Alone but not Lonely

I am alone, but never lonely. In my solitude, I find bliss.

I have always been alone. All my life, I have had lonesome moments. Note: lonesome, not lonely. I can live with people right with me. I can deal with a crowd. I can speak in front of a multitude. I can socialize in events. But then, I can also eat outside on my own, with no one as a "date." I can go shopping all alone. I go to church with me, myself, and I—and God, of course—as company. 

My Mom and My Map

I loved studying the map

I was in Grade 4 when I penchant for History began and it reached in zenith when I was in Grade VI when I became our school’s undisputed history champ. In class, our teacher, Miss Teresita Alovera, would bring a map in front of the class and teach us geography. I have memorized all the regions, provinces and capitals not just of the Philippines, but almost all the countries back then. 

Frankly speaking… writing actually… from the heart

I never feel lonely, for He is with me, and I in Him.

There are people who are fund of claiming that my social life is dead. That I'm weird because I don't go for a night out. That I am aloof because I don't deal with people that much. It's a compliment having you all say those things to me.

Trimming My Plants... and Myself

Gardening has its way of renewing the spirit

After many months from being out of touch from, or more aptly not touching my plants, I started to reconnect with my green pets this afternoon. And it seems they really need me now more than ever. I have noticed my two surviving pots of roses are not as rosy as they used to be. My painted nettles have overgrown and everything else is messy…

A Gracious Heart

Each day I take time to thank You,

For giving me a life brand new,

for the sleepful night and the morning dew,

for the faith that rest renew,

for the blessings not-so-few,

and for the grace that comes on due.

A little bit stressed...

After several fast-paced and seemingly nonstop days, I find myself feeling sick right now. I can't stay on the monitor for so long because my head is quite aching, my eyes irritated and my back, not feeling well. I dont want to call this stress because stress is something I dont know.

Jen Groover's Seven Habits to Becoming Successful

Jenn Groover, the One-Woman brand

Hi, Folks!

I am sharing Jen Groover's "Seven Habits to Incorporate Today to Be More Successful Tomorrow.

Last Man Standing... and Typing

Just like when I was in high school... almost. 

Perhaps, I was one of the last few people who were able to make it through high school without "Google-ing" everything. When I had spare time, I'd spend it at the Library. While others were doing nothing but talking and laughing at the corridors, I was devouring history books, Britannica, Americana, Comptons, and the like. 

My Grandpa and My First Book

My grandpa helped nurture my love
 for reading.

It was December 24, 1996 and my cousins and I went to Christine's Gift Shop and Bookstore and I saw that huge story book I so wanted to own. I had no money and I went home disappointed. I really wanted to have that book, so I went to grandpa and asked if he could give me P99.00 so I could buy that book. He gave me 100. 

That afternoon, I returned with my cousin, and we bought that book. I had a very merry Christmas. I finished reading that book in one day and so, I wanted to read another one. So, on New Year's Day, I asked grandpa if he could buy me another book. So, off we went to the bookstore and grabbed another one. And so the passion for books continued and grandpa spoiled me a lot. Each pay day or so, we'd shop either a small booklet of ABC or coloring books--it would always be books. When a book dealer visits school to receive orders, I'd ask grand pa for money so I could buy one. I'd never fall head over heels for books, had it not been for my grandfather.