34 at 34

To end and to welcome another year, here are 34 personal random thoughts that I learned and did from my 33 and looking forward to continue and create new ones at my 34.

1. Cooking is love . You exert effort and sometimes requires patience.

2. I survive without coffee. From my "old" lifestyle I can't stand the day without sipping at least 2 cups of coffee in a day but almost 6 months now, hooray for me I survive the coffee no more challenge! I am now a tea lover

3. Its fine to come in office in jeans.

4. Even men especially fathers can be in Kid's Ministry at church. I was so blessed to see that in other churches most of their teacher in their Kids Ministry are men.

5. Dieting is a mind matter, its more on controlling your mind than controlling your mouth.

6. Sometimes even the person you trusted most is the same person who will hurt you most too.

7. And there are some who keep in silent and watch you and you'll get surprise they are the person who will catch you.

8. You can still be friends with someone from your past, and sometimes become best friends.

9. Acceptance is the first step in moving on followed by forgiveness.

10. Live according to what you have and what you can. 

11. If you prayed for something and it seems that you have it but suddenly slips away due to uncontrollable reasons, then its not yet the answer. God's timing is always perfect.

12. Skyflakes cracker has only 120 calories! and 6 pieces of Kisses chocolates have 200 cal.

13. Blue and yellow are good combination while gold can be a substitute to black.

14. I fell in love with flats!

15. Its fine not to have SB planner, cheaper brand can sometimes offer better.

16. People no matter how good you are to them, they still have negative to say about you.

17. Rubber shoes are not really for me, but I can still be sporty.

18. Not all bottled water are healthy, check and choose the one with less sodium.

19. I love to stay in home section area longer than in apparel's area.

20. Not all wants and cravings need to be satisfied, sometimes you need to deny and sacrifice for something better.

21. Babies are naturally born to be a cheerful giver by merely smiling.

22. I'm still not used being away with my family. I still cry every time I  leave PH and back to Qatar.

23. Arranging parties and surprises is fulfilling.

24. You can enjoy the day by merely spending it with yourself - Me Time!

25. Root canal is not "bloody"

26. Having latest model mobile and having high end brands bags and shoes is not a basis for ones status in life.

27. Be humble and kind to anyone. Anyone means even the unlovable person.

28. There are still chances and hope to loose weight not by skipping meal but by eating the right food and right amount.

29. You can find another family in church.

30. Birthday is not about cakes and food, sometimes its only about being grateful and welcoming another year.

31. We have so many plans in life but its still the purpose of the Lord that prevails. Plan with Him.

32. Singleness is a blessing to enjoy. And there's no due date or age limit in marrying.

33. I loved and enjoyed my life at 33 and there's always another year to look forward. Happy new year to me!

34. I am loved. I am blessed. And I am grateful and thankful to the Lord.

How about you any thoughts you want to share?

I'm Excited!

Everyday is a new challenge for me - from the time I opened my eyes, dressed up and go to work. I always put on my mind that I need to be better that I was yesterday, I need to accomplish something not for myself alone but even to the simplest thing I can do for others.

Today morning after I had my quiet times, I suddenly reminded that tomorrow will be the start of my birth month. Few days from now, the 3 will become 4 but honestly I'm not afraid to get old. I am always proud to tell people about my age whenever I'm asked, I don't mind the numbers honestly. 

I am a dreamer and planner ever since I was a child. I planned everything and trusted it all to God. I dreamed to be a lawyer - family lawyer to be exact. When a grade 6 teacher of mine asked the class who wants to be a lawyer when we grow up, only 3 of us raised hands. When one of my high school teacher asked me what course will I get in college, I told her that first I will enroll to a pre-law course, AB Political Science then I'll take Bachelor of Law after. At early age, I know what I want. But not all we wanted will be the best for us. 

I graduated college at the age of 19. Though I thought its an advantage for me to get a job easily I was wrong. I remember that I was turn down to certain job vacancy because of my age. I passed the exam and interviews but when they check my age and found out that I'm only 19, they told me that I may not handle the position as I will working with older staffs than me. Instead of wasting time and to get bored, I tried other opportunities while waiting. I became a family tutor for 4 children. I really enjoy being with children, you can learn a lot from them - even in the simple stories they will share to you. There were times that I get depressed too, minsan I asked myself "bakit yung iba nakakakuha kaagad sila ng magandang trabaho, bakit yung mga dati kong classmate or batchmate na bumabagsak-bagsak at nakakilang retake sa subject sila pa yung naha-hire, bakit ako na ang gand-ganda ng grade ko, why its hard for me to get a job" Sometimes I even cry hard and ask the Lord kung ano ba, should I pursue my law proper ba but He knows that I will not pursue it without any job kasi alam Nya na magla-law ako if I have my own money to spend in my schooling. I keep on waiting.

I love and like to be in public office even before I took up my course. I saw my parents how dedicated they were on their own field. They were both government employees in department of health. My mom being a midwife even put a small clinic in her house. There were times na magigising ka na lang sa hatinggabi sa tunog ng doorbell or lakas ng tawag sa gate kasi may manganganak, though hindi sya connected sa barangay nor sa city kung saan kami nakatira she will do the duty, the next day kahit puyat she will still go to office likewise with my father. I remember he told us during the earthquake in Baguio that in public service you need to sacrifice and sometimes let even you loved ones to sacrifice for the welfare of more people. Nung dumating sya from Baguio at kinwento nya how tragic it was and even at night he's shouting on his dream to rescue the other victims. Its clear for me that sometimes I really need to sacrifice and deny even my own time for myself to serve others.

While waiting to get a job, I enrolled instead in Law into Graduate School.  Almost all of my classmates are working - some are department heads of government agencies, some are politicians and some are scholars by their parents, and that's where I belong.

I learned so many things in my MPA but above all things I learned to communicate with people from different walks, I am molded to talk and be confident. Ang dami and I could say talagang may impact sa akin and additional are friends and best friends that I met and still have in me until now.

At the age of 22 I graduated from MPA, since I am a full time student mabilis akong natapos I even enrolled summer class kasi sabi ko sayang naman yung oras kesa mabored ako.

I'm very idealistic that anyone can have a government item position even without "padrinos", though my parents told me that it going to be hard. I tried several times and I failed but I keep on trying, I don't know whats on government agencies or offices na kung tutuusin naman nga mas malaki ang salary ng nasa private. I was hired as a contractual employee and detailed into DILG. I love working with people and reaching them to the best I can, it may sounds "showbiz" but yes there are still government agencies that really perform their duties I mean a genuine public service, well I don't know your opinion about that but I am blessed to work with DILG- Batangas City. Though I am a detailed employee on the department, I didn't feel that way, they assure me that I am a part of them. I learned so many things and I know I contributed in a way too. But since I am a city government employee there's no guarantee or should I say no way to be permanent in the position. My boss then offer to apply in DILG directly but I was not able to pursue cos my papers from my Aunt abroad already came out. My four years in public service ended but my hope that in God's perfect time I will come back never loose.

I'm now walking on my 9th year in my present company in Doha, Qatar. Though every day is a struggle and challenge to walk here as I am away to my family. I am thankful to the Lord for the everyday strength and guidance His giving me; for the wisdom, understanding and knowledge to perform my duties and tasks in my work and even in some activities I am doing. Though I'm used to the lifestyle  here, I'm always looking forward, hoping and praying that soon I will be back home. 

For several attempt I plan to resign to my work but still it didn't prosper. God I know has His plan better than mine. 

Everyday, I'm longing to be with my family, to spend time with them and continue all the unfinished dreams ambitions that I once started. It's still sounds ideal to be back in public service after being away for almost 9 years but I trust the Lord that there's nothing impossible for Him - I have a big GOD may mas malakas pa bang padrino than Him? Though there were times lately na parang I want to drop na lang yung eagerness ko to apply in government office but every time na magaattempt ako, the Lord is giving me new hope that its still possible for me, na yung dream magiging reality, na yung ambition magiging possibilies.

Tomorrow will be my birth month and I'm excited to God's surprise gift for me. More than any material things God knows the desire of my heart and I trusts Him that will give me the best and not the "pwede na ito". I'm excited that next time you will read my blog, may continuation na and nareceive ko na ang birthday gift ko from Him. As I approach on my birthday, kindly  pray for me that the Lord will continue to give me wisdom especially in all the decisions that I'm going to make.

"Many are the plans of a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails" - Proverbs 19:21

 

Don't Rush Things

I don't know if its just hormonal but lately I have so many things in my mind. I have so many things in my mind that I want to do, so many plans but I don't even know where, when and even how to start. All I am sure is GOD is in control of me. I'm talking to myself and assure that the Lord is always working, that despite of His silence He is listening to me, that even sometimes I feel He is not answering some of my prayers, He is there watching over me and moving on me.

Like anyone else I am just a human. I have emotions and heartaches. My body get tired and my mind blown away. Like anyone else, my life sometimes is also a roller coaster, full of ups and suddenly it drop down. I feel sadness too, sometimes I feel empty as well.  I become frustrated too when I didn't achieve something I really want. Like any other I am only human.

Sometimes I think of those people who because of depression and even due to frustration was become mentally ill.It sad to know that because someone doesn't love and care, their life seems to be wasted. 

Everyday is a second chance and those emotions are just only by passers. Don't let them win over you but instead be an over comer, show them how you that despite of the not so good thing that happened into your life, you still have million reasons to smile and be happy. Don't cling on your emotions they are not a part of you, remember when you were still a child, everything seems so red, no black nor blues. Happy moments are destined to be always in our mind and in our heart so whenever loneliness are passing by, those happy memories will become your sword.

God gave us free will to do things but don't be too confident and rely to yourself alone that you can do everything. You need GOD in your life. There will be times that you'll get tired. You'll need a comforter, you'll be needing a counselor, a provider, a healer, a Savior and so much more and you can only find that to JESUS.

 Have you ever say "thank you" from the time you open your eyes today? Have you ever say thank you for unexpected things and circumstances in your life, that you consider miracles?

I can't imagine my life without GOD. Maybe I am one of those people inside psychiatric hospital or maybe I have a wasted life or on the other hand enjoying a lonely luxurious life. No one knows.

My life isn't perfect and it isn't an ideal for some. But for me, I am happy and contented but it doesn't mean that I will stop to be better. From time to time I am reminding myself how blessed I am for having the life I have now. 

I don't need to rush for all of my plans to fulfill. I don't need to pressure myself over things that I want to accomplish. Anything worth having is anything worth waiting for.

For how many times God did a miracle in my life, for how many times He opened my eyes and made me realized that His plans are better than mine, that every "no" I received from people are another "yes" for a bigger and better plan He have for me. 

In my mind and in my heart, I will hold on to His words:

" Many are the plans of a man's heart, but its the Lord's purpose that prevails" - Proverbs 19:21

"For I know the plans I have in you", declared the Lord "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and future" - Jeremiah 29:11

December 2013 Sched

Hello December!

Hello happiness and welcome busyness :-)

Almost loaded every week not included side trips like buying gifts for loved ones and not to forget the Sugar and Spice engagements.

And how about the Christmas parties with friends? 

I guess this would really be a super busy holidays but a super fun too!

So let's start it today!

Happy 1st of December!

Have a great blessed month to all of us.

Just Saying...

A friend of mine asked me just few minutes ago why I'm not sending any blog link to him of my blog post. He's thinking that I removed him on my list ...hehehe. I usually sending link to my friends especially those who are working so at least they can still be updated on what's happening to me, although I have Facebook you can read much detailed stories here in my blog. 

I appreciate much as in super nakakataba ng puso whenever I received comments or personal emails from you guys - how I helped you in a way, how I inspired and encouraged you through my experiences and insights, how I taught you from my advices and kung ano-ano pa. But its a given fact na hindi lahat ng tao magla-like ng isinusulat ko, its a fact and I don't mind, as I've always say I'm doing a favor for myself when I'm writing - to release stress and be relaxed.

Thank you so much guys for still checking my site although I seldom make posts lately. I have so many stories to share sa inyo, ang daming nakaline up sa isip ko, I just need blog booster ..hahaha para sipagin akong magsulat, hindi yung puro simula lang ako then in the end I will just delete from my drafts.

I really appreciates all of you, and to those people na nagtataka kung bakit wala na ako sinesend na blog link kasi po sometimes nagdadalawang isip ako na magsend kasi may mga stories na hindi ko sure kung makakarelate kayo kasi in the first place di nyo naman kilala yung mga kasama ko...baka naman mamaya isipin nyo I'm forcing you to be in my world.

To all of you who are keep on visiting me here and taking or wasting time to read my posts....

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God bless us all

Don't Panic! He's In Control

Every person is not exempted to have problems, to bump with challenges nor troubles in life. Do you know any person who didn't experience any problems? Well lets put it this way...kung walang problema, how do you see the world? sasabihin mo naman e di masaya, kasi wala ngang problema. But have you ever consider the fact na kung walang problema sa mundo but still the attitude of the people are still the same, problema pa rin yon di ba? mas malala pa nga siguro. Kung ang lahat ng tao ay mayaman sasabihin mo naman e di maganda kasi wala ng pulubi, wala ng magugutom but still may away kasi ang bawat tao ay magpapataasan at maghihilahan pababa, problema pa rin di ba?

Hindi mo ba naiisip kung lahat ng tao ay nagkakaproblema bakit yung iba mong kakilala parang hindi naman nagkakaroon. Tanungin mo sila maaring isasagot nila sa'yo "nasa nagdadala lang yan" which is true if you know how to handle your problems or the situations where you are it would be easy to pretend as if nothing is happening but still if you look into their eyes you can see the sorrow, the pain , and the worries within their heart. They might pretend and hide behind those smiles but still there will be no inner peace. But if you have GOD in you, if you have a relationship with the LORD everything will be as easy as you think. Even the storm will calm itself, the darkness will be lighted, and you will feel the peace - no need to pretend that you're fine and tell everyone that you're ok cos they are the one who will ask you "why it seems everything is alright inspite and despite of what you're going through" and if you have GOD within you you will just say "I'm fine cos GOD is in control of everything, His will be done..."

I've been going to difficult times since last week but I truly praise and glorify GOD for giving me the strength to overcome all of it. Sabi ko nga hindi hahayaan ni Lord na lumipas ang even half day man lang para bigyan Nya ako ng solution sa lahat. Truly He can give all the things we've ask in just a snap.

 

You don't need to spend money just to talk with the Lord, all you need is to call Him through prayers and listen to His answer.

Have you ever try to call to God? if not this is the time to call Him. Talk to Him and I am sure He will answer you.

Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I be afraid of ? If the LORD is with me...

 

People may doubt you, they might hurt you and push you in troubles but as long as you are with GOD no one can harm you...no one can hurt you.

Don't panic! The Lord is in control of everything. All you need is to let Him enter into your life. Ask forgiveness for all the sins that you've done; accept Him as Your personal Savior and live life according to Him.

Here Comes the BER!

And the BER month started!

Yesterday BER was warmly welcomed over social media sites and for sure even in radio, TV, and in offices. The excitement, joy and happiness to the face of everyone were lighted.

I am excited to count the days till Christmas and new year.

Well since last month I started my Christmas countdown, I told you I'm not that excited for Christmas or New Year ..hahaha

114 days till Christmas!

Red tags are everywhere when the BER started - shopping malls and even on online shopping sites. Be sure to bring your shopping list, in that way you can only but what you need...para ano pa ang sense ng "sale" na makatipid kung bibili ka ng bibili pero in the end di mo rin naman magagamit or wala ka namang pagbibigyan. Be a wise shopper! Be sure that you are familiar to the original price of the product on sale. On online shopping baka nga sale nga pero malaki naman ang shipping cost so di ka rin makakatipid.

I have so many friends and god children, and every year nadadagdagan ang mga inaanak ko and super thankful ako cos I know they are all blessing for me, from the time pa lang na pagkatiwalaan ako ng mga parents nila to be their god mother, blessing na yon for me. One of the thing I must do as early as I can is to update my "inaanak list" kasi baka mamaya may makalimutan na ako at di mapasama sa budget, hehehe. Update - update din 'pag may time.

I don't know what's the magic behind Christmas decors; the red, green and gold or silver that can uplift the moods of homesickness. Although some says mas nakakahomesick daw ang may mga decors sa house, mas naaalala mo daw kasi na wala ka sa Pinas but for me its opposite. I love colorful yet compliment each other decorations, wag naman yung over decorated, as the rule says : LESS IS BEAUTIFUL.

Ber is about family reunion and gatherings. November pa lang sinisimulan na ang bonding and much more on December - kahit super sunod-sunod at kumusta naman ang eye bags sa puyat di pwedeng mamiss ang mga party and gatherings kasi once a year lang.

December 20,2012 - Bible Study Cellgroup Christmas Party

December 21, 2012 QICM Thanksgiving Year End Party

December 26, 2012 - SUPER FRIENDS Christmas Special 2012

December 27, 2012 - Doha Family Year End Party

December 31, 2012 - New Year's Eve with my family / my surprise homecoming

O kitams hindi masyadong busy ang beauty kapag December may interval na pahinga pa yan ang magayos ng bagahe to send to courier at ng mga hand carry going to Pinas plus ang gift wrapping dilemma ko na laging cramming.

But aside from other activities I'm looking kapag pumasok na ang BER is yung mga out reach activities. Kung pwede nga lang lagi na lang BER month kasi halos yata lahat ng tao generous, have you ever notice kapag BER month ang daming  out reach programs from orphanage to home for the aged even mga street children naiipon.  Sana hindi lang occasionally ang pagiging generous, sabi nga sana araw-araw Pasko.

October 30, 2012 - Gift Giving October Fest 2012, LPPCI Batangas City

December 20, 2012 OWWA Gift Giving

Ber month  = Busyness but we cannot deny the fact na kahit anong busy natin at pagod super fulfilled naman. May magic nga yata ang BER month cos every time na papasok na ang September 1 halos lahat tayo ay nagstart ng magplano, for us who are working outside the coutry ang laging wish is makauwi for Christmas and New Year, although hindi lahat nabibigyan ng chance na makapacelebrate ng holidays sa Pinas it doesn't mean na magiging malungkot na. Always remember guys, JESUS is the reason for the season. So no matter where we are the joy must be in our heart.

Anything in mind na naaalala mo kapag pumasok na ang BER month? 

The Filipino Spirit is Waterproof

How many typhoons passed the Philippines and we are victorious to survived it all! Ilang beses na nga ba na binaha ang Pilipinas pero sa bawat bagyo, malalakas na pagulan at matataas na baha hindi nawala sa atin ang pag-asa. That's one of the attitude we have that make us peculiar to others - we are full of hope and positivity in life; that in the midst of storms and lightning we can still smile and laugh. We have a hopeful and positive spirit. 

"Baha ka lang, PINOY po ako" - that's the Filipino spirit! Ang sabi nga matutuyo din naman ang baha, titigil din ang ulan at ang sisikat ang araw ngunit ang pagiging Pilipino natin mananatili. There are worries and fears but its a normal reaction, what matter is how we conquer each day habang nakalubog ang mga paa sa baha, at habang patuloy na bumubuhos ang ulan.

I was asked by one of  my colleagues way back years kung bakit daw ang mga Pilipino parang hindi tumatanda, we look younger daw talaga on our age, unlike their nationality na ang tanda na talaga nilang tingnan for their age. I just answered "cos we are happy people" then he replied "yes I agree, even in a difficult situation you can still smile" That's a Filipino spirit! We can still smile even in the toughest situation we're facing

The positivity within the Filipino comes out naturally - hindi na kinakailangang ituro pa kusang lumalabas in times of overwhelmingly difficult situation. Ienjoy na nga lang naman kung anong meron, ikaw naransan mo bang magtampisaw sa baha at maligo sa ulan noong bata ka pa? aminin mo nagenjoy ka din di ba? Hindi nga naman laging may ulan so instead na magmukmok ieenjoy na lang :-)

Even sila naki-trending din...
Its more fun in Philippines talaga!

But what does the Filipino spirit lifted up? Alam ng bawat Pinoy na may karamay sya sa bawat patak ng ulan at sa matataas na baha na susuungin nya.

That's the Bayanihan spirit!

In times of typhoon, in times of storms you are confident na hindi ka lalakad sa baha na magisa, may aabot ng kamay mo para tulungan kang iahon sa baha, may sasagip sa'yo, may magbibigay ng damit para hindi ka lamigin, may magaabot ng pagkain para mawala ang gutom. Sa panahon na kailangan mo ng tulong alam mo na may taong magkukusa para sa'yo

Walang mahirap or mayaman, walang matalino or mangmang, walang pulitiko o ordinaryong tao, isa lang ang requirement may puso kang handang tumulong at kamay na handang magpagamit.

Compassion is not enough, action must always be taken...

Hindi tayo nagbibilangan ng naitulong, walang malaki or maliit na donations or tulong na nagawa mo ang importante ginawa mo ito sa kapwa nang may pagmamahal.

I-click, i-tweet or hashtag mo man yan as long as ginawa mo yan ng may pagmamahal sa kapwa, like na like yan, no reasons ka na nyan kasi kahit nasa bahay ka pa may way pa rin para makatulong ka.

Kapuso ka man o Kapamilya o Kapatid iisa ang layunin natin ang tumulong at sumagip ng mga kababayan natin, nasaang sulok ka man ng mundo maari mo itong gawin. 

Our spirit as a Filipino is waterproof - no rains, floods or storms can hinder to rise and up again.

The sky maybe grey today and the rain falls very hard but tomorrow or after a day the sun will shine again. Its the hope from every Filipino that keeps our country going - hope that we can make to survive again, hope that there will be a better Philippines tomorrow.

Let's be lifted by the Filipino spirit - a spirit that is waterproof!

God bless every Filipino...

God bless Philippines...

 

Feel Good Anyway

Blogging or a casual writing for me is my outlet to express what I feel and even what I'm thinking. I started writing on 2006 but still I'm not a pro in this field, for me its just a casual writing.

I received comments and compliments every now then but in blog sphere you where you can bump and meet people you don't know personally you can also received critics - I got one and I consider it as constructive one. 

This site is a personal blog site - my own personal views, photos, and if sometimes I borrowed some information I make it sure to quote it or linked it. Honestly, when I am writing I don't expect if others will perceive the same emotions I have when the time I wrote the article or the story. I don't expect other to value what I've done as I value it. I'm not a mindful person in the sense that I don't mind if a person will appreciates me or not or if people around me will love me for who I am or the way I carry myself . Does it make a sense to mention here? Hehehe. So what;s this all about Jen?

Yesterday, one of my "critic" dalawa na sila ng Mommy ko hehehe, but don't get me wrong he is a friend of mine. I consider him actually as a good friend inspite and despite of my other sentiments toward him...hehehe now he knows. I received a message from him regarding on the post I published. He read it on FB and the caption on my FB goes like this

Food + Picture = Food Porn

And here's the link if you doesn't read it yet :  The Foodies, The Food Trippers and The Food Porn

I used to write my blogs impromptu, I mean directly from my computer in a clean page. I don't used to have draft. And if I didn't finish and publish it at the same time I just delete it. So whatever I wrote is from what my mind is thinking at the time I am writing it.

Ok back to the reason why I am writing to you this today. Back to a friend of mine, as I was saying I received a message from him telling that I should use other word to replace the word "porn". Honestly, hindi ko kaagad nakuha why I should replace it. On the first place my idea upon writing the subject is all about food terminology craze. Honestly, I used "porn" not thinking of any other meaning. From the time I used the word, I'm thinking porn as a synonyms of "publishing" " viewing" in tagalog "hayag" "lantaran". 

After I listened to him, I was enlightened and that's the idea behind this post :-)

I learned few things upon what he said to me why I should need to be careful in picking words. Pwede nga namang "food2graph" instead "food porn" 

Few things I realized and learned....

1.Writing skills is a gift from God and it must be use in a good purpose - not to destruct ones mind nor others' personality.

2. Although blog is just a casual article and its more on personal views and opinions, I must be responsible how others will grasp the idea I'm trying to point out.

3. Giving personal views and opinions must be always in a mannered way.

4. People will compliment you how good you are or the article you wrote but accept also that some will not like you, others will hate you or criticize your works or sometimes they just being too personal. Be ready Be open minded to whatever you'll receive in response to your article. Face the consequences if there will be any.

5. Blog is not like a tabloid newspaper that almost all are rumors on others life. Your blog or whatever you post will reflect on your personality. 

Guys, if in any manner I offended you for using the term I sincerely asking for an apology. And assure that I'll try my best not to repeat the same. 

Everyday we encountered people in different ways, and I always think that God send them to me for a purpose. Just thinking if I ever received any compliments from the same person? as far as I remember "no" well that's maybe his purpose in my life - to be my critic, a constructive critic.

People will criticize you for two reasons - to push you up or to pull you down. They will criticize you to show the mess you've done or for you to realize that you can still improve your work.

I am thankful I have friend (s) and people around me who is so loving and caring in reminding most of the time.

Criticism isn't bad at all, its up to you how you will take it or respond on what others trying to say about you, better to tell it directly that you'll learn after na kung kani-kanino na pala sinasabi ang mga bagay about you, at least if you know may possibility ka kaagad na gawin kung anong pwede mo gawin over that thing.

But be noted critics never ever criticize someone if you don't know them well and if you don't understand the situation.

So I hope everything will continuously to be fine. If you have any comments or every post I am posting or even the old ones , you are free to put comment on the comment box or you can email me at:

jencarellano@yahoo.com

Thank you guys for sparing your time reading my blogs ^_^

Have a great blessed day

God bless us all

Back to Work

After 4 days holiday as in literally no work ^_^ I am now back to reality. Sorry guys if I was not able to post anything during those days. I enjoyed my holiday so much, although I just stayed here in Doha its worth enjoying every day with people I treasure and love, enjoying time with myself and some foodie I craved - don't you ever wonder nor ask me if I gained weight (again) cos the answer is definitely "yes". 

Monday oh Monday! parang Pinas lang na Monday ang first day of work. And since my holiday is over and I started work again, para balance I'm back to blogging too! Yup namiss ko ang blogsphere though I checked almost every night naman pero namiss ko talaga, so expect some posts from my Eid holiday - the food trips, the mall(s) tour and the bonding I have with people I love. No hotel hopping, no beaches nor sunrise, only Doha - the city life.

Quotes to Ponder #1

Not all the time we have same energy as previous days. Sometimes we feel weak, sad or lousy but after realizing why, sometimes we ended up with no reasons, did you ever experienced that? Hindi mo alam kung due to hormones ba ito or dala ng mainit or pabago-bagong weather basta all of a sudden you change your moods.

This week I felt that my energy go down, I feel drained and tired most of the time. And hope it just only because of the not so good weather here or lack of sleep since Saturday. Nevertheless, there still some positive and beautiful thoughts, instances and even people along my way - its all blessings, they are all blessings.

Let me share you some of thoughts that help me boosts for past few days, who knows it will help you too.

Nobody is perfect, everyone have flaws, commits mistakes, and feels heartaches. Well, if you don't agree maybe you're just a numb.

But how are you after those heartaches? after the trials, after tons of problems?

 a statement wall art I found on one site I browsed to check frames for wall decor. 

Emotion is temporary, its not constant, pabago-bago lang. 

Emotions = feelings

What you feel right this moment for sure its different from what you felt yesterday. There are still so many people who are relying "only" or most of the time on their emotions. I'm not saying that we just ignore our emotions, NO, what I'm trying to say is we must balance and try to set standard in deciding over things not purely emotions.

Hindi ka naman magpapakasal lang dahil sa mahal mo "lang" sya. Hindi ka naman nagdesisyon lang na yung feelings mo lang ang pinagbasehan mo right? kasi hindi mo naman alam kung bukas makalawa you still have the same feeling, sabi nga ng matatanda maiipakain mo ba ang pagmamahal lang.

Everything happens for a purpose, we may not know it now but in time we will able to realize that its all for us - for our very own good, kaya instead of praying na tumigil na ang ulan, pray for strength to overcome the storms. And remember guys there's always a rainbow after the rain.

 

Don't loose hope! as long you are breathing you still have a million hopes and chances to fulfill your dreams. But hope is not the only thing, of course you must work for it. So go go go!!!

Everyday may not be as good as we expect but every day there's always something good. Its up to you how will look things - will you ruin your day because of something or someone or will you create things that will make your day even brighter and colorful as you want?

Sometimes we need someone to cheer up and to encourage us but if there's no one to give you a hand, don't think that they doesn't care for you. Be positive and help yourself to make everything fine.

And not to forget the most powerful among those encouragement quotes PRAYER and the BIBLE. When was the last time you open your Bible, when was the last time you feed yourself of Word of God?

Open Letter to a "Girl"

I was almost whole day away from the net yesterday. Since its Ramadan, our bible study timings was also changed due to conflict on the schedule of others, so instead of Thursday night, we held it on Friday afternoon.
Last night while I'm browsing I saw that almost only one name are on my news feed, well its not the first to see postsssssssssss from her. And as I go along reading her post nakakagulat na makita how angry, bitter and even with grudges yung mga post nya, I mean at her age! Hindi ko talaga mapigilan na magcomment sa post nya and I can't help myself to pity her parents. This might be one the bad influence social media can do to children today, habang palulong sila ng palulong sa mga new gadgets connected to e-world madali rin silang naiinfluence in bad ways.
Parents, hindi po dahil nasa bahay lang ang mga anak nyo at hindi nakikibarkada sa labas or naglalakwatsa is safe na sila; even those social medias through the use of gadgets and internet can poison their minds, can ruin themselves. Without proper guidance and supervision coming from you dear parents and guardians the mind of your children might be corrupted - movies not suited for children are just one click away, music that can influence their feelings can be heard in just one click, talking with strangers that can harm them in any way is just a click away. Social medias can help or destroy its user, and for children who are still vulnerable it can destroy if there will be no proper supervision from their parents or guardians.

Dear "Girl",

Hindi ko talaga nagustuhan yung post mo last night, how you brag on your wall the treatment you have with your mom. Honestly ang naisip ko kung Mommy mo nga ganon yung treatment mo how much more yung treatment na ibibigay mo sa iba. Hindi ka pagbabawalan ng Mommy na mag-FB if she know na makakabuti yon sa'yo and it really shows na hindi talaga. Admit it to yourself, may mga tao na rin na napagsabihan ka I mean mga taong mas nakakatanda sa'yo, mga taong concern sa'yo pero it seems na hindi ka talaga nakikinig, sige ka pa rin sa pagpopost ng kung ano-anong bagay. I'm not sure if intentional or not na magpost ka ng mga alam mong makakasakit sa ibang tao. What do you feel and how will you react kung sa'yo gawin yon?

You are loved and blessed. You have a complete family, a life that some of your age can envy, you have almost everything you want - shelter, food, private school, gadgets. If ever na nagkulang ng pagmamahal at oras ang parents mo siguro naman hindi yon reason ang pagpopost ng kung ano-ano para makakuha ng atensyon sa ibang tao right? sino bang ipinapahiya mo sapalagay mo? sila ba or ang sarili mo? You can many likes and comments from your FB friends, masaya ka ba na natutuwa sila na binabastos mo ang sarili mong mga magulang lantaran talaga. Wag mong i-reason out na bata ka pa, we all know na alam mo na ang tama sa mali. Minsan na kitang pinagsabihan if you remember the post you made for Dad ang lahat nagulat, ang dami mo ngang natanggap na comments, pero di ba mas masarap makatanggap ng comments kung instead na pinapangaralan ka is pinupuri ka? What my point? Simple lang: RESPECT, LOVE and OBEY YOUR PARENTS and even people around you, kilala mo man sila or hindi. Alam mo naman siguro yung golden rule di ba? I'm sure naman na napagaralan nyo na yan sa school especially on your GMRC.

Mahal ka namin kaya ka namin pinagsasabihan. Gusto namin na maitama yung mga gawa na hindi mo dapat ginagawa sa kapwa mo at lalo't higit sa magulang mo. Kung wala ang Mommy at Daddy sa palagay mo nandito ka sa mundo; kung hindi kaya sila ang naging magulang mo, sure ka ba na may maganda kang buhay sa ngayon? Isipin mo kung wala sila at wala lahat ng mga bagay sa'yo na meron ka ngayon...

You are loved and blessed and sana naman matuto kang magpasalamat at mag-appreciate na kung anong meron ka. Baka pag nabasa mo ito magagalit ka sa akin, pero wala naman akong magagawa, ang intensyon ko lang mapabuti ka. Uulitin ko mahal ka namin at ng mga taong nakapaligid sa'yo, wag mong ilayo ang sarili mo sa pamilya at iba mong relatives cos in the end sila ang dadamay sa'yo sa lahat ng pagkakataon. Marami kang friends sa FB or barkada sa school pero ang family will always be your family, in the end sila lang ang maiiwan sa'yo.

Love,

Ate Jenjen

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” - Ephesians 6:1-3

Hayss bigla kong naisip ang hirap talaga sigurong maging magulang. 

Lord, continue to mold me na maging mas maging mabuti pa po akong anak kina Mommy and Daddy and if You'll give me a family of my own, give me the courage and strength to raise my child/children according to Your will. Amen

Wacky Wednesday at HIA

Whoever is happy will make others happy too

 Sometimes its nice to be wacky :-)

Stay Happy

Happy Wacky Wednesday!

Selfie Saturday

How you're weekend guys?

 I know I owe you doses of post continuation of Katara gala, Dubai tour and for those who are asking me my post about the site tour at Hamad International Airport I did with my co-Procurement ladies last July 3, I'll try to post it within this week (hopefully).

For now let's hit the Saturday with a SELFIE SATURDAY :-)

Recently you can see so many photos in different social medias featuring their own self that's what you call "selfie" - photo taken by one own self capturing his/her own face. Picture picture lang din ng sarili 'pag may time.

Ayon sa aking friend na si Wiki -  A selfie is a genre of self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone. Selfies are often associated with social networking and photo sharing services such as Facebook, and Instagram, where they are commonly posted. They are often casual, are typically taken either with a camera held at arm's length or in a mirror, and may include only the photographer or other people as well.

I love photos but I'm not really into "selfie". I'd rather take picture without myself and just the view, but don't get me wrong guys if you enjoyed taking selfie there's nothing wrong with that, its you.

I'm about to grab some selfie pictures from my friends album just to best describe you what are the kinds of selfie we see often, pero ayaw ko naman mademanda ..hahaha, I'd just get some photos publicly displayed in the web.

Here are some kinds of selfie that I know and commonly displays on social media sites.

Selfie in bed

"Good morning" or "still awake" are the usual captions you can read from selfie pictures taken in bed. Honestly I don't see the point of taking pictures on bed, ni hindi pa nga yata nakakahilamos ng mukha picture picture agad -agad. Hmmm baka naman bago ang bed sheets? or newly painted ang room nya

Still awake? e paano ka nga makakatulog nyan kung ang inaatupag mo when you're in your bed is magpicture ng sarili...haysss, picture picture din sabay "good night".

Selfie in car
Stuck in traffic in a car? naka-red light buti na lang my camera phone....picture picture muna :-) Guys, if you love to take a selfie picture in the car still focus on the traffic light, baka mamaya naka-go na pala picture ka pa ng picture...

I hate myselfie

Bored, emo, stressed, sick...selfie pa rin? This one ang hindi ko ma-get ang point bakit you still need to take picture of yourself when you are not feeling good then post it for your network's viewing. Duh?! you're asking for sympathy? well if yes I don't think its the best way to have. Isn't it best to have a selfie when you're happy and well?

Dressing myselfie

Almost all the dressing rooms in the mall have mirror, so thanks to them, for without them dressing myselfie will not as successful as you see on your news feed.

So what's the purpose? hmmm maybe they just want to ask their friends approval before buying the dress - if the fit is fine to them or if its worth it on its price.

Let me try this next time :-)

New look Selfie

Newly cut or dye hair, its either still on the parlor facing the mirror and taking his/her own self then upload and post agad-agad :-) I tried it before but that is due to boredom for 8 hours sitting in front of the mirror while hair treatment is on going.

Foodie Selfie
One of the famous selfie that you can see, so don't be get surprise when you see someone who's taking the picture before eating - the background are the foods or the name of the restaurant or hotel. Hmmm..maybe they just want to take a souvenir photo of what they have on their plate that day :-)

OOTD Selfie

This is one of the famous selfie that you can see, even the celebrities are doing this OOTD - Outfit of the Day. I've been reading few blogs and most of them they have OOTD selfie picture almost everyday. Hmmm..I guess having an OOTD selfie will only push you to buy more and more clothes...sympre parang artista lang matatandaan nang mga network friends kapag nag-ulit ka ng outfit, yet on the positive side you will always desire to be at your best.

And how about this one... 

Myselfie at the CR

Thank you again sa mga naglalakihang mga mirror mirror on the wall you can take a whole body picture of how you look like that day. But don't be surprise if you ended to see a bath tub or wash basin as background- its part of their drama.

Some took a myselfie  at the CR usually if their first time to be in that place like hotels..hmm I did it but its not selfie cos someone is holding the camera for me. :-)

These are few "selfies" that we commonly see on social media posts. Honestly sometimes I find selfie post as ka-OA-yan lang, just to post something but I have said I'm not that against on selfie post maybe it because of the captions indicated that's why minsan nakakainis ..hahaha, nainis daw talaga ako bigla :-) Take note guys "selfie" doesn't mean a solo picture but even in a group and you took a picture by just holding the cam/camera phone including you.

I've got selfies too :-)

How about you, do you have any selfie photo? 

Its not bad to have once in awhile, wag lang sana lahat ng post selfie kasi baka instead na "selfie" matawag ka ng "selfie-sh" 

Happy Selfie Saturday!