Busy...Busy...Busy

Yes, I am alive! I have been so busy these past few weeks as I am sorting out things for our relocation to Queensland, Australia. It is indeed a very big decision since we've been here for 6 years in the UK. I have had many sleepless nights over this particular issue. Taking into account the advantages and disadvantages. And with constant prayers, the decision of moving overrides everything. Another chapter of my life, together with my son Arjo. Life goes on! There are alot of things to thank for. I have been blessed so much. I would like to thank God for everything. There had been a turmoil in my life before. But the most important thing is that I was able to stand up and conquer the storms in my life. I am looking forward to start a new and better life in Australia. Wish me luck!

Book of Love

Here's my recent photo entry taken while relaxing yesterday in my bed. I saw a book and deeply inspired by the song called the "Book of Love" . I've seen the movie "Shall We Dance" (with Richard Gere and Jenifer Lopez) and I love the song featured in that movie. Eventually, I came up with a concept based on the title itself.

An Answered Prayer

It has been a while since I updated my blog. So many things are goin on in my life. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank my family, relatives and friends who helped me in their own way through prayers. God has answered our prayers! Thank you God for everything!!! Amen.

Susan Boyle's Incredible Performance on Britain's Got Talent

... Susan Boyle, 47 year-old, never been married, from West Lothian stunned the judges on Britain's Got Talent. Listen to her as she sings 'I Dreamed A Dream' from Les Miserables. Even Hollywood star Demi Moore has reportedly revealed that she cried watching Susan Boyle's audition on the said talent show contest. The video has grown to become an overnight internet sensation with over 33 million hits on YouTube....and still counting.

Following her performance on Britain's Got Talent, Boyle was a guest on STV's The Five Thirty Show. She was interviewed via satellite on CBS's Early Show and ABC's Good Morning America and via a telephone interview on FOX's America's Newsroom. In an interview, Simon Cowell said Boyle had received an invitation to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show and predicted that if she did appear "there's every chance Susan Boyle will have the number one album in America".

Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent
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My 365 Days Project

I am officially commencing my 365 days project in Flickr. A self portrait challenge! This is my "Day 1" entry. I'm pretty much excited about it and hope I can keep up with it. ;) This is something I could look forward to for a long exciting year. With any luck, 365 days will fly by quickly! tee-hee..

Easter Eggs

Easter eggs are specially decorated eggs given to celebrate the Easter holiday or springtime. The egg was a symbol of the rebirth of the earth in Pagan celebrations of spring and was adopted by early Christians as a symbol of the rebirth or start of new life.

The oldest tradition is to use dyed or painted chicken eggs, but a modern custom is to substitute chocolate eggs, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as jelly beans. These eggs are often hidden, allegedly by the Easter Bunny, for children to find on Easter morning. Otherwise, they are generally put in a basket filled with real or artificial straw to resemble a bird's nest.
Egg hunt is a game during which decorated eggs, real hard-boiled ones or artificial, filled with or made of chocolate candies, of various sizes, are hidden for children to find, both indoors and outdoors.

When the hunt is over, prizes may be given for the largest number of eggs collected, for the largest or the smallest egg.

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photo credit: wikipedia

The Power of Prayer

"The power of prayer is not the result of the person praying. Rather, the power resides in the God who is being prayed to. 1 John 5:14-15 tells us, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us. And if we know that He hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him." No matter the person praying, the passion behind the prayer, or the purpose of the prayer - God answers prayers that are in agreement with His will. His answers are not always yes, but are always in our best interest. When our desires line up with His will, we will come to understand that in time. When we pray passionately and purposefully, according to God's will, God responds powerfully! " (http://www.allaboutprayer.org/power-of-prayer.htm)

...Personally speaking, I truly believe in the power of prayer. In everything that I do I always say a little prayer for His guidance. It is one way of communicating with God. It gives us new ways of seeing life and relationships, of understanding work and the cost of growing. God calls us to pray and through our prayer, God empowers us and gives us strength.

Special Day

I won't let the day pass without greeting two members of my family. These are my lovely niece Latrisha and my big brother Kuya Jojo. Trisha graduated from Prep 1 at St. Agustine International School in the Philippines. She is a dote! Love her. Here are few photos of her and during the graduation. Congratulations, Trisha!




Trisha with Leonard (Trisha's Dad), Malou (my twin sis, Trisha's Mom), Mom, and Auntie Osing (NY)

..And it's Kuya's 43rd birthday. Happy birthday to you. Love you, big bro!

...Kuya when he went to Dubai

Wanna Taste Garlic Shrimp?

Ingredients:

1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 to 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 to 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt, to taste

Preparation:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until butter stops foaming, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté over medium heat, turning frequently until the shrimp just turn pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the parsley, lemon juice, and salt; stir well. Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately, with rice or a salad. Serves 4.

Jesus, Take the Wheel

sang by Carrie Underwood

Ave Maria