Well… we finally got the tickets!!! And today, I learned that they are selling his latest book at a discount.. and later on learned that they have a book giveaway as well! How exciting!!

MY ONE WISH: I wish I could get the chance to interview him or his wife even for just 10-15 minutes… that would really be amazing!!

PS: I blogged about him a few years ago and you can find that post here.

Has anyone inspired you to be unstoppable and achieve greater heights?

Well, God is good. A day after I published that post, I received a call from heaven! The house we purchased was then ready for occupancy! Well, last weekend… we finally moved in to that house! =D There were a lot of delays but we’re just happy to finally find a place we can call… HOME!

Welcome to the jungle! Yes, we still have a lot of cleaning up to do!

And a bit more renovations, but the place is already livable. =)

What a blessing!
What were some blessings you received recently?

So here are some of the books I’ve read in the past few weeks. =)

At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks – The story was very Nicholas Sparks. I kind of had an inkling of what was going to happen in the end (which I won’t tell you don’t worry). But overall it was nice. As always, it makes you fall in love.

The Zahir by Paulo Coehlo – This was probably the reason why I got depressed. Haha.. I got to borrow his book “The Alchemist” from my friend but the first 3 pages didn’t interest me so I didn’t continue reading. Now after reading The Zahir, I feel like I somehow know what to expect with “The Alchemist”. Anyway, it was out of this world. No, not really out of this world. Just some honest and I-wish-I-can-do-that-in-real-life kind of thing. I just CRIED and CRIED after reading the last page. Maybe I could relate with Esther. Maybe I envy her courage. This is one of those novels that would let you ponder on life after reading it.

Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella - It’s so teenager but I like it! Just like a feel good movie. Many parts of the book gave me a good laugh. I like that it’s very light and definitely a good book to enjoy.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch – I’m not yet done reading it but I’d say it is very touching. Makes me realize how we are supposed to value life and every moment we have with our family and people we love. Do the things we want to do and just live life to the fullest! I just wish it was more chronological because the chapters are too random.

How about you? What was the last book you have read? Did you like it?

Here are some (very) random things that happened to me.

I’ve been addicted to reading novels. I’ve read three in the past weeks and the three have totally unrelated subjects. I just took novels from my sister’s shelf one by one. I’m trying to stop myself though because I can’t get anything done when I hold a book. I get glued to it until I finish!

We surprised my mom!!! It was a success or maybe at least 99% successful. We gave her a surprise Farewell Party over the weekend. She’s going to Japan to take care of my sister who’s giving birth at the end of the month. Oh it was priceless seeing how happy and surprised Mama was. She was ecstatic! =)

I’ve been a bit depressed. My church mate hates it when I say that. She said Christians aren’t supposed to be depressed because depression is losing hope altogether (which can’t happen when you have Jesus in your life). So for her sake, let’s just say I’ve been extremely sad. No major thing happened. My mind just slowly drifted to a happy state to a not-so-happy-state. But I’m (quite) ok now.

I went shopping spree (which became an outlet of my depression). I bought a new bag. And another one. I bought a new pair of shoes. And another one. I bought a fashion magazine. (I’ve been obsessed about beauty and fashion lately.) I bought a new pair of shorts. And another one. (It’s summer here now. I need them!) I bought a new brown lipstick. (I finally found the kind of brown I’ve always wanted.) Me happy!

So this is mostly what had been happening to me. I hope to keep this blog a bit updated in the next few weeks. I’ve got some very nice news I’ve been keeping from all of you since last November and I can’t wait to spill the beans. And another news that’s been making me anxious and excited at the same time. =D

Seriously, how have you been? I haven’t had the chance to even visit your blogs.. See you again!!!

On our way home some nights ago, what was supposed to be a relaxing walk became an intense emotional outburst.  We all have struggles, don’t we? One particular aspect that is bringing me down lately is suffering the consequence of someone else’s wrong action. And it’s driving me nuts.  Hubby reminded me that in spite of all that is happening, (good or bad), we have to be thankful always.

… give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

“But it was not my fault! Why do I have to suffer? I do not deserve this!” I angrily told him.

With that, Hubby replied… “Tell that to Jesus. Because He did not deserve it either!”

Long silence…

There was nothing else I could say but just cry uncontrollably. He was right. Jesus didn’t deserve to die on the cross to save me from my sins. He did not deserve the crown of thorns, the whipping, the beating, the shame. He did not deserve all of them. But He did endure them all. Sometimes, all we see are the struggles we are going through without realizing that Jesus suffered MUCH MORE than what we are experiencing.

After that incident, I became a lot more thankful to Jesus (for saving me from my sins and for all the other blessings I enjoy daily). I can’t really say that I never get hurt or cry anymore. I still feel pain once in a while but with a different perspective now. =)

I’m not sure I’ve shared this before. Anyway I’d like to share this video again with you… and remind us of what God has done for us…

God loves you.

What has God been teaching you lately?

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