Day 2-

Day 2- Meaning Behind Your Blog Name

Sad Endings are but the Next Happy Beginning. (www.lyagoncillo.blogspot.com). I've had my blog since early 2011. I always wanted to maintain my blog and write as much as I can, but I always have other things to do. I based my blog name, first, from my name (haha!) napaka-creative ko. Then, my blog title, from an anonymous person on twitter.

Sad endings are but the next happy beginning. If you will come to think of it, this is just an ordinary quotation I borrowed from someone. It only meant that when something ends, no matter how sad or how bad it is, there's always something good that will follow.

Hindi naman tayo laging malungkot. I've had my heart broken for a couple of times (same person) and I never thought that I will fall in love again, but just like what Coelho said: "sometimes we have to loose someone to know that we deserve someone better. Sometimes bitter endings are the best beginnings."

We can not reach that happy beginning if we will not allow ourselves to reach that part. Sometimes, we only hold on to memories. We need to be strong enough to end what needs to end and start anew. I never changed my blog name, it was really close to my heart. Blogspot served its purpose in my life, I've released most of my emotions especially the sad and painful ones through this blog.

Oh well, there. Day 2, done. :)

Blogged. x

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 1-

Day 1- Introduction. Recent picture of yourself. 15 interesting facts. 

I have read good reviews about this 30 day blog challenge and I was really curious on how I would end up after 30 days (If I can finish it! Hah!) But seriously, I really wanted to write and write, to enhance my skills, to hone my talent, to blog about myself without sounding and acting too conceited... But I have too little time or I'm just always not in the mood. When I read about this blog challenge, I wondered if I could step up to the challenge, test my limits by trying, knowing how lazy I am when it comes to writing specifically blogging.

Now, I am taking this challenge and hopefully after 30 days I've written something worth reading and my readers (if there ever are any) will learn something from me and get to know me a little bit more.

Recent Picture.

JCCF Christmas Party 21-12-12

This photo was taken last December 21, 2012. Apparently, the world was supposed to end and I'm so glad it didn't! This shot is really close to my heart for one reason: it shows how happy, blessed, and fulfilled I am for this year. My year didn't start right, but it ended or rather will end with a BANG! :) Thank You Lord!

15 Interesting Facts. 

This is rather challenging. I'll try to think of 15 interesting facts about myself, I'm not sure if it is really interesting, pero blog ko to so walang pakialaman. Hehe! 

1. I bleed caffeine. I literally bleed caffeine. I am a coffee-lover and I love hanging out in cafes all by myself or with friends depending on my mood. 

2. I am a sucker for chick flicks. Movies that will capture the most raw of all emotions. I am the type of person who will cry and laugh at the same time, yung feeling na "nakakarelate ako!" at yung feeling na "sana ako nalang yung bida".. Ganung feeling! Haha! 

3. Passion is worship. I love to sing and I love to sing for God. I know that my talent came from Him that's why I am trying my best to use my voice for His glory. 

4. I breathe Music. I am not the TV person, I'd rather listen to music all day and not get bored instead of watching TV series and the like. Kaya kong mabuhay ng may nakasaksak na earphones at nakikinig lang, masaya na ko. 

5. Jeddahn citizen. I live and grew up most of my adolescent years in Jeddah, KSA. I never had a normal childhood, since Jeddah is not the most free country in the world. Now I'm back, working and I remember myself saying that I will never go back to Jeddah but then I realized I was wrong.

6. Extrovert. People who know me will agree that I love hanging out with people. My boyfriend always calls me 'Ms. Gala' kasi mahilig nga daw akong gumala. Hindi ko rin alam, but I am blessed with good friends. We can never have enough friends in a lifetime. Extrovert as I am, hindi naman ako yung tipong papansin na. But I think I am approachable and nice in my own right. Hehe! 

7. Committed. Commitment is an important key to a successful relationship. You can't say you love someone and not be committed to that person. I am proud to say that when I love, my commitment, trust and loyalty to that person is in tact.

8. I have a bad sense of direction. have you ever met someone who claims to be a driver but has no sense of direction at all?? Well, that will be me. Dalhin mo ko sa isang lugar at siguradong mawawala ako. I have a short term memory (amnesia girl lang? Hehe) and I tend to forget the places I've been to kaya di ako pwedeng magdrive magisa kasi mawawala ako. I have this one specific instance that scared the hell out of me but I won't go to details nalang. But yeah, I drive but I need a co-pilot with me. Hehe!

9. Emoterang frog. Madami akong angst sa buhay. Iyakin at matampuhin. My boyfriend will attest to this mood swings of mine and I may say, he can handle me at my worst and I love him for that. :)

10. Bookworm. Reading will always be my hiding place. My safe haven. My comfort zone. When I have time, I try my best to read atleast one book. To finish it or at least kahit maumpisahan ko lang. I wish I have more idle time to do this, but work keeps me from reading and sometimes I miss the feeling of being young and carefree when you can just do anything and everything under the sun. :(

11. OFW. Yes, I am a certified OFW and proud. Hindi lahat ng tao alam ang hirap ng malayo sa mga mahal sa buhay, kaya kapag OFW ka, Bayani ka! Katatapos lang ng Pasko at tunay ngang ang hirap magpasko ng mag-isa. I miss home, I miss my family and I wish I was with them during this holiday season. But God is reminding me tht everyday should be Christmas. Kaya mahirap man malayo sa mga mahal sa buhay, I am still thankful kasi I have thr opportunity to share my blessings.

12. I am sloooooooow. Try to crack a joke and find me laughing after everyone stopped laughing. Ganyan kaslow ang processor ng utak ko. Aminado akong d ako magandang kausap sa joke time kasi minsan di ko magets ung meaning nung joke. Haha! Friends would always ask me kung nagets ko ba kasi minsan tumatawa ako tapos di ko pala nagets, and we will end up laughing even harder. Ahhh, good times. :)

13. I am a family person. I love my family and I am so blessed to have them in my life. They are my source of strength and my source of joy. Friends, acquaintances, workmates, people in our life may leave us but not family. They are irreplaceable.

13. DLSU and proud. I love my alma matter. Hindi ako masyadong ganung kavocal about my college alma matter but studying in DLSU will always be special for me. I know that sometimes I feel that I made the wrong decision, but when I chose to study at DLSU, I started to make my own decisions. My parents wanted me to become like them at one point (medical), but I thank them for allowing me to spread my wings and try a different direction. Plus, my boyfriend, though we never met during my college days, studied in La Salle and took the same course (Masters) as I did, for me that was destiny. It was a very small world and I'm glad our paths crossed. Salamat, DLSU.

14. I enjoy ME times. Some people can't stand being alone. I, for one, can live a day without anyone by my side. I enjoy being alone as much as I enjoy hanging out with the rest of the world. Being alone only shows that you are strong enough to see the world on your own perspective, that sometimes you need to take a break from all the stress, talk to God, write on your journal, read a good book, enjoy window shopping, do groceries, and eat at your favorite restaurant. It's all about having the right disposition.

15. I believe in FOREVER. I believe in US. I love my boyfriend and even if were miles apart, I know that I will still be inlove with him no matter what. It's the kind of love that does not require anything but rather, just him telling you he loves you keeps you sane and alive. Haha! He makes me happy and he makes me want to be the better me. I can never thank God enough for giving him to me and I am hopeful that this will last for a lifetime. I love you babe! :)

There. Day 1, done. :)

Blogged. x

Cinco. Kamsa. Lima. Five.

Why FIVE is so special? 

Hindi naman namin monthsary talaga ngayon, kasi ang kinoconsider namin na official ay May 20. It took us awhile to really determine our monthsary, naging peg pa namin ang EVERYDAY monthsary kasi hindi nga namin alam kung ano ba talaga kami that time. Ang alam lang namin, we are really enjoying each other's company and na nagg-grow yung feelings everyday na magkasama kami this Summer 2012. 

It was a great summer indeed. I went home (for 2 months) to fix my papers for my current job, not expecting anything especially in the aspect of relationship but then God is good, He has a purpose. Nakakatawang balikan ang nakaraan, kung paano nagsimula ang lahat at kung paano naging daan ang May 5, 2012 para sa aming dalawa ni Yuan. Hindi lahat nakakaalam kung ano ang mga pangyayaring naganap nung araw na iyon, pero nananatiling espesyal para saming dalawa ang May 5 dahil iyon talaga ang nagbigay daan para mas lumalim pa ang pagtitinginan namin sa isa't isa. 

Ang naudlot na date sa RW.

Ang gala with the teacherrifics

May lakad dapat tayo niyan, first time nating lalabas at pupunta ng Resorts World pero dahil sa mga kadahilanang napapadalas na nga ang asaran sa ating barkadahan, kinailangan kong umiwas at icancel nalang ang ating date at sumama nalang tayo sakanila sa ATC. 

May kakaibang ilang na nadarama nung araw na to, hindi ko maexplain pero sobrang ilang na ilang ako sayo at hindi na kita makausap kagaya ng dati. Nageexpect ako na kakausapin mo ko kung tutuloy parin ba tayo after ng lakad ng barkada natin pero dinedma mo ko at isa ka ring snob nung mga panahon na yun. Nakaramdam ng kakaibang tensyon mula sa ating dalawa at natapos ang gabi na kahit busog tayo sa tawanan at pagkain kasama ang ating mga kaibigan, hindi naman natuloy ang plano natin at umuwi kang magisa at naiwan ako sa ATC kasama si Ziegrey. 

Ang unang pag-amin kay Ziegrey. 

Nacoconfuse na ko ng mga panahon na to. Hindi ko alam kung bakit ang bilis naman magkafeelings para sa isang tao, eh isang linggo palang naman talaga tayong halos araw-araw magkasama. Oo, magkaibigan tayo pero hindi naman talaga sumagi sa isip ko na magiging tayo or magkakafeelings na serious. January pa ng una tayong nagtawagan ng BABE at nagkukulitan sa facebook at twitter, pero hindi naman tayo umunlad doon at talagang alam kong joke time lang.

Kaya nung araw ng May 4, hindi ko magets bakit ako nadidissapoint at di tayo natuloy sa lakad natin at bakit hindi mo ko kinausap. Kinailangan ko ng confidant at taong makikinig sa akin, at nasabi ko na nga kay Ziegrey ang medyo namumuong pagtingin ko sayo. Haha! Medyo nagulat pa nga si Zieg, kasi di niya daw tayo maimagine. Pero bottom line ng gabing yun, kinailangan kitang itext at tanungin kung ano ba ang nangyari. 

So, tinext kita, at ang tagal mong magreply. Akala ko di ka na magrereply. After 1 hour siguro, nagreply ka at natuwa naman ako. Nagdecide tayo na magkita muli kinabukasan para mag-usap at kahit di malinaw kung ano ang dapat pag-usapan, tinuloy narin natin ang ating naudlot na date. 

There was HOPE. 

May 5 na. Parang naaalibadbaran ako na hindi ko maintindihan. Ayokong dumating ang 3 pm kasi alam kong magkikita na tayo eh hindi ko naman alam kung anong sasabihin ko sayo. Haha! Confused talaga ako sa feelings ko pero alam kong andun na sa point na gusto kita pero hindi ko masabi kung malalim ba o infatuation ba o naaaliw lang talaga ako. 

Nagpunta tayo sa JAMBA JUICE.

Napaka-haba ng usapang ito. Hindi natin alam kung paano b natin mareresolve ang isyung walang issue. HAHA! Siyempre nauna ka magsalita, at naglitanya ka na tungkol sa dati mong feelings for me at ang past mo at ang fears mo at ang expectations mo at ang maraming marami pang topics na hindi matumbok kung ano ba talaga tayo. 

Jamba Juice

Hindi ako makapagsalita that time, ang dami ko rin talagang gustong sabihin di ko lang alam kung tamang oras ba iyon. Pero dahil naisip ko baka hindi na ito mangyayari ulit, nagsabi narin ako ng feelings ko for you. 

Nag-agree tayo na we like each other but we need to figure it out kung kaya ba natin ang long distance at kung kaya ba natin yung maging tayo. Natapos ang gabi na hindi malinaw kung ano tayo, pero sabi mo nga sa binigay mong notebook sa akin bago ako umalis... 

Basta ang araw na ito malinaw sa akin na gusto kita at gusto mo rin ako. Masaya na ako dun. 

MCDO

Masaya ako na nakapag-usap tayo ng araw na ito Babe. Alam ko talaga na espesyal to sa atin at kahit siguro mag-asawa na tayo at magkakapamilya na, maiisip ko parin yung Saturday ng May 5 dahil kung hindi rin naganap ang araw na iyon, baka hindi nga tayo umunlad na dalawa. Baka matulad lang sa dati na hinayaan nalang natin ang feelings na mawala at bumalik nalang tayo sa pagiging magkaibigan. 

 7 MONTHS and COUNTING!

It's been 7 months since May 5 Babe and I can still recall how blissfully peaceful and romantic that day turned out to be. I can't thank Him enough. Matagal din tayong naghintay, and we couldn't be happier! Praise God! :) 

I love you babe! Happy 5! Isa sa napakadami nating memorable dates. 

To infinity and beyond, from now until forever. 

Blogged. x

Love never fails.

Ang sarap ng buhay ko. Wala lahat ng mga boss. Nakakatuwa! First time to. Sulitin ang mga nakaw na sandali na magagawa mo ang gusto mo at walang kkwestyon sa ginagawa mo. wee :)

Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-39 

Loving Others. Loving the unlovable. 

 

1 Corinthians 13: 7

Tama ka Paulo! :)

 One of the most difficult tasks that our Father in heaven commanded us to do, Love others as we love ourselves. True, we love the people around us, we care for them, we accept and forgive, we show kindness towards the needy, we show compassion to those who need one... But when it comes to our enemies (frenemies) or the like, can we still say the same? Can we still honestly say without sarcasm and doubt the three famous words, "I love you"? I highly doubt that anyone in their right mind wouldn't agree with me that love is hard to give especially to people who are difficult and simply unloving (unlovable - if there ever is such a word) or not capable of love or to love in return. But then again, just as what's written, Love them despite of it all. Appreciate and forgive them even if what they did to you is unforgivable. In the end, we are all accountable to God, with our actions and with our lifestyle. Humans will always be humans. To err is human, to forgive is divine. For us to truly understand the fullness of His grace, we should also admit to ourselves that forgiveness is something that we should learn to give freely to others even if they don't deserve any of it. 

God is love and love is God. We are made out of love and we should reciprocate everything around us with love. We can make this world a better place to live in when only we accept the fact that love (God) can heal calloused hearts and can change stubborn minds.Just believe and have faith.

Above all else...

Just a random thought that I ought to share for the day. 

Be blessed and spread the love!

Blogged. x

Bente.

6 months. :)

Sino magaakala aabot tayo ng 6 months? Kahit ako minsan natatawa ako na kinikilig kasi I never really saw it coming. Yung ikaw at ako, magiging tayo. Tapos magcclick tayo, magkakasundo, lelevel up. We were just playful and both wanted someone who will appreciate and love us. Who wouldve thought? :) Galing talaga ni Lord.

Totoo talagang napakahirap ng magkalayo. Napakadami kong pagiinarte at negativity sa katawan. I am sorry babe kung matigas ang aking ulo at sorry na din kung ang topakin ko. Naalala ko tuloy sabi ni ate cel sakin, kapag nag-saudi ka especially nasa bundok ka pa, magiging KSP ka talaga. Hahanapin mo ang attention at time, konting hindi lang magparamdam sobrang neglected at unwanted na ang feeling. I know you dont deserve all this, im sorry for the drama and sorry for being a pain in the a** sometimes.

Just wanted to greet you a happy 6 months babe! Were surviving everyday because of His grace and because of our love.

Never felt this loved and appreciated. Thank you for everything.

Kahit ang daming testings at tampuhan, hindi ka bumitaw ever. Kahit ang difficult ko, iniintindi mo talaga ako. Pati dalaw ko, at mood swings ko tinatanggap mo. haha! I cannot thank God enough, He gave me more than I could ever ask for and hindi yun bola. I pray you never change.. But if you do, for the better pa. But i love you the way you are. No lies, no regrets, no pretensions, just pure love.

I love you to bits Juanito! Maligayang kaarawan sa ating mga puso! <3 data-blogger-escaped-br="br">

*keso overload*