every StoRm will END - Bo Sanchez

i received an email today. read this one... it's worth your time..

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Did you suffer a loss recently?
A job? A relationship? Material things stolen from you?
Many of my friends lost many things in the recent flood.
My friends lost homes. My friends lost businesses. With tears, my auntie said, “Bo, I lost all the material things I’ve collected over the past 50 years of my life!” Some friends told me that what was most painful was loosing all their photographs—the memories of a lifetime.
Friend, I’ve got a message for you today: Believe that every storm will end. And after the storm, a new morning begins.
Remember that every loss is temporary.
If you lost a loved one, that loss is temporary. In heaven, you’ll see your beloved again and your reunion will last forever.
If you lost photographs, believe that in heaven, God will give back to you DVD copies of all the sweetest memories you’ve had in your life. (I’m not sure what video version they use up there, but I’m sure it’ll be the most modern. Perhaps it’ll be a virtual reality video!)
If you lost material things or opportunities or relationships, believe that God is creating room for something better to come your way.
How will this “better” happen?
Start being grateful.
That’s not a typo.
In the midst of your loss, be thankful.
I know you’ll complain, “Bo, there’s nothing to be thankful for! I lost half my life!”
Well, be thankful for the other half that you still have.
Don’t focus on what you lost, focus on what you still have.
You’ve got too many good things happening to you to be down!
Say this with me, “I’m too blessed to be stressed.” (Not original from me. Got it from a bumper sticker.)
Why be grateful?
Because you attract what you focus on. I’ve said that before so many times, but I’ll keep saying it until God calls me home. Because it’s so powerful.
When you become grateful, you attract more of what you’re grateful for.
Gratitude is a blessings magnet.

My Business Loss

Many years ago, I lost a lot of money in a businesses venture.
It was a big loss for me. At that time, I lost almost my entire net worth.
I was tempted to mope, to sulk, to carry a heavy burden for a long time.
Actually, I allowed myself to grieve for awhile—which was very healthy.
But I decided not to grieve for too long, or I would be stuck forever.
After some time, I declared, “God has something better for me.”
I chose to smile. I chose to look at the brighter side. I chose to believe that better businesses would come my way. In fact, I began declaring the unbelievable. I said, “I’ll earn ten times what I lost!”
Later that week, a friend asked me, “Is it true that you lost a lot of money in that business?” I said, “Yes, I did.”
“It happens to you too, huh? And I thought people like you are exempt from these things. So why are you smiling?”
“Because I believe God is redirecting me to a better business. And I know that I’ll earn ten times what I lost.”
It was a big claim and some friends couldn’t understand why I was so relaxed.
But a few years later, what I declared happened.
I started new businesses and I began to earn ten times what I lost. What I lost—my savings for years—I earned in a few months. Today, my new businesses are multiplying. I ask myself sometimes, “What if I didn’t fail in that business? I would still be stuck in that business! I wouldn’t have the new business that I have now.”
And imagine if kept moping and sulking—would I have seen the new opportunities around me? Imagine if I kept mourning my loss—would I have had the energy to venture into something new?
Friend, don’t focus at the problems in your life.
Don’t focus on what you loss.
Instead, focus on two things: look at what you still have and look at the new things that God will give you.
And be grateful.

Where Is The Real Storm?

Typhoon Ondoy came and went.
But the real storm is not out there.
The real storm is in your mind.
Do you believe that great things will happen to you?
Imagine a party balloon.
At first, it’s bright and fat and goes up to the ceiling.
But after a few days, it becomes deflated.
It stays on the floor.
We’re like balloons.
What keeps us up is hope.
But life happens, and everyday, we leak hope.
Especially when big trials come, we surely leak out a lot of hope.
And we’re deflated.
Here’s what you need to do: You need to refill your heart with hope.
So that you can rise up again.
Dispel the storms in your mind.
It may be stormy on the outside but it shouldn’t be stormy on the inside.
The only way to dispel the storms is to be grateful for what you have today and what will happen tomorrow.
God is redirecting you to something better.
Sit up straight. Out loud, say this declaration with me…

I’m strong in the Lord. I’m blessed. I’m forgiven. I’m protected. I’m redeemed. I’m equipped. I’m anointed. Healing flows in my body. New doors will open before me. I’ll meet the right people, the right opportunities, at the right time, at the right place. I’ll regain ten times what I lost…
In Jesus name!

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

& I lOve U sO.... MUCH...

i just wanna share something with you guys..
am an active femalenetwork/girltalk member.
and there's this one thread about the movie 'And I Love You So'..
you can post anything about this movie.. post a review...
as in like anything.. good or bad..
one co-gtalker posted a story.. a true I Love You So story..
it's so touching that i wanna share it with you..
it really made me cry... as if like the movie has not made me cry.. :)

here it is..
it is shared by one W@W member...
and posted by sis quenna at girltalk..
-- thanks sis..

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Dear friends,

At this time last year, I was also an excited bride-to-be. My husband and I were keen on looking for ways to make sure that we will have the wedding of our dreams may it be by attending as much bridal fairs as we can, going to Divisoria on weekends and being as much hands-on as we can. We succeeded.. On August 8, 2008, my husband and I were married in Antipolo Cathedral and it was the happiest day in our lives. After the wedding, we moved to an apartment immediately and experienced the independent and carefree life of a newlywed couple. We traveled, went to malls and enjoyed life's simple pleasures like cuddling on DVD nights or doing the grocery on payday or eating burger at midnight or doing the house chores while playing loud music.

But everything crashed on May 1 this year. Eight months through our marriage, my husband had a heart attack while swimming during our company outing. There was no premonition. We really didn't expect it. Although he had a family history of heart conditions, he was so fit and healthy. I couldn't find words to describe what I feel - anger, pain, guilt.... He passed away at the time when we were so in love and had so much hope for the future. We didn't even have the chance to have kids together. I am still in pain. I am still grieving. I have my good days when I can appreciate the blessings in spite of the tragedy. But most of the time I have my bad days when I feel like tearing my hair out and just cry myself to sleep. It is especially difficult now because our first wedding anniversary is coming up. I keep remembering how my husband and I would talk about how we would spend it and where we would travel to celebrate it. Thinking about that day really scares me.

But I am writing not to paint a grim picture of my life. I am sharing this because I would like to point out five lessons in our love story which hopefully would do some good for married couples, even future ones too.

Never waste your time with petty quarrels - Although our married life was happy, we were not a perfect couple. We also have our petty quarrels like tampuhan over who would prepare our meal or for not being able to text at the right time or for being 30 minutes late. We'd not talk for some time until during the wee hours in the morning when we were both in bed then he would reach out and hug me then say, "bati na tayo." Oh how I wish I could bring back the time and not even bother with these petty things. Never ever let a day pass without patching things up and talking it over. Now I realize that I should have said sorry more often.

Offer words of affirmation - I remember how we would often ask each other: do you love me or are you happy with me? It was good that we did this because right now, his words of affirmation keep me going whenever I am on the verge of depression. Besides, expressing your love and your happiness will add strength to your relationship.

Find joy out of simple things - Always show your partner that you appreciate him - whether it's a phone call during the day to say hello, or buying lugaw for pasalubong, or cooking his favorite meal. And when he does something for you, don't forget to say thank you even for little things. As they say, familiarity breeds contempt - don't fall into that trap.

Always make memories - Our time was short but for me, every minute was in color. Every word exchanged, every place we've been to and every restaurant we ate at were all deeply etched on my mind. It helped that we had our websites and albums to document our life together. Our first purchase as a couple was a digital camera and it was so well-used that we were able to build 6 albums of pictures in such a short time.

Express your love - A hug, a touch in the head, a peck on the cheek - there are so many ways to express your love. But most importantly, verbalize it. Saying "I love you" as much as you can will not only make your partner feel good but will also inspire him. We were married on 888 and spent 8 months together as husband and wife. Yes, I still feel rotten and empty at times. But I have hope in the future and trust in the Lord. I will survive this. My husband's life was short but it was a life well-lived. But I believe in our love and I believe that we will see each other again - in God's time. God bless all of you.

Roanna (ni Jarwin)
8-8-8 Antipolo Cathedral
http://dacruzes.multiply.com/

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to my hub.. my love.. my life...

you know i how much i love you.. so much..
and i know you do too..
you're the very best thing that ever happened to me..

i love you..
i love you so much..
and will always will...

-- junepets --

g-lish brush set

because of GT, i got addicted to makeup brushes.
but..
i use them naman..
like this set:



only PHP550 for the set...
includes powder brush, blush brush, eyebrow brush/comb, shadow brush, eye definer brush, lip brush and angled eyeliner brush..

for now, i use the blush brush, powder brush and eyeshadow brush... :)

'ope to collect more..

happy viewing.. ;)

gel blush application

am fond of using gel blush.. or liquid lip and cheek tint..
using fingers to apply the liquid blush is messy..
so i searched you tube and found a way to apply the blush.
using foundie brush..

here it is:
1. put the liquid/gel blush into the foundation brush:



2. apply the blush using foundi brush and draw a slant line into your cheek:



3. blend the blush.. using foundi brush:



sorry for the blurry shots..
dunno how to use a camera..
>>pasmado..

so there.. i hope this helps.. ;)

>> baxi e/s <<

i have read good (and negative) reviews re this eyeshadow..
brand name is baxi....
you can buy this at about 20-40 pesos...
item is made in china... (hmmmm.. nakakatakot)

despite and inspite of all the reviews i read..
well from GT... i still wanna try this beauty item...

my sis-in-law regularly goes to divisoria..
so i asked a favor if she can buy me baxi eyeshadow..
wanna try and experience myself, what this e/s has to give.. ;)
mapaganda nya kaya ako? or will it just make it worse?

so going back..
my SIL bought me 2 quad palettes...
here are the pix.. and swatches also...

first quad palette:


opened:


swatch:


second quad palette:


opened:


swatch:


i only used my cp camera...

will give my review soon..
and oh, i tried putting the white e/s yesterday..
i dunno but seems like am not comfortable wearing it..
it's like i have "buhangin" inside my eyes... ;)

MAC wish

i have been wanting to have this collection..
but, this collection is already out of stock.. :(
and very very expensive.. (am sure wala rin ako pambili... )

just wish i could have this..

MAC HELLO KITTY COLLECTION...
;)

i became a makeup brush addict also...
because of GT..
hay.. i wish i could also have this:

don't forget the makeup kit:

i really wish i could have... atleast one of these.
huhu.
wish wish wish..

wish wish wish lang talaga..
haaayyz..

>> 20090809 << HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

it's our second year hear at our present company..
would you believe that?
but, oh, still has to break my previous employer record... 3 or 4 years??!!
still 1-2 years to go..
will i reach that? that we have to see...

just like what my batchmate said... just hoping for the best of us..
not only for our batch.. but for the company...

so to my batchmate (parang ang dami namin)..
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY...