A PriNcEsS' TaLe...

LoVe mOvEs....iN mYsTeriOuS wAyS....

2005-03-23T04:07:00.000-08:00

Who'd have thought this is how the pieces fit
You and I shouldn't even try making sense of it
I forgot how we ever came this far
I believe we had reasons
but I don't know what they are
Don't blame it on my heart, oh

Love moves in mysterious ways
It's always so surprising
When love appears over the horizon
I'll love you for the rest of my days
But still it's a mystery
How you ever came to me
Which only proves
Love moves in mysterious ways

Heaven knows love is just a chance we take
We make plans but then love demands a leap of
faith
So hold me close and never never let me go
'Cos even though we think we know which way the
river flows
That's not the way love goes, no

Like the ticking of a clock two hearts beat as one
But I'll never understand the way it's done, oh

Love moves... in mysterious ways....

I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE....

2005-03-14T01:07:00.000-08:00

Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Smiling just to see the smile upon your face
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything to me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
These are the moments I know all I need is this
I have all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more

I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I have's come true
And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me

These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
These are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've got all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more

I could not ask for more than the love you give me
'Coz it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more

PeRfEcT sUrReNdEr.....

2005-01-24T02:48:00.000-08:00

I intended to write this entry a few weeks back, but lacked the time to do so. Nevertheless, my inspiration to write this still lingers within me. I am still overwhelmed by the fact that the Lord has finally cleared my heart from all the frustrations and disappointments I have gone through for the past I-don't-know years. It's like this: I just woke up one day and suddenly realized that I don't feel empty anymore. As most of you know, I have been single for the past 21 years of my existence, and am in constant "wait" for my prince to come. Although I'm a believer that there is someone out there who is truly and solely meant for each one of us, there are still days when I can't help but feel "empty", lonely and impatient for that person to arrive. I guess it's just normal to feel that way, especially if you're surrounded by couples who never seem to get enough of each other, or by mushy love songs you hear every now and then. It makes you examine your own life: bringing back old memories, a future that is still uncertain, and worse, you current and hopefully-not-forever status, S I N G L E. With constant prayers, the Lord has finally answered me, not by giving me my prince, but by making me realize that the one thing I've always searched for was right in front me all along...The real Prince of romance, none other than Jesus Christ Himself. In Psalms 37:4, the Lord tells us to "delight ourselves in Him and He will give us the desires of our hearts..." That's exactly what I did. Instead of seeking for something that's uncertain, I focused my mind on surrendering to His will. They say happiness is a choice, and so I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY.

"Lord, this is such a hard area to give you, yet I know You are asking me to lay it in Your hands, to let You take charge of it... All these years, I have been waiting for that one special person to come and sweep me off my feet. But I guess I relied too much on my own ideals that I failed to recognize what YOU would want me to have. So now, Lord, I'm offering You my heart. I'm completely surrendering to Your will. I'm giving it all to You. I am now entrusting you with the "pen" of my life, and wait till You finally complete a beautiful love story for me. I am confident that no matter what You choose to do, even if it's something I never would have chosen for myself, it will all lead me to Your perfect ending..."

uNsEnT LeTtEr-PART 1

2005-01-22T02:32:00.000-08:00

My dearest Prince,

I almost fainted twice yesterday... Been a little stressed out for the past week. I cried as I struggled in pain, and then thought of you...

I longed for your presence that day, hoping you'd come and take me in your loving arms, hush me down and assure me that everything will be ok now because you're there to take care of me. With you by my side, I know all the pain will instantly disappear...

As I thought of you, i shed another tear... Hoping that the next time I do, you'd be there to wipe it off...

"...Hoping someday, fate would bring me true love..."

To tHe OnE GoD hAs pRePaReD fOr mE....mY pRiNcE...

2004-12-27T22:18:00.000-08:00

I am wondering at this very minute if you are thinking of me, if like me, you are wondering what is taking us so long to find each other.

Many times I thought I finally found you only to be disillusioned by the fact that my wait has not yet ended. I get up each morning hoping, dreaming, longing to meet you. I am thinking of how we will meet, would it be as romantic as the ones I have seen in movies? Or is it possible that I have known you all my life but we have yet to realize that we are meant for each other? Oh how I wish you were here right now because you are the only one who has the answers to all my questions.

Sometimes I ask myself if I have ever really known "love". I do not have the answer to that question either but I believe that, more often than not, we will never really know what love is until we find that right person.... and since I have not found you yet, then maybe I do not really know what love is!

You just don't know how often I dream of finally knowing what it feels like to be in your arms. Even at this very moment I am imagining how you will simply sweep me off my feet! Perhaps I would be drawn to you by your smile, or your eyes, or maybe even how you manage to make me laugh by your silly little ways! I don't really know for sure but I am praying that God will help me recognize you when the right time comes.

I think of all the pain that I have gone through in the past and of how much I have cried since the day I began my search. I just wanted you to know that I find my strength in clinging onto my vision of the beautiful life ahead of me --- the life I shall spend with you. In my mind and in my heart I know that you are worth all that pain and sacrifice. After all, the tears have become a part of my life and I believe that they are slowly washing away my flaws so that I would become perfect, not perfect in its truest sense, but perfect --- for YOU! I wonder if you've gone through so much pain as well. I wonder if you've been hurt so many times along the journey.

But my dearest one, please don't ever give up because I am right here... patiently waiting for you! I assure you that when we finally find each other I would slowly heal those wounds by my love. At night, I would look out my window and stare at the beautiful sky, hoping that somehow you are also looking up and wondering about me. I utter a silent prayer and send all my cries to the heavens above thinking that in time they would reach you. And when I feel impatient, I just close my eyes and believe that you are on your way and that you are longing to see me as well. It is funny but when I finally fall asleep, it is still you that I think of, for you are always in my dreams. It seems that, for now, that is the only place where I can hold on to you, long enough to tell you how much I love you. In my dreams you would kiss away my fears and wrap me with your arms of love. And this, all the more, makes me want to wake up and face the new day ahead with the hope that soon enough, you will no longer be a dream but a reality and once again I am assured that you are worth the wait.

And when that time comes, everything will fall into its place, just as I had imagined, just as I had thought and dreamed, just as I had believed it would be! By then, I would simply look back and smile at all that I have gone through, in spite of the pain and amidst the simple joys of life --- and I would be very thankful because they all led me to you!

In the meantime, take care of yourself for me. Hold on to our dream and don't even think of letting go. Believe in your heart that we will find each other no matter what happens. God has planned the course and it is up to us to follow the directions. Don't worry, don't be afraid about getting lost, God saw to it that all the roads, no matter which one you choose to follow, lead to me.

BUHAY S-I-N-G-L-E

2004-12-27T22:15:00.000-08:00

Buhay single is not a result of unconfess sins as others may want to assume.

Buhay single is not either a result of having too high a standard in looking for a BF/GF.

Buhay single may not be even a result of cowardice towards commitment or etc.

Why I am single? Maybe because I choose to wait for God's best.

Buhay single is a choice we need to make before committing ourselves to someone very special. It is a time where we can develop our personalities, potentials and giftedness. It is a time when we can cultivate a rich & meaningful life of less self-centeredness & too much dependency on others.

Buhay single is the school where we can become the best of the potential mates there is in this world! People who cannot live without being attached to a boylet or a girl let may become limited in enjoying time with herself/himself. It can hinder one from developing lovely and attractive attitudes that encourages others when their with you. Think about someone who do not enjoy solitude with self in certain times! A person who enjoys life even without companions are a welcome change from those who needs people to cheer them up, crowd them in, in order to be satisfied.

Buhay single gives us plenty of opportunity to help others, to reflect about important things in life other than meeting our romantic needs. Buhay single helps us to see life with realistic optimism. We see life as worth it not because we have someone tangible on our side but because even in the absence of that tangible someone we allow the presence of God to fill our days! Fulfilling married life easily comes for those whose heart demands little from others but give much to others. That is only possible if our longings are already filled & satisfied with God even in the single life. Not until we find satisfaction in God can we enjoy any human relationship possible. Not until we find our satisfaction in God can we give more to our future mates without demanding from them the love & attention that only God can give.

Buhay Single? Enjoy it, as it lasts!

Remember, it's a privilege and a gift from God.

God's Answer to my question, "Lord, kelan ako magkaka-love life?"

2004-12-27T22:10:00.000-08:00

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone, to have a deep soul relationship with another, to be loved thoroughly and exclusively. But God, to the Christians says, "No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled and content with being loved by Me alone, with giving yourself totally and unreserved to Me, with having an intensely personal and unique relationship with Me alone; discovering that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found, will you be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you."

You will never be united with another until you are united with Me, exclusively of anyone or anything else, exclusively of any other desire or longing. I want you to stop planning, stop wishing, and allow me to give you the most thrilling plan existing, one that you can not imagine. I want you to have the best. Please allow me to bring it to you. Just keep watching Me. Keep experiencing and learning the things I tell you... You just have to wait. That's all. Don't be anxious. Don't worry. Don't look around at the things others have gotten or that I've given them. Don't look around at the things you think you want. You just keep looking to Me, or you will miss what I want to show you. And then...when you are ready, I'll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than any other that you would dream of.

You see, until you are ready and until the one I have for you is ready, I am working to have both of you ready at the same time. Until you are both satisfied exclusively with Me and the life I prepared for you, you won't be able to experience the Love that exemplifies your relationship with Me and this perfect Love. Dear one, I want you to have this wonderful love. I want you to see in the flesh, a picture of your relationship with Me, and to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting union of beauty, and perfection, and Love that I offer you with Myself. Know that I love you utterly.

I am God. Believe and be satisfied.

wHaT'S iN a nAmE?

2004-12-27T19:09:00.000-08:00

Your name *GIANNINA* gives you the desire to understand and to help others, but at the same time, you can become too involved in their problems and, as a result, worry too much.

Yeah..I can be too much of a worrier at times, especially when my loved ones are involved...I can be the best sadness-absorber if needed...so, if you have problems or whatever, im the best person to call. I always have my jokes in handy just in case you need a little brightening-up *wink*

You desire a home and a family of your own and have the ability to create understanding and harmony in family asssociation as you are pliable, forgiving, and tactful.

As a child, I have always envisioned myself as a career-woman. I told myself that I would never marry a man who would not allow me to work and pursue a career in the professional world. My rationale behind it was that, I did not waste half of my life studying and getting good grades just to be stuck with all the household chores and all those manang stuff at home. I had plans for myself and for my future, and no one can stop me from achieving them... However, when i started working, my perspective suddenly altered. I could not find any contentment with what I'm doing. I mean, I love my job and all, I'm earning a good amount of money from it without exerting much effort, but I could not imagine myself doing this for the rest of my life. Someone suggested that I should probably shift to another career path. I thought about it, but I just couldn't imagine myself in any oher field. Everything just seems so...methodical and dull and recurring and rigorous...It's not for me. That's when it hit me.... I'd probably be better off in the family life than in the professional world. I have underestimated the role of a housewife. I wasn't able to realize and acknowledge the fact that it is indeed the most challenging job in the world. And you know what? The mere thought of me being a wife and a mother really excites me! It gives me the drive to become a better person. This may sound crazy, but I am thrilled to assume this "job" and I wouldn't trade it for anything else! I can't wait til i finally fulfill this dream of mine, and I know that the Lord is already preparing me and my future spouse (whoever, wherever he is) for a blissful and meaningful marriage someday. But for now, I'm gonna enjoy single life as I already have for the past 21 years of my life (hehe) and wait til that day finally comes...=)

You love children and would not hesitate to care for any children who might need you.

To say that i love children is an understatement... Why? Because not only do I love them, I adooooooreeeeeeee kids!!!! I love them more than anything else in the world!!!! That's why it would really kill me if i find out that i'm barren and could not bear any children... ughh!!! That's my worse fear ever! I have two kid sisters, one is 9 years old and the our bunso is 6. Yep, I've had a taste of how it's like to be a mom to both of them. I'm already an expert when it comes to mommyhood! haha! just kidding =p but atleast I was able to "practice" on them already. It's tedious, exhausting, and tough, but overall, it's super super fun! Babies are simply irresistable!!! No matter how tired you get from trying to hush them and stop them from crying, when you see how cute and helpless they look in your arms, you can't help but sigh at this wonderful site. They're proofs that life is indeed beautiful and full of miracles. Big blessings come in small packages...in this case, a 7-pound package =)

Whenever possible, you avoid arguments and turmoil because you prefer not to face an issue if it means hurting anyone's feelings.

This is so true. I'd rather keep an issue to myself than let other people suffer from it. I always tend to prioritize other people's feelings over my own (which is not good sometimes because people tend to take advantage of you) just to suppress the issue and not let it get out of hand. I speak when i have to. Otherwise, i just keep quiet and let things pass. It's better than saying things you might end up regretting afterwards. Just know when to speak up and when to shut up. There's always a good time for both. Analyze the situation, then decide whether you should speak up or not. It's good to be selfless at times, but when push comes to shove, you know what to do =p