The Secret

I met God in the morning

When my day was at its best,

And His Presence came like sunrise

Like a glory in my breast.

All day long the Presence lingered

All day long He stayed with me,

And we sailed in perfect calmness

O'er a very troubled sea

So I think I know the secret

Learned from many a troubled way,

You must seek Him in the morning

If you want Him through the day

- copied from the Papemelroti gift that Ms. Rhea gave me. :)

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012

I am embracing 2012 with open arms and am sure it's going to be so much better than the year that just bade goodbye.

For this year, I envision myself as this...

1. I am a much happier and content person because I am more intimate with the God I love and continues to strive to know Him more deeply.

I find time to be with Him, not just on Sundays but every day that I wake up and before I go to sleep. Daily conversations with Him through prayers are now my greatest weapon for any fear, problems or doubts that tries to intimidate me.

2. I take time to reflect each day. Take a quiet time and just be. I understand myself better. I am in tune with myself and the universe.

3. I spend more time with the people that I love - my family, friends and immediate community.

Thursday nights are spent with Rafi - brain-typhooning on our new project for the year, making this our new passion.

Saturdays and Sundays are spent most with my family - spending every meal time with them, helping in household chores, in my little siblings school work, in my big sisters errands, giving advice to my younger brother and showing love and respect to my parents.

I commit at least one day a month visiting ADF, helping out physically, morally and financially in our aspirations. I stay relevant. I inspire kids. I share with them what I know. I listen to Fr. Kelly's stories about Jesus. My heart is filled with gratitude and inspiration.

4. I am healthier and fit as I keep to my healthy lifestyle. I exercise at least three times a week - jogging or biking which help me lose another 10 more lbs and make me stronger too! (weight as of Dec. 30, 2011 is 111 lbs.)

5. I read more - whatever I could get my hands on, books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, internet articles. My knowledge and understanding of the following topics have expanded:

Jesus Christ

Market Research

Blogging

Financial management - saving, investing, etc.

6. I am prudent in my spending and extravagant in my savings. I am creating more financial sources to enable me to start investing.

7. I keep myself focus - Staying true to my commitment, finishing what I started, meeting deadlines and not digressing.

8. I travel the Philippines - Coron / Samal Island / Bohol / Caramoan was much better in person than it is in photos.

Saturday is holy

I am now declaring my Saturday a non-working day.

If there's any work that needs to be done on a weekend, Sunday would be the day for that..

Saturday would be a day to spend with my Bes and with my family or spend it alone doing anything that i want to do - that is read a book, watch a movie, meet with friends or go somewhere.

Sunday, while I'm at my beloved hometown Bulacan, would be for doing reports, etc.

Week ahead

Early part of this week is quite packed.

Have 3 FGDs to assist on Monday and report to do at night.
Have 3 FGDs to assist on Tuesday and report to submit before going home.
Will fly to Davao Wednesday morning to assist in FGDs as well.

Thursday and Friday will perhaps be devoted to report preparation. Lovin it!

I realized recently that by the amount of monthly income and the expenses that I have, it would take me many years before I get rich, no matter how hard I work.

Thus, I will not work hard na lang. Big joke. :P

ME --> melancholic positive. How possible? And are those sheep? Reminds me of my Bes.

The thought of GMA running for a seat in the HoR makes me want to puke. Shameless bitch.