Thank You for the Blessings

I'm very happy that Mom spent two nights in my house this week.  We went to watch a movie last Saturday and ate out.  We also did the grocery shopping together.  Early this morning, before leaving, she cooked for me again.  I thank God for Mom.  I'm really excited for Mom's new condo unit.  Construction is starting on October 1.  Hopefully it'll be ready for Mom to move in before Christmas.

Last Tuesday, I attended another award's ceremony.  I thank God for this award I got for the second consecutive year.  Here are some photos from the event.

The Philippine Star

Cross Pens for second year Macaulay qualifiers

 Me!  Thank you, Lord!

 Red Spruce

Red Spruce

On a different note, I think grief over Dad's passing is catching up with me now. There are nights when I would just cry because I miss Dad very much.  When I hear songs that I know Dad really liked, the water works will just start automatically.  I know Dad is with Jesus now, but I just miss him very much.  Next month I would be celebrating my birthday for the first time without Dad.  Sigh...

Paradise on Earth

I’m back in China and I have time to blog again. Back home, I was swamped with backlog at work and my schedule was just chaotic. I had a few days off from work though when I went to Boracay for a short vacay. Stayed at Shangri-la’s Boracay Resort & Spa. And true to it’s name, I did go to a faraway haven of idyllic beauty and tranquility. Truly a paradise on Earth. God has been so good to me for all the blessings I’ve been receiving and favors I’ve been getting even from people I don’t really know. God rocks! =)

 Doesn’t this look like paradise on Earth? 
This was the view from my room. Click photo to enlarge.

Looking at that photo and reminiscing my experiences there, I can’t help but be in awe of God’s love for me in spite of all the painful experiences I’ve gone through in life. I know in my heart and in my spirit that God hasn’t forgotten me yet. He is mindful of me.

 Anton, me, Io & May

My friends and I on board Shangri-la speed boat that brought us to the island.

Enjoying the sun with my shopping buddy, Anton.

 Enjoying the water with friends

  Fun!!!

These things were results of my hard work and God’s favor last 2010. I wouldn’t have achieved all these without God’s help. He was not just my provider. He’s also my cheerleader. I couldn’t thank the Lord enough for everything He’s done.

  30th Macaulay Club Marketing Congress

 30th Macaulay Club Awards Ceremony at One Esplanade.

I believe that this is just the beginning of all the beautiful things that will be happening in this season of my life. There's so much more to come, and I'm praising God in advance for them.


Thank you, God, for making me happy. =)

Sparkle

That's the theme of our Sun Life's President's Awards Night last January 24, 2011 at the Rizal Ballroom, Shangri-la Makati.  This was the result of a three-month (October-December 2010) effort and attaining our individual targets.  And, woohoo! I hit the Bronze level.

I'm happy that I was a medallion qualifier. But Bronze wasn't enough to have my photo published in the newspaper like in the August Championship last year when I hit the Gold level.  That's alright though.  I did my best and that's all that matters.  Next time. I'll do better.  Although I didn't have my photo published, my name made it to the newspaper anyway.

Philippine Star, February 28, 2011

Here are some of the photos during the event.

Red Spruce Medallion Qualifiers

L-R: Dar, Henson, Kat, Cymbee, me, Tin, May, Shirleen, Aileen, Enoch & Alex

me!

I didn't enjoy the food (I never liked hotel food), but I totally enjoyed the company of my colleagues.  Here's looking forward to more awards this 2011.  Thank you, Lord!  

Thank you!

More than the award itself, I am grateful that you think of me as deserving of these awards. 

Thank you, Jocelyn @ His Kindness Yet Pursues Me, for the Sunshine award.  Traditionally, this award is passed on to those bloggers who inspire others and show positivity and creativity.

I'm passing this award to all of you, my dear blogger friends, because I think y'all inspire, show positivity and creativity in your own unique ways.  Feel free to grab this award.

Thank you, Denise @ Shortybear's Place, for the I love your blog award.

I am to list 10 things I love and pass it on to 10 bloggers.  Here goes...

1. I love God.
2. I love my family.
3. I love my dear blogger friends.
4. I love blogging.
5. I love fruits and vegetables.
6. I love skin care products.
7. I love watching movies.
8. I love having a good massage.
9. I love music.
10. I love being God's princess. ♥

Now to pass it on to 10 blogging friends... just 10??? Okay, here goes...

1. Mel @  Random Thoughts
2. Angie @ Free Spirit Haven
3. Rocks @ Made to Worship
4. Michelle @ Raves & Rants
5. Amrita @ Yesu Garden
6. Jo @ Attalife
7. Linda @ Being Woven
8. Rita T @ Following 31
9. Peggy @  Amazing Grace
10. Nancie @ More than Conquerors

No pressure to play along, okay?

Thankful Thursday

 

This week I thank the Lord for:

• His favor.  A ride everyday to work and back home gave me so much more time for myself. 

• My mom's condition.  It's constantly improving. 

• His reminders of how much He cares and loves me through His Word, through friends and even through the TV programs I watch.

• His peace.

• Wisdom in managing my finances.

• Food and water.  

THANK YOU, LORD JESUS!

I would also like to thank my friends Jo and Anne for this award.  I truly appreciate it.  Thank you.

I needed to write seven things about me for this and I thought since I've written more than seven already, you may want to refer to my previous posts to read more of "About Me".

What are you thankful for this week?

For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Grace Alone.

Random Thoughts

Have you heard of these boys with angelic voices? Everytime I listen to them I feel like I'm being lifted up to Heaven.



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It's an honor to have been given this award. Thank you, Rita. I'm so touched by your description of me. If not because of what God allowed me to experience, I wouldn't be who I am now. So I'm giving all the honor to our Almighty God. He's actually the one who taught me about real FAITH.

Autumn Friends & I Love Your Blog Awards

I'd like to thank Peggy for giving me this award -

and Jean for this award -

I'm truly honored to have received these awards from my dear blogger friends. Thank you! Now it's time for me to pass these to my blogger friends who are dear to my heart.

Corry
Kim
Amrita
Sheila
Mel

The Friendship Award

I'm so glad to have received this award. Peggy from Mazes, Messes, Miracles... aMazing Grace was so sweet to have thought of me for this wonderful blessing.


Isn't this so cute?

Now I share this to all my blogger friends who comes and visits me here at My Life's Journey. This is for you.

Weekend Adventure, Et Al

Draining! That's the word that can best describe how my last weekend was. I was in Batangas, a two-hour drive south of Manila, last Friday for a speaking engagement my boss had to attend for our regional office's 18th anniversary. We took the road which was newly opened for traffic by the President last April 17. I enjoyed the scenery very much. I wish I could have taken more pictures, but I was only able to take one decent picture from a moving car! ☺

The following day, Saturday, I had my Leadership Training class. On Sunday noon I left for Baguio again, a five to six-hour drive north of Manila for another speaking engagement. I took this picture from a moving car (again!) Pardon my amateurish shots.

The next morning, I took more pictures before going to the Philippine National Police Media Relation Seminar where my boss was a guest speaker. We were back in Manila at around 9:30 p.m.

The next day I was able to report for work at 12 noon. I couldn't drag myself up in the morning. I was exhausted!


On a different note, I'd like to thank Cheryl of Hope for Each Day for her prayers for my family and for giving me an Arte y Pico award. Mel and Ester also gave me this award last month. Thank you so much for thinking of me. Cheryl, like the rest of my blogger friends who have walked with me in my life's jouney, is someone I wish I could meet in person. I'd like to give each of them a big (((HUG))). Someday, in God's perfect time and will, we'll see each other. Until that day, you are in my thoughts and prayer, forever grateful to have crossed path with an angel of God.

Awards

I got these awards this week but because of some things I've been going through lately, I wasn't able to do a post about them right away. I'm so sorry for the delay but here they are now:

First award was from Tey:

I don't really know for sure if I deserve this award but thank you, Tey, for thinking of me. I so appreciate it.

Second was from Sylvia:

"Pia - For Inspiration for her posts of faith, family, friends, and good product info."

Sylvia, thank you for thinking of me for this award. You know what I'm going through now and I honestly feel like I don't deserve this. I hit another rock bottom this week. But I'd like to thank you for your email. Same goes to Mel by the way. Thank you for being there for me. (((HUGS))) Love you guys!

Third, but certainly not the least, was from Renie:

Blessings Award

"I also want my lovely, young blogging friend Pia to have this award. I love to read Pia's blog. She has strong faith, uplifting messages, and is a blessing to her visitors. I hope you enjoy the award, Pia!"

Renie, thank you for thinking of me. (((HUGS)))

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I don't mean to get you confused but I had a really ugly emotional outburst early this week and I did something really offensive to Him. I'm not proud of it. That's why I feel so embarrassed to receive these beautiful awards. I feel like I don't deserve them.

I'm starting to pick up the pieces and get back on track. I'm aware of how much I messed it all up. I was wrong and I'm sorry.

Thank y'all for your kind words and encouragement. I'm deeply humbled. Most of all, thank you Lord for your forgiveness.

Blog Of The Month Award

I got another award! Yey! Although I'm not sure if I truly deserve this award... Anyway, thanks, Ester.
I definitely don't want to keep this all to myself. I'd like to share this with: Janice, Jean, Nicole, Renie and Sylvia.

Totally Fabulous

My oh my! What a surprise! I got another award. Thanks, Sparrow, for this fabulous award. =D

Let's see... hmm... I now pass on this blessing to: Paula, Cheryl, Dawn, Kitty and Lorna.

Yep, you're totally fabulous! =D

Oh Wow! Another Award!

Ester over at My Daily Thoughts awarded me with this.

How sweet of you, Ester, thanks. Now it's my turn to pass it on to Barbara and Bonnie.

An Award... For Me?

My first blog award ever! What an honor! Thanks Paula...

“This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you’ve been awarded please pass it on to 7 others who you feel are deserving of this award.”

Now I pick 7 of my wonderful blogging friends...

Shucks, just 7...

Audrey
Corry
Godwyn
Akinola
Amy
Sparrow
Paula M