Day 24: Describe spontaneous moment in your life that turned out to be fantastic

I think it was more than a year ago, my mom got into a huge fight. Whenever I am angry, I try not to talk at all. So I gave her the silent treatment and so did she which lasted about a month, all of because of something petty.

Anyway, that month, I decided so badly to get out of their shadow, as in be on my own. Being the planner that I am, I do not want to go be spontaneous, so I planned my moves well. I thought I want to be anywhere but here. So I looked for jobs online. I was desperate. I wanted to go out the soonest possible time.

I then found the site for online TEFL course. I told myself “this is worth a shot, as long as I am out of here soon.”  In fact, I really wanted to get out so badly that anything will be okay for me.

Anyway, I enrolled in the online class. My mom saw me studying yet never asked. Again, the silent treatment. But before I even finished the course, my mom and I patched up. I finished the course within 2 months time from the enrolment and got a free additional online course (which is about a $100 value).

I finished that too and I have an option to do a teaching practice in Spain, Italy and Thailand. I chose Thailand because I do not need a visa to go there and it’s cheaper.

Turns out, the spontaneous thing is the most fun I had. I get to experience travelling, meet people from all nations, and gained the experience I needed. It may not be enough but at least I had what it takes (according to them).

Now I got a teaching certificate, fun experience and friends from all over the world. Thanks to that spontaneous event!

Day 23: Describe a truly spiritual moment in your life

Everyday is a spiritual moment for me. I know it is a cliché but that is how I feel. Everyday is a blessing. I may not realize it at that moment but it is. The fact that you are still breathing, alive, awake… it is a blessing and spiritual.

I have come to know God at a very early age. I may not have taken it seriously then but at least I come to know that God existed. Like I said in my previous posts, the fact that someone cares for you and would protect you from anything, would not harm you and will always be there for you, that is how God is introduced to me.

That God loves children… which He does, even those who are in their second childhood… LOL!

I have realized how important God’s role in my life is, when I was in college. We were left on our own. We were not abandoned but we just need to be. God has been in control. If not, we would have been astray for a very long time.

Although we were on our own, we have managed to finish our studies, find descent jobs and have made a career. All of us have eventually come together as a family and still is until now.

It may seem immature when a grown up still lives with his/her family but that is practically normal for us. And eventhough sometimes your family gets in your nerves, it has brought us closer. And above all, God is still in control.

Day 22: Describe a dark/turbulent moment in your life

I have my share of dark times and believe me, I sometimes just want to scream out loud and cry out to God to deliver me to such darkness. I am not a negative person nor am I a positive. But I try to be an optimist. I try to see the bright side to everything.

I try to forget the turbulent moments in my life. I do not even want to talk about it. I find that I do not want to dwell in the past yet I still live them. I just feel that past is something to be left behind. Learn your lesson and move on.

I believe the turbulence I have experienced is not the darkest. I actually think that if there is, it something that will be in the future. I just think that whatever I have, whatever happened to me, and whatever will happen to me, God is there.

I got through everything because of the strength He has given me and all that will happen to me, He will still be in control. I believe that God has made everything in my life easy. God made it easy and He will never give us problem we cannot solve. All we have to do is pray for His guidance and let everything fall into place.

I have cried out so many times. I have even probably have given up in certain problems. But problems are there to mold us. I guess no matter how I ignore, problems will still be there unless you face them. And it is with God that I was able to overcome all of my problems and all of my future problems.

Day 21: Write about your best friend (not significant other) and what makes them special

I rarely have friends. It is not hard for me to meet people. In fact, people are drawn to me. But only few would I consider my best friends, those that I share my secrets, whom I can always be myself and who could actually ride on my tantrums.

A few years ago, I chose not to open up with people I just met. People drawn to me find it easy for them to open up to me even with their inner most feelings. Unfortunately for me, it is not that easy. I chose not to open up, I chose to be quiet. So I truly value my best friends’ friendship and I intend to make our relationship lasts.

I cannot write what their names are but just a description of them.

1. My college friends and ‘pinas friends. Regardless of what group you belong to, once in the classroom, we are one big “barkada” – friends. We are all close and still in contact with each other. Some, I have lost touch with but others, oh yeah… still in contact. These friends of mine have been with me through the darkest days. They may not know it but they have always made my day. 2 of them are those that I treasure the most. I miss them and I love spending time with them.

2. Oman friends. Some have just been formed and from different nationalities. I love hanging around with them and I can be myself with them. I hope I get my message across. I do consider them special and that I will always treasure their friendship. I thank God for introducing us.

3. Phuket friends. We may not have spent incredible amount of time but I have loved the times we spend with each other. I really wish we will meet again.

Day 20: Describe your favorite movie and why it's so special to you

I do not have one, but several favorite movies. I am not a movie addict but I love watching movies. If there are movies that I consider my favorite, they are:

1. Monster’s Inc. – I love cartoons and animations. And Pixar has done its best when they have made and shown monster’s inc. I fell in love with the characters especially the cute little kid named BOO. It has no significance except for the entertaining nature of this movie. I just loved it.

2. Harry Potter Series – it is special because it is something my sister and I share. We both liked Harry Potter.

3. Shrek Series – the movie franchise that never cease to make me laugh. I loved the beginning but not so much as the end. I love the epilogues and the extra scenes they have at the end of the movies.

4. Toy story 3 – it reminded me of Thailand and how much fun I had when I was there.

5. Shaolin soccer – no matter how hard I try, this movie is incredibly hilarious.  I have seen it several times. Some have already been dubbed in English. Some scenes have been cut in another version. I fell in love with it the first time I have seen it. No cuts, no dubbing, just the subtitles and I am not surprised why people made it one of their all time favorite movie.

6. How to lose a guy in 10 days – I guess I am a sucker for romantic comedies.

Hope one of them is your favorite.