I had a work related training at Eden Nature Park and Resort last November 17-21, 2014. The activity was necessary and relevant to me because it was related to my new undertaking at work. However, I cannot deny that it was tiring because we are the host region. Nevertheless, I was satisfied by the whole duration.
Last night of the five-day training, there was a set-up at the function area of the resort's restaurant. Tomorrow would be a wedding. My eyes were having visions of hearts when I saw the decorations. I could not resist myself to take a photo of it. Yes, I admitted to myself I like to witness weddings and I enumerated below WHY DO I LOVE WEDDINGS.
When I was about to celebrate my birthday last year, I wrote Looking Back Before I Turn Silver. Reading that post brought me back to that very time I was writing it. Along with the memories, emotions were rekindled as I recited each word. I was having so many hesitations, doubts and uncertainties as I was nearing silver because I took a leap of faith in terms of career and life. Maybe, I was experiencing "quarter life" crisis then ( self diagnosis just to justify what I was experiencing ☺).
Then I turned 25 years old. Being at mid-twenties was trying to become adult and young at the same time. I am an adult in terms of making decisions and handling finances I have been always rational and logical in making decisions but this time I am more cautious. When I decide now, I consider the implications in the future. Yes! I am visualizing my future. Everything must be in alignment with what I want to become in the future. In handling finances, I am paying my obligations to be debt free. I am not splurging and the good news is I am starting to invest. It may sound pretentious but I am doing it. As of now, it is not that much but I am starting and taking it seriously. However, I do not pressure myself to be stingy old man. I still know how to have and that keeps me young.
This month is my birthday month again. I am going to be a year older. I won't be stagnant in the past and enough of looking back. I just want to be more optimistic than I ever was. I like that my birthday is the penultimate day of the year because my wishes are also like my new year's resolution. What I want to condition my mind are the following listed below (well just a few of them worth sharing in public)
To be deft free
To start investing in stocks wherein I will be managing my own portfolio.
To be in a romantic relationship (HOPEFULLY)
To read daily the bible (enriching spiritual aspect)
To start earning my MBA (God permits)
I guess I can look forward for another year with so much positivity. I just have to surrender to Him for I know God will grant the dreams, ambitions and desires that I really need in this lifetime. So bring it on. I am ready to be a 26-year-old adult.
I heard this song first time when I attended Kerygma Conference 2012. It has been awhile but this song still never fails to inspire and uplift me everytime. So, I am sharing this here. Enjoy!
Water you turned into wine
Opened the eyes of the blind
There's no one like you, none like you
Into the darkness you shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like you, none like you
Our god is greater, our god is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our god is healer, awesome in power our god, our god
Into the darkness you shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like you, none like you
Our god is greater, our god is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our god is healer, awesome in power our god, our god
Our god is greater, our god is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our god is healer, awesome in power our god, our god
And if our god is for us
Then who could ever stop us?
And if our god is with us
Then what could stand against?
And if our god is for us
Then who could ever stop us?
And if our god is with us
Then what could stand against?
What could stand against?
Our god is greater, our god is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our god is healer, awesome in power our god, our god
Our god is greater, our god is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our god is healer, awesome in power our god, our god
And if our god is for us
Then who could ever stop us?
And if our god is with us
Then what could stand against?
And if our god is for us
Then who could ever stop us?
And if our god is with us
Then what could stand against?
Then what could stand against?
Our god is greater, our god is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our god is healer, awesome in power our god, our god
Our god is greater, our god is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our god is healer, awesome in power our god, our god
