Hard Times with Exams

For these past few days I have been busy with studying for the exams. It was a really tough time since those days I also got sick on one of the days the exams occurred. But i do thank God for every thing He has done in my life and I'm happy He has guided me all the way through the exams.

The Hostage Taking in Quirino Grandstand

A discharged policeman,named Rolando Mendoza, killed seven Chinese people who were just having a tour around Manila.
This happening is very disappointing, not only for the Chinese people but also for the Filipinos.
For one reason, because of this hostage taking, Philippines tourism will go down.
There has been a lot of killing happening here in the Philippines by hostaging. This randomly/ seldomly happens in the Philippines. Especially to tourists.
Though what really disappointed me was the fact that because he wanted to clean his name, he took hostages, and by his selfishness - made Philippines image look terrible.
Now, I don't blame him but just for him to be able to clean his name, the Philippines had to have a bad reputation.
Mendoza acted selfishly haven't he thought of the families of the people in the bus? Haven't he thought about what would happen to the Philippines reputation?
What is happening to the world of today? Is it really natural for people to react like this because of poverty?
You know, for me this hostage news is really a turning point for a Filipino because not only does this hostage-taking show the foreigners that we are selfish/ corrupt people but it also shows that we are not capable of handling crime scenes.
I really feel so sad for what might happen to the Philippines after this. It also shows how evil humans are turning in to.  We have greed, selfishness, and evil in our hearts.Without Jesus Christ, all of us should have been sent to hell for eternity. Because of Jesus, we are forgiven for our sins, if we accept him truly in our hearts. He could change your life right now like what with my life. He transformed my heart and changed my ways. I have been judgmental with Mendoza and I'm sorry. Now, I realize that he is a human greedy and selfish without Jesus in his heart and I feel pity for him because it's as if he spent his whole life on earth not knowing what Jesus has done for him. The feeling of having to be releived from all the pain, suffering...to feel free for the first time. To have experienced a happier life knowing someone loves and cares for you so much that he'd actually give up his life for you.

Top ten things I would want to eat before I die:

Countdown

10.Food from a well-known five star hotel
9.Anything with peanut on it or with it
8.The most delicious hotdog, corndog, hamburger, fries in the WORLD
7.Ramen, takoyaki, and sushi from Japan
6.Buffet of Lindt chocolate(e.g Lindt choco fountain, fall, hot choco, etc.)
5.Exotic Food (e.g frog,scorpion, chili ice cream, etc.)
4.Bobby Flay's restaurant's top 3 food on the menu list
3.Shawarma from Saudi Arabia
2.The tastiest custard,vanilla,choco/mint, LEMON ice cream in the WORLD
1.Eating my favorite Cazoly and my Mom's tuna sandwich with my family and friends

For me, eating food that I like and want to eat means nothing without my loved ones
because it is the moments I have with them that make the food I eat even more tastier.
They make every moment of my life tastier and more delicious than any food in the world.

What's my priority?

PACEs or NASA caravan; Star Movies or HBO;Now or Later; What should I do when I'm stuck in these situations... It would always end up with me picking only one or I'll get all tangled up, but what could I do when it's so hard to pick between two things you like.
 I remember the time I was told that I had to make a choice with how I should set the mood of my speeches. It wasn't hard since the only thing I have to do is weigh it. Then maybe I could do it to the other things I like. Maybe I should know how to weigh them, what's more important and what would benefit me the most.
Your decisions may hurt and you get torn apart but always remember, the choice is yours, whatever you pick defines who or what's more important to you.
 It may be as simple as choosing a course, what brand is better, what should I do first, or what should I wear, ALWAYS...Never forget to pray and ask God first because He is the only one that knows the future, the things better for you to do, and the things better for you to wear. He's the best decision-maker, all-knowing,knows-what's-best, 'weigher' you'll ever meet.

One who cares

For those who are lonely, 
don't worry you're not alone
For those who are hurting,
don't worry someone's caring for you
For those who wish to have strength to talk,
You're not alone in wishing this
For those who think their thoughts aren't cared for,
don't worry they are...

I pray for those people right now that you may realize and know that someone's out there loving you more than any human in this world could ever love you and that is the king who gave up all his riches for filthy rags, a shepherd who would leave his hundred to look for one, a father who would give up his son for sinful men like us. Especially, a hurting Saviour because the one He truly loves and cares for doesn't know He's just there beside them...caring for them, telling them that they are worth more than what they really are.

Time and Purpose

Time is Gold. You cannot take it back once you've used it but there is always a reason why God allowed it to happen. Ninoy Aquino's death is a sad happening in history but it is also the happening that started the EDSA revolution/unity of Filipinos. August 23rd was announced a working holiday and now I really think there is a purpose for this. For me, P. Noy's announcement was a good thing since I really had to catch up with my PACEs. So for anyways I'm happy that he announced it even if it was a little bit disappointing on other's behalf.

August 23- Working Holiday p. 1

Thank you Lord! Thank you also to President Noynoy for letting August 23 be a working holiday.

Simple Joys

Playing, spending time with friends and family...simple things like those takes time and kills time the same way but it is always worth it. It was just about these days that I have learned that laughter is the best medicine. I also learned to get rid of the flu MEDICATION (Rean you know it).
 It was simply fun to play around like a kid again once in a while...I kinda feel I needed it just to remind me that I am still a kid.
 High school life may seem stressing for me because it's my first time but I really feel I'll get used to it and I hope I'll get used to being responsible as well. It's just the start, why give up?

The more, the merrier

When you are moving mountains you can't do it alone. It's always helpful and easier to have a helping hand. 

No matter how easy things are, it's  always better and more fun to do it with others especially our loved ones. Through rough times and good, it's nice to know someone would give time for you, to encourage you and to celebrate every occasion with you. 

I remember when I washed the dishes in church because I was an assigned cleaner. I couldn't have washed ALL of those dishes without the help of my groupmates. It was tiring but it was worth it since you've spent time to know them and served for the church as well.

Thankful

 We always think how it would be better to have this and that, that you don't realize the things you already have, and the only time you'll appreciate is is the day you don't have it anymore.


Should it come to that point when we only realize its importance when it's already too late?


If not, try to thank God for it and thank those people around you with a pretty smile because it is our loved ones that are certainly important and they are the ones that show you how important you are and how much you are loved today.

My First Days as a high school student

Work,study,eat,sleep,study, BREATHE. First times are always hard to get used to especially when you're learning something new. I guess being a high school student isn't easy because of all the responsibilities and homeworks but we should always remember to ask God for strength everyday :-)


Philippians 4:13
         I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.