shooting •a lab story•

You never know you can when you never tried.

Being director, scriptwriter and cameragirl for a short film stretched out my creative mind. It is also an answered prayer since I have asked the MOST CREATIVE ONE to enable me to be artistic some time ago. And this opportunity came! I was hesitant at first since I do not have the extra time for it---with my teachers prodding I accepted the challenge. So yesterday, we filmed at the beach!!! It was so divine for it rained when I asked for it. Makahilak ko kai BUOTAN gyud ang Ginoo. I have 3 days to edit, I hope I can finish it on time for the science film fest! I can do all things! --God reminds me.

weekends

we live in the same room (literally) but we dont always talk about specific aspects of our lives. We are either playing with our ipads/ipod or doing our boy/girl things. This week is different though. We made it an effort to bond (which meant me not nagging that they quit dota). We went out together for dinner at Mang Inasal and the next day at Mandarin. God is just so good that He enables me to stretch my limited patience for these two boys.

tonsilitis

39daystogo.

As I was getting ready for school for extended labwork, I noticed my brother looking sick. He had a difficult time coming down from his bed (which I call the second floor of the double deck).
Slowly, he made it to the bathroom sink, and made gargling sounds. His toncils hurt again. He said he wont be attending his classes for the day so I thought it may be better too if I stay for a while until he feels okay. Anyway, before I get anywhere, I realized some things:
@Do check your wallet before leaving the house. You may be shocked to see its empty or not enough to buy your pork tonkatsu and cornsilog for breakfast. It happened to me today. Thankfully, my coin purse had enough to pay for it. hallelujah! @Do not spend all your allowance. Save!!! If I havent saved any, I would not be able to buy my brother medicines. One antibiotic costs 151 each. Maka- Hallelujah gyud ka.

Thank You Lord for this day. You are out HEALER.

that moment when you just want Jesus

Jason Upton

"I will Wait"

I will wait for you, Jesus

You're the sun in my horizon

All my hopes in you, Jesus

I can see you now arising

There's a wall that stands in front of me

That I know I just can't climb

And like an eagle you will carry me

Its just a matter of the time

I will wait for you, Jesus

You're the son in my horizon

All my hopes in you, Jesus

I can see you now arising

Evil armies all around me

I believe in the word that promises me

So I will wait another day

I will wait for you, Jesus

You're the son in my horizon

All my hopes in you, Jesus

I can see you now arising

I will wait for you

Oh I will wait for you

Oh the doubt may try to come in

The disillusions may try to come in

I believe oh Lord (x3)

In the word that you promised (x3)

I believe it will not end

I believe it will not go

I will wait for you, Jesus

You're the son in my horizon

All my hopes in you, Jesus

I can see you now arising

the obvious answer

day46 out of 100.

Judgement day is around the bend. I have been keeping track of the days left in my journal since I could not daily blog my progress. There are days with no progress and some take more than I could handle. Sleepless nights are normal, as well as meal-less mornings. Nevertheless, I do enjoy these student skills. I should, because I have been capitalizing on it for almost 7years.

Today, I took a break from my laptop and went out  with a classmate. Both of us needed the fresh air after all. Subtly, we talked about some heart matters. She asked if I feel something for a person. I couldn't hide the smile on my face which probably meant a yes for her. Really, I have been kilig for days. She adds that love is written all over my face! Is it really? I thought I have been fairly discreet about my feelings. I am not even comfortable of sharing it all to her. But since  it is really obvious, I just listened to her observations about me: that I have been texting and that when the guy came to visit I was relatively happy. Oh well... Love is in the air, I confessed. I am grateful though that I am guarded still. By God's grace I want to be mature in this area and dili malisang when love runs its course. Soon... I believe God has yet to shape me to become the right person.         

        

8/100 Moving on

You know its one of those days when you cant help it but think about your past...

I browsed through facebook and saw few of my College friends in medschool already. I was discouraged and somehow felt that I am a victim of injustice. How come a degree is so elusive for me? And all the rest are easily having masters and PHDs.
I can confidently say I dont cheat and I make time for study, although not as often. For real, I asked God for His Word and prayed.. "Lord, show me Your favor, I dont want to be an object of scorn and ridicule anymore. I am bringing Your name out there but when they look at me theyll think im no good..."
In the middle of my rants... A song welled up inside me "He who began a good work in you... will be faithful to complete it"

I looked it up and found its verse in the bible.

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. (Philippians 1:6 NLT)

arangkada! I felt comforted. My God cares for the things that are important for me. He promised me His Word and its all good, God is just not finished with me yet. Like a forming a diamond, It will take long I just have to be patient.
bring it on!

im doing my project next!
xoxo

catching up

6/100 i have been really productive these few days with my academic life which means More laboratory and paperworks despite no surpervision from teachers. Praises!!!

Yestrday the family visited us and mom gifted us with so much blessings. ThankuLord for generous parents!

also, I am more encouraged to go into business with yesterdays luncheon at Philtown hotel.

2/100 iLabs

Before I get accused of being abnormally busy, I spent time with my brother this morning. We played Cluedo together. In fact, he was the one who actually taught me. Hence, We both won!!! yay! ;)
Afterwards, I went to school. Since there were no laboratory available for me and my partner, we went back to the pad together to do labwork. Crudely.
Then, I went to class, took 2 exams, got invited for a free facial (thanks to Marykay) and now Im ready to bed.

#fullday
#ThankYouJesus!
#loves!
🎓

100 before OCTOBER

     I am happy that I will be graduating... in 100 days (hopefully! *fingerscrossed*). However, before I celebrate on that thought I still have to finish my thesis, complete my NG's on some subjects and return to UP Cebu for some certification that I have completed my P.E classes. Hence, a visit to Cebu is something that I look forward to because I have not been there since 2007. I hope to meet and reconnect with friends there. FTW!
    Anyway, I thank God for giving me the strength to go though the long years of college life (7 years!). I hope it's going to really end soon! xoxo

Steady my Heart

I heard a child sang this at church.... and I instantly loved it!

   

Wish it could be easy
Why is life so messy
Why is pain a part of us
There are days I feel like
Nothing ever goes right
Sometimes it just hurts so much
But You're here
You're real I know I can trust You
Even when it hurts
Even when it's hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul
Healer of my scars
You steady my heart (x2)
I'm not gonna worry
I know that You got me
Right inside the palm of your hand
Each and every moment
What's good and what gets broken
Happens just the way that You plan
And I will run to You
You're my refuge in Your arms
And I will sing to You
Cause of everything
You are... You steady my heart (x2)

Surprises

      It's Ptr. Rey's forty-second birthday yesterday, April 11. As traditioned, our dear pastor was serenaded as early as 3am! I was not there because I woke up late. Good thing, there's still a surprise celebration at night. And undoubtedly, the grandest presentation was from the mothers Hawaiian dance. My mama really exerted extra effort in this, that she had to practice many nights after work. I'm super blessed with a very dasig mom, don't you think? Meanwhile, the youth graced the stage with a thank you song too! It was obvious that we just practiced that day---pero we still made pastor smile! yay! Makalipay! 
     I believed pastors deserved to be honored. Though I haven't mustered enough courage to get to thank him for all he's done personally, I hope he sees it in my actions. I remember when I was on uyab2 stage, that he talked to me very sincerely about relationships. He is really like a father. He asked me if I really had fallen in love... (and I said yes. #infatuation lagi) He made me realized that I was still young, and explained how my mother feels about me going into relationships. We both cried that day...I couldn't help it. He comforted me from all the guilt I felt for my insubordination to my family and everybody affected. Maau nalang gyud! I thank the Lord Jesus for him! By God's grace, I have not entered into another relationship since. There are many crushes... and many times where I am tempted to give my heart away BUT I LEARNED MY LESSON, its better not to repeat the same mistake twice. Definitely, True love Waits.