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| BEAUTY!!!
Im too lazy to blog, but simply put - life has been alright. A few setbacks financially (a huge hit). God's been humorous by allowing opportunities for me.  I actually am starting to enjoy living in LA now. Don't know what took me so long to like it, but im finally adjusting. FINALLY! Don't get me wrong, i still cant stand the traffic, etc., but i've realized i should stop complaining. Oh, just a whole bunch of thoughts in my mind, but i'll just leave it as is. The following picture was taken during sunset at Manhattan Beach. I am in awe of God's Creation. So Beautiful!
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| GOING BACK... After 9 years, i finally went back to the Philippines. I cant believe i waited that long to go back and visit. It was overwhelming, it was emotional, it was the time of my life.....even if i was only there for 1 week. Granted, i felt like i was there forever, i still wish i couldve stayed longer to enjoy and appreciate it more. I was trying to soak everything in, just not enough time. Though, i didnt do much of anything, but hang out with friends (thanks Junie and Eleanor and everyone else) and go to the CFC center everyday and chill at Robinson's Galleria, i still had fun. I did go to my first GK Site, at GK Baseco. I cried as we approached the village. I couldn't believe that i was finally going to see a GK Village. Emotions came over me as i thought about our work with GK here in the states. That "THIS" is what it was all about, that everything we've worked for on our end (Hero's Run, WOW GK's, etc) all benefit these people and their lives. My heart was touched when i saw the kids, when i met an elderly man. Aww, it was a moving experience. I also finally went to another island of the Philippines. Of all the times i've visited the PI, i've never been anywhere but Luzon. So when we went to Mindanao to attend the ILC in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, i was excited, but also scared. The SFC ILC was great. My first ILC ever and i just didnt know what to do with myself. I wanted to be everywhere at once, but there were just too many people (4000 delegates) and so many workshops and events going on. It was good to hang out with the US and Foreign delegates, good to meet new people, good to just be there. So much to write about, so much to share, but i'll spare all that cuz im at work and should be working right now. But the long story short is that i need to go back, i want to go back again. This 1 week visit was not enough. Being in the Philippines just makes you want to "BE THERE", i dont know if i can imagine myself living there, but i wouldn't mind staying there for a long while. So for sure, im going back next Feb, to attend the SFC GAT / ILC. Everyone must go. Its the big 15th SFC Conference on the 15th of Feb 2008. Lets pray for 15,000 delegates. Its gonna be huge. Come join me next year at the ILC in Pampanga at the Clark AFB / Expo. More pictures to come soon! but here's one from Sat nite of Conference.![IMG_7019[1]](http://x64.xanga.com/6b0d3b0466430109303591/z77647810.jpg) | | |
| IN THE PHILIPPINES
Im finally here in the Philippines, after almost 9 years since my last visit. its crazy to think im really here. its overwhelming to say the least. though, im only here for 1 week, im truly trying to absorb everything i can. i arrived late sunday nite (midnite). junie and her friend picked me up. monday, went to a GK recollection with eleanor and junie. saw a bunch of old friends, so happy. attended a GAT welcoming party for the SFCGAT delegates. i did so much on monday, and was super jet lagged.
Anyway, today (valentines day), i got to see my first GK site ever. I went to GK Baseco because the President of Singapore was going to be there. Amazing how powerful GK is. Its beautiful. When we arrived at the GK Village, i literally cried. I was so touched and i couldnt believe that i actually saw it with my own eyes. I took lots of pictures of the kids, and of course the President of Singapore.
Well, im now here at Eleanors Condo, just chilling with her and Stephanie Nethercott. CRAZY EH! we're all here in the Philippines just chillin'. Who would've thought? I love our friendship, i love our sisterhood, i love the fact that no matter where in the world we are, that no matter what, we can start up conversations as if we'd just seen each other yesterday.
Alright, i leave for the SFC ILC on friday morning. flying out to Mindinao. So excited for conference, but very nervous. Please pray for me as they want me to share....YIKES! Ive never had to do anything like this before. Thanks and God Bless
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| 1 down...11 to go
January is almost over. Can you believe the first month of 2007 is almost done? Amazing how much can happen in 1 month. So much change, so much surprises, so much pain, so much joy, so much fear, so much loss, so much peace, so much life, so much love, just so much. I think a lot of us have felt intense emotion(s) this past month. I know that personally, I could've never gone through any of these things alone. For this, i am truly thankful for the ppl in my life. Its awesome to know that you have friends and loved ones who are there for you through thick and thin. I could not have asked for a better group of ppl in my life. I love you all.
There are of course those in life that you like to think/believe are your true friends and you fool yourself to believing it, and youd like to convince yourself that this friendship was meant to last, but in the end, you realize, it was just a waste of your time and effort. haha Whatever!
1 month down, 11 to go. February is gonna be good. Philippines here i come. Lord, open my eyes and speak to my heart.
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| GOD IS GOOD...no doubt!
So 2007 started a bit difficult for me, but its soooo much better now. Amazing how much has happened since the year began. God has empowered me as a Woman (ok, i know i already stated this in my previous blog...haha), He's given me peace, He's granted me strength and He's blessed me with surprises. I am happy and I love God. I dont think i've felt this empowered as a woman in a long time, i feel confident about myself. Praise the Lord!
With the theme being Michele 2007 - GAME ON! i pray that i am "open" to things, PEOPLE, places, etc. I must be "open" if i want this to be my best year yet. I know i must stay level headed about everything too, but i also know that i need to take action. I was once told that "A Vision without Action, is just a Dream." I must be a woman of action this year, otherwise, im just gonna keep dreaming and to be honest, im tired of "dreaming". So friends...please help me help myself. I cant do it alone. Thanks! =)
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