Holiday Greetings

Holiday season is finally here. Almost everywhere, I see a lot of people decorating anything that symbolizes Christmas, making lists and buying gifts, preparing for Christmas party and so many others. We give importance to the true meaning of Christmas - the gift of love. 

In today's modern world, sending season's greetings is just a click away. Sending cards is one way of reaching out with our family, friends and loved ones especially those far from us. There is a lot of online greeting cards  or seasons ecards available in the world of internet. And speaking of Christmas card, if you want simplicity but full of love and uniqueness check out Grace's Christmas Card Entry for Sulit's Christmas Card Making Contest.

Celebrate Christmas 2010 with Sulit.com.ph, the leading online classified ads and buy and sell website in the Philippines.

It is my viral post for supporting Grace's entry. As a viral poster, you get chance to win a Blackberry Curve at Sulit. Goodluck to us!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Looking on the Bright Side!

I woke up this morning feeling refreshed and  restored. I look forward on the days ahead  and view life through rose-colored glasses. Being optimistic and looking on the bright side of life make me inspired each day. I couldn't fathom the peacefulness and serenity I felt. I said to myself I am now ready to unfold another chapter of my life. It is true that life is uncertain and sometimes our laid plans go astray. But there is also certain  thing that we should hold on to. Jeremiah 29:11 tells me, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Faith and prayer are always the best weapon we could have in order for us to walk into right direction wherein God will lead us.

Last night, before I went to bed I said a prayer and gently close my eyes and sleep. When I woke up, a renewal of physical strength and spiritually at peace enveloped my whole being. I told myself that I will embrace what God wants to happen in my life. Then I prepared and went off to work enthusiastically.  When I googled some information about something I need to know, I'm glad I found a lot. I don't know but there is uncertain feeling I can't explain. It feels like God is guiding and showing me the way so that I would understand what's ahead of me. I have a feeling that great thing will be coming on my way soon and He wants me to be ready on it. And thinking of such blessing, I could not find enough words to utter. But of course, I will always be thankful for everything.

Occurrence of Sunset

It's been a joyous day for me that I was able to capture the beautiful occurrence of the sunset when we're having an exciting moment at the beach of Aringay, La Union one sunny day of September 2010. Gazing at the blue sky while dipping my toes on the seawater urged me to take some photos. And here it goes...

The blue ocean meets the bluish sky.

And then the colors fade...

One glimmer of light left....

And time changes...... and welcome night.

I greatly enjoyed the moment of capturing such occurrence of sunset. I thanked God for the wonderful creation and all the beauty of nature which He has given us. It reminds us that He greatly loves us all!!!

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House and Lot Purchase

front view of Bianca unit

back view

As mentioned in my previous post, getting my own house and lot was granted last 13th of August 2010. That's when I've decided to pursue my decision in purchasing a house and lot thru  Pag-IBIG Home Development Mutual Fund financing.  And with final thought, I paid P10,000.00 for reservation fee. I was informed by an agent that there is another  interested person who reserved the lot I've chosen but the reservation fee is still unpaid. Luckily, I'm the one who got it. 

I would like to experience the good life. That's why I choose Eastwood Residences in Rodriguez, Rizal developed by Verdantpoint Development Corporation. It's my home, my very own. A home where I can find solace from the hustles and bustles of life. It provides a safe, comfortable, beautiful and suitable living environment for everyone. Looking through the available units and its prices, I preferred the Bianca Unit  with  a 63 square meter lot area because its monthly amortization is within my budget range.

 

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Photos above are the floor plan of typical bianca unit and its general specification. Because the said unit is a bare type, you can customize your space according to your own taste and style. During our house tripping in the subdivision, I have seen a lot of renovated bianca unit and I was enthralled of how it looks like. It's nice to see in the future that my house will be renovated to a unique style and beauty of my choice.

Right now, I'm still paying the total equity of P41,605.50 payable for 10 months. I was also informed that my application for housing loan in Pag-IBIG has been approved. Such a great news! Isn't it?

A Dream to Own a House

One of my dreams in life is to own a house. I was just a kid when we, as complete family living in our own house in San Pablo, Laguna. But when some unavoidable circumstance occurred in the family, my parents decided to sell our house in Laguna and settle for good in the province of Aklan,  my mother's hometown. Since then, we stay in the house nestled at barangay San Isidro. The said house was built by our grandfather, Lolo Polen. I heard from a relative that my mom is sending money during the construction of the house. For short, my mom helped financially in the home construction. That's why Lolo Polen really wanted us to stay there and even told everyone that my mother would inherit the house and lot property. But this thing has never been put into legal writing before our grandparents died. It only means nothing is legally inherited the property. Until now, we still don't know who among the siblings will take over on the land property. Two years ago, bad things happened. Mom and my sister were being forced to leave the house because of filthy mouth of my uncle every time he's drunk and he's into bad vices. They opted to stay for a while in my aunt's house. Later on, they'd moved out and presently, they're renting a house. I felt a sting of disappointment on what had happened. But after pondering the situation, I came up with the possibility of getting my own house and lot at the right time if my budget permits. I ask God a sign of approval when is the best time of getting a house and lot. It was granted last Friday of August 13, 2010.

My Sister's Wedding

Wedding day is one of the biggest days in every woman's life. It is also one of the cherished memories in everyone's life. It is the important day in the life of a couple and marks the perfect occasion to wish them for their new beginning.

To the lamp of Love 

May it burn brightest in the darkest hours 
and never flicker in the winds of trial.

It was a very fine and memorable day of September 18, 2010 when my sister Arlene, the oldest in our siblings tied the knot in our hometown - in the province of Aklan. It was only a civil wedding celebration but it seems like a church or garden wedding.

Dong & Arlene Nuptial

 The wedding ceremony and the reception were held at Octagon Building of ASU - Ibajay.  The wedding was attended by family, relatives, friends  and other invited guests. I wasn't able to come to her wedding due to some personal reason. I'm grateful that she understood. I know she'd wished that we're there but then the event was great and I'm happy for them. And ...

My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years, your love for each other will so deepen and grow, that years from now you will look back on 
this day, your wedding day, as the day you 
loved each other the least.

An Update

I've been into hibernation for almost four weeks now and I terribly miss the blogging world. Though I wanted to post regularly, I can't because my desk is always bombarded with a lot of workload. I have to prioritize my office tasks and cope with the changes in the daily routine of our department.

Anyway, here are some things happened in the past four weeks during my absence from blogosphere. 

•  I enjoyed my short sojourn last Sept. 16-19, 2010 at Aringay, La Union up to Baguio City together with my bestfriend's family and relatives. We went to the beach for swimming and took a bamboo raft ride on the river.  

• We attended mass at St. Pio Chapel in Libis, Quezon City last Sept. 23, 2010 after office hour. After the mass, I attended get-together dinner at Cabalen, Sta. Lucia Mall. I had a meaningful chitchat with my former officemates and we reminisced the unforgettable moments and experiences  we have during our PPI days in Cainta Branch Office.

• Sadly, I lost my Nokia 5000 Cellphone Unit last Sept. 26, 2010 when I went to Big R-Robinson Novaliches to check the Collezione Boutique if they have an available C2 Pilipinas Map T'shirt so I could buy one and give it to Aieen as my simple gift for her upcoming birthday.

• Aieen went back to Yanbu, Saudi Arabia last Oct. 01, 2010 and I accompanied her and her family to the airport for her departure.

• Sympathetically, we're all saddened by the death of my officemate & friend's sister last Oct. 07, 2010. We went to Laguna last Saturday to send our deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

 I wish I could go back regularly to the blogging world and have enough time for blog hopping. Just "Wish Me Luck!" ♥♥♥