Recently had a little afternoon girl time with an old highschool and college friend. It was a lot of fun catching up on whats been happening in her life and her plans.
Out of the blue she remembered that while she was on a certain wedding project, the bride remarked that her wedding was bigger than mine. The bride didnt tell the directly but to a group of people nearby. I guess she also didnt know they were friends of mine.
I just have to laugh and shake my head. I guess some people are just that way. If your wedding was "bigger" than mine, then its bigger than mine. All of God's best your way. Theres no such contest.
We all need to focus on the path God has specifically made for us. No two paths are ever the same. The more we look around at others, the bigger the tendency to trip. Its that simple. Life has so many ups, downs, twists, turns and set backs. Honestly, if you have the time to look at others, maybe you just aren't doing something worthwhile.
Perhaps I have matured more than I realized. As much as we are blessed, God has opened up ways for me to be part of something bigger. I strive to be better, not just for myself, but for my family, employees and community. I am just a speck but I want to make a difference. To be where God wants me to be and do.
So I let such mundane thoughts blow with the wind. Its just a breeze, passing through.
Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control. Against such things there is no law.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Humble pie with a blessing on top
HUMBLE -not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive.
In the world of business its hard to keep your head on straight. Though our parents often taught us to be humble, sometimes there is the need to assert ones capacity.
Its harder for women. From the get go, we are already carrying a stigma of being the lower, weaker gender. In my world of construction, its even more so. I had to personally fight to defend my position within the business and with regards to suppliers and customers. To this day its still my reality.
But I'm more than happy to have moments of learning. Sometimes being in an offensive stance too often makes me forget to let go. To let things be. Theres a place to fight and a time to let things weed out on its own. It poses a challenge for me to do even more.
In my efforts to advance, I do forget to look back and just breathe. I forget the thank the Lord for all those steps I was able to take. How I couldnt have made a single stride without His grace. Not by my own efforts at all.
So who am I to carry on in arrogance? Humility is a lesson we keep learning in life.
Deuteronomy 8:2-3
Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
In the world of business its hard to keep your head on straight. Though our parents often taught us to be humble, sometimes there is the need to assert ones capacity.
Its harder for women. From the get go, we are already carrying a stigma of being the lower, weaker gender. In my world of construction, its even more so. I had to personally fight to defend my position within the business and with regards to suppliers and customers. To this day its still my reality.
But I'm more than happy to have moments of learning. Sometimes being in an offensive stance too often makes me forget to let go. To let things be. Theres a place to fight and a time to let things weed out on its own. It poses a challenge for me to do even more.
In my efforts to advance, I do forget to look back and just breathe. I forget the thank the Lord for all those steps I was able to take. How I couldnt have made a single stride without His grace. Not by my own efforts at all.
So who am I to carry on in arrogance? Humility is a lesson we keep learning in life.
Deuteronomy 8:2-3
Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Thoughts to remember
Jesus’ death forgave my past sins and inspires my present obedience. - ODB
1 Peter 4:7-8
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:7-8
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Guava lovah
Something new and fresh from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Just right for the hot summer days. Passion guava iced tea and guava lattes. How fun is that!
Just make sure the iced tea has a lot of ice.
Sunday Lunch at Recipes
There is so much to be said about restos that do comfort food and do it right. No over the top plating and french sounding ingredients. Just good, solid, homey food.
This was my favorite. Their Koreen beef was super tender and the sauce that was made just for the garlic rice happily sitting on my plate. This is mainly good for 2 people.
The gising gising is their specialty. Reminded me of my sister-in-laws Bicol goodies she brings home that was made by her aunts or mom. More rice please!
This kawali with kangkong was a bit of a stretch. Ok on average but nothing special.
The fried tilapia was exactly how it looks. We needed a seafood dish to balance it out. Light and crunchy. Pretty good.
Recipes can get a bit busy especially on the weekends. The food mainly serves about 2 people. Glad its still around after all these years.
This was my favorite. Their Koreen beef was super tender and the sauce that was made just for the garlic rice happily sitting on my plate. This is mainly good for 2 people.
The gising gising is their specialty. Reminded me of my sister-in-laws Bicol goodies she brings home that was made by her aunts or mom. More rice please!
This kawali with kangkong was a bit of a stretch. Ok on average but nothing special.
The fried tilapia was exactly how it looks. We needed a seafood dish to balance it out. Light and crunchy. Pretty good.
Recipes can get a bit busy especially on the weekends. The food mainly serves about 2 people. Glad its still around after all these years.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Bacolod exprience
March 7-10, 2013:
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." - James 3:17
A trip to Bacolod with Joey, Vic2 and Liam last weekend took me on a whole different trip than the one I was expecting. Granted the usual speed bumps got in the way. I'm a realist, my mom and I never had the ideal relationship. But its a relationship I am willing to work on, despite the drama, frustration and immaturity (on her part). God has called me to a tougher road. We can never have everything. This is where I guess He sees me needing to grow more.
Going on a trip for the first time with Dani and my brother's family was enough reason for me to go and be assured that things wont get too intense. I won't deprive Dani from my mother. I refuse to let the generational curse take its course.
I haven't been back to Bacolod in close to 3 years. Getting married, getting pregnant and having a very sensitive child to motion sickness does that to you. Thank God for Bonamine chewables! I missed my cousins and was looking forward to seeing their new homes and families, too.
Seeing how my mother actually interacted with Dani gave me hope. For some strange reason, Dani finds my mother's jerky ways amusing. Getting my mother to react brings squeals and giggles to fill the room. Maybe Dani hold another key to another new beginning. This little girl has already opened up so many doors that I couldn't do on my own. Its amazing to see how God moves using her. So I'm hopeful and see a light in the horizon. Maybe this time around, in this relationship, it will be better.
My brother and I needed to make this trip. It wasn't just a simple visit. It meant more and we had to make the bigger step. We always had to make the bigger steps but if we didn't, our relationship with our mother would just fizzle.
Remembering what Abuelita used to tell me and how she saw my relationship with my mom. I hold it close to my heart. I'm glad she saw who I was and how much I went through. It was enough.
We will still have our arguments, fights and, again, we will need to take even bigger steps. But that's how life works, right? I also guess that's the price of love.
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." - James 3:17
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