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Moments of Wonder (Slow Dancing Past Midnight)
There are only three things I regret before I turned 30 : 1. Not writing enough , 2. Not taking enough photos / videos, and 3. Not seeking and obeying the Lord soon enough While there is redemptive hope for #3 because of His promise in Romans 8:28 "He works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose", there are times my heart still aches for moments I wish I could still relive - even in fragments, had I chosen to write more, or capture moments as they happen. But November is the perfect …
It's Always Darkest Before Dawn
"Even the darkest night will end, and the (Son) will rise." I tag 2015 to the first half of 2016 as the "dark ages" of my life. There were good chapters of course, and I've had series of the best ones, with victories and milestones I could giddily count on-stage, but the backstage I call 'home' was a whirlwind of rock-bottom moments, anger, fear and helplessness. Things got worse in almost every aspect, and since my tito passed away, things got worst. No matter how I tried magnifying the love in my he…
#163 : Half Slippers
She was a few steps ahead of me when I looked down and noticed how she wore her sneakers like half slippers. Her feet are surely tired and swollen. Half slippers. Half slippers. . . It's a vivid memory. . . the day we drove to the North to explore this new Ayala Mall - Trinoma. She bought three pairs of Keds that were matchy (islet white for her, nude beige for me, and bright pink for my sister) We were all so happy, not because we bought new shoes, but because we had "matching" pair of shoes. It was kind of a symbol of…
Day 147 : Who Am I?
I was once a girl who used to write because of - dreams long- yearned for but have not yet come to pass, unwritten songs and left over poetry, how the world is treating her and how she thinks of the world, bewildering images of her fears, worries and doubts, scattered thoughts and a flight of emotions, so many questions, and unanswered prayers, how circumstances are at the moment, what she sees lacking, what she thinks should be, scars and fragments of a painful past Through God's grace, I am learning, I am growing, to be more …
Day 138 : A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
University of Sto. Tomas, Paskuhan 2014 It was still beautiful. Everything wasn't exactly how I imagined it to be, but for reasons that truly matter - it was still beautiful. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh how I love surprises, and that night I was indeed surprised by how God turned everything around to make me realize that there are things that shouldn't be compromised. I knew this from the very beginning, but after several instances of doing so reached its peak - the aftermath …
Day 136 : Conquering Greenhills
The last "night out" I remember was Conquering BGC . Others after were just the in-between's of running errands. The initial plan for today was pretty simple - church, and hang out wherever, but everything turned out to be extraordinary. Oh, the wonders of putting God first before anything else! (an entirely different post for this) Filling up love tanks need not be expensive, or grand. The small things can go a long way, if we do them for people we love. Greenhills Shopping Center, Christmas Night M…
Day 135 : The Beauty in Solitude
Since I discovered the joys of spending time alone, I made it a point to have my weekly (if not daily) doses of shutting the world out, whether it be in a cafe, the corner of my room or at the coffee table while having breakfast, at the park or the plaza nearby while walking or waiting for sun rise. Today I decided to go on a mini-retreat. Mini, because it isn't in a retreat house or a place in the mountains like Calaruega or Antipolo. Mini, because there is is no program in need of facilitators, and time constricted activities…
Day 134 : For My Dearest Brother
I am at my best when I write. Writing is one of the things I am most passionate about. To write is to reveal a part of me to the world. To write about people I love, is like sharing my heart to the world. Today, I am writing about you and that means a lot to me. Today I honor you, for being a man who, despite imperfections and frailties, still endlessly strives to serve the Lord and be a man after His own heart. Today I honor you, for being my brother and first best friend. Today I honor you, for the roles that I think glorifies Him …
Day 133 : Unwrapping Gifts
This might be a long story, but let me start with this quote that basically sums up this post : So often we throw things away because it is not what we want, when we want it. Cherish what God gives you. The true gift may not be in sight immediately, just trust in God for revealing it..... in His time. (Nannette Moses) I was raised by a very loving and affectionate family where hugs and kisses were an essential part of our lives. Being the first girl of the family, everyone was very fond of me - I was their princess, and everyone wanted t…
Day 124 : Timed Thoughts
3 minutes starts now. roller coaster. hanging, in mid-air. the loop. no, yes. no? a dream. warning, or subconscious fear? engraved. instinct, or fear? life. risks. steps. leap. time. about time. what about time. time is of the essence. time is gold, time trickles away like sand but when spent well, remain as diamonds. count diamonds, as you make the days count. About Time. Living each day as if it were the last, living each day as if you were revisiting that day. Time travel. lost. in space. uncertainty. lost in the stars. the moon. what abo…
Half Past Seasons
I am not the grand display of fireworks on New Year's eve. I am the string of lights, the centerpiece of a candlelit dinner, the stars scattered across the lifeless sky I am not the passion of February's kiss, I am the gentle whisper on your ear before dawn, the alluring hum of a precious lullaby I am not the waves that strike a wild adventure, I am golden sunshine etching summer on your skin, the infinite grains of sand holding the blue, the vast I am not the darkness of cold winter's good bye, I am the warmth of toda…
Day 123 : Begin Again
I've been constantly deleting drafts for the past few days until today, when everything finally made sense. It's definitely not a coincidence - the date today, the birth of ideas and specific plans, the sudden prompt to fill in the pages of my journal with my soul && of course, OSTs of "Begin Again" that's been playing over and over since I-do-not-remember-when-anymore. Patching up the pieces, today's simply right. The 9th of September last year, was day 40 of my "Purpose Driven Life" journey…
Day 102 : Sunshine Daisies, Butter Mellow
I could bask in golden sunshine here, any time of the day. Lovely, isn't it? (credits) Of sunsets and sunrise. . . Sometimes it doesn't really matter where you are, but I just really think that the point from where you stand is directly proportional to the gravity of its beauty. It sure is different when you're standing on the shore, than it is when you're on top of the mountain; when you're by the window pane of a room in some-25th-floor of a building, than it is when you're standing still on a foot bridge. Well…
Day 101 : Happiness in a Box
I am dazzled by spontaneity. It's like living in the moment, with an array of surprises. Plans are initiators but whether or not they push through - the idea is still there. My rainbow of happiness has finally been drawn, after a few weeks of dancing under the rain. God is great! 06.17 My two closest friends and I have been wanting to eat out together in a long time, but because of shift schedules and other things March got delayed to April, then May. Finally, the much awaited get together happened without initial plans. Can I …
Day 97 : Ohana, Ohana.
Weekly dates, random date nights - I feel spectacular with this little girl. Back in those days I wasn't working yet, our room was our own adventure island. We'd work on DIY projects together, have breakfast on the floor on weekends or have a little Alice in Wonderland kind of set up, go for a nonstop series marathon while feasting on pizza or burgers and fries, sometimes just spend long hours talking while having hot cocoa. If I had extra money, we'd stay in a cafe nearby for the ambiance and handcrafted beverages. Ah, of what u…
Day 95 : Let It Flow
When I put you first Father everything starts to fall into place. When you are near me, when you are closer than my very breath, I feel alive. I feel your peace, I feel your grace, I feel your love. I feel your embrace, when I close my eyes and take deep breaths, and feel the sudden blow of wind. I know you are here, I know you are near. When I speak your word daily, I am speaking life... Your power is activated in me. My faith grows, it stirs up every part of me. It's like falling in love with you all over again. You are God of ever…
Time and Space
Underneath the skies marked with dazzling lights aglow, you and me, we sparkle - we, shine. If time has a space for us our flame will burn the brightest Perhaps this vision of reality would break the barrier of time and space from thought Perhaps time and space is the only thing that holds us to where we are now Perhaps time and space will make our paths cross And underneath the skies marked with dazzling lights aglow, you and me, we - slowly dance to the rhythm of our hearts And you could love me mo…
Day 71 : When It's All Good
Seems like I'm back to my "blogging" self! It all started the other week when my instincts told me that I should search for old music videos of myself because I've been missing the whole songwriting and singing thing and voila - the unexpected happened, something better happened - I came across my old blog! http://bubbleskyprincess.blogspot.com/ The person I was, and still am, and will still be working on. It is so me - the blog URL, the colors, how I write, and everything else. "Bubbles" remind me of how …
Day 38 : Seafood Bliss
I woke up today with a bright smile on my face. It is the day scheduled for (almost) unlimited shrimp in the comfort of our home. I told myself this week that I will eat my favorite dishes, so I'd have nothing to "crave" for in the duration of my focused diet aka "Change of Lifestyle". Shrimp is one of my weaknesses when it comes to food. I love the simple shock that makes it so juicy that every bite is like a taste of heaven! The last time I had this was at my grandma's house. We seldom cook shrimp here at home f…
Day 33 : Bonding Butterflies
Just before going to work, I decided to spend quality time with my sister Nathalie, and Enzo, my cousin. Enzo has been nagging for the past week for a treat at Starbucks and I gave in today because I wanted a great Monday-starter. I ordered my all-time favorite Caramel Macchiato on non-fat milk, while Nathalie had Caramel Frappuccino and Enzo had Java Chip Frap. It was great seeing this kind of picture - bonding over drinks and nice conversations, with the relaxing ambiance and mood music. Years from now, I can still imagine regular dates li…
I'm a single mom who was once dead to depression but now alive in Christ. My mother named me "BEA PATRICIA", and I will spend the rest of my life living by what it means : "voyager, bringer of joy; noble", for the Lord says "I have called you by name, you are mine". It is my life's purpose to make Him known and my heart's desire to share to the world how His Wonder can be pursued in life's seasons, moments, and soulful spaces. || Walk in faith, walk in Wonder.
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