Scenic Sunday - Behind the Clouds

Behind every dark clouds and shadows,
there's always the light shining ABOVE it.
A good reminder to keep in the trials of this life.
There's always HOPE. REDEMPTION. FAITH.

Then Sings my soul Saturdays - Remembering You

I hope I'm not too late to post for TSMSS! I can't miss this meme! :)

Anyway, here it is. It's one of the movie soundtrack of the Narnia! One of the best fantasy-fiction movies with a heart-warming story! Sung by one of my favorite singers, Steven Curtis Chapman, this song will blow your heart away with its compelling words and wonderful lively music!

The Lyrics:

I found You in the most unlikely way
But really it was You who found me
And I found myself in the gifts that You gave
You gave me so much and I

I wish You could stay
but I'll, I'll wait for the day

Chorus
And I watch as the cold winter melts into spring
And I'll be remembering You
Oh and I'll smell the flowers and hear the birds sing
and I'll be remembering You, I'll be remembering You

From the first moment when I heard Your name
Something in my heart came alive
You showed me love and no words could explain
A love with the power to
Open the door
To a world I was made for

Chorus
And I watch as the cold winter melts into spring
And I'll be remembering You
Oh and I'll smell the flowers and hear the birds sing
and I'll be remembering You, I'll be remembering You

The dark night, the hard fight
The long climb up the hill knowing the cost
The brave death, the last breathe
The silence whispering all hope was lost
The thunder, the wonder
A power that brings the dead back to life

I wish You could stay
But I'll wait for the day
And though You've gone away
You come back and

Chorus
And I watch as the cold winter melts into spring
And I'll be remembering You
Oh and I'll smell the flowers and hear the birds sing
and I'll be remembering You, I'll be remembering You

And I'll watch as the sun fills a sky that was dark
And I'll be remembering You
And I'll think of the way that You fill up my heart
And I'll be remembering You

I'll be remembering You
I'll be remembering You
I'll be remembering You

I'll be remembering You

Reality bites!

Heard of the latest news? It has been two nights already that I heard this, and it pains me in hearing so. I tried remembering the numbers but it seems that I can't.

Nursing is coined as a noble profession. But now, it seems something is pulling it down.

Two nights and the news has been feasting on it. The latest was about half of present nursing schools are endangered to be closed by the CHED (Commision on Higher Education) because of their status in keeping up with their status of giving quality Nursing education. Who should be blamed then? Do we need to point a finger at someone or at some cause?

It was, I think way back 10 years ago or something that the spark of nursing interest came. Because of the IN-DEMAND status of Nurses abroad, people from all walks of life had their eye and pockets on nursing.

So, where is nursing now? Is the heart and passion still there? Is the calling still there?

Honestly, from the looks of Nursing now, it ain't the same as before. Now, Nurses are flooding without stable jobs, or even just jobs. It's even hard to get in as a volunteer! I'm flabbergasted!

But hey, when your heart is really there. When your joy and you know that your calling is there, you will never give up. Even if the odds are not that good, even if hopes are vanishing into thin air, even if the fire has lost its burn, the important thing is: the WILL will still be there. By that, a spark will still start, and the fire be burned again, figuratively, passion will still live on.

I will always remember this, to whose hearts are really on nursing and not just for the grasp of greener pastures: Nursing will not just be a course but a CALLING, not a stock figure but a NOBLE profession to be lifted high, not an idle heart but a LIFE BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING OF LOVE extended to others!

I am what I am. A Nurse..and will still be one no matter what. :)

Shoot me! - Oathtaking 2010

One of the highlights of my life.
This was our oath taking as fully registered nurses.
Here with my are my very dear friends. Cheers to us!
After the dreaded board exam, we're finally (I say ultimately!)
Registered Nurses!
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Word-Filled Wednesday - Trust in the Lord

A mighty promise indeed. :)
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Tuesday Couch Potatoes #6 - City of Angels (1998)

A romantic line from the movie:
"I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it."

The movie's Tagline:
She didn't believe in angels until she fell in love with one.

A romantic movie that will touch your hearts
and sweep you off your feet ladies! :)

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Mellow yeLLow Monday #7 - Surprise in a cake

I was given a chance to attend a debut of a churchmate who came back from UK. I was really amazed when, at the time of the 18 candles (of which the candles are already on the cake), the candles that were lightened up marvelously bloomed and out came several mini candles! The cakes were so colorful and beautifully done. :)

More yellowness (if there is such a word, lol!) here in this meme!

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Scenic Sunday - Shine your light out!

There's a saying that goes: 'In every dark and gloomy skies,
there's always the sun shining above it! (thanks Aninz for the pic)
It is the same way as saying that in life, whatever situation you may be into be it painful,sad, and bleak, always remember that above those things, there's always shining hope as long as we'll trust the Lord in everything!

Life it self has its various spices,
and only the Chef knows the right recipe to it! :)

yummy sUnday #2 - Cookies & ice pOps gaLore!

I've been wanting to post this on my blog and now I finally did! lol! This was our hmmm I think 2nd session on our weekly children's bible school which had the theme: 'Serve Friends.' And this was our featured snacks for the kids! Yummy and colorful don't you think? :) The cookies are personally baked by our friend. She indeed has a gift in cooking! :) Want to order then?
Contact me here. :)

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Happy Yummy Sunday everyone! :)

Then Sings my soul Saturdays - Friends are friends forever

This was the video I made for a presentation
in a debut just yesterday (Friday).

The story behind the making of this video was because I was challenged to make one since I can't find any video with this song (preferably an instrumental) and with the lyrics. I didn't find an instrumental, so I made it anyhow! This is my first time making it. And I enjoyed making it as well. Never thought I could make some what of a sing-along song with falling rose petals as a background. lol! This song has a great message too especially for friends! :)

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Skywatch & LoOking at the skY friDay - gLoriouS

Heavenly. Majestic. Glorious.

Thank you Lord for making one
of these day to day miracles. :)
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Shoot me! - Guitar Girl

I never mentioned in my blog that music is part of my life right? Oh I think I've mentioned it in my first posts. lol. Yes, it is true. I'm a music-lover and person myself.
I know how to play the guitar (be it electronic or acoustic, as long as it is a guitar), and also the bass guitar (but not that much). I'm also into tribal, ethnic music which I learned how to play the kumintang and agong (one of our native & tribal instruments), and also I love the Rondalla wherein we play a 14-stringed instrument!

By the way, this picture was taken during a debut of a churchmate. :) I was playing while my friend serenaded her. :)

Ahhhh, it is indeed obvious that music is an extension of my life. :)
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