How sweet indeed...

Often times the most surprising and most priceless gifts are those from the people whom you loved the most. Last Christmas my son surprised me with their gifts. Yes! gifts it is! I was actually surprised that they know my favorite kikay shop (Etude House) and got me a hand cream and a dressy cologne not to mention that they included a Pearl facial mask to sweeten the deal. Well what can I say...like mother like son...hehehe...and he got taste baby :)

I wonder what will I get this Valentine and for my birthday on May? Hmmm....

so many books...so little time

It's been quite awhile since I touched on these books, some were gifts some were hand picked by myself and they're actually my personal favorites. I absolutely need to squeeze in some time to read all of these books. Not to mention that I make an effort to at least also read the Holy Bible everyday. Thanks to a dear friend who has a kind heart and knows what I need.

Though I read some of them (midway...hehehe) and here are so far some insights:

a. Eat Pray Love - Quite frankly I got bored with the book; seen the movie and it's quite interesting

b. New Strategic Selling - my new Sales Bible....ayluvet so much!

c. The Witch of Portobello - quite intriguing, the main character is very playful and full of mystery

d. How to Say It: Be Indispensible at Work - very basic but somehow quite alarming

e. Eleven Minutes (Paulo Coelho) - I just started about 3 pages hehehe

f. A bend in the Road (Nicholas Spark) - haven't opened it yet

I have several collections of books from self-help, fiction, short story, novel, business books etc and someday soon I would like to put all my collections into a nice and huge library.

Colours of my mind...

First time I tried water colour painting was over 3 years ago. I never really thought that I can ever draw and pull a simple painting that captures the very image that I want. Believe me, I have no formal training or schooling in terms of mixing colors. I paint from my heart and from the vision that I have in mind. Water colour amazes me ever since because it's simple and yet it's quite challenging. Painting using water colour has a very different technique as compared to acrylic and oil painting because with water colour you start from dark to light and believe me it's quite tricky.

My favorite subjects are fruits and vases. And you can see below one of my very few work of art in water colour. I was quite surprised when I showed this to a friend of mine and she was more than willing to buy this art for her new house and I said to myself "WOW". I almost give in, but then again I declined to her generous offer. These for me are priceless and they are not for sale. Painting for me is just another form of my passion and how I express and appreciate life in general.

For whatever reason, I am soooooo fascinated with apples and vases...perhaps it's easier or perhaps apple was the first fruit that we learn way back in kindergaten har har har!!!

Another attempt was several fruits and a few vases. In fact, as I remember it right this is my very first painting.

Painting is truly an expression of oneself. It brings me to a space wherein I am free of worries and gives me a moment of solitude and at peace with myself. It also brings a sense of contenment and allow certain breaks especially with our fast phased life.

I still have to scan or take some pictures of my other work and will post it soon.


Materials used:

Van Gogh Water Colour
Acid Free Paper
A little imagination

How about you? What's so passionate about you?

Season, Reason or for a Lifetime

For days now, I am contemplating whether I should respond to the letter that I got from this person who really broke my heart. It's actually a short letter saying how sorry he was with all the things that has happened and how things are between me and him.

I felt that the letter was not something that I would be happy and it's also not something that I am mad about. In fact, I think I lost it already. I lost the feelings that I once strongly have for him.

I felt him when I was reading his message, I felt his regret over the fact that these things happened, I felt that he is truly and did care for me but the truth is...it's was never enough. Not enough to fight for whatever we have.

On the day that I saw his email message, I was surprised because I never really expect him to send that letter of sorry and asking for forgiveness. I felt sad for him because I have accepted the fact that there's no US anymore. I wasn't sorry for what happened because I learned to accept and moved on with my life. If I may share, this was one wish granted by St. Jude. I pray for serenity and clarity for my decision and he did lead the way.

A poet once say that people do come into your life....either they are for a season, reason or for a lifetime. For years, I made myself believe that he's for a lifetime because he's so close to perfect. But now I do know that he's just a season and a reason for me to believe that once upon a time...somebody loved me so much, somebody cared for me so much, somebody adored me so much and since that somebody is already gone. I have my whole lifetime to take delight and do whatever it takes without limitations and be happy and enjoy my journey in life.

Shopping...a stress buster sport

Yesterday, we went to the mall with one end in mind....to simply watch I AM NUMBER FOUR. We arrived around 4:45 and was thinking of doing some window shopping first or have an early dinner since the movie wouldn't start 'till 6:00pm or we can go for the 9:00pm slot. Well, it didn't surprised me much when only a few hours had gone by and I already had some paper bags in my hand...hahahaha! My boys went crazy when we pass by Data Blitz and of course ask me to buy them new Xbox games. Then we pass by Power MAC center and with enough "lambing" and some persuasion; I bought RJ his Skull Candy headphone. As for me, I cannot resist the computer bag that I have been eying. That bag has been calling me...buy me buy me...hahaha!

It's almost dinner time when we went to Shoe Salon and found this comfortable slip ons....good thing my boys said..."Mom, let's eat first and think it over" Wheew!!! I almost bought those pairs.

Oh well, who said shopping isn't fun and a true stress buster.

Until our next shopping.

3 Elements of Healing

Early this evening, I happen to visit my new found friend in a church near and beside the Malacanang. And today I learned that true healing comes from accepting the things as they are and for what we have.

Physical and Spiritual healing requires both faith, hope and trust. In the absence of the other, complete physical and spiritual healing will never take place. Come to think of it, how many times do we put our faith, hope and trust with our Doctors of choice whenever we are physically ill and sick. What more if we surrender all our worries, anxiety and doubts to our Spiritual Healer...Jesus Christ.

The message of the Homily was quite simple and straight forward but it left a huge impact on me that I said to myself I need to create a blog for this because I want to illuminate and share the wisdom I gain today.

Before I retire to bed today, I pray that I may continue to grow and know HIM more.

Sweet Revenge

For months I kept quiet and kept still and I said to myself that I long to see the day that I will have my sweet revenge. And today was "the day" that I have been waiting for. I got want I wanted when he showed to my doorstep with his sheepish smile as if nothing happened.  Well, sweetheart you dealt with one seasoned lady here....so I did gracefully welcome him and deliver what I have to deliver. And sorry for you...I don't crack under pressure. I know how to play cards very well and I could be the queen of sarcasm. And he definitely got a dose of it....and oh boy I must say that those simple words really rock you to the very core.

This indeed is my sweetest revenge ever!