Happy 14th Anniversary

I just celebrated my 14th spiritual birthday,14 years of a saving relationship with God.This is the God I worship:Scriptures are from the Holy Bible New International Version

He is the God who created heaven and earth (Nehemiah 9:6)

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. (John 4:24)

He desires mercy not sacrifice and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.(Hosea 6:6)

He doesn't change (James 1:17)

He is true to his promises (Psalm 33:4)

He is just (Col 3:25)

...and vast number of great,awesome,magnificent attributes.

So I better not worship Him in vain lest I waste my life following rules of men.

Isaiah 29:13

“These people come near to me with their mouth
and honor me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me.
Their worship of me
is based on merely human rules they have been taught."

In the past months leading up to my 14th year,God have shown me areas that I have to grow in so I can be of better use to Him.It is a privilege to be shown favor by God even in the guise of hardship because of discipline.Because often times I can be disobedient.I can never be perfect in my lifetime,I'm always sinning-am I hopeless?Yes,on my own, but God will take care of me.I will lose if I live my life the way I want it....Going back ,if I hadn't been a Christian,I wouldn't be writing this.I would have been long dead or suffering from mental illness.

my convictions:

there is no lone Christianity--I belong to my church because God led me there,my spiritual family.There are many christian churches -yes because God wants to spread His word.We are put in a spiritual family to help us grow in our knowledge of God,to love others like Christ loved us-1 John 3:16.etc.How can a lone so-called christian do that?

LGBT--I attended Guy Hammond's class when he came to Manila.He talked about same-sex attraction.He discussed biblical truths about homosexuality and shared his testimony.

I couldn't remember if I learned about this insight from Guy but it is about 2 kinds of homosexuals-1 Timothy 1:10 ...for those practicing homosexuality and the ones who do not.

I would not say that I would completely understand all areas of it-response to attraction,behavior,conduct etc. because I am limited.Even my stand on it is questioned both by non-believers and believers.Should I give up and quit church because of the many apprehensions?This is a matter of opinion (my opinion about the areas) (Rom 14:1) so I just have to humble up and explain my self and clear out any misunderstandings.

People will understand what God wants after hearing the word;believing the message;repents;accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior and gets baptized as a pledge of good conscience and participating with Christ's death-burial and resurrection.But those who will not accept it, it is their choice.God gave us free will.But He definitely wants everyone to be with Him.

Giving/tithes-We enjoy our relationship with God when we give and we know He gives us many many things.We only give Him what comes from His hands.Everything comes from God.I give because God's church needs it and it is my way of worship.I believe in my church and we put it to good use to advance the Kingdom of God.I know this full well especially for our church in Lucena. I don't just depart with my money.

My Glamourbox #2 - Perfectly Pixie

It's time to buy me a new set of cosmetics from non other than Glamourboxph and here it is!!Tadaaaaa!So Boho Chic that's why I like it a lot.It seems like this year is full of Bohemian style vibe from bridal showers,wedding themes and all sorts of parties. What's interesting with this box is you'll never know what you're gonna get til you receive it in the mail.But they don't disappoint.They usually put in around 5 great products for you to try and at a very low price you'll be surprised.I also got the Eye of Horus Box last year.

I especially love it because there's a mascara-Lash Booster Blackest Black;a make up palette-Book of Beauty Minimal Makeup;a tinted lip balm- Shea butter Lip Balm Sweet Peach -these babies will definitely complete your look.Plus the toner-Glow Tonic and wipes -Make up Melting
Cleansing Cloths : ) to take care of your skin.Just lovely.All of them are full sized except for the toner,it's a cute mini size.You can get it for Php1,290 + shipping.I threw in some other stuff to get free shipping- Nippon eye brow razor kit and the Messy Bessy Sports Spritzer which smells really good and it's locally made too.

The value of the box amounts to ===Php3,439 you save Php2,149 : ) that's 62% -good for me coz I love to enjoy lovely things without breaking the bank you know.

1.Shea butter Lip Balm Sweet Peach Full size 4g Php 420
Expiration:18 M after opening.Deeply moisturizing.

2.Glow Tonic Mini size Php 390 Mfg Date 150806 Caution on Bottle:Contains alpha hydroxy acid which may increase skin's sun sensitivity.

3.Make up Melting Cleansing Cloths Full size 40 pcs Php 499 Exp. 24 M No rinsing needed.Gently removes even waterproof makeup.
-feels good,no sting. I removed the waterproof mascara and it did not sting my eyes.

4.Book of  Beauty Minimal Makeup Full size Php 1,290 Exp. 18M
-I used a sponge tip applicator and I also tried the eye shadow brush, I didn't experience fall out,the eye product sticks like it's part of your skin : ) I think the blush is not that highly pigmented though I had to brush it on several times.I even used my fingers to wipe it on.

5.Lash Booster Blackest Black full size Php 840 Mfg Date 20160121
-the wand helps separates lashes,no clumps,apply several times to get desired volume.It doesn't smell that nice though. Pixi will give you just the natural put together look.It didn't make my eyes red even if I had it on all day long,so it think the formula is great.

your face will love it

bubble wraps 

the awesome Perfectly Pixie Glamourbox

Messy Bessy Sports Spritzer
&
Nippon Eye Brow Razor Kit

Shea butter Lip Balm
Sweet Peach Full size Php 420
Exp:18 M after opening

Glow Tonic Mini size Php 390
Mfg Date 150806

Lash Booster Blackest Black
full size Php 840
Mfg Date 20160121

Book of  Beauty
Minimal Makeup Full size Php 1,290
Exp. 18M

minimalistic love it

Make up Melting
Cleansing Cloths
Full size 40pcs Php 499
Exp. 24M

Curated box

love the colors!! so Boho Chic

trying it out hahaha
no make up make up look for work

Atimonan, Quezon:Playa de la Lucia 2016

Song of Solomon 8:6 Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.

This year marks our 6th wedding anniversary.I consider marriage as a gift from above,I thank God I am considered a suitable partner to my husband.At times I really think I'm hard to put up with ...but my husband is just so good to me.I just pray I can be loving to him as described in the scripture above.

low tide ,seaside

sea side view

hubby and me

Playa de La Lucia, Atimonan

#handinhand #takemeaway

in another perspective it can look like an infinity pool

high tide 

the building in the fore ground will be the hotel

Fashionising:

V-neck Crochet Swimsuit Cover-up

Available at SNC

got it from Hallohallo Mall

Metro Daet Christian Church Inaugural Service

It was a special day as Metro Daet Christian Church was officially inaugurated on May 15,2016.It was attended by nearby family of churches in the South Luzon region - Legaspi, Naga, Calapan, Laguna, Cavite,Batangas, Lucena and even Christians from Manila.

The day before the inauguration, the MDCC held a community outreach activity sponsored by Mrs. Lucie Aquino.There were parlor games for kids and gift giving for families in the barangay. The youth helped prepare the food items  Some of the parents for the activity went to the inaugural service the next day and heard God's message to his people.

During this trip, we had plenty of time to rest and the places where we need to go are very accessible.We can just take the tricycle to go to Bagasbas beach-which has a long coast line and very fine sand that you won't hurt your feet when you're jogging barefooted.It was very nice.We can also just walk to the mall from the hotel.The inaugural was held in the hotel's hall which is quite huge.

Itinerary:

DAY 1

03:00 AM 7:11 ETD
09:00 AM ETA Daet,Cam Norte Brunch at Edgardo's Sinangag Plaza
10:30 AM ETA Prime Suites Hotel Early Check-In
07:00 PM Dinner at the Hotel Restaurant
11:00 PM Lights Out @ RM 206 : )

DAY 2
05:00 AM Bagasbas Beach
07:00 AM Breakfast at the Hotel Restaurant
08:00 AM Community Outreach Activity at Brgy. Gahonon
12:00 NN Lunch at Hotel Restaurant
04:00 PM Central Plaza Mall Evange
07:00 PM Dinner

DAY 3
08:00 AM Breakfast at the Hotel Restaurant
09:00 AM Metro Daet Christian Church Inaugural Service
12:00 NN Acoustic Music Presentation
01:00 PM Lunch at McDonald's
02:00 PM ETD Daet,Cam Norte

Prime Suites Lobby Area

Room Details

your basic stuff

Restaurant with affordable food

Bagasbas beach around 5 am

Community Outreach Activity

Dinner 

Bagasbas beach 

food preps with the youth

at the birthday celebration and gift giving 

with Mommy Lucie Aquino-birthday celebrator

the night before the Inaugural Service

Metro Daet Christian Church Missionaries

Metro Lucena Christian Church acoustic presentation

Beyond ;Metro Daet Christian Church Inaugural Service

SEC Express Nationwide Submission-SENS is here!

There was a SEC memorandum circular that came out this year,I couldn't remember how I came across it,but I think it is a very helpful and convenient way of submitting the annual reports required by the SEC - the General Information Sheet  and the BIR /BIR authorized banks stamped Audited Finacial Statements.

The instructions are in the memorandum circular that you can print out from the website of SEC in the Announcement section (I have inserted the link above,just click it).The date of reckoning will be the date when SEC receives your documents,not when you drop it off at the courier so you have to be early.Deadlines are also stated in the circular so do read carefully.

The instructions are easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy (I just want to use this phrase LOL)

First, go to the website http://sens.secexpress.ph/
Next, select an option.I chose No Return Copy since I can get the Plain/Certified True Copies by ordering it thru https://secexpress.ph/ after 2-3 months,also I won't have any use for the SEC received copy-BIR requires Certified True Copies anyway.
Then,you'll be asked to choose an Air21 courier near you (there are no other couriers besides Air21 as of this writing),unfortunately there is none listed for Lucena,so I had to go to San Pablo City -of course it is still better than going to Manila with all that traffic! LOL
After that,you'll have to fill out the Check List form that should be attached to each document set you will send -one check list for the GIS set and one for the AFS set.
You also need to print the mail label that you have to paste/stick on the brown envelop.It also has an instruction there so read carefully.

attach the checklist to each document set

instructions for the mail label

So after you follow everything, you can track the status.The reference number is located on the Check List form.

Reference Number for tracking

Check the status of the document

SEC received our documents yey!

So, my next step is to follow-up if there is anything else that needs to be done by calling their Land Line 02 5849 225/5840 919 using NDD because it is long distance.

To Check if it is already in the SEC System, go to https://secexpress.ph/ then click get started,in the Order page enter the company information.

Ciao おつかれさま