that's a fact

people fail us, hurt us, disappoint us, crush our hearts, turn cold, spit at us, keep us trembling in the dark. that's a fact. Jesus knew that fact. his friends are a classic example. one friend decided to dump him. the other one denied him, thrice. the rest plainly disappeared. he knew about betrayal, hurt, and pain--he experienced it firsthand.

Jesus could have struck them dead or exacted gruesome means of revenge, but he decided to love them anyway. he forgave them, kept no tabs at them, didn't make chismis abt them. he trusted them enough that in spite of their boo-boos, they were given the power to change the world. and that they did.

yes, people will always hurt us, offend us, disappoint us, etc etc, whether they mean to or not. but are we willing to move on, and forgive 490 times?

for all the single ladies out there

more animals

AHAHAHAHA

11.15.08

* Christmas decorating @ the Torculases!
* Iris's birthday celebration
* Baking fiascos (my fault XD)
* Lots of eating, drinking (Armin's yummy hot choco), newfound friends, and laughing :)

who cares?

I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen
my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul. :: Psalm 31: 7
NLT

What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care
for him? :: Psalm 8: 4

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. :: 1 Peter 5: 7


who cares?

he does.

this has been going around and i'm joining the bandwagon XD

the top seven things i want to do before i get married:

1. finish my degree
2. earn my MA in literature or creative writing
3. learn to cook
4. learn to bake
5. visit my mother in the US
6. go to a cross-cultural short-term missions trip
7. learn to ride a bike

ikaw? what's yours?

just for kicks

1. Who was the last person to call you baby?
my eldest sister

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
i don't know where to return it eh

3. Are You Single, or taken?
singular

4. Has someone ever sang a song to you?
yes

5. Do you play Sudoku?
ack! numbers! noooooo... (fade out)

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness would you survive?
i hope so. haha!

18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you would do?
let my nephew be far away from the house as possible

19. Who was the last person you shared a bed with?
iris

20. Who do you text the most?
iris, bea, kitch

21. Who last said they loved you?
my second-to-the-eldest sister (awwww...hahaha)

22. What color are your eyes?
they glow in the dark! kala mo?

25. Do you like your parents?
i love them too.

26. Do you secretly like someone?
erm... i don't like them "secretly."

27. Why did your last relationship end?
what relationship?

28. Who was the last person you said you loved on the phone?
bea

29. Favorite ex?
what ex?

30. Where was the farthest place you traveled?
leyte

32. Do you like mustard?
nope

33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
SLEEP

34. Do you look like your mom or dad?
both. pero mostly mom daw

36. Can you do splits?
nope

37. What movie do you want to see right now?
HSM. hahahahahahahahahahaha

39. What did you do for New Year's Eve?
greet my mom a happy birthday, watch fireworks from my office window

40. Where will you be celebrating your new year's day next year?
at home

43. Was your mom a cheerleader?
not an actual one, but she was a great encourager

45. What's the last letter of your middle name?
Z

47. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
8-10. SARAP

48. Do you like Care Bears?
yes!!!!!!!

49. What do you buy at the movies?
errrr... tickets?

50. Do you know how to play poker?
no

51. Do you wear your seatbelt?
always

52. What do you wear to sleep?
comfy pambahay clothes

53. Anything big ever happen in your town?
siyempre! mandaluyong rocks!

54. Is your hair good?
naks

55. Is your tongue pierced?
no

56. Do you like Liver and Onions?
sometimes

58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
it depends

59. Ever been to L.A.?
i wanna go there

60. Who is on your mind right now?
my mom

61. Any plans for tonight?
celebrate iris's birthday! yay!

62. What's your favorite song at the moment?
lucky by jason mraz & colbie calliat (impluwensiya ni kitch)

63. Do you hate chocolate?
NO

64. What do you and your parents fight about the most?
when i do stupid things

65. Are you a gullible person?
unfortunately

66. Do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend to be happy?
no way man. and so do you.

67. If you could have any job what would it be?
admin person , writer, events coordinator

68. Are you easy to get along with?
answer this question for me

69. What is your favorite time of day?
sleeping time!!!

70. Are you a generally happy person?
yes

Level Up - 11.14.08

'Twas one awesome Friday night at Pioneer :D

Pre-, during, and post-service happenings. Includes a bonus photoshoot at the end XD