Ash Wednesday

19/365: GK!

Yesterday, mom asked me to buy Downy Isang Banlaw and it did not come in the size we wanted in Ayala, I went to Country Mall. Guess what welcomed me to the grocery section?

The shot: Human<3Nature products! GK! GK! GK!

The story: My bestfriend, Maymay, went home last week to surprise her dad, Tito Rey for his 50th birthday. We were not able to meet up but seeing this (actually, seeing GK-related stuff) immediately reminds me of her. This also reminded me of the upcoming Bayani Challenge this summer! YEY! Hopefully, I can bring my college friends with me by then. AND, the fun run I will joining this coming March for GK. To my readers (Hi, May! HAHA!), you might want to consider joining this. =)

For God and for country!

18/365: the revival

The title almost says it all. I'm reviving this challenge so I get to finish what I start. (winks)

The shot: Found this tarpaulin outside one of Ayala's cinemas yesterday. I think it's linked to a church or a religious organization.

The story: The school year is about to end (Hi, March!) and I've been senti lately about my students leaving school this year. To say that SY 2011-2012 has been a challenge is an understatement. I won't go around telling you now what the highlights of my year have been because that is for a different post but I think the lines in this tarpaulin reminds me of the what-could-haves-that-have-not-been. Believe me, I did one of the craziest things I've ever done in my life this school year. Haha, ironically, it's not school-related. Why the heck did I start this post with the 'school year ending' theme? LOL. Sorry, part of being a teacher I guess. I measure my years in academic years. HAHA! Going back, I really thought that doing what I did would change things for the better but it seems that I found myself in more uncertainty than before I did it. (All this secrecy is making my post really confusing. But, I'm not ready to put into words what I just did. Well, not yet anyway. :p)

I just want to post this small reminder for me that it's time to really let it go (for the NTH time!) and look at all the possibilities this year has in store. But wait, there's more! The last two lines states "Be equipped and finish strong". So let's do this, Michelle! Time to equip ourself (?!?) so we can finally have that dream-come-true. Am I ready, Lord? For this?! Well, when it comes.. then that must be the answer to my prayer. =)

blog edits

My blog's got a new "feel" to it. When we talk about scribbles (which is like the name of my blog),I imagine something like that of the current background. =) BUT, I have also added something extra special so that I would be inspired to write more. LOL. Okay, here it is...

Picture fail? Haha!

Somebody's got categories now! Wee.. feeling like a more 'professional blogger' at that. Anyway, this is inspired by my bestfriend, Maymay. I forgot what she said about 'categories' though but she was the first one who told me about it. (Hey, if you are reading this, you did not reply to my text! Hmph! Till when are you in Cebu?)

So, I think that's all there is to this post now. Haha! I am very sleepy so I did not edit all my previous labels. I just chose a few to start the ball rolling. Here's to changing for the better! Cheers!

one and only

You've been on my mind

I grow fonder every day,

Lose myself in time

Just thinking of your face

God only knows

Why it's taken me so long

To let my doubts go

You're the only one that I want

I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before

Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all,

You never know if you never try

To forgive your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only

Promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms

So come on and give me a chance

To prove that I'm the one who can

Walk that mile until the end starts

I've been on your mind

You hang on every word I say

Lose yourself in time at the mention of my name

Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close?

And have you tell me whichever road I choose you'll go

I don't know why I'm scared 'cause I've been here before

Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all,

You'll never know if you never try

To forgive your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only

I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms

So come on and give me a chance

To prove that I'm the one who can

Walk that mile until the end starts

I know it ain't easy

Giving up your heart

I know it ain't easy

Giving up your heart

(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)

I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart

(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)

I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart

I know it ain't easy

Giving up your heart

I know it ain't easy

Giving up your heart

So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only

I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms

So come on and give me a chance

To prove that I'm the one who can

Walk that mile until the end starts

Come on and give me a chance

To prove that I'm the one who can

Walk that mile until the end starts.

unexpected gratitude

I thought today was going to be one of those uneventful Saturdays I have been having lately. But, everything that transpired today was... unexpected.

I wanted to start my day checking my fourth year students' papers but I ended up waking up late and watching American Idol Season 11 episodes. Because I was so caught up with the show that I, again, came late to my unit meeting with THE manager, Kuya Og. I thought it was going to be one of those meetings where I'd sit and just absorb what will be said but I ended up energized to start setting up appointments for my prospects. Parang seeing the light at the end of the dark tunnel ang peg. Hehe =)

After my four-hour meeting, I was off to confession which I thought I was going to alone but lo, and behold! God gave me a friend to be with and so I had a lot of fun catching up with Djong2x while waiting for my turn. Since I go to confession at Sto. Rosario, I expected a relatively "quick" talk with the priest but I was part of the eight people who were brought to another room to be with another priest. My confession took longer than I expected and it was.. I should say, "more" than what I thought it would be but it was definitely what I needed. Even my penance was unexpected since the priest asked me to talk to one of two priests he recommended.

To end my day, I went to get a pedicure (LOL) to reward myself of all the hard work I have been putting up with for the past few weeks and I ended up having a quick chat with one of my favorite people in the world, Mommy Irish! On my way home via Ayala, I accidentally met up with three of my SciHi YFC-GK friends, Lyn2, Totot and Earl and they handed me this "Thank You" card from Gawad Kalinga-Cebu which they made for all those who helped out in the Christmas Party they organized.

Inside note =)

Personalized. Awwww <3

I think it was one of those days when I say to myself "What just happened?". LOL. Haha! I did not have a plan and my checklist for the day is left untouched but I am truly, truly grateful for how today turned out. So, to complete the "unexpectedness" of today's events, I decided to blog. Haha! Just because. =)

Thank you Lord for the blessing of today and for the gift of spontaneity! =)