TODAY
DG


This is one of the rare moments that I just sit down, close my eyes, smile and say “Thank You dear Lord for this lovely day!”

This is just an ordinary day, nothing so special. Today is not my birthday, it’s not my parents’ wedding anniversary, not my brothers’ promotion’s blow-out-day, not my bestfriend’s engagement day.. It’s not. But today is another day, another chance to love God, another day to be in awe of His beautiful creation.

I woke up with a little bit anxiety because I forgot to call my mom yesterday; I was a little bit worried because I've learned some of my text messages were not received by my friends and I myself didn't receive some messages as well. And oh, not to mention that a friend fell asleep while we’re in the middle of text-conversation. And so I woke up with a bit mixed emotions.

Then I went out to see the beautiful morning. It’s not really a good weather, but it’s fine. It’s not so sunny, not so windy, not so cloudy.. it’s so-so. But it’s a good so-so for me. I wanted to stop for a moment just to feel the weather and if I can just hug it, I will. Crazy? Nah, just amazed :)

I thank God that today I can call my mom and tell her I love her no matter how far the distance. I thank God that today I can make it up with my friends, rejoice with their success and comfort them as they feel low. And I thank Him that in return, my friends can make it up with me (Remember that friendship is a ‘give-and-take’ relationship. Hehe) I thank God for all of them.

I love God and the people He put into my life. Those people He gave me to give extra thrill to my not-so-boring life. If they’re not in my circle, then it could be so different. God is indeed wise and full of sense of humor.

I love God and the people He put into my life. I will never get tired saying those words.
I love God. I love His people. I love this life. And I can’t just stop praising Him for this.
I may never say it enough, but today, I choose to shout it out.

THANK YOU BIG DADDY! I LOVE YOU!



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Dear Friend,
DG

Hi! I know I kinda messed up and haven't talked to you for a while. But no matter how busy I may become, you know I'm just right here, right?

I thank God for friends like you - friends whom I can trust and run to whenever I need one. And for times like this that you need a friend to listen, I'll make sure I will be one of your options. I will make it up with you :)
Love,
Your Friend
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Petty little thing called...
DG



Distraction.

There’s this photo which annoys me. Really annoys me. Honest. I don’t know why. It’s petty I know, but I can’t help it. I hate it. Period.

The first time I saw it, I just shrugged. First thought: “It’s none of my business.” But hey, it’s really annoying! Argh. You can really feel how much I hate it right? And the way I say it’s annoying might annoy you too. But it’s just how I feel, awful. Distracted. Yes I am.

I even try to close my eyes whenever it pops up to my view. I try to ignore it as much as I can. But dude, it is wholly captured by my good peripheral vision. Yeah you might think I’m a crazy nut, mumbling about something… so petty. Oh yeah, I know I know.

But you know what? This petty thing teaches me to be patient at times. This petty-distracting-photo teaches me to smirk and say, “Smile! It’s just a photo.. chill..”

Oh good boy, I really hate the feeling. I really hate being distracted by petty things. I always whisper, “You’re not created to get mad and crazy over silly (to the maximum level) things. You’re bigger than that. And not to mention, you’re more beautiful than that..” Haha! Oh yeah I know, I’m such a stupid crazy little frog. Forgive me, I’m just releasing all the bad elements stuck in me. Really.

You, oh you photo, you’re such a big robber. You robbed me of precious moments. Instead of having good times, I’m having hard times persuading myself that you’re nonsense and that you don’t deserve any single second of my time. But here you are, even lingering on my fingertips and grabbing my energy just to write-off my insanity over you. And my plea: Get off me oh please.

Yeah you’re petty. You also know that, right? So can you stop stealing my time? Can you stop hurting my brain cells and aorta? I need them to function well. I need not to lose my sanity even for a second. So please get off my sight.

Got it? Farewell!


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Dear Friends,
DG


It will always be my joy to be with you, to share moments with you and roll on the floor laughing over silly stories we’ve got. You are indeed great friends to keep. Just walking and laughing with you can turn out into beautiful memories. And of course, tissues won’t be missed to dry tears whenever they fall. Haha!

No pretensions, no masks. Just plain you, just plain us. And I love it :)
Thank you my dear friends! I love you :)

Love,
Your Friend
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Dear God,
DG

So many things are happening. So many things are running on my head. Sometimes, I feel like I’ve lost my sanity. And sometimes, I wanna ask that question again.. WHY?
Everything seems so easy and yet so difficult. I want to refocus God. I feel like I’ve lost it. I want realignment Lord. My path seems crooked. I want YOU everyday.

Lord, in this busy head and aching heart of mine, may You still be the one enthroned. I love you.

Love,
Your child
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Encouragement with a Smile :)
DG
A speaker once said, "When your friend is feeling down and lonely, just give him/her an encouragement with a smile."


Have you ever had a friend who’s so down? A friend who seems to have all the problems in the world? Who seems to commit suicide anytime? Who seems to blow up the next time you utter a word? Who seems to have all the tears in the whole universe?

Have you? And so if you do, you know for sure how difficult it is. It is indeed one of the most difficult situations to handle. That situation that you feel like you’re also carrying those problems they have. That almost-so-funny situation that you also just wanna burst into tears because you feel like you don’t know any single word to say and you feel like you’ve lost your tongue. That awkward situation when you just stare at your friend while they’re crying. How awful.

But you know what? When you’ve surpassed that situation, you can rightfully say by then that you are indeed a ‘friend’. Haha! What a test!

But well, sometimes I’m wondering, what can we really do for our friends during those down moments? Yeah of course we sit by their side, we listen, we cry with them, we hug them. But I can’t stop thinking if that’s all we’ve got as friends. I keep on wondering if that’s all we can offer.

I kept on thinking until one day I’ve got something. You wanna know what? Well, a friend of mine followed what the speaker said.. 'Give an encouragement with a smile'.. and my friend gave it in a weirdy-crazy way that makes me laugh everytime it knocks on my head. Haha!

Well, encouragement is easy to say sometimes, especially when you’ll say it to a crazy-problematic friend. But what’s difficult is to make that encouragement go straight to their brain and make their heart digest it. I bet you can tell how difficult it is, right? Haha. Most of the time, you just want to quit and leave your friend. But because you love your friend, even if you’re already disgusted, you’ll stay.. right?

It’s pretty difficult to encourage a friend who has tons of problems. But just a reminder, even if you’re a friend, it’s not your role to solve them. It’s never your role to get into the way and take it on your own. Problems make people sad. They make us think too much. They make us different sometimes. They make our world heavier. And that’s the time when a friend comes in.. to make the heavy world lighter.




So since encouragement is difficult to give.. then put a smile on it.. and do it in a li'l creative-crazy way...Encouragement will not be guaranteed, but a smile on the face will surely be.. ;)




Are you down my friend? Here’s something for you…






Sometimes, a crying heart doesn’t need words of wisdom.
it just need a lifter.. a balancer..
to make things lighter and brighter.
Sometimes, you don’t really have to bother your lips.
You just need a piece of paper, a pen, a little effort
and a touch from the heart...
simple and perfect :)




(and oh, don't mind the paper and handwriting, it's the effort that counts. haha!)


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MISSION unACCOMPLISHED
DG

All of us have goals in life. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, a mom or dad, a child, a friend.. Everyone has goals. But of course, whether they are good goals or not, that’s another issue.

As for me, I have my own set. For my personal life as a young pro, a child, a sister, a friend and of course as a minister, they are carefully listed. Of course I’m not perfect and many of those are not met, YET. I’m still pursuing them and one by one, catching them. Many are still yet to be started. And also, many are left unfinished, not because I’ve stopped pursuing them, I’m just looking at my horizon and thinking whether they still fit in.

At this age, I’ve already experienced successes and failures, joys and pains. I’ve cried over many things and jumped in happiness over countless memories. My life has always been into ups and downs. And of course I enjoy it. Many times I’m down, but many more times I’m up. Like what I’ve heard many years ago, “I’m okay. I’m fine. I’m never down. Because it’s either I’m up or GOING UP.” Oh yeah, he rocks!

That line had inspired me a lot of times. Everytime I face failure, I remember that. I should never be down. That’s not the right word. GOING UP should. Yeah right. And now as I face a new challenge, I know it’s time to remember it so well.

I have this goal. You wanna know it? It’s 50% with a minimum of 20. You don’t get it? Well, don’t bother my friend, it’s alright :)

July 22, 2012 was the first chance. It was the prototype. And believe me, I tried my best. WE tried our best. But still, we failed. 




But then, the game goes on. I will never stop. We will never be stopped. It is our journey but it is His battle. We just have to hold the armor tight and keep on moving forward. FIGHT.

My eyes are still focused on the goal and my feet are still fixed on the path. No swerving. That’s the only thing that matters.

We have BIG goals and for sure not all of them will be fulfilled. And so, we will fail. But as long as we're doing our best and we're doing it with and for God, then it is a SUCCESS. 

God is still God, He never changed. And we are His children. We know He will never leave us. We may fail many times, but we will go on until we say..


“It is MISSION unACCOMPLISHED!”




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