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Life is freaking awesome, let me just say that. I’m happy to finally say I am happy (forgive the redundancy). I am so overwhelmed with all the blessings I see around me. Much more, I am filled with peace which is far too precious than any other material things in this world. Last night, while I was doing my “journaling” routine, I reviewed my bucket list I made at the beginning of the year. I called it “PUSH MO YAN, GIRL” list. Three of them I already ticked off including the last one which says “BE HAPPY.” For the past two years, I feel stuck. I don't really know what to do with my life. Along with my self-imposed crisis, I felt truly unhappy, but God has helped me make better decisions in life that has led me to find happiness with who I was, who I am, and who I want to be in the future. Now, I feel so much better- the best version I could ever be since my quarter life has began and I am no longer afraid of my dreams. I am no longer at lost, I think. 

Large part of my happiness is my new wonderful working environment. I am so thrilled to have found a marvelous workplace and I feel so blessed because I really don’t have to drag myself out of the door just to go to work. Every day I go to my office with ease and I feel so blessed for the company I belong to.I love my job, I really do.

Chaotic Life of a Book Editor

Also, my Parish servanthood is really fulfilling with all the success of our Parish Newsletter. The publication is still a baby, but at least it is not a fetus anymore. Being an editor-in-chief (an assistant, really), gives me heebie-jeebies but it gives me sense of worthiness and accomplishment. It has always been a blessing to serve God using all the talents He has given me, plus it is a thrill to see my name printed on it. I feel like I have fulfilled a life-long dream.


GONG: San Juan dela Cruz Parish Newsletter

Winning the game of Unggoy-ungguyan
My social life is also booming right now- thanks to my true friends who keep on reminding me there’s no use to live like a hermit. This is also the reason why I can't keep up with my blogging schedule. I realized that the world is filled with lots of things to be grateful for; all I have to do is to get offline, go out, and interact. True connection involves true people, not some kind of a virtual avatar.This place is not heaven but we could always find a little piece of heaven in our place- we just need to find the right community with all the right people. Don't ever underestimate your social life.


Random Sign

Kick-off Parade

Provincial Life, Videoke, and Friends


Let me also add that huge chunk of my happiness is the relationship I have with my parents. No need to go into details but I love them now more than ever. I just don't want to skip the happiness topic without mentioning them. I am not really sure if I have shown them how much I appreciate their presence in my life. I know I have not been the perfect daughter but I am really thankful for their support and guidance. I may sound a bit showbiz here but I guess it's about time to give my parents the pedestal they both deserve. (Tissue, please. *Sniff).

My parents rock!!!

Plus, a bonus!!! I finally got my price from Tara's ZA products giveaway. I am so excited to try out these awesome goodies because I admit I am not really the type to spend so much on skin care- talk about neglect and poverty (haha). I really don't know anything about this brand but it seems interesting to me and I guess these products call for product reviews. I got four items including ZA True White Day Protector, ZA True White Cleansing Foam, ZA BB Cream UV White, and ZA True White Prismizer. Love love love. 

ZA True White Day Protector
ZA True White Cleansing Foam
ZA BB Cream UV White
ZA True White Prismizer


I guess that's what life is all about for me now. How fun it is to blog about happiness. I am such a blessed child.

Till next time.

Love,
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  1. Tara CabulloFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Sorry it took so long but happy to hear it's part of your happiness :)

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  2. Grachel HilarioFebruary 26, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Tara! Nice to see you here on my little blog... yes, you made me happy talaga sa giveaway mo so thank you.. =)

    ReplyDelete

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