> I was so in a hurry to grow up back then…now there’s no turning back.

> I never always get what I wanted but I made sure I get what I want which sometimes resulted to my frustrations.

> It doesn’t matter how good you look together as a couple or how handsome/pretty your partner is, physical features have nothing to do with how well you'll get along if your values and discipline don’t match.

> On moments of decision>>Everything’s a choice….God will eventually just bless the choices you’ve made.

> It’s not healthy to have ‘self-pity’ sessions…..It’ll suck out half of your confidence.

> Our health is our wealth. It’s our stepping stone to fulfill our plans. So eat right, sleep right and exercise right.

> Beauty comes from within. It’s not what type of soap you use on your face or what things you apply on that will make you beautiful…it’s deeper than that. “Beauty only gets attention, but personality captures the heart.”

> Feelings can be deceiving….so jumping to conclusions can be very harmful to the heart.

> Don’t limit yourself to someone or something when you know you still can’t handle it.

> I shouldn’t try to impress someone just for them to like me, because when I do, I will have to keep that image for the rest of my life and it’s hard to pretend to be somebody else.

> I may not be that close to perfection like other people do, but who cares? It’s not them whom I live for anyway.

> It’s important that I know and love myself and I know how I look like inside and out and that I’m worth it in God’s eyes…This is me.. “If you can’t handle my worst, then you don’t deserve my best.”

> It’s nice that sometimes we think of things in other perspective…it gives us a chance to check on things….at least it only shows our weakness and makes us realize the human being inside us. It touches our humility and vulnerability.

> No one can make you change; only you alone can. It’s a CHOICE paired with CONVICTION.

> Sometimes we get judged by our friends – it will hurt – but then we judge too. It’s a difference of situation sometimes, opinions or experience even. What matters is in the end you’ll still be there for each other.

> One day I'll quit my job, get fired or whatever.... I just know it will be ok in the end because I have my God.

Things I’ve learned on staying motivated and sticking to my goal:

BE DEDICATED: If you really want to do something, you’ll need to be really dedicated in obtaining it.

FIND A ROLE MODEL TO INSPIRE YOU: “If she/he can do it, so can I!”

LOVE YOURSELF FIRST!: When it comes to relationships, think of yourself first.

BE OPEN: Be adventurous, try new things. Don’t limit yourself or your life to one person. Explore opportunities and be inspired.

DO WHAT FEELS RIGHT.: If you feel like wearing something, wear it. Don’t be self conscious. Make the effort to be super beautiful because you’ll never know who you might meet when you step out.

PRAY: At all times! Even when the event is not so religiously related...pray....even a simple taebo session needs to start with a prayer...hehe...

A TIME TO WAIT (June 18, 2008)

Woke up this morning well modulated…after a night’s first taebo session at home. Thanks to BabySan…Hahaha…It’s been quite a long time since I last exercised. It helped, I was able to sleep well, and woke up earlier this time.

What’s more great is the In His Steps readings for the day more specifically the sharing title “A Time to Wait”…Wala lang…I got struck with the guide question “Are you in the season of waiting? How are you handling the wait?” Striking because I’m currently single and available? Hehehe…I really pondered on the question. I decided to answer it later on after I finished my prayer time.

So, let me blog out my sentiments then. Hmmm…Hehe…Am I in the season of waiting? Yes I am. It’s been a long time since I was last single. I honestly asked God for this time to come. It’s not that I don’t want to be in a relationship…I guess I just got tired of the fast turnover rate? Hehehe….Yup, having brought up in a semi-liberated place, I was very much exposed to early dating, early relationships, early maturity, break ups here and there…etc.etc.etc. Which resulted to early motherhood? Haha…But no regrets! It’s never too late… It taught me to be patient (a virtue I never had before? Hehe). Why do I say so? Maybe because before I was so much in a hurry to grow up….I honor those peeps who wear the slogan “NBSB” (No Boyfriend Since Birth)…Well, motherhood requires a lot of patience believe me. Hehe…Also, I learned to be more loving and forgiving (It’s not easy to forgive an ex (or exes to be exact?) who cheated on you just like that but been there, done that! hehe).

So how am I handling the wait? So far, so good! One year na akong single…yehay! and still waiting…hehe…It’s really an achievement. Kung alam nyo lang. Hehe..It’s not that hard naman pala…It’s alright that walang magsasabi sayo na “I love you” or “I miss you” or “Kumain ka na ba?” It’s alright na walang magsusundo sayo after work, or invite you to dinner for a nice chat. It’s alright na wala kang kapartner when everyone else has…I have my friends! Mas masaya…LOL.

I learned it’s alright to be alone sometimes. I learned that being single gives you opportunities to explore yourself more, to get to know other people more (esp. probable prospects?haha), to widen your perspectives and to prepare yourself for the one God has prepared for you. But how would I know that he’s the one God has prepared for me? Well, one thing’s for sure, it’s gunna be a long, discerning, head cracking, heart aching, prayerful experience….but it will all be summed up to one thing- THE CHOICE.

For now, I’m happy with my choice. Though it can be nerve-breaking sometimes (sa daming nanglilgaw….modesty aside…ahem…hehe…sino ba talaga Lord?LOL) Basta, remember the NON-NEGOTIABLE girls? Hehehe…. Let’s enjoy our Season of Waiting singles! True Love Waits!!! Yeah!

“God will surely come to those who wait for Him in faith.”