Something to thank Him for…

The past few days have been super super stressing for me on almost all ends of my life. School cramming since finals is a month away and all teachers are scheduling special or make-up classes to cover the required readings and lessons for the exam. Work is fully-loaded on trying to reach the goal. Brother bugging on celphone line. Pray and support on Bebe’s job training. And many other concerns to deal with. But a recent event wiped off all the stress.

My application for scholarship was granted! (on the condition that I maintain a QPI of not lower than 82%; note: 85% qualifies for dean’s list…so it is a challenge) The scholarship grant was partial, but that still means a lot to me.

I’ve been applying for scholarship since college and God knows how hard it is to accomplish the forms, on top of the regular school load that I had to attend to. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting that this application will be granted, since I’m used to being rejected with my applications at the Loyola school because of my dad’s income tax return (ITR). But as the saying goes, ‘never say die’….’try and try until you die’…I tried my luck last semester and applied for a scholarship (using my own ITR, since I support my own studies and since dad has retired). And to my surprise, I got the approval of my application yesterday.

This only shows the power of prayer, patience, and of God. So for those who so want something in their life, don’t lose hope…He’s just waiting for the perfect time. And don’t be afraid to try! Be patient and bug Him every now and then with what you’re praying for. (Marunong din ciang makulitan..hehe)

As closing, I’ll share the Memorare prayer to the Immaculate Mother. This prayer has been my comfort prayer and refuge in times of distress. I recite this every after personal prayer until I memorized it. Here it goes:

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, and sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I hasten to you O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the world incarnate, do not despise my petition, but in your mercy (Lord), hear and answer me. Amen.

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The beauty of a Chinese Eye!

If you can’t seem to make sense of the image…try checking it out while pulling your eyes sideways, like a chinese’ eyes. It’s cool, try it out!

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It’s been a while…

Yesterday, I had my last exam for the midterms…whew! The past few days (or should I say weeks), was really tough for me. I would wake up at around 3am to be at the office by 4am…so that I can leave the office by 1pm (after 9 working hours, including the break), to go directly to school for a 3:00 exam. The brain-excruciating exam would last for around 2 hours, and I would normally arrive home by 6:30 to 7:00 pm. Eat, chill, and sleep to wake up by 3:00 am for the next day of work and another exam.

Most people who knew about my schedule and what I’ve been doing with my life is left at an awe, with how I balance everything (work, law school, family, and, of course, love life). And I would often say, ‘well, that’s life…I have no choice!’. But the truth is that I do have a choice…and I chose this life…I am happy (period).

Yesterday, on the way home, a classmate of mine shared a thought, raised to him by the HR who interviewed him for a supposed job. He says, “if a rabbit keeps on chasing two carrots at the same time, it will definitely end up either losing one or, worse, losing both”. And I agree with him…everything has its own limits. We can only push ourselves as far. But the more that I realize now how blessed I am.

When I started studying, almost half of our class are working students and now rhere are only 3 of us in the class. I should say that being able to survive working and studying up to now is already an achievement. On top of that, together with the hell week for the midterms, I received a shower of blessings. To mention a few, I got promoted, got to meet the big bosses from US (this has changed a lot of things, hopefully all for the better), first set of exams went well, and there are also a lot of blessings for some dear friends and loved ones getting to spread their wings to fly a greater scope in life, and so many other things. These blessings, together with faith and my loved ones is what keeps me going despite stress.

The last few weeks were tough weeks, but they are also the weeks that I was able to strengthen my faith. I had to call to God each time (heheh!). Its funny but it is true. We become better Christians during tough moments because we get to realize the human frailty and the divinity of God over us. In the same vein, the tough moments in our lives drive us closer to our family and friends. We realize that we need them and it is not selfish to remember our family and friends in times of need, rather it is self-giving because we recognize their value in our life and we allow them to fulfill their purpose, which is to show love through us.

Every step is a step closer to my dreams, to my loved ones, to the fulfillment of my purpose. I am not saying it is easy, but it is possible. If we focus, know our priorities, set our heart to it, and set God at the center of it all, there is nothing we can’t do. I am not sure if I can finish the race like this, but as far as I can, then I’ll do it. And most importantly, it is all for the greater glory of God.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG)

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