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Note to self: Don’t turn back. Do you ever have those days when the devil is trying to convince you to go back to where God has already delivered you from? It could be a place, any relationship, career or business related... it could be anything. The enemy would often suggest in our minds how we used to afford to buy this and that.. or make you think about what could’ve been if you were still in that situation in your life. Things that make you think twice and overthink. He’d usually suggest these thoughts as soon as we start getting impatient with the process because that’s when we’re most vulnerable. That makes us an easy target — when we begin to doubt and not trust God enough for what He has for us. As per @joycemeyer’s words, “...but the enemy failed to remind us how miserable we were when we’re not following God’s will for our life.” At times, we get easily tempted to give in to the enemy’s deceptions. We’re often in a hurry to make progress, or to have everything we’ve been praying for in an instant. Always remember to trust God and His perfect timing. @pastorrickwarren once said, “When God wants to make a mushroom, He does it overnight. But when He wants to make a giant oak, He takes a hundred years. Great souls are grown through struggles and storms and seasons of suffering. Be patient with the process.” There’s a reason why God has removed an opportunity or a person (or whatever it is) from your life. At times, what we see as failure or struggle is a blessing in disguise which is usually for our protection. God loves us enough to remove us from any situation that will bring us no good or from anything that was intended to harm us. And usually, our attitude determines how long we stay in that season of suffering. #AiEncourage you today to remain patient, and stay faithful in God. Trust Him at all times. You know what they say, “Don’t compare your chapter 1 to someone else’s chapter 20.” God isn’t finished with me yet ☝🏼 #AiExplore #AiExploreJapan (at Kawaguchi, Saitama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzp94OAliqf/?igshid=unbyyetzda04

Thankful for a great weekend. Good night! 💫 #AiExplore #AiExploreJapan (at DiverCity Tokyo ガンダム立像) https://www.instagram.com/p/BznuiRTFUyf/?igshid=1stiv2b5kh1om

Been MIA for the past few weeks. Sobrang na-busy and drained from work na kahit mag browse sa Instagram ayoko na especially last week 😅 So, last Sunday I prayed for a better week. As always, prayer works, kahit busy for some reason I don’t feel exhausted as compared to last week. And finally, nakapag chill din ako on a Saturday after a few months na Sunday lang ang rest day. Ahhhh the simple things in life 😌 Nung student pa ko madali ako ma-bored na gusto ko laging umaalis. Now, sarap na sarap ako sa feeling na nakahiga lang on a Saturday night. Tita mode 🙊 #WhatAiWore #AiExplore #AiExploreJapan (at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzlAM9JFRpZ/?igshid=1vv0sbxftuyvy

Hindi nasunod yung ootd ko 😅 Nag Ayutthaya day tour kami, without having in mind na oo nga pala may dress code. So, the whole time suot ko lang yung baon kong jacket in case umulan 🙈 Lels. Yung photo kong pinost last time, sa ibang place yon sa Ayutthaya. So when visiting temples, palaces, or yung mga super nirerespect nila, keep in mind na laging may dress code. Lesson learned. #AiExplore #AiExploreThailand #WhatAiWore (at พระราชวังบางปะอิน Bang Pa-In Palace Summer Palace Nayaicoffee Was Here) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNxuLdl2xW/?igshid=e3s2xlag9qui

Ferrero Toast 😍 If you ask me what’s better than Ferrero? I’d say nothing. Hazelnut chocolates all the way! So, we first tried out @afteryoudessertcafe in Bangkok back in 2015 on my birthday. At that time, we had Nutella Toast and Chocolate Lava. This time we had Chocolate Lava again, and it’s exactly how I remember it. So good!!!! ❤️ Trust me when I say that the After You Dessert Cafe is a must try in Bangkok!!! I swear you can trust me when it comes to sweets 😉 PS. Please open up a branch in Manila too!!! 😩❤️ 📷 @canonphils EOS M3 🌈 @lightroom #AiExplore #AiExploreThailand #AiLafang (yeah my pakemeng hashtags are back 😅✌🏼) (at After You Dessert Cafe at The Market Bangkok) https://www.instagram.com/p/By-UdedFeqv/?igshid=wd8qn13d3i0b

As each day goes by, I get to discover more and more about myself. Things I wouldn’t know I can or I have unless I try. Growing up, or even up to this point in my life, at times I still get so insecure about many things especially when I’m PMSing. When I was in my teenage years, I used to dislike many things about how I look. I didn’t like my nose, my teeth, my moles, my body, my height, at some point I wanted smaller eyes, and the list goes on and on. I also struggled with my gifts. As a very shy girl, (except when I’m with my loved ones because they always react when I say this 🤦🏻‍♀️), I just couldn’t seem to fully express myself, especially when around other people I just met or I’m not close with. I used to have very low self-esteem to the point that I thought I wasn’t blessed with any talent. But I believe that isn’t true for anyone. Just like me, you may have untapped gifts you will never know exists until you try doing them. At the same time, when you know God didn’t bless you with such a gift, don’t do them or else you’re going to end up frustrated. God has blessed us with different gifts and I didn’t realize that before. I was so focused on what I see in others that I have disregarded who I am and what I have. I used to be dissatisfied with what He has given me physically or in terms of skills and abilities. Blessed to have started reading the Everyday Life Bible featuring notes and commentary by @joycemeyer. And I quote, ”Celebrate and embrace who you are. You will find the most wonderful fulfillment as you do your very best with gifts God has given you.” Now, I’m starting to accept me as me. I want to keep learning to be more satisfied with what He has given me. I’ve also learned that when you dislike something about yourself, it’s like saying ”God, you can do better than this.” Let’s say with my nose, I was around 12 when I prayed and asked Him to make my some changes about how I look. Silly, I know! And it’s like questioning Him for how He created you. Thank God He didn’t answer those prayers! And you know what? I believe He doesn’t answer those simply because He knows what’s best for us 😉 #WhatAiWore #AiExplore #AiExploreThailand (at The Market Bangkok) https://www.instagram.com/p/By7uFMMF8Jc/?igshid=s161dyygk3xr

Thailand’s new king, King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). 👑 He’s the oldest king to be crowned in Thailand, aged 64. His reign started in 2016, but his coronation took place just a month ago. His father, the late King Bhumibol (Rama IX), was well loved by the Thai people. In our few visits to Thailand since 2004, we’ve witnessed their love and respect for the late king. And now, King Rama X’s portraits are almost everywhere. They’ve also released new Thai currencies featuring the new king. Syempre thanks din to Google para sa mga exact details 🤣 #AiExplore #AiExploreThailand (at วังช้างอยุธยา แล เพนียด Ayutthaya Elephant Palace & Royal Kraal) https://www.instagram.com/p/By4SIkhF2IX/?igshid=9xlo8wh9ym6b