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Thursday, March 01, 2012

Freedom Thursday

It is the first of day of March and I feel free.

Normally, I'd be in a state of unhealthy unhappiness because I always felt that being single was the worst thing in the world. However, I woke up last Tuesday with that precise statement in my head. I didn't know why, but the reasons have been revealed to me in the last two days.

I was talking to Tee Jay a bit about it on the commute home last night and I just seriously felt a surge of happiness climb up my spine as I told her about how much I appreciated being single. The smile and the joy in my heart hasn't left; in fact, I was smiling to myself the whole time whilst on the bus ride home this morning. Being single means more time to meet people, to have fun (which includes flirting with --hopefully only decent-- guys, haha), to find a true career path, to discover a whole world laid before my eyes. And so much more. But as I was reflecting on it (writing in my journal) this afternoon, I have come to realize that this is my 'preparation period' set by God to continuously mold me to become a better woman (much like the Proverbs 31:10 woman, I pray). It was just such a liberating realization. I'm free and a great reward awaits when I'm ready, in God's perfect time. =)

Also, reading these kinds of articles definitely helps me. :)

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I finally got around to renewing my passport early this morning. I prayed that everything would go smoothly, and needless to say, I left the DFA with a smile on my face. Aside from nearly getting side-swiped by a jeepney as I was crossing the street to the bus station right outside the village, everything went well. (Okay, seriously. They painted a pedestrian lane right in front of Jollibee, but no one, except myself, used it! Unbelievable. They should have painted it right in front of 7-11 instead. T_T) Anyway, the passport renewal transaction at the DFA was really quick and hassle-free. What I loved most were the super friendly and accommodating staff I encountered. The first guy lives in the same village and even asked about the book I was holding (haha!) and the next lady was just really pleasant and we sorta chatted about working in the DFA as I was planning to work there myself in the future. We had a pretty good laugh, too. The entire thing only took me an hour and forty minutes (I was there at 7:30 and everything was done by 9:10). Great job, DFA. Very pleased and satisfied citizen here. Seriously though. =)

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I came home and slept since I was up so early, but I spent the entire afternoon reading and writing. I managed to fill up several pages in my 'positive thoughts only' and 'all the bad things go here' journals. I felt really great and calm afterwards, but still feel like I have so much more that I need to write. An afternoon definitely isn't enough! I caught up with my readings as well, from two devotionals and Aleph. Hopefully I can finish Aleph soon so that I may purchase a new book!

I totally enjoyed the sight of the clutter on my bed today, so here are some so-called artsy-fartsy photographs from today's activities.

Writing is life.

This is the kind of mess that do not hurt my eyes.

I love this bookmark and am in love with the book, Aleph.

Yes, I carry this pen pouch with all these pens (and a marker) in my bag. Daily.

What my bedside table (turned shelf) looks like every night.

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Why is life so wonderful? Because God is with me. ♥


*I don't think I think enough.* tumblr instagram previous posts home	Thursday, March 01, 2012 Freedom Thursday It is the first of day of March and I feel free. Normally, I'd be in a state of unhealthy unhappiness because I always felt that being single was the worst thing in the world. However, I woke up last Tuesday with that precise statement in my head. I didn't know why, but the reasons have been revealed to me in the last two days. I was talking to Tee Jay a bit about it on the commute home last night and I just seriously felt a surge of happiness climb up my spine as I told her about how much I appreciated being single. The smile and the joy in my heart hasn't left; in fact, I was smiling to myself the whole time whilst on the bus ride home this morning. Being single means more time to meet people, to have fun (which includes flirting with --hopefully only decent-- guys, haha), to find a true career path, to discover a whole world laid before my eyes. And so much more. But as I was reflecting on it (writing in my journal) this afternoon, I have come to realize that this is my 'preparation period' set by God to continuously mold me to become a better woman (much like the Proverbs 31:10 woman, I pray). It was just such a liberating realization. I'm free and a great reward awaits when I'm ready, in God's perfect time. =) Also, reading these kinds of articles definitely helps me. :) --- I finally got around to renewing my passport early this morning. I prayed that everything would go smoothly, and needless to say, I left the DFA with a smile on my face. Aside from nearly getting side-swiped by a jeepney as I was crossing the street to the bus station right outside the village, everything went well. (Okay, seriously. They painted a pedestrian lane right in front of Jollibee, but no one, except myself, used it! Unbelievable. They should have painted it right in front of 7-11 instead. T_T) Anyway, the passport renewal transaction at the DFA was really quick and hassle-free. What I loved most were the super friendly and accommodating staff I encountered. The first guy lives in the same village and even asked about the book I was holding (haha!) and the next lady was just really pleasant and we sorta chatted about working in the DFA as I was planning to work there myself in the future. We had a pretty good laugh, too. The entire thing only took me an hour and forty minutes (I was there at 7:30 and everything was done by 9:10). Great job, DFA. Very pleased and satisfied citizen here. Seriously though. =) --- I came home and slept since I was up so early, but I spent the entire afternoon reading and writing. I managed to fill up several pages in my 'positive thoughts only' and 'all the bad things go here' journals. I felt really great and calm afterwards, but still feel like I have so much more that I need to write. An afternoon definitely isn't enough! I caught up with my readings as well, from two devotionals and Aleph. Hopefully I can finish *Aleph* soon so that I may purchase a new book! I totally enjoyed the sight of the clutter on my bed today, so here are some so-called artsy-fartsy photographs from today's activities. Writing is life. This is the kind of mess that do not hurt my eyes. I love this bookmark and am in love with the book, Aleph. Yes, I carry this pen pouch with all these pens (and a marker) in my bag. Daily. What my bedside table (turned shelf) looks like every night. --- Why is life so wonderful? Because God is with me. ♥ chrisfel at 22:04 << Home