tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86867868209156439752024-03-06T09:02:17.989+08:00BetterCurly by Madz Madaje ❤ Create more wholeheartedly ❤Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-42946381127287514792023-11-06T21:31:00.006+08:002023-11-06T21:31:51.254+08:00Not my name and definitely not my coffee<p>It is definitely a long day but not as much as since I stopped writing on this blog. I thought I wouldn't be able to log in. And I do not even recognize the girl who had etched her youth here to keep her sanity.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2svKX7OkwaCBA46XnliPuLT29djoaTOgffS90Lzn0FU0zJI8F0mpGyM7N7JRUKU66oNa0G7Gq6ErT5YlET4XTyX2ngcKfbrUPbHGehZxdWW4DgGgVLPIOgy7zEO66FDLwmiU23kf4PfM0me4SW-Tby4HZntg6aLby5OmeRujre_c1zFcM-9wGKAwsgoc/s815/peppermint-mocha-starbucks-2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="815" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2svKX7OkwaCBA46XnliPuLT29djoaTOgffS90Lzn0FU0zJI8F0mpGyM7N7JRUKU66oNa0G7Gq6ErT5YlET4XTyX2ngcKfbrUPbHGehZxdWW4DgGgVLPIOgy7zEO66FDLwmiU23kf4PfM0me4SW-Tby4HZntg6aLby5OmeRujre_c1zFcM-9wGKAwsgoc/w393-h400/peppermint-mocha-starbucks-2023.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Why am I writing here now? Because my emotions got stirred up by what suddenly happened.<p></p><p>After dinner, I went to the coffee shop to extend my working time because I didn't want to go home yet. I need some time and space where I can enjoy my coffee and favorite pastry.</p><p>But things instantly changed when the barista called my name. I went to grab my order: Peppermint Mocha, hot grande, for here.</p><p>While I was settling into my seat, he then turned to call my name for the second time, "Peppermint Mocha grande for Madz". I hurried to the barista telling him that he already called me a while ago. And there in front of us came an old man clueless about what was happening. The barista voiced out the name again and it was his and apparently, the coffee was not peppermint mocha. And yes, yours sounded like mine and you knew how I loved your name a lot."</p><p>That's why now I am writing here again while sipping my coffee in a very loud place yet my feeling is blue. I think about you. I breathe in and out. I'm letting this go.</p><p><br /></p><p>P.S.</p><p>Sometimes I'm thinking of having an alias when I'm in a coffee shop.</p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #ea9999; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px;">MM</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">❤️</span></span></p>MadzMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01014552145753180184noreply@blogger.com0Philippines12.879721 121.774017-15.430512836178846 86.617767 41.189954836178842 156.93026700000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-223086008945934232020-07-07T22:20:00.001+08:002020-07-07T22:32:35.421+08:00BetterCurly blog is 10 years old nowHi to everyone who might be reading this.<br />
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It's been two years since I've written something here.<br />
A lot of things happened to me since then.<br />
I think I've changed a lot: physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally... yes, huge changes.<br />
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I am actually trying hard to write something here.<br />
The writer's block is so true in me and actually, I also lost my passion for a lot of things.<br />
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But I am here now.<br />
Fighting.<br />
I am still taking a lot of sunset photos.<br />
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And now, I'd want to encourage you, <b>whoever you are, that you are cared for and loved.</b><br />
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2020 is a challenging year for all people in the world but we are still here.<br />
I believe that <b>better days are coming.</b><br />
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I've prayed to the Lord a lot of time to take away all the pains and misery, but tonight as I am writing this, God makes me remember of the apostle Paul's plea to him. He pleaded three times to take away that 'thorn in the flesh' but God didn't. Not because He was not able but because He had a purpose and the apostle was able to understand it. God said to him, <i>"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."</i><br />
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10 years ago, I was not a fan of change. If you know me so well, you'll discover that I am a person of following rules. Even my writing and art style is rigid, I think.<br />
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However, for all the things I've experienced since 2010, thank God that I grew and I am still in process today. So now, I understand why changes must happen for there is a season for everything. Nothing is permanent but, as a believer of Christ, I believe that God Almighty is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. So I can trust in Him. I can depend on His Word and promises. He cares for you and me because He loves us.<br />
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10 years.. and I am still here.<br />
10 years...and I am excited about the adventures I should take soon.<br />
10 years...and I am writing again. I just let myself type all the thoughts and I won't edit this after I finish, I like this to be raw and I want to preserve it.<br />
10 years...and I am thankful for this blog which became an extension of myself.<br />
And I'd like to thank my friends who supported this blog and believed in me.<br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvReT7-lomA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">My 2nd time joining a group exhibit at PWU with my MFAD classmates ✨ It was an awesome experience in creating an artwork related to your childhood. The topic assigned to me is about a childhood dream and this artwork is my interpretation. * I used the agamograph technique because I wanted to show that whoever I am, whatever I have, and wherever I am now is the result of everything I’ve experienced in my younger years. It’s only by God’s grace that I am living my dream as a college instructor now. And He’s not done with me yet. I am a work in progress. And so is everyone. 🌸 The title of my work is “Kinder” for I was in that level when I realized that I want to be like my teacher. I drew myself on a paper wearing a teacher’s uniform and she saw it then showed my artwork to other teachers that day. 🖼 Anyway, our exhibit titled “SeeSaw SawSee” runs until Saturday, March 23 at JCB Gallery at PWU Manila. It’s open to everyone ✨ 👩🏽🦱 👩🏫 #bettercurly👸🏽 #pwumfadexhibit #mfad #pwumanila #art #artgallery #createmorewholeheartedly #agamograph #childhood</a></div>
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<b>So back to you, who is reading this: you're still alive and that's the proof that there's still hope.</b><br />
<b>I'd like to hear from you, listen to you, speak to you, and maybe someday-- I will write about your story of darkness and redemption. </b><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">❤ </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love, BetterCurly</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Will you take time to listen this fresh song by <b>Retrogade Rocket,</b> titled <b>Distance</b>?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">If I could take a rocket</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">I would fly and bridge the distance</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">Coordinates, location</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">You said they don’t really matter</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">A solar flare will take me there</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">If this is a fleeting orbit</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">I’m glad that our worlds eclipsed</span>MadzMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01014552145753180184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-91223823673187449662018-01-15T17:42:00.000+08:002018-01-15T17:42:15.561+08:00Why do I like writing?<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Why do I like writing?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A lot?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe because I love history.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe because I am awfully
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love writing especially
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love words and letters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love reading and daydreaming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A lot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And writing is learning for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every time I open my
journal and read randomly, I am sometimes surprised by what I wrote in the
past. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s like I am listening to a long lost friend’s words and
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Therefore, I am learning more about myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Writing helps me appreciate my failures and brokenness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Writing helps me understand the process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Writing helps me grow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And I write because it’s me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">How about you, do you also love writing? How about
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’d like to know how it can help you as well. I’d appreciate
if you can give me tips on how to improve writing. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hope to hear from you soon!</span></div>
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<i style="color: #e06666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Love, MM </i><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 18.2px;"> </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 20.2222px;">♥</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-58017564118391977222018-01-11T14:17:00.001+08:002018-01-11T16:23:00.373+08:002017 was good!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh wow! It's already 2018 and it's also been a long time since I've posted something here.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Some days I was wondering if there are people who still read my blog ...And surprisingly, someone left me a message here </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">yesterday and told me</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> that she's glad to find my page. How awesome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, here's a quick recap of what happened to me in 2017.</span></span><br />
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It wasn’t a perfect year but many amazing things happened unexpectedly.</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZGfot1A3Kc/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">So grateful ❤️ I just gave a beautiful book from @omflit to a good friend as a gift.. then surprisingly, I got a free book in return here at #MIBF2017 🤓🤗😍 thank You Lord! Thanks #OMFLitHistory #OMFLitMIBF2017 🎈📚 #happiness Go visit their booth! Daming #goodbooks na may #goodprices din! Until tomorrow pa ang book fair 🤓 #bettercurly👸🏽 #betterthanjewels #ricaperalejo</a></div>
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Our beautiful dog, Teki, a mini pinscher, went missing and was never found... huhu.
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But we're thankful that God added another year to our dear Tofi once again. He's a cancer survivor.
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Of course, our local church continued our mission for children: SVBS Summer Vacation Bible School in Marikina and San Mateo, Rizal. We had 200+ students and they all came to learn about Jesus and accepted Him as their Lord and Savior.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I remember that I was in Kinder when I drew on a piece of paper my dream job: to be a Teacher. I drew a woman wearing a uniform same as my teacher, Ms. Dimla. She recognized my drawing ability and she showed my artwork to other teachers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I didn’t become a professional teacher after I graduated. I took different works in fashion design, advertising, merchandising, marketing, etc. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">BUT I became a Sunday School Teacher and youth leader. And until now, I’m happily serving the Lord through these ministries.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">And this year, God opened the door to my childhood dream. Finally, I became a college instructor. It’s a part time job but I tried to give my best for my students like it’s a full time work. We finished the first semester quickly and I was blessed to encounter kind-hearted and passionate students. And I’m grateful to our school and my co-teachers. I’m also happy that I’m able to work with my college friends as well ❤️ Thank you for sharing the joy of teaching with me.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Thank You Lord for all the preparation time and lessons I learned before You let me have this dream. Truly, everything works together for good according to Your purpose. So this 2018, I surrender you my year. Have Your way. You are sovereign.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><b>And today, I thank the Lord for my 2017 and I pray that God will also bless you more and more this 2018. Don't stop trusting Him wholeheartedly. God knows what He's doing in your life. He knows what's best because He loves you. I declare and claim that our 2018 is going to be wonderful in Jesus' Name.</b></i></span><br />
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Just like how God used <b><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+1&version=AMPC" target="_blank">Joshua 1</a></b> to speak to me again. I'm familiar with this Bible story yet as I read it again,<i> I got fresh teachings. It spoke to my spirit in a deeper level. </i>The words are now etched in my heart one by one. I was truly joyful when I found what I was searching for a long time.<br />
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<b>This is the importance of meditating God's Word and desiring a deeper relationship with Jesus. </b>It is something special and captivating. It is a personal experience.<br />
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I was even able to write a short poem because I could not contain the joy and love God gave me one night. And after posting it on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bettercurlyblog" target="_blank">my Facebook page</a>, I happened to see this post from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joycemeyerministries/" target="_blank">Joyce Meyer</a> ;) Such an amazing moment!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-63531892378474831932017-03-27T23:33:00.000+08:002017-03-28T00:33:18.892+08:00The Camera That Can Bring More Joy Photography is fun and my passion. It's extra special if one can express the same feeling in photographs as trying to capture the beauty of people, places, nature, and things to create good memories.<br />
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I have been using my DSLR for many years and this camera is still reliable. But in my recent vacation, I had encountered inconveniences using it. It's heavy and bulky. Though I can still take good pictures, it's hard for me to photograph during night time or in the low light. So it was easier for me to use my mobile camera anywhere and anytime. I also noticed that most of the tourists were using mirrorless compact camera, lightweight DSLR, or action camera. That's why my next goal is to invest for a new camera - mirrorless kind. I think that it'd a good companion because it's easier to carry during photo walks and visiting museums/indoor locations.<br />
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And this is why I like Sony Alpha a5000. The brand claims that this is the world's lightest interchangeable-lens digital camera and it has good features like Picture Effect, Multiple Exposure, Time lapse. The last one is my most favorite for the love of sky timelapse! This camera can sync photos and videos to smartphones since it has built-in-Wi-Fi and NFC. Make some enhancements to your photos and upload your shots to share.<br />
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With its Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C) Sensor, BIONZ X™ image processing engine, and high sensitivity ISO 100-16000 - I can capture in low light and without flash. This is perfect for my need.<br />
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You can also record movies in Full HD which gives you the option if you want a fast or slow setting.<br />
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And on taking selfies - it'll be more fun since it has tiltable LCD screen, face detection plus smile shutter; and can enhance photos with soft skin effect,<br />
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Can't wait to explore more places and capture sunset/cloud timelapse with Sony Alpha a5000. It's a great camera with wonderful features.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-36165929527026264832017-02-06T23:59:00.000+08:002017-03-28T00:34:50.288+08:00Before 12: Falling in love with sunsets<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;">Its colors and warm tones. The texture of the
sky as the daylight lets go of its brightness; as well as the night awaits for
the stars to come out. The richness and beauty of changing colors proclaim how
great our Creator is. He is a magnificent artist. Sunsets inspire me so much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;">1 I lived and survived another day.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;">2 I have eyes that can see well and appreciate the
wonders of nature.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;">3 Another opportunity to take good photos or
make a painting to treasure its beauty.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;">4 A new hope. It's a signal that there will be a new day coming soon.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;">5 A time of waiting and developing its
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I already posted <a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2016-08-20T19:00:00%2B08:00&max-results=5#uds-search-results" target="_blank">some sunset photos in my blogbefore</a> and I never get tired of appreciating its beauty.</span></div>
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the artist in you appreciate what your eyes can see. It's already a blessing to
know that you are alive and have a gift of sight. Not everyone is able to see
what we can see though</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> not everything is perfect and good for our sight but it's
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b>What matters now is we adore the creations of the Lord Almighty. God shows His love and care for us through His creations.</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am ending this blog post with some of my favorite sunset photos I took in Sweden. In d</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ifferent seasons, with different kinds of beauty but same wonderful time of the sun to hide its brightness for a while.</span></span></div>
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<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-2605735294945561432017-02-05T23:24:00.001+08:002017-03-28T00:35:10.651+08:00Before 12: I Learned to WAITIt is exactly seven days before turning another year older. I am so thankful for everything I have learned and experienced in life. But until now, I am still a work in progress. I believe that the Lord will not stop molding us until we are made in completion according to His divine purpose.<br />
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Waiting has always been a part of our journey on earth and it is not easy if patience is your weakness. Yet I am still praying for some of my prayers to get answered. Be it a yes, a no, or wait still from God.<br />
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That is why I am blessed to have a mother who is prayerful and God-fearing family. It would be impossible for me to survive the challenges I have faced in the past without my relationship with Jesus Christ. My heart and my flesh are weak but He is strong. Now, I am still pursuing my dreams and actively waiting for a new chapter to be unfolded.<br />
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<u>Why do I have this kind of hope?</u><br />
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<b>Because of God's promises written in the Bible and I know that my God is a promise-keeper. I am privileged to witness His sovereignty and love.</b><br />
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Just like three months ago during my devotion time, I received a Word from God. I sensed in my spirit that it's meant for me and it's a promise to me as well. I was sure of this because I kept on reading and hearing about <b>Abraham's unwavering faith on his Friend</b> as recorded in Romans 4:20-21.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God, Fully satisfied and assured that God was able and mighty to keep His word and to do what He had promised. (Romans 4:20-21 AMPC)</span></td></tr>
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I learned that <b>Abraham waited for God's promise to be fulfilled in His own time frame.</b><br />
This man knew who God was, is, and is to come.<br />
Because he was very close to God's heart and he knew that He would never lie.<br />
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It is not easy to embrace the waiting time but we have options to spend it with joy, hope and faith or anger, bitterness and frustrations. So let us choose not to be miserable.<br />
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<i>Option A: "Naghintay, nag-grow, gumanda lalo"</i><br />
<i>Option B: "Naghintay ka na nga, pumangit ka pa."</i><br />
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<u>And how can we survive this tiring season of waiting?</u><br />
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<b>1. Having our full trust and dependence on God's will alone.</b><br />
We know in our hearts that His timing is perfect and He is never purposeless.<br />
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<b>2. Wait with great expectations and believe God does not give mediocre blessings.</b><br />
He is gracious and loving. He never lacks wisdom, He cares for us and knows what is best for His creations.<br />
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<b>3. Try not focusing on our pain and brokenness but rather be thankful for everything.</b><br />
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God had saved me from a lot of my messed-up plans and decisions. Jesus has always been there to receive me with hands with open like the loving father in the prodigal son parable.<br />
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And I love this popular quote, whoever said this - he/she was right.<br />
<b>"I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future."</b><br />
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>God is already there.</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Trust His plans and His heart.</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>He loves us.</b></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-32355270811190101262016-09-02T22:57:00.000+08:002016-09-03T07:36:51.645+08:00Adopting an AUDACIOUS faith<div style="border-width: 100%; direction: ltr;">
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<i style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you ever used
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last Wednesday night,
I had a chance to attend <b>Hillsong Stockholm's Sisterhood United</b> gathering. I
was supposed to go with my sister but sadly she couldn't make it due to her
work. So I went on my own instead to the venue Rörstrandsgatan 7 in Stockholm - </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">the
Filadelfiakyrkan </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Philadelphia Church)</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Karlberg</b> is my
favorite railway station and I'm getting familiar with the area of Vasastan.
The first time I went here, I got a little lost but it was a good experience. I
enjoyed it. I love this city and its beautiful Scandinavian buildings. Here
you'll also find the awesome <b>Stockholm Stadsbibliotek</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">A photo posted by curlymadz (@bettercurly) on <time datetime="2016-07-30T08:44:22+00:00" style="line-height: 17px;">Jul 30, 2016 at 1:44am PDT</time></span></div>
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it was easy for me to find the venue for last night's event. I was also
surprised that the photo I took a month ago, GUD</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "segoe ui symbol";">❤️</span><span style="font-family: "georgia";">STHLM, was
displayed on its facade. Destiny it is that I'll have a memorable experience in
this place.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I entered the church
and noticed that almost all the volunteers were men. There's an impression that
it's really a night for women to relax and enjoy. They welcomed everyone with
sparkling water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I didn't know anyone
except for some familiar faces. Somehow, I felt a little lonely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But as we were all
waiting for the sanctuary to be opened, I already claimed that God is going to
do something amazing and His anointing would be poured out to everyone
especially the worship team members, organizers and our guest speaker from
Hillsong South Africa: Pastor Lucinda Dooley. I prayed that the Lord will touch
our hearts and renew our minds to amazingly refresh us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Doors were opened at
6:40PM and thanks God I got a good seat in the middle row and near the stage. I
had an Asian seatmate, she's a mother and she loves to smile. She also went on
her own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">By the way, I also
borrowed a Translation radio but mine was having static noises from time to
time. So it's good that the preaching would be in English.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The worship time was
great and one of the song we sang was Hillsong Worship's 'What a Beautiful Name
it is'. I believe the band will officially release its new album later this
year. And Brooke Fraser-Scottwood would be the lead singer of this track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Back to the event,
the ladies prepared a guessing game and they divided the crowd into half. It's
a fun game where some popular international and local artists were flashed on
the screen and one of the girls will sing a song and her partner have to guess
the name of its artist. Our team didn't win but since the church is so
generous, as always, all of us got a pair of Lindt's Lindor chocolates. Yum!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pastor Lina Nielsen,
wife of Hillsong Stockholm's head pastor Andreas, hosted the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And read <i>Isaiah
60:1-2</i> followed by her
invitation to register for the <b>Shine course</b>, join the <b>A21 walk</b> on October 2016,
and the <b>Colour Sisterhood Conference in London</b> next year.</span></div>
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Then Pastor Lucinda
Dooley opened her message sharing her own moment when she felt some inadequacy
to do what she usually does and be victorious in it for the year 2016. But
after she prayed, God gave her a message through SMS from a friend. This friend
sent her a Bible verse from Isaiah 46:3-4:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>“Listen to me, you
descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have
upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born.</i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Even to your old age
and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I
will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And that moment she
knew that God was telling her to <b>'adopt an audacious faith'</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A kind of faith that
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Mountain-moving;</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Giant-slaying;</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Miracle-building;</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Walking-on-the-water;
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;"><b>Taking-territory</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: bold;">She gave </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-weight: bold;">four points to remember</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: bold;">:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: bold;">1 We can't let our inadequacy anchor us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Remember that in
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Genesis 3:1-7</span></i>, Eve felt that what she had was not enough for she thought that <span style="font-style: italic;">the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing
to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And in reality,
sometimes we're like that BUT what we have is actually more than enough. Jesus
is more than enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We know that it <span style="font-style: italic;">is impossible for God to lie and we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and
secure.</span> (Hebrews 6:17-19)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: bold;">2 We can't let our hearts hinder us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We must always guard
your heart above all else… <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Proverbs 4:23)</span></i> and turn to God for He heals the
brokenhearted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For our hearts are
sensitive; can get damaged and offended. Keep in mind that the condition of our
hearts can affect our impact to others. This is perfect for me since I'm a
ministry leader in our church.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: bold;">3 We can't let lies limit us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will know it is a
lie if it is contrary to God's Word. We can read what Jesus said to people who
were unable to hear and accept Him - the truth <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(John 8:42-47)</span></i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: bold;">4 We can't let struggle stop us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just like Apostle
Paul who endured hardships and even boasted about it. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(2 Corinthians 11::22-27
NLT)</span></i>;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and though God did
not approve his request to have his thorn in the flesh, his weaknesses, be
removed: Paul decided to <span style="font-style: italic;">quit focusing on the
handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ’s strength
moving in on his weakness</span>. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(2 Corinthians 12:7-10 MSG)</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Because we must know
and accept that <span style="font-weight: bold;">the struggle is real (at times).</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just like </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Nick
Vujicic</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'s great testimony of he became limitless/unstoppable because the God he
believes is greater, sovereign! You can read from </span><a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.se/2013/02/nick-vujicic-live-in-manila-may-2013.html" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">my old post about his amazingstory and how he challenged every viewer to have faith in our BIG GOD</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></div>
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have an audacious faith.</b></span></div>
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only our own self who can hinder God's purpose.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I knew about most of
these already but since there's no accident to God - His plan was to let me
hear this message once more especially
while I'm in a country that is not my own. So I can remember that truly His purpose
prevails and He can work all things together for good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pastor Lucinda
closed her preaching with a Bible story from the Old Testament, <i>2 Kings
4:18-30</i>. It's about <b>the woman from Shunem who lived with an audacious faith</b>.<i> She
didn't let her inadequacy anchor her, her heart hinder her, the lies limit her
and struggles stop her. <b>She chose to arise and shine.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks God that when
I left the church, there's a smile on my face and a wonderful feeling because
of God's power. I even got a Bible translated in Swedish from one of the
volunteers and I thanked Pastor Lucinda personally. I know that the Lord also
wanted her to know that her message is really God's message to everyone so we
won't feel alone and down anymore. Sisters/Siblings in the Lord must encourage one
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many will find their lives anchored on God.</b></span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>It's really easy to
feel insecure and hopeless in this world</b></span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>but we must know that we are not alone</b></span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>and what we have is more than enough.</b></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today, I claim in
the Name of Jesus that whoever reads this post will have her mind renewed,
heart encouraged and life turned around to greatness. It’s no accident that I'm
writing this and you're reading this. God bless you.</span></div>
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In Sweden, residents know how to speak in English but most of their signage are in <b>Svenska/Swedish</b>. Just like the messages flashed in LED signage on the train or bus. I also noticed that most of the restaurant's menus are written in Swedish and I seldom found English translations huhuhu :(<br />
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Glad that I have my<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8" target="_blank"> Google Translate mobile app</a> with me whenever I travel solo. I also downloaded the English-Swedish translation package so I can always access it even without internet connection.<br />
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And before going to Sweden, I also tried learning the language through Youtube videos.<br />
See this Swedish guy - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/eeboy3/videos" target="_blank"><b>Eric Edler</b>'s tutorial videos in Youtube</a>; he's charming too ;)<br />
He taught a lot about the language and even what to expect about <a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.se/2016/08/hej-weather-is-good.html" target="_blank">the weather in Sweden</a>.<br />
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Well, here are <b>my top 7 Swedish words and phrases</b> which I hear a lot and I now use to converse as well. So let's start with...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"><b>Hej!</b></span><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: small;"> - Hello; Hi.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">photo: at <a href="http://www.historiska.se/" target="_blank">Historiska Museet</a></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">Bra!</b><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"> - Good/Great.</span><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">photo: at </span>the <a href="http://www.visitstockholm.com/en/See--do/Attractions/gamla-stan/" target="_blank">Gamla Stan</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">Tack.</b><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"> - Thanks.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">Hej då!</b><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"> - Bye.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">photo: at the <a href="http://destinationsigtuna.se/partner/steninge-slott/" target="_blank">Steninge Slott</a> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">near Märsta outside of Stockholm</span></td></tr>
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<b>Eller hur?</b> - Right? Their version of our "Di ba?" </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">photo: at the <a href="http://www.modernamuseet.se/stockholm/en/visit-the-museum/" target="_blank">Moderna Museet in Skeppsholmen</a></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">Chilla</b><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"> [slang]</span><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"> - (to) chill; (to) relax </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">photo: at the </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Norra Dellen, Lake, located near Fonebo, Gävleborgs län</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">And </span><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">Fika</b><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"> - a Swedish coffee break</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">photo: at </span><span style="color: #0000ee; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://destinationsigtuna.se/en/partner/tant-bruns-kaffestuga/" target="_blank">Tant Bruns Kaffestuga (Aunt Brown Coffee Shop) in Sigtuna</a></u></span></td></tr>
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Of course, it's also good to learn how to say 'I love you' in Swedish.<br />
Just say, <b>'Jag älskar dig'</b>. <span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.2222px;">♥</span><i style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"> </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.2222px;">♥</span><i style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"> </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.2222px;">♥</span><br />
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Anyway, I already know how to count 1-10 in Svenska too, haha! Yes, I'm proud of my skill.<br />
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Take note that there are three additional letters to a Swedish alphabet: <b>Åå, Ää,</b> and <b>Öö</b>. I'm still learning how to properly read and speak some words with these vowels.<br />
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So… our Swedish mini lesson ends here for now.<br />
Until my next post :)<br />
<b>Hej då</b>!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-54177806752550811082016-08-20T19:00:00.000+08:002018-08-20T23:40:35.287+08:00Hej! The Weather Is Good<div style="text-align: center;">
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One of the main and necessary topic or ingredient in a typical Swedish conversation.<br />
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Local: <i>Hej! </i>(Hi.)<br />
Visitor: <i>Hej!</i><br />
Local: Hur mår du? (Then he/she will notice you're not from Sweden and then will speak in English) <i>How are you?</i><br />
Visitor:<i> Good. Thank you. How are you?</i><br />
Local: <i>Good! Uh… It's a good day. It's really hot.</i><br />
Or not…<br />
Local: <i>Uh.. Just okay</i> (doing hand flips). <i>The weather today is not good.</i></blockquote>
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It's summer season in Sweden and most people are always outside to catch the heat of the sun. But summer here is kind of unpredictable since some days are cloudy or with clear blue sky then windy with little rain; and some are just cold grey days.<br />
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Just like when we spent some days in the summer house of a loving and warm Swedish family where the weather was changing every day. But the view outside their cozy home is just serene and green. It looks like a painting of a nature landscape in countryside. They said that nothing much changed through the years and it's still as peaceful and beautiful as before.<br />
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Here in this place you'll see God's awesome creations and appreciate a moment without the city noise and lack of internet connection. I'm using a Swedish prepaid sim but it's pricey to spend it for mobile surfing but glad that my sister had internet connection on her phone so I can check my mails in an instant.<br />
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The other day, it was really cold and I can't go out so much but my sister said that August in Sweden is so much like this: cold weather and gray skies.<br />
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But luckily, I captured a stunning twilight sky. Do you see the full moon?<br />
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I think I've also taken a photo of a comet or maybe a fireball? I was searching in the internet if a comet passed our atmosphere this week but I couldn’t find anything about it. But I’m a little sure that it's not a jet or plane. Anyway, here it is.<br />
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And since summer is ending soon, my sister brought me in to the woods to pick blueberries. I'm not outdoorsy but I really tried to help her picking hehe! She's really happy doing this and if I were not insisting to go - she'll probably spend the rest of the afternoon in the forest until her pail was full of berries. That morning, my sister and her family also went berry-picking.<br />
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And when we had a clear blue sky one day - we went swimming in the lake at Fonebo, Gävleborgs län and guess what? The water was supeeeeeer cooold! 10-12 degrees Celsius maybe. It was just like trying the ice bucket challenge!<br />
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Then we also drove to the mountains to eat <a href="http://www.siaglass.se/" target="_blank">SIA <i>glass</i> [ice cream], SIA is a Swedish brand</a>, at the <a href="http://avholmsberget.com/" target="_blank">Avholmsbergets Restaurang</a>. From the top is the breathtaking view of the Lake Norra Dellen.<br />
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I'm so happy and thankful to whoever invented the camera, the panorama and the video! Bra!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-46349121777256305122016-08-18T17:03:00.001+08:002016-08-18T19:55:38.414+08:00Hej from Sverige!I've been in hiatus in my blog for a month because I'm spending my fun <b>"hashtagged" yey vacay</b> moments in a Nordic country called Sweden/Sverige now.<br />
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Here, I also celebrated <a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.se/2016/07/just-got-older-its-bettercurlys-birthday.html" target="_blank">my blog's 6th anniversary</a>. Such an awesome way and place to recall my blog's journey and start a new chapter.<br />
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Because amazingly, almost every place where I've been were absolutely picture perfect. The country is beautiful and calming. Thank you Lord for everything <span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.2222px;">♥</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-71230739060698833772016-07-07T16:01:00.004+08:002016-07-07T23:38:27.698+08:00Just Got Older! It's BetterCurly's Birthday<div class="MsoNormal">
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page and a warm home to my swirly and random thoughts. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;">I'm really glad that God
inspired me and gave me courage to start this blog in 2010 with only one goal
in mind: </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;">BE BETTER NOW OR NEVER.</b></div>
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<b style="font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;">This blog is a treasure to me.</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;">
Writing here lets me discover more about my heart and what's happening to the
other side of my walls. As I've said last year: </span><a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.com/2015/07/bettercurly-at-awesome-5.html" style="font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;" target="_blank"><i>"This blog had opened doors of opportunities, new friends,
inspirations and encouragements which I never thought could come in. Little by
little, I gained confidence in myself."</i></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;">So today, I encourage you to
set aside your fears and take risks to pursue what you really really love.
Sometimes, it's okay to move without waiting for inspirations and perfect
timing and just let things happen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;">As for me, I just keep on
writing, doing artworks, taking photographs and serving the Lord through our
ministries. But I usually do a lot of prayers before I go and pursue something.
I pray for God's wisdom, courage and strength so for whatever fears, doubts,
and testings which might come, I'll be confident that He'll be with me and help
me move forward and then soar higher.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in my heart, I pause for some time and reflect on it. I seek God's Word and ask
the Lord for confidence. Because as I want my works to be beneficial to me; I
hope for someone out there who is getting/feeling better after seeing/reading
what I posted online. I feel so glad every time I read someone's message to me
saying they got inspired and could relate to me well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 115%;">I hope to see more courageous
people out there pursuing what is good and helpful to everyone. I remember a
line from 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida's speech: <b><i>“You are the
change that you dream and collectively we are the change that this world needs
to be.”</i></b> We can help the society and this world through our passions, hobbies,
habits and random interests. As long as we do our part with excellence. So
stand, move and fly. Try moving and you then will discover the incredible
things waiting for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 18.4px;">Thank you for reading and following my curly adventures! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Until my next post :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: right;">I didn't go to sleep that night before the event. My heart's still hesitant for I'd be going without someone I know, or at least from our home church. I was not happy to socialize with other people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was neither excited nor my feet were willing to ride the bus to bring us to the campsite in a nearby province. <b>I thought I left my heart back at home.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Upon arrival, we were directed to the sanctuary. We started with <i>hi and hellos</i> to fellow campers; followed by home rules to keep in mind. There I found a familiar face, a female church mate, who was also unexcited and bored already. She was snob but since we sometimes talked at church, we tagged along. Everyone was designated to several groups called tribes. Since my church mate, J, and I were the only representatives from our church... they put us into the same tribe: Simon. And then we went to our rooms to place our things for we're to start an activity and meet our tribe mates for the week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was a good flag bearer. I assumed I was a genius in hiding it. Some of the bearers suffered a lot protecting their tribe's flag from the "thieves". But I had </span>good<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> sleep for nights until it was taken away from me while celebrating our tribe's victory over some challenges. I was too happy and full of pride, unable to notice that the Speaker Pastor was already taking our flag out of my hands. I thought their team was at halt since it's awarding time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And who would have thought that <b>God was in business of crushing my heart and re-routing the track of my life</b> in that summer camp?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He already prepared in mind this five-day event of laughter, tears, pain, </span>joy, friendship,<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and revelations. That He would actually talk to me to convict me of my rebellion, self-seeking character, and secret sins. That I was in great need of Him and the gift of salvation but I was too shallow to understand its necessity in my life. <b>For I was a lost sheep for so many years but He found me because He loved me first.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Great Shepherd was already thinking about me and to every soul in that campsite during the summer of 2002. It was simply beautiful, touching and transforming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">God greatly dealt with me that week. <b>He exposed the real issues of my heart</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, is He done with me yet?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>No, as I've said before, I'm a work in progress. There are still issues in my heart but most of them are way different than what I had fourteen years ago.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because <b>I sought Him, I found Him.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then,<b> He showed me how sufficient was His grace for us</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I can still picture myself in that sanctuary on a Wednesday night of May. <b>Pouring my heart out and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I was comforted by the Father's love; healed and secured by Jesus' blood and sanctified by the Spirit.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>That summer,<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> I fell in love with God</span> and made a powerful U-turn away from the lies of my youth and back to the True Lover of my soul. Of course, I came back to church as well and let Him take over my life since my freedom was paid by Jesus on the cross. </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many of my co-campers became active at church and J became friendly with others. I just hope to hear from them again soon. I didn't own a cellphone during that time and sadly, I lost my address book. I pray that their souls are still in good shape and anchored in Jesus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I pray that you'll also surrender to God's will. And if you already made the decision to live a life in Christ - I pray that you'll finish the race by faith and His grace. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You must not give up, no matter how hard it is for Jesus is our strength.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>"I'm sorry, you know, may memory gap na ang Lola mo."</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This has always been my excuse whenever I failed to remember something and worst -- if it affected a certain person or project somehow.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And sadly, I forget about God's grace and miracles </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">many times</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">too. I become like the Israelites who murmured against His glory and who He is in the wilderness. [Read <a href="http://numbers%2014/" target="_blank">Numbers 14</a>] </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's because I put my focus more on my circumstances and my personal issues than what His Word says and what He already did for me. Most importantly, who God is over all creations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I believe that it's by God's grace why He allowed me to experience painful highlights in my life while my faith was being increased. Once I became grumpy and ugly. I chose to live in the past and my regrets for so long. My bones became dry and my heart became hard. <b>But beyond all these darkness in me - His light is brighter; my hurts over His unfailing love; and my worries over His great purposes.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I thank the Holy Spirit for He is leading me to walk uprightly and follow God's will. Today, I'm full of hope and love because I'm on the right track - His race track. 14 years ago, I was really lost but found by a loving Father. And since that day, my life had never been the same.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thankfully, I'm a work in progress. I've learned a lot and still learning more through His beautiful Word. He is my life. I don't know where I'll be without God. Lest I forget that in Him, there's victory and assurance that He is in control -- I'm in good hands no matter what. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So you too, be encouraged. God is sovereign. Remember that He loves you and He cares about you. It's just there is really no drive-through breakthroughs; that's why we must persevere and trust Him with our all. <span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">:D</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A blessed day!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-80056510396510532242016-04-14T01:04:00.001+08:002016-04-14T01:05:53.276+08:00POEMATIC 04.14.16 White and Boring<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You always wear a<i> clueless</i> smile</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And I notice your <i>gray</i> eyes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You’re actually <i>unsightly </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And I still find you <i>boring</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I really do</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yet I can’t ignore your <i>being</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please make this <i>easier</i> for me</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-82193378290431417342016-03-12T02:54:00.002+08:002016-03-12T03:05:02.290+08:00Beautiful Women Inside and Out It’s March and let’s celebrate the National Women’s Month!<br />
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Women are special because God made us full of love and compassion that’s why we can easily touch one’s heart. Our beauty can be seen inside and out although the world gives more credit on picture-perfect faces because of visual impression. Yet we cannot deny that impact of a mother’s care for her children, a sister’s comfort and friendship with her siblings, a grandma’s thoughtfulness to her little grandchildren and a wife’s dedication to serve her family.<br />
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A woman know how to express her feelings openly and talk about her thoughts. But sadly, some girls know well how to hurt others through harsh words out of their own insecurities. Thankfully, we can always have an option to choose between life and death. Let’s speak life and give a compliment to each other. I believe that the Lord gives us gentle hearts so we can deliver words that encourage and give hope as well. And I’ve also seen women and also men who enjoy “silent bullying”. Instead of lifting each other up, we make them doubt of their beauty and gifts. I did that too before and repented about it.<br />
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We are meant for much greater than these low acts. We are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Lord and so we must live with a noble character. Let’s keep trying to appreciate people and find the good in them. I pray that the Lord will help us widen our understanding to be more forgiving when others try to bring us down.<br />
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Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of articles and posts from these inspiring women of faith: <b>Christine Caine</b> and <b><span id="goog_107771866"></span>Lisa Bevere<span id="goog_107771867"></span>.</b><br />
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Caine has quoted,<i> “Women leaders do not lead exactly like men. Not better. Not worse. But differently.”</i><br />
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While Bevere told in her book, Lioness Arising: <i>“These women are talented and gifted, fearless yet honoring, connected yet self-contained, present yet far reaching, compassionate yet fierce, pure but not naive, strong and gentle, simple yet highly strategic.”</i><br />
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And I found this Pamelroti notebook with a Bible verse: <i>“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day”</i> (of Psalm 46:5).<br />
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I pray to <b>be a woman after God’s own heart. </b>Beautiful inside and out. I really need to discipline myself with positivism and do everything in love.<br />
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I’m done living in a chapter where my corrupted heart was too insecure and I hardly appreciate the loveliness of other women. I used to seek their flaws so I’d feel good about myself… but this was so wrong. This made me really unhappy.<br />
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And so I share this blog post today. May pure love radiates in our lives, ladies. Let’s help this world with our amazing gifts and beautiful mind.<br />
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Let’s start with simple things with our girls.<br />
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Write thoughtful notes. Go on a date! You can also sit down and have good chat over a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. See a movie. Do arts and crafts. Take a vacation!<br />
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Go to a museum (Good news! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationalmuseumofthephilippines/" target="_blank">National Museum of the Philippines offered free admission for women this month of March)</a>. )<br />
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Or dress up together. Help someone improve her looks. Pick up the right clothes according to shapes and sizes. Anyway, I stumbled upon the <a href="http://www.zalora.com.ph/plus-size/" target="_blank"><b>plus size section at ZALORA</b></a> where I found good pieces that are really form-flattering.<br />
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Have a great weekend amazing women and men!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-23063659317804733332016-03-02T23:58:00.001+08:002016-03-03T00:07:01.628+08:00Hala, ang sungit ni Lola!Isang gabi, medyo natagalan ako makasakay pauwi dahil punuan ang mga jeepney/FX na dumadaan sa highway. Matapos ang nakakainip na paghihintay... sa wakas ay may tumigil na jeep sa harap ko para magbaba din ng ilang mga pasahero. Mabilis akong lumapit sa sasakyan. Yun nga lang, inunahan pa ako makasakay ng mga lalaking college students na nag-aabang din ng masasakyan. Pero tantya ko, may bakante pa ring mauupuan sa loob ng jeep kaya sumakay pa din ako.<br />
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Pagdating ko sa may malapit sa harapan, e wala ng space...<br />
Ayun pala, may lola na ayaw nya umusog sa kinauupuan nya hanggang sa napilit din syang gumalaw-galaw para makaupo ako "kahit papaano".<br />
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Nang makaupo na ko ay laking gulat ko naman nang ang katabi kong estudyante ay humawak sa handrail ay biglang tinapik ng lola ang braso nya at pinilit nyang hilahin ito para ibaba, sabay nagsungit ar nagsalita, <i>"Gumalang ka sa matanda... Humahawak ako dyan e"</i>. Edi laking shock din ng bata!<br />
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Tuloy ang byahe at patuloy pa rin sa mahinang pagsasalita si lola.<br />
Maya-maya naman ay yung barker naman ang sinungitan nya dahil kapag nag-aabot ng bayad at sukli ay nadadagil yata si Lola.<br />
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Nang may mga nagbabaang pasahero matapos ang ilang minuto ay lumipat na ako sa kabila para makaupo ng mas maayos. Pero tuloy pa rin ang pag-o-<i>observe</i> ko sa matanda, naku-<i>curious</i> talaga ako kung bakit ang sungit sungit nya.<br />
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Nakapag-pray na nga ako...<br />
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<i>"Lord, sana po pagtanda ko, hindi ako ganyan... please."</i><br />
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Gumana na ang random thoughts tungkol sa pagtanda ko. Nagbyahe na din ang isip ko ngunit pansin ko ang pagtingin-tingin sa kanya ng barker na sinusubukan na lang deadmahin si lola. Yung katabi nyang binata naman, nagsaksak na ng <i>earphone</i>.. siguro nato-torete na.<br />
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Si lola, palingon-lingon... parang tinitiyak nya kung nasaan na sya habang patuloy na nagsasalita.<br />
Di na sya pinapansin ng barker masyado, tuluyan na yatang nayamot sa kanya. Nag-<i>pray</i> ulit ako.. <i>"Lord, sana naman ay maibaba sya sa tamang lugar. Sana sigurado pa din sya kung saan sya bababa. At pansinin pa din sya nung barker in case naaalala pa nya kung saan dapat bumaba ang matanda."</i><br />
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Tuloy-tuloy lang ang byahe hanggang sa makarating din sa paroroonan ko.<br />
Mabuti na lang, pumara din si lola. Nakahinga ako ng maluwag.<br />
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Nauna ako bumaba at hinintay ko naman sya na makababa din. Habang nakayukong lumalabas ng jeep ay naka-extend ang mga braso nya na hinahanap ang estribong hahawakan. At doon ko naman inabot ang aking kamay para salubungin at gabayan sya. Humawak sya sa akin at napangiti.<br />
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Mabuti'y maayos syang nakababa at nakangiti pa rin syang tumingin sa akin. Tinanong nya kung saan pa ang daan ko. Magkahiwalay pala kami ng uuwian. Pero natuwa ang puso ko dahil naramdaman ko ang galak sa kanyang mga ngiti.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">At dumating din ang moment ng realizations...</span><br />
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<i>"Di naman pala sobrang masungit si Lola"</i>, sabi ko sa aking sarili.<br />
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Masaya akong makatulong noong oras na yun. Syempre, magaan sa pakiramdam. Pero hindi ito ang pinaka-gusto kong i-highlight sa kwentong ito... Kundi, matanda na si Lola at buma-byahe mag-isa. Naalala ko tuloy ang Nanay kong senior citizen na rin at hirap nang mag-akyat-baba ng sasakyan. Madalas sya mauntog dahil kulang yata sa pagyuko. Nakakataranta din kapag kakasakay lang nya o pababa pa lang ay tsaka naman biglang aandar ang sasakyan lalo na kapag jeepney. Naisip ko na sana ay palaging may mga taong may mabuting loob ang mag-assist sa kanya.<br />
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At kapag tumanda naman ako, sana may mga taong magkakaroon pa rin ng paggalang at malasakit sa mga senior citizen. At sana, hindi ako maging<i> grumpy grandma</i> hahaha :D<br />
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At di porket masungit ay dapat lang na sungitan mo rin.<br />
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Dahil katulad ni Lola sa kwento ko, baka kailangan lang nya ng "love" or "lambing" na bigyan sya ng atensyon, paggalang, malasakit at kabutihan dahil tiyak na mahihipo ng ganitong klase ng treatment ang kanyang puso. Kaya pag-pasensyahan natin sila. Ilang dekada na lang, magiging lolo at lola na din tayo.<br />
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Wooohoo!!!<br />
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At ang sabi naman sa Salita ng Diyos,<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><i>"Kaya nga, <b>ang lahat ng bagay na ibig ninyong gawin ng mga tao sa inyo ay gayundin ang gawin ninyo sa kanila</b> sapagkat ito ang kabuuan ng Kautusan at ng mga Propeta." </i>na nasa Matthew 7:12 at mababasa din sa Luke 6:31.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><i><b>"Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.</b></i><i>This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.</i></span></blockquote>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-30259925176763448212016-02-07T00:40:00.002+08:002016-02-07T00:52:29.257+08:003 Inspirational Books That Had Great Impact In My Life<span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span>ooks, books, and books: these make me happy.<br />
Ever since I was little, I enjoyed reading. I came from a family who loves to read especially my dear father.<br />
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Well in few days, I’ll be celebrating my 30th birthday… 30??? Yes! I’ll be three-decade old this February :D Decades of God’s blessings and faithfulness. Years of turned pages. Thousand days of trip to the bookstores and libraries.<br />
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So starting today and in the next posts are my lists of three books under categories. These selected books had been a part of my life and most I still re-read from time to time :)<br />
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Thanks God for the good books that help me and mold my characters through the years. Hope you’ll check these out in the nearest bookstores near you, I promise, these beautiful works are awesome and inspiring!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Three Inspirational Books that Had Great Impact in my Life</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">1. When a Good God Allows Rape by Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza</span></b><br />
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~ I remember myself questioning God about His goodness and purpose by seeing victims of evil works every day. But my deeper learning about Ms Joy's life gave me a change of heart and brought me compassion for all. I will never be able to fathom God's mind but I can choose to be still and trust in Him. I'm also happy that I had a short talk with Ms Joy in person during the OMF Literature book launch last September 2015. Truly, Ms Joy is beautiful inside and out. I commend her courage to share her testimony to glorify the Lord!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">2. Who Would Have Thought? by Acel Bisa-van Ommen</span></b><br />
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~ A pretty new book from CSM yet Ms Acel's heart after God's own heart spoke so much to me. I can relate with most of her stories especially on finding her identity in Christ and helping children in need. Since I've read her book, I'm claiming and counting my own "pambihirang pagkakataon" with the Lover of my soul. I decided to let God and go on an adventure! And as a bonus, her songs that were mentioned in this book are also available for free download :) <br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">3. Expect a Move of God in Your Life...Suddenly! by Joyce Meyer</span></b><br />
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~ A thin book with a huge impact on my faith life. This book helped me see God's impossible works made possible! I remembered going through prayer and fasting for days after I finished this book and since then, I encountered my breakthroughs. I continue to live a life expecting God's mighty works suddenly not just in my life but also to everyone He leads me to.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Reading! Be inspired by good books :)</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love, MM </span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18.2px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 20.2222px;">♥</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-81781211596583648602016-01-13T22:51:00.004+08:002016-01-13T22:57:11.269+08:00My Silence<span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In moments...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">... when you cannot open your mouth although you want to defend yourself…</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">... when you choose to listen than to totally blaze the conflict…</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">...</span><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">when you start trying to understand the other person’s thoughts and feelings…</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">...</span><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">when you have selfish and unselfish reasoning in your mind at the same time…</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But know that...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">... the Lord hears our heart.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">... our unspoken words are laid down unto Him as we let Him deal with us.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">... all our laments are not hidden from Him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And I know for sure that in these moments –</span><br />
<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">our best weapon of choice –</b><br />
<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is silence.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">May we discern when to talk and when to get hold of our tongue. Sometimes, it's better to keep quiet and think of our words before we blurt them out. A waiting moment for the calm after the storm.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As Proverbs 10:19 says, <i>"When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Y</span>ou are precious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>In someone's eye, you are beautiful. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even if there's another person who told you that you're not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>In someone's mind, you are special. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even if there's another thought in your head that says you're plain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>In someone's heart, you are wonderful. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even if someone makes you feel worthless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>In God's eye, mind and heart - you are fearfully and wonderfully made.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>You are precious in his sight.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Jesus loves you.</b> His love is greater than anyone and anything could offer.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">He knows the deepest longing of your heart. He knows you inside and out.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He hears your cry and feels your fear.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>And He can comfort you if you ask Him to. :) Go, try!</i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just believe. Hold on to His love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's a song for you, oh you amazing person who's reading this right now. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Holding On by Jamie Grace</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.5454540252686px;">♥ </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She's such a talented girl with a beautiful heart. God is using her mightily through positive music even if she has and had<a href="http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/november/holding-on.html" target="_blank"> Tourette syndrome, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, echolalia, anxiety disorder</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For if the Lord wants to use you to be a channel of blessing to others, He'll make a way.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just believe that He is able.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a nice day! <b><span style="color: #e06666;">A blessed 2016!!! </span></b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.5454540252686px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">♥ </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.5454540252686px;">♥ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.5454540252686px;">♥</span><br />
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It's been four years since my father went home to be with the Lord.<br />
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I miss him so much. Thanks to God for I had a moment when I was able to say "I'm Sorry" and "I love you" to him while he's still with us - such treasured moments.<br />
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So, children... obey and honor your parents this is following God's command and showing your love for them <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 20.2222px;">♥</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-20034709702316679812015-11-10T23:56:00.002+08:002015-11-11T01:22:50.501+08:007 of 31: Winning AttitudeYey to the winner of my blog's first giveaway!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Congratulations to Onlee</i></span></span> for winning these two OMF Literature's awesome books:<br />
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<li> <a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.com/2015/11/attitude-101-pwede-bang-mabago-ang.html" target="_blank"><b>Attitude 101</b>: Mga Dapat Malaman ng Bawat Leader</a> by John Maxwell (Taglish).</li>
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I'm super excited for you to read both of these books, to learn from good teachings and be inspired by both authors' stories.<br />
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While we have a winner of a book giveaway, <b>Project Runway</b> also had its new winner too. Season 14’s finalists created distinct and beautiful collections for the New York Fashion Week but only <b>Kelly Dempsey</b> (my favorite) and <b>Ashley Nell Tipton</b>'s designs stood out the most.<br />
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I'm so happy for Kelly though she was only a Runner-up to Ashley.<br />
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Kelly's collection was inspired by "Studio 54 meets new wave" with so much glitter and metallic pieces and Ashley made a plus-size collection inspired by Mexico in the 50's which was sweet and beautiful.<br />
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Both deserved the crown but the latter took the courage to be the first Project Runway designer to show a plus-size collection in the finale. And this made her and her designs remarkable. I'm glad that Ashley overcame her insecurities and fears. I'm also thankful for her because she lent her stain remover to Kelly before the runway show and they had an awkward moment after this ;)<br />
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Yet I can never forget Heidi's comment on Kelly's infectious positive attitude. Maybe she's not a total saint of kindness. Sometimes she offended her co-designers with some of her gestures and words. But the judges had so much faith in her for she won most of the PR challenges and she usually returned their comments with an optimistic answer and then she did what she promised to do next time.<br />
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And of course, Kelly got disheartened a little bit after the announcement of winners but I believe she can recover fast because of her optimistic personality. <i>Checkout my previous</i><a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.com/2015/10/yey-to-good-works-plus-giveaway-1.html" target="_blank"> post about my love for Kelly's attitude</a> ;)<br />
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Through this it's more obvious to see the effect of having a good attitude to people who watch us every day. There are some who will not show their appreciation for your hard work and pleasant character but they will surprise your with a reward whilst some are just stretching their patience to avoid conflict with us for our awful behavior.<br />
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Yes, we are born imperfect and we cannot please everybody but we have the power to choose whether we'd like to be remembered as a person of good manners or not; of humility or arrogance; beautiful inside and/or outside.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">But thanks be to God for He loves us so much despite our mess. We can ask Him to continue molding us according to His best design and purpose. For He can turn us from being a mess into a [good] message to this "selfie" kingdom.</span><br />
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May we remember that <b>even Jesus, "the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve"</b>; according to Mark 10:45.<br />
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We are not the center of the universe. We are made for a purpose to honor and glorify His Name. We are also made to love Him the most and we are tasked to love people.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">When we possess a humbling attitude, then we can finally be a blessing to others.</span><br />
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Hope we can be one today :)<br />
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I'm actually looking forward to a better version of myself and I'm putting my trust in God to help me with this.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*All Project Runway photos from <a href="http://mylifetime.com/">mylifetime.com</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-30161079488299238422015-11-03T22:48:00.004+08:002015-11-04T23:53:43.491+08:00Attitude 101: Pwede bang Mabago ang Attitude?<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<b>Ang susi sa pagkakaroon ng magandang attitude ay ang <i>pagiging bukas sa pagbabago</i>.</b><br />
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Puwede tayong maging <i>master o biktima</i> ng isang attitude. Nasa sariling pagpapasya lang ito.<br />
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Resulta ng mga desisyon natin kahapon kung sino tayo ngayon. Ang mga desisyon naman natin ngayon ang bubuo kung sino tayo magiging bukas.<br />
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<i>Kung gusto mong magkaroon ng magandang attitude, gawin mo ang mga sumusunod na choice:</i><br />
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<i>Choice #1:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">I-evaluate ang kasalukuyang attitude</span></b><br />
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Nagsisimula ang proseso kapag alam mo kung saan ka manggagaling. May katagalan ang proseso ng pag-eevaluate ng attitude mo sa kasalukuyan. Kung kakayanin, <b>subukan mong ihiwalay ang iyong sarili sa attitude mo</b>.<br />
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Ang goal natin ay ang makita ang "masamang attitude" na humahadlang sa'yo para masiyahan - hindi ang makita ang "masamang ikaw". Makakagawa ka lang ng mga malalaking pagbabago kapag natukoy mo na ang problema.<br />
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<i>Choice #2:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Unawain na mas malakas ang faith kaysa sa takot</span></b><br />
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Ang tanging bagay na makakasiguro ng success ng isang mahirap o makakapangambang gawain ay ang faith sa simula pa lang na kaya mo itong gawin.<br />
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Sabi ni<b> William James</b>, isang philosopher, <i>"Ang pinakamahalagang discovery sa aking henerasyon ay kayang magbago ng mga tao kung babaguhin nila ang attitude ng kanilang pag-iisip."</i><br />
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Naka-depende ang pagbabago sa kondisyon ng iyong pag-iisip. Maniwala kang kaya mong magbago. Hilingin sa mga kaibigan at katrabaho na laging palakasin ang loob mo.<br />
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At kung ikaw ay mananampalataya, <b>humingi ng tulong sa Diyos</b>. Alam Niya ang mga problema mo at gusto at kaya Niyang tulungan kang mapagtagumpayan ang mga ito.<br />
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<i>Choice #3:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sumulat ng statement of purpose</span></b><br />
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<b>Para magkaroon ng saya at direksyon ang pagbabago mo ng attitude, kailangang meron kang malinaw at nakasaad na goal.</b><br />
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Ang goal na ito ay kailangang tiyak, nakasulat sa papel, at pirmado, na may nakalagay na time frame. Dapat nakalagay ang purpose statement na ito sa lugar na madalas mo itong makikita sa araw-araw para tumibay ang commitment mo.<br />
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<i>Choice #4:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Magkaroon ng pagnanais na magbago</span></b><br />
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Wala nang mas makakapagtiyak ng success ng pagbabago ng iyong attitude kaysa ang pagnanais na magbago.<br />
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Mabigo man ang lahat, sapat na ang kagustuhan para sa tumungo sa tamang direksyon. Maraming tao na ang nakalagpas sa matitinding hadlang para mapabuti ang sarili nila na posible ang pagbabago kung talagang gugustuhin nila ito.<br />
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<i>Choice #5:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mabuhay nang one day at a time</span></b><br />
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Kaya ng kahit sinong lumaban nang isang araw lang. Pero kapag pinagsama natin ang problemang dala ng dalawang katakut-takot na walang-hanggan-ang kahapon at bukas-nagsisimula na tayong manginig sa takot.<br />
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Hindi ang mga karanasan natin sa kasalukuyan ang nakakapagpawala ng ating focus kundi ang labis na pagsisisi o saklap ng mga nangyari kahapon at ang pangamba sa kung anong dala ng bukas.<br />
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Kaya mabuhay tayo ng isa-isang araw lang-ngayon!<br />
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<i>Choice #6:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Palitan ang pattern ng iyong pag-iisip</span></b><br />
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Kung ano ang may hawak sa mga iniisip natin ang siyang magtitiyak ng ating aksyon.<br />
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Tayo <i>ay kung nasaan tayo</i> at <i>kung ano tayo</i> dahil sa nangingibaw na thought patterns sa pumupuno sa ating isipan.<br />
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<i>Choice #7:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mag-develop ng magagandang habits</span></b><br />
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<b>Ang attitude ay simpleng habit ng pag-iisip.</b><br />
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Pareho lang ang proseso ng pagbuo ng mga habit-maganda man o mabuti. Kasing dali lang ng pagbuo ng habit ng pagiging successful ang pagpapadaig sa habit ng failure.<br />
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<b>Hindi instincts ang habits</b>; ang mga aksyon o reaksyon na ito ay natututunan. Hindi lang sila biglang nangyayari; merong sanhi ang mga ito. Kapag natukoy na ang orihinal na pinagmulan ng isang habit, nasa kamay mo na kung tatanggapin mo ba ito o hindi.<br />
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Marami sa mga tao ang hinahayaan na lang na kontrolin sila ng habits nila. Kapag hindi nakakabuti ang habits na ito, negative ang impact ng mga ito sa kanilang attitude.<br />
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<i>Choice #8:</i><br />
<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Patuloy mong piliin na magkaroon ng tamang attitude</span></b><br />
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Kapag nagpasya ka nang magkaroon ng magandang attitude, magsisimula pa lang ang gawain. Susunod dito ang patuloy napagpapasyang lumago at pagpapanatili ng tamang outlook. May tendency ang attitude na bumalik sa dati nitong pattern kung hindi tayo maingat sa pagbabantay at pagpapayaman nito.<br />
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Ito ay hango sa<i> Chapter 4: </i><i>Pwede bang Mabago ang Attitude?</i> ng librong <b>Attitude 101: Mga Dapat Malaman ng Bawat Leader ni John C. Maxwell</b> na isinalin sa Tag-lish ng OMF Literature Inc. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Maaring mapalunan mo ang aklat na ito</span> kasama ng<b> <a href="http://bettercurly.blogspot.com/2015/11/going-up-words-have-power.html" target="_blank">Going Up: Making Right Choices at Work</a></b> na isinulat naman <b>ni Yay Padua-Olmedo</b>.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077787509318851269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686786820915643975.post-3428020431756898952015-11-02T23:02:00.001+08:002015-11-04T23:53:46.686+08:00Going Up: Words Have Power<i>Words that trash or words of gold?</i><br />
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Our negative words can put a person in a downward spin. Muttered perhaps as curses, complaints or to denigrate others, they cause God’s Spirit to grieve, making His promises ineffective in our lives.<br />
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<b>The Bible cautions us to keep our tongues in check.</b><br />
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<i>"The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell."</i></div>
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JAMES 3:6</div>
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<i>"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?"</i></div>
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JAMES 3:9-11</div>
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It’s pretty simple. <b>Whatever you feed your heart will flow out.</b> “Garbage in. Garbage out,” as the maxim goes. “<i>Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks,</i>” Matthew 12:34.<br />
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If God were to check into your word choices or mine today, what treasure would He find?<br />
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I pray, He would find gold, not trash. Consider two more guidelines from the book of Proverbs:<br />
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<i>“A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.”</i></div>
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<i>“Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.”</i></blockquote>
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PROVERBS 17:28</blockquote>
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What has all this got to do with right choices in the workplace? Remember <b>His promise of prosperity in Psalm 1:2-3</b>?<b> It starts as we take delight in His Word, the Bible</b> – as we ponder on it and become productive because of it, our speech will also be modeled by the Word.<br />
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<b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Your words have the power to build or destroy, to honor God in the workplace or not.</b><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">The choice is yours.</span></b></i><br />
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This is an excerpt from the <u>Chapter 4 Words Have Power: Expletives Deleted</u> in the<b> Going Up? Making Right Choices at Work</b> book: authored by <i>Ma’am Yay Padua-Olmedo</i> and published by <i>OMF Literature Inc</i>.<br />
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