My Holy Week Blog… (Blessed)

Since it’s Holy Week, I decided to make a blog for Him as a sign of praise for His continuous love for me and my family…

Recently, I was almost drowned by the unexpected deluge that happened to me and my family. It was a trial, God knows, that would have been very difficult if He was not around. My father was admitted at a hospital due to hypertension last week. I thought I could not handle the situation quite well since I was not able to experience having gone to a hospital with my one of my family members in a vulnerable condition.

Thankfully, I managed it with the help of God. Although it was a test from God, I still have to thank Him for giving us that kind of situation. It was a blessing. Because of that event, my father was able to learn a lot. It served him as a reminder never to neglect our body’s wellness. Our health is the most integral part of our life. For without good health, we cannot simply go on in our daily lives. We cannot continue to chase our dreams. We cannot be happy. And most importantly, we cannot continue to praise God even more.

That’s why, after all the trials He had given me and my family, I will never ever blame Him. No way. He gave us that trial to let us stay with Him–closer. Trials are blessings from God, always. He never leaves.

Have a meaningful Holy Week everyone…

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CAMIGUIN ISLAND (Flashback 2012’s Vacation)

Okay. So, I am in the mood for a totally sizzling flashback wayback January 2012. January is not a summer month, yet I was totally excited to go to somewhere I consider a paradise–Camiguin.

Camiguin, as what everyone is referring as “Island of Your Imagination” is truly an island of your imagination. It’s a perfect package you wouldn’t regret it! We spent our 2-day vacation there. I was with my best friend KC and my brother Kevin. And who says three travelers aren’t fun? We did have fun, of course. We have gone to many tourist attractions in Camiguin, and guess what? I really did miss the place. Up to now. Certainly, I would love to go back there. But, not to soon as I still have so many places to conquer this year (hopefully).. 🙂 So, we’ve been to many places like The Lagoon, Sto. Nino Cold Spring, Sunken Cemetery, White Island and many, many more! Sit back and relax. I am going to feature below some of our pictures in different places… 🙂 So here’s what happened during DAY 1:

This photo is taken right at the Benoni Port. The moment we stepped into Camiguin ground (for the first time), we almost jumped. We were practically dizzy from a long travel, but who cares? We’re too excited we wanna rock the world already!

What I love about Camiguin are the very hospitable people. Imagine? They’ve prepared this welcome greetings for us. (sigh*) We we’re truly welcomed…

First stop. The Lagoon. We we’re totally amazed just looking at the bright, crystallized water. Breathtaking!

Camiguin is known because of so many beautiful things, and one of those is of course, the cleanliness. Just look at the surroundings. One wouldn’t see any piece of wrapper scattered at the road’s corners.

We preceded to Sto. Cold Spring. Yes, totally cold, and humidity’s rising. But, it’s too early to wet ourselves so we’ve decided to just take the pics there. We have so many plans and so many places are about to surprise us, so swimming? Laters.

Being close to nature once in a while is truly remarkable. I could embrace this  moment!

Outside Soda Water Swimming Pool. My brother already wanted to go swimming, but again.. later?

Captivating, right? This is Soda Swimming Pool in its serenity. At the back you will see the historic Mount Hibok-Hibok.

Now here we go to the historic Old Church Ruins or formerly called Catarman Church Ruins. Don’t you know that this church has a sad and tragic history?

The ruined church. And yes, hundred lives were taken right here, according to old stories.

Do you love history? Well, let me refresh your mind a bit. Churches during earlier years are built in seashells, stones and egg yolks. 🙂 And this is the proof…

Now here comes the tallest, biggest tree I’ve ever seen in my whole life that not even my camera could capture its height! I wonder what tree it is. Up to now, I don’t have an idea.

The Walkway to the Old Volcano and Stations of the Cross is such a calming place. The place is good for Holy Week. (I should go back here soon)

If you have seen the Filipino horror movie Ouija, then you will be familiar with this oh so serene and mysterious place, Sunken Cemetery. We’ve never really got nearer, we just took pictures. Underneath the waters you will see clearly the remains of the cemetery. (It’s kinda creepy)

This is why I love Camiguin. The place is so safe, so peaceful, so gentle… Being a nature lover myself, I would never let go of this place…

Twilight’s getting nearer and so we’re finally ready for a night swimming! We’ve already reached certain resorts in Camiguin and finally, we’re here in Ardent Hibok-Hibok Spring Resort, the famous hot spring resort in the Philippines.

Okay. So my brother and my best friend are already enjoying the hot water on their skin. Makes me wanna dive!

Our Second Day:

We were up so early just to see one of the popular beaches in the Philippines, the White Island. (excited much)

It was a battle on my part while we were on the way to White Island. God knows I have fears in water. But, I am proud to finally conquer it the moment our foot touched the fine, white sand…

I just love the feel of the beach… This is life!

 

Savoring the day in the Island of Everyone’s imagination.. Oh what a life!

Our last stop in Camiguin… The tallest falls I’ve seen so far, Katibawasan Falls.

I will come-again-camiguin

This is my oath. 🙂 I will definitely spend my vacation here again one of these years…

NatureHealth (Healing From Within)

Just few weeks ago, I was tasked to make some helpful and healthful blogs regarding healthy diet on a certain website named NatureHealth. It was a pleasure on my part, since I got a chance to share my knowledge about the benefits of devouring healthy foods. It was really a great pleasure working with Mr. KC Tan, the developer of the said site.  And because of that wonderful opportunity, I am thanking him through this blog.

Well, NatureHealth is a website where you can find numerous info’s about natural remedies, diet, fitness and meditations. I could say it’s a must visit blogsite since the information that are available there are really essential to promote good health. You will expect to find natural means of treating and relieving your discomforts and essential ways on how to prevent yourself from developing diseases. So, if you have time, why not read NatureHealth and see for yourself? 🙂

How to be Beautiful In and Out

Everyone wants to be beautiful, at least I am one of the ‘everyone’. How to become beautiful, anyway? Read my ezine article about How to be Beautiful In and Out and see for yourself. You have all the reasons to be attractive, so feel good about yourself, beautiful!

We May Not Know His Plans… But God Knows Our Heart’s Desires…

I have been living for quite a while, surrounded by different set of crowd, learned about  things one ought to know, discovered a little about the truths of life, dreamed about beautiful things… And yet– I didn’t know exactly why I was even standing where I am standing as of now. Twenty five years of existence is not enough for me to find out why I existed–not until today.

Since I consciously know I’m alive, I already get to know God. Who is He, why He is there, what He always do to every mankind. But, all I know are those things. I know too little about Him. I grew up close to God, but not that really close. I mean, spending time with my family while going to church is what I thought enough for me to know Him. But, I was wrong.

It took me this long to even realize that knowing Him requires much longer time, much deeper devotion, much tender approach, and much stronger connection. And knowing Him is not that difficult to achieve. Because He knows. He knows me perfectly too well to ignore me.

If anyone ever ask me what kind of life I am living before, I can say my life is okay. I am blessed and I am not one of those people who suffers in poverty, broken family, illness or other misfortunes. I am normally happy. Or am I? I didn’t know exactly. All I know is I was going with the flow of what’s happening around me and just wait until what comes next. And yes, I know God is with me. But, I have my own apprehensions somehow. I’m a little doubtful. I mean, God is with me. I kept on believing that. But, I didn’t know how long He has to stay with me. And if he ever would love to stay in my life despite my imperfections.

Photo taken at Misamis Oriental Aquamarine Park (MOAP), going to the Dolphin Island, Ozamiz City, Philippines

And just recently when I realized to myself that I have longings and dreams that I don’t even know, I happen to call Him. I am confused. I don’t what life brings me. I have so many questions. So many wants. So many dreams and aspirations and yet I don’t know where to start. I asked His presence, and He didn’t fail me. He listened to me. And there, I found myself developing a true connection with Him.

He has plans for me, I know. Right now, He might be painting something good for me. A beautiful sunset about to bathe over my eyes perhaps. Or blue skies that I will never forget… Everything is possible. I just do not know what His plans are. But, I know He will make it best for me. I have always believed that God wants nothing for everyone of us but that best. We should always put that in mind.

I have never known God that much… Until now. Now that I already made a connection with Him. He loves me. I know it deep in my heart. He has plans for us. Brighter plans we could believe…

And yes, we may not know his plans for us, but He knows exactly what our hearts’ desires… 🙂