#10thingsimgratefulfor

#10: Random people I met

I am thankful for those people I met even they didn't stay longer. Random people came and shared thoughts, emotions and spiritual testimonials with me. I'm thankful because they helped me to mature as I grow. There are changes in me that these people let me. Some of them trusted me that I can make something great. Some of them critics my way of living that let me think twice if I am right or wrong. Some of them made me realize that I am very blessed and should not be greed and insecure. Some of them helped me out when I am in need. Some of them taught me how to give and share. Thanks for letting me understand that life isn't about me. Is it about who made us unique and made us to need each other.

#09: The work I have right now

It is not common to every fresh graduates to have work right after they graduate. But in my case, God provided too many options for me to have my job. And now, I am thankful that God gave me a stable job and good new relationships with my co-workers. I know it is not my dream job but I chose this because I am happy to have this and the people involve in it. God provided me a job for me to provide for my parents. I'm thankful for my co-workers since they are very supportive and not coward. They are helping me to grow and support me for my goals. I'm glad to have this kind of experience.

#08: My Second Home (High School and College)

I'm very glad that my parents let me study in MMCA and in DLS-CSB. MMCA mold me as a student, a leader, a good sport, an artist (painter and designer), and a helpful, thoughtful, God-fearing person. They opened my eyes about Jesus. They are the ones who are very patient teaching me about the Bible and who Jesus is; to have a relationship with God. This is my second home. I am thankful for the teachers and staff in this school, especially to those people who became part of my life until now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in your chosen profession and skills. Also for sharing your life-journey with God. Thank you  for the trust and support that you let me be your Batch 2008-2009 Salutatorian, Student Leader of the Year and Model Student of the Year.

I got my bachelor's degree at DLS-CSB and I am thankful for graduating with flying colors. I am thankful for my colleagues that helped me when we where in college. Also, thank you for my professors who shares their knowledge in their chosen fields. I salute every professors in this school because they are very smart. Thank you for giving me a scholarship grant because without it, I cannot be in this school. I thank this college because being in this college added up my self-confidence.

#07: The How's My Driving Band

HMD became a band because of a college project. We organized a band for the sake of the project but we loved to be together so we start this band. I am just thankful for them because I found a family in them. We play as a band and eat as a family, together. And I am thankful because if not with them, I won't be able to practice my guitar skills. I always wish to have my own band. And yeah, wish granted! ;P Also, I learned from them, SORT OF, how to play drums, bass, keyboard and singing (well, singing is not for me). THANK YOU SO MUCH! :*

#06: Ms. Yeng Constantino

I am very thankful for this pop-rock princess. One, she is very awesome and she's the one who let me think that I should start to mature on my ways and lifestyle. Second, she is one of the reasons I became a Christian. I know she doesn't know about it but, yeah, she's one of the reasons. :D When she spread the Word of God through her shows, guesting and blogs, I felt so amazed that God is using her to spread the love of God to her fans and other people. I call her, my "Far-away Mentor" and I know she doesn't know about it. :P I call her that because I feel that God is using her for me to be on fire in praising God and for me to learn more about praising God not myself. She is a celebrity and we all know that she might tend to praise herself and get all the fame. But she taught me that everything we might have is given by the Father and not because of our work. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS INSPIRING ME AND HELPING ME TO UNDERSTAND GOD.

#05: My colleagues :D

Well, if not because of them, maybe, I am a loner back then. I'm thankful for the friendship they've given to me. They gave my college life a cute and FUN story. We shared a lot of things in common that leads us to communicate and bond every time we had time. However, we tend to argue and fight at some reasons that leads us to understand each other more and let our relationship go deeper. I'm thankful for having them in my life until now even if we don't talk to each other as much as we can before. Thank you for giving a hand when I am in need in school activities, for being there when I'm emotionally insane :P, for giving me your food (HAHA), and most of all, for being around every time when I need someone to talk to.

#04: Victory Church, Alabang

I'm thanking my best friend for bringing me in this Church. It helped me to grow my relationship with God. Church is not a building or a hall but it is the people who gather together to worship and thank God. I'm thanking all the pastors and leaders who lead and help us to know God more. I just what to thank my former leader and my current leader for being there sharing your encounter with God and your flaws that God healed. :D To my Victory Group-mates, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. :) I've learn a lot from you. THANKS!

#03: My supportive best friend

We became super friends when I was in 2nd year high school. She was my MAPEH teacher and Table Tennis coach back then. I am just thankful for this person because she is very patient about my stupid flaws and corny jokes. I'm very grateful to have her in my life. :) She understands me and never think twice on pointing out my mistakes. Just a fact, she's one of the reasons why I changed. I mean, God use her as an instrument for me to change from being rebel to more of a daughter of God. :D She supports me in every way she can. She almost give up every opportunity to be there for me. I'm thankful for having her as my best friend. THANKS FOR STAYING!

#02: My Siblings

I have 3 siblings. My older sister is in Australia right now with her family. I'm thankful for her because she supports us especially my parents in every way she can even if she has her own family. She's always trying to communicate with us and ask how are we and how can she help. Sometimes she spoils us when we have wants. :D (Thanks!) If she feels homesick, she Viber's with us and share her experiences back there. I'm just thankful for having a sister like her. :*

I have an older brother and he has his own family, too. He and his family live near to us and always bond when they have time. My brother is always supporting me in school activities like he supports me financially. He supports my parents also for me to celebrate my birthday and thanksgiving party. He spoils me sometimes when I use his credit cards to have new gadgets and stuff. He is very sweet to us. I am thankful for that. Sometimes, we fought and argue and we learn from it. Because of that, we get to know each other more. Thanks for being there always!

I also have my little sister. I am thankful for her. She makes my life easier when I am in the house. :P (I'm more diligent in school than in the house) She is one of the reasons why I mature and I'm thankful for that. We always argue but each time we are, it helps us to understand each other and have more patience to each one. I love her and I thank her for being my littler sister.

LOVE YOU, GUYS! :*

#01: My ever loving parents