People Who Inspire Me

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Two of the people that I look up to. <3

Happy New Year

Here's to welcoming the New Year!!! May we all embrace every wonderful blessing that comes our way and to always keep the faith. As my pastor shared this message today at church and I quote..."God was, God is, God will always be with us". I for one need to be reminded of this everytime =) Cheers to 2012 <3 <3 <3

Some of my favorite New Year's quotes:

“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.” I wish you Happy New Year and diary full of best stories ever written in your life.” - Douglas Pagels – ( Addition to Quote by Muhammad Shaharyar Khan )

“For last year's words belong to last year's language
  And next year's words await another voice.
  And to make an end is to make a beginning.” - T.S Eliot, “Little Gidding”

“In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, but never in want.” -Irish Toast

“Be always at War with your vices,
at peace with your neighbors,
and let each New Year find you
a better person.” -Benjamin Franklin

Image Source for the New Beginning: truewhisper.com

Merry Christmas



Merry Christmas to one and all!!! May all of us remember the reason for the season :)

Images Source for Nautica and Audrey Hepburn Quote: Lemonadeandivy.tumblr.com

A Double Rainbow After The Storm

A stormy Friday. It's been raining the whole day and it causes some flooding to a lot of areas. An incredible trafffic situation on our way home from work but ...... it was all worth it. The calm after the storm greeted us with this amazing sight, I call it- "God's busy painting again" moment. <3

"Stop Hunger Now" Project in Arundel Christian Church

To kick off my birthday celebration, my husband and I volunteered in our church project "Stop Hunger Project 142*". It feels good to be surrounded with all the amazing people that has one goal in mind- that is to send help in Kenya. I'm glad my husband and I were able to contribute in our own little ways. I hope that people in Kenya will feel the LOVE. What's in it for me? It's one of the best gifts I received for my birthday. <3

My husband and I would like to thank our church for the opportunity to participate with this project. <3 <3 <3

Till next time =)

A beautiful Morning With Mama Duck and Her Ducklings

I don't know what is it about the Mother duck with her ducklings that always makes me so happy. This morning I was stopped in the middle of the intersection in one of the busy streets on my way to work by the brave Mama duck and her 5 lovely ducklings crossing the street. I was the lucky one that Mama duck chose after letting the rest of the cars ahead of me passed by. As soon as I was about to press on my gas pedal, here's Mama duck stood in front of my car, went back and forth trying to protect her ducklings to safety. The rest of the cars on the other side of the intersection, right next to me and behind me stopped and waited until these lovely family gets to the other side of the street but Mama duck somehow got confused and tried to go on different directions.

It amazes me while watching every movement that Mama duck makes- it shows how she's so protective of her ducklings. Before I know it, I froze when they went under my car and I was torn if I have to get out of my car and escort them to the other side while all these commuters sorrounding me are all eyes why I'm still not moving when my car is positioned in the middle of the intersection stopping the 4-way traffic OR should I grab my camera and take a picture of my morning encounter with Mama duck and her ducklings? Sadly, I didn't get to do either one - I saw them came out behind my car and saw a County agent on the other end trying to get them off the street. I got no choice but to start driving before I get honked by these early commuters probably running late for work (I know I am hehe) but it surely made my day. It brings a lot of my childhood momories back home (Now that's another long topic). =)

My take on today's unexpected encounter - I see it as one of God's way of tellling me or us... "Slow down guys and enjoy this beautiful perfect spring day." Well, He got me..... yet again.  

Source: Duck and her ducklings picture (Flicker.com)

People Who Inspire Me

If I Had My Life To Live Over

Erma Bombeck

Someone asked me the other day if I had my life to live over would I change anything.

My answer was no, but then I thought about it and changed my mind.

If I had my life to live over again I would have waxed less and listened more.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy and complaining about the shadow over my feet, I’d have cherished every minute of it and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was to be my only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.

I would have eaten popcorn in the “good” living room and worried less about the dirt when you lit the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have burnt the pink candle that was sculptured like a rose before it melted while being stored.

I would have sat cross-legged on the lawn with my children and never worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television...and more while watching real life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband which I took for granted.

I would have eaten less cottage cheese and more ice cream.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick, instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren’t there for a day.

I would never have bought ANYTHING just because it was practical/wouldn’t show soil/ guaranteed to last a lifetime.

When my child kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, “Later. Now, go get washed up for dinner.”

There would have been more I love yous...more I’m sorrys...more I’m listenings...but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute of it...look at it and really see it...try it on...live it...exhaust it...and never give that minute back until there was nothing left of it.

<3 <3 <3

Such a great inspiration and what can I say…….. I’m a work in progress =)