On Rainy days

This was taken 2 months ago for a 'self-portrait' project for my Art Class. It was taken in my home town, Bataan. I really miss it there, especially now that I've been stuck here in our apartment in Manila 3 hours away from home. A storm hit the Phils. and college classes were suspended for two days. Yesterday, the power went out at around 7am and came back at 8pm. Me, my sister, our helper and her son were the only ones here in the apartment and we had to keep ourselves busy to kill boredom and time. With my laptop battery dead and my cellphone left in Bataan, I decided to finish reading 'The Pact' by Jodi Picoult. I am dying to finish it and solve the mystery, but unfortunately, because of the weather, it was gloomy and dark so it was hard to read, so I just finished halfway. It's a very intriguing book, given all the twists and turns, and the love story, wow. Though I still have have the book to finish, I love how the author 'made' each character seem mysterious and comparing the 'then' and 'now'.

On other things, the storm 'Pedring' that hit the Philippines last Monday really affected a lot of areas especially in the provinces. Properties were destroyed, houses were blown away, people were killed and a lot of lives were deeply devastated. I saw the news when the electricity came back and it was a frightful sight to see. There were videos of how the storm destroyed a lot of areas in the Phils. I felt so selfish and sympathetic. Selfish because that same morning I was happy because classes were cancelled not knowing that a lot of lives were destroyed that same moment. I felt sick to my stomach browsing the web and seeing pictures of the aftermath. I know God has a purpose why He let this happen, so as with Ondoy. Maybe He wanted to teach us a lesson of how to take care of the environment. Maybe this is a sign that indeed He is coming soon, or maybe He wanted us to be closer to Him in prayer. For me, if it is God's will, let it be. But I am thankful because the Philippines already got through the storm and 'Pedring' is moving away from the country.

I'm just really thankful that God is by my side. He guides me and protects me from harm. He has proven His great love for me not just on the cross but in everyday simple things like waking up. I'm just happy and fortunate to be His child and hopefully I can do my best in doing everything for His glory.

I'm planning to 'renovate' our youth bulletin in church. it's been empty for months! For starters, this is the verse I chose that pretty much sums up how young people should serve the Lord. And this is this post's parting words:


“Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, ‘Life is not pleasant anymore.’ Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky. Remember him before your legs—the guards of your house—start to tremble; and before your shoulders—the strong men—stoop. Remember him before your teeth—your few remaining servants—stop grinding; and before your eyes—the women looking through the windows—see dimly.” - Ecclesiastes 12:1 -3 (NLT)