We still have our bumps, huh? Yea, I guess we’ve learned that we’re always going to have our bumps, but there’s nobody that we’d rather be with than each other. The lesson is to hang tough and to do the necessary things to make it work.
And to continually be grateful. We have been through a lot together, but I’m still excited to be with you. And I’m always grateful when I can snuggle with you and smell that cologne.
” —ALL THERE IS (A Collection of Real Love Stories)
Started the day early after gettin’ home late from an Easter Vigil mass the night before. Hence, brain malfunctioned and forgot to pack the camera to take pictures on a colorful day like Easter! Pfffft!
The sun was out and the weather was warm on that day! It was a great day spent in the streets and parks of NYC! Below were the best photos I took from my phone (used it until it’s last breath of power). And darn, it’s not that easy for a “petite” lady like me to take pictures in a giddy crowd with mostly tall people! Heehee!
First stop over was some coffee bang from Starbucks after days of not drinking it as part of my “lent sacrifice”. Then afterwards, we headed to the streets of 5th Avenue for the Easter Bonnet Festivities. Colorful hats and costumes were all over the streets! And as our tummy started to growl, we decided to march our way to Central Park, found the perfect spot to sit on the grass, got us some halal food and enjoyed the beautiful scenery! Ended the day with a solemn mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to give thanks to Jesus Christ for his unconditional love to all of us!
I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for all the things he has done for us and for giving us this wonderful day to celebrate his resurrection. Hallelujah!!!
Good Friday
…. the only good I have is from Jesus, because he died in my place and covered my sins. Without Jesus being in my heart I would be the worst of the worst. Yet, with His strength I stay true to my calling as a child of God. Today reminds me that God is not done with me yet. He still has a lot of work to do but He will never give up on me. I am His and He is mine and today i remember what my Savior has done to buy me back so i could be His and His alone
” —I was supposed to do some reflection about self and sins, but my weird brain cells brought me down to childhood memory lane instead.
THE FORTS! I remember I would always make these forts when I was a kid. Stacking pillows, building a sort-of hide out from everyone. It’s where my siblings and I eat, play, nap and pretend it’s our little sweet escape. My mom would always yell at us because when we get tired of the fort, we would just leave it there. And she had to pick up after our mess. Hihihi. *sigh with a smile* precious memories, oh I got plenty!
How about you? What’s your precious childhood memories?
I am the Resurrection and the Life; all lasting Life emanates from Me. People search for life in many wrong ways: chasing after fleeting pleasures, accumulating possessions and wealth, trying to deny the inevitable effects of aging. Meanwhile I offer abundant Life to everyone who turns toward Me. As you come to Me and take My yoke upon you, I fill you with My very Life. This is how I choose to live in the world and accomplish My purposes. This is also how I bless you with Joy unspeakable and full of Glory. The Joy is Mine, and the Glory is Mine; but I bestow them on you as you live in My Presence, inviting Me to live fully in you.
John 11:25; Matthew 11:28-29; I Peter 1:8-9
-Shyiee’s Diary of Love
Deb Caletti (The Secret Life of Prince Charming)
More than my physical features, I believe it is the thoughts and emotions that I hold that matters more than anything because what one looks like tends to tell you the superficial things about one or even mislead you to think of one as someone other than one’s self. Some may disagree: what one wears may define that person, but there are also fads we follow, trends that always change and evolve to greater designs of clothing and shoes. It is an unending black hole that we humans can never completely satisfy.
However, the mind, a greater power that can be as discreet and locked away as possible can be exposed through the different ways we are divinely given to expose to each other a taste of our psyche.
We speak, we smile, we dance, we run, we cry, we frown… we write, we make music… little by little the depth of one’s mind can slowly be peeled down but never to reveal the core.
We hold an infinite number of layers that define us. We are souls.
Beautiful
” —Author Unknown
I got so excited that I can use Instagram app again on my phone! Now it’s available on Android! So I took a photo diary of how my day started. Here’s my breakfast today: Home-made cappuccino, a bowl of Oatmeal (maple and brown sugar flavor is yum!) and 3 slices of almost burnt salami :P
Lemony Snicket
Miss Piggy
http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2012/01/31/miss-piggy-beauty-interview—-mac-collaboration
They say I’m your “junior” …a younger version of you…
We act alike in a lot of ways: when we’re happy, when we’re sad; when we’re moody, and when we’re mad…
When I was little, I used to frown a lot whenever I heard comments from people saying that I remind them of you. I guess, back then, I had not fully realized how lucky I am that they see YOU in me.
I could not be proud of the strong family bond that we have, if not because of your sacrifices and dedication. We wouldn’t be the family that we are right now if you didn’t give up your career for us. Who knows how far you could have gone - career wise- if you opted to move out of the province and follow your job? Thank you for choosing us.
I wouldn’t be who I am today if not because of the values you instilled in me. Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for your unwavering support throughout my journey. Thank you for not questioning my decisions, and for letting me decide on what I think is right for me; and thank you for being there when my decisions won’t favor me. Thank you, for everything you have done for me, thank you for everything you have said, and for all the times when you said nothing and just listened.
Thank you Mama. For a million things, for everything. We love you more than words can ever express…
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE WACKIEST AND THE MOST LOVING MAMA IN THE WORLD!!!!!
A Christian tradition which is observed for a period of 40 days, the same number of days Jesus spent in the desert before his death and resurrection. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent and ends on Easter Sunday when Jesus resurrected from the dead.
Lent signifies the time to acknowledge all our sins and repent on them. It is a time to build a stronger connection and faith to God.
For the Roman Catholics, many do not eat meat except for fish on the Fridays of lent. Sacrificing something you like the most is a common practice of many Catholics during lent.
Now it got me thinking what to give up on lent. I know its supposed to be a 40-day sacrifice but I really have not thought of sacrificing anything for lent, never done it before——-don’t ask, I have my reasons. But don’t get me wrong, I am a believer, I have a strong faith and I do observe some “traditions” of lent.
Ok fine, I guess it’s not to late to sacrifice something now, isn’t it? So here it goes: I will give up drinking Starbucks and eating rice starting today until Easter Sunday! A full week without Starbucks for a starbucks addict like me and a week without rice which I feel is a staple of my meal, is going to be really hard, not to mention challenging. But I promise to do it. I can do this! Besides, it’s nothing compared to what Jesus endured in the desert when Satan tempted him for 40 days! What is seven days….
How about you guys? What are you giving up?
Have a blessed, purpose-filled, pure and quiet Holy Week everyone!
