Monday, December 31, 2012

☼☀Freshly Sparkling★☆




Like my friend, I am also a strong believer of God's perfect and divine plan for all of us. I sincerely accept the fact that God's hands work in our lives. This, however, does not mean that everything has to depend on that plan. We are given our own body and free will to fulfill it. In my heart, I genuinely know that I live for something. And since it's already new year tomorrow, without a doubt, I know that something great --FRESHLY SPARKLING-- is going to happen next year. That's why this coming 2013, these are the things that I would like to accomplish:

It's going to be in detail this time, because I've read on Yahoo that details make our plans more realistic. Again, God willing, these are my goals next year:

1. Be a better member of our family.
☆I will be a better daughter to my parents by being more patient with them. I have
to understand that their age makes them a little irritated at times and that they
sometimes don't feel well. I have to be kind and loving to them all the time.
☆I will be a better sister. Being a better sister means being more considerate and
generous to my siblings.
☀Jesus, You know my prayers for my family. Their good health, happiness, contentment, long life, peace of mind, and drive to be better are what I always ask for. Amen.

2. Be a better and more effective teacher.
☆I shall be more patient thinking of good lesson plans.
☆I shall submit my lesson plans and instructional materials on time.
☆I shall be more prepared coming to class.
☆I shall check test papers and exams right away, so I could return them on time.
☆I shall continue going to school early.
☆I shall continue to respect my students and my colleagues.
☆I shall continue to study by researching, attending seminars, and learning from my colleagues.
☆I shall be kinder, more understanding, and more patient.
☀To our Greatest Teacher, teaching is one of the most noble jobs in the world, and I am honored to be a teacher. Please help me do my job in the right way. Amen.

3. Be even more confident (but not braggy).
☆I shall lose 15 more pounds by exercising regularly and eating right. That means
working out for at least 4 times a week. Enrolling in boxing sessions would
definitely help, but I'll continue going to the gym, running, and dancing. I have
to remind myself from time to time that I am what I eat. If I want to be healthy,
I need to take in nutritious food and necessary vitamins.
☆I shall continue with my beauty regimen -- facial wash/beauty soap, toner, and moisturizer. Moreover, I will start to apply anti aging cream when I already have enough budget.
☆I shall enroll in a class that would teach my how to dress up, put on make up, and be more confident.
☀Best friend J, You already helped me on this. Please continue to keep up with me, so I could go back in track to living a healthy lifestyle. Amen.

4. Finish my master's degree.
☆I will think of a meaningful and helpful research topic.
☆I will choose effective thesis advisers.
☆I will do my best to research about my topic and conduct the study.
☆I will will write a meaningful and useful thesis.
☆I will pass all my thesis defense with flying colors.
☀Lord, it's not being haughty, I used "will" because I am certain that You are on my side. Amen.

5. Learn how to drive.
☆I will save money.
☆I will enroll in a driving school or ask an expert to teach me how to drive.
☆I will practice driving.
☀My Savior, I know that my start isn't that good. I also know that the end does not justify the mean. I am sorry! I already have my license, but rest assured that I will first learn how to drive. Amen.

6. Enjoy being single.
☆I will save money.
☆I will learn how to play guitar.
☆I will make boxing/volleyball/badminton my sport.
☆I will learn how to cook either through internet or class.
☆I will enroll in an art and writing classes.
☆I will travel with my family and my friends --Hongkong and Macau or Japan/Korea, Batanes, Davao, Zambles, Corregidor.
☆I will be more updated when it comes to current news, books, music, and movies.
☆I will continue studying Spanish.
☆I will join Singles for Christ, so I could at the same time serve You and meet new people.
☀God, enjoying doesn't mean that I want to be single forever. In Your time, I know that someone will come along. In Your Perfect time, the perfect guy will be brave enough to pursue me. Amen.

7. Manage my time well.
☆I shall have a schedule.
☆I shall follow my schedule.
☆I shall wake up early.
☆I shall prioritize the things that have to be done first.
☆I shall know how to relax.
☆I shall sleep early.
☀To the One I trust the most, I've been saying this almost all my life, but I've never been consistent. Please help me stick to this. Amen.

8. Have our own house and car.
☆I will start to look for possible schools abroad.
☆I will apply abroad to study and work at the same time, either in Japan, in Korea, or in Singapore first.
☆I will prepare for the interview and the application process.
☆I will study and work abroad.
☆I will save money.
☆I will send my family money.
☀To our Greatesr Provider, Bo Sanchez once said that You do not want us to be poor. One of my dreams to let my parents experience the good things in life -- being able to travel, have their own house and car, see their daughter have a happy married life, taste good food, and so on and so forth. Amen.

I should stop now. Hihi. Besides the fact that I'm already sleepy, eight, they say, is a lucky number. Of course, Jesus, You know my heart's deepest desires. In the long run, two of my major dreams are to have a happy married life and have a successful career/business while I still have my parents and my sister. Actually, my ultimate goal is to be happy. Those are the things that would make me happy, as far as I know. As always, by believing, praying, dreaming, working on it and being patient, the final decision is still Yours. I leave everything to You.

In Your will, 2013 is going to be FRESHLY SPARKLING. It's going to be our best year yet. THE BEST IS YET TO COME. As my friend said, we will rise, shine, and boom 2013! With your help, my family's, friends' and other people's, my dreams are coming true. 2013! I am so ready for you! Weee!☀☆★☼

THANK YOU, JESUS!Ü

Thank you, 2012! Ü

What can I say, but time really does fly swiftly! I think that was how I started my blog almost the same time a year ago. It feels like it was just yesterday, and it will surely take me some time to get used to writing 2013 again. 2013. What do you have in store for me? However, before I dwell on that, I would first like to look back and see what transpired in 2012. Since I am truly trying to be optimistic, let me go over each blessing that God gave me this year.





1. Life
Sadly, there were some mishaps that happened this year that took some people's lives, that's why being able to breathe to chase my dreams is indeed a blessing.

2. Family
My family is God's greatest gift to me, and in His grace, no matter what happens, we are always intact.

3. Friends/Colleagues/Students
After my family, like any other normal people, my friends are the ones that make me stronger, and the ones that remind me that I can do something.

4. Work
I must admit that there were a lot of times this year that I complained for the workload that I have as a teacher. And I am sorry for that.

5. Strangers
In one way or another, I am sure that a stranger or two helped me.

6. Material Things
My family and I have enough money. We have house. We eat everyday. We get to try out new food.

7. Beauty
Although inner beauty is better than the physical side, we cannot deny the fact that the latter also matters. This year, God helped me to lose 20 lbs. This year, I became more conscious of my appearance, and it feels good. I became more confident.

8. Comprehensive Exams
Last July, I passed the exams. This only means that I'm only a few step to getting my Masters Degree, God willing.

9. Places
I finally got to visit one of the places in Mindanao. Dreams really do come true. Besides that, I also went to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and Samar.

10. License
Last but not the least, I finally got my driver's license last week!

Wow! Those are just the major blessings that God gave me. I know there are more. 2012 is undeniably kind to me! *Wink wink* Thank You!