#90DaysOfGratitude Day 7

Cafe Breton's Banana Split

Day 7/90 (10/07/2016):

FriDate "share-a-banana-split" chit-chat session w/ my BFF ... priceless 

#GratefulFor --> 2 decades of "share-a-banana-split" friendship LOL 

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#90DaysOfGratitude Day 6

FaceTime with my son ;-)

Day 6/90 (10/06/2016):

meanwhile in japan: my son is learning how to play the koto — japanese traditional stringed instrument 

#GratefulFor –> technology for allowing me to watch him play despite being miles apart 

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#90DaysOfGratitude Day 5

My take on brush calligraphy

Day 5/90 (10/05/2016):

Today’s source of stress: watercolor brush pens LOL

Back in grade 3 at Maryknoll (yes! school must be mentioned! LOL), during art class, the teacher instructed the class to paint something using watercolors. Back then, i didn’t understand about control, blending, strokes, etc. I wondered how my classmates could do their project easily while I struggle painting a simple tree. Discouraged, I conditioned myself then that I must be lacking in creativity & built a wall against doing arts!

When my husband heard this story months ago, he encouraged me to give painting another try. Fast forward to now, I finally painted something, uhhmm nice, I guess LOL … my first

Looking at these, I can hear the “gr. 3 confused little me” thanking me now for tearing down a major self defense wall My art projects may not be perfect for some, but I don’t care LOL Its is an Art Skill achievement unlocked for me … and that is whats important

#GratefulFor –> encouraging art sessions for that much needed boost of confidence

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#90DaysOfGratitude Day 4

My very first DIY project

Day 4/90 (10/04/2016):

MY FIRST PERSONALLY DESIGNED SHELF!!!

Years ago, my husband was interested in carpentry that he bought all the best construction tools he can possibly buy then. he even had woods ordered and shipped directly from japan for “projects”. He spent a lot for a hobby which he ended up not doing any projects … at all!

Fast forward to last week, while filtering which stuff to include for our garage sale, I found myself with lots of good woods to spare. An idea came into mind. I then had a carpenter cut the woods, did the assembly myself … and voila, “MY SHELF”!

Yesterday I spent the whole afternoon painting and was able to do just the 1st coating! Truly, anything DIY is a test of patience LOL

#GratefulFor –> youtube & google for all the DIY tips & guides LOL Because of these 2 reliable sources of information, I can add “furniture builder” in my resume LOL

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#90DaysOfGratitude Day 3

“The moment we accept our pain is the moment we release our suffering. 

Suffering is created when we offer life resistance, and what we resist 

most are the experiences that bring us pain.” 

― Alaric Hutchinson, Living Peace

Day 3/90 (10/03/2016):

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6

As I mentioned in my previous post, 2 months from now, I’ll be living temporarily in another country with a totally different culture & language. I. AM. FREAKING-LY. EXCITED.

So excited, that I re-opened this blog site . Nine years had passed since I first created this account. I blame laziness for not being able to update or use this then.

One thing I realized, while reading my previous posts then, was how GOD really moves and plans your life well when you call upon HIS name. HE does hear and answers prayers, perhaps not as fast nor the way we expect, but certainly on HIS own perfect time.

I was probably at my lowest when I wrote what I posted in the picture. During that time, and admittedly until today, my life is still “a work in progress”. Hubby and I still have some topics that we argue about. I still take each day as small steps towards a new life. But regardless of how hard those struggles were then, my faith did not wavered. I hanged on to & fully surrendered my life in GOD’S hands. I held on to HIS promise that “HIS plans for me is to let me prosper and not to harm me. He plans to give me hope and a future”.

With GOD’s grace and mercy, I was able to release the past. Because of HIS unconditional love, I am able to stand firmly. And, because my GOD is an omnipotent god, I can step confidently into the future without hesitations or fear. Definitely, with Christ in me, I can live fully in the present and brightly look forward for the future.

“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. ” — Romans 4:20-21

#GratefulFor –> having a wonderful & amazing GOD who is true to HIS promise

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#90DaysOfGratitude Day 2

First try in watercoloring

Day 2/90 (10/02/2016): from stick figure drawings to “expressive floral painting” i never knew i had an inkling for painting. indeed, with GOD’s grace, everything is possible!

#GratefulFor –> the chance to learn painting! what a positive feeling to be passionate for something good

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#90DaysOfGratitude Day 1

"Oh! Give thanks to the LORD; Call upon HIS name; Make known his deeds among the people."-- Psalm 105:1

Day 1/90 (10/01/2016): “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe” — Hebrew 12:28

Two months from now, 2016 will over and 2017 will be entering the frame with promises of big hopes and new adventures.

While the past months of 2016 got me feeling like my life was a movie directed by Quentin Tarantino, I am still hopeful that the remaining months of this year will be good.

So to kickoff this optimist side of me, I decided to start a 90 Days of Gratitude before the year ends Personally, I have tons of “life changing events” to look forward for the next few months. I am humbled that I am given the opportunity for a brand new start in life.

#GratefulFor –> being able to wine & dine w/ a sunset view For me watching a sunset is somehow like GOD giving me a sign that no matter how bad my day was, I have the choice to end it beautifully. Truly, being a grateful & happy is not a feeling, but a choice

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