December 31, 2015

And It Was Good. :)

Possibilities. Uncertainties.Love.

It was a year of possibilities. This year removed, if not all, most of my "impossibilities". This year has taught me:

the possibility of an introvert opening up herself and going out of her comfort zone, just a little bit more,
the possibility of forgiving the people who hurt you, although it may take a while,
the possibility that despite your additional year in age, there are still too many firsts to experience,
the possibility of fighting for the life that you really want,
the possibility of letting go of people, things, and situations that make you feel trapped,
the possibility of  finding new family, goals, and dreams,
and
the possibility of falling, rising and choosing love each, and every single day.


It was a year of uncertainties.

It was a year of uncertainties. This year has taught me:

the uncertainty that tomorrow might not come,
the uncertainty that you won't be able to pay your dues for the month,
the uncertainty that the friends that you have now, may be gone tomorrow,
the uncertainty of not knowing where you should be,
the uncertainty that the person you love now will still love you tomorrow.


It was a year of love.

But when it all comes down to it, all these possibilities and uncertainties are overpowered by love.

A love not bounded by boundaries and limits, no conditions, and no special treatments,
A love that gives, and gives without expecting anything in return,
A love that embraces yet not being selfish enough to let you be on your own,
A love that frees, directs, and guides,
A love depicted in the cross.

Happy new year everyone! :)
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December 16, 2015

Simbang Gabi 2015

Christmas season, yay!

Honestly, I've never really been a fan of the tradition of simbang gabi. I couldn't even remember completing it even way back when I was still an altar server.

But this year, I choose to be different. This year, I am determined to complete all the 9 days. I am not after the wishes to be granted after. I am after thoroughly preparing myself for Jesus' coming.

As a lay-servant, my relationship with the Lord is but normal. There are times when I am completely devoted and times when I completely falter away. I am but human anyway. But these past two years have been bring me back to my senses.  Studying in DBCS has definitely made me realized how blessed, loved, and grateful I am and should be for all the wonderful things that He has never failed to give me.

I used to believe in wishes. But I know right now that wishes are but the tip of the iceberg. When it all comes down to it, prayers are still the best way to believe in Him.

So here's to days 1 to 9 of simbang gabi, here's to a more meaningful preparation for His coming.

December 13, 2015