This afternoon, I went to Don Bosco church to attend a mass. I don’t know why but for some reason, I just wanted to go for mass.
I’m not the religious type nor the praying type of person. Some even think I’m an Atheist. Honestly speaking, I’m quite confused myself and my faith ain’t that strong at all. But, I believe that there’s someone up there, watching, guiding and planning for my future. And probably, it was why I attended mass today.
I wanted to ask help, guidance and strength. I feel like I’m depressed or stressed for the past few weeks and that stress is slowly killing me inside. Last night, for no reason at all, I wanted to cry and I did. And to be honest, I felt eased.
I think I’ve been trying to pretend too much that I’m happy and alright. I forgot that problems and pain should be faced than just ignorning it.
The gospel today said that in every pain, there’s joy after. It was even compared to a woman giving birth. It made me remember my two friends, Abang and Jolly. Then, I thought, maybe I was brought to that seat inside the church to also pray for them… that they may have a happy life after all these obstables they are having.
And as I was walking out from Don Bosco church, I saw this beggar sitting, waiting for anybody to shoot some coins on his styro cup. When I walked passed him, I realized that he was sitting in front of Amici, another branch of the restaurant I ate in today. Then I looked at what I was holding at that moment. I went back and handed him the bread I had in my hand. I looked into his eyes as he said thank you. I just smiled and quickly turned my back and walked away. When I looked back at him, he was already eating the bread.
Maybe this was a reminder that we should be sharing some of our blessings to other people. Instead of thinking what we don’t have, why don’t we start thanking what we ALREADY HAVE that others don’t.
When I was walking away from where he was, I was crying because from that moment, I realized how blessed I was and how arrogant I was to ask for more when I already have more than enough.
I hope that from this simple post, I enlightened you with what I believe God wants me to tell you people.
Have a great weekend ahead. ♥
Yesterday, we ate at Spaghetti House for a simple dinner celebration of Deanna’s birthday. It was my first time to eat in Spaghetti House and I didn’t order a pasta! Lol. I ordered the Pan Grilled Glazed Chicken. And it was delicious!
Lately, I’m no longer afraid trying out the different dishes from the restaurants I have or haven’t eaten in yet. Trust me, sarap sa feeling. Nadadagdagan yung taste buds ko? HAHA!
Btw, here’s a copy of their menu.
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Earlier, I received a text message from my dearest cousin sister. She informed me that she’s alreayd enrolled but the money I gave her is not enough to buy the other things she needs. Lucky that she received a 100% discount because of her high average grade. It means she only paid for the miscellaneous fees. Now, she’s got the uniform, books and other school supplies. And I’m the one pressure.
My mom and I have agreed that we will be helping her out with her college. I thought that by then, I would be finished from schooling and would have at least a job I can earn and save money from. But it’s not the situation here yet. I’m still on my last year of college and I have just started a job with this advertising company which won’t pay me as high as the others… just a minimum wage to return back the meals and transportation expenses I spend every day for a month.
Anyway, so that’s the case. After how many minutes of reflection (what a term), I decided to cut down on my own expenses to be able to help out Eya with her college enrollment and first semester. I need to give up my “to buy” and “to eat”. It’s not my obligation but I feel that there’s a need for me to help her out.
Few weeks back, as I was just scrolling around the books on sale in National Bookstore, I found this book and when I looked at the price, it was only 100 php. Not bad so I bought it. Besides, I knew from that moment I’d need it any time soon and I guess, that time has arrived.
I’ll be reading this book for a week and see if I’d learn something from it (which I really should or else this book is such a waste of money). I’ll let you guys know whatever comes up. :p
I had dinner with @vessamay last night at Haiku and it was awesome and satisfying! She made me taste this salad, it’s not the typical salad we eat, it’s somewhat sour and… you know what, just try it out. Imma find out from her what it’s called. She mentioned it’s the best seller so yeah, just ask it from the waiters there. Haha. I’m not so good in describing so yeah, my bad.
Sometimes, it’s better to spend the money on food rather than on clothing and accessories. That’s one of the things I learned ever since I started living here in Makati. :)
