From the heart

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Thu, 16 May 2013 17:54:26 -0400

May 14, 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:52:00 -0400

I spent the day with my “childhood” friends today. We didnt really grow up together but I want to call them childhood friends because I feel like we somewhat still way go back then. I love how every time we get a break from school we find time to catch up and pick up where we left off. Nothing have changed and we are still the old trio that always get along.

We met up at a Japanese restaurant to eat together. I arrived on time as usual while they were both running late. I dont mind waiting for they are dearly missed. Then we ordered and our little date started there. We had alot to talk about and laughed at. I love how nothing changes and everything is like before. We never had any dull moments must the way we like it. Then we went and just hang out at a local grocery store looking at different things that reminds us of everything we all went through together.

Reminiscing always gives us memories worth remembering. The jokes that we shared and even all the fun things we all did together suddenly became fresh in our minds. It is always fun to have people around me that keeps me being who I really am. Still cant believe that we all have known each other for almost all of our lives. Strangers that became dear.. Friends that may have traveled far but always close to my heart.

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Mon, 13 May 2013 21:42:58 -0400

Nakaka kaba talaga pag malapit na matapos yung semester. Palagi na lang nagiisip kung pasa ba o...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:29:27 -0400

Nakaka kaba talaga pag malapit na matapos yung semester. Palagi na lang nagiisip kung pasa ba o nagkulang sa bawat oras na ginugol para sa pag aaral. Pero di naman dapat kabahan kung binuhos ang lahat ng oras at kakayahan diba.. eh ako.. always slacking off and being carefree so in the end palaging kabado.. palaging nagdadasal na sana pasa.. ewan ko ba.. palagi na lang ako ganito.. palagi ko din naman alam kung ano ang sagot pero hindi maalis sa isip ko na malay ko iba naman ang isagot this time ni God.. tiwala naman ako na ang ibibigay nya ang nakakarapat sa akin.. .

hecallsmelovely: Favorite Author <3 LOVE this quote.

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:19:12 -0400

hecallsmelovely:

Favorite Author <3

LOVE this quote.

"I would rather be what God chose to make me than the most glorious creature that I could think of;..."

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:05:58 -0400

“I would rather be what God chose to make me than the most glorious creature that I could think of; for to have been thought about, born in God’s thought, and then made by God is the dearest, grandest, and most precious thing in all thinking.”

- C.S. Lewis (via littlethingsaboutgod)

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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:28:48 -0400

"Its like you're a completely different person"

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:14:15 -0400

as what my sister’s friend has told me when she saw me after my weight loss for the first time. Some people will joke around saying “oh where’s Erika..” playing that they don’t recognize who is right in front of them. I am not really a different person, maybe I look different but this is still me.. The same old me with just a different body. I am not bragging about it nor am I saying I am better than anyone because honestly we could all do it if we want it for real. Living healthy is hard. There are a lot of temptation that will come and you will give in. It’s a matter of controlling yourself and not letting the voice that will always push you to eat more to win. When you start seeing transformation on your own body that’s when the drive to keep living healthy becomes an everyday thing.

Started downloading acoustic and slow songs for my daily cruising around town :)) I am the...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:05:00 -0400

Started downloading acoustic and slow songs for my daily cruising around town :)) I am the designated driver everyday after all! :) the reward of having my license! I love doing it though! ;)

For every downfall there’s a new way to get back up.. For every failure an opportunity to...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:23:00 -0400

For every downfall there’s a new way to get back up.. For every failure an opportunity to experience great success.. I know God is with my family all throughout this time.. He is in the middle of everything that happened and will happen in our lives. We our going to keep trusting Him while He leads our paths to its rightful place. He knows our needs and will meet them accordingly.. Its all up to God.

April 21, 2013

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:58:44 -0400

Started this day early, woke up around 6:45 in the morning ready to go and face the day. I love the weekends even though it’s busy we always end up doing something productive. Right after work and church, we started off cooking our “lunch” that always ends up around 4 ish whenever it’s the weekend cuz everyone is thinking about what to eat and by the time we decided time has already gone by. For today we decided to have some filipino street food. It’s been awhile since we’ve had fishball, kwek kwek, isaw, bbq on a stick and all those good stuff so we decided to make our own. We even made fishball from scratch awesome day it is. Filleting the fish and all that was given for the adults to do while we kiddos stand back and cook the fishball and bbq. We had a good time then my sister and I had to go back to church for some volunteering with the kid’s ministry which I also love doing. Kids have been a part of my life and to see them grow as they mature with their walk with Christ is overwhelming.

Simple hang out like this with the fam and spending time being a ministry to others is what I love. I don’t need anything else as long as I have my family, some love coming from them and God I am good to go.

Marami tayong gusto sa buhay tulad ng mga bagay na gusto nating makuha, makamtan at matamasa. Hindi...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:27:13 -0400

Marami tayong gusto sa buhay tulad ng mga bagay na gusto nating makuha, makamtan at matamasa. Hindi ibig sabihin nito ay hindi tayo kuntento sa mga bagay na meron tayo. Hindi ibig sabihin nito hindi tayo masaya sa buhay nating ngayon. Ito lamang ay isang batayan na marunong tayong mangarap… Mga pangarap na nakakapagpursige sa atin na mag sumikap. Pag susumikap na makakatulong sa paglalakbay natin na makamit ang ating magandang buhay.

Getting back on the working out routine after two weeks of not being able to eat healthy and visit...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:19:38 -0400

Getting back on the working out routine after two weeks of not being able to eat healthy and visit the gym. For today went to the step and tone class and did some cardio afterwards. It feels so good to be able to be back in this routine. I missed it and I am on my way to getting to that dream body. LOL Just trying to live healthy and eat right.

spiritualinspiration: “And the peace of God, which passes all...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:53:57 -0400

spiritualinspiration:

“And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7 KJ).

Many people carry anxiety and worry about life—their jobs, money, homes, and relationships. They allow these cares and concerns to overwhelm their thoughts and affect every area of their lives. They don’t sleep well and become touchy and edgy with people throughout the day. If that’s you, recognize that God has a plan for you to live in peace—peace that passes understanding. What does that mean?

It means that you can have peace in your heart when it doesn’t make sense to have peace—when the world around you is anxious and upset; when circumstances are beyond your control; when things aren’t going the way you thought they would. You serve a good God, and no matter what things look like today, He is working behind the scenes on your behalf.

One definition of “peace” means, “to set at one again.” When you are at one and in unity with the Father through Christ Jesus, His supernatural peace will automatically begin to fill your heart. All of that anxiety and uneasiness will disappear as His supernatural peace guards your heart and directs your steps into the abundant life He has for you.

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Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:26:54 -0400

If I were to have people say one thing about me, I’d want it to be: “I’ve never...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:24:01 -0400

If I were to have people say one thing about me, I’d want it to be: “I’ve never met anyone so passionate about living a life dedicated to making Jesus Christ’s name known”.

Some people can be super encouraging. Those are the ones you learn to cherish and appreciate. Then...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:37:00 -0400

Some people can be super encouraging. Those are the ones you learn to cherish and appreciate. Then there are some people God places in your life that will drive you insane. Those are the ones you need to learn from as God teaches you how to deal with them and show them His love.

Lately, I have been thinking about my future as a college student. My classmates back home in the...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:49:14 -0400

Lately, I have been thinking about my future as a college student. My classmates back home in the Philippines already graduated and ready to face whatever future they have on their chosen field which made me think about my own path. My friends over here are getting accepted to several programs they all have applied to as they continue their studies and acquire their bachelor’s degree. And here I am barely getting there. Honestly, I do not have any doubts that I may also achieve my goals in life but what causing me to think alot lately is when I will get to the finish line.

Then, I came across this verse and it is what I really needed..

“We are given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have we must wait patiently and confidently).” Romans 8:24-25 NLT

After reading this verse, it brought me back to my sense to wait patiently and confidently that God will guide me to my dreams. God will never let me go through things to make me suffer but to mold me. I was lacking in confidence that I started doubting my abilities and it fulfill my dreams. And reading this verse opened up my eyes to have confident that I will finish strong with God on my side.

April 1-4, 2013

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:28:00 -0400

We had one of the most amazing week ever. Our family from South Carolina and Florida came over for their Spring Break. They drove from SC to FL then TX. It may have been a long ride but I’m sure it was worth it.

We had a lot of fun. Hanging out with the family is what we all love doing. The moment they arrived we didnt waste anytime and spent all the time they have here together. Everyday we always have get together eating and baking pandesal, spanish bread and pan de coco. They used to have a bakery back home in the Philippines so we baked some for our Filipino bread fixed.

If someone would ask me what I love doing the most, it is being with my family. I love seeing all of them smile and have a good time. Maybe its because I grew up in a close knit family that always spend time together. Being with our extended family this week made me realize how blessed I am to be in this family. We may all have been scattered throughout the world but we know that if its time to go back to our roots, we wont hesistate to go back.

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Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:14:34 -0400