because it's the hero's birthday.

Happy 77th Birthday in Heaven, Pres. Cory Aquino

I hope you had a great celebration with God, the angels, and Sen. Ninoy.

We've been missing you so much here.

You are our hero. <3

i felt helpless..

It's really amazing how much magic a single kid has. They "magically" relieve your stress and put a smile on your face just by seeing them with their cute smiles.

Meet the kids that we teach during NSTP Service. They are the kids from a depressed area in Paco, Manila. We hold our service every Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:30, at this Public Library thing. (hehe) I've always hated NSTP, but this semester was different. We are tasked to teach kids aged 4-7, and I love it! :) We teach different stories about God, songs, prayers, and of course, we play! We know how to have fun too you know! :))

I don't know what these kids have, but every time I see them, all the stress, the pain, will just go away. Now, I'm pretty sure they have a magic.


We didn't expect it..no one did.

January 13, 2010 was our first service, our first encounter with the kids. We started at around 2pm since there was some delay. Thank God everything went well and we managed to finish at exactly 4pm. Part of our service was to bring every child home safe and sound, and we did. At about 4:30pm, we left the place. On our way back to school, we saw fire trucks rushing somewhere. We ignored it since we don't actually have time to check it out. By the time I got home, the news featured a fire in Paco, Manila. I went like "Oh my God! I was just there! Oh my!!" It really shocked me. I was totally hoping it was far from the place we went to, since most of the kids live there.

The second service was today, January 20, 2010. We were still clueless about what had happened because we thought it wasn't the exact place where the fire took place. Me and my friend Anna, are tasked to bring the children home. But the volunteer said two of the kids will be going on a different way because they're staying on the relocation site across the street. They lost their home because of the fire. And yes, we were shocked. We didn't know that the place where we brought the kids home last week was torn down by the big fire. So, I talked to my other groupmates to bring the kids home while I me, Anna, and my other classmate Gebel will bring the two kids back to the relocation site. We have to bring the kids back exactly where there family was. It was too crowded that you could barely find a way to walk in, but thankfully we did. We talked to the family for a while, since we are asked to do so. (but we also wanted to hear their stories) The volunteer said there were about 200 families there. The other families who were affected by the fire were brought to other relocation site, I'm just not sure where. (Btw, there were over 1000 families affected)

Helpless..

It broke my heart to see them suffer like that. I was observing the place, and I felt like crying, but I managed to hold together my tears.(ha!)It was kinda shocking to me, since it was my first time to be in that kind of place. But the feeling of sympathy took over me. Me and my friend Anna were feeling the same. When we got back to the meeting place, I had the chance to talk to her about it. We were figuring out ways to help, but whatever we do, seems like it's so impossible. I felt so helpless and worthless. Until now, it's bothering me. I want to help, I just don't know how. If we only have enough money to give to those 200 families, we would. But, we only receive daily allowance, and that's 300 pesos a day. Not enough even if we save for years!

I hate the feeling of the not being able to do something to help others. It kills me!

We asked the volunteer if they receive goods from people like elections candidates, etc. and he said yes. But we know it wasn't enough. All we could do now is to pray for them. Prayer works!

If you are someone who can do something to help, please do. If not by goods, by prayer. They need such prayer warriors like you. <3

If you have the means to help, please please please do!
Philippine National Red Cross

The kids need us. They need us.

purpose talk

Okay. I didn't expect this. I just answered her question for, let's say, fun. Like, i just wanted to answer that question. I didn't expect her to reply since stars doesn't actually reply to their fans. I was like "OH MY GOD! I COULD DIE NOW!" Suddenly, I felt inspired and encouraged to pursue my goals more. She is one of my favorite singers, by the way. Okay. My most favorite! :)


"Sa tingin mo, ano ang purpose mo sa mundong ito?"

I don't why, but I was really struck with the question. I felt the need to just answer it. Not to make "papansin" or whatever you call it. And so I did reply and answer her question. I answered what I felt was my true purpose. Yes, I'm pretty sure that's my purpose. That's my dream. That's what I want to achieve. I want to make a big change in the country. Something that will help everyone in any way.

It was really inspiring to get a reply from her. An encouraging one! :)


Since I couldn't figure out how to print screen here on mom's laptop, (prt srcn + ctrl V is not working) I must say a big big thank you to my lovely friend MARYA VIDAL! I pretty much owe this post to her :) I love you! :) <3

God always surprise me in so many ways! The best talaga si God! ;)

Dream Big. :)

God needed some heroes.

It was shocking to hear the news that Haiti, the poorest country according to my professor, was hit by a 7 magnitude earthquake. Strong enough to almost erase the country from the map. It left the country devastated, helpless, and in grief because a lot of people died. I'm sure everyone is asking "why?" "why them?" "why does it have to be the country who has been living in peace for so long?" It seems so unfair. What did they ever do to deserve that? But I'm sure there's a good explanation for this.

I was thinking of what happened, and then I remembered the song "heaven was needing Hero.", and I was like "that's it!" HEAVEN NEEDED SOME HEROES, SOMEONE LIKE THEM :)
Yes. I knew heaven needed some people there now, some heroes. Heroes that will help God guide everyone in the world. Someone who is selfless and who seems to be contented of what they have. God needed the Hatians. God needed some heroes!

If you think of what happened, you'll be totally devastated. But hey! Look on the bright side. Those people will never ever be in pain again. No more sadness, no more tears, no more bad things! Only happiness, love, and peacefulness in the arms of God. :) Rest in Peace Hatians! God's toughest Heroes.

Heaven Was Needing A Hero

it will be a little special.

Why hello there! It's 2010 and I'm making my first post for this year. There are really a lot of things I want to accomplish this year. From something very little like get higher grades for this last semester to something a little bigger like learn how to drive. My mom started teaching my older sister a while ago, and I heard she did great for a first timer. I think I'll my start my driving lessons with mom this summer (crossed fingers). This year, I wanna do or try something new. I'm still not sure what it is, but hopefully I'll figure it out in the first quarter of the year. Second year of college will start in June 2010. I expect lots and lots of paper works, homeworks, projects, etc. I EXPECT IT TO BE 13x HARDER THAN FIRST YEAR. It's kinda okay for me though, 'coz I know it's for my own good. I just have to deal with it and do my best.

Oh, and this year would be kinda special to me because I will be turning 18. I'm pretty excited about being on the legal age but there's one sad part of it: I"M OLD. (haha!) Oh well, age are just numbers anyway. Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional. :)
P.S I'm actually excited about the party and the gifts I'll be receiving. :p


Why of course, who would forget about the national elections? Me myself is pretty thrilled about it, although I'm not voting yet. I would still be 17 by May 10 2010. So sad..a month late :p I really wanna vote and be part of history (well, not really, but yeah). =) It's not campaigning time yet, but our tv is flooded with infomercials of different candidates. Well, what can I say? It's Philippines.


"Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it."-- Ezra 10:4

It's always good to know that when everybody seems to be failing you, God is there to support you and lift you up.