My Little Doodles

NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED ...is a common human dysfunction. Good deeds are sometimes either ignored, unrecognized, and sadly rudely judged. When you do that one act they don't agree, a decision 'they think' is a mistake, you become the worst person in the world. All good intentions are thrown in the trash, the sacrifices are forgotten. They judge your entire being. Not fair. No good deed goes unpunished. It is a cynical view of the Universe saying good-hearted people will be treated most unfairly in the end.

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:58:12 +0800

#QuoteoftheDay is from the most adorable male hipster in the...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:52:15 +0800

#QuoteoftheDay is from the most adorable male hipster in the world (in my opinion) #THEJohnnyDepp

"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:55:31 +0800

Enjoy the remaining hours of the weekend, and let’s prepare tons of positiveness to face the week ahead!

"GRATITUDE turns what we have into ENOUGH."

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:33:36 +0800

very funnnyyyyy, but makes so much sense! :) :) :)

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:27:36 +0800

very funnnyyyyy, but makes so much sense! :) :) :)

Motherly...

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:24:30 +0800

A few people messaged me this: Happy Mother’s Day to you SOON, Yan!

For those who read it, just for clarification, I’m not expecting. Well, not happening anytime soon that is.*wink

I’m not a mother yet but it’s something I’ve been praying for —to build a family, for God to prepare me physically, emotionally and spiritually for the laborious and completely selfless task of being a mom.

The closest I have of being “motherly” is as an Aunt to my 4-year old niece. I treat her as my own, they even say she’s my favorite among the 4 nephews and nieces I got. I willingly acquired and shared “cherry-picked” responsibilities for my niece. But I know when I get my own, when that time comes, it’s NOT going to be the same.

When you are a mother to your own child, you get the entire package. No cherry picking. It requires a 24/7 attention. No breaks, no vacation leaves. You can share their time with everyone, but they will be your responsibility for the rest of your life.

Let me quote this line I read somewhere over the net: “A lot of people have the capacity to bear a child, but it takes a really STRONG woman to warrant the title “MOM”.” And I dream of one day to get that title.

On the same note, let me have this opportunity to give a big loud THANK YOU shout out to my Mama Joy. For being the strongest, caring, selfless, and loving Mama in the whole wide world! And to my sisters Lou Ann and Maymay, for being the best moms that they can be to TJ, Saisai, Jahmir and Ahmiel. You’ve got a long way to go sissies but you’re both doing good so far! :)

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

"We still have our bumps, huh? Yea, I guess we’ve learned that we’re always going to have..."

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:50:46 +0800

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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.

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- ALL THERE IS (A Collection of Real Love Stories)

"‎When people get married, they say two people become one. No, I don’t agree. Two people should..."

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:45:36 +0800

“‎When people get married, they say two people become one. No, I don’t agree. Two people should remain two people but walk side by side. I’ve not become Elliot. Elliot has not become Hunny. We remain Hunny and Elliot. And to me, that’s important.””

- Elliot, 95 & Hunny, 86 from ALL THERE IS (A collection of real love stories)

Successful Marriage: 6 pointers to always say to your wife or husband

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:36:10 +0800

"Loving someone is therefore very important, and it is also important to choose the right person...."

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:25:24 +0800

“Loving someone is therefore very important, and it is also important to choose the right person. Despite popular culture, love doesn’t happen by chance, at first sight, across a crowded dance floor. It grows slowly, sinking roots first before branching and blossoming. It is not a silly weed, but a mighty tree that weathers every storm. You will find, that when you have someone to love, that the face is less important than the brain, and the body is less important than the heart.”

- Adrian Tan (via http://denisecua.tumblr.com/)

"Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too..."

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:38:43 +0800

““Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. Nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. Whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep, feel it all – look around you. All of this is for you. Take it and have gratitude. Give it and feel love.””

- Zooey Deschanel

Loving orange! I’m so attracted with things that are...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:37:17 +0800

Loving orange! I’m so attracted with things that are orange-y! I wish to wear something like this once I start working! :)

Picture Quote of the Day!

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:17:27 +0800

Picture Quote of the Day!

Happy Sunny Easter

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:23:40 +0800

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…. (Taken with Instagram at New York, New York)

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:46:38 +0800

Good Friday…. (Taken with Instagram at New York, New York)

"Good Friday …. the only good I have is from Jesus, because he died in my place and covered my..."

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:00:51 +0800

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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

”

Random Thoughts

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:03:09 +0800

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?

Jesus Calling....

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:59:00 +0800

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

Hey there, good morning! What’s in your to-do list...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:17:17 +0800

Hey there, good morning! What’s in your to-do list today?http://instagr.am/p/JCZUtLQoZ4/

Brighter than the sun :)

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:51:31 +0800

Brighter than the sun :)