20 May 2013

Something worth sharing

A friend of mine recently posted this on Facebook and it inspired me to share it here:

“God, teach me to be patient, teach me to go slow,
Teach me how to wait on You when my way I do not know.

Teach me sweet forbearance when things do not go right
So I remain unruffled when others grow uptight.

Teach me how to quiet my racing, rising heart
So I might hear the answer You are trying to impart.

Teach me to let go, dear God, and pray undisturbed until
My heart is filled with inner peace and I learn to know your will.”  


by: Helen Steiner Rice

29 April 2013

Hello 2013

It's been a while since I wrote anything on here. I had been planning it in my head to write about our recent trip out of the country and sulk profusely about how it all ended too soon like most vacations or time off from work do. But I've been distracted, lazy and pregnant since February. Yes, you can all give me belly rubs, if you like. What I do NOT want to miss out sharing with you completely and let gather dust in my already cobwebby mind was our visit at a little chapel up a hill in Sedona, Arizona. Here are some photos from that trip.


One of the many breathtaking sights in hustle and bustle free Sedona.
At the entrance of the Chapel of the Holy Cross with my little girl, and her cousin Luis doing his classic funny face.

The Altar. Pews are also available for visitors to sit on.

There is also a spot designated for lighting candles and prayer petitions.




While I sat there praying, I suddenly felt this tremendous calmness rush through me. It was as if God at that very moment embraced me and I was filled with His grace. I cried happy tears for the first time in my life.  

Our Sedona trip was the last leg of our month long vacation in the US. I was sad toward the end since we will once again part from my sisters, their families and my mom. The experience in Sedona somehow lifted up my spirits and reminded me to be grateful for the many blessings I've received for the past year and the memories I will keep of that vacation.

17 February 2013

Drumroll please

My blog received a Liebster Award thanks to my Nappytales. It was very thoughtful of her. I'm such a big fan of her blog so be sure to check it out. 

So let's have a bit of blog fun, shall we?

The rules for the Liebster Award are:
1. Each blogger should post 11 random facts about themselves.
2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, then create 11 new questions for the bloggers you pass the award to.
3. Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) to pass the award to and link them in your post.
4. Go to their page and tell them about the award.
5. No tag backs.


11 Random Facts About Me

1) My favorite ice cream flavor is bubblegum.
2) I'm a real wimp when it comes to horror films. I would skip the scary scenes by squeezing my eyes shut and covering my ears.
3) I stare into space when in deep thought.
4) I have a penchant for anything that's purple or peach except for hospital rooms.
5) My real name is Princess Nenita. I prefer to be called Tet.
6) I like wrapping gifts a lot (and unwrapping too hehe)
7) My first big crush was Mario (yes, super mario, come on and save the princess).
8) I am the youngest in a brood of three girls.
9) My first big novel was Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.
10) Favorite drink to chug is chocolate milk.
11) I am so proud of my little girl, she inspires me everyday. 

11 Questions From Abigail

1) What’s your one favorite food, that one thing that you just can’t resist to have one bite even if you’re full?
    Buko pie (young coconut pie)

2) What is your karaoke song?
     Claire Marlo's Till they take my heart away

3) What is your ultimate happy thought?
     Healthy and happy loved ones

4) Where did spend your summer as a kid?
     Swimming in Don Bonifacio
     
5) Why did you decide to maintain a blog?
     Mine still needs a lot of work...getting there and off my lazy bum :)

6) Why did you choose that blog name?
     It was derived from stardust in one's eyes.

7) Where do you want to be right this moment?
     On a private jet to visit family in different parts of the globe 
 
8) What’s the meaning of your name?
    According to wiki, the feminine form of prince.   
     
9) What expensive thing do you want to buy that you don’t really need?
    A new phone
 
10) A movie line that you can’t forget? and from which movie?
      "Come on in, and try not to ruin everything by being you." - from the 90s film, As Good as It Gets

11) Any easy recipe you can share?
      Pinoy Burger Steak

Ingredients: 1 can of cream of mushroom, 1 cup of fresh button mushrooms, 1 medium onion, half a clove of garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, beef patties (can be homemade or frozen - I use the Sadia ones)
Fry the patties and set aside
In a saucepan, saute garlic and onion then add the fresh mushrooms. Pour the can of cream of mushroom and let boil then add a dash of salt and pepper and sprinkle 1 tbsp soy sauce. Toss in the fried patties and voila! 

I'm sorry if my cooking terms are mediocre.

I am happy to give this award to 

Maita Atienza, Makeup Artist Philippines 
Selene Over the Pond
Spill beans
Scribblelicious
Beyond My Picket Fence


My Questions

1) What's your comfort food?
2) What are you reading at the moment?
3) Favorite actor and actress?
4) Your current ringing tone?
5) Dream vacation?
6) Define happiness.
7) Night owl or Early bird?
8) Any beauty regimen/s?
9) Your fashion icon?
10) What was your least favorite subject in school?
11) What advice would you give to new bloggers?


 Now, it's your turn :)