Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Jeshelle
A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: "TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE."
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one, who had been slapped, got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After the friend recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: "TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE."
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?"
The other friend replied: "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it."
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one, who had been slapped, got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After the friend recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: "TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE."
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?"
The other friend replied: "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it."
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
A Post-Birthday Piece
Finally, to complete my birthday blog.
January 16, 2007. I celebrated my birthday in the office. First time ever that I celebrated it with my workmates. This is one of a dream come true. Well, I've been from several jobs, and I always wanted to celebrate my birthday with my colleagues but I never get the chance. Tonight, I did. For me, it was fabulous. I'm indeed satisfied!
With good foods and picture taking along everything went fine. Evic, Aimee, Tina and Chumz gave gifts. I'm happy that at least they remembered, I was really touched (sigh). To those who haven't give, don't worry I'm still accepting. Geez!
This day is very memorable. Not just that because I celebrated my birthday but also because the Management broke the silence about certain issue that we've been waiting for them to lay on us. To be honest, I really don't have any plans yet I don't want to jump into another company once again unless it's for a job outside the country. So, I plan to stay and simply go wherever they take me. I'm flexible, anyway! Besides, I already mentioned I really don't have plans yet. At least, I was able to save, as much as I can. Thus, I am able to do the wacky and crazy things that I desire in that short span of time.
It's sad. Yes, it is because we'll be taking our own roads this time. Some might stay but transfer to another place, some might leave the team, some might totally go and some might also let themselves flow where the river takes them, like me. =(
Whatever will happen, I know God's in control. This had been a great journey with them. Unfortunately, all journeys end. Ours is about to end few days from now. Sadness, sadness, sadness! But I'm hopeful, another journey will come upon. Well, this is life. Reality bites.
Going back to my birthday (before any tears will fall), I therefore say, that I'm so much satisfied with my celebration. Wrapping it up, Sunday, before my birthday, I celebrated it with God and with my Awesome Family. Monday, I treated my self and I celebrated it with my one and only Honey. Tuesday, I celebrated it with my colleagues at work. This is how I celebrated my 20th Birthday. Geez!
Last words,,, To God be the Glory!
January 16, 2007. I celebrated my birthday in the office. First time ever that I celebrated it with my workmates. This is one of a dream come true. Well, I've been from several jobs, and I always wanted to celebrate my birthday with my colleagues but I never get the chance. Tonight, I did. For me, it was fabulous. I'm indeed satisfied!
With good foods and picture taking along everything went fine. Evic, Aimee, Tina and Chumz gave gifts. I'm happy that at least they remembered, I was really touched (sigh). To those who haven't give, don't worry I'm still accepting. Geez!
This day is very memorable. Not just that because I celebrated my birthday but also because the Management broke the silence about certain issue that we've been waiting for them to lay on us. To be honest, I really don't have any plans yet I don't want to jump into another company once again unless it's for a job outside the country. So, I plan to stay and simply go wherever they take me. I'm flexible, anyway! Besides, I already mentioned I really don't have plans yet. At least, I was able to save, as much as I can. Thus, I am able to do the wacky and crazy things that I desire in that short span of time.
It's sad. Yes, it is because we'll be taking our own roads this time. Some might stay but transfer to another place, some might leave the team, some might totally go and some might also let themselves flow where the river takes them, like me. =(
Whatever will happen, I know God's in control. This had been a great journey with them. Unfortunately, all journeys end. Ours is about to end few days from now. Sadness, sadness, sadness! But I'm hopeful, another journey will come upon. Well, this is life. Reality bites.
Going back to my birthday (before any tears will fall), I therefore say, that I'm so much satisfied with my celebration. Wrapping it up, Sunday, before my birthday, I celebrated it with God and with my Awesome Family. Monday, I treated my self and I celebrated it with my one and only Honey. Tuesday, I celebrated it with my colleagues at work. This is how I celebrated my 20th Birthday. Geez!
Last words,,, To God be the Glory!
Monday, January 15, 2007
A Birthday Piece
Yesterday, few people already greeted, Marga and Cis (my highschool friends), my bestfriend, my hone and my hone's two tita. I was just silent in the church about my birthday, since I wasn't really going to have a big party this year, plus the fact that I needed to sleep right after the service. In the evening, together with my mom and dad, I celebrated my day, we just dine out, so it required us to go to the mall. It was a simple dinner but I'm overwhelmed that my family is complete plus the fact that my dad had already recovered from the recent operation. Now we're overcoming. They just can't believe that their daughter is now tweny-___ years old. Their just proud and satisfied. Well, its because they brought me up well and I personally have big dreams in life. Some had already been achieved and bigger ones are yet to come.
15th of January 2007. I wanted to keep my eyes closed when the evening stroke. I'm not sure if I'm asleep or I was awake on the very start of my birthday. I mean, 12 midnight. However, when I woke up, my mom and dad were already singing the birthday song for me (they do that to their one and only child every year- and they never fail) ;-)
It was a bright day. I thank my Lord for giving me another year in this earth, another hope to live and love, another chance to make up from my mistakes, another opportunity to fulfil my dreams. He amaze me, bestowing the countless blessings in my life inspite of all my sins. God remains faithful and just. He remains my ever loving God.
I went to a doctor today and had a beauty treatment. On my way, my college colleague, Jeslie called- she even sang for me. I actually demanded her to call, but I didn't expect she really will. Let me tell this, but I feel that she completed my day. It's really nice to hear a friend's voice from a very far place. It simply connects us together. The treatment, is quite expensive since it requires 6-8 sessions but it is more cheaper than the ones in the mall. Furthermore, at least I personally know the doctor, since I already had few check-ups in her clinic before. I also learned something today. The doctor said that my pain threshold is high, meaning, I can tolerate pain far others can. Thus, she said it was a good characteristic, since I will be able to endure life's pain and trials, and be able to succeed further. I like what she said. It took me almost 4 hours in the clinic. Oh, Tina and I were texting in between hours, she said that I just deserve to treat myself. I know I do.
After that, I was supposed to have my haircut, but I ran out of time, so I went in the mall and meet my hone. We celebrated our birthday. Mine's today and his' will be on the 20th. We ate great foods, had a wonderful talk and watched "A Night at the Museum". I gave that movie a rating of 3.5. It's funny, nice, not too awesome, but we did enjoy the film.
I remember a scenario during my debut, I was about to cry because my highschool friends weren't still in the place and my party was already starting then my host (a family friend) told me this line, "Ashelle, you don't have to let the tears flow down your cheeks just because your few friends are not here Look at the crowd in this place there are many people in this big room that celebrates with you in your very special day even if some of your friends are not yet around, many of your other friends, classmates and relatives are already here for you". Then, puff! I realized he was correct, that I seem to look in the far direction, where in front of me are people who did not made me wait any longer. I am seeing a big picture of everything from that time on. I realized that in life, I don't have to look for people who are not with me, I just simply need to look at the people who are with me right now. It was a great learning. And every time I remember that particular incident, I remember how narrow-minded I was during those days.
Now, I would like to acknowledge the people who made my day very well, few were already mentioned. Tina, Archie, Aimee, Madette, Roj, Sheryl, Ethel (My current workmates in Suth), Marga (highschool friend) Jeslie (my classmate); Ahia Bhon (my hone's supercouzin), Mia ( my trainer) Wheng ( my churchmate) Cham (my sister in KFC-MD- Oh I miss her badly) Teddy ( my big brother in ISB- ahhhh, I'm so glad he did remember coz it's been years since I saw him); some also greeted online like my previous student Raine and my highschool classmate Anna. Of course my Hone , My best and my lovely parents.
I thank God for having wonderful friends. My birthday's complete. But later on, in the office I will still celebrate. I just wish that the desires of my heart will come true- in all aspects, career, health, money, emotion, spiritual, education. With God's help, I know I can reach my dreams! Happy Birthday to me!
*yUmi
15th of January 2007. I wanted to keep my eyes closed when the evening stroke. I'm not sure if I'm asleep or I was awake on the very start of my birthday. I mean, 12 midnight. However, when I woke up, my mom and dad were already singing the birthday song for me (they do that to their one and only child every year- and they never fail) ;-)
It was a bright day. I thank my Lord for giving me another year in this earth, another hope to live and love, another chance to make up from my mistakes, another opportunity to fulfil my dreams. He amaze me, bestowing the countless blessings in my life inspite of all my sins. God remains faithful and just. He remains my ever loving God.
I went to a doctor today and had a beauty treatment. On my way, my college colleague, Jeslie called- she even sang for me. I actually demanded her to call, but I didn't expect she really will. Let me tell this, but I feel that she completed my day. It's really nice to hear a friend's voice from a very far place. It simply connects us together. The treatment, is quite expensive since it requires 6-8 sessions but it is more cheaper than the ones in the mall. Furthermore, at least I personally know the doctor, since I already had few check-ups in her clinic before. I also learned something today. The doctor said that my pain threshold is high, meaning, I can tolerate pain far others can. Thus, she said it was a good characteristic, since I will be able to endure life's pain and trials, and be able to succeed further. I like what she said. It took me almost 4 hours in the clinic. Oh, Tina and I were texting in between hours, she said that I just deserve to treat myself. I know I do.
After that, I was supposed to have my haircut, but I ran out of time, so I went in the mall and meet my hone. We celebrated our birthday. Mine's today and his' will be on the 20th. We ate great foods, had a wonderful talk and watched "A Night at the Museum". I gave that movie a rating of 3.5. It's funny, nice, not too awesome, but we did enjoy the film.
I remember a scenario during my debut, I was about to cry because my highschool friends weren't still in the place and my party was already starting then my host (a family friend) told me this line, "Ashelle, you don't have to let the tears flow down your cheeks just because your few friends are not here Look at the crowd in this place there are many people in this big room that celebrates with you in your very special day even if some of your friends are not yet around, many of your other friends, classmates and relatives are already here for you". Then, puff! I realized he was correct, that I seem to look in the far direction, where in front of me are people who did not made me wait any longer. I am seeing a big picture of everything from that time on. I realized that in life, I don't have to look for people who are not with me, I just simply need to look at the people who are with me right now. It was a great learning. And every time I remember that particular incident, I remember how narrow-minded I was during those days.
Now, I would like to acknowledge the people who made my day very well, few were already mentioned. Tina, Archie, Aimee, Madette, Roj, Sheryl, Ethel (My current workmates in Suth), Marga (highschool friend) Jeslie (my classmate); Ahia Bhon (my hone's supercouzin), Mia ( my trainer) Wheng ( my churchmate) Cham (my sister in KFC-MD- Oh I miss her badly) Teddy ( my big brother in ISB- ahhhh, I'm so glad he did remember coz it's been years since I saw him); some also greeted online like my previous student Raine and my highschool classmate Anna. Of course my Hone , My best and my lovely parents.
I thank God for having wonderful friends. My birthday's complete. But later on, in the office I will still celebrate. I just wish that the desires of my heart will come true- in all aspects, career, health, money, emotion, spiritual, education. With God's help, I know I can reach my dreams! Happy Birthday to me!
*yUmi
Saturday, January 13, 2007
A Pre-Birthday Piece
2 days before my birthday
I am excited in my upcoming birthday. I don't know why, but I am.. It's not because I want to get older. Who wants to get old by the way? Nobody! Well, I even stopped counting my age when I was 20. So right now, if you'll ask how young I am. I'l say tweny. It's hard to explain as to why I am excited this way. Not too excited, as if I can't even sleep. I need to sleep especially with the kind of schedule I have right now. Geez! It makes me insane. But I am waiting for this day as if something marvellous will happen. But come to think of it, I am spending my birthday alone because it's my off, my parents as well as my Hone will go to work. I'm not meeting any friends at all. I'll just spend my day alone.. alone.. alone.. perhaps I'll just make my self vain that day and take reflection of how life had been in the past year.
I know what's gonna happen that day. But I am excited still. I can't explain. Maybe, this year's gonna be good to me. Far better than the previous year. I am hopeful. Thank God for the word hope exists.
I consider last year as the worst year of my life. I thought my God left me in the battlefield alone with nobody to cling into with my greatest frustration. That particular chapter made me rebel. I can't imagine, I've done things which I know I couldn't. Life's had been unfair. God's unjust. I filled my heart with negativity and it took me almost two months to get over. That long. I even forgot that I was a psych graduate and not just a mere psych graduate Whew! I had no friends to talked about the situation. I know I have so many friends, lotsa friends. But I just don't know as to why when the time I really needed friends to help my parents push me up... they're gone. .. they're not there.. they're with their own businesses and work and everything else. Now I understand the saying "Laugh and the world laughs with you, Cry and you cry alone." This proverb is indeed damn true.
Good thing, that when "God closes a door, He opens a window". He did open one for me in a world I never expect I'd be going, In a world where I never wanted to go, In a world where I thought as the very last resort that I'll do in my life. Life's ironic. It takes us to the places we never expect and we don't even want. Gladly, this world welcomed me warmly. I found satisfaction. I found peace. I found joy. I found new friends. This new world just made me happy and healed my wounds of broken dreams and broken promises. I am thankful, that life took me there.
2 days to go.
I am adding another year in my life, even if I deny it, I can't hide it. I welcome it then. I don't know where I'd be completely going. Wherever life takes me- bring it on, huh! I'm tougher this time. Life taught me that. I'm never gonna let my self down again. My Birthday wish well, I wish for World's peace! Geez!;-)
Thank you to all the people who have already greeted me, and will greet. Dieu Benissent!
I am excited in my upcoming birthday. I don't know why, but I am.. It's not because I want to get older. Who wants to get old by the way? Nobody! Well, I even stopped counting my age when I was 20. So right now, if you'll ask how young I am. I'l say tweny. It's hard to explain as to why I am excited this way. Not too excited, as if I can't even sleep. I need to sleep especially with the kind of schedule I have right now. Geez! It makes me insane. But I am waiting for this day as if something marvellous will happen. But come to think of it, I am spending my birthday alone because it's my off, my parents as well as my Hone will go to work. I'm not meeting any friends at all. I'll just spend my day alone.. alone.. alone.. perhaps I'll just make my self vain that day and take reflection of how life had been in the past year.
I know what's gonna happen that day. But I am excited still. I can't explain. Maybe, this year's gonna be good to me. Far better than the previous year. I am hopeful. Thank God for the word hope exists.
I consider last year as the worst year of my life. I thought my God left me in the battlefield alone with nobody to cling into with my greatest frustration. That particular chapter made me rebel. I can't imagine, I've done things which I know I couldn't. Life's had been unfair. God's unjust. I filled my heart with negativity and it took me almost two months to get over. That long. I even forgot that I was a psych graduate and not just a mere psych graduate Whew! I had no friends to talked about the situation. I know I have so many friends, lotsa friends. But I just don't know as to why when the time I really needed friends to help my parents push me up... they're gone. .. they're not there.. they're with their own businesses and work and everything else. Now I understand the saying "Laugh and the world laughs with you, Cry and you cry alone." This proverb is indeed damn true.
Good thing, that when "God closes a door, He opens a window". He did open one for me in a world I never expect I'd be going, In a world where I never wanted to go, In a world where I thought as the very last resort that I'll do in my life. Life's ironic. It takes us to the places we never expect and we don't even want. Gladly, this world welcomed me warmly. I found satisfaction. I found peace. I found joy. I found new friends. This new world just made me happy and healed my wounds of broken dreams and broken promises. I am thankful, that life took me there.
2 days to go.
I am adding another year in my life, even if I deny it, I can't hide it. I welcome it then. I don't know where I'd be completely going. Wherever life takes me- bring it on, huh! I'm tougher this time. Life taught me that. I'm never gonna let my self down again. My Birthday wish well, I wish for World's peace! Geez!;-)
Thank you to all the people who have already greeted me, and will greet. Dieu Benissent!
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