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Top 5 Films

1. The Kid
2. Big Fish
3. The Terminal
4. Flight Plan
5. Monster-In-Law

What was the last thing you got really excited about?

In general, I get excited when I hear good news or if there is something I am looking forward to. I refuse to get into detail for fear of jinxing it, but there is an aspect in my life that, I would like to believe, is in the works. It is something life-changing that I have been looking forward to. I am hoping for it to be a new chapter that I can be proud of and cherish.

Hoping to attract more positive vibes!

When It's Very Difficult to Put on a Smile

Here I am again in another situation when my faith is tested. There are just so many things that I think are too much to handle. As they say, "Hope for the best but expect the worst." Thinking positively about how the future can be is easy. It's like painting a picture with vivid colors and images. But imagining the worst cases that may lie ahead makes me cringe and can change my temperament.

I am a very transaprent person and I feel guilty when people who genuinely care for me are saddened to see me unhappy. I am touched by their concern, but when anxiety strikes, it's just too challenging for me to keep a beaming disposition.

Sometimes I forget to have faith in the Lord, trust in Him and believe in the best things He has planned for me.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

To my family and friends, thank you for always understanding my mood swings. Thank you for standing by my side despite the difficulties that I am trying to surpass. You are truly God's blessings.

 

Beach! Beach! Beach!

The scorching heat of the sun is telling me that it's time to hit the beach! If I'm not mistaken, my last beach trip was July of last year when I went to Palawan with some officemates. How I wish I could instantly plan a beach trip with my friends. I don't mind going back to our family's favorite beach - Montemar. (Check out my Montemar posts here and here)

I was browsing YouTube videos and I came across The Piano Guys' cover of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Simple Gifts mash-up.

Makes me want to rush to the beach even more!

I also revisited some of the pictures I took during our Palawan trip.

 

Snake Island

It's time to add new photos to my portfolio of beach pictures!

 

On Religion

I believe I am more spiritual than religious. The way I see it, religious means adhering to habits, rituals and practices of a particular denomination based on doctrine. Although I am not undermining the requirement of performing repetitive acts, I would want to focus more on my relationship with God and our capacity to love. It is imperative for me to realize the essence of the teachings and apply it in our daily lives.

February Song by Josh Groban

Although January started the year well for me, it hasn't been my best days since February came in. I came home early from work today because I felt annoyed, irritated and pissed. It's one of those times when all of a sudden you seem to hate your life without really giving it a thought.

After dinner I went straight to my computer browsing stuff, most especially songs, hoping it would make me feel better. I came across this Josh Groban song that speaks (or sings) of what I feel.

 

And I never want to let you down
Forgive me if I slip away
Sometimes it's hard to find my ground
Cause I keep on falling as I try to get away
From this crazy world

Hoping to bounce back real soon.

We Bought A Zoo

Based on a true story, We Bought A Zoo is about the adventures of Benjamin Mee and his two kids as they moved into their new home in the countryside, which used to be a zoo.

I say it's a must-see movie! No superheroes. No special effects. Just an inspiring story about determination, hardwork and 20 seconds of insane courage.

Seriously, we should have more movies like this - films based on true stories that reveal success, uplift our spirits and touch our hearts.

Quotable quotes:

The secret to talking is listening.

 

All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage and I promise you something great will come if it.

If you do things for the right reasons, no one can stop you.

Why should you watch the movie? Why not? :)

 

Dartmoor Zoological Park is the zoo featured in We Bought A Zoo. Find out more about it here.