Starting Off My Birth Month: April

Instead of posting my birthday wishlist for the first two days of April, I will rather share with you some inspirational thoughts that you can bear in mind for the whole month (sharing my optimism to you all *wink*)


“It is in the whole process of meeting and solving problems that life has meaning. Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems call forth our courage and our wisdom; indeed, they create our courage and our wisdom. It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually. It is through the pain of confronting and resolving problems that we learn.”   - Scott M. Peck 

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“Once we truly know that life is difficult — once we truly understand and accept it — then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.” -The Road Less Traveled, Scott M. Peck 

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18 Things I wish Someone Told Me when I was 18 (from: http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/06/21/18-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-was-18/) 

# 9. Don’t worry too much about what other people think about you. – For the most part, what other people think and say about you doesn’t matter.  When I was 18, I let the opinions of my high school and early college peers influence my decisions.  And, at times, they steered me away from ideas and goals I strongly believed in.  I realize now, ten years later, that this was a foolish way to live, especially when I consider that nearly all of these people whose opinions I cared so much about are no longer a part of my life.  Unless you’re trying to make a great first impression (job interview, first date, etc.), don’t let the opinions of others stand in your way.  What they think and say about you isn’t important.  What is important is how you feel about yourself.

# 17: Excel at what you do. – There’s no point in doing something if you aren’t going to do it right.  Excel at your work and excel at your hobbies.  Develop a reputation for yourself, a reputation for consistent excellence.

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12 Things Happy People Do Differently (from: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/ )

# 2. Cultivate optimism. – Winners have the ability to manufacture their own optimism.  No matter what the situation, the successful diva is the chick who will always find a way to put an optimistic spin on it.  She knows failure only as an opportunity to grow and learn a new lesson from life.  People who think optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times.

 

A message to..MYSELF

If I made it 'there' the first and second time, there will surely be a THIRD TIME..

 

Once Broken but is MOVING ON with FAITH

Good morning world! It's been days since my last post. 

I learned a lot of lessons this week. I started this week with a big hope in my heart. Been heart broken in the middle of the week, and now, I'm moving on. I could not tell the whole story, at least not for now. I still owe you a story in the future. It's not that I'm ashamed to tell you about a recent failure. If you would recall, I never denied all my failed airline applications in the past. I'm very much open about them. Sometimes, there were really things you just want to keep on yourself.  


I'm grateful for everyone who keeps on supporting me all throughout. Your every word keeps me going. I know, I owe a lot to everyone who drops by my blog. Thank you for all the comments. Thank you for all the encouraging words. I'm grateful that God did not leave me with nothing. When 'that' door closed (as for now), another opened the day after. I considered that as a sign that this might not be the right time and there's a better opportunity waiting, I just need to wait for that. 


I was teary eyed when my mom told me (though not verbatim):

"Hindi pa siguro ngayon ang panahon mo para diyan. May mas magandang plano ang Diyos sa'yo. Buksan mo muna ang sarili mo sa ibang pinto. Next time na lang ulit. " 


"Malay mo sa mas maganda ka ilagay ni Lord. Huwag mo munang ipilit ngayon. Baka hindi ka pa hinog. Magtrabaho ka muna ulit dito at mas maghanda ka sa mga susunod. Honor na rin yang narating mo." 


My friends also told me a lot of uplifting words. I would agree with my best friend "don't ever think you're not good enough just because you didn't get in". With my mom's, cousin's and friends words, who would not feel better? I woke up this morning with a light heart. No worries. No hang ups. Sometimes, we just have to be brave enough to accept the unknown. If our moms know best, God also knows best. Don't ever give up people! It's hurting to fail especially when you're almost there but still didn't make it.  The pain might be there for some time, but it would subside soon. I learned to take things easy and not to put pressure on me. I still have so many years to make my lifetime dream come true. Patience would always be a virtue! 


Last Tuesday, I attended the 6 PM mass for our Lady of Fatima of Portugal. The image visited our parish and I know this would be very timely for me to attend masses and novenas. Bishop Chito Tagle's homily was touching. I would summarize some points:


Ang Diyos, loyal din sa mga taong loyal sa kanya. Ibibigay niya ang hinihingi natin sa tamang panahon.

100%

THIS morning, while I was drinking coffee and listening to 89.9, I heard the lines

I’m a believer not just a dreamer
I’m givin everything I got
I’m a go getter

It was my first time to hear that song, so I did not change the radio station. I let the song finished and when I had the time to surf the net, I typed those lines above to know the title of the song. I know for sure it was Mariah Carey, but the title was a complete puzzle to me.

Anyway, the result gave me the title: 100 Percent
The song was VERY INSPIRATIONAL. The tempo was just right. It was not the typical 'emo slash senti' song that would make your teary- eyed.
I'm sharing the lyrics to everyone:

Mariah Carey - 100 Percent Lyrics

My life ain’t defined by limits
I Don’t need no permission to live it
I’m a break thru the door til I get in
Everything that I got I’m a give it
100 Percent and I ain’t stopping til I reach the finish

I’m a believer not just a dreamer
I’m givin everything I got
I’m a go getter
100 Percenter
Undoubtedly I can reach the top and I ain’t gonna let nothing discourage or dissuade me
Cuz I’m walking out of here a champion either way babe
I am givin 100 Percent
So go on put your ones up

If you’re putting in a hundred put your ones up, ones up
If you know that this is something, put your ones up, ones up
If you really comprehend this feel, your ones up, your ones up
If you’re walking into victory keep on shining
One hundred percent

You can only do it if you do it like I did
Cause’ suffering ain’t easy
But if you can turn your wounds into living proof that you’ve survived the fight and you no longer defined

My life ain’t defined by limits
I Don’t need no permission to live it
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I’m a break thru the door til I get in
Everything that I got I’m a give it
100 Percent and I ain’t stopping til I reach the finish

I’m a believer not just a dreamer
I’m givin everything I got
I’m a go getter
100 Percenter
Undoubtedly I can reach the top and I ain’t gonna let nothing discourage or dissuade me
(Nothing can discourage me)
Cuz I’m walking out of here a champion either way babe (Eh)
I am givin 100 Percent so go on put your ones up

If you’re putting in a hundred put your ones up, ones up (Put your ones up)
If you know that this is something, put your ones up, ones up (Everybody)
If you really comprehend this feel, your ones up, your ones up (Put your ones up)
If you’re walking into victory keep on shining (One hundred)
One hundred percent

Don’t you ever be discouraged, let nobody take your courage
If you gonna pray don’t worry,
If ya gonna wait don’t pray
You just keep the faith and listen to me

If you’re putting in a hundred put your ones up, ones up (Put your ones up)
If you know that this is something, put your ones up, ones up (If you know you were)
If you really comprehend this feel, your ones up, your ones up (If you ever hear something)
If you’re walking into victory keep on shining
One hundred percent

I’m a believer not just a dreamer
I’m givin everything I got
I’m a go getter
100 Percenter
Undoubtedly I can reach the top and I ain’t gonna let nothing discourage or dissuade me
(Percent I will share with you)
Cuz I’m walking out of here a champion either way babe (Either way)
I am gotta givin 100 Percent
So go on put your ones up

If you’re putting in a hundred put your ones up, ones up
If you know that this is something, put your ones up, ones up
If you really comprehend this feel, your ones up, your ones up
If you’re walking into victory keep on shining
One hundred percent

No to Giving Up! =)

Before I watch Queen Seon Deok and turn off my laptop, I just want to share some quotes about goals to keep everyone inspired and determined.

(source: http://quotations.about.com/cs/inspirationquotes/a/Goals5.htm)

If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it's ok. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot. - Robert Townsend

If you want to achieve a high goal, you're going to have to take some chances.- Alberto Salazar

I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right. Each one of us has a fire in our heart for something. It's our goal in life to find it and to keep it. - Mary Lou Retton

Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal - Vince Lombardi

Inspire!

I got this one from the net and found this inspiring; and the best part is to share this to everyone! :)