how to keep up?!?

How do you keep up with all the pressure and the demands of your boss?  Half of the 1st month of 2012 is already done but the workload at the office keeps on piling up and never seem to stop.  I feel like I'm under the gun to complete all the tasks in hand.  This feeling is not new to me but I can't help myself but to be disappointed whenever I fall short and can't keep up with the tasks.  

Once again, I'm  being reminded of what is in the Bible: "There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off." - Proverbs 23:18

God is orchestrating the events in our lives.  He can see our future.  He desires that we put our faith in Him and not in our jobs.  Thank you Lord for your Word that I can claim and own it in my heart! :D

the mac

So, I finally gave in to the urge of buying myself this super sleek, very mayabang-like and the most expensive gadget I owned.  Presenting, my new 13" Macbook Pro! Woohooo! Sushal! lolz!!!  

I remember the time when I'm still contemplating whether to buy or not.  I know I've saved up for this but will this be worth it?  Almost all the per diem that I've saved will go to this haha!  During the time I was in the store I had a chit chat with the sales man and he said that they currently have a promotion: 60 dollar slash off out of the original price, because the store will be going on renovation and that day was their last day.  Wooaah! not bad eh?!?  After the sales talk, it's now time for the decision making... to buy or not to buy!  After some thinking and contemplating, I finally mustered the guts to withdraw all the mooolah I've saved up just for this.  Pikit mata ang pagababayad ko sa cashier.  And then it was done! This baby is now mine.  I went home with a BIG smile on my face :D  

"The Mac" is now 2 months old, and I'm loving it.  I still have to  learn all the other features that comes with it so that I can maximize it's full potential.  As the saying goes "Once you go MAC you'll never come back! *wink*    

   

a retrospective of 2011

I bid 2011 goodbye with a grateful heart.  

In 2011, I've experienced Highs and Lows. But the highs covered up for all the lows all put together.  First on my list of highs was the realization of my little dream.  I got to be deployed onshore for a project that was scheduled for only 3 months but eventually became a long-term project that took me away from my family and friends.  But it's all good knowing that this is what I've prayed for way way back.  And only now that God answered it for me.  Truly the Lord answers prayers in His own perfect time.  He has His master plan set for me in the way that I could never understand and imagine.  This reminds me of the verse in the Bible that can be found in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I believe that this verse has a very powerful message: God knows us personally, He has a plan for us, and allows us to find hope in Him. 


2011 is also the time I've experienced my first heartbreak.  It was the time that I cannot seem to think clearly about our relationship and just resorted to breaking up with someone whom I loved and cared about.  But then the breakup didn't last long as we were back in each other arms after 2 weeks time haha!  Nagpapapansin lang pala ako sa kanya kaya ko naisipan makipag break lol! Kidding aside, that whole situation made me realize that I should not make decisions based on impulse and that I should think it through over and over again.  Though, it made our relationship stronger and better I guess.  So last August 29, we celebrated our 1st anniversary.  We had our buffet dinner at Hotel Sofitel's Spiral restaurant.  

Of course, travel will not be left behind for the year that was.  In 2011, together with friends and Dude, we went to the northern part of Luzon which were Pangasinan, La Union, and Baguio.  Fun, fun, fun! That's how I can describe that trip :)  And then Dude and I made our way in the south eastern part of Mindanao which is in Pearl Farm, Davao.  For my international travel, we went to KL Malaysia.  Wow, thank you Lord for the gift to travel.  


Whew! That was an amazing year.  So many things happened, discovered new places and gained new friends.  Again, all I can say is to To God be the Glory!    Looking forward to the year 2012 for a life full of challenges and triumphs by God's grace!  Amen! 

and it's a wrap for 2011... and hello 2012!!!

It's a time of new beginnings, so let us grab and take hold of the fresh and new... Let us expect God to do something great in us this year!

Happy New Year everyone!!! From Singapore with love :D

Marina Bay Sands 2011 Fireworks display c/o google