have it all - yes I know - but I can have it all for almost.
I have to be more grateful and see the brighter side of things.

Looking forward for more. Hope to update you, though :)

Queen

Two months have passed. What happened? 

I just watched now a movie called “Suddenly Seventeen” (though not my first time to watch) - it still feels the same when watching it. I can totally relate. 

Yesterday, I celebrated my 12th Anniversary with my boyfriend. Yes, 12 years. We had a good experience in Queen Elizabeth 2, and discovered new things. I honestly got excited what more if it is the real deal of cruising in a ship. 

What’s next if you will ask me? 

I know what I’m supposed to do but still not doing it. I prayed to God to give me the strength and courage. I just need to apply it.

Just now, I read my posts 12 years ago. 

I reminisced. I went back to my 17 year old self (just like in the movie). 

I was bubbly, open. I was happy and specific. 

Now? I’m 29 going 30, serious, broad, a bit happy and not sure what life will take me. 

Is this really the drill? 

Can I have those chocolates to bring back my old self? But life happens. 

Past is past. Now is the present and I have the power to make my future. God has plans for me and I know He will never fail me. 

I will and am always trust Him. 

Please pray for me. I pray for yours too. :) 

Work From Home

In every storm, there is a rainbow.
Thankfully, I'm now in the brighter side of things.
Less toxicity, less stress. I'm more at peace.

It is true that there is perfect timing for everything.
My life is not perfect, but I'm getting there.

I have so much things I want to reach - getting married, having a family of my own, travel other parts of the world.

There are so much and that's what makes life exciting.

Now, I'm working in a good company with great people and work environment.
I'm still in probation but I will do my best to show my skills and attitude to add more value.

No more shouting, no more rants.
I'm praying for more business to make our company stable and last long.

I am grateful and thankful to God for everything.
I cherish every moment while it lasts.
I save every feeling while it happens.

TYL! :)

It is true

I strongly believe in "You reap what you sow" in every aspect of life.
This just happened to me many times in my life span.

Many times, lately, I've been telling to myself and my loved ones - "Thank You Lord"

In every darkness, there is light
In every pain, there is gain
In everything, there is a reason.

It is true - God won't give you challenges you cannot handle.

Now, I know better, my mind and heart - all stronger.

I have to do my best now, to keep this blessing.
Thank You Lord, I really believe in GOOD KARMA :)
and God's perfect timing - it is the most amazing feeling in the world.

In a Snap

It’s true. In a snap, life can be changed 180 degrees, even 360. 

From my previous post, this is what I wrote:

God is redirecting me to something bigger, better.I know, He is. He is always like that.

And amazingly, it became true. I attracted it. 

In a span of 1 week, my situation changed for the better.

I am thankful for my family and friends who prayed for me. 

I am eternally grateful to God for everything, it happens for a reason.

As they say, a rejection is God’s redirection. 

Nakakaiyak. It is an inspiring story to tell. 

And I had a chance to be with my family even in a short time.

Even if it costs me a lot every time I go home, I don’t have any regrets. 

Family time is the best, it is a priceless opportunity. 

Life is short. I can gain money but the time I have with them will never go back.

I will do my best on the new chance with God’s grace.

Aja aja fighting!

Five

I didn’t notice. Time flies so fast.
5 years after, still here.
What happened?

The cat became a lion.
Who would have thought I survived all these challenges?

God really tested me to the limits.
I asked for these anyway, to give me life challenges.
And it did good to me, I became STRONGER.

Stronger through test of pain, time, shouting, circumstances.
No perfect scenarios.

Currently, I am not in good shape in terms of career but I will kill them with kindness and professionalism.
Someone backstabbed me, I was kind to her but was never enough.
My efforts, time and attitude, my work - never enough.

They don't deserve me.
I don't deserve this.

God is redirecting me to something bigger, better.
I know, He is. He is always like that.

I can do this. :)

"Ginusto ko 'to" - diba? :D

Dependent

It's been almost a month. How am I?
Lately, I've been spending too much.
My phone died on me the time I need it the most in terms of my life and business.

It served its purpose BIG time. I am thankful, but why now?
That experience made me realize how dependent I am on my mobile phone.

It also tested my resourcefulness and patience.

These are what I learned about this experience:

• BACK UP! I do this now and then, but in the past weeks (or months), tinamad talaga ako. 
  And that cost me my important NOTES, my latest PHOTOS, my files in NUMBERS (the excel type on my expenses on all my trips for the past 3-4 years.
  
  Good thing was I sent that most important Note on my personal email, the latest photos I think were available on my camera, or online and the Number files I already inputted in my Travel master file. In summary, I felt bad but I need a new start.
  
  
• TAKE CARE of my belongings. I know, this applies in people as well.
  
  You will realize its importance when it's gone. This is the truth.
  But I thought that it needed this break/death (I want to fix it). I abused it.
  The only time my phone rested was when I was sleeping.
  
  It made me think of taking care of myself, my eyes, I needed a break too of this dependency on my phone.
  
  
• SAVE your passwords not only in mind, but somewhere.
  
  The worst case happened as well that my old sim is not working on my new phone (WTH!).
  That number was all connected to all the verification on my banks, emails, online accounts and iTunes!
  

Imagine these realizations. Gosh. This is the reality - the dependency on mobile phones.
The necessity and convenience it is giving - now I am enjoying my new phone and will take care of it.

I will maximize it to the fullest, of course.

Hopefully, there will be no problem in the next years to come. 

Aja!

Morning Person

I have been a morning person lately.

I think this is due to a new opportunity that happened to my life. 

I said goodbye to the past and I am now looking forward for the present and future.

If you will ask me, I like it better now. 

I never been productive and happy, more relaxed. Though ofcourse there are stress and trials, but not too much.

I am grateful. 

There are worries but more on hope and excitement.

There are questions but there are more answers and reasons.

I am hoping for the best.

I know the best is yet to come :) 

Excited & Grateful in 2019

Happy New Year from the land down under!

Blessed to experience the New Year with a bang in Sydney Opera House / Darling Harbour! 

I am just thankful with all blessings and good things that happened. 

I am claiming that 2019 is the year of more abundance, opportunities and gratefulness! 

This year will be full of chances, level ups and real happiness in simple things. 

It is an opportunity to start over to reach goals with timelines. It will be an overflowing “i love you” and “thank you”. I am excited for this new year! 

Hopefully, my family and I will have a good health and focus on our health more. 

This year, I will step on the big 3! 

I can’t wait for God’s surprises to my life, on His perfect time. 

Please help me as I step on new happenings that will happen. Thank You for everything. ❤️