10 Million Smiley

I’ve exceeded the 10 million smileys.

The clock tick tacks 7:00am. I wake up a bit late today, maybe because it is a special non working holiday due to the inauguration of our new President. I have rested well the past night that I was able to recover my sick days. Rise up no coughing syndromes, bit colds, and in good shape. I’m ready to seize the day.

So…

I get up, talk to my Great King, and immediately rush up to go to the bathroom to wash up. While brushing my teeth, and idea pops up in my mind. A bit weird, I guess, and a bit impossible to fulfill. The thought I have is to collate 10million smileys from different person. Yes, bizarre right? “Hello Belle”, I said to myself, “how can you have 10MILLION SMILEYS in ONE DAY??? Do you think that is possible?” I’ve grasped a 5minute pause, and tried to think if that’s possible. “Well”, I utter again, “let’s try”. And that’s it. I’ve tried.

So…

Here are the lists I’ve made today that I believed I’ve garnered a smileys.
1. Wake up early, even though its holiday. I thank God. – one smiley
2. Got my phone; texted my daddy and naynay Good morning and God bless. – two smileys for two person
3. Texted Prince Max Good morning. – one smiley
4. Texted my mentor Good morning. – one smiley
5. Texted 5 other people in my phone Good morning. – five smileys
6. Went to my brother’s bed; hug him tight and kiss him. – one smiley
7. Cleaned our house- two smileys (one for me, and one for my brother)
8. Opened the FB account; commented on one of my friends status- one smiley
9. Greeted a friend happy birthday. – one smiley
10. Greeted our landowner great day. – one smiley
11. Greeted our neighbors’ great day. – two smileys (cause they are couple)
12. Greeted the security guards on my way to the office. – 4 smileys (cause I have to encounter 4 security guards before I can get in the office itself)
13. Cracked a joke to my office mates. – five smileys (cause they are five there)
14. Sung a song for my friends. – five smileys (cause they are five as well)
15. Thanked the driver because of bringing me home safe. – one smiley

And the list goes on and on. I review it again. Ohhhh,,, 10 million smileys not attained.

I closed my eyes. Deep thoughts… I reached out my bible and read some verses. Psalm, Proverbs, Isaiah, Zephaniah… they all mentioned God’s wonderful and amazing stories. I scroll a bit; flip the pages one by one. And yes, I found the word… Jesus smile.

I will not definitely reach the 10million smileys I wanted if I’ll be relying only on the responses people will gave. But, what I’ve realized is that the Great God we have will really be the one to give us the smiles that we need. People may react badly on us, but, if we are pleasing in Gods’ eyes, His smile are worth enough.

I ended the day great. I look up, thank my Creator. And I know He is smiling back at me.
And yes, I’ve exceeded the 10million smileys… because one Smile from God is greater than the trillion smileys of the world.

**written on the 30th of June 2010**

Rauha…

Rauha…meaning peace.

I received a text message this morning, and it goes like “Hey, I named your kingdom na. Parehong finnish ang language. Toivoa sakin, meaning hope… Rauha sayo, meaning peace”.

Peace, a term to denote quietness, serenity, tranquility. People always wanted to have peace in their hearts and mind, but still, they fail to achieve it. They try many things, such as drowning to liquors, travelling to other places, burning to cigars and caffeine, and the like. But still, nothing can give the serenity their inner soul longing for.

Peace… it’s very easy to achieve. You really don’t need any fancy things, nor doing stuffs I’ve mention earlier to grab it. Peace is readily available and offered by the Great King. And this stillness can never ever be compared to any other peace the world is substituting. It goes deep down the heart, the soul, the spirit. It boost and energize, it gives life. It brings hope and joy, fulfillment. Its free, no price is offered. You just need to listen, to be quiet, and to read the Great King’s proclamation and word. You just need to look and view the majestic kingdom He created here on earth. And you just need to talk and have plain exchanges of thoughts and words to those people who can bring peace in your heart… like what I’ve experienced yesterday evening.

Be still…and know the Great King.

Hmmm.. I wonder why Prince Max named my kingdom Rauha. But whatever the reason is, I just replied to him and say “Ayyy…I love it. Super ganda. Thank you!”

A call for Royal Highness

For we are called to be prince and princess… of HIS Royal Kingdom.

I am a traveler, a wanderer. I’ve left my empire to have an alliance with another neighboring kingdom. My purpose is to establish a strong treaty with them in order to fortify our economy; enhance our warriors; develop our skills and knowledge and harness our abilities and talents. My sovereignty was known for producing good musicians and writers; hence, I am journeying a long course to find that monarchy.

Until…

I found my feet stepping in the Kingdom of Toivoa, a land full of colorful places. The fancy outlook of the castle plus the bright shades makes me wonder what was this kingdom all about. Without any second thoughts, I enter the empire and saw its wonderful sceneries. People are smiling and greeted me a Great morning as I walked closely to the palace. The way of living there was simple, yet very classy and innovative. They continue to invent more and more equipments that will make their economy prosper. They have different means of transportation and one of those is their so called “Kalesa”, a box type carrier that is being pulled by a horse. They also have buildings and classrooms for music and writers, same as with ours. They all have great stuffs there.

But…

The things that inspired me most are the sanctuaries that are build on every corner. People there recognized the sovereignty and greatness of our Great King, same as with ours. And the beautiful gardens alongside makes me admire the place, and the ruler that was entrusted by the GREAT KING. These trigger me more to meet the prince, their leader. I’ve heard that his name is Prince Max.

I’ll be meeting the prince this evening over dinner and a cup of coffee. I hope we will have a great talk.

This is really a call for Royal Highness.

BTW, this is Princess Belle, signing off. J

Horizon

Where the sky and sea meets, there’s horizon…

I’ve been thinking so many things lately that my mind was totally swarming up. My body just wanted to take a deep slumber but my head keeps on being grumpy that it wants to blast of its crowded ideas. I tried to keep my eyes shut off, hoping I could grab the sleep I wanted. But, it wasn’t successful. So, instead of counting sheep, what I did is I grab my pc, sit up straight, wear my eye glasses, and started writing this blog.

During our 15min break on the afternoon, I and my officemate, whom I called “Mommy Janey”, went to the store to buy some foods to nibble. We got some talk about what our lives are currently encountering. I find her a little bit stress with her present status, a working mom raising a baby alone with her husband working overseas. Somehow, I just felt her deep breath and long sigh. Well, I just commented that “we really do have different experiences and tasks; we should have to have an outlet to release stress”.

We then go straight to the pantry to eat our donuts. Amazingly, I turned my head in the window and gazed on a very wide horizon, as if it slowly attaching the earth and the sky. The yellow-red color of the sky produced by the sun that little by little bids goodbye seems to perfectly match with the indigo color of the sea, as it gives me fresh hope that hey, everything will be fine. The never ending horizon, completely embraced me, while the great Creator solemnly whispered in my ear, I LOVE YOU.

Horizon… It’s where the sky and sea meets.

Thank you Lord for the wonderful horizon.

Who’s with you in your future?

Thank God it’s FRIDAY!

Friday is always been one of the exciting day for me. As a young professional who’s working in Makati, living independently in a rented studio type apartment, eating dinner alone with your IPOD attached to mini speaker, I constantly awaits for Friday to arrive as it gives me a hint that working days is over and I’ll be going home in our province. Yeah, I always look forward for a spectacular weekend to spend with my family. Well, for other yuppies like me, Friday is a night out mode, party and wild stuffs. But I choose a party in my own way, a gathering I understand fully.

Oopss… so how’s the title of this blog relate with this whole Friday thingy???

It goes like this.

I am riding the LRT one Friday afternoon to reach the Victory bus station in Caloocan until one weird thought came in my mind that almost shook my sanity. Yep, super bizarre. I was kinda struck out why it crossed my mind, why he crossed my mind. He lingers my thought that whole Friday, maybe because I bump his FB account and saw his new status there. Well, I don’t have any not-so-good intention, I just remember those days, long long time ago.

I was third Year College then, when he took courage to stand and got to know me. We were classmates then, both Accounting students, a tough course I guess. We talk, we laugh, and we converse. During our “got to know” dialogue, we found out that we have the same ride going to our home. So, then, we just found ourselves riding the same jeepney going home. He used to wait me before classes ends, and that effort makes him more recognize by me. Exchange of ideas continues. Hobbies, likes, dreams, etc. We both also love to sing. He played guitar and use to hum notes so melodically. We jive then. Our genre of interests binds us more. And one more, we study together. There was one time when he used to spend four hours in our home to study and finish our research. It was really fun then.

Well, to cut the story short, we just found ourselves in the same feeling. But, that was ended. And the ending was painful. It was really hurting that to be honest, I’m still sensing a part of it.

That’s it.

Now, let’s go back to the LRT ride. Okay. I’m wondering why we didn’t last forever, why waiting is so hard for him. I guess we are just not meant to be.

Now, who’s with me in the future?

Until, I find myself uttering a prayer. Lord, I trust you with all my heart that I know, even the soul mate of my heart are in Your mighty hands. Lord, I know You ultimately know who’s gonna be with me in the future. And Lord, as you prepare Him, prepare me as well. Until the sweet memory of our eyes meet, and the blood pumps excitingly in our heart. Until such time, we are going to be with each other’s arm, gearing toward the future of worshipping you.

I ended the LRT ride, and got to ride the Victory bus. I paid for my ticket, I bought my food, I seated on No.6 seat. I smiled. I rested. And I thank HIM for him, in advance.