What If

Somewhere like this by WongFu Production

What if that time comes when you bump with someone in your past? What if that time comes when you least expected to? Would it matter? Would you try to fix what was broken? Will you try to continue where you last thought it should've been?

People change, and so do feelings. When you learned that the other had moved on... why go back where you don't have any place to go to? Why go back when all doors and windows have been closed? Why go back when you knew you'd be pushed and a no will right flash back at you?

Memories stay and eventually you have to accept it was over. Hesitations are felt. Friendship are broken. You start over like strangers do.

But what if, you were wrong? What if the other had not moved on? What if that person was stuck in the past trying to mend what was broken? What if the other had make excuses to mend himself? What will you do?

You might have thought that what you thought was right, but what if the thought you thought was all wrong.

But, some things are meant to change. Some words are left unsaid. Some day it will be over. Some day you just have to accept.

God holds and sees everything, but people are the ones who make the choices.

 That somewhere like this...you might never have it.

But God is willing to listen and to understand. So don't worry, submit you prayers to God and trust in Him. In time, you will understand.

Photo credits to lauragoins

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." 

Philippians 4:6, ESV

Beach to Choose

I am really looking for good beaches yet affordable here in Albay, haven't been to one, except Misibis bay Resort in Cagragay Island, Bacacay Albay and Reyes Beach Resort in Sto. Domingo.

Misibis Bay Resort has white sand yet very expensive. On the other hand Reyes Beach Resort, the shore is very stoney (is that right?)

A. Costa Palmera Resort in Sto. Domingo, Albay

My father said that Costa Palmera Resort is a good place, but I just dont know about the rates. The 360-degree view can be seen though http://360virtualtourist.com/costa-palmera-resort-albay/

Some pictures can be also seen from http://resortsinstodomingoalbayphilippines.blogspot.com/2011/09/costa-palmera.html

Their official facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/costapalmeraresort?fref=ts

B. Manhattan Beach Resort in Sto. Domingo, Albay

Their official facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manhattan-Beach-Resort/188335627900445?fref=ts

C. 24/7 Balikbayan Resort in Tiwi, Albay

Our churchmate said, it's a new resort and a good place.Photos could be seen through
http://www.facebook.com/pages/247-Balikbayan-Resort-Bariis-Tiwi-Albay/147968628695149

D. Sarung Banggi Beach Resort in Sto. Domingo, Albay

My classmate in DWCL, it is a good place.... and there is no entrance fee :)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265292906889487.64936.163184060433706&type=1

The Model Father

I remembered the first sermon my brother, Macc Macc shared in Legazpi Seventh-day Adventist Church. The message moved me, that made me teary-eyed. It was maybe because of its personal touch that is near to my heart.

Hotdog BBQ

"Sometimes, it takes an empty stomach to realize what food you wanted to eat." 

On our way home, we passed by Daraga Market and smelled the yummy chicken barbecue (which my youngest brother kept on blabbering- Oooo Barbecue! Chicken Barbecue!) While on the highway, the children kept on talking about other things in the van that we forgot about the barbecue we smelled along the way. They were playing with the balloons, singing silly songs and other stuff.

Arriving in our house, we had a small snack called pinakro (which I don't usually eat). Later on, Jojo was thinking what would be our dinner. We couldn't cook because there was no LPG. So, our helper said we had coal. Jojo was suppose to fry the hotdogs, but I had a brilliant idea- why not hotdog barbecue? Well, Winna and I prepared the hotdogs, while my brother prepared the sauce (whom he just came across youtube). Some of which were toasted some were just right; but the important thing is - it's cooked.

Thank you God for leaving some hotdogs in the freezer and some coal that we were able to have hotdog barbecue for dinner.

God's Young Champion

God's Young Champion by Maccjaf V. Asuncion during the 1st Albayanos Homecoming & Fellowship

Just this Sabbath afternoon, during the 1st Albayanos' Homecoming and Fellowship, my younger brother, Glance Maccjaf V. Asuncion shared a wonderful message entitled, God's Young Champion. It was taken from 1 Samuel 17:45, “Then said David to the Philistine, you come to me with a sword and with a spear, and with a shield but I come to you in the name of the Lord of host, the God of the armies of Israel.” We must be a light to everyone and though we maybe of a young age, we could be instruments of God in the salvation of our friends, neighbors, family or even someone whom we may not personally know. The full message of my brother may be read in the anoling sda church website.

May you be blessed by the message. God bless and keep God in your heart always <3

At a Distance

It's a rare thing to find a good friend in someone you haven't seen in person. But I thank God I met a friend in you. Belated happy birthday Kat ! Ngaun, may picture na din tayo :) I'm very excited to see you in person and all of our friends back there. God bless in all your endeavors and may you keep God in your heart - always!
 <3 lots of love and prayers, Jaja

Proposal :D

I am proposing certain places to visit if you'd be here in albay :)
+Liz Danganan, +Lady Christifanie Mataya, +Stephannie Earl Bontile, +julijo gonzales, Kat, Lisette, Blanca, Anne, Drew, Bren, Ate Marj

PLACES TO SEE

A. Lignon Hill and Nature Park

photos credits to WOW LEGAZPI

Nung pumunta kami nila Misty, eto yung fees :)

Operating Hours:
8AM to 11PM Daily
5AM to 9AM Regular Joggers(free of charge)

Park Environmental fee rates:
Php 10 Educational Tour rates
Php 20 Non-Albay residents
Php 20 Foreign Visitors

Zipline off Season Rates (with hard copy picture):
Php 250 Basic
Php 350 Advance – superman

Rapelling (150 feet):
Php 200 off season
Php 250 peak season

ATV c/o Your Brother Travel and Tours
Php 1800/hour 150cc
Php 2500/hour 500cc
Php 2500/hour Buggy


information credits to WOW LEGAZPI

B. CAGSAWA RUINS

Entrance : Php 10

Photo credit to WOW LEGAZPI

C. Embarcadero de Legazpi

Embarcadero de Legazpi is a premier waterfront development in the Legazpi City harbor that is emerging as a world-class lifestyle hub both for tourists and the locals. It has become Bicol region’s premier urban mall and shopping center that gives you an array of lifestyle options –whether for dining, shopping, or entertainment. Info credits to WOW LEGAZPI

Photo Credits to WOW LEGAZPI

D. Legazpi Boulevard

The Legazpi Boulevard is a coastal road network extending from the city’s central business district and port area to the southern barangays, an area deemed as a new frontier of development. The boulevard is one of the most picturesque seaside roads in the Philippines, with a spectacular view of the Mayon Volcano and the Kapuntukan hill to the north. Info credits to WOW LEGAZPI 

Photo credit to WOW LEGAZPI

CUISINE

A. 1st Colonial Grill
Dito may unli rice sila tas may free drink ung package nila :) Dito din ung popular na sili ice cream (na maaghang talaga- +Stephannie Earl Bontile )

Photo credit to WOW LEGAZPI

B. Small Talk Cafe
In this cafe, you could indulge yourself to different bicol cuisine. Its kinda expensive pero sulit naman. +Stephannie Earl Bontile 

photo credit to WOW LEGAZPI

C. LA MIA TAZZA COFFEE
Dito, style-Starbucks, menu at kahit prices ala-starbucks :)

Photo credit to Foodtrippings.com

It is a Day

Thank you for the day +Stephannie Earl Bontile! Until next time! :)

It was God who made it possible

After seven years, my hardwork had paid off. Thank You God! 

Thank You God! I wasn't expecting to receive an award. Thank You God for being #1 on the awards for Academic Distinction.

To God be all the Glory!

Two in a Row

My mother woke us up around 5 in the morning. Tito danny drove the taxi while Uncle Pons drove the van with the kids. Well, today, we are off to the beach!We stopped by the house of the tour guide in Washington drive. We passed by a store where they sell blocks of ice. We had one and a half bag of ice for Php 75. Luckily, Winna has some coins with her and tito danny that we have combined the money to Php 75. From there, our trip then continues. For a second, I thought we are going straight to Misibis Bay. Well, we stopped again near the town plaza of Santo Domingo 'cause my parents bought some fruits in the market. After a couple of minutes, they came and off we went.

It was a long, long ride. about 2 to 3 hours, leaving our house at around 6:30 am. The road has bumps. The bridge is already done, and it was like San Juanico bridge, but a shorter version. We transferred from one island to another. Then we saw the facade of Cagragay Eco- Energy Park where to took some photos. The entrance fee per person is Php 20.This is where the Walang Hanggan, a teleserye of ABS-CBN, shoot a couple of their episodes.

My brothers, My cousins, Winna and I

ME

My Family

My Family

Wacky Me

After the amphitheater, we drove off to a church. A wonderful church with glass windows and panes. Next up, Misibis Bay :D

Inside Misibis Bay & Resort

playing with my brothers by the shore

burrying my brother and Winna with sand

 A wonderful place to spend my graduation getaway. 

Thank you God! It was just a dream, not it's reality. <3

"Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time."

Congratulations Batch 2013

Thank You God for everything and for the award you've given me. Thank you for the people who never stopped believing in me and those people who inspired me in finishing this course.  Thank you for the seven years of persistence and perseverance. Thank You for AUP for building me up and DWCL for giving me a chance in improving myself. It may not be a smooth ride, but you were always there for me. Now, I can finally say I finished my Accountancy Degree.

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Ephesians 3:20, NLT"

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!

Congratulations Batch 2013!

Janela Asuncion
BS Accountancy

It is a KAT-Day

Happy birthday Kat :)

To God be all the Glory

The end of college days is fast approaching, and I want to take this time to thank the people who have helped me where I am today. Accounting is a tough career and I thank God for giving me wonderful professors in AUP who have molded me and prepared me to go on.

I graduated my Management Accounting degree at AUP. I am thankful for my professors - Mam Bing (Accounting I & 2), Mam OJ (FA 1-3), Sir Red ( AudTheory, AIS, Auditing),  Mam Joy (Cost Acctg 1&2, ObliCon) Mam Lintao (Adv. Acctg 1&2 & Mngt Accounting), Mam Ghee (Tax 1&2), Sir Law (ParCor, Sales, Nego) and Mam Macalalad (FBOM, HBO,MCB, FS),  who in one way or another molded me (academics, realities of life) throughout college years in AUP. If it weren't for them, I couldn't possibly continue my dream of being a CPA someday.

I wasn't expecting to continue Accountancy, but due to the persistence of my father, I made it possible. I was hoping to continue Accountancy in AUP, but due to financial difficulties, I had to stay home. I struggled my life over a new environment. It wasn't the same and how I wished to go back to AUP, but I had to stay. Life wasn't easy back home, classes may seem easy, but I guess I started out from scratch- taking basic subjects plus 18 units of Theology. But there were people who continued to inspire me, my thoughts of my previous professors and friends who believed in me - made me take a step forward. I am thankful for Mam Mortz who  have believed in me, especially when I just started in DWCL - having Management Accounting II. I would also want to thank Sir Rey Redoblado, Sir Mark Ng, Sir Busalla and Sir Ramos who mentored us through our Pre-review classes.

In my seven years in college, graduated BSCMA and will be graduating BSA, AUP and DWCL have both touched my heart in pursuing my dreams. Once again, I  would want to extend my sincerest gratitude to the professors and my inspirations in continuing this career. I may not have chosen this career, but through God, He helped me love it.

In God's time, I know, I will, I can and I am a CPA.

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Ephesians 3:20, NLT

Tin's Treat

It taste like the tinapa rice of 1st Colonial Grill (but it's not unlimited rice)

Since, we are not fond of super anghang food, we chose WARM.

It's a beehive!

lunch time with pam,ella and tin :) thanks tin <3  red continent diner and cafe

School's Out

Thank you God, classes are finally over. It was a rough ride indeed, a total of seven years in college with  two bachelor's degrees. Thank you God for the abundant blessings, words couldn't tell how thankful I am to You. To God be All the Glory!

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6

Accountancy: Almost there!

For the past years, I know in one way or another, I regretted a lot of things -  but what I didn't regret is learning from them. Being immature before, I know I had struggled a lot that caused the many failures I had. Maybe because I didn’t make an option but to choose to love someone more than my studies could’ve been. I cannot change the fact that it happened already and people are constantly reminding me of what had happened before – if only you had only focused and didn’t mind about love – what could have happened of me? No one can tell, because it never happened.

As it said, there is no permanent thing in this world but CHANGE. People change, feelings change. Other people change and so do their feelings. Broken hearts are hard to mend, especially broken dreams. But I thank you for the broken heart that I learned how it is to love someone – all out.

March is fast approaching, I may still have struggles over my studies, but it didn’t stop me from having that dream of graduating in ACCOUNTANCY. It was a big start, it wasn’t easy. I struggled from love, school, friends and family. But God helped me through.

It was all thanks to God – a great big one – if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be as happy as I am today. 

Final Preboards

God, I am really scared for the next three days. But I know, You will be there for me. I know I haven't prepared that much but please Lord, be with me, I can't do it all alone. Lord, I put everything in your hands. Thank you Lord. Amen.

Love this

This video is from bubzbeauty. The song matched beautifully with their pre-wedding photoshoot.

Everyone dreams of a beautiful wedding with the person they love - the one who loves unconditionally and accepts you just as you are. Someone who wouldn't change you dramatically but would help you to be a better person.

Let God be our author and let Him guide us in all our decisions as we meet the one He has in mind for us.

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.1 Corinthians 13:4-7, ESV

Have it

Thank You God for this... It has been a long time since I received a recognition of being a Dean's Lister. I may not have attended the recognition day, but I know God is still happy I am upholding my Sabbath keeping. Thank you Lord. :)

Flipping it All

As I was flipping the pages of my book, I remembered placing colorful notes with different messages – things I used to do. Flipping them, it reminded me of the tears and the smiles I use to share it with. Just like a book, memories stay but there will always be a new edition to correct the mistakes and do better.

It should've been

I thank God for this day, I am blessed going to church. I may not have attended an activity but still, thank you God. This is all for you :)

its the first of the month, so...

it's a treat for me!... 

I minimize having this due to my condition. Haha. I missed it. <3

March 1st

Happy Birthday Lisette <3